diff --git "a/TinyStories_1696.txt" "b/TinyStories_1696.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1696.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The girl didn't know what to do, but she stepped a bit closer. Suddenly, the snake bared its teeth and the girl ran away. She looked back and saw the snake slithering away. + +The girl felt scared, so she kept running. Soon, she was out of breath and felt tired. She stopped and looked around, but she was lost. The girl was scared and alone and she didn't know what to do. She began to cry, feeling far away from home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Linda. One sunny day in summer, she went out to the park. Linda sat down in the grass and smiled. She opened her eyes wide and blinked. + +Suddenly, a bright butterfly flew by. Linda said, "Wow!" Then she asked the butterfly, "Where do you live?" + +The butterfly answered, "I live in the garden all year long. I get sleepier in the winter season and wake up again in spring. Now it's the summer so I'm full of energy!" + +Linda smiled and blinked again. The butterfly fluttered away and Linda thought about the different seasons. + +The sunlight was warm on Linda's face, and she decided that she liked the summer best. She blinked slowly and dreamed of flying with the butterfly. +John was a humble three year old who loved to learn. Whenever he wasn't playing with his friends, he was busy exploring his world. His favorite spot was by the window in the living room. Every day he'd stare out the window and look for new things to learn. + +One day, as he was looking out the window, he noticed a ladybug. He had never seen one before, and he was very excited! He wanted to learn more about it, so he asked his mom if he could go outside and explore. + +His mom said he could, so John went outside and saw the ladybug. He learned all about what it ate and where it liked to hide. John had a newfound respect for ladybugs as he was learning. + +John had discovered an important lesson that day: if you stay humble and curious, you can learn a lot. You can learn anything if you just keep your eyes open and explore. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was having a birthday party. She was so excited! She imagined that it would be the best day ever! + +"Let's play outside," Lucy said as she and all her friends gathered around the garden. + +But as soon as they stepped outside, it was cold. Everyone started to shiver and their noses were turning red. + +"Oh no. The party can't be outside now," Lucy said sadly. + +Suddenly, her mom came up with a great idea. "Let's go inside and imagine the party," she said. + +So, everyone went inside and got cozy. They pretended that they were outside in the garden and imagined they were in the hot sun, eating yummy food, and playing lots of fun games. + +The party was a great success! They all had so much fun, even though it was cold outside. +Mum and Dad were in a rush. They were going to the airport and had to leave soon. Dad looked for his passport but he could not find it. He was becoming very impatient. Mum started to look too and asked Dad to help. + +After a while, Mum found the passport under the bed. She was very happy but Dad was still impatient because they only had a few minutes left. Mum and Dad quickly ran out the door and got into the car. + +On the way, they got stuck in bad traffic. Dad became more impatient and asked the car in front to please move. Finally, they arrived at the airport but they were too late. The plane had already left. + +Mum and Dad were sad and frustrated. Now they had to wait to get a new flight but they were determined to get in the air soon. Dad said to Mum “Let’s go, I don’t want to be late again!†So, they went to purchase their new tickets and soon enough, they were on their way. +Once upon a time there was a curious boy named Tim. One day, Tim was exploring in his backyard when he discovered a jar of sauce. Tim knew his mum didn't like it when he made a mess, so Tim decided to put the sauce in his pocket and take it inside. + +When Tim got back inside, he took the jar of sauce to his mum's room. He opened the jar and the sauce was so tasty. Tim was so excited that he made a big, messy splatter all over the floor. + +Mum was really mad when she saw the mess! She asked Tim what had happened and he told her about the sauce he had discovered in the backyard. Tim's mum thought it was a good idea to use the sauce for dinner and asked Tim to help put it all back in the jar. + +After dinner, mum gave Tim a big hug and thanked him for his help. She praised him for his curiosity and for discovering the amazing sauce! From then on, the sauce became the secret ingredient for dinner night. +The sun was high in the sky and it warmed the beach. It felt good to Thomas, but he refused to go in the water. He sat in the sand and dug with his hands. He liked how rough the grains were under his palm. + +A seagull flew over head and Thomas looked up. He saw it and laughed. He noticed a big wave approaching and decided to build a wall. He dug deep in the sand, but nothing was happening. + +The wave kept getting bigger and bigger and Thomas began to worry. He scrambled and gathered up big handfuls of sand. He began pushing them together, making a big pile. But just as he was about to form a wall, the wave hit the shore. + +The water washed over the sand and Thomas couldn't believe what he saw. He had refused to go in the water, but here it was at his feet. He smiled and felt the water rush with his palms. Then he knew the beach was really fun. +Once there lived a family of four in a beautiful house. They included Mum, Dad, and two children, Jack and Jill. Every day they would spend time together doing exciting things. + +Today they decided to have a picnic in the park! Everyone brought something special to include in the picnic basket. Mum included some yummy sandwiches, Dad included a jacket in case it became cold, Jack included a toy plane and Jill included a beautiful blanket. + +They walked together to the park. On the way they spotted a beautiful butterfly, which they all stopped to watch for a minute. After they reached the park they found the perfect spot and unpacked the blanket and their picnic. + +Everyone enjoyed their picnic very much! After lunch Dad said it was time to go home. They all laughed and packed up their things. As they began to walk away from the park, Jack spotted another beautiful butterfly and decided to watch it for one more minute. +Once upon a time, there was a pink trap. Every day, something would arrive and try to get inside. But the trap was too clever and couldn't be opened. + +One day, a mouse arrived. He wanted to get inside the trap to find some food, but he couldn't find a way in. He was so sad. + +But then, he had an idea! He used a stick and was able to open the trap. Inside, he found a delicious piece of cheese. He was so happy! + +But then, he realised the clever trap had tricked him. It had been waiting for him to arrive and open it. Now, the mouse was stuck in the trap. + +The mouse was sad until he saw something in the corner. It was a pink key – the key to unlock the trap! With the help of the key, the mouse was able to escape safely. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she was really excited. Every day she would go to the park with her mom. + +Today they went to the park and she found a big pile of leaves. She was so excited and started to run around and push the leaves. Her mom watched and laughed as the leaves flew all over in the air! It was so much fun! + +The little girl pushed the leaves all year long. Even when it was cold, she would still rush out to push the pile of leaves. Everyone thought she was crazy, but she didn't care. To her, pushing the leaves was the most fun thing to do! +Once upon a time, there was a ranch. It was filled with thick grass and trees. All the animals loved to come and play in the ranch, especially the goldfish! + +One day, a truck pulled up to the ranch. The driver hopped out and started to load the truck with big bags of food and hay. The animals got very excited, because they knew the food was for them! + +After the truck was loaded, the driver waved goodbye and drove away. The animals couldn't wait to try all the yummy food! + +They gathered around and started to eat, the food was delicious! They all stayed together and enjoyed the meal, they were very full and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. One night she was lying in bed, ready to sleep. But when the lights went out, she got scared. + +Suddenly she heard a noise! It sounded like something crawling across the floor. The little girl panicked! What was it? + +She jumped out of bed and looked around. Then, in the corner of the room, she saw it. It was a big spider, crawling across her mattress! She was so scared. + +But then something funny happened. The spider just crawled away and disappeared. The little girl sighed with relief. She went back to bed and went to sleep. + +And that is the story of the little girl who was scared of spiders. The end. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a small house. The family was very poor and they had little money. One day they decided to buy a TV. + +The parents knew buying a TV could be difficult, but they wanted their children to be happy. So they spent as much of their money as they could on the TV. + +The TV was very exciting to have in their home! The family spent many nights together, enjoying their favorite shows and movies. + +Every day the TV kept them entertained, but the family realized that it was also making them less active. They were sitting around more, and doing less physical activities. + +The parents knew something had to change. So the next day, they made a plan. They were going to rise early every morning and go for a walk. + +The family stuck to their plan and soon began to feel the difference. Slowly but surely, their health and happiness began to rise. + +The children loved being able to go outside, and the parents found it was a great way to keep the family together. + +The lesson of the story is that even something as simple as a TV can be difficult to manage. By rising to the challenge, you can find joy in the everyday moments. +Once there was a tiny infant. He was warm and fuzzy and loved to laugh. He liked to explore the world around him. One day, the infant decided to change. He started to get bigger, and he could walk, run, and climb. But he never forgot how to laugh and explore. + +The infant grew bigger and bigger, but he never stopped learning. He also learned that sometimes life changes, and that it is ok to go with the flow. He was so happy being able to explore more and more! + +One day, the infant found out his mom was expecting another baby. He was so excited, he couldn't wait for the new infant to arrive. He helped his mom get ready for the new baby and was so proud of himself when the warm little baby arrived! + +The infant realized that sometimes life changes, but even in those moments, life is beautiful. We can always learn something new and welcome the changes in life with an open heart and open mind. +One day, there was a little girl named Zoe who wanted to go on an adventure. Zoe's mom said she could go, but she had to wear her coat with a tight zip. Zoe excitedly put on her coat and entered the room. + +Once Zoe was inside the room, it seemed much bigger. She looked around in curiosity and spotted something glinting far away. She walked closer and found it was a shiny zip! Zoe decided to give it a try and tugged at the zip. It stayed tight closed. She kept trying, harder and harder. + +Suddenly, the zip opened! Bright light filled the room, and Zoe knew that adventure was waiting. Smiling, she stepped inside the open zip. When her adventure was over, Zoe was delighted and returned home, feeling proud that she had opened the tight zip. +Sam and his mom were walking down the street when they saw a beautiful bird flying in the sky. Sam said to his mom, "Look Mom, what's that? It's amazing!" His mother smiled and said, "It's a brilliant bird, Sam. Why don't you show me its motion?" + +Sam was excited. He pointed his finger up at the sky and started moving his arm in a circular motion. As he did so, the beautiful bird followed in that same motion, as if it was playing with Sam. The bird was so brilliant with its colors of yellow, white, and green. + +Sam and his mom both laughed as they watched the bird follow Sam's motion. They were so happy to be able to watch the beautiful bird show off its brilliance in the sky. + +Finally, the bird flew away, leaving Sam and his mother filled with joy and amazement. Sam said goodbye to the bird and waved at it as it flew away. His mother smiled and said, "That was so wonderful, Sam. You showed the bird so much motion and it was so brilliant!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, a dog and a pig. The dog was light and the pig was dark. + +The dog said to the pig, "Let's talk about beef!" The pig replied, "That sounds yummy, but why would we talk about beef?" + +"Well", said the dog, "Maybe beef can teach us a moral lesson." + +"What lesson?" Asked the pig. + +The dog said, "Beef reminds us that we should always share things with our friends. If we each have some beef, we can enjoy it together." + +The pig smiled, "That is a good lesson!" + +So, the dog and the pig shared the beef and they had a very happy day. + +The moral of the story is that when we share things with our friends we can all enjoy it more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very excited because she was going to go on a bike ride. She had a pretty pink bike with two big pedals. She got dressed in her favourite outfit; a green dress with colourful flowers. + +She started to pedal, but the bike suddenly stopped. Daisy poked at the pedals, but they wouldn't move. Her face went red and she started to get very worried. + +Just then, Daisy's dad came to help. He said: "Let's have a look at what's wrong with the bike". He poked around at the pedals and tightened them up. He said: "There we go, everything is working now!" + +Daisy smiled and hopped onto the bicycle. She said goodbye to her dad and off she went on her bike ride. Daisy was no longer worried; she was excited and happy to be going on a bike ride. +Once upon a time there was a very rich family. The family had a very nice and big carpet in their living room. + +"Mommy, I want to make something with the carpet." said the 3 year old daughter. + +"That's a great idea. What do you want to make?" asked Mommy. + +"I want to make a tent. Can I use the blanket and the chairs too, Mommy?" + +"Yes, that's a great idea. Let's make it together," said Mommy with a smile. + +So the little girl, Mommy and Daddy worked together to make a very big and cozy tent. They even made a pillow and put some toys in it. Together they all laughed and enjoyed the tent. + +The little girl spent many happy hours inside her tent and felt like a very rich princess. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. It was very intelligent. One day, it was raining outside and the dog was hungry. It decided to look for something to eat. + +Suddenly, the dog saw a bone. It was lying on the ground at the side of the street. The dog was so excited and ran to get it. + +But when the dog got to the bone, it stopped and thought. The bone wasn't enough food to keep it full and it wouldn't last very long. Instead of taking the bone, the dog decided to leave it and keep looking. + +The moral of the story is - it's better to wait for something of value, than to settle for something that won't last. The intelligent dog knew this and was willing to take the time to find something else. +James and his mom went for a walk in the park on a sunny day. Suddenly, they spotted a caterpillar and James got very excited. He asked his mom to pick it up and she immediately shook her head 'no'. "Why not mommy?" said James. + +His mom said: "It's cold outside and the caterpillar might be feeling cold too." James understood and said with a smile: "Let's keep it warm!" + +So his mom picked up the caterpillar and put it in her pocket. It came out quickly and started to shiver. James felt sorry for the caterpillar and said: "Poor caterpillar!" + +His mom said: "Maybe we can find a nice, warm place for it to stay." + +So they looked for a warm and cozy place and finally found a big, green leaf. The caterpillar crawled onto the leaf, stopped shivering and looked very happy. But then, an angry ant came and told them to leave the caterpillar alone. + +James and his mom said: "Ok, ok. We will leave the caterpillar alone." + +So they walked away, and the caterpillar stayed safe and warm on the leaf! +Once upon a time there was an object. It was very small and had a thick spray coming out of it. Every morning, the little object would spray all over the garden. The sun would catch the spray and it glittered in the sunlight. + +One day, a three year old girl was walking in the garden and saw the little object spraying. She was fascinated. She had never seen anything like it before. She wanted to touch the thick spray and see what it felt like. + +But before she could reach it, the little object flew away! It flew up into the sky, above the house and out of sight. The little girl watched it until it was gone. + +Ever since then, she looks for the little object every morning and sometimes she sees it, spraying out of the corner of her eye. But it is always too quick for her to catch. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was walking in the woods when she saw a hut. She was so curious about what was inside that she decided to go and take a look. + +As she walked closer to the hut, she heard some loud music. She peeped through a window and saw that there were two people inside, wearing fancy outfits and dancing. + +"Wow" said Lucy, standing outside the hut. + +Suddenly the door of the hut opened and one of the people stepped out. His name was Matthew and soon he was talking with Lucy. + +"What are you doing here?" asked Matthew, and Lucy asked him the same question. + +Matthew smiled. "We're having a fancy party. Would you like to come in and join?" + +Lucy smiled too, and they both turned and went inside the hut. When Lucy entered, she saw that the other person was a girl with a beautiful dress. + +The girl started to dance, and soon Lucy was dancing with them. They all laughed, and danced for hours until the party was over. + +When it was time for Lucy to go home, Matthew gave her a big hug. "It was so nice to have you here," he said, before turning and walking back inside the hut. + +Lucy smiled and waved goodbye, before turning and running home. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to travel around the world and have lots of fun. But first, she wanted to learn something important. +She asked her teacher how she could learn. Her teacher showed her a big screen with lots of colourful pictures and pretty messages. Lucy was excited to explore more. + +But as she looked more closely at the screen, she realised it was very deep. It was like a big book that had lots of knowledge inside. Lucy was a bit scared but she was also really curious. + +So Lucy put her fears aside and started to travel inside the screen. She explored the pictures, the messages and the knowledge hidden deep within the screen. + +As she journeyed, Lucy learned lots of important things about the world and about people. She learned that it's important to be kind to others and to never give up when things get hard. + +In the end, Lucy was really glad she decided to travel and explore the deep screen. She felt a lot smarter and wiser for having done it. She was sure to never forget the lessons she had learned. +Once there was a mouse who was very honest. He always told the truth, no matter what. One day, he saw an old key. He was curious, so he asked the key where it was from. + +The key replied, "I used to belong to a grand castle. It is my job to restore the beautiful castle." + +The mouse was excited to help restore the castle, so he set out right away. + +He searched everywhere, but he just couldn't find the castle. He asked everyone, but no one seemed to know where the castle was. After a week of searching and asking, the mouse became very tired and sad. + +The mouse realized he could never restore the castle, so he hung his head and went home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice man. He was called True. He was very special because he had the biggest heart of all. He always wanted to make people happy. + +One day, True was walking through the forest. He saw a poor animal covered in something so dirty it couldn't move. It was so filthy! True said to the animal, "Let me help you." + +The animal was so scared. He said, "I'm too afraid to move! What can you do?" + +True smiled. He took some water from a nearby lake and washed the dirt off the animal. He said, "Hope." + +The animal was so happy and quickly ran off. True was glad he was able to help. He hoped he saw the animal again one day. He walked on with a warm feeling in his heart. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy called Sam. One day Sam went to his daddy's lab. Everywhere he looked he saw all sorts of red things. He even saw a red computer. + +He asked his dad what he was doing. Daddy replied "I'm paying for something special". Sam then asked "What it that?" Daddy explained that he was paying for a big machine. + +Sam wanted to see it, but his dad said it wasn't ready yet. He said he had to wait until he had finished paying for it. So Sam went back home and waited patiently. + +A few months later, when Sam went back to his daddy's lab, he saw the most amazing thing. It was a big red machine! He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Daddy said it was ready now. Then he said "This is for paying for being good at home." + +Sam was so excited and he thanked his dad for the present. Daddy smiled and said "You are welcome. Now let's go home." + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a big hero named Bob. He had a big and heavy load to carry. On his way to delivering the load, he passed by an old castle. As soon as he stepped foot in the old castle, he noticed something strange. There were hundreds of dead people inside. + +Bob was scared but still brave. He asked one of the dead people what had happened there. The dead person said, “A scary monster lives in the castle. We all tried to fight it but it was too powerful for us.†+ +Bob was brave and knew he had to help, so he said to the dead people, “Don’t worry. I will help defeat the scary monster.†+ +The dead people cheered and Bob walked on. He loaded up his load and carried it all the way to the top of the castle. When he reached the top, he saw the monster and he bravely shouted, “I’m here to save you all!†+ +The scary monster ran away and everyone was so happy. Bob was a hero and everyone who was dead came back to life. Everyone cheered for him and thanked him for being so brave. + +Bob was very happy and smiled at everyone. He said, “It is great to be the hero.†+Once there was a little boy. He liked to play by the beach and would make castles out of sand. One day, his mom said it was time to go for a swim. + +The little boy ran to the water and shouted “Yay! I’m gonna dive!†His mom smiled. + +He took a step forward and made a big splash. He went underwater and then popped back up. He waved his hands around and splashed the water. + +All of a sudden he felt something in his hand. He was so excited he shouted "Mom, look what I got!" + +He opened his hand and saw a sour lemon. He had found it lying on the ocean floor! He laughed and said to his mom, “It tastes sour, just like my cheeks after I eat too many lemons!†+ +His mom laughed and said “Let’s go back home, it looks like you’ve had enough swimming for today!†+ +The little boy smiled and said “Ok, let’s go!†He grabbed his sour lemon and ran back to the beach to build more castles in the sand. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mike and Max. They did everything together, they played, they read and they even had the same computer. + +One day, Mike said to Max, "Let's separate our computers!" Max frowned, but after a while he agreed. + +So they both tidied up their desktops so they knew what belonged to who. Mike smiled, he was so excited. Max said, "Let's find out who is the tidiest computer user." + +Mike said, "Yes, let's have a friendly competition." + +So Mike and Max started to clean and organize their computers. They moved files carefully, arranged icons neatly and labeled them. + +Finally, after the hard work, Mike and Max decided that both computers were very tidy. They had so much fun and decided to leave it like that - to always remain neat and organized. + +The two of them smiled and high fived each other. They never wanted this moment to end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He wanted to see a comet in the sky. + +One summer night, he went out to look for a comet. He searched and searched until he saw a bright light in the sky. + +"I see a comet!" he said. + +Tom clapped his hands and shouted, "I want to catch a comet!" + +He ran across the warm grass to get closer to the comet. He jumped up and tried to catch it, but he couldn't. + +He sighed and said, "Maybe I can try again tomorrow night." + +Then he curled up in the warm grass, closed his eyes and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy, and a little girl. The little girl was very obedient. + +One day, the mommy and the daddy decided to take the little girl to the park. They were all very excited. + +When they got there, they saw lots of different apples in the trees. The mommy said, “Let’s get some apples to eat!†+ +The daddy said, “Yes! Let’s do it.†So, they all worked together to pick the apples. + +Once they had enough apples, they sat in the shade to eat them. The little girl said, “I’m so happy! The apples taste yummy!†Her mom and dad said, “Yes, they do! We’re so glad you’re so obedient.†The little girl smiled. + +The End +There was a big igloo. Inside, there was a girl and a boy. The girl was three years old and she had brown hair with bright blue eyes. She was very brave and strong. + +The boy was a few years older than her. He stood in front of the igloo and said, "I'm here to protect you." + +The little girl felt so safe and happy. She smiled at the boy and said, "Thank you for protecting me. You're very kind." + +The boy smiled back and said, "I'll always stay here and make sure no one can hurt you." + +The girl smiled and said, "I feel so safe with you here. I'm so lucky to have you." + +The two of them were together, safe and protected in the big igloo. +Molly and Tim were best friends. They lived in the same place and played together every day. Today, they were looking for something to do. + +Molly said,"Let's play hide and seek!" + +So, Tim said,"Yes, that sounds like fun!" + +Molly started first and counted to ten. She covered her eyes and started looking for Tim. She looked around the room but he wasn't there. Then, she noticed a big bag in the corner of the room. It was so tidy she thought that Tim must be in there. + +Molly walked towards the bag and leaned in. Sure enough, she heard Tim giggle from inside. She said,"I found you, Tim! You are so good at hiding!" + +Tim popped out of the bag, smiling. He said,"That was fun, Molly! We should do it again!" + +Molly and Tim hugged and went to play something else. They had a great day and made lots of memories. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl named Lizzie who loved to play with colors. Everywhere she went she would take a little bag of her favorite colored crayons and markers so she could draw and color in the world around her. + +One day, Lizzie's mommy saw her using her crayons to color on the wall and she scolded her. "No, Lizzie," she said in a serious voice. "We don't color on the wall. Mommy has to punish you to make sure you don't do it again." + +Lizzie was very sad, but she understood why her mommy was punishing her. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I'll remember for next time." Her mommy smiled and hugged her, and then she gave her a special piece of paper to color on instead of the wall. + +From then on, Lizzie was careful to only color on the paper, and she was very creative in finding other special places to color in. She was proud of all the pretty things she made with her colors and she was careful to never break her mommy's rule again. +Milly and her mommy were having a fun afternoon. Milly was playing with her toy car and her mommy was cheering her on. + +Mommy: "That's it Milly, keep going. You can do it!" + +Milly kept zooming around the room in her car, making vroom noises and giggling. + +Milly: "I'm being a race car driver!" + +Mommy: "You sure are! You're doing great!" + +But then Milly's toy car hit a bump and stopped. Milly looked sad and her mommy knew what was going on. + +Mommy: "It looks like your car just needs a little support. Why don't you get one of your feet to help it out?" + +Milly nodded and stuck her foot underneath the car. She pushed it forward and it started moving again! + +Milly: "Yay! I need more boring bumps so I can keep helping the car!" + +Mommy laughed and said "Let's find you some more!" + +From then on, Milly and her mommy searched for more bumps around the house so Milly could continue to support her toy car. It became their favourite game! +Jill was a 3 year old who loved to explore. Today she was in her backyard, discovering new things. She saw a big, brown tree with lots of leaves. Jill asked her mom, "What can I grab from the tree?" Her mom said, "This tree has lots of apples! Would you like one?" + +Jill was so excited. She skipped over and grabbed an apple off of the tree. The apple felt cool and firm with a rich texture. + +Jill took a bite of the apple and smiled. She said, "It's so yummy! I love this apple." + +Her mom said, "I'm glad you like the apple. You can grab some more if you want!" + +Jill happily grabbed another apple, feeling the rich texture of the skin. She smiled and said, "This apple is even better than the first one!" + +And they both had an amazing time eating lots of delicious apples that day! +Rosie was a 3 year old girl who observing the bathtub. She noticed the tub was very rich and shiny. +Suddenly an enormous white bubble appeared from the water. +"Hello there!' said the bubble, speaking in a bouncy voice, "Who are you?". +Rosie replied, "My name is Rosie!" +"That's a wonderful name!" said the Bubble, "My name is Bubbula and I'm looking for a friend to play with." +Rosie smiled and replied, "I would love to play with you, Bubbula!" +And so, Rosie and Bubbula enjoyed a day of fun, splashing and playing in the bathtub. +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and Rosie watched Bubbula disappear into the water. +Rosie smiled, she was so happy to have such an amazing, rich, new friend. +Once upon a time there was a small robot. He was loud and he liked to play. One day he asked his mom to teach him something. + +"Sure," said mom. "I will teach you how to read!" + +The robot was so excited. He began to learn quickly. Every day, mom taught the robot more and more. + +The robot loved to read and every night he read a new story. Mom was so proud of all the things he had learned. + +Then one day the robot asked his mom, "Can you teach me something new?" + +"Yes," said mom. "I will teach you how to dance!" + +The robot clapped his hands and smiled. He danced around the room, louder and louder. Mom laughed and cheered him on. + +Soon the robot was an expert dancer. Mom was so proud and happy. She said, "You learned so much! You are the best dancer in the world!" +One bright morning, Jane went outside to play. She saw her slide and she wanted to slide down. Jane ran over to the slide and said, "This looks fun!" + +Jane climbed up the ladder and sat down. She pushed off and held on tight. She felt herself sliding down, faster and faster. When she reached the bottom she shouted, "Whee!" + +Jane looked around and saw a door. It was open! Jane asked, "What is inside?" + +An old man stepped out of the door. He said, "Welcome, young one! This is my home." + +The old man explained that every week a group of children came to his house and played. He said, "Would you like to join us?" + +Jane nodded happily and said, "Yes, I'd love to play!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Then come back next week and we'll have lots of fun!" Jane thanked him and ran off to tell her family the news. + +From then on, Jane went back to the old man's house every week with her friends. They would laugh and play, and sometimes even slide down the old man's front steps. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy. His name was Jim. He had a spear, which he loved very much. Every day he would go to a special place in the forest to pray. + +One day, Jim was walking in the forest when he heard a voice. When he looked around, he saw a big, strong man who was being very rude. + +"What do you want?" Jim asked, scared. + +"I want your spear," the man said. + +Jim shook his head and said, "No. This is my spear." + +The man screamed at Jim, "Give it to me or else I'll hurt you!" + +Jim knew he had to do something fast. He closed his eyes and began to pray, asking God to help him. Suddenly a ray of sunshine lit up the forest and the man ran away. + +Jim smiled. He knew God had answered his prayer! From that day on, he was very careful in the forest and was never rude to anyone. +Once upon a time, there lived a little bunny. He had soft, brown fur and long ears that he liked to use as a umbrella. The bunny was always very helpful and kind to other animals. + +One day, the bunny heard a loud honking sound from the nearby forest. He hopped over and found a little turtle stuck in the mud. The bunny took a deep breath and reached out to help. + +“I’m mighty glad for the help,†said the turtle. + +“Let’s get you out of here,†replied the bunny. With one big tug, the bunny and turtle were free. + +The bunny had saved the day and heard a loud honk from the trees - a special thank you from a friendly bird. + +The bunny was happy and excited. He had been helpful and made a new friend. Together, they hopped and laughed through the forest, the bunny’s ears flapping in the wind. + +As they went, the bunny smelled the bitter scent of a horn in the distance. He looked at the turtle and knew they should help. A little further into the forest, they found a small reindeer stuck in a bramble. + +The bunny and turtle helped the reindeer and she thanked them with a loud honk. What a day it had been - a day of helping and friendship! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved being outside. Every day she went on an adventure. + +One day, the girl went to a river. She wanted to go swimming. But then, something crazy happened. + +The girl looked up and saw a big, white bird. The bird was carrying a big drop of water. The girl shouted, "Wow!" + +The bird dropped the big drop of water into the river. The river got bigger and bigger. + +The girl laughed and said, "That bird is so crazy!" + +The bird looked right at her and said, "Crazy fun!" + +The girl and the bird both laughed. Then, the girl went swimming in the big river. It was the best day ever. +One day, a pig and a child went on an adventure. As they were walking, they saw a fragile flower. The child stopped and said to the pig, "That flower is so pretty! I wish I could pick it for my Mom." The pig looked at the child and said, "We can pray for it!" + +So, the child and the pig knelt down and clasped their hands together. The pig said, "Dear God, please help us pick the fragile flower for the child's Mom" + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the flower right into the child's open hand! The child was happy and said, "Thank you, God!" + +The pig smiled and said, "See? Prayer works!" They both went back home with the fragile flower, feeling grateful. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Chloe. She loved to explore the world and often went out alone. + +One day, Chloe was walking in the woods when she found a shiny medal. She stopped and bent down to examine it carefully. + +"This looks really interesting," said Chloe. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. Chloe looked around and saw a big dragon flying through the sky. She knew she had to be safe, so she quickly picked up the medal and hid behind a tree. + +The dragon flew up and away, and Chloe was relieved. + +She carefully looked at the medal again and discovered it was a special medal for courage. She smiled and put it safely in her pocket. + +From that day on, Chloe always wore the medal when she went out exploring. It made her feel safe and brave. +Once there was a little boy with a big heart. He wanted to pick a mustache for himself. He went to the store with his mommy to find the perfect one. + +At the store, he saw all kinds of mustaches. Some had stripes. Some were big and some were little. He knew he had to find a good fit. + +"Mommy, will this one fit me?" the boy asked. + +"Let's try it out," she said. + +The boy put on the mustache and looked in the mirror. He liked it and was so happy. + +"It's a perfect fit," his mommy said. + +The boy was very proud to have his own mustache. Whenever he felt sad, he would put on the mustache and it would always make him smile. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. Molly was very intelligent and she liked to help others. + +One day, Molly saw that her friend Jenny was sad. Molly went up and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +Jenny said, "I lost my brush and I can’t brush my hair." + +Molly said, "I will help you find your brush." + +Molly and Jenny searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. Then, Molly had a good idea. She said, "Let’s ask Sally. She is so smart, she might be able to help us." + +So, they asked Sally and she said, "I saw a brush over here a few minutes ago." She pointed to the spot and sure enough, there it was! + +Molly was so happy that she and Sally helped Jenny find her brush. They all hugged and laughed. Molly knew that being intelligent means not just having good ideas, but also helping others when they need it. +John was excited. It was the start of a new season and he wanted to win. He thought of all the competitions he could enter. He found lots of them, but the loudest one was the singing contest. John couldn't wait to try it. + +John's mom asked him why he wanted to win so much. He replied, "I want to hear the crowd cheer for me!" + +John practiced for days on end. Every morning, he sang as loud as he could. By the day of the contest he was feeling confident. + +John stepped onto the stage and began to sing. He sang louder and louder. The audience cheered and clapped in excitement. + +At the end of the song John jumped with joy! He had won the contest. Now he could hear the loud cheering of the crowd for him! +Once upon a time, there was a big important surprise. A gun appeared in the middle of town. Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Alice, who was 3 years old, bravely walked towards the gun. She knew it was important to try and do something. + +Alice looked at the gun and said: +"Hi gun! What are you doing here?" + +The gun was so surprised it didn't say anything. +Alice kept talking: +"Please don't be scared. I want to help you." + +The gun felt happy and thanked Alice. She helped it to get back home to its family. + +Alice felt proud and happy that she could surprise the gun and help it find its way home. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to sing and dance. Every day she would play games, laugh and jump around. But one day she got an idea; to have a party for all her friends! + +She asked her mom and her mom said yes. They got together and had a blast. All the kids laughed and danced together, eating yummy snacks. + +The girl said to her mom, "Can I invite my friend, Carsen, to the party too? He's shy but he has a great voice." Her mom said yes and smiled. + +Carsen arrived and was happy to accept the invitation. He started dancing with the other kids and having a great time. Everyone was so happy to see him and they were all dancing and singing together. Even Carsen, who was usually quiet and shy, was singing and dancing with the rest of the group. + +At the end of the party, Carsen thanked the girl and her mom for inviting him. He said, "This was the best party ever. I had so much fun." The girl smiled and said, "I'm so glad you accepted the invitation. I hope you can come to our next party, too!" Carsen said yes, and everyone waved goodbye as he went home. + +The end. +John was making a cake for his mom's birthday. He had all the ingredients ready, but he didn't know if he could reach the refrigerator. He was too short. + +He moved slowly around the kitchen, looking for something he could stand on. Then he spotted a chair in the corner. He shuffled over to it and pushed it closer to the refrigerator. + +He climbed up slowly and carefully so he wouldn't fall. Standing at the top, he looked down at the refrigerator. + +"Now what do I do?" he said. + +Then he heard his mom's voice from the other room. + +"John, be careful. That chair looks a bit unsteady," she said. + +John looked down at the chair and decided not to take any chances. He moved the chair away from the refrigerator and reached for the handle - this time it was easy. + +Inside the refrigerator was a bowl of frosting. John took it out carefully, but it was cold and his hands felt a little harsh from the chill. He put it down on the counter and got to work making the cake for his mom. +Once upon a time there was a jar. It was a special jar and it was always full of water. One day a frog hopped along a riverbank. The frog was feeling very nervous. He saw the jar and he wanted to splash in the water. + +The frog hopped closer and closer to the jar. He stopped at the edge and looked into the jar. "Whoa! This looks like a fun place to play!" the frog said. He was so excited and he jumped right into the water. + +The frog splashed and splashed. He dove to the bottom and explored the jar. He explored and played for a long time. Finally the frog jumped out of the jar and onto the riverbank. He thanked the jar and said goodbye. Then the frog hopped away, still feeling happy and excited. +Once there was a mummy and daddy. Mummy was feeling very lonely, because she never had anyone to play with her. One day, mummy had an urge to play hide-and-seek. She called out to daddy, but he said he was too busy. + +Mummy looked around the house for a place to hide. Then, she saw the freezer in the kitchen. Mummy went inside the freezer and shut the door. It was so cold, but mummy was very brave and didn't move around too much. + +Daddy heard mummy's voice coming from inside the freezer. He opened the door and said, "What are you doing in here? It's not a good place to hide. It's too cold for you to stay here." + +Mummy smiled and said, "I just wanted to see if anyone else was in here, and I wanted to see if I could hide successfully. It's a bit cold, but I think I'm safe in here!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Come on, let's play somewhere else. There is plenty of space available in the living room where you can hide." + +Mummy and daddy went out to the living room and finally played their game of hide-and-seek. It was lots of fun and mummy was glad she had the urge to play. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She lived near a forest and every day she played in it. One day, she saw something long and thin. She bent down to take a closer look. It was a pale snake! Jane was so excited, she hadn't seen a snake before. + +The little girl smiled and inched closer. Suddenly the snake raised up, ready to strike. Jane stepped back and started to cry. + +"It's OK," said a kindly voice behind her. Jane recognized it was her mom. + +Jane's mom said, "The snake was scared. It thought you were going to hurt it. I can protect you if you want." + +Jane felt better and nodded her head. She asked if she could still look at the pale snake, and her mom said yes. So Jane cautiously reached her hand out, and the snake moved away. Jane thought it was a magic snake, and she was glad her mom was there to recognize it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jane. +Jack and Jane were playing in the park, running around and having fun. +Suddenly, they saw a trail winding through the trees! Jack and Jane were very excited and wanted to explore the trail. + +"Let's go on the trail," said Jack. + +So the two friends started walking on the trail together. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Jane said as they walked along. + +But as they walked, they became separated. Soon they were far apart. +Jack was dizzy trying to find Jane. He started running and screaming but he couldn't find her. + +Then, all of a sudden, he heard a loud voice calling his name, "Jack!" He looked up and saw Jane standing on a hill, waving her arms and smiling. + +Jack ran over to her and they hugged each other tightly. + +"I'm so glad you found me!" said Jack. + +"Me too!" said Jane, and they both laughed. + +They were so happy to be back together again. From then on, they would never get separated on a trail again! +One day, Sammy was walking in the park with his mom. He was very excited because he was going to paint! The sky was grey, and there was fog all around them. + +Sammy's Mom said, "It sure is foggy out here!" + +Sammy smiled and said, "Look at that tree, where can I paint it?" + +His mom said, "The tree looks fit for some color. How about you paint a picture of a rainbow with some clouds?" + +Sammy jumped with joy and said, "Yes! That will be so fun." + +So Sammy picked up his paintbrush and he painted a big, colorful rainbow with lots of clouds. When Sammy was finished, everyone who saw it said it was the prettiest thing they had ever seen. + +Sammy was so proud of himself and the picture he had made. He was sure it had chased away the fog! +Once upon a time there was a friendly ranch. There was a horse, a cow, and a duck who lived there. + +One day, the sun began to shine brightly. The horse and the cow said, "Let's go for a walk!" + +The duck shook its head and said, "No, I don't want to walk. I'm scared!" + +But the horse said, "It's okay, we'll protect you. Nothing bad will happen!" + +Finally, the duck agreed to go for a walk. They walked around the ranch, and enjoyed the warm sunshine. + +At the end of the day, the duck was so happy. It said, "Thank you for taking me for a walk! I had a very nice day." + +The horse and cow smiled. They were happy that they'd made the duck feel better. As they watched the sun slowly disappear, they knew that they'd all had a wonderful day. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He lived near a pond which was home to many animals, like ducks, foxes and frogs. One day, Tim was playing by the pond when he saw a green and scaly creature. It was a crocodile! + +Tim was very scared and started to scream. But then the crocodile opened his mouth and said "Hello, don't be scared". Tim stopped screaming and asked the crocodile why he was there. + +The crocodile said he was looking for a new home and had heard that the pond was open. Tim said that he was welcome there. Soon, he and the crocodile were best friends, playing together every day at the pond. They both were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. + +One day, Sarah put on her bright pink dress, grabbed her sparkly rainbow mask, and went outside. She wanted to see what was out there. + +Sarah came upon a big scary bush. She stopped and said to herself, "I'm a little brave girl. I can do this." + +With that, she followed the path that led away from the bush. The path got narrower and narrower. Soon, Sarah found herself in a magical forest surrounded by tall trees. She looked up at the sky and saw a flock of birds flying overhead. + +Sarah decided to follow the birds. She ran through the forest, her little legs moving quickly. After a while, she felt tired and stopped to rest. That's when she heard murmuring coming from some nearby bushes. + +Sarah looked closer and saw two little animals talking. She crept closer and heard one of them say, "Don't forget your mask!" + +Sarah jumped with surprise. She grinned and put her mask over her face. Then she followed the animals to a clearing filled with flowers. Sarah was in awe of the beautiful sight. + +On other days, Sarah followed all sorts of exciting adventures. But this was the day she discovered she was brave enough to follow her dreams. +Molly was so excited. Today was the day she was going to get her new puppy! She put her sunhat on, grabbed her lunch and waved goodbye to her mom. + +Molly walked in the pet shop and immediately saw a small, white-furred dog. 'That's it!' she thought. + +The shopkeeper said, 'Do you want to take him home?' +Molly nodded. 'Yes, please! I promise to take good care of him.' + +The shopkeeper smiled. 'You two will be very happy together! I promise.' + +Molly picked up the dog and rubbed his soft fur. 'He is going to be my forever friend,' she said. + +The shopkeeper nodded as Molly walked out of the pet shop, with a new best friend. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. + +One day, Sarah went to the beach with her family. She was very happy. She loved playing in the sand and the gentle waves. + +Sarah got out her bucket and started gathering shells in the sand. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice the tide coming in. Soon, her feet were soaking in the water and the waves were getting bigger! + +Sarah was worried she would be swept away by the ocean. She started to cry. + +Sarah's mom came over and tried to make her feel better. She said, "Don't worry, Sarah. I'll help you out of the water and you can play again in the sand. The ocean will be gentle." + +Sarah smiled and took her mom's hand. She was so relieved. + +Soon Sarah was back playing in the sand again and she was happy. She never forgot to watch out for the water again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Linda. She wanted to perform a show for her parents. + +Linda found some clothes in her mom's closet - a modern dress and some pretty shoes. She put them on and danced around the living room. She sang and giggled and pretended to be a princess. + +Her mom and dad watched Linda perform, smiling and laughing together. + +"Look at my show!" Linda said, proud of her performance. + +"You did so well," her mom said. "That was great!" + +Linda put on a big smile and thanked her mom and dad. She knew they were proud of her. +Max was very hungry. He thought about all the yummy food he could eat. He thought about tuna. Max looked in the kitchen for some tuna, but there was none. He asked his mom if he could have some. + +"Mom, I think about tuna," he said. + +"Oh, you hungry for tuna?" his mom asked. + +Max nodded and was very excited. His mom walked to the fridge and pulled out a big, thick can of tuna. He couldn't wait to eat it. His mom opened the can, poured the tuna into a bowl, and brought it over to Max. + +"Time to eat, Max!" she said. + +Max smiled and grabbed his spoon. He ate the thick tuna and it was the best thing he had ever tasted. He was so happy and full. + +"Thanks, Mom," he said. + +"You're welcome, my love," she said. + +Max went off to play and was still thinking about the delicious tuna. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were playing in the park near their house. + +The first friend said, "Let's find some furniture to serve." The second friend said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +So they went looking for furniture. They found some chairs and a table. The first friend said, "Let's serve the furniture on the table." So they did. + +But then the second friend said, "Oh no! We forgot to put cloth on it. Now it looks bad." +The first friend said, "I feel guilty. Someone might get mad at us." + +The second friend said, "Let's fix it. We can find a cloth and put it on the table." The first friend agreed. + +So they found a cloth and put it on the table. Then they sat down and served the chairs and table. Everyone was happy. The friends had made a nice place to sit and relax. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Kat. Kat was three years old. + +One day, Kat asked her mom if she could buy a sun. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Kat. Come on, let's go to the store". + +So off they went to the store together. Kat looked around the store and saw so many different suns. She wasn't sure which one to pick. She picked up a yellow sun and her mom said, "Ah, that's nice. But maybe you should look at the other suns too?" + +Kat looked around and saw a blue sun, a green sun and a purple sun. She thought they all looked really different and she couldn't pick which one to buy. + +Suddenly, her mom said, "Let's get the purple one. I think it's the most special". + +Kat was so happy. She hugged her mom and they paid for the sun and went home. + +At home Kat smiled as she held her special sun close to her heart. She was so happy she had bought the perfect sun. +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Sue. She loved to talk and was always making up stories. One day, she was walking in the forest when she heard a noise. She stopped and called out, "Who is that?" + +A soft voice answered, "It's me, a tree." Sue was shocked and asked, "Can trees talk?" The tree laughed and said, "Yes, I can talk. I'm a special tree!" + +Sue was very excited. She asked the tree, "What is your name?" The tree replied, "My name is Misty." Sue asked, "Misty, can you tell me a story?" + +Misty the Tree said, "I sure can. Once upon a time, two friends were playing in the forest. They were talking and laughing and having fun, until one of them made a wrong turn and got lost. + +The other one searched and searched, but could not find her friend. Suddenly, he saw a bright light coming from a small tree. It was Misty! + +He asked Misty if she could help him find his friend. Misty said, "Yes, I can show you the way. Follow me!" She took him to the lost friend and they both rejoined the lively game they had been playing before. + +The two friends thanked Misty and they all said goodbye. Misty watched, smiling, as the two happy friends ran off into the woods +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived by the sea. Every day, she would watch the ships go by in the water. + +Today, the little girl was extra excited, because she spotted a special boat, made all out of wood. “Wow!†She shouted. + +Just thne, her mom emerged from the house and called out, “Come on! Hurry up, or you’ll miss the boat!†+ +So the little girl rushed to the water, but when she got there she saw that the boat was broken and had no sails. + +“Oh no,†said the little girl. “It won’t sail now.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Nevermind. We can still play pretend that it’s a real ship.†+ +The little girl nodded and the two of them began to play, imagining all sorts of wonderful adventures the broken ship could go on. + +The little girl and her mom played until the sun went down. Then they said goodnight, and the little girl dreamed of distant lands and great adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack liked to explore and one day he decided to go to the lake. When he got there, he was amazed. He had never seen a lake before! + +Jack saw a little boat floating on the lake and he wanted to get in. So he jumped into the boat and it began to move away from the shore. + +He was so excited! He decided to give the boat a name. Jack shouted out "hey boat, what's your name?" + +The boat replied "my name is Floater. I like to float around the lake." + +Jack was so happy. He had found a friend. He asked Floater to take him around the lake and Floater agreed. They spent the rest of the day together exploring the little lake. + +At the end of the day, Jack said goodbye to Floater and promised to come back and visit him soon. Jack floated away from the lake feeling excited and happy, not just because he had a new friend, but because he had discovered something special about the lake. +Once upon a time, two children were walking together in a fair park. They were looking at the map to find new places to explore. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. One of the children said, "Oh no! Now what do we do?". + +The other child smiled and said, "Let's get our umbrellas and splash in the puddles. It will be fun!". + +So, they ran to the store and bought umbrellas. Then, they ran back and splashed in the puddles. The rain felt nice and cool on their skin. They laughed and jumped around in the puddles. + +Finally, when the rain stopped and the sun came out, the two children waved goodbye to each other and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a star in the sky. It twinkled and sparkled all night long. Every night, a little girl would look up and dream of picking it. + +One evening, the little girl said to her mum, “Mum, can I pick the star?†Her mum replied, “No, my sweetheart. You can’t pick the star.†+ +The little girl was sad. So her mum suggested, “Why don’t you make a star out of something else?†+ +The little girl thought about it. She found lots of shiny things around the house. She glued them together to make a star shape. She was so proud and excited. + +But the little girl was careless and she dropped the star. All the shiny pieces fell on the floor! + +The little girl started to cry. Her mum said, “Don’t worry, my sweetheart. You can just pick up the pieces and make a new star.†+ +The little girl smiled and she picked up the pieces. She glued them together once again to make a shiny new star. Now, the little girl has her very own star and she always keeps it safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three years old and loved playing in her garden. Every day she would go outside and pick the dandelions and watch the bees flying from flower to flower. But there was one problem, there were lots and lots of mosquitos! + +Jane's mommy saw her scratching her itchy skin and decided it was time to improve the garden. She brought Jane a big jar filled with water and told her to catch the mosquitos inside it. Jane was excited and started splashing in the puddles with her hands and feet. + +It wasn't long before the jar was full of mosquitos! Jane was very proud and ran to show her mommy what she had done. But when she opened the jar and all of them flew away, Jane felt embarrassed. + +However, her mommy said, "Well done Jane, you've improved our garden! Now we don't have to worry about the mosquitos anymore. Good job!" Jane felt very proud and smiled from ear to ear. +Once there was a bald man. He liked to take pictures. He thought pictures made special memories. He had a frame that was really special to him. + +One day, he was looking at the frame. He wanted to take it with him. He went outside and looked around. He saw a little girl playing. He asked the little girl, "Do you own this frame?" + +The little girl looked up and smiled. She said, "Yes, I own it. I found it near the tree." The bald man smiled. He said, "I'd like to keep the frame. Can I own it?" + +The little girl nodded her head. She said, "Yes, you can own it. I want somebody else to enjoy it too." So the bald man took the frame and thanked the little girl. He was very happy. He knew the frame had a special meaning. +Once upon a time there was a little bear. He was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He looked around for a good place to sleep. He stopped and looked at the stove. It was warm and comfortable. + +"I think I'll sleep here," he said to himself. + +So the little bear curled up and fell sleep on the stove. Slowly, the stove started to get hotter. Soon, the bear was sweating and felt very uncomfortable. He woke up with a start and jumped off the stove. + +"That was too hot for me," he yelled. + +He looked around for a cooler place to sleep. The bear spotted a little bed in the corner. He walked over to it, climbed up, and lay down. The bed was so comfortable, the bear soon fell asleep. This time, he didn't wake up until morning. + +"Wow, that was a nice little sleep," he said to himself before going outside to explore. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved the night time because of the stars that glowed in the dark sky. + +Lucy was always curious and wanted to understand how the stars glowed. So one night, she decided to go outside and look closer at their beauty. + +The night was gloomy and dark, but that did not stop Lucy. She sat on the grass and stare up at the stars. Suddenly, they seemed to whisper something to her, inviting her to come closer. + +So Lucy opened the door to her garden, and took giant steps into the night. It was very dark but the stars glowed like fireflies, so Lucy kept walking. + +After a few steps, she heard a little voice speak. It was a star! It said, “Come with me Lucy, we’ll fly through the night and make the stars even brighter.†+ +Lucy smiled and replied “Yes! I want to fly with you through the night sky. I know that we’ll make the stars even more beautiful then before.†+ +And so the little girl and the star went on a journey through the night sky and as they flew, the stars glowed brighter and brighter. +Molly was happy to have a new pet. It was a mouse waiting in a special cage. The mouse was so small and quiet. Molly watched as it scurried around the cage. + +Molly liked to make things for her pet mouse. She carefully gathered some yarn and put it in the cage. The mouse liked to play with the yarn, running it through its paws. Molly watched it quietly as it played. + +When the mouse stopped to have a nap, Molly put her finger on the glass of the cage and said, "It's okay, little mouse. You can rest." The mouse didn't move but kept sleeping quietly. + +Molly was glad she had a new friend. She enjoyed watching it and wondered what other things they could do together. +Mommy took a sleepy Bobby to the park. He liked being outside, even if he was a bit tired. He saw some kids, who liked dancing and clap-ping to music. It looked like they were having a lot of fun, but Bobby didn't know the rhythm. He asked Mommy: "What are they doing?" + +Mommy smiled and said: "They are dancing, Bobby. It's called dancing! Everyone can dance, even you!" + +Bobby thought about it for a moment, and he wanted to join in. He wanted to feel like he belonged too. So, he copied the moves and tried to keep up with the rhythm. + +After a while, he got the hang of it. He was very proud of himself! He had found something he could do, and he felt like he belonged. + +Bobby smiled. He snuck a sleepy yawn and said: "I like dancing, Mommy!" + +"Me too, Bobby," said Mommy, giving him a big hug. +Once there was a lion. He was strong, but sometimes he needed help. One day he was lost and hungry. As he went on his way, he met a kind human who was happy to provide help. + +The lion asked the human, "Can you please help me? I'm lost and hungry." + +The human smiled and replied, "Yes, I can help you. Follow me!" + +The human took the lion to his village. He provided a warm place to sleep and plenty of food to eat. But the lion found it difficult to stay in one place for too long. He was used to being on the move, so he thanked the human and left. + +The human, who was sad to see the lion go, shouted after him, "Stay safe, my friend!" + +The lion smiled as he continued on his way. He was so grateful for the help provided by the kind human who had made his difficult journey a bit easier. +Once upon a time, there was a structure. It was heavy and wanted to be weighed. But nobody knew which way was the best to do it. + +One day, a 3 year old child saw the structure. She had an idea. + +"Let's use a seesaw!" she shouted. + +The grown-ups laughed. "That's a stupid idea!" they said. + +"No!" the child replied. "It can work. We can weigh the structure with a seesaw!" + +The grown-ups thought and thought, but couldn't think of a better idea. + +So, they took the child's advice. They used the seesaw, and they weighed the structure. It was perfect! + +The grown-ups smiled at the clever little 3 year old! +Once there was a painter and she loved to paint. One day she took her brush, paint and canvas and went to a big lake to paint. But when she got there, she was frightened to see a big animal by the lake. + +The painter didn't know what to do. She was scared to take a step forward. Suddenly, the animal said, "Hi there painter! I'm not here to hurt you. I just want to talk". + +The painter was relieved and said, "Hello! What do you want to talk about?" + +The animal smiled and said, "I want to know if you will paint something for me". + +The painter agreed and started to paint a beautiful picture for the animal. When she finished, the animal thanked her and said, "This is the best picture I have ever seen! Thank you for taking the time to paint it for me." + +The painter smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." Then, she took her paint and canvas and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. The bunny was sad and scared. He wanted to find his friends but he didn't know where to go. + +The bunny shivered in the cold night air. He looked up and saw the most beautiful image in the night sky. It was a full moon and it looked so different than during the day. + +The bunny thought that maybe, just maybe, his friends were up there in the moon. He was so excited that he decided to fly to the moon. + +He flapped his ears and hopped around. Up, up, up! He went higher and higher until he reached the moon. When he looked down, he could see his friends. + +The bunny said, "Hello there! I thought you might be up here, in the moon!" + +His friends were so glad to see him. They all hugged and laughed. The bunny was glad he found his friends. He never had to shiver again, with his friends to keep him warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she asked her mom if she could ride her bike. + +Her mom said, "Yes, but please stay on the path." + +So Lucy got on her bike and she rode. She rode, and she rode, until she came to a beautiful field. There, she saw an old man standing next to a cow. + +She approached him and said, "Hello, what are you doing?" + +The old man said, "I'm giving the cow a lecture about being helpful." + +Lucy thought that was a great idea. She said, "Maybe I can help too!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course! We can always use help around here." + +So Lucy spent the rest of the day helping the old man by giving lectures to the cow. When the sun started to set, she thanked the old man and said goodbye. + +Then, she hopped back on her bike and rode home. She had a wonderful adventure, and she was excited to tell her mom all about it. +Once upon a time there was a weird crocodile. His name was Bubbles and he liked to pick daisies. One day, he was picking daisies in the park when he saw a child coming his way. Bubbles said to himself, "Oh no! She's going to see me. What will she think?" + +The child saw Bubbles and laughed. "You're so weird," she said. + +Bubbles was embarrassed. "I'm just picking flowers," he said. "What's so weird about that?" + +The child smiled and showed him a big red flower. "Do you want to pick this one, too?" she asked. + +Bubbles smiled. "Yes, please," he said. + +The child handed him the flower and Bubbles happily picked it. He thanked the child and went back to picking daisies. He never felt so weird again, and learnt to appreciate the beauty of flowers. +The doorbell rang. Janie jumped up excitedly. She had been waiting for the delivery all day. Her mom opened the door and received a big, shiny trophy. It was for Janie, as she had won the most races in her swimming competition. Janie was so proud. + +"Look! I won a trophy," she said to her mom. + +"Yes, you did! You worked hard and deserve it. This trophy will stay safe with us," said Janie's mom. + +Janie picked up the trophy and hugged it. It was so special to her. She always felt happy when someone rang the doorbell, now that it meant a new trophy might be coming. +Once upon a time there was a lonely cooler who lived in a forest. One day, while in her forest home, the lonely cooler heard a voice. She looked around and saw a young girl walking towards her. The cooler felt excited. + +The girl was carrying a blanket. She said to the cooler, "Hello, I am here to wrap you for my journey!" The cooler felt happy. The girl quickly wrapped the cooler in the blanket and hugged it tight. + +As she hugged the cooler, the girl said, "I am going on a long journey and I want you to come with me. I am so happy I found you!" The cooler smiled and was ready for the adventure. + +The girl and the cooler set off on their journey together. They were happy, skipping through fields and laughing. Everywhere they went, people stared at the girl and her cooler. But neither minded, for their journey was full of joy and fun. + +The girl and the cooler were best friends and they never felt lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was a very brave girl. One day she went to the stadium to watch a game. Suddenly, Daisy saw a big black bear. Daisy was scared. She started to run. The bear started to run after Daisy. + +The bear said in a gruff voice, "Stop! Please don't run!" + +But Daisy kept running. Suddenly, she saw a tall fence around the stadium and she ran inside. She had escaped the bear. + +Daisy turned around and asked, "Why did you chase me?" + +The bear said, "I saw you running and thought you wanted to play with me!" + +The bear smiled and Daisy laughed. She said, "Let's go play in the stadium!" + +So Daisy and the bear ran together in the stadium, having lots of fun. Daisy was no longer scared. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Sarah. They were always having fun together and playing games. One day, Jake found a surprise – a box of tasty candy! + +"Look what I have, Sarah," said Jake. + +"Wow, that looks yummy," said Sarah. + +But before they could even open it, a big monster came along. The monster wanted the candy for himself! + +Jake and Sarah knew they had to stand up to the monster. So they held hands, got ready for a fight, and shouted, "You can't take our candy!" + +The monster knew he was no match for their bravery. So he gave up and left. + +Jake and Sarah opened the box of candy and shared it. It was even tastier than they had imagined! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little orange. Everyone in the town liked the orange very much. It was very sweet and juicy. + +The little orange loved to play games, so it decided to go outside and play. Suddenly, the orange started to slip down a hill. It was sliding faster and faster! + +The orange was so scared! But then a nice man saw it. He ran over to the orange and asked, "Are you OK, little one?" + +The orange sighed with relief. He said, "Yes, I am OK. I just slipped down the hill. I was so scared!" + +The nice man smiled. He said, "Come with me and I'll help you back up the hill!" + +The orange happily followed the kind man back up the hill. And from that day on, it was always careful when playing near the hill. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sarah and Sam. They loved to mail each other fun packages filled with surprises. + +One day, Sarah mailed a package to Sam. He was so excited when he saw it at the mailbox. Inside, he found a round, red ball. It was so soft and bouncy. He quickly called Sarah to thank her for the surprise. + +"What do you think it is?" asked Sam. + +"It's a surprise," Sarah said, "but I think you can eat it." + +Sam was excited and quickly took a bite. It was sweet and delicious. + +"It's so tasty!" he said. + +Sarah giggled. "It's a round apple!" + +Sam laughed. He was so happy to have a tasty apple as a surprise. + +He thanked Sarah and ran off to play with his new toy. +Once upon a time there was a poor girl who lived near a big tree. Each night she would sleep on the cold ground under the tree. One night, the poor girl felt very cold and sad. She said to the tree, "Tree please help me. I am so cold and lonely." + +The tree thought and thought, then it said in a soft, kind voice, "I will keep you warm and safe." Suddenly the leaves on the tree sparkled in the moonlight, like tiny stars. The stars made the poor girl feel warm and she smiled. + +The tree said, "Come lay on this bed of leaves and sleep. I will keep you safe." The leaves were like a big, fluffy blanket, they kept the poor girl warm and she fell asleep. When morning came the girl felt safe and happy. + +From then on she always slept in the soft leaves. The tree kept her warm and safe each night, and the girl had no more cold, lonely nights. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old. + +One day, Lucy found a red stamp on the ground. She wanted to keep it, so she carefully picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As Lucy went for a walk, she saw a bird in a tree. She waved at the bird and said, "Hi bird!" But she wasn't careful and the stamp dropped from her pocket. + +The bird saw the stamp and quickly flew down from its branch. It grabbed the stamp in its beak and flew away. + +Lucy was sad that she had dropped the stamp. She sadly said to herself, "Where did my red stamp go?". + +Suddenly, the bird returned with the red stamp! The bird gently dropped the stamp in Lucy's hands and flew away again. + +Lucy was very happy! She was so glad to have her red stamp back. She put the stamp back in her pocket and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a sad little girl named Emily who didn't have any friends. Every day she would go to the park but no one wanted to play with her. One day, Emily spotted an excited little puppy running around the park. She thought he looked cute and wanted to be his friend. + +"Hi, puppy!" Emily said, "My name is Emily, do you want to be my friend?" + +The puppy looked up, wagging his tail. "Woof woof," he barked. + +Emily smiled. She sat down and waited for him to come to her. After a few seconds, the little pup ran over to her, put his front paws on her waist, and licked her cheek. Emily giggled. + +"Do you want to stay and play with me?" she asked him. + +The puppy barked again and wagged his tail. Emily and the puppy ran around the park and played for hours. They had so much fun together! + +From then on, Emily and her new pup friend would always meet up in the park and stay and play together. Emily was no longer sad. She had found a new friend who was just as excited to be with her as she was to be with him. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bear. He lived in the forest and was loved by all who met him. He had lots of friends, but one day he felt very lonely. + +One evening, the bear heard a small voice calling: "Hug me, hug me!" He looked around, but all he could see was a little tree. Puzzled, he asked "Who said that?" + +Suddenly, a little girl came out from behind the tree. She was wearing a big, warm smile and told the bear, "My name is Jane and I love to give hugs. Would you like one?" + +Warmly, the famous bear embraced Jane, who smiled even more. They hugged and hugged until the night was over, and when dawn came, their friendship was even stronger. + +The bear and Jane became best friends. Whenever the bear felt lonely and sad, Jane made sure to give him a big, warm hug. Together, the famous bear and Jane were the happiest in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a white tray. It was at the bottom of a hill, and it wanted to go back up to the top. The tray thought to itself, "It's too slippery to go up, I need some help". + +Suddenly, the tray heard a voice. It was a little girl. She said, "Hello, tray. I can help you get to the top of the hill. Let's reverse you up there." + +The tray was so excited. He said, "Yes, please! That will be great!" + +The little girl put her hands underneath the tray and started to walk backwards, pushing the tray up the hill. It was hard work, but she kept going until they finally reached the top. + +The tray was so happy. He said, "Thank you, little girl. You are so kind and strong." + +The little girl smiled, and said, "You're welcome, tray. It was my pleasure to help." + +And the tray was happy on the top of the hill for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a rich bunny. His name was Bob. He lived in a nice house, in a nice neighbourhood. + +One day, Bob wanted to show his house to his friends. So, he invited them over for a party. All the friends came by and saw Bob's nice colourful house. + +The party was a lot of fun. They played games, sang songs and ate yummy treats. + +Afterwards, Bob had a surprise. He asked everyone to follow him on a trail behind his house. + +The trail was full of surprises. Everyone saw the tall trees, pretty flowers and colourful butterflies. They also saw two tiny furry animals. + +Bob smiled and said, “Let’s invite these animals to join us!†Everyone was excited and agreed. + +So, they picked up the animals, and brought them back to Bob’s house. The animals were happy and so was everyone else. + +The rich bunny was very kind to invite his friends and the two little animals to his house. Everyone had a blast and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very gifted. She could do many things that most children her age couldn't. One day she and her mom went to the park. + +The little girl saw a boy sitting by himself and she wanted to talk to him. She went over to him and said, "Hi! I'm the gifted girl." + +The boy smiled and said, "Hi. I'm Tom. What kind of gifts do you have?" + +The little girl put her fingers to her lips and said, "I can do many things. I sing really well, I can speak two languages, and I can make things with my hands." + +Tom thought for a moment and said, "That's so cool! You must be very talented!" The little girl beamed with pride and said, "Thank you!" + +From then on, the little girl and Tom were friends. They played together and shared their gifts with each other. And they both knew that being gifted was very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. She was only three years old but very brave. One day, Sam was walking in the garden with her parents when she saw a very big, red file. She wanted to pick it up and play with it, but her parents warned her that it looked dangerous. + +"No, Sam," her father said. "You have to be very careful. Don't go near it." + +But Sam was very curious. She wanted to take a closer look. So, without her parents knowing, she crept closer to the file. Suddenly, the file opened up and six very big spiders scurried out! Sam was scared, she wanted to run away, but her feet wouldn't move. + +Sam realised that the file was hiding something dangerous. She turned around and ran away as fast as she could. She didn't stop until she was all the way back in the safety of her house. From that day onwards, Sam always listened to her parents when they warned her about things. +Once there was a wise old man. He owned a piano which he loved very much. One day, the wise old man heard a knock on his door. He opened the door and saw a very small child standing in front of him. + +The child said, "Can I please come inside and play your piano?" + +The wise old man smiled and said, "Yes, of course. You may come inside and play my piano." + +The child was so excited! She ran in and started playing the piano. After some time, the wise old man said to the child, "You are a very good piano player. I am going to give you the piano as a gift." + +The child was so happy and thanked the wise old man for the gift. The wise old man smiled and said, "You are very welcome. Go and play your piano and be sure to practice every day." + +The child was very happy and promised to practice every day. She hugged the wise old man and thanked him again. With her new piano, she played joyfully every day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Susie and Bob. They were good friends, and often went on adventures together. + +One sunny day, Susie and Bob decided to go exploring in the woods. They had their rubber boots on, and were ready for whatever the day could bring. + +As they looked around, Susie noticed a funny hole in the ground. She asked Bob to help her climb down and see what was inside. + +When they arrived at the bottom, they discovered a big box. Inside the box was a mysterious book! + +Susie and Bob were so excited. They carefully picked up the book and examined it. The book was a dictionary! + +"This will help us understand big words!", said Susie. + +The two friends were so curious. They opened the dictionary and looked at all the deep words inside. They spent the whole day reading and discovering new things. + +That day, Susie and Bob learned a lot. They had a deep understanding of words and language, thanks to their amazing discovery! +Jill had a new grumpy kitten who was always getting into trouble. She called him Mowgli. One morning, Mowgli decided to stir up trouble. He ran into the kitchen and began stirring the pot on the stove, with his tiny paws. + +"Mowgli, what are you doing?" Jill asked him. But Mowgli just kept stirring. + +Jill looked around the kitchen and saw that Mowgli had gotten into the spaghetti sauce. It was all over the floor. + +"Mowgli, stop stirring!" Jill said sternly. + +Mowgli finally stopped stirring and looked up at Jill with sad eyes. Jill knew that she could never stay mad at her grumpy kitten for long. She reached down and picked him up, giving him a big hug. + +"The sauce will be okay," she said, smiling. "Let's get you cleaned up." + +From then on, Jill always kept an eye on Mowgli when he was in the kitchen. He might be grumpy, but she still loved him very much. +Once there was a young girl. She was very small, like other 3 year old children. One day, she went with her mom to the park. She liked the park because it had a big swing, a slide, and other fun things to do. + +But this day, when they got to the park, her mom said they had to pray. So the girl closed her eyes and folded her hands and started to pray. + +Just then a little bird landed on the girl's arm! The girl and her mom were both surprised. + +The little bird had a pen in its beak. The girl looked at the pen, wondering where it came from. + +Her mom said it must be a sign. She said that maybe the bird was sent to them to remind them to keep praying. So they both nodded and promised to pray each day. + +The little bird flew away and the girl and her mom went to play in the park. But every day, the girl always takes a moment to pray. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Paul. He was a nice boy and always tried to be kind. One day Paul was feeling hungry, so he went to the kitchen to find something to eat. He reached for the last sandwich, but his sister was there first. + +"That's mine!" she shouted in a harsh voice. + +Paul felt sad, but he didn't want to be mad. He smiled and asked his sister if there was anything else to eat. + +His sister sighed, but then her face changed. Instead of being mad, she smiled and said, "I know, how about we act like T-rexes and eat some cookies?" + +Paul laughed and soon the two were eating their cookie meal. Paul thanked his sister for the fun time, and the two had a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma who loved to go outside and peek at the sky. + +Today the sky was very blue and pretty, and the sun was shining. Emma wanted to go explore, so she hopped off the porch and out into the yard. + +As she peeked around, she heard a harsh noise coming from behind a bush. She was curious and wanted to find out what it was. She leaned in closer to take a peek at what was in the bush. + +Suddenly, out popped a friendly robin! Emma shouted in surprise. The robin jumped around for a little bit and then flew up in the air. Emma watched it go in wonder. + +As the robin flew away, the harsh noise was gone and Emma was left with just the pretty blue sky. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jimmy. He was three years old and he liked to play outside. One day, Jimmy was playing in his backyard when he saw an ordinary glass on the ground. He picked it up and decided to take it inside. His mom saw him and said, "Jimmy! What do you have there?" +Jimmy answered, "It's a glass!" +His mom said, "Jimmy, that glass could be dangerous. You should not have worries, but you must always be careful." +Jimmy nodded and said, "Ok Mom. I will be careful from now on." +So Jimmy kept the glass and kept it in a safe place. He was careful and never worried about it again. The end. +Molly was very excited. Today, she was allowed to help decorate her own room for the first time. She and her Mommy had chosen a beautiful pink paint for the walls and picked out some fun, matching fabric for the curtains. + +Her Mommy showed her how to place the fabric correctly so that it made a pretty bow on the curtain rod. Molly clapped her hands and laughed because it was so much fun! + +Then they went to the cupboard to choose a special door knob for the door. Molly couldn't believe her eyes when she saw a famous princess knob! She grinned and said, "Mommy, can I please have the princess knob?" + +Her Mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can, sweetheart. That knob will make your room truly magical!" + +Molly hugged her Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I can't wait to finish decorating my room!" +Mia was a 3 year old girl who loved to explore the world around her. One day she was walking in the park when she saw a beautiful butterfly. Mia had never seen a butterfly before and was attracted to its bright colours. She stopped to watch it, and suddenly the butterfly flew over to Mia. + +Mia became very excited, but was a bit scared too. She waved at it, and the butterfly waved back! Mia smiled, and she soon realized that the butterfly was trying to welcome her, so with a hop, Mia waved again and ran closer. + +She was so happy that the butterfly was trying to be her friend. The two of them danced around the park together and Mia laughed and giggled as they twirled and spun. + +Mia eventually had to go home and waved goodbye to the butterfly. She felt so lucky to have found such a wonderful new friend, and she vowed to come back and visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy called Jim. He was so clumsy that he was always getting into trouble. + +Jim went to the market with his mum. His mum wanted to buy apples. She asked Jim to wait outside the shop. + +Jim waited, but he was so clumsy that he started to run and bumped into a lady. She was carrying a basket of vegetables. The vegetables spilled all over the ground. + +The lady was very cross. She said “Young man, you are so clumsy. You need to be more careful.†+ +Jim felt bad, but he smiled and said “Sorry.†+ +The lady looked at him and smiled too. She said “You should practice being more careful. I think I will recommend you to the storekeeper.†+ +Jim was very happy. He thanked the lady and went back to his mum. + +The end. +Frankie loved to play with her dad. Today she was ready to play catch, so she found her dad and asked “Daddy, can we play catch?†+ +Her dad said “of course!†so they got a pillow and dad put it on the ground. + +He said “ok Frankie, you stand here and I will stand there. We will throw the pillow back and forth.†+ +Frankie jumped up and down and yelled “yay!†+ +Dad said “Now, make sure to throw the pillow slow so that I can catch it.†+ +Frankie tried to remember this. She threw the pillow slowly, but it was still too fast for Dad. It hit him in the face. + +“Ouch!†he said. + +Frankie was worried, but Dad started to laugh. “That’s ok,†he said, “we can practice until you get it right.†+ +Frankie was happy and tried again. She remembered to throw the pillow slow and Dad was able to catch it this time. They kept playing until it was time to go home. Frankie had a great day with her dad. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. She was three years old and liked to play outside in the garden. One day when she was in the garden, she saw something small scuttling about in the dirt. She bent down closer to have a look and it was a cricket! She said "hello" to the cricket and it chirped back at her. + +Mary was very excited and wanted to pick up the cricket. She carefully scooped it up into her hands and noticed it was filthy, with dirt all over its little body. She wanted to give it a bath to clean it up. She ran to the house, grabbed a bucket and filled it with water. She carefully dropped the cricket into the water and it splashed around happily. + +When the cricket was all clean, Mary said goodbye to it and put it back in the garden. As the cricket scampered off, Mary felt a little bit lonely. She missed the cricket already. + +The End. +Maya and her dad were getting ready to go outside. Maya was so excited- she loved adventures! + +Maya's dad said, "We need to get our gear. What do you need to include?" + +Maya replied, "My cool car and the crazy hat!" + +Her dad smiled, and said, "Okay, I'll get the rest of the gear and we can go." They put all of their gear in the car and drove off. + +Maya said, "Where are we going, Dad?" + +He said, "We are going on a crazy adventure!" + +Maya was so excited she didn't even notice the journey, she was dreaming of the fun that was about to come. They eventually arrived and explored for the whole day. + +By the end of the day, Maya was very tired but happy! She had a crazy day and made lots of special memories with her dad. +Toby was a nosy boy who always wanted to know what was happening around him. He was thrilled when his parents told him they were going to have a party. He could organize it all by himself! + +First, Toby cleared the house of everything that was sitting on the floor. He put away the chairs and the couch, too. He had the room just the way he wanted it. + +At the party, everyone was amazed by what a great job Toby had done to organize things. Everyone was having a good time, and Toby was proud of himself. + +The next day, Toby and his mom went to the park. He wanted to organize a game so that everyone could have even more fun. + +His mom smiled and said "That's a great idea, Toby! I'm sure that everyone will enjoy it." + +Toby was happy that he had been so nosy. Now all his friends could have a great time at the park, too! +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a small house. Inside the house was a kitchen that was very attractive. + +One day, the mommy was in the kitchen making dinner. She suddenly heard a crack, and asked her two small children, "Did you hear that noise?" + +The two children replied, "Yes, mommy!" + +The mommy then said, "Let's go and see what it was." + +The three of them went to the source of the sound and saw that a window in the kitchen had a crack. The mommy spoke, "We need to get this window fixed. It's not safe." + +The two children agreed and the mommy called a window worker. He came over and fixed the window. When he was done, the mommy said, "Thank you. The window looks very attractive now!" + +The window worker smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +Then the family went back to the kitchen and continued cooking their dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, Daisy decided to go on an adventure. + +She started walking down the street and she soon came across a field. It was full of tall, green grass. She could hear the birds singing and it was very noisy. + +Daisy started exploring the field. She looked up at the sky and saw a fluffy white cloud. When she looked down again, she spotted something on the ground. It was a fuzzy yellow butterfly! + +"Hello," said Daisy. The butterfly was too shy to answer. + +So, Daisy decided to pick it up and put it on her shoulder. Daisy was so happy to have a new friend. + +The butterfly stayed on Daisy's shoulder for the rest of the day. They laughed and talked and it was the best day ever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Ana. She was only three years old. One day, Ana was playing in her room when she saw something strange. It was a big black bug crawling on the floor. Ana was so scared that she screamed loudly. + +Her mom heard her and came running in to help. She said, "Don't worry; I'll take care of the bug." + +Ana was relieved. She said, "Mom, can we have beef for dinner? I'm hungry." + +"Of course," said her mother. "Let's buy some beef from the store. We'll go later, but for now, let's keep your room clean." + +Ana said, "Yeah!" She started picking up her toys, and soon the room was nice and clean. After that, Ana and her mother went to the store, where they bought some beef for dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old and loved trying new foods. + +One day Sam was walking in the park and he saw some junk food in a box. He was curious and wanted to taste it. + +He slowly opened the box and saw some chips, candy and ice cream inside. Sam picked up the candy and put it in his mouth. It was so yummy! + +Suddenly, a voice from the sky said, "Don't eat the junk food! It's bad for you!" + +Sam looked up and saw a white bird in the sky. It flew around in circles and said to him again, "Eat fruits and vegetables, they are much better for you!" + +Sam smiled and thanked the bird, then walked away to the lake. It was so peaceful and he decided to sit and relax there. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Ben. Ben was clumsy but he never gave up. He had a big goal he wanted to reach. + +One day Ben decided to try and reach his goal. He stopped walking and looked around. + +Suddenly, he saw a friend. It was a rabbit called Rob. + +Ben waved and said: "Hi Rob! What are you doing?" +Rob replied: "I'm trying to reach my goal!" + +Ben said: "Me too! Would you like to run together to reach our goals faster?" + +Rob said yes and off they went, running together towards their goals. + +They ran and ran until they were both out of breath. So they stopped and hugged each other. Ben smiled and said: "We did it! We reached our goals!" +Once upon a time there was a proud hippo. The hippo lived in a big pond with a lot of other animals. One day, the hippo and the other animals decided to part ways and explore different parts of the pond. + +The proud hippo said goodbye to his friends, but he was a bit sad. He really enjoyed being around them. + +The other animals said, "We'll miss you! Have a great adventure!" + +But the proud hippo just waved goodbye without saying a single word. He was too proud to admit how sad he was feeling. + +He explored different parts of the pond all day. He found a lot of exciting things and even made some new friends. + +When the proud hippo returned at the end of the day, he was surprised to find that his old friends had brought a big meal for everyone to share. + +The proud hippo felt very happy and he couldn't help but smile. He said, "Thank you everyone! I am so proud to have such wonderful friends!" +Everyone laughed and hugged the proud hippo before they all ate the big meal together. +Once upon a time a girl and her mom went to the park. The girl was so excited! She saw some birds and some flowers. Suddenly she saw a red squirrel. She really wanted to buy it. She asked her mom, "Mom, can i buy the squirrel?" + +Her mom said, "No, we can't buy the squirrel, honey. He needs to stay in the park." + +The girl was disappointed, but then she saw something else in the park. It was a smelly old tire. She was so excited, she asked her mom, "Mom, can I buy this tire?". + +Her mom smiled and said "Yes, you can buy the tire, honey." So they bought the tire and took it home. The girl was so happy to have her smelly tire and she kept it in her bedroom. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sarah and Tom. Sarah asked Tom, "Do you want to play outside?" Tom said yes and they went outside. It was a sunny day, and the weather was nice. + +But then the clouds came and it started to rain. Sarah was sad because now they could not play. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let me lend you my umbrella so you can still play!" Sarah was so happy and thanked Tom. + +When they were done playing, the sun was out again, and it was hot. Sarah told Tom she was envious of him for having an umbrella when it was raining, and now for having a hat for when it was sunny. + +Tom giggled and said, "I can lend you my hat when it is hot outside, too!" Sarah smiled, thanked Tom and said, "That would be great!" +Molly was three years old. She loved to help her Mommy in the kitchen. One day, she asked "Mommy, can we bake?" + +Her Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can bake something yummy. Let's bake a chicken." + +Molly was so excited. She went to get some ordinary ingredients from the pantry, like chicken, eggs and flour. + +When they were all done baking, they smelled the yummy chicken. Molly and her Mommy sat down to eat the chicken. It was so delicious that they both said, "Yum!" +Once upon a time, there was an elderly owner who had a beautiful garden. In the garden, there were lots of colourful flowers. Each day, the owner would water the flowers and they would grow and bloom. + +One day it began to rain. The elderly owner smiled and said to himself, "It's raining! That is good news for my garden." + +The rain kept pouring, so the elderly owner had an idea. He put on his raincoat and boots, and walked out into the rain. He said, "This rain is so much fun! Let's run around in it." + +The elderly owner laughed and chased the raindrops. As he ran around, he splashed and smiled. Soon, the rain had stopped and it was sunny again. + +The elderly owner looked around at his garden and saw that all of the flowers were colourful and blooming. Happy with his garden, he said, "This rain was the best kind of water for my flowers." +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to play in the sun. Every day she would dance outside until she was thirsty and hot. + +Then she would go to the well to get a drink of water. "It's so tasty!", she would say as she took a sip of the cool, refreshing water. + +One day, she decided to take a bath in the well. She took off her clothes and stepped in. The water felt wonderful against her skin. She splashed around for a while and then washed herself with soap. + +"Ahhhh," she said after her bath. "That was so nice!" + +She dried off and put her clothes back on before skipping away, feeling refreshed and ready for another fun day in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jen. She was three years old and very naughty. One day, her mom said, "Jen, let's go to the temple." + +Jen was very excited. She had never been to the temple before. When they arrived, Jen saw a lot of people praying. She thought it was so cool. + +When it was time to leave, Jen asked her mom, "Mom, can we buy something?" Her mom smiled, and said, "Yes, Jen, we can buy something." + +They went to the shop. Jen saw a lot of cool things to buy. But most of them were too expensive. Then she saw a beautiful necklace. She asked her mom, "Can I buy this?" + +Her mom said, "Jen, it's very expensive." + +But the shopkeeper was very rude. He said, "If you don't buy it, get out of the shop!" + +Jen got angry. She shouted at the shopkeeper, "You are so rude!" + +Her mom said, "Let's go, Jen. We don't need to buy anything here." + +Jen and her mom left the shop and went home. Jen and her mom never went back to that rude shop again. +The sun was warm, and Daisy was so excited. She ran outside and smelled the fresh mist. She loved to explore the great outdoors! + +Daisy looked down and saw a caterpillar crawling. She bent down to get a closer look and took a tiny bite from its back. + +"Ouch! Don't do that," said the caterpillar. + +Daisy was surprised to hear the caterpillar's voice and jumped back. + +"I'm sorry," said Daisy meekly. "I didn't mean to hurt you." + +"That's okay," said the caterpillar. "But next time, be careful. I don't like being bitten!" + +Daisy nodded and ran off, ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was very happy and he wanted to play. One day he stumbled upon an enormous garden. Joe thought it was the most beautiful garden he had ever seen. + +He ran around jumping and shouting with joy. Suddenly Joe heard someone yell, "Who is there?" + +He stopped and looked around. He saw an old lady looking at him. "I'm Joe!" he said cheefully. + +The old lady laughed and said, "What are you doing here my boy?" + +"I came to play!" Joe said, pointing to the garden. + +The old lady grabbed Joe by his hand and said, "Let's go and get some milk. I have an enormous jug of it in my kitchen!" + +Joe was thrilled and said, "Yes please!" + +The old lady chuckles and they set off on their journey. Joe was delighted and never stopped talking. Finally they reached the old lady's house and they drank the delicious, cold milk. Joe was very happy and thanked the old lady with a big hug. He waved goodbye and ran off back to the enormous garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Bill. He was 3 years old and he was scared of the barber. Every time he had to go to get a haircut, he was scared. + +One day, Bill's mom took him to the barber shop. Bill was so scared. He didn't want to go near the barber. But his mom told him it was time for a haircut. + +"I don't want to go," Bill said. "I'm too scared." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's ok, Bill. I'll stay with you. We'll fight the scary barber together." + +Bill felt a little better. He grabbed his mom's hand and walked into the barber shop. The barber smiled and said "Hello, Bill! I'm not so scary, am I?" + +Bill smiled and shook his head no. His mom stayed with him the whole time, and Bill got a great haircut. The barber wasn't so scary after all! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mike. He was three years old and loved to jog. Every day Mike put on his favorite shoes and went for a jog. + +One morning, Mike was jogging outside when he looked up and saw a bright yellow object in the sky. He stopped jogging and squinted, trying to see what it was. Suddenly he realized it was a hot air balloon! + +Mike shouted with joy and decided to chase it. He jogged as fast as he could, but the hot air balloon was too fast. Finally, Mike had to give up. + +He was sad and decided to go home. On the way, he saw a hanger on the grass. He picked it up and saw that it was made of yellow material. He knew it was from the hot air balloon! + +He took it home and hung it on the wall. Every day, when he jogged, he looked at the hanger and remembered his adventure. + +One day, he saw something on the hanger. He put his nose close and smelled it. It was sour! Mike laughed out loud. He figured the balloon must have been filled with sour lemon juice! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to climb. She loved to climb anything she could find. One day, she saw a tall tree and wanted to climb it. She reached for a branch, put her foot on another, and started to climb. When she had climbed up the tree she saw the most beautiful poem. She stopped, stared and listened. She heard the poem and it sounded really loud! + +The little girl couldn't understand what the poem said, but she knew she wanted to learn it. She looked around and saw her mommy standing at the bottom of the tree. She called out, "Mommy, can you tell me the poem?" + +Her mother smiled and said," Yes, my sweet child. The poem is about love and courage. It is a reminder to never give up and always believe in yourself." + +The little girl smiled, thanked her mom and started to climb down the tree. She was so happy to learn the poem and thought that no matter how hard things get, she would never forget it. +Once there was a little boy. He was only three and his name was Jack. One day, Jack decided to go for a walk. As he walked he saw a swan. He thought it was the most beautiful thing ever! So he decided to try and catch it. He decided to use a sack. + +Jack moved slowly, carefully holding the sack open. He approached the swan and it stayed still. With one quick move, Jack threw the sack over the swan and caught it! + +Jack was so proud of himself. He had caught the swan and it was all his! He gave it a big hug and it looked at him with its big black eyes. Jack laughed and was so happy, he started to dance around. He couldn't believe he had done it! + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Oh, Jack! What have you done?" + +Jack looked around and saw it was his mom. "I caught this hairy swan Mommy!" said Jack, proud of his achievement. + +His mom smiled. She said, "That's amazing Jack. You worked hard and caught it all by yourself. Well done!" + +Jack smiled and hugged the swan one more time. As he walked home, he thought this was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Henry and Jane. Every day they loved to play together, but today was different. Jane felt selfish and did not want to share her toys. + +"My toys are mine!" she said. + +Henry was sad. He wanted to play too. + +"Come on, let's play nice," he said. + +But Jane was stubborn and refused to listen. She waved her hands and shouted. + +"No! These are mine!" + +This made Henry angry, so he shouted back. + +"That's not fair! You're being too selfish!" + +Soon, the two best friends were loudly quarreling. They shouted, waved their hands and argued. + +Just then, their mom came into the room and stopped them. + +"Stop quarreling and play together nicely," she said gently. "Remember, it's better to be kind." + +Henry and Jane looked at each other and smiled. They hugged and agreed to share their toys. FROM THEN ON, they always played nice together. +Once upon a time there was a kind nurse. She had a big job to do; she needed to cook food for some very sick children. + +One day the nurse was cooking something in a special pot. She hummed a happy tune while stirring the pot. Suddenly, the children started to cry. All of them were very uncomfortable. + +The nurse had an idea. She stopped cooking and asked the children, “What’s wrong?†+ +One child replied, “We’re so sad. We want something yummy to eat!†+ +The nurse smiled and said, “Ok, I’ll cook something yummy. I’ll make you all happy!†+ +So the nurse went back to her cooking. Very soon, the delicious smell of food filled the room. + +The children cheered and laughed as the nurse served them their yummy food. They all enjoyed it and soon their tummies were full! + +The nurse was so pleased that she had made the children happy. She was glad that she could make them feel comfortable again. +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Daddy who wanted to take their little girl to the park. So they loaded their car and drove to the park. + +Once they arrived, they parked their car and got out. They asked their daughter "do you want to go and play in the park or watch a movie?". The little girl said "Movie!" + +So they went inside the movie theater and bought their tickets. The little girl was so excited! + +Once the movie started, Mommy and Daddy were careful to stay quiet so the little girl could see and hear the movie. + +The little girl watched the movie, but in the middle she said she was thirsty. So Dad took her out for a drink and when they came back, the movie was over! + +The little girl said "Can we go to the park now?". So they got out of the theater and drove to the park. + +The little girl did all sorts of fun activities in the park, like running and sliding and playing. She had so much fun that she didn't want to leave! