diff --git "a/TinyStories_1703.txt" "b/TinyStories_1703.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1703.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She always liked to wear nice clothes like skirts and dresses. She loved wearing collars with them because they looked really cute. + +One day, Jane was shopping with her mom. She wanted to pick out a nice collar to go with her dress. She saw the perfect one and tried it on. But, when she turned around, she saw her mom covering her face and laughing. + +Jane asked "What's so funny, Mom?" Her mom said, "Your collar looks so funny! I'm embarrassed for you!". + +Jane didn't understand why her mom felt embarrassed. She thought her collar looked really nice. She smiled, thanked her mom and took the pretty collar home. +Once upon a time there was a little eagle. He loved to soar through the sky, feeling the air on his feathers. He would fly so high that he could look down and see the whole world. Every time he flew, his keen eye saw a bright light below him. + +He decided to follow the light, so he spread his wings and soared even higher. As he flew higher, the light became brighter. He flew so fast he became like a shooting star in the sky. + +Suddenly the little eagle was so close to the light that he felt as though he could touch it. When he opened his eye wide he saw that the light was coming from the sun. He smiled and flew around it, feeling the warmth on his wings. + +The little eagle was so happy in the bright light of the sun that he soared higher and higher. He was so free and powerful that he felt like he could go on forever. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was only three years old, but he really liked baseball. + +Today, Jack wanted to try something different. He grabbed a baseball and raced outside to the wide open field. + +Jack did his best to reach the green grass with the baseball. He threw it as far as he could and it flew through the air like an airplane. The baseball made it all the way to the end of the field! + +Jack was so excited. He ran as fast as he could to get his baseball. But when he reached the spot, the baseball wasn't there anymore. He looked everywhere but still couldn't find it. + +Just when Jack was about to give up, he saw the baseball. It was sitting in a wide tree. Jack was so happy! He was able to reach the baseball and take it home. + +The end! +The sun was bright in the sky and Robby was very happy. He was running around the park and then came to a big slide. He stopped to look at it and he felt very excited. + +"I can slide down," he said. + +He giggled as he put one foot onto the slide. Then he pushed and he was sliding fast and giggling. He felt so happy! + +When he reached the bottom he was very proud of himself. He shouted, "Victory!" + +The other kids nearby laughed, but Robby felt very brave. He knew he had done something very unique. He wanted to do it again. So he made his way back up and did it all over again. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted prince. He was brave and strong and he was the best in rescuing. One day, the prince went out into the woods to rescue an animal in need. + +He heard a loud screeching and he walked until he found a cut in the ground. It was a deep cut, and it was darker than the prince had ever seen. In the middle of the cut, he saw a baby bird crying for help. + +The prince bravely reached into the cut and carefully rescued the bird. He cradled it in his arms and said, "Don't worry, I have you now." + +The prince took the bird out of the cut and brought it home. That day, the prince learned that he was even more gifted than he thought. The bird was very grateful and lived happily warmed by the prince's kindness. +Once upon a time there was an ancient sandwich. It was so old it looked like it had been around forever. One day a little boy, who was only three years old, decided to take the sandwich. He held it in his hands and ran to the park. + +Once in the park, he found a perfect spot where he could eat the sandwich. As he sat down, the sandwich fell from his hands and dropped on the ground. He got very scared, worried that he would get in trouble. But then he remembered his grandpa telling him that every time something gets dropped, you can just pick it up and try again. + +The little boy did just that. He wiped the sand off the sandwich and took a big bite. It was so tasty and yummy that he finished the sandwich quickly. Now whenever the 3 year old drops something, he remembers to pick it up and try again! +Once upon a time there was a kind man who lived in the forest. He loved to help out animals in any way he could. One day, the man spotted a bird whose wing was broken. The man reached into his pocket, pulled out a stick and said to the bird, "Let me try to repair it." + +The man carefully examined the bird's wing as the bird watched. Then, the man carefully wrapped the stick around the bird's wing like a bandage. It didn't take long until the wing was mended. The man smiled and said, "There, that should do the trick!" + +The bird happily flapped its wings and flew away. The man was happy he was able to help that bird. The kind man continued on his travels, helping out animals when he could. He was always pleased to be able to repair their injuries and make them healthy again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a big bird and a little frog. One day, the big bird wanted to hang out with the little frog. So, the bird flew down to the ground, near the frog. + +The little frog was scared at first because he thought that the big bird wanted to fight in a war. But soon, he realised that the big bird was harmless. + +They hung out together all day long. They laughed and jumped and chased each other around. At the end of the day, they both said goodbye and promised to play together the next day. +Once there was a curious boy named Jake. Jake loved to find exciting things no matter where he was. One day, he was walking outside and saw a big jet. Jake was so excited that he went over to it and started to look at it. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +But, then he started to frown. He realized that the jet was so big, he couldn't reach the cockpit door. He was sad and frustrated, but he kept trying. He frowned because he just couldn't make it work. + +Jake kept trying, but eventually he had to admit defeat. He was very disappointed. He couldn't figure out how to make the big jet work. He had been so curious, but his curiosity just couldn't get him anywhere. He sadly walked away, still frowning. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel that wanted to find a home. He looked everywhere and didn't find anything, until finally he saw a tall and reliable tree. He thought that the tree might be a nice home and hopped over to observe it. + +He saw some birds in the tree singing and playing together. He wanted to join in the fun, but he was a bit shy. So, he decided only to watch the birds. When the birds noticed he was watching, they let out a loud chirp which scared him. He ran away, but came back when he noticed that the birds were not chasing him. + +The squirrel eventually joined the birds in their play, and he also felt welcomed in the reliable tree. He even found lots of food and cozy place to sleep. From then on, the squirrel lived happily at the tree with the birds. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be friendly and welcoming, even to strangers. With a little trust and kindness, anyone can find a home. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. Her skin was smooth and glowing. She loved when the sun shone down and made her skin warm. Everywhere she went, people said how young and beautiful she was. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk. Birds were singing in the trees and the sun was shining brightly. Suddenly she saw a butterfly. It was so pretty with its wings of blue and yellow. The girl smiled and watched the butterfly fly away. + +As the girl continued her walk, she felt her skin getting warmer. She looked up to the sky and smiled. The sun was so strong and hot that it was making her skin glow. She loved feeling the sun on her skin. + +It was a young girl's wonderful adventure in the sun! +One day, a little three-year-old girl wanted to open her mom's toy box. She felt a sneeze coming on and tried to hold it back. But it was too strong, and she sneezed very loudly. As she was standing there and sneezing, a key popped out of the toy box! She grabbed the key and realized it unlocked the box. + +The girl was so excited that she could finally open the toy box! She opened the box and found all kinds of fun toys inside. She started playing with a grasshopper and a doll. But then she heard her mom coming! She quickly tried to shut the box, but couldn't find the key. + +The girl was very scared since she couldn't lock the box. She searched and searched but couldn't find the key. Luckily, she remembered the sneeze that had made the key fly out in the first place. She sneezed as hard as she could, and again the key flew out! She successfully locked the box before her mom arrived. + +The little girl was relieved. She had been successful and kept the toy box safe from her mom. It had been a close call, but her sneezes had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a poor boy named Joey. Joey was only three years old and he liked to wander around collecting things he would find in nature. One day he decided to go on a picnic. + +Joey started walking around the park and he soon found some pretty shells and stones. Then, Joey saw some mushrooms, so he collected them too! After collecting a lot of things, he went to find a nice spot to have his picnic. + +On his way, Joey met an old man. The man asked him, “What are you doing?†+ +Joey smiled and said, â€I’m collecting things for a picnic.†+ +The old man smiled and said, â€That’s great! Maybe when you have your picnic, I can join you.†+ +Joey was really excited and said, â€That would be great!†+ +They had a wonderful picnic together and Joey shared his collected items with the old man. Joey was so happy and they both had a great time! +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He was small and white and he loved his home in the forest. One day, he noticed something strange. He could feel something strange and weak in the air. He decided to look closer and what he saw made him freeze in fear. + +He observed thousands of cells floating in the breeze like fairies. The little rabbit was startled and scared. He didn't know why or how these mysterious cells had appeared. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Don't be afraid, little rabbit. You are not in danger." + +The little rabbit looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He then realized the voice was coming from the cells. + +He asked them, "Who are you?" + +The cells replied, "We are here to help make you stronger. We will give you the power to get past this difficult time." + +The little rabbit was so relieved and amazed. He thanked the cells for their help, and since then he has been stronger and healthier than ever. +Once upon a time there was a crab called Scuttle. He was a very sad crab as he had a broken shell. He wanted a new shell but he couldn’t find one anywhere. + +One day, Scuttle was walking along the beach when he saw a sharp shell. He was so excited and raced over to get the shell. But when he looked closer he realised it was a very sharp shell and it was too uncomfortable for him to wear. + +Scuttle was feeling so sad because he wanted a nice new shell so he could feel happy again. But no matter how hard he looked, he couldn’t find one. He was about to give up when he suddenly saw a smooth, round shell lying in the sand. It was perfect for him! + +Scuttle quickly picked it up and put it on. It fitted him perfectly and he felt so happy with his new shell. He knew his sad days were over at last and he could finally be happy again. +Once there was a little girl who liked to jog. Every morning she would put on her green shoes and go running with her dog. + +One day, while they were jogging, they saw something moving in the trees. The girl wasn't scared... it turned out to be a ghost! + +The ghost said, "Come and run with me, I'm lonely and need a friend." + +The girl thought for a moment and then decided to help the ghost by joining them for a jog. + +After that, every morning the girl and the ghost would go running together. The ghost was so happy to have a friend! + +The moral of the story is that you should help anyone who is feeling lonely because it can make a big difference in making them happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a fair girl named Lola. Her goal was to act in a play, so every day she practiced and practiced. The practice paid off, as Lola was asked to star in her school play! + +On the day of the play, Lola was very good and acted her part to perfection. But, when she looked at her hands, she saw that she had accidentally gotten ink all over them! She was so embarrassed and the other actors noticed the ink, too. + +Everyone crowded around Lola to figure out how to help, since this was a fair performance and her hands should be clean. But, Lola had a plan. She rummaged through her bag until she found a paint brush and some white paint. + +She then acted out her part with her hands in the air, painting the air with the white paint. Everyone was amazed at her cleverness, and when she finished, her hands were clean and she was the star of the show! +Once there was a little girl in a red dress. She was very excited and clapped for joy. Her mom took her to ride on the elevator. When the elevator opened on each floor, the little girl singled and clapped. She loved it. On the top floor, the girl saw a room full of people. Everyone turned and smiled at the little girl when she came in. She was so happy that she clapped again and everyone applauded. She felt so happy and loved. It made her feel so special and she smiled and laughed with her mom. They had a wonderful time and the little girl will always remember this day when the elevator made her the star of the show. +Once upon a time there was an empty jet. It was in the sky so high, far away from anyone on the ground. + +One day, a little girl wanted to fly, so she ordered the jet to come down from the sky. The jet came down fast, and soon the girl was inside. + +The girl was so excited. She pushed all the buttons and made the jet go up and down and around. The jet flew so fast, and it was so much fun. + +Soon it was time for the jet to go back up in the sky. The girl gave the jet an order to fly away, and it did, flying into the empty sky until it was gone. +One day, a little boy was feeling particularly bored. He asked his mum if he could do something fun to relax. She said he could go for a bubble bath in the bathroom. + +The little boy was so excited, he couldn't wait! He was singing and skipping all the way to the bathroom. + +He filled up the bathtub and smelt the lovely soap bubbles. He looked around and noticed his mother had left a toy boat in the water too. + +The little boy jumped right in and played with the boat and bubbles for a long time. Meanwhile, his mum was feeling a bit envious, as she wished she could be in the bubble bath with him too! + +As the little boy was feeling nice and relaxed, he remembered the best way to end a bubble bath - a snuggle with Mum. He went and found her and said, "Thanks Mum for the bath. Now I'm nice, relaxed, and ready for a cuddle." +Little Joe was feeling so jolly. His parents had just bought him a brand new rug to play on. His imagination raced as he thought of all the stories and games he could play on it. + +He started arranging all his toys around the rug and then he noticed the colors matched perfectly! He was so excited to show his parents. + +But when his parents came home, they were not pleased. "No, Joe!", they said sternly. "You cannot play on this rug anymore! it is only for display, not play." + +Little Joe felt terrible. He had been looking forward to playing on the rug all day. He began to cry. His parents had set him up for a joyous experience only to take it away. Joe had learned his lesson - nothing is guaranteed to stay jolly forever. +Once there was a brave lion who liked to boast about his strength. He had a dependable roar that echoed through the jungle. All of the animals were scared of his roar. + +One day, the lion found a marble rolling on the ground. He picked it up and was so excited, it was so shiny and beautiful! He couldn't help but laugh as he rolled it around in his paws. + +The next day, the lion wanted to show off his new marble to the other animals in the jungle. He roared as loud as he could trying to get their attention. He continued to roar, but no one noticed. + +The lion was growing tired, so he put the marble down, stood up and shouted. Suddenly, all of the other animals came over and saw the marble. They were so envious of it, they let the lion keep it. + +From then on, the lion was proud of his beautiful marble, and his dependable roar. +Once there was a boy. He was so excited to go on an adventure. He started to run up a long track. He was so impatient he kept running and running. He didn't want to stop. He ran faster and faster, until he reached the end of the track. He was so proud of himself and he couldn't stop smiling. He had a great time and he was so happy. The end. +Once there was a bald man who wanted to march to a cherry tree. He started walking very early in the morning so that he could get to the tree before it got too hot. With every step he marched closer to the tree. + +When he arrived, he was excited to see the beautiful cherries growing on the tree. He started to pick as many as he could, but then he heard a loud sound coming from nowhere. It was a giant bear! + +The bear was very angry and started chasing the bald man. As he marched away, the bear kept getting closer and closer. Unfortunately, the bald man couldn't march fast enough, and the bear was able to catch up and catch him. + +The bald man screamed and ran, but it was too late. He was eaten by the giant bear. And that was the end of the bald man and his march to the cherry tree. +One day, Sally and her mommy had a plan. They were going to buy a rat! Sally had wanted one for a long time. + +So they went to the pet shop and found the perfect rat. She was white with a few brown spots and had a very friendly face. Sally and her mommy took her home. + +At home they made her a nice home. They put a cosy bed in the corner and hung a rope toy from the ceiling. They gave her some regular food and a bowl of water. + +The rat was very happy. She learned quickly and played with Sally everyday. The rat became a regular part of the family. Sally was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. + +Lola was very curious and wanted to learn something new. So one day, she asked her mom, "What is a film?" + +Her mother answered, "A film is a story that you can watch on a screen." + +Lola was excited to see one. They watched a film together but it was dull. It was just pictures moving on the screen and no talking. + +Lola asked her mom, "Why isn't it fun?" + +Her mom answered, "Sometimes movies can feel boring if there isn't any sound or music. But we can watch a different film next time and it might be more exciting!" + +Lola was happy and said, "Let's do that!" + +And they did. The next film they watched was much better. It was full of music, singing and talking - it was a lot of fun! + +So Lola learned that sometimes you have to try different things to find the right answer. +Max and his mommy were in the kitchen. Max saw something incredible. "What is it?" he asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm going to remove this old counter and put a new one in its place." + +Max looked around and said, "It's going to be even more incredible!" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, it will be much better." + +Max started helping his mommy. Together, they removed old counter and carried it outside. They put the new counter in its place. + +Max looked around and said, "This kitchen looks incredible!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it does look great." +George and Lucy were friends. One Sunday, George asked Lucy to play a game together. Lucy said yes and the two friends went outside. + + George suggested chasing each other around the garden. Lucy liked the idea and ran away from George. George ran after her and tried to catch her. The sun was warm and the game was so much fun. + + Lucy became very tired quite quickly and stopped running. George was almost there so he lunged and fell on top of her. Lucy started to cry. George had accidentally caught her too hard and hurt her arm. + + George felt so bad and tried to help. He picked up Lucy and gave her a big hug. He promised to take her to the doctor the next day. + +But the next day when George went to Lucy's house, she said he couldn't come in. She was still mad about what happened on Sunday and didn't want to talk to him. + +George felt really sad and wished he had not caught her too hard. He knew he had made a big mistake and he had lost his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing in the park with her friends when she heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. She shut her eyes tight, scared of what she might find. When she opened her eyes, she saw a little puppy with hurt paw. He was about to cry out of pain. + +The girl was so brave that she scooped up the little pup and brought him home. She wanted to make sure he was all better. She gently put the pup on the bed and ran to tell her mom. Her mom quickly put a bandage around the pup's paw and gave him some water. + +The pup was grateful and thanked the little girl by licking her face. From that day forward, the pup was a part of their family. He never forgot the kindness of the little brave girl! +Emily was excited for today. Her mom had promised her a special dessert and she was counting down the hours. As the day came to an end, Emily asked her mom, "Is it time?" Her mom smiled and said, "Not yet, but soon." Emily waited impatiently while her mom finished dinner. + +Once dinner was done, Emily asked once more. "Is it time now?" Her mom said, "Not right now, you need to wait a little bit longer." Emily couldn't wait! She ran to her room to find a way to make the time go faster. + +Suddenly, her mom came into her room with a big smile on her face. She handed Emily the promised dessert, a big bowl of ice cream. Emily was so excited that she couldn't speak. She ran to her mom and hugged her, thankful for the delicious treat. + +As Emily enjoyed her ice cream, she remembered her mom's promise and felt so happy for it. She was excited for the many other promises that would surely come. +Sammy and his grandmother were walking in the park. As they passed by a patch of daisies, Sammy noticed one of them was different. + +"Grams, look at that spot!" he said. + +Grams smiled, "Yes dear, that's an elderly daisy. It's been blooming for many years." + +"What do you mean, Grams?" asked Sammy. + +"It's been in this spot for a very long time, blooming every spring and summer," she explained. + +Sammy was amazed. He couldn't believe that one daisy could be so old. He bent down to take a closer look. Suddenly, he noticed something special about the daisy. He saw that its petals were beginning to open and close. + +"Grams! It's blooming!" + +Grams smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's blooming just like it's done for many years. Do you see how the elderly daisy brings beauty to this spot?" + +Sammy smiled. He felt so special to have witnessed the amazing blooming of the elderly daisy. And he was glad to have shared this beautiful moment with Grams. +Once upon a time there was a dragon who wanted to find a new home. He looked everywhere but couldn't find one. So he decided to take off on a long journey to look for one. He flew for days until he finally reached a long, winding trail. + +The dragon followed the trail and after a long time it led him to the home he had been looking for. But he was still unsure if this was the right place for him. That's when he met a wise rabbit who calmed the dragon and taught him to be independent. The rabbit said, "When you go out, you are responsible for your own journey. Just trust your decisions and you will soon reach your destination". + +The dragon appreciated the rabbit's advice and thought about it for a long time. After a while, the dragon decided to believe in himself and become independent. With this decision, he was able to find the home he had been looking for. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes you have to trust yourself, in order to reach the goal you have in mind. When you rely on yourself and trust your decisions, then you can find what you are looking for. +Mum wanted to teach her little girl how to balance. She held her daughter's hands and said, "Let's try it together, sweetie." + +The little girl looked at her mother and asked, "Will I be okay?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course. I'm here to help you." + +The little girl took a deep breath and stepped on the balance beam. She wobbled a bit but kept her balance. She was so proud and looked to her mother with a smile. + +Mum was so proud and gave her daughter a hug. She said, "See, I told you that you could do it. You just need to concentrate." + +Suddenly, a dog started barking and frightened the little girl. She lost her balance and fell off the beam. + +Mum ran over to her daughter and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I'm here. I won't let you fall." Her daughter smiled and hugged her mother tight. + +Mum hugged her daughter and together they kept practising. With every step they took, the little girl's confidence grew. Soon enough, she was balancing on the beam like a pro. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. Every day, Sarah would play a game with her friends, and she would always win. + +One day, when Sarah won the game again, one of her friends became very angry. They said to Sarah: "You always win. That's not fair!" + +Sarah was confused. She said, “I'm just trying to have fun with my friends.†+ +Her friend replied, “You have to learn how to let us win sometimes. That's how we can play the game together.†+ +Sarah didn't understand, so she kept playing her regular way and kept winning. But her friends stopped playing with her, and she felt very lonely. + +The moral of the story is that winning isn't always the most important thing. Some things, like friendship, are more important and need to be cherished. Even if Sarah won the game and got a frame, she lost something much more valuable. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Ben. Ben was a very tidy bear and he loved his home. One day, Ben wanted to explore the landscape beyond. So he put on his shoes and carried a big backpack and started his journey. + +As Ben was walking, he saw a beautiful bird in an apple tree. He stopped to say hello to the bird. + +"Hello, Bird," said Ben. +"Hello, Bear," replied the bird. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm going to explore the landscape beyond," Ben replied. + +The bird smiled and said, "I think you'll like it there. It's very tidy!" + +So Ben waved goodbye to the bird and continued his journey. He climbed hills, crossed rivers and eventually reached the landscape beyond. He was amazed by the scenery - the trees, the rivers and the mountains. He had a wonderful time exploring and enjoyed the tidy landscape. Eventually, he had to start his journey back home, but he promised himself that he would come back to explore again. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She was a very eager girl, who loved exploring and playing with all sorts of things. + +Today, she spotted a beautiful rope that she had never seen before. She quickly ran up to it and said, +"I want to play with the rope!" + +Her mom smiled down at her and said, "Alright, let's come up with a game. How about we hold the rope and swing around together?" + +Lucy was so eager that she quickly agreed. She and her mom held on tightly to the rope and started to swing around each other. + +They laughed together as they jumped and twirled. Lucy was so happy! They kept going round and round until Lucy was all tuckered out and ready for bed. She hugged her mom and said, "That was so much fun!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Let's do it again soon!" +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She had a favourite bracelet which was special and very deep blue. One day she went to play in the garden. Unfortunately, Jenny made a mistake and she forgot to fold her bracelet up into a safe place. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and blew. It blew Jenny's bracelet all the way over the garden fence. Jenny was very sad and she didn't know how to get the bracelet back. + +But then her friend John came over and saw what had happened. He said he had an idea that might help. John ran over, jumped the fence and grabbed the bracelet. When he came back, he said he had folded the bracelet and put it in his pocket. + +Jenny was very happy and very grateful for John's help. She hugged him in a big way and thanked him for his help. From then on, Jenny always folded her bracelet and put it in a safe place so it would never get blown away again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Timmy. She was only 3 years old and loved adventure. One day, Timmy was feeling a bit gloomy, so she decided to make something special. She asked her mom for glue and for something to stick together. + +Her mom said: "What do you believe you can make?" + +Timmy thought long and hard, and then said with a smile, "A castle!" Her mom smiled back, handed Timmy the glue, and the two of them got to work. + +First, Timmy found some old cardboard boxes. Then, she smothered them in glue and stuck them together. After a while, she had made a wonderful castle. + +But Timmy wasn't done yet. She gathered some sparkly stones and added them to the walls. After that, she found some old toys and arranged them as guards around the castle. Finally, she put some pretend food in the kitchen. + +When it was finished, Timmy couldn't believe she had made such a great castle. It was the most wonderful thing she had ever seen! +Tommy was a poor boy. He packed his things into a small bag. He was done packing very quickly, for he had only a few things. + +Tommy said goodbye to his mama, for he was going on an adventure. He put his pack on his back and walked down the street. + +Tommy came upon an old refrigerator that was sitting on the street. He stopped in front of it and tugged on the door. It opened! Inside was full of food! It was a miracle! + +Tommy filled his pack in the room. He closed the door of the refrigerator and went on his way. He was feeling much better. He had enough food to fill his tummy for many days. +One sunny day, Sophie and her parents went to the ranch. She was so excited! When they arrived, she saw all of the different kinds of animals, like chickens, cows, sheep and horses. All the animals were very friendly. + +Sophie wanted to ride a horse. Her parents helped her get ready. She put on a helmet and got onto the horse. Then her dad showed her how to make the horse move with the reins in her hands. At first Sophie was scared, but after a while, she was having lots of fun. She rode around the ranch and saw all of the animals. + +When she was finished, Sophie was very happy. It was the best day ever! She couldn't wait to come back and go riding again! +Flip had a special slide, it was a red one! He loved to play with it every day. He would slide up and down the slide all day long. + +After all that sliding, Flip's muscles started to get bigger! Flip loved feeling strong and was excited to show off his muscles to his friends. + +Flip wanted to show everyone how strong his muscles were. But how? He looked around and soon found a solution - the slide! + +Flip slid down the slide faster and faster, feeling the wind on his face. At the bottom, he put out his arms and posed, so that everyone could see his strong muscles. He smiled to himself, proud of how much he had grown and how strong he had become. + +Flip was happy to know he had a special slide available for him and his friends to play with every day. He could be strong and show it off, as much as he wanted! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to find something special to do. One day they decided to go exploring. + +They walked until they came across an old door. They peeked inside and saw an amazing room. Jack thought they should go inside. Jill disagreed. + +Finally, Jack chose to try the door. He slowly reached for the big key that was near the door. With great success, he opened the door! Inside was something special. + +They were so excited! They hugged and jumped up and down. They had chosen the right key and made something successful! +Mama and young Jack were walking together in the park. Mama saw a box tucked away behind a bush. She stooped down, showing the box to Jack. "This looks interesting," Mama whispered. She had a feeling it was special. + +The pair picked up the box and Mama opened it with enthusiasm. Inside Jack spotted a shiny object. Mama looked closer and realized it was a toy car. She was about to give it to Jack when a loud voice shouted, "That's mine!" + +It was an older boy snatching away the box from Mama's hands. He ran away quickly, with the box under his arm. Mama chased him, but the boy was too fast. + +When they gave up chasing, Jack began to cry. Mama held his hand and said, "It's okay. It's not ours, so it's not right to take it. Let's go home now." + +Mama and Jack learnt a valuable lesson that day - it's not okay to take things that don't belong to us. +Once upon a time, in a happy forest, lived a little deer named Lucy. Every morning, Lucy would hope that it would be a great day. She was very competitive and liked to compete with the other deer in the forest. + +One afternoon, Lucy was walking through the forest when she met a little boy. She was so happy to meet him; she had never seen a person before! The little boy said that he was looking for the biggest and fastest deer. He asked Lucy to help him. + +Lucy was determined to show the little boy that she was the fastest deer in the forest. She told him that she would race him to the top of the hill. The boy agreed and Lucy ran as fast as she could! She was surprised when she saw that she won the race! + +The little boy was so happy, he gave Lucy a big hug and thanked her. From that day forward, Lucy knew that she was competitive and she could do anything she hoped. +Once there was a baby elephant called Ellie. Ellie was very shy and scared of everything. She had no friends to play with, so she felt lonely. +One day, Ellie met a little mouse, who said, "Hello! I'm looking for some friends to play with!" +Ellie, who was too shy to respond, just looked away. But still, the mouse didn't give up. After a few minutes, Ellie finally said, "Hi, I'm Ellie." +The mouse replied, "I'm Mike! Wanna play together?!" +Ellie, who was still feeling a bit uneasy, said, "Um...okay". +So the two of them started playing in the forest. But soon, they bumped into a tall fence. Mike said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you!" +He quickly ran to the fence, and with his tiny claws, he started to climb it. He carefully made a little hole in it, and said, "Come on, Ellie! This way you can come inside too!" + +After that, Mike and Ellie became the best of friends. Whenever Ellie felt scared or alone, Mike would be there to protect her. And Ellie always knew that she could count on Mike to keep her safe. +Mommy was very busy in the kitchen. But Curious 3 -year-old Danny wanted to help. + +"I wanna help too, mommy," Danny said. + +"That's very sweet, honey," Mommy said. She gave Danny a big lollipop and asked: "Can you help me make this cake better?" + +Danny was excited, he hopped up and down. +"Yes! I'll improve it!" he said. + +Mommy laughed and gave Danny an apron. Together, they stirred and mixed until the cake was perfect. When they finished, Danny was so happy. + +"We did it! The cake is improved," Mommy said. + +Danny smiled and held up his lollipop. "Yummy!" he said. +Once there was a chubby little boy who loved to get his hair cut. Every week he and his mum would go to visit the barber. One day the boy asked the barber why he always seemed so sad. The barber replied that he had been a barber for many years, yet he still didn't have a lot of customers. The little boy said that he could help. + +The next day he started to tell all his friends about the barber and how nice he was. Before long, the barber's shop was full of customers! The barber gave the little boy a big hug and thanked him for his help. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can end up making you very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sandy and Harry. Every day, they would go to the beach together and build sand castles. Sandy and Harry loved playing in the sand, and they had a lot of fun. + +One day, they found something truly special while they played. It was a box full of wonderful colours of sand. Each colour was so different! They began to make all sorts of different sand creations. + +But soon, Harry started to complain. He wanted all the sand to be the same shade of yellow like his sand castle. Sandy became frustrated. + +“Harry, why are you complaining?†Sandy asked. “This sand is so special because it is different. You can use a different colour of sand for each part of the castle. Look at this!†+ +Harry looked at the different coloured sand, and then at his yellow sand castle. He realised that having different colours of sand was actually pretty great. He smiled, and from then on stopped complaining. + +Moral of the story: Being different is a special thing, and complaining won't make special things go away. +Once there was a boy who was very curious. He wanted to learn more about his world. One day, he came across a switch. He had never seen one before, so he wanted to find out what it did. He leaned over to have a closer look but, as he touched it, the lights in the room came on. He was so surprised that he jumped back, feeling a little ashamed. + +He wanted to switch the lights back off but he couldn't find the switch. After looking around, he finally spotted it near the floor and he leaned down to reach it. He found the courage to push the switch and the lights went off. Feeling proud of himself, he smiled and ran off to find something new to explore. +Timmy was playing in the park. He had a big box of blocks in his hands. He was very excited to build with them. He threw a block up in the air. The block hit a high branch on a big tree. The dry leaves rustled. + +Suddenly, a bird flew out of the tree. It had a name. The bird's name was Lucy. Timmy thought it was a wonderful name. + +Lucy flew down to Timmy. She chirped and sang a happy song. Timmy smiled and he threw a few blocks at Lucy. She bobbed and weaved and caught each block with her beak. + +Timmy and Lucy smiled at each other. Timmy was so proud of the new name he gave the bird. Timmy said goodbye to Lucy and he ran off to get an extra block for her. +There was a vendor at the beach selling toys, candy, and food. She had the most wonderful items that made all the children excited. All of the little ones gathered around and took turns bouncing up and down with joy. + +One of the children, Lola, was especially delighted. She had been so curious about what the vendor was selling. After taking a closer look, she chose a toy ball. She happily took the ball and began to bounce it up and down. + +Lola thanked the vendor and said, "Thank you! I'm so grateful!" + +The vendor smiled. "You're welcome," she said, "I'm happy you're enjoying it!" + +Lola beamed and said goodbye as she continued jumping and bouncing with her new toy. She had so much fun that day and it was all thanks to the vendor! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophie. She was three years old. One day she went to the hospital with her mum and dad. She was a bit scared because she wasn't sure what would happen. + +The doctor said that Sophie had an operation to do. It would make her better. So Sophie was brave and had the operation. + +When she woke up, the doctor said it had been a success! The operation had increased her health and made her feel better. + +But Sophie's friends were a bit worried. They were scared that she wouldn't be the same again. But Sophie felt fine and more importantly, she was happy! + +But Sophie's mum and dad were very bitter because the operation had been so expensive. They were worried that they wouldn't be able to pay for it. + +But everything was okay in the end. The hospital gave them help to pay and they were able to take Sophie home, healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little swan. She was scared. One day, she wanted to fly and rise up in the sky. She flapped her wings and was almost up in the sky. But then, an eagle saw her. The eagle was big and strong. The eagle grabbed the swan and flew away with her. The scared swan cried and cried, but could not get away. The eagle carried her far away and she never saw her family again. That was the sad end for the little, scared swan. +Once upon a time there was a silly bear. Every day he would wander through the forest looking for something to do. + +One day he came across a small refrigerator sitting in the middle of the forest. The bear was excited to find something so cool! He opened the door and saw inside was a delicious ice cream. + +The bear grabbed the ice cream and started to eat it. But he quickly realized how cold it was! + +He started to shiver, so he looked around to find some comfort. Suddenly, he spotted a big, fuzzy blanket! The blanket was so cozy and warm he quickly curled up inside it. + +The bear fell asleep and had the best nap ever! When he woke up, he was nice and warm. He thanked the blanket for comforting him, and then went on his merry way. +John was in the park playing with his toy boat. He was really happy when all of a sudden, a scary monster appeared. + +The monster came closer to John and said in a deep voice, "Give me your toy boat." But John refused. + +The monster then grabbed the toy boat and said, "This is stealing, so now I am going to tie a knot around it and you won't be able to get it back." + +John was getting frustrated and tried to untie the knot, but the monster was too strong. He just couldn't do it. + +The monster laughed and ran away with the toy boat, leaving John feeling sad and frustrated. +One day, Jenny and her family went on a walk. They loved going to the park, because it was comfortable. As they walked down the street, they noticed something very exciting in front of a house. It was a new mailbox! It was so shiny and brightly colored. + +Jenny smiled and turned to her mom and dad. "Can we get a nice mailbox too?" she asked. + +Her dad nodded. "Maybe," he said. "We could definitely improve our mailbox!" + +So the next weekend, Jenny, her mom and dad went to buy a new mailbox. They chose a bright green one with a pattern of yellow flowers on it. When they got home, they put up the new mailbox and it looked so much better than the old one! + +Jenny was so excited. Now that they had a new, more comfortable mailbox, she knew she would look forward to checking the mail every day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sunny. She was very adventurous and loved to skip. Every day she would skip around the park and everyone watching said she was very good. + +One day Sunny decided to go to the hospital. She was worried at first but soon she was skipping through the hospital corridors. Everyone smiled when they saw her because she was so happy and adventurous. + +At the end of the hospital she found a special room. Inside was a friendly doctor who said he was going to take a special picture of Sunny. Sunny was excited and let the doctor take the picture. + +When the picture was printed, Sunny saw something amazing - in the picture she was skipping on a rainbow! No one could believe it and Sunny was so surprised. But that day Sunney realized that with adventure, anything can happen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to bake. Every day her mommy would help her bake something delicious in the kitchen. + +One day, the little girl looked out the kitchen window and saw a bright green field. Staring out the window, her mommy said, "Let's go bake something in that beautiful green field!" + +The little girl was so excited! She grabbed her baking supplies and headed to the field. They found the perfect spot, and the little girl began to bake. + +Soon, they had made a delicious cake with icing and sprinkles. The little girl and her mommy enjoyed their sweet treat as they watched the sun go down from the window. + +The little girl was so happy she had been able to bake in the beautiful green field. She said to her mommy, "Let's go bake here again tomorrow!" +Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like the perfect plan!" +Once upon a time there was a sweet young girl who loved to explore. One day she saw an old pond in the woods and decided to take a closer look. She got a bit too close to the edge, but then she heard a voice. + +A frog on the edge of the pond said, "Young lady, be careful! The water can be dangerous. I must warn you to stay away". + +But the young girl didn't listen. She smiled and said, "It looks so nice and calm. I'm sure it's safe". + +However, the frog didn't give up. He said again, "No, no! You must believe me. I'm warning you to stay away from the edge!" + +But the young girl just smiled and said, "I'm sure it's OK. I just want to take a little look". + +The frog knew he couldn't stop her so he just said, "Very well. Just be sure to be careful". + +Luckily for the young girl, the pond was safe and she was fine. But the frog never stopped warning her about the water's danger. He wanted to keep her sweet and safe. +Billy's mum was always so excited to take him to school. Every day, she would drop him off in the classroom, give him a kiss on the forehead and say, "Have a good day!" + +Billy was so happy in the classroom. He would play with his friends and learn all sorts of interesting things. His teacher, Miss Amber, was always so patient with him. + +One day, while they were all playing, a nosy bird flew into the classroom through the open window! Everyone was scared at first, but then they all started to laugh. Billy thought it was hilarious! + +When Miss Amber shooed the bird away, everyone in the class gave a big cheer. Since then, Billy has been missing the nosy bird coming to visit. He hopes it comes back soon! +One day Little Joey had a very exciting surprise. His grandma had come to visit and she brought him a pony! Little Joey was so happy he couldn't contain his excitement. His pony had a beautiful white coat and a soft, fluffy mane. Little Joey ran off to the kitchen to get a treat for his pony. He grabbed a bowl, then carefully opened the pantry and poured out some oats. Grandma watched with a smile on her face. + +Little Joey laughed as the pony started to eat. He noticed the oats smelled a bit sour, so he ran to the fridge to pour some honey over the top. Grandma chuckled as the pony gobbled up the sweet treat, and Little Joey beamed with delight. His grandmas visit was certainly the best day ever! +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe was a very lazy boy. He spent most of his days lounging around the house. + +One day, Joe decided he had enough of being inside. He wanted to go somewhere. Joe grabbed his hat and went outside. + +Joe walked around the park, enjoying the fresh air. Suddenly he saw something that made him really excited. It was a play park! Joe ran over and started playing. + +He spent all morning in the park, running around, playing on the equipment and having fun. After a few hours, Joe was tired. He went home and fell asleep in his bed. He had spent the whole day outside and he was feeling much happier. + +Joe never forgot to bring his hat next time he went out to play. +Once there was a man named Jack. He was brave and strong and loved to rise up to face any challenge. He would rise early and start each day with a smile. + +One day, Jack decided to learn the secrets of a white stone hidden deep in the mountains. He was determined to rise to the challenge! He set out in search of the white stone, and soon found it twinkling in the sun. + +Jack reached for the stone, but suddenly heard a booming voice. It said "If you take the stone, you will have no name and no happiness ever again!" Jack paused, then realized the voice was right. He stepped back and felt a great sadness rise up in him. He knew his bravery and strength were no match for the stone's power. + +So, Jack turned away and left the stone behind. He returned home, but would never forget what could have been. Jack's journey had ended in sadness, but he still hoped that one day his name and happiness would rise up again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Sarah. They loved to play together in their small palace. Every day, they would visit the palace and explore all the rooms and have lots of fun. One day, Sarah had to go to a different town and Jack had to stay behind. Jack missed Sarah a lot but he was brave and kept visiting the small palace. He still had fun, but everything seemed that much quieter without Sarah. + +One day, Jack heard a sound coming from the palace. He walked in and there was Sarah, standing in the doorway! Jack was so excited and happy to see her again! He ran up to Sarah and hugged her tight, never wanting to let go. Sarah had come back and they spent the rest of the day playing in the small palace, just like before. They never missed each other again. +Once, there was a smelly yacht. All around the yacht, the ocean was blue and sparkly. There lived a family of four who lived happily on the yacht. + +One day, the family went outside to play. They laughed and had a wonderful time! Then suddenly, they realised they were all very dirty. + +Mummy said, "Oh no! We all need a wipe." But none of them had any wipes. + +Just then, Daddy said, "I know what to do! I'll find some wipes in the kitchen." + +The family cheered with delight! Daddy soon came back with a big pile of wipes. Then the family happily wiped their hands and faces. + +And that is the story about the smelly yacht and the family who wiped their way to cleanliness! +Once upon a time, there lived a dependable little puppy named Spot. He was very loyal and always eager to make his humans happy. + +One day, Spot was playing outside when he received a special gift. The gift was a big box with a beautiful smoke fountain inside. The smoke was so magical and pretty that Spot just couldn’t help himself. + +He started playing in the smoke and running after it around the yard. It was so much fun! But then, the humans noticed the smoke and weren't very happy. + +Spot's humans told him that he should always be very careful with gifts like this and that it was important to be dependable. So then Spot stopped playing with the smoke and gave it back to his humans. From then on, Spot earned the trust of his humans by being dependable. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be dependable and take good care of gifts. +Jimmy crawled out of bed and walked into the kitchen, where he found his mummy kneeling down. She was looking into the cupboard and he said “Mummy, what are you doing?†She turned around, smiled and said “I’m looking for some gas - do you want to help me find it?†Jimmy nodded eagerly. + +So the two of them crawled around the cupboard, opened lots of drawers, and looked under the sink, but they couldn’t find the gas. + +Jimmy’s mummy was getting very cross and she said “That’s enough now, we’ve looked everywhere.†With that, she kneeled down and closed her eyes. “What are you doing, mummy?†asked Jimmy. She opened her eyes, smiled and said “I’m being thoughtful. That’s what you do when you’re stuck - you have to think very carefully.†+ +Suddenly, mummy had an idea. She opened up a different drawer and, sure enough, the gas was inside. She scooped it up and hugged Jimmy. “Thanks for all your help,†she said. Jimmy grinned, feeling rather proud of himself. Together they went back to their chores. +Once upon a time, there was a kind puppy. He liked to play in the grass. The puppy would run and jump and have lots of fun. + +One day, the puppy was playing and he found a special spot in the grass. He decided to hide in the grass and he thought it would be a fun game. So he hid himself very carefully and tried not to make a sound. + +He waited and waited, but no one could find him. He was so good at hiding. He started to laugh and jump around in the grass. He was having a great time! + +Finally, his mom came looking for him. She couldn't find him anywhere, until she heard his laughter. She smiled and praised him, telling him what a kind and clever puppy he was. +Once upon a time there was a daring squirrel. He loved to explore and discover new things. One day he was running around looking for something new, when suddenly he felt a shock! The squirrel had stepped into a very messy puddle and was now all wet and icky. + +He didn't know what to do, but then remembered what his mom had taught him. He knew that when things were messy, that he should wait for spring. So he found a cozy tree and waited for the season to change. + +Sure enough, the weather began to warm up and the leaves on the trees started turning green. Spring had finally arrived! The squirrel was so happy that he ran out to his messy puddle and discovered something amazing, a beautiful flower had started to grow! + +The squirrel was so pleased with his discovery that he ran and told all of his friends. They were so excited to see it. Each one helped make the flower look even more beautiful. + +And that is the story of how a daring little squirrel transformed a messy puddle into a beautiful thing. He proved that even when things seem bad, they can always be turned around with a little bit of help and a lot of patience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day when Daisy was playing, she came across something very exciting. In the grass she could see a big box with a zero engraved on the lid. She opened the box and what she saw made her hop and jump with delight. Inside the box were lots of beautiful, pink balloons! Daisy had never seen anything so pretty. + +The balloons were different shapes and sizes, and Daisy wanted to display them all. She took each balloon out and tied them all around her house. Soon it was like a magical, pink palace, with balloons everywhere! Daisy felt so proud that she had managed to display the joyous balloons all around her house. She couldn't believe how beautiful her house looked. + +Daisy's friends were amazed when they came over to see. They had never seen anything so colourful and exciting. From that day on, the house with the zero on it was known as the 'pink palace' in the neighbourhood. Daisy was so proud of her display of balloons! +Once upon a time, there was a little house in the woods. One day, the door opened and a flower popped out! It had a round knob on the top and bright green petals. The flower bloomed bigger and bigger until it filled up the whole garden! + +The flower was very pretty and smelled nice too. Its petals were so tight and smooth. The little house was so happy to have a flower in their garden! + +One day, some bees came out of the woods and flew to the flower. They buzzed around it and nibbled its petals. The flower turned around and the bees kept buzzing. They kept buzzing until they turned the knob on the top of the flower. Suddenly, bright rainbow colors popped out of the flower and coated the garden! + +The little house was so happy! The garden had never looked so beautiful before. From that day forward, the garden was always full of rainbow colors and buzzing bees. The flower had bloomed and spread its joy! +Mummy was in the garage, and Lucy wanted to help. + +"What are you doing Mummy?" asked Lucy. + +"I'm cleaning and sorting stuff," Mummy said. "Maybe you can help me find some things." + +So Lucy started looking around. She saw lots of fragile things that Mummy said she had to be careful with, so she made sure to listen. + +Pretty soon she found a tall, thin box. It was very fragile and Mummy said she had to be extra careful when carrying it. + +When they brought it out to the living room, Mummy said it was full of glass vases, and that they were very special. + +"We have to handle these with extra care," Mummy said. "Always listen to what I tell you, okay?" + +Lucy nodded her head and smiled, because she knew she had helped Mummy find something very important in the garage. +The family was on their way to the hotel. As they drove, their 3 year old daughter asked, "Are we almost there?" + +Mommy replied, "I'm not sure sweetie. Let's guess." + +The daughter squinted her eyes and said, "I guess we're almost there." + +Mommy nodded, "You may be right. But we won't know until we get there." + +Soon, they saw it in the distance. The big, tall hotel on the beach. + +Dad said, "It looks very calm. Just what we were looking for." + +They all smiled. When they arrived at the hotel, they were all happy to see that their daughter had been right- they were almost there. +Once upon a time, there was a flea. The flea was small, but it was very heavy. It was looking for a place to rest. + +The flea hopped around until it saw a nice big house. It hopped to the front of the house and knocked on the door. The flea said, "Please, let me in!" + +The door opened and a little girl showed the flea inside. She said, "Welcome, little flea!" The flea was so happy. + +The little girl showed the flea around the house. It was a safe and warm place. The flea stayed there and was very happy. The little girl and the flea were friends. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to climb high. So she went and found a big rock. The rock was very tall and it made her feel brave. + +The little girl climbed and climbed. She used her hands and feet to get up. She was very careful because the rock was very slippery. + +Finally, she reached the top! The view from the top of the rock was very mild and pretty. The little girl was so proud of herself. She had climbed so high! + +The little girl was very happy. She waved to her friends down below and then slid back down the rock. She had had a very good day! +One day Joe's parents took him to a wild party. Joe was only 3 years old so he was excited and curious. + +At the party, Joe met many different people who were talking and dancing. Joe was amazed and kept asking questions. + +Joe's dad saw how excited he was and asked if he'd like to join them in the dancing. Joe nodded yes and joined the others. + +They showed him the moves, which he quickly learnt, and soon he was twirling and stepping happily along with the others. Everybody cheered and clapped as Joe made the dance his own. + +Then someone started singing and the others all joined in. Joe enjoyed the song and began to sing along with them. They all repeated the words over and over. + +Joe's Dad was so proud of Joe and gave him a big hug. Joe then waved goodbye to all his new friends as his parents took him home from the wild party. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved going to the beach with her mum. One day they went together and had a great time. + +Lucy found a pretty shell on the sand and was so excited to show her mum. "Look mum, I found a pretty shell!" she said. + +Her mum smiled and said, "That's great, sweetheart! Let's take it home so we can put it on the shelf". + +On the way home, Lucy's mum told her that success comes from hard work and not being spoiled. Lucy thought this was clever and nodded her head in agreement. + +When they got home, Lucy proudly placed the pretty shell on the shelf as a symbol of her success. She knew spoiling herself was not the way to succeed but hard work and determination was. +Once upon a time there was a very brave girl. Her name was Mary and she loved to measure things. One day Mary measured a lemon and to her surprise it was very big. She was so excited and couldn't wait to show her Nana. + +When Mary took the lemon to her Nana, her Nana wasn't very pleased. She warned Mary that the lemon might be a bit scary. Mary was a bit worried but she still wanted to find out what was inside of it. + +So, Mary grabbed a knife and cut the lemon in half. Out flew a giant bee! Mary was so scared that she quickly ran and hid. But, then something strange happened. The bee flew away and Mary realised she wasn't really scared of it at all. + +From then on, Mary never hesitated to measure things, no matter how scary they may seem! +Once there was a brave creature who carried life in its heart. Its name was Fierce. It lived with its family in the big forest and everyday it would go on brave adventures. + +Fierce loved to carry things - big rocks, small sticks and even heavy logs! Its strong arms were like no other and it could carry anything! + +One day, Fierce wanted to carry something extra special. So it carefully picked up a very big shell from the beach. It found its home and carefully placed the giant shell in it. + +Fierce offered to carry its family around the forest. Its parents said no, so Fierce decided to carry small animals instead. It would gently pick them up in its arms and make sure they were safe. + +Fierce carried life in its heart, so it was very happy to be able to help the animals. The rest of the forest was happy as well, as Fierce could be seen with its fierce heart guiding them home. +Andy was walking near a big factory. He heard a loud sound coming from the factory. He went closer to see what was happening. + +When he came closer, he saw the workers shouting and yelling. He was very afraid and decided he should run away. He started to run, but then he saw a kind man. + +The kind man stopped Andy and said, "Why are you running away? What's wrong?" + +Andy was too scared to answer, so he just pointed to the factory. The kind man smiled and explained, "Those workers are just yelling because they have a lot of work to do at the factory." + +Andy smiled. He was no longer scared. The kind man said goodbye, and Andy waved as he walked away. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Emma and Nick. They were playing tag in the park. +Nick had tagged Emma and Emma was sad because she didn't want the game to end. +"Please don't end the game," said Emma. +"I'm sorry, Emma," Nick said, looking up at the sky. +"We can still play", said Nick. He pointed up at the sky, "Look the sky is so big and it's still light outside so we can keep playing." +"Yay!", said Emma. +They ran and chased each other around until it got dark. When the sky started to turn dark, Nick and Emma knew it was time to end the game. +"Sorry, Emma," Nick said as he hugged her goodbye. +And so, Nick and Emma said goodbye and the two friends went home happy. +Peter was a big rabbit. He was out in a field, feeling the warm sunshine. Suddenly, he saw a huge black cloud in front of him. He heard a loud roar and saw flames in the sky. Fire had started to burn! + +With smoke everywhere, Peter started to get scared. He quickly ran to the nearest shelter, an old barn with a big door. + +Once he was safe inside, Peter looked out of the window. Everywhere, he saw big flames, getting closer and closer. He called out in a loud voice, "Help! The fire is coming!" + +Luckily, help came just in time. A group of brave firefighters came quickly, and they put out the fire. + +Once the fire was out, Peter looked up to the sky. He was so grateful for the shelter and all the brave help he had received. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. At the farm, there were lots of animals. Every day, the farmer would take care of the animals and feed them lots of yummy food. + +The animals were usually happy, but sometimes they could get scared. Then, the farmer would try and keep them extra alert. He would talk to them and make sure they were ok. + +Then, every day he would feed the animals. He would give them food like hay, vegetables and even some treats. The animals would be so excited and gobble it up in no time! + +At the end of the day, the farmer looked around the farm and saw that all the animals were happy and full. It was a good day at the farm! +Once upon a time, a brother and sister were playing in their garden on a sunny day. + +The brother said, "Let's travel to the sea today! I want to play in the water!" +But the sister said, "No, I don't think that's a good idea. It won't be safe!" + +The brother thought for a moment and then said, "But why? I have my floaty to prevent me from getting wet!" + +The sister replied, "It's not about the water, it's about the tasty food! The sea is full of delicious fish and other creatures, but if we take some, it won't be enough for everyone. We must prevent others from going without." + +The brother and sister smiled at each other. Then, they picked up stones and helped to build houses for some animals in the garden. + +The moral of the story is that we must always try to prevent people from going without, especially if they cannot do it on their own. +Once there lived a famous bear. His name was Ash. Everyone believed he had the best adventures. + +Every day, Ash explored the woods and streams. He gathered honey and nuts for his friends. He always kept them safe. + +One day, Ash saw something in a bush. It was a tiny bird. She was hurt. Ash carefully picked her up and brought her with him. + +He took care of the bird. He gave her food and a cozy nest. Soon the bird was well again. + +Ash and the bird became good friends. Everyone was amazed by the bear's kind heart. They all started to believe that Ash was the best and most famous bear ever. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Joe. Joe had a shield that he carried everywhere he went. Everyone thought it was so special because it was very fierce. + +One day, Joe decided to take a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he came across a big scary bear! The bear looked so fierce! Joe was scared and held onto his shield. + +Miraculously, instead of getting angry, the bear started to dance and clap his paws. Joe thought this was the funniest thing he had ever seen. He clapped too, and soon everyone was laughing and applauding. + +In the end, Joe and the bear were good friends! Joe was so brave, everyone around him cheered and applauded. And from that day on, Joe was always sure to take his fierce shield with him whenever he went out in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Everyday, Lucy would go out and explore the world around her. One day, Lucy was on a special adventure and she came across a river. On the other side of the river she spotted a sign that said "Lucky Mineral". Lucy was really curious, so she quickly ran across the river and went to investigate. + +When she got to the other side, Lucy was amazed. Right in front of her was a big pile of shiny stones. Lucy was so lucky to have found it! She quickly put a few stones in her pocket and ran home. + +When Lucy got home she showed her mom the sparkling stones. Her mom was surprised and went to search on the internet about what kind of stones she had found. It turned out that it was a very rare mineral! Lucy was so proud of her lucky find and she kept the minerals in a special box at home. + +From then on, Lucy always looked for new adventures and she was never scared to sign up for them! +One day, old Tom went for a drive in his motor. He was feeling happy and carefree, but he was ignoring his very important work. As he drove, he spotted his three-year-old daughter Daisy playing on the side of the road. Tom smiled and decided to stop to say hello. + +When Tom got out of the motor, Daisy ran over and hugged him tightly. Tom smiled and hugged her back, but he quickly realised something didn't feel quite right. + +"Where's your mummy, Daisy?" asked Tom. + +"She's gone," sobbed Daisy sadly. "She said she had to go and didn't want to take me with her." + +Tom's heart sank. He felt so angry and sad. He got back in the motor. Ignoring Daisy's cries, Tom drove away and never saw her again. +One day, a little girl decided to count the stairs she was playing on. She started to count: "One, two, three..." As she was counting, she noticed something. The stairs seemed to keep going for a long time! + +"How many stairs are there?" she asked her mom. + +"That's a good question," said her mom. "Let's keep counting so we can find out!" + +So they kept counting: "Four, five, six..." Soon they had counted all the way up to 100 stairs. + +The little girl was amazed. "Wow, that's a lot of stairs!" + +Her mom smiled. "Yes, it shows how long the stairs really are." + +The little girl was happy. She had learned a new number - one hundred! And she still got to play on the really long stairs. +Once there was a friendly pumpkin. He was looking for a match so he could light up his way in the dark. One day he saw a friendly match walking in the darkness that seemed like it was looking for a pumpkin. So the friendly pumpkin shined his light to get the match's attention. The match walked closer and it was a perfect match with the friendly pumpkin! They both sat together, lit up the pumpkin, and had a great time. Later, they decided to be friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Hop. He loved hopping around in the meadow. Every day he would hop from the bottom of the meadow to the very top. Today was different. Hop felt very alert. He saw a top on the top of the big hill. Hop was very excited, he had never seen a top before! He hopped up to the top and saw that the top was spinning very fast. He hopped around the top getting dizzy from the spinning. When the top stopped, Hop was so happy he hopped a great big hop! He decided the top was his new favorite thing. From then on, Hop would hop up to the top of the big hill and play with his new top every day. +Once upon a time there was a purple forest. The forest was full of trees, flowers, and animals. + +One morning, two forest animals who lived in the purple forest, Rabbit and Squirrel, were out walking. As they walked, Rabbit said to Squirrel, "Let's try to improve the purple forest. We can pick up sticks and leaves, and make it even more beautiful!" + +Squirrel thought about it for a moment, and then said, "No! I don't want to improve it, I like our purple forest just the way it is!" + +This made Rabbit very mad. He said, "But if we improve it, the purple forest can look even better than it does now!" + +Still, Squirrel said "No!" she found a stick and started poking the ground with it. + +Rabbit was so angry and so he ran away. This left Squirrel alone in the purple forest. + +Rabbit was sad that he and Squirrel were fighting, but he knew that if they worked together, they could improve the purple forest and it would be even more beautiful and wonderful than ever. So he slowly returned to the forest and offered to help Squirrel. + +Together, Rabbit and Squirrel worked hard to improve the purple forest. When they were finished, the purple forest was even more beautiful than before. Rabbit and Squirrel were very proud of their work, and from then on, they worked together to take care of the purple +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She lived in the east with her family. Anna was very happy, but she wanted to receive something special. +One day, something orange appeared in her garden. When she looked closer, she saw that it was an orange butterfly! Anna was so excited, she exclaimed "What a beautiful butterfly!" + +The butterfly fluttered around her and said "Hello Anna, I am here to give you a special surprise". Anna was so happy she clapped her hands together. + +The butterfly flew off to the east, and Anna followed it. When she got there, she received an orange flower! It was so pretty, with tiny petals and a sweet smell. + +Anna thanked the butterfly, who smiled and said "You're welcome Anna. I hope you enjoy your magical orange flower!" Anna kept the flower close to her heart and was elated to have received something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious birdcage. It was so beautiful and interesting that everyone wanted to see it. So every morning, a little girl packed her birdcage into her bag and carried it with her as she went exploring. Each day, the girl went to a new place, discovering new things and watching the birds fly around. One day, the girl was so busy watching the birds that she forgot to pack up the birdcage. As the sun began to set, the little girl got worried. She looked around but couldn't find her birdcage anywhere. As she turned to leave, the little girl spotted a flicker of light coming from the bushes. She bent down and there, in the shadows, was her mysterious birdcage! She was so happy and quickly packed it up in her bag. From then on, the little girl never forgot to pack her birdcage before leaving. +Once upon a time there was a famous hero called Joe. Joe loved to save people, and he was great at it! Every time Joe saved someone, everyone cheered in joy. + +One day, Joe heard about a magical kingdom in trouble. He knew he had to save them. + +Joe said goodbye to his friends and set off on his adventure. He knew that it would be dangerous, but he was brave. + +When Joe arrived, an evil wizard was standing in his way. Joe asked him to leave, but the wizard refused. Joe was not afraid, and he decided to fight. + +The battle was long and hard, but eventually Joe won. Joe had saved the day and everyone in the kingdom celebrated in victory. Joe was now famous all over the kingdom. + +The king of the kingdom said to him “Thank you, Joe, we are so lucky to have you as our hero!†+ +Joe smiled and said “I am just glad I could helpâ€. +Toby was feeling lonely today. He wanted to go home, so he ran to the bus stop. He got on the bus and found an empty seat. Toby was so happy to find the seat that he jumped up and down and smiled. + +When the bus stopped, Toby got off and started walking. He was almost home now! He was getting closer and closer, and he could see his house. + +When Toby reached his house, he smiled. He was so happy to be home! Toby raced up to his room and jumped onto his bed. He was no longer lonely now. He was safe and happy at home! +Once upon a time, there was a poor angel. She had no friends and was very sad. + +One day, the poor angel wanted to try and make some friends. She went up to a group of children who were playing together, but when she said "hello", they all turned away. + +The poor angel was sad but she didn't give up. Every day she would come back, but the children would still turn away. This made the angel even more sad. + +Finally, one day the children had had enough. All of them turned away from her and ran away, screaming. The poor angel was so sad, she cried and flew away. + +From that day, the poor angel would never find friends. Everyone would turn away whenever she tried to say hello. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a bowl, filled with lots of different things. The little girl wanted to match them all together. She took out one item from the bowl at a time, and looked for something that matched it. She worked very slowly and carefully. + +When she found a match, she would put them both in a row. Soon, she had lots of matches. Some were blue and some were red, but each one was special. After a while, she had matched all of the things. The little girl was so happy. She had finished the bowl, and it looked beautiful. + +The little girl was proud of her work. She had worked slow and steady, and the results were amazing. She had matched all of the things in the bowl. It was a wonderful day. +Once there was a little bird. The bird wanted a nest to live in, so it searched and searched. Finally, the bird found a cozy little nest tucked away in a corner. + +The little bird was so excited! It couldn't wait to move in and make the nest its home. It squeezed into the nest, and felt so snug and comfortable. + +The little bird spent all day in its nest. It played with its friends, and ate juicy little berries. Then at night, the little bird snuggled into its nest and went to sleep. + +It was the perfect little home for the little bird. The bird was so happy! Every morning it would fly away from its nest and explore new places, but it would always fly back at the end of the day and squeeze snugly back into its little nest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tara and Ollie. They loved to travel. One day they decided to take a trip to the beach. Everything was easy. They packed pastels and snacks and began their journey. + +When they got to the beach, they started to build a sandcastle. Tara buried Ollie up to his neck in the sand. Ollie thought it was funny, so he stayed there for a while. But then a big wave came, washed him away and dragged him into the sea. + +Sadly, Ollie was never heard from again. Tara was very sad and cried for days. From that day on, Tara never wanted to travel anymore. +A little boy named John was walking down the street one day. He felt a bit sad as he walked and he couldn't think why he felt so down. As he continued walking, he saw his best friend Joe standing on the side of the street. "Hello John!" said Joe. John was so glad to see his friend and he immediately felt much better. + +John ran over to Joe and hugged him tight. Joe was so happy to see John, it had been a whole year since they had last hugged. They both stayed like that for a few moments before John asked Joe if he could tell him why he felt so bitter. Joe wasn't sure what he meant, so John explained that he was feeling sad but he couldn't really explain why. + +Joe thought for a while, and then he said "I think that sadness is a part of growing up. It's okay to feel a bit bitter sometimes." John looked at Joe and said, "You're right! I know that even when I'm feeling bitter, I can always count on you to give me a hug." Joe smiled and said, "You bet!" and gave John another hug. +Once upon a time, there was a modest dove. Every day, it would swing from tree to tree. The sky was always so blue, and lovely flowers filled the air with sweet smells. One day, the dove was so happy. It wanted to soar up so high! But it was not careful and it didn't see the hawk flying above. The hawk swooped down and caught the dove in its claws. The dove tried to swing away, but it was too late! The hawk flew away with the dove, never to be seen again. The dove never got to swing again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Both had birthdays and wanted to give each other gifts. But both were poor, and struggled to buy anything. + +One day, one of the friends had an idea. She went to her garden and picked the freshest flowers she had, and put them in a pretty jar. The other friend was so happy when they gave her the gift. She was so generous and returned the favor, handing over a chicken she had saved all year to buy. + +The friends had a wonderful birthday party, and learned a valuable lesson that day. Even when we don't have a lot, we can still show friendship and generosity. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar living deep in the forest. He wanted to adventure out one day and see what the outside world had to offer. So he asked all the animals if they would take him out of the forest. + +The first animal the caterpillar asked was a rabbit, but the rabbit said he was too busy. Then the caterpillar asked the squirrel, but the squirrel was too scared. The caterpillar started to feel discouraged, until he asked the beaver. + +The beaver said he would be happy to take the caterpillar out of the forest. So the caterpillar hopped onto the beaver's back and off he went into the big wide world. + +As the caterpillar traveled, he noticed that the trees got taller and the grass got thicker. After a while the caterpillar saw a river and the beaver took him to the other side. + +The caterpillar thanked the beaver and the beaver said goodbye. He was happy to fulfill the caterpillars request. And the caterpillar was excited to explore his new environment. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Peter. Peter was very enthusiastic about playing with his favourite object, a train. He loved to play with the train every day. + +One day, Peter decided he wanted to take his train to the park. When he got there, he put the train down and started playing with it. Slowly, something strange was happening. The train started to roll away! + +Peter was shocked and tried to catch up to the train. But it was too late! The train had already gone very far away. Peter was very sad and thanked the leaves in the wind for taking the train away. + +Sadly, Peter never found his train. He never got to play with it again. He was very disappointed. He was not as enthusiastic about playing with his toys anymore. +Amy was so lucky to stay at the hotel. Every morning she would call out the window to say hello to the birds. One day, she saw something special. It was a beautiful yellow bird. Amy called to the bird and it came flying to sit on the window sill. + +She took out some bread crumbs and started feeding it. "What's your name?" she asked softly. + +"Tweeter," the bird said. + +Amy smiled. "Hey Tweeter, would you like to stay at the hotel with me?" + +Tweeter nodded his head and hopped inside. Amy was so happy! From then on, they were the best of friends. + +Every morning they would wake up early, have breakfast together and call out the window to say hello to the other birds. It was the happiest time Amy had ever had. +Jill was walking across the wide meadow with her pet dog. They were having lots of fun. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise as they approached the wall. Jill was very surprised. + +They both looked up and saw a big hole in the wall. Jill wanted to go closer to take a better look. But her pet dog barked and told her to stay away. Jill ignored her pet dog and slowly walked closer to the wall. + +Before she knew it, the wall started to shake. Jill was really scared and wanted to go away. But it was too late. The wall fell down with a loud thud. Jill was trapped under the rubble and she was really hurt. + +The wide meadow was so quiet now. Jill’s pet dog was very sad and ran away. Jill didn’t get to say goodbye. It was a very bad ending. +It was a gloomy day. Angus and his mom were walking around town. + +"Mom, what is that?" Angus asked and pointed at a beautiful vase in a store window. + +"It's a vase Angus," his mom said. + +"Vace," Angus said, confused. + +"Yes, it's a vase - and it looks so pretty!" his mom said. + +Angus nodded, but something inside of him felt like he should rest. + +So, when they got home, Angus sat down, but he could still see the vase in his mind. He closed his eyes and then, something magical happened. + +Angus opened his eyes and suddenly he was in the store from earlier. The vase was still in the window and it was even more beautiful than it looked from the outside. + +Angus was filled with joy and excitement. But then it grew darker and the vase began to shake. Suddenly, the vase fractured, and the room shook with a loud boom. + +Now, Angus knew why he felt like he needed to rest. Something had warned him that the vase was not stable. He had seen the danger and had the power to avoid it. +Once upon a time there was a lovely little girl called Daisy. She was only three years old, but she was very clever. One day she decided to go for a walk in the park near her house. + +As she was strolling along, she saw a small pond. There was a big lime green frog sitting on a lily pad, so Daisy decided to stop for a while and take a closer look. The frog was very calm, so Daisy wasn't scared. + +Daisy asked the frog, "Hello! What do you like to do?" The frog replied, "I like swimming around in the pond and eating lily pads! What do you like to do?" + +Daisy smiled, "I like playing in the park and running around. I recommend playing in the park!" + +The frog hopped off the lily pad and said, "I recommend eating limes! They taste very nice!" Daisy thought that sounded like a good idea, so she gave it a try. + +It was delicious! Daisy thanked the frog for recommending the lime and they said goodbye. Daisy had a calm and happy day playing in the park and eating limes. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jimmy and Sally. They were walking in the park and came to a tunnel. Jimmy was eager to explore it, but Sally warned him to behave. + +Jimmy said, "It's important to do what you want!" + +Sally replied, "It's important to be safe too. Let's go back." + +Jimmy wanted to go in the tunnel, but remembered what Sally said and decided to behave. He followed Sally out of the tunnel and back to the park. + +They had fun playing together and when it was time to go, Jimmy thanked Sally for keeping him safe. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to behave and make safe choices. Listening to your friends is a great way to stay safe and still have fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. One day, Lucy heard a noise from behind her. It was a fairy! + +Lucy was so excited. The fairy told her that she could have one wish. She wished for more patience so she could manage everything better. + +The fairy smiled and waved her wand. Suddenly, Lucy felt different. She felt calmer and more in control. She knew she could manage anything the world threw at her. + +Lucy was very grateful to the fairy for giving her the gift of patience. She thanked the fairy and waved goodbye. From then on, she managed everything until she was a big girl! +One day, a little otter was playing in the river. He was having lots of fun, splashing around and giggling. But suddenly, a bad otter came near him. The bad otter was mean and wanted to hurt the little otter. + +The little otter was scared and tried to hide. He found a big rock in the water and hid behind it, so the bad otter wouldn't see him. He stayed very still and stayed quiet. + +But after a few minutes, the bad otter went away. The little otter was so relieved and excited that he jumped out from behind the rock and went back to playing in the river. He felt happy now that the bad otter was gone. +John was a little sailor. He liked to sit in his boat and look out at the world. It was a bright day and the distant horizon looked full of possibilities. He sat in the boat and held the oars. He wished he could go further out and explore the distant coast. + +As the sun shone, the wind blew softly. Suddenly, the boat began to sail away. John felt so happy as he glided across the water. He looked out to the sea and saw a distant island. He wanted to explore it. + +John held the oars tightly. He sailed slowly and surely towards the distant island. When he finally arrived, he could feel the sandy beach between his toes. He wanted to sit and explore the island. + +John found a big rock and sat down. From his seat, he could see the ocean stretching out in all directions. He was far away from home, but he felt happy and content. His boat bobbed in the waves and he dreamed of future voyages. +Once upon a time, there was a brave frog called Sammy. He would often roam the dark, murky forest in search of adventure. One day he was hopping along, minding his own business, when he came across a pond he had never seen before. + +“It looks so fun,†Sammy said to himself. + +He decided to jump in and explore. As he looked around, he noticed an old log by the side of the pond, with a big treasure box on top. + +“You must be brave to open this box,†said a deep, rumbling voice. Sammy turned and saw a giant owl perched on a branch. + +“I dare you,†said the owl. + +Sammy hesitated, but then he remembered his courage and hopped onto the log. Carefully he opened the lid of the box. Inside was a wonderful reward. + +The owl smiled at Sammy and said, "You were brave enough to accept the challenge, so the reward is yours. Just remember, that if you are ever too scared to face a challenge, there might not always be a reward at the end.†+ +Sammy thanked the owl for his wise advice. Then he hopped home with his reward, feeling proud of his wonderful achievement. +Once upon a time, there was a little three year old girl. She had an uncle who she loved very much, and he loved her too. + +One day, the girl and her uncle decided to go to the park. It was a very rare sunny day so they decided to take full advantage of the situation. + +The two of them were outside, playing on the swings and the slides. Just as they were about to go home, the little girl noticed a big furry animal nearby. She was so excited she ran over to it and started petting and hugging it. + +Suddenly, the animal began to scream loudly. The girl got scared and moved away. But her uncle didn't seem concerned and started to laugh. + +The animal was actually a bear, and luckily the girl was too young to have known the danger it presented. + +The girl and her uncle then quickly left the park, but they had barely made it out before the bear started to follow them. + +The girl screamed in fear and the uncle tried to protect her. But it was no use. The bear quickly caught up and bit the uncle, causing him to fall to the ground. + +The little girl cried and screamed as she watched the rare and feared animal walk away with her beloved uncle. +It was summer time, and the sun was shining brightly. Peter wanted to go outside and have some fun. He went to his yard and saw a big slide. He ran over to it and tried it out. Peter loved sliding down the slide and having a good time. + +He asked his mom if he could play outside even longer. "Sure," she smiled, and off he went. + +He found some grass to play in and made a little fence. After that, he decided to have a picnic. + +He put out some chips and a bowl of spicy salsa. He was so excited to eat something so flavorful. He happily munched away, enjoying the summer breeze that played around him. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him from inside. + +"Peter! Time to come in for lunch," she said. + +Peter sighed and gathered up his things. He gave the slide one last slide before going inside. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old called Anna. She was very naughty and always wanted to climb. One day, Anna decided to climb up a tree. + +Anna was about to start when she suddenly heard a voice. + +"Anna! Where are you going?!" it said. Anna looked down and saw her mum. + +"I'm going to climb the tree!" she said. + +Mum looked concerned. "No, Anna. You could get hurt!" + +Anna was determined. "I'll be careful, I promise!" + +Mum sighed. "I suppose if you stay on the branch closest to the ground. And I'll give you something to help you climb." + +Anna smiled excitedly. "What is it?" she asked. + +Mum pulled out a piece of chocolate. "This will give you energy!" + +Anna took the chocolate and munched it quickly. She felt her energy returning. + +Anna climbed the tree. She felt sleepy, but she was at the top. She looked around and felt very proud. + +Mum smiled. "Well done, Anna!" + +Anna felt so happy, she smiled and hugged her mum. From that day on, Anna only climbed with her mum's permission! +Once upon a time there was a creative little girl who loved to make things. One day she made a heart out of clay and put it up on her window sill. That night a wind came and it broke the heart. The little girl was so sad, she cried and asked, “Why did the wind break my heart?’ + +Her mom said, “Sometimes when things are special, the wind can be playful and might break them. But it is how you look at it that makes it special.†+ +The little girl thought about this and decided to make even more things. Each day she made something to put on her window sill. And each day when the wind came it might ruffle things, but never break them. + +The moral of the story is that no matter what happens in life, you can always look on the bright side and keep being creative and make something special. +Once upon a time there was a zebra. She loved to travel and explore the world. She would take long journeys around the countryside and enjoy the views and sounds. + +One day the zebra decided to travel to a nearby town. As she arrived, she saw a lot of other animals. They were different shaped and colours, some with horns and others with wings. + +The zebra was a bit jealous of the other animals because they were so different to her. She wished she could look like them. + +The zebra decided to talk to one of the animals. It was a small bunny. "Hi there," said the zebra. "I'm jealous of all the other animals here, how do you look so different to me?" + +The bunny smiled and said, "It's easy, just try something new! There's a lot of different things you can do in the world, so go out and explore!" + +The zebra was so excited. She thanked the bunny and set off on a new journey. She made sure to take her time, exploring and learning as she went. + +The zebra was never jealous again, she had discovered the joy of travel. +Jimmy was very excited as he walked into the kitchen. He ran to his mum and said, "What's in the freezer?" His mum smiled and replied, "It's a surprise." Jimmy grinned with anticipation. He wasn't sure what it was but he was ready to find out. + +He opened the freezer door with excitement. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw an ice cream inside! He asked, "Can I have some?" His mum said yes and gave him a big scoop. Jimmy was so happy. + +He scooped the ice cream into a bowl and carefully went to the table. He understood that he had to sit down to eat his ice cream. He was so excited he couldn't contain himself. He dug into the ice cream with a big smile on his face. He was in heaven! +Once upon a time, there was a big mommy. She wanted to make an impressive order for something special but did not know how. +So she shouted out loud for help. Suddenly, an old man appeared and said he could help her. She asked how and he said he had a magical wand. He waved the wand and it created an impressive order. Everyone was amazed and the mommy was so happy. +But then, the old man wouldn't let them take the order. So the mommy had to shout even louder for the old man to let her have it. Finally, the old man agreed, and the mommy was able to take the impressive order home. +Everyone was so happy! The mommy was thrilled and everyone cheered as she proudly carried the order back home. +Little Leo was crawling in the garden. He felt excited, as he had never seen a garden before. Suddenly he noticed something sparkling between the bushes. He crept closer and saw that it was a magnet! He looked around to see if anyone else was there and when he was sure that no one was around, he quickly picked it up. + +He was so excited that he immediately crawled back to the house to share his new discovery with his mother. + +"Look, Mommy!" he said proudly as he held up the magnet. He was sure that his Mommy would be impressed by it. + +His Mommy was surprised when she saw the magnet. But she also felt a bit uncomfortable, as she knew that Leo shouldn't have taken it without asking. + +"This is a beautiful magnet," she said. "But it doesn't belong to us, so we need to give it back. It would be the right thing to do." + +Leo knew his Mommy was right. Even though he felt disappointed that he couldn't keep the magnet, he promised to take it back to where he had found it. So together they went back to the garden and put the magnet back where Leo had found it. + +Little Leo felt sad as he walked away. But he was also happy that he had done the right thing. The experience had taught Leo an important lesson today. +One day, Susie and her mom were talking about holidays. Susie's mom asked if Susie knew what a holiday was. "No, what's that?" Susie asked eagerly. + +Her mom explained that a holiday is a special day when people get to do things they don't normally do. Susie grinned, recognizing the word she had heard. + +"Can I have a holiday?" Susie asked hopefully. Mom laughed and said that Susie could have a holiday if she was very good. Susie beamed, happy to have something to look forward to. + +The next day, Susie worked very hard. She was eager to earn her holiday! Finally the day came, and Susie was thrilled. She ran around the house, giggling with excitement. She had recognized the special day and was looking forward to her holiday! +Once upon a time, there were two people. They spoke different languages, which made it hard to talk. They wanted to sort their problem out so they could understand each other. + +The first person was very friendly. They smiled and tried to speak in the other's language. This made the second person very happy. + +They both worked hard to learn the other's language. They practiced with simple words, and soon they could communicate better. + +They were excited about learning new words in a different language. Soon, they understood each other's language, and it was much easier to talk and laugh. + +They were so happy that they could now talk and understand each other. They had sorted their problem out, and were now good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old, but he was very brave. He loved to play with his toys and drink juice. + +One day, Tom was outside playing soccer. He noticed something strange in the sky. It looked like a big, white cloud. Tom shouted "Wow!" but he didn't know what it was. + +Suddenly, a voice shouted from the sky. It was a very serious voice. It said "I am the King of Clouds! Who are you?" + +Tom was so surprised he couldn't answer. After a few moments he said "I'm Tom. I like to play and drink juice". + +The King of Clouds said "Well Tom, I recognize you now. I saw you playing soccer with your friends. I'm impressed by how brave you are. You can keep playing your games, and I'll stay in the sky". + +Tom smiled and said "Thank you! I will" and waved goodbye. Tom watched the King of Clouds slowly disappear into the sky. From then on, he knew the King was watching over him. +Once upon a time there was a parrot who lived in a family's home. Every day he liked to sing and talk. One day, he said something he shouldn't have. + +The family was very angry and wanted to record what the parrot had said to make sure he never did it again. The parrot was scared and said he was sorry. + +The family wanted the parrot to promise that he would never do it again. But he was very scared, so he didn't know what to do. + +The family decided that they had to make sure the parrot knew it was wrong and they decided to put him in a dark box and make him stay there until he made the promise. + +The parrot was so sad and scared in his box. He missed his home and his family very much. Finally, he made the promise and his family set him free. But he was still too scared to ever sing and talk again. +Once upon a time there was a soap who was feeling very lonely. One day it heard a noise coming from outside its home. It was a little girl talking to her Mommy. The girl was very curious and wanted to get a closer look at the soap, so she walked up to it. + +The girl smiled at the soap and said, "Hi there! What are you doing?" The soap was scared and didn't answer. Instead it stayed very still and didn't move. + +The girl's Mommy saw that the soap was feeling uncomfortable and said, "Okay honey, let's leave the soap alone. We don't want to disturb it." + +The girl nodded in agreement and said goodbye to the soap. The soap sighed with relief and went back to feeling lonely. But it was happy that it had met the girl and her Mommy. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy squirrel. It was always stumbling around, not watching where it was going and bumping into things. One thing was sure, it always kept its tail high! + +One day, the squirrel was out walking in the park when it saw something shiny on the ground. The squirrel couldn’t believe his eyes. It was a magical crystal. With trembling paws, it carefully picked it up and put it in its pocket. + +When the squirrel went home, it was excited to show its friends what it had found. On the way, it accidentally bumped into a hulking bear. The bear roared in anger and reached out to grab the squirrel by its tail. The squirrel was scared, but then, something amazing happened. + +The magical crystal in the squirrel’s Pocket started glowing brightly and it gave a powerful wave of energy over the park. The grumpy bear was so overwhelmed by the sparkle of the crystal that it reached out and gave the squirrel a gentle pat on the head and walked away. + +The squirrel and its friends were amazed by the magical crystal, and from that day on, it helped the clumsy squirrel navigate its way around the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to peek inside his dinner plate. He picked it up and looked closely, but all he could see was some weird food. He wrinkled his nose and put the plate down again. + +The boy's mother noticed him looking at dinner. She smiled and said, "Go ahead, my boy. Have a peek!" + +The boy eagerly picked up the plate again and looked inside. To his surprise, there was a big smiley cookie! He was so excited, he grinned from ear to ear. His mother laughed at his reaction and said, "See, dinner isn't so weird after all!" + +The boy took a big bite of his cookie and said, "Yummy!" Then he carefully ate the rest of his dinner. He was so happy that his mother had let him peek inside. Now he knew that dinner could be fun too! +Once there was a crab called Timmy. Timmy wanted to explore the world, but he was scared of venturing too far away from his home. So he decided to climb up a sandy hill nearby. As he climbed, he could see lots of shells around him. Timmy was so excited. + +Just when he reached the top, he met a snail. The snail was a bit bossy, but he was a friendly snail. + +Timmy said to the snail "Hello! What is your name?" + +The snail replied "My name is Sam. What brings you up here?" + +Timmy told Sam "I am looking for some shells. Do you know where I can find them?" + +Sam said "Of course! Follow me and I'll show you the best place for shells." + +So the two of them climbed down to the beach and looked for shells. Timmy was so happy. He found the perfect shell for his collection. + +Sam said "See! I told you I knew the best place." + +Timmy thanked Sam and said goodbye. From that day onwards, Timmy loved exploring with friends and finding new shells. +Once there was a very thoughtful girl named Alice. She had an idea to help make the hospital a better place. So she marched right off to her parents and said, "I want to create something special for the hospital." + +Her parents were amazed by the thoughtful idea and encouraged her to get started. So Alice and her parents went shopping, searching for just the right things. + +After they had finished shopping, Alice went off to her room with all the supplies. She worked hard to create something out of the ordinary. With the help of her parents, she managed to complete her special project and proudly presented it to the hospital. + +When the hospital staff saw Alice's creation, they were so amazed and grateful. They thanked Alice for her thoughtful work and gave her a big hug. + +Alice smiled and said, "I'm so glad that I could help create something so special for the hospital!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to have fun. She went out to the garden one day and saw a big, shiny puddle. She was so excited and she ran over to it. She splashed the water, and felt so happy. + +While the little girl was having fun, a woman walked by. She watched the little girl with the puddle and said "That is so rude!" The little girl was sad and said "Why?" + +The woman replied "We should always use things with care. We should respect what nature gives us." + +The little girl understood. From then on she always used the puddle with care, respecting nature and the environment. + +The moral of the story is to always use things with care. Respect what nature gives us and be respectful! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy monkey named Sue. Sue loved exploring and finding new things. One year, Sue was looking for something special and exciting. + +As Sue was exploring, she heard something strange. It was a kind of buzzing sound. Sue crept over to the sound and saw something amazing. It was a bright, rainbow-coloured block of ice. Inside the ice was a tiny creature! + +Sue was so excited, she wanted to take the block of ice to show all her friends. She grabbed the ice and carried it away. But as soon as she touched the ice, it started to freeze. Sue gasped. The tiny creature was frozen inside. + +Sue carried the ice back to its home and placed it in the sun. Little by little, the ice started to melt and soon the little creature was free! Sue was so happy, she ran off to tell all her friends about her amazing find! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were best friends and loved to play together. One day, they had a big fight. The two friends shouted and got very mad at each other. + +They fought and fought until one of them ran away. The other didn’t know where their friend went. The sun set and the stars came out, and their friend was nowhere to be found. + +A mysterious juice appeared. They tasted it and felt brave. But the juice had a bad secret! It made the friends fight again, even though they had promised they wouldn’t. + +The fight was even worse until one of the friends ran away, never to be seen again. The other friend was so sad, wishing they could go back in time and not drink the mysterious juice. + +They never found their friend again, and the fight was never forgotten. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy was always very gentle and kind with her daughter, but she was also very firm. + +One day, the mommy and the little girl had a quarrel. They were both frustrated and things got a bit heated. But the mommy was still very gentle with her daughter, and eventually she wrote a note with a fine message, saying “I still love youâ€. + +The little girl read the note and smiled. She hugged her mommy tightly and said, “I love you too!†The mommy smiled and placed the note where the little girl would see it, so she wouldn't forget how much her mommy cared for her. + +After the quarrel, the two were very happy and they enjoyed the rest of the day together. They were both so glad they had forgiven each other and were now fine again. +Molly wanted to slide down the hill. She laughed as she watched her daddy slide down first. Then it was her turn. Molly pushed off and slid down the hill. Suddenly, an old orange car zoomed by. A man jumped out with a big bag. Molly was scared and screamed. Daddy ran over to the car. He tried to take the bag, but the man pushed him away and drove off. + +When the car was gone, Molly saw that the bag was hidden behind some rocks. Inside was a laptop, broken open. Molly started to cry. Daddy said that the laptop must have been stolen. He told Molly that stealing is wrong and reminded her to never take things that don't belong to her. The laptop belonged to someone else, and now it was gone forever. Molly was sad. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who wanted to stay up past her bedtime. She loved to explore, so she snuck out of her room with her flashlight. It was dark and she was a bit scared, but she was also very brave. + +She tiptoed into the garden and saw a lot of funny things. She saw a caterpillar, some flowers and some spiders - they all looked great in the shining light of her flashlight. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a voice. It was her mom coming out to check on her. She said, “What are you doing out here? Come back inside. It's time for bed.“ + +The girl responded, “Just one moment, Mom! I wanted to stay out and see what else I could find.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Alright, but don't stay too long.†+ +The little girl said goodbye and continued exploring. The garden looked great in the light of her flashlight. She was happy to stay outside for a bit. It was definitely worth it! +The rabbit was worried. It was scared and alone. It couldn't find its family. So it had to rest. It settled down in a patch of grass and closed its eyes. It lay there, very still. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke. It was the voice of another rabbit. "Come with me," it said. The worried rabbit hopped up and followed its new friend. + +The two rabbits travelled through the forest together. They talked and laughed. Soon, the worried rabbit was not so worried anymore. + +At last, the rabbit saw its family. They were all so glad to be reunited! The rabbit thanked its new friend and then rested with its family in the warm sunshine. +Once there was a nosy girl named Sue. She loved to polish things around her house everyday. One day she saw a funny-looking box near the waste bin. She was nosy, so she decided to take it out and polish it. After polishing it for a few minutes, the box suddenly started talking. + +"Hi there," said the box. + +Sue was surprised and asked, "Who are you?" + +"I'm an old magician," replied the box. "Please put me back in the waste bin, otherwise I will be stuck here forever." + +Sue didn't want to do that, so she kept polishing the box. + +Suddenly the box said, "This is your last warning! Put me back in the waste bin or you will be in trouble!" + +But Sue didn't listen and kept polishing. + +Suddenly a magic spell came out of the box. Sue was scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. The spell put her in the box instead and she was stuck in it forever. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a human who had something very rare. It was a giant orange and it was so big that it had to be rolled. The human rolled the giant orange around and around. Everywhere the human went, the orange rolled behind them. + +People nearby were surprised to see this giant orange rolling around. They had never seen such a big orange before! They started to follow the human and orange around. + +One day, the human stopped rolling the orange and something amazing happened. The orange started to grow very small and eventually became a normal size. Everyone was so amazed. They had never seen anything like it before. The rare orange gave the human lots of smiles and everyone was happy. The end! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was never happy with the way things were. She wanted to make something new and different. One day, she had an idea. + +She wanted to make a story. The story would be about change. The story would be reliable and it would be fun for everyone. + +The girl worked very hard on her story. She wrote, she drew and she used her imagination. After some time her story was complete. + +The girl shared her story with others. Everyone who heard it was amazed. It was just as she thought—the story was reliable, fun and it taught others about change. + +The girl was proud of her story. She had changed the world, just a little bit, by creating something new and different. +One day, Jack and his mom were walking down a white road. Jack wanted to go to the park, but his mom said that he had to go home. She told him it was time for bed. + +"I don't wanna go," Jack said. He crossed his arms and lay down in the middle of the road. + +Jack's mom shook her head. "Jack, you can't lie here. Get up. Now!" + +Jack stayed where he was and began to cry. He didn't want to go home yet. + +Suddenly, a car drove up the road. Jack's mom quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the way. + +"See! That's why you can't lie in the road. The car almost hit you!" + +Jack sniffed and wiped away his tears. He promised his mom he would never lie in the road again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Meredith. She was scared of the dark and hated when it was noisy. One day, Meredith went out to the playground with her mom and dad. Everything was nice and quiet, until suddenly a dog started barking. Meredith and her parents were scared. + +Meredith's mom said: "Let's go inside because it is getting too noisy out here." + +Meredith and her parents went back into their house and hid under the covers. But the dog was still barking and it was scaring them. Slowly but surely, it became very quiet outside. + +Meredith's mom said: "That's better. See, when you are scared or uncomfortable, it's always better to go to a safe place." + +Moral: When you don't feel safe, it's always best to go somewhere that you feel secure and comfortable. +One night, a cheerful little girl wanted to go for a walk with her big brother. He took her outside into the dark and the stars were glowing in the sky. Together, they went to a big park and the little girl was amazed. Everything seemed to be glowing in the dark! + +Quickly, the big brother took out a rub and asked the little girl to rub it on the ground. When she did, suddenly a big beautiful rainbow flew up from the ground and it sparkled everywhere. All around them, everything glowed brightly. + +The little girl was amazed and she applauded. She clapped and cheered as the rainbow sparkled around them. With a big smile on her face, she thanked her big brother and they went home together in the dark. She was so happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a young witch who was very fearful. She lived in a dark and scary place. One day she woke up and felt a strange and fearful feeling. She was scared of going outside her home, so she stayed put and waited. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and something flew by her window! She was so scared that she ran to the corner of her room to hide. When she looked out the window, she saw a friendly children's face peeking in. The witch smiled and all her fear disappeared. She remembered that, for some time now, she had missed all of the little children's laughters and playful faces. The witch opened the door and went out to join all the children in their fun. They were all so happy to see her! The little ones danced around her with joy and the witch had a wonderful night. From then on, the witch was no longer afraid; she was so thankful to finally be surrounded by all the children she had been missing. +Once there was a farm in the countryside. On the farm lived three animals - a pig, a sheep and a horse. One day, the farm animals were very careless and ran out of their pen. + +The farmer saw this and told them to stop. But the animals didn't listen and kept running through the fields. + +The farmer shouted: "Stop!" But it was too late. The animals were heading towards a deep well! + +The farmer knew that if the animals jumped in the well, they would get stuck. + +The farmer said: "I will permit the animals to go near the well, but they must not jump in!" + +The animals listened to the farmer and knew not to jump in the well. And since then, they have been much more careful around the well. +Once upon a time there was a big door. It was locked tight and no one could open it. Everyone wanted to know what was hidden behind the door. + +One day, a brave little girl went up to the door and tried to open it. She tried and tried, but it would not open. Suddenly, she had an idea! She took her toy key and put it into the door and turned it. Magically, the door unlocked! + +The little girl opened the door and stepped inside. She saw that it was filled with lots of fun and colorful toys. Whom did they belong to? She soon found out. + +The toys were fake! They were just a secret put there to trick her. But, she wasn't fooled. The little girl smiled and took one of the toys with her because she knew it was just a pretend surprise. +Once there was a boy named Jason. He was three years old. One day he wanted to go on a great adventure. He gathered his things to leave. He dreamed of swimming in the sea and running in the woods. + +His mom said he couldn't go very far so he said goodbye and walked down the street. After a few minutes he found a big park with swings and slides. That was great! He played for hours on the playground until it was time for lunch. + +But Jason was not done with his adventure. He decided to leave the park and explore the river. He watched the fish swimming around and the birds swooping down. The river was very peaceful. + +It was time to go home so Jason said goodbye to the river and left. He had such a great adventure. Even if he couldn't swim in the sea or run in the woods, he had a wonderful time. He knew he would remember this day and dream of the river for years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who was very curious. One day, Lily decided to explore the town and find a interesting event. As she walked, things started to look different, and then suddenly a strange thing happened. + +Lily looked around and couldn't see anyone around apart from an old lady. Lily was confused and asked the old lady, "Where are all the people?". The old lady replied, "They have all vanished". Lily was really surprised. + +The old lady smiled at Lily, and said "They will be back soon". Then the old lady gave Lily a secret and said, "You'll understand soon, just keep exploring and you will find out". + +Lily thanked her and kept walking around the town. She found a place where she could look out over the town and she sat and waited. Suddenly, she could see everything that the old lady had talked about. There were balloons, streamers and people wearing colourful clothes. + +Lily was so confused. She started to think back to her conversation with the old lady and then it all made sense. The old lady had been talking about an event that was about to happen. + +Eventually, everyone and everything had gone, and a big parade came through the town. It was exactly what the old lady had talked about. Lily was so happy to find out the secret and watch the parade. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very lonely and wanted someone to play with. One day when she was outside on her porch she noticed an empty sack. She picked it up and decided to take it on an adventure. The little girl named the sack and they soon became the best of friends. + +The little girl and the sack went on many adventures, but one day they came across a group of children. The little girl was so excited and ran over to play with them. But when the children saw the sack, they laughed and ran away. + +The little girl was so sad. She thought that no one wanted to be her friend. She walked back to her porch, sad and alone. + +But later that evening, the little girl heard a noise on her porch. When she opened the door, all of the children she had met during the day were there, holding hands with her sack. They came to apologize for being mean, and said that if the little girl and her sack wanted, they would be friends. + +The little girl smiled and they all had lots of fun together. From then on, the little girl was never lonely because she had her sack and all her new friends. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved animals, especially zebras! One day Sarah was playing in her garden when she saw a zebra. She was so excited and ran over to give him a big hug. + +But the zebra didn't like it and he bared his teeth. Sarah gasped and ran away, sad that the zebra didn't want to be her friend. + +But then the zebra said something. He said "I'm sorry". Sarah was so surprised. She said "Does that mean you like me now?". The zebra nodded and the two of them went off to explore the garden together. + +Sarah was very happy. She would always remember that day with the zebra who said sorry! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very tough. She did lots of sports every day. She played tennis and football, and sometimes even rugby! + +One day, the girl had an idea. She wanted to try something new and different. So, she asked her parents if she could learn a new sport. + +Her parents said yes! They found a new sport for her to try: swimming. The girl was excited to try it. + +At first, it was really hard. She had to keep changing her strokes and breathing to move faster. But she kept trying, and after lots of practice she got very good at swimming. + +Now the girl loves swimming and she is still tough. She loves the feeling of flying through the water and she never gives up. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly battery. He was always ready to go and he often made his friends laugh. + +One day, the battery woke up. He was excited because he knew that something special was going to happen. But then he felt something strange happening and he started to feel really scared. He couldn't move and his friends were nowhere to be seen. + +The battery tried to call out for help but no one was around. He was all alone. + +Suddenly, a giant bird swooped down and picked him up. The battery shook with fear as the bird flew him away. + +The battery looked down and saw his friends crying and waving goodbye. He shouted out for them one last time but the bird flew faster and faster until he disappeared. + +The battery never saw his friends again and he never woke up. +Once upon a time there was a pig named Peppa. Peppa was a very creative pig, and every day she thought of new and exciting adventures to take. One day, Peppa decided to grow a garden. + +Peppa immediately started planting flowers and vegetables, and soon a big garden grew. Peppa was so proud of her garden and wanted to show it to her friends. She called them over and the first thing they said was: “Wow, Peppa, this is so cool!†+ +The other pigs were so impressed with Peppa’s garden that they decided to join her. They all got to work and started planting their own flowers and vegetables. Soon, they had created a beautiful garden where they could all enjoy. Everyone was very happy and proud of their hard work. + +“Peppa, this garden looks amazing!†said one of the other pigs. + +“Yes, it does look great!†Peppa replied, “This just shows how creative we all are.†+ +All of the pigs agreed and smiled, knowing that with a bit of hard work, creativity and a lot of love, anything can grow. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cornfield. It was full of corn, and the corn looked so delicious. + +One day, a little bunny came along. She wanted to eat some of the corn. But then a big brown bear appeared and disturbed the bunny! + +The bunny was scared. She said in a small voice, "Please don't hurt me. I just wanted some corn. I promise I won't take too much." + +The bear said, "You are lucky I am a gentle bear. Go ahead and take some corn, but just a small amount. Don't disturb my cornfield!" + +The bunny thanked the bear and only picked a few pieces of corn. She hopped away happily, glad to have avoided a scary situation. + +And that's how the wild corn field was saved! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Lucy. One day, she went outside and looked up at the sky. Suddenly, she saw a comet zipping through the night. She was so excited! + +"Mom!" she shouted. "Mom look! A comet!" + +Her mom got up and came to the window. "Wow!" She said. "That's amazing!" + +So they both watched the comet zip across the sky. When it had gone, they both felt so happy. + +"That was so cool!" Said Lucy. + +"Yes, it was," said her mom. "Let's do something fun to celebrate! How about we go to the park?" + +Lucy was so excited she smiled from ear to ear. "Yes, let's go!" + +So off they went to the park, and that night, Lucy had the best time ever. +Heidi was playing in the sandpit one day. She saw something shiny and decided to bury it in the sand. She used her spoon to make a hole in the sand and buried the shiny thing. + +Suddenly, her friend Harry walked up. "What are you doing, Heidi?" he said. + +Heidi proudly showed Harry the shiny thing in the sand. "I am burying it. It's mine now!" + +But Harry didn't understand. He tried to dig it up with his hands, but it was too hard for his tiny fingers. + +Heidi got mad and pushed Harry away, which made him feel very hurt. She quickly grabbed her spoon and said, "The spoon is for burying, not for digging!" + +Harry slumped away, feeling very sad. Heidi smiled and went back to burying the shiny thing in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a gold bunny. He hopped around looking for something special. + +One day he hopped over to an old tree in the forest. As he got closer, he noticed a door! He was very excited and his heart beat fast. He hopped up to the door and knocked. + +The door opened and out stepped a bear. "Hello!" said the bear. The bunny was scared but also excited. + +"Do you know where I can find some gold?" asked the bunny. + +The bear said, "Do you see that river over there? Go there and you will find some gold!" + +The bunny hopped over to the river and he searched and searched. He became frustrated and he started to cry. + +Just then, the bear's face peeked over the river bank. "Come with me" he said. + +The bunny followed the bear and there, glimmering in the sun, was a pile of gold! The bunny hopped up and down with joy. + +He thanked the bear for his help and said goodbye. And the bunny hopped off with his gold. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom who loved exploring. One day, Tom decided to go to the park to have some fun. As he was walking around, he stumbled upon a beautiful bottle of wine. He couldn’t take his eyes off of it. He stared at it for so long that he didn’t notice his mom calling him. + +Tom’s mom asked, “Tom, what are you staring at?†Tom replied that he was looking at a bottle of wine. His mom became angry and scolded him “Tom, you must never touch it! Wine is for grown-ups only.†+ +Tom felt really sad and went back home, but he still wanted to look at the amazing wine. He thought of a plan to sneak out as soon as his mom was asleep and go back to the park to look at the wine. + +Tom waited patiently until his mom fell asleep and he quietly snuck out. He tiptoed back to the park and looked at the bottle of wine. As he was looking at it, his mom woke up and found him at the park, staring at the wine. + +His mom was so proud of Tom for being responsible and understanding which was a lot for a 3 year old. She explained to Tom why wine was not for kids, and offered him a nice warm hug instead. Tom was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named James. He was very kind and fair. He wanted to travel far and wide, and so he set off in search for magical adventures. + +Jimmy noticed something funny that seemed to be happening in the village. Everywhere he looked, things were starting to move around on their own. He thought he must have been imagining things, but then he asked a kind old wizard what was going on. + +The wizard told Jimmy that a powerful spell had been cast on the people in the village. He said it was a fair spell that was only meant to make things more exciting. The wizard said that once the spell was over, things would happen again and the villagers would be all right. + +Jimmy, being the brave knight he was, decided to go on the adventure. He was determined to break the spell and set things right. Jimmy ventured deep into the magical forest and soon he came upon a giant castle. He marched up to the castle doors, knocked, and waited for something to Happen. + +Before long, the door to the castle opened and the villagers all came out, thanking and cheering for Jimmy. He had broken the spell and the village was all fair again. Everyone celebrated for days, for Jimmy had made their dreams come true. +Ted and Sam were best friends. They both liked to play outside, but today, they decided to do something different. + +They gathered around Ted's toy race car and started talking about it. +"Let's have a race," said Ted. Sam smiled and he agreed. + +Ted and Sam raced through the pretend city in Ted's bedroom. The darkness outside the window made the city extra fun, because no one could see them. "Oh, look at my car go!" Ted shouted happily. + +But when they were done racing, Ted noticed something was missing. The toy car had been lent to him by a neighbour and had now disappeared! + +Ted and Sam searched everywhere and eventually they found the toy car in Ted's brother's room. + +Themoral of this story is that it is important to be honest and return things that we borrow, even if wehave had fun using them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He really liked to whistle. Everywhere he went, he would whistle. One day, Tim went outside. + +It was too hot for him to be outside for very long, but he still wanted to whistle. He looked around for something he could use. Then he saw a bush with some long thin branches. He used them to make a whistle. + +He blew into his whistle, and a sweet sound came out. It made Tim so happy that he kept on whistling. + +But soon it got too hot. The little boy started to feel tired and decided to go inside. + +Later in the day, when it was cooler, Tim went outside again. He remembered the bush with the long thin branches and thought he would use them to make another whistle. + +He picked up some of the branches, blew into them and made the sweet sound he heard in the morning. + +Tim had used the bush to make a whistle! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a sack full of food he liked the taste of. + +The knight was hungry, so he decided to eat the food in his sack. He ate a lot and soon he finished it all. + +But the knight was still hungry. He was brave so he decided to go out and explore to find something else to eat. + +So out he went, travelling and searching. The knight searched until he saw a big, tasty looking apple on a tree. + +So, he climbed the tree and grabbed the apple. Then he put it in his sack and tasted it. It was delicious! + +The brave knight had found food to eat and he was happy! He quickly ate the apple and then went on his way, happy that he had found something to fill his hungry tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She wanted to play in the park, but there was a big fog outside. She was very frustrated as she couldn't see properly. + +Daisy asked her mum, "Can I go in the park?" But her mum said, "No, the park is all foggy." + +Daisy was so angry, she started to cry. Tears rolled down her cheeks, and she felt so sad. + +Mum saw Daisy was getting frustrated and wanted to cheer her up. She said, "Let's do something special! Let's go outside and make a picture in the fog." + +Daisy was so excited. She put on her warm coat and went outside with her mum. Together, they drew a beautiful picture in the fog. Daisy grinned as she saw all the shapes she had made. + +The fog made the picture look so magical. Daisy and her mum laughed and smiled, and Daisy felt so happy! +Once upon a time there was a small red mushroom in a forest. He missed his family who had gone away on a long journey. Every day he looked up at the sky and hoped they would come back soon. + +One day, he heard someone singing. The mushroom looked around and saw a big yellow bird perched on the branch of a nearby tree. The bird stopped singing and looked down at the mushroom. The bird told him that he could fly him to find his family. + +The red mushroom was so excited! He hopped up onto the bird's back and off they flew! + +After a long day of flying, the mushroom saw his family! He was so happy he hugged them all. The bird flew away, but the red mushroom never stopped missing the flying friend who had helped him find his family. +Once upon a time there was a kind lady who lived in a little house. Every day the lady planed something special to do. One day, she planned to go to the store to get some food. + +When she opened her front door, a thief was waiting outside. He was not kind at all. He scared the lady and demanded her money. She was so scared that she quickly gave the thief all of her money. + +The thief laughed and said, "Ha-ha, now you have no money!" and then took off running with the money. The kind lady was very sad. Her plan to go to the store was ruined. She was so upset she went back inside and cried. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Dan and Mike. +Dan and Mike were very brave, and they had a great plan. +They wanted to go on an adventure to find a gun! +Mike was very excited but Dan was a little worried. + +Dan said, "We shouldn't go, it's too dangerous! We should rest instead." +Mike replied, "Don't worry, Dan. We will be fine. It will be a great adventure!" + +So, Dan and Mike set off on their journey and eventually they came across an old gun. +Dan was so excited and they both knew they had to take it home with them. + +They carried the gun all the way back and when they arrived, Dan and Mike put the gun down, and lay down to rest. They had had a great adventure together! +Once upon a time there was a heavy lake. Every morning, many animals would come to the lake to get fresh water. + +One day, a rabbit decided to take a bath in the lake. While the rabbit was washing itself, a squirrel saw it and exclaimed, "Oh wow! A rabbit taking a bath in the lake!" + +The rabbit was embarrassed. Other animals started to laugh and tease it. The rabbit felt very silly and unhappy. + +The moral of the story is that you should not embarrass others. Making fun of someone hurts their feelings and is not nice. We should always be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl. She liked to paint and play. One day, she was playing in the park. She saw someone playing with paint. She thought it was fun, so she went to join in. The other person was really nice and they played together. + +The girl loved the way the paint looked and felt. She wasn't afraid of it anymore. She made some new friends too. They all had so much fun together. + +The shy girl was so happy that someone cared enough to include her. She made sure to always include other people too. Even if they were a bit shy. + +The girl and her new friends would play in the park every day with the paint. They made really pretty pictures and had lots of fun. They all cared for each other and had lots of laughs too. + +The shy girl was so glad she found paint and made new friends. She was so happy that people cared enough to include her. She was no longer shy, and she enjoyed her days of painting and playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Emily and Macy. They were walking along a rail in a park. + +Macy pointed to the rail and asked, "What is this?" Emily answered, "It's a rail. It helps with balance." + +Macy asked, "Can I walk on it?" Emily hesitated and said, "I don't think it's very safe." + +Macy pouted, "But it looks so interesting." She wanted to try it but Emily kept her promise not to let her. + +Macy kept begging, but Emily insisted on saying no. At last, she found a compromise. She said, "Okay, you can try but you have to hold my hand." + +Macy smiled and said, "Okay!" Emily helped her walk on the rail. She was relieved to see Macy was safe. + +Macy felt so proud of herself for being able to walk on the rail. She had an interesting experience. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They smiled a lot and were very grateful for each other. Every Sunday they were all together and they felt united. + +But one day, something bad happened. Dad became very sad and he stopped eating. He became very quiet, and the family was very worried. + +One Sunday, Dad said he had to go away. He said he felt bad inside and needed some time away. Everyone said goodbye and watched until Dad was out of sight. + +The family was very worried and missed Dad very much. But each Sunday, they still felt united, even though Dad wasn't there. + +But sadly, Dad never returned. Though the family was very sad, they were still grateful for the time they had spent together. They still loved each other and were happy to be united, even though Dad was gone forever. +Tom and Sarah were competitive. They each had all the equipment they needed and wanted to see who could do the best. + +Tom decided he wanted to split the equipment into two and give half to Sarah and keep the other half for himself. But Sarah didn't like that idea and asked for all the equipment. + +Tom got angry and shouted that Sarah couldn't have all of it, so Sarah got upset and started to cry. To make her stop, Tom said he'd give her all the equipment, but split it into different piles. + +But when he tried to split the equipment, it all broke apart! Tom started to cry and Sarah was so mad that she ran away and never came back. Tom was so sad that he never competed again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play with his baseball and he would run around the house with it. One day, he was running with his baseball when he accidentally dropped it and it broke. + +Jack was very sad. He went up to his mom and said, "Mommy, my baseball broke." His mom smiled at him and said, "Oh, Jack, don't be sad. Sometimes things happen and they can't be fixed." + +Jack thought about this for a moment. Then he said, "But maybe I could put the pieces together again so it's like it was before?" + +Jack's mom smiled and said, "Well, sometimes, even if we put the pieces of something broken together, it won't work like it used to." Jack thought about this and nodded wisely. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don't always turn out the way we want and it's ok to accept that. We can still enjoy life even if something doesn't work the way we hoped. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Sue. One day, they decided to go for a walk on the beach. Bob saw a crab on the sand and said hello. The crab was frightened and it quickly parted away, scurrying into the sea. Bob and Sue laughed and chased the crab down the beach. + +The crab was very fast and it darted in and out of the waves and slid under rocks to hide. But Bob and Sue were determined, so they raced and chased the crab down the beach until they could see it wobbling on a rock. Sue was getting tired, so Bob decided to try something clever. + +He found some food at the edge of the water and held it out. The crab was very hungry and, with a little encouragement, it slowly crept out of its hiding place. When it saw the food, it rushed forward and gobbled it up. Bob and Sue were so delighted! They watched the crab for a few more minutes until it was ready to part and go back into the sea. + +Bob and Sue waved goodbye to their new friend and went back home, happy and content. +One day, Mom invited Daddy over for dinner. Daddy was excited to see his daughter, so he said, "Yes, I'll come." + +The little girl was happy, too. She saw a spot on the floor and asked Daddy, "Can I have it, please?" Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, it's yours." + +The little girl put the spot on the table and put on a nosy hat. She wanted to be nosy like Daddy! Then she said, "Daddy, can I stay up till dinner?" Daddy said, "Yes, but don't be too nosy!" + +Finally, dinner was ready. Daddy and Mom and the little girl ate together. It was a fun dinner with lots of nosy questions. They were so happy to be together. It was a special night for the family! +Once upon a time, there was a modest yard. In the middle of the yard, there was a big, round tree. Every day, the tree had a big smile, just like the people who lived in the yard. + +One day, a little girl decided to step into the yard. She had never seen a yard as pretty as this one. She quickly ran to the big tree and wrapped her tiny arms around it. + +The girl enjoyed exploring the modest yard. She stepped over to the flowers and felt their tiny petals in her hands. Then, she stepped over to the swings and felt the wind on her face. + +Finally, the girl stepped back to the big tree. She hugged it again, then waved goodbye to the yard. As she walked away, the tree still had a big, happy smile. +Amy and her mom were heading back home after a long day at the park. It was almost evening, but Amy didn't want to go yet. + +"Come on, Amy," said her mom. "We have to go home now." + +Amy shook her head. "No! I want to stay here," she said. + +Her mom didn't like this. "Amy, it's getting late. We have to go now," she said. + +Amy disagreed. She stamped her foot and shouted "No! I want to play here all night." + +Mom felt the situation was getting out of control. She frowned and said, "Amy, that's stupid. We're going home now!" + +Amy felt very frustrated, but she knew she had no choice. She silently followed her mom, feeling angry and upset. + +When they reached home, Amy was still grumpy. She refused to eat her dinner and started screaming at her mom. Her mom was so frustrated that she shouted and told Amy off, scolding her for being so stupid and for disagreeing with her earlier. + +Amy felt really sad and scared. She ran to her room and locked the door, feeling worse than she had felt all evening. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Sarah. She had long, brown hair and twinkling blue eyes, and every night she read stories before she went to bed. + +One night, Sarah and her father were in the garden, looking up at the stars. Suddenly, Sarah noticed a crown made of icy diamonds twinkling in the moonlight. "Can I have it, Daddy?" Sarah asked. + +Her dad smiled and said, "I'll read you a story before you go to bed if you can climb up there and get it." + +The crown was very high, but Sarah was a brave little girl. She climbed to the top of the tallest tree and reached out for the icy crown. Then, with a big smile, she handed it to her dad. + +"Well done, Sarah," said her father. "You are the bravest, most beautiful princess I know!" He hugged her tightly and read her a wonderful story. + +Sarah went to bed with the icy crown tucked into her pocket, feeling more like a true princess than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella loved to explore her world and was very independent. Today, Ella asked her mom if she could play outside. Her mom said yes, if she kept her play close to the house. + +Ella happily ran outside and she saw something strange. There was a big rug in the middle of the yard! She was curious and touched the rug. When she put her hand on it, something special happened! + +The rug began to float up and down and Ella couldn't believe her eyes! She hopped on the rug and floated around the yard. Ella was so happy that her mom had permitted her to explore. She flew around and around while everyone watched. Ella was very proud of her independent flying. + +When the sun began to set, Ella knew it was time to go inside. She thanked the magical rug and waved goodbye. Ella was so excited to tell her mom all about her magical adventure! +Once upon a time, a boy and his dad went to the lake. +The sun was shining, and they both wanted to go fishing. +The boy grabbed his rod, but he didn't know how to twist the line. +His dad showed him how to do it and the boy was very happy. + +The first thing they caught was a smelly fish. +The boy was so excited he screamed. +His dad laughed and said, “Let’s keep going, There are sure to be some better fish in the lake.†+ +They kept fishing until the lake was almost empty, but they didn’t get any more smelly fish. +The boy was disappointed, but his dad said, “That’s alright. +At least we had fun.†+ +The boy agreed, and they went home with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to play together. One day they had a very special game. It included a hoop they had made. The friends had lots of fun, laughing and running around. + +But suddenly one of the friends did something bad. He pushed the other one away and made him feel sad. + +The other one was very angry and said, "That was not nice! We should be kind to each other and not do things to make someone feel bad." + +The first friend realised he had done wrong and said "I'm sorry for pushing you. I will try to be kind." + +The two friends hugged and then started to run and play with their hoop again. They both learnt an important lesson that day - we should include everyone and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a fine little jellyfish. He decided to push and go on an adventure. He pushed through the waves and beneath the sea, exploring the marine world beneath. He saw creatures and corals, until he passed a big, bubbly ship. He felt a bit scared, so he quickly pushed away and hid behind some seaweed. He looked around until he felt safe and then he pushed along the seafloor until he found a secret cave. He pushed through the cave and saw the most amazing sight! Thousands of jellyfish were wiggling and giggling, having great fun. He joined them and they all pushed together, playing and laughing in the cave. They had a fine time, until it was time to go. But he would never forget the fun and silly times they shared. The jellyfish gave him a big hug, and he pushed back up to the surface, ready for another adventure. +Harry and his family were having a wonderful day at the festival. Everywhere he looked, he could see happiness and laughter. Harry was enjoying himself but his mom and dad had a problem. They saw a man who sat alone in the corner, looking very sad and ignored. + +Harry's parents asked him to help. They told him that the man was ignorant, meaning that people didn't understand him. Harry wanted to help, so he gazed at the man, trying to make him feel less alone. + +The man saw Harry and smiled. He got up and started walking towards Harry. But then one of the other visitors saw the man and started to yell. The man was scared and ran away, disappearing into the crowd. + +Harry was upset that he had not been able to help. His parents hugged him and promised him that they would help the man next time. They told him that it was important to show understanding and kindness to those who were less fortunate. Harry smiled at his parents and held their hands, grateful that they had shown him how to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She was three years old and she loved to dress up. She had lots of pretty clothes; a pink dress and a blue dress, shiny shoes, and a bonnet. + +One day, Emma’s mommy said, “Let’s go outside and play!†+Emma was so excited. She ran to the backyard and saw a large hoop lying on the grass. She asked, “Mommy, can I dress up and play with the hoop?†Her mommy said, “Sure, Emma. Put on your best dress and let’s see what you can do!†+ +Emma dressed up in her favorite pink dress. She grabbed the hoop and twirled it around and around her waist. She jumped and laughed, spinning the hoop over and over. Her mommy clapped and cheered as she watched Emma’s large hoops spinning so gracefully. Emma was so happy! + +The sun went down and Emma’s mommy said, “Time to go inside.†+Emma put away her hoop and went inside. She was tired but so happy from her day of playing dress up and hoop twirling. +Billy was so excited as he watched the race. He had heard so much about it from his older brother who had gone before him. He looked around the beautiful country with awe, he had never seen anything like it. + +The horses took off and in a flash they were off and racing around the track. It was a thrilling sight for Billy who had never seen anything so exciting. He was mesmerized by the beauty of the country surrounding him. + +At first it looked like one horse was winning, but then slowly another one started to speed up. The crowd cheered as the race came to an end. The beautiful country celebrated the winner, who crossed the finish line with a big smile on his face. + +Billy was amazed by what he had seen and couldn't wait to tell his brother all about it. It was a moment he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little green chicken. One day, the chicken woke up and it was so excited! It went out of its coop and went running around. Then, it found some yummy corn. It ate some and was very happy. Afterwards, the chicken started singing and dancing! It had a fun day with lots of adventures. In the end, the chicken went back to its coop, curled up and went to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One night, Tom saw a strange glowing light in the sky, so he decided to go and follow it. + +Tom walked until he found the glowing light, and there it was - a beautiful glowing candle! Tom was amazed. He asked the candle: "What are you doing here?" + +The candle replied: "I'm looking for a place to stay. May I come and stay with you?" + +Tom was so polite, he said: "Of course, you may stay with us!" + +So, the candle moved in with Tom and his family, and each evening it lit up their house with its warm and glowing light. + +From then on, Tom and the candle were best friends – they would play, go for walks and even share stories. + +Tom and his candle were the best of friends forever and ever. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She loved the river and wanted to sail down it on a raft. So one day she asked her mom if she could take a raft and float down the river. Her mom said yes, but warned her to be careful. + +The young girl was so excited that she ran to get a raft and jumped in. She smiled and began to paddle down the river. Every minute was more fun than the one before. + +Suddenly, the raft got caught in some rocks and the girl fell into the water. She was so scared, but then she heard clapping. She looked up and saw that everyone on the shore was applauding her. They were so happy and proud of the young girl! + +The girl felt happy and guilty. She was happy that the people were proud of her, but she felt guilty for not listening to her mom and getting herself in trouble. + +In the end, the girl thanked everyone for their kind claps and paddled safely down the river on her raft. +Jack was a spoiled little boy. He lived with his parents in a big house. Every day, Jack's parents gave him a lot of presents. +Sometimes, his parents would take Jack on trips. In preparation, Jack and his parents would pack his suitcase. Jack liked to pick what items went inside the bag. He would pack his favorite toy, his teddy bear, and dress in his best clothes. +Jack enjoyed traveling with his parents, but he was happiest when the family returned home. After each adventure, Jack would feel a sense of success. He was excited to show off what he had packed and what he had done on his travels. +Every time Jack would pack for a trip, it was another success for him and his family. +Suzy was very excited. Today was the day she was going to see her new clothes. She had been waiting all week to get them. Her mom was taking her shopping downtown. + +They went downtown and walked into the store. Suzy saw all kinds of outfits and shoes that she could try on. She quickly picked out her favorite clothes and was very happy. She couldn't wait to get home and wear them. + +But when they got home, Suzy was very sad. She tried on her clothes and they didn't fit. She wanted to improve them, but she didn't know how. Her mom said they could get them altered, but it would cost extra money. + +Suzy was very disappointed. Just then, her dad came in with some delicious ice cream and told her not to worry. He said that he would take her out for ice cream and it would make her feel better. + +But Suzy couldn't help feeling sad. She wanted new clothes and she would have to wait to get them. She knew her dad was trying to make her feel better, but it couldn't improve her situation. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She was three years old and very happy. One day Jenny had to go to her first class. She was a bit confused, because she didn't know what would happen. + +Her mom helped her to load her bag with all the things she would need for class. Then she gave Jenny a big hug and said goodbye. With her bag full, Jenny was ready to go. + +When she arrived at school Jenny was very confused. All the other children were talking about their classes and Jenny couldn't understand what they were saying. She felt a big confused. + +But soon she met her teacher who explained what would happen in the class. Suddenly Jenny felt a lot better. She smiled and was eager to learn! +Once upon a time there was a perfect hive. The hive was home to lots of bees. The bees were busy buzzing and making honey. + +Every day, the bees would wake up early to start making their delicious honey. Then, when the sun had risen high in the sky, one of the bees would ring a bell. It was a special bell that told the other bees it was time for lunch. + +The bees would buzz around the hive, gathering up the honey they had made. Then they would ring the bell again and it was time for dinner. + +The bees were so happy in their perfect hive. They'd ring the bell every day and life was good. The End. +Once upon a time there was a small puppy. He loved to play but he couldn't go very far because he had no leash. He was sad that he couldn't run around but he didn't know what to do. + +One day, his owner bought him a leash. It was made of a soft, comfortable material and was perfectly sized for him. He was very happy and he ran around with it dragging behind him. + +Once it was time to go home, his owner wrapped the leash around the puppy's neck and he felt safe and happy knowing he wouldn't get lost. Every time his owner wanted to take him out, she would wrap the leash around his neck and he knew he was ready to go on an adventure. + +The puppy was so happy with his leash and so grateful that he now had a way to go places and explore the world around him. Everyone was happy and the puppy and his owner spent lots of time together going on new adventures. + +The end. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took Jennie to the beach! Jennie was so excited to see the sand and the waves. + +They packed buckets and shovels to decorate. Jennie and Mommy made a castle with pink and purple sand. Daddy drew shapes around the castle. + +Then Jennie saw something rare! A crab was walking on the beach! It was red and blue and had two big eyes. Jennie was so happy to see it! + +Mommy and Daddy gave Jennie a special bucket for decorating the crab. Jennie was so excited! Together, the family decorated the crab with shells and seaweed. + +The crab was so beautiful when the family was done! Jennie was so proud of her special, rare crab. +Sam was very jealous of his big brother's new motorcycle. Every day his brother would take it for a spin and Sam would watch with envy. One day, when his brother was out, Sam decided to try out the bike himself. He hopped on and started it up, but then quickly quit when he heard his brother calling his name. He jumped off and ran away, but his brother just shook his head and sighed. Sam knew he had done something wrong, so he promised he would never quit the bike again. From then on, he and his brother shared the motorcycle and they rode around together, smiling and laughing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to play with her friends and often they would play pretend. One day, Sarah wanted to pay her friends, so she asked her mom if she could get some money. + +Mama said, “No, Sarah, you don’t have enough money yet. But, I have an idea. I have a magical switch that can make fake money. Would you like to try it?†+ +Sarah was excited. She asked, “Yes, Mama, show me how it works.†+ +Mama said, “Well, all you have to do is flip this switch and it will produce fake money. You can use this money to pay your friends.†+ +Sarah had a lot of fun pretending to pay her friends with the fake money. She had a wonderful day, playing with the switch and having fun. +Once upon a time there were two kids named Larry and Joe. Larry was a very bossy kid. He would always design things his way and never listen to Joe. + +One day, Larry decided that they should have a race around the block. Larry designed a special race track with colorful stripes on the ground. Joe thought it looked much too sunny. To make it more interesting, he wanted to add a slippery strip. But Larry refused, saying it was wrong and that his way was best. + +Joe was in a tricky position. He wanted to race and have fun, but Larry was being so bossy that it was hard to talk to him. But then Joe had an idea. He started to draw the slippery strip over Larry's stripes. Larry was startled, but Joe said the slippery strip would make the race more exciting. + +Larry eventually saw the benefit of Joe's idea and agreed. The race was great fun and both of them learned a valuable lesson. Just because someone has an idea, it doesn't mean it should be dismissed. It's always worth taking a look at both sides before coming to a decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She had a big plastic box filled with all sorts of toys. everyday she opened it and had lots of fun playing alone. + +One day, when Hannah opened her box, she noticed that something was different. She saw the plastic toys had increased in number and she was very excited. + +Hannah asked her mom, "Mommy, how did all the plastic toys increase? Was it magic?". + +Her mom smiled and replied, "No, it's not magic. It's because you are becoming more and more independent. As you learn to do things on your own, more of your toys will increase". + +Hannah smiled and said, "Wow, that's great!". + +The next day, Hannah opened her box, and to her surprise there were even more plastic toys! She was very happy and continued to explore her new toys and learn to be more independent. +Once upon a time, there was a mother and a three year old child. The mother was in a rush while getting ready to go out. She grabbed her bag and turned to the child. + +"Honey, can you help me? Scatter the clothes on the floor in the bedroom. I need to pick up the things I need before I go." + +The child tried to understand what the mother wanted. The child was confused at first, but then realised what to do. + +"Ok Mum! I will scatter the clothes," said the child with a happy face. + +The mother smiled. "That's great sweetie! Be careful, okay?" + +The child smiled back and ran to the bedroom. When the child reached the bedroom, she started running around. She tried to scatter the clothes everywhere. She thought it was a silly and fun game. + +But the mother knew it was dangerous. "Honey, stop! That's not how you scatter the clothes. That's too stupid, okay?" + +The child stopped and smiled embarrassingly. The mother laughed and hugged the child. Then, she helped the child to scatter the clothes properly. + +After that, the mother and child finished their task. The mother smiled at the child and said, "Thank you for your help. That was great work!" + +The child smiled and proudly said, "You're welcome Mum!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Chloe. She was three years old. One day, she had an idea to play a game. She wanted to play a game with her mom. She ran to her mom, gave her a big kiss and said, "Let's play!" + +Her mom was very happy. She gave Chloe some special gear. It was a small, red hat and a big, green shirt. Chloe put on the gear and smiled. + +They began to play hide and seek. Chloe was very good at it. She was very stubborn and always wanted to hide in the same spot. Her mom was always trying to surprise her with a different hiding spot. + +Finally, it was time for Chloe's mom to find her. She looked everywhere and Chloe made it very hard for her! After a long search, Chloe's mom finally found her. She kissed her on the cheek and said, "I will always love you, no matter how stubborn you are!" +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who loved his boat. One day, it was raining and the fisherman was very frustrated. He was standing outside his boat, looking out at the rain. + +He said, "It's raining so hard, I don't think I can go fishing today." + +But then he heard a tiny voice. It was his granddaughter, who had came up behind him. She said, "Grandpa, let's go fishing!" + +The fisherman smiled and said, "But it's raining, honey!" + +But his granddaughter was determined. She said, "Please, grandpa! It can't rain forever!" + +The fisherman laughed and said, "Ok, let's try it, but you have to stay in the boat, ok?" + +"Ok grandpa!" + +So the fisherman and his granddaughter set off in the boat. The rain was still pouring, but they were determined to find some fish. Suddenly, the fisherman's line was tugging and he had caught something! The two were thrilled and before long, the sun had come out, making their adventure even more beautiful. + +As they returned home, the fisherman was so proud of his granddaughter that he said, "You were right. It couldn't rain forever!" +Once there was an old sunflower in the garden. Every day, a happy little boy would come and mark the sunflower with a big red sticker. One day, the little boy forgot to put the sticker on the sunflower. Suddenly, a strong wind came and swept the sunflower away. The little boy was very sad. He had a special relationship with the old sunflower and now it was gone. The little boy never saw it again. +Once there was a meeting between two friends. One of them was a little girl and the other one was a doggy. The doggy met the girl at the park and they both enjoyed being together very much. + +"Hello!" said the doggy, wagging its tail. +"Hi!" replied the little girl. + +They chatted and laughed and had a lot of fun. Then the girl gave the doggy a warm hug and said, "Let's do this again soon." +The doggy nodded in agreement and was very happy to be invited for another meeting. + +The doggy and the little girl said goodbye and went on their own way, both feeling very happy. They were looking forward to their next meeting and enjoying each others company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzie. She was very brave and was never too afraid to try something new. One day, she wanted to explore new places, so she built a raft. She was determined to go on a journey. + +But when Suzie was ready to set sail, her mom stopped her. She said, "There are many dangers on the sea, Suzie. You may regret it." + +Suzie was confused and asked, "What does that mean, mommy?" + +"Regret means to feel sad about something you did that wasn’t wise," her mom explained. + +Suzie was very brave, but also very ignorant about what miracles the sea had to offer. She was determined to go on the adventure regardless of what her mom said. So, she set sail on her small raft. + +Sweating in the hot sun, Suzie slowly made her journey out to the sea. She felt great happiness the further and further she went, until her raft began to leak. It quickly started sinking! + +Soon enough, Suzie realized the wisdom in her mother's words and started feeling regret for being so ignorant. Thankfully, she was able to make it safely back home! + +The end. +John was excited when he saw his mom present him with a brand new comb. He couldn't wait to use it. So, he eagerly took it out of the package and started combing his hair. + +But soon, the comb started to yield. John tried his best to break it, but it wouldn't work. He became sad and tears started rolling down his face. + +John's mother had a feeling that this was going to happen. She had bought the comb at a cheap price which is why it yielded so easily. John was really disappointed and started to cry even more. + +John was so sad and disappointed with the comb that he no longer wanted to use it. He buries the comb in the sand, vowing never to use it again. +Once there was a little girl. She was worried about the farmer. The farmer was very important. He grew food for people to eat. Every day, the little girl worried about him. + +One day, the little girl decided to help the farmer. She went out to the field with him and helped him tend to the crops. + +The farmer was so happy that he thanked her and gave her a big hug. From then on, the little girl helped the farmer every day. She was never worried anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy called Max. He was a furry, grey puppy and he loved to explore the world. Every day, he would go on adventures. + +One day, he came across a smooth hook on the ground. He was curious, so he picked it up. He rubbed it and it felt nice and smooth. He kept rubbing it because it felt so good. + +Suddenly, something magical started to happen! The hook began to move and grow until it turned into a huge slide! Max was so excited and clapped his paws. + +He reached the top of the slide and couldn't wait to go down. He rubbed the slide one last time to make sure it was still smooth. Then he descended the slide with a big smile on his face. He had so much fun! +Once there was a little boy named John. Every day he went to the farm with his mom and dad. + +One day, John and his parents went to the farm to feed the animals. They brought a bag of pieces with them. + +As they started feeding the animals, John said, “Mom, what is this piece?†+ +John’s mom answered, “It’s a piece of food, John. Here, you can give it to the goat. He will be very happy.†+ +John was so happy. He walked up to the goat and held out the piece. The goat happily ate the piece, so John gave him another. + +John’s parents saw how generous their son was and they were so proud of him. They said, “John, you are so generous! You did a great job!†+ +John smiled with pride, happy that he was able to feed the animals. He was excited for the next time he could visit the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was very creative and loved to use her imagination. One day, Lisa decided she was going to make a special sauce. She began to gather ingredients from around the house, such as milk, butter, and sugar. She put all the ingredients in a bowl and stirred them together. + +She used her creative ideas and added some colorful spices with her spoon! When the sauce was ready, Lisa was so proud of what she had made. She put the sauce on top of her pasta and took a big bite! It was delicious! + +Lisa smiled as she ate her sauce. She was so happy she used her imagination to create something all by herself. +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros called Roy. He was very loyal and always wanted to be with his friends. One day, Roy's friends decided to celebrate. They had a big party in the jungle with lots of tasty food. + +Roy was so excited and he immediately joined the party. He danced and played around in the sunshine. His friends laughed and hugged him as they celebrated. + +When the sun went down, everyone said goodbye to Roy. He was so sad to see them go, but he was still very happy. For Roy, celebrating with his friends was the best thing ever. + +They all promised to come back again soon and have another party. Roy was very pleased and couldn't wait! He was always loyal to his friends, even if they won't be together all the time. +One day, Jimmy was playing in the park with his friends. Suddenly, a terrible cop walked up to them. The cop said, "What are you doing here?" + +Jimmy was scared. He didn't know what to say. But his friends talked to the cop. They told him they were just playing. + +The cop looked around and said, "OK, be careful. Don't be too loud." Then he walked away. + +Jimmy and his friends felt much better. They all ran around and had fun. + +But they all still remembered that terrible cop. They made sure to not talk too loudly, just in case he came back. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One brother was very dirty and the other brother was very clean. + +One day, the two brothers were playing together in the park. The brother who was very dirty asked, "Can I rock on your swing?" + +The clean brother scowled and answered, "No! You are filthy and you will make my swing dirty too!" + +The dirty brother became angry. He said, "You just don't want me to have fun because I am dirty! That's not fair!" + +The clean brother replied, "I don't care, you can't play on my swing. You'll make it dirty!". + +The dirty brother got angry and started to cry. He said, "You are so mean! I just want to have fun like you!". + +The clean brother saw that his little brother was upset and said, "Alright, I'll let you rock on the swing. But you have to be careful and stay on the swing!" + +The dirty brother smiled and said, "Ok, I will!" He climbed onto the swing and began to rock back and forth. + +Both brothers had a great time, and the dirty brother was especially happy to be able to rock on the swing just like his clean brother. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy lady. She had a lot of love in her heart. Every day, she would take a walk in the park and love to play with the birds and other animals there. + +One day, while the lady was walking, one of the birds sneezed. She had never seen a bird sneeze before! She was so surprised that she laughed out loud. + +The lady continued her walk and she felt loved. She had so much love in her heart. She spread her love to all the birds and animals she saw on her walk and they were all happy. + +The lady was so wealthy, but she knew that love was the most important thing. She wanted to share her love with everyone so that everyone would feel loved too. + +The wealthy lady continued her path with a big smile on her face, happily spreading love from the top of her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a broken wondering boy. He was only three years old. One day, he decided to go and bathe in the creek. It felt so good and peaceful in the water that he almost didn't hear the rocks tumbling down the hill. Before he knew it, the rocks had landed all around the creek, trapping him in the water. He had no way to get out, and he couldn't hop over the rocks. + +The boy screamed, but no one came. He couldn't find a way out and so he stayed there, all day and all night, until morning came. But, sadly, the boy couldn't survive the wait and he died, still trapped in the creek. + +The end. +Once, there was a driver who was driving his car. He was going on a long drive. He got lost and didn't know which way he should go. So, he stopped and asked someone for help. The person said: "Go straight ahead." But the driver didn't know how to get there. He felt embarrassed because he was lost. Suddenly, he saw a magical shrinking potion! He drank the potion and he started shrinking. He was a tiny driver now. He jumped inside his car and drove it to the place he was looking for. When he got there, he grew back to normal size. He was so happy and relieved he found his way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to watch movies. Every day she watched a different movie, but today she was very excited. She was going to watch her very favorite movie! +She put on her comfiest clothes, grabbed her blanket and snuggled up on the couch. The lights were dim and the movie was ready to begin. +The movie was fun and exciting, and the little girl laughed and cheered as her favorite characters came on the screen. She was so excited that she couldn't keep her eyes open! +Before she knew it, the movie was finished. The girl was a little disappointed, but she was also feeling safe and happy. She put the blanket away and got ready for bed. +The little girl hugged her mom, kissed her dad and said goodnight. She was safe in her bed, dreaming of all the great adventures she had just watched in the movie. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry bear. He liked to wander around the forest in search of food. One day, he came near a stream where he saw a round, juicy apple. He was very excited and started to eat it. + +But when he tried to take a bite, he noticed that the apple was connected to a rope. He wondered where the rope was going. Then he realized that it was connected to a tree. He followed the rope and saw a bear cub hanging from the tree. + +The hungry bear quickly understood what was happening. He realized that the rope was there to prevent the cub from falling into the water. He was so close to the stream, so the bear was worried about the cub. + +He thought of a way to help the cub. He used his strength to pull the tree away from the water and then he carried the cub to safety. + +The bear was happy that he had been able to prevent the cub from falling into the stream. Now the cub was safe and the bear was no longer hungry. +Once there was a girl named Daisy who loved to dress up. She put on her dresses and shoes and twirled around in the garden. + +One day, Daisy's mom called her to come in for dinner. She had made a delicious dinner of spaghetti, and Daisy was so excited to share it with her family. + +When Daisy came to the table, she noticed something strange. Her mom had put a weird outfit on the table in front of her seat. It was made of paper and had weird decorations. + +Daisy asked her mom, "What is this? Can I wear it?" Her mom replied, "Yes, it's a special outfit for you. Put it on for dinner." + +Daisy was very excited. She put on the outfit, but it was too tight and uncomfortable. Suddenly, Daisy started to cry. Her mom looked at her sadly and said, "I'm sorry Daisy, you can't wear this. I wanted something special for you, but it doesn't fit. Let's take it off." + +Daisy was so disappointed. She took off the outfit and went to bed feeling sad. The next morning, Daisy was still upset about not being able to dress up the night before. She went out into the garden and looked at the daisies. But her disappointment was still there. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived in the forest. He had a big chair to rest in, and he liked it very much. One day, a rabbit jumped out of the bushes, and said "Hello Bear!" The bear was so happy to see the rabbit! He gave the rabbit a big squeeze and said, "I'm so glad you're here!" + +The bear knew it wasn't fair to keep the rabbit all to himself. He asked the rabbit if he wanted to sit in the big chair too. The rabbit wiggled his nose and hopped into the chair. + +They both had lots of fun and played for hours. The rabbit loved to squeeze the bear, and the bear loved to give the rabbit a big bear hug! + +When it was time to say goodbye, the bear gave the rabbit a big squeeze, and said goodbye. The rabbit hopped back into the bushes, and the bear knew he would be back for more fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play and explore the world. One day she decided to explore the garden. She saw an old fence and decided to paint it. Sally grabbed her brush and started to paint. + +Sally saw some wire near the fence and asked her mom, "What is this wire for, Mom?" Her mom replied, "It's for keeping the fence together, Sweetheart." + +Sally continued painting the fence. But soon she noticed the wire was all dirty. She said to her mom, "Mom! The wire is all dirty, what do I do?" Her mom replied, "You can use a cloth and some water to clean it." + +Sally got a cloth and some water and started to clean the dirty wire. She enjoyed cleaning the wire and after she finished, the wire was shiny and clean again. She was so proud of her work and ran to show her mom what she did. + +Things looked beautiful after Sally painted the fence and cleaned the wire. She was so proud of herself and all the work she had done. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two children named Sam and Violet, who were playing in the park one summer afternoon. Suddenly, Sam notices someone special approach them. + +“Hello, children. I am Uncle Peter,†said the man, who had a large piece of luggage in his hands. “I just got back from a long trip and would love to give you a present to say thank you.†+ +Violet and Sam's eyes lit up. Uncle Peter had brought them a fragile sculpture, carefully packed up in the luggage. After thanking him, the children realized that Uncle Peter had to rush back to his hotel. + +“Bye Uncle Peter! We hope to see you soon!†shouted Violet and Sam as Uncle Peter walked away. + +The children waved goodbye, watching as he quickly rushed off, with his big piece of luggage in tow. +Once upon a time, there was a big pond filled with water. Little Bob and his best friend Tim were walking near the water. They heard a big splash and saw a frog jumping into the pond. Tim and Bob were so excited. They ran to the edge of the pond to see the giant frog. Bob thought it was a great idea to jump in too, but Tim was anxious. Tim said, "No, Bob, it's too deep" But Bob wasn't listening and he jumped in! + +The water was cold and wet and Bob got a shock! He swam around and Tim waited anxiously for him. When Bob reached the edge, Tim gave him a big rub to warm him up. Bob was so happy to be safe and sound. + +The two friends hugged and laughed, then ran off to find more adventures! +Once there was a chef who wanted to create a special sauce. He didn't know what type of sauce it should be, so he had to think very carefully. He mixed different ingredients in a pot and stirred it until it was smooth. But it still wasn't quite right. He tried again and again, but it still wasn't the right texture. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He mixed in some tough ingredients and stirred carefully. Finally the sauce was just right. The chef tasted his creation and smiled, it was delicious! He had created a special sauce that everyone loved. + +The chef was so proud of his sauce, and he wanted everyone to taste it. He served it with every meal and everyone loved it. He was excited that he had been able to create a special sauce. +Once upon a time there was a hairy bird. He was flying through the sky, singing his happy songs. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud sound that disturbed him. Suddenly the sky became dark and the bird became very scared. + +The bird looked around and saw a little girl with long, blonde hair. The bird was still scared, but he was also curious. + +He flew down and asked the girl, “What disturbed me?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “It was a clap of thunder. Don’t be scared, it can’t hurt you.†+ +The hairy bird was relieved and thanked the girl. He flew away singing his songs, no longer disturbed. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Kiya. One day Jack suggested they go on an adventure and explore a new forest. + +"Let's go!" Kiya said excitedly. + +So, Jack and Kiya entered the forest. They were surely excited to see what surprises the forest held for them! + +As they explored the forest, Jack and Kiya noticed something rare. There were strange colorful flowers on the trees and beautiful birds were flying in the sky. + +"Wow!" exclaimed Jack, "This is so incredible!" + +Kiya asked Jack, "Do you think they have anything else rare in this forest?" + +"I have no idea. Let's keep exploring and find out!" Jack replied. + +The two of them continued exploring the forest and soon they discovered amazing things they had never seen before. So, they made sure to take lots of pictures of their exciting adventure and the rare thing they found. +Max was a young boy who loved to write. His mom had given him a special notebook and a pencil. Every day Max would go to the lawn and write. + +He loved to sit and write under the big trees. It was comfortable and cool, even when the sun was shining brightly. He wrote stories, poems, and sometimes even simple drawings. + +Max enjoyed feeling the grass between his toes while he wrote. The lawn was the perfect place to write. It was comfortable and peaceful. He sat there for hours, writing and having fun. + +Max loved to write in the big, open lawn. He was so comfortable and so happy there. He couldn't imagine being happier! +Once upon a time there was a family. They all lived together in a nice house. One day, the family noticed that something was wrong. They couldn't figure out what it was. + +The mum said to the dad, "We need to solve this problem". But they couldn't think of what the problem was. + +The little girl said "Maybe I can help". She thought and thought. Then she had an idea. She said, "Maybe we are all tired, so let's take a nap". + +Everyone was so tired, so they did just that. When they woke up, everyone felt so much better. And they had solved the problem! + +The family all gave the little girl a big hug for being so clever. From then on, when the family got tired, they would always have a nap together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was only three years old, but she was very curious. She asked her mummy and daddy for a special present. + +“Please can I have a pony?†she asked. + +Mummy and Daddy smiled. “A pony? Of course you can!†+ +Lisa was so excited! Mummy and Daddy took her to the farm. There were many ponies there, but Lisa’s eyes fixed on one special pony. He was a restless pony, always moving around and nibbling on hay. + +Lisa petted the pony and whispered to him. “Please can I take you home?†+ +The pony neighed and nudged Lisa gently. Yes! She was allowed to take the pony home. + +Mummy and Daddy brought the restless pony home. Lisa was so happy. From then on, Lisa and her pony were the best of friends. They had lots of fun and adventures together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named May. She was only three, but very smart. +One day she went to her bedroom and saw something strange. She looked carefully and saw that it was a curtain! +May was very curious and wanted to take a closer look. She stepped closer to it and slowly moved it aside. +Behind the curtain was a huge room with lots of toys! May couldn't believe her eyes and she began to gasp. She gazed around the room, taking in all the wonderful things in it. +She felt so happy and smiled. Her smart mummy had thought of such a special surprise for her! +May was so grateful. She waved goodbye to the curtain and skipped away to play with her new toys. +Once there was a mighty pencil. It was very special. Every day the pencil went on a journey. It traveled all around the world, meeting many new friends. + +One day, the pencil went to a mountain. It met a friendly ant and together they climbed the mountain. At the top, they could see the entire world. It was a magical view. + +Then they decided to have a race back down the mountain. The pencil was much quicker than the ant and won the race. The pencil was so proud of itself. + +As the day came to an end, the pencil returned home. It was happy to be back in its own bed. Then it drifted off to a peaceful sleep and dreamt about its next big travel adventure. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Bob. Bob loved to find things. He always went on long walks with his cart and tried to catch the wind in his hands. One day he caught something special. It was a bright red balloon that soared high up in the sky. He pulled it back down slowly and tied it to his cart. He could not believe it. + +Bob rushed home to show his parents. They both smiled but cautioned him to be more careful. They explained to him that if the balloon got too high, it could easily get away from him and fly away. They told him to try and enjoy it by keeping it low. + +Bob understood their advice. From then on, he was careful not to chase the balloon too high in the sky. He only wanted the balloon to stay close so he could play with it. He learned that sometimes things can be lost if you let them get too far away. + +Moral: It's important to remember that you can't always catch what you want, so it's best to enjoy what you have while it's close to you. +Once there was a mommy and a little girl. They went to the store to buy some food. The little girl said, "Mommy, I want celery." + +Mommy said, "But celery is a vegetable, and you don't like vegetables." + +The little girl answered, "Celery is nice. Please, Mommy!" + +So they bought the celery and went home. Mommy was so hungry and wanted to eat the celery, but the little girl was not ready to share. She said, "No, this celery is mine!" Mommy became so angry but she didn't want to scold her daughter. She said, "Please answer - do you want to share?" + +The little girl thought for a moment, and then said, "Yes, I will share. We can both have some celery." Mommy and her daughter enjoyed the celery together and smiled. +Once there was a kind little girl named Ruby. She always acted polite and had many friends in the field she used to play in. One day she came up with an idea to play a game. She wanted to act like she was a princess. + +Before playing the game, Ruby asked everyone to be polite and act like royalty. Her friends agreed, excited for the game. + +But then a snag in her plan emerged. One of her friends, a mean boy, didn't want to play the game by Ruby's rules. He kept pushing her in the field and refused to be polite. + +Ruby was heartbroken. She asked for help from a kind old woman who had been watching them. The woman gave her a magic wand and said, "When you are in trouble, just wave this wand in the air and it will help you." + +When the mean boy came near, Ruby quickly waved the wand in the air. Suddenly the magic wand worked and the mean boy had to become polite and act like a prince! + +Ruby, her friends, and the mean boy enjoyed the game, taking turns being princess and prince. Thanks to the kind old lady, Ruby taught her friends the importance of being polite and they all learned a valuable lesson in the field that day. +Once upon a time there was a brown swan. Every day it would swim in the lake, peacefully and happily. + +One day, the swan saw something strange in the water - it was a tiny seed. The swan thought it was funny, so he took it out of the water and put it in the ground. + +A few days later, the seed started growing. Soon, it turned into a big green plant. When the swan saw this he said, "Wow, this is fantastic! What a surprise." + +Soon the plant blossomed withBigbrightblooms. The swan was so excited, he flapped his wings and shouted "Oh, it is so beautiful!" + +The blooms stayed on the plant for many days, until one day the petals began to fall off. Then the little brown seed from before started growing again. + +The swan watched excitedly as the little seed grew and turned into a big fluffy swan, just like him. He was so happy to have a friend, he said "Hello, new friend. Welcome to the lake" + +The two swans swam together in the lake, and became the best of friends. They swam and grew, growing older and wiser together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old king. He lived in a big castle on a big hill. The king was very sleepy. He was tired from ruling the kingdom all day. + +One day, something strange appeared on the king's windowsill. It was a tiny little rabbit! The rabbit was so small, it could fit in the King's hand. + +The King asked the little Rabbit, "What are you doing here?" + +The Rabbit replied, "I'm here to give you a surprise! I can help you with your sleepiness, if you would like." + +The King was very happy. He nodded and smiled and said, "That sounds wonderful!" + +The Rabbit hopped to the bed and hopped onto the King. The King began to feel very sleepy and soon fell fast asleep. + +The King woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and much less sleepy. The Rabbit was gone, but he was still feeling the effects of the surprise. + +The King thanked the Rabbit in his heart and went back to ruling his kingdom. He was more energetic than ever before! +Lola was dancing in the backyard. She jumped and twirled, and everyone applauded. She felt so happy and proud. Her mom gave her a special cord and said it was a surprise. She put it around her neck and looked down. + +The cord had special sparkly beads, and it made her dizzy just looking at them. She spun around faster and faster. The beads worked like a magical wand and she felt like she was flying. Everyone cheered and applauded as she kept spinning. + +Suddenly things started to move quickly. Lola felt dizzy and fell down. Everyone laughed and kept applauding as she lay there feeling a bit embarrassed. + +Her mom put her arms around her, gave her another hug and said, “That was amazing! You were so brave to try it.†Lola smiled from ear to ear and hugged her mom tight. She was so proud of her performance and thankful for everyone’s applause. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake went out to play one day. As he was walking, he heard a very noisy sound coming from his house. He stopped and thought, "What is that noise?" + +Jake went closer to his house and saw that his mom was drinking tea and chatting. He felt a little sad that he couldn't join them. He missed his family. + +He walked up to the house and said, "Mom, can I have some tea too?" + +His mother smiled sadly and said, "No Jake, you're too young for tea." + +Jake was very sad, he felt alone and unwanted. Tears started streaming down his face. + +His mother quickly said, "Don't be so noisy! I'm sorry you can't join us." + +Jake felt so disappointed that he ran away, never to be seen again. He missed his family very much. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl who loved music. Every day, she would look at the piano in the corner of the room and smile. + +One day, the little girl decided she wanted to play the piano. She very carefully climbed onto the seat and put her fingers on the keys. She was so shy that all she could do was press down one key. But when she did, it made the most beautiful sound! + +The girl was so excited and happy that she pressed the key again and again, and each time it made the same beautiful sound! She smiled to herself and looked around, not sure if anyone had heard her. + +Just then, a voice called out from the next room, "Who's playing the piano?". It was her mum! She had heard the little girl's playing and she had come to listen. + +The shy little girl was so scared that she jumped off the seat, but then she heard her mum's voice again. "Come back and ring the piano for me", her mum said. + +So, the shy little girl slowly climbed back onto the seat and put her fingers on the keys. This time, she didn't just hold down one key, she played a beautiful tune that filled the room with music and joy! + +The little girl smiled and looked up to her mum. She couldn't believe she had done it, and it felt so good. She knew that she would +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jason and Lucy. They always discussed fun and interesting topics together, like their favorite colors and how to make their own sandwiches. + +One day, they were discussing dinner. Lucy wanted to have pizza and Jason wanted to have pasta. They both seemed to be content with either option, but they kept discussing what would be best. + +At dinner, they discovered something odd. Lucy's pizza was in a sealed box, so it was impossible to get to. On the other hand, Jason's pasta had been left open. He was able to enjoy it while Lucy had to take her dinner home. + +This made Jason realize that it was important to be thoughtful of others. He should have been more open to Lucy's choice, as it was possible that with an open mind, they could have ended up with a dinner they both enjoyed. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to consider different perspectives and remain open to different possibilities. This will help us make decisions that are beneficial for everyone. +Once there was a little girl who was playing in the sand by the sea. She saw a green jellyfish and she wanted to touch it. But before she could get there, the jellyfish lay still on the sand. She was very scared so she ran to her daddy. + +Her daddy told her it was alright, he would pick up the jellyfish. He lay the jellyfish on a towel and then took it to the sea. The little girl saw the jellyfish swimming around in the water. She was so happy that it was free again. + +The little girl lay on her belly in the sand and watched the jellyfish. It was so beautiful with its bright green tentacles. She lay and watched it until it was time to go home. +Lola was a 3 year old girl. She was feeling very tired, so she decided to relax in her bedroom. She lay down and closed her eyes. Suddenly she heard a rustling noise. She opened her eyes and saw a beautiful veil in the corner of the room. + +The veil was pink and sparkly and Lola was very excited. She wanted to find out what it was, so she got up and went to the veil. She carefully lifted it up and saw that it was a secret hiding place. She crawled in and relaxed. + +Inside the veil it was peaceful and quiet. There were no boring toys and no one talking. Just Lola and the soft floor. She relaxed and felt happy. + +Lola lay still for a long time until she heard someone calling her name. It was her mom. She was telling Lola it was time for dinner. Reluctantly, Lola crawled out of the veil, feeling relaxed and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and liked to play with dolls. One day, Lucy found a pill in her mom's drawer. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +"It's a medicine," her mom said. "You must never take a medicine like that without asking me. It could make you very sick. Now put it back and forget about it." + +Lucy felt guilty and replaced the pill in the drawer. She decided that she would never take medicine unless Mom said it was ok. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old, and he was very scared. +One day, his mommy said it was time to take him to the park. She took the boy's hand and they set off. +When they got to the park, the boy saw a tall slide. He was scared and he did not want to go down. But then his mommy whispered something in his ear. +She said, "It's ok. Push yourself down the slide, and you will have lots of fun". +The little boy was still scared, but he closed his eyes and pushed himself down the slide. When he opened his eyes, he was at the bottom. He smiled, and he wanted to do it again. +So he pushed himself down the slide many times that year, and each time he wasn't so scared. +Once there was a boy named Jack. One day, Jack was walking in his backyard when he saw something bright. It was a tiny lizard! Jack was so happy to see the lizard. He wanted to act like the lizard. He crouched low, wiggled his toes like the lizard did, and waved his arms around. He had so much fun pretending to be a lizard! + +The bright lizard noticed Jack and began crawling closer to him. Jack was so excited. He slowly reached a hand out to the lizard, and the lizard crawled on his hand. Jack had made a new friend! + +The next day Jack and the bright lizard played together again. Jack acted like the lizard, and the lizard waved its tail at him. They both had so much fun! + +Jack and the bright lizard became best friends. They would play together in the yard every day. Jack had found a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a child. The child was three years old and he had a problem. He couldn't find his microphone! + +Mom and child searched the whole house, but they couldn't find it! + +Mom said, "We need to solve this problem and find your microphone". + +Child was alert as he thought for a moment. Then he said, "Oh, I know! Check the bedroom closet". + +Mom opened the bedroom closet and there it was! The microphone! + +Mom said, "See, we solved the problem. Now you can sing and make beautiful music with your microphone". + +Child smiled and said, "Yay! I'm so happy you helped me solve this problem". + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to skip around the stable. She was always so proud of her skipping and she'd always tell anyone who would listen about how she could skip for long distances without losing her balance. + +One day, Sarah skipped over to her father and said, "Dad, can I go skippings in the stable?" Her father replied, "Of course, Sarah! You can go as long as you stay safe." + +So Sarah skipped her way to the stable and she was delighted with how much fun she had there. She skipped around the fences, jumped over the hay bales, and hopped up and down the paths. + +She was feeling so proud of herself that she decided to go into the center of the stable and practice her skipping there. Soon enough, Sarah was able to skip the length of the stable with no trouble at all. She felt very proud of her accomplishment and ran back to her father with a smile on her face. + +Her father hugged her and said, "You must be really proud of yourself, Sarah. You have done so well!" Sarah smiled and nodded, because she certainly was proud of her achievement. That day, Sarah learned what a wonderful feeling it was to be proud of herself for the things that she could do. +One day, a little boy named Johnny was playing in the park. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked around, trying to find the source of the noise. Then he saw a beautiful red staff. Johnny was amazed and wanted to take a closer look. + +He walked up to it and touched it with his hand. Suddenly, an unexpected surprise happened! A loud humming sound started coming out of the staff. Johnny was a bit scared, so he backed away, but he was still curious. He could hear the sound of the staff getting louder and louder. + +Johnny wanted to take it home to show his family, so he carefully picked it up. After getting home, Johnny showed his family the staff. His family was also very amazed. Everyone was excited about the beautiful red staff. + +From that day forward, Johnny was even more curious about the red staff. He was determined to figure out what it was used for! +Mia was 3 years old and she had not yet learnt to understand many words. One day while playing outside with her friends, Mia came across a tool. She wanted to pick it up but her friend told her not to. Confused, Mia asked why. + +Her friend pointed to a deaf man nearby and said, "He doesn't understand what we say, so if we try to take his tool he might get angry". + +Mia stopped, feeling scared and unsure. She didn't want to do anything to upset the deaf man. Puzzled, Mia asked her friend what to do. + +Her friend says, "We should go ask the man if it's okay that you take the tool". + +Mia didn't know how to communicate with the man since he was deaf. But, her friend told her that if she waved her hands and smiled, he might understand that she was asking for permission. + +So, Mia took a deep breath, waved her hands and smiled at the man. He nodded and smiled back. Mia was overjoyed - the man had understood her! She picked up the tool with a big smile on her face. That day she understood why it was important to always be polite and kind. +Once, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old. One day, Sarah's mommy gave her a special flute. It was bright green with yellow spots on it. She was very happy and spoiled to have it. + +Sarah practiced playing the flute every day. She learned how to make different sounds and how to play different tunes. Everyone was very impressed with her progress. + +On Sarah's fourth birthday, she was able to complete her first song on the flute. Everyone was so proud of her and they clapped and cheered for her. Sarah was so proud of herself and she smiled from ear to ear. + +Sarah continued to practice the flute. She got even better at it over time until she could play her favorite songs with ease. No matter what challenges she faced, Sarah was determined to complete her goals and make the most beautiful music with her flute. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who needed help. The squirrel had been playing outside in the dry leaves, and he had gotten very dirty and dusty. + +He spotted a nearby boy, and he cheerily squeaked, "Help me, please!" + +The little boy smiled and asked, "How can I help you?" + +The squirrel replied, "I need a rub to make me clean again. Can you rub me?" + +The little boy was happy to help, and he reached out his hands and began to rub the squirrel. He gently massaged the squirrel's fur until the squirrel felt dry and squeaky clean again. + +The little squirrel thanked the little boy with a happy chirp and scampered away, ready to play again. +One day, a group of friends went out to play. Everything was going great until one of the friends had an unusual idea. They wanted to spoil the fun for everyone else. + +They started to argue and argue until everyone else was mad. Nobody wanted to play anymore. The group was so sad and angry. + +Then, an idea struck one of the friends. He said that if they all worked together, they could make something new and special. Everyone agreed and the group started to build something. + +When they were done, they looked around and saw something amazing! They had created something unique and fun. Everyone was happy and the group worked together to keep the unusual thing special. + +The group stayed friends and they all learned an important lesson: friendships should never be spoiled. +Timmy was very excited. Today he was joining a new club! When he arrived, there were already lots of other kids there. They were all wearing blue t-shirts and had big smiles on their faces. They quickly made Timmy feel like part of the group. + +The club leader was very organized. She showed everyone what to do. They all gathered around a big table that was full of lots of different bottles. The bottles were filled with different colored paint. That was what they were going to use to make art! + +They all got to work putting the different colored bottles together. Watching the bright colors mix together was very exciting. Everyone was having so much fun. + +At the end of the day, everyone showed off the things they had made. Timmy was very proud of his work. He knew he had made a great decision in joining this club. +Once upon a time there were two Navy ships, sailing in the deep blue sea. Suddenly, they saw a lazy whale. They wanted to say hello, but the whale panicked and swam away! The Navy ships chased after it, but the whale was too fast and swam too far away. So the Navy ships went back to the sea, never to see the whale again. The end. +A funny little girl had a doll that needed help. It wasn't working very well, so she needed to improve it. + +The girl took her doll and grabbed a needle and thread. She made a stitch in the doll's leg to make it stronger. Then she added a stitch to the doll's arm to make it easier for the doll to move around. + +She was so proud of her work! The doll was working better, and it was more fun to play with. The girl smiled and decided to take the doll and show it off to her friends. + +The girl's friends thought the doll was amazing! They were so impressed with how the girl was able to improve the doll. Now they all played together with the doll, and they all had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a rare puppy. His name was Jack and he was a very special puppy. Jack had an old friend named Sally. + +One day Sally asked Jack, "What do you want more than anything else in the world?" + +Jack thought very carefully and said, "I want to replace my old toy with a new one." + +Sally smiled and said, "I can help make that wish come true. I know someone who can find a new toy for you!" + +Sally went and found someone who could help Jack get a new toy. She soon came back with a new one. + +Jack was so excited. He hugged the new toy and said, "Thank you so much. You helped me replace my old toy with something brand new!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Marian. She had lots of books in her room and wanted to keep them organized. So one day, she asked her Mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me sort my books?" asked Marian. + +Her Mom was very helpful and got a bookcase so they could sort the books together. + +"Let's see now", said Mom as she looked at the books. "We should put the big ones on the bottom shelf and the small ones on the top." + +Marian soon learned how to sort the books, making sure that all the books were neatly in their place. + +When they were finished, Marian looked at the bookcase with pride. It was a job well done! She thanked Mommy for being so helpful. + +"Anytime!" said Mom. + +The End. +One day, a strong little boy went out to play. He was curious, so he stopped to peek into a store. In the store, he saw a big notebook. He wanted to have it, and he tried to take it. But he couldn't get it and he became very sad. Then he peeked around the corner, and saw two people. He thought they had taken the notebook, but he was wrong. + +The two people had strong arms. They were holding the notebook and walking away. The little boy was so sad because he couldn't get it. He cried and shouted for help but nobody came. Soon the two people disappeared and the notebook was gone. + +The little boy went home feeling very sad. He will never get his notebook. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Layla and Luke. They were always very organized and enjoyed playing together. + +Today they decided it would be fun to tell stories. Layla went first and said, "I have a magical silver coin." Luke's eyes lit up as he said, "Can I see it?" Layla smiled and took out a shiny silver coin and showed it to him. + +Luke was so amazed by the silver coin that he quickly came up with an idea. He said, "Let's tell a story using the coin." Layla thought that was a brilliant idea and they both started moving their chairs around in an organized way. + +Then, Luke began to tell a story about a little boy who found a silver coin and could make any of his wishes come true. They were so lost in the story that time flew by without them realizing it. + +At the end of the story, Layla said, "That was so much fun! I can't wait to tell another story with the silver coin tomorrow." +One day a little boy went out to explore. He came across a white lake and it was so beautiful he wanted to stay and admire it for a while. He saw a swan swimming in the water, so he slowly walked down to the edge of the lake. + +The little boy was scared to go near the edge of the lake, so the swan came to help and support him. The swan slowly came up to the little boy and he was happy to have a new friend. The little boy began to play in the lake with the swan and they had a lot of fun together. + +The swan then showed the little boy how to swim. It was his first time in the water and he was so excited. He swam with the swan until he got tired. + +When it was time to go home, the little boy thanked his new friend for the adventure and said goodbye. He was so happy that the white swan had supported him! +Once upon a time there was a honest cat. Every day it would sail around the ocean looking for adventure. + +One day, while the cat was out sailing, it spotted a boat in the distance. Excited, the cat sailed closer to take a look. + +When it got to the boat, it found two pirates arguing. The cat listened and heard one pirate say, “I think we should sail away with the cat.†+ +The other pirate disagreed, but the first pirate took the cat against its will. The cat mewed for help, but nobody was around to hear it. + +The pirates sailed away with the cat and it was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She lived in a big house with her parents. One day she went to the kitchen to get a snack. As she opened the kitchen door she saw something on the floor. It was a harmless little snake. + +She was scared and started to cry. Her parents heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. Lily told them about the snake. + +Her mother told her calmly, "Don't worry, Lily. That snake is harmless. Just stay away from it and keep the door closed until it goes away." + +Lily was brave and listened to her mother's advice. She stayed away from the snake and waited until it went away - which happened after a short while. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to grown-ups, because they often know best how to solve problems. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very adorable with her big brown eyes. One day Lucy was in the park with her mom and saw a pretty purse. She asked her mom for it and her mom said yes. But then her friend, Hannah, saw the purse too! They both wanted it, so they began to quarrel. + +Their moms tried to stop the quarrel, and in the end they had a good idea. They decided to split the purse in two. Then they each got half of the purse, and they were both happy. + +Lucy was so excited to have her share of the purse. She could not believe how lucky she was. So she said goodbye to her friend, thanked her mom and skipped off home with her adorable purse. +John was a small pirate. He had a tiny black hat and a big wooden sword. Everywhere he went, he searched for treasure. But one day, John encountered something he could not ignore. He saw a big elephant eating a bunch of ripe bananas. John wanted so badly to eat those bananas, but the elephant was too big and strong. So he shrugged and kept sailing. + +John sailed past an island full of singing birds. He wanted to stop and listen to the music, but he kept sailing. John was so focused on finding treasure, he ignored the beauty around him. He never stopped to take in the world. + +Finally, John reached an island. He was sure he had found his treasure, but when he stepped off the boat, he was met with silence. The island was small and seemed to be abandoned. John tried to find his treasure, but soon his hope faded back to sea. He had ignored all the wonderful things the world had to offer when instead he should have just enjoyed the journey. +One day, Emily was feeling very cheerful. She went over to the kitchen floor with her mom and carefully set down a blanket. Then Emily began to play with her toys. + +Mom said, "Emily, do you want to help me clean the floor?" + +Emily said, "Sure!" + +So Emily and her mom got to work. Emily helped by holding the broom and her mom swept up the dirt and dust. Then Emily carefully wiped the floor with a cloth and the kitchen was spotless and shining. + +"Look at the floor Emily! It looks nice now, doesn't it?" said Mom. + +Emily smiled, "Yes, I'm so proud of us! We did a good job of caring for the floor!" + +Mom beamed with joy, and they hugged each other happily. Emily was so proud of the sparkling floor she had created. What a cheerful day it had been! +One day, Charlie was playing in the park when he found a beautiful jewel in the sandbox. He was so excited because he had never seen anything so pretty and sparkly. He showed it to his Mommy who said, “That’s nice, Charlie. It looks very dirty. Why don’t you wash it off?†+ +So Charlie went outside and filled up a bucket with water. He dunked the jewel in and then scrubbed it with a cloth. When he finished, the jewel was shining and bright. He was so happy that he hugged it close. + +His Mommy said, “Now it looks much better! You did a great job washing it.†+ +Charlie was so proud of his sparkly jewel. He twirled it around in the air and sang a happy song. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He loved playing with his team. Every day after school, Tom and his team would go to the park and play together. They would run around and have lots of fun. + +One day, Tom and his team went to the park as usual, but the park was closed. Everyone was sad and Tom began to miss his team. He was lonely without them. + +But the next day, when they all arrived at the park, it was open! Tom was very happy and shouted at his team, "The park is open again!" Everyone cheered and ran into the park. + +Tom and his team had a wonderful time playing and laughing together. Tom had missed his team and was so relieved that the park was open again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and his name was Tim. Every day, Tim wanted to win. He wanted to win races, play games and have fun with his friends. + +One day, Tim went to the playground with his best friend Sully. Sully was really big and strong. He wanted to win all of the games the two of them were going to play. + +But when they got to the playground, they couldn't play any games. It was too stormy outside. All Tim could do was sit there, feeling a bit miserable. + +Suddenly, Sully had an idea. He said, "Let's play a pretend game. The one who wants to win the most will win!" He then showed Tim a big tree. "If you want to win, you have to be the first one to climb to the top of the tree," said Sully. + +Tim was very excited. He had always wanted to win at something and now he had his chance. He started to climb the tree, feeling happy and determined. + +Sully watched as Tim slowly made his way to the top of the tree. By the time Tim reached the top, it had stopped raining and the sun had come out. Tim was so happy. He had won! + +Tim realised then that wanting to win was the key to being happy. With a huge smile, Tim said to S +Jill and her mommy went to the beach. They saw an otter there, swimming around in the water. Jill asked her mommy if she could catch the otter. Her mommy said yes. + +Jill then reached down into the water and grabbed the otter. The otter struggled, but Jill was too strong. She rocked the otter back and forth in her hands. + +The otter said, "I don't like being rocked, please put me down!" Jill just laughed and kept rocking the otter. The otter cried and begged her to stop. + +Suddenly, the otter's mommy came. She was angry and shouted "What are you doing? You're so stupid!" The otter's mommy then grabbed the otter out of Jill's hands and swam away. + +Jill and her mommy were sad. They had been so excited to catch the otter, but it all ended badly. Jill learned her lesson not to be too cruel and never to do something like that again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Willa. She loved spicy food, like tacos and chili. One day, Willa's mom offered her a special bowl of soup. + +"Would you like to try it?" Willa's mom asked. Willa looked at the soup and smiled. + +"What's in it?" she asked. + +"Just a little bit of everything," Willa's mom said. + +Willa liked the sound of that! She ate a spoonful of the soup and found it to be very spicy. Willa frowned. + +"Mom, this soup is too spicy for me," she said. + +"I'm sorry Willa," replied her mom. "Remember next time to start with a teaspoon. That way, you can always add more if you want." + +Willa thought about her mom's advice and nodded. + +This story carries the moral message of "start small, and work your way up". Willa learned that if she started with a teaspoon of something spicy, she could always add more if she still wanted. This teaches us all an important lesson: try something new, but take it slow! +Once upon a time there was a small girl who liked to count. She had a rare book full of numbers, and she liked to look at all the pages. + +One day the girl decided to show her book to her mom. + +"Mom, look what I have!", the girl said. + +Her mom looked at the book and said: "Oh, this is amazing! What wonderful numbers!" + +The girl smiled with pride and started to count the pages. She was very happy to show her rare book to her mom. + +The girl finished counting the pages and said aloud: "One, two, three, four...there are twelve pages in my book!" + +The girl smiled. She was delighted to have found such a rare book! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom did not like to play with other cats. He liked to be alone. One day, Tom heard a sound. It was coming from a big box. Tom was curious and wanted to find out what was inside. + +Tom went to the box to test it. He pushed it with his paw. The box moved a little. Tom was brave, so he jumped on top of the box. The sound was louder now. Tom wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +Tom used his sharp claws to open the box. But when he did, a big dog jumped out! The dog was not happy to see Tom. The dog chased Tom and caught him. Tom was very sad and wished he had never opened the box. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with many yummy peaches. The tree had the best peaches available for everyone. The peaches were big and sweet. Everyone loved to eat them. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the tree. He wanted to get a peach. But, he saw a little bird sleeping near the peaches. Tim did not want to disturb the bird. He waited for the bird to wake up. + +After a while, the bird woke up and flew away. Tim picked a peach and shared it with his friends. They all enjoyed the yummy peach and were happy. They promised not to disturb the sleeping birds again. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful frog named Bob. Bob had many friends in the pond. One day, Bob saw a little fish with a hurt toe. The fish was very sad. + +Bob asked the fish, "What happened to your toe?" The fish said, "I hit it on a rock. It hurts a lot." Bob wanted to help the fish feel better. + +Bob went to his friend, the wise turtle. The turtle told him to give the fish a soft leaf to make the toe feel better. So, Bob gave the fish a soft leaf. The fish wrapped the leaf around his hurt toe, and it felt much better. + +The fish said, "Thank you, Bob! You are a good friend." They played together in the pond all day. Bob learned that helping friends is a kind thing to do. +Once there was a girl named Lily. Lily liked to design things. She would draw pictures and make things with her toys. One day, she found a teaspoon in the kitchen. She thought it was very pretty. + +Lily wanted to make something with the teaspoon. She thought and thought. Then she had an idea. She would make a flexible toy with the teaspoon. She got some playdough and made a long, bendy snake. + +Lily put the teaspoon on the snake's head. The snake was very happy. It could bend and twist because it was flexible. Lily played with her new toy all day. She was happy that she could design something fun with just a teaspoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, ugly toy. This toy was her best friend. She liked to hug it and it made her feel comfort. Amy took her ugly toy everywhere she went. + +One day, Amy's mom gave her a sweet chocolate. Amy was very happy. She wanted to share her chocolate with her ugly toy. So, she broke the chocolate in half and gave one half to her toy. + +But then, a big wind came and took her ugly toy away. Amy was very sad. She tried to look for her toy, but she could not find it. She ate the rest of her chocolate, but it did not make her feel better. In the end, Amy lost her ugly toy and her heart was full of sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to go to the shore with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the shore and saw an empty boat. + +Mia asked her mommy, "Mommy, why is the boat empty?" Her mommy said, "Maybe someone left it here, Mia." + +Mia felt sad for the boat. She started to weep. She wanted to help the empty boat. Her daddy said, "Don't weep, Mia. We can help the boat find a new home." + +So, Mia, her mommy, and her daddy took the empty boat to a new place. They found a nice family who wanted a boat. The family was very happy, and Mia felt happy too. + +Now, the boat was not empty anymore. Every time Mia went to the shore, she saw the boat with its new family. And Mia never had to weep for the empty boat again. +One day, a healthy boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big tree with a red arrow on it. Tim was very excited and wanted to find out where the arrow was pointing. + +He walked and walked, and then he saw another arrow. This time, it was blue. Tim nodded his head and smiled. He knew he was on the right path. He kept following the arrows until he found a surprise. + +At the end of the path, Tim found a big box. Inside the box, there were lots of toys! Tim was so happy. He played with the toys all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with a long string. It was harmless and fun. Tim would tie the string to his toys and pull them around the house. + +One day, Tim met a little girl named Sue. She saw the string and said, "What is that?" Tim said, "It's my string! I like to play with it. Do you want to play too?" Sue said, "Yes, I would like that!" + +So, Tim and Sue played with the string all day. They tied it to their toys and made them talk to each other. They had so much fun, and they became good friends. From that day on, they would always play together and tell each other stories with their toys and the harmless string. +Once upon a time, in a little village, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to observe the world around her. One day, she saw a farmer planting some oats in his field. Lily was curious and wanted to learn more. + +Lily decided to help the farmer. She worked hard every day, watering the oats and making sure they had enough sun. They talked and laughed as they worked together. The farmer was happy to have Lily's help, and he taught her many things about growing oats. + +As the days went by, the oats grew tall and strong. When it was time to harvest them, Lily and the farmer had a successful crop. They shared the oats with the whole village, and everyone was grateful. The moral of the story is that when we help others and work together, we can achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. Max was an obedient dog. They loved to play and have fun together. + +One day, Tim and Max went to the park. They saw a big tree. In the tree, there was a shiny gold ball. Tim wanted the gold ball. But it was too high for Tim to reach. + +Tim asked Max to help him rescue the gold ball. Max was an obedient dog. He jumped high and got the gold ball for Tim. Tim was very happy. They went home and played with the gold ball all day. +One day, a little seal was playing near the sea. The seal had lovely, soft fur. It liked to jump and swim in the water. The seal was very happy. + +But then, a big bird came. The bird wanted to take the seal away. The seal was scared. It did not want to go with the bird. The seal called for help. "Help me, please!" it said. + +A big fish heard the seal call. The fish swam fast to help the seal. It chased the bird away. The seal was safe now. The seal and the fish became good friends. They played together every day, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, clean room with lots of toys. One day, she found a yellow crayon under her bed. Lily was very happy and decided to use it to draw a picture. + +Lily drew a big, yellow sun in the sky. She showed her mom the picture, and her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job with your yellow crayon! The sun looks so bright and happy!" Lily smiled and felt proud of her drawing. + +The next day, Lily played outside with her friends. She told them about her yellow crayon and the sun she drew. Her friends wanted to draw too. So, they all went inside and used their crayons to draw a big, colorful picture together. They had lots of fun and made a beautiful drawing for everyone to see. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote about her day. Lily was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you." + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a small bird with a hurt wing. Lily cared about the bird and wanted to help it. She told her mom, "Mom, we need to help this bird, please." + +Her mom said, "You're right, Lily. Let's be polite and gentle with the bird." They took the bird home and helped it feel better. Lily wrote about the bird in her diary, so she could remember how she cared for it. + +The next day, the bird was all better. Lily and her mom took it back to the park. The bird said, "Thank you, Lily, for being so polite and caring for me." Then, the bird flew away, and Lily knew she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little black cat named Lucky. Lucky loved to play in the dirt all day long. He would jump and roll around, getting very dirty. But Lucky didn't mind, because he was a very happy cat. + +One day, Lucky's friend, a big dog named Max, came to play with him. Max saw how dirty Lucky was and said, "Let's clean you up, Lucky!" So Max took Lucky to a big puddle of water. They splashed and played in the water, and soon Lucky was all clean. + +Lucky was happy to be clean, and he felt very lucky to have a friend like Max. They played together all day long, and Lucky tried to stay clean. But sometimes, he still liked to roll in the dirt, because that's what happy little black cats do. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there was an intelligent bird. The bird had many friends. They liked to play together. + +One day, the bird and his friends saw a log. The log was big and long. They thought it would be fun to play with the log. So, the intelligent bird had an idea. + +The bird said, "Let's put the log near the tree." All the friends helped to put the log there. They had so much fun playing on the log. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Zero. Zero was a very glad dog. He loved to play, run, and speak to his friends. One day, he saw a big red ball in the park. Zero wanted to play with the ball, but it was not his ball. + +Zero went to speak to his friend, the small cat. The cat said, "Zero, you should not play with the ball. It is not your ball." But Zero did not listen. He was so glad to see the big red ball that he wanted to play with it. + +Zero took the ball and started to play. He was having so much fun. But then, the ball's owner, a big angry bear, came to the park. The bear was very mad that Zero took his ball. He yelled at Zero and took the ball back. Zero was very sad and he knew he should have listened to his friend, the small cat. +Once upon a time, there was a poor cat. The cat was sad because it did not have a hat. The cat wanted a hat to be warm and look nice. + +One day, the cat found a big box. In the box, there were many colors. The cat had an idea to mix the colors to make a hat. The cat mixed red, blue, and yellow together. + +The cat made a beautiful hat with all the mixed colors. The cat put the hat on its head. Now, the cat was not poor and sad anymore. The cat was happy with its new hat. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to play outside. It was a warm and comfortable day. The sun was high in the sky, and it was almost noon. Lily saw her friend, Ben, sitting under a tree looking sad. + +"Hi Ben, why are you sad?" Lily asked. Ben looked at her and said, "I lost my favorite toy. I can't find it anywhere." Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's look for it together. I will help you." + +As they looked for the toy, Lily saw a big rock. It reminded her of a hiding place. "Ben, did you look behind this big rock?" Lily asked. Ben shook his head. They looked behind the rock and found the toy! + +Ben was so happy, and he hugged Lily. "Thank you for helping me find my toy," he said. They played together for the rest of the day, and they had a great time. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing with her toy car. She liked her car very much. It was a reliable car. It always went fast and never broke. Sue had a big network of roads for her car. She made them with her blocks. + +Sue's mom watched her play. She saw Sue was having fun. "Thank you for my car and blocks, Mom," Sue said. "You're welcome, Sue," Mom said with a smile. Mom knew Sue would need her blocks later. + +Later that day, Sue's friend Tom came over. They played with the car and blocks. They made the network of roads even bigger. The car went on all the roads. They had so much fun. + +Sue remembered to say, "Thank you, Tom, for playing with me." Tom smiled and said, "Thank you too, Sue. Your car is great, and the roads are fun." + +At the end of the day, Sue was happy. She thanked Mom again for the car and blocks. Mom was happy too. She knew the blocks and car were good for Sue and her friends. +One day, a little girl named Anna was playing outside. She loved to run and jump in the park. While she was playing, she fell down and hurt her knee. It made her very sad. + +Anna's mom saw her fall and came running. "Oh no, Anna! Your knee is hurt. Let's cover it up to make it feel better," said Mom. She took a soft cloth and gently covered Anna's knee. + +Anna looked at her covered knee and smiled. "Thank you, Mom! It feels better now," she said. They walked home together, and Anna was happy again. From that day on, Anna knew that if she ever hurt her knee again, her mom would be there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a charming fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day in the wild sea. He had many fish friends who would swim with him. + +One day, while Fin was swimming, he saw a big, wild shark. The shark wanted to eat Fin and his friends. Fin was scared, but he had an idea. He told his friends to swim fast in a big circle around the shark. + +As Fin and his friends swam around the shark, they made a lot of bubbles. The bubbles went up, up, up, and the shark got lost in them. The shark could not see Fin or his friends anymore. + +Fin and his friends swam away to a safe place. They were happy that they could swim fast and make bubbles. The charming fish named Fin and his friends were safe, and they continued to swim and play in the wild sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Tim's mom told him to behave and play safe. + +Tim and his friends were playing hide and seek in the house. Tim wanted to find the best hiding spot. He saw the big curtain in the living room. Tim thought it would be a good place to hide. + +Tim hid behind the curtain and stayed very quiet. His friends looked everywhere, but they could not find him. Tim felt safe behind the curtain. After a while, Tim came out and surprised his friends. They all laughed and had a fun time playing hide and seek. +Once upon a time, there was a small cabin in the woods. A grumpy old man lived in the cabin. He liked to be alone and did not like noise. Every day, he would lock his door and take a long walk in the woods. + +One sunny day, while the grumpy man was walking, he met a little girl. The girl said, "Hi, why are you so grumpy?" The man replied, "I like quiet and being alone." The little girl smiled and said, "I will show you something fun and quiet." + +The girl took the grumpy man to a beautiful lake. They sat by the water and listened to the soft sounds of the wind and the birds. The man started to feel happy and not so grumpy anymore. They went back to the cabin and the man unlocked the door. + +From that day on, the grumpy man and the little girl became good friends. They would spend time together in the woods and at the lake. The man learned that he could be happy and still have quiet moments with a friend. And he never locked his cabin door again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Tom. Tom liked to play and run in the park. One day, while he was playing, a mystery box appeared. Tom was curious about the box. + +Tom went to the box and opened it. Inside, he found a big, red ball. Tom was happy and excited. He played with the ball all day long. The ball was bouncy and fun. + +As the sun went down, Tom took the ball home. He showed the ball to his friends, and they all played together. The mystery box had given Tom a new toy and many happy times with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big pink cup. She loved her pink cup very much. Every day, she would pour milk into her pink cup and drink it all up. + +One day, Sue felt sick. Her mom gave her a small pill to make her feel better. Sue did not like the pill. It was not fun to take. But her mom said it would help her. + +Sue had an idea. She took her pink cup and poured milk into it. Then, she put the pill in the milk. She drank the milk and the pill went down too. Soon, Sue felt all better. She was so happy she could play again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt. One day, Lily was eating her favorite yogurt when she saw a tiny bug on the table. She did not like bugs, so she screamed, "Ahh! Bug!" + +Her big sister, Emma, heard the scream and came running. She was always alert and ready to help. Emma saw the bug and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a tiny bug. It won't hurt you." She took the bug outside and let it go. + +Lily felt better and said, "Thank you, Emma." Emma smiled and said, "You're welcome. Remember, we should be kind to all living things, even bugs." Lily learned that it's important to be kind and not to hurt others. From that day on, she was more careful and tried to be kind to everyone and everything. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to the park. The park had a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tim loved to play at the park with his friends. + +One day, it was very wet at the park. The rain made the slide and the swing slippery. Tim's mom said, "Be careful, Tim!" Tim and his friends played in the wet sandbox. They made a big, wet sand castle. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He turned to his friends and said, "Let's play in the puddles!" So, they all took turns jumping in the wet puddles. They had so much fun at the wet park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was very fast. He loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing a game of tag in the park. Tim was so fast that no one could catch him. + +As they played, Tim saw a dog. The dog was big and had a ball in its mouth. Tim wanted to play with the dog too. He called out to the dog, "Hey dog, come play with us!" The dog wagged its tail and ran towards Tim and his friends. They all laughed and played together. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Tim called his friends and said, "Bye, see you tomorrow!" Tim and the dog walked home together. Tim was happy that he had a new friend to play with. The dog was fast too, just like Tim. They knew they would have lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, a grumpy cat lived in a small house. The cat liked to sleep all day and play all night. Every day, the cat would wake up at noon and start to make a mess in the house. + +One day, the cat found a big ball. The cat played with the ball all night long. The ball was red and made a funny sound when the cat hit it. The cat was very happy and forgot to be grumpy. + +But one day, the ball went out the door and into the street. The cat ran after the ball. A big car came and hit the ball. The ball broke and the cat was very sad. The cat went back to being grumpy and never found a new ball to play with. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to play outside with his friends. One sunny day, Tom and his friends went to the park. + +In the park, Tom saw a big stone. He wanted to run and jump over it. As he tried to jump, he did not see a small stone and he stumbled. He fell down and it hurt. Tom's friends came to help him. They told him to be more careful next time. + +Tom learned that it is better to be clear about where he steps. He also learned to help his friends when they stumble too. The moral of the story is to always be careful and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Dizzy. Dizzy loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Dizzy saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He wanted to have some fun, so he started to shake the tree. + +As Dizzy shook the tree, a shower of leaves fell down all around him. He laughed and jumped in the leaves, making them fly everywhere. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice he was getting dizzy from all the shaking. + +Dizzy stopped shaking the tree and sat down to rest. He looked up at the sky and saw the sun shining through the leaves. He felt happy and warm. After a little while, Dizzy got up and ran back home, ready for a big nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Tim saw his friend, Tom, playing with a shiny new toy car. Tim felt sad because his toy car was old and dull. + +Tim wanted to make his toy car shiny like Tom's, so he asked his mom for help. His mom said, "Let's hold the toy car and give it a turn. We can paint it to make it shiny." Tim was excited and helped his mom paint his toy car. + +After they finished painting, Tim's toy car was shiny and looked like new. Tim played with his toy car and was happy again. He learned that even if something is old or dull, it can still be special and fun with a little bit of love and care. And that is the moral value of the story: love and care can make things better. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He had a scooter. It was not a new scooter, but it was his original scooter. He loved to ride it all day. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. She saw his scooter and said, "I like your scooter. Can I try?" Tim said, "Yes, but you must wear a helmet." Sue put on a helmet and they took turns riding the scooter. + +The next day, it rained. Tim and Sue could not ride the scooter. They were sad. But then, the sun came out and dried the ground. Tim and Sue smiled and said, "Now we can ride the scooter again!" They put on their helmets and had more fun riding the scooter together. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. The park had a big pitch where kids played. Tom loved the park because it was amazing. He liked to run on the pitch and play with his ball. + +Tom saw a big wheel that could turn. He asked his mom if he could go on it. She said yes. Tom was very happy. He went on the wheel and it turned round and round. Tom felt like he was flying in the sky. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Tom said goodbye to the park and the wheel. He was happy he got to play on the pitch and turn on the wheel. He couldn't wait to come back to the amazing park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. Ben was an ordinary boy who loved to play and have fun. One day, Ben found a lime under a big tree. He picked it up and decided to play a game with it. + +Ben called his friend, Tim, to play with him. "Let's see who can roll the lime the farthest," said Ben. "If I win, I get to keep the lime. If you win, you can keep it." Tim agreed, and they started the game. + +They took turns rolling the lime on the ground. Ben rolled it far, but Tim rolled it even farther. In the end, Tim won the game. "Good job, Tim!" said Ben. "You can keep the lime." Tim smiled and thanked Ben for playing with him. They both had a great time, and they played more games together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to climb. She would climb trees, climb rocks, and even climb on her bed. She wanted to climb up high and see the whole world. + +One day, Mia met a talking bird named Bob. Bob was an original bird, not like the other birds. Bob could talk and sing. Mia and Bob became friends. They played together and climbed trees together. + +Mia said to Bob, "I want to climb up high and see the whole world!" Bob said, "I can help you! Let's climb the tallest tree in the forest." So Mia and Bob climbed the tallest tree. When they reached the top, they saw the whole world. It was beautiful. Mia and Bob were happy. +One day, a funny bird named Bobo was in the forest. He saw a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was trying to study how to use a bow and arrow. The bow was big and the arrow was small. + +Bobo flew to Timmy and said, "Hi, Timmy! I see you are trying to study the bow and arrow. Can I help you?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, please, Bobo. I want to learn how to use it well." + +They studied together. Bobo showed Timmy how to hold the bow and pull the arrow back. Timmy tried many times. Soon, he was good at it. They laughed and played all day. Timmy was happy and thanked Bobo for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his red ball all day long. One day, Max was playing with his ball in the yard when he saw a big brick. + +Max thought the brick was a toy, so he tried to play with it. He pushed the brick with his nose, but it didn't move. Max didn't understand why the brick wouldn't play with him. + +Max's friend, a little bird named Lily, saw Max trying to play with the brick. Lily told Max that the brick was not a toy. Max and Lily disagreed about the brick. Max still thought it was a toy, but Lily knew it was not. In the end, Max decided to listen to Lily and went back to playing with his red ball. They played together and had a very fun day. +One day, a little ant was walking in the park. The ant saw a big, delicious cookie on the ground. The ant was very happy and said, "Yummy! I want to eat this cookie!" + +The ant tried to carry the cookie, but it was too heavy. The ant began to panic. "Oh no! How can I take this cookie home?" the ant cried. Just then, a friendly bee flew by and saw the ant. + +The bee said, "Don't panic, little ant! I can help you carry the cookie." The ant and the bee worked together to lift the cookie. They took it back to the ant's home and shared the delicious treat with all their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a big box in his room. The box had a print of a car on it. Tim was very happy. + +Tim tried to open the box but it was hard. He pushed and pulled but the box would not open. Then, he had an idea. He asked his mom for help. Tim's mom came and helped him open the box. + +Inside the box, there was a big toy car. Tim played with the car all day. When it was time for bed, he put the car back in the box and shut it tight. Tim said goodnight to the car and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to help her mom cook in the kitchen. One day, Sue's mom gave her a gift. It was a thick apron. Sue was very happy. + +One day, Sue's friend, Tim, came to play. Sue wanted to introduce Tim to cooking. They put on their aprons and went to the kitchen. They wanted to make a big cake. But there was a problem. They did not know how to make a cake. They looked at each other and felt sad. + +Sue had an idea. They could ask her mom for help. Sue's mom showed them how to make the cake. They mixed and stirred until the cake was ready. Sue and Tim were very happy. They ate the cake together, wearing their thick aprons. They had lots of fun and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable big dog. His name was Buddy. Buddy had a soft, fluffy pillow that he loved to sleep on every night. It was his favorite thing. + +One day, Buddy's pillow got lost. Buddy was very sad. He looked for his pillow everywhere. He looked in the house, in the yard, and even asked his friends. But he could not find it. Buddy started to suffer because he missed his pillow so much. + +Then, one day, Buddy's friend, a little bird, found the pillow. The bird brought the pillow back to Buddy. Buddy was so happy! He could sleep on his soft, fluffy pillow again. From that day on, Buddy and the little bird became best friends. They played together every day, and Buddy was always there to help his friend, just like how his friend helped him find his pillow. +One day, a silly jet named Jettie lived in the sky. Jettie liked to fly fast and make funny faces at the birds. The birds did not like Jettie's silly faces, but Jettie thought it was fun. + +One day, Jettie flew too fast and went into a big cloud. Inside the cloud, Jettie started to suffer. Jettie felt sad and scared. Jettie did not like being in the cloud and wanted to get out. + +Jettie tried to fly out of the cloud, but it was hard. Finally, Jettie found the way out and flew back into the sky. Jettie did not want to be silly anymore and decided to be nice to the birds. The birds were happy, and they all became friends. +Once upon a time, in a big room, there were many different toys. One of them was a cube. The cube had a slide next to it. The cube was very happy because it had many friends to play with. + +One day, the cube wanted to try the slide. It asked its friends, the ball and the teddy bear, to help. The ball and the teddy bear pushed the cube up the slide. The cube was very excited to slide down. + +The cube went down the slide very fast. It was so much fun! The cube, the ball, and the teddy bear laughed and played on the slide all day. They were very happy to be different and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a huge dog named Max. Max loved to protect his family. He also loved to eat snacks. + +One day, Max saw a big bird in the sky. The bird wanted to take Max's snack. Max did not want the bird to take his snack. So, Max tried to protect his snack from the bird. + +Max jumped and jumped to keep his snack safe. But the bird was too fast. The bird took Max's snack away. Max was very sad. He could not protect his snack, and now he had no snack to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a penny that he found on the ground. He was very happy and wanted to buy something healthy to eat. + +Tim walked to the store and saw a big apple. He thought, "This apple looks healthy and yummy!" Tim asked the store man, "Can I get this apple for my penny?" The store man smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" + +Tim gave the penny to the store man and took the apple home. He shared it with his mom and dad. They all enjoyed the healthy apple together. Tim was proud and happy that he could buy something good with his penny. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous boy named Tom. He liked to explore new places. One day, he found a big temple in the woods. The temple was old and had many doors. + +Tom went inside the temple and saw a talking bird. The bird said, "Hello, my name is Polly. What is your name?" Tom said, "Hi Polly, my name is Tom. I like your temple. Can we be friends?" Polly nodded and they became friends. + +Together, Tom and Polly explored the temple. They found many fun things inside, like pretty stones and big rooms. They played games and had a great day. At the end of the day, they went home and promised to come back to the temple to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Zip. Zip liked to sleep all day and play all night. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a girl named Lily. + +One day, Zip found a whip under a big tree. He picked it up and started to play with it. He would zip around the yard, dragging the whip behind him. Lily saw Zip playing with the whip and laughed. She joined him, and they ran around together, having lots of fun. + +After a while, Zip and Lily got tired. They sat under the big tree, and Zip put the whip down. They looked up at the sky and saw the pretty clouds. Zip and Lily smiled at each other, knowing they had a great day. The lazy cat and his best friend, Lily, were very happy. +One day, a nice elderly clown went to a park. He wanted to make the kids happy. He had a big red nose and funny clothes. The children laughed and played with him. They loved the clown. + +A little girl named Lily came to the park with her mom. Lily saw the clown and was scared. She hid behind her mom. The clown saw Lily and wanted to help her. He said, "Hi Lily, don't be scared. I am a friendly clown." + +Lily looked at the clown and saw that he was nice. She came out from behind her mom. The clown made a pretty flower from a balloon for Lily. She smiled and gave the clown a big hug. Then, she gave the clown a kiss on his big red nose. + +All the kids and the clown had a fun day at the park. They learned that you should not be scared of someone just because they look different. Everyone can be nice and friendly if you give them a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. Amy was a very patient girl. She had a toy called a laser. The laser was her favorite toy. She played with it all day long. + +One day, Amy wanted to make a cake. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Yes, we can make a cake together!" Amy was very happy. They got a big bowl and put all the things they needed inside. Amy started to stir the mix with a big spoon. She stirred and stirred until it was all mixed up. + +While they waited for the cake to bake, Amy played with her laser toy. She shined the light on the wall and made fun shapes. Her mom smiled and watched her play. Soon, the cake was ready. Amy and her mom enjoyed the cake together. It was a fun day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they found a big cliff. + +Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't get too close to the edge of the cliff." + +Lily looked at the cliff and said, "Wow, that's so big! Can we clap our hands and make an echo?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's try it!" So they clapped their hands and heard the echo bounce off the cliff. + +Lily thought it was so crazy and fun. She said, "Mommy, can we come back and clap our hands again tomorrow?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back any time you want." And they continued their walk, happy and excited about their new discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a group of cute animals. They were friends and they loved to play together. They liked to run and jump and have fun. + +One day, they found a flower. It was small and closed up tight. They wondered what would happen if they waited. Would the flower bloom? + +They sat and watched and waited. And after a while, the flower started to open up. It was so pretty! The animals were happy and they knew that good things can happen if you are patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lively imagination and loved to play with her toys. One day, she was looking for her favorite doll and couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What are you looking for, sweetie?" + +"My dolly," Lily replied. "It's not in the drawer." + +"Which drawer, dear?" + +"The one in my room," Lily said. + +Mom helped Lily look for her dolly, and after a few minutes, they found it hiding under the bed. Lily was so happy and said, "I understand now that my dolly likes to play hide-and-seek!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to sit on a chair, but all the chairs were taken. She saw a popular chair that she liked, but someone else was sitting on it. So, Lily decided to try another chair. She sat on a small chair, but it was too small. She tried a big chair, but it was too big. Finally, she found a chair that was just right for her. She sat on it and felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who wanted to travel to a fancy party. They had a dog, a cat, a rabbit, and a bird. The dog wore a fancy hat and the cat had a fancy dress. The rabbit had a fancy bow tie and the bird wore a fancy necklace. + +They all got into a fancy car and drove to the party. On the way, they saw many things like trees, flowers, and birds. They were very happy and excited to be traveling together. + +When they arrived at the party, they saw many other fancy animals. There were fancy dogs, fancy cats, fancy rabbits, and fancy birds. They all danced together and had a lot of fun. The team of animals were very happy they traveled to the fancy party together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had a picnic and ate sandwiches. After they were done, Lily's mommy said, "Let's clean up and throw away our trash." + +Lily helped her mommy pick up the trash and put it in a big bag. Her daddy said, "I'll go lock the car so no one takes our stuff." + +After they threw away the trash and locked the car, they went to play on the swings. But when they came back, they saw something strange. The bag they put the trash in was empty! "What happened?" asked Lily's mommy. Then, they saw a squirrel with a sandwich in its mouth. "That silly squirrel must have spread our trash all over the park!" said Lily's daddy. + +From that day on, they made sure to put their trash in a better place so the silly squirrel couldn't get to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a big tree with many branches. One day, Tweetie was flying around when she saw a caterpillar on a tough branch. + +"Hi there, little caterpillar," said Tweetie. "What are you doing up there?" + +"I'm trying to design a cocoon," said the caterpillar. "But this branch is too tough for me to climb." + +"Don't worry," said Tweetie. "I can help you. I'll fly up there and carry you to a softer branch." + +"Thank you, Tweetie," said the caterpillar. "You're such a kind bird." + +So, Tweetie flew up to the tough branch and carefully carried the caterpillar to a softer one. And the caterpillar was able to design a cozy cocoon and transform into a beautiful butterfly. From that day on, Tweetie and the butterfly became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Wednesday, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a deep hole and wondered what was inside. + +"Mommy, what's in the deep hole?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. It's probably just dirt and rocks," her mom replied. + +But Lily was curious and wanted to see for herself. She started to climb down into the hole. Her mom tried to stop her, but Lily was determined to find out what was at the bottom. + +As she got deeper and deeper, she heard a noise. It was a small animal stuck in the hole. Lily knew she had to help it. She climbed back up and got her mom to help rescue the animal. They worked together to get it out safely. + +Lily was happy she was able to help the animal and her mom was proud of her for being brave. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's good to wonder and be curious, but it's important to be safe and ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the east of the town. One day, Lily went for a walk and met a tiny caterpillar on a leaf. "Hello, little caterpillar," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm eating this leaf," said the caterpillar. "I want to grow big and strong." + +Lily watched as the caterpillar ate and ate. Suddenly, the caterpillar started to shrink. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "What's happening?" + +"I'm turning into a butterfly," said the caterpillar. "I'll be able to fly soon!" + +Lily was amazed as the caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly. "Wow!" she said. "You're so pretty now!" + +The butterfly flew away, and Lily continued her walk. She couldn't wait to tell her mom about the amazing thing she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big farm. He had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. He was very proud of his farm and loved taking care of his animals. + +One day, a sneaky fox came to the farm and stole some eggs from the chicken coop. The farmer saw the fox and ran after him. "Stop! You stole my eggs!" yelled the farmer. + +The fox ran away, but the farmer was determined to catch him. He asked his dog to help him find the fox. The dog sniffed around and found the fox hiding in a bush. The farmer was very happy and proud of his dog for helping him catch the thief. + +The fox apologized and promised never to steal from the farm again. The farmer forgave him and they became friends. From that day on, the farmer and his dog kept a close eye on the farm to make sure no one would steal from them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her family. The waiter gave them a menu to choose their food. Lily was enthusiastic about the chicken nuggets on the menu. She asked her mom to add some ketchup to her plate. + +When the food arrived, Lily's chicken nuggets looked delicious. She added the ketchup on top and took a bite. Yum! They were so tasty! She was so enthusiastic about her food that she ate all of it. Her mom was happy to see her daughter enjoying her meal. + +After they finished eating, Lily's family paid for their food and left the restaurant. Lily was still enthusiastic about her yummy chicken nuggets. She asked her mom if they could come back to the restaurant again. Her mom said yes, and Lily was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks, but one day he found a shiny missile in his toy box. Timmy didn't know what it was, so he asked his mom. + +"Mommy, what is this shiny thing?" Timmy asked. + +"That's a missile, Timmy. It's a kind of weapon that can be very dangerous," his mom replied. + +Timmy was very clever and knew that he should never play with the missile. He put it back in his toy box and went to play with his cars and trucks instead. From then on, Timmy always made sure to ask his mom before playing with anything he didn't know about. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she saw a hedge in her backyard. It was very tall and green. She decided to dance around the hedge, but it was too big to go around. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to dance on the other side of the hedge. Suddenly, her bossy big brother came along. He said he would help her get around the hedge. He lifted her up and carried her over it, so she could dance on the other side. + +Lily was so happy and grateful to her big brother. She danced and twirled around the grass, feeling free and joyful. From that day on, she knew that she could always count on her brother to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to stay up late and play with her toys. One night, Lily's mommy told her to go to bed early because there might be an emergency. Lily didn't want to go to bed, but she did anyway. + +Lily tried to sleep, but she couldn't. She kept thinking about her toys and how much fun she could have if she stayed up. She yawned and tried to close her eyes, but it didn't work. Suddenly, there was an emergency! Lily's house caught on fire because she left her toys on the stove. + +Lily was so scared and sad because her toys were gone and her house was ruined. Her mommy hugged her and told her that it's important to listen to grown-ups and go to bed on time. Lily realized that her actions had consequences and that it's important to be careful. From that day on, Lily always went to bed early and made sure her toys were in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went to visit her uncle who lived in a big house by the lake. It was a peaceful place with lots of trees and birds. + +Lily's uncle urged her to go for a swim in the lake, but she was scared of the water. Instead, they went for a walk and picked some apples from the trees. They sat down on a bench and ate the apples together. Lily felt happy and peaceful with her uncle by her side. + +As the sun started to set, they went back inside the house. Uncle read Lily a story and she fell asleep in his arms. She dreamt of the beautiful lake and her peaceful day with her favorite uncle. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. He liked to dare his friends to do silly things. One day, he dared his friend Tim to strip down to his underwear and run around the park. Tim was scared but he wanted to be brave and accepted the dare. + +As Tim ran around the park, he felt happy and free. He didn't care that he was only in his underwear because he was having fun. Bob and their other friends cheered him on and laughed. + +Afterwards, Tim felt proud of himself for being brave and doing something he was scared of. He realized that sometimes it's good to take a dare and try new things. From that day on, Tim and Bob continued to dare each other to do silly things and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to learn new things. One day, he went to school and his teacher gave him a quiz. Timmy was nervous because he didn't know all the answers, but he tried his best. + +After school, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a butterfly and asked his mom, "What's that?" His mom said, "That's a butterfly. It's peaceful and beautiful." Timmy thought it was amazing and wanted to learn more about butterflies. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him how his quiz went. Timmy said, "I didn't get all the answers right, but I learned something new." His mom smiled and said, "That's all that matters, Timmy. Learning is important." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while they were making dinner, Lily saw a knife on the counter. She asked her mommy what it was for. + +Her mommy told her that it was for cutting vegetables and meat. But she also told her that knives could be dangerous and that only grown-ups should use them. + +Lily remembered what her mommy said and promised to never touch the knife. She knew that it could prevent her from getting hurt. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to grown-ups and be careful around things that can be dangerous, like knives. It's always better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her armchair and read her books. One day, she was spinning around and around in her armchair, and she got very dizzy. + +Her mom came into the room and asked, "Lily, are you feeling okay?" + +Lily said, "No, Mommy. I feel dizzy." + +Her mom said, "I guess you spun around too much in your armchair. Let's take a break and go outside for some fresh air." + +Lily and her mom went outside and took a walk. After a little while, Lily's dizziness went away. She learned that spinning too much in her armchair was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to walk in the woods with his mommy and daddy. They would hold his hand and look at the pretty trees and flowers. + +One day, Timmy saw some soldiers walking in the woods. They were going to war. Timmy thought it looked scary, but his mommy and daddy said they would keep him safe. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family heard a loud noise. It was the soldiers fighting in the war. Timmy's mommy and daddy tried to keep him safe, but they got hurt. Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, Timmy was all alone in the woods. He didn't know how to get home and he was very sad. The war had taken away his mommy and daddy, and Timmy was left all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for rocks. One day, she found a white rock that was very pretty. She decided to mail the rock to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily put the white rock in an envelope and put a stamp on it. She walked to the mailbox and put the envelope inside. She felt happy knowing that her grandma would soon receive the pretty white rock. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called her on the phone. She thanked Lily for the beautiful white rock and said it made her smile. Lily felt proud of herself for mailing the rock and making her grandma happy. From then on, Lily loved to find pretty rocks and mail them to her loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy hole in the sand near the beach. One sunny day, Timmy went for a walk on the beach. He saw a jellyfish in the water. Timmy was scared of jellyfish because he heard they can sting. + +As Timmy walked, he saw a seagull. The seagull said to Timmy, "Be careful, Timmy. There's a big wave coming." Timmy didn't understand what the seagull meant, but he listened and went back to his hole in the sand. + +Timmy waited for the wave to come. When it finally did, he saw the jellyfish get swept up in the wave. The jellyfish was moving slow and couldn't escape the wave. Timmy felt bad for the jellyfish, so he used his claws to bow the jellyfish to safety. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of jellyfish anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, she saw lots of pine cones on the ground. She picked them up and gathered them in her basket. + +As she was walking, she saw a squirrel playing in a tree. The squirrel was harmless and didn't want to hurt Lily. She watched the squirrel gather some pine needles and make a cozy nest. + +Lily thought it was so cool and wanted to make a nest too. She used the pine cones she gathered to make a circle on the ground. Then she laid down and covered herself with pine needles, just like the squirrel. It was cozy and warm, and Lily felt happy. She knew that the pine cones and needles were harmless and made great homes for animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bag that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she saw a graceful bird flying in the sky. + +Lily: "Look! A bird! It's so pretty and graceful!" + +Friend: "Wow! Can you catch it and put it in your bag?" + +Lily: "No, I don't want to hurt it. Birds need to fly and be free." + +Friend: "But I want to see it up close!" + +Lily: "Let's just watch it and admire it from afar. We can hang out and have fun together instead!" + +And so, Lily and her friends spent the rest of the day playing and having fun in the park, while the graceful bird continued to fly freely in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, she accidentally spilled water on her toy and it got wet. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her toy anymore. + +But then her mom came and helped her dry the toy with a towel. They rubbed the toy until it was dry again. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her. + +After that, Lily decided to play a game with her toy. She pretended that her toy was a graceful ballerina dancing around the room. Lily twirled and danced with her toy until it was time for bed. She hugged her toy and fell asleep, dreaming of graceful dances and happy playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to visit his friends in the forest. One day, Benny went to visit his friend, the deer. The deer was very gentle and kind to Benny. + +While they were talking, Benny noticed a radish patch nearby. He loved radishes! The deer warned Benny that the radishes belonged to the farmer and that he shouldn't take any. But Benny didn't listen and took a radish anyway. + +When Benny got home, he felt guilty for taking the radish. He realized that it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to him. Benny went back to the farmer and apologized for taking the radish. The farmer forgave Benny and even gave him some radishes to take home. + +Benny learned that it's always better to be honest and not take things that don't belong to you. He also learned that it's important to listen to your friends when they give you advice. From that day on, Benny always asked permission before taking anything and he never took anything without asking first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite show on the screen. One day, her mother told her it was time to study. Lily didn't want to stop watching her show, but she knew it was important to learn new things. + +Lily sat at her desk and opened her book. She looked at the pictures and read the words out loud. Suddenly, her nosy cat jumped on the desk and knocked over her pencil. Lily giggled and picked up the pencil. + +After Lily finished studying, she went back to watching her show on the screen. She felt happy knowing that she had learned something new. Lily knew that studying was important, but she also knew it was okay to take a break and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, her mommy showed her a special plant called an herb. The herb smelled really good and mommy said it could help when someone had a cold. + +Lily wanted to learn more about herbs, so mommy took her to the library. There, they found a book all about herbs and their uses. Lily was so happy to learn new things! + +A few days later, Lily caught a cold. Mommy remembered the herb they had learned about and made a special tea with it. Lily drank the tea and soon felt much better. She was so glad she had learned about herbs! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the fields with her friends. One day, they found a big pile of hay and decided to play on it. They jumped and rolled around on the hay, laughing and having fun. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Jack noticed something. "Look!" he said. "There's a little bird in the hay! We have to be careful not to hurt it." + +Lily was curious and wanted to see the bird too. Jack taught her how to be gentle and how to carefully move the hay to find the bird. They found the bird, and it was a playful little thing. They watched it for a while before letting it fly away. + +After that day, Lily learned that hay can be a home for animals, and she always made sure to be careful when playing on it. She also learned that Jack was a good teacher, and she was grateful for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with tools, especially a hammer. One day, her mommy told her that the hammer was dangerous and she should be careful. + +Lily was sad because she loved her hammer so much. But then, she saw her daddy fixing the fence with a different tool. It was a big wrench. + +Lily said, "Daddy, I admire your tool. Can I use it too?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Sure, but you have to be careful. It's also a dangerous tool." + +Lily promised to be careful and used the wrench to help her daddy fix the fence. She was happy to have a new tool to play with and proud that she was able to help her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the deep green grass. One day, she found a small bean on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Max. + +"Look Max! I found a bean!" Lily exclaimed. + +Max looked at the bean and said, "Wow, that's cool! Let's plant it and see what grows!" + +So, they jogged to Lily's house and got a pot and some soil. They carefully planted the bean and watered it. Every day, they checked on the bean and watched it grow taller and taller. Eventually, it grew into a big, beautiful plant with lots of beans on it. + +Lily and Max were so happy that they could hardly contain their excitement. They picked the beans and cooked them for dinner. They tasted so delicious that they decided to plant more beans in the deep soil and jog every day to check on them. And they lived happily ever after, growing lots of beans together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ponies. She dreamed of having one of her own, but her family was not rich. One day, she saw a beautiful pony in a field and asked the owner if she could ride it. The owner said yes and Lily was so happy. + +As they rode, the pony began to soar over the fields and Lily felt like she was flying. She asked the owner how the pony could fly and the owner said, "It's not really flying, it's just running so fast it feels like flying." Lily was amazed and asked the owner if she could come back and ride the pony again. + +The moral of the story is that even if you don't have a lot of money, you can still have fun and experience amazing things. It's important to cherish the simple moments in life and be grateful for what you have. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a funny nose that wiggled when he laughed. One day, Timmy went to the park and met a new friend named Sally. Sally had a big smile and liked to play games. + +"Let's play tag!" Sally said. + +"Okay!" Timmy said. + +They ran around the park, laughing and having fun. Timmy was very fast and he tagged Sally before she could run away. + +"You win!" Sally said. + +Timmy felt very happy and proud of himself. He wiggled his funny nose and said, "That was fun!" Sally smiled and said, "Let's play again!" And they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly. He watched it fly and observed how it moved its wings up and down. Timmy thought it was so pretty. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom gave him a piece of paper and some scissors. She asked him to cut out a picture from a magazine. Timmy found it difficult at first, but he kept trying. Finally, he cut out the picture and showed it to his mom. She was very proud of him. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy went back to the park. He saw some kids playing with a ball. Timmy observed how they kicked it and passed it to each other. He wanted to join in, so he ran over and asked if he could play too. The kids said yes and Timmy had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and run around in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom gave her a massage because she had a sore back. It felt so good and made her feel comfortable. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother asked her a question. He wanted to know why the sky was blue. Lily didn't know the answer, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it was because of the way the sun's light is scattered in the atmosphere. Lily didn't understand everything her mom said, but she was happy to have learned something new! +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. The lion liked to roar very loud to show everyone he was strong. + +One day, the lion saw something interesting. It was a shiny iron object. He didn't know what it was, but he wanted to play with it. So, he picked it up with his big paws and started to play. + +But, the iron was too heavy and the lion couldn't carry it for long. He decided to leave it there and go back to his friends. They asked him why he was so tired and he told them about the iron. They didn't know what it was either, but they thought it was interesting too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a cute bird. She took a photo of it and was very happy. + +But then, Lily saw something she didn't know. It was an unknown animal! She took a photo of it too. She wanted to learn more about it, so she showed the photo to her mommy. Her mommy didn't know what it was either, so they decided to ask the forest ranger. + +The forest ranger was very nice and told them that the unknown animal was a raccoon. Lily was happy to learn something new and took a photo of the ranger to remember the fun day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown chair that she loved to sit on. One day, her mommy asked her to pour some milk into her cup. Lily tried to pour the milk, but it spilled all over the table. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "I spilled the milk!" + +"It's okay, Lily," her mommy said. "Let's clean it up together." + +Lily got some paper towels and helped her mommy clean up the milk. Then, she sat back down in her brown chair and drank her milk. She was happy that she could help her mommy. +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 prepare a cake for her friend's birthday party. Lily was so excited! She got out all the ingredients and started to measure them. She put in the flour, sugar, and eggs, and mixed it all together. + +But then, Lily's nosy little brother came into the kitchen. He wanted to help too, but he kept getting in the way. Lily tried to shoo him away, but he wouldn't listen. Finally, Lily's mom came in and took her brother away. + +Lily finished making the cake and put it in the oven. She was so proud of herself! Later that day, they went to the party and everyone loved the cake. Lily felt happy and proud, and her nosy brother was happy too, because he got to eat some cake. From that day on, Lily knew that she could prepare anything if she measured it carefully and didn't let her nosy brother get in the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy had long ears that he loved to wiggle. One day, while playing in the garden, Floppy felt something uncomfortable in his ear. He tried to shake it out, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, he felt a tear roll down his cheek. + +Floppy's friends, the birds, saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Floppy explained that he had something uncomfortable in his ear and he didn't know what to do. The birds knew just what to do and flew to get some help. + +Soon, a kind doctor arrived and looked inside Floppy's ear. With a gentle touch, the doctor removed a small bug that had been causing Floppy's discomfort. Floppy was so relieved and grateful that he hopped and wiggled his ears with joy. From that day on, Floppy made sure to be careful when playing outside so he wouldn't get any bugs in his ears again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very sleepy. He wanted to go to bed but he couldn't find his favorite rope. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He asked his mom if she had seen it, but she didn't know where it was. + +The little boy felt sad because he couldn't sleep without his rope. Suddenly, he remembered that he had left it outside in the garden. He ran outside and found his rope hanging from a tree. He was so happy and he hugged his rope tightly. + +He went back inside and climbed into bed with his rope. He felt so cozy and warm with it. He closed his eyes and fell asleep right away. From that day on, he made sure to always keep his rope close by when he went to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and ask questions about everything she saw. One day, she was walking in the park with her mom when she saw a big tree. She was curious about what was on the other side of the tree. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's not safe to go around the tree. You might get hurt." + +But Lily was determined to see what was on the other side. She thought for a moment and said, "Mom, can I choose to go around the tree if I promise to be careful?" + +Her mom thought about it and finally said, "Okay, but be careful and come back quickly." + +Lily was so happy that she got to turn around the tree. She saw a beautiful butterfly and some pretty flowers. When she returned to her mom, she learned that it's important to be careful and make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mom and dad. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +When they got to their hotel room, Lily's dad told her to unpack her suitcase. Lily didn't know what that meant, so her mom explained that it meant to take all of her clothes out of her suitcase and put them in the drawers. Lily was happy to help and unpacked her clothes quickly. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the beach. Lily noticed that everyone was wearing different clothes. Some people were wearing swimsuits, and some people were wearing uniforms. Lily asked her mom why some people were wearing different clothes. Her mom explained that sometimes people wear uniforms for work, like the lifeguards who keep everyone safe at the beach. Lily thought that was really cool and wanted to be a lifeguard when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to explore. One day, her mom gave her a package to deliver to their neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Lily was excited to help her mom, but the package was dull and plain. + +As she walked to Mrs. Smith's house, she met her friend Tommy. "Hi Lily, what are you doing?" asked Tommy. "I'm delivering this package to Mrs. Smith," replied Lily. "Do you want to come with me?" + +Tommy agreed and they walked together to Mrs. Smith's house. When they arrived, Mrs. Smith exclaimed, "Oh, I remember ordering this package! Thank you, Lily!" She opened the package and inside was a beautiful necklace. "It's for my granddaughter's birthday," explained Mrs. Smith. Lily and Tommy were happy to have helped deliver such a special gift. From that day on, they always remembered the excitement of delivering packages. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. She liked to dig in the soil and plant flowers. One day, she was digging and digging when she found something special. "Look, Mommy! I found a shiny rock!" she said. + +Her mommy looked surprised and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful rock. You must have been digging very carefully." + +But Lily was a little careless and accidentally dropped the rock, causing it to break into pieces. "Oh no, my rock!" she cried. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mommy said. "We can still keep the pieces and make something pretty with them." And that's what they did. They made a special necklace out of the broken pieces of the shiny rock, and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her yellow dress and play outside. One day, Lily saw a cool butterfly flying around her yard. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Lily then saw her friend, a dog named Max, walking by. Max saw the butterfly too and started to chase it. The butterfly flew up into the air and Max jumped up to catch it. But instead of catching it, Max accidentally knocked over a flower pot. + +Lily's mom came outside to see what the noise was and saw the broken flower pot. Lily felt bad, but she knew what to do. She went inside and got a yellow ribbon to bow around the pot. Her mom was very proud of her for being so helpful. From that day on, Lily and Max always looked for cool butterflies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always carried her favorite pen with her wherever she went. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some groceries. While they were shopping, Lily saw an icy treat that she wanted to try. + +"Mommy, can I please have an icy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but let's finish our shopping first," her mom replied. + +After they finished shopping, Lily's mom bought her an icy. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. But then, she accidentally dropped her pen and it fell into the icy. She was so sad because her favorite pen was ruined. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. We can buy you a new pen," her mom said. + +But Lily was still upset because her old pen was her favorite. She cried all the way home. When they got home, Lily went to her room and didn't come out for the rest of the day. From that day on, Lily always made sure to hold onto her pen tightly so it wouldn't get lost or ruined again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a faraway land. They needed a passport to go there. A passport is a thin book with pictures and words that says who you are and where you are from. + +During the trip, Lily saw a big wagon that was stuck in the mud. The driver couldn't move it by himself. So, Lily decided to help. She pulled the wagon with all her might until it was free from the mud. The driver was very happy and thanked her. + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping someone in need. She knew that even though she was small, she could make a big difference in the world. And with her passport in hand, she was ready for more adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went for a walk with her mom. They saw a big tree and Lily asked, "Mommy, can I climb the tree?" Her mom said, "No, it's too high." + +Lily was sad and demanded, "But I want to climb the tree!" Her mom explained, "It's not safe. You could fall and hurt yourself." Lily understood and they continued their walk. + +As they walked, they saw the earth was very dry. Lily asked, "Mommy, why is the earth so dry?" Her mom said, "It hasn't rained in a long time." Lily said, "Oh, I hope it rains soon so the earth can be wet again." Her mom smiled and said, "Me too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a brave pig. This pig liked to go on adventures. One day, the pig wanted to gather some apples. So, the pig went to the apple tree. But the apples were too high up. The pig had an idea! The pig climbed up the tree and gathered the apples. The pig was happy and had a yummy snack. +Dan and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are new and shiny, some are old and junky. + +One day, they find a huge box in the garage. It is full of junk. They see wires, cans, bottles, buttons, and other things. They think it is fun to make new cars and trucks from the junk. + +They use tape, glue, and scissors to stick the junk together. They make wheels from cans, doors from bottles, and horns from buttons. They make many different cars and trucks. Some are big, some are small, some are fast, some are slow. + +They take their new cars and trucks to the backyard. They make a race track from dirt and rocks. They pretend to be drivers and zoom around the track. They make noises like vroom, beep, and screech. + +"Look at my car, it is the fastest!" Dan says. He zooms past Sam with his can-wheeled car. + +"No, my truck is the strongest!" Sam says. He chases Dan with his bottle-doored truck. + +They have fun racing and crashing their cars and trucks. They do not care if they are junky. They think they are the best. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they wake up very early. They want to see the sunrise. + +They put on their coats and hats. They go to the hill near their house. They lay on the grass and look at the sky. The sky is dark and has many stars. + +"Look, Tom, a star is falling!" Mia says. She points at the sky. + +"Wow, make a wish, Mia!" Tom says. He closes his eyes and thinks of something nice. + +They wait for the sunrise. The sky starts to change. It becomes pink and orange and yellow. Then, they see the sun. It is big and bright and warm. + +"Hello, sun!" Tom and Mia say. They smile and wave at the sun. + +The sun smiles back. It makes the sky blue and the grass green. It makes the birds sing and the flowers open. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They see the sunrise. They hug each other and say, "This is a good day!" +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play on the beach. They have a big surf. They can ride on the surf in the water. It is fun. + +One day, they see a big fish. The fish is very hungry. It wants to eat the surf. Lily and Ben are scared. + +"Go away, fish!" Lily says. "This is our surf. You cannot eat it!" + +But the fish does not listen. It swims fast and bites the surf. The surf breaks in two. Lily and Ben fall in the water. + +The water is icy. It makes them shiver. They swim to the shore. They are wet and cold. + +They find their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them what happened. + +"Sorry, Lily and Ben," mom and dad say. "The fish was naughty. We will get you a new surf." + +They give them a towel and a cookie. They eat the cookie and feel better. + +They still like to play on the beach. But they are careful of the big fish. They do not want it to eat their surf again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They are popular with the other kids. + +One day, they notice a big box under a tree. They are curious. They run to the box and look inside. They see a lot of toys and books. They are very happy. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lily says. "Who left them here?" + +"I don't know, maybe someone nice," Ben says. "Do you think we can take some?" + +Lily nods. "Yes, I think so. Maybe it's a surprise for us. Let's choose one thing each." + +Lily picks a doll with a pink dress. She likes dolls. Ben picks a car with a red light. He likes cars. They hug their new toys and smile. + +"Thank you, whoever you are!" they say together. + +They go back to the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They show their toys to the other kids. The other kids are happy for them. They share their toys and books. They have more fun than ever. They are very grateful for the surprise. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they also fought over their toys and snacks. One day, their mom gave them each a plate of cookies and milk. Lily had four cookies and Ben had three. + +"Look, I have more cookies than you!" Lily said, feeling envious. She wanted to have all the cookies for herself. + +"That's not fair!" Ben said, feeling angry. He wanted to have the same number of cookies as Lily. + +He tried to grab one of Lily's cookies, but she moved her plate away. She ran to the door and locked it. She wanted to keep Ben out of the room. + +"Let me in, Lily! Share your cookies!" Ben shouted, banging on the door. He felt sad and hungry. + +"No, they are mine! Go away!" Lily shouted back, holding her plate tightly. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily with her plate of cookies and Ben with his empty plate. She felt sorry for Ben and cross with Lily. + +She unlocked the door and opened it. She took two cookies from Lily's plate and gave them to Ben. She told Lily that she was being selfish and mean. She told her to say sorry to Ben and share her cookies. + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized that she had hurt Ben's feelings. She said sorry to Ben and gave him another cookie. She asked him to play with her. + +Ben felt happy and forgave Lily. He thanked her for the cookie and agreed to play with her. They hugged and smiled. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They played nicely and shared their toys. Their mom felt proud and happy. She gave them each a kiss and a hug. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play dress-up with their mom's clothes. One day, they find a big suit in the closet. It is black and shiny. It has a jacket, a skirt and a hat. + +"Let's try it on!" Lily says. She puts on the jacket and the hat. She feels like a boss. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He puts on the skirt. He feels like a princess. + +They look at each other and laugh. They pretend to talk on the phone and write on paper. They have fun. + +But then they hear a noise. It is their mom. She is coming home from work. She wears the same suit as them. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. They rush to take off the suit. They do not want to get in trouble. They do not want to ruin the suit. It is delicate and expensive. + +But they are too slow. Their mom opens the door and sees them. She is surprised and angry. + +"What are you doing with my suit?" she asks. "It is not a toy. It is for work. You could have torn it or stained it. You have to be careful with other people's things." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to their mom. They hug her and promise to not do it again. + +Their mom sighs. She is not happy, but she loves them. She forgives them and helps them put the suit back in the closet. She tells them to play with their own clothes next time. She also tells them to be more quiet when she is not home. + +Lily and Ben nod. They learn their lesson. They still like to play dress-up, but they do not touch the suit anymore. They find other things to wear and have fun. +Ben loved his cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was a big cat, but not enormous. He was soft and warm and liked to play with Ben. Ben gave Fluffy food and water and toys and hugs. He valued Fluffy very much. + +One day, Ben saw a new cat in his yard. The new cat was enormous. He was bigger than Fluffy and had long fur and sharp teeth. Ben thought the new cat was beautiful and wanted to pet him. He ran outside and called to the new cat. + +Fluffy saw Ben run outside and followed him. He knew the new cat was not friendly. He had seen him before, chasing birds and mice and other cats. He wanted to protect Ben from the new cat. He ran after Ben and hissed at the new cat. + +The new cat saw Fluffy and Ben and growled. He did not like Fluffy or Ben. He wanted to scare them away from his yard. He pounced on Fluffy and bit him. Fluffy yowled and scratched the new cat. Ben screamed and ran back to the house. + +Ben's mom heard Ben scream and came outside. She saw Fluffy and the new cat fighting and ran to help. She grabbed a broom and shooed the new cat away. She picked up Fluffy and took him inside. She checked his wounds and cleaned them. She gave him some medicine and a treat. She hugged him and thanked him for saving Ben. + +Ben felt sorry for Fluffy. He realized that Fluffy was more than a big cat. He was a brave cat and a loyal cat and a good cat. He valued Fluffy more than ever. He hugged Fluffy and said sorry for leaving him. He promised to never chase the new cat again. He learned that size does not matter, but love does. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and make things. One day, Lily has a funny idea. She wants to make a big tower with all the blocks. She tells Ben her idea. + +Ben likes Lily's idea. He thinks it is fun. He helps Lily to find all the blocks. They start to build the tower. They put one block on top of another. The tower gets taller and taller. + +But the tower is not strong. It starts to wobble. Lily and Ben are worried. They do not want the tower to fall. They look for something to support the tower. They see a big book. They slide the book under the tower. The book makes the tower stable. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have made a big tower with blocks and a book. They clap their hands and laugh. They think their tower is funny and clever. They show their tower to their mom and dad. Mom and dad are proud of Lily and Ben. They hug them and say they have a good idea. +Sara loves her kitten, Lily. Lily is soft and warm and likes to play with Sara. Sara likes to hug Lily and give her milk and toys. + +One day, Sara and Lily go to the park with Sara's mom. They see a big dog that barks loud. Lily is scared and runs away. Sara is sad and cries. + +"Where is Lily?" Sara asks her mom. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Let's look for her," her mom says. + +They walk around the park and call Lily's name. They see a boy with a red hat. He has a bow and arrow in his hand. + +"Hello, boy. Have you seen a kitten?" Sara's mom asks. + +"Yes, I have. She is hiding under that bench," the boy says. He points to a bench near a tree. + +"Thank you, boy. You are very helpful," Sara's mom says. + +Sara and her mom run to the bench. They see Lily under it. She is shaking and meowing. + +"Lily, Lily, come here. It's okay. I'm here," Sara says. She reaches her hand under the bench. + +Lily sees Sara and runs to her. She jumps into Sara's arms and licks her face. + +"Sara, I'm so happy you found me. I was so scared of the big dog," Lily says. + +"I'm happy too, Lily. I love you so much. You are my best friend," Sara says. + +They hug and kiss. Sara's mom smiles and thanks the boy again. + +"Can I see your bow and arrow?" Sara asks the boy. + +"Sure, but be careful. They are not toys," the boy says. + +He shows Sara how to hold the bow and arrow. He teaches her how to aim and shoot. + +Sara tries to shoot the arrow. She misses the target, but she has fun. + +Lily watches from Sara's lap. She is not scared anymore. She is glad that Sara and the boy are nice to her. + +They all play together until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and promise to meet again. + +Sara and Lily are happy. They have a new friend and a new game. They go home with Sara's mom. They are tired and hungry. They eat and sleep. They dream of the park and the bow and arrow. +Lily loved to read novels. She liked to look at the pictures and make up stories in her head. She had many novels in her room, but her favorite one was about a princess and a dragon. She read it every night before bed. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. I found a new novel for you at the store. It is about a fairy and a unicorn. Do you want to see it?" Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, please, mom. I want to see the new novel. Thank you, mom." + +Mom gave Lily the new novel. It was big and shiny and had a lot of colors. Lily opened it and saw the fairy and the unicorn on the first page. They looked very pretty and friendly. Lily smiled and said, "Wow, mom. This is a wonderful novel. Can I read it now?" + +Mom said, "Of course, you can, Lily. But be careful with it. It is very special and expensive. Don't tear it or spill anything on it. And don't leave it outside. OK?" Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will be careful with the new novel. I promise." + +Lily took the new novel to her room. She sat on her bed and started to read it. She was very curious about the fairy and the unicorn. She wanted to know what they did and where they went. She turned the pages fast and fast. She was so into the novel that she did not hear her brother Tom come into her room. Tom was very naughty and liked to tease Lily. He saw the new novel on her bed and decided to play a trick on her. He grabbed the novel and ran away with it. He said, "Ha ha, Lily. I have your new novel. Catch me if you can." + +Lily was very angry and scared. She shouted, "Tom, give me back my new novel. It is mine. Mom gave it to me. It is not yours. Give it back." She jumped off her bed and chased Tom. Tom ran fast and fast. He ran out of the room, down the stairs, and into the backyard. He laughed and said, "No, Lily. I will not give it back. It is mine now. It is a silly novel. I will throw it in the trash." + +Lily followed Tom to the backyard. She saw him run to the trash can. She screamed, "No, Tom. Don't do it. Don't throw my new novel in the trash. Please, Tom. Please." But it was too late. Tom threw the new novel in the trash can. It landed on top of some banana peels and egg shells. It got dirty and smelly. Lily cried and cried. She said, "Tom, you are very mean. You ruined my new novel. Mom will be very mad at you. You are in big trouble." + +Tom did not care. He said, "I don't care, Lily. It was a stupid novel. You are a baby. You should not read novels. You should play with dolls." He stuck out his tongue and ran away. Lily was very sad. She ran to the trash can and tried to get her new novel out. But it was too late. The novel was too dirty and smelly. She could not read it anymore. She could not see the fairy and the unicorn anymore. She could only see the banana peels and egg shells. She sobbed and sobbed. She wished she never saw the new novel. She wished she still had her old novel. She wished Tom was not her brother. She wished mom was here. She wished for a happy ending. But there was no happy ending. It was a bad ending. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a bedroom. Their bedroom is green. They like green. They have green toys, green books and green blankets. + +One day, Anna is sick. She has a fever and a cough. She stays in bed. Ben is sad. He wants to play with Anna. He goes to their bedroom. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asks. He sits on her bed. He holds her hand. + +"I feel bad, Ben. I am hot and tired. I want to get well soon." Anna says. She coughs. + +"I care about you, Anna. You are my sister. I will help you." Ben says. He gives her a hug. He brings her some water and a teddy bear. He reads her a green book. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You make me feel better." Anna says. She smiles. + +They stay in their bedroom. They talk and cuddle. They are happy. They love each other. They are green twins. +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they found a big box in the park. It was shiny and had a button. Sara wanted to press the button. Ben said no. + +"Don't press it, Sara. It might be bad," Ben said. + +"But it looks fun. Maybe it will make us glow," Sara said. + +She pressed the button. The box opened. A bright light came out. It hurt their eyes. They screamed. + +A man came out of the box. He was weird. He had green skin and four arms. He smiled at Sara and Ben. + +"Hello, little ones. You are my new friends. Come with me to my planet. We will have a marriage," he said. + +He grabbed Sara and Ben. He put them in the box. He closed the lid. He pressed another button. The box flew away. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They cried. They wanted to go home. But they could not. They were stuck with the weird man. They did not like him. They did not want a marriage. They were unhappy. The end. +Jill was a woman who liked to paint. She painted many things: flowers, trees, birds, and people. She wanted to improve her painting, so she practiced every day. She was happy when her painting looked nice and colorful. + +One day, she painted a woman who had a big nose, small eyes, and crooked teeth. She thought the woman looked ugly, but she wanted to be kind. She showed the painting to the woman and said, "I painted you. Do you like it?" + +The woman looked at the painting and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Jill. You are a good painter. You made me look beautiful." + +Jill was surprised. She said, "But you look ugly in the painting. How can you say you look beautiful?" + +The woman said, "Beauty is not only how you look. Beauty is also how you feel. You painted me with a smile, and that makes me feel happy. You painted me with bright colors, and that makes me feel alive. You painted me with love, and that makes me feel special. You improved my day, Jill. You are a beautiful person." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to look inside. They find a rope and tie it to a tree. Ben goes first. He holds the rope and goes down the hole. + +Lila waits for him. She hears him say, "Wow, there is a light down here. It is warm and shiny. Come and see." Lila wants to see the light too. She grabs the rope and follows Ben. She sees the light. It is a fire. The fire is big and hot. It makes a loud noise. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They want to go back up. They pull the rope. But the rope is weak. It breaks. Lila and Ben fall down. They cry for help. But no one hears them. The fire gets closer. It burns them. They are gone. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to clean them. Mom always tells them to clean their toys before bedtime, but they always say "later" or "no". + +One night, Mom is very tired. She says to Sara and Ben, "Please, clean your toys now. I need to rest. If you clean your toys, you can have a delicious cookie and a glass of milk." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They love cookies and milk, but they do not want to clean their toys. They think of a plan. They say to Mom, "OK, Mom, we will clean our toys. But can we have our cookies and milk first? We are very hungry." + +Mom smiles. She thinks they are being good. She says, "OK, but only one cookie each. And then you must clean your toys, or no stories and no dreams." + +Sara and Ben nod. They take their cookies and milk and go to their room. They eat their cookies and drink their milk. They feel happy and full. They say to each other, "Let's pretend to clean our toys. We can hide them under the bed or in the closet. Mom will not see them. Then we can have stories and dreams." + +They do as they say. They hide their toys under the bed or in the closet. They do not clean them. They go back to Mom and say, "We cleaned our toys, Mom. Can we have stories and dreams now?" + +Mom is too tired to check their room. She says, "OK, let's go to bed. I will read you a story and then you can have sweet dreams." + +Sara and Ben go to bed. Mom reads them a story. They close their eyes and try to have dreams. But they do not have sweet dreams. They have bad dreams. They dream of their toys. Their toys are angry and sad. They say, "Why did you hide us? Why did you not clean us? We do not like to be dirty and lonely. We want to be clean and happy. We do not want to play with you anymore." + +Sara and Ben wake up. They are scared and sorry. They say to each other, "We had bad dreams. We were mean to our toys. We should have cleaned them. We want to play with them again." + +They get up and go to their room. They take out their toys from under the bed and the closet. They clean them with a cloth and water. They say to their toys, "We are sorry, toys. We love you. We will not hide you again. We will clean you every day. Please, play with us again." + +Their toys smile and hug them. They say, "We forgive you, Sara and Ben. We love you too. We will play with you again. But please, clean us before bedtime, or you will have bad dreams again." + +Sara and Ben nod. They play with their toys for a while. Then they clean them and put them away. They go back to Mom and say, "We cleaned our toys, Mom. For real. Can we have stories and dreams now?" + +Mom is proud of them. She says, "Yes, you can. You are good twins. I am happy. Let's go to bed. I will read you a story and then you can have sweet dreams." + +Sara and Ben go to bed. Mom reads them a story. They close their eyes and have sweet dreams. They dream of their toys. Their toys are clean and happy. They say, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are good friends. We are glad to play with you. We hope you have sweet dreams too." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to swing on it. + +"Let me swing first!" Anna says. She runs to the swing and sits on it. + +"No, me first!" Ben says. He runs after Anna and tries to push her off. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are ignorant!" Anna says. She holds on to the swing and kicks Ben. + +"Ow! You are ignorant!" Ben says. He falls to the ground and cries. + +A panda sees them. The panda is kind. He walks to them and says, "Why are you fighting? The swing is big enough for two." + +Anna and Ben look at the panda. They are surprised. They have never seen a panda before. + +"Who are you?" Anna asks. + +"I am a panda. I live in the zoo. I came to the park to have fun. Do you want to swing with me?" the panda asks. + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry for being ignorant. They get on the swing with the panda. They swing high and low. They laugh and smile. They make a new friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they also like to watch TV. Mom says they can watch TV for a little bit, but then they have to do something else. + +"Can we watch the show with the animals, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"OK, but only one show. Then you have to turn off the TV and play with your toys or read a book. Do you promise?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we promise," Anna and Ben say together. + +Mom turns on the TV and finds the show with the animals. Anna and Ben sit on the couch and watch the show. They see lions and monkeys and elephants and birds. They make noises like the animals and laugh. + +The show is over. Mom comes back to the living room. + +"Did you like the show, Anna and Ben?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, it was fun. We saw many animals," Anna says. + +"Good. Now, what did you promise me?" Mom asks. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They remember their promise. + +"We promised to turn off the TV and play with our toys or read a book," Ben says. + +"Very good. Now, please do that. You can choose what you want to play with or read. But you have to share and be nice to each other. OK?" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben say. + +They turn off the TV and get off the couch. They look around the living room. There are many toys and books on the floor and on the shelves. + +Anna sees a big doll with a pink dress and a hat. She likes the doll. She picks it up and hugs it. + +"I want to play with the doll," Anna says. + +Ben sees a toy car with four wheels and a horn. He likes the car. He picks it up and makes it go vroom vroom. + +"I want to play with the car," Ben says. + +They go to different corners of the living room and play with their toys. They are happy. + +But then, Anna sees something else. She sees a seat. It is a small seat, just for children. It is light blue and has a cushion. It looks very cozy. + +Anna wants to sit on the seat. She puts down the doll and walks to the seat. She is about to sit on it when she hears a voice. + +"Hey, that's my seat!" Ben says. + +Ben sees Anna going to the seat. He likes the seat. He sits on it sometimes when he reads a book. He puts down the car and runs to the seat. He tries to push Anna away. + +"No, it's my seat!" Anna says. + +Anna and Ben start to fight over the seat. They pull and push and shout. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes back to the living room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the seat. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"They are fighting over the seat, Mom," Anna says. + +"She wants to take my seat, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom looks at the seat. She sees that it is light blue and has a cushion. She remembers that it was a gift from Grandma. Grandma gave it to Anna and Ben for their birthday. She said it was for both of them to share and enjoy. + +"Anna, Ben, do you remember who gave you this seat?" Mom asks. + +"Grandma," Anna and Ben say. + +"That's right. Grandma gave you this seat for your birthday. She said it was for both of you to share and enjoy. She loves you very much and wants you to be happy. Do you love Grandma?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we love Grandma," Anna and Ben say. + +"Good. Then, do you think Grandma would be happy to see you fighting over the seat?" Mom asks. + +"No, Mom, she would be sad," Anna and Ben say. + +"That's right. She would be sad. And I would be sad too. And you would be sad too. Fighting is not nice. Sharing is nice. Do you want to be nice?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we want to be nice," Anna and Ben say. + +"Good. Then, how can you be nice and share the seat?" Mom asks. + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They look at the seat. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +"We can take turns sitting on the seat," Anna says. + +"Yes, we can take turns. And we can play together with the doll and the car," Ben says. + +"That's a great idea. I'm proud of you, Anna and Ben. You are being nice and sharing. Do you promise to do that?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we promise," Anna and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and say sorry. They hug each other and +Mia liked to play with her toys in the kitchen. She had a big box of spoons, forks, knives and cups. She pretended they were her friends and had tea parties with them. She gave them names and voices and made up stories about them. + +One day, she saw a new spoon in the drawer. It was shiny and silver and had a funny shape. It looked like a star. Mia thought it was incredible. She wanted to play with it. She asked her mom if she could lend it to her. + +"Sure, honey, you can borrow it. But be careful, it's a special spoon. It belongs to grandma. She gave it to me when I was little. It's very old and precious. You have to return it when you're done, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom, I promise. Thank you!" Mia said. She took the spoon and ran to her box of toys. She showed it to her other spoons and forks and knives and cups. They were amazed by the star spoon. They wanted to touch it and hold it and admire it. Mia let them take turns. She was very happy. + +She made up a story about the star spoon. She said it came from a faraway land where there were many stars in the sky. She said it had magic powers and could grant wishes. She said it was a gift from a fairy who was friends with grandma. She said it was the most wonderful spoon in the world. + +She was so busy playing that she didn't notice the time. She didn't hear her mom calling her for lunch. She didn't see her little brother sneaking into the kitchen. She didn't see him reaching for the star spoon. She didn't see him putting it in his mouth. She didn't see him biting it and bending it and breaking it. She didn't see him throwing it in the trash. She didn't see him running away. + +She only saw it when she was done playing and wanted to return the spoon to her mom. She looked for it in her box of toys. She couldn't find it. She searched everywhere. She couldn't find it. She panicked. She cried. She screamed. + +"Mom! Mom! Where's the star spoon? Where's grandma's spoon? I can't find it! I can't find it!" she shouted. + +Her mom came running. She saw Mia's tears and heard her words. She looked in the drawer. She saw the empty spot. She looked in the trash. She saw the broken spoon. She gasped. She was angry. She was sad. + +"Mia, what did you do? What did you do to grandma's spoon? How could you?" she asked. + +Mia didn't know what to say. She didn't know what to do. She felt sorry. She felt guilty. She felt scared. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry. I didn't do it. I didn't do it. It was him. It was him. He did it. He did it. He broke it. He broke it. He threw it. He threw it. It was him. It was him." she said, pointing at her brother. + +Her mom looked at her brother. He was hiding behind the couch. He had chocolate on his face. He had guilt in his eyes. He had the star spoon in his hand. He knew he was in trouble. He knew he had to face the consequences. He knew he had to apologize. + +He came out from behind the couch. He walked slowly to his mom and sister. He held out the star spoon. He lowered his head. He said in a small voice: + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I'm sorry, grandma. I was bad. I was naughty. I was curious. I wanted to see the star spoon. I wanted to taste the star spoon. I didn't know it was special. I didn't know it was old. I didn't know it was precious. I didn't mean to break it. I didn't mean to hurt it. I didn't mean to lose it. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." he said. + +His mom took the star spoon. She looked at it. She sighed. She hugged him. She hugged Mia. She said in a soft voice: + +"It's okay, honey. It's okay. I know you're sorry. I know you didn't mean it. I know you're curious. I know you're naughty. But you have to be careful. You have to be respectful. You have to be responsible. You have to ask before you take something. You have to return what you borrow. You have to say sorry when you make a mistake. You have to learn from your mistake. You have to do better next time. Okay?" she said. + +"Okay +Tom and Mia liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But the next day, the sun was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. Tom and Mia saw their snowman getting smaller and smaller. They were very sad. They did not want their snowman to go away. + +They ran to their mom and asked her to help. Mom said, "Don't worry, my loves. Your snowman is not gone. He is just changing. He is becoming an angel. He will fly to the sky and watch over you. He will always be with you in your hearts." + +Tom and Mia looked at the sky. They saw a white cloud that looked like their snowman. They smiled and waved. They said, "Bye bye, snowman. Thank you for being our friend. You are a very tough angel. We love you." +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a spray bottle and a hose. They like to spray water on the flowers and the grass. They also like to spray each other and laugh. + +"Spray, spray, spray!" Lily says as she squirts Tom with the bottle. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom says as he runs away. He grabs the hose and turns it on. "Now it's my turn!" + +He sprays Lily with the hose. The water is cold and wet. Lily screams and runs away too. She looks for a safe place to hide. She sees a big tree with a hole. She runs to the tree and crawls inside. + +"Ha, ha, ha! I got you!" Tom says as he follows her. He tries to spray the hole with the hose. But the water does not reach Lily. She is safe inside the tree. + +"Come out, come out, Lily!" Tom says. "It's just water. It's fun!" + +"No, no, no!" Lily says. "It's too cold. It's too wet. It's too noisy. I don't like it!" + +She stays inside the tree. She hears a bird singing. She sees a squirrel running. She feels the warm sun. She likes it. + +Tom gets bored. He stops spraying the hose. He puts it down. He looks for something else to play with. He sees a ball. He kicks it. He sees a bike. He rides it. He sees a swing. He swings on it. He has fun. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They play in the garden. They have different things to do. They are friends. +Lily and Sam were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. Mom said she would make pizza for them. She took out some dough, sauce, cheese and toppings. She rolled the dough into a big circle. She spread the sauce and cheese on top. She added some ham and pineapple. Lily and Sam liked ham and pineapple. + +Mom put the pizza in the oven. She set the timer. She told Lily and Sam to wait for the beep. Lily and Sam played with their toys. They heard the beep. Mom took out the pizza. It smelled good. It was hot and cheesy. Mom cut the pizza into slices. She put some slices on plates. + +"Who wants pizza?" Mom asked. + +"Me! Me!" Lily and Sam shouted. + +Mom served the pizza to Lily and Sam. They took big bites. They said yum. They thanked Mom for the pizza. + +Mom smiled. She served herself a slice too. She ate with Lily and Sam. They enjoyed their lunch. They ate all the pizza. There was no pizza left. They were full and happy. They had a long nap after lunch. +Lily was a cat who liked to gaze at the stars. Every night, she would climb on the roof of her house and look at the bright dots in the sky. She wondered what they were and if there were other cats up there. + +One night, she saw a big star that was moving fast. It was bigger and brighter than the others. Lily was curious and wanted to see it better. She jumped from the roof to a tree and then to a fence. She followed the star as it flew over the street. + +"Where are you going, Lily?" her owner called from the window. He was a boy who loved Lily very much. He always gave her food and toys and cuddles. He was worried that Lily would get lost or hurt. + +"I want to see the star!" Lily meowed back. She did not listen to her owner. She thought he was boring and did not understand her. She wanted to have an adventure and find out the mystery of the star. + +But the star was not a star. It was a firework. It was part of a show that some people were doing in the park. They were making loud noises and colorful sparks in the air. Lily did not know that. She thought the star was coming closer to her. She ran across the street, not looking for cars or dogs or people. + +She was almost there, when a big bang made her jump. The firework exploded in the sky, sending pieces of fire and smoke everywhere. Lily was scared and confused. She did not like the noise and the light. She wanted to go back to her owner, but she did not know where he was. She looked around, but she only saw strangers and shadows. + +She heard a growl behind her. It was a big dog, who had escaped from his leash. He saw Lily and wanted to chase her. He barked and ran towards her. Lily was too late to run away. The dog bit her and shook her. Lily cried and scratched, but it was no use. The dog was stronger and meaner. He hurt Lily very badly. + +Lily's owner heard her cry. He ran out of the house and looked for her. He saw the dog and Lily on the street. He shouted and threw a rock at the dog. The dog let go of Lily and ran away. Lily's owner ran to her and picked her up. He was sad and angry. He saw that Lily was bleeding and not moving. He hugged her and cried. He wished he could make her better, but he could not. Lily was gone. She had followed the star, but she had found only pain and death. +Tom and Lily were excited to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to feed the ducks and look at the flowers. They held their mom's hand as they walked to the park. + +When they got to the park, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry, and it had a long tail. The dog was not on a leash, and it ran around the park. Tom and Lily wanted to touch the dog. They thought the dog was friendly and cute. + +"Can we touch the dog, mom?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. The dog might not like it. Maybe we should ask the owner first," mom said. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen to mom. They ran towards the dog, and tried to pet it. The dog did not like it. The dog barked and growled, and showed its teeth. The dog was angry and scared. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Lily shouted. + +But the dog did not go away. The dog jumped on Lily, and bit her arm. Lily screamed and cried. Tom was scared, and tried to help Lily. He grabbed a stick, and hit the dog. The dog let go of Lily, and turned to Tom. The dog bit Tom's leg. Tom screamed and cried too. + +Mom heard the screams, and ran to Tom and Lily. She saw the dog, and the blood. She was shocked and scared. She yelled at the dog, and threw a rock. The dog ran away, and mom picked up Tom and Lily. She hugged them, and tried to stop the bleeding. + +"Help! Help! Someone call an ambulance!" mom shouted. + +Some people heard mom, and came to help. They called an ambulance, and gave mom some bandages. They said they were sorry, and that the dog was not theirs. They said the dog was a stray, and that it sometimes came to the park. They said the dog was dangerous, and that they had warned the owner of the park. + +Mom was angry and sad. She wished she had listened to the warning. She wished Tom and Lily had listened to her. She wished they had not tried to touch the dog. She wished they had not gone to the park. She wished the dog had not shaken their lives. +Anna was a wealthy girl who had many toys and dresses. She liked to play with her dolls and pretend they were her friends. One day, she saw a new doll in the shop window. It was very pretty and had blue eyes that could blink. Anna wanted the doll very much. + +She asked her dad to buy the doll for her. He said no, because she already had too many toys and she should be happy with what she had. Anna was angry and sad. She said she hated her dad and ran to her room. She slammed the door and cried on her bed. + +Her dad felt sorry for her, but he also wanted to teach her a lesson. He thought of a plan. He went to the shop and bought the doll. He also bought a card and wrote a note. He put the doll and the card in a big box and wrapped it with a bow. He left the box outside Anna's door and knocked. + +Anna heard the knock and opened the door. She saw the box and was curious. She opened it and saw the doll. She was surprised and happy. She hugged the doll and made it blink. She also saw the card and read it. It said: + +"Dear Anna, this is a gift for you from Will. He is a boy who lives in the orphanage. He has no toys and no family. He saw you in the shop window and liked your smile. He saved his money and bought this doll for you. He hopes you will be his friend and share your toys with him. Love, Will." + +Anna felt ashamed and sorry. She realized how selfish and ungrateful she had been. She also felt sorry for Will and wanted to meet him. She ran to her dad and said: + +"Dad, I'm sorry I was mean to you. I love you and I'm happy with what I have. Can we go to the orphanage and see Will? I want to thank him and be his friend. I also want to give him some of my toys and dresses. He deserves them more than me." + +Her dad smiled and hugged her. He said: + +"Of course, my dear. I'm proud of you. You have learned a valuable lesson. It's not how much you have, but how much you give that makes you wealthy. Let's go and see Will. I'm sure he will be happy to see you too." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they have an idea. They want to sell jelly to other kids. They think jelly is yummy and fun. + +They ask their moms to help them make jelly. They use red, green, and yellow jelly. They put the jelly in small cups. They make a sign that says "Jelly for sale. One coin each." They take the jelly and the sign to the park. + +At the park, they find a good spot. They put the sign and the jelly on a table. They wait for customers. Soon, some kids come to see what they have. + +"Hi, do you want to buy some jelly?" Lily asks. "It is very soft and sweet. You can choose your favorite color." + +"Yes, please. I like red jelly. How much is it?" a girl says. + +"One coin, please. Here you go. Thank you for buying our jelly." Tom says. He gives the girl a cup of red jelly and takes her coin. + +The girl smiles and eats the jelly. She likes it. She tells her friends to try it too. More kids come to buy jelly from Lily and Tom. They are happy. They sell all their jelly. They count their coins. They have many coins. + +They go back to their moms. They show them their coins. They tell them about their jelly sale. Their moms are proud of them. They hug them and say "Well done, Lily and Tom. You are very smart and kind. You can keep some coins for yourself and share some with others. How about we buy some ice cream with some of your coins?" + +Lily and Tom agree. They love ice cream. They go to the ice cream shop with their moms. They buy ice cream with their coins. They eat their ice cream and talk about their jelly sale. They are very happy. They say "Selling jelly is fun. We want to do it again." +Sam and Lily were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They liked toast with butter and jam. They also liked to drink milk from their cups. + +"Can we go to the park today?" Sam asked. He wanted to play on the swings and the slide. + +"Maybe later, honey," Mom said. "We have to do some chores first." + +Lily frowned. She did not like chores. She wanted to have fun. She had an idea. She whispered to Sam. + +"Let's pretend we are fierce lions," she said. "We can roar and chase each other around the house." + +Sam smiled. He liked to pretend. He nodded at Lily. + +They finished their toast and put their plates in the sink. Then they ran to the living room. They knelt on the floor and made their hands into claws. They growled and roared like lions. + +"Look at those fierce lions," Dad said. He was reading the newspaper on the couch. "They are very loud and scary." + +Mom came from the kitchen. She saw Sam and Lily playing. She smiled. + +"They are very cute and silly," she said. "But they also need to be careful. They might knock over something or hurt themselves." + +She went to Sam and Lily and gave them a hug. + +"How about we play a different game?" she said. "A quieter and safer game. Do you want to help me bake some cookies?" + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They liked cookies. They nodded. + +"Okay, Mom," they said. "We will help you." + +They got up from the floor and followed Mom to the kitchen. They washed their hands and put on aprons. They helped Mom measure and mix the ingredients. They made shapes with the dough and put them on the baking tray. They waited for the cookies to bake. They smelled delicious. + +They were not fierce lions anymore. They were happy helpers. They enjoyed their cookies with some milk. They thanked Mom for the treat. + +"Can we go to the park now?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, we can," Mom said. "But first, let's clean up the kitchen." + +Sam and Lily agreed. They helped Mom put away the dishes and wipe the counter. They were good children. They were ready to go to the park. +Tim was a lazy boy. He did not like to do his work in class. He liked to play with his toys and draw on his paper. His teacher was not happy with him. She said, "Tim, you need to learn your letters and numbers. They are important for you. If you do not work hard, you will struggle later." + +But Tim did not listen. He said, "I do not care. I do not want to learn. I want to have fun. Learning is boring." He did not do his work. He did not pay attention. He did not listen to his teacher. + +One day, Tim had a test. He had to write his name and some words. He had to count some things. He had to match some shapes. But Tim did not know how to do any of these. He struggled a lot. He felt sad and scared. He wished he had worked hard in class. + +His teacher saw him struggle. She said, "Tim, I am sorry you are having a hard time. But this is what happens when you are lazy. You do not learn anything. You do not grow. You do not succeed. You need to change your attitude. You need to work hard and try your best. That is how you will have fun and be happy." + +Tim realized his teacher was right. He felt sorry for being lazy. He said, "I am sorry, teacher. I was wrong. I want to learn. I want to work hard. I want to do better. Please help me." His teacher smiled and said, "I am glad you understand, Tim. I will help you. But you have to help yourself too. You have to listen and pay attention. You have to do your work and practice. You have to be brave and curious. That is how you will learn and grow and succeed." + +Tim nodded and said, "I will, teacher. Thank you." He started to work hard and try his best. He learned his letters and numbers. He learned to write and count. He learned to match and draw. He had fun and was happy. He did not struggle anymore. He was not lazy anymore. He was a good boy. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play games together. One day, Tom had a new game. He brought it to Lily's house. + +"Look, Lily, I have a different game. It is very fun. Do you want to play?" Tom asked. + +Lily was curious. She looked at the game. It had many colors and shapes. It had cards and dice and a board. + +"What is this game? How do you play?" Lily asked. + +Tom smiled. He explained the game. "You roll the dice and move on the board. You pick a card and do what it says. Sometimes you have to make a funny face or a funny sound. Sometimes you have to act like an animal or a superhero. The first one to reach the end wins." + +Lily was excited. She liked to make funny faces and sounds. She liked to act like an animal or a superhero. She said, "Yes, I want to play. Let's play now." + +Tom and Lily played the game. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and cheered and clapped. They made funny faces and sounds. They acted like animals and superheroes. They did not care who won. They just enjoyed the game. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see books, toys, clothes, and a chew toy. + +"What is this?" Sara asks, holding the chew toy. It is red and squeaky and shaped like a bone. + +"It is for dogs," Tom says. "Dogs like to chew on it. It makes them happy." + +"Can we chew on it too?" Sara wonders. + +"No, we are not dogs," Tom says. "We have teeth, not fangs. We chew on food, not toys." + +"But it looks fun," Sara says. She puts the chew toy in her mouth and bites it. It squeaks loudly. + +"Stop it, Sara!" Tom says. "You are being silly. And noisy. Mom will hear us." + +But Sara does not stop. She chews on the chew toy harder. She likes the sound and the feeling. She runs around the garage, squeaking and chewing. + +Tom chases her. He wants to take the chew toy away from her. He thinks she is being naughty. He catches her and pulls the chew toy out of her mouth. + +"Give it back!" Sara cries. She tries to grab the chew toy from Tom. + +"No, you give it up!" Tom shouts. He holds the chew toy high above his head. + +They tug and pull and fight over the chew toy. They do not see Mom coming into the garage. She sees them and frowns. + +"What are you two doing?" Mom asks. She is not happy. She takes the chew toy from them and puts it back in the box. "This is not for you. This is for Uncle Bob's dog. He left it here by mistake. You should not chew on it. It is dirty and gross. And you should not fight over it. It is not nice." + +"Sorry, Mom," Sara and Tom say. They feel bad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. + +"Come on, let's go inside," Mom says. "It is time for your bath. You need to wash your mouth and your hands. And your hair and your feet. And everything else." + +She leads them to the bathroom. She fills the bathtub with warm water and bubbles. She puts them in the bathtub and gives them each a rubber duck. They splash and play with the ducks. They forget about the chew toy. They are happy again. + +Mom smiles and watches them. She thinks they are ordinary and sweet. She loves them very much. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They see many wild animals there, like birds, squirrels and rabbits. They want to be friends with them, but the animals are shy and run away. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He says to Mia, "Let's supply some food for the animals. Maybe they will come closer and let us pet them." Mia thinks this is a good idea. She says, "OK, what food do we supply?" + +Tom and Mia look in their backpacks. They find some bread, cheese and apples. They break the bread and cheese into small pieces and cut the apples into slices. They spread the food on the grass and wait for the animals. + +Soon, they see some birds flying down and pecking at the bread. They hear them chirping lively. Then, they see some squirrels scampering over and nibbling at the cheese. They watch them twitch their tails. Finally, they see some rabbits hopping over and munching on the apples. They admire their soft fur. + +Tom and Mia are very happy. They smile and whisper to each other, "Look, the animals are eating our food. They are not shy anymore. They are our friends." They move closer to the animals and gently stroke them. The animals do not run away. They enjoy the food and the touch. Tom and Mia feel warm and fuzzy. They say, "Thank you, wild animals, for sharing this moment with us. We love you." +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big black bird on a tree. It had shiny eyes and a sharp beak. It made a loud sound: "Caw, caw, caw!" + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is a raven," Tom said. "It is a mysterious bird. It knows many things." + +Anna was curious. She wanted to talk to the raven. She walked closer to the tree and said: "Hello, raven. What do you know?" + +The raven looked at Anna and said: "Caw, caw, caw!" + +Anna did not understand. She tried again: "Can you tell me a secret, raven?" + +The raven said: "Caw, caw, caw!" + +Anna was frustrated. She said: "You are not nice, raven. You do not want to be my friend." + +The raven said: "Caw, caw, caw!" + +Tom saw that Anna was sad. He ran to her and said: "Anna, do not be sad. The raven is not a good friend. He is mean and rude. He does not like to share or play. Come with me. We can play with the ball and the doll. They are nice and fun." + +Anna smiled. She said: "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You make me happy. Let us go and play." + +They left the raven alone on the tree. He said: "Caw, caw, caw!" But no one listened to him. He was lonely and bored. He wished he had a friend. He wished he could relax and have fun. But he did not know how. He was a mysterious bird. He knew many things. But he did not know how to be nice. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and had a wheel that turned with the water. Sometimes they saw fish and ducks in the water. They had fun throwing stones and sticks and watching them splash. + +One day, Ben and Sam saw a hole in the wall of the mill. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. They forgot what their mom had told them. She had said, "Do not go near the mill. It is old and dangerous. You could get hurt or lost." But Ben and Sam were not afraid. They were lazy and did not listen. + +They crawled through the hole and entered the mill. It was dark and dusty. They saw old machines and tools and sacks of flour. They heard strange noises and felt cold air. They did not like it. They wanted to go back. + +"Let's go, Ben," Sam said. "This place is scary." + +"OK, Sam," Ben said. "But how do we get out?" + +They looked for the hole, but they could not find it. They had forgotten where it was. They had gone too far into the mill. They tried to call for help, but no one heard them. They were trapped. + +They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had not been lazy and curious. They wished they had not forgotten. But it was too late. The mill was old and dangerous. And they never got out. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to draw. One day, they found a big circle of paper and some crayons. They decided to share the circle and draw together. + +Lila wanted to draw a flower. She used a yellow crayon to make the middle of the flower. Then she used a pink crayon to make the petals. She was happy with her flower. + +Tom wanted to draw a sun. He used a yellow crayon to make the middle of the sun. Then he used an orange crayon to make the rays. He was happy with his sun. + +But then, they saw that their drawings were on the same circle. They both wanted the whole circle for themselves. They started to fight. + +"Give me the circle! It's mine!" Lila said. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Tom said. + +They pulled and pushed the circle. They made each other angry and sad. They tore the circle in half. They both cried. + +A teacher saw them and came to help. She asked them what happened. They told her that they fought over the circle. She shook her head. + +"That's not nice. You should share and be kind. You are friends, not enemies. Fighting is bad. It hurts you and others. It ruins your drawings. Look, now you have two half circles. They are not original. They are broken." + +She gave them a new circle of paper and some crayons. She told them to draw together again. She told them to use different colors and shapes. She told them to make a beautiful picture. + +Lila and Tom said sorry to each other. They hugged and smiled. They agreed to share and be kind. They drew together again. They used different colors and shapes. They made a beautiful picture. They were happy with their picture. + +They learned that sharing and being kind is better than fighting and being selfish. They learned that original is good, but broken is bad. They learned that drawing together is more fun than drawing alone. They learned to be good friends. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy train. They had a big track that went around the room. They put the train on the track and made it go fast. They liked to watch the train go over the bridge and through the tunnel. + +One day, they saw something unusual on the track. It was a long, thin, green thing. It looked like a snake, but it had legs and a head. It was a lizard. The lizard was lying on the track and did not move. + +"Look, Ben, a lizard!" Mia said. "It is blocking the train. What do we do?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. He picked up a stick and gently poked the lizard. The lizard opened its eyes and saw the stick. It did not like the stick. It hissed and ran away. + +"Wow, that was a big lizard!" Ben said. "It was stretching on the track. Maybe it was sunbathing." + +Mia nodded. She was glad the lizard was gone. She did not want it to hurt the train. She put the train back on the track and made it go fast again. + +"Let's play with the train some more," Mia said. "It is fun." + +Ben agreed. He liked to play with the train and Mia. They had a lot of fun together. They did not see the lizard again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They also like to count the blocks. They know the numbers from one to ten. + +One day, they are playing with the blocks in Tom's room. They have ten blocks each. Tom says, "Let's see who can make the highest tower with the blocks." Mia says, "OK, that sounds fun. I will make a very high tower." + +They start to stack the blocks on top of each other. Tom makes a tower with six blocks. Mia makes a tower with seven blocks. She says, "Look, my tower is higher than yours." Tom says, "No, it is not. I still have four blocks left. I will make my tower higher." + +He tries to put another block on his tower, but he is not careful. His tower falls down and the blocks roll away. He says, "Oh no, my tower is gone. Where are my blocks?" He looks around the room, but he cannot find them. + +Mia says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Maybe they are under the bed or behind the door." She helps him look for the blocks. They find two blocks under the bed and one block behind the door. But they cannot find the last block. + +Tom says, "I lost one block. I don't know the number of the block. Maybe it was one or two or three or four or five or six or seven or eight or nine or ten. I don't like to lose blocks. I like to count them." + +Mia says, "Don't be sad, Tom. Maybe we can find the block later. Or maybe we can ask your mom or dad to buy you a new block. Or maybe we can share my blocks. I have ten blocks. You can have five and I can have five. Then we can both count to ten." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I like to share with you. Maybe we can make a new tower together. But we have to be careful not to make it fall again." + +They hug and smile. They start to make a new tower with the blocks. They are happy. + +But they do not see the hairy cat that is hiding under the table. The cat has the missing block in its mouth. The cat likes to play with the block. It thinks the block is a toy. The cat does not know the number of the block. It does not care. It is happy too. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a small bird on the ground. The bird was pale and did not move. + +"Oh no, the bird is hurt!" Lily said. "We have to help it!" + +Ben nodded. He ran to get some water and a cloth. Lily gently picked up the bird and wrapped it in the cloth. She held it close to her chest. + +"Here, I have some water," Ben said. He poured some water on the cloth and dabbed it on the bird's beak. The bird opened its eyes and made a soft sound. + +"Hello, little bird," Lily said. "We are your friends. We will help you get better." + +The bird looked at Lily and Ben. It seemed to understand. It made another sound and moved its wings a little. + +"Can you fly, little bird?" Ben asked. + +The bird tried to fly, but it was too weak. It fell back on the cloth. + +"Don't worry, little bird," Lily said. "We will take you to our home. We will take care of you until you can fly again. We promise." + +Lily and Ben carried the bird to their home. They made a nest for it in a box. They gave it some seeds and water. They talked to it and sang to it. Every day, the bird got stronger and happier. + +One morning, Lily and Ben saw the bird flapping its wings in the box. It looked ready to fly. + +"Look, little bird, you are well!" Lily said. "You can fly now!" + +The bird nodded. It hopped out of the box and flew to the window. It looked at Lily and Ben with gratitude. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," the bird said. "You are very kind and brave. You kept your promise. You are my friends." + +The bird flew out of the window and into the sky. It sang a beautiful song. Lily and Ben smiled and waved goodbye. + +They learned that helping others is a good thing to do. They also learned that keeping promises is important. They were happy and proud. They hoped to see the bird again. +Bee and Ant were friends. They liked to play and work together. Bee was good at finding flowers and making honey. Ant was good at carrying things and digging tunnels. They were dependable friends. They always helped each other. + +One day, Bee and Ant found a big bean. It was green and shiny. They both wanted to eat it. They decided to share it. But they did not know how to open it. They tried to bite it, but it was too hard. They tried to roll it, but it was too heavy. They tried to break it, but it was too strong. + +They asked other animals for help. But no one could open the bean. Some animals were too busy. Some animals were too lazy. Some animals were too mean. They said, "Go away, this is our bean!" + +Bee and Ant felt sad. They loved the bean, but they could not eat it. They decided to hide it under a leaf and come back later. Maybe they would find a way to open it. + +The next day, they came back to the leaf. But they could not find the bean. They looked everywhere, but it was gone. They wondered who took it. They felt angry and scared. + +Then they heard a voice. It was a bird. It said, "Hello, friends. I have a surprise for you. Come and see." + +Bee and Ant followed the bird. The bird took them to a tree. There, they saw the bean. But it was not the same. It was open. And inside, there were many small beans. They were different colors and shapes. They looked yummy. + +The bird said, "I saw your bean yesterday. I wanted to help you. I took it to my nest and cracked it with my beak. Then I brought it back here for you. I hope you like it." + +Bee and Ant were amazed. They thanked the bird. They said, "You are very kind and clever. You are a good friend." + +They invited the bird to join them. They shared the small beans. They ate and talked and laughed. They were happy. They loved the bean, and they loved each other. They were dependable friends. They always helped each other. +Sam and Mia are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Sam says. He shows Mia his tower. It is very tall and has many blocks on top of each other. + +"Wow, Sam, your tower is very nice!" Mia says. She claps her hands. She wants to make a tower too. She takes some blocks and starts to build. + +But then, Sam's tower falls down. The blocks drop on the floor. They make a loud noise. Sam is sad. He worked hard on his tower. + +"Oh no, Sam, I'm sorry!" Mia says. She goes to Sam and hugs him. "Don't be sad. We can build another tower together. It will be more fun." + +Sam smiles. He is happy that Mia is his friend. He hugs her back. "Thank you, Mia. You are very kind. Let's build another tower. But first, we have to clean the blocks. They are dirty from the floor." + +"OK, Sam. Let's clean the blocks. We can use this cloth. It is soft and clean. It will make the blocks shine." Mia says. She takes the cloth and gives it to Sam. They start to clean the blocks. + +They clean the blocks and then they build another tower. It is bigger and better than the first one. They are proud of their tower. They have fun playing with the blocks. They are happy. They love their life. +Anna liked to collect things. She collected rocks, leaves, shells and bugs. She put them in a big box in her room. She wanted to see them better, so she asked her dad for a microscope. + +A microscope is a thing that makes small things look big. Her dad said yes, and gave her a microscope for her birthday. Anna was very happy. She thanked her dad and gave him a hug. + +She took the microscope to her room and put it on her desk. She took out some of her things from the box and looked at them with the microscope. She saw many pretty colors and shapes. She saw the hairs on a leaf, the spots on a ladybug, the stripes on a shell and the crystals on a rock. She was amazed. + +She called her brother Tom to come and see. Tom was older than Anna and liked to play with cars and balls. He did not care much about Anna's things. He said they were boring and dirty. He did not want to look at them with the microscope. + +Anna was sad. She wanted to share her joy with Tom. She said, "Please, Tom, just look for a minute. You will see how pretty they are. They are not boring and dirty. They are wonderful and amazing." + +Tom sighed and said, "Fine, I will look for a minute. But I don't think I will like it." He looked at the microscope and saw a feather. He saw the tiny barbs that held the feather together. He saw the shiny colors that changed with the light. He saw the softness and the smoothness of the feather. He was surprised. + +He said, "Wow, Anna, this is pretty. I did not know a feather could look like this. Can I see more?" Anna smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Here, look at this flower. And this coin. And this snowflake." They looked at many things with the microscope and talked about them. They had fun. + +They learned that small things can be beautiful and interesting. They learned to appreciate Anna's collection. They learned to share and to be curious. They learned to be kind and to be happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They move their bodies a lot and have fun. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He is sitting on a bench with a book. He does not move his body at all. He looks sad and lonely. + +Lily and Ben want to be friendly. They go to the new boy and say hello. They ask him his name and what he is reading. He says his name is Sam and he is reading a story about dinosaurs. + +Lily and Ben like dinosaurs too. They tell Sam about their favorite dinosaurs and ask him to join them. Sam smiles and puts down his book. He moves his body and follows them to the slide. + +Lily, Ben and Sam play together in the park. They move their bodies a lot and have fun. They are friendly and happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily liked to paint. They had many colors and brushes. They painted on paper and made prints. Prints are pictures that you can make many times. + +One day, they painted a big tree with green leaves and red apples. They were very proud of their tree. They wanted to make prints of it and give them to their friends. + +They asked their mom for help. Mom showed them how to put paint on their tree and press it on another paper. They made many prints. They were very happy. + +They went to their friends and gave them their prints. Their friends liked their prints very much. They said thank you and gave them hugs. + +Ben and Lily felt good. They were humble. They did not brag or boast. They said, "We are happy to share our tree with you. We like to paint with you." They smiled and played together. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with the lumber that dad left there. They made a fort, a bridge, and a tower. They had fun. + +But then, a big storm came. The wind was loud and scary. The rain was wet and cold. The lumber flew away and broke. Sara and Ben ran to the house. They were sad and afraid. + +They knocked on the door, but no one answered. Mom and dad were not home. They had gone to the store. Sara and Ben did not know what to do. They hugged each other and tried to comfort each other. + +"Maybe they will come back soon," Sara said. + +"Maybe the storm will stop soon," Ben said. + +But they did not come back soon, and the storm did not stop soon. The house was dark and cold. Sara and Ben were hungry and tired. They looked for a place to sleep, but they could not find one. The couch was wet, the bed was messy, and the floor was hard. They felt uncomfortable. + +They cried and cried, but no one heard them. They wished mom and dad were there. They wished the lumber was there. They wished the storm was gone. But nothing changed. They were alone and scared. They had no fun. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tube in the park. The tube is old and dirty, but they think it is fun. + +"Let's get in the tube!" Tom says. "We can pretend it is a spaceship!" + +"OK!" Jen says. "But we have to be careful. The tube might have bugs or holes." + +They get in the tube and crawl to the other end. They make noises like a spaceship. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is the park man. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of that tube! That tube is not for playing! That tube is for the trash!" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They get out of the tube and run away. They say sorry to the park man. + +They decide to play with something else. They do not want to play with the old tube anymore. +Lily liked to help her mom with the mail. Every day, she would run to the mailbox and bring the letters and papers to her mom. She was an obedient girl and never opened the mail by herself. + +One day, she saw a big brown box in the mailbox. It had her name on it. She was very curious and excited. She wanted to know what was inside. She carried the box to her mom and asked if she could open it. + +Her mom smiled and said yes. She said it was a gift from her grandma who lived far away. Lily thanked her mom and opened the box. She discovered a soft and fluffy teddy bear, a colorful book, and a card with a heart. She hugged the teddy bear and looked at the book. She asked her mom to read the card. + +The card said: "Dear Lily, I miss you very much and I love you. I hope you like your new friend and your new book. Have fun and be good. Love, Grandma." + +Lily was very happy. She said she loved her grandma too and wanted to call her. She asked her mom if she could use the phone. Her mom said yes and helped her dial the number. Lily talked to her grandma and told her about the mail. She said thank you and I love you. She said she would send her a picture of her and the teddy bear. Her grandma said she was proud of her and happy to hear her voice. + +Lily felt warm and cozy. She had a new friend, a new book, and a loving grandma. She was glad she helped her mom with the mail. She was a good and obedient girl. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It is brown and hard. + +"Look, a rock!" Anna says. "Maybe it has a mineral inside." + +"What is a mineral?" Ben asks. + +"A mineral is something shiny and pretty. Like a star or a coin. My dad showed me one. He said it is very old and rare." Anna says. + +"Wow, I want to see a mineral!" Ben says. "How can we open the rock?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She sees a stick on the ground. She picks it up. + +"Maybe we can use this stick. We can hit the rock with it. Maybe it will break and show us the mineral." She says. + +"OK, let's try!" Ben says. He takes the stick from Anna. He swings it hard and hits the rock. + +CRACK! + +The rock breaks into two pieces. Anna and Ben look inside. They see something shiny and pretty. It is a mineral. It is blue and sparkly. + +"Wow, look!" Anna says. "We found a mineral! It is so beautiful!" + +"It is!" Ben says. "We are so lucky! Can we keep it?" + +"Sure, we can share it. It is our mineral. We can show it to our dads and moms. They will be proud of us." Anna says. + +They smile and hug. They put the mineral in their pocket. They run to the park exit. They are happy. They have a new treasure. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with boats. They had a big box full of boats of different colors and shapes. One day, they decided to sail their boats in the bathtub. + +"Look, my boat is red and fast!" Ben said, as he pushed his boat across the water. + +"Well, my boat is blue and pretty!" Lily said, as she held her boat in her hand. + +They both wanted to have the best boat, so they started to argue. + +"My boat is better than yours!" Ben said. + +"No, mine is better than yours!" Lily said. + +They got louder and louder, until their mom heard them. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked, as she came into the bathroom. + +"Ben and Lily, why are you fighting over your boats? You have so many boats, you can share them and have fun together." + +"But Mom, we want to have our own boats!" Ben and Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "I have an idea. Why don't you give your boats names? Then you can pretend that they are your friends, and you can sail them together and have adventures." + +Ben and Lily liked Mom's idea. They thought of names for their boats. Ben named his boat Rocket, and Lily named her boat Star. They put stickers on their boats to make them look more special. + +"Hi, Rocket, I'm Ben. Do you want to sail with me?" Ben said to his boat. + +"Hi, Star, I'm Lily. Do you want to sail with me?" Lily said to her boat. + +They put their boats in the water and started to sail them. They made up stories about their boats and where they were going. They had fun and forgot about their argument. + +"Look, Rocket and Star are friends!" Ben said, as he saw his boat and Lily's boat sail close together. + +"Yes, they are! And so are we!" Lily said, as she hugged her brother. + +They smiled and thanked Mom for her idea. They learned that sharing and playing together was more fun than fighting. They sailed their boats until the water got cold and it was time to get out. They dried their boats and put them back in the box, but not too tight. They wanted their boats to be happy and ready for the next adventure. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a lot of toys and books and they were having fun. They did not want to go inside for lunch. + +Mum called them from the kitchen. "Lily, Ben, come and eat your sandwiches. They are yummy and healthy." + +Lily and Ben did not listen. They wanted to play more. They saw a big pile of leaves in the corner of the garden. They thought it would be fun to make a fire with the leaves. + +They took some matches from the shed. They did not know that matches were dangerous. They lit a match and threw it on the leaves. The leaves caught fire and made a lot of smoke and noise. + +Mum saw the fire from the window. She was very scared and angry. She ran outside and shouted at Lily and Ben. "What are you doing? You are disturbing the neighbours and you could have hurt yourselves. Fire is not a toy. It is very hot and can burn you. You are very naughty. Come inside right now." + +Lily and Ben were very sorry. They did not mean to make a fire. They did not know it was bad. They followed Mum inside and said sorry. Mum hugged them and said she loved them. But she also said they had to be more careful and listen to her. + +She gave them their sandwiches and some water. She also gave them a fancy sticker each. She said the stickers were for saying sorry and for learning from their mistake. Lily and Ben smiled and thanked Mum. They ate their sandwiches and promised to be good. They did not play with fire again. +Lila was a lonely girl. She did not have any friends to play with. She liked to look at the big sea from her window. She wished she could swim with the fish and the octopus. + +One day, a man came to her door. He had a big box for her. He said he was a deliver man. He gave the box to Lila and left. Lila was curious. She opened the box and saw a big surprise. Inside the box was a purple octopus. It had eight long arms and two big eyes. It looked at Lila and smiled. + +Lila was happy. She hugged the octopus and named it Ollie. She filled a big tub with water and put Ollie in it. She gave him some fish to eat and some toys to play with. She talked to him and sang to him. Ollie was happy too. He waved his arms and made bubbles. He listened to Lila and played with her. + +Lila and Ollie became best friends. They were not lonely anymore. They had fun every day. Lila thanked the deliver man for bringing her Ollie. She wondered who sent her the octopus. She did not know that it was her grandma, who lived far away and loved her very much. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to jump on the sofa and pretend they were flying. Lily saw a big spring under the sofa. She wanted to see what it was. + +"Look, Ben, a spring!" she said. "Can I have it?" + +Ben looked at the spring. It was shiny and coiled. He thought it looked fun. + +"OK, you can have it," he said. "But be careful. It might be broken." + +Lily took the spring and held it in her hands. She felt it was hard and cold. She pulled it and let it go. It made a funny sound. + +"Boing, boing, boing!" she said. "This is a fun spring!" + +She pulled it harder and harder. She wanted to make it longer. But then, the spring snapped. It flew out of her hands and hit the window. The window cracked and made a loud noise. + +"Crash!" the window said. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the spring and ran to the sofa. They hid behind the cushions. + +"Mama, mama!" they cried. "The window is broken!" + +Mama came into the living room. She saw the broken window and the spring on the floor. She was angry and sad. + +"Who did this?" she asked. "Who broke the window?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They knew they had done something bad. + +"We did, mama," they said. "We were playing with the spring. We didn't mean to break the window." + +Mama sighed. She picked up the spring and the broken glass. She put them in the trash. + +"Playing with the spring was not a good idea," she said. "The spring was broken. It was dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or someone else. You have to be more careful with what you play with. And you have to tell me when you find something strange or broken. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They hugged mama and said they were sorry. + +"It's OK, my loves," mama said. "I forgive you. But you have to help me fix the window. And no more jumping on the sofa. OK?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They helped mama fix the window. They learned their lesson. They never played with the spring again. +Lily liked to play with her computer. She had many games and pictures on it. She could make the pictures move and talk. She could also learn new words and numbers. + +One day, she was playing with her computer when her mom came in. Her mom had a glass of water in her hand. + +"Lily, it's time to drink some water," her mom said. "You have been playing for a long time. Water is good for you." + +Lily did not want to stop playing. She wanted to see more pictures and games. She shook her head. + +"No, mom, I don't want water. I want to play with my computer," she said. + +Her mom smiled and sat next to her. She pointed to the screen. + +"Look, Lily, this is a beautiful picture of a lake. Do you see the water in the lake? It is blue and shiny. The water in the lake helps the fish and the plants and the birds. They all drink the water to stay healthy and happy. Just like you need to drink water to stay healthy and happy." + +Lily looked at the picture. She saw the water in the lake. She saw the fish and the plants and the birds. They looked happy. She thought about the water in her mom's glass. It was clear and cool. She felt thirsty. + +"OK, mom, I will drink some water," she said. She took the glass from her mom and drank some water. It tasted good. She felt better. + +"Good girl, Lily," her mom said. "You can play with your computer again after you drink some water. But remember to take breaks and drink water often. Water is your friend." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She was glad her mom cared for her. She was also glad she had her computer. She liked to play and learn with it. She thought it was beautiful. +Tom and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw some shells on the shore and picked them up. Some shells were big and some were small. Some shells were smooth and some were rough. + +"Look, this shell has a hole in it!" Lily said, holding a big shell to her ear. "I can hear the sea!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said, taking the shell from her. "Can I try?" + +He put the shell to his ear, but he felt something wet and slimy inside. He screamed and dropped the shell. A small oyster fell out of the hole and landed on the sand. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the oyster. + +"It's an oyster, silly," their dad said, walking over to them. "Some people like to eat them. They say they are yummy." + +"Really?" Tom asked, looking at the oyster with curiosity. + +"Yes, really," their dad said, picking up the oyster. "Do you want to try?" + +He opened the oyster with a knife and showed them the soft flesh inside. + +"Go on, Tom, be brave," he said, encouraging him. "It's good for you." + +Tom hesitated, but he wanted to be brave. He took the oyster from his dad and put it in his mouth. He chewed once, twice, then he spat it out. + +"Blech, that's gross!" he said, making a face. "It tastes like dirt and salt!" + +He ran to the water and rinsed his mouth. Lily laughed at him. + +"I told you it was yuck," she said, sticking out her tongue. + +Their dad shrugged and smiled. + +"Sorry, Tom, I guess oysters are not for you," he said. "Maybe you'll like them when you're older." + +He ate the oyster himself and said it was delicious. + +Tom felt sick and angry. He wished he never tried the oyster. He wished he never listened to his dad. He wished he never came to the beach. He hated oysters. He hated his dad. He hated the sea. He hated everything. He cried and cried and cried. The end. +Lily was a little girl who liked to chew on things. She chewed on her toys, her clothes, and even her hair. Her mom and dad told her to stop, but she did not listen. She thought chewing was fun and tasty. + +One day, Lily found a shiny thing in her mom's room. It was a mirror. Lily liked how it showed her face and made funny shapes. She wondered how it tasted. She put the mirror in her mouth and bit hard. + +"Crack!" The mirror broke into pieces. Lily felt a sharp pain in her tongue and lips. She spat out the broken glass and saw blood. She started to cry. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" she screamed. + +Her mom and dad ran into the room. They saw Lily and the broken mirror. They were fearful and angry. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked. + +"I chewed the mirror. It hurt me. I'm sorry," Lily sobbed. + +Her dad picked her up and hugged her. He said, "Lily, you are very silly. You should never chew on things that are not food. They can hurt you and make you sick. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I understand. I won't chew on things anymore. I love you, mommy and daddy." + +Her mom and dad kissed her and said, "We love you too, Lily. But you need to go to the doctor. He will make your mouth better." + +Lily was scared, but she trusted her mom and dad. She hoped the doctor would be nice and gentle. She learned a lesson. She never chewed on things that were not food again. +Tom and Lily have a blue car. They like to play with the car in the yard. They make the car go fast and slow, and beep the horn. + +One day, Mom says they have to go to the store. She says they can bring the car, but they have to wait in the car when she goes in. Tom and Lily say okay. + +Mom puts the car in the back seat and drives to the store. She parks the car and tells Tom and Lily to stay in the car. She says she will be back soon. + +Tom and Lily play with the car in the car. They make the car go up and down the seat, and beep the horn. They have fun. + +But then, they see a big dog outside the car. The dog is brown and furry, and has a long tail. The dog sees the car and barks. Tom and Lily are scared. They want Mom to come back. + +They beep the horn louder and louder, hoping Mom will hear them. The dog barks louder and louder, too. Tom and Lily hug the car and each other. + +After a while, Mom comes back. She sees the dog and the car and Tom and Lily. She says sorry and shooes the dog away. She hugs Tom and Lily and says they are brave. She says they can have a treat for waiting. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say thank you and get in the car. They still have the blue car, but they don't want to play with it anymore. They want to go home. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found a small chair in the yard. It was red and shiny and had four legs. + +"Wow, look at this chair!" Lily said. "It is so small and cute. Can I sit on it?" + +"Sure, you can sit on it," Ben said. But he had a joke in his mind. He wanted to make Lily laugh. He took a stick and hid behind a bush. + +Lily sat on the small chair. She felt happy and proud. She smiled and waved at Ben. "Look at me, Ben! I am sitting on the small chair!" + +Ben waited for the right moment. Then he poked the stick at the chair. The chair wobbled and tipped over. Lily fell on the grass with a thud. + +"Ha ha ha!" Ben laughed. "That was a funny joke, Lily! Did you like it?" + +Lily did not like it. She felt hurt and angry. She got up and rubbed her head. She glared at Ben. "That was not a funny joke, Ben! That was a mean joke! You made me fall and hurt myself! You are not my friend anymore!" + +Ben felt sorry and sad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He only wanted to make her laugh. He ran to Lily and hugged her. "I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to hurt you. I was only joking. You are still my friend. Please forgive me." + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his sorry face and his big eyes. She felt her anger melt away. She hugged him back. "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are still my friend. But please don't joke like that again. It is not nice." + +Ben nodded and smiled. "I promise, Lily. I won't joke like that again. It is not nice. Let's play something else. Do you want to play with the ball?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. "Yes, let's play with the ball. That sounds fun." + +They took the ball and ran to the field. They left the small chair behind. They did not need it anymore. They had each other. They were happy. +Ben liked to record sounds with his toy phone. He would press a button and talk or sing or make noises. Then he would press another button and listen to what he recorded. He thought it was fun and funny. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. He saw a big pile of wood near a fence. He wondered what it was for. He ran to the wood and climbed on it. He took out his toy phone and started to record. + +"Hello, I am Ben. I am on the wood. The wood is brown and hard. It smells like trees. Do you like wood?" He said into his phone. + +He pressed the button to listen. But he heard nothing. He tried again. Still nothing. He looked at his phone. It was broken. He felt sad and angry. He threw his phone on the ground. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" His mom called from a distant bench. She saw him on the wood and ran to him. She picked up his phone and saw that it was cracked. She was upset. + +"Ben, you broke your phone. Why did you do that? You know you should not climb on the wood. It is not safe. And you should not throw your toys. They are not cheap. You should be careful and grateful for what you have." She said. + +Ben felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He hugged his mom and said he was sorry. He asked if she could fix his phone. She said she would try, but she could not promise. She said he should learn from his mistake and be more responsible. + +Ben nodded. He learned that he should not be reckless and wasteful. He learned that he should respect his things and his parents. He learned that he should record only good things, not bad things. He hoped his phone would work again. He hoped he could record his mom's voice and tell her he loved her. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big jar of sugar in the kitchen. They wanted to taste it, but their mom said no. She said sugar was for baking, not for eating. She also said sugar was fragile and could break if they dropped it. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They waited until their mom went to the store, and then they took the jar of sugar to their room. They opened it and dipped their fingers in it. It was sweet and sticky. They licked their fingers and smiled. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She said to Ben, "Let's tease our teddy bears. We can put sugar on their noses and make them sneeze." Ben thought it was funny, so he agreed. They took their teddy bears and sprinkled sugar on their noses. The teddy bears did not like it. They tried to shake off the sugar, but it stuck to their fur. + +Lily and Ben laughed and laughed. They thought they were very clever. But they did not see that the jar of sugar was on the edge of the bed. It was wobbling and wobbling. Then, it fell to the floor and broke into pieces. Sugar spilled everywhere. + +Lily and Ben stopped laughing. They were scared. They heard their mom coming back from the store. They knew they were in trouble. They tried to clean up the mess, but it was too late. Their mom saw the broken jar, the sugar, and the teddy bears. She was very angry. + +She said to Lily and Ben, "What have you done? You disobeyed me and wasted the sugar. You also hurt your teddy bears. They are your friends, not your toys. You should not tease them. You should be kind and gentle. How would you like it if someone put sugar on your nose?" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said to their mom, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We will not do it again. We will be nice to our teddy bears. We will hug them and say sorry." Their mom said, "That's good. But you also have to help me clean up this mess. And you will not have any dessert tonight. You had enough sugar already." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They helped their mom clean up the sugar. They also hugged their teddy bears and said sorry. They learned their lesson. They learned that sugar was fragile and not for playing. They also learned that teasing was not funny and not nice. They learned to be respectful and caring. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend that their dolls were lawyers who helped people with problems. Tim had a blue doll and Mia had a pink doll. + +One day, a big dog came running towards them. It was barking and jumping. Tim and Mia were scared. They hugged their dolls and ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a big dog!" Tim cried. + +"Don't worry, sweeties, I'm here. The dog won't hurt you. He just wants to play," mom said. She called the dog and gave him a treat. The dog wagged his tail and licked mom's hand. + +Tim and Mia looked at the dog. He was not so scary anymore. He had a collar with a name tag. It said "Rex". + +"Can we pet him, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle. He is a friendly dog, but he is also very strong," mom said. + +Tim and Mia knelt down and stroked Rex's fur. He licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"Look, mom, he likes our dolls too!" Tim said. He showed Rex his blue doll. + +"Wow, that's unusual. He must think your doll is a lawyer too," mom said. + +"Maybe he has a problem and needs a lawyer," Mia said. She showed Rex her pink doll. + +"Maybe he does. Maybe he wants to sue the cat who stole his bone," mom said. + +Tim and Mia laughed. They decided to play with Rex and their dolls. They pretended that Rex was their client and their dolls were his lawyers. They had a lot of fun. Rex was a good dog and a good friend. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they both want to play with the same truck. Sara grabs the truck and says, "It's mine!" Ben cries and says, "No, it's mine!" + +Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, why are you fighting? You have many toys to share. Fighting is not good. It makes you and others sad." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We both like the truck. How can we play with it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "I have an idea. Why don't you take turns? You can use a timer to decide how long each of you can play with the truck. Then you can switch. That way, you can both enjoy the truck and be fair." + +Sara and Ben think that is a good idea. They say, "Thank you, mom. That is a good suggestion. We will try it." + +Mom gives them a timer and says, "OK, Sara, you can play with the truck first for five minutes. Then you have to give it to Ben. Ben, you have to be patient and wait for your turn. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom. We can do that." + +Mom leaves them to play. Sara and Ben follow the timer and take turns with the truck. They have fun and do not fight. They are happy and good. Mom is proud of them. She says, "Sara and Ben, you are doing great. You are sharing and being patient. That is very good. I love you." + +Sara and Ben hug mom and say, "We love you too, mom. Thank you for helping us." + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big brown fly on a flower. Lily wants to catch the fly. She runs to the flower and tries to grab the fly with her hand. + +"Got you!" she says. + +But the fly is too fast. It flies away from Lily's hand. Lily frowns. She is not happy. She wants the fly. + +"Let it go, Lily," Ben says. "The fly does not want to play with you. It wants to be free." + +Lily shakes her head. She does not listen to Ben. She runs after the fly again. She tries to catch it with her hat. + +"Got you!" she says again. + +But the fly is too smart. It flies out of the hat. Lily frowns again. She is very angry. She throws her hat on the ground. + +"Bad fly!" she shouts. + +Ben picks up the hat. He gives it to Lily. He smiles at her. + +"Come on, Lily," he says. "Let's play something else. The fly is not fun. It is just a bug." + +Lily looks at Ben. She looks at the hat. She looks at the fly. She thinks for a moment. Then she smiles too. + +"Okay, Ben," she says. "Let's play something else. The fly is not fun. It is just a bug." + +They hold hands and run to the slide. The fly flies away. It is happy. It is free. +Anna likes to eat waffles for breakfast. She likes them with butter and honey. But today, her big brother Ben is very bossy. He says he wants all the waffles for himself. He says Anna is too little to eat waffles. + +"No, Ben, that is not fair!" Anna says. "I want some waffles too. Mommy made them for both of us." + +"Too bad, Anna. I am bigger and stronger than you. I can take all the waffles if I want to." Ben says. He grabs the plate of waffles and runs to his room. + +Anna is very sad and angry. She follows Ben to his room and knocks on the door. "Ben, give me back my waffles!" she says. + +"Go away, Anna. These are my waffles now. You can have some dry bread instead." Ben says. He locks the door and starts to eat the waffles. + +Anna does not want dry bread. She wants waffles. She starts to cry. She cries so loud that Mommy hears her. Mommy comes to see what is wrong. + +"Anna, why are you crying?" Mommy asks. + +"Ben took all the waffles and he won't share. He says I can only have dry bread. He is very bossy and mean." Anna says. + +Mommy is not happy with Ben. She goes to his room and knocks on the door. "Ben, open the door right now. You need to share the waffles with your sister. That is not nice to take them all." Mommy says. + +Ben does not want to open the door. He wants to keep the waffles for himself. But Mommy has a key. She opens the door and sees Ben with the plate of waffles. He has honey all over his face. + +"Ben, what have you done? You ate all the waffles by yourself? That is very greedy and rude. You need to apologize to Anna and give her some of your waffles." Mommy says. + +Ben feels ashamed. He knows he was wrong. He says sorry to Anna and gives her some of his waffles. Anna is happy. She says thank you to Ben and Mommy. She shares her butter and honey with Ben. They eat the waffles together and hug. Mommy smiles. She is proud of them. She says they are good kids. She says they can have more waffles tomorrow. +Ben and Mia wanted to go to the park with their mom. They helped her gather some snacks and drinks in a big cooler. They put in some cheese, crackers, apples, and juice boxes. They also took a ball and a kite to play with. + +When they got to the park, they found a nice spot under a tree. They spread a blanket and opened the cooler. Ben reached for a juice box, but Mia stopped him. + +"Wait, Ben, we have to check the date first," she said. + +"Why?" Ben asked. + +"Because sometimes juice can go sour if it is too old. Then it tastes bad and makes your tummy hurt," Mia explained. + +She showed him how to look at the small numbers on the box. They found one that said 07-21. + +"That means it is good until July 21st. That is today, so we can drink it," she said. + +"Okay, thanks, Mia. You are smart," Ben said. + +He opened the juice box and took a sip. It was sweet and cold. He smiled and gave Mia a high five. + +They enjoyed their snacks and drinks, and then they played with the ball and the kite. They had a lot of fun at the park with their mom. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big valley behind their house. It had many trees and flowers and animals. They wanted to see more, so they walked down the hill. + +"Look, Ben, a snake!" Lily said, pointing to a long, shiny thing on the ground. "Can I touch it?" + +"No, Lily, snakes are bad. They can bite you and make you sick. Mama told us to stay away from them." Ben said, pulling Lily back. + +"But it looks so pretty and soft. Maybe it is friendly. Maybe it wants to play with us." Lily said, ignoring Ben. She ran to the snake and tried to pick it up. + +The snake did not like that. It was scared and angry. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. It bit Lily's hand hard. Lily screamed and dropped the snake. She felt a lot of pain in her hand. It started to swell and turn red. + +"Help, Ben, help! It hurts, it hurts!" Lily cried, holding her hand. + +Ben was scared too. He did not know what to do. He tried to squeeze Lily's hand to make the pain go away. But that only made it worse. Lily cried louder and louder. + +"Ben, Lily, where are you?" They heard Mama's voice from the house. She was looking for them. She heard their screams and ran to the valley. + +She saw them on the ground, with the snake nearby. She knew it was a bad snake, a poisonous snake. She was very worried. She picked up Lily and ran back to the house. She called the doctor and told him what happened. + +But it was too late. The snake's poison was too strong. It spread through Lily's body and made her very sick. She could not breathe. She could not talk. She closed her eyes and did not open them again. + +Ben was very sad. He blamed himself for not stopping Lily. He wished he had listened to Mama. He wished he had never gone to the valley. He wished he had never seen the snake. He lost his twin, his best friend, because of his ignorance. He learned a hard lesson, but he paid a high price. +Tim and Mia like to play with cubes. They have many cubes of different colors and sizes. They can make towers, houses, trains and more with their cubes. Sometimes they share their cubes, and sometimes they want their own. + +One day, Tim and Mia are playing with cubes in their room. Tim has a big red cube and Mia has a small blue cube. They want to make a train with their cubes, but they cannot agree on how. Tim wants to put his red cube in front, and Mia wants to put her blue cube in front. They both pull and tug on their cubes, but they are too tight. They cannot move them. + +They get angry and start to yell at each other. They throw their cubes on the floor. The cubes scatter all over the room. Some cubes hit the wall, some cubes hit the bed, some cubes hit the toys. The room is very messy and noisy. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the cubes scattered everywhere and Tim and Mia crying. She is not happy. She tells them to stop fighting and to pick up their cubes. She says they have to learn to play nicely and to share their cubes. She says they can make a train with both red and blue cubes, and it will be more fun and pretty. + +Tim and Mia feel sorry and hug each other. They say they are sorry and they love each other. They pick up their cubes and start to make a train. They put the red cube and the blue cube in front, and then they add more cubes of different colors and sizes. They make a long and colorful train. They smile and laugh and play with their train. Mom smiles and hugs them. She is happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big box and some paint. They wanted to make a house for their toys. + +"Let's paint the box red and blue," Lily said. "It will look nice." + +"OK," Tom said. "But we need to dry the paint first. Or it will be wet and messy." + +They painted the box with their brushes. They made stripes and dots and stars. They were very creative. They waited for the paint to dry in the sun. + +"Look, there is a saw in the shed," Tom said. "We can use it to make a door and a window." + +"Be careful, Tom," Lily said. "The saw is sharp. It can hurt you." + +Tom took the saw and cut a hole in the box. He made a door. Then he cut another hole. He made a window. He was very careful. He did not hurt himself. + +"Wow, Tom, you are good at cutting," Lily said. "Our house is almost done." + +They put their toys inside the box. They had a teddy bear, a doll, a car and a ball. They pretended to be a family. They had fun. + +"We made a great house, Lily," Tom said. "We are very creative." + +"Yes, we are, Tom," Lily said. "And we are very happy." +Lily liked to play with her guitar. She had a small guitar that was pink and shiny. She liked to strum the strings and sing songs. Sometimes, she sang songs that she learned at school. Sometimes, she made up her own songs. + +One day, Lily was playing with her guitar in the garden. She saw a bird on a branch. The bird was blue and yellow. It had a long tail and a big beak. Lily thought the bird was pretty. She wanted to be friends with the bird. + +She said, "Hello, bird. Do you want to hear my song?" She waved at the bird with her hand. The bird looked at her and tilted its head. It made a chirping sound. Lily smiled and said, "That's your song. It's nice. Can I sing with you?" + +She started to sing a song that she made up. It was about the sun and the flowers and the guitar. She strummed her guitar and sang loudly. The bird listened and joined in. It chirped and whistled and flapped its wings. Lily and the bird sang together. They had fun. + +Lily's mom came out and saw them. She said, "Lily, who are you singing with?" Lily said, "Mom, this is my new friend. He is a bird. He likes my song and my guitar." Lily's mom said, "That's wonderful, Lily. You are very creative and friendly. Can I wave at your friend too?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. He is very nice. He will wave back." Lily's mom waved at the bird. The bird waved back with its wing. They all laughed and felt comfortable. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls and cars and blocks. But she did not like to share them with anyone. When her brother Ben came to her room and asked if he could play with her, she said no. She said they were all hers and he had to go away. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with Lily and have fun. He did not think it was fair that she kept all the toys for herself. He tried to grab a car from her hand, but she pulled it back. They started to fight and yell. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +She saw Lily and Ben tugging and pushing and shouting. She was not happy. She told them to stop and calm down. She said they had to share their toys and be nice to each other. She said that was the right thing to do. She said if they did not, they would have to go to time out. + +Lily did not want to go to time out. She liked her room and her toys. But she did not want to share them either. She tried to resist her mom and keep the car. She said it was hers and she did not care. She wrapped her arms around her neck and held on tight. + +But her mom was stronger and gentler. She pried Lily's arms off her neck and hugged her. She said she loved her and she understood that she liked her toys. But she said she had to learn to share and be kind. She said that was how to make friends and be happy. She said she could play with Ben and have more fun. She asked her to try. + +Lily looked at her mom and then at Ben. She saw that he was still sad and angry. She felt sorry for him. She thought maybe her mom was right. Maybe sharing was not so bad. Maybe playing with Ben was not so bad. She decided to give it a try. She let go of the car and gave it to Ben. She said he could play with it. She said she was sorry for being mean. + +Ben smiled and thanked her. He said he was sorry for grabbing the car. He said he wanted to play with her. He asked her if she wanted to play with his blocks. She said yes. They went to his room and played with his blocks. They built a tower and a bridge and a house. They had fun. They were happy. + +Their mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She said they did a good job. She said they learned to share and be nice. She said that was the best thing to do. She said she loved them both. She gave them a kiss and a hug. They said they loved her too. They were a happy family. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the yard. They have a big box that they use as a shelter. They pretend it is a spaceship or a castle or a cave. + +One day, they see a big cloud in the sky. It is dark and scary. They hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They see a bright light. It is lightning. They are afraid. + +"Let's go to our shelter!" Tim says. "It will keep us safe from the storm!" + +They run to the box and crawl inside. They close the flap and hug each other. + +They hear the rain falling on the box. They hear the wind blowing. They hear the thunder and lightning. They are glad they have their shelter. + +But then, they feel something move. The box is shaking. They peek outside and see a big dog. It is brown and furry. It has a wet nose and a long tongue. It is sniffing the box. It is curious. + +"Go away, dog!" Sam says. "This is our shelter! You can't have it!" + +The dog barks. It pushes the box with its paw. The box slides on the grass. Tim and Sam scream. + +"Stop, dog!" Tim says. "You are ruining our shelter! You are scaring us!" + +The dog pushes the box again. The box tips over. Tim and Sam fall out. They are wet and dirty. They are angry and sad. + +They see the dog wagging its tail. It licks their faces. It thinks they are playing. It is friendly. + +"Maybe the dog is lonely," Sam says. "Maybe it wants to be our friend." + +"Maybe," Tim says. "But it is rare to find a dog like this. It is too big and too strong. It doesn't know how to play nice." + +They stand up and brush themselves off. They look at their shelter. It is broken and torn. They can't use it anymore. + +They look at the dog. It is still wagging its tail. It looks happy and sorry. + +They look at each other. They don't know what to do. +One day, Ben and his mom went to the zoo. Ben liked to see the animals, but his favorite was the gorilla. He wanted to go to the gorilla house and say hello. + +"Mom, can we go to the gorilla house now?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey, let's go. But first, zip up your coat. It's cold and wet outside." Mom said. + +Ben zipped up his coat and followed Mom to the gorilla house. He was excited to see the big, hairy gorillas. He saw one gorilla sitting on a rock, eating a banana. He saw another gorilla swinging on a rope, making funny noises. He saw a baby gorilla playing with a ball, rolling and bouncing. + +"Look, Mom, the baby gorilla is so cute!" Ben said. + +"Yes, he is. He looks like he's having fun." Mom said. + +Ben wanted to play with the baby gorilla. He thought they could be friends. He waved at the baby gorilla and said, "Hi, baby gorilla. Do you want to play with me?" + +The baby gorilla saw Ben and smiled. He threw his ball at Ben and said, "Hi, little boy. Catch!" + +Ben caught the ball and threw it back. The baby gorilla caught it and threw it again. They played catch for a while, laughing and giggling. + +The mom gorilla watched them and smiled. She was happy that her baby had a new friend. She said, "Thank you, little boy, for playing with my baby. You are very kind." + +Ben said, "You're welcome, mom gorilla. Your baby is very nice. I like him." + +Mom said, "It's time to go, Ben. We have to see the other animals." + +Ben said, "Bye, baby gorilla. Bye, mom gorilla. I hope to see you again." + +The baby gorilla said, "Bye, little boy. Come back soon." + +Ben and Mom left the gorilla house and went to see the other animals. Ben had a lot of fun at the zoo, but he never forgot his new friend, the baby gorilla. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. But Sara and Tom speak different languages. Sara speaks English and Tom speaks Spanish. Sometimes they do not understand each other. + +One day, Sara and Tom want to play dress up. They find some clothes in a box. Sara picks a blue dress and a hat. Tom picks a red shirt and a scarf. They wear the clothes and pretend to be different people. + +"Hello, I am a princess," Sara says in English. + +"Hola, yo soy un pirata," Tom says in Spanish. + +Sara does not know what Tom says. She thinks he is saying something mean. She gets angry and takes his scarf. + +"Hey, give me back my scarf," Tom says in Spanish. + +Tom does not know what Sara says. He thinks she is saying something rude. He gets angry and takes her hat. + +"Stop, give me back my hat," Sara says in English. + +They start to pull and tug on the clothes. They make a lot of noise. They are not calm. + +Mama hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Tom fighting over the clothes. + +"What are you doing?" Mama asks in English and Spanish. + +Sara and Tom stop and look at Mama. They feel ashamed. They do not want to fight. + +"We are sorry, Mama," Sara and Tom say in their languages. + +Mama smiles and hugs them. She helps them put back the clothes in the box. + +"It is okay to speak different languages. You can still be friends. You just need to be calm and listen to each other. And share the clothes," Mama says in English and Spanish. + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. They understand Mama. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +They decide to play something else. They find some books and toys. They have fun together. They are happy. +Sara loves her aunt Jen. Aunt Jen is very kind and fun. She tells Sara stories and plays with her toys. Sara likes to visit aunt Jen's house. Aunt Jen has a huge garden with many flowers and trees. Sara likes to run and hide in the garden. + +One day, aunt Jen tells Sara a story about a fairy. The fairy lives in the garden and helps the flowers grow. The fairy is very small and shy. She only comes out at night when everyone is asleep. Sara wants to see the fairy. She asks aunt Jen if the fairy is real. + +Aunt Jen smiles and says, "The fairy is real if you believe in her. If you believe in her, she might show you a sign. Maybe she will leave a gift for you or make a sound. But you have to be very quiet and patient. The fairy is scared of loud noises and people." + +Sara nods and says, "I believe in the fairy. I want to be her friend. Can I sleep in the garden tonight?" + +Aunt Jen laughs and says, "Of course you can. But you have to wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. And you have to promise to stay in the tent. The garden is dark and cold at night. You don't want to get lost or hurt." + +Sara agrees and hugs aunt Jen. She is very excited and curious. She hopes to see the fairy tonight. She believes in the fairy with all her heart. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big metal slide that looked fun. They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. + +"Me first!" Tom shouted. He pushed Lily aside and climbed up the ladder. He slid down the metal slide very fast and felt happy. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily cried. She felt angry and sad. She wanted to slide too, but Tom did not let her. + +Tom did not care. He climbed up the ladder again and slid down the metal slide again. He felt happy again. + +But then, he saw a boy who was bigger and stronger than him. The boy wanted to slide too, but Tom did not let him. + +"Move, you little brat!" the boy yelled. He pushed Tom off the ladder and made him fall on the ground. He slid down the metal slide and felt happy. + +Tom felt hurt and scared. He cried and ran to Lily. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you should learn to share and be nice to others. That's what friends do." + +Tom nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. You're the best sister ever. Can we slide together?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Tom. Let's slide together." + +They held hands and climbed up the ladder. They slid down the metal slide together and felt peaceful. They learned that sharing and being nice to others made them happier than being selfish and mean. +It was Ben's birthday and he was very happy. He had a big cake with four candles on it. The candles were red, blue, yellow and green. They glow like stars in the dark. + +"Make a wish, Ben!" his mom said. "Then blow out the candles." + +Ben closed his eyes and thought hard. He wished for a new toy car that he saw in the shop. He opened his eyes and blew hard. The candles went out and everyone clapped. + +"Yay, Ben!" his dad said. "You did it! Now let's cut the cake and eat it." + +Ben smiled and nodded. He loved cake. It was sweet and soft and yummy. His mom cut a big piece for him and put it on a plate. She gave him a fork and a napkin. + +"Be careful, Ben. The cake is deep. Don't drop it or make a mess." she said. + +Ben held the plate with both hands and took a bite. It was delicious. He felt something hard in his mouth. He spit it out on the napkin. It was a small toy car. It was red and shiny and had four wheels. + +"Wow, Ben! You found a surprise in your cake!" his mom said. "It's your wish come true!" + +Ben looked at the toy car and his eyes grew wide. He was very surprised and very happy. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, mom! Thank you, dad! This is the best birthday ever!" +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and make noise. One day, they found a big cloth in the closet. It was red and soft and had holes for eyes and mouth. + +"Let's play with the cloth!" Ben said. "We can be monsters and scare Mommy!" + +Sam nodded. He liked to scare Mommy. He put the cloth over his head and ran around the room. He made loud growls and roars. Ben laughed and followed him. + +Mommy was in the kitchen. She was making soup for lunch. She heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw Ben and Sam with the cloth. She was not scared. She was angry. + +"Boys, what are you doing with that cloth?" she asked. "That is not a toy. That is Daddy's old shirt. He loved that shirt. He wore it when he married me. He wore it when you were born. He wore it when he went to the war. He never came back from the war. That shirt is all I have left of him. How could you ruin it?" + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They did not know the cloth was Daddy's shirt. They did not know Mommy was sad. They wanted to say sorry, but they could not find the words. They took off the cloth and gave it to Mommy. Mommy looked at the cloth. It was torn and dirty. It did not fit Daddy anymore. It did not fit anyone. She cried and cried. Ben and Sam cried too. They hugged Mommy and wished Daddy was there. They wished they had not played with the cloth. They wished they had not been monsters. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a bird's nest on a tree branch. They wanted to see what was inside, so they climbed the tree carefully. + +"Look, Tom, there are four eggs in the nest!" Lily said. "They are blue and speckled. They are so pretty!" + +"Can we touch them, Lily?" Tom asked. "I want to feel how smooth they are." + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tom, we can't touch them. They are fragile. That means they can break easily. And they belong to the bird, not to us. We have to be kind and leave them alone." + +Tom frowned. He did not like to be told what to do. He reached out his hand and grabbed one of the eggs. He felt it was warm and hard. He smiled and said, "See, Lily, they are not fragile. They are strong. And they are mine now. I want to keep it as a toy." + +Lily gasped. She saw the bird flying back to the nest. She recognized it as a robin. She knew robins were very protective of their eggs. She said, "Tom, put the egg back! The bird is coming! It will be angry and sad if it sees you have taken its egg!" + +But Tom did not listen. He held the egg tightly and jumped down from the tree. He ran away from Lily and the nest. He did not see the bird swoop down and peck at his head. He did not hear Lily scream and cry. He did not feel the egg crack and spill in his hand. He only felt pain and shock. + +He dropped the egg and ran back to Lily. He saw the bird fly away with the other three eggs. He saw the broken egg and the yolk on the ground. He saw Lily's tears and fear. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I should have been kind to the bird and its eggs. I should have left them alone. I was selfish and greedy. I hurt the bird and its baby. I hurt you and myself. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily hugged him and said, "Yes, Tom, I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to respect other living things and their homes. You have to be gentle and careful with fragile things. You have to share and care, not take and break. That is the right thing to do." + +Tom nodded and said, "I understand, Lily. I will try to be better. I love you, Lily." + +"I love you, Tom." Lily said. They went back to their house and told their mom what happened. She was sad and angry, but she was also glad they were safe and sorry. She taught them more about birds and eggs and how to be good to nature. She gave them a hug and a kiss and said, "I love you, Lily and Tom." +Ben and Mia liked to play with their new toy. It was a modern bow that could shoot soft arrows. They had a target on the wall and took turns to aim and fire. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, they decided to play with their bow at noon, when the sun was high and bright. They went to the backyard and set up their target on a tree. Ben went first and shot an arrow. It flew far and hit the target. "Wow, good shot, Ben!" Mia said. "Thank you, Mia. Your turn now," Ben said. + +Mia took the bow and pulled the string. She looked at the target and aimed. But just as she was about to shoot, she heard a loud bark. She turned her head and saw a big dog running towards them. It was their neighbor's dog, Rex. He had escaped from his yard and was looking for someone to play with. Mia got scared and dropped the bow. The arrow flew out of her hand and went in a different direction. + +The arrow missed the target and hit something else. It was a shiny red car that was parked on the street. It was their dad's car, and he had just washed it and polished it. He was very proud of his car and took good care of it. The arrow made a dent and a scratch on the door. Mia and Ben gasped. They knew they were in trouble. + +They ran to the car and tried to pull out the arrow. But it was stuck and they couldn't move it. They heard their dad's voice from the house. He was coming out to see his car. "Oh no, what have we done?" Mia said. "We have to say sorry, Mia. Maybe he won't be too mad," Ben said. They bowed their heads and waited for their dad to see the damage. They hoped he would forgive them and still love them. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them, sort them, and trade them. Sometimes they played a game where they tried to knock each other's marbles out of a circle with their own marbles. + +One day, they decided to have a big marble game with their other friends. They went to the park and drew a big circle with a stick. They each brought their best marbles to the game. They were very excited and happy. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asked. "I have a very tough marble. It is big and red and shiny. It can knock out any marble in the circle." + +"I am ready, Ben," Lily said. "I have a very tough marble too. It is small and blue and sparkly. It can roll very fast and hit any marble in the circle." + +They smiled at each other and prepared to play. They took turns to throw their marbles into the circle. They watched as their marbles bounced and rolled and hit other marbles. They cheered and clapped when they knocked out a marble. They said sorry and hugged when they lost a marble. + +They had a lot of fun playing with their marbles. They did not care who won or lost. They were happy to share their marbles and their friendship. They loved their tough marbles and each other. +Lily liked to make toast for breakfast. She liked to put butter and jam on it and eat it with her milk. She also liked to lock the door of her room when she ate, so her big brother Tom would not come and take her toast. She had a key that she hid under her pillow. + +One morning, Lily made her toast and locked her door. She was very jolly and sang a song as she ate. She did not hear Tom knock on the door and ask her to open it. She did not hear him say that he had a surprise for her. She did not hear him go away and come back with a hammer. + +Tom was angry that Lily did not share her toast with him. He wanted to teach her a lesson. He used the hammer to break the lock and open the door. He saw Lily sitting on her bed with her toast and her milk. He smiled and said, "Surprise!" + +Lily was scared and dropped her toast. She saw Tom holding the hammer and looking mean. She cried and asked him what he wanted. He said, "I want your toast. And your milk. And your key. And your pillow. And your bed. And your room. And everything!" + +Lily did not know what to do. She wished she had not locked the door. She wished she had shared her toast with Tom. She wished he was not so mean. She wished he was jolly like her. She wished he would go away. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. Lily had a pink dress for her doll, and Ben had a blue shirt for his doll. + +"Look, my doll has a pretty dress," Lily said. "She is very sweet and kind." + +"My doll has a cool shirt," Ben said. "He is very brave and strong." + +They put their dolls on the table and pretended they were having a tea party. They gave them cups and plates and cookies. + +"Would you like some tea, sweet doll?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please, kind doll," Ben answered. + +They were having fun, but then they saw something on the floor. It was a long, thin thread. It was shiny and colorful. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Let's see." + +They picked up the thread and looked at it. It was very soft and smooth. It had many colors: red, yellow, green, blue, purple. + +"It's so pretty," Lily said. + +"Maybe we can use it for our dolls," Ben said. + +They had an idea. They took the thread and wrapped it around their dolls. They made scarves and hats and belts and bracelets. They used the thread to display their dolls' clothes. + +"Wow, our dolls look amazing," Lily said. + +"They look very fancy," Ben said. + +They were very proud of their dolls. They showed them to their mom and dad. + +"Look, mom, look, dad," they said. "We made these with the thread we found." + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them. + +"You are very creative and clever," mom said. + +"You are very talented and thoughtful," dad said. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They thanked mom and dad and went back to their tea party. They shared their cookies and tea with their dolls. They had a sweet time. +Sam liked to play in the sand. He had a spade and a bucket. He dug holes and made castles. He was happy. + +One day, he saw a bird in the sky. It was big and black. It had a long beak and shiny eyes. It flew over the sand. Sam wanted to fly too. + +He ran after the bird. He waved his spade in the air. He shouted, "Fly, fly, fly!" But he could not fly. He fell down and scraped his knee. He cried. + +His mom came and hugged him. She said, "You can't fly, Sam. You are a boy, not a bird. Flying is for birds. You have other things to do. Like playing in the sand. That is fun too." + +She gave him a band-aid and a kiss. She helped him up. He smiled. He was not sad anymore. He was persistent. He said, "OK, mom. I will play in the sand. But maybe one day, I will fly too." He winked at the bird. The bird cawed and flew away. +Lily has long brown hair. She likes to play with her hair and make braids and buns. But she does not like to wash her hair. She thinks shampoo is yucky and makes her eyes sting. + +One day, Mommy tells Lily that it is time to wash her hair. Lily says no and runs away. She hides under the bed. Mommy finds her and says, "Lily, you have to wash your hair. It is dirty and has knots. Shampoo will make it clean and soft. And I have a new shampoo for you. It smells like strawberries. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily loves strawberries. She is curious about the new shampoo. She comes out from under the bed and follows Mommy to the bathroom. Mommy fills the tub with warm water and bubbles. She puts a towel over Lily's eyes and says, "Close your eyes, Lily. I will be gentle. Let's try the shampoo." + +Mommy squeezes some shampoo on Lily's hair and rubs it gently. Lily smells the strawberries and smiles. She does not feel any sting in her eyes. She says, "It smells good, Mommy. I like it." Mommy rinses the shampoo off and says, "See, Lily? It was not so bad. Your hair is clean and shiny. And it smells like strawberries. Do you want to see?" + +Mommy takes off the towel and gives Lily a mirror. Lily looks at her hair and sees how brown and beautiful it is. She touches it and feels how soft and smooth it is. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. I like the shampoo. Can I use it again?" Mommy hugs Lily and says, "Of course, Lily. You can use it anytime you want. I'm proud of you for trying something new. You are a brave and smart girl." Lily hugs Mommy back and says, "I love you, Mommy. You are the best." +Tommy loves his trumpet. He got it for his birthday from his grandpa. He likes to blow it and make loud noises. He thinks he is a great musician. + +One day, Tommy wants to show his trumpet to his friend Lily. He walks to her house with his trumpet in his hand. He knocks on the door and Lily opens it. + +"Hi, Tommy! What do you have?" Lily asks. + +"Look, Lily! This is my trumpet. Grandpa gave it to me. It is very shiny and loud. Do you want to hear it?" Tommy says. + +"Sure, Tommy. Let me hear your trumpet." Lily says. + +Tommy puts the trumpet to his mouth and blows hard. He makes a big sound that makes Lily cover her ears. + +"Wow, Tommy! That is very loud. You are very good at playing the trumpet." Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. I am very proud of my trumpet. Do you want to try it?" Tommy says. + +"OK, Tommy. I will try it. But can we go outside? I think your trumpet is too loud for inside." Lily says. + +"OK, Lily. Let's go outside. We can spend some time playing with my trumpet." Tommy says. + +They go outside and take turns blowing the trumpet. They have fun making different sounds and pretending to be in a band. Tommy and Lily are happy with the trumpet. They are good friends. +Ben and Mia like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they see a big bush with red berries. They look at the berries and think they are pretty. + +"Can we eat them?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we should ask Mom." + +But Mia is hungry and curious. She picks a berry and puts it in her mouth. She makes a funny face and spits it out. "Yuck! It's sour!" she says. + +Ben laughs and picks a berry too. He wants to see if it's sour. He bites the berry and makes the same funny face. "You're right, it's sour!" he says. + +They hear Mom calling them from the house. They run to her and tell her about the berries. Mom smiles and says, "Those are cranberries. They are sour, but they are good for you. We can make them into a sauce for Thanksgiving." + +Ben and Mia nod and say, "Okay." They think maybe the berries will taste better with sauce. They look at each other and giggle. They learned something new today. +Sara and Ben were playing in the sand near the sea. They liked to make castles and dig holes. But Sara was very bossy. She told Ben what to do and how to do it. She did not let him choose his own tools or colors. + +"Ben, use this bucket, not that one. And make the tower higher. And don't put shells on it, they are ugly. Do it like I say!" Sara said. + +Ben was sad and angry. He did not like to play with Sara. He wanted to have fun and be creative. He wanted to use his own bucket and put shells on his castle. He did not want to listen to Sara. + +"Stop being so bossy, Sara. I don't want to play with you. You are not nice. You are not my friend." Ben said. + +Sara was surprised and hurt. She did not understand why Ben was mad at her. She thought she was helping him. She thought he liked her. She wanted to be his friend. + +"Ben, don't say that. I am your friend. I am just trying to make our castles better. Please play with me." Sara said. + +But Ben did not answer. He ran away from Sara. He wanted to find a new place to play. He saw a big rock near the water. He thought it would be fun to climb on it and see the waves. He did not see the sign that said "Danger. Sharks." + +He ran to the rock and climbed on it. He felt happy and free. He looked at the sea and saw many fish and birds. He did not see the big, gray shark that was swimming near the rock. He did not hear the shark's teeth snap. + +Sara saw Ben on the rock. She saw the sign. She saw the shark. She felt scared and sorry. She wanted to help Ben. She wanted to save him. She wanted to be his friend. + +She ran to the rock and shouted. "Ben, Ben, come down! There is a shark! It will bite you! It will hurt you! Come down, please!" + +Ben heard Sara's voice. He turned and saw her. He saw the sign. He saw the shark. He felt scared and sorry. He wanted to get down. He wanted to be safe. He wanted to be her friend. + +He jumped from the rock and ran to Sara. She hugged him and cried. He hugged her and cried. They were both sorry and happy. They were both safe and friends. + +The shark swam away. It did not get to bite Ben. It was hungry and angry. It felt like it was punished. It did not like to be punished. It did not like to be hungry. It did not like to be alone. +Anna loves to play with her toys, but she does not like to bathe. She thinks that water is cold and soap is icky. She runs away when her mom calls her to the bathroom. + +"Anna, it is time to bathe. You are dirty and smelly. Come on, it will be fun!" her mom says. + +"No, no, no! I do not want to bathe. I want to play more!" Anna says. + +Her mom sighs and thinks of a way to make Anna want to bathe. She remembers that Anna likes stickers and has a new pack of them. + +"Anna, I have a reward for you. If you bathe, you can have a sticker. You can choose any sticker you want. They are shiny and pretty. Do you want a sticker?" her mom says. + +Anna loves stickers. She stops playing and looks at her mom. She sees the pack of stickers in her mom's hand. She sees stars, hearts, flowers, and animals. She wants them all. + +"Really? I can have a sticker?" Anna says. + +"Yes, really. But you have to bathe first. Come on, the water is mild. It is not cold and not hot. It is just right. And the soap smells good. It is like candy. It will make you clean and soft. And I will help you wash your hair and sing a song. It will be fun!" her mom says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She still does not like to bathe, but she wants a sticker. She decides to try it. + +"Okay, I will bathe. But only for a sticker. And I want the star sticker. It is my favorite." Anna says. + +"Good girl. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. You can have the star sticker after you bathe. I am proud of you." her mom says. + +Anna and her mom go to the bathroom. Anna bathes with her mom's help. She finds out that the water is mild and the soap is not icky. She even likes the song her mom sings. She feels clean and happy. She gets out of the tub and dries herself with a towel. Her mom gives her the star sticker and puts it on her shirt. + +"Wow, you look beautiful. And you smell good. And you have a star sticker. You did a great job. I love you." her mom says. + +"I love you too, mom. And I like to bathe. Can I have another sticker tomorrow?" Anna says. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their cart. They had a big cart with four wheels and a handle. They could put their toys in the cart and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they shared the cart, but sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, they decided to have a race with the cart. They each took turns pulling the cart as fast as they could. They wanted to see who was faster and stronger. They were very competitive and did not like to lose. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily shouted, and they both ran with the cart. They went around the tree, past the swing, and towards the fence. Lily was ahead, but Ben was close behind. He tried to catch up with her, but she pulled harder. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben yelled. "You're going too fast! You're going to crash!" + +But Lily did not stop. She wanted to win the race. She did not see the big rock in front of the fence. She hit the rock with the cart and flew over it. The cart broke into pieces and Lily landed on the other side of the fence. She was hurt and scared. + +Ben ran to the fence and saw Lily crying. He felt sorry for her and wished he had not been so competitive. He wanted to help her, but he could not reach her. The fence was too high and sharp. He called for their mom, but she did not hear him. He did not know what to do. He was sad and scared too. + +The end. +Ben and Sue are husband and wife. They like to go for walks in the park. One day, they see a big hill. Ben says, "Let's climb the hill. It will be fun." Sue says, "OK, but be careful. The hill is steep and rocky." + +They start to climb the hill. Ben goes fast. He wants to reach the top first. Sue goes slow. She likes to look at the flowers and the birds. Ben is almost at the top. He sees a big tree. He thinks, "I will touch the tree and then go down." + +But as he runs to the tree, he stumbles on a rock. He falls and hurts his knee. He cries, "Ow, ow, ow! Sue, help me!" Sue hears him and runs to him. She sees his knee is bleeding. She says, "Oh, Ben, you are hurt. Don't worry, I will help you." + +She takes a cloth from her bag and wraps it around his knee. She says, "This will stop the blood. Let's go down the hill and find a doctor." Ben says, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good wife. I'm sorry I was too fast. Next time, I will be more careful." Sue says, "It's OK, Ben. I'm glad you are not too hurt. Next time, we will climb the hill together." They hold hands and go down the hill. They are happy to have each other. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big stick on the ground. Tom picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, I have a sword!" + +Lily said, "That's not a sword, that's a stick. Let's find something else to play with." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran around with the stick, pretending to fight with invisible enemies. He saw a hole in the ground. He said, "I wonder what's in there. Maybe a treasure!" + +He poked the stick into the hole. He felt something move. He poked harder. He heard a hiss. He pulled the stick out. There was a snake on the end of it! + +The snake was angry. It bit Tom on the hand. Tom screamed and dropped the stick. The snake slithered away. Lily ran to Tom and saw his hand. It was red and swollen. She said, "Tom, you are hurt! We need to get help!" + +She helped Tom to the nearest bench. She saw a lady with a phone. She said, "Excuse me, lady, can you please call a doctor? My friend was bitten by a snake!" + +The lady saw Tom's hand and said, "Oh, no, that looks bad. Don't worry, I'll call a doctor right away. You are very brave, Lily, for helping your friend." + +Soon, the doctor came and took Tom to the hospital. He gave him some medicine and a bandage. He said, "Tom, you are lucky. The snake was not very poisonous. But you should never poke things into holes. You don't know what might be hiding there. It could be dangerous." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, doctor. I was silly. I won't do it again. Thank you for helping me." + +Lily said, "I'm glad you are okay, Tom. Next time, let's play with something else. Maybe a ball or a kite." + +Tom said, "Yes, Lily, you are right. A ball or a kite is much more fun than a stick. And safer, too." + +The moral of the story is: Don't poke things into holes. You might get hurt. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to do something new. They saw the door to the stair that went to the attic. They had never been there before. + +"Let's go up the stair and see what is in the attic," Ben said. "Maybe we can find some old things or a secret place." + +"OK, but we have to be quiet," Anna said. "Mom and Dad said we are not allowed to go there. They said it is dark and dusty and maybe dangerous." + +They opened the door and went up the stair. It was dark and dusty, just like Mom and Dad said. They used a flashlight to look around. They saw some boxes, some clothes, some books, and some pictures. They also saw some spiders and some mice. + +"Look, there is a big trunk," Ben said. "Maybe there is something cool inside. Let's open it." + +They went to the trunk and tried to open it. It was heavy and hard to open. They pushed and pulled until it opened. Inside, they saw some old toys, some dolls, some cars, and some games. They also saw a big, furry, scary thing. + +"AAAAH!" they screamed. "It is a monster!" + +They were very frightened. They dropped the flashlight and ran to the stair. They wanted to escape. But the monster was faster. It jumped out of the trunk and followed them. It made a loud roar. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Mom! Dad!" + +Mom and Dad heard their cries. They ran to the stair and saw the monster. They were also frightened. But then they saw what it really was. It was not a monster. It was an old coat with a hood and some buttons. + +"Kids, calm down," Mom said. "It is not a monster. It is just a coat. It belonged to your grandpa. He used to wear it when he was young." + +"Really?" Anna and Ben said. They looked at the coat again. They saw that it was not scary. It was just old and furry. + +"Yes, really," Dad said. "But you should not have gone to the attic. It is not safe for you. You could have hurt yourself or broken something. You have to listen to us and follow the rules." + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," Anna and Ben said. "We were curious. We wanted to see what was in the attic. We will not do it again." + +Mom and Dad hugged them and took them back to their room. They gave them some cookies and milk and told them a story. They also told them that they could keep some of the old toys from the attic, but not the coat. They said they would donate it to someone who needed it. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They played with the old toys and forgot about the coat. They learned their lesson. They never went to the attic again. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set that their dad had given them for their birthday. They liked to make the train go around the tracks and pretend they were going on a holiday. + +One day, Lily and Ben had a fight over the train. Lily wanted to make the train go faster, but Ben wanted to make it stop at the stations. They pulled and pushed the train until it broke. The train fell off the tracks and some pieces came off. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking the train and stopped talking to each other. + +Their mom saw what had happened and felt sorry for them. She said, "I know you both love the train, but you can't play with it if you don't share and take turns. You have spoiled your fun and your toy. Why don't you try to fix it together and say sorry to each other?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the broken train and felt ashamed. They realized they had been selfish and mean. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Then they worked together to fix the train. They used glue and tape and put the pieces back. They were careful and gentle with the train. They were happy when they saw the train was working again. + +They thanked their mom for helping them and said, "We learned our lesson, mom. We will share and take turns and be kind to each other. We don't want to spoil our fun and our toys again. We love you and we love our train." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily and Ben. You have fixed your train and your friendship. Now you can enjoy your holiday." She gave them a kiss and let them play with the train. Lily and Ben had a lot of fun and made the train go around the tracks and stop at the stations. They pretended they were going on a holiday to a place where everyone was nice and happy. +Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted a snack. They asked Mom if they could have some cheese from the fridge. + +Mom said, "No, you have to wait for dinner. Cheese is not a snack. It is part of dinner." + +Sara and Ben were sad. They loved cheese. They thought cheese was a great snack. They did not want to wait for dinner. + +They had an idea. They waited until Mom went to the bathroom. Then they ran to the kitchen. They opened the fridge. They saw the cheese. It was yellow and round and smelled good. They reached for it. + +But they did not see the cat. The cat was hiding behind the fridge. The cat also loved cheese. The cat saw the cheese. The cat jumped out and grabbed the cheese. The cat ran away with the cheese. + +Sara and Ben were shocked. They did not know what to do. They heard Mom coming back. They closed the fridge. They ran to their room. + +Mom came to the kitchen. She saw the fridge was open. She saw the cheese was gone. She saw the cat was licking its paws. She knew what happened. + +She called Sara and Ben. She said, "Did you try to take the cheese from the fridge?" + +Sara and Ben said, "Yes, we did. We are sorry. We were hungry. We wanted a snack." + +Mom said, "You know you are not allowed to take food from the fridge without asking. That is a rule. You broke the rule. You have to learn to wait for dinner. And you have to share with the cat. The cat is part of the family. The cat also likes cheese." + +Sara and Ben said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not do it again. We will wait for dinner. We will share with the cat." + +Mom said, "That is good. I forgive you. But you have to help me make a new cheese for dinner. And you have to give the cat a hug. The cat is not mad at you. The cat just wanted a snack too." + +Sara and Ben said, "OK, Mom. We will help you. We will hug the cat. We love you. We love the cat. We love cheese." + +Mom said, "I love you too. I love the cat. I love cheese. Cheese is a great food. But it is not a snack. It is part of dinner. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and make a new cheese." + +Sara and Ben said, "OK, Mom. Let's go." They followed Mom to the kitchen. They hugged the cat on the way. The cat purred. They all smiled. They were happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cloth on the grass. It is red and blue and yellow. It looks weird. + +"What is that?" Tim asks. + +"Let's go and see," Jen says. + +They run to the cloth. They touch it. It is soft and warm. They like it. + +"Can we take it home?" Tim asks. + +"No, it is not ours," Jen says. + +But Tim does not listen. He picks up the cloth. He tries to run away with it. + +"Stop, Tim!" Jen shouts. + +But Tim does not stop. He runs faster. He does not see the man who is standing behind a tree. The man is angry. The cloth is his. He made it. He wants it back. + +"Hey, you!" the man yells. "Give me back my cloth!" + +He runs after Tim. He catches him. He takes the cloth from him. He scolds him. + +"That is my cloth! It is not for you! It is for my show! It is a special cloth! It can do magic!" + +Tim is scared. He is sorry. He did not know. He cries. + +"Sorry, mister," he says. "I did not mean to take your cloth. I thought it was weird. I wanted to see it." + +The man looks at Tim. He sees his tears. He feels sorry for him. He is not so angry. + +"It is okay, kid," he says. "But you should not take things that are not yours. It is not nice. It is not fair. Do you understand?" + +Tim nods. He understands. He says sorry again. + +The man smiles. He is kind. He likes kids. He has an idea. + +"Do you want to see my show?" he asks. "I can show you what my cloth can do. It can make things appear and disappear. It can change colors and shapes. It can fly and dance. It is very fun." + +Tim and Jen are curious. They want to see the show. They say yes. + +The man takes them to his stage. He shows them his cloth. He does magic with it. He makes them laugh and clap. He makes them happy. + +Tim and Jen are glad. They forget their fight. They thank the man. They hug him. They hug each other. They go home. They tell their mom about the weird cloth and the magic show. They say they learned a lesson. They say they will not take things that are not theirs. They say they will share and care. They say they love each other. They are good twins. The end. +Sam and Ben were friends who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a big cave with many rocks and holes. They wanted to explore the cave and see what was inside. + +"Look, Sam, I found a shiny stone!" Ben said, holding a glittering rock in his hand. "It is so pretty and smooth. I will keep it as a treasure." + +Sam felt envious of Ben's stone. He wanted to have a shiny stone too. He looked around the cave, but he could not find any. He saw a dark hole in the wall and thought maybe there was a stone there. He crawled into the hole and reached for something. + +"Ouch!" Sam cried out. He had touched a sharp stick that was hidden in the hole. He pulled his hand back and saw blood on his finger. He was scared and hurt. He wanted to get out of the hole, but he could not see the way. He was stuck in the dark. + +"Sam, where are you?" Ben heard Sam's cry and looked for him. He saw the hole and called out to him. "Sam, are you in there? Are you okay?" + +"Ben, help me!" Sam shouted. "I am in the hole and I can't get out. I hurt my finger and it is bleeding. Please, help me!" + +Ben dropped his stone and ran to the hole. He grabbed Sam's hand and pulled him out. He wrapped his scarf around Sam's finger and hugged him. "Don't worry, Sam, I am here. You will be okay. Let's go home and tell mom." + +Sam felt sorry for being envious of Ben's stone. He realized that Ben was a good friend who cared for him. He thanked Ben for saving him and said he was sorry for being greedy. He learned that a shiny stone was not worth more than a true friend. + +The moral of the story is: Friendship is more valuable than material things. Envy can lead to trouble and pain. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys of different colors, shapes and sizes. Mommy said they had to sort their toys before they could have a snack. She gave them two big boxes, one for Lily and one for Max. + +"Sort your toys by color," Mommy said. "Put the red ones in your box, and the blue ones in your brother's box. Then you can have some cookies and milk." + +Lily and Max nodded and started to sort their toys. Lily liked red, so she put all the red toys in her box. She found a red ball, a red car, a red doll and a red book. Max liked blue, so he put all the blue toys in his box. He found a blue train, a blue truck, a blue bear and a blue hat. + +But there was one toy that they both wanted. It was a yellow duck that quacked when you squeezed it. Lily saw it first and grabbed it. She put it in her box. + +"Hey, that's my duck!" Max said. He tried to take it from her box. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the duck tight. + +They both pulled the duck and it quacked louder and louder. Mommy heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy asked. "You are supposed to sort your toys, not fight over them." + +"But we both want the duck," Lily and Max said. + +Mommy looked at the duck. It was yellow, not red or blue. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you share the duck?" Mommy suggested. "You can take turns playing with it. You can both have it in your box for a little while, and then switch. That way, you can be fair and kind to each other." + +Lily and Max thought about it. They liked the duck, but they also liked each other. They decided to try Mommy's idea. + +"OK, Mommy," they said. "We will share the duck." + +They gave Mommy a hug and a kiss. Then they finished sorting their toys. They put the yellow duck in Lily's box first, and agreed to switch after five minutes. They were happy and proud of themselves. They had learned to sort, to stay calm and to be persistent. They also learned to share. Mommy smiled and gave them some cookies and milk. They enjoyed their snack and their toys. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they have a sleepover at Lily's house. They sleep in Lily's room, on the floor, in their bags. + +In the morning, Lily wakes up first. She sees the sun shining through the window. She sees her yellow bag next to Tom's blue bag. She thinks of a fun game. She gets out of her bag and tiptoes to the window. She picks up a yellow pillow and throws it at Tom. + +"Hey!" Tom says, waking up. He sees Lily laughing and the pillow on his face. He throws the pillow back at Lily. "That's not nice!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says, dodging the pillow. "It's fun!" + +They start a pillow fight. They throw pillows at each other, and giggle and scream. They make a big mess in the room. They have a lot of fun. + +Soon, they hear a knock on the door. It is Lily's mom. She opens the door and sees the pillow fight. She smiles and shakes her head. + +"Good morning, you two!" she says. "Are you hungry?" + +"Yes, mom!" Lily says, dropping the pillow. "We want pancakes!" + +"Me too!" Tom says, getting out of his bag. + +"OK, then. Come downstairs and wash your hands. I'll make you some pancakes. But first, clean up this mess, please." + +"OK, mom!" Lily and Tom say. They put the pillows back on the bed and the bags in the corner. They hug each other and run downstairs. They are happy. They love sleepovers. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the woods. They pretend to be animals and hunters. Tom is a bear and Sue is a hunter. Sue has a stick for a gun. + +One day, they hear a loud noise. It is a real hunter. He has a real gun. He is looking for bears. Tom and Sue are scared. They hide behind a tree. + +"Shh, don't make a sound," Sue whispers to Tom. "He might see us." + +Tom nods. He is very quiet. He hopes the hunter will go away. + +But the hunter comes closer. He sees Tom's brown coat. He thinks Tom is a bear. He aims his gun at Tom. + +"Bang!" The gun makes a loud sound. Tom feels a pain in his leg. He falls to the ground. He cries out. + +"Tom!" Sue shouts. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. She is very sorry. She did not want Tom to get hurt. + +The hunter hears Sue's voice. He realizes his mistake. He is not a bad man. He is just a hunter. He is very sorry too. He runs to Tom and Sue. He says he is sorry. He says he will help Tom. He says he will take him to a doctor. + +Sue and the hunter comfort Tom. They tell him he will be okay. They tell him they are sorry. They tell him they are his friends. Tom feels a little better. He smiles. He says he is sorry too. He says he was just playing. He says he is their friend. They all hug. They all go to the doctor. They all become friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explore the sofa, the table and the rug. They had a cable that they used as a rope to tie up their enemies or swing from the lamp. + +"Arrr, matey, I found a treasure!" Ben shouted, holding up a shiny coin. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Lily said, running towards him. + +They both grabbed the coin and started to pull. The cable was still around Ben's waist and it got tangled with the lamp. The lamp began to wobble and shake. + +"Uh-oh, we better stop. Mommy will be mad if we break the lamp," Ben said, letting go of the coin. + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted the coin for herself. She pulled harder and harder. The lamp fell off the table and crashed on the floor. The cable snapped and the coin flew away. + +"Ben! Lily! What have you done?" Mommy said, coming into the room. She saw the broken lamp, the cable and the coin. She was very angry. + +"Mommy, we're sorry, we were playing pirates and we found a treasure and we wanted to share it but Lily didn't behave and she pulled too hard and the lamp fell and the cable broke and the coin is gone and we're sorry, we're sorry, we're sorry!" Ben said, trying to explain. + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy, but she saw that Ben was sorry and he told the truth. She looked at Lily, who was hiding behind the sofa. She was anxious and scared. + +"Lily, come here. You need to say sorry too. You know you should not pull things that are not yours. And you should not break things that belong to someone else. And you should behave when you play with your brother. Do you understand?" Mommy said, in a stern voice. + +Lily nodded. She came out from behind the sofa. She said sorry to Mommy and to Ben. She gave Ben a hug and he hugged her back. They both felt bad for what they did. + +Mommy picked up the lamp, the cable and the coin. She said they would have to clean up the mess and help her fix the lamp. She said they would not get any dessert tonight. She said they would have to play nicely and quietly for the rest of the day. + +Ben and Lily agreed. They did not want to make Mommy angry again. They learned their lesson. They decided to play something else. Something that did not involve cables or lamps or coins. Something that was fun and safe and good. +Lily and Sam went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things, like big bones, old pots, and shiny rocks. They liked to look and learn, but they had to be quiet and not touch. + +"Mom, can I take a picture of the bones?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful with the camera. Don't disturb the other people," Mom said. + +Lily took the camera and snapped a photo of the bones. She was happy. She wanted to show her friends at school. + +Sam saw a big rock that was clear and sparkly. He wanted to touch it and see how it felt. He did not listen to Mom. He reached out his hand and touched the rock. + +"Beep! Beep! Beep!" A loud noise came from the rock. Sam had disturbed the alarm. He was scared. He dropped the camera and ran to Mom. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to touch the rock. It was so clear and pretty," Sam said. + +Mom hugged Sam and said, "It's okay, Sam. But you have to follow the rules at the museum. The rocks are very old and fragile. You can't touch them or you might break them. And you can't make noise or you might disturb the other people. Do you understand?" + +Sam nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I'm sorry. Can we still see the other things?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But you have to be quiet and not touch. And you have to hold my hand. Can you do that?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I can do that." + +Mom took Sam's hand and Lily's hand and they went to see the other things at the museum. They had fun and learned a lot. But they did not disturb anyone or anything. +Tom and Mia liked to play with clay. They had many colors of clay: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They made shapes and animals and cars with the clay. They had fun. + +One day, they wanted to make a big rainbow with the clay. They took all the colors and rolled them into long snakes. Then they put the snakes together to make a curve. They were very busy. + +"Look, we made a rainbow!" Tom said. + +"It's so pretty!" Mia said. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. Spot saw the rainbow and thought it was a toy. He ran to the rainbow and jumped on it. He bit the clay and pulled it. He separated the colors and made a mess. + +"Spot, no!" Tom and Mia shouted. + +They ran to the rainbow and tried to save it. But it was too late. The rainbow was broken. The clay was everywhere. Tom and Mia were sad. + +"Bad dog!" Tom said. + +"Go away!" Mia said. + +Spot looked at them and wagged his tail. He did not understand. He thought they were playing. He licked their faces and barked. + +Tom and Mia sighed. They loved Spot, but they did not like what he did. They decided to make another rainbow. But this time, they put it on a high shelf, where Spot could not reach it. They learned their lesson. +Anna liked to look at tiny things with her microscope. She had a special book with pictures of what they were. One day, she found a green leaf on the ground and wanted to see it closer. She put it on a slide and looked through the microscope. + +"Wow!" she said. "The leaf has many little dots on it. They are different colors. Some are red, some are yellow, some are brown. What are they?" + +She showed the slide to her brother, Ben, who was older and knew more things. He looked at the leaf and frowned. + +"Those are not dots, Anna. Those are germs. They are very bad. They can make you sick. They can spread from the leaf to your hands, and from your hands to your mouth, and from your mouth to your body. You have to wash your hands right now." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to get sick. She did not want the germs to spread. She felt helpless. She did not know how to stop them. + +"Ben, how can we get rid of the germs? How can we make them go away?" she asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered what his teacher had told him about germs. He had an idea. + +"We can use soap and water, Anna. Soap and water can kill the germs. They can make them pop and disappear. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and wash our hands. And we have to throw away the leaf, too. We don't want it to touch anything else." + +Anna nodded. She followed Ben to the bathroom. They used soap and water to wash their hands. They saw the bubbles and the foam. They felt the water and the soap. They rubbed their hands together. They rinsed them well. They dried them with a towel. + +"Are the germs gone now, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, Anna. The germs are gone now. We are safe. We are clean. You don't have to be scared anymore. You don't have to feel helpless anymore. You did a good job, Anna. You were brave and smart." + +Anna smiled. She hugged Ben. She was happy. She was proud. She learned something new. She liked to look at tiny things with her microscope. But she also liked to be healthy and safe. She decided to be more careful with what she touched. She decided to always wash her hands. She decided to listen to Ben. He was a good brother. He helped her. He taught her. He loved her. +Anna liked to help her mom with the chores. She admired how her mom made the clothes smooth and neat with the hot iron. She wanted to be like her mom when she grew up. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store and left Anna alone in the house. She told Anna to be good and not touch anything. Anna promised to obey, but she was curious about the iron. She saw it on the table, still warm and shiny. + +Anna decided to try the iron on her doll's dress. She put the dress on the board and picked up the iron. But she did not know how to use it. She pressed it too hard and too long. The dress started to smoke and burn. Anna was scared and dropped the iron. It fell on the floor and made a loud noise. + +The noise woke up the dog, who was sleeping in the corner. The dog ran to see what was wrong. He saw the iron on the floor and thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his mouth and shook it. The iron was still plugged in and had a long cord. The cord got tangled with the dog's legs and pulled him to the sink. The sink was full of water from the dishes. The dog, the iron and the water made a big spark. The spark set off the fire alarm. + +Anna heard the alarm and saw the smoke. She was very sorry and very afraid. She ran to the door and opened it. She saw her mom coming back from the store. She cried and hugged her mom. She told her what happened and said she was sorry. Her mom was angry and relieved. She hugged her back and said she was glad she was safe. She took her to the car and drove away. She called the firemen to put out the fire. She said they would have to find a new home and a new iron. Anna learned a hard lesson. She never touched the iron again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park and saw a helpful boy playing with his toys. Lily went to him and asked, "Can I play with you?" The boy said, "Yes, you can. Watch me play with my truck." + +Lily sat down and watched the boy play with his truck. She thought it was so cool. Then, the boy said, "Do you want to play with my truck?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" They played with the truck together and had so much fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom came to pick her up. The boy said, "Bye, Lily! It was nice playing with you." Lily said, "Bye! Thank you for being so helpful." Then, Lily went home and told her mom all about her fun day at the park with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the garden. She saw a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. She said, "Hello little caterpillar, you are long and green." The caterpillar said, "Hello, Lily. I am trying to tie myself into a cocoon." + +Lily asked, "What is a cocoon?" The caterpillar explained that it was a long and cozy bed where he would sleep for a while. Lily said, "That sounds nice, can I help you tie it?" The caterpillar was happy and said, "Yes, please. I need some help." + +Together, they found a leaf and Lily tied it around the caterpillar to make a cocoon. The caterpillar thanked her and went to sleep. A few weeks later, a beautiful butterfly came out of the cocoon. Lily was so happy to see her friend had turned into a butterfly. They played together in the garden, and the butterfly said, "Thank you for helping me tie my cocoon, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy all day long. His mom said, "Timmy, you need to eat healthy food too, or you will get sick." But Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy went to the candy store and saw a large bag of his favorite candy. He wanted it so badly, but it was too high for him to reach. A kind lady saw him and said, "Do you need help reaching the candy?" Timmy nodded his head, and the lady helped him get the candy. + +Timmy ate the candy all day and didn't eat any healthy food. He felt sick and couldn't play with his friends. His mom said, "Timmy, you need to eat healthy food and not eat too much candy. Candy has a lot of weight and can make you sick." Timmy learned his lesson and started to eat healthy food too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make things out of cardboard. One day, she made a brilliant castle out of cardboard. It had a drawbridge and a tower. + +Lily's friend, Jack, came over to play. He saw the castle and said, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I play with it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, but first you have to answer a riddle." + +Jack was excited and said, "Okay, what's the riddle?" + +Lily asked, "What has four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?" + +Jack thought for a moment and then answered, "A person! Because they crawl as a baby, walk on two legs as an adult, and use a cane in old age." + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "You're right! Now you can play with my cardboard castle." And they had a wonderful time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. + +Timmy ran as fast as he could, but Billy was faster. Timmy was confused because he usually won the races. He didn't know what happened. Billy raised his arms in victory and Timmy just shrugged his shoulders. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy were playing with Timmy's toy cars. They both wanted to play with the same car and started to fight over it. Timmy's mom came in and took the car away. Timmy was sad and Billy was mad. They both went home feeling upset. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go his way and that can make him feel confused. He also learned that fighting with his friends doesn't make anyone happy. It was a bad ending to their playdate, but Timmy hoped that they could be friends again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she found a caterpillar crawling on the ground. She picked it up and put it in a jar. + +Lily watched the caterpillar every day. She saw it grow bigger and bigger. One day, the caterpillar made a cocoon. Lily was so excited to see what would happen next. + +After a few weeks, the cocoon started to move. Lily saw a beautiful butterfly emerge from it. She was so happy to see the butterfly's enormous wings. + +Lily learned that if she takes care of something, it can raise into something beautiful. She also learned that sometimes things need time to grow, just like the caterpillar needed time to turn into a butterfly. She marched around the yard, feeling proud of what she had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a thumb that he loved to suck on. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go to bed. Timmy was confused because he wasn't tired yet. + +Timmy's mom tucked him into bed and shut the door. Timmy sucked on his thumb and tried to fall asleep. But he couldn't stop thinking about why he had to go to bed so early. He felt confused and didn't understand why he couldn't stay up and play. + +Eventually, Timmy fell asleep with his thumb still in his mouth. The next morning, he woke up feeling rested and ready to play again. He realized that going to bed early was important so he could have energy to play all day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her spade. She dug and dug until she found a treasure. It was a shiny necklace. Lily put it on and felt very happy. + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't like cleaning, but she wanted to make her mom happy. She picked up all her toys and put them away. Her mom was very proud of her for being so tidy. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play again. She remembered to wear her necklace, but she forgot her hat. It was very sunny and she got very hot. She went back inside to get her hat and then went back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food like pizza and ice cream. One day, her mom gave her some vegetables to eat, but Lily didn't like them. She threw them on the floor and cried. + +Lily's mom was very upset and told her that she needed to eat healthy food to grow big and strong. Lily didn't understand why she couldn't just eat pizza all the time. But then her mom showed her a picture of a deep hole and said that if she didn't eat healthy, she might get sick and fall into a deep hole. + +Lily realized that she needed to eat healthy food to fit into her clothes and stay healthy. She promised her mom that she would try new foods and eat her vegetables. From that day on, Lily ate healthy food and grew up to be a strong and happy girl. The moral of the story is that it's important to eat healthy food to stay healthy and fit. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, he put on his favorite pants and went outside to play. He saw a bird in the sky and watched it zoom around. Timmy wished he could zoom like the bird. + +As he was playing, Timmy heard a soft and gentle sound. It was a butterfly flapping its wings. Timmy gently held out his hand and the butterfly landed on it. He was so happy to have made a new friend. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. He said goodbye to his butterfly friend and went inside. He couldn't wait to tell his family all about his new friend and how he wished he could zoom like a bird. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack who liked to stand by the river. He would cast his fishing line into the water and wait patiently for a fish to bite. One day, he caught a big fish that looked very sour. + +Jack was surprised because he had never caught a fish that looked like that before. He decided to take the fish home and cook it for dinner. When he tasted the fish, he realized that it was indeed very sour. + +He didn't like the taste of the fish, but he didn't want to waste it either. So, he decided to give it to his neighbor who loved sour things. The neighbor was very happy and thanked Jack for the sour fish. From that day on, Jack always checked the fish he caught before taking it home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, Timmy saw a funny-looking bug on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. + +Timmy didn't understand what kind of bug it was, but he knew it was different from the bugs he usually saw. He decided to show it to his mom. + +When Timmy's mom saw the bug, she told him that it was a special bug that helps the earth. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but his mom explained that bugs like this one help keep the earth healthy by eating bad bugs. + +From then on, Timmy always looked for special bugs and made sure to be kind to them. He understood that even the smallest things can make a big difference in taking care of the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the swing in her backyard. One day, she saw some dark clouds in the sky. She knew it was going to rain soon. + +Lily's mommy told her to come inside before it started to rain. But Lily wanted to swing just a little bit longer. She thought the rain would come later. + +Suddenly, the rain started to pour down. Lily got all wet and ran inside. Her mommy gave her a warm bath and some yummy hot chocolate. From then on, Lily always listened to her mommy when she said it was going to rain. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy so much! He would eat candy every day. His mom would say, "Timmy, you need to eat healthy food too, not just candy." But Timmy would not quit eating candy. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. Timmy saw a monkey playing on the monkey bars. The monkey was so flexible! Timmy tried to climb on the monkey bars too, but he couldn't do it. + +The monkey said, "Timmy, if you eat too much candy, you won't be flexible like me. You need to eat healthy food and exercise to be strong and flexible." Timmy realized the monkey was right. He decided to quit eating so much candy and started eating healthy food and exercising. And soon, Timmy became strong and flexible like the monkey. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to draw pictures and her daddy, the king, had a special printer that could print her pictures on big paper. One day, the princess drew a picture of a sad cat and asked her daddy to print it. + +While the printer was printing, the princess heard a loud noise. She went to see what it was and found out that a big dragon was attacking the castle. The king fought bravely, but the dragon was too strong. + +The princess was very sad because she loved her daddy and her castle. She hid under her bed and cried. The dragon destroyed everything, including the printer that printed her pictures. The princess never drew again, and the castle was never the same. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest where many animals lived. One day, a mischievous rabbit named Benny saw a deer eating some yummy berries. Benny wanted the berries too, so he snuck up and took them from the deer. + +The deer felt sad and didn't think it was fair that Benny took the berries. Later that day, Benny was playing with his friends when he heard a loud noise. It was the forest ranger, who was very angry with Benny for taking the berries from the deer. + +Benny knew he had done something wrong and was afraid of being punished. The ranger scolded Benny and made him apologize to the deer. Benny felt bad for what he did and promised to never take things that belonged to others again. From then on, Benny and the deer became friends and shared the berries together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a big jar of cookies, but Lily didn't have any treats. + +Lily said, "Can I have some cookies, please?" + +Her friend replied, "Sure, but you have to lend me your toy for a little while." + +Lily thought about it and agreed to lend her toy. She got some cookies and they played together. But then, Lily accidentally spilled her juice on the floor and it became wet. + +Her friend said, "Don't worry, we can clean it up together." + +So, they got some towels and cleaned up the wet mess. They had a lot of fun playing and sharing things with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom asked her to help move the bookshelf to a new spot in the room. + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, let's move the bookshelf!" + +As they moved the bookshelf, some of the books fell off and made a loud noise. Lily's mom said, "Be careful, we don't want to make too much noise." + +Lily replied, "Sorry mommy, I'll be more careful." + +After they moved the bookshelf, Lily's room looked more lively and she had more space to play with her toys. She was very happy and thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color in his coloring book. He was very creative and made beautiful pictures with his crayons. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put his drawing in the refrigerator. But Timmy disagreed. He didn't want to put his drawing in the refrigerator because he wanted to keep it with him. + +Timmy's mom tried to explain that the refrigerator was the best place to keep the drawing safe, but Timmy still disagreed. He wanted to keep his drawing with him all the time. Finally, Timmy's mom agreed to keep the drawing with her so Timmy could see it whenever he wanted. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television, especially her favorite show about a curious monkey. One day, Lily's family went on a trip and forgot to bring the television. Lily felt sad and missed her favorite show. + +But then, she saw a real monkey outside her window! She was so curious and wanted to play with the monkey. They played together and had so much fun. Lily realized that she didn't need the television to have a good time. + +When Lily's family came back from their trip, they asked her what she did while they were gone. Lily told them about the monkey and how much fun they had. Her family was happy to see that Lily didn't miss the television so much anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a friend named Max who she liked to play with. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play on the swings and slide. While they were playing, Max fell and hurt his knee. Lily felt sad for Max, so she gave him a big hug to make him feel better. Max felt happy again and they continued to play. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took them to the ice cream shop. Max was so excited that he accidentally dropped his ice cream on his shirt. He felt embarrassed because he thought everyone was looking at him. But Lily told Max that it was okay and that accidents happen. She even offered to share her ice cream with him. Max felt better and they both enjoyed their ice cream together. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Max went home feeling happy and grateful for their friendship. They promised to always be there for each other, even when things get tough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a brother named Jack, who was her best friend. One day, Lily and Jack went to the park to play. Jack wanted to play on the swings, but Lily felt uncomfortable going too high. She told Jack she didn't want to swing, and Jack said that was okay. + +Then, Jack asked Lily if she wanted to choose what game they played next. Lily thought for a moment and decided she wanted to play hide-and-seek. Jack agreed and they started counting. Lily found a great hiding spot behind a tree, and Jack couldn't find her for a long time. When he finally did, they both laughed and went to get ice cream. + +Lily and Jack had a great day together, and Lily realized that it's okay to choose what you want to do and to tell your brother how you feel. +There was a little boy named Timmy who loved listening to the radio. He would always dance around and sing along to the great songs he heard. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he couldn't dance anymore. + +His mommy took him to the doctor who put a bandage on his knee. Timmy was sad because he couldn't dance and listen to the radio anymore. But his mommy told him that his knee would heal soon and he would be able to dance again. + +A few days later, Timmy's knee felt great and he was able to dance and listen to the radio once again. He was so happy that he hugged his mommy and thanked her for taking care of him. From that day on, Timmy knew that even if he got hurt, he would heal and be able to enjoy the great things in life again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a birdcage. Her birdcage was big and had a powerful door that locked tight. Lily loved her birdcage, but it was very dirty. So, she got a cloth and some soap and began to clean it. She scrubbed and scrubbed until it was shiny and new again. The bird inside was happy to have a clean home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mommy and daddy in a small house in the woods. One day, Lily's mommy said to her, "Lily, we are going to prepare a special dinner tonight. Can you help me make the salad?" + +Lily was very excited to help her mommy. She washed the lettuce and tomatoes and put them in a big bowl. While they were making the salad, they smelled smoke coming from the kitchen. "Oh no!" cried Lily's mommy. "I burned the chicken!" + +Lily's daddy came into the kitchen and saw what happened. "Don't worry, my brave wife," he said. "We can still have a good dinner. Let's just eat the salad and some bread." Lily was happy to hear that they were still going to have dinner together. She said, "I like salad and bread. Yum!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter around the park. One day, he saw a big, scary dog in the park. The dog barked and growled, and it scared Timmy. He didn't want to ride his scooter anymore. + +But then, Timmy's mom brought him a yummy ice cream cone. It was his favorite flavor - chocolate! He forgot all about the scary dog and happily rode his scooter while eating his ice cream. He felt so happy and free. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that when he was scared, he could always find something yummy to make him feel better. And he never let a scary dog stop him from riding his scooter again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he saw a big church and wanted to go inside. He asked his mom if they could go in and she said yes. + +When they got inside, Timmy saw a man who was very famous. He asked his mom who the man was and she said he was a singer. Timmy was excited and wanted to meet the singer. He went up to him and said, "Hi, can I have a hug?" + +The singer smiled and said, "Of course you can!" He gave Timmy a big hug and Timmy was so happy. He said, "Thank you for the hug, you are so kind!" The singer smiled and said, "You're welcome, little buddy." Timmy was so happy that he got to meet the famous singer and get a hug from him. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It was called a navy ship. The navy ship had many brave sailors on it. They sailed across the ocean to protect their land. + +One day, they saw a big storm in the sky. The storm was very strong and it made the boat move a lot. The sailors tried to stay safe, but the storm was too strong. Suddenly, a big wave hit the boat and it started to destroy. + +The sailors were scared, but they were also very brave. They tried to fix the boat, but it was too damaged. They knew they had to leave the boat and swim to safety. After they swam for a long time, they found a small island. On the island, they found many delicious fruits to eat. They were happy to be safe and to have something delicious to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very hungry and needed to be fed. So, Lily went to the kitchen and got some cat food. She poured it into a bowl and gave it to Mittens. + +After Mittens was fed, Lily went outside to play. She saw a bird and looked at it. The bird was singing and hopping around. Lily thought the bird was very pretty. She felt thoughtful and decided to leave some bread crumbs for the bird to eat. + +The bird saw the bread crumbs and flew down to eat them. Lily was happy that the bird was fed too. She went back inside and cuddled with Mittens, feeling happy and thoughtful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy's mommy let him go outside to play with his friends. They played with balls and ran around the park. Suddenly, they saw some police officers driving by in their modern cars. The police officers waved and smiled at the children. Timmy and his friends were happy to see the police officers. They felt safe and protected. After playing for a while, Timmy went back home and told his mommy all about the fun he had with his friends and the police officers. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his bicycle every day. One day, Timmy saw a new friend who also had a bicycle. Timmy was happy and said, "Hi! Do you want to ride bikes with me?" + +The new friend said, "Yes, I would like that." Timmy and his new friend rode their bicycles together. They rode up and down hills and through the park. Suddenly, Timmy's bicycle started to shake. + +Timmy said, "Oh no! My bicycle is shaking. What should I do?" His new friend said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Let's check the wheels." They found out that one of the wheels was loose. Timmy's new friend fixed it and they continued to ride their bicycles together. Timmy was happy to have a friendly and helpful new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his regular box of toys. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. But then, they started to fight over the box! Timmy didn't want to share, but Billy wanted to play too. They pulled and pushed until the box broke. Timmy felt sad because he didn't want to fight with his friend. So, they decided to build a new box together and share their toys. From then on, they played together every day and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the grocery store with his mom. It was raining outside, so Timmy's shoes got wet. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom asked him to put away the groceries. But Timmy didn't want to help. He ran away and played with his toys instead. + +When Timmy's mom found out, she was very angry. She decided to punish him by taking away his favorite toy. Timmy felt sad and learned that it's important to help out and not be naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, her brother came in and disturbed her while she was watching her favorite show. She got upset and told him to go away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a mild soup for lunch. Lily didn't like it very much, but she ate it anyway because she knew it was good for her. After lunch, she went back to watching her cartoons and her brother came in again, but this time he didn't disturb her. + +In the evening, Lily's dad took her to the park to play on the swings. She had so much fun swinging back and forth and singing her favorite songs. When they got back home, Lily was tired and went to bed early. She dreamed about her favorite cartoon characters and how they went on adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Ben. Ben always felt upset and angry. One day, while walking in the forest, Ben saw a beautiful leaf on the ground. He wanted to pick it up, but he was too grumpy to bend down. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew by and disturbed Ben's grumpy mood. The bird chirped and sang a happy song. Ben looked up and saw the bird's joyfulness. He realized that he had been too grumpy for too long. + +He decided to pick up the leaf and take it home as a reminder to be happy and not let little things disturb his mood. From that day on, Ben was a happier bear and made friends with the little bird who had taught him a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Max. Max had a shiny sword that he loved very much. One day, Max's friend Ben asked if he could borrow the sword to use in a play. Max said yes and lent the sword to Ben. + +But when Ben returned the sword, Max noticed that it was scratched and dull. Max was very sad and envious of Ben's new sword. Max asked Ben why he didn't take good care of the sword, but Ben just shrugged and said he didn't know. + +Max was upset with Ben and they had a big argument. But then Max realized that it was his fault for lending the sword without explaining how important it was to him. Max forgave Ben and they made up. From that day on, Max made sure to always explain the importance of borrowing things and taking good care of them. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo was very boring and nobody wanted to play with him. One day, Bobo went to the park to try and make some friends. While he was there, he saw a magic show. The magician made a rabbit vanish! Bobo was amazed and wanted to learn how to do that too. + +He asked the magician to teach him the trick, but the magician said he couldn't because he had to go to another show. Bobo was sad and went to sit on a bench. Suddenly, he saw the rabbit that had vanished earlier! The rabbit had escaped from the magician's hat and was hopping around the park. + +Bobo was so happy to have found a friend! He played with the rabbit all day and even taught him some tricks. From that day on, Bobo was no longer boring and had a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat melons. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy a big, juicy melon. But the melon was too stubborn to cut open. + +Lily's mommy tried and tried to cut the melon, but it was too tough. "What are we going to do?" asked Lily. "I know," said her mommy, "let's ask Mr. Smith for help. He's very good at solving problems." + +So, they went to Mr. Smith's house and asked him for help. He took one look at the melon and said, "I have an idea!" He went to his garage and came back with a big hammer. He smashed the melon open and inside was the juiciest fruit Lily had ever tasted. + +"Wow, Mr. Smith, you're so smart!" said Lily. "Thank you for solving our problem." From that day on, Lily always went to Mr. Smith when she had a stubborn problem to solve. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was very important to Lily, she loved him very much. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to the park. Lily was very excited to play on the swings and slides, but she was worried about leaving Teddy at home. + +Lily's mommy told her not to worry, because she would protect Teddy by locking him in a safe place. Lily felt much better knowing that Teddy would be safe and protected while they were at the park. + +When they came back home, Lily was so happy to see Teddy waiting for her. She hugged him tightly and thanked her mommy for keeping him safe. From that day on, Lily knew that her mommy would always protect her and her important things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. While they were there, Lily saw a very pretty purse. It was so attractive that she wanted it very much. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could have the purse, but her mommy said no. Lily started to complain and cry. Her mommy explained that they didn't have enough money to buy the purse. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a butterfly flying around. She forgot all about the purse and started chasing after the butterfly. She was very happy and forgot to complain. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to not get what you want, and that there are lots of other things to enjoy in life. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to create things with her blocks. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help create a rug for their living room. Lily was excited to help! + +Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some yarn. They picked out lots of colors and went home to start creating. Lily was very good at tying knots and soon they had a beautiful rug. + +But then, Lily's little brother came in and started jumping on the rug. "Stop it, you're being naughty!" Lily yelled. Her brother didn't listen and the rug started to come apart. + +Lily was sad, but her mom said they could create a new rug together. They started again and this time, Lily's brother helped too. They all worked together and created an even more beautiful rug than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the beach. One day, she saw a jellyfish on the sand. It looked slimy and scary, but Lily thought it was interesting. She wanted to touch it, but her mom told her not to because it might hurt her. + +Lily didn't listen and reached out to touch the jellyfish. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain and started to cry. Her mom quickly took her to the hospital where the doctor had to cut the jellyfish's tentacle off her hand. + +Lily learned that even though something might look interesting or delicious, it's important to listen to her mom and not touch things that could hurt her. She promised to be more careful and always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there were two bees who lived in a hive. They were friends, but they were also very competitive. They always wanted to be the best at collecting nectar from flowers. + +One day, while they were both collecting nectar from the same flower, they got into a fight. They started to twist around each other, trying to push each other away from the flower. + +Suddenly, one of the bees accidentally twisted too hard and fell to the ground. The other bee realized that they had gone too far and felt very sad. They decided to help their friend back up and they both went back to the hive together, sharing the nectar they had collected. + +From then on, the two bees learned that being competitive was not always the best thing. It was better to work together and be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She loved playing on the swings and sliding down the slide. But then, she hurt her knee when she fell off the monkey bars. It made her cry. + +Mommy and daddy tried to make her feel better by giving her a band-aid and a hug. They told her to settle down and rest. But Lily didn't listen. She kept playing and running around. Later that night, her knee hurt even more and she couldn't sleep. + +The moral of the story is that when we get hurt, we need to take care of ourselves and rest. If we don't, it can make things worse. Lily learned this lesson the hard way. She wished she had listened to her mommy and daddy and settled down when they told her to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved animals. He liked to name them and play with them. One day, he saw a big lion at the zoo. The lion was sleeping, so the boy got closer to see it better. + +Suddenly, the lion woke up and roared very loud. The boy got scared and ran away. But he didn't run fast enough. The lion caught him and hurt him very badly. The boy had to go to the hospital and he never saw animals again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who loved to play outside. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings. Suddenly, Lily saw a bug on her sister's arm. She got scared and ran away. + +But then she remembered that she had a powerful spray to keep the bugs away. She quickly grabbed it and sprayed it on her sister's arm. The bug flew away and Rose was happy again. They continued to swing and play until it was time to go home. From that day on, Lily always carried her powerful bug spray with her whenever they went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her friend, Max. Max's room was very messy, with toys and clothes all over the floor. Lily said, "Wow, Max, your room is messy!" Max replied, "Yeah, I know. Sorry about that." + +Lily and Max played together for a while, but then Lily had to go home. Max said, "Thanks for coming over, Lily!" Lily answered, "You're welcome, Max. I had fun playing with you." And with that, Lily went home, happy to have spent time with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shiny red apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. But the apple was rotten! She made a sour face and threw it away. + +Lily's friend Jack saw what happened and asked, "What happened to your apple?" + +"It was rotten," Lily replied. + +Jack said, "Oh no! That's too bad. Do you want to play pass with me instead?" + +Lily nodded her head and they started to play pass with a ball. But Lily was getting impatient. She wanted to go on the swings. + +"Jack, can we go on the swings now?" she asked. + +"Sure, let's go!" Jack said with a smile. + +They ran to the swings and had so much fun. They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Lily was happy she had such a fun day with her friend. +One day, a jolly little girl named Lily went on a long walk with her mommy. They saw many different things along the way, like trees and birds and flowers. But as they walked, they noticed that their car was running out of fuel. + +Lily's mommy was worried, but Lily had an idea. She remembered that her daddy kept some extra fuel in the garage. They made a plan to go get it and put it in the car. + +When they got back to the car with the fuel, they poured it in and the car started again. Lily was so happy that they didn't have to walk all the way home. She gained a sense of pride for helping her mommy solve the problem. From that day on, Lily knew that she could help her family in many different ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his markers and crayons. One day, he found a bottle of ink and thought it looked cool. He dipped his marker in the ink and drew a big, cool picture. + +That night, Timmy went to sleep and had a dream. In his dream, his cool picture came to life and he was inside of it! He saw all the colors he used and everything was big and fun. Timmy had so much fun in his dream, he didn't want to wake up. + +When Timmy woke up, he was sad that his dream was over. But he looked at his cool picture and realized that he could always dream about it again. Timmy continued to draw and use ink to make more cool pictures, hoping to dream about them again someday. +Spencer was 3 years old and very eager to go to the masquerade party. He loved to dress up and be someone else for the day. As he opened his closet, he saw a mask inside. It seemed like a magical mask from a far away land. Spencer became so enthusiastic that he couldn't help but start jumping around! + +"Mom! Can I please wear this mask?" he said as he held it up for her to see. + +"Of course, my little one," Mom replied, "but first let me help you put it on properly." + +Spencer smiled while Mom tied the mask around his head. He felt like a new person, with a world of possibilities. His energy and enthusiasm couldn't be contained as he ran around the house in his new outfit. + +The masquerade party was a blast. Everyone wore their masks and it was hard to tell who was who. Spencer had a wonderful time and he definitely felt like a different person with his mask on. It seemed like he could do anything in this new adventurous spirit. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Abigail and Donna. Abigail had a triangle, and Donna wanted it. Abigail felt bad that Donna did not have a triangle. So Abigail urged Donna to go on a search. + +Donna asked "Where should I go?". + +Abigail said "I think you should look in the garden. Maybe the triangle is in the garden." + +So Donna went to the garden. She looked and looked, but she could not find the triangle. She was starting to get sad. + +But then she noticed something. There was a big triangle in the grass! So she shouted to Abigail "I found it!" + +Abigail was so happy that Donna had found the triangle. She wanted to give it to her and share the good news. So she urged Donna to come back to the house. Donna quickly ran back to the house with the triangle, and the two friends hugged and celebrated. + +They were so happy that the bad feeling about the triangle was gone. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Sally. Tom had an ancient bike and Sally had an ancient scooter. One day they were playing in the park when they saw a taxi. The taxi was so big and shiny they just had to get closer. +Tom said to Sally, "Let's take a ride!" +But Sally answered, "We can't. We have to ask first". +So with that, they approached the taxi driver. Sally asked the driver, "Can we take a ride?" +The driver smiled and said, "Sure! Climb in". +Tom and Sally got into the backseat of the taxi, and they had the time of their lives! Suddenly, while they were on the ride, Tom had an idea. +He said to Sally, "Let's steal the taxi". +But Sally refused and said, "No, we can't. It's wrong to steal". +So in the end, Tom and Sally had lots of fun during the ride, but they didn't steal the taxi. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two caterpillars. One caterpillar was gentle and kind, and the other caterpillar was harsh and mean. + +One day, the kind caterpillar was walking in the forest when she spotted something amazing on top of a leaf. She reached out and received the most beautiful blue feather she had ever seen. She was so excited to show it to her friend, the harsh caterpillar. + +The kind caterpillar shared her new treasure with her friend. But instead of expressing joy and admiration, the harsh caterpillar was very mean. She said, "That feather isn't that nice. You should have found something better. Go away!" + +The kind caterpillar was very sad. She walked away, shaking her head and thinking about how hurtful her friend had been. + +The kind caterpillar realized that being generous and kind will always receive a better reaction than being harsh and mean. The moral of the story is that kindness brings joy - for both the giver and the receiver. +Once there was a kind girl named Lily. One day Lily saw a big pile of junk in her backyard. She wanted to play with the junk, so she decided to soak it in some water first. She got a big bucket, filled it with water and started dumping the junk in the bucket. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The junk started making bubbles. The bubbles were so big and made such a strange noise. Lily was so excited and happy that her heart began to flutter. + +Lily splashed around in the bubbling water, giggling and having the best time. She enjoyed playing with her new bubbly junk so much, she forgot all about the time. + +Eventually, the water became too cold, so Lily decided it was time to get out. She dried herself off, still smiling from all the fun she had. After that, every time she saw her bubbly junk, she had to giggle again. +John was playing in the park. He saw a dog and thought it was so cute. He asked the dog's owner if he could pet it. The owner said "yes, but you need to get my permission first". John was so excited, he ran up to the dog and started petting its soft fur. The dog licked John's skin and it felt so nice. + +John wanted to do it again, so he asked the owner if he could pet the dog again. But this time the owner said he couldn't. John was very sad. He asked why, but the owner just said it was too dangerous. + +John couldn't understand why he couldn't pet the dog again. Then the owner said he was worried John might get jealous of the dog. John was very confused by this. He didn't understand what jealousy had to do with petting the dog. + +The owner explained it was natural for some people to be jealous of something they can't have. John thought about how he would feel if someone else could pet the dog but he couldn't. He realized the owner was right and he was feeling jealous. + +John was glad the owner had explained it to him. He now knew that it was ok to be jealous, but he also knew it was important to share and not keep things for himself. +Once upon a time there were five little pigs. They each used to live in their own houses, but one day they decided to unite. They knew that by coming together they could help each other out and have much more fun. + +So they built a big house with a kitchen in the middle. They all worked together to create the kitchen and soon it was finished. The kitchen was filled with the most delicious food and everyone loved it! + +The pigs soon learnt that when people come together and work as a team, they can create a normal home filled with love and joy. They were so happy that they decided to stick together and live in their new big house with the kitchen. + +The moral of this story is that when people unite and work together, they can create a happy and normal home. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. She loved her home very much but it was time for her to go on a long stay away from home. She had to leave all her friends and family behind. + +Sue was sad as she packed her belongings. She felt a bit of regret to leave her home and friends behind. But she was excited to go on this stay. + +So, Sue said goodbye and started her journey. She was away for a very long time and she couldn't call or write to let anyone know how she was. + +When Sue finally came back, she was no longer the same. Everyone noticed that she had changed but was glad to have her back. They all hugged her and let her know that her home would always be available for her. + +Sue was glad to be home, but she still felt a little bit of regret for leaving in the first place. But she was happy to know that she could always come back if she ever wanted to. +One day, a boy and a girl went outside to play. They decided to climb a big hill. All the way up, the boy and girl weighed how high they had climbed. + +At the top of the hill, they found a unique switch. It glowed in the sunshine and made a weird hum. + +The boy and girl watched the switch carefully, until they finally figured out what it did. They pushed the switch and a huge bucket of water came down the hill! + +The two played in the water, and the boy and girl weighed the impact the switch had made. They laughed and played in the cool water, and had a wonderful time. + +The boy and girl went home with big smiles on their faces, happy and excited about their unique adventure. +Once there was a little boy. He was very excited to explore the room of his house. He noticed that it was very beautiful and the light was brilliant. He wanted to have fun, so he decided to scatter the things around the room. + +The little boy was very happy at first, but then he heard an angry voice. It was his mum! She was angry at him for making a mess in the room. She scolded him for playing around and making the room messy. + +The little boy was very upset. He tried to explain why he scattered the things, but his mum didn't listen. She told him that he had to clean up all the mess before he could go and play. The little boy started to cry because he didn't want to clean up the mess. He felt very sad and he asked his mum if he could still play. + +But his mum said no. She told him that he had to clean the room and he had to do it right away. So the little boy had to do what his mum said and he started to clean the room. He felt very unhappy and he had tears in his eyes. The room was finally clean and the little boy had a bad ending to his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a shy young girl named Claire. She always wanted to make friends, but she was too afraid to ask anyone to play. + +One day, she saw a group of kids playing on the playground. Claire was nervous, but she decided to approach them. She reached in her bag and pulled out a sandwich. She smiled and asked if anyone wanted it. + +The kids looked at each other in surprise. Then, one of the kids, Emma, stepped forward. She said that the group liked the sandwich, and asked if Claire wanted to play with them. + +Claire was so happy! Finally, she had found some friends. She said yes, and they started running and jumping together. + +From then on, Claire wasn't shy anymore. She kept leading the way with her act of kindness, and she gained more and more friends. + +By simply being generous and giving a sandwich, Claire taught us a valuable lesson: sometimes all it takes to make friends is a kind gesture. +Once there was a little girl who loved the elevator. She would spend hours watching it going up and down, up and down! Her mommy and daddy noticed this, so they decided to take her to the elevators in the big city. + +When they arrived, the little girl was so excited to see all the big elevators and pushed the button to make it go. When it opened, her mommy told her that she was going to have to sign a piece of paper first. It looked so tough for the 3-year-old, but she tried her best. Finally, she made a squiggly line and she was allowed to get in. + +Inside the elevator it was quiet except for the whooshing sound of the elevator moving. The little girl watched the letters on the walls changing as they went up and down. Finally, they reached the top and the little girl cheered with joy. She had conquered the tough elevator and had lots of fun! +There was a peaceful place in the woods. One day, a little girl saw something hanging from the trees. It was a shiny cracK! She was so excited to see it. She wanted to get a closer look, so she climbed up the tree to get the crack. When she reached the top, she hung the crack in her hand. She smiled as she looked at it. She thought it was so beautiful. Suddenly, she heard birds chirping and she noticed that the woods were really peaceful. She thought it was the best day she ever had. She tied the crack to her coat and went home, feeling content and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a large carrot. It was the biggest carrot anyone had ever seen! + +A little girl wanted to examine the large carrot. She started to look closely at it, smelling it and feeling it. She was so curious to learn more about the carrot! + +The little girl decided to cut the large carrot in two pieces. She discovered inside the carrot was a large secret. It was a toy car! + +The little girl was so excited to have found the toy car. She grabbed it and ran outside to start playing with it. She was happy to find such an exciting surprise inside the large carrot! +Once there was a crab who had decided to go on a trip. The crab's family was worried and said, +"Where are you going, crab?" +But the crab just waved goodbye and crawled into the deep port. + +The crab felt excited and ready to explore. As the crab was walking along, he met a fish. The fish said, +"Where are you going, crab?" +The crab just waved his claws and kept walking. + +However, this made the fish angry and it slapped the crab with its tail. The crab was so surprised! He ran away from the fish as quickly as he could, and slowly made his way deeper into the port. + +The crab explored for days, taking in all the wonders of the port. Finally, the crab was ready for his next adventure. The crab waved goodbye and went back home, happy and content. +Once there was an enormous crane who was very dirty. He flew over a pond and saw his reflection. He liked what he saw, but he wanted to be even cleaner. + +So, the crane decided to bathe in the cool water. He went in and splashed around for a long time. He rubbed his feathers with his wings, and then he swam around. When he was done, he was sparkly and shiny! + +The crane was so happy with his clean feathers. He wanted everyone to see how good he looked. So, he flew high up in the sky and let out a big crane scream. He was proud of how neat he was! +Once upon a time, there was a little chubby girl named Elle. Everyday she would help her mommy around the house by doing small chores. She loved helping her mom! + +One day, Elle was very excited. Her mommy said if she help prepare dinner that night, she would get a special reward. Elle was so happy, she ran around getting everything ready for dinner. + +Finally dinner was ready and Elle's mom was so proud of her hard work. She gave Elle a special chubby kitty as a reward. Elle was so happy and she hugged her new kitty doll tight. She was so proud of her work and was excited to help her mommy prepare again! +Once there was a generous cat. She always wanted to help others. Each morning the cat would cover the ground with leaves and soft grasses to make sure the ground was warm and comfortable. + +One day the cat came across a little bird that was stuck in a tree. The little bird asked "Can you help me?". The cat replied "I'm happy to help". + +The generous cat tried to cover the tree with rocks and leaves to make sure all of the branches were safe. Unfortunately, the rocks were to big and the leaves did not stick. The cat felt sad and frustrated. + +Then the cat thought of a plan. She asked the bird for help. The bird said "Yes!" + +With the cat and bird working together, they were able to cover the tree. The little bird was safe and the cat was very proud of the work they had done. The cat was happy that she had been able to help the bird and was even more proud of the generous act of kindness. +One day, Jack was walking through the forest when he saw a large sign. He stopped and read it: it said "Beware of the Wealthy Bear". Jack shivered and looked around, expecting a large, wealthy bear appear any moment. + +Suddenly, he heard a crunching noise behind him. Jack slowly turned around and saw a bear. The bear was very wealthy, with a gold necklace and gorgeous golden fur. + +Jack was scared and started to shiver. He said to the bear, "Excuse me, mister bear, but what are you doing here?" + +The bear smiled and said, "I live in this forest, Jack. I wanted to make sure you stayed safe, so I put up the sign." + +Jack was so thankful for the bear's kindness. He thanked the bear and started on his way again, feeling grateful the wealthy bear was watching over the forest. +The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Toby wanted to go outside and have a look around. He took an umbrella with him and played in the warm sunshine. + +Toby tested the umbrella by moving it around in the air. He watched as the cloth moved around in the wind. It was so much fun! + +He looked around him and saw something far away. He could just make out a tall tree with bright green leaves. Toby wasn't sure what it was but he wanted to get closer and have a look. + +He took a few steps towards the distant tree, holding onto the umbrella. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw that the umbrella had opened by itself. He had tested it with the wind and it worked! Toby laughed and kept walking. +Once upon a time, there lived a Big Bear who had a friend. Every day the Big Bear and Friend celebrated together. One day, Big Bear had a really special plan. He brought a bunch of special things to celebrate! + +The Big Bear and Friend talked, laughed and hugged. They were so happy and felt successful. Finally, they were ready to celebrate what the Big Bear had planned. The Big Bear clapped his paws and celebrated with a surprise. The Friend was so excited she couldn't believe it! + +The Big Bear had planned a special celebration; he and his Friend were going to have a party! They set up the decorations, made some snacks and even got dressed up in fancy clothes. They both cheered and hugged as they celebrated their special day. + +The Big Bear and Friend danced and laughed until it was time to go. When it was all over, they hugged each other and felt happy and successful. From that day on, they always celebrated all the special moments they shared together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Bob. She was three years old and she was very curious. + +One day, she was walking in the park when she saw something on the ground. It was an envelope, and it looked very nice. Bob wanted to know what was inside, so she decided to enter the envelope. + +When she opened it, she saw a beautiful butterfly! It had colourful wings, and it flew around Bob. She watched it with joy and felt so excited. + +Suddenly, the butterfly flew away. Bob said goodbye to it and felt so happy that she had seen such a beautiful thing. She never forgot that day. +Once upon a time there was a driver. She was riding in her car with something very special. She had a yummy treat! + +The driver was careful as she drove. She had to balance the treat in her lap so it didn't fall out of the window. + +Suddenly a little voice was heard from the back seat. The driver turned around to find a small 3 year old boy. Smiling wide, he said, "Can I have some of your treat?" + +The driver laughed and handed him a piece. "It's yummy isn't it? Now, you have to balance it carefully or it will make a mess." + +The boy thanked her and took the treat. He was very careful and balanced it on his lap. They both shared the treat and it was delicious! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to reach the sky. She looked all around, but she couldn't find a way. Then she saw a pigeon in front of her. She had an idea! She tried to catch it so she could fly with it. + +The pigeon was fast and clever, but the girl was too! She was quick and clever and she finally reached the pigeon. She held it tight and ran as fast as she could. + +The girl was above the clouds and the view was amazing. But she was still far away from the sky. Then she saw a cheap hot air balloon floating in the sky. She immediately knew what to do. She quickly grabbed the balloon and hopped in. + +The girl was now high up in the sky, she could almost touch the clouds! She was so happy and excited, she had finally reached her goal! +Jim wanted a radio more than anything. His friends all had nice radios that they could use to listen to music and play games. Jim felt very envious looking at the radios his friends had. + +One day, Jim was in the park when he heard something coming from the radio on the bench. Jim became excited, and quickly sat down to listen. He was surprised to find out what he was hearing! It was a special song for him. + +The song reminded Jim of how much he wanted a radio. He couldn't stop thinking about it, and he knew he had to get one. + +Jim saved his pocket money for a few weeks and was finally able to buy his own radio. He was so happy to be able to listen to songs, play games and listen to the news. Every time he listened to his radio, it reminded him of how hard he had worked to get it! +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince. He was out in the woods, looking for something precious and valuable. He looked high and low, but he couldn't find anything. Then, finally, deep in the dark part of the forest, he found a jewel. It was gleaming, and he knew it was special. + +The prince was very excited, but then he heard a rustling in the bushes. He stepped back and saw a dragon. It looked very dangerous, and the prince was scared. He wanted to run away, but he couldn't take his eyes off the jewel. + +The prince took a deep breath and decided he had to be brave. He stepped forward and confronted the dragon. He asked the dragon if he could keep the jewel, and the dragon nodded. From that moment, the brave prince knew the jewel was something that was valuable and he kept it safe always. +Alice was a three year old girl who loved exploring. She loved everything from studying rocks and plants to looking for animals near the shore. One day she decided to explore the nearby shore. + +Alice was excited when she saw how tidy and neat the shore was. She was so happy to finally find a place to explore that wasn't cluttered with junk. + +Alice started to study the sand, pebbles, and even the plants. She was so mesmerised by the shore that she didn't notice the tide coming in. All of a sudden, the tide came rushing in and Alice was surrounded by water. + +Alice tried to walk away from the water, but the tide was too strong. She tried to cry for help, but no one could hear her. Eventually Alice had no choice but to let the tide pull her away into the ocean. + +Alice was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy wanted the baby to practice saying new words, so she asked him a question. + +"What is the result?" + +The little baby was very patient and thought for a moment. He used his little words to reply, "The result is happy!" + +Mommy was so pleased with her baby's answer. She smiled and gave him a big hug. She said, "That's right! Very patient and very good!" + +The little baby smiled a big smile. He was so proud of himself for using the new words and being patient. + +The mommy and baby enjoyed the result of the sweet moment together. +It was lunchtime and Bob was very hungry. He opened the fridge and saw his favorite food: broccoli. Bob grabbed the broccoli and set the table. As he did, he noticed something strange. His broccoli was purple! Bob panicked. He had never seen purple broccoli before. + +Bob ran to his mom to ask her why the broccoli was purple. Mom explained that she started buying regular green broccoli, but she found purple broccoli on sale at the store. Bob asked if he could still eat it, and Mom said yes. + +Bob got out the plates and silverware. He went to grab the broccoli from the fridge, but it was gone! He panicked. Someone must have taken the broccoli. Bob started to cry. + +Mom saw her upset son and knew what had happened. She immediately went to the store to buy Bob some regular green broccoli. Bob smiled as Mom brought back his favorite food. Lunchtime was saved. +One day, a little girl named Jenny went for a walk with her mom. Mom said, "We are going to a nice lake!". Jenny was very excited. They walked for a while and as they got closer to the lake, Jenny started to see lots of different animals. She saw a duck swimming in the lake, birds flying in the sky and a lot of other animals. + +When they finally got to the lake, Jenny's mom said, "Let's sit down and have a rest". They sat down on the shore and looked at the lake. The lake was very big and the water was calm. It was a very nice lake. + +Suddenly, the lake began to move. Big waves started to form on the surface of the lake and suddenly a giant fish emerged. It was a beautiful fish with lots of bright colourful scales. Jenny was amazed as she watched the fish swimming around. + +Mom looked at Jenny and smiled. "It's going to be a great day", she said. + +Jenny asked, "Mom, what is that fish?" + +Mom said, "This fish is special. He can reveal wonderful things if you ask him nicely." + +Jenny was very curious and excited. She asked the fish what it could reveal and the fish started to speak. It told Jenny stories and showed her amazing things. Jenny was so excited and couldn't believe what she had seen. She thanked the fish for the wonderful things it +Once there was a smart little bird. Everyday the bird would whistle a sweet tune. He would sit in a tall tree, and his singing would make the other birds smile. + +The bird loved to fly around, but one day something was different. He couldn't find the high tree he liked to sit in. He searched and searched until he found a thick cord in the ground. He had never seen a cord before, and it was really strange. + +He decided try to use it to swing around like he did with the vines in the high tree. He grabbed onto the cord, and with a few big whistles he started to swing. Swinging back and forth, the bird never had so much fun. + +From that day forward, the bird loved to play with the cord, whistling a sweet song every time.he was happy and had a lot of fun. +Max and his dog, Marty, climbed the hill together. Max could see the top of the hill, and he was determined to keep going. As they climbed, Max felt some pain in his legs but he ignored it and kept pushing himself forward. + +Marty was so loyal to Max, he never stopped climbing. He followed Max step-by-step and never left his side. + +Finally, they reached the top of the hill. Max looked around and saw how far they had come. He felt so proud and hugged Marty tightly. + +Max asked Marty, "What do you think, Marty? Was it worth it?" + +Marty barked and wagged his tail, showing his agreement. Max smiled, feeling grateful to have such a loyal friend. +Once upon a time there was a car that could zoom. Everywhere it went it made people happy. + +One day the car went to a town. The town was unique and the car loved it. + +The car drove around the town and saw people walking around, children playing and animals roaming in fields. Everyone smiled when they saw the car zooming around. + +The car felt so happy and shouted, "I'm zooming!" + +Suddenly, there was a thunder and it started to rain. The car got scared and stopped zooming. + +A little girl who was walking near by noticed the car and said, "Don't be scared. Sure it's raining, but the rain won't last forever. You can keep zooming and still make people happy." + +The car was encouraged by the little girl's words and kept going. + +Moral of the story: Even when there are tough times, you can still find joy and spread happiness. +One day, Tom noticed the hall in his house. It was a long, straight hall and he felt a bit scared. He was only three years old and things felt so big. He was feeling very miserable and alone. + +Tom kept walking down the hall, but he felt like something was watching him. He looked around, but nothing was there. He was feeling more and more scared. + +Suddenly, Tom heard a noise. He stopped walking and noticed a small mouse. He felt less scared and more curious. He watched the mouse run around the hall. He even smiled, as it was so cute to watch. + +Tom was no longer feeling so miserable. He still felt a bit scared, but now he also felt happy. He watched the mouse play in the hall until it ran away. After that, he ran back to his room. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally was three years old and she liked to go outside and explore. One day, Sally decided to go to the pond near her house. + +When Sally was near the pond, she heard a loud noise and felt frightened. She looked around and saw that the noise had come from the bathtub in the pond. Sally stepped closer and saw a frog inside the bathtub. + +The frog looked scared and it said to Sally, “Please help me!†+ +Sally smiled at the frog and said, “Don’t be scared. I will help you go back to the pond.†She carefully took the frog out of the bathtub and placed it back in the pond. + +The frog thanked Sally and said, “Goodbye! Thank you for helping me.†+ +Sally smiled and waved goodbye to the frog. She was glad to help and was no longer frightened. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, named Pete and Jane. They liked to do everything together, and share lots of things. One day, Jane had a surprise for Pete. She said, "Let me share something with you." She opened up her pocket and showed Pete a little red lamp. It was perfect! + +Pete was so excited and asked, "Can I keep it?" Jane said, "Yes, but you have to promise to share it with me too." Pete said, "I will, I promise!" + +The next day, Pete took the lamp to school. All of his friends wanted to see it, and were excited that Pete could share it with them. Pete was very happy that the lamp could make everyone happy. + +At the end of the school day, Pete and Jane ran all the way home. When they got there, they found their house was completely dark. Suddenly, Pete remembered the lamp! He quickly turned it on, and the house turned bright red! Both Pete and Jane were happy that they could share the lamp, and all of their worries were gone. +Once upon a time, there lived a cute little bunny named Matilda. She lived in a beautiful field of wheat and was the most adorable creature ever. + +Every day Matilda would hop around in the wheat, gather enough for a meal, and then rest in the sunshine before going on her next adventure. + +One day, as she was eating a snack of wheat, she felt something move beneath her feet. She looked around, and soon found out it was a fairy! + +The fairy told Matilda she wanted to send her on an amazing journey across the world to meet new friends. Matilda was so excited and agreed to go. + +The fairy waved her wand and sent Matilda off on her adventure. Matilda had the best time meeting new and exciting animals, and when she returned home, her field of delicious wheat was waiting for her. + +Matilda was happy, and she vowed she would never forget the most adorable adventure she had ever experienced. +John was playing chess with his father when suddenly the doorbell rang. He ran to answer the door and saw his grandmother standing there. She was holding something behind her back. John smiled and waved, she waved back and said: "I've come to play chess with you!". + +John was very excited and ran to get the chessboard. When he came back he saw that Grandma had brought something behind her back - a huge chess set with all sorts of intricate pieces. John wanted to play with it right away, but Grandma said: "No, no, no. This is a very serious chess - you must be very careful!" + +John's father started to set up the pieces and John was allowed to pick the colour. He chose black, because it was his favourite colour. They started playing and it was great fun! Every time Grandma made a move, John had to think carefully about his own. Soon it was over and, much to everyone's surprise, John had won! + +John was so proud and his father said, "That was terrible, you must have been the luckiest kid in the world!" Grandma laughed and said, "Well, I guess luck had nothing to do with it - you played a very good game of chess, John!". +One day, a little bunny was running in the forest. He had soft fur that was so comfy to touch. He felt so happy when he ran around, hopping from one place to another. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and he got scared. He started to run even faster. But he was getting tired, so he looked for somewhere cozy to rest. He found a hollow log and he decided to hide in it. + +When he was inside, he noticed some soft fur. He thought it would make the perfect bed. He curled into a ball and fell asleep. + +The little bunny slept for a few hours and when he woke up, he was feeling refreshed. He knew he had to keep running, but first he decided to roll around in the nice and comfy fur. It felt so good! + +The bunny said goodbye to his furry bed and ran off, ready to explore the rest of the forest! +One day, a lonely whale was swimming in the ocean. He was looking for a place to design his new home. Everywhere he looked, the whale saw only water and fish. Suddenly, he spotted a tall mountain peak. It looked like a perfect place to build his home. + +The whale set out right away and started to swim towards the mountain. He was so excited and antsy to design the most beautiful home. When he reached the peak, he was determined to create the best home possible. + +Unfortunately, a giant storm soon appeared on the horizon. The whale was scared and looked for shelter. As the wind started to blow and the waves rocked, the whale realized that he couldn't design his home in this kind of weather. He quickly swam away to find a safer spot. + +The whale was feeling very lonely and hopeless. All his hard work seemed to be for nothing. But then he remembered a cave he saw earlier, back near the shore. He decided to go there and design his home. + +Finally, the whale reached the cave. He quickly got to work and started to design the most perfect home. When he finished, he was so happy and proud of himself. The whale had his own home and it was the best one ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna loved animals and one day she went on a trip to the zoo. At the zoo, Anna was so excited to see all the different animals! + +The first animal she saw was a tiger. The tiger was very big and he was different from all the other animals. Anna was so happy that she decided to jump for joy! + +At the zoo, Anna also saw bears, monkeys and elephants. These animals were also different from each other and Anna enjoyed looking at them. She smiled and thought about how these animals must feel happy at the zoo! + +After she saw all the animals, Anna was so happy that she decided to jump one last time before leaving the zoo. She jumped up in the air and it made Anna feel so good! + +Anna had a wonderful day at the zoo. She got to see all the different animals and when she said goodbye to the zoo she was smiling the whole way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with long, red hair and big, blue eyes. She was playing in the garden when she spotted something shiny under the bushes. She bent down to take a closer look and she couldn't believe what she saw! It was an ugly drum. She had never seen anything like it before! + +The drum was covered in dirt and cobwebs, but it looked like it was meant for a party. She lifted it up and looked carefully at every corner and bump. She started to shake it gently and to her surprise a lovely sound came out. + +The little girl was so excited that she made up a little song and started to sing! She started to dance around with the drum when suddenly her mom appeared in the garden. + +"What are you playing with sweetheart?" asked mom. + +"An ugly drum!" said the little girl. + +Mom smiled and said, "Let's play together!" Together they sang and danced around the garden with the little ugly drum. +Jim was walking along the beach one sunny day. He was wearing a long scarf around his neck that showed off its many bright colours. Suddenly he noticed a big puddle and he just couldn't resist jumping right into it. + +He splashed around and laughed but then he got out and realised his scarf was all wet. He gave it a shake and looked around for somewhere to dry it off. + +Jim saw a bench in the mild sunshine and sat down on it while he waited for his scarf to dry. He heard someone call out from the side of the bench, "Would you like to play?" + +He looked over and saw a little girl in a red dress with a gentle smile on her face. "Yes, I would love to play!" he said. + +The little girl brought over a bag of toys and dragged Jim around the beach. They played tag and built sandcastles until finally the scarf had dried. Jim thanked the girl for being so nice and with a wave, he was off, wearing his dry and colourful scarf. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jack and Susie. They both loved to go to the park to play, but today was special. Susie had a surprise for Jack. + +Jack asked her, "What is it?" + +"Come and see," said Susie. + +So the two of them went to a fancy park. It was very quiet and peaceful. They both had a lot of fun. Then Susie said, "I have something else to show you." + +Jack asked, "What is it?" + +"It's a surprise," Susie said with a smile. + +Then she brought Jack to a big tree with a lot of colorful ribbons and a sign that said, "Jack and Susie's Friendship Tree". + +Jack was so happy! He gave Susie a big hug and said, "This is such a fancy surprise!" + +Susie smiled and said, "Let's never forget this special day, and let's always remember each other's names". + +Jack and Susie hugged one more time, and then went to play in the park. + +The two of them promised to always be best friends and to never forget each other's names. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who liked to bow. He bowed when he woke up in the morning and he bowed when the sun went down. He even bowed to the trees and the clouds in the sky. + +One day, the raven became bored with bowing. He wanted something new and exciting to do. So, he looked around and noticed some other birds. He waved to them and they flew away. + +The raven flew off too and he came across a big, boring tree. He looked at the tree and he was about to bow when he noticed something in the branches. It was a small bird! + +The bird was so surprised to see the raven bowing that it bowed back. The raven smiled at the bird and they started to play. The raven and the bird laughed together, and from then on, the tree was no longer boring. +Bill leapt into the pool with a huge splash. The cold water felt great on his toes! His happy friends were already playing in the pool so Bill quickly swam over. + +They all laughed whenever Bill did a big dive or jumped off the edge of the pool. Everyone was having a great time. + +Suddenly, Bill noticed a thermometer in the pool. It was metal and silver and was bobbing around on top of the water. He quickly grabbed it and showed it to his friends. They all wondered how it had got there. + +Bill was so excited to show his mom the thermometer so he climbed out of the pool and ran to show her. His mom was so surprised and happy to see it. + +They decided to hang the thermometer on the wall by the pool so they could measure the water everyday. They all laughed and cheered when it was in place. + +They all went back to the pool and kept playing, happy to have the thermometer there. +Once upon a time, there was a cook. He wanted to make something special for dinner. He went to the grocery store to find things to cook. + +When he got there, he saw that they had a lot of squash. He decided to buy some squash. + +When he got home, he started to cook the squash. He cut the squash in small pieces with a knife and put it in a pot. He added some water to the pot and let it boil. + +After a while, it was time to add the other ingredients. He added some spices and butter. Then he stirred it until it was ready. + +The squash was cooked! He put it on a plate and tasted it. It was yummy and a little bit rough. He was so happy! Everyone loved it! The cook was very proud of his special dinner! +One day, a little girl named Billie saw a helicopter in the sky. She was so enthusiastic! She asked her mom excitedly, "Mommy, what is that?" Her Mom smiled and said, "Honey, that's a helicopter!". + +Billie could not take her eyes off the helicopter. She smiled as it flew through the sky. Suddenly, the helicopter started to glow! It was so beautiful. She asked her mom, "Mommy, why does it glow?" Her mom replied, "That helicopter is special. It has lights that shine when it is night time." + +Billie was so amazed. She watched the glowing helicopter until it became hard to see. She waved goodbye as the helicopter flew away. She was so happy and enthusiastic to have seen the helicopter shine. +Jill was a very busy girl. Every morning she would put on her cap and go outside. + +One morning she had an exciting plan. She was going to spread some seeds in her garden. She always liked to watch the plants grow. + +Jill got to work, carefully spreading the seeds all over the garden. She was so busy she didn't even stop for lunch. + +Soon the garden was full of seeds. Jill was very happy with her work. She looked forward to watching the garden grow. +Once there was a little girl who loved to go on adventures. Every day she would take a big bag and put it over her shoulder, and then she would go exploring. + +One day she decided to go to the park. When she arrived, she was amazed to see a unique chain tied around on of the trees. + +The little girl stepped closer to the chain and saw that it was made of beautiful, shiny silver links. She felt so excited that she ran around the tree, making a game out of it. + +The little girl cheered and laughed as she twirled around the tree, the chain trailing behind her. She had the best time playing this unique game of hers. + +When the little girl had to go home, she wished she could take the chain with her. But she knew that she couldn't, so she gave the tree a big hug and gathered her things before leaving. + +Although she was sad to go, the little girl felt so lucky to have experienced such a unique and special moment. She knew she’d never forget it! +Once there was a small bird who had never left her nest. Her mother had always told her that the wind was too strong and she would not be able to balance. + +But one day the bird decided she wanted to fly. She gathered all of her courage and spread out her wings. She flew up and down, chasing the slow breeze. + +The bird soon realised that she was able to balance in the wind, and each day she flew higher and higher until she was at the very top of the sky. + +From her perch in the sky, the bird could see much further. She felt exhilarated and free. + +The bird had discovered the joy of balancing in the slow wind. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Sally. They liked to play together all the time. + +One day, Tim found an ugly ring on the ground. He was very excited and showed it to Sally. Sally said, “Why would you want that ugly thing? It has no value, so you should just leave it there.†+ +But Tim thought that it looked nice and he wanted to keep it. He put it in his pocket and said goodbye to Sally. + +The next day, Tim showed the ring to his parents. He thought it was very valuable, but his parents were not impressed. They told Tim that the ring was not valuable and it was a bad idea to take it. + +Tim didn’t listen to his parents and decided to keep the ring anyway. + +Moral: We should always listen to advice from our parents because they know best. +Once, there was a graceful mechanic. He worked very hard, and he was very kind. One day, the mechanic decided to take a break. So, he went for a walk in the park. As he walked, he saw a big cage with something inside. He knew that something wanted to be released. + +The mechanic opened the cage and saw a beautiful bird inside. The bird flew out and spread its wings. It was so graceful and the mechanic was happy. The bird flew around the mechanic and thanked him for freeing it. + +The mechanic smiled and said, “You’re very welcome. I’m glad I could help you.†The bird flew away free and happy. The mechanic watched it until it disappeared into the sky. He knew now that he had done something good. +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends named Bob and Tim. They loved to mix things together and share them with eachother. + +One day, Tim decided to mix some rocks and leaves together. He put the mixture in a bucket and showed it to Bob. Bob thought it sounded silly and laughed but Tim was very proud of his creation. + +Bob decided to have a little fun and quickly snuck away. He grabbed a rubber ball and put it in the bucket with the rocks and leaves. When Tim saw the rubber ball he was very angry. + +He yelled at Bob for being stupid and asked him why he did that. Bob apologised and said he was sorry but Tim still felt upset. He took out the rubber ball and threw it to the ground. + +The two friends never mixed things together again. They still remained friends but never talked about the incident. +Once upon a time, there was a tired little boy named Jack. He had been playing all day and was ready for bed. But before he went to sleep, Jack wanted to have a special treat. He asked his mom for some spaghetti. + +His mom agreed and began to prepare the spaghetti. As she cooked, Jack was getting very excited. He started bouncing around and singing. + +But then his mom reminded him that he should behave. She said he should sit down and be patient until the spaghetti was ready. Jack listened to his mom and did as she said. + +Soon enough the spaghetti was done. Jack enjoyed the tasty treat and his mom was pleased with his good behaviour. After he finished eating, Jack went to bed feeling full and very tired. The end. +One day, Lola was walking in the forest near her house. She looked around and noticed a safe. It was very tall and she couldn't see what was inside. She thought for a moment before deciding to try and open it. + +Lola gave the safe a gentle push, but it wouldn't open. She shrugged and stepped back for a better look. Suddenly, there was a loud creaking noise and the door of the safe opened up high. + +Inside was a box full of toys. Lola smiled and jumped up and down with joy. She pulled each toy out of the safe, until there was none left inside. + +Lola took all the toys home with her and played with them all night. She was sure they were safe and she was very proud of what she'd found. +Once upon a time there was a nice bird. He lived in a tree with lots of peaches. He was very happy and every day he would sing. + +One day he was sitting in the tree eating a tasty peach and he sang a very good song. Everyone in the forest heard the bird singing and they all loved it. + +The bird enjoyed singing and eating peaches so much. He would eat two juicy peaches every day and then sing his favorite song. + +He became the best singer in the forest and his songs were so happy. Everybody was so happy when the bird was singing. + +The bird loved to sing and eat peaches. He was so happy and his songs were very good. He was the happiest bird in the forest. +Johnny was a happy boy. He was always excited to visit dough-maker Madam Lou. She made the best dough around town! Today, Madam Lou had a special surprise for him - she was teaching him how to make dough by rolling it out! + +First, Madam Lou put some dough in front of Johnny and showed him how to roll it. She said the more he rolled it the bigger and flatter it would get. Johnny's little hands started to roll and roll, and before long he had made a big circle! + +Madam Lou was so proud of Johnny's work. As a reward, she gave him a cookie made out of the dough he had just rolled. It was the best cookie he had ever tasted! He was so happy that he could barely contain his excitement. + +Madam Lou smiled and said, "I told you if you rolled the dough well, you'd get something delicious!" Johnny felt so proud of himself for learning how to roll dough and getting a yummy reward! He couldn't wait to come back the next day and roll more dough with Madam Lou. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to make something special. He had just the right thing in mind - he wanted to make a flexible potato. He was very excited and gathered all the supplies he needed: a potato, some tools, and some paint. With a big smile, he started to work. + +He stared at the potato for a few moments, thinking about how he wanted to make it flexible. He took out his tools and measured the potato carefully. Then, he started to paint it different colors. + +The boy was so proud of his work. He took a few steps back and just stared at the flexible potato. However, he noticed something was missing. He quickly realized he needed some string! So he added some string to the potato and marveled at how flexible it was. Now he had the perfect potato for his special project. + +The joy he felt was unmatched and he just couldn't wait to show his work to the world! +A little girl named Jane blinked her eyes in the bright sunlight. She hopped across the backyard and laughed when her bare feet hit the grass. Jane's heart was mild, like the sun in the sky. + +Jane's lips curved into a smile when she remembered the blueberry bushes at the side of the house. She ran over and plucked a big blueberry off the bush. Jane took a bite and felt the juicy berry burst in her mouth. + +When finished eating, Jane blinked again and looked up at the clouds. Her heart felt mild as she savored the sweet taste of the berry still lingering on her lips. Jane smiled contentedly and returned to the house with a skip in her step. +Once upon a time there was a zebra called Sam. He wondered what life was like outside the zoo. He had never seen the world outside his enclosure, so he was confused about what it would be like. + +One day, he heard the sounds of children laughing. This made him even more curious, and he started to wonder even more. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Look at the zebra, isn't it beautiful." Sam couldn't contain his excitement, he stepped closer to the edge of the enclosure and looked out. + +When the children noticed him, one of them said, "Hi zebra! What are you doing here?" Sam was so surprised he couldn't think of anything to say. He was confused but happy that someone saw him and spoke to him. + +He just smiled and waved to the children. They waved back and said, "Bye zebra!" + +Sam watched the children as they walked away and he continued to wonder what it would be like to roam around the outside world. He was even more confused than before, but he still smiled to himself. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal cow named Molly. She was always very happy and loved being around people. One day, Molly and her owner went to the store and they decided to print a picture of Molly. When they got the picture out of the printer, Molly was so excited! She couldn't wait to show it to all her friends. + +“Wow! Molly, look at your picture!†Her owner said in amazement. Molly smiled and nodded her head in agreement. She was so proud of her picture. + +After they finished admiring the picture, Molly decided to show it off to all her cow friends. Everyone was so impressed with the picture. They all praised Molly's loyality and devotion to her owner. + +Molly was so happy and content. She knew that she was going to cherish the memory of her printed picture forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was 3 years old and very brave. One night, Sally looked up at the sky and saw a big, round moon. She was scared of how big it looked, so she decided to weigh it. + +She put her scale on the ground and held the moon in one hand. Sally set the moon on the scale and watched the pointer move. To her surprise, the moon was very light! Her scale showed that the moon was much lighter than she thought. + +Sally was happy to find out that the moon was not as heavy as she had imagined. From that day on, she was never scared of looking at the moon in the night sky. +John was a 3 year old boy and he loved to climb. Today, he wanted to climb the tallest tree in the park. As John started climbing, he heard a deaf trader yelling at someone near the park. John wanted to see what was happening and he kept climbing. + +When John got to the top of the tree, he looked down and saw the deaf trader. He was angry because someone else had taken his spot to trade goods. The deaf trader was yelling and shaking his fist at the other trader. + +John was scared and wanted to get down, but he was too high up to jump. He decided to find a way to climb back down. He grabbed the tree branch he had been holding onto and placed it back in its place. Then, he slowly let go of the branch and slid back down the tree. + +When he reached the bottom, he ran to his mom and told her what had happened. John was still a bit scared and his mom held him close and said, "It's ok, John. You don't need to be afraid. Just remember to stay safe when ever you climb.†+Once upon a time there was a brave knight who had to save his castle. But the castle was guarded by a big and scary dragon! The knight gathered all of his courage and decided to fight. He was determined to defeat the dragon and protect his castle. + +The dragon flew down and started spitting fire at the knight. The knight knew that he needed a plan. He quickly grabbed a mop from the ground and waved it in the air. The dragon was so confused. He couldn't understand why the knight was waving the mop around. + +The dragon got scared and flew away in a hurry. The knight had tricked the dragon and saved the castle. He had done it! The knight was so proud of himself, he had even made the dragon surrender. The knight danced around the castle and cheered, safe in the knowledge that he had won. +Thomas had a jolly day by the beach looking at all the pretty sunsets. He watched the sun dip into the sea, painting the horizon a stunning orange and pink. + +As the sun's orange and pink light began to fade, his dad said it was time to go home. Thomas didn't want to leave but he knew dad was right so he started walking back up the shore. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud 'hey!' He saw a running figure zooming along the beach, a thief was trying to steal something. Thomas ran after them, calling out in an effort to stop them. + +Fortunately, Thomas was fast and was able to catch up with the thief just as they were about to disappear into the night. He bravely faced them and shouted, "Don't steal! It's not nice!" + +The thief stopped and ran away, leaving the beach with nothing stolen in the end. Thomas was proud of himself, he had helped protect the sunset. +One day, a little girl decided to take a walk in the wild woods. The sun was shining, and the trees looked so tall and green. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise in the distance. She walked a little closer, and noticed a chest in the middle of the woods. She was curious and wanted to open it! + +She crept closer and slowly lifted the lid. But then something unexpected happened. Everything froze! The trees, the grass, even the air was motionless! + +Then she heard a strange noise coming from inside the chest. She looked inside, and saw a wild animal making strange noises. The little girl was scared, but a little bit curious too. + +Slowly, she reached into the chest and held out her hand. The wild animal stopped its noise, and sniffed her hand. She was very brave and after a few minutes the animal started to calm down. + +The girl gently petted the animal, and realized it just wanted a friend. The girl smiled and slowly closed the lid. Finally, everything unfroze, and the little girl walked home with the magical experience from the wild woods. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very adventurous. She liked to explore new places and try new things. + +One day, she decided to go for a bike ride. She put her helmet on her head and started riding. As she rode, she saw many interesting things. She saw a bird in a tree and a snake in the grass. + +She also saw a tall mountain in the distance. She stopped and looked at it. The mountain looked really tall and she wanted to see what was on top. + +So, the adventurous girl went back home to get her hiking gear. She put on her hiking boots and grabbed a water bottle. Then, she put her helmet on her head and started walking. + +After an hour of trekking, she finally made it to the top of the mountain. She looked out and saw the whole world. She was so amazed and excited. + +The adventure was so much fun and she knew she'd be back soon. She was so pleased with herself for being so adventurous. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and he wanted something delicious to eat. He looked around but all he could saw was a humble cardboard box. He opened the box and saw a delicious apple inside. He could hardly believe his luck! He picked the apple up and took a big bite. + +"Yum!" he exclaimed, the apple tasting so sweet and juicy. + +He kept walking and suddenly his eye caught something shiny in the grass. It was a golden coin! He was so excited to find something so precious. He picked up the coin and put it in his pocket. + +As he walked back home, the little boy thought a lot about the humble cardboard box. A voice inside him said, "Maybe there is something special in the box". + +He decided to take a second look at the cardboard. He opened the box, expecting something delicious again but instead found a note. It said, "A humble heart will be rewarded with true treasures". + +The little boy smiled, he realized that the greatest treasure of all was his own humble heart. From then on he knew, it was better to be humble and generous than expect rewards. +Once there were two cats, Jack and Jill. One summer, Jack decided it was time for an adventure. He said to Jill, "Let’s explore the world!" But Jill refused. "I’m too scared," she said. + +Jack didn’t give up. He appealed to her again and again, but still Jill refused. Finally, the leaves started to fall, and Jack knew it was the start of a new season. So he told Jill, "Come on, it’s now or never! We must go while we still can." + +Still Jill refused. But then Jack noticed something. Jill’s old basket was broken and lying on the ground. Jack saw that this was a sign: if Jill didn’t take the chance now, she would have to wait until the next season. So he looked her in the eyes and said, "Please, Jill. If we don’t go now, we won’t get another chance." + +Jill gave in. She gathered up her things and the two cats set off on their adventure. The world waited for them, full of exciting surprises. +Mommy and Sammy were in the backyard. Mommy had a nice surprise for Sammy. It was a yellow vehicle! Sammy was so excited. He ran to the vehicle to take a closer look. + +Mommy showed Sammy how the vehicle could be flexible. She bent it and bent it back. Sammy smiled and tried to flex it too. He pushed and pulled and made the vehicle bend and flex around like a rolling snake. + +Mommy put a towel on the vehicle and then put it in the sun. She told Sammy that it was drying. Sammy didn't understand and asked what that meant. + +Mommy explained that the sun and the heat would dry the vehicle. Sammy seemed to understand and kept watching the vehicle getting dryer and dryer in the sun. + +When it was dry, Mommy and Sammy had a lot of fun! They pointed the vehicle around in all directions and Sammy rode it all around the backyard. What a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to dance. Every day she would put on her favourite dancing shoes, and spin and twirl around her living room. One day, an ashtray on the mantlepiece started to move around too! + +The elderly lady stopped dancing and looked over. She was surprised to see that the ashtray was actually hopping around in time to her music! She laughed out loud and said "What a clever ashtray!" + +The ashtray shook its side and replied in a raspy voice, "I enjoy dancing, too!" The elderly lady smiled and said, "Well, why don't we dance together, then?" + +And so the two of them danced together, twirling around the room and laughing. As they finished, a small round of applause came from the other side of the room. The elderly lady and the ashtray smiled and took a bow. + +The two of them were very happy! From then on, they would dance together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl. She went outdoors and found a spark. The spark was so shiny and beautiful, she wanted to keep it. She carefully picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +She went home and showed it to her family. But when she pulled it out, it tore apart in her hand! Her family all gasped, but they saw how happy it had made the little girl. + +They all agreed to help the little girl, and they worked together to put the spark back together. With a lot of hard work, they were able to make it as good as new. + +The little girl was so pleased, and she gave the spark a big hug. She was so thankful for the love and care her family had given to the spark. From that day on, she kept the spark safe and never let it go. +Once upon a time there was a shy sun in the sky. Everywhere she shone her bright yellow light, the colours of the world bloomed. The flowers opened their petals to greet her each morning and the birds sang to welcome her in the trees. + +Every day, the sun rise higher and higher, bringing joy and warmth to the world. Even the shy sun was happy and she shone brighter and brighter. People smiled when they felt her warm rays, and she made the clouds turn from grey to white. + +One morning, something special happened. A rainbow appeared in the sky and it was so big and beautiful that everyone stopped to look at it. Even the shy sun smiled for the first time, and the rainbow glowed and bloomed even more. + +The people clapped, and even the birds sang louder in celebration. The shy sun was so happy that she shone more brightly then ever before. From that day, the shy sun always smiled, and everywhere she shined the world bloomed with colour and life. +Once upon a time there was a hot day. Little Andy wanted to go play outside but his mum said no and he had to stay in. He got bored but then he saw something outside the window. Something was shaking and trembling! He was fascinated and wondered what it was. + +Andy asked his mom what it was, and she told him it was a tree and all the trees tremble when it is hot outside. + +Andy was so excited he went outside and hugged the tree. He touched the leaves and as he did, he heard something he had never heard before! It was oxygen coming from the tree! + +He felt so special and knew he had just discovered a special secret. Andy knew that trees needed oxygen and that they give us oxygen too and he understood the importance of taking care of them. + +Andy went back inside and told his mom the secret and his mom was so proud of him. She knew that he had just understood the importance of taking care of nature. From that day on, Little Andy always took care of trees and went on to teach others about the importance of protecting the environment. + +The moral of the story is that taking care of the environment is important. Sometimes by exploring and reading, we will discover special secrets and understand the beauty of nature. +Once, there were two friends called Paul and Chris. They liked to play together. One day, they were playing and Paul was allowed to climb a tall tree. Chris wanted to climb too, when suddenly the tree started to shake. Paul was scared, but he kept climbing until he got to the top. + +Chris was worried and asked Paul to climb down. But Paul wouldn't listen. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and the tree began to sway. Paul started to feel scared and tried to hold tight. But the wind was too strong and he started to fall. + +Fortunately, Chris was there to help. He caught Paul before he could hit the ground. Afterward, Paul realized his mistake of not listening to Chris. They were both relieved and had a good laugh - it was really funny. + +From that day, the two friends learned a valuable lesson: always listen to your friends and do not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, Ana and her mom were walking along the street when they saw a poor old man. He was standing on the side of the road and looked very sad. + +Ana asked her mom why the poor old man was upset. Her mom explained that the man had gotten hurt and needed an ambulance to take him to the hospital. + +Ana offered to take the poor man to the hospital, but her mom said it was too dangerous. Even though Ana was only three years old, she trusted herself and offered again to help. + +Mom had a tough decision to make. Finally, Mom agreed that Ana could take the man to the hospital, but only if she stayed very close to him. + +Ana and the old man walked slowly to the hospital and the ambulance arrived just in time. + +The old man thanked Ana for helping him. Ana felt happy that she was able to trust her instincts and make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable fairy who liked to sit in a meadow. One day, the fairy wanted to sit in a different spot, so she started walking towards the end of the meadow. But, when she got there, she noticed something dangerous. A large stone was blocking her way, and she knew she had to find a way around it. So, she started to search for another path, but sadly, she couldn't find one. Suddenly, she realized she was stuck! No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get away. The fairy was scared and started to cry. Finally, the fairy had to accept that she was stuck in the meadow and that nothing could help her. She had to stay there forever and never sit in her favorite spot again. And that's how the bad ending happened to the adorable fairy. +Once upon a time there was a young bunny named Jack. He was very curious and often stayed up all night to explore the world around him. + +One night Jack found a large box in the forest. His curiosity overcame him and he opened the box and inside he found something magical - a bright light! He was so happy and decided to take it with him. + +Once Jack returned home, he wanted to show everyone the light. He wanted to release it into the sky, but before he could, a big, dark storm cloud arrived. The light Jack found was gone. + +Jack was very sad and disappointed, so he made a promise to himself. He knew he should always be careful and never be too curious, so he could stay safe from harm. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and think before you act to keep yourself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John who lived in a small town. One day, John wanted to explore the town. He had not been outside for a long time. He stepped out of his house feeling brave and strong. + +The town seemed big and scary. It was a rough town with cobbled streets and lots of tall buildings. John didn't like it. He felt scared. + +John quickly ran back to his house and shut the door. He was safe and warm inside his home. John didn't want to go outside again. He felt happy to be inside his house with his family. + +John never wanted to explore the rough town again. He was content to stay inside his home and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Thomas. Thomas was three years old and he loved to play with his older sister, Emily. + +One day, Emily asked Thomas if he wanted to drink some coffee. Thomas had never tried coffee before, but he said yes. Emily had a thick mug of coffee ready for Thomas and he was excited to try it. + +However, Emily teased Thomas by saying the coffee was too hot and he was not old enough to try it. Thomas was disappointed but he promised to wait until he was older. + +Thomas continued to wait, but each time he asked Emily if he could have the coffee, she teased him and said it was too hot. Eventually, Thomas learned that Emily wasn't ever going to give him the coffee. + +He was very sad and angry. But, he won't ever forget the lesson learned - don't trust people who tease you! +One day, a chubby little girl named Sophia was playing in her living room. She picked up a chess set that belonged to her daddy, who taught her how to play. Sophia took out the pieces, but she was too little to understand the game. She couldn't remember what the pieces were called, or how the pieces moved. + +So Sophia struggled with the chess set, but she kept trying. She moved the pieces around the board, and tried to find patterns. She figured out how to count, and every time she moved a piece, she said the number out loud. + +Soon, she started to understand the game better. She was excited when she realized that she was playing! Sophia kept playing, and she loved it. She smiled and laughed as she learned about the pieces and the game. + +By the end of the day, Sophia understood almost everything. She was so proud of herself for learning something new. She knew that it took a lot of hard work to get there, and it made her feel very brave. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit called Floppy who lived in a big field. Floppy liked to hop around the field and explore. One day, Floppy hopped into a garden and saw something red sitting on the ground near a tree. + +When he hopped closer to take a look, he realised it was an onion! Floppy had never seen an onion before and he was very excited. He hopped around it and sniffed it. The onion smelled so delicious! + +Fluffy decided to take the onion home with him to show his family. He carefully picked it up, then hopped happily back to his house. When he got there, he showed his family the red onion. Everyone was very excited to see it and were eager to eat it. + +After dinner, everyone agreed that the onion had been the tastiest thing they had ever eaten. Floppy was proud of his discovery and vowed to always keep exploring! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day, she went out in the garden to explore. She looked for bugs and flowers in the garden. She was very excited. + +Suddenly, she discovered a little red thing in the garden. It looked like a radish! She quickly bent down and picked it up. She had discovered a radish in the garden. + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to show it to her mom. She ran very fast to the house, but she dropped the radish along the way. + +She did not give up, though. She bent down again and looked everywhere. Finally, she found the radish in the grass. She quickly picked it up and ran to the house. + +When she arrived, she showed the radish to her mom. Her mom was also very happy. She said that it was a big and beautiful radish. The little girl was very proud of her discovery. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Milly. Milly loved to ride her bike, especially around her garden. She would pedal very fast, as fast as she could. + +One day Milly saw something very interesting. It was a big bug flying around in her garden. Milly was so excited and wanted to get closer to see it better. + +But then her mum warned her not to go too close. She told Milly that she must stay away from the bug, because it wasn't safe. So Milly listened to her mum and stayed away from the bug. + +Instead, she went back to her bike and started pedalling around the garden again. It was much more fun and much safer than trying to get close to the bug! +Once upon a time there was a fox called George. One day George wanted to go on an adventure, so he set off into the forest. It was getting dark and George realised he had to find a place to stay. Suddenly, he saw a big, dark cave. Without thinking, George quickly arrived at the entrance of the cave. + +George stepped inside, feeling a bit nervous. Suddenly, he heard a worrying sound. He looked down and saw a big, deep drain. George was scared that he may fall in, so he stepped back. He knew it was dangerous and he didn't want to take the risk. + +But then he thought about all of the animals he would have seen on his adventure. He decided that he didn't want to miss out. Taking a deep breath, George stepped around the drain to see what was inside the cave. To his surprise, he found out that it was the home of lots of other friendly forest animals. + +Together all the animals shared food, stories and played games. George had such a great time and realised that even if something looks dangerous, it can often lead to a great adventure. +Tim was a cheerful three year old boy that loved playing with his marbles. He had so many colors and shapes which he loved to collect and trade with his friends. + +One day, his mom asked Tim what he wanted for dinner. + +“Marbles!†Tim said excitedly. + +His mom laughed and said, “No, sweetie. But how about getting some new marbles?†+ +Tim was overjoyed and he quickly grabbed his pocket money and rushed outside to buy some more marbles from the toy store. + +The shopkeeper gave him a large bag with his new marbles inside. Tim was so happy as he ran home and showed his mom the bag. + +His mom smiled and said, “Now you can watch them grow.†+ +Tim was surprised. Grow? He wondered what his mom meant by that. + +Then his mom explained to him that he could watch his marbles grow in size and color if he put them next to a sunny window. + +So that's exactly what Tim did and soon enough, his collection of marbles was growing! Tim was delighted to marvel at his beautiful marbles every day and he couldn't have been more cheerful. +Mama and her son Peter were going on a special outing. They packed up a picnic basket with a regular jug of juice and hit the road! + +On the way, Mama said, “Let’s have an adventure, Peter!†+ +Soon they arrived at a big, grassy field with lots of trees. + +“Oh, wow! Let’s unpack,†said Peter as he jumped out of the car. + +Mama smiled and unpacked the basket. She set out a blanket and started pulling out the food. + +Peter looked around and then he saw something special. Right near the blanket was a secret treehouse! He ran to it, excited to explore. + +Mama laughed and said, “Wait! Let’s unpack the jug of juice first!†+ +Peter watched as she opened up the regular jug and poured two glasses. They clinked glasses and said, “Cheers!†+ +Peter soon forgot about the treehouse and smiled. He knew this was gonna be a fun adventure! Mama smiled too, knowing her plan worked. +One day, Mommy and Jack went to the park. Jack saw an old robot sitting on the ground. He was very excited to see it. + +Mommy said to Jack that they could bring the robot home and paint it. Jack loved the idea! They took the robot home, and Jack got to work. He picked out the colours he wanted to use and carefully painted the robot. + +Once the robot was painted, Mommy said it was time to put the robot away. Jack was very careful with the robot and made sure it was put away safely. + +A few days later, Jack's friend, Toby, came over. Toby was very excited to see the robot and wanted to paint it. Jack showed Toby how to paint the robot but Toby quickly got carried away and painted it in a very careless way. + +When Mommy saw what Toby had done, she told Jack and Toby that it`s important to always be careful with things. Jack was glad he had been careful with the robot the first time. +Once upon a time there was a brown bear who loved to play cards. He kept a special card in his pocket at all times. + +One day he decided it was time to start a new game. He took out his special card, shuffled the pack of cards and said, "Who wants to play a game?" + +The other animals looked at each other and then said, "Yes, we want to play!" Everyone gathered round the bear and got ready. + +The brown bear was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He shouted, "Let's start!" + +Everyone waved their hands in the air, eager to start playing. The bear dealt the cards and the game began. The bear and all the other animals had lots of fun playing cards together. + +When it was time to go home the brown bear said, "Thanks for playing with me today! Let's do this again soon." All the animals agreed and they said goodbye. + +They all left with happy smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John who liked to think. One day, he thought about fashion. He thought he wanted to wear nice clothes to look cool like all the other kids. But his mom said 'no'. She said all the cool clothes were bad for him, so he had to wear plain clothes instead. + +At first, John was sad, so he asked his mom why he couldn't wear the cool clothes. His mom said 'no' again, and told him that if he wanted to look nice, he should just be a good boy. So, John thought hard and decided that being good was better than being fashionable. + +And from then on, John kept trying to be a good boy. Every time he wanted to do something bad, he thought twice and asked himself if he was doing the right thing. He thought about being nice, kind and helpful, and he became a very special boy. + +John taught everyone around him that being good was much more important than being fashionable. That's why he was so happy - he had made the right decision. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there lived a little trixy who had a very special secret. She loved to pretend, and one day she invited her friends to her secret place - a fake cliff made out of wooden blocks. + +At the top of the cliff, they all waved their arms and shouted out their own names. It was so much fun that they invited more and more of their friends. + +Soon, the fake cliff was filled with laughter and smiles. Everyone had so much fun that they decided to keep coming back and make it their favorite place to come and play. + +It was the best playdate in the world, and Trixy and her friends made so many memories that would stay with them forever. +Tommy was walking down the street with his mom when he saw something amazing. It was an old yacht. He was so excited that he jumped up and down, pointing at it and asking his mom what it was. She told him it was a yacht. Tommy thought it was so cool. He had never seen one before. + +Tommy and his mom got closer and they admired the old yacht. It was huge and had beautiful white sails. There were lots of shiny things along the sides, too. He really wanted to get a closer look, so he asked his mom if he could go on board. She said he could if he was careful. + +Tommy got to climb up the steps and go all around the yacht. He looked at all the different parts of it and thought it was amazing! He couldn't believe he got to go on a yacht at only 3 years old. He was so happy and he thought it was the best thing ever! +Once there was a little girl named Julia. She was very happy and friendly, so she had lots of friends. + +Every day, Julia felt excited when she saw the mail. She loved to get cards and letters from her friends. + +But one day, Julia got a very mean letter in her mail. She felt very sad when she read it. It said hurtful things and Julia was very upset. + +Julia's friends felt sorry for her. They tried to make her feel better. But it was too late. Julia would never be as happy and friendly as before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ashley. She was always very modest and never wanted to spoil the fun. One day, Ashley was playing hide and seek with her friends. She was feeling brave so she jumped into a pile of ash. Her friends were surprised and tried to get her out of the ash. Ashley was scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared. He was so big, he could fill the whole town! He said to Ashley, "Stop being so modest and let me help you out!" Ashley was so scared she couldn't say a word. The giant carefully took Ashley out of the ash and set her down on the ground. + +Ashley's friends were so happy to see her safe and sound. The giant smiled and disappeared. Ashley learned an important lesson about not letting fear spoil her fun! +Once upon a time, Mary and her mommy went for a walk. They stopped at a pond. Mary said, "Oh, Mommy, can I touch it?" Mommy said yes. + +Once again, Mary touched the water. She was so happy! Then, suddenly, a frog hopped out of the water. Mary was surprised and she jumped back. + +The frog said, "Hey! Who are you?" Mary was embarrassed and she shouted, "My name is Mary!" + +The frog said, "Nice to meet you, Mary!" Mary said, "Nice to meet you too." + +They talked for a while and Mary's mommy smiled. Mary was so happy she had a new friend! +One day, a fat alligator was at the pond. He was very happy, because he loved to jump. He wiggled and splashed around, and then leapt into the air as high as he could. His friends gathered around to watch and cheered as he flew through the air. + +The alligator landed with a huge splash and laughed. He wanted to jump even higher, so he jumped again and again. With each jump, he went higher and higher and soon he was jumping so high he almost seemed to be flying. + +The alligator was so happy, and he kept on jumping until he was very tired. Exhausted and full of joy, he thanked his friends, gave them a wave goodbye, and then went home. +One day, Lucy and her mommy went to the park. The park was so big and so much fun! But it was also very filthy. There were pieces of paper, cans, and bottles everywhere. + +Lucy and her mommy started to clean the park. They brought bags to put the trash in. Then they brought a big bucket of soapy water. They poured the soapy water onto the ground and on the benches. It made the park look so much better. + +They worked hard until the park was all clean and shiny. Lucy's mommy smiled and said, "Lucy, this is much better!" They both gave big smiles. + +Afterwards, they went to get some ice cream to celebrate. Yumm, it was so good! +One day there was a tall sun. It was very bright and warm. Everyone was happy. +But then something bad happened. A big dark cloud came and pushed away the sun. The sky became grey and all the people stopped smiling. +The people were sad and scared. They did not want the sun to go away. So they made a plan and started pushing the cloud away until the sun came back. +They pushed and pushed until eventually, the cloud moved and the sun shone bright again. Everyone was happy and cheered. +The people now knew that if the sun ever went away, they just have to succeed in pushing the dark clouds. +Once upon a time, there was a special kid named Pete. He wanted to try something new and have some fun. + +One day, Pete asked his mum: "Mum, can I try to succeed?" + +Mum said: "Yes, Pete. With enough practice and good stuff, you can succeed!" + +Pete excitedly ran outside to find some stuff. He searched in the garden and then the garage. Finally, he found what he was looking for: a shiny box full of different things! + +He quickly ran back into the house and got out all the stuff that he had collected. He was ready to make something amazing! + +He put the stuff together, and soon he had made a toy robot. Pete was proud of his work and he cheered: "I did it - I succeeded!" + +Mum smiled and said: "Yes, Pete! You did it. I'm so proud of you!" +Once there was a silly rabbit who really loved gold. He went to the forest and looked for it with a happy heart, but the forest was so big and the rabbit couldn't find any gold. + +He asked a wise old bird for help and the bird said: "If you want gold, you must visit the dragon's cave. But be careful and don't stay too long!" + +So the silly rabbit went to the dragon's cave. He saw a big pile of gold, and quickly grabbed some of it and put it in his pocket. But when the dragon saw him, he roared so loudly that the rabbit got scared and ran away. + +He was almost home, but then the dragon came after him. The rabbit was so scared he dropped all his gold! The dragon grabbed the gold and returned to his cave, and the silly rabbit never saw the gold again. +One day a little girl was standing with her Mommy in the pet store. She saw a cute little pet, a hamster in a cage. She held her hands up and asked to buy it. Mommy said yes and the little girl was so happy. + +"What shall we call it?" asked Mommy. +"Sneezy!" said the little girl. + +The Mommy laughed and then took Sneezy home. +The little girl gave Sneezy a little home in her room. Every night, Sneezy would run on his wheel and it made the little girl smile. She would watch him, laughing and clapping her hands. + +One day, the little girl saw something useful in Sneezy's cage. It was a tiny bell, and she smiled at it. + +"Can I keep it?" she asked Mommy. +"Yes, you can," said Mommy, "it will be very useful". + +So the little girl kept the bell and from that day, when Mommy wanted to find her, all she had to do was press the bell and the little girl would come running! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Betty. One day, Betty wanted to make something special with her mother, so she grabbed a piece of neat and tidy yarn. Together, they raised the yarn up and down to make a beautiful bracelet. + +"See, Betty!" her mother said, "you made a bracelet!" + +Betty smiled and said, "It's so neat and tidy! I'm really proud of it!" + +Her mother smiled, too. "Let's make another one!" + +So they got some more yarn and carefully raised it up and down, working together until they had made a second amazing bracelet. They both admired their work - two beautiful tidy pieces of art! + +Betty and her mother looked at each other, beaming with pride. + +"We did it!" Betty cheered. + +"Yes, we did!" her mother said, and they hugged. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. She dreamed of going on an adventure and discovering the hidden wisdom of the forest. + +One day, she journeyed far from her home and stumbled across a beautiful lake. At the edge of the lake, she saw an unusual rabbit perched atop a hill. The rabbit was spinning a golden wheel and singing a beautiful song. + +The little rabbit was curious and asked the unusual rabbit, “What are you doing?†The unusual rabbit smiled and replied, “I surrender to the wisdom of nature. When you do so, it will give you a special gift.†+ +The little rabbit was excited and thought about the special gift she might receive. She decided to surrender to the wisdom of nature and soon discovered a hidden cave. Inside the cave was a magical chest! + +Inside the chest was a beautiful surprise. It was full of glittering coins and a wand that held the power to make wishes come true. The little rabbit was so happy! She thanked the wisdom of nature with all her heart, and every day she returned to the cave with her wand, to use her gifts to help all the animals of the forest. +Once upon a time there was a huge number. It was very, very big - even bigger than a mountain! The number was so big, nobody knew what it was. But one day, a brave person decided to figure out the number. + +He went on an adventure to find out the truth. He searched high and low and finally, he figured it out! The huge number was exactly 10! He was so excited that he was right that he shouted, "My answer is True!" + +Everyone was so happy that the brave person had figured out the huge number. After all, they had been trying to figure out the number for months. The brave person was given a medal, and everyone wanted to be just like him. + +And so, the huge number was finally figured out - all thanks to the brave person! Everyone was happy and celebrated for days and days. +Once upon a time there was an ant named Jeff. Jeff was a very popular ant. All of his friends were always excited to spend time with him. One day, Jeff decided to go on a jog. + +Jeff was so fast on his jog that he soon passed all of his friends. That made Jeff even more popular. His friends started to follow him. + +"Let's keep up with Jeff!", they shouted. + +They soon all started jogging together and it was a lot of fun. They went so far that one of the ants asked Jeff: + +"Where are we going?" + +Jeff replied, "Let's see where our jog takes us!" + +They kept jogging and jogging until they arrived at a beautiful park. They all sat down and had some lunch. + +After their lunch, Jeff and his friends decided to go for a run again. Eventually, they came back home just in time for dinner. + +Jeff and his friends had a great time on their jog and they had lots of fun. They all agreed it was their most popular jog yet! +Once upon a time, there lived a little bird who was very eager. Every day, he flew high into the sky and enjoyed the wind. + +One day, a bigger bird warned him to be careful. But the little bird ignored the warning and kept flying higher and higher. + +The wind began to blow stronger and stronger, and the little bird found it harder and harder to keep flying. Suddenly, the wind became so strong that it blew the little bird away. He flew and flew, until he was out of sight. + +The bigger bird watched, but there was nothing he could do. Sadly, he realised that the little bird had not been careful and that he had paid the price. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. He lived in a small house with his wife. One morning Bob decided he wanted to go for a walk. When he stepped outside, he saw an ugly caterpillar. + +Bob bent down to have a closer look and said, "Good morning, little caterpillar". The caterpillar said, "Good morning, Bob. Would you like to see something special?" + +Bob nodded his head and said, "Yes, please show me". The caterpillar showed Bob a very pretty flower. Bob was so happy that he asked his wife to come outside. + +When his wife saw the flower, she said "That is the ugliest flower I have ever seen!" Bob laughed and said that it was special. + +The caterpillar thanked Bob and scurried away. Bob and his wife were both so surprised by the Caterpillar's kindness. They had a very fun and memorable day! +Once upon a time, there was a popular blanket. It supported a lot of people and made them feel happy. + +One day, a little girl was out playing in a field and she found the blanket. She was so happy she jumped up and down when she saw it. She wrapped it around her shoulders and hugged it tightly. + +The blanket was so comfortable, it was like a big hug. She took it home and laid it on her bed. + +Every night, the little girl would tuck her blanket in around her and it would protect her as she slept. It still felt like a big hug to her. + +Soon, the blanket became very popular. All the other kids wanted a blanket just like hers. The little girl was very proud of her blanket and it continued to keep her safe and warm. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Emma who liked to joke. One day, Emma decided to play with her guitar. As she tried out different notes, they all sounded a bit messy. + +She laughed and said, "That was so funny!" + +That's when her mom came into the room and said, "What are you doing?" + +Emma replied, "I'm joking and playing my guitar!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sounds like fun! Maybe you can play a song for me later. Maybe something nice and not so messy." + +Emma laughed and said, "OK Mommy! I'll try my best!" + +So Emma went back to practising her guitar. She didn't make things as messy as before, because she wanted to show her mom she could play nicely. And she did. After a few tries, Emma was able to play a beautiful song to her mom, who was really impressed. + +At the end, her mom said, "That was lovely! Let's do this again soon." + +The two hugged and Emma smiled. She was happy that she had managed to play a nice song, and happy that she had been able to joke around with her guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Everywhere she went, she sang loudly and happily, but one day she came across a big puddle. She was sad because she had nowhere to sing, so she stopped to think. Then she came up with an idea. She decided to jump into the puddle and sing! Her singing filled the puddle with beautiful sounds and made the bird feel happy again. Everyone in the nearby town heard her singing and were very pleased. From that day on, the bird sang and jumped in puddles whenever she wanted to. +Once upon a time, there was a poor fox who lived in the forest. He was so poor that he had no food for days. One night, he decided to wander around the forest hoping to find something to eat. As he walked, he noticed that the trees had a strange texture. He decided to shake the trees to see if he could find something to eat. + +But as he shook the trees, his luck did not change. He still found nothing. Suddenly, he heard a loud growl and looked up. He could see two eyes looking down at him. It was a very large bear! The fox was so poor and in such a bad situation that he did not even have the strength to run away. The bear ended up eating the poor fox, and that was the end of the story. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to store her toys in her special box. Each day she would take it out and smile with delight. + +One day she found a little toy rabbit in the park. She picked it up and immediately put it in her box. Jane wanted to store it there forever. + +The next day, Jane wanted to show her mom her new little toy. She took out the box from the closet and smiled. She opened the box and took out the toy rabbit. + +Jane's mom was so pleased with the little rabbit. She gave Jane a big hug and said, "I love you, sweetheart!" Jane smiled back at her mom and said, "I love you too!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mia. Mia's mommy taught her to be kind and generous. + +One day, Mia's mommy said: "It's your birthday soon, Mia, and guess what? I'm going to teach you a special birthday dance!" + +Mia was so excited she could not be still. She jumped up and down and said "Yes, Yes!" + +Mia hopped around the house and practiced her moves every day. On her birthday, Mia showed her mommy the dance she had learned. Her mommy clapped and cheered. + +Mia was happy. She felt so proud of herself. With her restless energy, she had learned the birthday dance! +Billy was sat playing with his toys in his room. It was so quiet. Billy wished he had a friend to play with. Someone to share his toys and laugh with. Suddenly, he heard a naughty giggle coming from outside his window. He looked out and saw his friend Suzie. She was looking through the window with a mischievous grin on her face. + +"Hey Suzie!" said Billy excitedly. + +"Hi Billy!" replied Suzie. + +"Do you want to come in and play?" asked Billy. + +"Yes, please," said Suzie. + +Billy ran to open the window and Suzie hopped in. She brought her toys with her and soon the room was a messy playroom. They played for hours, and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Suzie had to go home. Billy said goodbye and waved until she was out of sight. Once she had gone, Billy felt lonely and began to miss his friend. He looked around his now messy room and couldn't help but smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to observe. Everywhere he went, his eyes moved and he looked. One day, he saw a structure that he had never seen before. It was tall and colourful. He wanted to explore it! + +The boy climbed up the structure and found that it was like a big creative toy. He could go up and down, slide and swing on it. He had lots of fun! + +As he explored, the boy's eyes looked around and observed everything. He saw new shapes, colours and materials. He even noticed a bee buzzing around the structure! He smiled and went back to playing. + +The boy enjoyed his adventure so much. He had learnt about structures, and explored in a creative way. He was so happy! +Lily and her mum went to the movies. Lily was so excited. But when they got there, the theatre was empty. Lily felt so sad. Her mum said not to worry and bought some popcorn for Lily. + +Lily ate the popcorn and felt happy again. But when the movie was over, she started to regret eating it. She wished she hadn't eaten it, because she felt so full! + +Lily and her mum went home. She said sorry to her mum for eating so much popcorn. She felt so bad, but knew she had to learn not to be so greedy. She said goodbye to the popcorn and vowed not to regret it again! +One morning, Timmy woke up in his own bed. He had a funny feeling inside. He went to his mom, who gave him a big hug and said, "Do you want to go for a walk?" + +So Timmy and his mom went for a walk. On their way, they saw a shiny medal. It glittered in the sunshine. Timmy was so excited! He carefully picked it up and asked his mom what it was. + +"That is a medal for being brave," his mom said. Timmy felt so proud and hugged the medal close. + +Then on the way back, Timmy noticed something in the park. His best toy truck was lying all alone. He felt guilty for leaving it there, and was sure his mom would be mad. + +He told his mom, and she hugged him, saying, "It's ok, Timmy. We can come back tomorrow and get it." + +So they went home, and Timmy held tight on to his medal, so proud of his bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny and a bear that were very close friends. The bunny had a basket that she treasured very much. One day, the bear wanted to make the bunny happy by using the basket for a surprise. The bunny agreed and the bear quickly grabbed the fragile basket. + +Just then, the bear stumbled and the basket fell to the ground, breaking into pieces. The bunny was very upset because it was her most precious item. The bear tried to comfort the bunny, but the bunny was too sad. + +Unfortunately, the bunny and bear were never able to fix the fragile basket the way it was before. The bunny was so sad that it stopped talking to the bear. The bear was left feeling sad and alone. The once close friends never spoke to each other again. +On Saturday morning, Jim was very excited to be going on a big adventure. He grabbed his large calendar and poured over the pages looking for the day he was going to explore. + +Jim's mum said, "You need to wear a coat, it might be cold today". But Jim just kept looking at the calendar. + +His mum said again, "Jim, the coat!" Jim didn't listen. He was so excited and he wanted to get going now. + +Suddenly, Jim's mum said, "No! you won't go to the park without a coat on!" Jim sighed and put on the coat. + +Jim's mum laughed and said, " Jim, when you pour over your calendar like that you forget everything else!" + +Jim smiled and then they went out on their big adventure. +Once there was a very humble frog. He lived by a big pond, where he could watch all the other animals around. Every day he would take trips to different scales, hopping around and sneezing as he went. + +One day he hopped across a smooth scale and he sneezed a huge sneeze! All of the other animals around heard it and laughed. The frog was embarrassed and started to feel very shy. + +The next day, the frog was much more careful when he hopped around. He held his nose tight and tried not to sneeze! He was relieved when he made it to the pond without another noisy sneeze. + +The frog was very proud of himself for being so humble and he decided to keep up the good work. He kept hopping around and visiting new scales, while still managing to keep his sneezes quiet. + +The other animals at the pond were so impressed with this little frog's determination. Now he is the most famous frog in the pond! +Once upon a time, there was a bird that loved to soar in the sky. She was so happy to see the world from high above. But one day, she was sad. All around was dull sand. Everywhere the bird looked, she saw nothing but sand. + +The bird felt so alone and thought she would never find an exciting place. But then she had an idea. She started to flap her wings, and suddenly she was soaring. She flew up into the sky and away! + +The higher she flew, the more beautiful things she saw. There were oceans and forests and animals. The bird was so happy. She never wanted to come back down to the dull sand. + +Ever since then, the bird soars high in the sky. Sometimes she goes back to the dull sand, but instead of being sad, she remembers the wonderful places she has seen. And with one flap of her wings, she is back up in the sky, soaring away. +Once upon a time, there was a wild band that wanted to celebrate. So, they drove out on the road to play for everyone. As they drove, they began to play their instruments and people came from everywhere to listen. Everyone was so excited that they started to dance and sing along. Even the animals joined in and they celebrated with the band all day and into the night. Everyone had so much fun and they celebrated until they were too tired to go on. The wild band played one last song and everyone cheered and waved goodbye as they drove away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Max. She loved to explore. She was very curious and wanted to discover new things! + +One day she decided to venture out into the garden. As she was walking around she saw something very shiny and glittery in the grass. She walked closer and saw that it was a coin! She was so excited to have discovered something so new and exciting! She picked up the coin and put it in her pocket. + +As Max started to explore more of the garden, she heard something. It was a loud noise. It sounded like voices! She wanted to find out what was going on so she followed the noise and discovered that the voices were coming from the news. She listened carefully and learnt something very important. It was a careless mistake made by someone and now everyone was very sad! + +Max was very upset that something so careless had been done and she was now aware of the bad news. From that day on she vowed to always be careful and kind. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very curious and loved exploring. One day Mia was walking through a park and she saw a waffle. It looked delicious and Mia was so excited that she ran over to grab it. + +But when Mia tried to pick up the waffle, it vanished! Mia was so sad and she couldn't understand why. She looked all around but couldn't find it. Mia started to cry because she couldn't find the waffle. + +Suddenly, a kind old lady appeared. She said to Mia, "Don't worry little one, the waffle was difficult to see. That's why it vanished." She then gave Mia a new waffle which was much bigger and tastier. + +Mia was so happy and she thanked the kind old lady. She decided to stay in the park a little longer and explore. She never forgot what the kind old lady said about things being difficult to see. +One day, Tyler and his mom went outside to play. They spread out a blanket on the grass, and Tyler fell and scraped his knee. His mom said, "Oh no! We need to put a bandage on that!" She took out a smooth bandage from her pocket, and carefully put it on Tyler's knee. Tyler said, "It feels better now!" His mom said, "I'm glad. Let's play for a few more minutes, and then it's time to go home!" They finished their game, and Tyler said goodbye to the park. His mom smiled and said, "Let's make sure we never forget the bandages!" +Sally was a three year old girl with a lot of energy. She loved to explore, and one day she found a fan in a corner of the room. It was big and shiny, and she wanted to climb it. Sally was a bit scared because the fan looked fragile, but she was brave, so she started climbing. + +First, she grabbed a big metal blade and then she moved onto the fan's motor. Her fingers slipped a few times, but she held on tight. When she got to the top, she gripped the metal circle and looked out over the room. + +Sally felt like she was on top of the world! She was so proud of herself for being brave enough to climb up the fan, and for not being afraid. Soon, her parents came and it was time to go, but Sally knew she could climb up the fan any time she wanted. +Once there was a thoughtful boy named Jack. He had a blue headband that he wanted to wear. Jack went to find something to tie it on with. He looked around for a long time but couldn't find anything. + +Then Jack had an idea. He found a string and carefully tied the headband on his head. It fit perfectly! + +Jack was very happy. He thought about how he had used his head to solve the problem. Everything was just the way he wanted it. He had used his thoughtful thinking to make his head look nice. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy and baby loved to kiss. Each night before bed, Mommy kissed the baby on her forehead. + +One day, the baby wanted to be like Mommy so she wanted to kiss too. She asked Mommy, “Can I kiss you?†Mommy smiled and said, “Yes, you can kiss me!†+ +The baby kissed Mommy on the cheek. Mommy said, “That was a nice honest kiss!†Mommy and the baby both smiled. + +The next day, Mommy was doing some work with a nail and the baby wanted to kiss the nail. Mommy said, “No, baby, you can’t kiss the nail. It’s not an honest thing to do.†+ +Mommy showed the baby some nice things that she could kiss like a toy or a flower. The baby was happy and kissed a flower. Mommy said, “That’s a very honest kiss!†+ +The baby and Mommy both had a happy day. They shared lots of honest kisses. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Judy. She was just three years old and liked to explore. +One day she went outside to play and saw a fork on the ground. Judy was very curious and wanted to pick it up but she was worried it might be sharp! +She looked around and saw that everything was clear. No one was around so she slowly picked up the fork. +Judy held it up and began to giggle. She carried the fork back to her house and played with it all day long. +At the end of the day, Judy was tired and so she neatly placed the fork back where she found it. +She stopped and sighed, happy that she had a fun day. +Once there was a hardworking farmer and a kind neighbor. The farmer had a donkey that needed fuel to pull the cart. The kind neighbor often gave fuel to the farmer so that his donkey could pass the day. One day, the kind neighbor didn't have enough fuel left so the farmer had to find more. + +The farmer found a spot with loads of fuel but it was guarded by a man. He wanted a lot of money in exchange for the fuel. The farmer tried to talk to the man but he wouldn't listen. The farmer didn't know what to do. + +The farmer kept thinking and finally he decided to try and take the fuel without paying. He thought it would be easy but it was very hard. Just as he was about to take the fuel, the man saw him and stopped him. The farmer was punished for trying to take the fuel. + +The moral of the story is that taking short cuts is never easy and it can have bad results. The farmer should have asked the man for help or he should have looked for another way. Instead he chose a short cut that ended up backfiring. +One day a little angel was flying in the sky. He was singing and smiling and having a great time. Suddenly he started to fall, spinning and tumbling down to the ground. He was really confused and started to cry. + +When he reached the ground, a small girl was there. She saw the angel falling and was very surprised. She approached him, holding out her hands. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +The angel was scared and angry. She shook her head, not wanting the girl to touch her. The little girl tried again. "It's okay, you don't have to be scared. I won't hurt you," she said softly. + +Finally the angel decided to trust the girl and allowed her to help. She held out her hand, and the angel reached out to take it. He slowly stood up, and the girl smiled. + +"Thank you for helping me," he said. The angel slowly flew up back into the sky, waving goodbye to the girl. The little girl waved back as he disappeared into the clouds. +One day, a young girl named Molly wanted to go to the park with her aunt. Molly was very excited, and asked her mother, "Can I go to the park with Auntie?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can. But you must be very fair when you are playing. No fighting!" + +Molly went to the park with her aunt, and they had a lot of fun. They flew kites and ran around in the grass. Molly's aunt was very nice and allowed her to do whatever she wanted. + +When it was time to go home, Molly thanked her aunt for allowing her to have such a wonderful day. Before she left, Molly gave her aunt a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. + +Molly and her aunt went home, and the day was fair! +Peter and his mom were running late. They were almost at the doctor's office when suddenly, Peter lost his mom's keys! He searched and searched but the keys were nowhere to be found. + +Peter: "Mommy, I lost your keys!" + +Mom: "Oh, no! That is not good. Now we have to go home and I have to wait for the spare keys to arrive." + +When they got to the doctor's office, the doctor was very patient and understanding. He looked for a new appointment for Peter and his mom. After some time, he found one and told them to come back the next day. + +The next day, Peter and his mom came back to the doctor's office. But when they tried to enter the doctor's room, the door was locked. No matter how much they knocked, no one answered! Eventually, a nurse came and told them the bad news. The doctor had been feeling very ill and had been taken to the hospital. + +The nurse was very patient and apologized. She said that the doctor would be back soon and that they would reschedule Peter's appointment. But Peter and his mom never heard from the doctor again. They had lost their chance to meet him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved her wagon. She would take it everywhere she went. + +One morning, it started to rain. Jane had to carry her wagon back home so it wouldn't get wet. + +When she got out of the rain, Jane's mom saw her carrying the wagon and said, "Oh Jane! You're so strong! I'm very proud of you." + +Jane smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I'm proud of me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a beetle named Beetle. One day, Beetle was hopping along, when she saw something crazy! It was a bug party. Beetle hopped over as fast as she could and asked the other bugs, "Can I party too?" + +All the bugs said, "Yes!" and Beetle was so excited. She wanted to join in on all the fun. But then a spider said, "There's a problem. You can't party with us until you do something crazy!" + +Beetle thought for a moment, and then she said, "I can do a crazy part to show you how unique I am!" The other bugs were amazed. Beetle danced and twirled around, her black and yellow wings shaking with excitement. The party bugs cheered her on and she partied until late into the night. + +When it was time to leave, Beetle said goodbye to all the bugs and thanked them for letting her join in the fun. The other bugs waved goodbye and wished Beetle good luck on her journey. Beetle left the party feeling full of joy and love. +Once there was a tall man who had an axe. The man decided to go for a walk in the forest near his house. He suddenly stumbled upon a big hole in the ground. It seemed like someone had recently tried to bury something in it. + +Intrigued, the man grabbed the axe and started digging. After a while he found a big treasure chest! Excited, he opened the chest eagerly. Inside he found a lot of amazing things. + +The man was so happy that he cried out: "Hooray! I am so lucky!". Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind a tree near him. It was a small boy! + +The boy was just 3 years old and he said: "Do you want some help burying the treasure?". + +The tall man smiled and said: "Yes, little one. Let's do it together!" So the two of them took the axe and started burying the treasure chest. + +The man and the boy worked together and an hour later, the treasure was buried and hidden from view. The man and the boy shared a high-five and went their separate ways. From then on, the man kept his treasure a secret. +One day, in the sunny garden, a very special thing started to happen. Tiny green shoots started to grow from the ground, pushing their way up from underneath the soil. As the sun shone down from the sky, these shoots started to bloom. The pretty petals opened wide and a big, cool, juicy melon started to grow. The garden buzzed with activity as bees and butterflies fluttered around collecting nectar from the melon. An ant climbed up the melon's stalk, marveling at its round shape. + +The melon grew bigger and bigger as the days went by until it was ready to be picked when it was nice and cool. Everyone was so excited! The family huddled around the melon and cut it open with a knife. The sweet smell of the melon filled the air as the family carefully scooped the juicy fruit into a bowl. They all enjoyed eating the delicious melon, how wonderful it was to harvest such a nice, cool treat! +Little Sammy was playing outside in his garden. He had a bright red flute in his hand. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, his puppy came running near him. Sammy pointed at the puppy with his flute. The puppy leaped up and grabbed the flute in its mouth! + +Sammy chased the puppy, running around in circles. The puppy was very clumsy and kept bumping into things. Sammy kept pointing and laughing as the puppy ran around with the flute. + +Eventually, Sammy caught up with the puppy and retrieved the flute. He hugged the puppy and put the flute back in its place. + +The next day, Little Sammy played with his flute again in the garden. He had a big smile on his face. +John was a lively kangaroo who lived in the woods. He liked to play and hop around all day long. One day, he saw something special in the middle of the woods. It was a small seed that looked ready to grow. John wanted the seed to turn into a big and beautiful tree, so he kept tending to it. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. It was a hunter who wanted to catch John. Quickly, John hopped away to safety, leaving the seed behind. + +John was very unhappy that he had to leave the seed alone. This made him so determined that he went back to the same spot every day. He watered the seed and sang to it so it could grow. After a few days, the seed started to sprout. John was so happy to see the seed turn into a lush and shady tree. He hopped around the tree in celebration and the hunter never returned. From then on, John and his friends played under the tree and it became their favorite spot. +Once upon a time there was a big, enormous bear. It had thick, soft skin, and was bigger than any bear anyone had ever seen before. Every day the bear roamed the woods, searching for food. + +No matter how much the bear ate, it would never remain full for long. The enormous bear had a gigantic appetite and it seemed like no matter how much food it ate, it was never enough. + +One day, the bear stumbled upon an enormous log cabin in the middle of the woods. He wanted to see what was inside the cabin. As he approached, a strange smell filled the air. The smell was coming from a big vat of wild berries. + +The bear wasted no time and started to eat. It gobbled up the berries, one by one, until they were all gone. Finally, the bear was full and trundled off into the woods, happy to have finally filled it stomach. It’s soft skin sat snugly against his enormous body and the bear remained full for the rest of the day. +John and his mom were having a race. They wanted to see who was faster. John wanted to win and make a high score. He jumped off the line, ran and shouted, "Faster, faster!" + +John's mom followed, running and trying to pass him. She said, "I'm catching up!" Suddenly, John felt like a cheetah and became even faster! + +John and his mom were now neck and neck. His mom shouted, "Faster! I'm almost there!" In the end, John was so fast that he won the race. He shouted and said, "Yes! I'm the champion!" + +John was happy he had become the winner and gained a high score. He hugged his mom and thanked her for the race. His mom hugged him back and said, "Good job, John! You're a real champion!" +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Molly and a nice boy named Ted. Molly and Ted liked to play together and have fun every day. + +One day, Ted asked Molly, “Would you like to join me in marriage?†Molly was so excited and said, “Yes!†+ +Molly and Ted smiled at each other and came together in a nice hug. Everyone was so happy and they had a big marriage celebration. All of their friends and family attended and they had lots of nice food and games. + +Molly and Ted were so happy to join their lives together and be married. They enjoyed their marriage and all of their friends and family cheered for them. + +The end. +One day, a young boy was walking through the woods. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream. It sounded like it was coming from inside a cave. He was scared and wanted to turn around, but he was also curious. He slowly went closer to the cave. He took a few steps into the cave and saw a big red monster! The monster screamed again and the boy was very frightened. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared. He stayed in the same spot and closed his eyes tight. Suddenly the monster stopped screaming. The boy opened his eyes and the red monster was gone. He was relieved and quickly ran out of the cave. He was glad that he was still safe. +The sun was shining in the sky, so Amy and Thomas decided to go outside and have a race. They grabbed each other’s hands and ran as fast as they could, taking turns to be first. + +“You’re so slow! I’m going to win!†shouted Thomas. + +“No you won’t! I can run faster than you!†said Amy. + +Just then, they saw the big, blue bird perched on a branch in the big tree. + +“Let’s follow it and see if we can catch it!†Thomas said. + +“Okay, but we need to race each other!†replied Amy. + +The bird flew in circles above them, but it flew too fast for them to catch it. + +“I want to catch it!†shouted Thomas. + +“Let’s take turns,†said Amy. “You try, then I will. That’s not being selfish.†+ +But Thomas didn’t listen. He grabbed a stick and tried to poke the bird. Amy shook her head but let him try. In the end, neither of them managed to catch the bird, but it was still a funny race! +Once there was a little girl named Heather. She was feeling fearful one day, so she decided to take a walk through the park. As she entered, she saw something strange. An envelope lay on the ground. She picked it up and looked inside. Inside was a shiny red button! Heather was curious, so she pressed it. Suddenly, the ground started to shake and a giant monster sprang from the ground! Heather was so scared she started to cry. The monster chased her all the way home. She ran and ran until she was safe. But she was still fearful that the monster was still out there. Heather never walked in the park again! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient head. One day, a small child wanted to touch the head. + +The child asked its mother, “Can I touch the head? Please?†+ +The mother nodded and said, “Sure. Just be careful.†+ +The child then stretched out its small hand and touched the head very gently. It felt warm and smooth. + +The child looked around in wonder and said, “Wow! It looks so ancient!†+ +The mother smiled and said, “Yes, it sure does. Let’s go explore some more.