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. One day, he decided to enter the pet store. When he got there, something special caught his eye: a parrot! The parrot was bright and colorful. It smiled at the man as he approached it. + +The man said, “Hello parrot. What’s your name?†+ +The parrot replied, “My name is Sammy! I am a very friendly parrot. Would you like to take me home?†+ +“Yes!†the man said. So he bought the parrot and brought it home. The two of them had lots of fun together. They played games and sang songs. + +So the man and the parrot lived happily ever after. The end. +The sun was shining, the birds were singing and it was a beautiful day. + +Two friends, Sally and Mike, ran outside to play. + +"Let's race!" shouted Mike. + +Sally was excited. "Yes! Let's race," she said. + +The two friends ran as fast as they could and they were very close. Suddenly, Sally stumbled and scraped her knee. + +"Ouch!" said Sally. She began to cry. + +Mike hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sally. I will get you some medicine for a brilliant band-aid. Wait here!" + +Mike ran as fast as he could to Sally's house, which was very close. He found the medicine and ran back to Sally. She stopped crying, put the medicine on her knee, and Mike put a brilliant band-aid over the scrape. + +"We can try the race again another day," said Mike. + +Sally smiled and said, "Ok! Let's do it!" +The sun was shining high in the sky. Percy, a three year old boy, was out on the beach. Suddenly, Percy saw something orange in the sand. He blinked, and blinked again. It was a waffle! He quickly jumped over and grabbed it in his hands. + +"Oh wow," he thought, looking at the orange waffle in his hands. "How did this get here?" He ran up to his mom and dad, on the beach blanket, and asked excitedly, "Mommy, daddy, what is this?" + +His parents laughed. "It's a waffle," they told him. + +Percy was so happy. He jumped around in the sand, and turned the waffle over and over in his hands. He smiled at his parents and said, "Thank you, mommy, daddy." + +Then, he walked off to sit by himself, in the sand, and began to eat his very special orange waffle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved sweets and desserts so much! Today she was with her mom at the store, looking for a special treat. + +"Imagine if we can find the best dessert ever!" said Lucy as she bounced up and down with excitement. + +"I know just the place," said her mom as she grabbed Lucy's hand and walked off. + +After walking for a few minutes, Lucy and her mom finally arrived at a bakery. Inside, there were so many delicious treats to choose from. Lucy's eyes lit up. + +"Let's get one of each!" said Lucy. + +Her mom laughed and said, "That would be too much. You can pick just one." + +Lucy thought for a moment and then picked the biggest, most colorful cupcake. She took a bite and it tasted so good that she couldn't help but smile. + +"Yum, this is the best dessert ever!" exclaimed Lucy. + +The other desserts may have looked boring, but it was clear to Lucy that they were all special in their own way. +Mum and Dad took Mike to the park. Mike loves to kick the ball. As he kicked, Mike looked up and saw a jet in the sky. He pointed to it and shouted, "Look! What's that?" + +Mum smiled. "That's a jet," she said. "Jet's fly very high and very fast." + +Mike thought for a moment. Then he said, "Wow, can I fly in it one day?" + +Mum smiled even more. "Maybe one day you can," she said. + +Mike was so excited. He wanted to fly in the jet right now. He closed his eyes and started to run. Then he gave a mighty kick at the sky and shouted, "Here I go!" + +Mum and Dad laughed. They were really proud of Mike. He was a brave and clean little boy. +Once upon a time there was a quiet fox called Fluffy. He lived in a modest den in the woods. One day Fluffy wanted to find some food so he started looking. After searching for a while, he spotted a big trap. + +He went to sniff it, but suddenly the trap started to make a loud noise. Fluffy got scared and started to yell. + +"Help! Help!" he cried. + +Just then, a wise old owl flew down. "Don't worry Fluffy. This is just a trap. It won't hurt you," the owl said. + +Fluffy was so relieved. "Thank you, Owl. I was very scared," he said. + +The wisdom owl smiled. "No problem, little one. You must stay away from traps from now on. Find food elsewhere and you won't be in any danger," he said. + +Fluffy thanked the owl and headed back to his den. He was happy that he was safe and learned a valuable lesson - traps can be dangerous. +Once upon a time there was a player named Sue. She liked to play all day. She loved running and jumping and playing tag with her friends. + +One day, when Sue was playing in the park, a mean dog came running over to her. It barked and growled at her. Sue was very scared. + +But then a big, strong man named Bob came to help. He was wearing a special suit and he was very comfortable. He put his arm around Sue and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you". + +The big, mean dog started to back away and soon he ran away. Bob was a hero and he had kept Sue safe. + +Sue hugged Bob and thanked him. She said, "You were so brave and you protected me very well. Thank you!" + +Bob smiled and said, "You're welcome! Next time if you see a big, mean dog, just remember that I'm here to protect you!" + +Sue smiled and said, "I will!" Then she went back to playing in the park, feeling safe and comfortable. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little girl. She loved to go shopping with her mommy. Today, they were off to the store. + +When they arrived the little girl saw a beautiful dress. It was bright pink and had a bow on it. She pointed to it and said "I want that one mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That dress is really fine, but let's pinch the price before we get it." + +The little girl nodded and together they went to the cash register. Mommy paid and the little girl skipped out of the store with her dress. + +She twirled and twirled in it and then finally hugged it close. She was so happy with her purchase and looked forward to wearing it for the next special occasion. +Once there was a pretty girl who had a new shirt. She was so excited to wear it. She ran to show her mom. + +The mom said, "That shirt is so pretty, let's go and release it outside." + +So they went outside. The girl held up her shirt and released it into the air. The wind picked it up and it flew away. + +The girl laughed happily. She said, "Where did it go?" + +Her mom said, "It went up into the sky. It's having an adventure. Who knows where it will end up!" + +The girl smiled. She was excited to think about the shirt traveling all over the world. She imagined the shirt flying to far away lands, meeting new people and having exciting experiences. + +The girl waved goodbye to her shirt, hopeing it might come back one day. +Once there was a mushroom who wanted to play with his friends. He asked the bees, the birds, and the flowers, but they were all too busy. He started to feel a bit sad, and then he heard someone talking. + +He looked around, and noticed a lazy frog sitting on a nearby lily pad. The frog said, “Hey mushroom! Do you want to play together?†+ +The mushroom was so happy! He said, “Yes! What do you want to do?†+ +“I want to jump over the stream,†said the frog. + +So they both hopped over the stream and the mushroom was the winner. They both laughed and the frog said, “That was fun! Let’s do it again.†+ +The mushroom smiled and said, “Let’s do it every day!†+ +So from then on, the mushroom and the lazy frog played together every day, and they both had lots of fun. +One day, Jack decided to zoom around the park on his tricycle. He raced around the trees, and zoomed beside the lake. Suddenly, he spotted a pale cloth over by the flowers. He stopped his tricycle and rushed over to investigate. He felt the soft material and wondered what it was. + +Then, he heard a voice. + +"Hello there," said a friendly voice. It was a small bird. + +Jack was surprised. He had never seen a talking bird before. + +"What are you doing with that cloth?" asked the bird. + +"I found it," Jack replied. + +"That's mine," the bird said. "I use it for my nest." + +Jack smiled. He handed the cloth back to the bird and thanked it for teaching him something new. + +The bird flapped its wings and flew away. Jack waved goodbye and hopped back on his tricycle. He zoomed back around the park, happy to have made a new feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl called Daisy. She loved to explore her garden and take in all the lovely sights. + +One day, when Daisy was playing in the garden, she spotted something sparkling in the grass. Closer inspection revealed it to be a needle and Daisy ran off to grab her parents. + +“Mummy, Daddy! Come and look, I have discovered a needle,†Daisy proudly displayed her discovery in her hands. + +Mummy and Daddy both smiled. “Oh Daisy, what a clever find!†said Mummy. “But I am afraid we will have to take away the needle for safety,†Daddy said as he carefully removed it from Daisy’s grasp. + +Daisy felt sad as her treasure was taken away. Seeing her daughter so upset, Mummy scooped Daisy up in a hug and said, “Remember Daisy, you need to be careful playing near needles. They can be very dangerous. But here, I will show you something even lovelier than your needle.†+ +She reached into her pocket and pulled out a beautiful yellow daffodil. Daisy’s eyes lit up with wonder. “Wow! It’s so lovely!†+ +Mummy and Daddy shared a smile. “That’s right!†they said in unison. “Trust us, it +Tara was a 3 year old girl who loved to watch TV. She asked her mom if she could get her watch. Her mom said, "Yes, we can get you a watch, but you have to be ready." Tara nodded her head. She was always ready for a new adventure! + +When they got to the store, a shiny watch caught her eye. It had rainbow colored numbers and a big purple button. She smiled and asked "Is this the one?" Her mom smiled back and said "Yes, that one looks perfect. Let's get it!" + +When they got home, Tara was so excited to try out her new watch. She sat on the sofa and placed it around her wrist. She looked at the time on the watch and said in a loud voice, "I'm ready!" + +Her mom chuckled and said, "Yes, Tara, you are ready! Now go explore the world!" + +So Tara set off on her new adventures, with her watch on her wrist, ready to see what the world had in store for her! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Clair. She was very curious and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day she spotted a big, red apple in a tree. She opened the gate and went into the garden to pick the apple. But it was too high for her to reach so she jumped up and tried to get it. No matter how hard she tried, the apple was just out of reach. + +So she called out to her mom. "Mommy, can you help me get the apple?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, just wait a minute." She grabbed a stick and used it to knock the apple down. + +Clair was so excited and ran to pick it up. But when she tried to take a bite, she noticed it was too tough. + +Mommy chuckled and said, "It's not ready to eat yet. But we can shut it in the refrigerator and try again tomorrow!" + +Clair smiled and said, "Thanks, Mommy!" + +And so, the little girl shut the apple in the refrigerator and patiently waited for it to be juicy enough to eat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved to dress up in her pretty dresses and explore the garden. One day, she found a big table in the garden and was so envious of it that she asked her Mommy, "Can I have a table like this too?" + +Her Mommy said, "Maybe one day, Daisy. For now, just enjoy the table in the garden." + +So Daisy ran around the table, playing make believe games and having great fun. She pretended to be a princess with a magic wand and cast magical spells. + +The next day, Mommy brought Daisy a beautiful new table. It was almost as big as the one in the garden and Daisy was so surprised. She quickly dressed up in her best dress and raced over to the top of her new table. + +From then on, Daisy played all sorts of pretend games on the table. Every day, she grew more and more envious of the table in the garden, but was happy to have her own table too. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Joe. Joe was always looking for ways to have more fun. So one day he decided to jump over a fence. + +Joe’s bones kept getting stronger and stronger. He worked on his jumping every day to become more organized until he was jumping higher and higher! + +One day Joe’s best friend, Max, saw him practicing. + +“Joe!†Max said, “Your jumps look so good! You must have been practicing lots.†+ +“Yes,†Joe said happily. “I have been working hard to improve. I can jump so much higher now!†+ +Max laughed and said, “Wow, that’s very cool. But now you should go have some fun!†+ +So Joe and Max ran off to play together, and Joe kept practicing his jumps until he was the best jumper in the whole neighborhood! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a special collar with a bell on it, which always jingled whenever Spot moved around. One night, Spot was taking a walk with his owner, George. As they walked, suddenly, Spot stopped and cocked his head to one side. + +"What is it, Spot?" George asked. + +Spot looked up at George and wagged his tail. Then he began to lead George in a different direction. + +"I guess we're going for a walk, huh?" George said. + +Spot barked, as if to say "Yes!" + +George and Spot continued walking until they reached a field, where a flock of sheep were grazing. When Spot and George came close, the sheep got very quiet and stopped eating. + +"Listen, Spot," said George, "It's very important that we stay here and be quiet." + +Spot nodded and sat down, and George sat beside him. All the sheep watched them, but none of them made a sound. It seemed like they knew that Spot and George needed to listen. + +After a few minutes, the sun went down, and Spot and George headed home. Spot had learned an important lesson that day - that sometimes it's important to listen! +Molly was outside playing in her yard when she spotted a caterpillar. It was small and green and looked so funny. She quickly ran to get her water bucket and crept slowly back to the caterpillar. She slowly moved the bucket closer and closer until she was right next to the caterpillar. She then gently scooped it up and brought it over to the big, green bush. + +Molly said to the caterpillar, "You look so funny, I think I'm going to wash you!" The caterpillar looked a bit scared and said, "No, please don't wash me!" But Molly was determined to give it a bath. + +So, she ignored the caterpillar's plea and slowly filled the bucket with water from the garden hose. She then slowly put her hand into the water and slowly moved it around until the caterpillar was completely wet. She then rubbed the caterpillar through the water, making sure every part of it was clean. + +Finally, Molly lifted the caterpillar out of the bucket and placed it back on the green bush. The caterpillar brushed off the water and said, "Thank you for washing me! I feel much better now!" Molly smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and wanted to be just like her mommy. One day, her mommy said, "Let's go find the key!" The little girl was so excited! She ran off to the door and put her hand on the knob. She pulled it open and saw a big, modern key. + +The little girl smiled and asked, "Is this the key, Mommy?" Mommy smiled back and said, "Yes, it is. Now let's go inside." The little girl smiled even bigger and said, "Yay!" + +Mommy took the key and put it into the lock. The little girl watched and then asked, "Can I help?" Mommy said, "Yes, you can turn the key." The little girl was so happy. She put her little hands on the key and pulled with all her might. After a few tries, the door opened! + +The little girl grinned and said, "We did it, Mommy!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we did." The little girl was so proud that she and Mommy opened the door together. + +They went inside to see what new and exciting things were waiting for them. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah who liked to walk. +Sarah always had a notebook with her. Today the notebook was bright and hard. + +She walked to the park, looking around and watching the clouds go by. It was a beautiful day. Suddenly, Sarah heard her name being called. + +She turned to see who it was and saw her best friend, Jenny. + +"Where are you going, Sarah?" Jenny asked. + +"I'm going to the park. I have a hard notebook with me," Sarah replied. + +"What do you have in the notebook?" Jenny asked curiously. + +"I'm writing stories," Sarah said with a smile. + +They laughed, then Sarah continued walking to the park. She had a lot of stories to write. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Michelle. She lived close to the beach, and she loved it there. Every day, she would walk down to the beach and play in the sand. + +One day, Michelle decided to build a sandcastle. She started filling up her bucket with sand and setting it down in a big pile. Suddenly, she felt an uncomfortable feeling in her stomach, and she saw that the sand was moving. + +"Eeeeeww, what is this?" Michelle shouted, as she saw a worm crawling around on the sand. She quickly stepped away, feeling disgusted. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Don't worry Michelle, worms like to settle in the sand!" It was her mom, who had been watching Michelle the whole time. + +Michelle smiled and said, "OK, mom. I won't be scared anymore. Now let's go back and build a sandcastle!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She had a magical needle. Whenever Daisy used the needle, it would shrink anything she wanted. One day, Daisy wanted to shrink something for fun. + +So, Daisy picked up the needle and waved it around. She made a big cloud shrink until it was very tiny. Then, Daisy saw a little puppy. She waved the needle and the puppy started shrinking. + +"Oh no!" Daisy said. She felt scared and dizzy. + +The puppy said in a small voice, "Don't be scared. I'm okay. You can put me back the way I was with your needle." + +So Daisy waved her needle and the puppy grew until it was back to its normal size. Daisy was very relieved and happy. + +The next day, Daisy used her needle to shrink her toys so she could fit more in her bedroom. She was so happy and smiled all day. +Once there was a girl named Sarah who had a problem. She couldn't find her favourite toy. She asked her mum for help but she couldn't solve it. Sarah was so sad and her mum was worried. + +One day, Sarah and her mum went to the supermarket. They looked around until Sarah saw something interesting on one of the shelves. It was her favourite toy! + +Sarah was so glad she found it and hugged it tightly. She thanked her mum and they both hugged each other, smiling. + +Sarah and her mum then went to the pasta aisle and Sarah chose her favourite pasta. As they were walking to the checkout, Sarah said, "Mummy, I'm glad I solved the problem!" Her mum smiled and said, "Me too!" as they continued to the checkout. +Once there was a bad hippo. He wanted to bite everyone. He wanted to bite everything. He wanted to be mean. + +One day, a small child met the bad hippo. The bad hippo said, "I want to bite you!" The child was scared. She said, "No! Don't bite me!" + +But the bad hippo didn't listen. He reached out and tried to bite the child. Just then, a big elephant roared. The bad hippo was scared. He stopped trying to bite. + +The big elephant said, "Please don't bite the child. That is not nice!" The bad hippo nodded and slowly walked away. + +The child was happy. She smiled and thanked the big elephant. The big elephant said, "You are welcome." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She loved to create things, drawing pictures and crafting things with her dad. + +One day, when Jane was feeling a bit sad, her dad said to her, "We can create something special together. What will make you happy?" + +"I know!" cried Jane. "Let's make a rocket!" + +So, Jane and her dad got to work. They found some cardboard and painted it, made some star shapes and a big button to press when they wanted to launch their rocket. + +When they had finished, it was time to launch their rocket. Jane and her dad sat in their backyard looking up at the rocket as it flew up into the sky. + +"We created something really special together," said Jane's dad, smiling. + +"Yes! I'm so happy," said Jane. "Let's do it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Fred. They were out playing in the sunny park, enjoying the perfect summer day. + +Then suddenly, it started to rain. Droplets of water fell from the sky and splashed on them. "Oh no!" Cried Tim. "Let's go inside," he said. + +But Fred wanted to stay outside. He wanted to play in the rain. So, he ran to the tree and leaned his back against it. He closed his eyes and stuck out his tongue, wanting to taste the rain. "Yummy," he said. + +Just then, a small rainbow appeared in the sky. Its colors were sharp, like a giant bowl of Skittles. Tim and Fred both smiled when they saw it. + +It was a perfect day, rain and all. The kind of day that made friends forever. Tim and Fred hugged and then went inside to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who hated oil. Every time he touched it, he would yell and make all sorts of faces. + +One day, the boy's mom was making breakfast and she started using some oil in the pan. The boy saw it and got very excited, but he quickly remembered he didn't like oil. He said, "I hate oil!" + +His mom smiled and explained to him that oil was an important part of cooking and eating yummy food. She showed him how she added it to the pan and it made the food sizzle and smell delicious. + +The boy watched and he got very excited. He said, "I love oil!" He couldn't believe it was the same thing he used to hate. + +The mom smiled and said, "See, you can like it if you give it a chance." The boy agreed, and they cooked a delicious breakfast together. +There was a gloom in the forest. No one had been allowed to explore there by the old man. All of the staff had disappeared and the oldman locked the gates. + +One night, a little girl came to the gates and knocked. She asked the old man if she could explore the forest. + +The old man sighed and said "Well, I suppose so. I can let you go in, but stay safe and don't wander too far." + +The little girl was excited and thanked the old man. She went into the forest calling out to the staff. As she walked around in the dark, she started to get frightened. + +Suddenly she heard a voice calling out to her. It was the missing staff! + +"Come this way. I have something important to show you." + +The little girl was amazed and followed the staff. They made their way deeper into the forest and finally stopped at a bright stream with beautiful flowers. + +"See? This place is special. We care for it, and now you can too!" + +The little girl smiled and she knew the forest was safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dragon who liked to cause trouble. One day, he flew high into the sky and saw the world down below him. + +He liked it so much that he decided to stay in the sky and explore different places. Everywhere he went, he caused a lot of trouble. People were getting angry and shouting at the naughty dragon. + +One day, he flew over a small village and saw a group of children playing. He decided to have some fun and started blowing smoke rings at them. The children ran away, screaming. + +Then, a kind knight came to the rescue. He said: “You must stop this naughty behaviour or else I will have to fight you!†+ +The dragon thought for a moment and then said: “I think it's time for me to end this adventure. I have caused enough trouble!†+ +The knight was relieved and thanked the dragon. The dragon flew away and the knight returned home. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Joanna. She was so excited to play with her blocks. + +"Let's poke the blocks," said Joanna to her little brother, Sam. + +Sam was ready to play! He grabbed the blocks and poked them. Joanna giggled and poked them too. Soon, the two were playing and their blocks were everywhere! + +After a while, Joanna put her blocks together to make a tower. She was so proud of her work. From the top, she could see the whole room! + +But then, something sad happened – the tower toppled over! Joanna felt so bad. + +"Don't worry, Joanna," said Sam. "We'll make a new tower. Let's grab the blocks and start again!" + +Joanna was ready to try again and worked hard with Sam. And soon, their tower was standing tall once again! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, she decided to try making cookies with Mum. Mum showed her how to mix the dough. They added butter, sugar and eggs to the bowl and they turned it until it became a thick, sticky mix. + +Emma got really excited and asked if she could roll out the dough. Mum said yes and so Emma eagerly rolled out the dough with the rolling pin. + +Emma was feeling restless and asked if she could add some sprinkles. Mum said yes and Emma smiled. She sprinkled the dough with rainbow-colored sprinkles. + +Mum cut out the shapes while Emma watched. She squealed in delight as she saw the cookies taking shape. + +Mum said, "Look Emma! Our cookies are finished. Let's bake them! Are you ready?" + +Emma nodded and said, "Yes! Let's bake them!" + +So they put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to turn golden brown. + +When the cookies were done, Emma and Mum shared them with family and friends. Everyone was very happy and praised Emma for her great baking. + +And that's how Emma made cookies for the very first time! +Rose was a reliable bear. Her horns were strong and sparkly, like crystal. Every day, she carried a sack full of goodies. + +One day, while walking in the forest, she heard a sound coming from a big tree. + +"Moo!" said the tree. + +Rose stepped closer and peered inside her sack. She was surprised to see a little cow inside! + +"Why hello, little cow. What are you doing in my sack?" Rose asked. + +"Moo! I want to go with you on your adventures. Will you take me?" The cow replied. + +Rose thought for a moment and then smiled. + +"Of course! Let's go!" + +Rose and the cow set off together, exploring the magical forest and having lots of fun. They were an unlikely pair, but both reliable and brave. They made a great team! +Once there was a happy life. He was always curious and eager to design new things. One day he saw a thick tree in the forest. He went up to it, and quietly asked the tree if he could design something. The tree replied with a deep and friendly voice, “Of course, what would you like to design?†+ +Life thought for a moment and said, “I’d like to design something that could make people smile.†The tree smiled back and said, “I see. That is a very nice thing to make.†+ +Life put some of the tree’s thick bark aside and began designing. He cut the bark into small pieces and carefully worked on each piece until he made something beautiful. + +He took his creation to the people and when they saw his design, everyone smiled. Life was happy. He saw that he had made something that could make people happy, just like he wanted. + +Life thanked the tree for helping him design this special thing. The tree smiled, happy that he had been of help. + +From that day onwards, Life kept designing new things for the people. Everyone was very happy about Life’s designs, and cheered him on whenever he made something. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Sue. They both loved to play with ducks. + +One day, Bob and Sue were walking along a pond. Suddenly, they saw a deaf duck. Bob and Sue couldn't help but giggle. + +Bob said, "Let's scatter the duck!" + +Sue replied, "Yes, that would be so much fun!" + +So, Bob and Sue threw handfuls of small stones into the pond. The rocks scattered the duck and it flapped around the lake with excitement. + +Bob and Sue laughed and cheered. They watched the deaf duck swimming around and around until it eventually flew away. + +"What a great day!" said Bob. + +Sue agreed, "This was the best day ever!" + +Then, Bob and Sue walked home, happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny ghost. The ancient ghost lived in the big dark cave. She felt very lonely. + +One day, she heard a voice from outside the cave. It was a little girl! She was speaking softly. The ghost was so happy to find a friend. + +The ghost crept out of the cave. The little girl was looking at her with her beautiful eyes. The ghost said, “Hi! Who are you?†The little girl replied, “My name is Jane. What’s your name?†+ +The ghost was so excited to have a friend. She smiled and said, “I’m Helen. Let’s be friends!†+ +Then, they both discussed what games they like to play. Jane said she loves to play tag and Helen said she loves to play hide and seek. They both agreed that they both like to play. + +They happily played together. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally loved to go fast and speed everywhere she went. + +One day she went too fast. She bumped into a boy and they both fell over. The boy was not happy. + +The boy said, "That was bad! I don't like it when you speed." + +Sally was sorry and said, "I'm sorry. Can I make it better?" + +The boy thought for a moment. He said, "I know. I need a haircut. Can you take me to get one?" + +Sally smiled. "Yes, I can. Let's go!" + +So they went to the barber shop and the boy got a new haircut. The boy was very happy with his new look. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to think carefully before you speed. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Sam. Ben was loyal, and Sam was brave. Every day they would play together, and they were always happy. One day Ben asked Sam, "Can you help me?" + +Sam said, "Sure!" + +Ben said, "I don't understand what this label says. Can you help me?" + +Sam took a look and smiled. He said, "Sure, I can help you! This label says 'apple'. That's a type of fruit." + +Ben was so happy that Sam could help him. He said, "Thank you for understanding what it said. You are a very loyal friend." + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome. We're friends forever!" + +And from then on, Ben and Sam stayed loyal to one another. The end. +Sally was so excited. She had her favorite basketball in hand and was about to pick it up for the first time ever! Daddy was standing beside her, ready to help her. + +“Are you ready, Sally?†he said. + +Sally nodded. She put the basketball close to her, held one hand on top and one hand on the bottom, then bent her knees and picked it up. + +Daddy smiled and was amazed. “You did it! That was so amazing!†+ +Sally smiled and hugged the basketball. She was so proud of herself. She said “Let’s go play basketball!†+ +Daddy agreed and the two went outside to play. They had a lot of fun that day. +Once upon a time, there was a cabin deep in the woods. One day, a graceful deer came and stopped at the cabin. The cabin said to the deer, "Welcome! Come in and stay a while." + +The deer was so happy. She nodded her head and stepped inside. Inside the cabin, the deer saw a big chair and a kind fire. She felt so warm and cozy. + +The deer thanked the cabin and asked if she could come back again. The cabin smiled and said, "Yes, you can come back anytime!" + +So the deer came back to the cabin and stayed for a few days. Every day, the deer played and danced in the woods. She was so graceful and happy that all the animals watched her with admiration. + +At the end of the stay, the deer thanked the cabin once again. She said goodbye and promised to come back soon. + +The deer waved goodbye and ran off into the woods. The cabin waved back and smiled. The deer was always so graceful and the cabin was very glad she had come. +The little girl wanted to see a bird. She looked up at the sky, but could not see one. She started to cry. + +Her mom asked her, "What do you want?" + +The little girl said, "I want a bird." + +Her mom said, "Let's go to the park. Maybe we can find one there." + +So they went to the park. They saw many birds flying around. The little girl was happy. + +They saw a kind bird. It was blue and brown. It was very gentle. The little girl wanted to pet it, but it flew away. + +The little girl was sad, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll find another bird someday." + +The little girl felt better and they went home. She knew she would see a bird soon. +Once upon a time, there was a small hairy monkey. He lived in a tree with all his friends. Every day he would swing from branch to branch, and play all day long. + +One day, the monkey had an idea. He wanted to make something special. He gathered some twigs and leaves and started to work. His friends watched from a distance and called out words of encouragement. + +The monkey was excited. He worked and worked until he had made a beautiful door. When he opened it, everyone cheered. It felt good to have his work appreciated. + +The next day, the monkey wanted to see what was behind the door. He slowly opened it, and to his surprise, lots of bananas tumbled out! He and his friends gathered around, squealing with delight at the yummy treats. + +The monkey grabbed the biggest one and chomped it down. Juicy bits of banana came flying out and everyone laughed. When everyone was finished, the monkey quickly closed the door. He looked around, content with the work he had done. +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very sad. She was laying in her bed, sniffling and crying. + +All of a sudden, her mom walked into her room with a big, strong hug. The hug was filled with so much love that it made the little girl smile. + +"Mommy, why do I have to be so sad?" asked the little girl. + +Her mom replied, "Well, sometimes people can feel sad and empty inside. But here's something that can help comfort you." + +The mom then gave the little girl a stuffed animal in the shape of a heart. The little girl hugged the stuffed animal and slowly the feeling of sadness went away. + +"I feel strong now," said the little girl as she hugged her stuffed animal tight. + +"That's wonderful! Now you can use this shape to remind you that your strong, no matter what!" said the mom. + +The little girl smiled again and hugged her mom and her stuffed animal tight. She was filled with joy and happiness. +Once there was an elephant who was always very messy and untidy. He had toys scattered across the room and dirt and mud everywhere. + +One day a little girl came in and saw how messy it all was. She said, "Elephant, you need to clean up this room!" The elephant smiled and said, "Yes ma'am!" + +The girl handed the elephant a broom and said, "This will help you clean. Let's start in the corner." + +The elephant looked at the broom and started sweeping. He was careful and slow, but it took a long time. + +Finally the room was clean and the little girl praised the elephant. Then she said, "Elephant, now you have a long, clean room to play in!" The elephant smiled and thanked the little girl. He was so happy to have a clean place to play. +Once upon a time, there was an old man named Jim. Jim had deep blue eyes and a kind face. He would often wander around the town and talk to the young kids. + +One day, Jim was out taking a stroll. He saw a group of young boys playing. The kids were running and laughing. Jim approached them. + +"Young fellas!" he said. "This here is a wonderful day. Would you like to join me on an adventure?" + +The kids stopped playing and looked up at Jim. They were excited and wanted to know more. + +"What kind of adventure?" asked one of the boys. + +Jim smiled. "I'm going to provide a fun-filled day. We'll explore this town and find wonderful surprises. What do you say?" + +The boys cheered in delight. They grabbed their things and followed Jim around town. + +Jim stopped at the local park. He pointed to the swings and slides and said, "This is the perfect place for adventure. Go and have a good time!" + +The boys had a wonderful day. Jim provided games and activities that kept them laughing and learning. Eventually it was time to go home. + +As the kids said their goodbyes, Jim smiled and said, "I hope you all had a deep and meaningful adventure today. Now remember to share your wonderful stories with your friends and family!" + +The boys thanked Jim and ran off. +One day, a little girl named Lisa went on a walk in the park with her mom. As they walked, Lisa saw something that made her curious. At the very top of a big tree, right near the clouds, was a small, round red bird. + +Lisa asked her mom, "What is that bird doing so high up?" Her mom smiled and said, "That bird is collecting wisdom to help him grow. Every day he gets a little wiser and it helps him get stronger and smarter." + +Lisa asked if they could get closer to see the bird. So, they found a log and sat nearby. As they watched, the bird flew from one tree to another, picking up a bit of wisdom from each one. + +Soon, the bird flew down to the bottom of the tree, near Lisa and her mom. The bird had a twig in its beak. It dropped the twig at their feet. It was a twig that smelt very spicy! + +The little girl smiled and asked her mom, "Mama, what was the bird doing?" Her mom replied, "The bird was collecting spiced twigs to help him grow. Every day he gets a little wiser and a bit stronger." + +Lisa smiled and said, "I think I understand now. Growing wisdom is like growing a garden!" +James was a stubborn boy. He was playing in the park with his toy truck when he noticed a tiny twig on the ground. Curious, he decided to watch it. + +James stared at the twig for a very long time. It didn't move. He waited, but the twig wouldn't move. + +"Stupid twig," he muttered. Just then, the twig twitched! + +A bug was crawling along it. It inched along the twig, moving ever so slowly. + +James grinned and kept watching. He watched that bug for what felt like hours. It was fun. + +Suddenly, the bug flew away. It flew off into the sky, and James never saw it again. But James was happy, because he had been stubborn enough to keep watching. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad who were not happy. They had been quarrelling for days and their house was not in peace. +Then one day, the mom decided to try something new. She bought a big bag of sour candy and gave them to the dad. + +Dad said, "Why did you give me sour candy?" + +Mom replied, "Because things have been sour between us for too long. I thought this might help us make peace." + +The dad smiled. He opened up the bag of candy and shared it with the mom. They laughed and soon the house was filled with peace. The mom and dad never quarrelled again. They hugged each other and shared the sweetest moments ever. +Tommy was walking through the forest. He was on the lookout for something special. All of a sudden, he saw an alert herb. It was tall and green with blue flowers. Tommy bowed, excited to find such a special plant. + +"Hello, herb," Tommy said. "How are you today?" + +The herb didn't reply. Tommy thought he heard something, so he walked closer to the herb. Suddenly, a tiny voice said, "Good morning!" + +Tommy was so surprised. The herb was talking to him! He bowed again. "Hello, herb. It's very nice to meet you." + +The herb replied, "I'm glad you found me. I have something to tell you. Can you keep a secret?" + +Tommy nodded, so excited that he could hardly stay still. + +The herb began to whisper something. Its words were so faint that Tommy could hardly hear them. Finally, it said, "Be alert and never stop exploring." + +Tommy smiled and bowed one last time before leaving the forest. He wasn't sure what the message meant, but he knew he'd never forget it. +Once upon a time, there lived a jolly family. Every day they explored the world around them. One evening, they came across a pastel field. It was filled with lots of vibrant colors, like a rainbow. Everyone was so happy that they jumped and laughed around it. + +Suddenly, the family noticed a little bird on the branch of a tree in the middle of the field. The bird kept fluttering its wings, but it did not want to fly away. + +The mom asked the bird: "Why don't you want to fly away?" + +The bird replied: "I remain here because I like this beautiful pastel field. I am happy living here." + +The family smiled. They took a few pictures and then went back home. From then on, whenever the family wanted a happy moment, they remembered the jolly bird who wanted to remain in the pastel field. +Once upon a time there was an infant named Lisa. Lisa was sitting in her bedroom when suddenly her mom came in to introduce her to a kind lady. +The mom said, "Lisa, this is your babysitter." +Lisa said, "Hi!" +The babysitter smiled and replied, "Hello Lisa, it's nice to meet you. My name is Sue and I will be watching you today." +Lisa smiled back and asked, "Can we play?" +"Yes of course!" Sue said and they went outside to play. +Throughout the day, Sue and Lisa became best friends and every time Sue came over, Lisa was excited to introduce her to her family. She loved how kind and caring Sue was. +The end. +Once there was a factory. It was a very special factory. Nobody knew what happened inside. + +One day, a little boy, Jimmy, decided to go explore the factory. He went inside, and he saw all kinds of strange things. He saw machines making all kinds of things, and lots of workers running around. + +Then suddenly, something strange started happening. Clouds of fog filled the factory, and it started making funny noises. Everybody ran out of the factory, screaming in fear. + +Jimmy stayed to see what would happen. Suddenly, the fog disappear, and the noises stopped. Instead, a big truck carrying spoiled food came out of the factory! + +Jimmy gasped. That must have been what happened inside the factory. + +He was about to leave, but then a workers stuck his head out of the truck. + +"Hey you!" the worker said. "Do you want some of this spoiled food? We can't sell it!" + +Jimmy looked at the food, unsure. The worker smiled. "Don't worry, it's all free!" + +Jimmy smiled and took a bag of food. He couldn't believe his luck! +Once upon a time, there was a big adventure. Three friends, John, Sally and Mike, decided to march in the forest together. They were so excited! + +They walked along until they came to a very tall tree. On the tree, there was a big screen. It was like a film! + +John said to his friends, 'Let's watch the film.' So, they all sat down on the ground and watched the long film. They laughed and smiled, and had so much fun. + +When the film was over, Sally asked the tallest tree, 'Information please! How do we get back home?' + +The tree answered in a very old voice, 'March back the way you came.' + +So, John, Sally and Mike marched back through the forest until they were home again. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a big lake. One day, a little girl called Lucy decided to go to the lake. She took her bucket and filled it with water. Then, she went to the swing. + +Lucy loved to swing! She felt happy and independent as she bounced up and down. "Wheeee!" she shouted in delight. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the lake. It was a magical fish! The fish asked, "Why do you swing, little girl?" Lucy thought for a moment before answering: "I swing because it makes me happy!" + +The magical fish thanked her and said "You are a very independent little girl" before swimming away. + +Lucy smiled and kept swinging. She loved the lake and its magical creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful butterfly. He used to fly all around to help others. One day, he decided to take a journey far away. He wanted to find new friends. + +The helpful butterfly flew and flew until he saw an apple tree. He decided to take a rest there. When he arrived, he saw a little girl. + +The girl asked, "What are you doing here, little butterfly?" + +The helpful butterfly said, "I am looking for new friends to help. Would you like to join me?" + +The little girl said, "Yes! I would love to help!" + +So the helpful butterfly and the little girl flew away. They helped all the animals in the forest. + +When the sun was setting, they returned to the apple tree where the butterfly began his journey. The little girl thanked the butterfly, "Thank you for bringing me with you. It was an amazing adventure!" + +The helpful butterfly flew away with a smile. He was so happy to have a new friend. They said goodbye and the butterfly flew away, never to forget the helpful little girl. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was only three years old. One day, Sam decided to go a walk. It was a warm day and he was happy to explore. + +Sam saw a big station across the street. He had never seen the station before and it looked very interesting. He walked over and put his hands on the door. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hello friend!" said the voice. + +Sam was scared. He looked around, but he couldn't find who said it. + +Finally, he saw a head poking out from a window. There was an old man looking at him. Sam wasn't sure what to do. + +The old man said, "I'm here to help. Why don't you come inside of the station and I will tell you a story. I will also give you something to drink." + +Sam hesitated, but finally decided to go inside. The old man gave Sam a cup of water and he drank it up. + +The old man then began to tell Sam a story. It was about a magical waterfall which made everything it soaked shine. Sam was so excited he was nearly jumping up and down with joy. + +At the end of the story, Sam thanked the old man for his help. Then he left the station and went back home, feeling happy and relaxed. It had been a wonderful day of exploring the unknown! +Once there were two friends; Andy and William. They were both so excited to explore the beautiful beach together! + +They ran along the shore and splashed in the cool water with their toes. They laughed and had so much fun! + +William shouted, “Let’s get some juice!†+ +Andy agreed and they ran to the nearby store. + +The friends chose some yummy orange juice and couldn’t wait to drink it. +Andy said, “This will be so yummy!†+ +William smiled and added, “Let’s go back to the beach and splash some more!†+ +The friends went back to the beach and splashed around in the water for the rest of the day. They had so much fun and enjoyed their tasty juice too. + +At the end of the day, they were both tired and very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers: Tim and Fred. They both wanted to make their mommy happy, but they could not decide what to do. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He said to Fred, “Let’s try to make some money. We can manage a trade.†+ +“What’s a trade?†asked Fred. + +“It’s when you buy something and then sell it,†said Tim. + +“Oh,†said Fred. + +So the two brothers started to look around for things to buy and sell. They found some things at the store and some things from their backyard. They looked for the best deal and then tried to trade it with someone. Even when the trading got tough, they kept at it. + +Soon, they became very good at trading. People said they were very competitive. In the end, they made enough money to make their mommy very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty bear who lived in a big forest. He liked to eat all the honey he could find. One day, the bear decided to go on a long journey. + +He passed by a noisy stage. There were lots of birds and other animals there, making lots of noise. The bear asked the animals, "What are you doing here?". + +A bird answered, "We're all having a party. Would you like to join in?". + +The bear thought for a moment, before saying "Yes, I'd like to join the party!". He had a great time that day, dancing and playing with the other animals. + +The bear passed by the noisy stage every day for the rest of his journey. He made lots of new friends, and he quickly became the life of the party. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little bunny called Tim. He lived in a lovely garden and loved exploring everywhere. One day, Tim was hopping around when he heard a noise. He stopped and listened. He heard a shaking sound. He hopped closer and peered around the tree. + +There was a big bear shaking a branch. He was a friendly bear though! Tim was a bit scared so he didn't move. + +"Hi," said the bear. + +Tim hopped closer but still looked a bit wary. + +"It's OK, I'm just trying to find some food," said the bear. "I haven't found any yet." + +Tim's ears pricked up and he hopped closer. The bear was a bit surprised. + +"Hello little bunny! Do you want to help me find something to eat?" + +Tim nodded enthusiastically. He just knew he could help! And so, the two of them set off through the garden, shaking branches and looking under every leaf until they finally found some carrots. + +"Thank you," said the bear. "I bet I never would have found them without your help!" + +Tim was very proud of himself. He helped the bear find something to eat and he had made a new friend. They said goodbye and Tim hopped off, back to his lovely garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very curious. He was always looking for new things to study. + +One day, the boy went for a walk with his dad. While walking, he saw a gray and white striped animal. + +"What is that, Dad? Can we study it?" asked the curious boy. + +His dad said, "That is a zebra! It looks pretty interesting, doesn't it?" + +The boy was so excited to study the zebra that he ran towards it. His dad had to run after him! + +The zebra was quite dull, so it just stood still and watched the boy. His dad told him to be careful, but the boy felt safe. He wanted to learn more about the zebra, so they kept looking and studying it. + +The boy was sad when it was time to go home. But he was happy that he had the chance to study the zebra. Soon afterwards, he told everyone he knew about his special adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a small, soft spot. It was Bob's favorite spot in the world. Bob loved to spend time there, playing and daydreaming. + +One day, Bob was at the soft spot, when a caterpillar crawled nearby. The caterpillar said, "Hello Bob. Will you play with me?" + +Bob was excited. He said, "Yes, let's play!" + +As they played, Bob and the caterpillar laughed and smiled. They talked and made funny faces. Bob was having so much fun, he forgot to behave. + +The caterpillar saw this and said, "Bob, you need to behave or you will have to leave." + +Bob was sad, but he remembered to behave. Soon, they were having fun once again. + +Bob was so happy at the soft spot. He still visits it every day, and he always remembers to behave. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy little girl named Lila. She lived in a big house with a beautiful garden. Lila wanted to explore the garden, so she jumped out of the back door. + +In the garden, she noticed a big tree that looked like a mountain. She wanted to reach the top of the tree, so she started jumping. With each jump, she got closer and closer. + +Finally, she reached the top. From up there, she could see the world spread out before her. She could also see a little inchworm crawling away. Lila wanted to catch it, so she jumped again. + +Lila was able to catch the inchworm and brought it over to her friends. When they saw it, they were so amazed. They all laughed and played with the inchworm until it was time to go home. + +As they were walking back, Lila's friends asked her how she had been so lucky to catch the inchworm. Lila smiled and said, "It's easy when you're a wealthy girl like me!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She loved stories and was always looking for new ones. One day, she found a pale book in the garden. She opened it up and saw that it was full of blank pages. + +"What a funny book," she thought. + +Taking it inside, she grabbed a pencil and started to fill the book with a story. In the story were cats, dogs and even elephants. She wrote and drew pictures until she was too tired to do anymore. + +"This is my best story yet," she said to herself. + +The next day, Jane brought the book to school and shared it with all of her friends. They all laughed and smiled as they read her story. Jane felt so proud of her new story and she knew it would be one she would never forget. +Once upon a time there were two oranges who were very different. One orange was big and the other orange was small. The two oranges didn't know each other very well, so they just hung out separately in the basket. + +Then one day, something amazing happened. The two oranges saw each other and something special happened. They suddenly had a feeling that they both wanted to unite together, to be one. So, together, they worked hard and eventually united together. + +The two oranges said to each other, “Wow! We did it. We are together now!†+ +The big orange said, “I am so happy we did this. We are one now, that is so fine!†+ +The small orange said, “Yes, let's stay united forever.†+ +And so, they stayed together forever, united as one. +One day, Timmy was walking in the park. He saw a big eye staring at him! He was so scared! But then, he heard a voice calling his name. It was his friend, Sam. + +Timmy was happy to see her. He ran to her and said, "Hi, Sam! What are you doing here?" + +Sam replied, "I was looking for you! I want to tell you something important. Listen carefully." + +Timmy listened carefully and Sam said, "You need to be careful and not be careless. Take a look around you. There are all sorts of interesting things here. Close your eyes and just listen to the sounds you hear in the park." + +Timmy followed her advice and he felt much better. He opened his eyes, thanked Sam and said goodbye. Timmy had learned an important lesson that day. He was now more careful and he could enjoy the park even more. +Once there was a little girl who had a shiny, new violin. She was so excited that she wanted to show it to everyone that she knew. + +She went over to her mum and said with a smile, "Look at my violin!" + +Her mum said, "That's great! Do you know how to play it?" + +The little girl shook her head and said, "No, but I'd like to learn. Can you help me?" + +Her mum smiled and said, "Of course! But it takes serious practice to be good at violin. Are you willing to put in the time and effort to become really good?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and thennodded. She said, "Yes, I'm serious about learning!" + +So, every day the little girl and her mum would practice together. She would learn the numbers for each note and how to play different melodies. Little by little she was getting better and better at playing the violin. + +Soon enough, the little girl had become an expert at playing the violin. She was so proud of herself and she wanted to show everyone how far she had come. + +Now, whenever she had the chance she would take out her violin and start playing wonderful tunes. She never forgot how serious she had been about learning and was grateful for the time and effort she had put in to become an expert. +John was very excited. He was going on a picnic with his family. He jumped up and said, "Let's go!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Let's get you dressed first." + +John put on his blue shirt. It felt smooth and delicate against his skin. + +John looked around and saw all his family waiting. Everyone had their picnic baskets ready. + +John smiled and said, "I'm ready!". He joined his family and they set off on their picnic adventure. + +When they arrived, John ran to the grass and spread out a big picnic blanket. He looked up at the sky and said, "The sky is so big!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's join hands and enjoy our picnic together!" + +John grinned and reached to hold his mum and dad's hands. They all looked up at the big sky and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was only three years old, but he was very clever. One day, Jack was looking at his mom’s jewelry box. He opened it up and saw a delicate band inside. + +“What’s that?†Jack asked. + +“That’s a special band,†his mom replied. “It was made by a very special person.†+ +Jack wanted to touch the band, but it looked very delicate. + +“Can I touch it?†Jack asked. + +“Yes, you can, but be gentle,†his mom said. + +Jack carefully opened the box and picked up the band. He was amazed at how smooth and shiny it was. He smiled and thanked his mom for letting him look at it. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three years old and loved beautiful things. One day, Mia was standing on the beach near her home. She noticed something colourful in the water. It was a yacht! It was just like the ones Mia had seen in picture books. + +Mia wanted to get closer to the yacht, so she began to walk towards the water. As she stood on the beach, the yacht began to move. She was so excited. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from the yacht. “Hey you! Where do you think you’re going?†+ +Mia froze and shouted back, “I was just looking at the yacht. It’s so colourful!†+ +“That’s okay,†the voice said. “You can come closer if you stay on the beach.†+ +Mia couldn’t believe it! She was so happy and ran back to her parents. She told them all about the yacht and asked if they could go back tomorrow so she could look at it again. + +Mia’s parents smiled and said yes. The next day, Mia and her family went back to the beach and stood there, watching the colourful yacht in the water. +Once there was a brave bear who was very curious. He wanted to explore the world. He decided to go and explore a cave he had heard about. He climbed up to the entrance of the cave and peeked inside. + +He heard a strange noise coming from the cave. He was a bit scared but he wanted to find out what was making the noise. He bravely walked inside. + +When he entered the cave, he saw a little squirrel. The squirrel said, "What are you doing in here? This is my cave!" The brave bear replied, "I just wanted to explore and see what was inside." + +The brave bear thought it was a bit silly for the squirrel to be living in a cave, but he kept it to himself. The brave bear said his goodbyes and started to climb out of the cave. + +The little squirrel shouted after him, "It's a bit foolish to explore a cave without being prepared, you know!". The brave bear did not reply but smiled and continued climbing. + +He learnt an important lesson that day and never did anything foolish or unprepared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play in the clouds. Every day she would go outside, look up and watch the whites fluffy clouds float by. + +The little girl wanted to pour the clouds and make it rain. But she was too little and the clouds were too high. + +The little girl asked her mom, "Mommy, can I pour these stubborn clouds and make it rain?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Well, honey, no one can really pour clouds. Rain happens when the clouds get too heavy, so let's just watch the clouds float away". + +The little girl was so happy that she smiled and jumped around in the sunshine. She knew that one day she would pour the clouds and make it rain. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty pebble. The pebble wanted to go on an adventure, so it bravely set off on its journey. The pebble rolled and rolled, until it came across a friendly frog. + +"What are you up to, pebble?" asked the frog. + +"I'm setting off on an adventure," replied the pebble. + +The frog was excited. "Can I come with you?" + +The pebble agreed, and the two adventures set off together. They rolled and rolled until they reached the edge of a lake. The pebble saw something shining in the lake, and it rolled closer to get a better look. + +"It's a giant diamond!" said the pebble in amazement. + +The frog smiled. "We found a mighty treasure!" + +And with that, the two friends happily returned home with their mighty treasure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to be an artist when she grew up. + +So one day, Mary asked her mom for a present. "Can I have some paper?" she said. + +Her mom gave her a big stack of paper. Mary was so excited. She went to her room to prepare her art. + +She opened the paper and put her crayons out on her desk. She smiled as she started to draw and color. + +When her mom saw her hardworking, she said, "You have made some beautiful pictures today, Mary." + +Mary smiled and said, "Yes! When I grow up I will be a great artist!" +Once there was a lazy bear named Bernie. All Bernie wanted to do was lay around and nap all day. But his mother wanted him to learn new things, so she asked him to go to a lecture. + +Bernie didn't want to go, but his mother said it was important. So Bernie reluctantly put on his best clothes and grabbed his teddy bear. + +When Bernie got to the lecture, everyone was standing in a line. Before he knew it, everyone around him was bowing. Bernie knew that he had to bow, too. So he bowed low like everyone else. + +After the lecture was finished, Bernie's mother thanked the speaker. Then she turned to Bernie and said, "Now you see what happens when you don't listen?" Bernie nodded and said he was sorry. + +From then on, Bernie was less lazy. He went to all the lectures his mother asked him to, and always remembered to bow when he entered the room. +Once upon a time, there was a magical tree. This tree could provide wonderful things to anyone who asked. One day, a small child asked the tree for help. + +The tree responded, "What would you like me to provide you?" + +The child thought for a moment and then replied, "I need a wide structure for me and my friends to play on." + +The tree was happy to help and waved its branches around. Suddenly, the wide structure appeared! It was perfect for the child and their friends, with enough space for everyone to play. + +The delighted child thanked the tree. +"Thank you so much!" they cheered. "This structure is perfect!" + +The magical tree smiled and watched as the child and their friends ran around, enjoying their new play structure. +Once there was a boy called Andy who was three years old. He loved playing outside and playing with his toys. + +One day, he heard a noise outside. He crept up to the window and looked out. He saw a girl playing hopscotch on the pavement. + +Andy went outside to watch her. He said, "Hello, my name is Andy. What are you playing?" + +The girl replied, "Hi Andy. I'm playing hopscotch. Do you want to join me?" + +Andy was very excited and nodded eagerly. He jumped around the hopscotch, but he was clumsy and kept stepping on the wrong lines. + +The girl laughed and said, "That's OK, Andy. Math can be tricky!" + +Andy wasn't sure what math was but he smiled and kept jumping. Soon, he was getting better at the game and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight called James. He wanted to design a special sword to protect his kingdom. He spent many days dreaming and designing his sword. + +One night, as he was doodling, he heard a loud noise outside. He grabbed his sword and stepped outside. There he saw a dragon - it looked very worried. + +James stepped forward, bravely brandishing his sword. "What are you doing here?" he asked. + +The dragon replied, "I came to warn you. Someone wants to take over your kingdom and has asked me for help. I don't want to do it!" + +James was worried. He wanted to protect his kingdom. He smiled. "No need to worry. I might have just designed the perfect sword!" + +James waved his sword in the air, and the dragon flew away, never to return. From then on, James was a brave knight, protecting his kingdom with his special sword. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old. + +Sally had a pet cat that she loved to play with. One day, Sally took out a pan from the kitchen to play with her cat. + +When she put the pan on the ground, the cat tried to touch it. Suddenly, the cat got a surprise and started to run away. The daddy saw what had happened. He said to Sally, "Sally, did you pinch the cat?" + +Sally was sorry. She shook her head and said, "No, it's the pan. I put it near the cat and it made a noise." + +The daddy smiled and said, "It's OK Sally. Let's put the pan away and play with something else." + +So Sally and her daddy put the pan away, and they both had fun playing with the cat. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was so small and couldn't do things like the big kids. The mommy wanted to help her baby grow big and strong, so she taught her some motions. Every day the mommy repeated the same motions with her baby, and eventually the baby got bigger and stronger. + +The mommy taught her baby to wave. She would say, "wave to mommy" and the baby would move her arm back and forth. The mommy taught her baby to clap and point. She said, "Clap your hands now". The baby was proud every time she copied her mommy. + +Soon, the baby was doing the motions without her mommy's help. She was getting so big and strong. All the other mommies noticed too, and soon the baby was the most popular kid on the block. All her friends would come over to play and practice their motions. + +The mommy was so proud and happy that she taught her baby in the best way she knew how. She looked at the baby and said, "You learned all these motions so fast, you are the best baby ever!" The baby smiled and said, "Yes, I am!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sandy. Sandy was three years old and she loved to study. Every morning, she opened her books and studied for a long time. + +One very sunny morning, Sandy opened her books to study. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked outside and saw a very rare bird in the sky. + +"Wow!" exclaimed Sandy. She quickly grabbed her binoculars and studied the bird. "What a rare bird," she said. + +Just then, Sandy's mom came into the room. "It's time to stop studying and go outside and play in the sun," she said. + +Sandy smiled. She put away her books and headed outside with her mom. What an adventure she was about to have! +Once upon a time, there was a pet. It was a cute little bunny called Fluffy. Every day, Fluffy would grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, Fluffy was hopping around in the garden. All of a sudden, a butterfly flew past causing Fluffy to feel a little dizzy. Fluffy got so excited she started hopping in circles, "Wheee!", she said. + +Just then, a little girl came over. She had shiny blue eyes and a big smile. She looked at Fluffy and said, "Hello, bunny. Can I be your friend?" + +Fluffy was so happy she hopped right over. From that day onwards, Fluffy and the little girl were the best of friends. They loved chasing each other around the garden, hopping over bushes and exploring new places together. + +Every day they would cuddle under the warm sun and watch Fluffy growing even bigger and bigger. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He liked to explore and he was always thinking of new things to do. One evening, he was playing near the sofa and he saw an ashtray on the floor. He wondered what it was, so he picked it up. + +The ashtray was very dirty and he started to get worried. He didn't want to get in trouble, so he called out to his mum. + +"Mummy, can I play with this thing?" He asked. + +His mum looked at the ashtray. It was filthy and she did not want her son getting his hands dirty. + +"No, son," she said. "That is not a toy. Put it down." + +The little boy put the ashtray back on the floor and he decided to go outside and play. His mum allowed him to go, but she reminded him to be careful. + +The little boy was so happy to be allowed to go outside and play. He played for hours and had so much fun. When he came back inside, the ashtray was gone and he never saw it again. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Emma. One day while she was playing, Emma decided to collect some food. + +She stood up and ran towards the forest. When she got there she looked around and saw some apples and some nuts on the ground. Emma was so excited! She couldn't believe the food she'd found. + +Emma started to collect. She put the apples and the nuts in her basket. She then noticed a blueberry bush. She was so happy because she just loved blueberries. She picked a few of them and added them to her basket. + +"Wow!" she said. "I am so lucky! I have so much food!" She started walking home. + +On the way home Emma met an old man. He was wearing a modest shirt and some old jeans. He stopped and said to Emma, "Why are you carrying all that food?" + +Emma looked up at him and said, "I was collecting food in the forest. I found some apples, nuts and blueberries. I am so lucky!" + +The old man smiled. He said to her, "You must be a very smart girl to find this much food in the forest. I'm sure you will be able to make something delicious with it!" + +Emma smiled. She said, "Thank you! Now I can bring the food home and make something yummy!" + +And that is +Joey was a very happy three year old with a big heart. He loved animals and playing with his friends. + +One day, Joey got into a fight with his best friend Ellie. He pushed her down and she was very sad. Joey knew he had done something wrong and could feel bad feelings inside. + +Ellie said to him, "I don't want to be friends anymore," and started to leave. Joey was heartbroken. + +He knew he had make a mistake and he wanted to say sorry. So he quickly ran over to her and said, "Will you forgive me?" + +Ellie's sad face started to turn. She said, "Yes, but next time, try only to use a motion of love." Joey smiled and they hugged. They were still friends, and Joey was glad that his mistake was forgiven. + +The bad feelings inside him had gone away and he vowed always to show love and friendship, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. He was three years old, and very curious. Everywhere he went, he always had a whistle in his mouth. + +One day, Dave was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a wealthy man walking down the street with a fancy coat and a fancy hat. Dave thought the man looked very strange. + +Dave's mom said, "Dave, why don't you go ask the man why he is carrying a whistle?". Nodding with excitement, Dave ran up to the wealthy man and shouted, +"Why do you have a whistle up on your shoulder?" The man smiled and said, "Well, every morning I like to whistle with my friends. It's a lot of fun! Can you whistle too?" + +Dave was so excited he tried to whistle but only made some funny noises. Everyone burst out laughing, and the wealthy man put his arm around Dave's shoulder. "That's ok. You can come and whistle with us sometime if you like!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three and he was very excited about going to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Jack noticed something cool. He ran up to his mom and mentioned, "Look Mom! A slide!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Jack! Let's go down it together." + +So Jack and his mom went down the slide together. They were having lots of fun. + +But then, something serious happened. Jack bumped his knee on the slide and it started to hurt. He started to cry and his mom tried to comfort him. + +She said, "It's okay Jack. Nothing serious happened. I'm here with you. It's alright." + +With his mom's comforting words, Jack stopped crying and soon he was running and playing with his mom in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to celebrate. Every day after dinner, they would all jump and cheer. But one day, things were a bit different. + +The family gathered in the living room and stared at an image on the wall. It was a picture of the family, but in the photo, one of them was deaf. + +Mum spoke first. +"Today, we are going to celebrate being different," she said. + +The family clapped, then decided to throw a party. Together, they chose decorations, gifts, games and music. + +On the day of the party, they celebrated in the garden. Everyone was dancing, laughing and smiling. They were celebrating every part of the family, including the one who was deaf. + +The party came to a close and the family hugged each other tightly. + +Mum smiled and said, "We celebrate being different and together" + +The family agreed and went inside to enjoy a big dinner together. After dinner, they celebrated as a family once more. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. His name was Jack. Every day, he would go out and explore the world around him. + +One day, Jack decided to follow a string. He followed it into the woods, further and further away. He couldn't see where it led, so he kept going. + +Suddenly, an animal jumped out! It was a big, scary bear! Jack was so scared, he wanted to run away. But then he remembered he was brave and he decided to stay. + +The bear roared at Jack. "Why are you following me?" it said. + +Jack didn't know what to say. So he showed the bear the string he was following. + +The bear looked surprised. It said, "This string is a message for me! It means I must surrender something important. Thank you for showing me." + +Jack smiled. He was proud of himself for being so brave. He knew he had done something special. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go on a sail. So they grabbed their chairs and got on the boat. + +Suddenly, a big wave crashed against the boat and made the boat move faster. They were so surprised! + +Then Dad had an idea. He said, "Let's turn the boat around and go the other way." + +But Mom said, "That's a foolish idea! We could get lost!" + +Dad disagreed and said, "No, it will be fine!" + +So they turned the boat around and sailed away. They kept sailing until they reached a beautiful island, and they had a great day of exploring. They even made chairs out of driftwood and spent the afternoon lounging in the sun. + +The family was so happy that Dad had thought of a foolish idea that turned into a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys. One was called Tom, and one was called Jerry. Tom and Jerry were playing on swings when Tom told Jerry about a secret treat he discovered. + +Tom said, "I found a dessert that makes my mouth spicy. Do you want to try it?" + +Jerry's eyes sparkled. "Yes!" he said. + +Tom and Jerry rushed off to find the treat. After searching high and low, they finally found it. It was a twisty candy! + +As soon as they tasted it, their mouths started to burn. They tried drinking some water to cool down, but nothing worked. + +The twisty candy was just too spicy! Tom and Jerry laughed and laughed as they ran away from it. + +The boys went back to playing on the swings, dreaming of yummy, sweet treats instead. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man who had a shop. Every day he would sell things to people. He was very polite and helpful. + +One day, a little girl came into the shop. She said she needed a screw. The man looked in his boxes and found lots of screws. He showed the girl all the screws and she chose one to buy. She gave him some coins and the man said thank you. + +The girl left the shop very happy and the man put away the screw. Suddenly the shop door opened again and this time it was a woman. She said she wanted to buy the same screw. The man sold her the screw. He smiled and said goodbye as she left. + +The man was happy he had been helpful and polite to both the little girl and the woman. He was glad he was able to sell two screws! +Once there was a brother and sister. The brother was fat and the sister was small. One day they were playing together in the park. + +The sister said to her brother, "Let's play snap!" She handed him a deck of cards and they started playing. + +The brother looked at the cards his sister had given him and said, "Wow! These cards are so thick! I like them." + +The sister laughed and said, "You're the fat brother, why don't you snap them?" He grabbed the cards and started snapping them fast. + +The brother and sister both laughed and laughed. They had a great time playing snap together. +It was dark outside and Grandma was coming to visit. Little Jake had something he wanted to tell her. His tummy felt funny and he was a bit scared. + +On the way to the door, Little Jake started to weep. He didn't want anyone to see his secret! + +Grandma came in big hugs and said, "What's the matter Little Jake?". + +Little Jake softly said, "I want to show you something". + +Grandma said, "Is it a big secret?" + +Little Jake nodded and showed Grandma his secret. Grandma was so happy to know this secret, she gave Little Jake a hug and said, "Little Jake, this is wonderful and you should always be proud of it." + +Little Jake stopped weeping and smiled at Grandma. He was so glad he shared his secret. +Once upon a time, there was a wide shoe. It belonged to little Gwendolyn. One day, Gwendolyn was playing on the rocks. She wanted to go up the highest one. She took the wide shoe off and placed it at the bottom of the rock. + +She began to climb. "It's too high," she said. + +But then, Gwendolyn noticed something wiggling. She looked closer and saw a toe peeking out from the wide shoe! + +"Who's there?" She asked. + +The toe wriggled and Gwendolyn laughed. + +"It must be a rock-toe!" She said. + +Gwendolyn and her rock-toe became best friends. They played on the rocks together, exploring and having lots of fun. The wide shoe was the perfect home for the rock-toe! +Once there was a young boy named John who loved helicopters. Every day, he would roll his toy helicopter around the room. He always looked forward to his roll time. + +One day, his mom asked: "John, why do you roll your helicopter all the time?" + +John replied: "Because it is fun! I want to be a pilot when I grow up and fly my own helicopter in the sky. I am practicing now." + +Mom smiled and said: "That's a wonderful dream. One day, you can make it come true." + +John nodded and said: "Yes! I will practice rolling my helicopter every day until then!" + +And so, every day, John kept rolling his toy helicopter – practicing to one day make his dream come true! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lila. She lived on a ranch in the countryside and she loved animals. She wanted to keep some of the animals she found out in nature, but her parents would not allow it. + +Every day she would come home from school and ask her mom and dad if she could keep the animals, but they said no everytime. This made Lila very sad. + +But Lila was very persistent. She asked her mom and dad for permission to keep the animals every single day. Finally, her parents allow her to keep some of them. + +"You have been very persistent," her mom said. "You can have some of the animals if you promise to look after them." + +Lila was so happy! She thanked her parents and went out to gather her new animal friends. From that day forward, she looked after them, lovingly and happily, on their ranch. She was very satisfied and content with her new, animal family. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He lived in a nice big house with a big garden. Every morning he would wake up early and go outside to work in his garden. He was so happy when the flowers started to blossom and the little birds would come to sing and chirp. + +One day, when he was out in the garden, he started to whistle. As he was whistling he heard someone else whistling too! He looked around and saw a little boy standing behind a tree in the garden. + +The old man said, "Hello there little one, why were you whistling?" + +The little boy replied, "I heard you! I thought it sounded so sweet, so I wanted to whistle too!" + +The old man was so pleased to meet the little boy and asked him to stay for a week. The little boy happily agreed and stayed with the old man. Every day they would go out in the garden and whistle while they worked. + +It was a very sweet week and at the end of it the little boy went home with a big smile on his face. He knew he would treasure the lovely memories of that special week forever! +Once there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl. The little girl was three years old, and her name was Mandy. + +Mandy was very excited because it was time for the family to go on a vacation. Daddy was getting their passports ready, because passports are needed to travel outside the country. + +Mandy asked Daddy, “What will we do when we get to the airport?†Daddy replied, “We have to raise our hands and show the passports to the nice men at the gate. They will make sure we are dependable travelers!†+ +Mandy was so excited she wanted to go right away! But first there were a few other things that had to be done. Daddy said, “We have to fill out some forms and go shop for snacks, and then we can go!†+ +Mandy was so excited, she couldn't wait to show her passport and start the vacation! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Suzy. She liked to take walks around her neighborhood, especially in the springtime. + +One day, Suzy was out walking with her mom. She noticed a big, blue grocery store with a fresh, orange sign. It said, "Original Grocery Store". + +Mom said to Suzy, "Let's go inside, honey. I want to buy some food.†+ +Suzy was so excited by the store. She had never seen anything quite like it. On their way in, she noticed beautiful flowers all around the entrance. It was almost as if they were jumping and twisting around! + +Mom smiled and said to her daughter, “These flowers are called tulips. They spring up in the spring.†+ +Suzy smiled and asked, “Why do the flowers jump?†+ +Mom replied, “It’s almost like they’re happy to see all the new life the spring brings!†+ +Suzy thought this was a wonderful thing, so she decided to keep an eye out for more of these ‘jumping’ tulips on her next walk. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. Her name was Ruby. She wanted to explore the big swamp across the river. Everyone told her it was scary and warned her to stay away. But Ruby was brave and she decided to go anyway. + +One day, Ruby packed her bags and set out for the swamp. When she arrived at the edge, she saw something glittering in the water. It was a treasure chest! She quickly scooped it up and opened it. Inside there was a pile of coins, shiny and new. + +Ruby was so excited. She wanted to keep the treasure safe. So, she carried it deep into the swamp and buried it in the mud. Then she put a big stone on top so no one else would find it. + +On her way home, she ran into a frog. + +The frog croaked, "you buried something in the swamp!" + +Ruby nodded and smiled. + +The frog said, "You must be very brave to go into the scary swamp!" + +Ruby smiled again and said, "I am brave! I can do anything I set my mind to!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave and independent girl. She lived in a big house and each day she would look out her window and watch the world. One day, the girl saw something extraordinary - a giant crane! It was lifting big piles of junk into the air. The girl was very excited, so she ran downstairs to ask her mum if she could go and explore. + +"C'mon mum, can I go and see it?" the girl asked. + +"Yes, you can go, but make sure you stay safe!" said her mum. + +The girl raced outside and did a little dance. She couldn't believe her luck. The crane was so majestic and powerful - it was lifting the junk higher and higher and carrying it away. The girl watched in amazement until it was gone. She smiled to herself. + +"That was so cool!" she said. + +The girl learnt an important lesson that day - to be brave and independent. She always remembered the giant crane, lifting all that junk into the air. +John was playing in his garden, kicking a ball about. The sun was really shining and it felt so warm on his face, he smiled. Suddenly, he heard a crackle; it was coming from the leaves of a nearby tree. John peered up at the tree to see something glimmering in the sun. It was a scale! how strange! + +John walked over to investigate. "What are you doing up there?" he asked. From the tree, came a voice. "I'm trying to shine, but it's hard to reach the top." It was a little dragon! + +John smiled, feeling very excited. He had not seen a dragon before, and was curious. "Can I help?" he asked. + +The little dragon looked hesitant, so John offered a hug. The dragon's face lit up, and he nodded eagerly, excited to have a friend help him. The dragon hopped down and John hugged him tight. + +Together, they reached the top of the tree, and the dragon beamed! John felt so proud of himself, and the dragon said, "Thank you, I'm no longer embarrassed!" + +John hugged the dragon again, and waved as the dragon flew away, still shining in the sun. +Once there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna was only 3 years old and she loved to play outside. Every day she would go in the garden and look at the flower and the birds that passed by. + +One day Jenna met a little bird who loved to dance. The bird flew around and would chirp a happy tune. Jenna asked why he was so joyful, and the bird told her about Jazz. + +Jenna wanted to learn jazz too, but she was scared. The bird kept encouraging her and said, "Don't be afraid. I'll hope teach you how to do it." + +Jenna took the bird's advice and worked with him every day. He was a very generous teacher and soon enough, Jenna was dancing away just like the bird. + +They both were so happy and Jenna thanked the bird for all his help. He said, "You better keep dancing, and remember to hope for the best." And then he flew away. + +Jenna waved goodbye and smiled, already feeling the rhythm inside her. She knew this was only the beginning of her adventure with Jazz. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. His name was Christopher. He wore a shiny, clean suit of armour and he had a horse named Buttercup. + +One day, Christopher was invited to a grand party. He put on his suit of armour and mounted his horse. As they were galloping along, Buttercup stepped in a hole. Her back leg was stuck in the hole and she was upset. + +Christopher knew he had to rescue Buttercup. He got off his horse and pulled and pulled, but it was no use. Then he had an idea. He saw a bush with bright blue berries. He grabbed some big, juicy berries and fed them to Buttercup. + +When Buttercup had eaten the berries, Christopher saw something shiny. It turned out to be a buckle! He realized that if he unfastened the buckle, Buttercup's back leg would pop free. So Christopher quickly unbuckled it and Buttercup stepped free. + +Christopher was so happy that he had been able to rescue his horse. Together they rode off to the party, with Buttercup's leg nice and clean. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mary and Sue. Mary was feeling anxious as she had to go to a wedding. She was getting married to someone she had never met before. + +Sue hugged Mary and said, "Don't be anxious. I'll be here with you at the wake tomorrow." + +Mary smiled and said, "Thank you for being here for me." + +Sue hugged her again and replied, "Of course! I'm always here for you." + +The day of the wedding arrived and Mary was feeling a little anxious. Sue hugged her one last time and said, "I'm so excited for you. You'll have a beautiful wedding." + +Mary smiled and said, "Thank you. I can't wait to marry my husband." + +The wedding was beautiful, and Mary and her husband were very happy. They celebrated with their family and friends at the wake afterwards. + +Mary was so relieved to have married someone she loved. She had been so anxious before, but now she was content and happy. + +The end. +One day, there was a sack at the park. Two children saw it and looked inside. Inside the sack was a nice cone. One of the children took it out. + +The other child asked, "What is it?" + +The first child answered, "It's a cone! It's so nice! Let's take it to the playground." + +The second child said, "Ok, let's go!" + +So, the two children picked up the sack with the nice cone and took it to the playground. + +They had a great time playing with it. The cone was so much fun. They laughed, ran around and spun the cone in circles. + +At the end of the day, the children put the sack and cone back where they found it. It was a great day! +Once upon a time there was a hungry boy named Ben. Ben was walking through the park one day and noticed a cop. The cop smiled at Ben, so Ben smiled back. Suddenly, Ben felt himself start to fall! He heard the cop yell, "Watch out!" When Ben opened his eyes, he realized he had fallen into a hole. + +The cop said, "Are you ok?" + +Ben said, "I'm ok, but I'm really hungry." + +The cop reached inside his pocket and gave Ben some candy. Ben smiled, said thank you and ate the candy. + +The cop asked Ben, "Do you need help getting out of the hole?" + +Ben said, "Yes, please." + +The cop held out his hand and Ben grabbed it. With one big tug, the cop lifted Ben out of the hole. Ben thanked the cop, waved goodbye and ran off home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and loved playing outside with her friends and family. + +One day Mary wanted to find treasure. She wanted to win a very special prize so she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom said, "Let's go on an adventure and find some treasure. Let's find the prize together!" + +So they went outside and began their search. Everywhere they looked, all they found were rocks, sticks and leaves. + +Finally, after searching for what seemed like forever, they stumbled upon a treasure chest! Mary was so excited, she quickly opened it and found a beautiful necklace inside. + +Mary was so proud that she had won the treasure and she said to her mom, "I won the treasure all by myself!" Her mom just laughed and said, "I'm so proud of you, honey!" + +Mary was embarrassed but smiled because she was so happy that she had found her special prize. From then on, she was always on the lookout for other treasures! +Once upon a time there were two friends: Joe and Mike. Joe and Mike lived very close to each other and were always poking fun at each other. But they were very good friends so they always made sure to laugh together. + +One day, Joe and Mike were walking in the park when Mike said "Life is so important." Joe thought about this for a minute and then asked "What do you mean?" + +Mike looked at Joe and said, "Life is special. We should appreciate every moment of it and make sure to have fun". + +Joe smiled and said "You're right. Let's have some fun and poke each other!" They both laughed and started poking each other with their fingers. They had so much fun that they decided to do it every day. + +From then on, Joe and Mike always made sure to have fun and appreciate the important things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a curious squirrel. Every day, he would scamper around the garden and explore the big world around him. But as much as he wanted to explore, he was afraid. + +One day he ran up to a friendly little girl. "Hello, squirrel!" The girl said, smiling. The squirrel was so scared he wanted to run away, but the girl kept talking. + +"Don't be scared," the girl said. "I won't hurt you. I will encourage you so you can learn about the wonderous things around us." + +The squirrel was relieved and smiled. He started to explore the garden. He felt safe with the girl around. + +The girl showed him the different flowers, the funny bugs and the pretty birds. He was so excited and every day they grew closer. + +The girl had helped the squirrel become more curious and encouraged him to explore the garden. He had made a great friend and was thankful for that. +Jack was very happy. He had a special vest that his auntie had given him. It was yellow and had lots of pockets of it. He loved to carry things in the pockets. + +One day, he was playing outside and he wanted to bring his toys with him. Jack put them in his vest, and they fit perfectly. He was so proud that he could carry his things everywhere he went. + +When he got back home, Jack's mom asked why he had so much stuff in his vest. He told her all about it and she smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Now you can carry your things wherever you go!" + +Jack was so happy that he couldn't help but give his mom a big hug. He was so grateful to have his vest and to be able to carry his things around. He knew that it would be very useful and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bob. He had two blue paws and loved to match. Every morning, he would wake up and look for something to match. + +One day, Bob saw a pair of blue socks. He held them up to one of his paws and saw that they matched perfectly. He was so excited he rushed to tell his mom. + +"Mom, Mom!" said Bob. "Look! My paw matches this sock!" He held up the sock. + +"That's wonderful!" his mom said. "Let's find something else that matches." + +So Bob looked around. He finally spotted a blue hat on a shelf. He held it up to his other paw and smiled when he saw that it matched perfectly. + +Bob was very proud of himself. He had found two things that matched his blue paws. He showed his mom and she was very happy. + +From then on, Bob was always looking for things to match his two blue paws. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. She liked to go on walks. +One day, she decided to take a walk in the woods. +As she was walking, her nose started to smell something bad. She stopped to take a look. +"Oh no!" she said, "It's gas! The air is so filthy!" +Sam had never seen anything like it. She was worried and wanted to go home. + +Just then, her mom arrived. +"Why don't you like the gas, sweetheart?" she asked. +"It stinks," Sam said. + +Mom smiled. "Don't worry," she said. "We'll find a way to fix it. If we all work together, we can make the air clean again!" + +Sam smiled too. She was glad she had a mom who could help. +Together, they walked back home. +John was a little boy. He was 3 years old. He was walking in the forest one day. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He stopped and listened. It sounded like someone was talking. + +John got closer and could hear a woman's voice. He crept a little closer and saw a lady. She was standing in front of a big hole in the ground and she was speaking into it. + +John asked her, "What are you doing?" + +The lady replied, "I'm burying my promise." + +John asked, "What promise?" + +The lady told him, "It was a promise to always be alert and help people and animals who need it." + +John got excited and said, "Can I help bury your promise too?" + +The lady smiled and replied, "Yes, you can help me." + +So John and the lady put some dirt in the hole and covered it. Then they said a special goodbye and John ran off home with a big smile on his face. +Once there was a young girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to go to the forest. She walked and walked until she reached the edge of a deep pool. But suddenly, she heard a loud cry. + +The girl looked around. She spotted a figure in the water. It was a young duckling, stuck in the pool! + +The girl said, "Don't worry! I'll rescue you!" + +She quickly waded into the water and scooped up the duckling. Then she carefully brought it out of the pool and put it down near the shore. + +The duckling quacked its thanks and waddled away. The girl felt very proud of herself for rescuing the young creature. + +The End. +Billy was a very brave little boy. He loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he saw a steak on the ground. He wanted to pick it up, but it was too heavy. + +Billy tried to lift the steak but it wouldn't budge. He felt helpless. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! He found a nearby tree branch and grabbed a piece of string that was lying on the ground. He tied the steak to the branch and dragged it all the way home. + +Billy was so proud of his accomplishment. When his mom saw the steak, she asked him, "Billy, what did you do?" + +"I tied it up, mommy!" Billy said, beaming with pride. + +His mom couldn't help but smile. She gave him a hug and said, "That's my brave little boy!" +Once upon a time there was a dependable little boy named Jack. Jack had a hammer that he loved to use. One day, Jack decided he wanted to make a special picnic for his mom and dad. + +He got out his hammer and started pounding on some pieces of wood, listening carefully to the thump-thump-thump of the hammer hitting the wood. When he was done, he showed his mom and dad what he had made. + +His dad smiled, and said, "That's amazing, Jack! Will you show us what else you can do with your hammer?" Jack smiled and nodded his head, happy that his dad liked the picnic he had made. + +Next, Jack took out a bigger piece of wood and started hammering again. When he was done, he showed them his masterpiece: a little wooden chair. His mom and dad were so surprised they gave him a big hug. + +"You are so dependable, Jack," said his dad with a smile. "We are so proud of you!" +Jack smiled and proudly nodded his head. In that moment, he knew that he could do anything with his hammer! +Once there was a girl named May. One day, May was trying to find her favorite thing. She looked everywhere in her room, but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, May heard a voice. "I can help you," said the voice. May looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +Then, she saw a friendly looking mouse standing on her bed. The mouse said, "I think I know where your thing is." + +May was very excited. "Where is it?" she asked. + +The mouse smiled and said, "It's in the kitchen. Come with me and I'll show you." + +May followed the mouse into the kitchen. Sure enough, there was her thing. It was next to a plate that had something tasty on it. + +"How did you know it was here?" asked May. + +The mouse chuckled. "I put it there!" she said. May thanked the mouse and gave her a big hug. From that day on, May and the mouse were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He carefully skidded down the stairs and peeked outside the door. It was clear and bright and he knew he had to go out and explore. + +The boy quietly tiptoed out the door and stumbled down the path. A few feet away, he saw a lake and ran towards it. As he got closer, the pebbles on the ground started to slip and he almost fell! With his hands shaking, he finally made it to the lake. + +He looked around and saw a big, clear rock standing by the water. It looked so shiny and special. He knew he just had to pick it up. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't seem to lift it. Then, a friendly voice said to him: "If you can pick up that rock, I'll give you a reward". + +The boy was so excited. He put all his strength into lifting the rock and finally managed to do it! He couldn't believe it. The friendly voice then appeared in front of him, giving the boy a big surprise, a big bag of candy! + +The little boy was so happy. He thanked the voice and ran back home with a big smile on his face! +One day, Tim was walking along the river. The river was beautiful and it flowed gracefully. Tim saw a tiny boat and he wanted to get inside it and sail away. + +He stepped inside, but the boat started wobbling. Tim looked around and noticed a pair of long sticks in the river. He grabbed them and held one stick in each hand. + +"Wow, this helps me balance and now I can sail peacefully," Tim said. + +He sailed down the river, enjoying the view and the fresh air. After a while, he saw a bridge and went under it, feeling a sudden gust of wind. + +Tim held the long sticks tight, balancing himself in the boat. He cheered at the beautiful river and colorful trees around him. + +He continued his journey, feeling the boat balance in his hands, and he felt so proud. +Once upon a time there was a bald judge named Joe. He was really great at making decisions and everybody wanted him to decide for them. + +One day, a man came to Joe and asked him to decide something really important. The man was really mad, so he yelled at the judge. Joe was really mad too, so he yelled back. + +The man was taken aback by this. He said, "Why are you yelling? I just wanted you to help me!" + +Joe looked at him and said, "If you want my help, you must learn to be polite. Yelling is not okay!" + +The man said, "I'm sorry Joe, I didn't mean to yell. Can you help me now?" + +"Yes," said Joe. "Let's start with a polite dialogue. Now what was it you wanted me to decide?" + +The man was very relieved. He told Joe his story and Joe gave him a wise decision. The man thanked Joe and told him, "You're the best bald judge around!" +Once there was a jet. The jet wanted to perform a special show. It asked the birds for help but they shook their heads no. The jet was disappointed, until one helpful bird stepped forward. + +"I will help you," said the helpful bird. + +"Really?," asked the jet. + +"Yes," said the helpful bird, "What can I do?" + +The jet thought for a moment and then said, "Can you fly around while I do my show?" + +The helpful bird said, "Of course I can!" + +So the jet started its show and the helpful bird flew around in fancy circles. Everyone clapped and smiled as they watched the show. The jet and the helpful bird both felt very proud. + +At the end, the jet thanked the helpful bird for all its help. They both agreed to perform together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who owned a big house. One day, the man had an idea. He went to a store and bought an amazing machine - a laser! + +The man took the laser back to his house. He wanted to see if it worked. He pointed the laser at a wall and turned it on. A big light shone from the machine, and the man began to laugh. + +The man turned off the laser and then took it outside. His neighbour was walking by. The man said hello and showed off his new laser. + +His neighbour said, “That’s amazing! Where did you get it?†+ +The man said, “I bought it at the store. Do you want to see it work?†+ +The man’s neighbour nodded and the man turned on the laser. The beam of light lit up the street and the neighbour smiled. + +“That’s so cool!†he said. + +The man smiled and turned off the laser. He was so happy that he had made his neighbour smile. He thanked his neighbour and went back inside his house to enjoy his new toy. +One day, a dog was walking in the park. He was looking for something good to eat. Suddenly, he saw a big, red bone. He was very excited and started barking happily. He went closer to see the bone and suddenly he heard a voice. + +It was the bone talking: “Hey dog, do you want to drink with me? I have an amazing drink inside me!†+ +The dog looked around but there was nobody else. The bone was really talking to him! + +The dog was surprised but he was also excited. He said, “Yes! That sounds like a great idea!†+ +The bone told the dog to bite him, so the dog did it. Inside the bone, there was a delicious drink! The dog drank the entire drink and then thanked the bone. + +The bone was happy and said, “You are welcome! Come and visit me again soon!†+ +The dog smiled and went home, happy and full. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She lived in a big house with her parents and her Grandma. + +One day, Lily was feeling very bored. She asked her Grandma, “What can I do?†Grandma smiled and put a box on the table. “I have something special for you,†she said. Lily opened the box. Inside, there was a maze made of wood. It was a rare and beautiful thing. + +Lily asked, “What do I do with it?†Grandma said, “Put a small ball at the start. Then, using your fingers, guide it to the finish.†Lily put the small ball in the start and carefully began moving it around the maze. + +Lily soon realized it was a lot of fun. She laughed. “This is great!†she said. Grandma smiled. “I'm glad you like it.†+ +The End. +Mum and Dad were getting ready to go on a trip. Dad packed a bag and Mum went to the passport office. Mum had a black passport and managed to get it ready. + +Dad said to Mum, "We have everything we need now, so let's go!" + +Mum and Dad went to the airport. They showed the passport man their passports. The man looked at them and said, "You have managed to get everything together. Have a good trip!" + +Mum and Dad thanked the passport man and went on their plane. They waved goodbye to each other and enjoyed the trip. They looked at the clouds and the land below and felt happy that they had managed to get everything done in time. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Jamal. Jamal lived at the airport. He liked to watch the planes flying high in the sky. One day, Jamal's mommy said to him, "Let's go, Jamal! We have to drive to the airport now! Can you help me?" + +Jamal smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy!" + +They drove to the airport. When they arrived, Jamal was so excited! He saw the planes take off and fly so high in the sky. Jamal was so happy that he clapped his hands and cheered. + +Mommy said, "Wow, Jamal! You like flying in the planes so much, don't you? Let's go on a plane one day, okay?" + +Jamal smiled and said, "Yes please, Mommy! Let's go on a plane now!" +Once upon a time there was a small child who loved to explore. One day they decided to take a walk and explore the big, wide world. + +As they walked, they noticed a trail. It seemed really interesting, so they decided to follow it. + +The child carefully walked down the trail and soon discovered something exciting: a very tall tree with a cozy nest on a branch at the top. The nest looked very inviting but it was too far away to reach. + +The child shouted at the top of their lungs: "Can somebody help me please?" + +Suddenly, a friendly voice called back: "I can help you, little one! Just keep walking down the trail and I'll find you." + +The child kept walking, and eventually, a kind old man appeared. He offered to help the child get up to the nest so they could explore it. + +The old man was very careful as he carried the child up the tree and placed them gently into the snug little nest. + +The child was overjoyed and then shouted down to the old man: "Thank you!" + +The old man smiled and waved goodbye, and the child stayed in the tree, exploring what seemed like an endless trail of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She lived in a big house with her Mommy and Daddy. + +One night when Jenny was in bed, something strange happened. All of a sudden, all the stars in the sky began to vanish! Jenny was so excited to see the stars vanish. + +Jenny's mom heard her laugh and asked her what happened. Jenny said, "The stars have gone away!" + +Jenny's mom became very restless. She knew that something must have happened. She asked, "Where have the stars gone?" + +Jenny replied, "I don't know. They just vanished!" + +Jenny's mom said, "Oh! Let's try to find them! We will use a special word that makes things come back." + +The word was "abracadabra". Jenny said it loudly and the stars came back! Jenny was so excited to see the stars in the sky again. + +Jenny and her mom spent the night looking at the stars. Even though the stars had vanished, they were never gone forever! +Once there was a little girl called Anna. Every day she went to the park to play. + +One day, Anna wanted to take a nap on the grass. She lay down on her blanket, feeling the warm sun on her face. + +Just then, dark clouds rolled in, and it started to rain. Anna grabbed her umbrella and opened it. The rain pattered down, but Anna stayed dry under her umbrella. + +Suddenly, Anna heard a voice. It came from a man standing under a big tree. + +"Would you like to share my big umbrella?" he asked. + +Anna smiled and nodded. She ran over, and the two of them stood under the big umbrella. The rain stopped, and the sun came out. It was very hot, but they stayed cool under the umbrella. + +Anna grinned. "Thank you for sharing your umbrella," she said. + +The man smiled back. "You're welcome, Anna." +Once there was a little baby named Joey. He was hungry, so his mum said that he should open the cupboard. He opened it and, inside, he saw a jar full of sugar. He was so excited! He wanted to eat the sugar and it tasted so good. + +He was very happy, but then his mum said, "No! You shouldn't eat so much sugar, Joey!" But Joey wasn't listening. He was still very hungry, so he grabbed handfuls of the sugar and started eating it. + +Mum said, "Oh no, Joey! Look what you're doing!" She then put her hands on her hips and said, "If you're still hungry, we can make you some food. But you can't eat anymore sugar!" + +Joey didn't want to. He loved the sugar so much. But mum said no, so he reluctantly said okay. They then made a delicious dinner and Joey was happy - he was no longer hungry! +Tilly was a little girl who loved looking at the stars every night. She stood in her backyard and gazed up at the sky every night. One night, as she looked up, she saw a bright comet fly across the sky. + +“What a beautiful comet,†Tilly said. + +She ran inside to get a telescope so she could see the comet better. But when she looked at it, the comet had disappeared. + +Tilly sighed sadly. She wanted to see the comet again. + +The next night, Tilly was back in her backyard. She was about to give up hope when suddenly, a brilliant, hairy comet shot across the sky. + +“There it is!†Tilly shouted. + +She cheered with excitement as the comet lit up her backyard. Tilly smiled as she watched the comet until it was out of sight. She was happy she had seen the comet again. +One day, there was an impressive cliff nearby. Two children, Jack and Jill, decided to explore it. Jack got excited and said, "Let's grab something from the top of the cliff!" + +Jill replied, "But it's very high! We won't be able to reach it." + +Jack thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea. Let's get a big long stick and grab it with it!" + +Jill was impressed and agreed. They went looking for a stick and eventually found one. + +They quickly went back to the cliff and Jack carefully held the stick out and tried to grab the thing from the top. After a few tries, he finally managed to grab it! + +Jill was so happy and said, "That was very impressive!" + +Jack was proud and said, "Yes, it was!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Susie. She was three years old and she loved to play. One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw a balloon. She was so happy and she wanted to take it home with her. She quickly grabbed the balloon and put it in her pocket. + +On her way home, Susie saw a big book and she was really curious. She wanted to read it. So she took the book out and started to read. Suddenly, a big noise scared her. + +Susie: "What was that?" she asked. + +A voice from behind her responded: "It was just a silly old bird! Don't be scared. Here, I will help you read the book!" + +And with those words, Susie's new friend taught her how to read and together they enjoyed the book. When they were done, Susie thanked her new friend and went home with her balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. One night, Max heard a strange sound coming from outside his window. It was a gentle, glowing noise. He looked out and saw a beautiful yellow light floating in the sky. + +Max couldn't help but gasp in awe. He quickly ran outside and watched the light. It floated around in the dark night sky and Max enjoyed watching it very much. + +“What is that, Mommy?†asked Max as he watched the light, his tummy all warm and tingly. + +“It’s a firefly,†said Max’s Mom, who was standing next to him. “It has a special glow to help it see in the dark.†+ +Max’s eyes widened. He felt a bit sleepy, but the magical firefly kept him wide-awake. He wanted to watch the firefly until it was gone, and that’s what he did. When the firefly flew away, Max went to bed with a smile on his face, happy that he had seen such a magical creature. +Once upon a time, there was a woman with a kind heart. One day she saw a bird who had injured its wing. The woman was very brave, so she went to help the bird. + +The bird said, "Thank you! Now I can fly away again." + +But just then, a giant bolt of lightning appeared in the sky. The bird was scared and flew away in a hurry. + +The woman was persistent, so she tried to catch the bird. She called out to him, but he kept flying away. + +Then suddenly, the woman had an idea. She started slapping her hands and calling out to the bird, "Come here! Come here!" + +The bird became curious, so he flew closer to the woman. He let her catch him, and soon the woman had healed his wing. + +The bird thanked her and flew away, never to be seen again. The woman smiled and went back home, happy to have been so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was blue. He was walking around the pond, looking for his friends. + +Suddenly, he saw them! Four other ducks! The little duck was so excited. He started to waddle over to them. + +One of the other ducks said, "Where did you get that blue hat?" + +The little duck said, "I got it from my mum." + +The other duck said, "It looks lovely." + +The little duck was very proud. He smiled and said, "Thanks. It helps me get warm when it's cold." + +The other ducks laughed and then they all went off to play together. They had so much fun! +One day, Sarah was out for a walk with her mom. They came to a huge lake. Sarah was amazed by it's beauty and asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom pointed to a big object in the water and said, "That is a boat. See, it has battery-powered engine." + +Suddenly, Sarah saw something small and colorful in the water. She asked "What is that?". Her mom said, "That is a duck. See, it is marking the water". Sarah laughed in joy and got closer to the duck. + +The duck noticed Sarah and started making a quacking noise. Sarah asked her mom,"Mom, what is the duck saying?" Her mom replied "Oh, the duck is asking you to come and play with it". + +Sarah was so excited and she started playing with the duck. She splashed in the water and giggled as the duck ran all around her. She even fed the duck a few bread crumbs and watched in amazement as it gulped them down. + +When it was time to go, Sarah waved goodbye to the huge duck and promised to come back soon. She and her mom left, hand in hand, with big smiles on their faces. +Once there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to go outside and play. But today, Spot felt a little different. The sun was not shining as brightly and the wind was blowing a little too much. + +Spot went outside anyway. He sniffed the air and ran around the yard. Suddenly, Spot heard a voice. + +"Spot!" it said. +Spot turned to see his best friend, Fluffy the cat. + +Fluffy walked up to Spot and said, "What are you doing out here? The sky looks strange and the wind is making me scared." + +"I'm just exploring. I wanted to feel the wind and smell the air," said Spot. + +Fluffy nodded. "I think if we remain under the tree, we'll be safe. Everything will be back to normal soon," she said. + +Spot and Fluffy stayed under the tree. They huddled close and watched until the sky cleared and the sun shone brightly once more. Spot and Fluffy were happy to be outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who lived near a big fireplace. The little girl was very stubborn and liked to play by herself. Her mum wanted her to play with other children but the little girl did not want to. + +One day, the mum encouraged the little girl. She said, “Why don’t you go and play with your friends? They will help you do lots of fun things.†+ +But the little girl said, “No. I want to stay and play by this fireplace.†+ +The mum smiled and said, “It’s ok to explore and try new things sometimes. You must be brave and try it!†+ +The little girl thought for a moment, and then she decided that maybe her mum was right. She smiled and said, “Ok, I’ll try!†+ +From that day onwards, the little girl explored and tried lots of new things with her friends. Soon she became less stubborn and more open to trying out new things. Everyone was happy and they lived happily ever after. +John was walking on the porch when he saw something that made him very angry. He saw a little bird crying. He felt bad for the bird and decided to help. + +John asked the bird, "What's wrong?". The bird said, "I'm lost. I don't know how to get home". + +John thought for a moment, then smiled. He said, "I can help you. Come with me". He held out his arm and the little bird hopped onto it. + +John and the bird walked around the porch. Finally, they saw a big bird in a nearby tree. The little bird waved and called out, "Hello, Mama!". + +The big bird flew down and cuddled the little bird. They were both very happy. John smiled and said, "Goodbye, little bird. I'm glad I could help". The little bird thanked him and flew away with her mother. +John was a little boy and he loved chocolate. His mommy had bought him some special chocolates. She put them in the kitchen cabinet and told him not to touch them. +John wanted to get his chocolates but he knew his mommy would get angry. He was very sad and decided to wait. + +One day, Mommy went out of the house and John thought it was a good time to get his chocolates. He went to the kitchen but the chocolates were not in the cabinet. + +"Where are my chocolates?" asked John. + +Just then there was a noise from outside. John opened the door and saw two birds on the ground. One of the birds was holding a big bag of chocolates in its beak. + +"Mommy, they separated my chocolates!" said John. + +Mommy was very angry but she was happy to see that her son was safe. She hugged John and said, "Don't worry, we'll go and buy more chocolates." + +John smiled and felt glad that his chocolate was back. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named John. He liked to wear bright clothes and match his style with his parents. One day, John wanted to wear something a little different, so he asked his mom if he could wear a pink dress. His mom looked at him and said, "John, that's not proper fashion for a boy." But John insisted that he wanted to wear the dress. So his mom reluctantly said, "Okay, if you really want it, wear it." + +John put on the dress and looked in the mirror. He thought he looked quite nice, but his dad didn't approve. His dad said in a rude voice, "John, you can't go out wearing this dress. Take it off and put on something more suitable!" But John wouldn't listen and insisted he wanted to keep the dress on. + +His mom stepped in and said to his dad, "John knows what's right for him. Let's agree to disagree and let him keep the dress on." Then she gave John a hug and smiled. His dad gave in and they all left the house with John proudly wearing his pink dress! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack had a big stack of blocks to play with and he always wanted to share it with Jill. +One day, Jack went over to Jill's house and offered her the stack of blocks. Jill was very happy because she had never seen so many blocks before. + +Jill said to Jack, "Thank you so much for giving me the stack of blocks. They look so fun to play with!" + +Jack replied, "You're welcome. This stack is very important to me, so please take care of them." + +Jill put the blocks away carefully and then she and Jack played all day with different activities. They had an amazing time and still play together with the blocks whenever they can. +Once there was a little girl named Chloe. She was 3 years old and she had very big dreams. Every night she would close her eyes, look up at the stars, and dream. + +One night, Chloe decided that she wanted to draw a picture of her dream. She went to her room, picked up a piece of soft paper, and a purple crayon. + +Chloe started to make a picture. She drew a castle, a bird, and two people holding hands. Then she heard a voice. + +"What are you doing Chloe?" said the voice. + +Chloe looked up and saw her mommy standing in the doorway. + +"I'm dreaming," said Chloe. "I'm drawing a picture of my dream." + +"That's wonderful," said her mommy, smiling. She gave Chloe a big hug and said, "Dream big, my little one." + +Chloe smiled and said, "I will, Mommy." + +Then she went back to her picture, continuing her dream. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Izzy. She was three years old and loved to play in the rain. Today was no different. She pulled on her raincoat, grabbed her umbrella and ran outside to play. + +When the rain started to fall, Izzy giggled with delight. She felt so happy splashing around in the puddles. Suddenly, she heard a loud rumbling sound. She looked up and saw big dark clouds above. They were so close. Izzy started to get scared. + +Just then, her big brother Ben came running outside. He saw that Izzy was scared and opened his trusty umbrella. With a big smile he said, "Come on Izzy, this dependable umbrella will support you so the rain doesn't get you wet". Izzy smiled too and stepped under the umbrella with her brother. Together they played and laughed until the rain stopped. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day she went outside and saw a bee. She called out to her mom, “Mommy, look! I see a bee!†+Her mom smiled, “Yes honey, that is a bee. Don’t forget to be careful.†+Sally nodded and waved goodbye as she went to explore. +As Sally began to follow the bee around, it flew away. She tried to remember where it went but she quickly forgot and could not find it. +Sally said to herself sadly, “Oh no, I forgot where the bee went. I wish I could find it again.†+Suddenly she heard a tiny voice from behind her, “Maybe I can help!†+Sally turned around and was surprised to see the bee smiling at her. It said, “I saw you trying to follow me and I knew you must be curious so I came back. I promise I won't fly away again.†+Sally smiled in relief, “Thank you bee. Now I won’t forget where you are.†The bee chuckled and flew away. +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old farmer. He was very tired from working in his fields all day. As he sat down to rest, he looked around and saw a big, juicy melon in the corner. Knowing that he was too tired to cook, he picked it up carefully and started to eat it. + +As he bit into the melon, he noticed something sparkly inside. He pulled it out, and to his surprise, it was a magic stone. He looked it over and said to himself, "Maybe this can restore my energy so I can finish my work today." + +He closed his eyes, held up the stone and said, "I wish for my energy and strength to be restored!" Suddenly he felt revitalized and ready to work again! + +That night the farmer thanked the melon for giving him the special stone. "What a nice surprise," he said. + +The next morning the farmer was back out in his fields, feeling energetic and strong! +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted a violin. Every day she thought about it and talked to her mom. She said, "Mom, I want a violin." Her mom said, "That is a big want! We will try to make it happen." + +The girl searched and searched, but she could not find an easy way to get a violin. She was very sad. + +One day her mom said, "Come with me. I have a surprise." The girl was so excited! She followed her mom to a shop. When they opened the door, she saw lots of violins! + +"Choose any one you want!" her mom said. The girl went straight to the blue one with the sparkles. "This one!" she said. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so happy for you." + +The girl was so excited to start playing her new violin. She already knew she would love it! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty country. In this country, there was a river called Big Blue. It was so big, it could pour all the way from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley. + +One day, a family of three was on a picnic next to the river. The mom and dad likes the river and they wanted to show the little boy how beautiful it was. + +The little boy looked in wonder at the river and he asked his parents, “What is that?†+ +His father said to him, “It’s the Big Blue River. It’s so big, it can pour all the way down this mountain.†+ +The little boy was amazed. He said, ��€œWow, it’s so mighty! I wish I could pour like that!†+ +The mom and dad laughed and said, “Well, you can! You can help us pour some water from this bucket into the Big Blue River.†So the little boy grabbed the bucket and carefully poured the water into the river. + +He watched as the water poured from the bucket and made its way down the river. He was happy that he could help pour, just like the mighty Big Blue River! +Once upon a time there was a poor man. He was so poor he didn't have a home and had to live on the river in a small raft. He was happy, but he was lonely. + +One day, he saw a little boy. The poor man smiled and said "Hello!". + +The little boy smiled back. He asked the man, "What is that? Is it your home?" + +"Yes, it's my home. It's my raft," the man replied. + +Then the little boy said, "You don't have a roof to close. That's not very fair." + +The poor man smiled and said, "No, it's not very fair. But it's the only home I have, so I'm happy." + +The little boy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're happy. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The poor man smiled even wider and said, "Yes, I'd love that!" + +From that day on, the poor man and the little boy were the best of friends. Every day they would go on adventures together and the man would never forget how the little boy made him feel so happy with his friendship. +Once there was a lucky strip of white cloth. It wanted to unite with all the different colors of cloth in the world. + +One day, it saw a yellow piece of cloth waving in the wind. The white strip said to it, "Hello! I'm a white strip, and I want to unite with all the different colors of cloth." + +The yellow piece of cloth replied, "That sounds great! Let's go find more colors!" + +So they set out to explore. Every day they found another piece of cloth - red, blue, green, and all sorts of other colors. The strip was so excited. + +Soon, they had enough pieces to make a rainbow of cloth. They were so proud that they had united all the colors! + +"We did it!" cried the white strip. + +The yellow cloth smiled. "Yes, we did. It's so nice to have all these colors together! We're so lucky." +Once there was a nice puppy who wanted a home. The puppy was very lonely and wanted an owner to be with. One day, the puppy saw a little girl walking and asked "Do you want to be my owner?". The girl smiled and agreed. + +The little girl and the puppy had lots of fun together and the puppy quickly felt very happy. The little girl was able to balance the puppy in her arms and the puppy enjoyed being able to snuggle close to the girl. + +One day the puppy was resting with the girl when he heard a noise. He jumped in surprise! It was another puppy looking for an owner. The little girl smiled and said "We could both be your owners!" + +The puppy was so happy he could barely contain himself and the two puppies quickly became good friends. The little girl and her two puppies had lots of fun together. They would play together, nap together and take long walks together. + +The little girl was able to balance both puppies in her arms and everyone was happy and content. The nice little girl had found a perfect balance - she had two furry friends to love and care for, and two friendly puppies to play with and be with. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. He liked to run around and play in the backyard. One day, he heard a loud noise and he saw a big fence being built around the yard. "Where am I?" Max thought. He was feeling helpless. + +Max ran up to the fence and tried to climb over it but he was too small. He started to bark and his mommy heard him. She opened the door and saw Max standing by the fence. + +"Oh, Max!" his mommy said. "That fence is to keep you safe. Now you won't be able to run away from the house." + +Max felt better knowing he wouldn't be able to run away, but he still wanted to be able to see his friends. His mommy had an idea, she put up some pictures near the fence so Max could see what his friends were up to. + +Max was so excited! He could see all his friends playing, and he could even display pictures of himself. He was happy knowing he could still see his friends, even though he was behind the fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very busy playing outside, when suddenly she saw a big, beautiful flower. It had lots of different colors and they made the flower look shiny and happy. + +Daisy said to the flower, "Hello! Who are you?" + +The flower replied, "Hello Daisy! I am a bloom, and I love to go on journeys". + +Daisy said, "What kind of journey? Do you like it?" + +The bloom said, "Yes! It is fun and exciting. I go all around the world to find new friends and make them happy". + +Daisy was surprised and said, "That sounds really fun! I would love to go on a journey too". + +The bloom smiled and said, "You can. Just be brave, be strong and be kind. That is all you need for an amazing journey". + +Daisy thanked the bloom for their advice and smiled. She had an exciting plan for her new journey and could not wait to begin. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Jenny. One day, Jenny went for a walk in the forest and came across a colourful strip of grass with beautiful flowers. She was so delighted by the sight that she just couldn't help but to admire it. Suddenly, there was a loud voice coming from behind her: "Do you still want to pick those flowers?". + +It was a kindly old man with a big smile, who was obviously delighted to see Jenny's happiness. He told Jenny that he was looking after the flowers, and asked Jenny to mind not to pick any. + +Jenny understood, she could see the old man was very proud of the flowers he was looking after. She thanked him for letting her look at the beautiful flowers and promised to mind not to pick any. Then, she smiled and waved goodbye to the old man. + +As she walked away, Jenny couldn't stop thinking about how gifted the old man was! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Cat. Cat lived in a valley full of tall trees and long rivers. One day, Cat promised hermum that she would go for a walk in the valley. + +Mum said,"Cat, is it going to be okay?" + +Cat said,"Yes! It's safe. I promise I will be careful." + +Mum said,"Okay, just be sure not to go too far. And if it gets too difficult, come straight home." + +So Cat set off. She climbed hills and ran quickly along paths. She was careful but the valley was bigger than she thought. Soon, the sun was setting and she was far away from home. + +Cat started to get scared. Then she heard a voice. It was her mum, calling out: + +"Cat! I'm here! I promised I would come and find you!" + +Cat ran to meet her mum and they hugged. Cat was so relieved. They walked home together, happy and safe. +One day, Tommy and his mom went shopping. Tommy was very excited to buy a new shirt. They looked through all the racks until Tommy found one he liked the best. It was red and had a tiny blue knot at the top. + +Tommy's mom said, "That's a very nice shirt! Do you want to try it on?" + +Tommy nodded and his mom helped him dress the shirt. He twirled around in the mirror, looking very happy with his new purchase. + +They went to the checkout and Tommy's mom said, "That shirt will be very useful for you. You can wear it to school and when you play outside." + +Tommy smiled contentedly and said, "Yes, that knot is really cool." + + +Tommy looked eagerly forward to wearing his new shirt and enjoying all the adventures that lay ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and was a very brave kid. One day, Jack was walking near the woods, when he heard a noise. He got scared and started to shiver. He said to himself, "What's that noise?" + +Suddenly, out of the woods, ran a mighty bear. The bear was chasing a rabbit, and Jack was so scared that he couldn't stop shaking. The rabbit shouted, "Help! Please help me!" + +Jack was so scared, but he knew he had to be brave like his mom said. He ran to an old tree, and the rabbit jumped in. The tree was very safe, so the rabbit was safe too. + +The bear stopped and grunted as it looked at Jack. Jack just stood there and watched, trying not to shiver. He said in a brave voice, "Go away bear! We are safe here." + +The bear looked at Jack for a few moments and then slowly walked back into the woods. Jack and the rabbit sat in the tree for a long time until it was safe for the rabbit to go home. After that, Jack walked back home, feeling mighty proud of himself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy ship. The ship was floating on the big blue ocean. All of a sudden, it started to tremble. + +The ship trembled and trembled and the captain said to his crew, "What's going on?". +One of the sailors replied, "I do not know, but let's be careful". + +The ship kept trembling and suddenly a big whale appeared from under the sea! Everyone was so scared. The captain and the crew were trembling with fear. + +The whale said in a deep voice, "Do not be afraid. I will take you to a safe place". +The captain was very thankful and he said, "Thank you, kind whale. We are very relieved". + +The whale gently carried the shaky ship all the way to the shore. The captain and the crew were all safe and sound. They thanked the whale once more and then all went back to their sleepy ship and sailed away. The end. +Once there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old and was very brave. She was always ready to try something new. + +One day Mia wanted to go ice skating. As soon as she went on the ice, she felt a shiver and her body started to shake. She was so scared! + +"Don't worry Mia," said her mom. "Look, everyone is doing it! Let's try one round around the rink." + +Mia took a deep breath, held her mom's hand and slowly stepped on the ice again. She looked around and felt better. Little by little, she managed to take more steps, faster and faster. Soon, she was skating so well that everyone was clapping for her! + +"Good job Mia!" Her mom said. "You were so successful!" + +Mia was so proud of herself! From then on, she knew that no matter how scared she was, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Willie. He was only three years old, but he was already curious about the world around him. + +One day Willie was playing in the garden when he saw something rolling across the grass. He walked over and saw that it was a big ball. He picked it up and turned it over, but he wasn't sure what it was. + +"What's this?" he asked. + +His mother said, "It's called a ball, Willie. People use it for playing games like war." + +Willie just stared at the ball and said, "War? What's war?" + +His mother sat down and said, "Well, Willie, war is when two groups of people try to fight each other. The battles are usually very rough and it can be very dangerous." + +Willie listened carefully and then he said, "I don't want any war. I just want to roll my ball." And with that, he started to roll the ball around in a slow, steady way. + +The little boy smiled, happy in his own little world, feeling safe and secure as he rolled his ball across the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They were walking together through a dark storm. Mommy was scared but Daddy was brave. Suddenly, there was a big flash and a loud crash! It was lightning! + +Mommy jumped high in the air and grabbed Daddy's hand. Daddy smiled and said, "It's okay, Mommy. That was just lightning." + +Mommy gasped and said, "But what is lightning?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Let me explain. Lightning is a bright and rough light in the sky. It is a sign of a storm." + +Mommy smiled. She was no longer scared now that Daddy had explained it. Now she knew what lightning was! +Once upon a time, there was a wise nurse. One day, she had an idea to help her patients feel better. She decided to stir up a special soup for them. + +The nurse collected all of the ingredients and put them in a big pot. She stirred and stirred with a wooden spoon until the soup was perfect. + +The nurse served the delicious soup to her patients. After eating it, they all felt much better. + +One patient said, "Thank you, nurse. This soup was so yummy!" + +The wise nurse smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm happy that my special soup made you feel better." +Once upon a time, there lived a helpful little boy named Jack. He had always wanted to help others and to make them feel better. + +One day, he heard of a little girl who was feeling very sick. He quickly gathered some butter, which he knew would help heal her. He packed up his bag and ran all the way to her house. + +When he got there, he rang the doorbell and the little girl answered. + +"Hello there," he said. "I've brought you some butter, to help you heal." + +The little girl smiled at him and thanked him for his kindness. She ate the butter and felt better almost immediately. + +Jack was happy that he had been helpful and was glad that the little girl was feeling better. He waved goodbye and ran all the way home, happy that he had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a pond which was full of lively ducks. They loved jumping around and playing in the water. + +One day, a fire started close to the pond. The ducks were scared and tried to run away. But the fire kept coming closer. + +Suddenly, one of the ducks spotted a big rock. He jumped on it, and started to spring up and down. All the other ducks were amazed and started copying him, springing up and down on the big rock. + +The fire was moving closer, but the ducks didn't give up. They kept jumping around, their little feet making big splashes in the pond. + +The fire came even closer, and the ducks got even more scared. But then a big cloud appeared over the pond, and a voice said: "I will protect you". + +The ducks kept springing and soon the fire was gone. They were all safe, and the pond was filled with loud quacking and laughter. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky and a little girl named Jenny was skipping along the path to look for something fun. She hopped and jumped until she reached the nearby park. She saw a tree that had a vine dangling from it. She pointed and asked her Mom, "What is that?" + +Her Mom looked at the tree and said, "It's a vine and it's trying to find something to hang on to. It's searching for a place to call its home." + +Jenny's eyes lit up. She wanted to help the vine. She took out her scissors, cut a few small pieces of the vine and hung them on nearby fence posts. + +The vine seemed grateful and waved in the breeze. + +Jenny was very proud of herself and smiled. She had done a good job. She thanked the vine and skipped away, looking for something else to do. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was just three years old, and her name was Tina. + +One day, she found a furry chain on the ground. She picked it up and decided to polish it. + +"I can make this chain shiny," she said. + +She got some special cloth from her mum and started to polish the chain. It didn't take too long until she had polished it until it was as shiny as could be. + +"Look mum!" said Tina, when she showed her mum the shiny chain. + +"It's beautiful!" said Tina's mum. + +Tina smiled from ear to ear and hugged the chain. From then on, the furry chain was Tina's best friend, and she would take it everywhere with her. +Little Sam was very excited. He was going to the shop with his mom. When they arrived mom told Sam that she was going to fix something. He wanted to help so he followed her around the shop. + +Mom stopped in front of a tool section and told Sam that she was going to fix the broken chair. Sam thought it was a good idea. + +When they got back home, mom showed Sam how to use the tools. She said, "Let's be careful and not do anything foolish." + +Sam nodded and they started fixing the chair. After some time mom asked Sam, "Do you think we fixed it?" + +Sam looked at the chair and said, "It looks pretty good! We did a great job!" Mom smiled and said, "Yes we did!" +Sam was walking alone in the park. He wished he had some friends to play with. Suddenly he heard some laughter coming from a group of children nearby. He looked over and saw it was a big group of kids playing together. + +He wanted to join them, but he was scared. He was nervous that he would embarrass himself if he said something wrong. He felt like he would make a fool of himself. + +Sam cautiously took a step closer to the group and said, “Hi.†+ +The group of children stopped playing and looked at Sam. They all seemed to be deep in thought, but one of them finally smiled and said, “Hi! Would you like to play with us?†+ +Sam was so relieved. He smiled back and said, “Yes, please!†+ +The kids cheered and opened their arms to welcome him. Sam felt so happy he even forgot to be embarrassed. He enjoyed playing with his new friends all afternoon. +Molly was happy. She was swinging on the swings at the park. The sky was very blue and the sun was bright and pretty. Molly shouted for joy as she swung higher and higher. + +Suddenly, Molly felt something cold slide down her face. It was yogurt! Molly's mom had given her a cup of yogurt to enjoy while she was at the park. Molly licked her lips and smiled, happy that she had something sweet to eat. + +Molly began to swing again. She was so high now! She looked over and saw a little girl, who was also swinging. Molly waved and shouted, "Hello!" + +The little girl stopped swinging and waved to Molly, saying, "Hi! I like swinging too!" + +Molly smiled and said, "Me too! It's so fun and pretty." + +The girls both laughed and kept swinging until the sun went down. +John and his Mommy were sitting on the couch together. Mommy asked him, "What would you like to do?" +John thought for a moment, then he said, "Watch TV!" + +"That's a good idea," Mommy said with a big smile. She suggested that John switch the channel to his favorite show. + +John looked through the channels and found a show about animals. He was so excited that he jumped off the couch and ran over to the TV. He said to Mommy, "Can we watch this show?" + +Mommy said, "Yes! But be careful, the floor might be wet! Be careful not to slip." +John took a step back, hesitated for a moment, then he tiptoed carefully to the TV. + +They watched the show together and had so much fun together. They laughed together with smiles on their faces. + +When the show was over, Mommy said, "That was a great suggestion, John!" John beamed with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a nation of eager people. One day, the people heard a ringing sound coming from the sky. They looked up, and saw a bright light in the sky. It was a star! The star was twinkling and making a ringing sound. The people were so excited. + +They ran to the king and asked, "What is that ringing sound in the sky?" The king smiled and said, "It is a special star. If we wish really hard, our wishes will come true!" + +The people were so excited they couldn't believe it. Everyone wished something different, from riches to long life. Suddenly, the star started to twinkle brighter and brighter. The ringing sound was louder and louder too. + +Then something magical happened: all the people's wishes had come true! They were so happy that they decided to make a ring out of gold, to remember their special star. From then on, they celebrated their star every night and celebrated the special wishes it granted. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sam. She loved to poke things with her needle. Her mum said “Sam don’t poke!†but that did not stop Sam. + +One day, Sam was poking around outside when she saw something delicious. She wanted to try it, so she asked her mum “Can I poke this?†+ +Her mum replied “No, that’s not safe to poke. But I have a special treat for you. Come inside and I’ll show you.†+ +Sam followed her mum inside and saw a big bowl full of delicious treats. She asked “Can I poke these tasty things?†+ +Mum said “Yes, you can poke those with your needle but be careful not to break them!†+ +Sam was very happy and she poked all the delicious treats one by one. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to dress up. She had doctor dresses, princess dresses and even fireman dresses. + +One day, she was looking for a dress when she saw a cobweb. "What is this?" she asked. She walked closer and saw that it was a cobweb made of white string. + +"I'm going to dress up like a spider!" she said. She put on her mildest dress and pretended to be a spider. She ran around singing and dancing. + +Just then, her mom appeared. "What are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm dressing like a spider!" said the little girl. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're getting creative and having fun. Now why don't you go get changed, and we can have some lunch." + +The little girl went to take off her spider dress and smiled. She had had a lot of fun, and couldn't wait for the next time she could dress up! +Once upon a time, there was a large kangaroo. She was walking along a path when she saw a young girl. The kangaroo stopped and smiled at the girl. The girl smiled back. + +The girl looked up and asked, "What's your name?" + +The kangaroo answered, "My name is Lucy." + +"Do you like to talk?" the girl asked. + +"Yes, I love to talk," Lucy replied. + +The girl asked, "Will you tell me a story?" + +"Of course," said the kangaroo. "Once there was a friends who were brave and kind. They went on an adventure that changed their world!" + +The girl smiled and said, "Thank you Lucy, that was a great story!" + +Lucy smiled back, "You're welcome, it was my pleasure." Then the kangaroo hopped away. +Once there was a little girl in a gloomy village. She had long, golden hair that shone like the sun. Every day she would go out and explore the village, but nobody paid her any attention. + +The village was so big, but it seemed so empty. She would often ask adults for help and play with the other children, but they all ignored her. + +One day she found a lady with golden hair. She was so excited to meet someone like her and asked if they could be friends. + +"I'm sorry, dear," the woman said. "I'm much too busy to be your friend." + +The little girl felt very sad and the woman could see it in her face. + +"I'm sure one day you will find friends who will appreciate you," the woman said. "Don't give up, okay?" + +The little girl smiled and nodded. She was determined not to be ignored again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted a home. She flew high into the sky, looking for the perfect spot to build a nest. Finally, she found it - a beautiful, calm tree branch. + +The bird was so excited that she hurried to find sticks and twigs to build her nest. After she collected all of the materials, she quickly put her nest together. She was very proud of her hard work and wanted to show it off. + +The bird found her friend, a rabbit, and said, “Let’s go look at my nest!†The rabbit hopped along behind her and saw the calm, cozy nest the bird had made. + +The rabbit said, “Wow, that is a beautiful nest. You did a great job!†+ +The bird was so glad that her friend liked it. From then on, the bird and rabbit were always seen together - enjoying the sun and playing in the nest. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sally who was three years old. She lived with her mom and dad in a small house. + +One day, Sally was playing in her room when she heard a loud sound coming from the kitchen. She got up and went to find out what was going on. + +When she reached the kitchen, Sally saw that her dad was trying to fix the sink. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make it work. + +Just then, Sally had an idea. She ran to the closet and grabbed the mop. She whispered to her dad, "I can fix it!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Let's see what you can do!" Sally happily put the mop into the sink and twirled it around. Miraculously, the sink started working again! + +Sally was so excited. She hugged her dad and said, "We fixed it!" +One day, Mommy and Sarah went to the park. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and played for hours. + +Mommy said, "Let's go swing now Sarah." Sarah was excited and said, "Yay!" + +But when Sarah got to the swing it was broken. She felt very sad. Mommy saw Sarah's face and said, "Oh no. That's too bad. We'll have to come back another day." + +Sarah said, "But it looks so flexible." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very flexible. That's why we need to keep our eyes open and be careful when we come back." + +Sarah nodded and said, "Okay." + +The next day, Mommy and Sarah came back to the park. They looked around and the swing was fixed. Sarah got on the swing and said, "Yay! I'm so happy it was fixed." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's wonderful that it was fixed. It's important to be flexible and take care of our park so it can be fun for all the kids." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yup! Let's do this again another day." + +Mommy and Sarah laughed and hugged each other tightly. The next day was going to be another fun day in the park. +One night, two friends Tommy and Sarah were walking in the desert. Tommy saw something funny and began to laugh. + +"What is it Tommy?" asked Sarah. + +Tommy pointed in the distance and said, "Look at that skull! It's funny!" + +Sarah looked at the skull and started to laugh too. + +Suddenly, the skull got angry and said, "Why are you laughing at me? Don't you know it's not polite to laugh at someone?" + +Tommy and Sarah stopped laughing and looked at the skull in surprise. + +Tommy said, "We're sorry, we didn't mean to hurt your feelings." + +The skull nodded and said, "It's ok. Just remember to always be respectful." + +Tommy and Sarah nodded in agreement and walked away, making sure to leave the skull in peace. They continued their journey, laughing and smiling the whole way. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. One day, a boy called Tomas wanted to explore the forest. + +His mother gave him an axe and said, "Remember to be careful, Tomas. Don't go too far." + +Tomas hugged his mother, took the axe and went into the woods. The forest was wide and there were lots of things to explore. + +Tomas came across the big tree and thought he could chop it down. He put his hands on the axe and started to swing. + +Tomas suddenly realized that chopping down the tree would hurt the animals that lived in it. He felt so sorry and sad. + +Tomas put down the axe and sat down on a log beside the tree. He said, "I'm sorry tree. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +Tomas closed his eyes and wished for the tree to stay strong and tall. Then, he decided it was time to go back home. + +The next day, Tomas went back to the big tree and saw that it was still standing proud. That made him very happy. + +He said, "Thank you tree. I'm happy you are still here." + +Tomas realized that he had made the right decision. From that day on, Tomas always made sure to take care of nature around him. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy was feeling very restless. She was so restless that she decided to pretend to be a skeleton. She put on her skeleton costume and stood in front of the mirror, pretending to be a skeleton. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a noise coming from the other room. She wondered what kind of creature could make such a strange noise. She slowly crept up to the edge of the door and peeked inside. + +Right away she saw a friendly skeleton sitting on the ground. The skeleton noticed her and waved. “Hi! I am Larry the Skeleton. Would you like to play with me?†+ +Lucy smiled at Larry the Skeleton and asked, “What should we do?†+ +Larry the Skeleton thought for a moment before replying, “Let’s pretend to explore a cave!†+ +So off they went, pretending to explore the cave together. Lucy had so much fun pretending with Larry the Skeleton that she forgot all about being restless! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She liked to go for walks in the park. + +One day, Anna was walking in the park when something shiny caught her eye. "What's that?", she asked. + +Suddenly, a big and strong man appeared from behind a tree. He smiled at Anna and said "Don't worry, it's safe. I'm here to protect you." + +Anna felt safe around the big man and smiled back at him. She asked "Can I keep the shiny thing?" + +The strong man nodded and said, "Of course you can. Now, let's go for a walk together." + +Anna happily put the shiny thing in her pocket and walked with the big man. They went around the park, chatting and laughing. Anna felt so safe and happy with the strong man by her side. + +They had such a lovely time together that the day flew by. When it was time to go home, the big man waved goodbye to Anna and said "I'm always here if you need me." + +Anna waved back, feeling strong and safe, and went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to a big mountain. As she got closer and closer, she noticed everything was very dull and grey. + +The small girl was determined to investigate further, so she continued going deeper and deeper into the mountain. Suddenly, she heard a loud roar, and her heart began to pound. Just then, a friendly dragon revealed itself from behind a nearby rock. + +The dragon said to the girl, "Welcome! You are the first person to visit me in my mountain home. What can I do for you?" + +The small girl smiled and said, "This mountain is so dull. Could you make it brighter?" + +The dragon thought for a moment and then said, "No problem! I will reveal a special surprise that will bring lots of color to this mountain." + +The small girl was very excited and waited in anticipation. A few moments later, the dragon opened its mouth and out came a bright rainbow of colors. They sparkled and glittered in the air, making the mountain bright and beautiful again. + +The small girl was so happy that she clapped her hands and laughed. From then on, she visited the dragon and its mountain frequently, and always enjoyed the surprise of seeing the rainbow and the colorful scenery that it revealed. +Once upon a time there was a giant. He lived by himself, but he was very lonely. One day he was walking through the forest, feeling sad. Suddenly, he heard a little voice calling him. It was a little girl. The giant turned around and saw her right away. She asked him if he would give her a hug. The giant was so happy that someone wanted to give him a hug and he agreed. + +The giant picked up the little girl and hugged her tight. She felt safe and secure in his arms. The little girl decided that the giant was very reliable. The giant smiled and the two of them hugged for a long time. + +The little girl and the giant became friends and would meet in the forest every day. They would sit together and talk and hug each other. The little girl never felt lonely again because she had a reliable friend to talk to and hug. She knew that the giant would always be there for her. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Jim. He was very rich and owned lots of things, but his favorite was a special glove. It was soft and comfortable when he put it on. + +Every day, he would wear the glove and show it off to everyone he met. He was very proud of his glove and didn't want to take it off. One day, he went to the park with his glove on. + +Jim noticed a little boy playing with a small dog. He called out to the boy, "Hey, what's your name?" + +The little boy said, "My name is Joe and this is my dog, Spot." + +Jim said, "That's a nice name. Would you like to try on my glove?" + +The little boy hesitated and said, "I'm not sure. My dad said I'm not supposed to take things from strangers." + +Jim replied, "That's a good rule. But don't you want to be wealthy like me? If you wear my glove, you can be wealthy too." + +Joe thought about it for a moment and then said, "I guess I can try it on." So Jim gave Joe the glove and Joe put it on. + +Joe laughed and said, "It feels nice! Can I keep it?" + +Jim said, "No, you must quit wearing the glove now so I can take it back." + +Joe took +Once upon a time there was a lumber shop. Inside the shop anything made from wood could be found. Today there was a very ugly table waiting to be accepted by someone. A three-year-old girl named Sarah went up to the shopkeeper and said, “Can I have it?†+ +The shopkeeper looked closely at the table, which had plenty of scratches and bumps, and said to Sarah, “It’s an ugly table that’s been here for a while. I don’t think you want it.†+ +Sarah smiled, “I do want it! I think it’s perfect.†+ +The shopkeeper smiled back, “Okay, if you would like it, then you can have it. I accept it.†+ +Sarah was so happy she hugged the shopkeeper. “Thank you for the lumber!†she beamed. + +The shopkeeper smiled and wished Sarah goodbye as she left the shop. She happily skipped out of the shop carrying the ugly table. From that day on Sarah was never without her beloved table. +Johnnie was a very independent 3-year-old. He liked to explore, and his parents encouraged him to be curious and to learn things himself. One day, while wandering around the house, he noticed a door that he had never seen before. He opened it, and saw a staircase! + +Johnnie was so excited and yelled out, "Mommy, can I go upstairs?" His mom told him that he could go, as long as he was careful. + +Johnnie went upstairs and was amazed by what he found. It was a room filled with toys! He started to play with all the different toys and soon he heard a noise. It was a little rabbit! + +Johnnie was very excited and said, "Hi, rabbit. I'm Johnnie. What's your name?" The rabbit answered, "My name is Floppy. Nice to meet you, Johnnie." + +Johnnie and Floppy played together for a while and then Johnnie said, "Bye Floppy, I'm gonna go downstairs now." Floppy said, "Bye Johnnie. Have a fun day!" + +Johnnie felt so happy to have met Floppy, and he also felt very independent because he had done it all by himself. He went downstairs and told his parents all about his special visitor. They were so proud of him. +ROB was a small boy. He was obedient, and he had wonderful parents who loved him very much. +One day Rob was sitting with his mommy on the kitchen floor, spoon in hand. +Mommmy said, “Rob, can you try to rise up?†+Rob was a bit scared but he was obedient so he tried. He pushed the spoon into the ground and used it as a lever to rise up. It was hard, but with a lot of effort he was able to stand up. +Rob looked at his mommy and said, “Wow, I did it! I rose up!†+Rob’s mommy was so proud of him. She said, “Yes, you did it! You did it all by yourself! You are a brave boy.†+Rob was so proud and hugged his mommy tightly. He knew that he could do anything with his mommy by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a small red stone. It was special, because it sparkled in the sunshine. + +One day, a little girl found the stone in the garden. She picked it up and ran over to her father. + +The little girl said, "Look, Daddy! I found a sparkly red stone! Can I keep it?" + +Her father smiled and said, "That's a lovely stone. But I think it should stay in the garden, so that it can sparkle for everyone to see. Can you do something to replace the stone?" + +The little girl thought for a moment before nodding. She set the stone down carefully in the garden and then ran back to the house. + +When she returned, she proudly showed her father the bright red flower she had found. She carefully placed the flower in the spot where the stone had been. + +"Look, Daddy!" the little girl said. "I replaced the stone with a beautiful flower!" + +Her father smiled and said, "That's great! I'm sure everyone will love the sparkly flower in the garden!" +Once there was a proud little bird called Bert. He was very happy in his little nest. Every day he would roll around and play. + +One day, Bert wanted to have a big adventure. So he rolled and rolled out of his nest and into a field full of wildflowers. He hopped and twirled between the flowers, feeling free and proud. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a robin who spoke kindly to him. + +"Hello, little one! What brings you here?" asked the robin. + +"I am here to be free and proud like you!" said Bert. + +The robin smiled and said, "That's wonderful. Now let's find you a warm, cozy nest to call your own!" + +So Bert followed the robin and they flew together over the field until they reached a big, old tree. The robin pointed to an empty nest in the tree and said, "This one looks perfect for you! You can roll around and play, and feel proud and safe." + +Bert smiled. He liked his new home. And from that day on he was able to explore the field with his new friend and be proud in his very own nest. +Once upon a time there was a bird who lived in a big tree. It was very happy living in the tree. + +One day, it started to rain. The bird was sad because it couldn't play outside. It looked up at the sky and said, “Why is it raining?†+ +Just then, a friendly lady with an umbrella walked by. She said, “It's raining because the sky is crying. It needs to cry so the flowers can grow.†+ +The bird thought about this and said, “Oh! That sounds fun. Can I join?†+ +The lady smiled and said, “Yes, you can join too! Just remember, umbrellas aren't cheap so you need to be careful not to break it.†+ +The bird thanked the lady and started splashing around in the rain. It had so much fun playing in the puddles and singing in the rain. + +The bird learned that even though rain can be expensive, it can also be fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was 3 years old. One day, she was playing in the park when she heard a voice. Jenny looked all around and saw nobody, so she asked, “Who’s there?†A magical bird called out from the tree above, “I’m here!†Jenny was so surprised she could hardly talk. The bird asked, “Would you like a snack?†Jenny said yes, and with a few flaps of its wings, the bird flew down and gave her an incredible cookie. Jenny thanked the bird and bit into the cookie, which tasted better than anything she had ever tasted before. Jenny asked, “Why do you have such an incredible snack?†The bird answered, “My job is to give snacks to special girls like you!†Jenny smiled and said thank you before the bird flew away. Jenny enjoyed her snack and had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when Mittens accidentally ate a poison berry. Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +She ran inside to her mommy and said, "Mommy, Mittens ate a bad berry! What can we do?" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We can take Mittens to the vet. The vet will support Mittens and make him feel better." + +Lily and her mommy took Mittens to the vet. The vet gave Mittens some medicine and said he needed to rest. Lily was so happy that Mittens was going to be okay. She hugged Mittens and said, "You're my best friend, Mittens. I love you even if you're thin!" Mittens purred and Lily smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a forest. One day, they were playing together when they saw an elderly rabbit who was struggling to carry a big carrot. The animals wanted to help the rabbit, but they didn't know how. + +Suddenly, a little birdie suggested that they should all help the rabbit by carrying the carrot together. The animals agreed and started to work together. They carried the carrot all the way to the rabbit's home. + +The rabbit was so happy and grateful that he yelled with joy. The animals felt proud of themselves for helping the elderly rabbit. They learned that when they work together as a group, they can accomplish great things. The moral of the story is that helping others is always a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake more than anything in the world. She searched everywhere for the perfect cake, but she couldn't find it. One day, she found a bakery and saw a cake that looked perfect. She was so happy that she bought it and took it home. + +But when she took a bite, she realized it wasn't perfect at all. It was too dry and tasted bad. She was so sad that she cried and cried. From that day on, she never searched for the perfect cake again. She learned that sometimes things might not turn out the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the park every day. One day, Benny saw a fountain in the middle of the park. He wanted to drink water from it, but he couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a kind dog named Max. Max saw Benny's problem and offered to help him. Max lifted Benny up and let him drink from the fountain. Benny was so happy and grateful. + +But then, a mean cat named Spike came along and tried to scare Benny. Max saw what Spike was doing and barked at him to go away. Spike ran off, and Benny thanked Max for being such a good friend. From that day on, Benny and Max played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his brown football. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his football. He ran and kicked the ball, but then he slipped and fell down. Ouch! Timmy's knee hurt, but he got up and kept playing with his football. He had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo named Harry. Harry lived in a river with his hippo friends. One day, Harry went for a walk in the jungle and met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was scared of Harry because he was big and she had never seen a hippo before. Harry said, "Don't be scared, Lily. You can trust me. I am a friendly hippo." + +Lily felt uncomfortable because she had never talked to a hippo before. But Harry was nice and they became friends. They played together and had fun. From that day on, Lily knew that she could trust Harry and he was not scary at all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to swing on the playground. One day, she saw a little boy who was sad and sitting alone on a bench. She went up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little boy replied, "I lost my favorite toy and I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She said, "I wish I could help you find your toy. Are you sure you looked everywhere?" The little boy shook his head and said he didn't know where else to look. + +Lily was very intelligent and knew that sometimes things can get lost in unexpected places. She asked the little boy to describe his toy and then they started looking around the playground. After a few minutes, Lily spotted the toy stuck in a tree. She climbed up and retrieved it for the little boy. + +The little boy was so happy and grateful, he gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, they became good friends and would swing together on the playground every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside, especially in the snow. One day, he put on his warm coat, hat, and mittens, and went outside to play. But he forgot his favorite red mitten inside the house. + +When Timmy realized he forgot his mitten, he went back inside to get it. But his mom told him he had to delay his playtime for a little bit. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +After a few minutes, Timmy's mom gave him his mitten and he went back outside. The snow was very icy, but Timmy didn't mind. He was happy to be playing with his friends and wearing his favorite red mitten. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Billy. He loved to play his guitar and sing songs. One day, Billy went to the park to play some music. A little boy saw him and said, "Hi, can I listen to your music?" Billy smiled and said, "Sure, come sit down." + +As Billy played his guitar, the little boy started to dance. He was having so much fun! Suddenly, his pants fell down and he felt embarrassed. Billy stopped playing and said, "Don't worry, it happens to everyone. Just pull up your pants and keep dancing." + +The little boy smiled and pulled up his pants. He continued to dance and sing along to the music. Billy was happy to see the little boy having so much fun. After the song was over, the little boy said, "Thank you for playing music for me. You are a great musician!" Billy smiled and said, "Thank you for dancing with me. You are a great dancer!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she went into the forest to pick some berries. But, she got lost and couldn't find her way back home. She was scared and sad. + +Suddenly, she saw a light in the distance. She followed the light and found a little cottage. An old woman lived there. The old woman was kind and cooked some soup for Lily. They talked and laughed. + +But, Lily missed her family and wanted to go back home. The old woman showed her the way back home. Lily was happy to be back with her family. She hugged her mom and dad and told them all about her adventure in the forest. From that day on, she never went into the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around the house and play with her toys. One day, her mom brought home a big screen TV. Lily was so excited to watch her favorite shows on it. + +But when they turned it on, the screen was all fuzzy and blurry. Lily was sad and said, "Mommy, I can't see anything on the screen. It's not fair!" Her mom promised to fix it and called a man to come and repair the screen. + +The man came and fixed the screen, and it was as good as new! Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Now we can watch my favorite shows on the big screen!" And she skipped around the house with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a swamp with his family and friends. One day, Freddy got lost while playing with his friends. He hopped and hopped, but he couldn't find his way back home. + +Freddy felt scared and alone in the distant swamp. He started to cry, but then he heard a comforting voice. It was his mother! She had been looking for him everywhere. Freddy was so happy to see her, but he was also very tired. + +As they were hopping back home, they heard a loud noise. It was a bulldozer! The swamp was being destroyed to make room for a new building. Freddy and his family were forced to leave their home forever. Freddy felt sad and didn't understand why this was happening. + +From that day on, Freddy and his family had to find a new swamp to live in. They never forgot their old home and the memories they had there. Freddy learned that sometimes bad things happen, but it's important to have your loved ones to comfort you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go outside and play with his friends. But his mom said, "No Timmy, it's too dark outside." + +Timmy didn't want to stay inside. He wanted to be brave and play with his friends. So, he had an idea. He went to the closet and found a bulb. He asked his mom if he could go outside if he brought the bulb with him. His mom thought it was a good idea and said yes. + +Timmy was so happy and ran outside with the bulb. His friends were surprised and asked him why he had a bulb. Timmy said, "So we can see in the dark and be brave together!" They all laughed and played together under the light of the bulb. Timmy felt brave and happy with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her building blocks and make towers that reached the sky. One day, Lily's friend Tim came over to play. + +"Let's build a tower together!" said Tim. + +"No, I want to build it alone," insisted Lily. + +Lily started to build her tower, but it wasn't fitting together properly. Tim tried to help her, but Lily insisted on doing it alone. + +Suddenly, the tower fell down and Lily got hurt. She cried and Tim ran to get her mom. Lily's mom took her to the hospital, but the doctor said her arm was broken. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and that insisting on doing things alone can be dangerous. From then on, she always asked for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He loved to drive a taxi and meet new people. One day, he picked up a passenger who was very angry. The passenger was upset because he had lost his job and had to pay a lot of taxes. + +The man in the taxi tried to make the passenger feel better, but nothing seemed to work. Finally, the passenger started to yell at the man in the taxi. The man in the taxi felt sad and hurt, but he knew that he needed to forgive the angry passenger. + +After the angry passenger got out of the taxi, the man drove home feeling sad. He realized that sometimes people can be mean, but it's important to forgive them anyway. The moral of the story is that forgiveness is important, even when people are mean to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her tablet. One day, her nosy little brother, Max, wanted to see what she was watching. + +Lily didn't want Max to watch her video because it was a surprise for her friend's birthday. But Max kept asking and asking until Lily finally let him watch it. + +But when Max pressed play, he saw that Lily had played a joke on him! It was a silly video of a dog dancing in a tutu. Max laughed and laughed, and Lily was happy that her joke had made him smile. + +From that day on, Lily and Max learned to share their videos and play jokes on each other, making their sibling bond even stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to do the laundry." Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to help her mom. + +They went inside and started to put the dirty clothes in the washing machine. Lily thought the laundry smelled lovely with the soap. While they were waiting for the laundry to finish, Lily's mom said, "Lily, can you say 'please'?" Lily smiled and said, "Please!" + +After the laundry was done, they hung the clothes outside to dry. Lily loved watching the clothes blow in the wind. She said, "Mom, this is fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Thank you for helping me, Lily." And they both enjoyed the rest of their day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he was playing with his blocks when his mom came in and said, "Timmy, can you help me count the number of apples in the basket?" Timmy was happy to help and said, "Yes, mom! I can use my fingers to count them!" + +After they finished counting, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry the basket to the kitchen. Timmy tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He said, "Mom, I'm not strong enough to carry it." His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Timmy. I'll help you. We can use our muscles together to make it easier." + +Timmy was happy to have helped his mom and learned that sometimes, it's okay to ask for help. He also realized that being strong doesn't always mean doing things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly hero named Max. Max was very strong and brave. One day, Max saw a little girl crying. "What's wrong?" asked Max. "I fell and got a boo-boo," said the little girl. Max wiped away her tears and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." Max picked up the little girl and carried her to her mommy. The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You're my hero!" Max felt very happy, knowing he had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big, shiny gift box on the ground. She wanted to grab it, but her mom said it might be dangerous. + +Lily didn't listen and grabbed the gift anyway. She opened it up and found a pretty necklace inside. She was so happy and showed it to all her friends. + +Later that day, Lily started to feel sick. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that the necklace was dangerous! It had bad chemicals on it. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and not grab things that might be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a car. The car had four tires. One day, the car had a flat tire. The driver needed to change the tire. He got out of the car and took off the old tire. Then, he put on a new tire. The new tire was mild and had good grip on the road. The driver checked the air pressure and made sure the number was right. Now the car was ready to go again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to see the birds. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big parade with lots of people marching and playing music. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why do they march?" Her mommy said, "They want to show everyone how happy they are." Lily smiled wide and said, "I want to march too!" + +So, Lily joined the parade and moved her arms and legs to the music. She felt so happy and proud to be a part of it. After the parade, Lily and her mommy went home and Lily said, "That was so much fun! Can we march again tomorrow?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a little birdie that had fallen from its nest. She felt sad and wanted to help the birdie. So, she raised the birdie up in her hands and took it to her mommy. + +Lily's mommy was proud of her for being so kind to the little birdie. She decided to call the guard of the park to help them find the birdie's nest. The guard came quickly and they found the nest high up in a tree. They carefully put the birdie back in its nest and watched as it snuggled up with its brothers and sisters. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the little birdie and her mommy was proud of her for being so kind. From that day on, Lily always looked out for the little creatures in the park and the guard was always there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating ice cream cones. One day, she went to the ice cream truck and asked for a vanilla cone. The ice cream man said, "I'm sorry, I don't have any more cones." + +Lily was sad and asked, "Can you supply me with a cone, please?" + +The ice cream man thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. If you can help me with a serious problem, I'll give you a cone for free." + +Lily was curious and asked, "What's the problem?" + +The ice cream man explained that his truck was stuck in the mud and he couldn't move it. Lily knew just what to do. She ran home and brought her dad's truck to tow the ice cream truck out of the mud. + +The ice cream man was grateful and gave Lily a vanilla cone. She enjoyed it so much that she asked for another one. The ice cream man laughed and said, "Sorry, I only supply one cone per customer." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay. I'm happy to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy microscope that she loved to play with. One day, she looked through the microscope and saw a tiny bug. The bug was so small that Lily had to blink a few times to make sure she saw it right. + +Lily's big brother, Max, came into the room and saw the microscope. He wanted to use it too, but he was being bossy and wouldn't let Lily have a turn. Lily didn't like it when Max was bossy, so she decided to share the microscope with him. + +Max looked through the microscope and saw the same tiny bug that Lily had seen earlier. He was amazed! From that day on, Lily and Max took turns using the microscope and they found all sorts of interesting things to look at. They learned that sharing was more fun than being bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite hat, which was very thick and kept him warm in the winter. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. As he was playing, he saw a little girl crying. Timmy went up to her and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my hat and now I'm cold." + +Timmy thought for a moment and then asked his friends if they had seen the little girl's hat. They all shook their heads, but Timmy didn't give up. He searched the whole park until he found the little girl's hat. He brought it back to her and she was very happy. + +Timmy learned that it's important to help others and to always question how you can make someone's day better. He also learned that sometimes, even the thickest hat can't keep you warm if you're feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to explore the desert with his family. One day, they went on a hike and Timmy saw a cactus. It looked prickly and green. + +Later that day, they went to a store to buy souvenirs. Timmy saw a toy cactus that looked just like the one he saw earlier. It was cheap and he begged his parents to buy it for him. They said no because they already bought him a hat. + +The next day, they went on another hike and Timmy saw the same cactus again. But this time, it appeared to have grown bigger and taller. He remembered the toy cactus and realized it wasn't as cool as the real one. From that day on, Timmy learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and not just toys. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Timmy. He loved to eat cauliflower because it was his favourite food. One day, Timmy went to the market to buy some cauliflower. He asked the seller, "Do you have any cauliflower?" The seller replied, "Yes, I do!" + +Timmy was very happy and bought a big cauliflower. On his way back home, he met his friend, a little girl named Lily. She saw the cauliflower and said, "Wow, that's a big cauliflower!" Timmy replied, "Yes, it is. I love cauliflower!" + +When Timmy got home, he cooked the cauliflower and ate it all by himself. He was very happy and felt very full. From that day on, Timmy always went to the market to buy cauliflower and he always ate it all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she woke up early and felt very hungry. She went to the kitchen and saw a big bowl of strawberries on the table. She picked one up and put it in her mouth. It tasted so sweet and yummy! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise coming from outside. She got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be scared, it's just thunder." Lily felt better and asked her mom if she could have more strawberries. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can have as many as you want." + +Lily happily went back to the kitchen and ate more strawberries. She felt so happy and full. She knew that even though there might be scary noises outside, she could always count on her mom and her favorite food to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. They would watch plays and sing songs together. + +One day, Lily's mommy and daddy told her they were going to see a special play. Lily was so excited! She asked her mommy and daddy what the play was about, but they didn't answer her. + +Lily wondered and wondered what the play could be about. She thought maybe it was about a princess or a dragon. Finally, they arrived at the theater and Lily saw a big sign that said "The Three Little Pigs". She was so happy! Her mommy and daddy answered her question without even saying a word. + +Lily watched the play and sang the songs with her parents. She loved it so much that she asked if they could see it again. Her mommy and daddy smiled and answered, "Of course, Lily." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a camera to take pictures of the bugs he caught. Timmy was so excited to use the camera! + +But, there was one stubborn bug that Timmy just couldn't catch. It kept flying away whenever he got close. Timmy tried and tried, but the bug was too fast. He decided to use the camera instead. He took a picture of the stubborn bug and showed it to his mom. She was so proud of him for being so clever. + +From that day on, Timmy always had his camera with him when he went outside to catch bugs. He loved taking pictures of all the different bugs he caught and showing them to his mom. And even though that one stubborn bug got away, Timmy was happy knowing he could still capture its picture with his camera. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pink scarf and wore it every day. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean her room. Lily was very impatient and didn't want to do it. But her mommy said they couldn't go to the park until the room was clean, so Lily agreed to help. + +Lily started cleaning, but she got distracted by her toys and forgot about the scarf. When they finished cleaning, they couldn't find the scarf anywhere. Lily was sad because she couldn't complete her outfit without it. + +Days passed and Lily couldn't find her scarf. She missed it so much that she didn't want to go to the park anymore. One day, while playing outside, Lily saw a bird flying with something pink in its beak. It was her scarf! She ran after the bird, but it flew away and Lily fell and hurt herself. She had a big scar on her knee and her scarf was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer went up high on a ladder to pick some apples. Suddenly, he slipped and fell down. + +"Ouch! What happen?" cried the farmer. + +"I don't know," said the cow. "But you need some help." + +The cow and the other animals helped the farmer get up. Then, they all sat together and ate the apples. The farmer was happy and grateful for his animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to blow bubbles. He would blow bubbles all day long, watching them float up high into the sky. One day, Timmy saw a big bubble and he wanted to catch it. He chased after it, but it led him to a dark alley. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared Timmy. He turned around and saw a big dog barking at him. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to run away, but he tripped and fell. The dog ran towards him and bit him. + +Timmy cried for help, but no one heard him. He was all alone in the alley with the dog. The bubble that led him there had popped and Timmy was left hurt and scared. From that day on, Timmy never blew bubbles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very busy playing with his toys when his mom called him for dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he realized he was very hungry. + +At dinner, Timmy's mom gave him a pill to help him feel better. Timmy didn't like the taste of the pill, but he knew it would help him feel better. After dinner, Timmy went back to playing with his toys, but he started to feel sick. He realized the pill didn't make him feel better, it made him feel worse. + +Timmy's mom noticed he wasn't feeling well and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the pill making him feel sick. His mom quickly called the doctor and they found out Timmy was allergic to the pill. From then on, Timmy's mom made sure to check with the doctor before giving him any medicine. Timmy learned to always tell his mom if something made him feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in nature with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they found a harmless caterpillar. + +Lily picked up the caterpillar and held it gently in her hand. Her friend asked, "What is that in your hand, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "It's a caterpillar. It's harmless, so we can hold it and look at it." + +Her friend was excited and asked if she could hold it too. Lily carefully passed the caterpillar to her friend. They both looked at it closely and marveled at how it moved. + +After a while, they decided to let the caterpillar go back into nature. They gently placed it on a leaf and watched it crawl away. Lily said, "It's important to be kind to nature and the creatures that live in it." Her friend nodded in agreement and they continued to play in the beautiful outdoors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food. One day, her mom introduced her to a new kind of pepper called jalapeno. Lily tried it and it was spicy, but she liked it. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend Jack. Jack was persistent in asking Lily to share her snack. Lily said, "I have pepper chips, but they are spicy." Jack said, "I like spicy. Can I try?" Lily gave Jack a chip and he liked it too. + +After playing, Lily and Jack went home. Lily's mom asked, "Did you introduce Jack to something new today?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I introduced him to jalapeno pepper chips." Her mom was proud of Lily for sharing and introducing Jack to a new food. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. It was very tall and had a large top. A little girl went up the mountain and saw a beautiful view. She wondered how the view was so pretty. She sat down and looked at the view for a long time. The sun went down and the stars came out. The little girl was happy and went back home. +Today, Timmy went to the park with his friend, Sarah. They played on the swings and slide. Timmy saw a boy playing with a toy truck and he felt jealous. He wanted to play with the truck too. + +Sarah suggested that they go ask the boy if Timmy could play with the truck. Timmy felt happy that Sarah had a good idea. They went over to the boy and asked if Timmy could play with the truck. The boy said yes and Timmy was very happy. + +Timmy learned that it's good to share and not be jealous. He thanked Sarah for suggesting they ask the boy to play with the truck. They continued to play together at the park and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a stable with his friends, the cows and the pigs. One day, Brownie's friend Cow said, "Brownie, you look sad. What's wrong?" + +"I want to go on an adventure," replied Brownie. "But I don't know where to go." + +Cow thought for a moment and said, "I recommend you go to the meadow. It's a beautiful place with green grass and pretty flowers." + +Brownie was excited and thanked Cow. He left the stable and went to the meadow. As he walked, he saw an ordinary rock on the ground. But when he got closer, he noticed it was shiny and had a hole in the middle. + +Brownie looked through the hole and saw a treasure chest! He opened it and found a map to a secret place. Brownie followed the map and had the most amazing adventure of his life. When he returned to the stable, he told all his friends about his adventure and they were amazed. From that day on, Brownie knew that even ordinary things can lead to extraordinary adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go for walks in the forest with his mommy. One day, they went on a trail and saw a famous bird with bright feathers. Timmy was so happy and he clapped his hands. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise behind them. It was a big bear! Timmy got scared and wanted to go home. But his mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll just walk slowly and quietly away from the bear." + +As they were walking away, the bear got closer and closer. Timmy's mommy knew what to do. She slapped her hands together really loud and the bear ran away. Timmy was so proud of his mommy and said, "Mommy, you're my hero!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play games but he was bored of playing the same games every day. One day, he went to his grandpa's house and saw a chess game. Timmy had never seen a chess game before. His grandpa showed him how to play and Timmy thought it was fun. He liked to see the different pieces move on the board. From that day on, Timmy played chess with his grandpa every time he visited. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved dinosaurs. He had a big collection of toy dinosaurs and would play with them all day long. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a museum where he saw real dinosaur bones. Timmy was very eager to learn more about dinosaurs. + +After the museum, Timmy and his mom went to a toy store where they saw a big box of dinosaur toys. Timmy was so excited and asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said they could only buy it if they found the matching lid. Timmy searched and searched, but couldn't find the matching lid. + +Timmy was very sad and cried all the way home. When they got home, Timmy's mom told him that they couldn't buy the dinosaur toys without the matching lid. Timmy was heartbroken and went to bed early that night. The next day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new toy, but Timmy still wished he had the dinosaur toys. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. He lived in a small town with his family. One day, Timmy's dad told him that they were going to visit a country far away. Timmy was excited and asked, "Can I manage the car?" His dad said yes, as long as he was polite and listened to directions. + +On the way to the country, Timmy saw many different things. He saw tall mountains and wide rivers. He also saw many animals like cows and horses. Timmy was happy to be driving the car, and he made sure to be polite and listen to his dad. + +Finally, they arrived in the country, and Timmy was amazed. He saw big buildings and lots of people. His dad said they were going to meet some new friends. When they arrived, Timmy was shy at first, but he remembered to be polite. Soon, he was having fun and playing with his new friends. + +As they drove back home, Timmy thought about how much he enjoyed visiting the country. He was proud that he managed the car and was polite to everyone he met. He knew he would always remember this adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who liked to play with shiny things. One day, he found a cool shiny rock and took it to his nest. But then, a mean cat came and stole the shiny rock from the raven's nest. The raven was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, he had an idea! He flew to a nearby pond and found a shiny piece of glass. He decided to replace the stolen shiny rock with the shiny glass. When the cat came back to steal again, he saw the shiny glass and thought it was the same shiny rock. The raven was happy again and the cat didn't bother him anymore. + +From that day on, the raven learned that sometimes you have to replace things to solve a problem. And he made sure to keep his shiny things safe from the mean cat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved candy. She would always ask her mom for candy, but her mom said she couldn't have too much because it was bad for her teeth. One day, Lily went for a walk and found an old candy wrapper on the ground. She picked it up and looked inside. To her surprise, there was a piece of candy inside! It was old, but still tasted good. Lily was so happy that she found candy all by herself. She ran back home to show her mom what she found. Her mom was proud of her for being so observant and finding something special. From that day on, Lily always looked for candy on her walks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. He had a red ball that he liked to throw and catch with his friends. One day, Timmy asked his friend Billy to come over and play. + +Billy was a great player and could catch the ball really well. Timmy was excited to play with him. They started throwing the ball back and forth, but after a while, Billy got dizzy and had to take a break. + +Timmy noticed that Billy was feeling dizzy and suggested they skip around the yard instead. Billy thought that was a great idea and they started skipping together. They skipped and skipped until they were tired and had to take a rest. + +After their break, they decided to play catch again. This time, Timmy threw the ball really high and Billy jumped up to catch it. He caught it perfectly and they both cheered. Timmy was happy that he had such a good player to play with and Billy was happy that he got to skip around the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit her. He was very friendly and kind. He played with her and they had a lot of fun together. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to serve some cookies to her uncle. Lily was happy to do it because she loved her uncle very much. She brought the cookies to him and he thanked her with a big smile. + +After her uncle left, Lily's mom told her that it's important to be friendly and kind to others, just like her uncle was to her. Lily learned that being nice to others can make them happy and feel loved. From that day on, Lily tried to be friendly and kind to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was playing in the park, she saw a big rope hanging from a tree. She wanted to climb it, but she was too scared. + +Her friend, Max, came over and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that she wanted to climb the rope, but she was too scared. Max told her that she could do it, and that he would be there to help her if she needed it. + +Lily took a deep breath and started to climb the rope. She was scared at first, but she kept going. Max cheered her on, and soon she was at the top. She felt so proud and independent. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to, as long as she had a friend to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, they saw a big tiger walking around. They quickly gathered some sticks and stones to protect themselves. The tiger looked dizzy and confused. They realized that he must have been lost. So, they decided to help him find his way back home. They walked with the tiger for a long time until they finally found his family. The tiger was very happy and grateful. From that day on, the tiger and Lily became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She had a very clever toy that she loved to play with. She would fill it with water from her special bucket and watch it go. + +When Susie filled her toy, it would make a magical sound. She thought it was the best sound ever! + +One day, Susie got an idea. She filled the toy with a different kind of water and watched it do something special: it lit up the whole room! She knew she was very clever for thinking of it. + +Susie played with her toy every day and it always filled her with joy. The clever toy brought a smile to Susie’s face and made her day a happy one. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Rose. Rose liked to play outside and explore in the park. She always had fun there. + +One day, Rose heard a noise coming from a nearby tree. She looked up and saw two little ears. It was a small animal! + +Rose was very brave and she decided to join the animal. She got up really close and the animal didn't run away. Rose knew that the animal wanted to be her friend! + +The two of them had a lot of fun. They played tag, pretended to fly like birds and hugged each other. Soon it was time to go home. The animal gave Rose a big hug and ran away into the bushes. + +Rose promised to come back the next day and joined the animal again. From that day on they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to eat. She looked around the room and noticed a bookcase. It was very tall and made of wood. + +The little girl opened the bookcase and there was lots of food inside. She was very ready to eat all the food. She took out some bread and cheese. The little girl was happy and ate it all up. + +When the little girl was done eating, she put all the food back in the bookcase. Then she shut it and it was ready for the next time she wanted something to eat. The little girl was happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a net. It was strong and good. The net loved to fly in the sky. One day, it was so high up, it couldn't find its way down. Suddenly, the net fell and fell. It tumbled and spun, until it landed in a big, tall tree. + +The net was stuck in the tree and it cried for help. Suddenly, a bossy bird flew by and saw the net. + +The bird chirped loudly and called for help. Soon, other birds came and tried to get the net out of the tree. They all worked together, but it was hard. Finally, with a lot of hard work, the birds managed to get the net down from the tree. + +The net was so happy to have been saved! From then on, the birds and net worked together to make sure the net stayed safe and never fell again. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane went for a walk in the park. + +It was a pretty day and Jane was excited. She looked around to see what she could find. + +She saw a big gray bush. The bush was very tall and the leaves were gray. Jane was curious. She wanted to see what was under the bush. + +So Jane carefully walked to the bush. She looked under and saw a little cricket! The cricket jumped away and Jane laughed. She liked to see the little bug. + +Jane felt happy and went on her way. She was glad she saw the gray bush and the funny little cricket. +Once upon a time, there was a very beautiful witch. She had a magical brush and special paint. Everywhere she painted was filled with happiness. + +One day, the witch wanted to make something extra special. She wanted to paint something beautiful and fun. So she went to the park and started painting. + +She painted flowers, trees and animals. Everything she touched was filled with happiness. All the children in the park smiled and laughed when they saw the witch’s beautiful paintings. + +The witch was so happy with her work that she decided to keep painting all day. She painted until the sun went down. As the last bit of light faded away, the witch’s beautiful paintings sparkled in the twilight. + +The witch had truly created something beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a peach. The peach was available for anyone to pick. Little did anyone know, the peach could ring! + +One day, a 3 year old child saw the peach. They were curious and wanted to see if the peach could really ring. So, they picked the peach and held it in their hands. + +Then, they squeezed the peach gently. All of a sudden, the peach began to ring! Everyone was amazed! They had never seen a ringing peach before. + +The child was very proud of themselves and they now enjoyed the sound of the ringing peach. Everyone knew the 3 year old child was quite clever to find this ringing peach! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Alice was in the park. She was looking for someone to play with. Suddenly, she saw a dog in the park eating a treat. + +Alice thought it looked like fun. She called out to the dog to see if it would share some of its treat. + +The dog happily handed over a piece of its treat. Alice ate it and it was so delicious! She tasted the sweetness of the treat and knew it was special. + +Alice enjoyed the treat so much, she wanted more. She chased after the dog to try again. + +But the dog didn't want to give Alice any more of its treat. The dog jumped away, making Alice feel very silly. She finally realized it was stupid to chase after the dog. + +But that didn't mean the taste of the treat was forgotten! That special treat will stay in Alice's mind and heart forever. +Once upon a time there was a wise little girl. She lived on a small island with her parents. One day the little girl wanted to play on the beach. But her mom said, "No, not today!" + +The little girl asked why and mom said, "Because something is disturbing the birds on the island." The girl was puzzled and asked what it was that disturbed the birds. + +Mom said, "It must be something from outside the island, something strange we've never seen before!" The girl was determined to find out what was disturbing the birds so she put on her raincoat and went out to explore. + +She looked and looked, but couldn't find anything that could be making the birds so upset. Finally, she came upon the source of the disturbance--a big, scary looking fish! + +The fish wasn't doing anything, it just swam around in circles, scaring the birds away. The little girl got an idea! She took off her raincoat and waved it at the fish, which startled it and drove it away. + +The little girl was glad that she found out what was disturbing the birds. She went home feeling happy, proud and wise. +Once upon a time, a lady named Sue wanted to go on an adventure. She got on a boat. It was so big! The boat became a port. She was so excited to go and explore. + +On the port, Sue saw lots of really big boats. The water was so shiny and icy! She loved it so much. + +Sue scanned the horizon and could see lots of birds. She wanted to go even further and see what else she could find. So Sue took a deep breath and stepped on board the biggest boat she could find. + +The boat rumbled and bubbled and Sue became so brave! The boat sailed across the icy sea and Sue started to explore. Everywhere she looked, Sue saw amazing things she had never seen before. + +Eventually, Sue's boat came back to the port. Sue had lots of stories and new experiences from her icy adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an animal called a fox. The fox wanted to take a dip in the stream. Everytime the fox tried to jump in, the stream resisted. Even though the fox tried to jump, the stream wouldn't let him. The fox felt sad, until he remembered something his mom had told him. + +The fox remembered his mom had said the stream was harmless. So the fox took a deep breath and jumped into the stream. The stream felt nice and cool on the fox's fur! + +The fox swam and had fun in the stream. He was so happy he didn't resist it anymore. He was even happier that he knew the stream was harmless. + +The fox enjoyed the stream so much, he kept going back. Every time he jumped, the stream welcomed him with open arms! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a friendly fuel truck. He loved to carry and hold fuel wherever he went. One day he had to drive across the country to bring fuel to all the people who needed it. So he drove and drove until he reached his destination. + +The friendly fuel truck stopped for a rest and saw a family at a picnic. He honked his horn and waved to them. The family waved back, very excited. They knew the truck was bringing them fuel, so they came running over to great him. + +The truck driver opened the door and said hello to the family. He was so happy to meet them. Then he got to work, loading up their tanks with the fuel. He worked fast and, before long, all the tanks were full. + +The family thanked the friendly fuel truck for helping them. He smiled and waved goodbye as he drove off in search of the next family that needed fuel. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to travel. Her favorite day of the week was Wednesday. + +Wednesday was always so busy for the girl. She got up early in the morning and packed her backpack with snacks and other things she would need for her travels. Then, she was off! + +The girl went to a lot of exciting places on her travels. She saw the beach and the mountains, she even discovered a secret pond! Everywhere she went, she had lots of fun. + +At the end of her travels, the girl was happy and tired. She fell fast asleep, dreaming of all the exciting things she had seen. + +And that's how the girl spent her busy Wednesdays traveling and exploring the world! +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Ben. Ben wanted to sleep all night, but he heard an alarm ringing. He was sad and he sighed. + +But Ben's mom was patient. She gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry, Ben. The alarm is just telling us it's morning time. We will go back to bed soon". + +Ben smiled. He followed his mom to the kitchen, and she gave him some breakfast. He ate some yummy cereal and drank some milk. + +After that, Ben's mom put him back to bed. This time, he didn't hear the alarm anymore. He fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved exploring the jungle; she liked to climb the trees and listen to the birds chirping. One day she wanted to explore further, so she left the edge of the jungle and ran into the centre. Daisy jumped over big logs, climbed up and down rocks, and saw lots of cool animals. + +But then Daisy got lost. She called out for help, but nobody answered. Daisy was very scared and started to cry. Suddenly, a kind elephant came to help her. He guided her back to the edge of the jungle and asked her never to go so deep again. Daisy was very sorry, but she was also happy that the elephant was there to help her. + +Now, Daisy visits the edge of the jungle all the time. She climbs the same trees and listens to the same birds. Even though she can’t go into the centre of the jungle, she still misses it very much. +One day, Jake and his mom went to the park. Jake was so glad! His mom took out a bag for him and said, "Let's go and pack some stones for our garden." + +So, Jake and his mom went to the lake. Jake spotted some bright white stones and some dark gray stones. He was so excited. He took his bag and put the stones in it. He filled it up with lots of stones. + +When he was done, his mom said, "Let's go home now." + +On the way, Jake was so proud of his bag full of stones. He said, "Mommy, I'm glad I packed so many stones for our garden." + +His mom smiled and said, "Me too, Jake. Let's go home and show daddy all of the stones you packed." + +So, Jake and his mom went home and showed daddy all of the stones Jake packed. Daddy was so proud and glad. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird loved to fly above the water and enjoyed it very much. + +One day, the bird decided to take a break in the middle of her flight. She flapped her wings and carefully floated down to the water's surface. + +Suddenly, the bird heard a loud noise and something broke the water near her. In surprise, the bird jumped back and flew away. + +When the bird looked back, the water was very choppy and quickly turning white. The bird was scared but was still very graceful as she flew away. + +The bird never knew what broke the water that day, but she knew enough to stay away. After that, the bird did not take a break near the water again. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He was walking along the beach, picking up pebbles. He held one up to the sun and it sparkled like a diamond. Suddenly, a wave came crashing in and soaked his trousers. The wave ended, leaving the man with a handful of wet pebbles. He shook his head and laughed. + +The man continued to walk along the beach and eventually his steps came to an end. He reached down to pick up a final pebble and then he began to make his way back home. On his way, he took one last look at the sea. His heart was full of joy. + +When he finally arrived home, the man opened his hand to look at the pebble one more time. He smiled and thought to himself, "This pebble will always remind me of my day at the beach." +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who went to university every day. He loved learning new things, but wasn't always friendly to the people around him. + +One day, something amazing happened. The old man found a magic wand lying in the grass outside the university. He quickly picked it up and waved it around, feeling very excited. + +Suddenly, the grumpy old man changed. He started to smile, wave hello to people and carry out good deeds. Everyone who saw the old man was surprised, but happy. + +The old man had become kind-hearted, and everyone wanted to be his friend. He was no longer grumpy - he was kind and generous. + +The university was now a happier place and everyone was thankful for the stranger with the magic wand. It seemed like it was a true magical moment that will never happen again. +Once there was a little girl. She liked to play in the garden. One day she was running around and suddenly she tripped over something. It was a dirty brush. She thought it was very disgusting. + +She wanted to pick it up and throw it away, so she bent down and tried to pull it towards her. But the brush did not want to move. She pulled and pulled, but it was heavy! + +Suddenly, her friend came over to help. He bent down and grabbed the brush as well. They pulled and pulled together, and it finally came loose from the ground. + +The two little friends were so happy. They threw the disgusting brush in the bin and went back to playing in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a curious girl who loved to explore and find new things. + +One day, as Lucy was walking through the park, she saw a strange hat on the ground. She was very curious and wanted to know what it was. She picked up the hat and decided to try it on. + +It fit perfectly! Lucy was very happy and ran around in a circle with the hat on her head. All of the other children laughed and joined in the fun. + +Lucy knew she had to take care of the hat, so she cleaned it and put it away in a safe place, so she could remember it always. + +Whenever she felt curious about something new, she would take out her hat and wear it as she explored, so she would always remember to care for new things. +Sally was very happy. She had a great mug and she was going to enjoy it. Every morning, Sally looked forward to drinking bewitching from her mug. It was so nice and warm. She felt so wonderful sipping from the mug. + +As the weeks went by, Sally enjoyed her mug more and more. She even brought it everywhere with her. Everywhere she went, people smiled when they saw Sally with her mug. She felt like she was in a great mood every time she looked at it. + +One day, Sally decided to do something special with her mug. She took it with her to the playground and played a game of catch with her friends. Everyone had fun bouncing the mug around and eventually catching it. They all laughed and enjoyed playing with the mug. + +Sally was delighted with how much fun she had with her mug. It was a great day and she was so happy to have her mug as her special friend. She will always cherish her mug and carry it around wherever she goes. +John and his mommy were walking in the park when John saw a big pit. He bent down and stared very hard at it. It had deep, green grass inside and was very wide. He sat down in the grass and looked around. Suddenly, he saw a big green frog in the corner of the pit. He was so surprised that he forgot to move. He kept staring at the frog and the frog kept staring back at him. After a few minutes, the frog hopped away, leaving John amazed. He couldn't believe that he had seen a green frog in the pit. With that, John and his mommy continued walking until they reached the playground. John was still dreaming about the green frog. +Once upon a time a brave little girl was walking in the woods. She saw a big tree, and something shiny perched on top of it. She smiled and ran up to the tree. When she got closer, she saw it was a golden bow full of treasure! She was so excited. The girl reached up until she could touch the bow. She pulled with all her might and it came down! She clapped her hands loudly and opened the treasure - there were jewels and coins inside! She scooped them into her pockets and smiled. She now had treasure! She thanked the tree for the gift and bowed to show her thanks. She knew she would always remember this day and went home, proud of her treasure. +One day, a little girl saw a pigeon on a tree branch. She wanted to check if the pigeon was okay, so she knelt on the ground to get a closer look. + +The pigeon was very small, so she was careful not to scare it away. When she got close, the pigeon hopped onto her hand. She was so excited and smiled widely. + +The little girl gently stroked the pigeon. She talked to it in a soft voice and the pigeon fluttered its wings happily. She gave it some grains of corn and the pigeon ate them quickly. + +The girl thanked the pigeon for visiting her and said goodbye. The pigeon hopped back onto its tree branch and took off into the sky with a whirring of its wings. + +The little girl was so happy. She waved to the pigeon and watched it until it was out of sight. +Lily and her Mommy went to the park, and Lily was so excited. She put on her favourite dress and ran out the door. + +When she got to the park, Lily saw a big red swing. She wanted to swing so badly! + +Lily's mommy helped her onto the swing, and she started swinging back and forth. She looked around and saw a beautiful view of the bright green trees and blue sky. + +Lily felt so happy and free! She was swinging so high! But then she started feeling anxious. She wanted to swing higher and higher, but was scared to. + +Lily's mommy smiled at her and said, "It's alright, you can do it, Lily." She kept pushing Lily on the swing until she was really high. Lily had the most wonderful view and a big smile on her face. She was so proud that she had faced her fears! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie loved to dance and sing! One day she was in her bedroom, twirling around the room to her favourite song. Suddenly, her finger got stuck in the old doorframe. She tried to get it out but it was stuck tight! + +She began to cry but then, she saw something very special in the hallway. It was a big chair made of the softest, most squishy material and the prettiest little blue cushions. Sophie thought it was so charming! + +Gently, she sat down and tried to relax. She closed her eyes and imagined she was twirling and dancing again. After a while, Sophie's finger popped out and she was free! She gave a big smile and jumped off the chair. + +From then on, whenever she had a problem Sophie would remember the soft chair and relax. She would close her eyes and free her mind, until she felt better. Sophie and the soft summer chair had become the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a rare tie was blown away by the wind. It swirled and swirled in the sky until it could swirl no more. The tie landed in a meadow and looked ready to end its journey. Luckily, a kind girl saw the tie and ran to pick it up. She took it to her mum, who was so happy. She said it was the most beautiful tie she had ever seen. The girl smiled and put the tie in a safe place. + +The mum knew the tie was rare and special. She thought of a way to make it into something even more special. She got some colourful thread and made a big bow. She added this to the tie and it looked brilliant. Everyone who saw the tie said it was the most special and rare thing they had ever seen. + +The girl loved her new special tie. She felt very proud of it and wore it each day. Everywhere she went it got lots of attention and people asked where she had got it. The kind girl smiled and said it came from the meadow. And so the rare and special tie got a happy ending! +Once upon a time there was a rare tube. Everyday it provided something special. Everyone was so happy with all the things the tube provided! Every morning children would always come to see what the tube had brought them. + +One day the tube provided something unexpected. It was a surprise for everyone! Inside the tube were small colorful toy boats. Everyone started playing with them and having lots of fun. + +As the days passed, the tube kept providing more special things. It often provided things that could not be found anywhere else. The children just loved when the tube provided something special! + +At the end of the day, they would come together to talk about all the wonderful things the tube had provided. Everyone was so grateful to have the tube in their life. + +The end. +Once there was an adorable ostrich. He lived in the middle of a large green field. He loved to dive and jump around. Every day he would make his way to the edge of the field, and dive deep into the grass. He would make loops and twirls in the air, then land back on the ground. + +One day, while the ostrich was diving, he heard a loud roar. As he looked up, he saw a big yellow plane flying above him. The plane was so close that he could see the pilot inside. The plane zoomed off, leaving the ostrich with excitement! + +After a few more dives, it was time for the ostrich to head home. As he said goodbye to the sky, he knew that one day he'd be able to dive even higher. + +The ostrich trotted happily back to his home, content with another wonderful day of diving. He would never forget the loud roar of the plane that flew above him, as it was a memory he would always cherish. +One day, True and her mommy were walking through the park. True loved the park. She saw lots of animals and trees. They stopped at a playground. +True was so excited. She wanted to go on the swing and slide. But when True looked around, she saw that the playground was very gray. +True started to complain. Mommy told her it was okay and that they could still play. Mommy said that it was a rainy day and the color of the playground faded a bit. +True and mommy still had a lot of fun playing in the playground. True laughed and smiled so much. She ran, swung and even made a special sand castle. +At the end of the day, True still thought the playground was a bit too gray. But she knew it would be bright and colorful again once the sun came back out. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby boy called Timmy. Timmy had a mommy and a daddy who loved him very much. + +One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy said they were going to take him on a special vacation. + +The two days before the vacation were very exciting. Timmy packed his favourite teddy, a few books and some clothes. He was so excited! + +Finally the day of the vacation arrived. They all hugged, and then they went off in the car. It was a long car ride, but Timmy loved looking out the window. He saw the hills and the trees and the crossing rivers. + +They arrived at their destination, a big beach. Timmy ran out of the car to the beach. It was so beautiful! The sun was shining, there were lots of other children playing, and the sea was sparkly. + +Timmy's mum and dad smiled and took lots of photos. + +They all had a wonderful time on the special vacation. Timmy couldn't wait to come back again! +Once there was a cheap animal. He was walking alone through a field. Suddenly, he yielded to a noise he heard nearby. It was a small rabbit who had gotten lost. The animal was friendly and invited the rabbit to come along. + +The two of them enjoyed walking across the field looking for colorful flowers and talking about all the different types of plants and animals. As they continued walking, the animal found a small pond and showed the rabbit how to dip his paws in and splash around. + +The two were having such a great time and the animal was so happy he had yielded when he heard the rabbit earlier. Before long, it was time for the rabbit to go home and the two said goodbye. The animal watched the rabbit hop off into the woods with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jill and Jack. Jill loved to trade things with her friends, so she had a special box just for trading. One day, Jack had an idea. He said he wanted to trade the box with Jill. Jill thought this was a fun idea, so they agreed to make the trade. + +Jack was so excited to get the box that he forgot to check to see what he had given to Jill. When Jill opened the box she felt uncomfortable. Inside, there was a huge spider! + +Jill was scared of spiders and started to cry. Jack felt bad and wanted to fix it. He said he had an idea and then he started to turn a handle on the box. When he stopped, the spider had disappeared and a new surprise was in the box! + +Inside was a delicious treat just for Jill in the form of her favourite cookie. She smiled, feeling much happier and was glad she traded with Jack. They hugged and both agreed that it was great to trade things between friends. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant sun in the sky. Every day the sun glowed brightly, and the clouds made it more fun to watch. + +One day, the sun got tired and wanted to take a nap. But the clouds in the sky were all mixed up, so the sun asked for help. + +Fortunately, a little boy was nearby. He knew exactly what to do. He started to sort the clouds, mixing up ones with bright colors and ones that were wispy. Soon the sky was in order and the sun was happy. + +The sun smiled and thanked the little boy. The boy smiled back and said, “It was my pleasure!â€. Then the sun went off to take a nap in the brilliant sky. +Mommy was teaching Tom. Tom was a three year old boy who loved to explore the world around him. He had a nice big dictionary that he loved to look through. Every time Mommy asked him a question, Tom would try to use a word from the dictionary to answer. It was so much fun. + +Mommy was teaching Tom how to be an obedient boy. She showed him how to be polite and ask nicely when he wanted something. She taught him to share his toys with his friends. She also taught him to say thank you and please. + +Tom was a very obedient boy. He always tried to remember what Mommy taught him. He was even teaching other kids his age how to be polite. He was such a smart boy and he was proud of himself. He couldn't wait to show Mommy what he had learned. +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent bird. Her name was Zip and she lived in a big yard. Every day, Zip flew around the yard looking for food. She always found something delicious to eat! + +Zip was a very fast bird and liked to play with all the other animals in the yard. She was so fast, none of them could ever catch her. + +One day, Zip flew up to the tallest tree in the yard. She looked around and saw a big nest. Inside the nest, there was a family of birds! + +Zip was very happy. She asked the birds if she could join the family, and they said yes! So Zip flew around the yard with the other birds and was part of the family. + +Zip was the smartest bird in the yard and everyone loved her. She was always zipping around and having a great time! That is how Zip lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a tall house. One day she felt scared. She wanted to hide so she ran to the big, soft couch. She sat on the couch and she felt safe there. +Suddenly she heard a sound. It was coming from the door. She was scared and she wanted to hide. She curled up very small on the couch. But it was too late. The door opened and in came her mom. She had a mean look on her face. She came close to the couch and quick as a flash, she slapped the couch with her hand. +The little girl was very scared and she started to cry. Her mom felt sorry and hugged her. She said, "It's okay sweetheart. I'm not mad at you. Let's go get some ice cream and make it all better." +The little girl hugged her mom and smiled. She felt much better and was no longer scared. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jane and Joe. Jane said, "Joe, let's guess what is in the room!" Joe said, "Ok!" + +They opened the door and peeked in. What was in there? It was a ghost! Jane and Joe screamed and ran away. + +The next day, they decided to try again. This time, they opened the door carefully. But this time, it was very boring. There was nothing in the room. + +Jane said, "That was boring. Let's go and play outside!" Joe said, "Ok!" So they went outside to play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. Her name was Pat and she was three years old. She was skipping around her house, smiling and laughing. + +Then she went outside and saw her friends, Jack and Jane. They were skipping too and playing tag. Pat ran to join them. She was so fast that she flew from one end of the yard to the other. + +Suddenly, Pat stepped in a puddle. There was a lot of ink in it! But Pat didn't mind. She giggled and started to skip around the puddle instead. + +Jack and Jane laughed too. And they all skipped around the ink puddle until it was time to go home. Pat was so happy that she skipped all the way home. +Once there was a boy who was very hungry. He went searching for something to eat. As he walked, he spotted something up ahead. It was a maze! He wondered what was inside. He went closer to take a look. Inside there were many tight turns and walls. However, as he walked through, he could see what was inside. It was yummy food! The boy was so excited. He ran in, and started to eat. He ate all the food in the maze. When he was done, he was very full and happy. He thanked the maze for the food and went home. +There was a little girl named Amy. She lived in an old house with a big bedroom. Amy was three and she loved to talk. One day, Amy was playing in her bedroom. She found an old box with something strange inside. She started to talk to it. + +Amy waved her hand and to her surprise, the strange thing talked back! As they talked, the old box made strange noises. Amy and the old box talked and laughed until late at night. + +When it was time for bed, Amy thanked the old box, and placed it back in the corner of her bedroom. The next day, the old box was gone. Amy never saw it again. +Once upon a time there was a dark forest. Nobody ever went there because it was too scary. But one day a brave little girl with curly brown hair decided to explore the forest. She was not afraid. + +The little girl walked for a long time and then she saw a tiny button lying on the ground. She picked it up and wondered what it could do. Then the little girl heard a voice: "If you believe, anything can happen!" + +The little girl smiled. She believed that the button was special. She closed her eyes and wished with all her heart. Suddenly, the dark forest wasn't so scary anymore. It filled with many wonderful things like glittering fairies and talking animals. + +The little girl was so happy and grateful. She thanked the button for helping her believe in such amazing things. She then returned home and always kept the special button with her. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad. The dad wanted some peace and quiet in the house, so he asked the mom to be kind and quiet. The mom replied that she was happy to help, but she did want to stay competitive. + +So, the mom and dad decided to have a competition. The first thing they did was to create a painting. Both mom and dad were very competitive, but the dad won the game in the end. + +After the game was over, the dad said he was very happy and thanked the mom for being a good sport. The mom smiled and replied that she was glad for the peace in the house. + +The mom and dad hugged each other, feeling very glad that they worked together and created peace. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a nice lady who loved to wash. Every morning she would wash her clothes, then her dishes, and even her hair. She was so proud of her washing! + +One day it got really dark outside. Suddenly, the sky lit up with bright lightning. It was so loud and sudden. The lady was scared but very excited. + +She quickly ran into her kitchen and grabbed a bucket. She filled it with water from the sink and went back outside. She held the bucket up to the sky and got ready to wash the lightning. + +But to her surprise, the lightning started to turn sour. It sizzled as it hit the water. She was so surprised that she ran back inside. She decided to stick to washing her hair instead. +Molly was a 3 year old girl who loved to dream. She had a room all to herself and in her room was a lively bed. Every night she would go to bed early and imagine all sorts of things. + +One night she dreamed of flying all around the stars like a shooting star. She flew and she looped and she twirled through the air. She could feel the air rushing by and the sparkles of light twinkling in the sky. + +Next, she dreamed of running through a forest with all kinds of animals. She hopped and skipped and splashed in the puddles. The sounds of the animals made her giggle. + +Finally, she was in a meadow filled with flowers. She was jumping and dancing in the colorful petals. Molly twirled and spun with a big smile on her face. + +When Molly awoke from her dreams, she was always happy and full of energy. She was always so excited to go back to her room to dream again! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old and liked exploring. One day, he found a map that he could use to find new places. He was so excited to use it! + +Sam held the map and looked at it very carefully. He tried to guess where it would take him. + +Suddenly, Sam heard a loud noise. He looked around, but couldn't see where it was coming from. Then, another bad noise followed. Sam was scared, so he put the map away in his pocket. + +The noise got louder, so Sam decided to find out what it was. He slowly followed the sound and peeked around the corner. A big furry bear was in the street. + +Sam was courageuos! He stepped closer to the bear and waved at it. The bear smiled at him and walked away. + +That was a close guess for Sam! He was so proud that he took out his map and kept exploring. +Once, there was a little girl named Lily. She was so excited because it was almost her birthday! Lily asked her mom what she wanted for her birthday and her mom suggested a fairy. Lily was very excited and wanted to find the fairy as fast as she could! + +So Lily went outside to look for the fairy. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find it. Then, she heard a tinkling noise. She hurried to where the noise was coming from and she saw a fairy! + +The fairy was fast, so Lily had to run as fast as she could to catch her. Finally, Lily caught the fairy in her hands. She was so happy and thanked the fairy for coming to her birthday party. + +The fairy said she was happy to come and that she would bring lots of presents for Lily's birthday! + +Lily was so excited and thanked the fairy again. This was the best birthday present ever! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He lived in a big tree. The bunny was very nervous because he was afraid of the dark. + +One day, the bunny heard a loud noise coming from outside the tree. He knew he had to go and see what it was. It was getting dark, so the bunny was even more nervous. But he hopped out of the tree and started to explore. + +Suddenly, he saw a big bird coming towards him. The bunny was too scared to move. The bird had big wings and a loud voice. The bird told the bunny that it was time to end the night. + +The bunny was so scared, he couldn't breathe. He took a deep breath and tried to control his lungs. After a few moments, the bunny's fear turned to courage and he followed the bird back to the tree. + +When they arrived at the tree, the bird ended the night with a big hug. The bunny was so relieved that he wasn't nervous anymore. He had learned to be brave even when he was scared. +Once upon a time there was a wild sheet. It blew through the sky and danced around the clouds. One day, the sheet had enough and quit blowing around. It fell to the ground and rolled around in the grass. A family of rabbits found the sheet and decided to have some fun! They hopped on top of it and the sheet started to move even faster. After a few minutes of rolling around, the wild sheet came to a stop. The family of rabbits realized it was time to quit playing! They hopped off and found their way home. The wild sheet stayed where it was, ready to blow around another day. +One day, Daddy was playing tag with his son in the park. It was so much fun! Daddy chased his son until he got so tired he had to surrender. His son realized Daddy couldn't run anymore and so he slowed down and waited. Daddy smiled and kneeled down to be with his son. His son was so happy, he hugged Daddy on his knee, and Daddy felt so proud. + +The sun started to set and Daddy had to carry his son home. He picked him up and felt how fragile his son was. He kissed him and whispered how special he was. Daddy felt so much love for his son. + +They arrived home and hugged one last time before Daddy sent him away to bed. He smiled and said "Sleep tight". Daddy knew that his son was safe and he was happy. The day ended with Daddy feeling proud and privileged to be a father. +Once upon a time, there was a big pan. It was so big you could fit a lot in it. One day, a little girl wanted to make something special. She picked up the big pan and went outside. + +She went to the garden and started picking some things. She picked some flowers, some leaves and some dirt. Then, she went back into the kitchen with her big pan. + +In the kitchen, she started to pour all the things she had picked into the pan. She poured the flowers, the leaves and the dirt. It was a special mix that she was making. After she was done pouring, she stirred the mix with a spoon. + +The mix was ready! The little girl was so excited to see what she had made. She scooped some out of the pan and enjoyed her special treat. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill who loved to act. She played pretend with her dolls and sometimes even acted like different animals. She especially loved to pretend she was a princess. + +One day Jill decided to make her own pretend world. She told her dolls about the special place and acted out different scenes for them. The pretend world had lots of cocoa and the dolls were very happy. + +Jill and the dolls had a great time in the pretend world. They would act out silly adventures and enjoy all the cocoa. Things always worked out with a happy ending. + +At the end of the day, Jill felt very special. She had her own pretend world and her dolls were happy. She knew she could act out new adventures anytime she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was a happy girl and loved going to her class at school. But one day, Sarah became very troubled. She didn't like going to her class anymore and stayed at home instead. + +One day, her mum took her to school anyway. Sarah was feeling sad and worried. When she arrived at her class, her teacher gave her a big hug. Sarah felt much better and smiled. + +Suddenly, Sarah remembered all the fun she had with her friends. She returned to her class every day after that and was happy again. She soon forgot about her troubled feelings and enjoyed being back in school. + +The end. +One day, a small boy called Jack was playing in his garden. He was having such a great time that he didn't watch where he was going and he fell over into the mud. He was in a lot of trouble! + +Jack got very scared and started to cry. His Mum saw him and came running. She comforted him and said, "It's okay Jack, you just need to be more careful next time." She then cleaned him up with a bucket of warm water and a mild soap. + +Jack was feeling a lot better. He promised to be careful and not fall again. He then went off to play in his garden again, this time being much more careful so that he wouldn't end up in trouble again! +Once upon a time there was a busy light. It always included so many fun things. + +One night, the busy light started playing peek-a-boo. It opened and closed, opened and closed again. Everyone who saw was so excited. + +The next day, the busy light started to give out surprises. It gave out laughter, smiles and lots of hugs! + +Finally, the busy light had something for everyone. It included stories and games for the young and old. Everyone had so much fun playing with the busy light. + +The busy light kept everyone happy and busy. And when the sun set, the light went to sleep and said goodnight. +Once upon a time, there was a cool onion. It was bright and sparkly, and it liked to be polished. Each day, the onion would go outside and wait for someone to come and polish it. One day, a little girl saw the onion and decided to help. + +The little girl got out her polishing cloth and started to work. She was very careful not to hurt the onion as she shined it. With each touch, the bright yellow began to shine even brighter. + +When she was done, the onion was beautiful. It was so shiny, you could almost see yourself in it. The little girl smiled and said goodbye to the onion. She knew that it would look cool forever. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom lived in a happy house with his family. One day Tom was playing outside and he felt a little wet. He had touched the rain! His Mommy said it was time for a bath, so he went to the bathroom. But the water was cold so he started to cry. + +Then his Daddy came into the bathroom. He was very compassionate and he told Tom that he was alright. Daddy hugged Tom and he gently dried him off with a towel. + +Next, Daddy drew a warm bath for Tom and sat with him in the bathroom. He gave him a rubber duck to play with and he sang his favorite songs. After the bath, Daddy dried Tom off again with a fluffy towel. + +Tom smiled and hugged his Daddy. He felt so safe and warm. He felt joyful and happy now! + +The End. +Sunny and his Dad went to the beach. His Dad said goodbye and told Sunny to stay near the anchor. Sunny said ok and watched his Dad walk away. + +The sun was starting to set. The wind started to blow. Sunny was getting scared. Then he saw something on the ground. It was a starfish! It was bossy and told Sunny to stay near the anchor. + +Sunny obeyed the starfish. He stayed near the anchor for a long time and watched the waves come and go. He stayed until he saw his Dad walking back. Then he ran to his Dad. His Dad brought him a fish shaped ice cream as a reward. + +Sunny smiled and said thank you. He learned that staying can be fun. And he also learned to listen to his bossy anchor starfish. +Once there was a boy who wanted to splash in the pool on a hot day. He had never been swimming before, but his mom told him he had to be smart. He put on his swimming trunks and hopped onto the edge of the pool. + +He was so excited that he jumped right in! He had a big splash and it felt so nice! The water was cool and he had a lot of fun just kicking and swimming around. + +After he had splashed around for a little while he tried to jump into the pool again. This time he was a little smarter. He put his hands up and jumped, but he didn't make as big of a splash as before. + +But even though he wasn't making a big splash, he was having so much fun! He swam around in circles and did some silly tricks. He even taught himself a few things and before he knew it, it was time to get out of the pool. + +He felt so happy and proud of himself for being so smart. Even though he hadn't learned everything yet, he knew he would learn soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. One day Millie had a very special dream. In her dream she was running and running, faster than ever. When she finished, everyone was clapping and cheering. They gave her a shiny medal - it was made of gold and very sparkly! + +Millie was so happy that she decided to keep the medal always with her. She kept it in a special box with a lid and she kept it very tidy. Every night before Millie went to bed, she would take out the medal and look at it, and then put it back carefully in the box. + +Millie was proud of her medal and very happy she had kept it so tidy. She knew she had worked hard and was very proud of her achievement. And if she ever forgot why she was proud, all she needed to do was look at her special dream medal. +One day, Mama and her three year old daughter went to visit the market. Mama wanted to buy some food. + +When they arrived at the market, Mama stopped at the fruit stand and picked a purple grape for her daughter. She showed it to her and said, "Look! We have a purple grape!" + +Her daughter smiled and said "Yay!" She then touched the grape and held it in her hand. + +Mama and her daughter were also able to buy some other things at the market. They bought apples, milk, and jelly. + +When they were finished shopping, they went home and enjoyed their new purple grape. It was yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Ria. Ria was very intelligent. One day, she wanted to eat something delicious, so she asked her mom for some yogurt. + +Her mom gave her a big pot of yogurt. Ria was so happy! She opened the pot, and found a spoon inside. It was so sharp! Ria looked at the spoon, and wondered what she could do with it. + +She had an idea. She took the spoon and used it to make shapes in the yogurt. First, she made a triangle. Then, she made a circle. Finally, she made a square. + +Ria was so proud of herself. She had made something creative and delicious at the same time. She ate all of the yogurt, and kept the spoon to use again. She was so intelligent! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to cook. He liked to make yummy dishes with his mom and tutors. + +He dreamed of making original meals that no one had ever eaten before. He asked his tutors to help him learn all the recipes he needed. His tummy rumbled as he imagined all the tasty foods he could make. + +One day his magic tutor arrived and taught him a secret recipe. The little boy followed all the instructions and proudly cooked a delicious dinner. His mom was amazed to see what he created! + +He was so happy to have made his very own original dish. From that day on he was never scared of trying something new in the kitchen. He always remembered what his amazing tutor had taught him. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bob. He had a cosy nest and a lovely family. One day, Bob had a sad surprise. His family had to leave and fly away. +Bob was left alone in his nest forgetting to receive something important that his family had left for him. +He searched around his nest but there was no sign of the unexpected gift. He was very confused and sad. +Suddenly, he saw something sticking out from a nearby twig. He flew down from his nest and took a closer look. It was a long, thin box covered with coloured feathers. Bob was so happy and he received the gift with joy. +Inside the box, he found a shiny, new toy and a big, delicious seed. Bob was so excited that he shared the seed with all the other birds. +He knew that his family had sent him a special gift to show him that they loved him, even when they were far away. +From that day onwards, Bob always looked forward to receiving a special gift when his family had to fly away, and his heart was never too sad. +Once there was a bird who wanted to soar higher than any other bird. He was a brave bird who was never scared of heights. One day he decided to fly to the tower and try to reach the very top. + +He flew and flew, higher and higher and soon he reached the tower. He looked up at the top and he could see the sky, he wanted to soar up there. So he flapped his wings as fast as he could and he started to soar up the tower. + +As he went higher it started to get colder and colder. He felt the wind blowing over him and suddenly it tasted very bitter. But he was determined to keep going and soon he reached the very top of the tower. + +He looked around and he felt very proud. He had soared higher than any other bird. He enjoyed the beautiful views of the sky and he felt incredibly happy that he had achieved his goal. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was walking in the woods when she heard someone shout. She thought it was a nice sound, so she followed it. + +When Sarah got closer, she saw a crocodile. She was scared at first, but the crocodile smiled and it looked so peaceful. She sat down and began to talk to it. + +The crocodile was so friendly and seemed like it wanted to play! He shouted and asked Sarah to join him in a game. + +Sarah got so excited and started to play with the crocodile. She threw a stick, and the crocodile chased after it. She ran after the crocodile and they played until it was dark. + +When it was time to go, Sarah was sad to leave the crocodile. She waved goodbye and went home, smiling from ear to ear. +Jimmy was a happy 3 year old. He loved going outside to play. One day when Jimmy went outside, the sky was white. He clapped his hands and said, "Look! It's snow!" He was so excited because he had never seen snow before. + +Jimmy ran around in the snow. It was soft and white, and it felt cold on his hands and face. He shouted, "I love snow!" He spent the whole day racing around, making snow angels and laughing. + +At the end of the day, the snow was getting heavy. Mommy said, "We need to go back inside. The snow is getting too heavy." So Jimmy ran inside with Mommy and they enjoyed some hot cocoa and cookies. + +Jimmy was sad when the snow melted the next day. But he was happy to have seen snow, even if it was only for one day. He knew he needed to wait until next year to see snow again. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lauren. She was three years old and she loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, Lauren saw a beautiful field of wheat. It was golden and warm in the sun. + +"Mommy, can I please go play in the wheat?" Lauren asked with a big smile. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "Yes, sweetheart!" + +Lauren ran into the field of wheat and she started to jump. She spun around and around until she was dizzy. Then she sunk into the wheat and made a big warm bed. + +She lay there for a while, feeling the warm sun on her skin. Then suddenly, she spotted a little bird flying above her. It made a special sign and flew away. Something special was about to happen! + +Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Lauren saw a small creature scurrying towards her. It was a tiny mouse! Lauren watched as the little mouse took its tiny paws and started to sign in the wheat. + +The mouse had made a beautiful pattern in the wheat. Lauren laughed and clapped her hands in delight. She watched the whole time as the mouse made its way back into the wheat. + +Lauren decided she would always remember that special day when she found the warmth and beauty of the wheat field. +Happy was a 3 year old who enjoyed exploring. He liked to try so many different things and discover the world around him. One day he found an unusual task to try. It was a box with something inside that he could not see. He wanted to try and open it. He tried pushing it and then he tried pulling it. Finally, he tried shaking it and the box broke in two! He looked inside the broken box and it was filled with colourful surprises! He was so excited and filled with joy at the discovery. He had never seen something so unusual.Happy was proud that he had been able to break the task open. +Once upon a time there was a young, adventurous girl. She loved exploring and learning new things. One day, she decided she wanted to go on an adventure. She was about to set off when her mom stopped her. + +"Where do you think you're going?" she asked. + +"I'm going on an adventure!" the girl replied. + +"No, you can't go," her mom said. "It's dangerous and I need to prevent you from getting hurt." + +"But I'm young and adventurous," the girl said. + +"I know you are," said her mom, "but I still need to make sure you stay safe." + +The girl knew that her mom was right, so she obeyed her and stayed home. But she still found fun ways to make her adventure at home. She read books, asked questions, and made creations with her imagination. That way, she could explore the world without leaving her home. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Sammy wanted to go outside and play in the warm weather. So his mom opened the door, and Sammy ran outside. + +He saw a big, red flower and he smiled. He spread some pollen so the flower could keep growing. Then, he saw a bird sitting in a tree. He was very gentle and polite. He put a little bit of food out for the bird, and the bird hopped down to eat it. + +Sammy started the game of tag with the bird. He ran around so fast! After a few minutes of playing, Sammy felt hot, so he ran to find some shade under the tree. But the sun was following him, no matter where he went. + +He tried to reach for the sun, but he couldn't quite get it. But then Sammy realized something. He didn't have to reach for the sun, he could just turn to the sun and spread out his arms. So Sammy did just that, and the sun was there with him the whole time. +One day, the sun was shining bright and Lucy woke up with a happy face. She asked Mommy to take her outside to play. Mommy put on her shoes and they went out together. + +When they reached the park, Lucy opened the gate and stepped inside. She saw the swings and smiled; she loved to swing. Mommy pushed her on the swing and she laughed. When Mommy said it was time to go, Lucy closed the gate behind her. + +On their way home, Lucy saw a bright flower. She picked it and showed it to Mommy. Mommy smiled at Lucy and hugged her. Then they went inside and Lucy put the flower in a vase. + +Before bedtime, Lucy said goodnight and hugged Mommy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with a happy face. +Once upon a time there was a wish. He was very crazy and wild. He wanted to make people smile. + +One night, the wish flew high in the sky. He was so happy. He saw a crowd of people waiting for him. They were so excited. + +The wish flew down and gave everyone something special. Everyone was so surprised and happy. They clapped and applauded their hands to show their gratitude. + +The wish was so excited. He wished that everyone would stay smiling. He flew away and hoped to come back again. + +The people below were so thankful. They thanked the wish for his kindness. They promised to always remember him and applauded him one last time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally lived in a very small village and she was only three years old. + +Sally always had lots of dreams. She would often ask her parents about being a princess and going on grand adventures. Her parents were very supportive and kept encouraging her to believe in herself. + +One day Sally got a special package in the mail. Inside was an invitation to a high castle in the mountains. Sally was so excited and her parents were happy for her. Sally knew that this was her chance to make her dreams come true. + +So Sally said goodbye to her parents and traveled up to the high castle. When she arrived, she was surprised to find all the people who had come to cheer her on and encourage her on her journey. + +The day was full of surprises and everyone was so happy for Sally. She made it up to the top of the castle and showed off her courage, strength and determination. + +Sally's story of success was an inspiration to everyone, and it encouraged them to believe in their dreams too. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to dance and listen to music. Every day Daisy would put on her favorite music and dance around her living room. Even though living with two brothers was sometimes noisy, Daisy always felt peaceful when she danced. + +One day, Daisy's mom and dad said that Daisy could have a special music night. Daisy was so excited that she jumped up and down and clapped her hands. She got to invite all her friends over to dance and listen to music together. + +When the day of the music night came, Daisy was ready to dance the night away. She and her friends danced and sang and even did the cha cha slide. Everyone was having so much fun they never wanted it to end. + +The night was peaceful and full of joy. Daisy felt so happy that she had been able to dance and listen to music with her friends. From then on, when Daisy needed to relax and feel peaceful she would put on her favorite music and dance. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Amelia. One day, she went into the garden to do some gardening. In the garden, she found a rake. She decided to use the rake to tidy up the garden. She grabbed the rake and started to rake the garden. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared in the garden. Amelia was very scared but she was also very brave. She knew that she had to act quickly. She put down the rake and kneeled down in front of the giant. + +The giant was amazed by her bravery. He kindly thanked her and gave her a reward. He gave her a magical seed that could grow a beautiful flower. Amelia thanked the giant and quickly planted the seed in the garden. + +As Amelia watched the seed grow, she was very happy that she had been brave enough to kneel down in front of the giant. From that day forward, she became known as the brave girl who kneeled down to the giant. +Once upon a time there was a vendor. He was a very kind and friendly man who sold fruit in the park each morning. He slowly began to increase the amount of fruit he brought with him every day. He piled it in a big wagon then headed off to the park. + +The people in town were very grateful to this vendor. He was always so friendly and sold the most delicious fruit! Some days the people brought coins to buy the fruit, and some days they brought nothing at all. But, the vendor always smiled and offered them a piece of fruit for free. + +As each day passed, more and more people started coming to the park to purchase fruit. In fact, the vendor soon had more customers than he had fruit to sell! The vendor was so grateful to all the people who came each morning to buy his delicious fruit. + +And that is how the vendor increased the amount of fruit he sold each day. He was thankful for the generous customers and they were thankful too. Everyone was happy! The end. +Katie and her mommy went to the parade. There were lots of people and lots of fun. +Katie was so excited! She wanted to join all the other children splashing in the big puddle. +Katie's mommy thought it looked too deep, so she said no. +Suddenly, someone shouted "Look out!" and Katie got frightened. She saw a big truck splashing through the puddle, almost running over the children. +Everyone started running away, but Katie's mommy quickly grabbed her and held her tight. +Katie was still frightened, but the truck drove away and the parade was safe again. Katie and her mommy hugged each other and they both laughed. +The parade was so much fun and Katie splashed in the puddle, but she was careful and stayed with her mommy. +A little boy named Bob was in the kitchen with his mom. Bob watched his mom measure out some celery sticks. The sticks were long, pale, and very crunchy. + +Bob wanted to help, so he picked up a measuring cup. He looked around to see if he could find something to measure. He spied the celery sticks. + +He asked, “Mommy, can I measure this?†His mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can measure the celery.†+ +Bob was so excited. He carefully put the celery in the measuring cup. He added some more and filled it up. Then he shook the cup until all the celery sticks were even. + +Bob and his mom looked at the measuring cup together. They smiled and agreed that the pale, crunchy celery looked very nice. Bob was proud of the celery he had measured. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Sam. He had a big house with a small porch. Sam loved the porch. He used to carry his toys and books to the porch and have fun playing outside. + +One day, Sam decided he wanted to carry something even bigger, so he grabbed one of his dad's chairs and began to carry it outside to the porch. When Sam reached the porch, he was so excited to see the chair fit perfectly. Sam sat in the chair and pretended he was king of the porch. + +Sam loved carrying things to his porch. He even brought food over there to share with his friends. He piled up the food on the porch and all of the kids had a great time eating and playing together. + +Every day, Sam was looking for something new to carry to the porch so he could make it even more exciting. He kept finding new things to bring to the porch, and he and his friends loved it! +Once upon a time, there was a humble rose. It was a special rose filled with an amazing smell. Every day the rose would relax and sit in the sunshine. + +One day, a little girl saw the rose. She was very excited and wanted to take the rose home. She carefully plucked it and took it back to her house. + +The little girl loved the rose. She made sure it was watered and cared for it. Every day, she would sit and watch the rose relax in the sunshine. + +The rose stayed happy and healthy. The little girl always appreciated the humble rose and continued to take care of it. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends and explore the world around her. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a sweet treat. They went to the store to get some sugar. + +When they got there, they saw that the sugar was all gone! They were so sad that they wouldn't get to have a sweet snack. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She wanted to find a way to get the sugar back. + +Lily grabbed her friends and went outside. She looked around until she saw a normal-looking tree. Lily got an idea and asked her friends to help her. +She asked them to climb to the top of the tree and pick the sugar that was growing in the leaves. + +Her friends agreed to help and soon they managed to complete their task. They had enough sugar to have a sweet snack! The friends were so happy that they had enough sugar to enjoy a delicious treat. They thanked Lily for being so smart and for helping them to complete the mission. +Once upon a time, there was a black tree. It was big and tall, but it was lonely. Every day it looked out of its branches and wished for friends but none came. One day, it heard the sound of laughter coming from the other side of the woods. A group of children had decided to go for a walk. + +The black tree was so excited, it forgot why it was alone. The children spotted it and ran up to give it a hug. One of the children said, 'We can climb up this tree and have lots of fun'. They all started to climb up and soon they were very high in the branches. + +Then, it happened! The children started to vanish! One-by-one they disappeared from the black tree's branches. The tree started to panic! But then, just as quickly as the children had vanished, they reappeared at the base of the tree. + +The children had gone for such a long time, the black tree thought it would never see them again. But then it remembered, the children had only been playing hide and seek. It was so happy to see them again, the black tree never felt so warm inside. +Once upon a time there lived a bunny and a tortoise. The tortoise wanted to race the bunny. + +The two animals lined up for the race. The bunny stretched it's legs wide and bounced on it's toes. The tortoise stayed still and prayed for luck. + +With a loud snap, the race began! The bunny hopped away from the starting line really quickly. But, the tortoise stayed very still and slow. + +The bunny kept hopping and hopping, and soon the tortoise was very far away. The bunny was so happy and felt like it was winning the race! + +But then, right at the very end, the tortoise used the last bit of it's strength and raced across the finish line, beating the bunny and winning the race. +Once upon a time there was a jeep. It was a big, tough jeep with lots of seats. The jeep went on a journey over the rough road. It went up the hills and down the valleys. It was so exciting! + +Suddenly, the jeep stopped and the people inside had to separate. They all got out of the jeep and each person went a different way. Some people went up the hill, some people went down the valley. + +One person was called Bob. He was a very brave man. He looked around and noticed that his friends were gone. He was alone in the rough terrain. + +So he started walking and eventually, he found his friends. They all laughed and hugged each other. + +Then they all got back into the jeep and the journey continued. It was a happy ending for them all! +Once there was a spark in the sky. It was so high, it went far above the clouds. The spark was so thin, it shimmered in the night. + +The spark got bigger and bigger and soon it was too big to stay in the sky. So it started to come down to the ground. + +A group of kids saw the spark and started to raise their hands to grab it. But it was too high up, so they started to jump. + +The spark kept getting closer and closer until one of the kids finally grabbed it. He had raised his hand higher than the others and that made him reach the spark. + +The kids were so excited, they all cheered. The spark was magical and special, so they decided to keep it in a bottle and make it their secret. + +They would go out often and look at the spark, reminding them of how much fun they had trying to raise it from the sky. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and her baby. The mummy wanted the best for her baby and so she always gave him lots of hugs and kisses. Every day they played in the park together and met lots of friends. + +One day they went to the park and saw everyone playing a new game. It was called "Jump-up-and-down". Everyone was having so much fun and the baby was so excited. He jumped onto the mat and had lots of fun. But when it was time for him to jump off the mat he was shocked to find that he couldn't move. He stood there with his eyes wide open. + +The mummy was worried and asked the other little kids to help. They all ran over to the baby and tried to pull him off the ground. But, nothing could move him. Finally, one of the little boys had an idea. He asked the mummy to sigh. + +The mummy took a deep breath and let out a long, loud sigh. Suddenly, the baby was free! Everyone cheered and the game became very popular. The baby was so happy that he could play again, and the mummy was glad her baby was safe. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant bird. He lived in a big tree. Every day, he would look down at the ground where he could see a branch. He really wanted to carry the branch away with him. + +So one day, he swooped down to the ground and grabbed the branch. He was so excited, he flew off with it to his tree. + +But getting the branch wasn’t easy. It was quite big and quite heavy. The branch made the bird really tired, so he had to take little rests along the way. + +Eventually he reached his tree. He was so proud that he had made it with the branch. He still carried the branch every day, even though it was tough. + +The end. +Jim and Judy were out for a walk one day. Suddenly, they heard a weird noise! It was an otter making a strange sound! Jim and Judy were so excited to see the otter. + +The otter hopped around and made strange noises. Jim and Judy laughed and giggled. They followed the otter to a pond. Jim and Judy watched as the otter played in the water. + +But then they saw something weird. The otter was trying to replace a rock with an acorn. He was switching the rock for the acorn! Judy thought how weird it was that an otter would want to replace a rock with an acorn. + +Jim and Judy watched in amazement as the otter finally figured it out. He had replaced the rock with the acorn! Jim and Judy said goodbye to the otter and walked away with big smiles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very hungry. She went looking for something to eat, but couldn't find anything to eat. So she started to cry and scream. Suddenly, she saw a big pin on the ground. She picked it up and it made her so happy. She ran back home with the pin. When she arrived, she screamed with joy. Her mom came out and asked why she was so happy. She showed the pin to her mom and said, "Look what I found!" Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go get something to eat, you must be very hungry!" And they did. They had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very hungry. She wanted something yummy to eat. + +So the little girl started to walk. She went and went until she arrived at the station. + +The little girl stopped and looked around. A train was coming into the station. She could see lots of people carrying yummy food. + +The little girl's tummy rumbled. She wanted that food. So she got onto the train. + +The train took her to a lot of different places. She saw all sorts of different food. Everywhere she went, she saw something delicious to eat. + +But she couldn't stop to eat. She had to keep going until she reached the end of the line. Finally, she arrived at the last station. + +The little girl was so happy. She was so hungry. But now she had something yummy to eat! +Once there was a bird. She was a very fast bird. Every day she flew around in the sky, going faster and faster. But one day, she felt so alone. She wanted to find someone to play with so she started to cry. + +That's when she heard another bird calling to her. He had seen her crying, and said that he wanted to be her friend. He said they could fly together and have fun. This made the fast bird very happy and she stopped crying. + +Now every day they fly together and have a lot of fun. They fly so fast around the sky and sometimes they even race each other. The fast bird is so happy that she has a friend now. +Katie and Jack were playing at the park. They saw a slide and they were so happy. They ran to slide down in their new shoes. As they slid, they heard a bell ringing. It sounded like fun! + +At the bottom of the slide, something weird was happening. A strange man had appeared. He had a big box with him. Katie and Jack were confused. + +The man opened the box and out came a bunch of toys. They were so excited! The man started giving them each a toy. He gave Jack a froggy toy and Katie a kitty toy. They said thank you and hugged the man. + +The man laughed and said goodbye. He waved his hand and disappeared. Katie and Jack hugged each other and ran back to the slide. They slid again and again, ringing the bell as they went. They laughed until they were so tired they fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny, charming mouse. One day, this mouse wanted to make something special with the glue. But when he tried to use it, something amazing happened! The glue shrank him down to a very tiny size! Suddenly, this tiny mouse could explore the world like never before. He could explore the crevices and cracks of the house, and he had a wonderful time! Although the glue shrank the mouse, he still had fun and made new friends along the way. He also found lots of goodies along the way! After hours of exploring, the mouse returned to his normal size. He was very happy and he thanked the glue for its charming adventure. +One day a little boy was riding his bike. He pedaled along the rough roads of his town. + +The roads were bumpy and his hands got sore. He wanted a rest, but there was no stopping. + +Suddenly the little boy saw an old man. He was sitting on the sidewalk with a smile on his face. + +The little boy pulled up next to the old man and asked why he was so happy. + +The old man said, “I have been hurt for a very long time, but now I am healing. I used to not be able to pedal my bike at all, but now I can!†+ +The little boy was so happy to hear that the old man was healing. He wished the old man all the best and kept on pedaling. + +The little boy felt like he was pedaling on clouds now, because he knew that the old man's healing had helped the roads become smoother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to go for walks in the woods. One day, as she was walking, she saw a filthy mushroom. She was excited, so she started to speed towards it. + +When she got closer, she saw something even better - it was a magical mushroom! She got so excited that she began to speed even faster. + +When she finally reached the mushroom, the little girl put out her hand to pick it up - but it was too late. The mushroom was gone! She looked around quickly, but she couldn't see it anywhere. + +The little girl was very sad, but then she realised something - she had been moving so fast that she had created a gust of wind. That made the mushroom blow away! + +The little girl smiled and said, "I guess I sped too fast this time, but that was fun!" Then she started walking again, searching for more mushrooms. +Jim was walking along the beach, looking out at the distant sail. He stumbled on something in the sand and fell over. He looked down and saw something sparkly. It was a beautiful seashell. He put it in his pocket to take home. + +He was about to stand up when he noticed a big boat far away on the sea. It had a big white sail and it was getting bigger and bigger. Jim couldn't believe his eyes! He watched in awe as the boat sailed closer and closer to the beach. + +He stumbled further down the beach to get a better look. From there he could see the sailors waving from the boat. Suddenly the boat glided onto the sand with a soft thud. Jim was so excited! + +He ran up to the boat and the sailors welcomed him onboard. He sailed out with the sailors on a distant journey that he would never forget. +One day, while playing in the garden , a little girl saw a beautiful flower. She gazed at it for a moment and thought it was the loveliest thing she had ever seen. But, sadly, a selfish butterfly swooped down from the sky and landed on the flower. It then began to eat the petals. + +The little girl was very sad and she began to cry. Just then, a kind bee came buzzing by. The bee asked the little girl why she was crying. She told the bee what had happened. + +The bee was angry at how selfish the butterfly had been. It decided it wanted to help the girl. It zoomed around the garden and soon saw a beautiful flower even more special than the one the butterfly had ruined. + +The bee brought the flower to the little girl. She was delighted with her new flower and smiled as she thanked the bee. She then gazed happily at her pretty new flower. +Sally was a shy girl. She liked to play pretend games with her mom. One day, Sally's mom asked her to help her with cleaning. She gave Sally a mop and asked her to cover the floor with it. Sally was very excited. She took the mop and started to gently mop the floor. She watched as the mop made the floor nice and clean. After she finished, she proudly held up the mop and showed her mom. Her mom smiled and thanked her. Sally felt very proud of herself. She had done a great job covering the floor with the mop! +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He was walking along a narrow row, when he saw something. He stopped and looked. It was a tiny bird! The bird hopped around, but it was stuck. The tall man had an idea. He reached out and offered his hand to the tiny bird. The tiny bird hopped on and the tall man carefully held him. Then the tall man found a tree and put the tiny bird in a safe place. The bird sang and chirped, thankful for the tall man. + +The tall man smiled and waved goodbye to the tiny bird. He was happy he could help offer a safe place to the little bird! +Once upon a time there was a little kid. +He was happy and curious and loved to explore. But one day, he forgot something important. +He was so ashamed! He felt so sad and kept thinking about it, so he couldn't have any fun. + +One morning, his mommy came up to him and said, “I have something to help you forget.†She gave him a picture of a big smiley face and said, “Whenever you are feeling sad or ashamed, look at this and it will help you remember to be happy again.†+ +The little kid hugged his mommy and was so happy he had something special to help him forget. He smiled, and soon he was playing and exploring again. + +The end. +Curtis was very happy. He had decided to go on a picnic with his mom. They brought their favorite snacks - apples and pretzels - plus a blanket and a picnic basket. + +Curtis was excited. He knew he was going to have lots of fun. He found the perfect spot in the park and helped his mom wipe the blanket on the grass. + +They spread out the snacks and started to eat. They laughed and talked and shared stories until they had finished their snacks. Then they wiped their hands on a napkin. + +Curtis was so happy. It was the perfect day - just him and mom and the perfect picnic. He knew he'd remember this day forever. +Once upon a time, a grumpy bear was looking for food. He wandered in the forest, searching for something to eat. Finally, he realized that he smelled something yummy! Up ahead, he saw some tasty looking meat. His eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to dig in. He slowly walked up to it, and couldn't believe his luck. He eagerly started to eat, and enjoyed every bite. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was the King's Royal Guard! He wasted no time and quickly ran away. He was relieved to have found food, but now he had to find a safe place to hide. As he zig zagged through the forest, he promised himself that he would be more careful next time. + +He soon realized that he was now a safe distance away. He calmed down and stopped to catch his breath. He huffed and puffed and lay down to take a nap. His grumpiness was gone, and he was full of joy. His tummy was stuffed with yummy meat! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a blue cushion that she liked to play with. It was very soft and squishy. + +One day, Daisy was cleaning her room and made it very tidy. Even the cushion was neat and tidy. Daisy noticed that her cushion looked different, so she tried to fix it. She tried to turn it the other way around and it worked. Now the cushion looked just like it did before. + +Daisy was so excited that she had reversed the cushion. She showed her mom and her mom was so proud of her. Daisy was happy that she had neat and tidy room, as well as her cushion. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a birdcage. The birdcage was open so the birds could fly out and explore the world. One day, a little bird wondered if it could fly even higher. So, the little bird wanted to test if it could reach the sky. + +The little bird jumped out of the birdcage and flapped its wings. It flew higher and higher until it was almost as high as the sky. It was very excited because it had never flown so high. + +Now it was time to test its wings again. The little bird flew up and down, round and round. It flew so fast that the wind blew its feathers. Then, it flew back to the birdcage and hopped inside. + +The little bird was so proud of itself. It had passed its own “flying test†and now it was back in its birdcage, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to jog in the jungle. Every morning, she would wake up early and jog through the tall trees and over the bumpy ground. She loved to explore all the different paths, and she especially enjoyed hearing the birds singing and the monkeys chattering. + +On one particular morning, the girl had been running for a while when she saw something very attractive in the distance. It glowed and sparkled in the sunlight and she was determined to find out what it was. She picked up the pace and soon she arrived at a lake with a beautiful waterfall. She was amazed at its beauty and she stayed there for a long time, taking everything in. + +When the girl eventually jogged home, she felt exhausted but very content. She knew she would make sure to come back soon to explore the jungle and its attractive waterfall. +There was a little girl called Bob. She was playing with her tower. She had built it with lots of coloured blocks. Bob was polite and said "please" and "thank you" when she asked for help. + +Suddenly, a big hand grabbed the tower. Bob was scared and shouted "No!" But then the hand put the tower back down and Bob realised it was her Grandma. Grandma said she was sorry and smiled. + +Grandma was very polite and asked if she could play with Bob and the tower. Bob said yes and they both sat down and started to build. The tower got bigger and bigger. They worked and laughed until the tower was very tall. + +Soon it was time to go home. Bob hugged her Grandma, said goodbye and grabbed her tower. She was so proud, she wanted to show everyone the tallest tower she had ever built. +Once upon a time there was a town filled with happy people. They all smiled, laughed and enjoyed life. But one day, something very bad happened. A tornado blew through the town and destroyed everything it touched. The trees were knocked down, the homes were gone, and the people were very scared. + +The people decided to work together to rebuild their town. They took the broken things and worked together to put them back together again. They restored all the things that the tornado had destroyed. + +Soon the town was back to how it used to be, and the people were no longer scared. They were alert and ready for anything that might happen. + +And ever since then, the people of the town have always been ready for anything, just in case the tornado ever returns. +Once there was a girl who liked to sing. Every day, she sang loud and proud. Her family and friends loved to listen to her. + +One day, the girl wore some special clothes. They were pale and so pretty. But the girl was too shy to go out wearing them. So she stayed home, but she still sang. + +The girl sang so sweetly that her singing floated through the window, out into the street. Everyone who heard it smiled and some even started to sing along. + +The girl heard all the happy singing and she felt so proud. She knew her singing was beautiful, and having everyone join in made it even more special. From then on, she wore her special pale clothes every day, just so everyone would hear her sing. +Once there was a young girl named Jenny. She was very happy and loved to paint. +One day, Jenny went to the store to buy some new paint. When she got home, she decided to add all of her new colors to her painting. +She spread the paint out on her table and mixed the colors together until they became beautiful. +Jenny painted all day long and made the most beautiful pictures. She was so proud of her work and showed it to her family and friends. +Everybody was amazed by the young girl’s talent and they all praised her and told her how wonderful her paintings were. +Jenny was so happy and painted many more pictures, adding new colors and new details each time. +Once there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe was 3-years-old and loved going to the park. One day, after playing in the park, Zoe went home with her mom. When they got home, Zoe's mom said it was time for dinner. Zoe looked in the kitchen and saw all kinds of delicious food that was available. + +Zoe recognized that she was really hungry and got very excited. She sat down at the table with her mom and started eating. She ate all kinds of different things from the dinner. There were vegetables, pasta, and even some fruit. + +After she was done with dinner, Zoe was so full. She was very happy and thanked her mom for making such a delicious dinner. Zoe couldn't believe how lucky she was to have such a tasty dinner available to her. + +At the end of the night, Zoe knew that she would always recognize a good dinner when it was available. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loves to go outside and explore. He went for a walk one day, and he saw something hidden behind a tree. It was a beautiful pick with a sparkly handle! Jack admired it for a long time. He wanted to pick it up, so he reached for it with his little hands. As soon as he touched it, something magical happened. The pick started to glow and sparkle! Jack was so excited. He waved the pick around, making shapes in the sky. He was so happy he had discovered this hidden pick. + +After a while, Jack put the pick in his pocket and went home to show his mom what he had found. His mom looked at it with a smile and said, "What a beautiful pick, Jack. You did a great job finding it!" Jack smiled proudly, happy that he had been able to find and admire the hidden pick. +One day, mommy looked at Jim and said, "Today, let's organize the trunk!" Jim was excited. He loved to organize! He ran to where the trunk was kept. It was big and had lots of things in it. + +Jim took everything out of the trunk. He put all the clothes in one pile, all the books in another pile, and all the toys in a third pile. Mommy helped him too. + +When everything was separated, Jim started to put them back in the trunk. He put the clothes in one side and the books and toys in the other side. He was so happy to see the trunk organized. + +Finally, Jim and mommy put a big lock on the trunk so it would stay organized. Later, they went and played with the toys that were in the trunk. What fun they had! +Once there was a silly girl. She was picking flowers in the field. Suddenly, she saw a shiny penny on the ground. She was so excited! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she kept picking the flowers, she saw more pennies! She kept picking them up and putting them in her pocket. Soon, her pockets were really full of pennies! + +The silly girl was so happy! She couldn't wait to show her mom all the pennies she found. With a skip in her step, she ran home to show her mom. + +Her mom was so surprised to see all the pennies! She gave the silly girl a big hug and they both laughed. They had a lot of fun counting all the pennies! +Pam peeked at the hoop. It was so cute! She wanted to touch it but was afraid she wouldn't be able to pick it up. She edged closer to the hoop. When she was close enough, she reached out her hand and grabbed it. She couldn't believe it, the hoop was in her hands! Pam was so excited. She carefully twirled the hoop above her head and around her waist - she felt like a circus performer. Pam had so much fun with her hoop and she couldn't wait to show it to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy little bird. He was always telling other animals what to do. One day, he saw a pair of scissors in the grass. He knew the scissors were sharp and he was a little scared to touch them. Some of the animals dared him to pick them up and so he slowly crept up to the pair of scissors. He held out his wing and carefully grabbed them. Suddenly, the bird was so proud of himself for being brave that he started to jump around, showing off the scissors to all the other animals. From then on, the bossy little bird was never afraid to take a dare. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy rabbit. He didn't like to share with his friends. So one day he decided to find a secret place where he could keep his rewards all to himself. + +So he hopped along searching for the perfect spot. He hopped further and further away until he came to a shady tree. He parted the leaves and discovered a small hole in the trunk. Inside he found lots of delicious treats! + +He was so excited that he quickly filled the hole with rewards. Then he parted the leaves again and hopped away. He felt very happy with his special secret place. + +Every day he would hop back and eat his treats. He was never grumpy again and enjoyed sharing with his friends. +Once there was a mop that liked to shrink. It was a very slow mop and wasn't in any hurry. One day, the mop thought it would be fun to shrink even smaller, so it began to squish itself down and down. The mop became smaller and smaller but it couldn't shrink any more. It was so disappointed and wished it could shrink even more. Suddenly, a little boy came close to the mop and saw how sad the mop looked. The boy was so kind and he asked the mop if it wanted to be bigger. The mop was excited and said yes! The little boy stretched and stretched the mop until it was back to normal size. The mop was so happy and thanked the little boy. From then on, the mop had lots of fun, but always stayed the same size. +Once upon a time there was a brave pirate. He sailed the seven seas, looking for treasure. One day, an enormous storm came and caused his ship to sink. He was very sad, but then he heard a kind voice. It was a fish who said, "I can help you!" The pirate was so happy! The fish made a mat from seaweed and brought it to the pirate. The pirate used the mat to float to shore. + +Once he was safe, the pirate thanked the fish for helping him. He said he was sorry he did not have any treasure to give the fish for being so kind. The fish was happy just to have helped the pirate. + +The pirate stayed on land for the rest of his days. He was happy and safe, and he thanked the fish every day for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a ship. One day, the ship woke up and it was time for lunch. The cooks on the ship had made a delicious meal of sandwiches and apple juice. Everyone was so excited to eat. + +The cook brought out the sandwiches and everyone's eyes lit up! The sandwiches were cut in the shapes of stars and the cheese was so yummy and flavorful. Everyone clapped and cheered as they tasted the delicious sandwiches. They had never had anything so tasty before. + +When lunch was finished, the crew went back to doing their jobs. But they couldn't forget the delicious sandwiches they had just eaten. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little monkey named Mitch. Mitch liked to eat bananas all day long. One day, Mitch was sitting by a tree, eating a banana when something caught his eye. It was a little red box on the ground! Mitch scampered over and opened it. Inside, he found a shiny toy car! Mitch was so happy that he started to hug the car. He squeezed it so tight that he squished it! + +Mitch was sad, but then he had an idea! He ran to his house and grabbed some tape. He closed up the squished toy car and then it looked new again. Mitch was so proud of himself. He decided to take the car with him wherever he went. + +Mitch was the happiest monkey in the world. Everywhere he went he took his toy car and always had a banana in the other hand. It made Mitch so chubby, but he smiled all the same. He was always happy and content with his little car and banana. +Once there was a man named Joe. He was very honest. One day he saw a big stack of boxes outside a store. He was surprised. He asked the storekeeper, "What is this stack of boxes?" + +The storekeeper said, "It's a sale! Everything in these boxes is half price." Joe was excited. He wanted to buy all the boxes so he could get all the things for himself. + +The storekeeper said, "No, you can't have them all. You have to take one box at a time. That's the only way to be honest." + +Joe was still excited, so he bought the first box. Inside was a toy car! He was very happy. He bought the second box and it had a doll inside. He was overjoyed. He kept going to the store and buying box after box. Each box had something special inside! + +Joe was so happy that he had been honest. He couldn't believe how much he had found. He kept all the things he had bought in a big stack in his room. He was very proud of his stack. + +It showed that being honest was the best way to get something special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She lived in a small house and had lots of toys. One of her favourites was a special clock. It had big numbers on it and it was her very own. + +One day the little girl was in her room playing and she wanted to mix things up. She had an idea - she took some of her toys and the clock and she put them into her play bucket. She shook the bucket and mixed everything up. + +The little girl was trying to make something new, but she didn't want to break the clock. Suddenly she realized that the clock wasn't ticking. She pulled it out from the toys and it was covered in stickers and shiny things. It had turned into a fake clock! + +The little girl smiled - her experiment had been a success. The fake clock looked fun and she played with it all day. The adventures she had with it were the best. +Once upon a time there was a smart king. He was kind and gentle but strong too. One day he was unhappy because people in his kingdom were refusing to do what he asked. So he sent his knights to find a special friend. + +The knights went far and wide and at last they found a very small but very smart girl. When the king heard this he was pleased. He asked the little girl if she would come to his kingdom. After some thought the girl said yes. + +The little girl was smart and so she quickly achieved some great things. One day the king asked her to do something that she did not want to do. She refused and the king was very surprised. He thought that she would agree to anything he asked her. + +He tried again, but the little girl refused once more. He was sad but then he saw how brave she was. He knew that it was time for him to learn something from her. He thanked her and the little girl smiled. +Once upon a time a little girl named Daisy lived with her mother. Daisy's mother was very friendly. She smiled a lot and was always happy. Daisy loved being with her mother. + +One day Daisy asked her mother if she could stay in her room by herself. She said she wanted to play with her toys and make-believe. Her mother said "Yes, that's ok." but she told Daisy to be careful. + +Daisy was in her room. She was playing and having a lot of fun. She made a make-believe bed with her stuffed animals and pretended to have a tea party. + +But when it was time to leave her room, Daisy didn't want to go. So she grabbed one of her stuffed animals, put it under the covers and pretended to be asleep. When her mother called to her she told a lie. She said she was still sleeping. + +But Daisy's mother knew what she was doing! She was very friendly and smiled at Daisy when she said, "Come on now Daisy, it's time to go." Daisy felt a little bit scared and a little bit silly, but she was happy that her mother was so friendly. + +The End. +Once there was a girl named Anna. She was very little, only three years old. Anna was worried about monsters coming to steal her toys. + +So every night, she put an herb under her pillow. She thought it was magic and would protect her from the monsters. + +The next day, Anna asked her mom to buy her something special to make the herb even more magical. Her mom found a cheap necklace with a sparkly stone. Anna was so happy! + +She put the necklace around her neck and made sure the herb stayed under her pillow. Anna felt safe and stopped worrying about the monsters. Every night, the herb and necklace kept her safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old. She was very curious and she enjoyed exploring. + +One day she decided to go for a walk in the woods. She wanted to find something new and exciting. While walking, she came across a big, wooden barrel. She decided to take a closer look and she was so excited to find out what was inside. + +When she opened it, Daisy was surprised to see that it was filled with all kinds of mysterious treasures. She carefully looked at each one and decided to take some of the modest items home with her. + +When she arrived home, Daisy proudly showed her mother her treasures. They both agreed that the items were very special and she stored them all in the barrel. + +Daisy was very happy with her decision to explore the woods and find the barrel. She had a lot of fun finding her treasures and she couldn't wait to go out and explore again! +Tommy sat on the grass in his backyard. He loved feeling the sun's warmth on his face. He saw something very rare - a big drum! The drum was in the corner of his garden. He looked at it curiously. + +Tommy wanted to try it out. So, he slowly crept closer and closer until he was sitting behind it. He tapped the drum once and jumped with surprise at the loud noise he created! + +Tommy couldn't stop tapping the drum. He tapped slowly, then faster and faster. He was having so much fun. He imagined he was a musician in a band, playing a concert for a huge crowd of people. + +Then he heard his mom calling him for lunch. So he stopped tapping and got up. He was sad to leave the drum. But he knew he'd be back soon! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was three years old and her name was Susie. She had a swing in her backyard that she loved to play on. + +One day, Susie was playing on the swing and she got very tired. She started to yawn and feel sleepy. She decided to get off the swing and go inside her house. + +But when Susie got off the swing, she saw an angry cat! The cat had big yellow eyes and was hissing at her. Susie was scared and she started to cry. + +Susie ran inside her house and closed the door. The angry cat stayed outside and Susie was safe. + +After awhile, Susie went back outside to play on her swing. She was no longer scared, and she smiled and laughed as she swung higher and higher. +Once upon a time, there was a very important nut. It was a very special nut and everyone wanted it. + +One day, a little squirrel came along and demanded the nut. He said to the other animals, "I want that nut! I need it!". + +The other animals didn't know what to do. They all wanted the nut too, but they didn't want to make the little squirrel angry. + +Finally, they decided to give the nut to the squirrel. The squirrel was so happy! He thanked the other animals and took the nut back to his nest. + +From that day on, the squirrel made sure to save his special nut for special occasions. It was his most important nut, and he wanted to keep it safe. +Once there was a small puppy called Spot. He had white fur and a long, green leash. Every day, Spot and his owner went for a walk. They would go to the park together and Spot would run around and play. + +One day, Spot saw a butterfly flying above him. He was so excited, he wanted to fly, too! He barked in joy and ran around in a circle. His leash flew around, but he didn't go anywhere. He was so disappointed. + +But then Spot had a great idea. He took his leash and wrapped it around his neck, like a cape! He spread out his arms and ran as fast as he could. Soon, the wind was blowing and Spot felt like he was flying! He was so happy he barked and barked. + +Spot continued to fly around the park, soaring higher and higher all the time. He was so proud of himself for learning to fly! Eventually, he got tired and his leash unwrapped from around his neck. He then ran back to his owner and she was so proud. + +From that day on, Spot and his owner went for lots of walks and Spot tried to fly all the time. He was so happy and he knew he would never forget the feeling of flying while wearing his white leash, just like a cape! +One day, Benny was playing in his garden. He loved making patterns in the sand with his feet. But then, a big bird came down and started to kick all the patterns Benny had made. Benny felt very upset. He waved his hands to try and make the bird go away but it didn't work. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running into the garden. Its tail was wagging and it was barking. The bird was scared and it flew away! Benny was so happy! His patterns were safe! + +The dog kept playing and chasing Benny around the garden. One time it chased him so quickly that it kicked him with its back paws! It didn't hurt of course, but Benny felt a little bit upset about it. + +But it didn't take long for Benny to smile again. He kept playing with the dog in the garden, and he had lots of fun. He even made more patterns and the dog helped him kick them! +Once upon a time, there was a tasty bird. It was so tasty that everyone wanted to catch it and enjoy it. The bird was scared and tried to find a safe place. + +One day, the bird found a safe spot in the forest. But there was a delay, a big lake prevented it from reaching the forest. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then the bird saw a bridge. It quickly flew over the bridge and entered the forest. It quickly found a nice spot and was happy to be safe at last. + +The bird made the forest its home, and it was very happy. It was happy that it had delayed and waited before running across the bridge. The bird enjoyed staying in the forest and everyone around it enjoyed the tasty bird. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old and very happy. One day, Anna went to the park. She saw a big swing, and she couldn't wait to try it out. + +Anna climbed onto the swing and began to swing. She went higher and higher and laughed with joy. + +Then Anna saw a white pillow in the grass. She jumped off the swing and grabbed the pillow. She hugged it close. + +Anna decided she wanted to swing and hold the white pillow at the same time. She managed to do it and felt very proud. She giggled as she swung and held the pillow with both hands. + +Anna had a lot of fun that day at the park. She laughed and swung with the white pillow until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a gray cat. Her name was Wet. She liked to sort things. She sorted toys, food, and other fun things. One day, Wet was sorting her toys. She put the dolls in one pile and the cars in another pile. It was fun for her. + +Then, Wet's mommy said, "It's time for lunch." Wet got hungry for lunch, so she went to the kitchen. When she got there, she found a big pile of vegetables. She had to sort them. Wet picked up the carrots and put them in one pile. She grabbed the peas and put them in another pile. + +After that, Wet grabbed a glass of milk. She drank her milk while she enjoyed the vegetables she had sorted. Then, Wet was done sorting and having lunch. She played with her toys and purred happily. Wet was glad she had a fun day sorting. +One day, there was a little boy who was feeling very sad. He wanted to do something special, but he didn't know what to do. + +Then his mom suggested that he could play a game. The game was to score as many points as he could! He was excited to try it. + +The little boy was very excited as he started playing the game. Every time he scored a point, he felt happy and excited. He kept playing and scored lots of points. + +At the end of the game, he had a high score and he was very proud. His mom was very happy too, and they had lots of fun. + +The little boy was no longer sad, and he was very happy to have spent time playing with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a unique drink. She looked around her room and found a cube. It was bright and sparkly. She held it up to her mouth and took a sip. It tasted sweet and delicious! The little girl was so happy. She realized that the cube was a special drink that nobody else had ever tried. She drank the delicious cube every day and felt special and unique. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a horse. He was so sad. He wanted some friends, but he was alone. He neighed and neighed, but nobody was listening. + +Then one day, he heard a sound. He listened carefully, it was a tiny voice! He followed the noise, and it lead him to a little girl. The girl was only 3 years old and she was holding onto a white ribbon. + +The horse and girl looked at each other and smiled. The horse no longer felt so sad, and the little girl was so happy she had a new friend. She put the ribbon on the horse's neck and she called him Magic. + +Every day, the girl came back to Magic and they went for walks together. She always made sure to listen to his big neighs and take good care of him. They were the best of friends! +Oliver loved when spring came. There were so many things to do! He would run and play in the sun and see all the plants and flowers growing. Today, he wanted to play with something new. + +His mum gave him a bright plastic toy. It was shiny and had many wheels. Oliver rolled it on the ground and smiled. He liked the way it moved over the grass. + +Oliver wonderes what else he could do with the toy. So he put it in the air and watched it fly. It bounced like a ball, then spun like a top. He chased it around the garden, squealing with delight! + +Finally, he decided to race it across the park. He ran as fast as he could, the plastic toy trailing behind him. Oliver was amazed at how fun it was to play with spring! +Tim was a tall little boy. He liked to skip around his backyard. + +One day, Tim saw something shiny on the ground. He ran to it and picked it up. It was a button! + +Tim skipped over to his dad with the button. He handed the button to his dad and smiled. + +His dad put the button in his pocket and smiled back. "What a nice button!" he said. + +Tim then skipped back over to the grass and started to play. He was having so much fun! + +He would skip, giggle and even spin around. He was so happy and soon forgot all about the button. +Once upon a time, there was a chef who wanted to make a very special dish. He worked with lots of different ingredients to try and make something really popular. After hours of mixing and combining, he had made something delicious! Everyone who tried it said it was the best thing they had ever tried. + +So he decided to share his dish with everyone. He put it in a big basket, and took it to all of his friends. Everywhere he went, people said "wow!". They asked him to show them how he had made it. So he explained, and soon everyone was talking about his dish. It had become a very popular dish. + +Pretty soon, the dish had become so popular that even the children were making it. A three year old was making it one day, with help from his mom. He was stirring the ingredients and mixing them together. When it was done, it smelled and looked just like the original dish. Everyone was so impressed! And that's why the dish has become so popular. +Amy was an adventurous and curious little girl. She loved to observe things around her. One day, she was outside playing in her garden when she observed a plane flying above. It was so high up in the sky and it was making a creative sound. + +Amy was so amazed by what she saw. She kept observing the plane fly around the clouds. Then suddenly, the plane started to come down, closer and closer. Amy was very excited and she couldn't wait to find out what it was up to. + +The plane eventually landed in her garden and out of the plane stepped a funny-looking man. He was wearing a creativity hat on his head and had ropes around his body. He brought Amy some chocolates and told her he was a pilot. + +Amy was so happy to have met a real pilot and that she observed the plane. She thanked him for the chocolates and waved goodbye as the pilot got back in the plane and flew away. She instantly knew she had just experienced something special and she would never forget it. +Once there was a girl and she was very proud. She had a special loop that she would attach to everything. Everywhere she went she made sure to attach her special loop. One day she went to the park and she was so proud to attach her loop to the swing. She was so proud that she twirled around on the swing and felt so happy! + +The next day she went to the beach and she was so proud to attach her loop to a big rock. She liked attaching it to big rocks because they didn't move! She skipped around and had so much fun with the loop attached to the big rock. + +Finally, the girl decided to go the store and attach her loop to something special. She found a big stuffed bear and decided to attach her loop to it. She was so proud of her big stuffed bear with her loop attached to it that she wanted to take it everywhere with her. + +The girl was always so proud of her loop and everywhere she went, she was sure to attach it to something special! +Once upon a time, there was a ghost. He was white and floaty and boomy. He lived in an old house and he said mean things. + +One day, a little girl walked past the house. She saw the ghost and she was very scared. The ghost said "Boo!" The little girl screamed and ran away. + +The next day, the little girl came back with her mommy. The ghost said "Embrace me. I need a hug". The mommy said "That is disgusting. Go away!" The ghost disappeared in a big huff. + +The little girl and her mommy never saw the ghost again. They were very happy! +Once upon a time there was a mole. He was very reliable and always did as he was asked. One day, he was asked to bury some seeds in a field. He worked hard and finished burying them in no time at all. +He was happy that he had done a good job and he went to tell the farmer what he had done. The farmer was very impressed with the mole's work and he rewarded the mole with some delicious food. The mole was so happy that he ran around the field, laughing and jumping with joy. +From then on, the mole was known as the reliable mole. He worked hard and always did a great job. Everyone was happy to have him around. +And that is how the reliable mole became part of the story! +Jimmy was a very pretty 3 year old boy and he loved carrying things. Every day he carried his toy cars around with him and even carried his mommy’s purse. + +One day, his mommy handed him a special license that was just for him! Jimmy really liked the license because it was shiny and had his name on it. + +Jimmy was so excited he couldn’t wait to show everyone his new license. He carried it around the house, showing it to his dad, his grandma, and even the dog! Everyone was very impressed with what a big boy he was to have his own license. + +Jimmy now carries his license with him wherever he goes! He loves his license and is always so proud to show it off. +Once, there was a group of kids who were playing in the park. They were having fun running and rolling around. But then a big rough monster came and demanded that they leave the park. The kids were scared. + +The monster said, "Everyone needs to go now!" But the group of kids refused to leave. So, the monster roared and stomped its feet. + +The kids were so scared that they started to cry. But then a brave little girl said, "We will not leave. We are here to play and we won't let the monster stop us!" + +The other kids cheered and the monster was so surprised that he left without saying another word. + +The kids had won! They stayed and continued playing in the park even though the monster had been so rough. +Danny liked to play in his sack. It was soft and comfy and he loved to hide with his toys in it. One day, he didn't have anything to do. But then, Danny had an idea. He took his sack and went to the kitchen. He found the tap and grabbed it. + +He brought the tap back to the sack. He used it to make a hole in one side of the sack. Then he put water in it. Suddenly, he had a waterbed! Danny laid down on the sack and enjoyed it. He loved how the water made him feel. + +Danny’s mom was very helpful. She saw what Danny had done and made the waterbed into a small pool. She put some cushions around it and added some toys. Now Danny had a water pool! + +Danny had so much fun playing in the water. He thanked his mom for being so helpful. From now on, Danny’s sack was a water pool! It was so much fun to play in! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal white dog. He had been a loyal friend for many years. + +One day, he saw something very exciting in the park. He saw a little girl, wearing a bright pink dress. She was jumping up and down, holding a fluffy yellow ball. The white dog wanted to play too, so he jumped over to her. + +The little girl was very happy to have a friend. She tossed the yellow ball and the white dog jumped up to get it, again and again. The little girl laughed and laughed as the white dog jumped. + +The pair of them played all day long, laughing and having fun. As the sun began to set, the little girl ran home and the white dog followed. He knew he had found a loyal friend. +Once there was a little girl. She was so lucky because she had a teacher who taught her lots of things. One day the teacher took her to the dentist. The girl was scared but the teacher said it would be ok. + +The teacher looked in the girl's mouth and saw her teeth. She pointed to a tooth and said it was time to teach it a lesson. The girl didn't know what she meant, but the teacher explained that it was important to brush her teeth every day. + +The girl listened carefully and promised to never forget the lesson. She brushed her teeth twice a day and kept them clean and healthy. She was so lucky that her teacher taught her about tooth care. +One day there was a small sunflower. It was happily growing in the sunshine. Suddenly it heard a loud yell. Startled by the noise, the sunflower looked around. It saw a little boy standing nearby. He was yelling with joy. The boy was running around, laughing and cheering. He had found a little sunflower. + +The sunflower felt special because the boy had noticed it. The boy bent down close to the flower and said, "You are so tiny and so pretty!" Then he got up and started running again. But he kept looking back at the sunflower. + +The sunflower smiled. It was glad that the boy had noticed it. He had made it feel so special. And every time he passed by, the boy would yell out a hello. The sunflower was happy it got to be part of the boy's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jennie. She liked playing outside with all of her friends. One day, Jennie went for a walk and found a big empty prune tree. She liked it, but it looked so sad and lonely. + +Jennie wanted to help the tree, so she used her magic to help it. She clapped her hands and said a special spell. Suddenly, the prune tree began to reverse. The leaves started to grow back and the branches started to become fuller. + +Jennie clapped her hands in delight. She was so happy to see the empty prune tree so full of life once again. Jennie thanked her magic for this wonderful trick. Now the prune tree was happy instead of lonely. Jennie smiled and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was brave and curious. He wanted to explore the woods near his house. + +So one day, Jack went out into the woods. The leaves were rustling in the wind, and the trees were tall and dark. Suddenly, Jack heard a loud noise! He was scared, so he ran and hid behind a big old tree. + +Then, Jack looked down and saw some angry roots sticking out of the ground. They were moving! Jack was so scared he almost screamed. But then he remembered how brave he was and slowly moved closer to take a look. + +The roots were actually a big angry animal! It had fur and big teeth. Jack was scared, but he knew he had to stand up to the animal. He was brave and he shouted at the animal so it would scare away. + +The animal ran away and Jack felt very proud. He had faced his fear and the animal had run away! Jack smiled and went on his way, happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a zippy kid. He was always zipping around and having lots of fun. His favorite thing to do was to explore the world. He loved to find new and exciting places. + +One day, he was zipping around a field when he heard a loud noise. When he looked up, he saw something that made him wonder. In the sky, there were bright, glowing shapes flying around. They were like nothing he had ever seen before. He thought it was so cool. + +He kept watching as the shapes flew around in crazy patterns and he began to feel like he was in a magical place. Then, before he knew it, the shapes zipped away and everything was still. He had a feeling he would never forget what he had seen. +Once upon a time there was a brave little cat called Toby. Toby was very nervous because he had never been to the forest before. It was a big and scary place. Toby slowly stepped out of the house and on to the grass. He took a deep breath and started to walk towards the forest. + +Suddenly, Toby heard a loud noise that made him jump! He looked around and saw a big tree splitting right in front of him! Oh no! Toby was so scared that his fur stood on end. But, Toby did not give up. He bravely stood his ground and slowly made his way around the tree. + +When Toby finally reached the edge of the forest, he took another deep breath. Toby knew that he had been brave, and he felt very proud! He marched into the forest, ready for his big adventure! +One day, a smelly elephant was walking through the forest. Suddenly, it saw some yummy pineapples. The elephant was so hungry that it started to scatter the pineapples around. The elephant ate all of them and was very happy. He kept walking and saw some other yummy fruits. He started to scatter them around too and ate them all. The animal felt so much better. He walked until he found more smelly pineapples. He decided to scatter them around too. The elephant had a wonderful time eating all these yummy treats. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kim. She had a big problem - she had an empty wagon but no way of filling it up! Kim was very frustrated. + +One day, Kim was walking down the street when she noticed a big, yucky, disgusting bug. She knew she had to solve the problem and fill the wagon up. + +So Kim took the disgusting bug and put it in the wagon. Then, she filled the wagon with leaves, stones, feathers and sticks. + +When the wagon was full, Kim was so happy. She pulled the wagon along the street, singing a cheerful song. + +Kim had solved her problem - she had filled up her wagon with all kinds of fun things! +Once upon a time, there was a strong bird. The bird was so brave that it liked to soar above the clouds. One day, the bird was flying very high when it saw a fire down below. The bird wondered what to do. It wanted to help put out the fire, but it was too far away. + +The bird thought for a minute and then had an idea. It started to flap its wings as fast as it could. Soon the wind was so strong that the bird flew faster and faster. Before long, it was soaring above the fire. + +The bird flew around the fire, blowing away the smoke and making the fire weaker. With a few more passes of its strong wings, the bird managed to put out the fire. +The bird was very pleased and flew off happily into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived near a lake. Every day, she would go outside and notice the lake. The lake was big and bright, and the little girl loved to watch the ducks swim on its surface. + +One day, the little girl went out to the lake but noticed something different. The water didn't look as blue and shiny as before. When she looked closer, she realized that there were a lot of little rocks in the water and it was very tough to swim in. + +The little girl decided to do something about it. She went home, grabbed her bucket, and started scooping all of the little rocks out of the lake. Although it was tough, she worked all day to make sure the lake was nice and clean again. + +Finally, when the little girl was done, she enjoyed the lake again with the ducks and felt proud of what she had accomplished. +Bill and Kate were very shy. They both wanted to get the special present for their mom but didn't know how to get it. They looked and looked all over the house but it was nowhere. + +Suddenly, Bill remembered the old store down the road. They both ran down together but it was closed. Bill and Kate started to weep because they were so sad. + +Just then, the storeowner opened the door and asked them what was wrong. Bill and Kate told him the problem, and the storeowner smiled. He said he had something to give them and pulled out a lovely present. + +Bill and Kate were so happy they were no longer shy. They gave the present to their mom and she hugged them. It was a perfect present! +Once there was a dancer named Jack. He was very unusual because he liked to take big jumps when he danced. One day Jack decided to take a really big jump. He jumped across the room! Everyone was shocked and amazed! Jack was very proud to be the best jumper dancer around. He was so pleased with himself that he decided to take a long walk. + +Jack took a walk outside and soon he came across a beautiful pond with ducks swimming in it. He smiled as he watched all the ducks swimming in circles. He felt so free and happy just taking in the beauty of all the nature around him. + +But that's when Jack heard a voice. It was a special voice that was calling him away from the pond. It said, "Come on Jack, take a leap of faith and come with us." Jack couldn't see who was speaking but he suddenly knew what he had to do. He closed his eyes and took a leap, into the air. + +Jack felt a rush of air fly by him and when he opened his eyes he was on a big stage in front of a cheering crowd. He had followed the voice and it had brought him to the most unusual place of all, a dance competition! Jack danced his best and when he was done the crowd roared with applause. Jack had made a lot of friends and become a great dancer too. +Once upon a time there was a radish who wanted to make some friends. One day he decided to try to find someone to hang out with. + +He followed a path until he found a big garden with lots of delicious food growing in it. He saw many other radishes and he was so excited to get to know them. + +They all started to play together and soon had lots of fun. They would go get delicious treats from the garden and share them with each other. + +The radish made some good friends that day and he was so happy. They agreed to meet up again for more fun and delicious radish treats. The end. +John saw a red wagon. He wanted to learn how to use it. He climbed onto the wagon and tried to push it. It was rough! But he kept pushing and suddenly the wagon started moving. He was so happy that he clapped his hands. He pushed the wagon around the room and learned how to steer it. He made many laps around the room and learned how to go faster. By the end of the day, John had learned how to use the wagon and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy seal. He lived near the beach and all of his seal friends liked to tease him. The seal was so clumsy, he couldn't swim properly and kept bumping into rocks. His friends kept teasing him and laughing at how silly he was. + +But one day, something funny happened. When the seals were playing a game in the water, the clumsy seal bumped into a big rock and he started to slide across the top of it. All his seal friends started laughing, but it was a happy kind of laugh. They were all surprised that the clumsy seal could actually slide like that. + +So all the seals started to have fun together. They would all push the clumsy seal onto the rock, so he could slide around and everyone would cheer for him. It made the clumsy seal so happy. + +From that day onwards, his seal friends stopped teasing him and started playing together whenever they were at the beach. The clumsy seal was excited to have friends who liked to play with him, and he was never clumsy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little family. There was Mommy, Daddy, and their little kid. They had a nice house with a lawn outside. Daddy helped take care of the lawn. He cut the grass and watered the plants. + +One day, Daddy was outside on the lawn with the little kid. Daddy was teaching the little kid about how to protect the lawn. They picked up the little rocks and sticks that were on the ground so the grass wouldn't get hurt. + +After that, Daddy and the little kid went for a walk around the neighborhood. On the walk, Daddy showed the little kid how to look for litter and throw it away so that the lawns in the neighborhood would stay nice. + +When Daddy and the little kid returned home, Mommy gave them both a big hug. From that day on, the little family worked together to protect their little lawn. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Millie. She was only three years old. One day, she went into the kitchen and saw a box of treats. Millie was really excited and asked her mum 'Can I put it?'. Her mum smiled and said 'Yes, you can Millie'. + +Millie opened the box and found lots of yummy goodies. She felt very happy and hugged her mum. Millie put on her favourites of the treats and munched away. She was having the best day ever! + +Late that night, her mum asked her an important question. She said 'Millie, can you tell mum something true?' Millie nodded her head and thought for a moment. She remembered the mild and gentle way her mum had said 'yes' when she had asked to put the treats in the box earlier that day. So Millie said 'Mummy, you are very kind'. Her mum hugged her and said 'That's true'. + +Millie went to bed with a big smile on her face. She knew that she could always trust her mum, because she was mild and loving. +Once there was a young hedge. It was in the garden of a very nice family. They owned the hedge and they took care of it every day. They watered it and gave it lots of sunshine. Then, one summer, a little bird came and built his nest in the hedge! The family watched the little bird and its young every day. They enjoyed seeing it fly around the garden and sing its song. + +Soon, the young birds grew bigger and they started flying away. The family was sad to see the little bird go, but they were so happy that the little birds had a safe place to make a home. + +The family continued to take care of the hedge and watch over it. They watched it grow taller and greener each year. The hedge was always a part of their garden and a part of their family. +Alice and her dad were in the park today. It was such a sunny day and the wind was blowing. Alice and her dad saw a race starting at the other side of the park. There were lots of runners in the race and they were running very fast. + +Alice was so excited. She shouted 'Dad can I race too?' Her dad smiled and said 'sure!' + +Alice quickly put on her clean trainers and joined the race. She felt the wind blowing her hair as she raced. Everyone cheered when she ran past. + +Alice ran so fast and finished the race first! All of the runners clapped for Alice and said congratulations for such a wonderful race. Alice was so proud of herself, she had run in her first race and won! + +Alice and her dad went home with a big smile on their faces. Alice couldn't wait to race again! +Once there was a sleepy bear. He wanted to take a nap, but he was not sure where to do it. He decided to take a step and see what was available. + +The bear stepped and stepped until he saw a lovely place to take a nap. It was a warm and cozy spot, perfect for a nap. He snuggled down with a big yawn and took a nap. + +He had the best sleep ever! When he woke up, he felt refreshed and happy. He thanked his luck for finding such an available place to take his nap. + +The sleepy bear stepped away from his cozy nap spot and went on his way, feeling sleepy no more. Happy, the bear skipped off into the woods, singing a sleepy tune. +Once upon a time there was a big, blue blueberry. It was very yummy and looked so good! The blueberry wanted to keep it safe and not get eaten, so it hid in a bush. It kept its eye on a bird that was flying by and was scared all alone in the bush. + +Suddenly a rabbit came hopping alongside! The rabbit saw the big, blue blueberry and said, "Hi! Can I help you?" The blueberry was so happy and said, "Yes please! Can you please keep me safe? I don't want to get eaten!" + +So the rabbit said, "Yes of course! I will keep you safe. We can even eat you together!" So the rabbit got his friends and together they sat around the blueberry and nibbled away on the sweet, juicy blueberry. It was so good! + +The blueberry was happy to be shared with good friends and to be kept safe. And the blueberry and the rabbit and his friends were friends forever. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. She loved to march around and explore the world. + +One day, she marched to the park. As soon as she arrived, she saw an orange tree with lots of beautiful orange fruits. She decided to march up to it and take one. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud sound. It was the result of a loud thunder. The sky went dark and it started to rain heavily. Jenny was scared and ran back home. + +As soon as she arrived home, she quickly grabbed the orange fruite and ran inside. She was safe! + +The result of her march was an orange fruit in her hand and a big smile on her face. She was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious and always wanted to explore. One day she was playing in the backyard when she saw something in the grass. She squatted down to get a closer look and she realized it was a fork. She carefully picked it up and tried to understand why a fork was in the grass. + +She asked her mom about it, but her mom only said it was nothing special. The little girl was determined to find out more. She looked up at the sky and wondered if the answer was up there. Just then, a bright light shone down on the fork and revealed an amazing secret. The handle of the fork was made of gold! + +The little girl was so surprised and excited. Her mom then realized why she was acting so normal earlier. She hugged her daughter and said the fork must have been magical after all. From then on the little girl always kept an eye out for magical things in the backyard. The fork was a reminder that magical things can be found in the most normal places. +Lucy loved her pink fluffy toy. It made her feel happy and safe. Everywhere she went it was with her. One day, Lucy went to the store to buy something. But she left her toy at home! She looked everywhere, but the toy had disappeared. + +The cashier asked Lucy what she wanted to buy. Lucy said she wanted the pink toy that was on display. The cashier said that the price of the toy was very expensive, too much for Lucy. + +Lucy was very sad because now she could not find and buy her toy. She worried that it had disappeared forever. + +But then, the cashier had an idea. He said he was sure he could find the toy. He had seen it before, he said. He searched everywhere, and soon he found it! It was tucked away on one of the shelves. + +The cashier gave the toy to Lucy. She was so happy to have it back. She hugged the toy and vowed never to lose it again. +Once upon a time, there lived a tuna. He was very creative and wanted to find a way to jump out of the water. After a long time thinking, he came up with an idea - he could jump onto a big rock. + +So he tried and jumped as high as he could. He almost made it, but unfortunately he didn't quite jump far enough and he fell back down into the water. + +He was very sad that he hadn't managed it, but that just made him even more determined. He tried again and again. Each time he used his creativity to think of new ways of jumping. + +Finally, he managed it! He jumped onto the rock and he was so happy. He could see miles and miles across the water. He had a great day playing on the rock and he decided to stay there all night. + +The next day, the tuna was so proud of himself. He was happy to show his friends what he had achieved. From then on, the tuna was known as the most creative and adventurous tuna ever! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had three children. One day, she brought them all to the park. The ground was covered with green grass and the sky was bright and blue. + +At the park, the mommy saw an ugly bug. It had lots of legs and a pointy nose. She brought a saw from the house so she could try to catch the bug. + +The little kids all giggled as their mommy tried to catch the ugly bug. But, no matter how hard she tried, it was too quick for her. + +Finally, she got tired of chasing after the bug and decided it was time to leave. As the family headed home, the mommy said, "Next time, let's bring a jar with us so we can catch the bug." + +The children all smiled and said, "Yes, mommy!" Everyone felt happy that the mommy had such a good idea. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe wanted to make something special. He looked around his room and decided to make a shape. He looked at the different shapes he had, but none of them seemed good enough for what he wanted to do. + +So Joe decided to get some more shapes from the store. He chose many round, rectangular and square shapes. Joe also choose some stars, hearts, and circles. + +He took the shapes back home and started to play. He was very creative and eventually he decided to make something beautiful. He used all the different shapes and he put them all together. + +When he was done, he couldn't believe how good it looked! He hopped up and down with excitement. + +Joe was very proud of his shape, and he knew that it was the best one ever! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who wanted to take a ride. So he got on his bike, and began his journey. He rode all day, and stopped for a snack. He had some cheese and crackers that he brought in a basket. He enjoyed them so much, he rode some more, and when he got tired, he stopped and had a nap. The next day, he got back on his bike again, and rode until late in the evening. He stopped again for a snack, and it was so yummy! Then he rode back home, and was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dull cage. Inside the cage was a little animal, and that animal wanted to get out and explore. So, one day the animal decided to try and escape. + +The animal looked all around the cage to find a way out. Suddenly, something magical happened. The cage opened up and the animal was free! + +The animal ran and ran, until it found a big, green field. It was so excited to explore! The animal ran around, jumping and running. Then, it suddenly heard a noise. + +The animal stopped and looked up in the sky. A hot-air balloon was flying across the sky. The animal waved to the passengers, and they waved back. + +The animal then began to explore the field and ended up having a lot of fun. + +The day eventually passed, and when night came, the animal quietly went back to the cage. It snuggled up and fell asleep in its dull cage, with happy memories of its great adventure. +Gary went on an exciting adventure to the lake. He hopped on his bicycle and rode as fast as he could. He loved the feeling of the wind blowing through his hair. Everything around him looked so beautiful. + +When Gary reached the lake, it looked so big and rich. He waded into the shallow part of the lake and felt the cool water on his toes. He put on his life jacket and jumped in. + +Gary loved swimming in the lake. He loved feeling his arms and legs move as he swam. The sun sparkled on the surface of the water. He could feel the rich sand between his toes. + +After swimming, Gary ran back to his bike and rode home. He was tired, but he was filled with joy from an exciting day at the lake. +John was three years old. He was hungry, so he wanted to eat something. But all he had was a banana. He thought it was yummy and started to jog. He felt his stomach rumble and he got a little bit embarrassed. +John kept on jogging and he felt better. He jogged around the park and he saw some other kids playing. He wanted to join them, so he stopped jogging. He felt a bit ashamed because he was so alone but he was too shy to ask the other kids. So he watched them play and he felt happy. +John returned home and ate the banana. He felt happy and satisfied and didn't feel ashamed anymore. The End. +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. She had long brown hair and a big smile. She was walking in the park when she saw a beautiful glass. It was shining in the sunlight. + +The little girl wanted the glass, so she demanded it from her older brother. He said no, so she began to cry. He felt bad, so he decided to give it to her. + +The little girl was so happy. She smiled wide and thanked her brother. She looked at the glass and marveled at its beauty. She said it was the most beautiful glass she had ever seen. She couldn't wait to take it home and show her parents. + +From that day on, the little girl always asked her brother to take her to the park, so she could look for more beautiful glasses. Each one had a special story behind it that she imagined in her mind. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and was very excited because he saw a bicycle. It was a big bicycle with two wheels and it looked very fun! + +His mom offered him the bicycle. He was so happy he couldn't believe it! He gave his mom a big hug and a smile. + +Jack quickly jumped on the bicycle and began to ride it. It felt so good, just like he thought it would! He rode the bicycle over a rough, bumpy street. He even went over some big rocks on the road. + +Jack was having a great time and was so happy he had a bicycle. He was thankful for his mom for offering him the bicycle. He kept riding it until the sun went down. +One day, Timmy's mommy showed him a new notebook. It had a hard shiny cover that felt cool against his fingers. + +Timmy was so excited. He opened up the notebook and went to put it in his bag. But his mommy said not to. Instead, she said he had to dry it in the sun first. + +So, Timmy took the notebook outside and put it in the garden. He watered the flowers and ran around, but all the time his eyes kept coming back to the notebook. + +When it was time to go in, the notebook was nice and dry. Timmy held the notebook close to him, wanting to fill it with his stories and pictures. + +Mommy said that it was time for bed, but he couldn't wait until morning when he would write in his new notebook. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to create things. Lily decided to create something special with cotton and glue. She worked hard and eventually made a white castle. It was so beautiful! + +Lily made a fragile door out of paper. She wanted the door to match the castle. Then she added a fragile window made of glass. The castle was almost complete. + +She added a few more touches of white paint. Her castle was perfect! Lily was so proud of her creative work. She wanted to show everyone her beautiful castle. + +She carefully picked it up and ran to show her friends. Lily's friends were amazed by the fragile castle. It was a masterpiece! +Once there was a duck. He wanted to go to the west. So he raised his wings and flew to the west. + +When he got there, it was noisy. The birds were singing and it was very bright. He liked it very much. + +He flew around for a while and then he found a pond. The pond was cool and quiet. It felt very peaceful there. So the duck stayed there to rest. + +When he was done resting, he raised his wings again and flew back home. He had a great time in the west and he was glad he went. +Once upon a time, there was a nice family. One day, the family wanted to go on a big adventure outside in nature. Mom and Dad said that they would need special equipment to help them explore the great outdoors. + +The family went to the store to get the equipment. Mom and Dad were very happy because they found lots of helpful equipment. They decided to buy a backpack, a tent, and a map. + +When they returned home, the family was very excited. They started packing their equipment right away. Everyone was ready to go on their adventure the next day. + +On the morning of their adventure, Mom and Dad said they were ready to explore. They had all the helpful equipment, and they couldn't wait to look around nature. Off they went, on their big family adventure. +Mike and his dad decided to go camping. They wanted to prepare for the fall when it got colder. They found a big tree to sit under. Mike started to gather some sticks, while his dad got some big logs. + +They built a fire and started cooking dinner. It was so much fun to watch the flames and the smoke go up and away. Mike made a little hut out of the sticks. He tried to be really careful not to be too stupid and accidentally set the woods on fire! + +They stayed for a few nights and filled up their bellies with hot dogs and s'mores. On the last day, Mike and his dad said goodbye to their camping spot and made sure everything was put away. + +Mike and his dad had a wonderful time and can't wait for the next time they get to prepare for the fall. +Once there was a pale treat. It was very special and the little girl wanted to keep it safe. So she folded it up very carefully and put it in her pocket. Then she went to play. She had so much fun running and playing games, she almost forgot all about the treat. But when it was time for a snack she remembered and took it out again. The treat was still in its folded up shape, but when she opened it, the treat was so yummy and sweet. The little girl smiled and was so happy to have her treat! She knew she had made the right choice, folding it up to keep it safe. +Once upon a time there was a small yellow flower. The flower wanted to be strong and brave, but it was scared of everything. + +One day, a bee came up to the flower. The bee told the flower that it could become strong and brave if it tried real hard. + +The flower tried real hard but it couldn't find any courage. The bee told the flower to keep trying, so the flower persevered. + +Finally, the flower was able to find the courage to stand up on its petals and the bee cheered it on. The flower continued to try and after a while, it found victory! + +The flower was so happy that it began to cry. The tears of joy showed that the flower had found its courage and was proud of its victory. +Mary was so excited to go outside and play in the park. She made sure to grab her lollipop before rushing out the door. + +When Mary got to the park, it was so bright and light outside. She could see children playing on the swing set and making sandcastles in the sandpit. + +Mary loved to run and play so she immediately ran over to the swing set. She loved going higher and higher and feeling the wind on her face. + +After swinging, Mary decided to have a snack of her lollipop. She loved the sweet strawberry flavour. When she finished eating the lollipop, she threw the stick in the bin and ran off to find her friends and play a game of tag. + +Mary laughed and giggled all afternoon as they played. It felt like the best day ever! +One day, Jack went for a walk with his mum. It started to rain, so Jack's Mum opened an umbrella. Jack was so excited and he started to admire the umbrella. It was big and colourful and had lots of different shapes. + +Then Jack and his mum spotted a puddle. It was deep and shiny. Jack was scared at first, but he slowly got closer to admire it. He could see all sorts of things in the puddle, like tiny boats and castles. Mum said they had to keep walking, but Jack really wanted to stay and admire the puddle some more. + +Jack and his Mum walked, but every time it started to rain, they opened the umbrella. Jack was fascinated by the way the raindrops made marks on the umbrella and his Mum smiled as Jack admired it. + +At the end of the walk, Jack and his Mum got home. Jack was very happy. He had admired the umbrella and the deep puddle and had a wonderful time with his mum. +Once upon a time there was a bee. The bee flew high in the sky and landed in a garden. The bee sat on a tight flower and buzzed happily. + +Suddenly, a caterpillar peered around the petals of the flower. The caterpillar had a big smile and said, “Hello bee! Can I sit with you?†+The bee smiled and said, “Sure! I love new friends!†+ +The caterpillar sat down next to the bee on the tight flower. The bee said to the caterpillar, “Let us go explore!†+ +The bee and the caterpillar flew up onto a leaf and hopped off. The bee and the caterpillar had lots of fun and when they were both tired, they flew back to the garden and found the tight flower again. + +The bee and the caterpillar snuggled up next to each other and went to sleep. And they lived happily ever after. +Molly was so excited! She had a plan. She was going to get some yogurt. + +Molly put on her shoes and quietly snuck outside. She knew that if she was too loud, her mommy and daddy would catch her.Outside, she knew just where to go. + +Molly ran over to the hidden garden. She had seen yogurt there before. She looked around, and sure enough, there was some yogurt there. She grabbed it and ran back home with it. + +She was so happy with her plan. The yogurt was delicious, and she had a secret adventure! +John and Jane were best friends. They always wanted to share with each other. One day John asked Jane, "Do you want to share something?" Jane said, "Yes." + +John took some tape out and said, "Let's share this tape". Jane excitedly grabbed a piece of tape and put it on her shirt. John smiled and put his piece of tape on his shirt. + +John and Jane were happy until they noticed a troubled look on their parents' faces. Their parents said, "Tape is for sticking things together, not wearing!". + +John and Jane were sad. to make up for it their parents said, "Let's share some ice-cream instead!". John and Jane smiled and happily shared the ice-cream. They knew that it was better to share happiness than tape. +Once upon a time there was an intelligent rabbit named Rabba. Rabba had an idea. She wanted to make a mask for her face! + +So Rabba lay her ears down and started to build her mask. She used sticks, leaves and grass to make it. After she lay the last piece of grass on the mask, it was finished! + +Rabba put the mask on her face and hopped around the forest. All the animals were so excited to meet the masked rabbit. Rabba was so proud of her work! + +But then something happened. A fox saw Rabba in her clever mask and ran away. He was so scared! Rabba smiled and laughed. She had created a magical mask and now all the animals were running away! +Willow was walking along a beach when she noticed a finger in the sand. She stopped and looked closer. It was a tiny finger, almost too small to see. She bent down and grabbed the finger, surprised at its softness. She stood and gazed out at the sea. + +The ocean was so wet and sparkled in the sun. Waves lapped gently against the shore. She held the tiny finger in her hand and smiled. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. At first, she was scared. But then she looked up to see a small bird flying in the sky. It had a big beak and bright yellow feathers. Willow smiled at it and raised the tiny finger in the air. + +The bird flew off over the sea, chirping happily. Willow smiled and held the finger up higher. The sun glinted off its wet surface, creating a brilliant rainbow. + +Willow watched the bird fly off and continued her journey along the beach. +Once upon a time there was a special girl called a dancer. She had lots of friends and liked to have lots of fun. +One day she wanted to explore and so off she went on her adventure. She went through the grass, over small hills and through the forest. As she wandered deep into the forest she started to feel very tired so she decided to find a place to rest and sleep. + +When she woke up in the morning, she made a very exciting discovery! She had found a beautiful and graceful lake surrounded by flowers and tall trees. She had never seen anything so beautiful before! She decided to take a closer look and jumped down into the cool water. + +As she swam around, she discovered that the water was alive with lots of small fish. The fish were so excited to see her that they began to dance around her! She laughed with delight and started to dance with them. She loved how graceful the fish were as they moved around her in the lake. + +The dancer knew she had found a very special place and promised to come back and visit soon. She thanked the fish for their wonderful dance, said goodbye and headed home. What a wonderful discovery she had made! +Once upon a time there was a princess who was planning a party. She wanted to make it the best party ever! She invited her friends and bought a yummy cake. But then something bad happened. An evil dragon came and wanted to crash the party. But the princess was not scared. She had a special weapon that she used to prevent the dragon from ruining her party. The dragon was scared and ran away. Everyone was happy and they went to the party and ate the yummy cake! The princess and her friends had a great time and it was the best party ever! +Once there was a little girl who loved to go to the gym. Every day she put on her snappy outfit and rushed off to have fun with all the other kids. + +One day the gym was broken and all the children were so sad. The teacher told them that they would have to stay at home until it was repaired. + +The teacher asked the little girl to help. She was so alert and ready that she immediately said yes. + +The little girl started to look around the gym to find what was wrong. After a little time, she found the problem and started to fix it. She worked hard and soon the gym was just like new! + +All the children were so excited. They all cheered for the little girl for being so brave and helping repair the gym. Now everyone could have fun again! +Dave was a small boy who loved to wander. One day, he decided to wander around the factory. Dave had heard a lot of stories about the old factory, so he was curious to see it for himself. + +When Dave entered the factory, he was amazed. Everywhere he looked, he saw huge machines, giant conveyer belts, and enormous metal containers. Dave thought it was the most fascinating thing he had ever seen. + +Dave wandered around the factory for what felt like a long time, exploring and trying to figure out how everything worked. Eventually, he became tired and decided to head home. + +When Dave got home, his parents were very grateful. They were so happy that he was safe and had such an exciting experience. Dave was also very grateful - grateful for the opportunity to wander around the factory and find out about all the amazing things inside. +Once upon a time, there was an olive tree in a sunny garden. The olive tree was very happy and liked it when the sun shone brightly. + +One night, it started to get very cold and the night sky froze. All of the water in the garden stopped moving and became shiny like a mirror. Even the happy olive tree was very cold and stiff. Every leaf and branch was fit and still. + +The next morning, the sun shone brightly again and the cold melted. The garden was warm and the olive tree was happy again. The leaves moved in the wind, the birds chirped in the sky and the other plants began to move again too. + +The olive tree was so happy to be free again! +Once there was a kid named Tommy. Tommy loved plants. Every day Tommy spent some time in the garden. He wanted to make sure the plants were happy and normal. + +One day Tommy went to the store and bought a new plant. It was big and green. He brought it home and put it in the garden. + +Tommy spent lots of time talking and playing with the plant. He watered it, he read to it and he made sure it was in the sunshine. + +Soon the little plant began to grow and look healthier. Tommy was very happy. He and the plant were like friends. They spent so much time together. + +Tommy was proud of the new normal plant in his garden. He loved it and wanted to take care of it forever. +Once upon a time there was a weak little girl. She was only three years old, but she had a special jewel. The jewel was pink and sparkled in the light. + +The little girl was so proud of her jewel. She held it close and said it was her very special friend. Every day she took it out and showed it to her family and friends. + +One day, the little girl was playing in the garden with her jewel. Suddenly, the wind blew very hard and the jewel blew away! The little girl felt so sad and cried out for her jewel. + +But luckily, her parents had an idea. They put all their strength together and chased after the wind, until finally, the jewel was caught! The little girl was so happy and hugged her parents. She will never again forget to hold her special jewel tight. +Once upon a time there was a little car. She liked to drive all over town. + +One day, the car saw a gray comb lying on the sidewalk. She decided to take it for a ride. She put the comb in the back seat of the car and drove off. + +The car drove to a nearby park. She enjoyed driving around, feeling the wind blowing through her hair. She even stopped to say "hello" to some other cars. + +Before she knew it, it was time to go home. She picked up the comb from the back seat, and drove back to where she found it. She smiled as she placed it on the sidewalk for the next person to find. +Once upon a time, there lived a very helpless little girl. She was so small, she couldn’t measure even a bit of her mom and dad’s tallness. Every night she would lie in bed, feeling so lonely and helpless. + +But one night, something amazing happened. A friend appeared! It wasn’t a person, but a big, soft, fuzzy rock. The little girl was so excited - she had finally found someone to help her feel less alone. + +Every night, the rock would rock the little girl to sleep. It was as gentle as a mom or dad (only cuddlier!). As the little girl grew older, the rock became even more special. + +Today, the little girl is grown-up, but she still remembers the big, soft and fuzzy rock that helped her feel less helpless. She will never forget how the rock rocked her to sleep each and every night! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old. + +Every day, Jane went to school and learned lots of things. She learned her ABCs and how to count to 10. She even learned how to draw pictures and make shapes with blocks. + +One day, when it was almost noon, something terrible happened. Jane lost her favorite stuffed animal. She quickly looked all around, but she could not find it anywhere. + +Jane started to feel very sad, but then she had an idea. She decided to learn a new way to find her stuffed animal. + +Jane closed her eyes and said, "I'm going to use my ears. I am going to listen for it!" With a big smile, she followed the sound of her animal. She searched and searched until finally she found it! + +Jane was so happy that she learned how to find her stuffed animal. She hugged it tightly, and promised never to lose it again. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy rabbit. He was hopping around the woods looking for something to eat. Suddenly, he stumbled upon a big, green bush. He jumped in and started eating all the tasty leaves inside. + +But then something bad happened! A big, mean monster came and destroyed the bush. The rabbit quickly hopped away before the monster could hurt him. + +He felt sad that he couldn't eat all the yummy leaves in the bush. He started to look for a new place to eat. He hopped around until he came to an even bigger bush. + +The rabbit hopped right inside and started eating all the delectable leaves. But then the same monster appeared and tried to destroy the bush. Suddenly, the clumsy rabbit tripped and fell on the ground. + +But luckily the monster didn't see him and he ran away unharmed. The rabbit was so happy that he had escaped. He spent the rest of his day happily hopping around, eating all the tasty leaves he could find. +Once upon a time there was a mama bear and a baby bear. Mama Bear was modern and very strict. She made sure her baby bear was always good. + +One day, Mama Bear told Baby Bear not to do a bad thing. But Baby Bear did it anyway. Mama Bear got mad and wanted to punish him. She grabbed Baby Bear by his neck and shook him. + +Baby Bear was scared and started to cry. Mama Bear hugged her baby bear and said he won't get punished if he doesn't do bad again. + +The baby bear said ok. He learned his lesson and never did the bad thing again. Mama Bear was very proud. +Once upon a time, a girl went on a search. She was looking for something special. She looked everywhere for it - in the sky, on the ground, and even under the bed. Finally, she found what she was looking for - a big, juicy melon! + +The girl was so happy! She grabbed the melon and brought it home. She took it outside to the garden and began to take out the seeds. Very carefully, she planted the tiny seeds in the soil. + +Every day, she watered the melon seeds with lots of water. She was very serious about her search, so she kept checking the soil each day to make sure the melon seeds were growing. + +Finally, after many weeks, the melon had grown! It was big, green, and round. Everyone in the family was so excited, they all gathered around the melon and sang: "We found a melon! We found a melon!" + +They were happy to have finally found the melon, and they promised to take good care of it from now on. +John had a bad seat. It was old and lumpy and made out of wood. John wanted a new seat. One day, he went to the store and found a chair. It was pink! He liked it so much that he bought it. He brought it home and it was a perfect fit. He was so happy with his new seat. He could sit in it and watch his favorite TV shows. He felt comfy and content in his pink seat. +Once there was a small girl who lived in a big city. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she asked Mommy if she could go camping. Mommy said "yes!" and they went to the store to buy a tent. They brought the tent home and set it up in the backyard. + +The little girl had fun crawling into the tent and playing in it. She pretended it was a castle, a spaceship and a secret hideout. Then, she cooked a "spicy" dinner on the campfire. She loved how delicious the food tasted. + +At the end of the night, the little girl sat in the tent and watched the stars twinkle in the sky. Then, she fell fast asleep. That night, the little girl felt so lucky and happy to be able to go camping; she finally understood why Mommy loved to go camping so much! +The little girl was young and full of energy. She was very excited to go to the theater with her parents. Once there, the little girl ran around and laughed in glee. The theater was so soft and cozy and she loved it. + +The parents gave the little girl a special treat that she loved - chocolates! She ate them up and felt so spoiled. She clapped her hands and shouted, "Yay!" + +After the theater show was over, the little girl was excited to go home and show her friends the treats she got. She thanked her parents for making her feel so special and for spoiling her so much. The little girl was so happy that she had such a fun day at the theater. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mandy. She loved playing with her toys, but today she wanted to do something different. She wanted to play with a telephone like the grownups. So she asked her mommy if she could have one and her mommy said yes. + +Mandy was so excited she could hardly wait. She ran right to the store with her mommy and they picked out a nice telephone. Once they got it home, she couldn't stop playing with it. + +Mandy kept pushing buttons, pretending she was having a conversation. Then she would hang up the telephone and giggle, thinking she was so bossy. She thought it was so much fun, she couldn't stop playing. + +She took her telephone everywhere with her, pretending to talk to her friends, her mommy, and her brothers. Plus, she would even pretend to talk to the bus driver and talk to the cashiers at the store, making them laugh. + +Mandy was having so much fun, playing with her new telephone! +Max wanted something special. It was summer and everything smelled spicy outside. He could see the birds in the sky and the sun high above him. He wanted to do something special, something fun. + +Max's mom had an idea. She said they should go to the park. Max was excited! He wanted to ride on the swings and the slide. He wanted to play games too. + +At the park, Max ran around and enjoyed the sun. He wanted to stay out all day. But there was one more thing he wanted to do before he left. He wanted to go to the ice cream shop and get a spicy ice-cream cone. + +Max was happy when mom said yes. He tasted the sweet and spicy ice cream, and couldn't believe how good it was. It was the best way to end an exciting summer day. +Once there was a dependable little girl. Every day she would enter her bedroom and look around. It was filled with lots of interesting things to discover. + +One day, as she looked around she spotted something new. A big red machine with a big word on it that said "PRINT". She had never seen anything like it before! + +Curiously, the little girl walked up to the machine and touched it. Suddenly, the machine began to whir and it made some paper appear! It was so amazing! + +The girl was so pleased. From that day forward she could always depend on the print machine to bring her surprises. +once upon a time, there was a big box made of cardboard. The box was full of fun toys and games. + +One day, a three year old boy named Ben was playing with the box. He was having a great time and was very alert. He was watching the box closely to make sure he didn't break anything. + +Suddenly, the box started to shake and wobble. Ben started to worry that the box would break. He quickly tried to move away from it, but it was too late. The box suddenly fell over and broke! + +Ben was sad at first, but then he felt excited. He was happy because now he could finally see what was in the box. He picked apart the broken cardboard and inside he found lots of fun and exciting things. He spent the whole day exploring the contents of the box and having a great time. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She was three years old. Ann loved to slide. + +One day, Ann went to the playground with her mommy. She saw a cone she hadn't seen before. It was big and yellow. Ann's mommy said, "Go ahead and slide down the cone, Ann!" + +Ann was so excited that she ran to the cone. She put her hands on the sides and started to slide. Ann slid all the way down and laughed. It was so much fun! + +The next day, Ann wanted to slide down the cone again. But when she got to the playground, she saw that the cone was spoiled. Someone had stepped on it and it was no longer yellow. + +Ann was sad, but she still liked to play in the playground. She made up her own game for sliding down hills. She was glad that she still had a way to have fun! +Once upon a time there was a modest family with 3 kids. One day, an emergency changed their lives. They had to move to a new home because the old one was too small. + +The kids were sad at first, but when they arrived at the new home they realized it was much bigger and nicer. They all decided to explore the new home. + +They found a big garden with lots of flowers and a playground. They also found a pond filled with fishes and frogs. They loved their new home and spent the day running around having lots of fun. + +When it was time to go to bed, the kids all said goodnight with big smiles on their faces. They loved the change! +Once upon a time, there was a dark cave. In it, there was a pile of dust. A boy went inside to pick up the dust. He grabbed it, and it filled his hands. + +The dust sparkled and shone in the dark cave. Suddenly, the boy spotted something even better. He saw a secret treasure hidden in the dust. He carefully picked it up, and put it in his pocket. + +The boy wanted to bring the treasure home with him. He was excited to show his mom and dad what he had found. He ran out of the dark cave and into the sunlight. He had a wonderful adventure that day! +It was the morning and Sally was awake. She was so excited to see what the day would bring. Suddenly, she started to weep. She didn't know why she was crying, but her tears were coming down her face. + +Her mom came and asked her why she was weeping. Sally didn't really know why so she just hugged her mom and said nothing. + +But then mom remembered. She said that the day before, Sally had eaten something that was too spicy. That must be why she was weepy. + +Her mom hugged Sally tightly and told her it was going to be ok. Soon enough, Sally felt better and the morning was full of happy laughter and fun. +Lilly and her mom were celebrating. Lilly was so excited! She jumped up and down, clapping her hands. Her mom laughed and gave her a big hug. + +Lilly ran to get a special sock. She had chosen it especially for the celebration. It was pink with little white stars. Lilly's mom pulled out some streamers and they decorated the room. + +When they were finished, Lilly's dad came in. He was so helpful and brought some snacks for the party. He and Lilly's mom made a cake. Lilly was in charge of adding the candles. + +It was such a fun celebration. They laughed and sang and ate the delicious cake. Lilly felt so happy and at the end of the day, said a big thank you to everyone who had helped make the celebration so special. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bus. It was the most famous bus in the world. One day, the bus took a drive down a bumpy road. All of a sudden, the bus stumbled over a big rock. It made the bus shake and rattle. Everyone inside the bus was scared. They were so scared that they all started to yell. But then, something amazing happened. The bus moved back onto the road! Everyone was relieved and happy. The bus continued down the road and everyone enjoyed the rest of the ride. The famous bus was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy pumpkin. He was very tired and couldn't stay awake. One day, the pumpkin looked outside and saw something moving. He opened the door and saw a little bird. The bird looked at the pumpkin and nodded. The pumpkin nodded back. + +The bird then flew away, but left behind a magical seed. The pumpkin picked up the seed and smiled. He then planted the seed in his garden. + +Days went by, and soon enough, a big, orange pumpkin grew out of the seed. It was the most beautiful pumpkin the sleepy pumpkin had ever seen. He nodded in agreement. + +On the night of the full moon, the sleepy pumpkin wished upon the pumpkin and soon enough, his wish came true! + +The sleepy pumpkin had never been so happy and he was sure he would never be sleepy again. He smiled and nodded in agreement. +Jessie was very excited today! She was going on vacation! She was hopping in the car and couldn't wait to arrive at her destination. + +Throughout the car ride, she was thinking of all the fun things she would do. Although she was also a little scared to be away from home for a few days. + +When she finally arrived, she saw a beautiful beach. She wanted to run and explore the sand and waves, so she ran to the beach. Jessie splashed around in the water and built a sandcastle. + +Jesse was having so much fun, she wished her vacation would never end. She hoped and hoped the days would stretch out and that the week would last forever. + +And at the end of the vacation, Jessie hugged her parents tight, because she was happy to be going home again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was three years old. She liked to do fun things and one day she decided to go for a walk. As she walked, she collected things she found. She found small shells and pretty stones, but her favorite thing to collect was feathers. + +As she walked along, she heard the sound of people talking and a man singing. She followed the sound and soon she came across a place with a big red and white striped pole outside. She had heard of this place before - it was the barber's shop! + +The girl peeked inside and saw a man with a very rough face. He was using big clippers to cut the hair of a man in the chair. It looked like he was having a lot of fun! She wanted to join in, so she stepped inside and collected some of the long strands of hair that had been cut off. + +After that she said goodbye to the barber and went on her way. She had a handful of pretty feathers and a bag of rough hair from the barber's shop. She was very happy to have these new treasures, and she went home with a smile on her face. +Once there was a pig who was very sad. He was sad because he had no friends. One day he saw a bird in the sky and he believed it could help him. He thought the bird could be his friend. He shouted up to the bird, asking for help. + +The bird heard him and flew down to the ground. It told him about a bottle of ink. The bird said if the pig drank the ink, he would have a new friend. + +The pig decided to believe the bird. He found the bottle and drank the ink. Suddenly, he could feel something strange inside him. + +He looked down and he could see a bump under his skin. He was scared but he started to dig into the bump. When he was done, he found a rough egg. + +He was so happy! He looked at the egg, believing it was alive. Suddenly, a little chicken stepped out of the egg. The chicken had feathers like the bird and it was very friendly. The pig and the chicken became very good friends! +Once upon a time, there was a reliable tie. He was a very special tie, because he could open. + +Every day, the tie would open and close and open and close. He wasn't like other ties, since he could do this. He made the people happy! + +One day the tie needed a break. He was feeling tired from opening and closing so much. So he said goodbye to the people and decided to go on an adventure. + +The tie found a tree with a big hole in it. He thought it would be a great place to rest, so he opened up and crawled inside. He stayed there for many days, until he was feeling rested and happy. + +When it was time to go, the reliable tie opened again and said goodbye to the tree. Then he returned home, where the people welcomed him back with lots of smiles and hugs. + +The tie was happy to be home and the people were happy to have him back, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a wild bell. It belonged to no one and it had no place to go. The bell was so loud and wild that it echoed in the forest, far and wide. + +One day, a young girl heard the bell. She was only 3 years old, but she was brave and she wanted to find the wild bell. She walked and walked until she finally reached it. She was amazed at how loud and wild the bell was. + +The little girl decided to take the bell home with her. She liked it so much and wanted it to be hers. She took it with her and put it in her room. + +Every night, the young girl would look at the bell and smile. The wild bell belonged to her, and she was so happy to have it in her life. The bell was special and she will never forget it. +Once upon a time, a mighty navy set sail to explore the world. On board the ship, a captain explained to his crew the importance of their mission. + +The captain said "we must travel far and wide, and visit different places. We will learn new things and discover new lands. We will make our navy mighty!" Everybody cheered. + +The navy then travelled all the way across the ocean. They stopped at islands and visited different ports. + +The crew saw many wonderful things. They met new people and collected exciting souvenirs. Finally, after months of travelling, the navy returned to their home port. + +The captain was proud of what his crew had achieved. He said to them: "Well done, you have made our navy mighty!" +Once upon a time, there was a kid who had a pet dog. The kid and the dog liked to play together every day. +One day, the kid wanted to wash the dog so she got her bucket and sponge. She filled the bucket with water and scrubbed the dog until it was clean and sparkly. +After the dog was washed, the kid was very tired. She walked to her house, opened the soft door and went inside. She hugged the dog tight and snuggled into her bed for a nap. + +The kid and the dog had a lot of fun that day and the dog even got a bath. They are the best of friends and always have a good time together, no matter what! +Once upon a time, there was a nice port. Every day, more and more things grew in the port. Boats and fish, shells and crabs - all kinds of fun things began to appear in the port! + +The people who lived near the port were nice, too. They played in the sand and laughed and smiled as they watched the things growing in the port. + +One day, something special happened at the port. A beautiful big fish arrived and everyone cheered! The fish seemed so happy to be in the port, it smiled and splashed its tail in the water. + +The fish stayed and kept growing bigger and bigger. People visited everyday to see it and the other things that were growing in the port. Everyone was so happy and had lots of fun together. + +And that's the story of the nice port. The end. +Mary needed a jar. She knew the jar could help her. It would hold something very important. She knew she had to find a dependable jar. + +So Mary went to the store to find a jar. After looking around for a while, she found just the one she needed. It was big and strong; it would be dependable. She brought it home with her. + +When she got there, she filled up the jar with amazing things. She put her secret treasures and tiny trinkets inside. She even put some special notes in there too. + +Now, Mary knew she could always rely on her jar. It was dependable and would keep her stuff safe. She never needed to worry about her treasures being lost now. + +The jar was there for her, whenever she needed it. It was dependable, like she knew it would be. +Once upon a time, there was a funny cat. Her name was Fluffy, and she loved to go outside and explore new places. One day, Fluffy said something mean to her best friend. Even though she knew she was wrong, she wanted to stay mad and not forgive her friend. + +That night, Fluffy curled up for a nap on top of her favorite chair. She thought about how she was feeling and how it was wrong to stay mad. She even dreamed about how much better her life would be if she chose to forgive her friend. + +The next morning, Fluffy darted out of her house and ran all the way to her friend's place. When she saw her friend, she forgot all about being mad and said, “I am sorry. I forgive you.†+ +Her friend was overjoyed and they hugged. From that day on, Fluffy and her friend enjoyed many fun adventures together. They learned that it was always better to forgive. +Once upon a time, there was a parent and a small green frog. The frog was very happy to remain with the parent who looked after it. The frog would hop around and enjoy the sunshine. + +One day, the parent decided to take the frog for a walk. The frog hopped along happily and stopped to smell the flowers. It also watched the birds chirping in the trees. + +The parent and the frog carried on walking until they spotted a stream. The frog hopped up to the edge and watched the fish swimming through the water. The frog wanted to remain and play with them all day. + +But the parent said it was time to go home. So they turned and made their way back. The green frog was sad, but it enjoyed the walk with its parent. + +So the frog and its parent walked home together, and the frog remained happy. +Once upon a time there was a very curious little girl. Everywhere she went she made sure to observe the world around her. + +One day she was walking down the street and she noticed something incredible. It was a tiny little buckle glimmering in the sunlight. She rushed to pick it up and looked it over curiously. + +The buckle was so beautiful and it was so small that she eventually decided to keep it. She put it in her pocket and then headed off again. + +As she continued down the street, she observed the world around her and looked for more treasures. She never knew what she would find next and that made her feel excited. + +One day she found something even more incredible than the buckle. She found a real life rainbow! The bright and vibrant colors were too amazing for words and she was so very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small animal. It was independent and it loved to explore. + +One day, the animal saw something strange in the nearby forest. It looked like something was whispering. The animal got curious, so it followed the whispers. + +When the animal entered the middle of the forest, it saw a beautiful fairy. She was glowing and the animal thought she was very pretty. The fairy smiled at the animal and asked it to come closer. + +When the animal was close enough, it realized that the fairy was whispering words of encouragement. The animal was so happy and it felt so special. + +The fairy told the animal that it was independent and could do anything it wanted. After saying goodbye to the fairy, the animal went home feeling very strong and brave. +Once upon a time, there lived a princess. One day, she heard a very noisy sound coming from outside. She knew she must rescue whoever was making the sound. + +The Princess went outside and saw a bird in trouble. Its pastel wings had gotten stuck in some thorns and it couldn't get free. The Princess carefully worked the thorns out of the bird's wings and rescued it from danger. + +The Princess was very happy that she had saved the bird. She gave it a hug and it flew away. The Princess smiled and waved goodbye as the bird fluttered into the sky. + +The Princess was glad she had rescued the bird and knew she had helped. She went back to her castle and dreamed of all the other things she could do to help others in need. +Jim was a pilot and he liked to jog. Every day, Jim would wake up early, put on his running shoes and jog around the neighborhood. + +One day, Jim left the house to go jogging but he soon realized he had forgotten to wear his running shoes. He was embarrassed and quickly ran home. + +Jim put on his shoes and jogged over to the park. He could see lots of happy children playing, but he didn't join them. He just kept jogging around the park. + +The next day, Jim was out jogging again. He was running very fast and a little girl yelled, "Look! A pilot jogging!" Everyone started to laugh, but Jim didn't care – he just kept on running. +John and his family were on a day trip! They checked out many things in the big city. Then they walked to an impressive museum. They went in and it was filled with interesting things. John was amazed! + +John ran around the museum, looking at all the amazing things. Then he noticed a big hill and he got excited. He started to run and he rolled up the hill. He had so much fun! + +At the top of the hill, John noticed something sparkly. It was a bead necklace! He was so excited and he had to get it. He rolled all the way back down the hill and showed his mom the necklace. She said it was beautiful, and they kept walking. It had been a very fun and impressive trip to the museum! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They each had a secret. They wanted to join forces and share their secrets, but they had to wait. The first secret was hidden under the bed. The second was hidden in a very special box. The friends waited and waited until they were sure no one was looking. Then they joined hands and opened the hidden boxes. Inside were two very special presents! They had found each other's surprises and were so happy. The friends smiled and hugged each other tight, then joined hands and ran outside to play together. +Sammy was very nervous one morning when he went to the store. He wanted to get some coffee for his mom, but he was unsure of how to do it. He approached the coffee bar, where he saw a glass container full of coffee and a big metal machine. The coffee smelled delicious. + +The barista saw Sammy and asked if he wanted something. "Coffee," Sammy said. The barista smiled and was about to show Sammy how to get it when something very exciting happened. Suddenly, the metal machine started to zip up and down. Sammy watched, wide eyed as the machine made a cup of coffee with a push of a button! + +When the barista handed Sammy the coffee, he was so excited. He hurried home with it and gave it to his mom. His mom gave Sammy a big hug and thanked him for the coffee. From then on, Sammy liked to go to the store and watch the metal machine zip around and make coffee. +One day, a little girl and boy went to the park. When they got there, they saw a big tree surrounded by a deep pond full of water. The little girl put her cup down by the pond and watched as it started to fill with water. She could see fish swimming and heard birds singing in the trees above. + +The little girl looked carefully and saw something in the water. It was a big, shiny stone. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. Her brother then came over and scooped it up with his hands. He showed the stone to his sister and it was so beautiful because it had so many colours. + +The little brother then decided to show off his find. He put it carefully back in the pond and told his sister to watch. Seconds later, a fish came and began to play with the stone. He moved it around and displayed it in many different ways. Then slowly, the fish brought the stone back to the little brother. He smiled and put the stone in his pocket. + +The little girl and boy smiled to eachother and picked up their cup. They left the park with a wonderful memory of the deeper things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. The frog hopped around the pond looking for fun things to do. He found lots of bugs to eat and some soft dirt to dig in. + +Then one day, the frog heard some clapping and saw a little girl standing by the edge of the pond. The little girl was clapping her hands and smiling at the frog. + +The frog was a little scared at first, but then he saw the girl was just applauding him. The frog hopped out of the pond and bowed to the little girl. + +The little girl giggled with delight and threw some green leaves into the pond. The frog ate the leaves and enjoyed how yummy they were. + +The pond was becoming a bit dirty with so much fun, so the little girl passed her clapping broom over the pond and soon it was clean again. The frog was very happy, so he hopped over to the little girl and applauded her for helping clean the pond. + +The little girl smiled and thanked the frog. Then she waved goodbye to the frog and hopped away. The frog went back into the pond, where he could have lots of fun and rest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jake. Jake was a very shy boy. He liked to stay in his room alone and not talk to anyone. + +One day, Jake saw something special. It was a piece of cake, and it looked so good! Jake smiled and his face lit up with joy. He wanted to share it with everyone. + +So Jake went outside and said "Hey everyone, look what I have!" He showed them the piece of cake and then offered to share it with them. Everyone was happy, because they all love cake! + +They all sat together and shared the piece of cake. They all enjoyed it very much. After that, Jake was not so shy anymore. He felt happy that he could share the cake with his friends. +Once there was a puppy. He wanted some meat, so he went and found some. He was so excited, because the meat was wet and juicy. He licked it up, and admired how yummy it was. + +After he ate, he was really happy. He was so excited that he ran around in circles. He started to bark, letting everyone know how much he loved the wet meat. + +He barked and barked until his friends came to see what was going on. They couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the puppy eating the wet meat. They all admired how happy the puppy was and wanted to be just like him. + +The puppy snuggled up with his friends while they shared stories of the delicious wet meat. They all agreed that the wet meat was the best kind of meat, and their friend was very lucky to have found it. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch. On the ranch lived a happy family with three children. One day, the youngest child made a big mistake. The parents were very sorry, so they asked the little one to surrender. +The little one was upset, but she knew her parents were right. She was very brave and said sorry. Her big brother and sister showed how proud they were of her. +Afterwards, the family embraced each other in a hug. They were all so happy that the youngest child knew how to surrender when she had made a mistake. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl called Sally. Every day Sally loved to read. One day, as Sally was reading, she noticed a big jar in the corner of the room. + +Sally was very curious, so she walked over and opened the jar. Inside was a great big pile of books! Sally was very excited, and she started to read them all. + +Sally read about animals, about the stars, about faraway lands. She read and she read and she read, until all the books were finished. + +By the time she had finished all the books, Sally had learned so much. She was so happy that she had found the jar of books, and she thanked it for all the wonderful stories she had read. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl. She was very, very sad. She had a mirror and she shook it with all her might. Suddenly she heard a voice coming from the mirror. It said "Don't be sad. I will give you a wish." + +The little girl was surprised. She asked the mirror "What wish can you give me?" The mirror said "A beautiful new dress for you. You will look so pretty." + +The little girl smiled, she said "Thank you mirror, that was very kind of you." + +The mirror shook and the turned into a shining rainbow. The little girl was so happy. She saw a beautiful new dress in the rainbow. She put it on and it fit her perfectly. + +The little girl was no longer poor. She was happy and she had a beautiful new dress. She thanked the mirror for its kindness and then she went on her way, smiling. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl who wanted to explore the world outside her home. She wanted to go see what was at the top of the chimney. + +One day, she decided to try. She was a bit scared, but she was brave and slowly made her way up the chimney. When she was almost at the top, she saw a big cloud. When the cloud smiled at her she grinned back. + +But then the cloud frowned. The girl started to feel sad, so she quickly climbed back down the chimney. She wondered why the cloud had made her feel sad. + +The next day she tried again. She was brave and climbed to the top of the chimney. When she looked up, the cloud was still there. But this time it smiled at her - so she smiled back. + +The brave little girl then realised that the cloud was just like her. It was scared, so it had frowned. But it was also brave, so it was now smiling. It was a reminder to the girl to be brave. +Once there was a girl called Ann. She was three years old and loved music. One day, Ann went to the park with her mom. There was a band playing very attractive music. Ann heard music and started to scream. She danced with joy and clapped her hands. Everyone around was laughing at how happy Ann was. Ann kept dancing and screaming with joy. Her mom was so glad to see her daughter enjoying the music. They listened to the music until it finished and then went home. Ann's mom smiled and said, "you really like music, don't you Ann?" Ann smiled and said, "yes, I do mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were going on a trip to a big city. It was springtime, and the sun was shining. The family decided to stay in a hotel that was tall and big; the walls were thick. + +When the family arrived at the hotel, the grown-ups were busy checking in. The children ran around the hotel because they were so excited. The hotel had a big lobby, and there were decorations on the walls that were very colourful. + +The family stayed for a week in the hotel. They went to the park, swam in the pool, and even went shopping. When it was time to go home, the family felt sad, but at the same time happy because they had made so many memories. + +The family said goodbye to the hotel and promised to come back again soon. As they drove away, the sun was still shining and the trees had started to bloom. All of a sudden the family felt so happy; it was springtime and the world was new again. +Once upon a time there was a bee who liked to chew. The bee was very original and liked to fly around in the sky. One sunny afternoon, the bee was busy chewing on a tasty flower. Suddenly it heard a buzzing sound and looked around, but couldn't see anything. Then, it saw a yellow and black creature buzzing around! It was another bee and they began to fly together up in the sky, up and up and up until they reached the clouds. The two bees chewed on the clouds which were light and fluffy, like marshmallows! They flew down and started to chew on a flower meadow. The original bee and the other bee had so much fun together before it was time to go home. +Jimmy had a weak neighbor. He was the only neighbor on his street who didn't have any family to help him. So Jimmy wanted to help him. He asked his mom for a nice quilt to wrap his neighbor in. + +Mom found the quilt in the closet and gave it to Jimmy. He walked over to his neighbor's home and wrapped the quilt around him. His neighbor smiled, a bit surprised. + +Jimmy looked up and saw that his neighbor was so happy to have a warm blanket. His neighbor thanked him and told Jimmy that he was his best neighbor ever. + +Jimmy smiled and waved goodbye as he went back home. He felt so happy that he had been able to help his weak neighbor. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Sally. Sally liked to lend things to others. One day, Sally was in her room and saw her tray. She decided to lend it to her friend. + +Sally quickly ran to her friend's house with the tray. Her friend was so excited and thanked Sally for lending it. His friend asked if he could use it to keep toys and things in it. + +Sally smiled and said yes. Her friend was very happy and thanked Sally again. + +After that, Sally's friend kept the tray in his room. Every now and then he would make a lot of noise with the toys and things he kept in the tray. But Sally didn't mind. She was just happy that her friend had a place to store all his things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mild little girl called Priscilla. She loved her diary and wrote in it every day. One day, while she was writing in her diary, she heard a noise. She looked up and saw something amazing. It was a monster! + +The monster had long arms and big teeth. Priscilla was scared, but she mustered her courage and decided to snap her fingers. Instinctively, the monster backed away. Priscilla was so relieved that she ran home. + +From that day onwards, Priscilla kept a close eye on her diary, just in case the monster returned. Luckily, it never happened. Priscilla kept writing in her diary, and enjoyed it so much she bought a new one each month. And she never stopped snapping her fingers, just in case the monster returned! +Once there was a girl who liked to walk around. She loved the feeling of the sun and wind on her skin. One day she was walking in a field when she saw something blue. She went closer and she saw it was a cell. It was all alone there and she wondered where it came from. She wanted to find out more so she picked it up and started walking again. She kept walking and the cell seemed to be leading her somewhere. Eventually she got to the sea and she looked around and saw the blue cell was home. She smiled and left the cell and started to walk back home. +One day, Jenny and her mom were walking in the park together. Jenny loved to gaze at all the beautiful, green trees, and the pretty flowers. As they walked, Jenny began to see a big, yellow machine. She asked her mom what it was doing and her mom said it was its job. + +Jenny was so curious. She saw the big, yellow machine pick up all the leaves that were on the ground and put them in a big bag. Jenny smiled and said "Mommy, That's a fun job!" + +When they were done looking at the big, yellow machine, they kept walking to the playground. As soon as Jenny got to the playground, she saw the biggest, green slide. She was so excited, she ran up to it as fast as she could and started to slide down. + +Jenny was having so much fun, she kept sliding down the big, green slide and gazing at all the other kids playing around her. After a while, Jenny and her mom waved goodbye to the nice playground and went home. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She wanted to have a pet so she asked to borrow one from her mum. But her mum said no because she thought it would be too much work. + +Jane was so sad. She wanted a pet so badly. She was very persistent and asked her mum every day. But her mum still said no. + +One day, her mum finally gave in. But she had to promise her mum that she would take care of the pet. Jane was so excited! She promised her mum she would take care of the pet. + +But then one day, Jane forgot to take care of the pet. Her mum got really mad and said if Jane did not take care of the pet then she would have to give it back. Jane felt threatened, so she made sure to always take care of the pet. + +She never forgot to take care of it again and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a cat and a dog. They were having fun together, playing and cuddling. They were the best of friends. + +One day they decided to discuss something. The dog wanted to talk about how he had found a flea on his tail. The cat was jealous because she had never seen a flea before. + +They discussed how the flea had little legs and jumped around. The dog told the cat how much it itched when it was on his tail. + +The cat listened and wished she had her own flea. They kept discussing the flea until suddenly it had gone. + +The cat was very sad and jealous because she never got to see the flea. But the dog was happy that it was gone. + +The cat and dog stayed friends, and played together every day. But the cat still wished she had her own flea. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved cartoons. One day, Lucy was watching her favourite cartoon when a warm, furry bunny hopped into the room. Lucy was so excited that she had to squeeze the bunny in a big hug. The bunny was calm and didn't move. Lucy and the bunny watched the cartoon together until it was over. When the cartoon finished, she said goodbye to the bunny and continued with her day. Lucy was very happy and she couldn't believe a real bunny had visited her. To this day, she still loves cartoons, but now she also loves bunnies too! +Once upon a time there lived a famous cat. He lived in a special house and all the animals in the neighbourhood looked up to him. Every day, the cat went outside to play with his friends. But one day, the cat noticed something different. His friends were all running away and afraid. + +The cat soon saw why; a stranger was holding a big, shiny gun. The gun was pointing at the cat and he was scared. The cat wanted to run, but he felt frozen. The stranger said some words the cat did not understand and then suddenly the gun made a loud sound. The cat quickly ran away and hid. + +When the cat looked back, he felt sad and he had a deep feeling of regret in his heart. He knew he should have ran away sooner. He wished he could undo the mistake he had made. The cat never forgot the day the famous cat regretted not leaving in time. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter liked to repeat things. He loved to say his own name. + +One day he was feeling very silly and kept repeating his name over and over. He said it so much that he started to feel dizzy. + +Peter started spinning around and around. The dizziness made him even sillier, and he couldn't stop saying his name. He repeated it faster and faster until he fell to the ground. + +Peter lay there in a daze, while his mom laughed and asked if he was ok. When Peter finally stopped repeating his name, he slowly got up and smiled. + +He learned that day that sometimes too much of something, even something fun like repeating his name, can get a bit too much. +Once there was a little boat who lived in the river. She was happy and cheerful, and the other boats in the river adored her. But one day, the little boat lost her anchor. She tried looking everywhere, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +The little boat was very sad that she had lost her anchor, until some other boats offered to help to find it. But one of the boats was being very selfish and said she didn't want to help. Even worse, she said the little boat was silly for losing her anchor in the first place. + +The other boats were appalled at his selfish behaviour and soon the little boat found her anchor. Everyone was relieved that the little boat had found her anchor, and they all celebrated. + +The selfish boat realised it had been wrong to be so mean and offered to help the little boat in the future. The little boat accepted and they all ended up as good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little pig. Every day, the little pig loved to organize things. She had a big toy room with many toys. + +One day, the little pig found a new cartoon. She thought it was very nice. She wanted to organize all her toys in her room and show off her new cartoon. + +The little pig gathered all her toys, put them in groups, and made sure they were nice and tidy. She wanted everything to look just perfect. + +The little pig put the cartoon up on the wall as the centerpiece of her toy room. She looked around and smiled. Everything was organized perfectly! +Sam was a three year old boy who loved to explore. One rainy day, he asked his mom if he could go out and look for something fun. His mom said "Be alert, Sam. It’s raining and you must be careful.†+ +Sam put on his yellow raincoat and ventured out of his house. He heard a helpless sound coming from a nearby bush. He went closer and saw a little puppy shivering in the cold. The puppy had a burr stuck in its fur. + +Sam knew he had to help the poor pup. He gently pulled the burr out and said “I promise I’ll take you home.†He carefully carried the puppy home and found carrots in the kitchen. He gave the carrots to the puppy and it rooted around the kitchen in search of more. + +His mom was very proud of him. "You did a great job, Sam," she said. "You were so alert and you kept your promise to the puppy." + +Sam hugged the puppy and smiled with contentment. He had kept his promise and saved the pup! +Once upon a time there was a friendly dog called Izzy. Izzy loved waffles so much, she could eat them all day long! Izzy was so excited when she heard her owner had bought a big bag of waffles. + +That morning, Izzy sat on the floor with the bag of waffles next to her. She wanted to sort them out and find her favourites. She carefully looked at each waffle and tried them one by one. After a long time she had sorted them all and found her two favourite ones. + +Izzy was very happy. She ate one of the waffles and put the other one aside in case she was hungry later. Soon enough, Izzy was full from waffles and had a big smile on her face. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Bob and Jamie. They loved learning about history and every day they would enjoy reading about it. + +One day, Bob and Jamie decided to go on a special journey. But it wasn't going to be easy. They faced harsh weather conditions and lots of difficult tasks. + +Bob and Jamie worked together and slowly, they began to enjoy the journey. They shared funny stories and even found time to eat yummy food. As their journey came to an end, Bob and Jamie were glad they faced the harsh weather conditions. They were very proud of themselves! + +They returned home with happy memories. From then on, Bob and Jamie enjoyed learning even more about history. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She always wanted to explore, but her parents warned her that some places could be dangerous. One day, the girl saw a big hole in the ground. She wanted to see what was inside, so she raised herself up onto the edge and peered down. Inside the underground was a mysterious world. Despite knowing it could be dangerous, the brave girl took a deep breath and jumped down. + +The brave little girl was amazed by all the sights in the underground. She saw strange creatures of all sizes and shapes. She also found a secret cave filled with sparkly gems and treasure. She was so excited that she happily collected as much as she could carry. + +On the way back, the brave girl was careful not to wake any of the strange monsters. When she finally arrived safely, she proudly shared her treasure with her parents. The girl's parents were amazed and proud of her courage. From then on, they encouraged her to explore the world and follow her dreams. +Once there was a chubby little boy. He was walking in the park one day when he saw his friend. His friend was teasing him so he ran away. He felt very sad. + +He wanted to find another friend, so he looked around the park. He saw a girl and asked her if she wanted to be friends. She said yes and smiled at him. + +The girl and the little boy had lots of fun together. They laughed and played hide and seek. Then suddenly, the little boy's old friend came back. He started teasing the little boy again. + +The little girl did something surprising. She stepped in and said, "You can't tease him! He's my friend!" The old friend looked surprised. He stopped teasing and left. + +The little boy was so happy that he had a new friend who would stick up for him. From then on they were best friends, and they never let anyone tease them again. +Once there was a brave bird who liked to fly up high in the sky. He used his big wings and strong muscles to soar with the clouds and make loops in the air. + +One day, the bird wanted to go even higher, so he tried very hard. He flew faster and worked hard to build muscles. The brave bird flew and flew until he reached the highest tip of a big mountain. + +But then, something unexpected happened. The bird was so tired that he couldn't fly back down! He was stuck in the sky. + +Fortunately, a kind and obedient hummingbird came to rescue him. She used her fast wings and strong muscles to fly up and find the brave bird. She carefully flew him back down to the ground, and the brave bird was very thankful! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous penguin. He wanted to go on an adventure. So he set out to find something exciting. He waddled down the beach and soon came across a sparkling ocean. It was so big! The penguin jumped in and began to swim. He splashed and frolicked, exploring the deep blue depths of the ocean. He soon came across a giant ship. It was full of all sorts of strange things. The penguin was amazed! He went inside and discovered a map. The map showed a far away place with mysterious unexplored islands. Excitedly, the penguin grabbed the map and swam away towards the islands. He swam and swam until he finally reached them. It was beautiful! He stayed and explored for days, until it was time for his journey to end. He waddled back home, happy and satisfied. The enormous penguin knew he would never forget his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a mighty man. He wanted to go very fast. So he found a very fast car. The car was so fast it could go really high up in the sky! The man drove his car to the store. + +At the store he needed a haircut. Inside the barber shop he sat down in the chair and the barber began to speed up the clippers. Soon the man had a brand new haircut and he was really happy. + +The man got back in his car to go home but he couldn't go as fast as he wanted. His car was too slow. But soon he was home and was happy with his mighty haircut. The End. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and he loved school. Every day he would follow his friends to the classroom. + +One day the teacher said, "Today you have a tough quiz!" Joe didn't know what a quiz was, but he knew it must be something exciting. + +So he followed his friends to he quiz. He was a bit scared, but when they got there, he was excited. He saw lots of questions and lots of answers. + +Joe took the quiz and tried his best. All his friends were so impressed that he finished it. Joe was really proud of himself! He had done a tough quiz and he had done it well. +Today was jolly fun. Nicky and Sally went to the park. Daddy brought them. They saw a big hill, with lots of other kids playing on it. Daddy said they could go too. + +Nicky and Sally ran up the hill, laughing and giggling. They had so much fun! They raced each other to the top. Then they rolled down again, screaming and giggling. + +At the bottom, Daddy lifted them up. He said, "Let's do this again!" Nicky and Sally jumped up and down and shouted, "Yes! Yes!" + +Daddy made them laugh and laugh. They ran up the hill, over and over. They rolled down again, feeling jolly, and each time Daddy would lift them up again. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Nicky and Sally said goodbye to all their friends, and Daddy lifted them into the car. They waved goodbye and they drove away. Today had been so jolly and so much fun! +Jimmy was out with his Mom. They were walking to the park. They saw a lot of different things such as trees and birds. Then, Jimmy noticed something very interesting. He saw an open street with a lot of cars. The cars were going in different directions and Jimmy was amazed. + +Mum said, "Let's study the traffic!" So they stopped and watched. They saw red cars, blue cars and fast cars. Some cars stopped and some cars kept going. Jimmy was very interested and kept asking questions. + +Mum said, "We can study the traffic as long as the street is open." They chose a spot and watched the cars go by. They saw lots of different kinds of cars and also different kinds of drivers. Then, after a while, Mum and Jimmy had to go. + +Jimmy was very happy to have studied the traffic. He learned a lot. He couldn't wait to share about it with his dad. +Once upon a time there was a bald boy who liked to fly his kite in the park. The bright blue kite had big spots of pink and yellow, and the wind made it fly really high. All the kids in the park saw the kite and laughed with delight. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the kite so far away that the boy could not reach it. He was sad and did not know what to do. But then a police officer saw what happened and decided to help. + +The police officer ran as fast as he could and managed to grab the kite. The boy was so happy and all the kids cheered and applauded! The police officer smiled and gave the kite back to the boy. + +The bald boy launched his kite back into the sky and watched it go higher and higher. All the kids in the park were filled with joy, and they applauded again! The boy loved flying his kite, and was glad to have it back. +Once there was a girl who was very bored. She didn't have anyone to play with, nothing to do. She looked around and saw a cap lying on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her head. It was too big, so she replaced it with a smaller one. + +She started playing with the cap. She spun around and made the cap move in all different directions. Soon, the cap was flying through the air and it landed on the top of a tree. The girl tried to get it down, but it was too high. + +So, she replaced the cap with a new one. This one was even more exciting than the first. She ran around with it on her head and it flew up in the air again. But this time, she was able to catch it. + +The girl was happy again. She had a fun way to play and no longer felt bored. She ran home, wearing her new cap and feeling excited about her new game. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Fred. He loved to search for things. One day, he was searching in his garden when he spotted a butterfly. It was so colourful and pretty! He wanted to catch it, but it was too quick. So Fred had to use a different plan. + +He ran to the shed and found a net. It was so flexible, he could use it to catch the butterfly. Carefully, he moved across the garden and got close to the butterfly. Then, he lifted the net up high and the butterfly flew right in. + +Fred was so happy that he had caught the butterfly. He held up the net and watched it fly around and around inside. After a few minutes, he released the butterfly and it flew away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends called Lily and Bob. Lily was always so rich, always having a lot of money and goodies. Bob, on the other hand, didn't have a lot of money and goodies. + +One day, Lily and Bob decided to go for a picnic in the park. Lily took a big bag with lots of yummy treats like biscuits and nuts. Bob noticed the big bag that Lily had and wished he had something so nice. + +When they got to the park, they decided to sit under a big tree. Lily handed out the treats and Bob slowly opened the nut he was given. Suddenly, he noticed how rich the nut smelled. + +Lily saw this and immediately felt regret for not bringing more snacks for her friend. She wanted him to have something special, not just a nut. From that day, Lily always brought enough treats when going on a picnic with Bob. +Once upon a time there was a blue magnet. It was a very special magnet and it had magical powers. One day the blue magnet decided to start a magical adventure. + +First, it flew up in the air and floated high above the treetops. It started to spin around in circles and flew closer and closer to the moon. + +Then it flew back down and found a field of pretty flowers. The magnet started to move the flowers around so they made a pretty pattern. It was a lot of fun. + +Next, the blue magnet went to the river and used its magical powers to make the water sparkle and shine like diamonds. + +Finally, the blue magnet flew back home, happy to have had a wonderful adventure. + +Happily ever after! +Once there was a train that liked to do its track every morning. Every morning it would go its same track, no matter how anxious it felt. One day, the train was feeling really anxious. It did not want to do its track. But then it saw something that made it smile. Colorful flags were waving in the wind. Seeing the flags cheered up the train. It was happy again and did its track happily. It no longer felt anxious. The train did its track every morning from then on, but now it smiled when it saw the flags waving in the wind. +One day Ali had a fun day at the park. He ate some yummy ice cream and played on the swings and slides. Then he went home. He quickly forgot about the park and all the fun he had. + +The next morning, Ali wanted more ice cream. But he forgot that he had no money to buy any in the store. He was so sad! He wanted some of the sweet, creamy treat. + +The result was that he went to the kitchen and found a jar of pickles! They were sour. He put one in his mouth and made a sour face. He almost forgot how sweet and delicious ice cream was. + +But then he remembered the fun he had at the park. He soon forgot all about the pickles and remembered the ice cream. He ran out to the park, found some ice cream, and enjoyed it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat called Lola. Lola was always looking for something fun to do. One day, she noticed a cobweb in the corner. She thought it was the perfect thing to wrap around her! Lola carefully wrapped herself up in the cobweb until she could hardly move. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from outside. It was her friends! Lola's friends knocked on the door and said, "Let us in, Lola!" But Lola was still all wrapped up and couldn't get free. She started to call for help, but her friends couldn't hear her. Just then, the door opened and Lola's friend stepped inside. He saw the cobweb and started to laugh. He carefully unwrapped Lola and she ran out of the room to join her friends. They all had a lot of fun playing together! +Once upon a time, there was a very dry vase. It lived on top of a shelf in a big room. It was very sad, because it never got to go outside and play. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She saw the dry vase and asked her mum if she could have it. Her mum said yes, so the little girl took the dry vase outside to play. + +The little girl brought the dry vase to the park. She asked all of her friends if they wanted to play with it. One of her friends asked if he could lend it to them, so the little girl agreed. + +The friends played with the dry vase for hours. They tossed it around, rolled it on the floor and caught it in their hands. The dry vase was so happy to be outside playing with the little girl and her friends. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl thanked her friends for lending her the dry vase. Everyone said goodbye and the little girl brought the dry vase back to her mum. They both smiled at the happy dry vase and they all went home. +Once there was a powerful armchair. All the animals liked to rest in it. The armchair was at the top of the hill and felt mighty. + +One day, a monster came and tried to destroy the armchair. He was very angry and took his claws and tore at the armchair. He pushed and pulled with all his might. But the armchair was too powerful for the monster. + +The monster was very mad, so he yelled and grew even bigger. He kept trying to destroy the armchair, but nothing worked. The armchair stayed strong. + +Finally, the monster gave up. He couldn't destroy the armchair. All the animals cheered and celebrated. The armchair had been saved! +Once upon a time, there was a brave bear who lived in a big city. One day, the bear wanted to try some special food from the restaurant. But the bear was scared to go in the restaurant all alone. + +Finally, the bear gathered his courage and went inside the restaurant. He was excited to try the special food and ordered it for himself. But the special food was so hot and spicy that the bear could not eat it. He was very sad and regretted his decision to try the food. + +After that, the bear promised himself that he would never again try something strange without asking anyone's advice. The bear was no longer scared and after that day he was brave to try all kinds of food. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a lip. It was very big and warm. The lip loved to join things. Every day it would find something new to join. + +One day it joined a game of tag. The lip was so excited to join the game! It ran around with the other players and had a lot of fun. + +Then the lip joined lots of other fun activities like hide-and-seek and hopscotch. It even joined a ride on the swings with other kids. Everyone was so warm and happy to have the lip join them. + +The lip had so much joy joining in the activities. It was happy to be part of the fun. And with a warm smile it joined in the laughter of the other kids. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl. She loved playing with balloons. One day she found a special balloon. It was wide and round. She was excited to have it and decided to take it home. + +On the way home, she saw a park. She wanted to have some fun there. She wanted to twist the balloon and play. She ran to the park, carrying the balloon. + +At the park, she found a bowl of oat. She was very hungry. She ate the oat and then began to twist her balloon. She was so happy. + +The balloon twisted and twisted. It got bigger and bigger. The little girl had so much fun. She twisted the balloon until it burst and flew away. The little girl was sad but she know she would soon find some other balloons to play with. +Once upon a time there was a graceful princess. She had a big, fun goal. Her goal was to go to the big, beautiful castle. Every day the princess tried to get a little closer to the castle. Her family always reminded her to keep on going. + +One day, she was almost at the castle. She could see it in the distance! Her family told her to keep going and not to stop. She reminded herself of why she wanted to go to the castle in the first place. With a graceful hop and skip, she was even closer to the castle. + +Finally, the princess reached the castle! She was so happy that all her hard work paid off. Her family was proud of her for achieving her goal. Now the princess could explore the castle and live happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Rose. She was only three years old and she was very scared. One day, she heard a noise outside. Rose peeked through the window and saw a big truck pass by. It had lots of boxes in it and a sign that said "Free Toys!" + +Rose was so excited, she wanted to go out and get some of the toys. Her mom said she had to wait until the truck passed. So, Rose waited and she watched the truck slowly pass by. + +Finally, the truck was gone and Rose ran outside to get some of the toys. But when she got there, the boxes were empty. Rose was very sad. Then, she saw the price tag on the box. It said "Free Toys!". Rose was so happy, she had gotten the toys for free! + +Rose took the free toys home and she was no longer scared. She was very excited to play with them and show them to her friends. From then on, whenever Rose heard a truck pass by, she would smile and remember her free toys. +Once there was a girl. She had a special suit. It was pink and fuzzy and made her feel special. + +One day her friend came to visit. She was jealous because her friend had a bigger, shinier suit. She spoke to her friend and said, “I like your new suit.†+ +But her friend just smiled and said, “Oh, do you want to look at it?†+ +The girl was so happy that her friend was willing to share. She said, “Yes, please show me!†+ +Her friend took off the suit and the girl saw how beautiful it was. She smiled and said, “It’s lovely.†+ +Her friend smiled back and said, “Thanks. I’m glad you like it.†+ +After that, the girl was happy again. She knew that she still had her special suit, so she wasn’t jealous anymore. She hugged her friend and they both had a wonderful day. +Once there was a boy who wanted to tie his shoes. He tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. So he got his mom's mixer and put it on the floor. He put one end of the shoelace on one side of the mixer and the other end on the other side. He then spun the mixer and it was light spinning around! The shoelace tied itself and he was so happy! He had tied his shoes all by himself. He hugged the mixer and thanked it for helping him. +Once upon a time there was an ancient cat. He lived in a house with a family of four. Every day the cat liked to display his fluffy tail and proud tail. One day the family decided to take the cat outside to display his beauty. + +The sun was shining and everyone was in a great mood. The cat was so proud that he decided to pose and show off his fur. Everyone around was amazed at how old and majestic the cat looked. They all admired his ancient beauty as he strutted around like a king. + +Suddenly, a curious bird flew down and perched on the cat's back. The cat was startled and jumped in surprise! Seeing the bird made the family laugh. The cat looked over at them with a puzzled look but could still sense their joy. From then on, the cat loved to display his old-fashioned beauty around town. +Once upon a time there was a messy cell. All day things would go in and out of it and it was always in a mess. It just couldn't seem to stay nice and tidy. + +One day a friend came along. It was time to do something about it. The friend said, "Let's see if we can replace the cell and make it nice and neat." + +They worked hard together and soon the old, messy cell was replaced with a brand new, tidy one. The friend said, "Look what we've done! The cell is so neat now." + +They both smiled and hugged each other. It was a happy ending for the messy cell! +Once, there was a young bee. It had black and yellow stripes, and it loved to fly around. It wanted new friends, so it asked the other bees if they wanted to go on an adventure. They all said yes! + +The young bee's first stop was a big garden. It included lots of flowers, trees, and sunny places to rest. The bee was so excited that it buzzed around in circles! + +The bee asked some of the other bees if they wanted to explore the garden further. Together they looked everywhere, buzzing and enjoying the sun. + +The young bee soon discovered a meadow. It included birds singing, butterflies flying high, and lots of new plants to explore. The bee was amazed and decided this was the perfect place for a new home. + +So, the young bee settled in the meadow and made lots of new friends. It even found a hive to live in, surrounded by flowers and plenty of food. The young bee was very happy and spent its days buzzing around, exploring and making new memories. +Once there was a kid. He was a happy kid. He liked playing in the park. One day, his dad took him to a new park. He was so excited to explore the new park! He started to run around the park. Suddenly, he remembered something. It was his favourite toy at home. He felt so sad and a little bit bitter. He wanted to go back home to get his toy. + +His dad saw how sad the kid was. He took his hand and they went back home. When they reached home, the kid saw his toy. He was so happy and smiled! He hugged his toy and remembered how much fun they had together. + +The kid was so grateful to his dad. He felt so relieved and the bitter feeling was gone. The kid gave his dad a big hug and thanked him for taking him back home. They both smiled and went back to the park to have some more fun! +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady who was having the sweetest dream. In her dream she was in a garden filled with all sorts of tasty things - apples, melons, and even the best sauce. She wanted to stay in her dream forever, but as it began to fade away she wished she could take a bit of the delicious sauce with her. + +When she woke up, the elderly lady felt a bit sad; it felt like she'd lost something special. But then she remembered the sauce in her dream and she suddenly felt better. She decided she would try and make the same sauce she'd experienced in her dream. + +So, the elderly lady spent all day researching the best sauce recipes. She read lots of books and kept trying until she found the perfect one. And then she made the sauce - it was the same sauce from her dream! + +The lady was so happy. She shared her sauce with her family and friends, and they all loved it. From then on, the lady remembered her wonderful dream every time she cooked her delicious sauce. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. She liked to run and play outside. One day she went outside to play, and she found a bag of candy! She was so excited and happy. She opened the bag and couldn't believe it. There was a lot of candy. + +The girl wanted to share her candy with her friends, so she started to run. She ran as fast as she could. As she ran, she dropped some of the candy. But she didn't mind. She kept running and soon she gave all of the candy to her friends. + +Everyone was very happy. They thanked the girl and gave her big hugs. The girl went back home, feeling very happy. She had made her friends happy, and that made her happy too. +Mommy and Jack were in the backyard. Jack was very excited because Mommy had something special for him. Mommy showed him some smelly cardboard and told him he could build something with it. He was so excited! + +With Mommy's help, Jack cut and bent the cardboard into all kinds of shapes. They made a big square, a triangle, and a circle. He used tape and glue to hold the pieces together. + +While he was building, Jack sang songs and cheered for himself. He was so proud of what he had made. Mommy beamed with pride too as she watched Jack work. + +After all his hard work, Jack ran inside to show Daddy what he had built. Daddy was so impressed and gave Jack a big hug. He told Jack that it was the most smelly and wonderful thing he'd ever seen. + +Jack was so happy! He was proud of his cardboard creation and knew that he had built something amazing. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play outside. Today, they want to spend time in the sun. They ask Mom if they can go to the park. + +"Okay, but you have to be back by lunch," Mom says. "And don't get too dirty!" + +Tim and Kim nod and run to the park. They see a big sandbox. They grab some shovels and buckets. They start to make a castle. + +"Look, our castle is so big!" Tim says. + +"Yes, and we can make a moat too!" Kim says. + +They dig a hole around the castle. They fill it with water from a hose. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is brown and furry. The dog likes the water. The dog jumps into the moat. The dog splashes and shakes. The water and sand fly everywhere. + +"Hey, stop it!" Tim and Kim shout. "You are ruining our castle!" + +The dog does not listen. The dog barks and wags its tail. The dog thinks it is fun. The dog runs out of the moat. The dog runs to Tim and Kim. The dog licks their faces. + +"Yuck!" Tim and Kim say. "You are dirty and wet!" + +They try to push the dog away. But the dog is too strong. The dog knocks them down. They fall into the sand. They are dirty and wet too. + +Mom comes to the park. She sees Tim and Kim and the dog. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. "You are all dirty and wet!" + +Tim and Kim look at each other. They look at the dog. They look at the castle. They do not know what to say. They are sorry. They are also a little bit happy. They had fun in the sun. +Lily had a task to do. She had to draw a picture of her family for school. She liked to draw, but she was worried. She did not know how to draw her baby brother. He was too small and always moved. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, how do I draw Sam?" she said. "He is so tiny and he does not sit still." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "Don't worry, Lily. You can draw him however you want. You can use your imagination. Maybe you can draw him with a big smile or a funny hat. Or you can draw him sleeping or playing. It's your picture, and it will be beautiful." + +Lily felt better. She thanked her mom and went to her room. She took out her crayons and paper. She drew herself, her mom, her dad, and her dog. Then she drew Sam. She decided to draw him with a big smile and a funny hat. She thought he looked cute and funny. + +She was happy with her picture. She showed it to her mom. Her mom was proud of her. She said, "Lily, you did a great job. Your picture is wonderful. I love how you drew Sam. He looks very happy and silly. You are a very good sister and a very good artist." Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was not worried anymore. She was excited to show her picture to her teacher and her friends. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars. They liked to match the cars by their colors and shapes. Ben had a big red car and a small blue car. Lily had a big yellow car and a small green car. + +"Look, my cars match!" Ben said, showing his cars to Lily. "They are both fast and loud." + +Lily looked at Ben's cars and felt envious. She wanted a red car too. She thought red was the prettiest color. She looked at her cars and said, "My cars match too! They are both bright and smooth." + +But she was not happy. She wanted to trade her yellow car for Ben's red car. She asked Ben, "Can I have your red car? I will give you my yellow car." + +Ben shook his head. He liked his red car too much. He said, "No, I want to keep my red car. It is my favorite car." + +Lily felt angry. She tried to grab Ben's red car from his hand. Ben pulled his car back. They started to fight over the car. They shouted and pushed each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the red car. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting, both of you! You need to share your toys and be nice to each other." + +She took the red car and the yellow car from them. She said, "I will keep these cars until you can play together peacefully. You can play with the blue car and the green car for now." + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not want to lose their cars. They realized they had been silly and mean. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will not fight anymore. We will share our cars and match them in different ways." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You can have your cars back after you do a little operation for me." + +Ben and Lily wondered what the operation was. Mom said, "You need to help me sort the socks by their colors and match them into pairs. That is a fun and useful operation." + +Ben and Lily agreed to help mom. They thought the operation was not so hard. They liked to match the socks by their colors and shapes. They found out they had many socks that matched their cars. They felt happy and proud. They learned to appreciate their cars and their socks. They also learned to appreciate each other. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to see the trees, the flowers, the birds and the bugs. They liked to run, jump, swing and slide. They had a lot of fun in nature. + +One day, they saw something new in the park. It was an enormous truck. It was bigger than their house. It had big wheels, a big shovel and a big noise. It was digging a big hole in the ground. Sam and Mia were curious. They wanted to see what the truck was doing. + +They ran to the truck, but they did not see the sign. The sign said "Danger. Do not enter. Construction site." They did not know what those words meant. They only knew that the truck was very interesting. + +But the truck driver saw them. He was angry. He shouted at them. "Hey, you two! Get away from there! This is not a place for kids! You could get hurt! Leave now!" + +Sam and Mia were scared. They did not like the truck driver. They did not like the big noise. They did not like the big hole. They wanted to go back to their fun park. They ran away from the truck, holding hands. They did not look back. + +They found their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what they saw. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We are glad you are safe. You should never go near a truck like that. It is dangerous. You should always stay in nature, where you can play and learn and enjoy. Nature is beautiful and good for you. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Mia nodded. They understood. They said they were sorry. They said they loved nature. They said they did not like the truck. They asked if they could play some more. Their mom and dad smiled and said, "Of course you can. But remember, never leave nature. Nature is your friend." +Lily and Ben were very happy to move to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack in their new room. They wanted to find their toys and books and make the room nice. + +One box was very big and heavy. Lily and Ben wondered what was inside. They opened the box and saw many old things. There were clothes and hats and shoes and bags. There were also books and pictures and toys. Lily and Ben thought they had found a treasure. + +They started to try on the clothes and hats and shoes. They looked funny and laughed. They also looked at the books and pictures and toys. They found a doll, a car, a ball, a puzzle and a teddy bear. They liked the teddy bear very much. It was brown and soft and had a red bow. + +But when they squeezed the teddy bear, it made a loud noise. It said "Roar! I am a scary bear!" Lily and Ben were frightened. They dropped the teddy bear and ran out of the room. They did not want to play with the scary bear. + +Mama and Papa heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw the teddy bear on the floor and picked it up. They pressed the teddy bear and heard the noise. They smiled and said "Don't be afraid, Lily and Ben. This is not a scary bear. This is a funny bear. It is a toy that makes jokes. It was Papa's toy when he was a little boy. He loved it very much. Do you want to keep it?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the teddy bear and at Mama and Papa. They were not frightened anymore. They were curious and happy. They said "Yes, please. We want to keep the funny bear. Can we play with it and the other treasures?" + +Mama and Papa said "Of course. You can play with them and keep them in your room. They are your treasures now. But remember to unpack the other boxes too. And be careful with the old things. They are fragile and precious." + +Lily and Ben nodded and hugged Mama and Papa. They thanked them and went back to their room. They played with the funny bear and the other treasures. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy to move to a new house. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big fountain with water. The water is shiny and cool. They want to touch the water. + +"Can we go to the fountain, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't get wet," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom run to the fountain. They see the water go up and down. They hear the water splash. They feel the water spray on their faces. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +He picks up a coin from the ground. He throws it into the water. He makes a wish. + +"I wish for a delicious ice cream," he says. + +Lily sees the coin drop into the water. She wants to make a wish too. She looks for a coin. She finds one under a bench. She runs to the fountain. She throws the coin into the water. She makes a wish. + +"I wish for a delicious cake," she says. + +Mom watches them from a bench. She smiles. She has a surprise for them. She goes to a nearby shop. She buys two delicious treats. One is an ice cream. One is a cake. + +She comes back to the fountain. She calls Lily and Tom. + +"Come here, kids. I have something for you," she says. + +Lily and Tom run to Mom. They see the treats. They are happy. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom!" they say. + +They take the treats. They eat them. They are delicious. + +"Did your wishes come true?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, they did!" Lily and Tom say. + +They hug Mom. They are happy. They love the water. They love the treats. They love Mom. +Mark is a lovely boy who likes to go to the park with his mom. He likes to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. He also likes to feed the ducks and watch the squirrels. + +One day, Mark and his mom go to the park and see a new friend. He is a little girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She is holding a big balloon. Mark thinks she is pretty and wants to say hello. + +"Hi, I am Mark. What is your name?" he asks. + +"Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" she answers. + +"Yes, please. Can I see your balloon?" he says. + +Lily nods and gives him her balloon. They run and laugh and have fun. They share their snacks and stories. They become good friends. + +Mark and Lily are happy. They like to go to the park together. They are lovely children. Their moms are happy too. They smile and talk. They are lovely moms. +Lily wanted to wear her pink dress today. She liked how it had flowers and ribbons on it. She asked her mom to help her tie the ribbons on the back. + +"Mom, can you tie my dress?" Lily said. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let me see." Mom said. She lifted Lily up and put her on the bed. She took the ribbons and made a bow on Lily's back. "There you go. You look very pretty." + +"Thank you, mom. Can we go to the park now?" Lily said. + +"Yes, we can. But first, we have to say goodbye to Fluffy." Mom said. She pointed to the corner, where Fluffy was lying on a blanket. Fluffy was Lily's cat. He was very old and sick. He did not move or purr anymore. He was dead. + +Lily ran to Fluffy and hugged him. She was sad. She loved Fluffy very much. He was her best friend. She wanted him to play with her and cuddle with her. + +"Bye, Fluffy. I will miss you." Lily said. She kissed his fur and put a flower on his head. + +Mom hugged Lily and wiped her tears. She was sad too. She knew Fluffy was in a better place now. She wanted to make Lily happy. + +"Come on, Lily. Let's go to the park. Maybe we can see some other cats there. And some birds and squirrels and flowers. Would you like that?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She still missed Fluffy, but she wanted to see the park. She liked the park. She took Mom's hand and they walked out of the door. She wore her pink dress and smiled. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a lot of fog. The fog is white and soft. It covers the trees and the houses. + +"Wow, look at the fog!" Lily says. "It is like a big blanket." + +"Let's play hide and seek in the fog!" Ben says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily says. "Don't go too far!" + +They agree to count to ten and then look for each other. Lily closes her eyes and counts. Ben runs away and hides behind a bush. He thinks he is clever. + +"Ten!" Lily says. "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Lily opens her eyes and looks around. She sees the fog, but she does not see Ben. She walks slowly and calls his name. + +"Ben, where are you?" Lily says. "I can't see you!" + +Ben hears Lily, but he does not answer. He wants to surprise her. He waits for her to come closer. + +Lily walks and walks, but she does not find Ben. She feels scared. The fog is too thick. She does not know where she is. + +"Ben, please answer me!" Lily says. "I don't like this game!" + +Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to scare Lily. He jumps out of the bush and runs to her. + +"Lily, I'm here!" Ben says. "I'm sorry, I was hiding. Are you OK?" + +Lily sees Ben and hugs him. She is happy to see him, but she is also angry. + +"Ben, that was not nice!" Lily says. "You made me worry! The fog is not a good place to hide!" + +"I know, I know, I'm sorry!" Ben says. "I thought it was clever, but it was not. Let's go home!" + +They hold hands and walk back to their houses. They are still friends, but they decide not to play hide and seek in the fog again. +Sara 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 brush Lily's hair and make it look perfect. + +One day, Sara saw a shiny thing on the floor. It was a hook. Sara did not know what a hook was, but she liked how it sparkled. She picked it up and looked at it. It had a pointy end and a round end. Sara thought it would be fun to put the hook in Lily's hair. + +She went to her room and found Lily on her bed. She said, "Hello, Lily. I have a surprise for you. I found a pretty thing for your hair. It will make you look more perfect." She held the hook near Lily's head. + +But Lily did not like the hook. She felt something sharp poke her scalp. She said, "Ow, ow, ow! Sara, that hurts! Take it off, take it off!" She tried to shake the hook off, but it was stuck. She cried and cried. + +Sara was scared. She did not mean to hurt Lily. She tried to pull the hook out, but it was too hard. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry. I thought you would like it. I don't know how to take it off." She cried too. + +Then, Sara's mom came in. She heard the noise and saw what happened. She said, "Oh, Sara, what did you do? That's not a pretty thing, that's a hook. It's dangerous. You should never play with hooks. They can hurt you and your dolls." She took the hook out of Lily's hair and threw it away. She hugged Sara and Lily and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I'll fix Lily's hair. Don't cry. Next time, ask me before you use something you don't know." She kissed them and made them feel better. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find bugs. They had a big jar to keep the bugs in. They wanted to show them to Mom and Dad later. + +Suddenly, they saw a big shadow on the grass. They looked up and saw a huge bird. It had a long beak and sharp claws. It was a hawk. It was looking for food. It saw the jar of bugs and flew down to get it. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to the jar and hugged it. They did not want the hawk to take their bugs. They shouted, "Go away, hawk! These are our bugs! You can't have them!" + +The hawk did not listen. It was hungry and angry. It flapped its wings and made a harsh noise. It tried to grab the jar with its beak. Tom and Lily held on tight. They cried for help. + +Then, they heard a bark. It was their dog, Spot. He had heard their cries and came to help. He ran to the hawk and barked loudly. He snapped his teeth and chased the hawk away. The hawk was scared of Spot. It flew away and did not come back. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged Spot and thanked him. They said, "You are our hero, Spot! You saved our bugs! You are very brave and kind!" + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy too. He liked to protect his friends. He said, "Woof, woof! You are welcome, Tom and Lily! I love you and your bugs!" +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes in the dirt with their shovels. They made a big hole and a small hole. Ben wanted to put his toy car in the big hole. Mia wanted to put her doll in the small hole. + +"Can I have the big hole, please?" Ben requested. "My car is bigger than your doll." + +"No, I want the big hole, too," Mia said. "My doll likes to have more space." + +They both looked at the big hole. They both wanted it. They did not want to share. + +"Let's make another hole," Ben suggested. "Then we can both have a big hole." + +"OK," Mia agreed. "But I want to dig the new hole. You dug the original hole." + +They took their shovels and started to dig a new hole. They worked hard and made it as big as the original hole. They were happy. + +"Now we can both have a big hole," Ben said. "You can put your doll in the new hole. I will put my car in the original hole." + +"Thank you, Ben," Mia said. "You are a good friend." + +They put their toys in the holes and covered them with dirt. They pretended they were hiding treasures. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big pie on the window of their neighbor's house. It smelled very good and had red berries on top. + +"Let's go and get some pie," Ben said. He was hungry and curious. + +"No, Ben, that is not our pie. That is Mrs. Green's pie. She is very nice, but she will be angry if we take her pie," Lily said. She was careful and polite. + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran to the window and grabbed the pie. He was very fast and sneaky. He ran back to the garden with the pie in his hands. + +"Look, Lily, I have the pie. Let's eat it," Ben said. He was happy and proud. + +But Lily was not happy. She was scared and sad. She knew that Mrs. Green would miss her pie and look for it. She knew that Ben did a bad thing. + +"Ben, you have to take the pie back. It is not ours. It is Mrs. Green's. She made it for her family. She will be very sad if she does not find it," Lily said. She was worried and sorry. + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He put the pie on the grass and took a big bite. He was greedy and rude. He did not care about Mrs. Green. + +But then, something unusual happened. The pie started to disappear. It became smaller and smaller with every bite. Ben was confused and scared. He did not understand what was happening. + +"Lily, look, the pie is disappearing. What is going on?" Ben said. He was surprised and nervous. + +Lily looked at the pie and saw a note on it. It said: "This is a magic pie. It will disappear if you take it without asking. It is a lesson for naughty children. Be good and share next time. Love, Mrs. Green." + +Lily read the note and smiled. She was clever and happy. She knew that Mrs. Green was a good witch who liked to teach children. She knew that Ben learned his lesson. + +"Ben, this is a magic pie. Mrs. Green made it for us. She wanted to teach us something. She wanted us to be good and share. Do you understand?" Lily said. She was kind and wise. + +Ben looked at the note and the pie. He felt ashamed and sorry. He understood what he did wrong. He wanted to say sorry to Mrs. Green and Lily. + +"Yes, Lily, I understand. I was bad and selfish. I should not have taken the pie. I should have asked Mrs. Green and shared with you. I am sorry, Lily. I am sorry, Mrs. Green. Can you forgive me?" Ben said. He was sorry and humble. + +Lily hugged Ben and said: "Of course, I forgive you, Ben. You are my brother and I love you. But you have to say sorry to Mrs. Green too. She is our friend and she loves us too. Come on, let's go and see her." + +Ben nodded and said: "OK, Lily, let's go and see her. And maybe she will have some more pie for us. But this time, we will ask and share." + +They took the note and the pie and ran to Mrs. Green's house. They knocked on the door and said: "Hello, Mrs. Green. We have something to tell you." +One day, a clever boy named Tom wanted to buy a big toy car. He had some money that he saved from his birthday and chores, but not enough. He saw a sign that said "Sale: Buy one, get one free". He thought he could buy one toy car and get another one for free, and then sell the second one to his friend Sam for more money. + +He went to the shop and asked the lady for the toy car. She said, "That's ten dollars, please." Tom gave her his money and said, "And the free one?" The lady said, "You have to buy another item of the same value or more to get the free one. That's how the sale works." Tom was confused and sad. He did not have more money, and he did not want to buy anything else. He said, "But I only want the toy car. Can I have the free one anyway?" The lady said, "No, you can't. That's not fair to the other customers. You have to follow the rules." + +Tom felt angry and cheated. He said, "This is a bad shop. You are a bad lady. You tricked me. I want my money back." The lady said, "No, you can't have your money back. You bought the toy car. It's yours now. You can't change your mind. You have to be happy with what you have." Tom said, "No, I'm not happy. I'm going to tell everyone that you are a bad shop and a bad lady. I'm going to make you lose your business. I'm going to ruin your nation." + +The lady was shocked and scared. She said, "Please, don't do that. That's very mean and rude. You are a clever boy, but you are not a good boy. You should learn to be honest and respectful. You should not lie or cheat or hurt others. You should not be greedy or selfish. You should be thankful and generous. You should be kind and helpful. That's how you can be a good boy and a good citizen of your nation." + +Tom thought about what the lady said. He realized that he was wrong. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right. I'm sorry. I was not a good boy. I was not a good citizen. I was not clever, I was foolish. I will not lie or cheat or hurt you or anyone else. I will be honest and respectful. I will be thankful and generous. I will be kind and helpful. I will be a good boy and a good citizen of my nation. Can you forgive me?" The lady said, "Yes, I can forgive you. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I hope you enjoy your toy car. And here, take this as a gift. It's a sticker book. You can use it to learn more about your nation and its people and places and history and culture. It's very interesting and fun. Maybe you can share it with your friend Sam." Tom said, "Thank you. That's very nice of you. I will share it with Sam. And I will tell him the truth about the sale. And I will tell him that you are a good shop and a good lady. And I will tell him that we should be good boys and good citizens of our nation." The lady said, "You're welcome. That's very good of you. I'm proud of you. Have a nice day." Tom said, "You too. Goodbye." And he left the shop with his toy car and his sticker book, feeling happy and wise. +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see the animals, but he was not nice to them. He threw rocks at the monkeys, he made loud noises at the birds, and he teased the lions. His mom and dad told him to stop, but he did not listen. + +When they came to the alligator pond, Tom saw a big green alligator with sharp teeth. He wanted to scare it, so he climbed over the fence and ran towards it. The alligator saw him and opened its mouth. Tom was very scared and screamed for help. + +His mom and dad heard him and ran to the fence. They saw a zookeeper nearby and asked him to help. The zookeeper quickly got a net and threw it over the alligator. He pulled the alligator back and saved Tom. He was very brave and smart. + +Tom was very sorry for what he did. He realized that he was bad to the animals and that he could have been hurt. He thanked the zookeeper for saving him and said he was sorry to the alligator. He also thanked his mom and dad for taking him to the zoo and said he would be nice to the animals from now on. + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're okay. But you should never do that again. The animals are not toys. They have feelings and they can be dangerous. You should respect them and learn from them. They are part of our world and we should take care of them." + +Tom nodded and hugged his mom and dad. He learned a lesson that day. He learned to be kind, to be careful, and to be thankful. He never bothered the animals again. He became a good boy and a good friend to the animals. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big box near the street. The box has a letter on it. The letter says "Help me". + +"Who is in the box?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can open it and see," Ben says. + +They go to the box and try to open it. But the box is too heavy. They push and pull, but the box does not move. + +"Maybe we need something strong to open it," Sam says. + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +"Like a hammer or a crowbar," Sam says. + +They look around and see a hammer in a garage. They run to the garage and take the hammer. They run back to the box and hit it with the hammer. The box breaks and they see a small dog inside. The dog is dirty and scared. It barks and wags its tail. + +"Hello, doggy. We are here to rescue you," Sam says. + +"Are you okay, doggy? Do you need some water or food?" Ben says. + +The dog licks their faces and jumps on them. They hug the dog and smile. + +"Who put you in the box, doggy? That was very mean," Sam says. + +"I don't know, but I'm glad you found me. You are very kind and brave," the dog says. + +Sam and Ben are surprised. The dog can talk! + +"How can you talk, doggy?" Ben asks. + +"I'm a magic dog. I can talk to anyone who helps me. You are my new friends. Can I stay with you?" the dog asks. + +"Of course, you can. We love you, doggy. What is your name?" Sam asks. + +"My name is Rex. Thank you for rescuing me. You are very strong and smart," the dog says. + +Sam and Ben take Rex home and give him some water and food. They play with him and make him happy. They tell their parents about Rex and how they rescued him. Their parents are proud of them and let them keep Rex. Rex is happy too. He has a new home and new friends. + +The moral of the story is: Helping others is good and rewarding. You never know who you might meet or what you might learn. Be kind and brave, and you will make friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they have a task. They have to find five red things in the park. + +Anna and Ben run to the park. They see many things. They see trees, flowers, birds, swings, slides and more. They look for red things. + +"Look, Ben!" Anna says. She points to a red ball. "That is one red thing. Let's get it." + +"OK, Anna!" Ben says. He runs to the ball. He picks it up. He throws it to Anna. Anna catches it. They laugh. + +They keep looking for red things. They find a red hat, a red car, a red balloon and a red apple. They put them in a basket. + +"We did it, Anna!" Ben says. He is happy. "We found five red things. We did our task." + +"Yes, we did, Ben!" Anna says. She is cheerful. "We are good at finding things. We had fun." + +They hug each other. They take their basket and their ball. They go back to their teacher. They show her what they found. She smiles. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" she says. "You did your task very well. You are smart and kind. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are proud too. They like their teacher. They like their task. They like their red things. They like each other. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big black cable on the ground. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's count how many steps it is," Tom says. "Maybe it goes to a big machine." + +"Okay," Lily says. "You start from this end and I start from that end. We say the numbers out loud." + +They start to walk and count along the cable. "One, two, three, four, five," Tom says. "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten," Lily says. + +They keep counting until they meet in the middle. They have counted twenty steps each. + +"Wow, that's a lot of steps," Tom says. "The cable is very long." + +"Maybe it goes to a big TV or a big phone," Lily says. "Or maybe it goes to a big toy." + +They look around and see a man with a yellow hat and a tool box. He is working on a pole with wires. + +"Excuse me, mister," Tom says. "What is this black cable for?" + +The man looks at them and smiles. "Hello, kids. This black cable is for the electricity. It carries the power from the pole to the houses and the shops. It makes the lights and the machines work." + +"Wow, that's cool," Lily says. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, no, no," the man says. "You must never touch the black cable. It is very dangerous. It can hurt you very badly. You must always stay away from it." + +"Okay, we understand," Tom says. "Thank you for telling us." + +"You're welcome," the man says. "Now, run along and play safely." + +Tom and Lily nod and wave goodbye. They run back to the swings and the slide. They have learned something new today. They will always remember to stay away from the black cable. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they saw other children and played with them too. + +One day, they saw an elderly man sitting on a bench near the gate. He had a big hat and a long beard. He smiled at them and waved. Sam and Mia were curious. They ran to the bench and said hello. + +"Hello, little ones. What are your names?" the elderly man asked. + +"I'm Sam and this is Mia. We are playing with our ball. Do you want to play with us?" Sam said. + +The elderly man chuckled. "That's very kind of you, Sam and Mia. But I'm too old to play with a ball. I like to watch the birds and the flowers. Do you know what they are?" + +Sam and Mia nodded. They knew some of the birds and flowers. They pointed at them and said their names. The elderly man was impressed. He told them some stories about the birds and flowers. He said he used to be a gardener and he loved nature. + +Sam and Mia liked the stories. They asked him many questions. They learned a lot from the elderly man. They forgot about their ball and stayed with him until it was time to go home. + +"Thank you for talking to us, sir. You are very nice and smart. We hope to see you again," Mia said. + +"You're welcome, Mia. You and Sam are very sweet and clever. I hope to see you again too," the elderly man said. + +They hugged him and said goodbye. They ran to the gate and waved at him. He waved back and smiled. He was happy to have made some new friends. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big tree with red apples on it. They wanted to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Mia, apples!" Ben said. "Let's get some!" + +They ran to the tree and tried to reach the apples. But the apples were too high. They could not get them. + +"Maybe we can swing and grab them," Mia said. She had an idea. She went to the swings and sat on one. She asked Ben to push her. + +"Push me, Ben, push me!" she said. "I want to swing high and get an apple!" + +Ben pushed Mia on the swing. She swung higher and higher. She saw an apple close to her. She stretched her hand and tried to grab it. + +But she missed. She swung too fast and too high. She lost her balance and fell off the swing. She hit the ground hard and hurt herself. She cried and cried. + +Ben ran to her and tried to help her. He was scared and sorry. He said, "Mia, Mia, are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to push you so hard!" + +But Mia was angry. She was angry at Ben, at the swing, and at the apple. She said, "Go away, Ben, go away! You made me fall! You are a bad brother! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +She pushed Ben away and ran to their mom. She told her mom what happened and asked her to take her home. She did not want to stay in the park. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to say sorry to Mia and make her feel better. But she did not listen to him. She did not want to be his friend. He felt alone and unhappy. He wished they never saw the apple tree. He wished they never tried to swing and grab the apples. He wished they just played like they always did. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She read them every day. She learned new things from her books. + +One day, she saw a big book on the shelf. It was bigger than her head. It had a picture of a cookie on the cover. Lily loved cookies. She wanted to read the big book. + +She asked her mom, "Can I read the big book, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful. It is very heavy. And don't eat the cookie. It is not real. It is only a picture." + +Lily nodded. She took the big book and sat on the couch. She opened the book. She saw many pages with pictures and words. She tried to read them. But the words were too hard. She did not know them. + +She looked at the picture of the cookie. It looked so yummy. It had chocolate chips and nuts. Lily felt hungry. She forgot what her mom said. She wanted to eat the cookie. + +She reached out her hand and touched the cookie. But it was not soft and warm. It was hard and cold. It was not a cookie. It was a CD. Lily was confused. She felt a pain in her finger. She had scratched it on the CD. + +She cried out, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Her mom heard her and came to the couch. She saw the big book and the CD. She saw Lily's finger. She said, "Oh, no! What happened?" + +Lily said, "I wanted to eat the cookie. But it was not a cookie. It was a CD. It hurt me." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I told you not to eat the cookie. It was only a picture. The CD is for playing music. Not for eating. Here, let me see your finger. I'll put a band-aid on it." + +She took Lily's finger and put a band-aid on it. She hugged Lily and said, "It's OK. You'll be fine. Next time, listen to me. And don't judge a book by its cover." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'll listen to you. And I'll read easier books. Can I have a real cookie, please?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Sure, you can have a real cookie. But only one. And after you finish your lunch. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +They went to the kitchen. Lily put the big book back on the shelf. She learned her lesson. She liked to read books. But she liked to eat cookies more. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the beach with her mom and dad. She liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. She saw many fish and shells and crabs. She was very happy. + +Then, she saw something shiny and wiggly in the water. It looked like a big balloon with strings. She wanted to touch it. She ran to the water and reached for it. But her mom saw her and shouted, "Mia, no! That is a jellyfish! It can hurt you!" + +Mia stopped and looked at her mom. She did not understand. She asked, "What is a jellyfish? Why can it hurt me?" + +Her mom explained, "A jellyfish is an animal that lives in the water. It has stingers that can make you feel pain. You should not touch it or eat it. It is not good for you." + +Mia nodded. She was curious. She asked, "What does a jellyfish taste like?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know. I have never eaten a jellyfish. But I think it would taste bitter and slimy. You would not like it." + +Mia made a face. She did not want to eat a bitter and slimy jellyfish. She said, "Okay, mom. I will not eat a jellyfish. I will eat a sandwich instead." + +Her mom smiled and gave her a hug. She said, "That's a good idea, Mia. A sandwich is much better than a jellyfish. Come on, let's go and have a picnic with dad." + +Mia agreed. She followed her mom to the blanket where her dad was waiting. They ate sandwiches and fruits and cookies. They enjoyed the sun and the breeze and the waves. They did not eat any jellyfish. They had a fun day at the beach. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls and read books. She did not like loud noises or big crowds. She had a plan to go to the park with her mom and dad, but she was afraid of the alarm that would wake her up in the morning. + +She asked her mom, "Can we go to the park without the alarm?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "No, sweetie, we need the alarm to get up on time. The alarm is not scary, it is just a sound that tells us to wake up. You can choose a nice sound for the alarm, like a bird or a bell." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will choose a bird. I like birds, they are pretty and sing nice songs." + +Her mom helped her set the alarm with a bird sound and gave her a hug and a kiss. "Good night, Lily. I love you. Have sweet dreams of the park." + +Lily snuggled with her dolls and closed her eyes. She felt a little less shy and a little more excited about her plan. + +The next morning, she heard the bird sound from the alarm. She opened her eyes and smiled. She jumped out of bed and ran to her mom and dad's room. "Wake up, wake up, it's time to go to the park!" + +Her mom and dad smiled and hugged her. "Good morning, Lily. You are such a brave and happy girl. Let's get ready and go to the park." + +They had a fun day at the park, playing on the swings, sliding on the slide, and feeding the ducks. Lily made a new friend, a boy named Sam, who also liked books and dolls. She shared her toys with him and they had a nice chat. + +She was glad she followed her plan and did not let the alarm scare her. She learned that sometimes, trying new things can be fun and rewarding. She was still a shy girl, but she was also a brave and happy girl. +Sara loved her old red bike. It was a gift from her dad when she was two. She rode it every day in the park with her mom. She liked to go fast and feel the wind in her hair. + +One day, she saw a big hill in the park. She wanted to ride down it and see how fast she could go. But her mom said no. She said it was too steep and dangerous. She said Sara could get hurt if she fell. Sara was sad and angry. She wanted to try the hill. She thought her mom was wrong. + +The next day, Sara went to the park with her dad. He did not know about the hill. Sara saw her chance. She told her dad she wanted to ride her bike by herself. He said okay, but to be careful and stay close. Sara nodded and smiled. She waited for her dad to look away. Then she pedaled hard towards the hill. + +She felt excited and scared as she reached the top. She saw the ground below her. It looked far and fast. She did not think about her brakes. She only thought about the wind. She let go of the handlebars and shouted. She felt free. + +But then she felt something else. She felt a bump. She felt a pain. She felt her bike slip. She felt herself fly. She felt a crash. She felt a cry. She felt her dad run to her. She felt his arms around her. She felt his tears on her face. She felt sorry and scared. + +She looked at her bike. It was broken and bent. It was not red anymore. It was black and brown and green. She looked at her dad. He was angry and sad. He was not smiling anymore. He was frowning and shaking. He looked at her bike. He looked at her. He said one word. He said why. + +Sara did not know what to say. She did not have a good answer. She only had a bad choice. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had trusted her. She wished she had her old red bike. She wished she could go back. But she could not. She had to face the consequences. She had to learn a lesson. She had to say sorry. She had to hug her dad. She had to hope he would forgive her. She had to hope he would love her still. She had to hope for a new bike someday. She had to hope for a better day. +Lily wanted to play with her dolls, but she could not find them. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. She did not see them anywhere. She felt frustrated and angry. + +She went to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She asked her mom, "Where are my dolls? I want to play with them." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe they are in the cabinet. Why don't you look there?" + +Lily ran to the cabinet and opened it. She saw a lot of pots and pans, but no dolls. She was very disappointed. She started to shake the cabinet, hoping to make the dolls fall out. She did not know that the cabinet was not very strong. + +The cabinet made a loud noise and broke. All the pots and pans fell on the floor. Lily was scared and surprised. Her mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and was not happy. + +She said to Lily, "What did you do? You broke the cabinet and made a big mess. You should not shake the cabinet. It is not a toy. It is for keeping things." + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She said to her mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I was looking for my dolls. I could not find them. I thought they were in the cabinet." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you did not mean to break the cabinet. But you have to be careful and gentle with things. Your dolls are not in the cabinet. They are in the living room, on the sofa. I put them there this morning. Come on, let's go and play with them. But first, we have to clean up this mess." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will help you clean up. And I will not shake the cabinet again. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go and have some fun." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big spider on a web. It had eight legs and many eyes. + +"Wow, look at that spider!" Ben said. "It is so big and hairy!" + +"Can we touch it?" Anna asked. She wanted to see how it felt. + +"No, we can't!" Ben said. "It might bite us. Spiders are scary!" + +But Anna did not listen. She was curious. She reached out her hand to the spider. The spider saw her and moved fast. It jumped on her hand and bit her. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cried. She felt a sharp pain in her hand. It started to swell and turn red. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asked. He was scared too. He ran to get their mom. + +Mom came and saw Anna's hand. She was worried. She picked up Anna and took her to the car. + +"We have to go to the doctor, Anna," Mom said. "The spider might have poison. You need medicine." + +Anna was crying. She wished she had listened to Ben. She wished she had not touched the spider. She was scared of spiders now. She learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Mia are having lunch with Mom. They are eating soup and bread. Tom likes his soup very much. He slurps it with his spoon. Mia does not like her soup. She says it is too hot and too salty. + +"Can I have some water, Mom?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, honey. Here you go." Mom gives Mia a glass of water. Mia drinks some water and feels better. + +Tom finishes his soup and wipes his mouth with his napkin. He sees that Mia has not eaten much of her soup. He has an idea. + +"Mia, do you want to play a game?" Tom asks. + +"What game?" Mia asks. + +"It is a fun game. It is called dry soup. You use your napkin to dry your soup. Then you can make shapes with it. It is very original." Tom says. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She likes to make shapes. She decides to try Tom's game. + +"Okay, let's play dry soup." Mia says. + +They both take their napkins and dip them in their soup. Then they squeeze them and lay them on the table. They start to make shapes with their napkins. They make a star, a heart, a flower, and a smiley face. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy that they are having fun. She does not mind that they are making a mess. She thinks they are very creative and original. She joins them and makes a shape too. She makes a sun. + +"Look, Mom made a sun!" Tom says. + +"It is very pretty, Mom!" Mia says. + +"Thank you, my loves. You are very pretty too. And very smart. And very kind. And very original." Mom says. + +They all hug and laugh. They enjoy their dry soup game. They have a lot of fun. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the school, she skipped at home. She was happy when she skipped. She felt like a bird. + +One day, she wanted to skip to the kitchen and get a snack. She saw a tray on the table. It had cookies and milk. Lily loved cookies and milk. She skipped to the tray and reached for a cookie. + +But she did not see the cat. The cat was sleeping on the chair next to the table. The cat did not like to be disturbed. The cat heard Lily skip and opened one eye. He saw Lily grab a cookie. He did not like that. He jumped on the tray and pushed it off the table. + +The tray fell on the floor with a loud crash. The cookies and milk spilled everywhere. Lily screamed. The cat hissed. Mom ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the cat and Lily. She was very angry. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom shouted. "You made a big mess and scared the cat. You are a naughty girl. You can't skip in the house. You have to be careful. Go to your room and think about what you did. No cookies and milk for you today." + +Lily felt very sad. She dropped the cookie and ran to her room. She cried on her bed. She wished she had not skipped to the tray. She wished she had listened to Mom. She was worried that Mom did not love her anymore. She did not feel like a bird. She felt like a worm. +Tom and Lily liked to perform for their mom and dad. They would sing songs, tell jokes, and do tricks. Mom and dad would clap and laugh and say they were very good. + +One day, they decided to perform a new trick with spaghetti. They cooked some spaghetti in a big pot and waited for it to get soft. Then they took some spaghetti and put it on their heads, like wigs. They thought it was very funny. + +They ran to the living room, where mom and dad were watching TV. They shouted, "Look at us, look at us, we have spaghetti hair!" They hoped mom and dad would be glad and proud. + +But mom and dad were not glad and proud. They were angry and shocked. They saw the spaghetti dripping on the floor and the couch and the rug. They saw the mess in the kitchen and the pot on the stove. They saw Tom and Lily's dirty faces and clothes. + +They yelled, "What have you done? This is not a trick, this is a disaster! You wasted the food and made a huge mess! You are very naughty and silly! Go to your rooms right now and don't come out until we say so!" + +Tom and Lily felt very sad and sorry. They did not mean to make mom and dad angry. They just wanted to perform and have fun. They cried and ran to their rooms. They wished they never played with spaghetti. They wished they had a better trick. +Anna likes to play with her toys. She has a doll, a car, a ball and a book. She likes to make them talk and move. She is very playful. + +One day, Anna sees a big box by the door. It has her name on it. She asks her mom, "What is this?" Her mom says, "It is mail for you. It is a gift from your grandma. Do you want to open it?" + +Anna is very happy. She says, "Yes, please!" She opens the box and finds a new toy. It is a bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red bow and a button. Anna hugs the bear and says, "Thank you, grandma!" + +Anna pushes the button and the bear says, "Hello, I am Ben. I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" Anna is surprised and excited. She says, "Yes, I do!" She takes the bear to her room and shows him her toys. They play together for a long time. They have fun. + +Anna likes her new toy. She thinks he is very playful. She says, "Ben, you are the best gift ever. You make me happy. You are my favorite toy. I love you." Ben says, "I love you too, Anna. You are my favorite person. You make me happy too. We are the best friends ever." They hug and smile. They become very happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to run and jump and hide. They heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was Mom. She was making food on the grill. It smelled good. + +"Come and eat, kids!" Mom called. "The food is ready!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the kitchen. They saw Mom holding a big plate of burgers and hot dogs. They also saw a big red fire on the grill. Mom had forgotten to turn it off. + +"Mom, look!" Lily shouted. "The grill is on fire!" + +Mom gasped. She put the plate down and ran to the grill. She grabbed a towel and tried to put out the fire. But the towel caught fire too. Mom threw it away and looked for something else. + +"Mom, be careful!" Ben cried. "The fire is hot!" + +Mom nodded. She found a bucket of water and poured it on the grill. The fire went out with a hiss. Mom sighed. She looked at the grill. It was black and burnt. + +"Oh, no!" Mom said. "I ruined the grill! How foolish of me!" + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom. They felt sorry for her. + +"It's okay, Mom," Lily said. "We still love you." + +"Yes, Mom," Ben said. "And we still have the food. Can we eat now?" + +Mom smiled. She hugged Lily and Ben back. She was glad they were not mad at her. + +"Of course, we can eat now," Mom said. "Let's go inside and enjoy our food. And next time, I will remember to turn off the grill." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the mud. They make mud pies and mud castles. They get very dirty and messy. + +"Time to bathe, Sara and Ben!" Mom calls from the house. "You have to be clean for the judge!" + +Sara and Ben do not want to bathe. They want to play more. They run away from Mom. They hide behind a huge tree. + +"Where are Sara and Ben?" Mom asks. She looks around the yard. She sees the mud pies and the mud castles. She sees the huge tree. + +Mom walks to the huge tree. She sees Sara and Ben. They are giggling and whispering. + +"Hello, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "I found you. You cannot hide from me. You have to bathe now. The judge is coming soon." + +"Who is the judge, Mom?" Sara asks. She is curious. + +"The judge is a nice lady. She works with animals. She is coming to see your pet rabbit, Fluffy. She will give Fluffy a prize if he is healthy and happy. But Fluffy is dirty and smelly. He needs a bath too. Do you want Fluffy to win a prize?" Mom explains. + +Sara and Ben love Fluffy. They want Fluffy to win a prize. They nod their heads. + +"OK, Mom. We will bathe. And we will help you bathe Fluffy. We want Fluffy to be clean and happy. We want the judge to like Fluffy." Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She takes Sara and Ben to the house. She fills the tub with warm water and bubbles. She helps Sara and Ben wash their hair and body. She gives them towels and pajamas. She takes Fluffy to the sink. She washes Fluffy with gentle soap and water. She dries Fluffy with a soft cloth. She puts a bow on Fluffy's ear. + +Sara and Ben hug Fluffy. They are proud of Fluffy. They are ready to meet the judge. They hope the judge will give Fluffy a prize. They hope the judge will say Fluffy is the best rabbit in the world. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She was a very obedient girl and did what her mom told her. One day, her mom asked her to put some mugs in the cupboard. Anna took the mugs from the table and carried them carefully to the cupboard. + +But when she opened the cupboard, she saw something strange. There was a small hole in the back of the cupboard, and behind the hole, there was a dark space. Anna was curious and wanted to see what was in the dark space. She put the mugs on the shelf and peeked into the hole. + +She discovered a secret tunnel that led to another room. She could see some light and hear some noises from the other end of the tunnel. She wondered who lived there and what they were doing. She decided to crawl into the tunnel and find out. + +She crawled and crawled until she reached the other room. She was amazed by what she saw. There were many toys and books and pictures on the walls. There was a big bed and a small table and a chair. There was also a boy sitting on the floor, playing with a train. He looked up and saw Anna. He smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Who are you?" + +Anna smiled back and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I live in the kitchen. How do you live here?" + +Ben said, "I live here with my dad. He works in the basement. He made this tunnel for me so I can have my own room. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna said, "Yes, I do. But I have to go back soon. My mom is waiting for me." + +Ben said, "Okay, but come back anytime. You can use the tunnel. It's our secret." + +Anna said, "Okay, thank you. You are very nice. I like your room." + +They played together for a while, then Anna said goodbye and crawled back to the kitchen. She put the last mug in the cupboard and closed the door. She was happy that she discovered a new friend. She hoped to see him again soon. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play ball in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Join the baseball team! Have fun and make new friends!" + +Sam and Mia want to join the baseball team. They go to the coach and say: "Hello, we want to play baseball. Can we join the team?" + +The coach smiles and says: "Of course, you can join the team. What are your names?" + +"I am Sam and this is Mia," Sam says. + +"Nice to meet you, Sam and Mia. I am Coach Lee. Do you know how to play baseball?" Coach Lee asks. + +Sam nods and says: "Yes, I know how to play baseball. I can throw and catch and hit the ball." + +Mia shakes her head and says: "No, I don't know how to play baseball. I am shy and scared of the ball." + +Coach Lee says: "Don't worry, Mia. Baseball is easy and fun. I will teach you how to play baseball. You just need to try and have fun." + +Coach Lee gives Sam and Mia a glove and a hat. He shows them how to wear them. He says: "Now, let's go to the field and practice. Sam, you can start. You can pitch the ball to me and I will hit it. Mia, you can watch and learn." + +Sam and Mia follow Coach Lee to the field. Sam is excited and happy. He pitches the ball to Coach Lee. Coach Lee hits the ball far away. Sam runs and catches the ball. He throws it back to Coach Lee. They do it again and again. + +Mia watches and claps. She thinks baseball is fun. She wants to try too. She says: "Coach Lee, can I pitch the ball too?" + +Coach Lee says: "Sure, Mia. You can pitch the ball too. Come here and I will show you how." + +Coach Lee helps Mia to hold the ball. He says: "You just need to swing your arm and let go of the ball. Don't be shy and don't be scared. Just have fun." + +Mia swings her arm and lets go of the ball. The ball flies to Coach Lee. Coach Lee hits the ball. Mia runs and catches the ball. She throws it back to Coach Lee. She smiles and laughs. + +Sam and Mia are happy. They like to play baseball. They thank Coach Lee and say: "We want to join the baseball team. We want to have fun and make new friends." + +Coach Lee says: "You are welcome, Sam and Mia. You are good at baseball. You are part of the team. I am proud of you." +Tom likes to read novels. Novels are books with many words and pictures. They tell stories about people and places and things. Tom has many novels in his room. He reads them every day. + +One day, Tom sees a new novel in the library. It is high on a shelf. Tom wants to read it. He tries to reach it, but he is too small. He asks his mom to help him, but she is busy. He asks his dad to help him, but he is not there. He asks his sister to help him, but she says no. + +Tom is sad. He thinks of a way to gain the novel. He finds a chair and a stool. He puts the chair near the shelf. He puts the stool on the chair. He climbs on the stool. He is very high. He can reach the novel. + +Tom is happy. He takes the novel and gets down. He goes to his room and reads it. He likes the story. He learns new words and pictures. He gains a novel and a smile. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile on her face. Lily took Anna everywhere with her, even to bed. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the post office. She said they had to send a package to Lily's grandma, who lived far away. Lily wanted to go with her mom, but she also wanted to bring Anna. She asked her mom if she could take Anna with her. + +"Sorry, honey, but you can't," her mom said. "The package is very big and heavy, and I need both hands to carry it. You can leave Anna here, and we'll be back soon." + +Lily was sad. She didn't want to leave Anna alone. She hugged Anna and said, "Don't worry, Anna, I'll be back soon. I love you very much." She put Anna on her bed and kissed her goodbye. + +Lily and her mom went to the post office. They waited in a long line, and then they gave the package to a man. The man put the package on a big cart, and pushed it away. Lily and her mom left the post office and walked back home. + +But when they got home, Lily saw something terrible. Her room was a mess. Her toys were everywhere, and her bed was torn. And Anna was gone. Lily cried and cried. She looked for Anna, but she couldn't find her. She asked her mom what happened. + +"I'm so sorry, Lily," her mom said. "While we were gone, a bad dog came into our house. He broke the door, and he made a mess. He took Anna with him. He must have liked her very much." + +Lily was very angry and very sad. She loved Anna very much, and she missed her. She wished she had taken Anna with her. She felt like she had lost her best friend. She suffered a lot. She hoped Anna was okay, and that the bad dog would be nice to her. She hoped Anna would come back to her someday. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore the woods near their home. One day, they saw a big tree with a hole in it. They heard a buzzing sound coming from the hole. + +"Look, Tom, there is a hive in the tree!" Lily said. "Maybe there are bees inside. Bees make honey, right?" + +"Yes, Lily, bees make honey, but we should not go too close. Bees can sting us if they are angry," Tom said. "Let's watch them from here." + +They sat on the grass and watched the bees fly in and out of the hole. They saw some bees carrying yellow pollen on their legs. They saw some bees dancing in the air. They saw some bees guarding the entrance of the hole. + +"Wow, Tom, the bees are so busy and smart. They can talk to each other with their dances. They can protect their hive from enemies. They can make honey from the flowers," Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, the bees are amazing. They are also very rare. Not many bees are left in the world. Some people and animals hurt them or take their honey. Some flowers and trees are gone because of the smoke and the trash. We should be kind to the bees and help them," Tom said. + +They decided to leave a gift for the bees. They picked some wildflowers and put them near the tree. They hoped the bees would like them and make more honey. They also made a sign with their crayons and paper. They wrote: "We love bees. Please do not hurt them. They are rare and display many skills." They hung the sign on a branch near the hive. They smiled and waved to the bees and went back home. They felt happy and proud. They had learned a lot from the bees and had shown them respect and gratitude. +Sara liked to play in the garden with her mom. She liked to see the flowers that had many colors. She liked to smell them and touch them gently. She liked to hear the bees that buzzed around them. + +One day, Sara saw a new flower in the garden. It was very small and pale. It was not like the other flowers that were big and bright. Sara asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a blue-bell. She said it would bloom soon and become more blue. + +Sara was curious. She wanted to see the blue-bell bloom. She came to the garden every day and looked at it. She waited and waited. She wondered when it would bloom. + +One morning, Sara ran to the garden and saw something amazing. The blue-bell had bloomed! It had many tiny blue bells that hung from a thin stem. They looked like little bells that could ring. They were very pretty and shiny. Sara was happy. She clapped her hands and smiled. She said to her mom, "Look, mom, the blue-bell bloomed! It is so blue and lovely!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Yes, Sara, it is. You are very patient and observant. You noticed something that many people miss. You have a gift for seeing beauty in small things." Sara felt proud and warm. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. She said, "I love you, mom, and I love the blue-bell." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a red car and Lily had a yellow doll. They were having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Then, Lily saw a big box in the corner. It had a bow and a tag that said "Happy Birthday, Lily!" Lily ran to the box and opened it. Inside was a new toy, a pink bike with a basket and a bell. Lily was so happy, she screamed and hugged the bike. + +Ben was curious and came to see the new toy. He liked the bike, too. It looked shiny and fast. He wanted to try it, but he was afraid to ask Lily. He thought she might get mad or say no. + +He decided to mention the bike to Lily in a nice way. He said, "Lily, your bike is very pretty. I like the bell. Can I hear it?" Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Ben. You can hear the bell. Do you want to try the bike, too?" Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can I?" + +Lily was very kind and said, "Of course, Ben. You can try the bike. We can share it. You are my friend." She helped Ben get on the bike and showed him how to pedal and steer. Ben was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend, too." They took turns riding the bike around the living room. They had a wide smile on their faces. They loved their toys and each other. +Anna liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her doll, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She loved to dance. + +One day, she saw a big well in the park. She had never seen a well before. She wondered what was inside. She ran to the well and looked down. She saw water and stones and something shiny. She wanted to see it better. She leaned over the well and reached out her hand. + +"Anna, no!" her mom shouted. She saw Anna near the well and ran to her. But she was too late. Anna slipped and fell into the well. She screamed and splashed and cried. Her mom screamed and cried too. She called for help, but no one came. + +Anna was scared. She was cold and wet and alone. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not gone to the well. She wished she could dance again. But she could not. She was stuck in the well. + +She tried to be brave. She tried to think of happy things. She tried to sing a song. But it did not help. She was still scared. She was still cold and wet and alone. She was still stuck in the well. And no one came. +Anna liked to count. She counted her fingers, her toes, her dolls, and her books. She counted the flowers in the garden, the birds in the sky, and the stars at night. She counted everything she saw and heard. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and dad. It was a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. The sunshine was bright and warm on her face. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a merry-go-round. She wanted to play with everything. + +She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She counted the steps: one, two, three, four, five, six. She slid down and laughed. She ran to the swing and asked her dad to push her. She counted the times she went up and down: one, two, three, four, five, six. She swung high and smiled. She ran to the sandbox and grabbed a shovel and a bucket. She counted the scoops of sand she put in the bucket: one, two, three, four, five, six. She dumped the sand and made a castle. She ran to the merry-go-round and asked her mom to spin her. She counted the animals she saw: one, two, three, four, five, six. She saw a horse, a lion, a bear, a monkey, a giraffe, and an elephant. She spun fast and giggled. + +Anna had a lot of fun at the park. She counted everything she did and saw. She learned that counting was fun and easy. She said to her mom and dad, "I love to count. Can we count more things tomorrow?" Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "Of course, we can. We love to count with you." They went home happy and tired. Anna dreamed of counting more things in the sunshine. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They saw a big red flame in the sky. It was a hot-air balloon. They wanted to go closer and see it. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Max said. "Maybe we can ride the balloon!" + +"No, Max, we can't!" Lily said. "Mama said we have to stay in the garden. The balloon is too far and too high. It might be dangerous." + +Max was sad. He really liked the balloon. It was so different from the other things in the sky. It was bright and round and had a basket. He wondered what it felt like to be in the balloon. + +He decided to sneak out of the garden. He ran towards the balloon. He did not see the fence or the road or the cars. He only saw the flame. + +Lily saw Max running away. She was scared. She knew Max was doing a bad thing. She decided to follow him. She ran after him. She shouted his name. She hoped he would stop and come back. + +But Max did not hear her. He reached the fence. He climbed over it. He crossed the road. He did not look left or right. He almost got hit by a car. He did not care. He only wanted the balloon. + +Lily was very worried. She also climbed the fence. She also crossed the road. She looked left and right. She was careful. She saw Max running towards a big field. She saw the balloon landing there. She saw some people getting out of the basket. She saw Max running towards them. + +She decided to run faster. She had to catch Max. She had to stop him. She had to tell him he was wrong. She had to bring him back to the garden. She had to tell Mama what happened. + +She hoped Mama would not be angry. She hoped Max would be sorry. She hoped the balloon would not fly away. She hoped they would be safe. She hoped they would still be friends. +Lisa and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they get tired and cranky. Mommy says they need to nap after lunch. Lisa and Max do not want to nap. They want to keep playing. + +"Please, Mommy, no nap!" Lisa says. "We are not sleepy!" + +"Me too, no nap!" Max says. "We are big kids!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "I know you are big kids, but big kids need to nap too. Napping is good for you. It helps you grow and learn and be happy. If you nap, you can play more later. And I will make you a special treat. How about that?" + +Lisa and Max think for a moment. They like treats. They wonder what Mommy will make. Maybe cookies or cake or ice cream. They look at each other and nod. + +"Okay, Mommy, we will nap," Lisa says. "But only for a little bit." + +"Me too, nap for a little bit," Max says. "But what is the treat?" + +Mommy says, "It is a surprise. You will see when you wake up. Now go to your beds and I will read you a story. Then you can close your eyes and nap." + +Lisa and Max are obedient. They go to their beds and listen to Mommy's story. It is about a princess and a dragon. They like the story. They close their eyes and nap. + +Mommy is happy. She kisses them and says, "Good night, my sweeties. I love you." Then she goes to the kitchen and makes herself a cup of coffee. She needs coffee to stay awake and do some work. She hopes Lisa and Max will nap for a long time. She is proud of them. They are good kids. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big black dog with a red collar. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was reading a book and had a cup of coffee. He did not see the children or the dog. + +Ben and Lily walked slowly to the dog. The dog was happy to see them. It licked their faces and let them touch its fur. Ben and Lily giggled and hugged the dog. + +"Hello, doggy. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The dog barked again and showed its tongue. + +"Maybe his name is Barky," Ben said. + +They played with the dog for a while. They threw a stick and the dog fetched it. They rubbed its belly and ears. The dog was very friendly and gentle. + +But then, something bad happened. The dog saw a squirrel running on a tree. The dog wanted to chase the squirrel. It ran fast and pulled its leash. The leash was tied to the bench. The bench moved and tipped over. The cup of coffee fell and broke. The hot coffee spilled on the book and the man. + +The man was angry and surprised. He shouted and jumped up. He saw the dog and the children. He saw the mess and the cut on his hand. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my dog? How dare you make such a mess? Go away, you naughty kids!" he yelled. + +Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They did not mean to make the man angry. They liked the dog and wanted to be friends. They did not know the coffee was hot and the leash was tied. + +They ran away from the man and the dog. They cried and hugged each other. They wished the man was nicer and the dog was free. + +They gazed at the sky and saw a big black cloud. It started to rain. They felt cold and wet. They wanted to go home. They hoped the dog was okay. They said sorry to the dog in their hearts. They never saw the dog again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. It is bright red and yellow. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK, but we have to organize first," Ben says. + +"What does organize mean?" Lily asks. + +"It means we have to take turns and be fair," Ben explains. "You go first, then I go, then you go, then I go. Like that." + +"OK, I understand," Lily says. "That sounds good." + +They run to the slide. Lily climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top. She looks down. She feels excited. + +"Ready, set, go!" Ben shouts. + +Lily slides down. She goes fast. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. She reaches the bottom. She jumps off. + +"That was fun!" she says. + +"Now it's my turn!" Ben says. + +He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top. He looks down. He feels nervous. + +"Are you OK?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I'm OK," Ben says. "I'm just a little scared." + +"You can do it!" Lily says. "I'll catch you." + +Ben takes a deep breath. He slides down. He goes fast. He feels the sun on his face. He smiles. He reaches the bottom. He lands in Lily's arms. + +"That was fun!" he says. + +They hug. They are happy. They organize again. They go on the slide many times. They have a great day. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a tower. Lily has red blocks and Ben has blue blocks. + +"Let's make a pattern!" Lily says. "Red, blue, red, blue, like this!" She puts a red block on top of a blue block. + +"No, I want to make all blue!" Ben says. He takes the red block and puts it away. He puts a blue block on top of the blue block. + +"But that's boring!" Lily says. "Patterns are fun and pretty! Please, Ben, let's make a pattern!" + +Ben shakes his head. He insists on making all blue. He does not want to share his blocks. He puts another blue block on top of the blue block. + +Lily is sad. She does not have enough red blocks to make a tower. She looks around and sees a yellow block. She picks it up and smiles. + +"Look, Ben, I have a yellow block!" she says. "Can I put it on your tower?" + +Ben looks at the yellow block. He likes yellow. It is bright and sunny. He thinks for a moment. He decides to be nice to Lily. + +"Okay, you can put it on my tower," he says. "But only one!" + +Lily is grateful. She says thank you to Ben. She puts the yellow block on top of the blue block. The tower is taller and more colorful. + +"Wow, it looks great!" Lily says. "Do you like it, Ben?" + +Ben nods. He likes it. He thinks patterns are not so bad after all. He smiles at Lily. + +"Let's make another one!" he says. "But this time, you can choose the colors!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They play with blocks and make patterns. They share and take turns. They have fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to go to the zoo with her mom. She loved to see the animals and learn their names. But today, she was not happy. She wanted to see the lions, but they were sleeping in their den. She wanted to see the monkeys, but they were hiding in the trees. She wanted to see the penguins, but they were too far away. + +"Mom, I can't see anything!" Lily complained. "This zoo is boring!" + +Mom tried to cheer her up. "Look, there's a giraffe! And a zebra! And a flamingo! Aren't they beautiful?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, they are not. I want to see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins!" + +Mom sighed. She was frustrated. She had paid a lot of money for the tickets, and she wanted Lily to have fun. She looked around for some help. She saw a man wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He had a badge that said "staff". + +"Excuse me, sir," Mom said. "Can you tell us when the lions and the monkeys and the penguins will be more active?" + +The man smiled. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but the animals have their own schedule. Sometimes they nap, sometimes they play, sometimes they eat. We can't make them do what we want. You have to be patient and wait for them to come out." + +Lily frowned. She didn't like to wait. She wanted to see the animals now. She started to cry. + +Mom felt bad. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, honey. I know you're disappointed. But maybe we can come back another day, when the animals are more awake. Or maybe we can go to the gift shop and buy a toy lion or a toy monkey or a toy penguin. Would you like that?" + +Lily sniffed. She looked at the man. He was holding a map of the zoo. He pointed to a place that said "playground". + +"Or maybe you can go to the playground and have some fun," he said. "There are slides and swings and tunnels and bridges. You can pretend to be an animal and make noises and run around. How about that?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked to play. She liked to pretend. She liked to make noises and run around. She wiped her tears and nodded. + +"OK, Mom," she said. "Let's go to the playground. Maybe I can be a lion or a monkey or a penguin. And maybe later, we can see the real ones." + +Mom smiled. She thanked the man and took Lily's hand. They walked to the playground. Lily was happy again. She forgot about her complaints. She had fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom wants to borrow Lily's doll. He asks Lily, "Can I borrow your doll? I want to give her a look. She is very pretty." Lily says, "OK, you can borrow my doll. But be careful. She is my favorite toy. And give her back soon." + +Tom takes the doll and goes to his room. He looks at the doll and says, "You are very pretty. But I like my car better. It is faster and louder." He puts the doll on his bed and plays with his car. + +Lily waits for Tom to give her back the doll. She is bored and misses her doll. She goes to Tom's room and knocks on the door. She says, "Tom, can I have my doll back? I want to play with her. You borrowed her for a long time." + +Tom says, "Oh, I forgot about the doll. She is on my bed. You can have her back." He gives Lily the doll and says, "Sorry, Lily. I was having fun with my car. Thank you for letting me borrow your doll. You are a good friend." + +Lily takes the doll and hugs her. She says, "It's OK, Tom. I'm glad you had fun with your car. But next time, don't forget about my doll. She is very reliable. She always makes me happy." She smiles and says, "You are a good friend, too. Do you want to play with both the doll and the car?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, let's play with both. They can be friends, too." They go to the living room and play with the doll and the car. They share their toys and have fun. +Anna liked to dream. She dreamed of many things. She dreamed of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, and playing with animals. Sometimes, she dreamed of being a princess, a doctor, or a teacher. She dreamed when she slept, and sometimes when she was awake. + +One night, Anna had a strange dream. She dreamed that her furniture came to life. Her bed, her chair, her table, and her dresser all started to talk and move. They were friendly, but they were also hairy. They had fur, whiskers, tails, and ears. They looked like big cats. + +Anna was not scared. She was curious. She asked them why they were hairy. They said they were magic furniture. They said they could change their shape and color. They said they wanted to play with Anna. They asked her what she liked to do. + +Anna said she liked to draw, read, and sing. The furniture said they liked those things too. They gave her paper, books, and a microphone. They drew pictures, read stories, and sang songs with Anna. They had a lot of fun. + +Anna woke up in the morning. She looked around her room. Her furniture was normal again. They did not talk or move. They did not have fur, whiskers, tails, or ears. They looked like furniture. Anna smiled. She wondered if it was a real dream or a pretend dream. She decided it did not matter. She liked her dream. She liked her furniture. She was happy. +Anna and Ben liked to play pretend. They had a big box of costumes and toys. One day, they decided to pretend they were cops and thieves. Anna put on a blue hat and a badge. Ben put on a black mask and a bag. + +"Stop, thief! Give me back the money!" Anna shouted, pointing a toy gun at Ben. + +"Never! You can't catch me!" Ben said, running away with the bag. He hid behind the sofa. + +Anna chased him around the room. She was anxious. She wanted to catch the thief and save the money. She looked behind the sofa, but Ben was not there. He had moved to another hiding spot. + +"Where are you, thief? Come out, come out!" Anna said, looking around. + +Ben giggled. He thought he was very clever. He sneaked behind Anna and tapped her on the shoulder. + +"Boo!" he said, making her jump. + +"Ah!" Anna screamed, dropping the toy gun. She turned around and saw Ben. + +"You scared me!" she said, feeling angry. + +"Ha ha, I got you!" Ben said, feeling proud. + +"That's not fair! You cheated!" Anna said, feeling sad. + +"No, I didn't! I was just smart!" Ben said, feeling smug. + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They forgot they were playing pretend. They hurt each other's feelings. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting and the mess they had made. + +"What's going on here?" she asked, feeling worried. + +"Ben scared me and cheated!" Anna said, pointing at Ben. + +"Anna was mean and bossy!" Ben said, pointing at Anna. + +Mom sighed. She knew they were both wrong. She sat them down and talked to them. + +"Anna, Ben, you are both good kids. But you need to learn to play nice. Pretend is fun, but not when you make each other unhappy. You need to respect each other's rules and feelings. And you need to say sorry when you do something wrong. Do you understand?" she said, feeling calm. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. They looked at each other. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to scare you and cheat. You are a good cop." Ben said, feeling sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to be mean and bossy. You are a smart thief." Anna said, feeling sorry. + +They hugged and made up. They decided to play something else. They thanked Mom for helping them. + +Mom smiled. She was glad they learned their lesson. She helped them clean up the mess. She gave them a kiss and a hug. + +She said, "I love you, Anna and Ben. You are my good kids. Remember, pretend is fun, but kindness is better." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big map in Ben's room. The map shows many places and animals. + +"Wow, look at this map!" Anna says. "It is so big and nice. Can we decorate it?" + +"Yes, we can!" Ben says. "I have some stickers and crayons. We can make the map more fun and pretty." + +They start to decorate the map. They put stickers of stars and flowers on the map. They draw with crayons on the map. They make the water blue, the grass green, and the sky yellow. + +"Look, I made a pink elephant!" Anna says. She shows Ben her drawing. She likes pink very much. + +"That is a good elephant!" Ben says. He likes pink too. "But elephants are not pink. They are gray." + +"I know, but I like pink better. Pink is my favorite color. Can we make more pink animals?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben says. He likes to make Anna happy. "Let's make a pink lion, a pink giraffe, and a pink monkey." + +They make more pink animals on the map. They have fun decorating the map. They are proud of their work. They show the map to Ben's mom. + +"Wow, what a beautiful map!" Ben's mom says. "You are very creative and talented. I like your pink animals. They are very cute." + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben's mom!" Anna says. + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They love their map. +Lily and Sam were young friends who liked to play with paint. They had many colors of paint in their boxes. One day, they decided to paint a big picture on a white paper. + +Lily wanted to paint a sun with yellow paint. She took the yellow paint from her box and opened it. But Sam also wanted to paint a sun with yellow paint. He reached for the same paint as Lily. + +"Stop!" Lily said. "This is my paint. You have your own paint." + +"No, I want this paint. It is the best yellow paint," Sam said. He tried to grab the paint from Lily. + +They both pulled the paint and did not yield. The paint spilled on the paper and on their clothes. They made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Sam said. They looked at the paint and felt sad. They had ruined their picture and their clothes. + +They heard a voice from the door. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She saw the paint and the mess. + +"What happened here?" Miss Lee asked. She was not happy. + +Lily and Sam told her what happened. They said they were sorry. + +Miss Lee sighed. She said, "You should share and yield. Paint is for everyone. You can make many things with paint. But you have to be careful and respectful." + +She gave them a cloth and some water. She told them to clean the paint and their clothes. She also gave them a new paper and some more paint. + +Lily and Sam said thank you. They learned their lesson. They decided to paint together and yield. They painted a sun, a sky, a tree, and a flower. They used many colors of paint. They made a beautiful picture. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the big chamber. The chamber had many toys and books and pictures. Lily liked to dress up and Ben liked to build things. They were having fun. + +But then Lily saw a shiny ring on the table. She wanted to wear it. She took it and put it on her finger. Ben saw her and got angry. He said, "That is my ring! Give it back!" + +Lily said, "No, it is mine now! It is pretty and I like it!" + +Ben tried to grab the ring from Lily, but she moved her hand away. He got more angry and slapped her on the cheek. Lily cried out and slapped him back. They started to fight and yell. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the chamber. She saw Lily and Ben slapping each other and the ring on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! That is not how you play! That is not nice! That is not healthy!" + +She picked up the ring and looked at it. She said, "This is not a toy. This is a special ring. It belongs to Grandma. She gave it to me before she went to heaven. It is very old and very precious. You should not touch it without asking." + +She gave the ring back to Ben and said, "Ben, this is your ring, but you have to be careful with it. And you have to share it with Lily sometimes. She is your sister and you should love her." + +She hugged Lily and said, "Lily, I'm sorry Ben slapped you. That hurt, right? But you should not slap him back. That is not how you solve problems. You should use your words and be kind." + +She made them hug and say sorry to each other. Then she gave them a cookie and a glass of milk. She said, "Now, let's play something else. Something fun and healthy and nice. What do you want to play?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. Then they said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, that sounds good. I'll count to ten and you go hide. Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Ben ran to find a good hiding spot. They forgot about the ring and the slaps. They were happy again. +Jill loved to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the batter for the cake, and watch it turn smooth and creamy. Mom said the cake was a present for dad, who was coming home soon. Jill was very excited to see dad, and to give him the cake. + +Mom put the cake in the oven, and told Jill to wait in the living room. She said she had a surprise for her. Jill wondered what it could be. She hoped it was something colorful, like a balloon or a toy. She liked colorful things, they made her happy. + +Jill sat on the couch, and looked around. She saw a big box on the table, wrapped in shiny paper. It had a bow on top, and a tag that said "To Jill, from Dad". Jill's eyes widened. Was that the surprise? She felt a rush of curiosity and joy. She wanted to open the box, and see what was inside. + +But then she remembered what mom said. She said to wait for dad, and not to touch the cake or the present. Jill knew she had to be a good girl, and do what mom said. She decided to wait patiently, and imagine what the present could be. Maybe it was a book, or a doll, or a puzzle. She smiled, and hugged herself. + +Soon, she heard the door open, and dad's voice. He sounded happy and tired. He came into the living room, and saw Jill. He hugged her, and kissed her. He said he missed her, and he loved her. He said he had a present for her. He pointed to the box on the table. He said he bought it for her, because she was his special girl. + +Jill squealed, and ran to the box. She tore off the paper, and opened the lid. She gasped, and clapped her hands. Inside the box, there was a colorful apron, with her name on it. It had pockets, and buttons, and flowers. It was the most beautiful apron she had ever seen. She put it on, and twirled around. She felt like a chef, like mom. + +Dad smiled, and said he was proud of her. He said he knew she liked to help mom in the kitchen, and to stir the batter for the cake. He said he wanted her to have her own apron, so she could cook with them. He said he hoped she liked it. + +Jill hugged him, and said she loved it. She said it was the best present ever. She said she wanted to show mom, and to give her the cake. She said she was happy. + +Mom came out of the kitchen, and saw them. She smiled, and said she was happy too. She said the cake was ready, and it smelled delicious. She said they should go and eat it together. She said it was a special day. + +They went to the kitchen, and saw the cake. It was big, and round, and brown. It had white frosting, and sprinkles, and candles. It said "Happy Birthday, Dad". Jill helped mom light the candles, and sing the song. Dad blew out the candles, and made a wish. He said his wish was to have more days like this, with his family. + +They cut the cake, and ate it. It was sweet, and soft, and yummy. Jill licked her fingers, and smiled. She felt warm, and cozy, and loved. She looked at her apron, and her present, and her dad. She thought it was the best day ever. She said thank you, and I love you. She said she was happy. +Lila liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was a way to stretch and bend and breathe. Lila learned many yoga poses from her mom, like the tree, the cat, and the butterfly. She felt happy and calm when she did yoga. + +One day, Lila and her mom went to the park to do yoga. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They laid down their mats and started to do some poses. Lila saw some other kids playing nearby. They looked curious and came closer to watch. + +"Hi, what are you doing?" one of them asked. + +"We are doing yoga," Lila said. "It is good for your body and mind." + +"Can we try?" another one asked. + +"Sure, you can join us," Lila's mom said. "Let me show you some poses." + +Lila's mom taught the other kids some simple poses, like the dog, the snake, and the star. The kids had fun trying them and giggling. Lila smiled and helped them. + +But Lila also wanted to show them her favorite pose. It was a unique pose that she made up herself. She called it the rainbow. She lifted her legs up in the air and made a curve with her body. She looked like a colorful rainbow. + +"Wow, how do you do that?" the kids asked. + +"It is easy, you just have to remain balanced and strong," Lila said. "Do you want to try?" + +The kids tried to do the rainbow pose, but they could not. They fell down or wobbled or laughed. Lila remained in the pose and cheered them on. + +"You are amazing, Lila," the kids said. "You are the best at yoga." + +Lila felt proud and happy. She liked to do yoga with her mom and with her new friends. She liked to be unique and to share her rainbow pose. She thought yoga was the best thing ever. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their friends. + +They help their mom make a big cake. They put candles on the cake. They sing a song. They blow the candles. They eat the cake. They smile. + +Then they hear a knock on the door. They run to the door. They open the door. They see a big box. They do not know what is in the box. They are curious. + +"Who is it from?" Anna asks. + +"Let's see," Ben says. He looks at the tag. He reads the name. He does not know the name. It is an unknown name. He says, "It is from Uncle Bob." + +"Who is Uncle Bob?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe he is a new friend." + +They open the box. They see a lot of toys. They see dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. They are very happy. They say, "Thank you, Uncle Bob!" + +They play with the toys. They share the toys. They have fun. They celebrate their birthday. They are very happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they see a big fire in the woods. They see a lot of smoke in the air. They are scared and run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a fire in the woods!" Tom says. + +"Where, where?" Mom says. She looks out the window and sees the smoke. She is worried and calls the firemen. + +"Firemen, firemen, there is a fire in the woods! Please come and help!" Mom says. + +Soon, the firemen come with their big trucks and hoses. They go to the woods and spray water on the fire. They work hard to put out the fire. + +Tom and Sam watch the firemen from the window. They are glad that the firemen are here. They hope that the fire will go away soon. + +"Why is there a fire in the woods, mom?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know, Sam. Maybe someone was careless with a match or a cigarette. Or maybe there was a lightning strike. Fire can start in many ways." Mom says. + +"What is a match? What is a cigarette? What is a lightning strike?" Sam asks. He has many questions. + +Mom tries to explain to Sam what these things are. She uses simple words and gestures. She shows him a match and a cigarette from the kitchen. She makes a sound and a flash with her hands to show him a lightning strike. + +Sam nods and tries to understand. He is curious and smart. + +Tom shrugs and yawns. He is not interested in these things. He is tired and bored. He wants to play with his toys again. + +"Can we go outside and play, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Not now, Tom. The fire is still not safe. Maybe later, when the firemen say it is okay. Why don't you play with Sam in your room?" Mom says. + +Tom sighs and goes to his room with Sam. He hopes that the fire will go away soon. He hopes that the woods will be green and beautiful again. He hopes that he can play outside with his toys again. +King Leo was a good king. He had a big crown made of gold and jewels. He loved his people and they loved him. He was kind and fair to everyone. + +But his brother, Prince Remy, was not good. He wanted to be king. He was greedy and mean. He hated King Leo and his crown. He made a plan to replace him. + +One night, when King Leo was sleeping, Prince Remy sneaked into his room. He took the crown from his head and put it on his own. He laughed and said, "Now I am the king!" + +He ran to the throne room and shouted, "I am the new king! Bow to me!" But the people did not bow. They were loyal to King Leo. They said, "Where is our king? What have you done to him?" + +Prince Remy got angry. He said, "He is gone! I am your king now! If you do not obey me, I will hurt you!" He called his guards and told them to lock up the people who did not listen. + +But the guards did not listen either. They were loyal to King Leo too. They said, "You are not our king! You are a thief and a liar!" They grabbed Prince Remy and took off his crown. They said, "We will find King Leo and bring him back!" + +They searched the castle and found King Leo in his room. He was still sleeping. He did not know what had happened. They woke him up and told him everything. He was shocked and sad. He said, "How could my brother do this to me?" + +He put on his crown and went to the throne room. He saw Prince Remy tied up and surrounded by angry people. He said, "You are my brother, but you are also a traitor. You tried to replace me and hurt my people. You do not deserve to be a prince. You will be sent away and never come back." + +Prince Remy cried and begged for mercy. But King Leo did not forgive him. He said, "You have made your choice. Now you must face the consequences." He ordered his guards to take him away. He never saw him again. + +King Leo was sad for a long time. He missed his brother, but he could not trust him. He thanked his people and his guards for being loyal to him. He tried to be a good king again. But he was never happy. He always remembered the night when his brother stole his crown. +Tom and Mia like to color. They have many colors to choose from. Red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They color in their books and on paper. Sometimes they color on the wall, but Mom does not like that. She says, "No, no, no. Only color on paper or in books. The wall is not for coloring." + +One day, Tom and Mia find a new color. It is shiny and glittery. It is in a small bottle with a brush. They think it is very pretty. They want to try it. They look at the wall. It is white and boring. They think it would look better with some shiny color. They sneak to the wall with the bottle. They open it and start to paint. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She hears a noise. She goes to see what it is. She sees Tom and Mia painting on the wall with the shiny color. She is very angry. She says, "What are you doing? You are not allowed to paint on the wall. That is not color. That is nail polish. It is for nails, not walls. It is hard to remove. You made a big mess." + +Tom and Mia are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We thought it was color. We wanted to make the wall pretty. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you did not mean to, but you did. You have to be careful with things you do not know. You have to ask before you use them. You have to follow the rules. The rules are there to help you, not to stop you. They keep you safe and happy. Now we have to clean the wall. It will take a long time. You have to help me." + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will help you. We will follow the rules. We will only color on paper or in books. We will not use nail polish again. We will be helpful and good." Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. I love you. Now let's get some soap and water and start cleaning." They hug Mom and go to get the soap and water. They help Mom clean the wall. They learn their lesson. They still like to color, but they are more careful now. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Shh, be quiet, kids," Mom says from the kitchen. "Dad is working on his computer in the bedroom. He needs to finish his report for his boss." + +Sara and Ben nod, but they soon forget. They start to make louder noises with their toys. Sara makes her doll talk and Ben makes his car zoom. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm the fastest car in the world!" Ben says. + +"No, you're not, my doll is the best driver ever!" Sara says. + +They argue and chase each other around the couch. They don't see Dad coming out of the bedroom. He looks angry and tired. He has a paper in his hand. + +"Kids, stop it, now!" Dad yells. "You are making too much noise and you are distracting me. I need to print this report and send it to my boss. It's very important." + +Sara and Ben freeze. They feel scared and sorry. They say "Sorry, Dad" in a small voice. + +Dad walks to the printer in the corner. He puts the paper in the tray and presses a button. He waits for the printer to work. But nothing happens. He presses the button again. Still nothing. + +He looks at the screen on the printer. It says "Error: Paper jam". He groans and opens the printer. He sees a piece of paper stuck inside. He pulls it out. It's not his report. It's a drawing of a rainbow and a unicorn. It has Sara's name on it. + +"Sara, did you put this in the printer?" Dad asks. + +Sara nods. She feels embarrassed. She says "I wanted to make you a picture, Dad. I thought you would like it." + +Dad sighs. He says "Sara, I appreciate your gesture, but you can't use the printer for your drawings. It's for my work only. You could have ruined it. And now I don't have time to print my report. My boss is going to be very angry with me. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +He takes Sara by the hand and leads her to her room. He says "You are going to stay here until dinner. No toys, no TV, no fun. And you are going to apologize to me and Mom later." + +Sara cries. She says "I'm sorry, Dad. I didn't mean to make you mad. I love you." + +Dad says "I love you too, Sara. But you have to learn to respect my things and my work. Maybe next time you can draw me a picture on a normal paper and give it to me when I'm done. OK?" + +Sara says "OK, Dad." + +Dad closes the door and leaves. Sara sits on her bed and sobs. She feels sad and lonely. She wishes she could play with Ben and her doll. She wishes she could make Dad happy. She wishes she could see the rainbow and the unicorn again. But she can't. She has to stay in her room and wait for dinner. She thinks it's the worst day ever. The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big poster that said: "Come and see the circus! Fun for everyone!" They wanted to go to the circus very much, but they had no money. + +They asked their mom if she could buy them tickets, but she said: "I'm sorry, my loves, but we can't afford it. Maybe next time." Ben and Lily felt sad, but they hugged their mom and said: "It's okay, mom. We love you." + +The next day, they went to the park and saw a man who was selling tickets for the circus. He had a big bag full of them. Ben had an idea. He whispered to Lily: "Let's cut some tickets from his bag when he's not looking. Then we can go to the circus for free!" + +Lily thought that was a bad idea. She said: "No, Ben, that's wrong. That's stealing. We can't do that. It's not fair to the man or to the other people who want to go to the circus." + +But Ben didn't listen. He waited until the man was busy talking to a customer, and then he sneaked behind him and cut a hole in his bag. He grabbed two tickets and ran away. He said to Lily: "Come on, let's go!" + +Lily followed him, but she felt guilty. She said: "Ben, this is not right. We should give the tickets back. Maybe the man will be nice and let us go anyway." + +But Ben didn't listen. He said: "Don't be silly, Lily. This is our chance to have fun. Let's go and see the clowns and the animals and the acrobats!" + +They ran to the circus and gave their tickets to the gatekeeper. He looked at them and said: "These tickets are fake. They are cut from the wrong paper. You can't go in. Where did you get them?" + +Ben and Lily felt scared. They knew they were caught. They said: "We're sorry, sir. We cut them from a man's bag in the park. We wanted to go to the circus, but we had no money." + +The gatekeeper was angry. He said: "That's very bad. You stole from the man who works hard to sell the tickets. You cheated the circus and the other people who want to see the show. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +He called the man who sold the tickets and told him what happened. The man came and recognized Ben and Lily. He said: "You are the ones who cut my bag and took my tickets. You made me lose a lot of money. You are very naughty." + +He wanted to call the police, but the gatekeeper said: "Wait, maybe we can teach them a lesson. Let them go inside and see the circus, but not as guests, as helpers. They can help clean the cages, feed the animals, sweep the floor, and do other chores. Maybe then they will learn to be humble and honest." + +The man agreed. He said: "That's a good idea. Come on, you two, follow me. You have a lot of work to do." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They wished they had listened to Lily and not cut the tickets. They realized that stealing was wrong and that it only brought trouble. They worked hard and helped the circus people. They saw the show, but they didn't enjoy it. They felt sad and ashamed. + +They learned their lesson. They said to the man and the gatekeeper: "We're sorry for what we did. We were wrong. We won't do it again. Please forgive us." + +The man and the gatekeeper saw that they were sincere. They said: "We forgive you, but don't forget what you learned today. Be humble and honest, and don't steal from anyone. Maybe next time, you can come to the circus as guests, if you save your money and buy your tickets." + +Ben and Lily thanked them and hugged them. They went back to their mom and told her everything. She was disappointed, but she was also proud that they admitted their mistake and apologized. She said: "I love you, my loves, but you have to be good and respect others. The circus is fun, but it's not worth losing your honor." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They said: "We love you, mom. We learned our lesson. We will be good and respect others. The circus is fun, but it's not worth losing our honor." +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big round thing that can spin. They run to it and take turns to sit on it. Lily pushes Ben and he spins very fast. He laughs and says, "This is fun!" + +Then Ben pushes Lily and she spins very fast too. She likes it, but she feels a little sick. She says, "Stop, stop, I want to get off!" Ben stops pushing and helps her get off. She holds her tummy and sits on the grass. + +Ben sees a flower and picks it up. He smells it and says, "This is pretty and it smells good." He gives it to Lily and says, "Here, this is for you." Lily smiles and takes the flower. She smells it and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +But then she sees a bee on the flower. She is scared and drops the flower. The bee flies away and does not sting her. But the flower lands on a smelly pile of dog poop. Lily and Ben say, "Ew, yuck!" They hold their noses and run away from the smelly flower. + +They find a slide and slide down. They forget about the flower and the bee. They have fun and play until it is time to go home. They hold hands and wave goodbye. They say, "See you tomorrow!" +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. But then they saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. It had escaped from the zoo. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "It's so big and funny!" + +"Let's go and say hello!" Lily said. She ran towards the ostrich with her car in her hand. + +But the ostrich did not like the car. It thought it was a snake. It pecked at it with its beak and tried to destroy it. Lily was scared and sad. She cried and ran back to Ben. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted at the ostrich. "That's Lily's car! You're mean!" + +The ostrich did not listen. It chased Ben and Lily with its wings and feet. Ben and Lily ran away as fast as they could. They hid behind a bench and hoped the ostrich would go away. + +But the ostrich did not go away. It was angry and curious. It looked for Ben and Lily behind the trees and the swings. It knocked over the trash cans and the bikes. It made a big mess. + +Soon, the zookeepers came. They saw the ostrich and the mess. They were tired and worried. They had been looking for the ostrich all day. They had a big net and some food. They tried to catch the ostrich and calm it down. + +"Come here, you silly bird!" one zookeeper said. "We have some yummy seeds for you!" + +The ostrich saw the seeds and the net. It was hungry and tired too. It stopped running and pecking. It walked towards the zookeeper and ate the seeds. The zookeeper threw the net over the ostrich and held it gently. + +"Good boy, good boy," the zookeeper said. "We're sorry you got out. We'll take you back to your home now." + +The zookeeper and his friends put the ostrich in a big truck and drove away. Ben and Lily came out from behind the bench. They were happy and relieved. They hugged each other and their cars. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, Ben," Lily said. "But I don't like ostriches. They're scary and mean." + +"Me neither," Ben said. "Let's go and play somewhere else. Somewhere safe and fun." + +They held hands and ran to the slide. They forgot about the ostrich and the mess. They only remembered their cars and their friendship. They played and laughed until it was time to go home. +Lily and Ben like to play with paint. They have many colors and brushes. They make pictures on big papers. Sometimes they fold the papers and make shapes. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to paint a lion. They both like lions. They are fierce and strong. Lily and Ben use yellow and brown paint. They make a big head and a long tail. They add eyes and a nose and a mouth. + +But then, Lily and Ben have a problem. They both want to paint the mane. The mane is the hair around the lion's head. It is very pretty. Lily says, "I want to paint the mane. It is my turn." Ben says, "No, I want to paint the mane. It is my turn." They both grab the brush. They pull and tug. They make a mess. + +The paint spills on the paper. The lion's face is ruined. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They start to cry. They do not want to play anymore. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the paint and the paper and the lion. She says, "Oh, no. What happened?" Lily and Ben tell her what happened. They say they are sorry. Mom says, "It is okay. You can fix it. You can work together. You can share the brush. You can fold the paper and make a new lion. Or you can make something else. You can be creative." + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They wipe their eyes. They look at the paper. They see a new shape. They see a butterfly. They say, "Wow. A butterfly. It is beautiful. It has many colors. It can fly." They smile. They hug. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry. We will share. We will work together. We will make more pictures. We will have fun." Mom smiles. She says, "You are welcome. I am proud of you. You are good friends. You are good artists." She gives them a kiss. She helps them clean up. They have a happy day. +Lily was a thoughtful girl who liked to learn new things. She had a big book of animals that she loved to look at. One day, she saw a picture of an elephant and wondered how it could have such a long nose. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, why does the elephant have a long nose?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "The elephant's nose is called a trunk. It can use it to smell, to drink, to pick up things, and to make sounds. It is very useful for the elephant." + +Lily was amazed and wanted to see an elephant for real. Her mom said, "Maybe we can go to the zoo someday and see an elephant. But for now, I can show you something else that has a long nose." + +She took Lily to the garden and pointed to a flower. "This is a daffodil. It has a long nose too, but it is yellow and soft. It is called a petal. It can use it to attract bees and butterflies, and to make the garden beautiful." + +Lily touched the daffodil gently and smelled its sweet scent. She said, "The daffodil has a nice nose. I like it. Thank you, mom, for showing me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a very thoughtful girl. I love you." +Tom and Lily wanted to decorate their room for the big day. They had many colors of paper, scissors, glue and tape. They cut the paper into shapes like stars, hearts, flowers and circles. These were symbols of love, joy, beauty and fun. + +"Look, Lily, I made a wide star. It is yellow and shiny. Do you like it?" Tom asked, holding up his paper star. + +"I like it, Tom. It is very pretty. Can I have it for my wall?" Lily asked, smiling. + +"Sure, Lily. You can have it. And I can have your red heart. It is very nice. Let's trade." Tom said, giving Lily his star and taking her heart. + +They traded their paper symbols and taped them on their walls. They also made a banner with their names and hung it on the door. They were very happy with their decorations. They could not wait to show them to their mom and dad. They hoped they would like them too. +Lily and Ben are playing in the yard. They see a big nail on the ground. Lily wants the nail. She says to Ben, "Give me the nail. It is mine." + +Ben says, "No, it is not yours. It is mine. I saw it first." + +They both pull the nail. They are angry. They do not share. + +The nail is sharp. It hurts their hands. They cry. Blood comes out of their hands. + +Mom hears them cry. She runs to the yard. She sees the nail and the blood. She is scared. She says, "What did you do? Why did you play with the nail? It is dangerous." + +She takes them to the house. She cleans their hands. She puts bandages on them. She is mad. She says, "You are naughty. You do not listen. You do not play nice. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not play with the nail again. We will share." + +But Mom does not believe them. She says, "You will stay in your rooms. You will not play with each other. You will not have any toys. You will learn your lesson." + +Lily and Ben go to their rooms. They are lonely. They are bored. They are hurt. They wish they did not play with the nail. They wish they played nice. They have a bad day. +Anna was a wealthy girl who lived in a big house with many toys. She liked to play with her dolls, but she always wanted new ones. Whenever she saw a doll that she liked in a store or on TV, she asked her mom to buy it for her. She did not care about the dolls that she already had. She threw them away or left them in a box in the upstairs room. + +One day, her mom told her that they were going to visit her cousin Lily, who lived in a small house with her family. Anna was not happy. She did not like Lily, who was always kind and happy, even though she had few toys. Anna thought Lily was boring and poor. She packed her newest doll in her bag and hoped that Lily would be jealous of it. + +When they arrived at Lily's house, Anna saw that Lily had only one doll, a raggedy one that she had made herself. Lily hugged Anna and showed her her doll, which she called Daisy. She said that Daisy was her best friend and that she loved her very much. Anna felt a pang of guilt. She looked at her own doll, which she had not even named. She realized that she did not love her doll at all. She only wanted to replace it with another one. + +Anna decided to do something nice for Lily. She took out her doll from her bag and gave it to Lily. She said that she wanted Lily to have it, because she was her cousin and she cared for her. Lily was surprised and grateful. She thanked Anna and hugged her. She said that she would share her doll with Anna, so that they could both play with them. Anna felt happy. She learned that having many toys did not make her happy, but sharing and caring did. She also learned that Lily was not boring and poor, but fun and rich in her heart. She decided to be more like Lily and to appreciate what she had. She also decided to go to the upstairs room when she got home and find her old dolls, and give them some love. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the flowers. One day, they saw a big purple bus. It looked fun and shiny. They wanted to go inside and see where it went. + +They ran to the bus and climbed in. There was no one else in the bus. They sat on the seats and pretended to drive. They laughed and made noises. They did not see the sign that said "Do not enter. Bus broken." + +The bus started to move. It went very fast and loud. Lily and Ben were scared. They tried to get out, but the door was locked. They cried and shouted for help. The bus went out of the park and onto the road. It did not stop at the lights or the signs. It bumped into cars and people. It made a lot of noise and smoke. + +Lily and Ben trembled. They did not like this journey. They wanted to go back to the park and their mommies. They hugged each other and hoped someone would save them. But no one came. The bus kept going until it hit a big wall. It made a loud boom and broke into pieces. Lily and Ben did not survive. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Sometimes they disagree. They disagree about what to play. + +One day, they go to Lily's house. Lily has a big box. She says, "Let's make a house with the box. We can cut windows and a door. It will be fun." + +Ben says, "No, I don't want to make a house. I want to play with your cars. They are fast and loud. They are more fun." + +Lily and Ben disagree. They are not happy. They do not want to play together. + +Lily's mom sees them. She says, "Why are you sad? You are friends. You can play together." + +Lily says, "But Ben doesn't want to make a house with me. He wants to play with my cars." + +Ben says, "But Lily doesn't want to play with her cars with me. She wants to make a house with her box." + +Lily's mom says, "I have an idea. Why don't you do both? You can make a house with the box and then play with the cars inside the house. That way, you can both have fun." + +Lily and Ben think. They say, "That is a good idea. Thank you, mom." + +They work together to make a house with the box. They cut windows and a door. It is hard, but they help each other. They are happy. + +Then they play with the cars inside the house. They make noises and pretend to drive. They are more happy. + +They do not disagree anymore. They are friends. They have fun. +Lily liked to number her toys. She had one doll, two cars, three balls, and four books. She put them in a line and counted them every day. She was very proud of her toys and her numbers. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play. He saw Lily's toys and wanted to play with them. He picked up one of her books and opened it. Lily said, "No, Ben, that is my book. It is number four. You can play with number two. It is a car." + +Ben did not like cars. He liked books. He said, "I want this book. It is yellow and has a lemon on the cover. I like lemons. They are sour and funny." He made a face and stuck out his tongue. + +Lily was angry. She said, "Give me back my book. It is mine. You are not nice. You are a lemon-head." She tried to grab the book from Ben, but he held it tight. + +They pulled and tugged on the book, until it ripped in half. Lily and Ben both gasped. They looked at the torn book and felt very sad. They also felt embarrassed, because they heard a voice behind them. + +It was Lily's mom. She had seen everything. She said, "What have you done? You have ruined Lily's book. It was a gift from her grandma. She loved that book. How could you be so careless and rude?" + +Lily and Ben did not know what to say. They felt very sorry and ashamed. They wished they had shared the book and played nicely. But it was too late. The book was broken, and so was their friendship. +One day, a big bear and a small rabbit were walking in the forest. They were good friends and liked to help each other. The big bear was strong and dependable. He could carry heavy things and protect the small rabbit from danger. The small rabbit was smart and kind. He could find food and water and share them with the big bear. + +As they were walking, they saw a group of ants marching on the ground. They were carrying leaves and sticks to their home. The small rabbit was curious and wanted to talk to them. He said, "Hello, ants. Where are you going? What are you doing?" + +The ants did not stop or look at him. They just kept marching and said, "We are busy. We are working. We are building our home. We have no time to talk." + +The small rabbit felt sad and said, "But I just want to be your friend. Can't you spare a minute to chat?" + +The ants said, "No, we can't. We have a lot to do. We have to work hard and fast. We have no time for friends." + +The big bear heard this and said, "That is not nice. Friends are important. Friends can help you and make you happy. You should not ignore them." + +The ants said, "We don't need friends. We only need ourselves. We are strong and smart. We can do everything by ourselves." + +The big bear said, "That is not true. You can't do everything by yourselves. You need others to help you and support you. You never know when you might need a friend." + +The ants said, "We don't believe you. You are just a big and lazy bear. You don't know anything about work and life. You should go away and leave us alone." + +The big bear and the small rabbit felt hurt and angry. They decided to leave the ants and continue their walk. They said, "Fine. We will go away. But we hope you will learn to be more friendly and polite. Maybe one day you will regret your words and actions." + +The ants did not listen or care. They just kept marching and working. They did not mention the big bear and the small rabbit again. + +The moral of the story is: You should be friendly and polite to others. You should not ignore or reject them. You should value and appreciate your friends. You never know when you might need them. Friends can help you and make you happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with stamps. They have many stamps with different shapes and colors. They like to stamp on paper and make pictures. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Sara says, showing Ben her paper. She stamped a big yellow circle and many small green ovals around it. + +"That is a nice flower, Sara. Can I make one too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. Here, take the yellow stamp and the green stamp. You have to repeat what I did. First, stamp a big circle in the middle. Then, stamp many ovals around it. Like this." Sara shows Ben how to stamp. + +Ben nods and tries to repeat what Sara did. He stamps a big yellow circle and many small green ovals around it. But he stamps too hard and the paper tears. + +"Oh no, I broke it!" Ben says, feeling sad. + +"It's okay, Ben. Don't be sad. It was an accident. You can try again with another paper. Here, I have a bright red stamp. Do you want to make a heart?" Sara says, giving Ben a new paper and a red stamp. + +"Yes, I want to make a heart. Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend." Ben says, smiling. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. Let's make a heart together." Sara says, smiling too. + +They stamp a bright red heart on the paper and hug each other. They are happy. They like to play with stamps. +Jill and Ben were hungry. They wanted a snack. They saw a big jar of peanut butter on the table. They liked peanut butter. + +"Let's make peanut butter and celery sticks!" Jill said. + +"Good idea!" Ben said. + +They took the jar and a knife. They looked for celery in the fridge. They found a bag of green sticks. They thought it was celery. They did not know it was something else. + +They cut the green sticks and spread peanut butter on them. They took a big bite. + +"Yuck!" Jill said. "This is not celery! This is spicy!" + +"Ow!" Ben said. "This hurts my mouth! This is hot!" + +They looked at the bag. It said "hot peppers". They had replaced celery with hot peppers by mistake. They had made a bad snack. + +They ran to the sink. They drank water. They cried. They wished they had checked the bag before they ate. + +The peanut butter jar laughed. It was a magic jar. It liked to play tricks on children. It had changed the bag of celery with the bag of hot peppers. It was a powerful jar. It thought it was funny. It did not care if Jill and Ben were sad. It was a mean jar. +Lily was sick. She felt warm and had a cough. Mommy put a thermometer in her mouth to see how hot she was. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was hard and bitter. She wanted to spit it out. + +"Keep the thermometer in your mouth, Lily," Mommy said. "I need to know if you have a fever. It will only take a minute." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to wait. She wanted to play with her toys. She pushed the thermometer out of her mouth with her tongue. It flew across the room and hit the window. The window broke and the thermometer shattered. + +"Oh no, Lily!" Mommy cried. "What have you done? That was a bad thing to do. You could have hurt yourself or me. And now we have to clean up the glass and the mercury. And we don't know how sick you are." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to break the window and the thermometer. She just wanted to have fun. She started to cry. She hugged Mommy and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I love you." + +Mommy hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to listen to me when I tell you something. And you have to be careful with things that can break or hurt you. Now let's go to the doctor and see if you need some medicine." +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play and learn together. Every day, they go to school and have fun with their teacher and classmates. + +One day, their teacher says they will have a quiz. A quiz is when you answer questions about what you learned. Ben and Mia are a little nervous, but they know they can do well. They spend a lot of time studying and practicing with each other. + +The next day, they come to school and get ready for the quiz. The teacher gives them a paper with questions and a pencil. Ben and Mia look at the paper and smile. They know the answers. They write them down quickly and neatly. + +When they finish, they give the paper to the teacher and wait for their scores. The teacher looks at their papers and smiles too. She says, "Ben and Mia, you did a great job! You got all the questions right. You are very smart and dependable. I'm proud of you!" + +Ben and Mia are very happy. They hug each other and say, "We did it! We are a good team. We helped each other and worked hard. We are best friends!" +Tim and Kim are brother and sister. They love to play outside with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Tim and Kim find a bag of treats in the kitchen. They want to give some to Spot, because they love him. But Mom says, "No, not now. Those are for later. Spot has to eat his food first." + +Tim and Kim are sad. They want to make Spot happy. They sneak the bag of treats and go outside. They call Spot and show him the treats. Spot is very happy. He runs to them and wags his tail. + +"Here, Spot, have a treat!" Tim says. He gives Spot a treat. Spot eats it and licks Tim's face. + +"Me too, me too!" Kim says. She gives Spot another treat. Spot eats it and licks Kim's face. + +Tim and Kim laugh. They give Spot more and more treats. Spot eats them all and licks their faces. He is very happy. + +But then, Spot starts to feel sick. His tummy hurts. He whines and lies down. He does not want to play anymore. + +Tim and Kim are worried. They see that Spot has eaten all the treats. They feel bad. They did not listen to Mom. They hug Spot and say, "We are sorry, Spot. We love you. We wanted to make you happy, but we made you sick." + +Mom comes outside and sees Spot. She sees the empty bag of treats. She is angry. She says, "Tim and Kim, what did you do? You gave Spot too many treats. You did not listen to me. You made Spot sick. That is not how you show love. You have to be careful and follow the rules." + +Tim and Kim are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love Spot. We did not mean to make him sick. We will not do it again." + +Mom is still angry, but she is also kind. She says, "I love you too, Tim and Kim. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to help Spot get better. You have to give him water and take him to the vet. You have to be responsible and respectful." + +Tim and Kim nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We will do that. We will help Spot get better. We will be responsible and respectful." + +They get a bowl of water and bring it to Spot. Spot drinks some water and feels a little better. He licks their faces and wags his tail. He is still happy, even though he is sick. + +Tim and Kim smile. They hug Spot and Mom. They say, "We love you, Spot. We love you, Mom. We are sorry. We will do better." + +Mom smiles too. She hugs them back. She says, "I love you too, Tim and Kim. I am proud of you. You are good kids. You will do better." + +They all go inside. It is raining outside. The ground is wet. But they are warm and dry and happy inside. They have learned a lesson. They have shown love. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Lily has red pants. Ben has blue pants. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. They look up. They see a big plane in the sky. The plane is distant. It is very far away. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see the plane better. They climb up the slide. They stand on the top. They look at the plane. + +But they forget to hold on. They slip. They fall. They land on the ground. They hurt their knees. They cry. + +Lily's red pants and Ben's blue pants are dirty. They have stains. They have holes. They are sad. + +A nice lady comes. She helps them. She gives them a hug. She gives them a band-aid. She gives them a cookie. She tells them to be careful. + +Lily and Ben say thank you. They feel better. They still like the slide. But they do not climb up anymore. They have learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat toast with butter and jam, and drink milk or juice. Mom and Dad liked to drink coffee and read the newspaper. + +"Can we go to the park today?" Lily asked. She wanted to play on the swings and the slide, and feed the ducks. + +"Maybe later, sweetie," Mom said. "We have some things to do first. You can help us with the chores, and then we can go." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They knew that chores were normal, and that they had to help Mom and Dad. They finished their breakfast and cleared the table. + +They helped Mom and Dad with the laundry, the dishes, and the dusting. They also made their beds and put away their toys. They worked hard and fast, and soon they were done. + +"Good job, kids!" Dad said. "You are very helpful and smart. Now we can go to the park and have some fun." + +"Yay!" Lily and Ben cheered. They put on their coats and shoes, and followed Mom and Dad to the car. + +They drove to the park, and saw many other kids and families. They ran to the playground, and took turns on the swings and the slide. They also climbed on the monkey bars and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun, and made some new friends. + +They also went to the pond, and saw the ducks and the geese. They had some bread to feed them, and watched them swim and quack. They were careful not to get too close, or to scare them. + +They sat on a bench, and ate some snacks. They had some crackers, cheese, and fruit. They also had some water to drink. + +"Are you having fun, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we are!" Lily and Ben said. + +"You are very good and happy," Mom said. "I'm glad you are enjoying the park. It's a nice day to relax and have fun." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged Mom and Dad, and thanked them for taking them to the park. They felt normal and relaxed, and loved their family. They hoped to come back to the park soon. +Lily loves pandas. She has a big panda toy that she hugs every night. She also has a book with many pictures of pandas. She likes to look at the book and learn new things about pandas. + +One day, Lily goes to the zoo with her mom and dad. She is very excited to see the real pandas. She runs to the panda enclosure and looks for them. She sees two black and white furry balls sleeping on a tree. She says, "Look, mom, dad, pandas!" + +Her mom and dad smile and say, "Yes, Lily, those are pandas. They are very cute, aren't they?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, very cute. Can I feed them?" + +Her mom and dad say, "No, Lily, you can't feed them. They have their own food. Do you know what they eat?" + +Lily thinks for a moment and says, "Bamboo!" + +Her mom and dad say, "That's right, Lily, they eat bamboo. Bamboo is a kind of plant that grows very tall and green. Pandas love bamboo. They think it is delicious." + +Lily says, "I want to try bamboo. Maybe I will like it too." + +Her mom and dad laugh and say, "Maybe, Lily, maybe. But bamboo is not for people. People eat different things. Like apples and cheese and bread. Do you like those?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I like those. They are delicious too." + +Her mom and dad say, "Good, Lily, good. Let's go and have a snack then. Maybe we can find something with a panda on it. Like a cookie or a sticker. Would you like that?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I would like that. Thank you, mom, dad. You are the best." + +She smiles and hugs them. Then they walk to the snack stand, holding hands. Lily is happy. She loves pandas and she loves her mom and dad. +Sam and Lily liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. They made them from paper and sticks and glue. They were very creative. They pretended they were sailors and pirates and explorers. + +One day, they saw a big boat in the water. It was red and shiny and had a flag on it. It looked like a real boat. Sam wanted to sail it. He said to Lily, "Let's go and get that boat. It must be fun to ride it." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Sam. That boat is not ours. It belongs to someone else. And it is too big for us. We might fall in the water and get wet and cold. We should stay with our boats. They are safe and fun." + +But Sam did not listen. He said, "You are a chicken, Lily. I am brave and curious. I want to see what that boat can do. Come on, it will be an adventure." He ran to the edge of the pond and jumped on the boat. + +Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. She did not want Sam to get in trouble. She hoped he would change his mind and come back to their boats. + +But Sam did not change his mind. He found a rope and pulled it. The boat started to move. It went faster and faster. Sam was happy. He said, "Look, Lily. We are sailing. We are the best sailors in the world. This is so much fun." + +Lily was not happy. She was scared. She said, "Sam, stop. This is not fun. This is dangerous. We don't know how to sail this boat. We don't know where it is going. We might hit something or someone. We might get lost. We might get in trouble. Please, Sam, stop." + +But Sam did not stop. He did not hear Lily. He was too busy looking at the water and the sky and the birds. He did not see the big rock in front of them. He did not see the boat hit the rock and break. He did not see the water fill the boat and sink it. He did not see Lily scream and cry. + +He only saw the dark and the cold and the fear. + +The end. + +Moral value: Listen to your friends and respect other people's things. Don't be greedy and reckless. Be safe and smart. +Tom is a boy who likes to sign. He learned to sign from his mom, who is deaf. She can't hear, but she can see and talk with her hands. Tom signs to his mom every day, and she signs back. They are happy. + +One day, Tom goes to school. He meets a new girl, Lily. Lily is shy and sad. She does not talk to anyone. Tom wants to be her friend. He says hello to her, but she does not answer. He thinks maybe she is deaf too. + +He decides to sign to her. He signs, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to play?" Lily looks at him with surprise. She does not understand. She shakes her head and runs away. Tom feels bad. He wants to help her. + +He asks his teach, Miss Lee, about Lily. Miss Lee says, "Lily is not deaf, but she is poor. She does not have a home or a family. She lives in a shelter with other kids. She does not know how to talk well. She is scared of people." + +Tom feels sorry for Lily. He wants to show her that he is nice. He thinks of an idea. He asks Miss Lee if he can teach Lily to sign. Miss Lee says yes. She thinks it is a good idea. + +The next day, Tom brings a book of signs to school. He finds Lily in the playground. He smiles at her and gives her the book. He signs, "This is for you. I want to teach you to sign. It is fun and easy. You can talk to me and my mom. Will you try?" + +Lily looks at the book and at Tom. She sees that he is kind and friendly. She nods and smiles. She opens the book and points to a sign. Tom tells her what it means. They start to learn and play together. They become friends. Tom is happy. Lily is happy. They sign to each other every day. They are not alone. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a wrap on it and a tag that said "Do not open until Christmas". Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. "Maybe it's a new toy for us!" + +"No, we can't!" Lily said. "Mom and Dad will be mad if we do. They said it's a surprise." + +"But I want to know!" Tom said. He pulled the wrap and tore it off. Inside the box, there was a shiny red car. It had four wheels, a horn, and a key. Tom and Lily gasped. + +"Wow, it's a car!" Tom said. "We can drive it around the yard!" + +"Maybe we can," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. We don't know how to drive." + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed the key and put it in the car. He pushed the horn and it made a loud beep. He smiled and got in the car. He told Lily to get in too. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Tom said. "We can go fast and make noises!" + +Lily was scared, but she did not want to be left behind. She got in the car with Tom. Tom turned the key and the car started. He pushed the pedal and the car moved. Tom and Lily screamed with joy. + +They drove the car around the yard. They went up and down the hills, around the trees, and through the flowers. They felt like they were flying. They did not see the big fence at the end of the yard. They did not see the hairy dog on the other side of the fence. They did not hear the dog bark and growl. + +The car hit the fence and broke it. The car went through the fence and into the dog's yard. The dog was angry and ran towards the car. He bit the car and shook it. He bit Tom and Lily and hurt them. Tom and Lily cried and screamed. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they had not driven the car. +Mia loves to taste new things. She likes to taste sweet things, like cake and ice cream. She likes to taste sour things, like lemon and yogurt. She likes to taste salty things, like chips and cheese. But she does not like to taste bitter things, like coffee and broccoli. + +One day, Mia finds a tiny bottle in her mom's drawer. It has a shiny label that says "Fairy Dust". Mia thinks it must be a very special thing. She wonders what it tastes like. She opens the bottle and sprinkles some dust on her tongue. + +Mia makes a face. The dust tastes very bad. It tastes like dirt and soap and pepper. She spits it out and runs to the sink. She drinks some water to wash away the taste. She feels a tickle in her throat. She coughs and sneezes. + +Suddenly, she sees a flash of light. A fairy appears in front of her. She has wings and a dress and a wand. She looks angry. + +"Mia, what did you do?" the fairy says. "You tasted my fairy dust. That is not for humans. That is for magic. Now you have to come with me to the fairy land. You have to learn how to be a fairy. It will take a long time. You have to be very patient." + +Mia is scared. She does not want to go to the fairy land. She wants to stay with her mom and dad and her toys and her friends. She says sorry to the fairy. She says she did not know. She says she will not taste the fairy dust again. + +The fairy sighs. She sees that Mia is sorry. She says she will give Mia a chance. She says she will let Mia stay if Mia can do one thing. She says Mia has to taste something that she does not like. She says Mia has to taste broccoli. + +Mia does not like broccoli. She thinks it is bitter and green and yucky. But she wants to stay with her mom and dad and her toys and her friends. She says she will try. She says she will taste broccoli. + +The fairy smiles. She says she is proud of Mia. She says Mia is brave and patient. She says she will give Mia a gift. She says she will make the broccoli taste like something Mia likes. She says she will make the broccoli taste like cake. + +Mia is surprised. She does not believe the fairy. She thinks the fairy is tricking her. But she trusts the fairy. She takes a bite of broccoli. She closes her eyes. She tastes the broccoli. + +Mia opens her eyes. She smiles. The broccoli tastes like cake. It tastes like sweet and soft and yummy cake. She likes it. She says thank you to the fairy. She says she likes the fairy. She says she likes the fairy dust. + +The fairy laughs. She says she likes Mia too. She says she is glad Mia likes the broccoli. She says she is sorry for scaring Mia. She says she will leave some fairy dust for Mia. She says Mia can use it for fun. She says Mia can use it to taste new things. She says Mia can use it to make magic. + +Mia is happy. She hugs the fairy. She says goodbye to the fairy. She says she will see the fairy again. She says she will be careful with the fairy dust. She says she will be patient with new things. She says she will be a good fairy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They made towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. But one day, they had a quarrel. Lily wanted to make a poem with the blocks, using the letters on them. Ben wanted to make a rocket with the blocks, using the shapes on them. They both said their idea was better and they did not want to share the blocks. + +"Poem is silly!" Ben said. "Rocket is fun!" + +"Rocket is noisy!" Lily said. "Poem is pretty!" + +They pulled and pushed the blocks, trying to take them from each other. They shouted and cried, making a lot of noise. They did not hear their teacher, Miss Lee, who came to see what was wrong. + +Miss Lee was deaf. She could not hear the noise, but she could see the quarrel. She was sad and angry. She signed with her hands, telling Lily and Ben to stop and listen. But they did not see her, either. They were too busy fighting. + +Miss Lee had an idea. She took a big block and banged it on the table. The block made a loud sound, like a drum. Lily and Ben stopped and looked. They saw Miss Lee, who looked very serious. She pointed at the block and signed, "This is a block. It can be many things. It can be a poem, or a rocket, or a drum. But it can also be a weapon, or a wall, or a mess. It depends on how you use it. You can use it to create, or to destroy. You can use it to share, or to fight. What do you want to do with the block?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been mean and selfish. They did not want to use the block to destroy or to fight. They wanted to use it to create and to share. They wanted to be friends again. + +They said sorry to each other and to Miss Lee. They hugged and smiled. They decided to make a poem and a rocket together, using the blocks. They thanked Miss Lee for teaching them a lesson. They learned that a block can be many things, but the best thing it can be is a friend. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. They want to feed the ducks and fish. They find some bread and go to the pond. + +"Look, Amy, the ducks are hungry. Let's give them some bread," Tom says. He breaks the bread and throws it to the ducks. The ducks splash in the water and eat the bread. + +"Can I try, Tom?" Amy asks. She takes some bread and throws it to the fish. The fish splash in the water and eat the bread. + +They have fun feeding the ducks and fish. They want to get closer to the pond. They walk to the edge of the pond. They see their faces in the water. They smile and laugh. + +"Hello, Tom. Hello, Amy," they say to their faces. + +But the edge of the pond is slippery. Tom and Amy lose their balance. They fall into the pond. The water is cold and dark. They cannot see the ducks and fish. They cannot see their faces. They cannot see each other. They are scared and cold. They scream for help. + +"Help, help, help!" they cry. + +But no one hears them. No one sees them. The pond is too deep and too dark. Tom and Amy cannot swim. They sink to the bottom of the pond. They stop screaming. They stop breathing. + +The ducks and fish keep splashing in the water. They eat the bread. They do not care about Tom and Amy. The sun shines on the pond. The pond looks white and calm. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to zoom them on the smooth path and make loud noises. They pretended they were racing drivers and had fun. + +One day, they saw a giant snail on the grass. It was very slow and had a big shell. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to see it closer. They ran to the snail and picked it up. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It's so big and slimy!" + +"Let's zoom it on the path!" Ben said. "Maybe it will go faster!" + +They put the snail on the path and pushed it with their cars. The snail was scared and tried to hide in its shell. It did not like to zoom. It liked to crawl. + +"Stop, stop!" the snail said. "You are hurting me! Please let me go!" + +Lily and Ben heard the snail and felt sorry. They realized they were being mean and not nice. They stopped zooming the snail and lifted it gently. + +"We're sorry, snail," Lily said. "We didn't mean to hurt you. We just wanted to play." + +"We won't do it again," Ben said. "We'll put you back on the grass where you belong." + +They carried the snail to the grass and let it go. The snail was happy and thanked them. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," the snail said. "You are kind and good. I hope you have fun with your cars, but please be careful with other animals. They have feelings too." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect and care for other creatures. They zoomed their cars on the path, but they also watched out for the snail and other friends. They played happily ever after. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big gray animal with a long nose. It was an elephant. The elephant was eating some grass. + +"Hello, elephant!" Tom said. "Can we play with you?" + +The elephant looked at Tom and Lily. He shook his head. He did not want to play. He made a loud noise with his nose. He was angry. + +"Why are you angry, elephant?" Lily asked. "We are nice. We want to be your friends." + +The elephant frowned. He did not like Tom and Lily. He thought they were too noisy and too small. He wanted to be alone. + +"Go away!" he said. "This is my grass. This is my park. You are not welcome here." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not understand why the elephant was so mean. They liked the elephant. They wanted to share his grass and his park. + +"Please, elephant, don't be mean," Tom said. "We have something for you. Look!" + +Tom and Lily took out a big yellow fruit from their backpack. It was a banana. They knew that elephants liked bananas. They hoped that the banana would make the elephant happy. + +"Here, elephant, this is for you," Lily said. "It is a banana. It is sweet. You can have it." + +The elephant looked at the banana. He smelled it with his nose. He liked the smell. He liked the color. He liked the shape. He wanted the banana. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily," he said. "You are kind. You are generous. You are good friends." + +The elephant took the banana with his nose. He peeled it with his trunk. He ate it with his mouth. He smiled. He was happy. + +"Can we play with you now, elephant?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can," the elephant said. "I am sorry for being angry. I was lonely. I am glad you are here." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy too. They played with the elephant. They gave him more bananas. They had fun. They became friends. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the garden. They had a big ball and a small ball. They liked to kick the big ball and throw the small ball. One day, they saw a huge rabbit in the garden. It was brown and fluffy and had long ears. + +"Wow, look at that rabbit!" Lily said. "It is so big!" + +"Can we play with it?" Ben asked. "Maybe it likes balls." + +They ran to the rabbit with their balls. The rabbit saw them and got scared. It ran away very fast. It ran to the fence and tried to jump over it. But the fence was too high for the rabbit. It hit the fence and split its ear. + +"Ouch!" the rabbit said. "That hurt!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the rabbit. They did not want to scare it or hurt it. They wanted to help it. + +"Are you okay, rabbit?" Lily asked. "We are sorry. We just wanted to be your friends." + +The rabbit looked at them with its big eyes. It saw that they were kind and gentle. It stopped running and came closer to them. It let them touch its fur and its ear. + +"It's okay, kids," the rabbit said. "You did not mean to hurt me. My ear will heal soon. You can be my friends." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They gave the rabbit some carrots and lettuce from the garden. They played with it and its balls. They had a lot of fun. The rabbit was happy too. It had found new friends. +Lily likes to see the birds in her garden. She sees red birds, blue birds, and yellow birds. They sing and fly and eat seeds. Lily likes to feed them with her mom. + +One day, Lily sees a new bird. It is big and black and has a long tail. It makes a loud noise. Lily is scared. She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, mom, there is a scary bird in the garden!" + +Mom comes and sees the bird. She smiles and says, "That is not a scary bird, Lily. That is a neighbor. His name is Mr. Crow. He lives in the big tree. He likes to talk to the other birds. He is not mean, he is just different." + +Lily looks at Mr. Crow. He looks at her and says, "Caw, caw, hello, little girl. I am Mr. Crow. Do you like birds?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, I like birds. They are pretty and they sing. Do you like seeds?" + +Mr. Crow shakes his head and says, "No, I do not like seeds. I like worms and bugs. They are yummy and they wiggle. Do you want to see?" + +Lily shakes her head and says, "No, thank you. I do not like worms and bugs. They are icky and they crawl. I like seeds and fruits. They are sweet and they crunch." + +Mr. Crow and Lily smile and say, "We are different, but we can be friends. We can share the garden and be peaceful." + +Lily and Mr. Crow talk and laugh and learn from each other. They see the other birds and say hello. They enjoy the sunny day and the green grass. Lily is not scared of Mr. Crow anymore. She likes him. He is her neighbor and her friend. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It barks loud. Sara and Ben are scared. They run to the bench. They hold each other. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben says. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the dog does not go away. It comes closer. It wags its tail. It licks Sara's hand. + +"Maybe the dog is nice," Sara says. "Maybe it wants to be our friend." + +Sara pets the dog. The dog wags its tail more. It makes a happy sound. + +"See, Ben? The dog is easy. It likes us," Sara says. She gives the dog a smile. + +Ben is still scared. He does not want to pet the dog. He remains on the bench. He holds Sara's hand. + +"Are you sure, Sara?" Ben says. "What if the dog bites us?" + +Sara shakes her head. She trusts the dog. She says, "The dog will not bite us. The dog is good. Come on, Ben. Don't be afraid. Try to pet the dog." + +Ben looks at Sara. He sees her smile. He sees the dog's tail. He feels a little brave. He moves closer to the dog. He touches the dog's fur. It is soft. The dog licks his hand. It does not bite. + +Ben feels happy. He gives the dog a smile. He says, "You are right, Sara. The dog is easy. The dog is our friend." + +Sara and Ben hug the dog. The dog hugs them back. They play together. They have fun. +Tom and Anna wanted to see a kangaroo. They had a plan. They would go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They were very excited. + +They got in the car and drove to the zoo. They saw many animals on the way. They saw a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a zebra. But they did not see a kangaroo. + +They asked their mom and dad, "Where is the kangaroo? We want to see the kangaroo!" + +Their mom and dad said, "Don't worry, we will see the kangaroo soon. It is in a special place in the zoo. It is a surprise." + +Tom and Anna were curious. They wondered what the special place was. They hoped it was a big and fun place for the kangaroo. + +They finally arrived at the zoo. They followed their mom and dad to the special place. They saw a sign that said, "Kangaroo Exhibit Closed for Maintenance." + +Tom and Anna were frustrated. They could not see the kangaroo. Their plan was ruined. They cried and stamped their feet. + +Their mom and dad said, "We are sorry, we did not know the kangaroo exhibit was closed. Maybe we can come back another day. How about we go see the penguins instead? They are very cute and funny." + +Tom and Anna looked at each other. They liked penguins, but they still wanted to see the kangaroo. They decided to give the penguins a chance. Maybe they would make them happy. + +They went to the penguin exhibit. They saw many penguins swimming and sliding on the ice. They heard them make funny noises. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +They forgot about the kangaroo for a while. They had fun with the penguins. They learned something new. + +They still wanted to see the kangaroo someday, but they were not frustrated anymore. They were glad they came to the zoo. They thanked their mom and dad for the surprise. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the sand. One day, they go to the sea with Mom and Dad. The sea is big and blue and makes a loud sound. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shell!" Tom says. He shows Lily a shiny shell with stripes. "It is pretty. I want to keep it." + +"Me too, me too!" Lily says. She looks for a shell in the sand. She finds a small shell with spots. "I found one too. It is cute. I want to keep it." + +Mom and Dad smile. They give Lily and Tom a bucket and a shovel. "You can put your shells in the bucket," Mom says. "But don't go too far from us. The sea can be dangerous." + +"OK, Mom," Lily and Tom say. They dig and fill the bucket with shells. They are happy. + +But then, Lily sees something shiny in the water. It is not a shell. It is a necklace with a star. Lily wants the necklace. She thinks it is hidden in the sea. She runs to the water and reaches for the necklace. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom shouts. He sees Lily go to the water. He is scared. He drops his shovel and runs after Lily. He grabs her hand and pulls her back. + +"No, Tom, no!" Lily cries. She wants the necklace. She tries to get away from Tom. + +"Lily, Tom, what are you doing?" Mom and Dad say. They hear Lily and Tom yell. They run to them and hug them. + +"Lily wanted the necklace in the water," Tom says. He points to the shiny thing. "But it is too far and too deep. It is not safe." + +Mom and Dad look at the necklace. They see that it is not hidden in the sea. It is on a boat. The boat is far from the shore. The necklace belongs to someone on the boat. + +"Oh, Lily, that is not a hidden necklace," Mom says. "That is someone else's necklace. You can't have it. You have to respect other people's things." + +Lily feels sad. She wanted the necklace. But she understands. She says sorry to Tom. She says sorry to Mom and Dad. + +"It's OK, Lily," Tom says. He hugs Lily. "You have your own shell. It is cute. You can keep it." + +Lily smiles. She hugs Tom. She looks at her shell. It is cute. She can keep it. + +Mom and Dad are proud of Lily and Tom. They say they are good twins. They give them a kiss. They say they love them. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They love Mom and Dad. They love the sea. They love their shells. They don't want the necklace anymore. They have everything they need. +Sam and Mia liked to act. They liked to pretend they were different people and animals. They had a lot of fun making up stories and playing with their toys. + +One day, they decided to act for their family. They asked their mom and dad, their big brother Jake, and their grandma to sit on the couch and watch them. They said they had a special show for them. + +Sam and Mia put on some funny hats and scarves. They got their stuffed animals and dolls. They made a sign that said "Sam and Mia's Group". They were ready to act. + +They acted out a story about a princess and a dragon. Sam was the princess and Mia was the dragon. They used their voices and their bodies to make the story exciting. They made the family laugh and clap. + +When they finished, the family cheered and hugged them. They said they were very impressive. They said they were proud of them. Sam and Mia smiled and thanked them. They felt happy and proud too. They loved to act. +Tom and Mia like to play with pipes. They have many pipes of different colors and shapes. They can make funny things with pipes, like towers, bridges, and animals. + +One day, they find a big box of pipes in the garage. They are very happy and want to see what they can make. They open the box and start to take out the pipes. + +"Look, Mia, I have a red pipe and a blue pipe. They match!" Tom says, holding the pipes together. + +"Wow, Tom, that's cool. I have a yellow pipe and a green pipe. They match too!" Mia says, showing her pipes. + +They keep finding pipes that match and make a rainbow with them. They are very proud of their rainbow and want to show it to their mom. + +But then, they hear a noise from the box. It sounds like a squeak. They are curious and look inside the box. They see a small mouse with a pipe in its mouth. The mouse is gray and has a friendly face. + +"Hello, mouse. What are you doing with that pipe?" Tom asks. + +"Hello, kids. I'm sorry, I was looking for some food. I found this pipe and I liked it. It matches my fur," the mouse says. + +"That's okay, mouse. You can have that pipe. We have many pipes. Do you want to play with us?" Mia asks. + +"Really? That's very nice of you. I would love to play with you. Thank you, kids. You are very friendly," the mouse says. + +Tom and Mia smile and invite the mouse to join them. They share their pipes and make more funny things with them. They have a lot of fun and become friends with the mouse. They are happy to have a new friend who likes pipes as much as they do. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make noises and pretend they are drivers. Lily has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am the fastest driver!" Lily says, zooming past Ben. + +"No, I am the fastest driver!" Ben says, chasing after Lily. + +They race around the grass and the flowers, having fun. But then they see a big rock on the path. Lily does not see it and hits it with her car. Her car flips over and lands on its side. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries, holding her car. She sees a scratch on the paint and a dent on the door. She feels bitter and angry. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you are a bad driver!" Ben laughs, pointing at Lily. He thinks it is funny that Lily crashed. + +Lily does not like Ben's laugh. She feels hurt and sad. She throws her car at Ben and hits him on the head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries, holding his head. He feels bitter and angry too. + +They both start to cry and shout at each other. They do not want to play anymore. They do not want to be friends. + +Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the rock, the cars, and the tears. She feels sorry for them and hugs them. + +"Shh, shh, shh, it's okay, it's okay," she says, rocking them gently. "Cars can be fixed, and so can friends. You both made a mistake, and you both said sorry. You don't have to be bitter, you can be sweet. You can share and play nicely. You can be good drivers and good friends." + +Lily and Ben stop crying and look at each other. They feel sorry too. They say sorry again and hug each other. They pick up their cars and give them to mom. Mom smiles and takes them inside. She says she will fix their cars and give them a snack. She says she loves them and they are her best drivers. Lily and Ben smile and say they love her too. They feel happy and sweet. They are friends again. +Tom and Mia are playing in the backyard. They have a big box of toys. Tom finds a hammer and a nail. He wants to make something. + +"Look, Mia, I have a hammer and a nail. I can make a house for my teddy bear." Tom says. + +Mia comes closer and sees the hammer and the nail. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tom, that is not a hammer. That is a fake hammer. It is made of plastic. It cannot hit the nail. It will break." Mia says. + +Tom does not believe Mia. He thinks his hammer is real. He holds the hammer and tries to hit the nail. But the hammer is too soft and bends. The nail does not move. + +"See, Tom, I told you. That is a fake hammer. It is not good for making things. It is only good for pretending." Mia says. + +Tom feels sad. He drops the hammer and the nail. He looks at Mia. + +"Can I play with your toys, Mia? Maybe you have a real hammer." Tom says. + +Mia smiles and nods. She holds Tom's hand and leads him to the box of toys. + +"Sure, Tom, you can play with my toys. I have a real hammer. It is made of wood. It can hit the nail. It can make a house for your teddy bear. But you have to be careful. It is hard and heavy. It can hurt you or me." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia play with the real hammer and the nail. They are careful and gentle. They make a house for Tom's teddy bear. They are happy and proud. They hug each other and their teddy bear. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big cardboard box for a ship, a stick for a sword, and a scarf for a flag. They pretended to sail the seas and fight other pirates. + +One day, they saw a new kid in the next yard. He had a red hat and a big smile. He waved at them and said, "Hi, I'm Max. Can I play with you?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not know Max. They did not like his red hat. They decided to ignore him and keep playing. + +Max did not give up. He climbed over the fence and ran to their ship. He said, "Wow, this is a cool ship. Can I be your captain?" + +Ben and Lily were angry. They did not want Max to be their captain. They did not want him to touch their ship. They shouted, "No, go away! This is our ship. You are not a pirate. You are a spy!" + +They grabbed their stick and scarf and tried to chase Max away. But Max was faster and stronger. He dodged their stick and grabbed their scarf. He tied it around Ben's hands and said, "Ha, ha, ha. I am the captain now. You are my prisoners. You have to surrender or walk the plank." + +Ben and Lily felt helpless. They could not move or fight. They could only watch as Max took over their ship. They wished they had been nicer to Max. They wished they had let him play with them. They wished they had a way to untie the knot. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of napkins. They used the napkins to make hats, scarves, dresses, and capes. They pretended to be kings, queens, pirates, and superheroes. + +One day, their grandmother came to visit. She was elderly and had white hair and glasses. She smiled when she saw the twins playing with the napkins. She asked them, "Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and gave her some napkins. They said, "You can be our fairy godmother. You can make wishes with the napkins." + +Grandmother laughed and took a napkin. She waved it in the air and said, "I wish for a big hug from my grandchildren." + +Lily and Ben ran to her and hugged her. They said, "We love you, grandmother. You are the best fairy godmother ever." + +Grandmother hugged them back and said, "I love you, too, Lily and Ben. You are the best grandchildren ever." + +They played with the napkins for a long time, until they were tired and hungry. Then they had a snack and a nap with grandmother. They dreamed of more napkin adventures. +Tom is a big boy. He is five years old. He likes to teach his young sister, Lily, how to do things. He teaches her how to ride a bike, how to draw, and how to count. + +One day, Tom and Lily go to the park with their mom. Tom sees a big slide. He wants to teach Lily how to slide. He says, "Lily, come with me. I will show you how to slide. It is fun." + +Lily is scared. She says, "No, Tom. The slide is too high. I will fall." + +Tom says, "No, you will not fall. I will hold your hand. Trust me. You can do it." + +Tom and Lily climb up the stairs. Tom holds Lily's hand. He says, "Ready, set, go!" They slide down together. Lily feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. + +They reach the bottom. Lily says, "Tom, that was fun. Thank you for teaching me how to slide. You are a good brother." + +Tom smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a brave sister. I am proud of you." + +Mom sees them. She says, "Well done, Tom and Lily. You are both very good. I am proud of you too." + +Tom and Lily hug mom. They are happy. They love to learn new things. They love each other. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over their toys and make a lot of noise. + +One day, Mom is cooking beef for dinner. She tells Tom and Jen to play nicely and quietly. She does not want to hear them fight. She says beef is good and hot, and they will like it. + +But Tom and Jen do not listen. They want the same toy car. They pull and tug and yell. They do not hear Mom calling them. They do not smell the beef burning. + +Mom gets angry. She turns off the stove and goes to their room. She sees the mess and the toy car. She takes the toy car away. She tells Tom and Jen to shut their mouths. She says they are naughty and rude. She says they will not get any beef for dinner. She says they will only get bread and water. She says bread and water are cold and bland. + +Tom and Jen are sad and sorry. They hug each other and say they are sorry. They say they will share and be nice. They ask Mom to forgive them and give them some beef. But Mom says no. She says they have to learn their lesson. She says they have to eat their bread and water and go to bed early. + +Tom and Jen cry and eat their bread and water. They do not like it. They wish they had listened to Mom and played nicely and quietly. They wish they had some beef. They think beef is good and hot, and they would like it. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the laser. The laser was a small stick that made a red light. They could point the light at things and make them look different. + +One day, they were playing with the laser in their room. Sam pointed the light at Mia's doll and said, "Look, I can change your doll's hair. Now it is red like the light." + +Mia did not like that. She said, "No, Sam, stop it. You are being bossy. I like my doll's hair the way it is. Give me the laser." + +Sam did not want to give the laser. He said, "No, Mia, it is my turn. You had it before. I want to change more things. Look, I can change the color of the wall." + +Mia got angry. She tried to grab the laser from Sam, but he held it tight. They started to pull and push each other. The laser moved around and pointed at different things. It pointed at the window, the bed, the book, and the lamp. + +Then, the laser pointed at the door. The door opened and their mom came in. She saw the red light and the mess in the room. She said, "What are you doing, Sam and Mia? Why are you fighting over the laser? You know you have to share and be nice to each other." + +Sam and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing with the laser and we got mad. We wanted to change things with the light." + +Mom said, "I understand, but you have to be careful with the laser. It is not a toy. It can be dangerous if you point it at someone's eyes or something that can break. And you have to respect each other's things. You can't change them without asking. How would you feel if someone changed your things?" + +Sam and Mia thought about it. They said, "We would feel sad and angry. We don't want to hurt each other or our things. We are sorry, mom." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to promise me that you will not play with the laser again. And you have to clean up your room and apologize to each other." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They said, "We promise, mom. We are sorry, Sam. We are sorry, Mia." + +They hugged each other and mom. Then they put away the laser and their toys. They learned their lesson and decided to play with something else. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. They help their mom and dad with the plants and flowers. They water them and pull out the weeds. They want the plants and flowers to grow big and healthy. + +One morning, Sara and Tom wake up to a loud noise. It is their alarm. It is time to get up and go to school. They jump out of bed and put on their clothes. They brush their teeth and comb their hair. They go downstairs and eat their breakfast. They have milk and cereal and fruit. They say good morning to their mom and dad and Spot. + +"Are you ready for school?" their mom asks. + +"Yes, we are!" Sara and Tom say. + +"Have a good day, my loves. Learn a lot and have fun. And don't forget to be kind and respectful to your teacher and friends," their dad says. + +"We will, dad. We love you!" Sara and Tom say. + +They hug their mom and dad and Spot. They grab their backpacks and lunch boxes. They walk to the bus stop with their mom. They see their friends and wave to them. They get on the bus and sit together. They look out the window and see the garden. They smile and think of the plants and flowers. They hope they will grow more today. They are happy and excited for school. They are good and healthy twins. +Tom is a boy who likes to help his dad. His dad is a mailman who delivers letters and packages to many houses. Sometimes, Tom goes with his dad in the big truck and helps him carry the mail. + +One day, they have to deliver a big box to a house in the woods. Tom is excited because he likes to see the trees and the animals. He hopes to see a deer or a rabbit or a bird. He asks his dad, "What is in the box, dad?" + +His dad says, "I don't know, son. It is a surprise for the people who live in the house. Maybe it is a toy or a book or a cake." + +They drive to the house and park the truck. They take the box out and walk to the door. They ring the bell and wait. No one answers. They ring again and wait. Still no one answers. + +Tom says, "Maybe they are not home, dad. Maybe we should leave the box here and go." + +His dad says, "No, son. We have to make sure they get the box. Maybe they are in the backyard or in the garage. Let's look around." + +They walk to the backyard and see a big cage. Inside the cage, there is a wild animal. It is black and furry and has sharp teeth and claws. It is a bear! It growls and roars and tries to break the cage. + +Tom and his dad are scared. They drop the box and run back to the truck. They drive away as fast as they can. + +Tom says, "Dad, that was a wild bear! Why did they have a wild bear in the cage? What was in the box, dad?" + +His dad says, "I don't know, son. Maybe it was a friend for the bear or a snack for the bear or a toy for the bear. But I don't think we want to find out. Let's go home and forget about this delivery." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun every day. + +One Sunday, Anna and Ben go to the park with their mums. They bring their ball, their bike and their kite. They play with their ball, their bike and their kite. They are happy. + +But then, it is time to go home. Anna and Ben say bye to each other. They hug and smile. They go with their mums. + +Anna and her mum walk to their car. Anna puts her ball in the car. But she forgets her bike and her kite. She does not see them. She is tired. + +Ben and his mum walk to their bus. Ben puts his bike and his kite on the bus. But he forgets his ball. He does not see it. He is hungry. + +When they get home, Anna and Ben look for their toys. They cannot find them. They are sad. They cry. + +"Where is my bike and my kite?" Anna asks her mum. + +"Where is my ball?" Ben asks his mum. + +They remember. They left them in the park. They are sorry. + +Their mums are not angry. They are kind. They say: + +"It is OK. You made a mistake. You forgot. But you can learn. Next time, you can check your toys before you leave. You can be careful. You can be responsible." + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say: + +"Thank you, mum. We are sorry. We will try. We will remember." + +They hug their mums. They feel better. + +The next day, Anna and Ben go back to the park. They hope to find their toys. They look everywhere. They are lucky. They find their bike, their kite and their ball. They are happy. + +They say sorry to their toys. They say thank you to the park. They promise to take care of their toys. They play with their toys. They are careful. They are responsible. + +They do not forget. They remember. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they see a big box in the yard. They want to make a house with the box. + +"Let's try to cut a door and a window," Lily says. She finds a pair of scissors and a ruler. She is clever with scissors. She cuts a strip of cardboard and makes a door. She cuts another strip and makes a window. + +"Wow, you are good at cutting," Ben says. He wants to help too. He finds a marker and a sticker. He is clever with colors. He draws a flower and a sun on the box. He puts a sticker on the door. + +"Look, we made a house," Ben says. He opens the door and goes inside. He invites Lily to join him. + +"Thank you, this is a nice house," Lily says. She goes inside too. They have fun playing in their house. They are happy and proud. They tried to make something and they did it. +Lily loved to make models with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make houses, cars, animals and more. She liked to show her models to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily decided to make a model of a cake. She used pink and white blocks for the frosting, and yellow and brown blocks for the cake. She put a candle on top with a red block. She was very excited. She wanted to surprise her mom with her model cake. + +She carried her model cake to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She said, "Mom, look what I made for you!" She put her model cake on the table. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Wow, Lily, that's a beautiful model cake! You are so creative and clever. Thank you for making this for me. You are such a sweet girl." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She said, "You're welcome, mom. I love you. Can we pretend to eat the cake together?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can. Let's blow the candle and make a wish." They both blew the candle and pretended to eat the cake. They laughed and had fun. Lily's model cake was a great surprise. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of toys, but they did not like to share them. One day, they brought their toys to the park and put them on a bench. They played with their own toys and did not let anyone else touch them. + +A boy named Max came to the park with his mom. He saw the toys on the bench and wanted to play with them. He asked Lily and Sam if he could join them, but they said no. They said the toys were theirs and they did not share. Max felt sad and went to play on the swings. + +Lily and Sam kept playing with their toys, but they soon got bored. They looked around and saw that the other kids were having fun on the slides, the seesaw, and the sandbox. They wanted to join them, but they did not want to leave their toys on the bench. They were afraid that someone might take them or break them. + +They decided to take their toys with them, but they realized that they had too many. They could not carry them all by themselves. They needed help, but they did not have any friends. They looked at Max, who was still on the swings. He looked happy and kind. They wondered if he would help them. + +They went to Max and said they were sorry for being mean. They asked him if he wanted to play with them and their toys. Max smiled and said yes. He helped them carry their toys to the sandbox, where they built castles and bridges. They shared their toys and had fun. They learned that sharing was good and made them happy. They became friends and played together every day. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She checked under the bed, behind the sofa, in the closet, but she could not find him. + +"Where are you, Tom?" she called out. "I give up!" + +Tom giggled and said, "I'm here, Lily! Come and find me!" + +Lily followed his voice and saw a thin leg sticking out of the chimney. She ran to the fireplace and pulled Tom out. He was covered in soot and dust. + +"Tom, you hid in the chimney?" she asked. "That's a silly place to hide!" + +Tom shrugged and said, "I thought it was a good place. You didn't see me for a long time!" + +Lily laughed and said, "You're right, I didn't. But you also made a big mess. Look at your face and clothes!" + +Tom looked at himself and said, "Oh, no! I'm all black and dirty!" + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can clean you up. But first, let's reveal your hiding spot to Mom and Dad. They will be so surprised!" + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Lily. Let's go and show them. Maybe they will laugh too!" + +They held hands and walked to the kitchen, where Mom and Dad were making cookies. They smiled when they saw Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, kids!" Mom said. "Did you have fun playing hide and seek?" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, we did! But you won't believe where Tom hid!" + +They told Mom and Dad about the chimney and how Lily found him. Mom and Dad looked at Tom and said, "Wow, Tom! That was a very clever and brave hiding spot! But also a very dirty one!" + +They hugged Tom and Lily and said, "We're glad you had fun, but now you need a bath and a change of clothes. And then you can have some cookies!" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yay! Cookies!" + +They ran to the bathroom, happy and hungry. They had a lot of fun playing hide and seek, even if it meant getting dirty. They learned a new word: reveal. And they learned a new place to hide: the chimney. But they also learned that the chimney was not the best place to hide. Maybe next time, they would try somewhere else. +Tim and Ben are friends. They like to play with trucks. They have many trucks of different colors and sizes. They make noises like the trucks and push them on the floor. + +One day, Tim has a new truck. It is big and red and shiny. It can make sounds and lights when Tim presses a button. Tim is very happy with his new truck. He shows it to Ben and says, "Look at my new truck! It is the best truck ever!" + +Ben likes the new truck too. He wants to play with it. He asks Tim, "Can I play with your new truck, please?" Tim says, "No, it is my truck. You have your own trucks. Go play with them." Ben feels sad and angry. He says, "That is not fair. You have to share. Let me play with your new truck, please!" + +Tim does not want to share. He repeats, "No, it is my truck. Go away!" He pushes Ben with his hand. Ben falls down and cries. He says, "You are mean. You are not my friend anymore!" + +Tim and Ben start to fight. They yell and hit each other. They knock down their trucks and make a big mess. Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tim and Ben fighting and the trucks on the floor. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, both of you! What is going on here?" + +Tim and Ben stop fighting. They look at their mom. They are scared. They try to explain, but their mom does not listen. She says, "I don't want to hear any excuses. You are both in trouble. You have to clean up this mess and say sorry to each other. And no more playing with trucks today. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Ben nod their heads. They say, "Yes, mom." They are sorry for what they did. They pick up their trucks and put them away. They look at each other. They say, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry too." They hug and make up. They are friends again. + +Their mom sees them and smiles. She says, "That's better. I'm glad you are friends again. Next time, remember to share and be nice. And don't repeat this again. OK?" + +Tim and Ben say, "OK, mom." They learn their lesson. They promise to share and be nice. They love their trucks, but they love their mom and their friend more. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll that she loved very much. She called her doll Anna and gave her hugs and kisses every day. Lily and Anna did everything together. They ate, slept, read and sang. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play with Lily. But Lily did not want to share Anna with him. She said, "No, Tom, Anna is mine. Go away!" + +Tom was angry and grabbed Anna from Lily. He pulled and twisted her arms and legs. Lily screamed and tried to get Anna back. But Tom was stronger and ran away with Anna. Lily ran after him, crying. + +Tom ran into the living room, where their mom was. He threw Anna on the couch and said, "Look, mom, I have a toy!" + +Mom looked at Anna and gasped. Anna was broken. Her arms and legs were hanging by threads. Her dress was torn and dirty. Her eyes were missing. Mom was very sad and angry. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You broke Lily's doll! How could you be so mean?" + +Tom did not understand why mom was mad. He said, "But mom, it's just a toy. It's not real. It doesn't matter." + +Mom said, "Tom, it does matter. Anna was Lily's friend. She loved her very much. You hurt Lily's feelings. You need to say sorry to Lily and help her fix Anna." + +Tom looked at Lily, who was sobbing on the floor. He saw how sad she was. He felt sorry for what he did. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break Anna. I was just playing. Can we fix her together?" + +Lily looked at Tom and nodded. She said, "Okay, Tom. But you have to be gentle with Anna. She is very fragile." + +Tom and Lily hugged and went to mom. Mom helped them sew Anna's arms and legs back. She found some buttons for her eyes and a ribbon for her dress. She said, "There, Anna is good as new. She is very lucky to have you two as her friends." + +Lily and Tom smiled and thanked mom. They said, "We love you, mom. And we love Anna." + +They took Anna to Lily's room and played with her. They were careful and kind to her. They learned to share and respect each other's toys. They were happy. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play and eat together. But sometimes they are naughty. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom makes soup for lunch. She tells Tim and Kim to sit at the table and use their forks. But Tim and Kim do not want soup. They want cake. They start to whine and cry. + +"Please, Mom, can we have cake?" they ask. + +"No, you cannot have cake. You have to eat your soup first. It is good for you. Cake is only for dessert." Mom says. + +Tim and Kim are angry. They throw their forks on the floor. They make a big mess. Mom is very upset. She scolds Tim and Kim. + +"That is very naughty. You have to pick up your forks and say sorry. You have to eat your soup or you will not get any cake." Mom says. + +Tim and Kim feel bad. They know they made Mom sad. They pick up their forks and say sorry. They eat their soup. It is not so bad. They say thank you to Mom. Mom smiles and gives them a hug. She also gives them a small piece of cake. + +Tim and Kim learn a lesson. They learn to be polite and eat what Mom makes. They learn to not be naughty and make a mess. They learn to use their forks and not throw them. They are happy and Mom is happy too. +Tom and Lily are young and fit. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Tom says. "Do you want to try it?" + +Lily looks at the slide and feels scared. She shakes her head. "No, thank you. It is too high for me. I like the swings better." + +Tom laughs. "Don't be scared, Lily. It is fun. I dare you to go on the slide with me. Come on, it is easy." + +Lily does not like to be dared. She wants to be brave. She nods her head. "Okay, Tom. I will go on the slide with you. But you have to hold my hand." + +Tom and Lily climb the stairs to the top of the slide. They hold hands and sit on the slide. Tom counts to three and pushes them down. They go very fast and feel the wind in their hair. They scream and laugh. + +They reach the bottom of the slide and jump off. They hug each other and smile. + +"That was fun!" Tom says. "Do you want to do it again?" + +Lily nods her head. "Yes, Tom. That was fun. Let's do it again. I am not scared anymore." + +Tom and Lily run back to the stairs and climb them again. They go on the slide many times and have a lot of fun. They are young and fit and brave. They like to dare each other and try new things. They are happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to play in the big maze at the park. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to wait for dad to come home. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to go now. + +"Why do we have to wait?" Tom asked. + +"Because dad has a delay at work. He will be here soon. Then we can go together," Mom said. + +"What is a delay?" Lily asked. + +"A delay is when something takes longer than you think. Like when a train is late or a cake is not ready," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They tried to be patient. They played with their toys and read their books. But they kept looking at the clock. They hoped dad would come soon. + +Finally, dad came home. He hugged mom and Tom and Lily. He said he was sorry for the delay. He said he had a lot of work to do. He said he was ready to go to the park. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They grabbed their coats and hats. They ran to the car. They were excited to play in the big maze. + +At the park, they saw the big maze. It was made of green bushes. It had many paths and turns. It looked like fun. + +"Can we go in, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't get lost. And stay together," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They ran into the maze. They laughed and shouted. They tried to find the way out. + +But the maze was tricky. It had many dead ends and loops. Tom and Lily got confused. They did not know where they were. They did not see dad or mom. They started to feel dizzy. + +"Dad! Mom! Where are you?" Tom called. + +"Lily! Tom! Where are you?" Lily called. + +But no one answered. They were alone in the maze. They were scared. They wished they had not gone in. They wished they had waited for dad and mom. They wished they had not had a delay. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big purple flower in the grass. It was very pretty. + +"Look, Max, a purple flower!" Lily said. "Can we pick it?" + +Max shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. The flower is alive. It needs the sun and the water and the soil. If we pick it, it will die." + +Lily frowned. She wanted the flower. It was so purple and shiny. She reached out her hand. + +"Please, Max, just one?" she asked. + +Max looked at Lily. He saw her big eyes and her sweet smile. He loved his sister. He was kind. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Okay, Lily, just one. But be gentle. Don't hurt the flower." He said. + +Lily nodded. She was careful. She picked the flower softly. She held it in her hand. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Max. You are the best brother." She said. + +Max smiled too. He hugged Lily. He was happy. + +They looked at the flower. It was still purple and shiny. But it did something strange. It blinked. It blinked at them. + +Lily and Max gasped. They were surprised. They had never seen a flower blink before. + +"Hello, little ones." The flower said. "Thank you for being kind to me. I am a magic flower. I can grant you one wish. What do you wish for?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They thought hard. They had many wishes. But they only had one wish together. + +They looked at the flower. They said in one voice. + +"We wish to be happy and kind forever." + +The flower smiled. It blinked again. It said. + +"Your wish is granted. You are happy and kind forever. And so am I. Goodbye, little ones." + +The flower faded away. It left a purple sparkle in the air. + +Lily and Max felt a warm glow in their hearts. They felt happy and kind. They hugged each other. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them about the magic flower. They lived happily ever after. +Lily and her mom went to the market. It was a hot day and Lily was thirsty. She saw a man selling juice and asked her mom for some. + +"Mom, can I have juice? Please, please, please!" Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, but only one cup. Juice is sweet and too much is not good for you," her mom said. + +They walked to the man and he gave them two cups of juice. Lily drank hers fast and wanted more. + +"Mom, can I have more juice? Please, please, please!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, you had enough. Let's go and buy some fruits and vegetables," her mom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She saw the man was busy with other people and grabbed another cup of juice. She drank it fast and felt funny. Her tummy hurt and she felt sick. + +"Mom, I don't feel good. I want to go home," Lily said. + +Her mom looked at her and saw her face was red and sweaty. She saw the empty cup in her hand and was angry. + +"Lily, did you take another cup of juice without asking?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded and started to cry. + +"That was very naughty, Lily. You did not listen to me and you took something that was not yours. Now you are sick and we have to go to the doctor. You made a big mess," her mom said. + +She took Lily by the hand and walked away. The man saw them and shouted. + +"Hey, you have to pay for that juice! You can't just take it and run away!" he said. + +But they did not hear him. They got in the car and drove away. Lily felt worse and worse. She threw up in the car and her mom had to clean it. She did not laugh or smile the whole day. She learned a hard lesson. +Ben and Lily like to play with their toy boats in the pond. They have a big boat and a small boat. They take turns to push the boats in the water and make them go fast. + +"Look, my boat is faster than yours!" Ben says to Lily. He pushes his big boat with his powerful arms and makes a big splash. + +"No, my boat is faster!" Lily says. She pushes her small boat with her powerful legs and makes a big wave. + +They laugh and chase their boats in the pond. They have fun and make a lot of noise. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is their mom. She is standing on the shore and she looks angry. + +"Ben! Lily! Come here right now!" she says. "You are making too much noise and you are disturbing the ducks. They need to rest and lay their eggs. You have to be quiet and respectful." + +Ben and Lily stop playing and look at the ducks. They see a row of ducks on the other side of the pond. They are sitting on their nests and they look sleepy. + +"Sorry, mom. We did not know." Ben says. + +"Sorry, mom. We did not mean to." Lily says. + +They take their boats and walk to their mom. She hugs them and smiles. + +"It's okay, my loves. I know you were having fun. But you have to remember that the pond is not only for us. It is also for the ducks and other animals. They have feelings and needs too. Sometimes, they need to rest and be left alone. Do you understand?" she says. + +"Yes, mom. We understand." Ben and Lily say. + +They look at the pond and the ducks. They feel sorry for disturbing them. They wave to them and say: + +"Bye, ducks. Have a good rest. We will be quiet next time." +Tommy loved his brown truck. He played with it every day. He drove it on the floor, on the couch, on the bed. He made vroom-vroom noises and honked the horn. He pretended to be a driver and deliver things. + +One day, Tommy's mom said, "We have to go to the store. Do you want to come with me?" Tommy nodded. He wanted to see the toys at the store. Maybe he could get a new truck. He grabbed his brown truck and put it in his backpack. + +At the store, Tommy saw many things. He saw fruits and vegetables, milk and eggs, bread and cheese. He saw clothes and shoes, books and games, dolls and cars. He saw a big red truck on a shelf. It had lights and sounds. It looked like a fire truck. Tommy wanted it. + +"Mom, can I get this truck?" he asked, pointing to the red truck. + +"Sorry, honey, not today. We have to buy other things. Maybe for your birthday." Mom said. + +Tommy felt sad. He really liked the red truck. He put it back on the shelf. He followed Mom to the cashier. He paid for their things. He forgot about his brown truck in his backpack. + +When they got home, Tommy opened his backpack. He saw his brown truck. He smiled. He remembered how much he loved his brown truck. He hugged it and said, "You are my best truck. I don't need a new truck. You are perfect for me." + +He took his brown truck to his room. He played with it again. He drove it on the floor, on the couch, on the bed. He made vroom-vroom noises and honked the horn. He pretended to be a driver and deliver things. He was happy. +Tom and Sue like to dance. They dance in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the garden. They dance to music, to songs, and to their own sounds. They are happy when they dance. + +One day, they see a big truck outside. The truck is clean and shiny. It has many colors and pictures on it. The truck makes loud noises and honks its horn. Tom and Sue want to see the truck. They run to the door and open it. + +"Hello, little ones," says the man in the truck. "Do you like my truck? It is a dance truck. I travel around and teach people how to dance. Do you want to learn some moves?" + +Tom and Sue nod and smile. They love to dance. They follow the man to the back of the truck. He opens a door and shows them a big space with a floor, a mirror, and a speaker. He turns on some music and starts to dance. He shows them how to wave their arms, kick their legs, and spin around. Tom and Sue copy him and have fun. + +They dance for a long time. They learn new moves and make new sounds. They laugh and clap and cheer. They forget about everything else. They do not see their mom coming home. They do not hear her calling their names. They do not notice her looking for them. + +"Tom! Sue! Where are you?" mom says. She is worried. She looks in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the garden. She does not see them. She sees the truck outside. She walks to the truck and knocks on the door. + +"Hello, who is there?" says the man in the truck. He opens the door and sees mom. He smiles and says, "Are you looking for these two? They are here with me. We are dancing." + +Mom sees Tom and Sue in the truck. They are sweaty and tired. They are still dancing. They see mom and stop. They run to her and hug her. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We saw the truck and wanted to dance. The man is nice. He taught us how to dance. It was fun," Tom and Sue say. + +Mom is not happy. She is angry and scared. She says, "Tom and Sue, you should not go with strangers. You should not leave the house without telling me. You should not forget about me. I was worried about you. You could have been in danger. You could have been hurt. You could have been lost. You need to be careful and listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nod and say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too. But you need to learn from this. You need to be safe and smart. You need to follow the rules. You need to respect me. Do you promise?" + +Tom and Sue nod and say, "Yes, mom. We promise." + +Mom takes them out of the truck and says goodbye to the man. She thanks him for being kind and teaching them how to dance. She tells him to be careful and not to take children without their parents' permission. The man apologizes and says he will be more careful. He drives away and honks his horn. + +Tom and Sue go back to the house with mom. They are sorry for what they did. They are glad they are safe. They are happy they learned how to dance. They dance in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the garden. They dance to music, to songs, and to their own sounds. They are happy when they dance. But they never forget to tell mom where they are. They never forget to listen to mom. They never forget to love mom. They are good children. +Tom and Lily were playing in the old house. They liked to explore the rooms and find things. In one room, they saw a big bed with a mattress. The mattress was dirty and had holes. + +"Look, a bed!" Tom said. "Can we jump on it?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tom. The mattress is bad. It can hurt us. We need to restore it." + +"Restore it? What does that mean?" Tom asked. + +Lily pointed to a pile of cloth and stuffing. "It means to make it good again. We can use these to fix the holes. Then the mattress will be soft and clean." + +Tom nodded. He liked to help Lily. They worked together to restore the mattress. They used the cloth to cover the holes and the stuffing to fill them. They used a needle and thread to sew the cloth. They were careful not to poke themselves. + +When they finished, the mattress looked much better. It was not dirty or holey anymore. It was smooth and cozy. + +"Wow, we did it!" Tom said. "Now we can jump on it!" + +Lily smiled. "Yes, now we can. But first, let's make a fort with the blankets and pillows. Then we can pretend we are in a castle. We will be safe and warm." + +They made a fort with the blankets and pillows. They crawled inside and jumped on the mattress. They laughed and had fun. They felt happy and proud. They had restored the mattress and made a new place to play. +Tommy was a good boy who liked to help his mom and dad. He wanted to be an angel when he grew up, because angels were kind and strong and could fly. He often wore a white shirt and a paper halo and pretended to have wings. + +One day, he saw a huge tree in the park. It had many colorful leaves and fruits. Tommy wanted to climb the tree and pick some fruits for his mom and dad. He thought that would make them happy and proud of him. + +He asked his dad if he could climb the tree. His dad said yes, but he had to be careful and not go too high. Tommy nodded and ran to the tree. He grabbed a branch and pulled himself up. He felt happy and brave. He climbed higher and higher, until he reached a big fruit. He reached out his hand and tried to pluck it. + +But the branch was too thin and weak. It snapped and Tommy fell down. He screamed and closed his eyes. He was scared and hurt. He thought he would hit the ground and break his bones. + +But he did not. He felt something soft and warm catch him. He opened his eyes and saw his dad holding him. His dad had run to the tree and caught him in time. He hugged Tommy and said, "Are you okay, son? That was a big fall. You should not have climbed so high. You could have been hurt very badly." + +Tommy felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to be an angel and pick some fruits for you and mom. I wanted to make you happy and proud of me." + +His dad smiled and kissed his forehead. He said, "You don't have to be an angel to make us happy and proud of you, Tommy. You are our angel, no matter what. You just have to be yourself and be careful and listen to us. We love you, Tommy. You are our precious son." + +Tommy smiled and hugged his dad. He said, "I love you too, dad. You are my hero. You saved me. You are the best dad in the world." + +They walked back to their home, holding hands. Tommy learned a lesson that day. He learned that he did not have to do dangerous things to succeed or to be loved. He learned that his dad was always there for him and that he was his dad's angel. He learned that being good and safe was better than being brave and foolish. He learned that he was happy and proud of himself, just the way he was. +Tim and Sue like to play hide and seek in the park. They have a whistle to call each other when they find a good spot. Tim is good at hiding, but Sue is good at seeking. + +One day, they play hide and seek when it is almost dark. Tim runs to the big tree and hides behind it. He blows his whistle to let Sue know he is ready. Sue hears the whistle and starts to look for Tim. + +She looks under the bench, behind the slide, and in the bushes, but she cannot find Tim. She gets scared because it is very dark and she cannot see well. She blows her whistle to call Tim, but he does not answer. She blows again and again, but there is no sound from Tim. + +"Tim, where are you?" she shouts. "This is not fun anymore. I want to quit. Please come out!" + +Tim hears Sue and feels sorry. He did not mean to scare her. He was just having fun. He comes out from behind the tree and runs to Sue. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Sue. I did not hear your whistle. I was too busy hiding. I did not know you were scared. I will not hide so well next time." + +Sue hugs him back and says, "It's okay, Tim. I'm glad you are here. Let's go home now. It is too dark to play. Maybe we can play again tomorrow, but not when it is dark." + +They hold hands and walk to their homes. They are still friends and they still like to play hide and seek, but only when it is light. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy boats in the pond. They have one big boat and two small boats. They take turns to make the boats go fast or slow, left or right. They talk to each other and share their boats. They are polite and kind. + +One day, a new boy comes to the pond. He has a big boat too, but he does not want to share. He says his boat is better than Lily and Ben's boats. He makes his boat go very fast and splash water on Lily and Ben's boats. He does not talk to them. He is rude and mean. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They do not like the new boy. They want him to go away. They try to make their boats go away from his boat, but he follows them and splashes them more. He laughs and says they are silly. + +Lily and Ben have an idea. They decide to work together and make a row with their boats. They line up their boats one behind the other, and make them go very fast too. They catch up with the new boy's boat and bump it with their boats. The new boy's boat flips over and sinks in the pond. He cries and runs away. + +Lily and Ben are happy and proud. They high-five each other and hug their boats. They talk to each other and say they are good friends. They are polite and kind. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play at the park every day. They liked to swing, run, and slide. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big, hairy dog at the park. It was navy, like the sky at night. It had a long tail and sharp teeth. It looked scary. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tim said. "It is so big and hairy!" + +"Let's go and pet it!" Lily said. "Maybe it is friendly!" + +Tim and Lily ran towards the dog. They did not see the sign that said "Beware of the dog". They did not hear the dog growl. + +The dog did not like Tim and Lily. It did not want them to come near. It barked and snapped at them. It bit Tim on the leg and Lily on the arm. They screamed and cried. + +A man came and took the dog away. He said he was sorry. He said the dog was not nice. He said Tim and Lily should go to the doctor. + +Tim and Lily were hurt and sad. They did not like the dog. They did not like the park. They did not want to play anymore. They wanted to go home. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They saw a big pile of magazines on the table. They liked to look at the pictures and the colors. + +"Let's make a fort with the magazines," Max said. He took some magazines and stacked them on the floor. Lily helped him. They made a wall with the magazines and crawled inside. + +"This is our secret fort," Lily said. "No one can find us here." + +They giggled and whispered. They felt happy and safe. + +But they did not see that the lamp was too close to the magazines. The lamp was hot. It burned the magazines. The magazines caught fire. Smoke and flames came out of the pile. + +Lily and Max smelled something bad. They saw the fire. They were scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Fire! Fire!" + +Mom and Dad heard them. They ran to the living room. They saw the fire. They grabbed Lily and Max and took them outside. They called the firemen. + +The firemen came with a big truck. They had hoses and helmets. They sprayed water on the fire. They put out the fire. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and Max. They were glad they were safe. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom," Lily said. + +"Sorry, Mom," Max said. + +"Why did you play with the magazines?" Dad asked. + +"We wanted to make a fort," Lily said. + +"A hidden fort," Max said. + +"You should never play with fire," Mom said. "Fire is dangerous. It can burn things and hurt people." + +"We know, Mom," Lily said. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Max said. + +Mom and Dad kissed them. They forgave them. They taught them how to be careful with fire. They threw away the burned magazines. They bought new magazines. They helped Lily and Max make a new fort. A safe fort. A fun fort. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play with books and toys. One day, they find a big book with many words. They want to read it, but some words are hard. + +"Look, Sam, this word is long and funny. Do you know what it means?" Lila asks, pointing to a word. + +Sam leans over the book and looks at the word. He shakes his head. "No, I don't know. Maybe it is a name of a place or a thing. Do you want to ask Mom?" + +Lila nods. She likes to learn new words. She picks up the book and walks to the kitchen, where Mom is making cookies. Sam follows her. + +"Mom, can you help us? We found a big book with many words, but we don't know some of them. What is this word?" Lila shows Mom the word. + +Mom smiles and hugs Lila and Sam. She is compassionate and loves to teach them. She takes the book and looks at the word. + +"This word is 'compassionate'. It means to be kind and caring to others, especially when they are sad or hurt. Like when you share your toys or give a hug. You are compassionate, Lila and Sam." + +Lila and Sam smile. They like the word 'compassionate'. They want to be compassionate to everyone. They thank Mom and go back to the book. They read more words and learn more things. They have fun and are happy. +Tim and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They also liked to pick flowers and make bouquets for their mom. + +One day, they found something strange in the dirt. It was round and brown and had many layers. They did not know what it was. + +"Look, Mia, what is this?" Tim asked, holding the thing in his hand. + +"I don't know, Tim. Maybe it is a ball?" Mia guessed. + +They tried to bounce it, but it did not bounce. It only made a thud sound. + +"Maybe it is a rock?" Tim said. + +They tried to break it, but it was too hard. It only made a crack sound. + +"Maybe it is a treasure?" Mia said. + +They tried to open it, but it was too tight. It only made a peel sound. + +Then, they smelled something strong and sharp. It made their eyes water and their noses run. + +"Yuck, what is that smell?" Tim said, dropping the thing. + +"It smells like mom's soup!" Mia said, recognizing the smell. + +They ran to the kitchen, where their mom was cooking. They saw a basket of round and brown things on the counter. + +"Mom, what are these?" Tim asked, pointing to the basket. + +"Those are onions, Tim. They are good for soup and salad and many other things. They have a strong smell and taste, but they are healthy and yummy," mom explained. + +"Can we have some?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, you can have some, but be careful. They might make you cry if you cut them," mom warned. + +She gave them each a small onion and a knife. Tim and Mia went back to the garden. They wanted to try the onions. + +They cut the onions into small pieces. They felt a sting in their eyes and a tickle in their noses. They started to cry and sneeze. + +"Wow, these onions are powerful!" Tim said, wiping his eyes. + +"Yeah, they are. But they are also tasty," Mia said, putting a piece in her mouth. + +She made a sour face and spat it out. + +"Yuck, these onions are bitter!" Mia said, sticking out her tongue. + +"I don't like them either," Tim said, throwing his pieces away. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They decided they did not like onions. + +They saw a cat walking by. They had an idea. + +"Hey, cat, do you want some onions?" Tim offered, holding out his onion. + +The cat sniffed the onion and hissed. It ran away. + +"Hey, bird, do you want some onions?" Mia offered, throwing her onion in the air. + +The bird saw the onion and squawked. It flew away. + +Tim and Mia laughed again. They thought onions were funny. + +They went to find something else to play with. They left the onions in the garden. + +The next day, they saw something amazing. The onions had sprouted green shoots and purple flowers. They looked beautiful. + +"Wow, look, Mia, the onions have changed!" Tim said, admiring the flowers. + +"Yeah, they have. They are pretty now," Mia said, picking a flower. + +They smelled the flower. It smelled sweet and mild. + +"Hey, this flower smells nice," Tim said, smiling. + +"Yeah, it does. Maybe we can make a bouquet for mom," Mia said, smiling too. + +They picked some more flowers and made a bouquet. They ran to the kitchen, where their mom was cooking. + +"Mom, look what we have for you!" Tim said, giving her the bouquet. + +"Mom, these are from the onions we found yesterday!" Mia said, telling her the story. + +Mom looked at the bouquet and smiled. She hugged them and thanked them. + +"These are lovely, Tim and Mia. You found some ancient onions in the garden. They are very special. They have seeds that can grow new onions. They also have flowers that can make honey. They are a gift from nature," mom explained. + +"Really? That's so cool!" Tim said, amazed. + +"Can we keep them?" Mia asked, hopeful. + +"Of course, you can. You can plant them in a pot and watch them grow. You can also share them with your friends and neighbors. Maybe they will like them too," mom said, encouraging them. + +Tim and Mia were happy. They liked the ancient onions. They thought they were magical. They learned something new and had fun. They also made their mom happy. They were proud of themselves. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they see a large van outside their house. The van is blue and has many tools inside. + +"Wow, look at that van!" Ben says. "It is so big and shiny. I want to see what is inside." + +"Me too," Sam says. "Maybe the van belongs to someone who works with tools. Let's go and ask." + +They run to the van and knock on the door. A man opens the door and smiles at them. He is wearing a hat and a belt with more tools. + +"Hello, boys," the man says. "Do you like my van?" + +"Yes, we do," Ben and Sam say. "What do you do with your tools?" + +"I work with wood," the man says. "I make things like tables and chairs and shelves. Do you want to see some of my work?" + +"Yes, please," Ben and Sam say. + +The man shows them some of his work. He has made a small table and two chairs for a child. He has also made a shelf with books and toys on it. + +"Wow, you are very good at working with wood," Ben says. "Can you teach us how to work with tools?" + +"Maybe when you are older," the man says. "Working with tools can be fun, but also dangerous. You have to be careful and follow the rules. For now, you can play with these toys. They are safe and fun." + +He gives them each a toy car and a toy hammer. Ben and Sam are very happy. They thank the man and play with their toys. They pretend to work with wood like the man. They have a lot of fun. +Emma and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Emma has a doll. Tom has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Emma's doll falls from the swing. Her leg breaks. Emma is sad. She cries and hugs her doll. + +"Emma, don't cry," Tom says. "I can help you. I have glue. We can fix your doll's leg." + +Tom takes his glue and puts some on the doll's leg. He sticks the leg back to the doll's body. He waits for the glue to dry. + +"Look, Emma, your doll is better now," Tom says. "Her leg is fragile, so be careful. But she can still play with us." + +Emma smiles and thanks Tom. She kisses her doll and gives Tom a hug. + +"Tom, you are a good friend," Emma says. "I love you and your car. You love me and my doll. We are happy." +Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to tidy up their toys when they are done. They leave them on the floor, on the bed, and on the table. + +One day, their mom comes to their room and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Lily, you need to tidy up your toys. It is not nice to leave them everywhere. You could trip and hurt yourself. And it is hard to find your toys when you want to play again. Please tidy up your toys now." + +Ben and Lily do not listen to their mom. They say, "We do not want to tidy up. We want to play more. Tidying up is boring. We will do it later." They ignore their mom and keep playing. + +Their mom is sad and angry. She says, "If you do not tidy up your toys, I will take them away. You will not have any toys to play with. Is that what you want?" She waits for an answer. + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They do not want to lose their toys. They like their toys. They think about their mom. They love their mom. They do not want to make her sad and angry. They decide to tidy up their toys. + +They say, "Sorry, mom. We will tidy up our toys. We do not want to make you sad and angry. We want to make you happy and proud. We love you, mom." They start to pick up their toys and put them in their boxes and shelves. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. I am happy and proud of you. You are good children. I love you, too. Tidying up is not so hard, is it? It is good to be tidy and respectful of your things and your family." + +Ben and Lily nod and smile. They agree. They learn that tidying up is not boring, but important. They learn that listening to their mom is not bad, but good. They learn that being tidy and respectful makes their mom and themselves happy. They are happy to have their toys and their family. +Lila and Tom like to ride their bikes. They ride fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They have fun on their bikes. + +One day, they see a big lake. They see boats on the lake. The boats have white things on them. The white things are sails. The sails help the boats move on the water. + +"Look, Tom, boats!" Lila says. "I want to ride a boat." + +"Me too, Lila," Tom says. "But how can we ride a boat? We have no boat." + +They see a man near the lake. The man has a small boat. The boat has a red sail. The man smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you want to ride my boat?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Tom say. + +"OK, come with me," the man says. "But you have to wear these." He gives them yellow things. The yellow things are vests. The vests help them float on the water. + +The man helps them get on the boat. He shows them how to hold the sail. He tells them to watch the wind. The wind makes the sail move. + +"Ready?" the man asks. + +"Ready!" Lila and Tom say. + +The man pushes the boat into the water. The boat starts to move. Lila and Tom feel the wind on their faces. They see the water splash. They hear the sail flap. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lila says. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. + +They ride the boat for a long time. They see other boats. They wave at them. They see ducks and fish. They say hello to them. They see the sun and the clouds. They smile at them. + +Riding a boat is easy and fun. Lila and Tom like to ride a boat. They thank the man for letting them ride his boat. They go back to their bikes. They ride their bikes home. They tell their mom and dad about their boat ride. They are happy. +Anna likes fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and shoes. She likes to look at magazines and see what other girls wear. She wants to be like them. + +But Anna's mom does not have a lot of money. She works hard, but she can only buy cheap clothes for Anna. Anna does not like her clothes. They are old and boring. They do not look like the clothes in the magazines. + +One day, Anna sees a dress in a store window. It is pink and sparkly. It has flowers and ribbons. It is the most beautiful dress Anna has ever seen. She wants it so much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. + +But her mom says no. She says the dress is too expensive. She says they have to save money for food and rent. She says Anna has enough clothes at home. She says they have to go. + +Anna is sad and angry. She does not want to go. She wants the dress. She cries and screams. She kicks and hits. She makes a big fuss. + +Her mom is tired and frustrated. She does not know what to do. She tries to calm Anna down. She tries to explain. She tries to bargain. But Anna does not listen. She only wants the dress. + +Then, a lady comes by. She is wearing a nice suit and a hat. She has a big smile and a kind voice. She sees Anna and her mom. She stops and talks to them. + +She says she is a fashion designer. She says she makes clothes for magazines and shows. She says she likes Anna's style and spirit. She says she has a gift for her. + +She reaches into her bag and pulls out a dress. It is not pink and sparkly. It is blue and soft. It has stars and buttons. It is a different kind of beautiful. + +She gives the dress to Anna. She says it is a special dress. She says she made it herself. She says it is one of a kind. She says it is perfect for Anna. + +Anna is surprised and curious. She takes the dress and looks at it. She feels the fabric and the details. She likes the dress. It is different, but it is nice. + +She says thank you to the lady. She says she likes the dress. She says she wants to try it on. + +The lady says yes. She says she will help her. She says they can go to the fitting room. She says she will lift Anna up and put her on the stool. She says she will zip her up and fix her hair. She says she will make her look like a star. + +Anna smiles and nods. She says yes. She says she wants to go. She says she wants to see. + +She holds the dress and the lady's hand. She follows her to the fitting room. She leaves her mom and the store window behind. She goes to try on her new dress. She goes to see a new fashion. +Lily was a little girl who liked to wander. She liked to see new things and meet new people. She was not afraid of anything. One day, she wandered too far from her home. She saw a big building with many windows and doors. She heard noises inside. She wanted to know what was inside. + +She walked to the door and opened it. She saw many children sitting on chairs and listening to a woman. The woman was talking and writing on a board. Lily thought this was a game. She wanted to play too. She walked into the room and said hello to the woman. + +The woman stopped talking and looked at Lily. She was surprised and asked, "Who are you? Where did you come from?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am Lily. I came from my home. I like to wander. What are you doing?" + +The woman said, "I am a teacher. This is a school. These are my students. We are learning. You can't wander in here. You need to go back to your home. Where is your home?" + +Lily pointed to the window and said, "My home is over there. It is a yellow house with a blue door. I have a dog and a cat. They are my friends." + +The woman said, "That is very far from here. How did you get here?" + +Lily said, "I walked. I saw many things. I saw a park, a shop, a bus, a bridge, and a river. The river was deep and blue. I wanted to swim, but I didn't. I kept walking. Then I saw this building. I wanted to see what was inside." + +The woman said, "You are very brave and curious, but you are also very naughty. You can't wander so far from your home. You could get lost or hurt. You need to stay with your family or someone who can take care of you. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand. I am sorry. I won't wander so far again. Can I play with the children?" + +The woman said, "No, you can't. You need to go back to your home. I will call your family and tell them where you are. They must be very worried about you. Come with me. I will take you to the office and wait for them." + +Lily followed the woman and said goodbye to the children. She was a little sad, but she also learned a lesson. She decided to wander only in her garden or with her family. She still liked to see new things and meet new people, but she also liked to be safe and loved. +Sam and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was the tunnel. The tunnel was big and long and dark. They liked to crawl inside and pretend they were in a cave or a spaceship. + +One day, they saw a new sign on the tunnel. It said "Do not enter". Sam and Lily were curious. Why could they not enter the tunnel? What was inside? They decided to sneak in and find out. + +They crawled into the tunnel and saw something shiny. It was a big metal box with buttons and lights. It looked like a machine. Sam and Lily had never seen anything like it. It was unique. They wondered what it did. + +They pushed some buttons and heard a loud noise. The tunnel started to shake and glow. Sam and Lily were scared. They wanted to get out. But the tunnel was closed. They were trapped. + +They heard a voice from the box. It said "Welcome to the time machine. You are about to travel to the past. Please fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride." + +Sam and Lily screamed. They did not want to travel to the past. They wanted to go back to the park. They wished they had listened to the sign. They learned a lesson. Do not enter the tunnel. +Ben likes to play with shapes. He has a box of shapes with circles, squares, triangles and stars. He likes to make pictures with them on the floor. He likes triangles the best. He thinks they are fun and cool. + +One day, Ben's sister Lily wants to play with him. She sees his box of shapes and picks up some triangles. She says she likes triangles too. She starts to make her own picture with them. Ben gets angry. He says those are his triangles. He wants them all for himself. He tries to take them from Lily. + +Lily does not like that. She says she can play with triangles too. She says Ben has to share. She holds on to her triangles. Ben and Lily start to pull and tug on the triangles. They start to complain. They say "mine, mine, mine" and "no, no, no". + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the triangles. She says they have to stop. She says they have to be nice and take turns. She says they have enough shapes for both of them. She says they can make pictures together. + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sad. They know Mom is right. They say they are sorry. They give each other a hug. They decide to share the triangles. They start to make pictures together. They make a big triangle with smaller triangles inside. They think it is pretty. They smile and laugh. They are happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the forest with her dad. They wanted to pick some berries for a pie. Lily liked berries very much. She had a basket to put them in. + +As they walked, they saw a big stream. The water was clear and shiny. Lily wanted to play with the water. She asked her dad, "Can I pour some water on the rocks?" + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the stream. It can be fast and deep," her dad said. + +Lily nodded and took a cup from her basket. She filled it with water and poured it on the rocks. She liked how the water made the rocks wet and slippery. She poured some more water and made a splash. + +But she did not see a wolf hiding behind a bush. The wolf was hungry and saw Lily as a tasty snack. He waited for a chance to jump on her. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud roar. It was Lily's dad. He saw the wolf and scared him away. He ran to Lily and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily? That was a bad wolf. He wanted to hurt you," he said. + +"I'm okay, dad. Thank you for saving me. You are brave and strong," Lily said. + +They left the stream and picked some berries. They went home and made a pie. Lily and her dad ate the pie and were happy. They did not see the wolf again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals at the zoo. They see lions, monkeys, birds, and more. They hear the animals make noises. They like the noises. + +One day, they go to the zoo again. They want to see the cheetahs. Cheetahs are big cats that run very fast. Anna and Ben run fast too. They run ahead of Mom and Dad. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. They say, "Wait for us!" + +Anna and Ben reach the cheetahs. They see them behind a fence. They are very close. They hear them growl. They are scared. They look for Mom and Dad. They do not see them. They are lost. + +They start to cry. They want Mom and Dad. They are sorry they ran away. They wish they listened. + +A zookeeper sees them. He is kind. He says, "Don't cry. I will help you. What are your names?" + +Anna and Ben tell him their names. He says, "I will call your Mom and Dad. They will come soon. Stay with me." + +He takes them to his office. He gives them water and cookies. He shows them pictures of animals. He tells them stories. He is nice. + +Mom and Dad come. They are happy to see Anna and Ben. They hug them. They say, "We were so worried. Where were you?" + +Anna and Ben tell them what happened. They say, "We are sorry. We ran to see the cheetahs. We did not listen to you. We got lost. We were scared." + +Mom and Dad say, "We are glad you are safe. We love you. But you have to listen to us. We know what is best for you. We want you to be careful. The zoo is a big place. There are many dangers. You have to stay with us." + +Anna and Ben say, "We understand. We will listen to you. We will stay with you. We will not run away again." + +Mom and Dad say, "That's good. Now let's go see the rest of the zoo. Together." + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes. Together." + +They hold hands. They walk with Mom and Dad. They see more animals. They hear more noises. They have fun. They learn a lesson. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to throw and catch the ball to each other. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. Then they ran after it and laughed. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went under a big car. Ben and Lily could not see it. They heard a loud noise. It was the motor of the car. The car was going to move. Ben and Lily were scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Our ball is under the car!" + +A man heard them and came out of the car. He saw the ball and picked it up. He gave it to Ben and Lily. + +"Here you go, kids. Be careful next time. Don't play near the cars. They can be terrible and hurt you," he said. + +"Thank you, mister. We are sorry. We will be careful," Ben and Lily said. + +They took their ball and ran back to the grass. They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy to have their ball and to be safe. They played and catched the ball some more. They had fun. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They lived in a cabin with their mom and dad. The cabin was very organized. Mom and dad had a place for everything. Jill and Ben had a place for their toys, their books, and their clothes. + +One day, it snowed a lot. Jill and Ben were very happy. They put on their coats, hats, scarves, and boots. They went outside to play in the snow. They made a snowman, a snow fort, and snow angels. They had a lot of fun. + +"Look, Jill, there is a hill!" Ben said. "Let's slide down the hill on our sleds!" + +"OK, Ben, that sounds like fun!" Jill said. They took their sleds and climbed up the hill. They sat on their sleds and pushed off. They slid down the hill very fast. They felt the wind in their faces and the snow under their sleds. They laughed and shouted. + +They slid down the hill many times. They had a race to see who was faster. They tried to make turns and curves. They had a blast. + +After a while, they were cold and tired. They decided to go back to the cabin. They dragged their sleds behind them. They saw mom and dad waiting for them at the door. + +"Did you have fun, Jill and Ben?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, we had so much fun!" Jill said. + +"We slid down the hill on our sleds!" Ben said. + +"That sounds wonderful!" dad said. "But now you must be hungry and thirsty. Come inside, we have hot chocolate and cookies for you!" + +Jill and Ben smiled. They loved their cabin. They loved their mom and dad. They loved sliding down the hill. They were very happy. +Ben was bored. He did not want to play with his toys. He did not want to read his books. He did not want to watch TV. He wanted to go outside and have fun. But it was raining and his mom said he had to stay inside. + +He gazed out of the window and saw a fly. The fly was buzzing around and landing on different things. Ben thought the fly was lucky. The fly could go wherever it wanted. The fly could have fun. + +He said to his mom, "Mom, can I be a fly?" + +His mom smiled and said, "No, Ben, you can't be a fly. Flies are not happy. Flies are dirty and smelly. Flies have many enemies. Flies have short lives. You are much better off being a boy." + +Ben did not believe his mom. He thought his mom was wrong. He thought flies were happy. He wished he could be a fly. + +He went to his room and found a costume. It was a fly costume that he wore for Halloween. He put it on and looked at himself in the mirror. He felt like a fly. He buzzed and flapped his wings. He was happy. + +He decided to go outside and show his mom. He sneaked out of his room and opened the door. He ran into the rain and felt the drops on his face. He was happy. + +He saw a big flower and flew towards it. He wanted to smell it and taste it. He was happy. + +But he did not see the spider. The spider was hiding in the flower. The spider saw the fly and waited. The spider was hungry. + +Ben flew into the flower and felt a sticky web. He tried to get out but he could not. He saw the spider coming closer and closer. He was scared. + +He screamed, "Mom, help me! I don't want to be a fly! I want to be a boy!" + +His mom heard him and ran outside. She saw him in the flower and the spider. She grabbed him and pulled him out. She hugged him and said, "Ben, are you okay? What were you doing?" + +Ben cried and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to be a fly. I thought flies were happy. But they are not. They are in danger. I was in danger. I don't want to be a fly. I want to be a boy." + +His mom said, "Ben, I'm glad you are okay. I love you. You are a wonderful boy. You don't need to be a fly. You can have fun as a boy. You can play with your toys, read your books, watch TV, or do anything you like. But you have to be careful and listen to me. I know what is best for you." + +Ben said, "Mom, I love you too. You are right. I don't need to be a fly. I can have fun as a boy. I will be careful and listen to you. Thank you for saving me." + +They went inside and dried off. Ben played with his toys, read his books, watched TV, and had fun. He gazed out of the window and saw the fly. He did not want to be the fly. He was happy to be a boy. + +The end. +Jill and Jack like to play in the kitchen. They like to make bubbles with the soap and the water. They like to splash and laugh. They are jolly. + +One day, they see a big cake on the table. It looks yummy. It has pink icing and sprinkles. They want to have some. They pull a chair to the table. They climb on the chair. They reach for the cake. + +But the cake is too far. They stretch and stretch. They struggle to get the cake. They do not see the sink behind them. The sink is full of water and soap. They slip and fall. They land in the sink. They are wet and soapy. They are not jolly. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the kitchen. She sees Jill and Jack in the sink. She sees the cake on the table. She is not happy. She helps them out of the sink. She dries them with a towel. She scolds them for being naughty. She tells them to say sorry. + +Jill and Jack feel bad. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to the cake. They hug Mom. Mom hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She loves them. She cuts a slice of cake for them. They eat the cake. It is yummy. They are jolly again. +Sam and Pat are friends. They like to play with toys and eat pie. One day, they find a big pie on the table. It smells good and looks yummy. + +"Let's share the pie," Sam says. + +"OK," Pat says. + +But the pie is too big for their plates. They try to cut it, but it is hard and dry. They push and pull, but it does not fit. + +"Oh no, what can we do?" Sam says. + +"I have an idea," Pat says. + +He runs to the kitchen and gets a big bowl. He puts the pie in the bowl and breaks it with a spoon. He makes small pieces of pie. He gives some to Sam and some to himself. + +"Look, now it fits," Pat says. + +"Yay, you are smart," Sam says. + +They eat the pie with their spoons. It is still dry, but they do not mind. They are happy to share the pie and be friends. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Lila and Tom love to slide down the slide. They go up the steps and sit on the slide. Then they push with their feet and slide down fast. They laugh and shout. + +One day, the park is very dry. There is no rain for many days. The grass is brown and the dirt is hard. Lila and Tom go to the park with their mom. They want to slide on the slide. But the slide is hot and rough. It hurts their legs and makes them cry. + +Mom sees Lila and Tom crying. She hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, the slide is not fun today. It is too dry and hot. Let's find something else to play with." She looks around the park and sees a big tree. The tree has many roots. The roots are big and twisty. They make a tunnel under the tree. + +Mom says, "Look, there is a tunnel under the tree. Do you want to crawl through the tunnel?" Lila and Tom nod. They wipe their tears and smile. They crawl through the tunnel. The tunnel is cool and shady. It is fun to crawl through the roots. They pretend they are animals in the forest. They make noises and chase each other. + +Lila and Tom forget about the slide. They have fun playing with the roots. They thank mom for finding them a new game. Mom is happy to see them happy. She says, "You are very clever and creative. You can find fun in anything. I love you, Lila and Tom." Lila and Tom hug mom and say, "We love you too, mom." They go home happy and tired. +Tom was a smart boy. He liked to wake up early and read books. He also liked to eat bananas for breakfast. He had many bananas in his kitchen. + +One morning, Tom woke up and went to the kitchen. He saw a big monkey sitting on the table. The monkey was eating his bananas. Tom was angry. + +"Hey, monkey, stop eating my bananas!" Tom shouted. + +The monkey looked at Tom and smiled. He had a banana in his hand. He threw the banana at Tom and hit him on the head. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Tom cried. + +The monkey laughed and jumped off the table. He ran to the door and opened it. He saw more monkeys outside. They were waiting for him. + +"Come on, friends, let's go!" the monkey said. + +The monkeys ran out of the door and into the street. They took all of Tom's bananas with them. They left Tom alone in the kitchen. He had no bananas and a bump on his head. + +Tom was sad. He wished he had not woken up that morning. He wished he had not seen the monkey. He wished he had a better day. +Sam and Lily like to play with their jeep. It is big and red and has four wheels. They can push it and make it go fast. They can also sit inside and pretend to drive. + +One day, they see a high hill near their house. They want to go up the hill with their jeep. They think it will be fun and they can see far. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Sam says. "We can take our jeep to the hill." + +"OK, Sam!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. The hill is high and steep." + +They push their jeep to the hill. They take turns to sit inside and steer. They go up and up and up. They feel happy and excited. + +But when they reach the top, they see a problem. Their jeep is stuck. It cannot go down. The wheels are in the mud and the grass. They try to push it, but it does not move. + +"Oh no, Sam!" Lily says. "What can we do? Our jeep is stuck. How can we get it back?" + +"I don't know, Lily!" Sam says. "Maybe we can ask for help. Maybe someone can pay us to get our jeep back." + +They look around and see a man with a big truck. He is working on the hill. He sees Sam and Lily and their jeep. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "What are you doing here? Do you need help?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam and Lily say. "Our jeep is stuck. Can you help us get it back?" + +"Sure, I can help you," the man says. "But you have to pay me. Do you have any money?" + +Sam and Lily shake their heads. They do not have any money. They only have their jeep. + +"Then you have to pay me with something else," the man says. "Do you have anything else I can use?" + +Sam and Lily think hard. They look at their jeep. They love their jeep. But they also want to get it back. + +They look at each other and nod. They have an idea. + +"We can pay you with our jeep," Sam says. "You can have our jeep if you help us get it back." + +The man smiles. He likes their jeep. He thinks it is big and red and has four wheels. He thinks he can use it for his work. + +"OK, deal!" the man says. "I will help you get your jeep back, and then you can give it to me." + +He hooks his truck to their jeep. He pulls it out of the mud and the grass. He brings it down the hill. He gives it to Sam and Lily. + +"Here you go, kids!" the man says. "Your jeep is back. Now you can pay me." + +Sam and Lily hug their jeep. They are happy to have it back. But they are also sad to give it away. + +"Thank you, mister!" Sam says. "You are very nice. But we will miss our jeep." + +"Me too, mister!" Lily says. "You are very kind. But we love our jeep." + +The man sees their faces. He feels sorry for them. He likes their jeep, but he also likes them. + +He has an idea. + +"You know what, kids?" the man says. "I have a better idea. How about we share the jeep? You can keep it, but you can also lend it to me sometimes. I can use it for my work, and you can use it for your play. What do you think?" + +Sam and Lily smile. They like the man's idea. They think it is fair and fun. + +They nod and agree. + +"OK, deal!" Sam and Lily say. "We can share the jeep. You can use it sometimes, and we can use it sometimes. We can be friends." + +The man nods and agrees. + +"OK, deal!" the man says. "We can share the jeep. I can use it sometimes, and you can use it sometimes. We can be friends." + +They shake hands and hug. They are happy and proud. They have paid for their jeep, and they have made a new friend. +Lily liked to help her dad cook dinner. She was very good at stirring and mixing and tasting. One day, her dad said they would make beef stew. Lily loved beef stew. It had meat and carrots and potatoes and gravy. + +Her dad cut the beef into small pieces and put them in a big pot. He added water and salt and pepper and some herbs. He turned on the stove and said, "Now we have to wait for the beef to cook. It will take a long time. We have to be careful not to burn it." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to watch the beef cook. She climbed on a chair and looked at the pot. She saw bubbles and steam and smelled something good. She asked her dad, "Can I taste it?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Not yet, Lily. It's too hot. You have to wait until it's done. Then we can taste it together." + +Lily waited and waited. She played with her toys and read some books and sang some songs. She checked on the beef every once in a while. She saw it change from red to brown and become soft and tender. She heard her dad say, "It's almost ready. Let's chop some carrots and potatoes and add them to the pot." + +Lily helped her dad chop the vegetables. She liked the bright colors and the crunchy sounds. She put them in the pot and stirred them with a big spoon. She said, "Now it looks like beef stew." + +Her dad nodded and said, "Yes, it does. And it smells brilliant. Let's turn off the stove and let it cool down a bit. Then we can serve it in bowls and eat it with bread and butter." + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay! I can't wait to taste it. I bet it's the best beef stew ever." + +Her dad hugged her and said, "I bet it is, too. You're a great helper, Lily. And a great cook." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, dad. You're a great cook, too. And a great dad." + +They set the table and filled their bowls with beef stew. They ate it with bread and butter and enjoyed every bite. They both agreed it was the best beef stew ever. And they both felt very happy and warm. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a rag. The rag is red and soft. They use the rag to make a flag. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and tough. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. The dog runs to Tom and Sam. It wants to play with the ball and the rag. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. "This is our ball and our rag. You can't have them." + +But the dog does not listen. It jumps and grabs the ball with its mouth. It shakes the ball and makes it squeak. Tom and Sam are scared. They want their ball back. + +"Give us our ball, dog!" Sam says. "Or we will tell your owner. He will be angry with you." + +But the dog does not care. It drops the ball and picks up the rag. It pulls the rag and makes it rip. Tom and Sam are sad. They like their rag. They use it to make a flag. + +"Stop it, dog!" Tom and Sam say. "You are ruining our rag. You are a bad dog." + +But the dog does not stop. It runs away with the rag. It hops over a fence and disappears. Tom and Sam are left with nothing. They have no ball and no rag. They have no flag. + +They look at each other and cry. They hug and say sorry. They are still friends. They hope to find a new ball and a new rag. They hope to never see the dog again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the living room. They had many toys, but they also liked to touch the things on the shelf. One day, they saw a pretty vase with flowers on the shelf. It was shiny and colorful, and they wanted to hold it. + +"Look, Ben, a vase!" Sara said. "I want to touch it. It is so pretty." + +"Me too, Sara. Let's get it down." Ben said. They climbed on the couch and reached for the vase. But the vase was too heavy and slippery for them. It fell from their hands and broke on the floor. The flowers and water spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no, the vase!" Sara cried. "Mom will be mad at us. What do we do?" + +Ben was scared too. He saw Mom coming from the kitchen. She looked tired and busy. She heard the noise and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Sara, Ben, what did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you touch the vase? It was not a toy. It was a gift from Grandma. She will be sad too." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They knew they did something bad. They wanted to make Mom and Grandma happy, not sad. They hugged Mom and said they were sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to touch the vase. It was so pretty. We did not mean to break it." Sara said. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We will help you clean up. We will not touch the things on the shelf again." Ben said. + +Mom sighed and hugged them back. She was still sad, but she loved them. She knew they were just curious and did not know better. She decided to teach them a lesson. + +"I forgive you, Sara and Ben. But you have to learn to respect other people's things. The vase was not yours to touch. It was Grandma's. She gave it to me because she loved me. It was special to me. How would you feel if someone broke your favorite toy?" Mom asked. + +Sara and Ben thought about it. They had some toys that they loved very much. They would be very sad and angry if someone broke them. They understood how Mom felt. + +"We would feel very bad, Mom. We are sorry we made you feel bad. We love you and Grandma." Sara and Ben said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She was glad they learned their lesson. She hoped they would remember it. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben. I love you too. And Grandma loves you too. She will forgive you too. But you have to tell her what you did and say sorry to her. And you have to do something nice for her. Maybe you can make her a card or a picture. She will like that." Mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They wanted to make Grandma happy too. They went to their room and got some paper and crayons. They made a card and a picture for Grandma. They wrote "We are sorry" and "We love you" on them. They hoped Grandma would like them. + +The end. +Anna likes to drive her toy car. She drives it around the house and makes vroom-vroom noises. She pretends she is going to the park, the store, and the zoo. She has fun with her car. + +But one day, she drives too fast and bumps into the mop. The mop falls down and makes a big mess. Water spills on the floor and soap bubbles fly everywhere. Anna is scared and sad. She does not want to get in trouble. + +She hears Mommy coming. She is very quiet. She hopes Mommy will not see the mess. She hides behind the sofa with her car. She waits and waits. + +Mommy comes in and sees the mop and the water and the bubbles. She is not happy. She says, "Who did this? Where is Anna?" She looks around the room. + +Anna feels sorry. She comes out from behind the sofa. She says, "I did it, Mommy. I'm sorry. I was driving my car and I bumped into the mop. I did not mean to make a mess. Can I help you clean it?" + +Mommy smiles and hugs Anna. She says, "Thank you for telling me the truth, Anna. I'm not mad at you. Accidents happen. But you have to be careful when you drive your car. And you have to help me clean the mess. Do you want to use the mop?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, Mommy. I want to use the mop. I want to help you." She takes the mop and helps Mommy wipe the floor. They make the room clean and dry. They have fun with the mop. + +Mommy says, "You are a good helper, Anna. I love you." Anna says, "I love you too, Mommy. And I love my car. But I will drive slower next time." They laugh and hug. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But they did not like to share. Sometimes they fought over who got what. Their mom was very tired. She had a new infant in her arms. The infant was their baby brother. He cried a lot. + +One day, Lily and Ben were playing with a puzzle. It had many pieces. They had to fit them together to make a picture. Lily found a piece that looked like a flower. She wanted to put it in the puzzle. But Ben saw it too. He grabbed it from her hand. + +"Mine!" he shouted. + +"No, mine!" Lily shouted back. + +They pulled and tugged at the piece. It was not very strong. It broke in half. They heard a loud snap. They looked at the piece. It was ruined. They could not use it in the puzzle. They felt sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said. + +"You did it!" Ben said. + +They started to cry. Their mom heard them. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken piece and the puzzle. She saw their tears and their faces. She felt sorry for them. She knew they were poor. They did not have many toys. She wanted them to be happy. + +She put the infant in his crib. He was sleeping. She went to Lily and Ben. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I'm sorry, my loves," she said. "I know you like the puzzle. But it's not the end of the world. We can fix it. We can glue it together. Or we can make a new piece. Or we can use another puzzle. We have many options. The important thing is that you love each other. You are twins. You are a team. You have to share and help each other. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry too. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and kissed too. They decided to work on the puzzle together. They found another piece that looked like a flower. They put it in the puzzle. It fit perfectly. They smiled. They were happy. Their mom smiled too. She was proud of them. She went to check on the infant. He was still sleeping. She hoped he would not wake up soon. She needed a break. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his car when it suddenly vanished! Timmy looked everywhere, but he couldn't find his car. + +Timmy was very sad because he loved his car so much. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, my car is gone. It vanished!" His mommy looked for the car too, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Just when Timmy thought he would never see his car again, his little sister found it under the couch. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his sister really fast. He looked at his car with his big blue eyes and said, "I'm so glad you're back!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a very clever dog named Max. Max was very good at catching balls and Timmy loved to play with him. + +One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. Timmy threw the ball and Max ran to get it. But when Max came back, Timmy saw that Max had a big worry on his face. Timmy asked Max, "What's wrong?" + +Max said, "I can't find my bone. I'm worried I lost it forever." Timmy said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll find your bone together." They looked all over the park and finally found the bone under a tree. + +Timmy learned that it's important to help others when they are worried. And Max learned that even if he loses something, he can always get it back with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to crawl around on the ground like a little bug. One day, she saw a fierce looking dog in her backyard. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her mom came outside and saw the dog too. "Lily, come here and put on your blouse," her mom said. Lily quickly put on her blouse and her mom picked her up. + +"Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly," her mom said. Lily felt much better and smiled. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of dogs anymore and loved to crawl around with her new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max had a thick fur coat that kept him warm in the winter. Max loved to play with his favorite toy, a red ball. One day, Max went for a walk in the park with his owner, Lily. + +As they walked, Max saw a little puppy who looked sad. The puppy had a paw that was hurt and he couldn't run or play. Max felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help. Lily encouraged Max to be kind and gentle to the puppy. + +Max walked over to the puppy and licked his paw. The puppy felt better and started to wag his tail. Max and the puppy played together with the red ball. Max was happy to see the puppy having fun. From that day on, Max and the puppy became best friends and played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but his mommy always worried about him being safe. One day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then they saw a big sack on the ground. Timmy's friends wanted to open the sack, but Timmy knew it wasn't safe. He told his friends they should leave the sack alone and go play something else. Timmy's friends listened to him and they all had fun playing together, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red bike that she loved to ride around her house. One day, she rode her bike too fast and accidentally hit the wall. The wall was fragile and broke into many pieces. + +Lily felt sad and scared because she thought she was in trouble. But her mommy came and told her that it was okay, accidents happen. They cleaned up the broken wall together and Lily learned to be more careful when she rides her bike. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to ride her bike slowly and carefully, so she wouldn't break anything else. And she always remembered the day she broke the fragile wall and how her mommy helped her fix it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear pretty dresses. One day, she found a lovely red dress in her closet and wanted to wear it to the park. Her mom told her to tie her shoes before they left. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She wondered if he wanted to play with her. "Hi, do you want to play with me?" she asked. The boy said no and kept playing. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew Lily's dress up. Everyone at the park saw her underwear and laughed. Lily felt embarrassed and wanted to go home. She cried all the way home and her mom tried to cheer her up. But Lily didn't want to hear it. She never wore the lovely red dress again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside when it rained. One day, Lily's mommy gave her an umbrella to help her stay dry. Lily thought the umbrella was so pretty with its bright colors and funny shape. + +But then, a big gust of wind came and Lily's umbrella flipped inside out. She tried to fix it, but it was too hard. She felt helpless and sad. Suddenly, she heard a tear and saw that her umbrella had a big hole in it. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She wanted to cry, but then she remembered something her mommy had told her. "If you ever need help, just ask someone." So, Lily asked her big brother to help her fix her umbrella. Together, they were able to fix the tear and Lily's umbrella was good as new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, do you want to spend the day at the park?" Lily said, "Yes, mommy! Can I wear my new dress?" Her mommy said, "Of course, but be careful not to get it dirty." + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide and she wanted to go on it. But she needed a ticket to go on the slide. Lily asked her mommy for a ticket, but her mommy said, "You have to earn a ticket by being kind to others." So, Lily went around the park and helped other kids to pick up their toys and shared her snacks with them. Soon, she earned enough tickets to go on the slide. + +After a fun day at the park, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, I'm so proud of you for being kind to others. You earned those tickets by being a good person, not just by asking for them. Remember, being kind is always the best way to get what you want." Lily smiled and said, "I know, mommy. I had fun and I made new friends too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to create a way to get to her friend's house. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we make a way to get to my friend's house?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can create a path through the woods!" So, they got to work and made a path with sticks and stones. + +As they were walking on the path, they saw a bad wolf. The wolf said, "I'm going to eat you both up!" But Lily's mom said, "No, you can't do that! We made this path and we will use it to get away from you." + +So, they ran away on the path they had created and the bad wolf couldn't catch them. From that day on, Lily and her mom always used the path they had made to get to her friend's house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary day at school. He played with his friends and learned new things. When it was time to go home, Timmy packed his bag and noticed he lost his eraser. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +When Timmy got home, he asked his mom if she saw his eraser. She questioned him, "Where did you last see it?" Timmy thought about it and remembered he used it during math class. He told his mom and she suggested he ask his teacher if she found it. + +The next day, Timmy asked his teacher if she found his eraser. She smiled and said, "Yes, I did! It was on the floor." Timmy was happy he found his eraser and thanked his teacher. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his eraser in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the park. She would run around and climb on the jungle gym. One day, she saw a big tree with a swing hanging from it. She ran over and started to swing back and forth. It was so much fun! + +As she was swinging, she noticed something shiny on the ground. It was a knife! She knew knives were very sharp and dangerous, so she picked it up and threw it in the trash. Lily continued to swing and play, but she couldn't stop thinking about the knife. + +Later that day, Lily went to the lake with her family. She saw a duck swimming in the water and wanted to get a closer look. She walked too close to the edge and fell in. The water was very deep and she couldn't touch the bottom. But then, she remembered the swing! She grabbed onto the rope and swung herself back to the shore. She was safe and happy, knowing that the swing had helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go for rides in her mommy's automobile. One day, Lily's mommy said they were going to decorate the automobile with pretty flowers. Lily was so excited! They went to the store and bought lots of flowers in all different colors. + +When they got home, Lily and her mommy put the flowers on the automobile. They put some on the front and some on the back. It looked so nice! Lily was so happy to ride in the automobile with the pretty flowers. She waved to everyone they passed and they all smiled back. + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy always decorated their automobile with pretty flowers. It made them both very happy and it made other people happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a jar and decided to fill it up with pretty flowers. + +As she was walking back to her house, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Brown, waving at her. Mrs. Brown was always very helpful and kind. She asked Lily what she was carrying in the jar. + +Lily showed her the flowers and Mrs. Brown smiled. She told Lily that she had a surprise for her and to come back later that day. + +Excited, Lily went back home and waited patiently for Mrs. Brown's surprise. Later that afternoon, Mrs. Brown came over with a big bag of soil and some seeds. She helped Lily plant the seeds in her backyard and showed her how to take care of them. + +Days went by and Lily watched as her flowers grew bigger and bigger. She was so happy and grateful for Mrs. Brown's helpfulness. From that day on, Lily and Mrs. Brown became good friends and would often wave to each other from their backyards. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a big, strong truck. Timmy loved the truck very much. He played with it every day. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came to play with him. She found the truck and wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share the truck because he loved it so much. He pushed his sister away and said, "No! This is my thing!" + +His sister started to cry and Timmy felt bad. He realized that it wasn't nice to push his sister away. He decided to share the truck with her. They played together and had fun. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, Tweety was flying in the sky when he saw a big tree with lots of fruits. He landed on the tree and started to eat the fruits. + +Suddenly, a big cat named Tom appeared. Tom wanted to eat Tweety for his lunch. Tweety got scared and tried to fly away. But Tom was too fast and he caught Tweety with his paws. Tweety thought he was going to be eaten, but then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said, "If you ever feel scared, just spread your wings and fly away." + +So Tweety spread his wings and flew away. Tom was too heavy to follow him, so he fell down on the ground. Tweety felt happy and safe, and he knew that he had found a way to escape from danger. From that day on, Tweety made lots of new friends and they all played together under the big tree. And whenever he felt scared, he would spread his wings and fly away, just like his mom had told him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved Halloween. She was very curious about what her mom was making in the kitchen. "Mom, what are you making?" asked Lily. "I am making a pumpkin pie for our Halloween party tonight," replied her mom. + +Lily was so excited to see the pumpkin pie. She waited patiently for her mom to reveal it. Finally, her mom opened the oven and took out the pumpkin pie. It smelled so good! "Wow, Mom! It looks delicious!" said Lily. + +At the Halloween party, everyone enjoyed the pumpkin pie. Lily was so happy that she got to try it. She even asked her mom for the recipe so they could make it again next year. From then on, Lily always looked forward to Halloween and her mom's special pumpkin pie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play princesses. Lily put on a sparkly crown and started to feel like a real princess. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Emma said, "Something is weird about your crown, Lily." + +Lily looked in the mirror and saw that her crown was starting to glow! She was so excited and said, "Wow! My crown is starting to shine!" + +All of Lily's friends gathered around her and said, "You look like a real princess now, Lily!" Lily felt very happy and proud of her weird, glowing crown. From that day on, Lily wore her crown every day and felt like a true princess. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat bananas all day long. One day, he found a weird banana that was twisted like a snake. Bobo didn't know what to do with it, so he decided to show it to his friends. + +Bobo's friends also thought the banana was weird and they didn't want to eat it. But then, one of Bobo's friends had an idea. He said, "Let's make banana bread with it!" Everyone thought that was a great idea, so they all helped to make the banana bread. + +The banana bread turned out to be very tasty, even though the banana was weird and twisted. Bobo and his friends were very happy that they found a new way to enjoy bananas. From that day on, they always looked out for weird and twisted bananas to make delicious banana bread. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was running so fast that she slipped and fell on the ground. She hurt her knee and it started to bleed. + +Lily's mom came running to her and saw her knee. She said, "Oh no! You need a stitch on your knee." Lily looked confused and asked, "What's a stitch?" Her mom explained that it's like a little string that helps to close the cut so it can heal. + +Lily was scared, but her mom held her hand and took her to the doctor. The doctor put a stitch on her knee and she felt so much better. She thanked her mom and said, "I won't run too fast again and slip." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mother. One day, they went to the park and Timmy saw a big tree. He said to his mother, "Look, mommy! Big tree!" His mother said, "Yes, Timmy. That's a very big tree." + +Timmy wanted to climb the tree, but his mother said it was too dangerous. Timmy was sad and said, "But I want to climb the tree!" His mother said, "I know, Timmy. But it's too high and you could get hurt." + +Timmy's mother saw that he was feeling sour, so she took him to the swings instead. Timmy had so much fun on the swings that he forgot all about the tree. As they were leaving, Timmy pointed to the tree and said, "Bye-bye, big tree!" His mother smiled and said, "Goodbye, big tree." +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy giant who lived in a big castle. He loved to sleep all day and all night. But one day, he woke up with a dirty face and hands. He needed to wash, but he was too lazy to do it. + +One day, a little boy came to the castle. He saw the giant's dirty face and hands and said, "Mr. Giant, you need to wash." The giant was surprised that the little boy was not afraid of him. The little boy said, "I will help you wash your face and hands." + +The giant was happy and let the little boy wash him. After the little boy finished washing the giant's face and hands, the giant felt much better. He thanked the little boy and said, "From now on, I will wash myself every day." And he kept his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play dress-up and wear his favorite costume, a superhero cape. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a Halloween party at the park. Timmy was so excited to show off his costume to all his friends. + +As they were walking, Timmy saw a big, disgusting spider crawling on the ground. He was scared and didn't want to go near it. But his mom told him not to worry and that they would walk around it. + +At the party, Timmy had so much fun playing games and eating candy. But as they were getting ready to leave, Timmy's mom noticed something strange. She saw a spider crawling on Timmy's cape! She quickly brushed it off and told Timmy to be careful where he crawls. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to check his costume for any creepy crawlies before putting it on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and eat yummy food at the restaurant with her family. One day, Lily and her family went to a restaurant to eat some delicious pizza. While they were eating, Lily accidentally knocked over her drink and it scattered all over the table. + +Lily's mom was upset and said, "Lily, you need to be more careful. You could have caused harm to someone." Lily felt sad and apologized to her family. After they finished eating, they went for a walk and saw some birds scattering seeds on the ground. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why are the birds scattering seeds?" Her mom explained that the birds were helping to grow new plants and trees. Lily realized that even though she made a mistake, it was harmless and she could learn from it. The moral of the story is that accidents happen, but it's important to be careful and learn from our mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big drawer in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily decided to clean up her drawer and make it better. She wanted to improve it so she could find her toys more easily. + +Lily started to take out all her toys from the drawer and put them in a pile. She then wiped the drawer clean and put her toys back in a more organized way. She was very happy with how the drawer looked now. It was much better and easier to find her toys. + +After she finished, Lily felt very lively and excited to play with her toys. She realized that improving her drawer made her feel good and she wanted to improve other things in her room too. From that day on, Lily became a little helper and started improving things around her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brilliant idea to build a fort in his backyard. He gathered some sticks and rocks and started building. His friends came to help him and soon they had a big fort. + +Timmy was very proud of his fort. He said, "This fort belongs to us! We can play in it every day." Timmy's friends agreed and they played in the fort all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him, "How did you build such a great fort?" Timmy replied, "I used my brain to think of how to make it strong and fun. And now it belongs to me and my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her class every day. One day, her teacher gave her a pretty flower. Lily was very grateful and said thank you. + +As she walked home from class, she saw a bunny hop across the street. The bunny looked happy and full of spring energy. Lily wanted to play with the bunny, so she chased after it. They played together for a while, hopping and running around. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to the bunny and skipped all the way back. She couldn't wait to go back to class the next day and tell her teacher all about her fun adventure with the bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a bee buzzing around the flowers. The bee was black and yellow and had wings that made a buzzing sound. + +Lily thought the bee looked funny because it was flying around so fast. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy told her not to because bees can sting. Suddenly, the bee flew towards Lily and she got scared. She yelled for her mommy to come and help her. + +Mommy came running and saw the bee. She told Lily to stay still and not to yell. Mommy gently shooed the bee away and it flew off into the sky. Lily was happy that the bee was gone and mommy hugged her tight. They went inside and had some cookies, and Lily told mommy all about the funny bee. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very hungry and went to look for some food. He saw a big tree with some yummy honey inside. The bear tried to get the honey, but the tree was too tall. Suddenly, the tree split open and the honey fell down. The bear was happy and ate all the honey. + +After eating the honey, the bear felt very sleepy. He went to sleep under the tree. Later, a little girl came and saw the bear sleeping. She wanted to play with the bear, but accidentally woke him up. The bear was angry and growled at the little girl. The little girl felt sorry for waking up the bear and said sorry. The bear forgave her and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. Jack had a delicate treasure that he kept safe on his ship. One day, a bad pirate came and tried to take Jack's treasure. Jack had to shoot his gun to protect his treasure. The bad pirate ran away and Jack's treasure was safe again. Jack was happy and he sailed off into the sunset. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to perform for her friends and family. One day, she was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over her bookcase. The books fell down and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She said, "Lily, you need to be more careful. Your bookcase was too tight with all those books. Let's clean up the mess together." + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful with her things and to make sure they are organized. She also learned that it's important to ask for help when she needs it. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her bookcase neat and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. One day, Lily's mom asked her to sing at a big party. Lily was excited and practiced every day to make sure she would do a good job. + +On the day of the party, Lily's mom set up a microphone and speakers for Lily to use. Lily felt nervous but took a deep breath and started to sing. Everyone at the party clapped and cheered for Lily's beautiful voice. + +After Lily finished singing, she felt so happy and proud of herself. Her mom gave her a big hug and told her how great she did. Lily was no longer upset about being nervous and was glad she practiced so much. From then on, Lily continued to sing at parties and events, and everyone loved hearing her voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always grumpy when he woke up in the morning. He didn't like to get out of bed and go to school. His mom tried to cheer him up with pancakes, but it didn't work. + +One day, Timmy's mom had an idea. She filled a big bowl with water and put Timmy's favorite toys in it. Timmy was so surprised! He loved to play with his toys in the water. His mom said, "Let's soak your toys in the water for a little while. They will be so clean and happy!" + +After breakfast, Timmy went to school. He couldn't wait to come back and see his clean and happy toys. When he got home, he ran down the hall to his room. He saw his toys and they looked so shiny and new! Timmy was so happy and not grumpy anymore. From that day on, Timmy loved to wake up and go to school. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk and found a big hill. She decided to climb it. + +When she got to the top, she felt so proud and happy. She looked around and saw a beautiful field of flowers. She felt like she was in a magical land. She started to skip down the hill, feeling free and full of joy. + +Lily was a very lucky girl. Her family was rich and they loved her very much. She knew that she was loved and that made her feel very special. She skipped all the way home, feeling grateful for her wonderful life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max, who was very old and had a broken leg. Max couldn't run and play like he used to, and Lily felt sad for him. + +One day, Lily's mom encouraged her to take Max for a walk. Lily was hesitant at first, but then she saw how happy Max was to be outside. Max may have had a broken leg, but he still had a lot of love to give. + +Lily realized that even though Max was different now, he was still her best friend. She promised to always take care of him and make him feel loved, no matter what. And that's what true friends do - they encourage each other and love each other, even when things are broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her teddy bear so much, but one day she accidentally tore its arm off. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the teddy bear's broken arm. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can replace the arm with a new one." + +Lily was happy to hear that and watched as her mom sewed a new arm onto the teddy bear. When it was all fixed, Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and said, "I love you, Teddy!" + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the room and said, "I judge that Teddy is the best toy ever!" Lily smiled and said, "I agree, he's my favorite too." + +As they played with Teddy, Lily's mom smiled, happy that she could fix her daughter's favorite toy. The unknown future didn't matter, as long as Lily was happy in the moment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor named Miss Jane who helped her learn new things every day. Miss Jane was very kind and always wore a smile on her face. + +One day, Lily's nosy little brother snuck into her room while she was studying with Miss Jane. He kept interrupting and asking questions, which made it hard for Lily to concentrate. Miss Jane noticed this and decided to lock the door to keep the little brother out. + +With the door locked, Lily was able to focus on her studies without any interruptions. She learned new words and numbers, and even how to spell her name. When the lesson was over, Miss Jane unlocked the door and Lily's little brother was waiting outside. He apologized for being nosy and promised to let Lily study in peace from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a bird fly up high in the sky. "Wow, that bird can fly so high!" she said. + +As she continued to play, she found a basket that was left outside. It was a bit dirty and had some old leaves in it. "This basket is filthy," she said to herself. + +Just then, her friend Max came over. "Hey Lily, what are you doing?" Max asked. "I found this basket, but it's filthy," Lily replied. "Let's clean it up and use it to collect some pretty flowers," Max suggested. + +So, they cleaned the basket and went on a flower hunt. They found lots of beautiful flowers and put them in the basket. As they were walking back home, they saw the same bird flying in the sky again. "Look Lily, the bird is flying again!" Max exclaimed. "Wow, it's amazing how birds can fly," Lily said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries very much. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big basket of strawberries. She was so happy and asked her mommy if they could buy some. + +But when they got home, Lily felt frustrated because the strawberries didn't taste very good. She didn't know why. Then, her mommy told her that sometimes the strawberries at the store don't taste as good as the ones from the garden. Lily decided to act on this and asked her mommy if they could plant some strawberries in their garden. + +So, they went to the store and bought some strawberry plants. Lily and her mommy planted them in their garden and took care of them every day. Finally, the strawberries grew big and red and tasted very sweet. Lily was so happy and proud that she acted on her frustration and found a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very obedient and always listened to his owner. One day, Max went to the park to play with his ball. He saw a little boy who looked sad. Max went up to the boy and licked his face. The boy smiled and threw the ball for Max to catch. + +Suddenly, a mean cat came along and took Max's ball. Max didn't like that, so he decided to kick the cat. The cat ran away and Max got his ball back. The little boy was happy and said a nice word to Max. Max was very happy too and wagged his tail. From that day on, Max always went to the park to play with the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing a lovely song she learned at school. She would sing it all day long, but her brother Jack didn't like it. He said it was too loud and he couldn't keep playing with his toys. + +One day, Lily was singing her song and Jack got very angry. He yelled at her to stop singing because he couldn't concentrate. Lily got sad and asked him why he didn't like her song. Jack said it was too loud and he couldn't keep playing. + +Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She asked Jack if he wanted to sing along with her. Jack was hesitant at first, but then he started to sing too. They sang the lovely song together and had so much fun. From that day on, they would sing together all the time and never had any conflict again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a plastic cup in the park. She didn't know where it came from, so she called it "unknown". + +Lily wanted to play with the cup, so she filled it with water from a nearby fountain. Then, she used a stick to stir the water around in the cup. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed something strange. The water in the cup started to change color! She was amazed and kept stirring the water until it turned into a beautiful shade of blue. + +Lily was so happy with her discovery that she took the plastic cup home with her. From then on, she would stir different things in the cup to see what other colors she could create. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day long. One day, Tom's owner asked him if he wanted to watch a cartoon. Tom meowed with excitement and jumped up from his nap. + +Tom's owner turned on the TV and found a cartoon for Tom to watch. Tom watched the cartoon with big eyes and a happy heart. When the cartoon was over, Tom's owner asked him if he liked it. Tom meowed happily and purred with contentment. + +Tom's owner smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked the cartoon, old buddy. Now it's time for you to go back to sleep." Tom meowed once more and went back to his cozy bed for another nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with yarn and make things. One day, she asked her mommy for some purple yarn to make a scarf. + +Mommy gave her the yarn, but it was not enough. Lily became sad and started to cry. Her mommy asked her what was wrong, and Lily said she wanted more yarn to make a bigger scarf. + +Mommy said, "Let's change the color of the yarn to pink. We can make a bigger scarf with it." Lily smiled and agreed. They changed the yarn to pink and made a beautiful scarf together. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don't go as planned, but we can always find a way to make it work and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pink monkey named Rosie. Rosie loved to stand on her hind legs and dance. One day, she saw a big banana tree and wanted to climb it. + +Rosie asked her friend, a brown monkey named Max, "Can you help me climb the tree?" Max replied, "Sure, I can help you." + +Max stood under the tree and Rosie climbed on his back. She reached for the bananas, but they were too high. Suddenly, Max lifted her up and she grabbed a bunch of bananas. + +Rosie was so happy and thanked Max for his help. From then on, whenever Rosie wanted to climb a tree, Max was always there to help her stand tall and reach the top. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and pick flowers. One day, she saw a nosy squirrel who was looking for food. Lily tried to give him a flower, but he didn't want it. Suddenly, the weather started to change and it started to rain. Lily and the squirrel ran under a tree to stay dry. They became friends and played together in the park every day. From then on, Lily always brought nuts for her nosy squirrel friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the dirt and mud. One day, Timmy's mom saw that he was feeling sick. She checked his temperature with a thermometer and saw that he had a fever. + +Timmy's mom told him that he needed to rest and stay inside to get better. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play outside. But he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw that his window was open. She told him to close it because it was making his room too cold. Timmy closed the window and went back to sleep. When he woke up, he felt much better! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to sing all day long. One day, Blue saw a cat named Max. Max was not friendly and wanted to catch Blue. Blue was scared and flew away. + +Blue wanted to find a new place to sing without any danger. Blue flew and flew until he found a big tree with lots of other birds. They were all singing together and having fun. Blue was happy to be with new friends. + +Blue listened to the other birds and learned new songs. Blue practiced every day and became very good at singing. One day, there was a big contest for the best singer. Blue was nervous but tried his best. When it was over, the judges said Blue was the winner! Blue was so happy and felt success. + +From that day on, Blue sang every day with his new friends. They all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a big bike that belonged to a boy named Tim. The bike had enormous wheels and pedals that were hard to reach for Tim's little sister, Lily. One day, Tim let Lily ride his bike, but she couldn't reach the pedals. So, Tim used a magic potion to shrink the bike down to Lily's size. Now, Lily could ride the bike with ease and she felt very happy. From that day on, whenever Tim and Lily wanted to go for a ride, they would use the magic potion to shrink the bike. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a beautiful flower. It was pink and had a sweet smell. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That's a lovely flower, Lily!" Suddenly, Lily's brother came outside and started to yell. Lily got scared and ran inside. Her mom comforted her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your brother is just playing. Let's go back outside and enjoy the beautiful day." And so, they went back outside and enjoyed the sunshine together. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She had a soft blanket that she loved to snuggle with. One day, she put the blanket on her head like a veil and pretended to be a queen. She asked her friend, the horse, if she could ride him. The horse said yes and they went for a ride around the castle. The princess felt like she was flying with her veil fluttering in the wind. It was a fun day for the princess and the horse. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very stubborn and always wanted his own way. One day, Max decided he wanted to run away from home. His owners tried to stop him, but Max was too stubborn to listen. + +Max ran and ran until he came across a race. He decided to join in and run with the other animals. Max ran as fast as he could, but he was not very good at running. He did not have much success in the race. + +Feeling sad and defeated, Max decided to go back home. But on his way back, Max got lost and could not find his way. Max never made it back home and was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily who loved to order her around. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a friendly dog. She recognized the dog from a book she had read. + +Lily wanted to pet the dog, but she was scared. The dog's owner, a humble old man, noticed Lily and came over to introduce himself. He told her that the dog's name was Max and that he was very friendly. Lily felt more comfortable and was able to pet Max. + +After playing with Max for a little while, Lily went home and told Emily about her new friend. Emily was surprised that Lily was able to recognize the dog from a book and was proud of her little sister. From that day on, Emily started to treat Lily with more kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking baths in her big, white bathtub. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time for your bath. Let's go get you clean." Lily replied, "Okay mommy, I like baths. They're easy." + +As Lily was playing with her rubber duckie, she noticed a little frog hiding in the corner of the tub. "Oh, hello Mr. Frog. Do you want to take a bath with me?" she asked. The frog replied, "Yes please, I feel dirty." + +Lily giggled and said, "Okay, but you have to promise not to splash too much." Mr. Frog agreed and they both had a fun time splashing around. Before getting out of the tub, Lily gave Mr. Frog a kiss on the head and said, "Goodnight Mr. Frog, see you next time!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build tall towers with her blocks. One day, her little brother came in and knocked over her stack of blocks. Lily got very upset and started to cry. + +Her brother didn't mean to knock over her blocks, but Lily was too upset to listen. She told him to go away and never come back. Later, Lily wanted to play with her blocks again, but she couldn't find them. She looked everywhere, but she had forgotten where she put them. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She realized that she shouldn't have been mean to her brother and wished she could say sorry. Suddenly, her brother came back with her blocks! He had found them in another room and brought them back to her. Lily was so happy and gave her brother a big hug. From then on, they played together and built even taller towers with their blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. He would play with them all day long. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the gas station to fill up their car. Timmy saw the big gas pump and was very enthusiastic. + +As they were driving back home, Timmy saw a little bird on the road. The bird couldn't fly because it hurt its wing. Timmy cared about the bird and wanted to help it. He asked his dad to stop the car and they picked up the bird. Timmy's dad took the bird to the vet and it got better. + +From that day on, Timmy not only loved cars and trucks, but he also cared about animals. And every time they went to the gas station, Timmy remembered the little bird and how he helped it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat herbs, which were his favorite food. One day, Benny's mom gave him a new herb to try. Benny took a bite and suddenly started to panic! His throat felt funny and he couldn't breathe. + +Benny's mom quickly realized that the herb was not harmless and called the doctor. The doctor gave Benny some medicine and he started to feel better. From that day on, Benny learned to always ask before trying a new herb. + +Now Benny is happy and healthy, and he still loves to eat his favorite herbs. But he always remembers to be careful and not panic if something doesn't taste right. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help plant some flowers in the garden. Timmy was excited to help. + +They went to the store and bought some flower bulbs. Timmy picked out the perfect bulbs. They were big and round and looked like they would grow into beautiful flowers. + +When they got home, Timmy and his mom dug holes in the ground and planted the bulbs. As they worked, they discussed what color the flowers might be and how tall they would grow. + +A few weeks later, the flowers began to bloom. Timmy was so happy to see the beautiful colors and smell the sweet scents. He and his mom sat in the garden and discussed how perfectly the flowers had grown. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to play baseball. He was very lucky because he had a lot of friends who also loved to play. They would meet at the park every day and play for hours. + +One day, while they were playing, Timmy heard something. He stopped and listened. It was a loud noise coming from the street. Suddenly, a car came speeding into the park and hit Timmy. + +The ambulance came quickly, but it was too late. Timmy didn't survive the accident. His friends were very sad and didn't want to play baseball anymore. They missed their friend Timmy and wished he was still with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue wanted to learn how to whistle, but he couldn't figure it out. One day, Blue decided to ask his friend, a wise owl, for help. The owl said, "Just pucker your beak and blow, Blue!" Blue tried and tried, but he couldn't whistle. + +One morning, Blue woke up early and saw that the mist was covering the trees. He decided to try whistling again. To his surprise, a beautiful whistle came out of his beak! Blue was so happy and felt successful. He flew to the owl's tree to show off his new skill. + +The owl was very proud of Blue and said, "You are a successful whistler, Blue!" From that day on, Blue whistled every morning in the mist and all the animals in the forest would stop and listen. +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 mom told him that if he cleaned his room, he would get a reward. Timmy was so happy and started to clean his room right away. + +After a while, Timmy's little sister came into his room and started to make a mess. Timmy got angry and told her to stop. But his sister didn't listen and kept making a mess. Timmy got even more angry and pushed his sister. She fell down and started to cry. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw what had happened and told Timmy that he wouldn't get the reward anymore. Timmy was so sad and wished he could reverse what had happened. But it was too late. The reward was no longer available and Timmy felt very bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to wash the dishes. Lily felt happy to help her mom. She washed the dishes carefully and put them away. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was hungry, so Lily's mom gave her a snack. Lily's friend asked for more, but Lily's mom said they didn't have any more to share. Lily felt sad for her friend. + +After her friend left, Lily asked her mom why they couldn't share more. Her mom explained that it's important to be generous, but they should also be careful not to waste things. Lily felt like she learned an important lesson and promised to be more generous in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mailman who loved to deliver letters and packages to everyone in town. One day, he received a letter that said his friend was in jail! He felt sad and worried, so he decided to visit his friend in jail. + +The jail was a big building with lots of doors and windows. The mailman knocked on the door and a guard let him in. He saw his friend sitting in a small room. His friend looked sad too. The mailman gave him a warm hug and said he would visit him again soon. + +After the visit, the mailman went back to his job of delivering letters and packages. He felt happy knowing that he could make people smile by bringing them good news. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family in their big car. One day, they planned to go on a trip to the beach. Her mommy and daddy had to pack lots of clothes and toys in the car for the trip. + +But when they started driving, the car suddenly stopped. Daddy got angry because they forgot to put fuel in the car. They had to wait for a long time until someone came to help them. Lily was sad because she wanted to go to the beach. + +Finally, they got to the beach, but they had to leave early because they were running out of fuel again. Lily learned that it's important to pack everything you need for a trip, including fuel for the car. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale lived in the ocean with all his friends. One day, the whale wanted to play a game. The game was to match all the colors. The whale swam far, far away to find all the colors. He went to a distant place where he found all the colors he needed. The whale was very happy because he could now play his game with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a butterfly flying around. Lily tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +As they kept walking, they saw a bottle on the ground. It was filthy and dirty. Lily's mommy said, "Don't touch that bottle, it's yucky." + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the bottle started to roll away. Lily's daddy caught it before it went too far. He said, "Good catch, Daddy!" And they all continued on their walk, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink orange juice from her bottle. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she had seen her favorite book. Lily told her mom that the book was lying on the table. But when her mom went to look, the book was not there. Lily realized that she made a mistake and told her mom the truth. Her mom was happy that Lily didn't lie and they found the book together. They celebrated by drinking orange juice from their bottles. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a doctor and her teddy bear was her patient. She gave him a check-up and a wink, telling him he was all better now. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They pretended to be pirates and went on a treasure hunt. They found a mild treasure chest filled with shiny coins and jewels. Lily was so happy and pretended to be a queen, wearing the jewels on her head. + +As the sun began to set, Lily went back home. She climbed into bed and pretended to be a butterfly, fluttering her wings. Her mom came in to say goodnight and gave her a wink. Lily fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun she had pretending that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly sandwiches. One day, Lily's mom made her a beautiful sandwich with lots of jelly inside. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. + +As she was about to take a big bite, her mom said, "Lily, be careful with the knife. It's very sharp and can cut you." Lily nodded and promised to be careful. + +Lily took a big bite of the sandwich and it was so yummy. But as she was eating, she accidentally knocked the knife off the table. It fell onto the floor and cut her foot. Lily cried out in pain and her mom rushed to help her. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always be careful with sharp things and to listen to her mom's warnings. She knew that even though things may look beautiful and delicious, sometimes they can be dangerous too. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around the house, but he never liked to clean up after himself. His mommy always told him to put away his toys, but Timmy never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her raise some lumber for their new treehouse. Timmy didn't want to help because he wanted to play with his toys. "No, mommy! I don't want to help! I want to play!" he shouted. + +His mommy was upset and said, "Timmy, you need to help me raise this lumber. It's important for our new treehouse." Timmy thought about it and realized that helping his mommy was more important than playing with his toys. He decided to help and they raised the lumber together. From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his mommy and help out around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to look at things. He liked to look at the sky, the trees, and the flowers. One day, Timmy went on a trip with his family. They went to see a big volcano. The volcano was very tall and had lots of rocks around it. Timmy looked at the volcano and thought it was very cool. + +But then, Timmy saw some people throwing rocks into the volcano. They were being ignorant and didn't know that it was dangerous. Timmy's parents told him that it's not good to be ignorant and that they should never throw rocks into a volcano. Timmy learned something new that day and promised to always be careful when looking at things. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a favorite chair. She loved to sit on it and read her books. But one day, she spilled juice on her chair and it got wet. She was very sad because she couldn't sit on her chair anymore. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the wet chair. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can dry it with a towel." So, they got a towel and wiped the chair until it was dry. + +Lily was very happy to have her chair back. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mommy! I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her neighborhood and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, she found an ancient paper lying on the ground. It was very old and crinkly. + +Lily picked up the paper and showed it to her friend, Tommy. "Look at this old paper I found," she said. + +Tommy looked at the paper and said, "That looks like a treasure map! Let's follow it and see where it leads!" + +So, Lily and Tommy followed the map and wandered through the woods. They walked and walked until they came to a big, scary cave. Inside the cave, they found a chest filled with gold and jewels! + +But just as they were about to grab the treasure, a mean old dragon appeared! The dragon was angry that they had come into his cave and he breathed fire at them. Lily and Tommy ran away as fast as they could, but they dropped the ancient paper on the ground. + +When they got home, they were sad that they didn't get the treasure, but they were happy to be safe. "We'll never wander into that cave again," said Lily. "It's too dangerous." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with clay. He would make all sorts of things like animals, cars, and even houses. One day, his friend Sarah came over to play. + +Sarah saw Timmy's clay creations and said, "Wow, Timmy! You are so good at making things with clay." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Sarah. I love playing with clay. What do you want to make?" + +Sarah thought for a moment and then said, "I want to make an ugly monster." + +Timmy was surprised and asked, "Why would you want to make an ugly monster?" + +Sarah shrugged and said, "I don't know. It just sounds like fun. Can you mention how to make one?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then showed Sarah how to make an ugly monster out of clay. They both had so much fun playing together and making new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was the day she got to play with her friends at the park. One Sunday, Lily's favorite swing was taken by another kid. She asked the kid if she could have a turn, but they said no. + +Lily was persistent and didn't give up. She tried asking the kid again and again, but they still said no. Finally, Lily's mom came over to see what was going on. Lily told her mom what happened and her mom knew just what to do. + +Her mom went over to the kid and talked to them. After a little while, the kid got off the swing and Lily got to have a turn. Lily was happy and her mom knew that being persistent and asking for help is important when you want something. And that's how Lily had a great time on Sunday with her friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who had a folder full of important papers. One day, the owl was flying in the sky and accidentally dropped the folder. The papers flew everywhere and the owl was very sad. + +The owl tried to collect all the papers but some of them were lost forever. The owl realized that it was a big mistake to not hold the folder tightly. + +From that day on, the owl became very careful and never dropped anything again. But the sad ending was that the important papers were gone forever and the owl learned a hard lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery. He would nibble on it all day long. One day, Benny's bossy friend, a squirrel named Sammy, came over to play. Sammy didn't like celery and wanted Benny to play with him instead. + +Benny didn't want to leave his celery, but Sammy was very bossy. He kept saying, "Come on Benny, let's go play!" Finally, Benny gave in and left his celery behind. + +As they were playing, Benny remembered his celery and wanted to go back and eat it. But Sammy said, "No way! We're having too much fun. You can eat your celery later." + +Benny felt sad but didn't want to upset his friend, so he stayed and played. When he finally went back to his celery, it was all gone. The other animals had eaten it. + +Benny felt very sad and wished he had listened to himself instead of his bossy friend. From that day on, Benny never let anyone tell him what to do again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to strangers. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While playing on the swings, she saw a boy who looked sad. Lily wanted to make him feel better, so she went over to meet him. + +The boy was holding a mug that had a picture of a puppy on it. Lily thought it was a cool mug and asked him where he got it. They started talking and soon became friends. Lily wasn't shy anymore because she was having fun with her new friend. + +After playing together for a while, Lily and the boy said goodbye. As they were leaving, the boy gave Lily the mug as a present. She was so happy and thanked him. From that day on, Lily wasn't shy anymore and made lots of new friends at the park. She always remembered the boy with the puppy mug and how they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big valley. It was so enormous that it took a long time to walk through it. One day, a little girl named Lily was walking through the valley when she saw a big bear. The bear was very scary and Lily was very scared. + +"Please don't hurt me," said Lily. "I surrender." + +The bear looked at Lily and said, "I won't hurt you. I'm just looking for some food." + +Lily felt relieved and said, "I don't have any food, but I can show you where to find some berries." + +The bear followed Lily and they found a bush with lots of berries. They ate the berries together and became friends. From that day on, Lily and the bear would play together in the enormous valley. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and she was crying. + +Her mom came outside and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell down and my knee hurts," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, it will heal soon," her mom said. She picked Lily up and took her inside. She put a pink bandage on Lily's knee to make it feel better. + +"Does it feel better now?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, it feels easy now," Lily said with a smile. She was happy that her knee was healing and she could go back outside to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a weird scarf that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go to the store and find a new scarf that will fit you better." + +At the store, Lily tried on lots of scarves, but none of them fit quite right. She was starting to get sad, but then she found a scarf that was perfect! It fit just right and it was even weirder than her old one. + +Lily was so happy with her new scarf that she wore it every day. Her friends thought it was weird too, but Lily didn't care. She loved her new scarf and how it fit her just right. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around in the jungle. One day, he saw a crocodile lying on the ground. The crocodile looked very unique with its big teeth and long tail. + +Timmy said, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile. What are you doing here?" The crocodile replied, "I am just resting. I like to wander around the jungle too, but sometimes I get tired." + +Timmy said, "I understand. I get tired too. Do you want to come with me and we can wander around together?" The crocodile smiled and said, "That sounds like fun!" + +So Timmy and the crocodile wandered around the jungle together, seeing all sorts of unique animals and plants. They became good friends and would often wander together whenever they had the chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy took her to the office. Lily noticed that the people there were very busy. + +Lily saw a man who looked weak and tired. She asked her mommy, "Why is that man so tired?" Her mommy replied, "He has been working very hard." + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a toy on the man's desk. She said, "Excuse me, sir. Can I play with your toy?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, little one. It's nice to take a break and play sometimes." + +Lily had so much fun playing with the toy. She thanked the man and said, "I hope you feel better soon." The man smiled and said, "Thanks for making my day better, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but his mom always warned him to be careful. She said, "Timmy, be careful not to fall and hurt yourself. It's dangerous out there!" + +One day, Timmy went to the playground with his friends. They were having fun on the swings and the slide. Timmy wanted to try the monkey bars, but he wasn't sure if he could fit between the bars. His friends encouraged him to try, and he did. He fit perfectly! + +As Timmy was playing, he noticed a big storm cloud in the sky. His mom had taught him that storms could be dangerous, so he knew he needed to go home. But as he was leaving the playground, he tripped and fell. Luckily, he wasn't hurt, but he realized that his mom was right - it was dangerous outside. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to be extra careful when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and pick tomatoes from his mom's garden. One day, Timmy saw a big, red tomato that looked so juicy and yummy. But he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy asked his friend Billy to help him get the tomato. Billy said, "Sure, but be careful. That tomato is on a stupid branch that might break." + +Timmy didn't listen and climbed up the tree. Suddenly, the branch broke and Timmy fell down. He was okay, but the tomato was all squished. Timmy felt sad and wished he had listened to Billy's warning. From then on, Timmy always listened to his friend's advice and never climbed on stupid branches again. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient castle on a big hill. A little boy named Timmy loved to visit the castle with his mom. One day, they saw a mailbox on the shoulder of the road. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, what is mail?" + +"It's a letter or a package that someone sends to another person," replied his mom. + +"Oh, I see," said Timmy. + +Suddenly, a man walked up to them and asked, "Excuse me, could you mail this letter for me?" + +"Sure, we can do that," said Timmy's mom. + +After they mailed the letter, Timmy said, "Mommy, that was fun! Can we come back to the castle and mail more letters?" + +"Of course, Timmy. We can come back anytime," said his mom. + +And so, Timmy and his mom continued to visit the castle and mail letters for the kind strangers they met along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially in the snow. One day, she went outside to build a snowman. She rolled up a big ball of icy snow for the body and a smaller one for the head. She used sticks for the arms and rocks for the eyes and mouth. + +As she was building her snowman, her grandma came outside to watch her. "Lily, do you know what wisdom is?" her grandma asked. Lily shook her head. "Wisdom is knowing the right thing to do," her grandma explained. + +Lily didn't understand what her grandma meant, but she nodded anyway. Later that day, Lily went back outside to play. She saw a bird's nest on the ground and wanted to keep it as a toy. But then she remembered what her grandma said about wisdom. She knew it was wrong to take something that didn't belong to her. + +Lily decided to leave the nest where it was and went back inside. Her grandma praised her for making the wise choice. From that day on, Lily knew that building a snowman was fun, but building wisdom was even more important. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her favorite toy, a bright yellow ball. She played with it for a while, but then she accidentally threw it too far and lost it. + +Lily started to cry and said, "Mom, I lost my ball! I'm so sad." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Losing things happens sometimes. But you can still have success in finding it again." + +Lily wiped her tears and looked around. She saw a boy playing with a yellow ball, just like hers. She went up to him and asked, "Excuse me, did you find my ball?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I did! I saw you lose it and I picked it up for you." + +Lily was so happy and thanked the boy. She learned that sometimes things get lost, but with a little help, she can still find success. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a funny hat on her head and loved to play. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time for a nap. Lily didn't want to nap, she wanted to keep playing. But her mom said she had to nap or she would be too tired later. + +Lily went to her bed and lay down. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep, but she couldn't. She tossed and turned and finally fell asleep. But while she was sleeping, she had a bad dream. In her dream, she was playing with her funny hat on her head, but then it fell off and she couldn't find it. She searched and searched, but it was gone forever. + +When Lily woke up from her nap, she felt sad. She remembered her bad dream and realized her funny hat was missing. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily cried and cried because she loved her funny hat so much. From that day on, she always took her hat off before napping, so she wouldn't have any more bad dreams. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she was jumping in puddles when she saw her mom kneel down by the drain. "What are you doing, Mommy?" Lily asked. "I'm worried that the drain is clogged and the rain won't go down," Mommy replied. + +Lily wanted to help, so she knelt down next to her mom. Together, they pulled out leaves and sticks from the drain. The rain started to go down and Mommy smiled. "Thank you for helping, Lily. You're such a good helper," Mommy said. Lily felt proud of herself and smiled too. From that day on, Lily always helped her mom check the drain when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a kind heart and loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Tweety was flying high in the sky and saw a beautiful feather on the ground. Tweety picked up the feather and put it on his head. + +As Tweety continued to fly, he met a group of birds who were flying in the opposite direction. They told Tweety about a big storm that was coming and warned him to find shelter. But Tweety was too busy admiring his new feather and didn't listen to the other birds. + +Suddenly, the storm hit and Tweety was caught in the middle of it. The wind was blowing so hard that Tweety's feather flew away and he felt very sad. But then, he remembered the kind birds who warned him about the storm and he realized he should have listened to them. From that day on, Tweety never missed a chance to listen to others and be kind to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a pair of funny sunglasses that he loved to wear. One day, Tweety flew to a park and saw a little girl playing with her toys. + +"Hello there!" said Tweety. "I like your toys." + +"Thank you!" said the little girl. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Tweety. + +So, Tweety played with the little girl for a while. But then, a big cat appeared and wanted to eat Tweety. Tweety tried to fly away, but the cat caught him and ate him. + +The little girl was very sad and cried. She missed her new friend, Tweety, and wished he could come back to play with her again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to roll. He would roll around in the grass and giggle with glee. One day, he found a crystal on the ground. It was shiny and sparkly, so he picked it up and rolled it around in his hand. The crystal was so pretty that he decided to keep it in his pocket. From that day on, he would roll the crystal in his hand every time he went for a walk. The old man was very happy to have found such a beautiful crystal to roll with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red wagon that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy decided to take his wagon for a walk in the park. + +As he was walking, he saw a big, scary dog. Timmy was frightened and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind lady came to help him. She told Timmy to enter her house and wait until the dog went away. + +Timmy was very grateful to the lady and thanked her. He waited inside her house until the dog was gone. When it was safe, Timmy went back outside and continued to play with his wagon in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear bows in her hair. One day, she found a very pretty bow on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her hair. Her mommy saw it and said, "That's a very pretty bow, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" Then, she went outside to play. She saw her neighbor, Billy, who had an ugly bow in his hair. Lily said, "Billy, why do you have an ugly bow in your hair?" + +Billy looked sad and said, "My mommy gave it to me. She said I have to wear it all day." + +Lily felt bad for Billy and said, "Let's trade bows! I'll give you my pretty bow and you can give me your ugly one." + +Billy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" They traded bows and Lily put the ugly bow in her hair. Then, she ran back to her mommy and said, "Look, Mommy! I traded bows with Billy!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That was very kind of you, Lily. Always remember to be kind to others, even if they have an ugly bow in their hair." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, Mommy!" Then, she went inside and locked the door. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, they saw a man who looked very pale and sad. + +Timmy asked the man, "Why do you look so sad?" The man replied, "I am sad because I am going to jail." Timmy didn't understand what jail meant, so he asked Max. Max barked and Timmy understood that jail was a bad place where people go when they do something wrong. + +Timmy felt bad for the man and wanted to help him. He told the man, "Don't worry, I will talk to the police and tell them you are a good man." The man smiled and thanked Timmy. Timmy and Max walked away feeling happy that they could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. It was very important because it was the birthday of a little boy named Timmy. All of Timmy's friends came to the party and they brought presents for him. Timmy was very happy and he smiled a lot. + +But then, something strange happened. One of the presents disappeared! Timmy and his friends looked everywhere for it, but they couldn't find it. They looked under the table, behind the couch, and even in the closet. But the present was gone. + +Timmy was sad that he lost the present, but his friends told him it was okay. They said the important thing was that they were all together and having fun at the party. And Timmy realized they were right. He didn't need the present to be happy. He was just happy to have his friends with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty pink skirt every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a little girl who was sad and didn't have any friends to play with. + +Lily went over to the girl and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Do you want to play with me and my friends?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily's friends were happy to have a new friend to play with. They all played together and had so much fun. After playing, the little girl said, "Thank you for being so nice to me. You are all so kind and available to play with me." + +Lily felt happy that she made a new friend and learned that being kind and available to others can make them smile and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear and a little rabbit. They were friends and liked to play together. One day, they found a shiny red ball and both wanted to play with it. They started to fight over the ball and the bear got very angry. The rabbit was scared and ran away. + +The bear felt sad and gloomy because he lost his friend. He went to look for the rabbit and found him sitting by a tree. The bear said sorry and the rabbit forgave him. They hugged and became friends again. + +To celebrate their friendship, they decided to tie the red ball to a string and play together. They had so much fun and promised to never fight again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, they went on a tour of a big factory. Lily was very nosy and wanted to see everything. + +As they walked through the factory, Lily saw a big machine with lots of buttons. She asked her dad, "Can I twist one of the buttons?" + +Her dad said, "No, Lily. We can't touch anything here. It's not safe." + +Lily was sad, but she kept looking around. She saw lots of interesting things on the tour, and she was happy to learn new things. When they left the factory, Lily said, "That was so fun! Can we go on another tour soon?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can go on a tour of the zoo next week!" +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy called Spot. He was looking for something to do. But Spot soon got bored. + +Down the street he saw a big jump. He wanted to try it out. + +Spot said to himself, “I want to jump and play!†He ran and jumped onto the big jump. + +He had so much fun. He jumped and leaped all day long. He barked, wagged his tail and laughed with joy. + +Suddenly, Spot felt tired. He said, “I need to rest my paw.†He lay underneath the tree and closed his eyes. + +It was so peaceful and calming. Spot quickly fell asleep. He snored away the time and it was the least boring day ever! +Mandy was a little girl. She saw a big bike and wanted to ride it. She came up to the bike and asked her dad, "Can I ride it?" + +"Yes," said Dad. "But be careful." + +Mandy got on the bike and rode around the garden. The sun was light and her hair was blowing in the breeze. + +Mandy liked riding so much that she stayed on the bike until dinner time. Mom presented dinner on the table. There were delicious vegetables and a soft napkin. + +Mandy wiped her hands on the napkin then said to Dad. "Can I ride the bike after dinner?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Yes, Mandy. You can ride the bike after dinner." + +And that's exactly what Mandy did. She rode the bike until it was dark outside. Then she went back inside, tucked into bed, and had a peaceful nap. +Once there was a figure who was very selfish. He never shared his toys with anyone else and kept them all to himself. One day, the figure was feeling very lonely and sad. He wanted to play with someone but he had no one to play with. + +The figure decided to go for a walk and he saw a little girl. She looked very happy and she had a lot of toys. The figure asked the little girl if he could play with her. She said yes, and the figure felt very joyful. + +The figure asked the little girl if he could share some of her toys. She thought about it and kindly said yes. The figure was so happy and started playing with the toys. + +The little girl told the figure that friends should share and be kind to each other. She said that it is important to serve one another and make each other happy. The figure thought it was very wise and thanked the little girl. + +From that day on, the figure was never selfish again. He shared his toys with everyone around so he could make them happy and have fun together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play in her garden. One morning, when she woke up, she could see something very special had happened. + +The sun was shining and all around the garden, beautiful flowers had started to bloom. The girl ran outside, excited to see the colors of the different flowers shining in the sunlight. + +The girl looked around and then spotted a beautiful yellow flower. She bent down and looked closely. "It has a fuzzy comb on its head," she thought. + +Suddenly, she noticed something strange. Near the yellow flower, in the dark corner of the garden, was another flower. It was a dark purple color with a soft comb. + +The girl thought to herself, "I've never seen a purple flower here before. How curious!" Taking her comb, she carefully brushed the flower until it became brighter and more beautiful. + +The girl smiled. She had made a new friend in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Tom. Tom was always happy and smiled a lot. + +One day, Tom went for a walk. He saw a little mouse and said, "Hi, mouse! Where are you going?" The mouse said, "I'm looking for the truth." Tom asked, "What is the truth?" + +The mouse said, "The truth is that you should always be kind and respectful to others even if they don't always treat you the same way." Tom smiled and said, "That is a good lesson to learn. I hope you find the truth!" + +The mouse said goodbye and continued on her journey. Tom was very happy and continued to smile. He knew that he had learned a very important lesson that day and he would never forget it. +Once there was a little puppy named Sammy. He was very brave and he liked to explore. Everywhere he went, Sammy always took his tape. That way, if he ever got lost, he could tape himself back together. + +One day, Sammy went exploring in the woods all by himself. He was feeling very brave. But after an hour, Sammy couldn't find his way back home. He stopped in a clearing and felt lonely and scared. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard some kind words. It was his best friend Max. + +"Don't worry Sammy," said Max. "You can tape yourself back home with your tape. I'll help you." + +Max held one end of the tape to Sammy and the other end became a trail of tape leading Sammy back home. Even when Sammy would forget the way, the tape reminded him. + +With Max's help, Sammy found his way back to his own cozy home. He was never lonely again. +One day, there was a small girl named Mia. She wanted something very special. Mia looked at the labels on all the boxes, looking for what she wanted. All of a sudden, she found the right label. + +She said, "That's it!" + +Mia was so excited and she carefully picked it up with both hands. When she opened it, she found a modest doll inside. She was so happy! She hugged the doll and said, "I wanted you so much my dear." + +The doll smiled and replied, "I wanted to come live with you too." + +Mia hugged the doll even tighter. From that day on, Mia and the doll were inseparable. +Once there was a boy named Bob. He loved to play with his toys. One day, Bob wanted to get a new toy. He asked his mom what he should get. His mom recommended a bowl. + +Bob was excited and went to the store to buy the bowl. When he got there he saw many different kinds of bowls. Some were soft, some were big and some were small. He didn't know which one to pick. + +Then he saw a hard bowl. It was perfect, just what his mom had recommended. Bob picked up the hard bowl and went to the checkout line. + +When he got home, he showed his mom the hard bowl. "That's a great bowl," his mom said. "It's the perfect one!" Bob was very happy and ran off to play with his shiny new bowl. +Once upon a time a big bear named Ben was walking through the woods. Suddenly, a lovely little bird flew by and warned Ben about a danger that was coming his way. Ben was scared but the little bird said, "Don't worry. Come closer and I will give you a big hug and make you feel safe." + +Ben got closer to the bird and she gave him a big hug. He felt so warm and happy inside. Ben thanked the little bird for the lovely hug and he said, "I will be safe now." + +The little bird smiled and nodded, "Yes, be sure to stay safe." She flew away, leaving Ben comforted, and he continued on his way. +Once there was a chubby caterpillar named Tom. Tom wanted to go for a walk. So he stepped slowly up the hill. + +“Where are you going, Tom?†said a little bird. + +Tom smiled and said: “I’m going on an adventure!†+ +The bird laughed and said: “It looks like fun! Come with me. I want to show you something.†+ +So Tom followed the bird. The bird flew high in the sky, and Tom crawled down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, they saw a big, beautiful garden. + +Tom was amazed. He stepped into the garden and saw all kinds of plants and flowers. He also saw colorful butterflies and buzzing bees. The most beautiful thing of all was a giant oak tree. Tom was so excited he wanted to climb it. + +The little bird flew to the top of the tree, and Tom slowly climbed up the trunk. When he reached the top, he saw the most amazing view. He saw the sun setting over the hills and far away fields. He felt so happy and content. + +Tom waved goodbye to his new friend and started to crawl down the tree. + +The little bird said: “Goodbye Tom. Come back soon!†Tom smiled and said: “I will!†+One day, Mommy and her little boy boarded a big, long subway. It was the first time the boy had seen the subway and he was so excited! As they passed the different stations, mommy noticed that the boy was smiling from ear to ear. + +Then, a kind man walked by and said to the little boy, "Hello there! Are you enjoying the ride?" + +The boy smiled and nodded. Mommy thanked the man for being so kind. + +The two of them continued happily riding the subway as they passed more stations. When the subway stopped at their destination, the boy hugged mommy and said, "Thank you, mommy. That was a fun trip!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked it, my sweet one. Let's go home now!" + +And so, they passed the stations and got off at their stop. Mommy and her little boy were both so happy to have had such a lovely trip on the subway. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to cook. She liked to make cakes and cookies. Every morning she would go to her kitchen and start baking. + +One morning she was making a cake and it suddenly began to smell very good. She wanted to share it with her mommy and daddy. + +So, the little girl picked up the cake and went to find her parents. She went upstairs and found her daddy lying in bed. + +The little girl said, "I made a cake. I want to share it with you!" + +Her daddy smiled, got up, and said, "That sounds lovely! Let's eat it together." + +The little girl and her daddy ate the cake with gusto. It was warm, fluffy, and so tasty. + +The little girl then hugged her daddy and said, with a big smile, "I made a tight hug for you!" Her daddy hugged her back and said, "That was my tight hug for you!" They both laughed and enjoyed the lovely moment together. +Max was running through the grass in the garden. He had never been so happy before. His mom and dad had let him out to play. + +He saw a bright red apple sitting on a nearby tree. He ran to it and grabbed it. He took a bite and it was so delicious! + +Max saw a big furry bee flying around the garden. He ran and ran, but the bee kept getting closer. + +Max's dad saw that Max was scared and shouted, "Don't worry Max, it's only an inch away." Max was relieved and ran to his dad. They hugged each other tight and laughed. + +Max continued to run around the garden, happy and safe. The delicious apple was already long gone. +Once upon a time there was a bug named Jenny. She was a very happy and energetic bug. One day, she decided to go on an adventure and explore a nearby forest. She hopped and flew around, gathering vegetables and singing her favorite songs. + +Then, she made the biggest mistake of her life. She accidentally flew right into a dead plant, which was full of spider webs. Jenny was stuck inside the webs and she knew there was no way of getting out. + +Jenny started to regret her decisions. "Oh no, why did I do this?" she cried. Suddenly, a friendly spider came and offered her help. + +"Don't worry, little bug," said the spider, "I can help you get out of here." And without waiting for an answer, the spider went to cut the webs apart. + +After a few moments, the spider managed to get Jenny out of the webs. "Thank you!" Jenny said, feeling relieved. + +The spider smiled. "It's no problem. I'm glad to see you were okay." + +Jenny learned her lesson that day, and ever since she made sure she only flew around safe places. She will always regret her mistake but it's a joyous reminder to stay safe. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Hannah. Every night, Hannah's mom would say to her, "Listen, Hannah. It's time to go to bed now." + +Hannah would nod and walk to her bedroom. She would turn on the lamp, get in bed and close her eyes. + +Tonight, Hannah was worried. She looked around her room and didn't see her favorite toy. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise by the window. Hannah got out of bed and said, "Who's there?" + +A small voice said, "It's me, your toy. I'm here." + +Hannah was happy and said, "Oh, friend! I'm so glad you're here. Now I'm not worried anymore." + +Hannah smiled and said, "Let's go to bed now, friend. Listen to mom and go to sleep." And they did. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave princess. Her name was Mary. Mary wanted to explore the world and see all the wonders it had to offer. + +One day, Mary decided to visit the tallest building in the city. When she arrived, she went straight to the elevator. She pushed the button and the elevator doors opened. + +Inside, she saw a friendly man pushing the buttons. He smiled at her and said, “Where do you want to go?†+ +Mary smiled back and said, “Let’s go to the very top of the building!†+ +The man nodded and said, “Take a seat and hold on tight. It’s a long ride!†+ +The elevator started to move up, higher and higher. Mary’s heart filled with joy as they sailed through the long tunnels. Then, suddenly, the elevator came to a stop. + +The man said what Mary had been waiting to hear, “We’ve arrived!†+ +Mary was filled with excitement. She had surrendered to the joys of exploration and adventure. She could not wait to see what awaited her at the very top of the building! +One day, a boy named Ben was sailing in a boat with his dad. The wind was blowing and the sun was shining. The water was glistening in the light. + +Suddenly, Ben spotted a clown! He waved to the clown and shouted, "Hello!" + +The clown shouted back, "Hi, Ben! It's nice to meet you!" + +Ben smiled. "I'm sailing with my dad," he said. + +"That sounds like fun! Can I join?" asked the clown. + +Ben asked his dad and he said yes. + +The three of them sailed together, but Ben's dad was careful to keep the boat tidy. It wasn't long before it was time to head home. Ben and his dad said goodbye to the clown and sailed off into the sunset. +Joe and his mom were walking in the park. It was a hot day, and Joe wanted some water. All of a sudden, he saw a big barn! He was so excited and started running towards it. + +"Look, Mom! I want to go play in the barn!" Joe yelled out to his mom. + +"Okay, Joe. Be careful," his Mom said. + +Joe ran fast inside the barn. As soon as he was in, he saw a big box with a handle. He grabbed the handle and shook it, and it made a loud noise! +