†+ +And so the child and its mother set off on a new adventure. +Tommy was a cheerful boy who loved to go outside and play. One day, he was running around in the yard and he didn't realise he was wearing a bright red sweater. Suddenly he tripped and fell down on the grass - the sweater had come off! + +Tommy was shocked and he looked for the sweater. He couldn't find it anywhere, so he started to cry. But then he saw the sweater peeking out from the bushes. He ran over and was so happy to find it. + +Tommy picked up the sweater and put it back on. He was so relieved and started running around again, his bright red sweater as cheerful as ever. +Once upon a time there was a mop. The mop was very delicate and belonged to a nice little girl named Sarah. Every day Sarah would use the mop to clean her messy floor. It was a tricky job, but Sarah was very brave and never gave up. + +One day, Sarah's mom entered the room and saw the mop. She smiled and said, "It looks like you've been doing a good job!" Sarah was so proud of her work. + +The next day, Sarah was playing when suddenly something started to disturb her. It was a big bug buzzing around the room. Sarah didn't know what to do. She grabbed her delicate mop and swatted at the bug until it flew away. + +Sarah's mom came back in the room and saw Sarah standing there with her mop. She was so proud and happy that Sarah had found a way to deal with the bug without getting too scared. + +Sarah and her mom stayed in the room and enjoyed the rest of the day without anything to disturb them. They were both very pleased with the delicate mop that helped Sarah solve the problem one more time. +John saw a big bucket in the park. It was deep and blue. He wanted to bounce it across the grass. So he grabbed the bucket, and began to bounce. He jumped higher and higher with every bounce. He couldn't stop laughing as he bounced. + +He bounced the bucket so far, it almost got stuck in a tree. But John was brave and he shook the tree until it fell out. He kept bouncing, and the bucket had a mind of its own. It bounced off the fence and even over the slide. + +John kept having fun until the bucket ran out of energy. It stopped bouncing and came back to John. He smiled and ran his hand over its deep blue sides. He held the bucket close and thanked it for the wonderful adventure. +One day, a lion was walking in the forest. He had been grumpy all day and was about to roar in frustration. But suddenly he heard something! He heard a little noise coming from the tip of a burrow. Curious, he backed away and heard a sound like a small engine. He looked into the hole and saw a tiny mouse. The mouse was making a whirring sound with its spiky fur back! + +The lion crept closer and the mouse squeaked, "Help me! I'm stuck!" The lion felt so sorry for the mouse and started to push dirt away from the tip of the burrow. He worked hard until the mouse was free! But when the mouse emerged, the lion saw something incredible. The mouse was deaf! + +The deaf mouse held up its paws and started signing. It looked like the mouse was saying thank you, but the lion didn't understand. He just nodded and smiled. From then on, the lion was no longer grumpy. He never roared again in the forest, and he and the deaf mouse became friends forever. +Once there was a fat man who loved playing his guitar. Every day he would sit in the park and play his beautiful songs. Everyone in the town came to listen and they all said they enjoyed it. + +One day a little girl named Sasha heard the music and started to dance. The fat man looked at her with kindness and smiled. He kept playing his guitar and the girl kept dancing. + +The next day, Sasha came back with lots of her family and friends. The fat man was happy to be making them all smile. But soon the crowd had grown bigger and bigger. The fat man stopped playing. He knew that he had to be careful. + +The fat man didn't care for himself - he was too busy caring for the people around him. He didn't take a break and kept playing until nightfall. He felt proud but he was too tired. + +That night, the fat man went home and he never came out of his house again. He was too exhausted to take care of himself and his guitar was no longer played. + +The moral of the story is to make sure to take care of yourself too. It is important to remember that your health and needs are important. +Molly was a cheerful little girl and she loved to match things! Whenever it was mealtime, she would carefully match her spoon with her bowl, her fork with her plate, and all the other lovely things that were set out on the table. + +One day, Molly's mommy made a special meal, just for her. It had all Molly's favorite things, and it looked so yummy! Molly was so excited to see it on the table and started to match her sad old spoon with the shiny new bowl. Then, she matched her fork with the steaming plate and happily started to eat. + +Molly couldn't believe how yummy the meal was and afterwards she had a great big smile on her face. Matching things was one of her favorite activities, especially when it meant a delicious meal at the end. She was so cheerful! +Once there was a little girl who loved blue things. One day, she found a big blue license and she was so excited. She wanted to keep the license, so she put it in her pocket and ran home. But when she got home, her mom saw the blue license in her pocket. Her mom told her that she couldn't keep the license because it belonged to someone else. + +The little girl was sad and she didn't want to give up the license. She tried to cover it up with her hand, but her mom saw it anyway. She asked the little girl to give it back and the little girl had to obey. With a heavy heart, she gave the license back and she never forgot what happened that day. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to be fit and healthy, so she decided to eat a blueberry each day. Every day Jane would gain new energy from the blueberry. + +Jane started to feel more fit and she could play outside with her friends even longer. She climbed higher on the monkey bars and ran a lot faster. + +Jane was so proud of her new energy that she decided to pick a blueberry every morning and eat it. After a few weeks Jane was feeling very strong and fit. + +Jane was so pleased with how fit and healthy she felt that she asked her friends to join her and gain energy too. Now the friends all eat blueberries each morning, and are feeling very fit and strong. +Once there was an old bear that had a big hug. Every day he would spread his hug around. He hugged all the animals that he saw, from the tigers to the elephants and the bunnies. + +One day he was walking around, giving hugs to everyone he saw. He was so warm and kind. Until, he spotted a little pink pig! He started to walk over with a big smile on his face. + +"Hello little piggy! I have been looking for someone to give a big hug to!" the old bear said. + +The little pink pig smiled and said, "I would love a hug!" + +The old bear gave the pig a big hug. His hug was so warm and kind. He was so happy that he had spread his hug around the forest that day. +Once, there was a smart bear. He liked to play in the rain. One day, he was trying to break a tree branch. He put all his weight on a branch, but it didn't break. So he tried and tried, but still it wouldn't break. + +Then, it started to rain. The bear was getting wet, but he didn't care. He kept trying to break the branch and he got more and more determined. Finally, he used all his strength and the branch broke! + +The smart bear was so happy that he was able to break the branch. He danced in the rain and thanked the rain for helping him be successful. Ever since then, he remembered to use his intelligent thinking to solve his problems. +Max was an excited three-year-old. He loved to bake in the kitchen with his mom. Today, Max helped make a smooth cake. He poured in the ingredients and stirred them quickly. His mom said it would be ready for the stage tomorrow. + +Max couldn't wait. He was so excited he almost couldn't sleep the night before. When morning came, Max went to the stage with his mom. He saw a crowd of people gathering around a table. On the table was a cake - the one Max had helped bake! + +Max was overjoyed. He watched as the crowd oohed and ahhed over the cake. It was a big moment for Max. He had helped create something so special and share it with so many people - including his proud mom. + +Max smiled with pride. He was so proud of his smooth cake creation and all the work he had put into it. He had learned an important lesson - with a little hard work and a lot of creativity, you can make something wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very lonely because she didn't have any friends. She wanted someone to play with. + +Then one day, Jane went out for a walk. She came across a big building. Jane was excited. She thought she would meet new people in the building. + +Jane slowly opened the door to the building and stepped inside. She saw people walking around but no one seemed to notice her. Jane was still lonely. + +Then, Jane heard somebody calling her name. She quickly looked around and saw a nice man. He asked her if she wanted to have some fun. Jane was happy! + +The man and Jane played for the rest of the afternoon. Jane had the best time and she made a new friend. She was no longer lonely - she had someone to play with! +Once upon a time, Jack and Jill went up the hill. Jack had a snack in his pocket. He wanted to share it with his friend Jill. Jill was very happy. She said, "Yay! Thank you, Jack!" + +They sat on a big rock and opened the snack. Jack put the tight wrapper away. They ate the snack together. Jack and Jill laughed and smiled. They had lots of fun. + +When the snack was finished, Jack and Jill ran down the hill. They ran so fast that their faces were red. They laughed and said goodbye. They promised to share snacks again soon. + +The end. +Once there were two friends, Sarah and Jake. Jake was a bit older than Sarah, but they were always inseparable. One day, Sarah came to Jake and said, "I am nervous! My parents are taking me to the university today." + +Jake laughed. "You don't need to be scared! I can come to the university with you." + +Sarah smiled. "Would you?" + +The two friends arrived at the university. Jake smiled as he saw Sarah rubbing her hands together. He asked, "Are you still nervous?" + +Sarah nodded her head. "A little bit." + +Jake gave her a hug. "It's ok. You don't need to be scared. I'm here with you." + +Sarah smiled and felt a little better. She took a deep breath and rubbed her hands together. She was ready to start her adventure! +Once upon a time there was a very reliable girl. Every day she poured out her energy into lots of fun things. One of her favorite ways to keep track of what she was up to was her calendar. It was full of notes about her days and the things she loved doing. + +The girl knew that if she followed her calendar she could make each day even better than the last. She wrote down all sorts of things from playing with her friends to learning new skills. All the notes she wrote on her calendar reminded her that each day was an opportunity. + +Every day when she woke up she looked at her reliable calendar and followed the things she had written down. Her calendar made it easier for her to keep track of all the wonderful things she did and it helped her to have the best days possible. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she went on a walk down her street. As she was walking she saw a lot of people walking and talking. She heard people talking loudly and she thought it was funny. + +A little further down the street she saw a man walking around with a scowl on his face. She thought he was ignoring everyone around him and she didn't understand why he was so ignorant. She stopped and watched him for a moment. He never said hello or smiled at anyone he passed. + +The little girl thought this man was strange, so she decided to watch him a little longer. After a little while, she saw him stop and talk to someone. He was smiling and being friendly! The little girl was so surprised and she realized she was wrong about him. He wasn't ignorant, he was just having a bad day. +Once upon a time there was a crab. He liked to bite things that were mild. Every day he would go and search for mild things to bite. One day, he spotted something very mild. He happily went over to bite it, but when he got there, it was gone. + +The crab looked around, but he couldn't find where it had gone. He was so sad, so he started to walk away. Then he heard a loud noise. He looked around to see what it was. + +He soon found the source of the noise - it was another crab! The two crabs welcomed each other, and the new crab said that he had seen the mild thing that the old crab had been looking for. The two crabs decided to find the mild thing together. + +The two crabs went on a long journey until they finally found the mild thing. It was just as the new crab had said - it was right in front of them! They were so happy that they hugged each other. The old crab thanked the new crab and they both agreed to be friends forever. +One day, a harmless oak tree stood still in the middle of the woods. Suddenly, a small creature came running towards the tree. It was a little rabbit! The rabbit stopped next to the tree and sniffed it. Then it hopped away. + +The next day, the harmless oak tree was still standing in the same spot. The same little rabbit came running towards the tree. The rabbit stopped and sniffed around. Suddenly, the tree shook a little bit and something fell down. It was an acorn! + +The little rabbit had found an acorn! He picked it up and hopped away. + +The harmless oak tree had come to life! The next time the rabbit came back, the tree had more acorns. The little rabbit was very happy. He and his friends had a lot of fun climbing, chasing each other and gathering acorns from the harmless oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a green tiger. He was walking in the jungle, feeling excited. He said to himself, "I want to find an adventure!" + +Suddenly he heard some noise. He looked around and saw a little boy. The boy was crying. + +The tiger asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The little boy replied, "I'm lost. I can't find my way home." + +The tiger said, "Don't worry. I will help you find your way home. Come, follow me." + +The tiger held the little boy's hand and walked through the jungle. After a while, they arrived at the boy's home. The little boy was so happy. He said, "Thank you so much!" + +The tiger smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is the end of our adventure!" + +The little boy hugged the green tiger and said goodbye. + +The tiger waved goodbye and went back to the jungle, looking for more adventures. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lisa who was only three years old. She was walking through a dark and scary forest when she heard a noise. It sounded like it was coming from the green bush ahead of her. Lisa was very brave but she was also afraid. + +Then, suddenly, she saw a white powder coming out of the bush. It looked like a cloud of smoke. She did not know what it was or where it came from. + +Lisa called out "Hello, who's there?". There was no answer so she stepped closer to the bush. Suddenly, a loud voice called out, "Hurry! Hurry! You must run away before it is too late!". + +Lisa did not know what to do. The voice sounded so urgent, but it was also kind of scary. She wanted to find out what was happening, but the voice said again, "Hurry! Hurry!". + +So Lisa turned around and ran away as fast as she could. She ran and ran and ran until she made it home safely. She never found out what the white powder was, but she learned a very important lesson: it's important to listen to your instincts and to act quickly, when something scary happens! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and had a very happy life. One day, Jenny went to visit her elderly grandmother. When she arrived at her house, Jenny was given a very special gift. It was a teddy bear that her grandmother had made especially for her. + +Jenny was so excited that she ran around the house hugging the teddy bear to her chest. Suddenly, Jenny heard a strange noise coming from outside. She was filled with panic as she ran to the window to see what had happened. + +Outside the window, a fire truck was coming down the street with its siren blaring. An elderly woman was standing in the middle of the street and waving her arms about wildly. Jenny's grandmother rushed out of the house, grabbed Jenny's hand and told her that the elderly woman needed help. + +The fire truck soon arrived and the firefighters rescued the elderly woman from danger. After the firefighters had taken her away, Jenny's grandmother gave her an extra hug and said, "Jenny, always remember to stay calm when something unexpected happens." Jenny hugged her grandmother and thanked her for the wonderful gift. +Once there was a little girl named Kylie. She was three years old and she loved to swing. Every day Kylie and her mommy would go to the park. When they got there, Kylie would run to the swings. She was so excited whenever she heard the sound of the chains squeaking as they rocked back and forth. + +One day, when they got to the park, there was something different. Instead of swings, there was a bicycle parked in the park. Kylie was so surprised! She had never seen a bicycle before. + +Kylie's mommy said, "Let's try the bicycle. It looks icy." + +Kylie nodded in agreement and hopped on behind her mommy. Her mommy pushed the pedals and away they went. Kylie was so excited, she felt like she was flying through the air. + +"Swing!" Kylie shouted. + +Her mommy laughed and swung them back and forth as they biked around. Kylie loved it and knew it was one of her best days ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to hear a story. She called out to her mom. + +"Mom, tell me a story!" + +Her mom smiled, and told her to wait a minute. The little girl was anxious to hear the story, and anxiously waited for her mom to tell it. + +Finally, her mom began to tell the story. She told the little girl a story about animals who live in the woods. The little girl laughed and smiled when she heard the fun things that the animals did. + +After the story was done, the little girl thanked her mom for telling her the story. She was so happy that she ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there were two bunnies, Bill and Jill. They were very enthusiastic and were always ready to race each other. One sunny day, Bill and Jill decided to challenge each other to a race. + +"Do you think you could beat me?" said Bill. + +"Of course! I'll race you to the tree," said Jill. + +Jill was a bit older than Bill, so she was sure she could beat him. She was off like a flash and Bill had to hop as fast he could to keep up with her. Jill was ahead by a few hops, but Bill refused to give up. + +At the tree, Jill immediately noticed a wise old owl perched on a limb. He had watched the two bunnies race and said, "Your enthusiasm is impressive! No matter who built the tree, racing taught you a valuable lesson." + +The bunnies thanked the wise owl and agreed that racing taught them the value of wisdom. Everyone was happy as they hopped away. +Mum had a business selling jog. She worked hard every day and was very successful. One day a boy named Jack went to the shop to buy some jog. Mum smiled at him when he entered the store and he chose the best jog he could see. Jack was very happy and excited when he left with the new jog. + +The next day, the same boy came back to the shop with his family. This time he brought them to show them the jog he had bought. They liked it so much that they all bought jog from Mum's store too. + +Mum was so pleased with all the people buying jog from her that she was even more successful. She worked hard every day, and soon her store was the most successful jog store in town! Everyone was happy and Jack came back often to buy new jog, just like all his family. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean with lots of ships. One ship was special, it was called the Golden Wreck. The Golden Wreck had owned by a very kind and compassionate Captain. + +The captain owned the Golden Wreck for many years but one day something bad happened. A big storm came and the Golden Wreck started to sink. The compassionate captain was very sad and knew he had to do something. + +The captain ran around the ocean trying to rescue the Golden Wreck and stop it from sinking. Every day he searched the ocean for it but it was nowhere to be found. + +Finally, on the seventh day the captain found the Golden Wreck! He was so happy but it was not the same anymore. All the captain could do was stay with the wreck and feel sad. + +But the compassionate captain still owned the Golden Wreck and always felt happier when he visited it. He reminded himself that even though he could not save the Golden Wreck, he will still always care for it. +Once, there was a little girl who was feeling very lonely. She had no friends to play with. So, she decided to go for a walk and explore the world around her. + +She saw a big hill with a tall tree at the top. "I want to climb that tree!" She said. So, she started to climb. With each step, she got closer and closer to the top. + +When she looked down, she could see steam coming out of the ground. It was a magical sight! She had never seen anything like it before. The steam made her feel calm and relaxed. + +The little girl was no longer lonely. She felt happy because she had been brave and gone on an adventure. Now she knew that she would never be lonely again. +Once upon a time in a faraway land, there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe lived in a big house with her parents and her little brother, Jack. + +One day, Zoe was playing in the garden when Jack accidentally kicked a ball and it went into the forest. Zoe thought this was a funny game and wanted to play. So, she ran after the ball into the forest. + +Suddenly, Zoe couldn't find the ball. She looked and looked, but it seemed to have disappeared. Zoe started to get scared and wanted to go back home. Unfortunately, the forest was so big, she couldn't remember which way she had come. + +Zoe cried and did not know what to do. Luckily, Jack heard her cries and quickly found his way to her. With Jack's help, Zoe was soon safe again. She felt embarrassed and stupid for getting lost. After reminding Zoe not to wander off again, they left the forest and went straight back home! +Once there was a violin. It was a funny violin, because it made noises that were different from other instruments. One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to play it. But when she tried to pick it up, the violin resisted. It wouldn't move! Lucy was so confused. + +Lucy asked her friends to help but they had no luck either. Finally, her big brother James came over and said he had an idea. He grabbed an old sock and put it around his hand. He tried to pick up the violin with the sock, and it moved! Lucy was so excited she started to dance. + +James taught Lucy how to play the violin and she loved it. Every day she practiced until she could play as well as her brother. Soon, Lucy's friends wanted to learn too. They had a lot of fun learning how to play the violin together. + +The funny violin wasn't so resistive after all! +Once upon a time there lived two adorable cats. The cats' names were Ginger and Silver. They used to go outside to explore the world and to get some food. One day, when they went out, they saw some food lying on the ground. + +Ginger asked Silver, "Do you want to taste that food?" + +Silver answered, "Sure, I'm very hungry and that food looks yummy." + +Ginger carefully tasted the food and said, "It doesn't taste very good. Maybe it's not safe to eat!" + +Silver listened to Ginger's advice and said, "It's better to be careful before eating anything. Let's find something safe and tasty to eat." + +The two cats went off to find some safe food to eat. Moral of the story: Taste before you eat! +Once upon a time there was a party. The clouds opened up and let the sunshine in. Everyone in the party was so excited. +In the middle of the party, a special surprise was served. It was a big, impressive cake. It was full of bright colors and lots of delicious frosting. +Everyone was so amazed they all said "WOW!". They all wanted a piece, but no one was sure how to get it. +Then, one brave boy came. He bravely picked up the huge cake and served it to everyone. Everyone was so happy and thanked him for the yummy surprise. +He was very proud of himself and everyone said he did an impressive job! +One day, a bright kitten arrived in a house. The family was very happy to see it. The kitten chased around the house and meowed. The little boy was so excited and smiled. He ran towards the kitten and pet it. They played together for hours. Every day, the little boy and the kitten would go outside and play in the garden. They would run around and play with a toy. The little boy was the happiest he'd ever been. He loved the bright kitten and the two were together forever. +Once there was a sweet little girl named Anna who was very curious. She was always looking for new things to find and explore. + +One day, Anna was playing in her backyard when she noticed something purple in the grass. "What is that?" Anna said as she walked closer to it. + +When she got to the purple thing, she realized it was a toy car. It was a bright purple color and very shiny. Anna was so excited! + +She quickly grabbed the car and ran to show her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's great Anna! Now you need to figure out how to make it go." + +Anna thought a lot and then she remembered her dad telling her about the power of speed. She stopped for a second to think and then she knew what to do. She ran as fast as she could pushing the car and it moved! She was so proud of herself. + +Anna had found a new way to make the car go and she was so happy! She kept running around and having fun with her new purple toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Robert. He liked to drive his car around the house. One day, Robert was driving his car and it made a loud noise. Robert was very scared and he kept driving until he stopped at a far away place. + +At that place, there was a pan. It was big and shiny and it looked very flexible. Robert wanted to drive on it and see what would happen. He put the car on the pan and he started driving. + +Suddenly, the pan cracked and the car crashed to the ground. Robert was very upset. He had broken the pan and his car was no longer driveable. + +The end. +Mama and baby Dave were at the park. They watched as other children laughed and played near them. + +Mama asked Dave, "What do you want to do first?" + +Dave saw a puddle with a smelly smell and said, "Let's add rocks to the puddle!" + +Mama smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun idea!" She reached into her pocket and pulled out some small stones. She carefully added them to the puddle one by one. + +Dave laughed as the rocks went plop, plop, plop in the water. "More rocks, Mama," he said. + +Mama added more rocks until the puddle was full. Then he and Mama watched as the children jumped in and out of the puddle, making big splashes. + +Dave smiled as he recognized he had added something special to the puddle. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sarah and Jack. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Sarah and Jack wanted to go to the office. They put on their colorful shoes - red for Sarah and green for Jack - and hopped in the car. + +At the office, Sarah and Jack discovered lots of things to play with. There were colorful pens and paper on the desks and a giant table to run around. Jack bounced a bouncy ball around the room, and Sarah had lots of fun playing with her doll. + +They were so happy playing together in the office, that they didn't want to leave. Finally, when it was time, they promised that one day they would come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man walking down the street with a lollipop in his hand. A three-year-old child was playing in the park and noticed the man. + +The three-year-old ran up to the man and asked, "Can I have your lollipop? Please give it to me." + +The bald man smiled and said, "No, I cannot give my lollipop away. I need it for something special. You will have to wait and see." + +The little one was quite upset and began to cry. + +"Please don't be so sad," said the bald man. "I promise you will get an even better lollipop when I finish what I'm doing. All I ask is that you don't disturb me while I'm doing it." + +The three-year-old was curious and stood nearby watching, but not disturbing, the bald man. After a while, the bald man finished what he was doing and handed the little one a large lollipop. + +The child was delighted with the lollipop, and thanked the bald man. + +The bald man smiled and told the three-year-old, "Now you know not to disturb someone who says they need to do something special. You need to be patient and wait." + +The child thanked the bald man again and ran off to enjoy her lollipop. +Joey was tired of the noisy ceiling in his bedroom. Every night, it kept him awake. His mom suggested that Joey hang something from the ceiling. She said it would help him sleep better. + +So Joey went to the store and bought some pretty paper. He thought the bright colours would make the room look nicer. + +When he got home, he struggled to hang the paper from the ceiling. It wouldn't stay in place! Joey's mom suggested he use tape. + +"Yes!" Joey said. He found the tape and was able to hang the paper easily. Now his room was nicer and quieter. He couldn't wait to sleep in it. + +Joey's mom said, "Good job! Now you can get a good night's rest." Joey was so happy that he hugged his mom and went to sleep in his room. +Once upon a time there was a little seed. It had been sleeping deep in the ground since forever. One day, it started to grow. Up and up the seed went, until it burst through the ground and became a beautiful flower. + +The flower was so happy that it opened it's petals and smiled. It welcomed the sun and the rain, but it was a bit lonely. + +Then one day, a friendly ant came scuttling over. The ant asked the flower if it wanted company. The flower said yes and the ant moved in. + +The flower and ant soon made a pit home. The pit was peaceful and quiet, just the way they liked it. + +The flower and ant became best friends and stayed in the pit for years. Every day, the flower opened to the sun and the ant went about her business. Together, they were happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she found a snake in her backyard. It was pretty and attractive, so she wanted to pick it up. Her parents told her she must not touch it, but the little girl refused to listen. She thought she could be nice to the snake. + +Suddenly, the snake hissed. It was angry that the little girl tried to touch it. The little girl was scared and started to cry. She ran back inside to be safe. Her parents scolded her and told her that she must always refuse to touch snakes. + +The little girl learned her lesson and never tried to touch a snake again. She was sad to not get to play with the attractive snake, but she knew it was not safe. +Once there was a small boy who loved to swim in the ocean. One day, he decided to go to the beach alone. He splashed around in the crystal blue water and chased the fish. Suddenly he saw something strange! It was a jellyfish! The jellyfish looked very, very strange and it had crazy colors. + +The boy wanted to get a closer look, but he heard a loud voice. "Be careful!" It was an old man sitting on a beach chair. The old man warned him to stay away from the jellyfish as it could sting him. But the boy was too curious and he kept going. + +The old man called out again, this time more strongly. "I'm warning you – stay away from the jellyfish!". But the boy didn't stop. He got closer and closer to the jellyfish until… WHOOSH! Something stung him really badly! + +The old man rushed over to help the boy. He quickly picked him up and took him to the safety of the shore. Although it hurt a lot, the boy learned his lesson and said he would never get so close to a jellyfish again. +One day, a fireman saw that a building was on fire. The fireman wanted to paint the building white again. He tried and tried, but he couldn't put out the fire. Suddenly the whole building was filled with smoke! The fireman had to run away and the building was never painted white. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved onions. She was walking in the forest and came across a very icy lake. She stopped and wondered what she could do. + +Suddenly she had a great idea and spoke out loud. "I could rest on this onion!" she exclaimed. She found a big onion and placed it gently in the lake. The onion kept the little girl out of the icy water. + +The girl sat for a while, looking around. "I'm so glad I have this onion", she said to herself. + +She was content and felt so peaceful. She rested for a while and then decided it was time to go home. She gave the onion a big hug, thanked it for being so helpful, and then continued her journey. +It was a hot day, and the sun was burning in the sky. +Mommy took Mikey and his brother on the subway. It was their regular ride. + Mikey was excited to see the subway. He saw it everyday, but he still loved it. +Mikey could feel the heat burning off the ground. He thought it was too hot. +Mommy said, "Let's go and get some ice cream to cool off." +Mikey smiled. He loved ice cream! Soon the family was back on the subway, and the heat was gone. +Once upon a time there was a little bird living in the forest. The bird was very small and its feathers were a beautiful blue colour. Every morning the little bird would wake up early to find its food. + +One day it decided to fly further away than usual to explore new places. On its journey it saw a tree filled with the most delicious looking nuts and fruits. The bird was so excited that it decided to take some of the food back to its nest. + +On its way back, the bird came upon some people gathered around a campfire. The people were giving each other rewards for their hard work. The little bird thought how wonderful it must feel to be rewarded for something. So it decided to offer some of the delicious food it had found to the people. + +At first there was silence, but then the people smiled and thanked the bird for its thoughtful act. They said, “When you do good for other people, you will be rewarded one day, too.†+ +The little bird was very happy after that day and gathered food for others whenever it could. It learned from its experience that doing good deeds was the best reward of all. +Once upon a time, there was a bee called Buzzy who lived in a hive. Buzzy was a very happy bee who loved to explore and find fun adventures. + +One day Buzzy was flying around the hive when suddenly he heard someone calling his name from behind. Buzzy was surprised and looked back, only to find an ant named Amy. + +Buzzy was curious to find out what Amy wanted. So he asked, “What do you want Amy?†+ +Amy replied, “Buzzy, I’m feeling guilty. Can you help?†+ +Buzzy replied, “Sure, I’ll help you. What do you need?†+ +Amy replied, “I need you to help me reverse the way I’ve been feeling. Can you help me?†+ +Buzzy thought for a while and then smiled. “Yes, I can help you. Let’s work together and I’m sure you’ll feel better soon.†+ +And so, Buzzy and Amy worked together and soon enough, Amy was feeling much better. Amy thanked Buzzy for his help and the two friends hugged goodbye. +One day, John wanted to go outside and play. He could not wait to explore the world around him. So, he put on his soft shoes and dressed in his warmest clothes. + +John and his mum walked to the barn in the distance. He ran around the barn and looked inside, but he didn’t know what was in there. He asked his mum, “What is inside the barn?†+ +“You’ll just have to go and find out,†she said with a smile. + +So, John ventured into the barn. To his surprise, he found some fluffy, soft animals inside! He quickly ran back to his mum and exclaimed, “Mum! I found some cows and horses!†+ +His mum just smiled and said, “Now you know why we dressed so warmly. We were coming to see the animals!†John was so excited and couldn’t believe that his mum had been keeping such a surprise for him. He couldn't wait to explore the barn even more! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a berry bush in his backyard. Every day, he would go out and play with his berry bush. He would carefully mark each of the berries with his very own mark. + +Each day, the little boy saw something new and exciting near the bush. He saw the marks getting bigger and bigger. He was so impressed. + +One day, the boy counted all of the impressive marks he had made. He counted and counted until he finally reached one hundred marks! The little boy was so proud of himself. + +The boy continued to mark the berries every day. He never tired of it. He loved seeing the impressive marks he had made and he knew he'd never forget that special berry bush in his backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and was very excited to go on her first stage. Lucy's mom put on her very pretty dress and they went off. + +When they arrived at the stage, Lucy was mesmerized by the pretty lights and all the people around. She wanted to dance on the stage and her mom said she could. + +So Lucy danced, and she twirled, and she laughed and she giggled! She was having so much fun. But afterwards, she was very tired and sweaty. So Lucy's mom took her to the bath. + +The water was warm and gentle and Lucy relaxed as her mom bathed her. She felt so much better after being refreshed and she had the best sleep until morning. + +The next day, she was ready to go on the stage and dance again! +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He was so happy every day. Everyone in the village was envious of him because of how happy he was. + +One day the farmer was walking in the fields, thinking about his good fortune. Suddenly he heard a voice. It was faint, but he could just make out the words. +"You will soon lose everything" it said, "so enjoy it while you can." + +The farmer was shocked and scared. He ran back to his house, not knowing what to do. + +Days passed and the farmer gradually forgot about the voice. Life was good and he had no reason to suspect anything bad was about to happen. + +Then, one day it did. A fierce storm blew through the village, destroying crops and leaving the farmer with nothing. Everyone was very sad, except the farmer who had remembered the voice warning him. He wished he had taken it seriously sooner. + +With nothing left, the farmer couldn't help but feel envious of those who had never heard the voice. He knew better now and wouldn't ignore it again. +John was very eager to help his dad at the grocery store. He went along with his dad, picking out items. When his dad grabbed some beef, John wanted to help. But when his dad said no, John was sad. + +On the way home, John's dad had an idea. He asked John if he'd like to help make dinner. John was so excited and eagerly said yes. + +When they got home, John and his dad started to cook. His dad showed him how to dice the beef and taught him how it would replace the cheese in the recipe. + +John eagerly took the beef and started cutting it up. His dad smiled, because John was learning a new skill. Not only did the dinner turn out perfectly, but John felt so proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Julia. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day she went for a walk in the forest and found a berry bush. The bush was full of red and blue berries. She was very excited and wanted to try them. + +Julia reached out and plucked a berry from the bush. She looked at it, it was round and shone in the sunshine. She opened her little mouth, put the berry inside and bit it. It tasted sweet and delicious. + +"This berry is so yummy," said Julia happily. She grinned and continued to pick the rest of the berries. She carefully placed them in her little basket until it was full. + +Julia was on her way home when she heard a voice. It was an old lady. +"Good day young lady," said the old woman. +Julia smiled. "Hello," she replied. + +The old woman asked, "Where did you get those berries?" +Julia proudly replied, "I found them in the forest. They're so fine!" + +The old lady smiled and told her, "You're a brave girl. I always said that the forest will provide if you look hard enough." + +Julia thanked the old woman and went home with her basket full of fine berries. +Bob wanted to get a pet. He thought he would buy a leopard. Bob saw a leopard in an animal shop. He was very excited. He asked the shop keeper if the leopard was available. The shop keeper said yes. +Bob bought the leopard and ran home. He put the leopard in his garden. Bob thought he had made a great choice. +But the leopard was not happy. It was very sad in the garden. It wanted to be back in the shop. It was very unhappy. +The leopard started to roar very loudly. People in Bob's house were scared. They asked Bob to return the leopard. But the shop keeper said they could not take it back. +Bob was very sad. He had to give away his leopard to another animal shop. He had to find a different pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar in the garden. The caterpillar had shiny, green eyes and felt very excited. In the morning, the sunshine was shining brightly and the caterpillar wanted to explore. + +The caterpillar crawled around the garden looking for things to discover. While he was exploring, the sun started to make the caterpillar very warm. He found a big, red flower and started to climb onto it. + +When he was on the flower, he felt even warmer from the sun's shine. He stayed there for a very long time, feeling more and more excited. Finally, the caterpillar climbed off the flower and started to explore the rest of the garden. + +When the sun went down, the caterpillar was exhausted. He crawled back to his home and curled up, dreaming of all the new things he had seen in the garden while the sun was shining. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a nice visit to a big field. He saw some nice flowers and lots of bees. + +Tom was very excited and he said, "Look at all the bees! Can I visit them?". + +Tom's mom said, "Yes you can, but be careful". + +Tom slowly made his way to the bees and watched them buzzing around. They look very nice, he thought. + +He liked watching the bees and soon he felt brave enough to try and visit them. He waved to the bees and said "Hi bees!" + +The bees flew away but Tom enjoyed his visit and smiled. He had made some nice new friends. Then, Tom and his mom went home and had a nice dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy. He liked to go out and explore nature. One day, while he was playing outside, he noticed a rich smell. He stopped what he was doing and followed it. + +When he arrived at the source of the smell, he saw a beautiful garden. The bright colors were so nice to look at. In the middle of the garden, he saw a special tree. He went to it and closed his eyes. + +When he opened his eyes again, something amazing happened! He was surrounded by more nature and he could even hear the birds singing! Everywhere he looked there were more plants and animals living close together. The smell was so rich and he could feel the love of nature everywhere around him. + +He explores for hours, until the sun disappeared and his mom called him home. He promised to come back soon, to explore this special place again. +Once there was a sack. It was filled with jazz and the sack was big and heavy. The sack was so big and heavy, it kept the jazz safe inside it. + +One day, a deaf person found the sack. They wanted to listen to the jazz, but they couldn't hear it. So instead, they felt it. They felt the beat and the music and it made them very happy. + +The deaf person shook the sack and danced and jumped with it. So much jazz came out of the sack, it was enough to make everyone dance with joy! + +The deaf person enjoyed the music so much that they hugged the sack and never wanted to let go. The sack was happy to help and kept the jazz safe until the deaf person was ready to listen to it once again. +Greta was three years old and she wanted to go to the park. She asked her Mom if she could go and push on the poles. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can, darling." + +When Greta got to the park, all the poles were broken. She looked sad and thought, "I guess I can't push on the poles." But then she noticed something. A big truck was there, parked near the poles. Greta noticed that men were using tools to fix the poles. + +Greta walked up to one of the men and asked, "What are you doing?" The man smiled and said, "I'm here to restore the poles. By the time I'm done, they'll look good and fine again." Greta smiled and said, "That's great!" + +The man and his team worked hard and finished the job. Greta thanked them and ran around the park pushing and spinning on the newly restored poles. She had a wonderful time and couldn't believe that the poles were as good and fine as new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing in the garden. + +One sunny day, Lucy was running around the garden. Then, she stumbled and fell. She was scared, so she started to cry. + +Just then, Lucy saw a telephone in the corner of the garden. "Hello," she said, "who's that?" + +A voice replied, "It's Grandma." Lucy was so happy to hear her grandmother's voice. + +"I've dropped a smelly flower," Lucy said. "Can you help me find it?" + +Grandma said, "I'm too far away, but I have an idea. Listen carefully, Lucy." + +Grandma asked Lucy to put her nose close to the telephone and sniff. Lucy did as she was told, and soon smelled the smelly flower! + +Lucy laughed and thanked Grandma. Then she picked up the flower and ran off to show her mom and dad! +Once upon a time there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom was always hungry and always trying to find something to eat. + +One day, Tom saw a roll of tape and he thought it might be something to eat. He tried to chew on the tape, but it wasn't very tasty. + +Just then, a little girl came walking by. She said to Tom, "Why are you chewing on the tape?" + +Tom said, "I was just trying to see if it was something to eat." + +The little girl said, "No, Tom, tape is not for eating. Here, I have some catnip for you. You can eat that instead." + +Tom thanked the little girl, and enjoyed his snack of catnip. He learned that sometimes it is OK to try things, but he should always know what is safe to eat and what is not. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived a little girl called Sadie. Sadie was a creative and imaginative 3 year-old girl who loved adventure. Every day she would go off exploring the forests and mountains looking for exciting new things. + +One day while she was exploring, Sadie stumbled across an old tree. She noticed there was a special kind of nut growing on it and she was delighted. She was so happy she couldn't resist and she picked the nut off the tree to take home with her. + +When Sadie arrived home, her parents were extremely angry. They had explained to her that things like nuts don't belong to her and she should not take them without permission. Sadie was scared and realised she had made a mistake. + +Sadie's parents were understanding and explained that it was ok to make mistakes as long as she accepted what she had done was wrong and was willing to learn from it. After her parents explained, Sadie accepted she had been wrong and vowed to never do it again. + +The moral of the story is that it is ok to make mistakes as long as you accept the consequences of your actions and learn from them. Learning to accept your mistakes and learn from them is a very important life lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who lived in the pond with his friends. They would play together in the water all day long. One day, the duck decided to swim in the big lake. He wanted to see what it was like! So off he went! + +When the duck arrived, he saw lots of fish swimming around. They were all so silly! He liked to watch them play. He even tried to join in and swim around too! + +He felt so free and happy in the lake. He had a lot of fun swimming around with his new friends. Then, when he got too tired, the duck went back to his pond. + +He had had a great day and couldn't wait to tell his friends all about it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to whistle. She liked it so much that she whistled all the time when she played. + +One day, her mommy gave her a special treat. It was a cup of yogurt. She couldn't wait to eat it! The little girl took the cup and went outside to the backyard. + +It was such a peaceful day. The sun was shining and there was a soft breeze blowing. She sat down in the grass and started to whistle and eat her yogurt. It was so delicious! + +When she was finished, she lay down on the grass and looked up at the sky. She continued to whistle as she watched the clouds go by. She felt so peaceful and happy that she wanted to whistle forever. +Once there was a clever puppy. He was small and white and loved to run around and explore. One day, he went on an adventure to a new place. He wanted to learn as much as he could. + +He saw some bigger dogs and asked them lots of questions. Every day he would find out something new. He practiced his new skills and got better and better. He liked to surprise the other dogs with how clever he was. + +He would swim in the lake and run through the fields. He was so excited to learn something new every day. He kept learning, and eventually he grew bigger and stronger. + +Now the puppy is a big, clever dog. He is still very curious and loves to learn new things. He is a happy dog who never stops exploring and finding out new facts. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy named Sam. He lived in a village with many people and he loved to explore. + +One day, Sam told his mom he wanted to go on an adventure. His mom brought him to a big temple in the middle of the forest. Sam was so excited! He wanted to see what was inside. + +When Sam and his mom got to the temple, they saw that it was full of gold. Sam was so brave, he wanted to explore all the rooms and find more treasure. But then they heard a scary sound. + +They were scared, but Sam was so brave. He put his hand in his pocket and found a rock that his mom had given him. He held it tight and the scary sound went away. + +Sam and his mom laughed and hugged. They were so happy that Sam was so brave and kept them safe. They gave thanks to the temple and promised to visit again soon. ' +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Karen. She was always very enthusiastic about everything. + +One day, Karen went outside to play. But outside was very dull and grey, as there was no sunshine. Karen really wanted to play in the sunshine. + +So Karen put her hands together and closed her eyes. She began to wish and soon the clouds parted, and the sunshine came through. Karen opened her eyes to find the sun shining brightly. She was so excited! + +Karen ran around, enjoying the beautiful sunshine. She felt the warmth on her cheeks and she smiled. Everyone around her was restored with joy. + +Karen breathed a deep sigh of happiness, feeling very thankful for the sunshine. She had learned that when the sun is low, all you need to do is make a wish. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jake. Jake loved to go exploring and he was always brave. But he had one rule - he must never go near the water. He knew that it was not safe to go in the water. + +One day, Jake was on an adventure in the forest. He found a sparkling lake that was full of fun and games. But then he remembered the rule - he must not go near the water. As he was about to turn away, a voice called out: "Come join us! Don't be scared!" Jake looked around and he saw four boys. They were daring each other to go in the water. + +Jake really wanted to go, but he knew that it was not safe. He tried to turn them away, but they wouldn't listen. They kept daring each other to go in the water. + +Jake was worried, so he stepped in and said firmly, "No! This is not safe. You must not go in the water." + +The boys listened to Jake, and so the danger was averted. From that day on, Jake made sure that everyone stayed away from the water to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Chloe. She was the most adorable girl you'd ever seen! She was always looking for ways to have fun and explore the world. + +One day, Chloe was walking through the park and found a piece of paper on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was a very precious treasure map. Chloe was so excited, she knew she had to protect it. + +Chloe quickly ran to her best friend, Isabella's house, to show her the map. She ran to the door with the map held safely in her hands. When Isabella opened the door she saw the treasure map. She said to Chloe in an excited voice, "it is so adorable that you are trying to protect it!" + +Chloe beamed with pride. She felt so special that she had found the map and was protecting it. + +Together, Chloe and Isabella decided to go on an adventure to try and find the treasure! The excitement was bubbling over. It was going to be an adventure that they would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jessie. One day, when she was walking through the forest, she noticed something strange. As she went closer, she saw a skeleton of a deer. She was scared of the skeleton, but then she heard a voice in her head. + +The voice said, "Don't be scared. I'm here to help you. I was once like you, alive and full of life." + +Jessie asked, "Who are you?". + +The voice said, "I am the Spirit of the Forest. I am here to help you. Show some compassion and share your kindness with the world. The forest needs your help." + +Jessie understood what the Spirit was saying and was filled with compassion. She took out her bag of goodies and shared her treats with the animals in the forest. She noticed a happy feeling in the air and knew she had done the right thing. Jessie thanked the Spirit, who smiled and thanked her for showing such compassion. + +The Spirit said, "Always remember to be kind and show compassion to those around you." + +And so, Jessie always made sure to try and be compassionate. She had learned an important lesson from the Spirit of the Forest. +Mama and Papa were talking about the new infant in the family. The infant was only a few days old, but Mama said she was so healthy! They were excited to take her home and take care of her. + +Mama and Papa talked about who would take care of the infant while they were at work, and they decided that Mama’s aunt would help. Papa said they had to be very careful and make sure the infant was always healthy. + +Mama and Papa talked to the aunt and she said she would be happy to help. She said there were a lot of healthy things the infant could eat, and she would make sure she got enough sleep. + +Mama and Papa were glad, and they said goodbye to the infant. They said they would be back soon to take care of her and make sure she was always healthy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was just three years old and liked going for car rides. One day, Mia's dad took her out for a drive. He parked the car outside a hospital. Mia got out to explore. She saw lots of movement inside the broken windows of the hospital. + +Mia looked up at her Dad and said, "Daddy what's that?" + +Her Dad smiled and replied, "That's a hospital, Mia. It's where people go when they are feeling broken and need help." + +Mia and her Dad drove home, but later that day, Mia asked her Dad if they could park outside the hospital again. + +And so, whenever they went for a drive, Mia asked to go and park outside the hospital. She realized that the broken windows weren't so scary after all, and she loved going for car rides! +Once upon a time there was an ugly yacht. The yacht was all alone and sad, until one day a person came to visit. The person looked at the old yacht and decided it was time to pack! + +The person gathered up all their things, from blankets and pillows, to toys and food. They put it all into boxes and loaded it onto the yacht. Then, with one big push, the yacht was off! + +The person and the yacht sailed away, far away to a nice, sunny beach. The person set up a tent and soon all the boxes were unpacked. + +The person and the yacht spent the day flying kites, splashing in the ocean, playing in the sand and making new friends. The ugly yacht was no longer lonely; it was happy! + +The person and the yacht played every day until one day, the person had to pack up their things and say goodbye. But, the ugly yacht didn't mind, because it knew that someday, the person would come back to visit again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She loved to play in the garden, but her parents wouldn't allow it. They said she needed to be supervised by the staff. Ella was very stubborn and refused to listen. + +"No, I want to play outside!" she said. + +Her parents were firm and said, "No, Ella. You must stay inside with the staff." + +Ella was so frustrated that she burst into tears. She tried to plead with her parents, but they stayed firm. + +Finally, Ella had to accept that she couldn't play outside. She knew her parents loved her and that they only wanted her to be safe. Reluctantly, she agreed to stay inside with the staff. + +When Ella finally got to play in the garden, she was so happy and grateful. She never forgot the lesson she had learned from her stubborn parents: it's important to listen and obey. +One day, Alex and his mommy were sitting in the living room. On the wall hung a picture of Alex with a big smile on his face. Alex looked up and asked, "Mommy, why is the couch broken?" Mommy smiled and said, "It's been that way for a while, but don't worry, we'll get it fixed." + +Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from outside the room. Alex and his mommy looked at each other and waited to see what it was. Suddenly, they heard someone enter the room, and walked over to look. It was Alex's grandpa, carrying some tools! + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Hey there Alex. I'm here to fix the couch for you. I'm sure it'll be as good as new by the end of the day!" Alex smiled and watched with excitement as grandpa carried his tools to the couch, and began to fix it. Grandpa worked hard, and soon the couch looked much better. + +Alex and his mommy were so happy! Now the couch was ready for Alex to sit and read his stories. He gave grandpa a big hug and said, "Thank you!' Grandpa smiled, and nodded. Alex was so excited to finally have a working couch again! +Once upon a time there was a flea who wanted to be helpful. The flea was very clever and came up with a design. The flea wanted to help everyone and so he used his design to make things better. + +The flea worked hard and everyone was happy with the design. Everyone said how helpful the flea was and thanked him. + +But then something bad happened. Suddenly, the flea's design started going wrong. Everything started falling apart and everyone was very sad. The flea tried and tried to fix the design but nothing worked. + +The flea was very sad and everyone was very disappointed. In the end, the flea could not fix his design and everyone was left unhappy. The flea had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a plant. It wasn't the cheapest plant, but it still wasn't very expensive either. + +One day, without warning, the plant started to struggle. It tried to hold itself up, but it couldn't do it. + +Suddenly, two girls heard about the plant's struggle and ran to help. + +The first girl said, "We must help the plant! It needs our help!" + +The second girl nodded, understanding what the first girl meant. Together, they each grabbed one side of the plant and started to pull. + +At first, it seemed like their efforts were in vain. But then, bit by bit, they started to make progress. + +Soon enough, the plant was standing tall again, just like before. + +The girls smiled with pride and hugged the plant. They had done it! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bird named Jack. He was always sniffing around and looking for something interesting. One day Jack saw an envelope sitting on the windowsill. He couldn't help it, he had to get closer to find out what was inside. + +Jack hopped up and pecked at the envelope. Suddenly, it opened and a letter fell out. Sitting on the windowsill, Jack started to read the letter. Suddenly, a voice said, "What do you think you are doing?" + +Jack was very startled. He looked around and saw a girl standing there. She said, "That envelope doesn't belong to you. I was going to open it myself later." + +Jack was embarrassed and said sorry. He quickly flew away to find more interesting things. From then on, Jack knew that being nosy can get him into trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to draw. Every day she would print lots of bright pictures with her chubby thumbs. One day, she made a picture of a monster. It had scary eyes and big sharp teeth. She felt a bit scared when she looked at it but she kept on drawing. Suddenly, a giant hand appeared out of nowhere and reached out to grab her! She screamed and ran away. She did not stop running until she reached the safety of her home, where she gladly hugged her mum. She showed her mum the picture of the monster and her mum smiled. She said, “It's ok. Don't be scared. It's only a drawing.†The little girl felt happy and safe again. She gave her mum a big hug, and then went back to printing all of her happy pictures. +Once upon a time there was a smart girl called Amy. Amy loved to joke and play a lot. +One day, Amy was playing with a box that she had found on the floor. She wanted to take it home, but it was too big to carry. So instead, she ran back home and asked her mom for help. + +Her mom told her it was nice to want to help others, but she needed to think before she acts. She explained that sometimes people give things away to strangers because they are too busy or don't need it anymore. + +Amy understood what her mom meant and thanked her, vowing to ask all the time before taking something that doesn't belong to her. + +This story taught us that we need to be smart and think before taking others' things. We should always remember to ask permission before taking anything. That way we can make sure that it's okay to have fun, but to always ask before taking something away from somebody else! +The sun was a sad yellow ball in the gloomy sky. The birds were quiet, and the air was still. Nothing was happening in the park. + +Then a little girl skipped in. She was wearing a red dress and a big smile. With a wave of her arm, she saw the slide and ran over. She jumped on the slide and went flying down. She screamed and laughed until she reached the bottom. + +Next, she ran over to the playground. There was a log there and she dragged it over to the bushes. In the bush was a pile of wood. The girl lit a match and dropped it in. The wood began to burn, and it filled the air with smoke and warmth. + +The little girl looked up at the sky and smiled. There was a sparkle in her eyes. She watched the smoke drift away and the happy sun shining in the sky. All was peaceful and bright again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, John and Susan. Every day they would go for a walk, searching for new things to explore. + +One day, they went to the park. As they were walking around, Susan stopped and said: "John, let's search for something!" + +John was curious, so he said: "Let's do it!" + +Together they started exploring and searching for interesting things. After a while, they finally found a point. It was a fair point, with stones and small river flowing over it. + +Suddenly, Susan said: "Let's play a game here. Whoever finds the most fair things wins!" + +John thought it was a great idea, so they started their search. After 15 minutes, they both realized they had found enough things to make the winner. + +John said: "Susan, you have found the most fair things, so you are the winner!" + +Susan was very happy and said: "Thank you, John, for a fun day of searching and exploring together!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lillie. She was so adorable, you could not help loving her so much. + +Lillie loved to go on adventures with her parents. One day, they told her they were going to take a special trip. She was so excited! She asked them where they were going, but they just smiled and said she'd have to wait and see. + +On the day of the trip, Lillie was ready to go. She had all her stuff packed and was ready to go. But her parents just kept delaying the journey. Lillie was starting to get impatient. + +Finally, they had to tell Lillie the surprise: they were going to the zoo! Lillie was so excited and filled with joy. She ran around from cage to cage, looking at all the adorable animals. It was an adventure she would never forget! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was playing in her garden one day when she saw a snake. She looked scared. Then the snake said, "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you." + Jane asked, "Why are you here?" The snake replied, "I'm trying to reach the apple tree over there so I can get some apples to eat." Jane felt guilty. She said, "I'm sorry, I can help you. I can pick you some apples." The snake thanked Jane. Jane went over to the apple tree and reached up to get the highest apples she could find. She gathered the apples and brought them to the snake. The snake was so pleased and thanked her again. Jane was happy that she could help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. Sarah had a really big dream. She wanted to be rich one day. + +One day, Sarah was out walking in the woods. She saw a tent and had an idea. She decided to stay in the tent so she could be rich. + +“I can pretend I have a lot of money if I stay in this tent,†Sarah said with a smile. + +So, Sarah stayed in the tent and explored the neighbourhood nearby. She quickly realized that being rich was much more than owning a tent. She needed to have money and nice things. + +But, Sarah didn't give up. She knew if she kept dreaming and working hard, one day she would reach her goal. +Once there was a little girl who liked to think. She would sit quietly and fly her imagination to amazing places. Today she was thinking about coins. She heard stories of coins being lucky and they made her so happy. + +Just then she noticed a shiny coin in the grass. She carefully picked it up. It was a silver coin and it was flexible! She was so delighted and she felt so lucky. She put it in her pocket and gave it a big hug. + +When she got back home she told her mom all about the coin. They went to the kitchen and looked up coins on the computer. They found out that it was very valuable! + +The little girl was so proud of her coin! She put it in a special place and thought about it every day. It was her favourite coin and she was very proud of it. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly rocket. Every day, the rocket used to fly up and down the sky. He loved to wave at all the villagers below. Soon, the rocket became everyone's best friend. + +Every morning, the rocket would use his friendly smile to brighten everyone's day. All the villagers used to have fun together and would often give the rocket a ride. One time, the rocket used his special powers to fly the villagers to a faraway land. Everyone was so surprised! + +The rocket kept using his special powers to take them to the most amazing places. Everyone had so much fun! They visited all kinds of places, like castles and beaches. The rocket would use his wings to fly them back home. + +In the end, the villagers said goodbye to their friendly rocket and thanked him for all the wonderful adventures they had together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was very creative. She wanted to find new ways to play her games with her friends. She had an idea to plant a mint plant on some empty land. She got the help of her mum and dad to do this. + +One day, she wanted her friends to help her take care of the mint. She asked them for a promise that they would help her keep the mint alive and growing. Her friends all agreed, and promised to help. + +So the little girl and her friends spent the days taking care of the mint. They watered it, did weeding, and cut off the dead leaves. Soon, the mint grew very well. The friends had kept their promise. + +The little girl learnt an important lesson that day. It is important to keep your promises, as they can help you grow things, both plant and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old and she loved to explore. + +One day, Molly decided to go on an adventure. She pulled out her wagon and she started to pull it behind her. She was so excited to explore! + +Molly was amazed by all the modern sights that she saw. Everywhere she went, there were tall buildings and fast cars. She even saw a robot! + +But suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. It was Molly’s mom! She was worried about where Molly had gone. + +Molly was so glad to see her mom again. She knew that she had gone too far on her adventure, so she hopped back in her wagon and soon they were heading home. + +Molly was happy to be safe at home. She had a wonderful adventure, but she knew it was time to go back and rest. +Once upon a time there was a famous duck. He lived very close to the pond and enjoyed taking long walks there every day. + +One morning, after the duck took his usual walk to the pond, he noticed a small leak in the ground near the water. He had no idea where it came from! + +He decided to spend the day looking for the source of the leak, so he set off exploring with a determination to find it. He looked around the pond, under rocks, and up into the trees, but he couldn't find the leak anywhere. + +The famous duck was about to give up when he noticed something strange in the sky. It was a small cloud that kept changing shapes! + +The duck asked the cloud, "Do you know where the leak is coming from?" + +The cloud smiled and replied, "Yes, I do! Follow me and I will show you." + +The cloud led the duck to a broken tree branch that was leaking water all over the ground. The famous duck was so happy to have found the leak. He thanked the cloud and went back to his pond to spend the rest of the day. +Once there was a little girl named Abigail. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. + +One day, Abigail's mum told her that she had a surprise for her. She said that Abigail would get a prize if she finished all of her toys. + +Abigail was very excited and quickly finished playing with all of her toys. She ran to show mummy. + +Mummy was very proud and said: "Well done Abigail! Here's your prize". Abigail was delighted and hugged her mummy. + +But then, mummy looked worried. When Abigail asked why, mummy said "Now I have to find a way to finish all of my work". Abigail hugged her mummy and said: "Don't worry mummy. I'll help you finish it". + +Mummy smiled and said: "That's very kind of you Abigail". + +Abigail and mummy worked together and soon finished all the work.At the end, mummy gave Abigail another prize for all her help. Abigail was very happy and hugged her mummy tight. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sarah. She loved to play all day with her friends. But at night it was time to sleep. + +Sarah had a special cube that she kept near her bed. It was a warm and cozy cube with a soft pillow on top. Sarah liked to sleep in it every night. + +Before going to sleep, Sarah said goodnight to her cube. She thanked it for keeping her warm and safe while she slept. + +Then Sarah tucked herself into bed and closed her eyes. Soon, she was dreaming of fun adventures with her friends. + +The next morning, Sarah woke up feeling refreshed and ready for another day of play. She said hello to her cube and thanked it for helping her have such a young and peaceful sleep. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sofia. She was 3 years old and loved to play with her toy mop around the house. She laughed and sang as she cleaned the floor. + +One day, her mom came home and saw Sofia dancing and singing with the mop. She said, "Sofia, what are you doing?". + +Sofia said, "I'm cleaning the noisy floor with my mop". + +Mom was surprised and said, "Oh, I'm glad you're accepting to clean up". + +Sofia smiled and said, "I'm happy to help". + +So they finished cleaning the floor together and Sofia was so proud of her work. + +And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a big bossy bear. He was always telling everyone what to do and wanted things done his way. One day, he was walking through the forest and he saw a little seat in the grass. + +The bear really wanted it but lying down on the seat wasn't allowed. He was too bossy to break it! So he lied down anyways. The grass was soft, and he was very comfortable. + +Suddenly, a little bunny hopped by. He said, “Hey, that’s not your seat!†The bear was so shocked that he quickly sat up. He realized that he had been caught, so he said sorry and hopped away. + +The little bunny smiled and lay down in the warm seat. He knew it wasn't easy for the bossy bear to say sorry - but it was the right thing to do! +John was outside in the garden. He saw a post standing in the middle of the grass. He wanted to stand on top of it but it looked fragile. He was scared that if he stepped on it, the post would break. He wanted to try it but he was too scared. + +Suddenly, his mom yelled at him not to do it. She said it was too dangerous and he might get hurt. But John still wanted to step on the post. He wanted to show his mom that he could do it. + +John decided to be brave. He slowly made his way towards the post and stood on it. It felt wobbly and he was scared but he stayed standing. His mom cheered for him and clapped. John was so proud he did it and smiled with joy. His mom hugged him and said he was very brave to try. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful elephant. He lived in the forest and was friends with all of the animals. One day, he went to a lake to take a look. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud crack. He saw that a big tree branch had broken off and fallen in the lake. He decided to help out his friends, so he used his powerful strength and broke the tree branch into small pieces. + +After he was done, he heard another loud crack. He saw that another tree branch near the lake had broken off. He quickly ran over to help. + +"What can I do?" the elephant asked. + +"Use your powerful strength to break the branch into small pieces," said a baby bird who was floating in the lake. + +The elephant did as he was told. He used his powerful strength to break up the branch. After much work, all of the pieces of the branch were small enough for the animal to play with or use for building something. + +The baby bird was so happy and said, "Thank you so much, powerful elephant!" +Once there was a small mouse who was feeling very miserable and sad. He had not had a wash in days and he was covered in dirt. So the little mouse decided to take a dip in the nearby pond. + +The mouse was swimming and enjoying the cool water when all of a sudden, a giant bullfrog made a loud 'honk' with its horn. The mouse was so scared that he dived back and scampered away as fast as he could. + +When the mouse arrived back home, he was so exhausted that he fell asleep. But the mouse didn't realise that a big storm had come up in his absence. Unfortunately, the little mouse was washed away in the filthy water. All that remained were his sad, miserable eyes which looked out across the pond. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was walking in the woods and feeling very lucky. She saw a big strawberry in the grass and decided to pick it up and eat it. She was so excited! + +But then when she went to take a bite out of her strawberry, she heard something strange. There in the grass was a big, scary snake. She was so scared, she dropped the strawberry and ran away. + +The snake followed her until she came to a river. She tried to cross, but the river was too deep. She was so scared, she started to cry. + +Just then, a friendly frog came up and said he would help her. He said that he could take her safely across the river. She thanked the frog and hopped on his back. + +As they were crossing the river, she saw the snake coming after her. He was still trying to catch her! She screamed in terror, but the frog moved so fast they managed to get away. + +But when they got to the other side, the little girl realized she had been so scared that she had left her lucky strawberry behind! She was so sad, but the frog said she should be grateful she was safe. + +The little girl had not been so lucky this time. +Once upon a time there was a curious little lamb named Lily. One day, Lily decided to wander away from her home and explore the world. + +As she was walking, Lily suddenly heard a loud and peculiar sound. What was that? She had never heard something like this before. Lily followed the sound and soon saw something quite different. + +It was a big horn! Lily ran up to it and touched it. The horn sounded again and Lily laughed. She touched it again and again and each time the horn seemed to talk back to her. + +"What are you doing, Lily?" asked a gentle voice. + +Lily looked up and saw her mother smiling at her. + +"I'm talking to the horn," Lily said. + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Now, let's go home and make some dinner. You can come back and explore this interesting horn another time!" + +So, Lily and her mother went back home and Lily was looking forward to her next adventure. +Once there was a little boy called Tommy. He was only three years old and loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Tommy decided to go for a walk in the park. He was feeling very happy and excited about his adventure. + +Tommy walked around for a while, and eventually he came across a lake. He wanted to go in, but his mom told him he couldn't go too far from the edge of the lake. + +Tommy made sure to manage and stay close to the edge. Then, he saw some-thing floating on the surface of the lake - it was a small piece of skin! He was so happy and carefully picked it up, before heading back to show his mom. + +Tommy's mom was so impressed by his curiosity and carefulness, that she hugged him and gave him a big kiss. Tommy felt so happy and proud of himself for managing and staying safe. +Once upon a time there was a nation. This nation was filled with people who were very happy. But then one day, all of the happiness in the nation vanished. Everyone became very anxious. The people could not understand what had happened. They looked everywhere, but the happiness was nowhere to be found. + +The people searched and searched, but they still could not find their lost happiness. They asked each other what had happened, but no one had an answer. Everyone in the nation felt so anxious, and nothing seemed to help. + +One day, a little girl had an idea. She said that maybe their happiness had gone somewhere that no one knew about. The people agreed, so they decided to go and look for it. Everyone searched in all different directions, and after a long time, one of the people found something. He had found the lost happiness! + +Everyone was so happy that the little girl's idea had worked. The happiness had been found and the nation was happy again. From then on, everyone was careful to never let it vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who liked to play with his screws. He had lots of screws and would take them out and put them back in. One day, the old man’s neighbour asked for help. The neighbour needed to fix something but only had one screw. So the old man gave them the screw and was happy to help. From then on, every time the old man played with his screws, he would think about the happy feeling he had when he helped the neighbour in need. + +The moral of the story is that helping others makes you feel good. When we make time to help someone, even if it's only with a single screw, something special can happen. +Once upon a time there was a independent bear. One day he wanted to explore the big forest near his home. So he started walking. He walked for hours, maybe even days, and he got deeper and deeper into the forest. He saw new things and had amazing adventures! But one day something bad happened. He lost his way and didn't know how to get back home. He started to get very sad—he was all alone and nobody could help him. He was in the forest forever. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and she loved to create things. One day, Lucy's mom asked her what she wanted to be when she was older. Lucy smiled and said "I want to be a dancer!" + +Every day Lucy practiced to be a dancer. She moved and twisted her body just like a real dancer. Lucy felt so happy when she danced and she felt like she could create beautiful dances. + +One day, Lucy saw a funny girl doing something very strange. She was jumping up and down on the bed. Lucy thought that it was very funny and decided to do the same. She jumped on her parents' bed but something bad happened! Lucy broke her little leg. + +Although she wanted to create beautiful dances, Lucy learned an important lesson - sometimes the most fun things can hurt you if you're not careful. She never did the funny thing on the bed again. +Once there was a girl who was very naughty. One day she was feeling bored so she decided to poke the cushion that was on the floor. It was very soft and it felt nice when she poked it. Suddenly the cushion started to heat up! It was very hot now. The girl started to get scared, she didn't know what was happening. Then she heard a voice from inside the cushion, it said "Stop poking me, I'm burning up!" The girl was very scared and she quickly stopped poking the cushion. The cushion cooled down and the girl ran all the way home. She never tried to poke the cushion again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was only three years old, and loved pastries. + +One day, she was walking through the park with her mom when she saw a pastry in front of her. It was so yummy looking that Amy just had to have it. So she reached out and grabbed the pastry with both hands. + +Her mom was very surprised, but didn't stop her. After all, it was only a little pastry. + +Amy happily held the pastry close to her chest as she began to munch away. It tasted so yummy that she wanted to eat it all up! + +When she was finished, Amy's mom said, "you know, if you're hungry for another pastry, we could get one from the store." Amy was so excited that she ran to the store to get her own little pastry! + +And from then on, Amy would always get excited whenever she saw a pastry. She knew that with just a little bit of effort, she could always grab her favorite treat. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was a very curious boy and always wanted to explore the world. +One day, Tommy explored his room and found a big, round button. He asked his mom about the button. +"Mommy, what does this button do?" +"That's a special button, Tommy. It can reverse time." +Tommy was surprised. He had never heard of anything like this before. +"Wow! Will I be able to go back in time?" +"Yes, but be careful. The time reversal is very mild so you won't be able to go back very far," said his mom. + Tommy was excited and couldn't wait to try the time reversal button. He pressed the button. Immediately he felt like he was moving backwards in time. He felt a mild wave of energy pass through his body, and just like that he was back in time. +He shouted with joy. He had done it! He had successfully reversed time! He felt like he had so many new possibilities. He was excited to explore them. +Once upon a time, there was a bright girl named Daisy. Daisy was on her way to a party with her mom and dad. They drove in their car until they arrived at their destination. + +When they arrived, Daisy saw that the house was all decorated with balloons and streamers, and it was so fun! There was a big sign that said "Welcome Daisy" and lots of friends waiting to give her hugs and kisses. + +Daisy couldn't believe all the fun things at the party. She saw tables full of bright food, games, toys and presents. Daisy was so excited to be at the party, and soon enough she was having the best day ever! + +Her friends and family laughed and played for hours and Daisy was having the most fun she had ever had. At the end of the day, everyone was so tired from all the fun that they went home. But Daisy knew that she would never forget the bright day she had at the party. +There was once a small girl who liked to play in her house. One day, when she was exploring, she stumbled upon a funny shelf. The shelf was slow, so she decided to order the shelf to play with her. She asked the shelf to stand up, then she asked it to move. But it stayed slow and still. + +To the girl's surprise, the shelf suddenly came to life. It started doing flips and showed off its tricks. The girl thought it was amazing and kept ordering the shelf to do more and more flips. + +The shelf was happy to show off its skills, but it knew it couldn't keep going forever. After a few minutes, the shelf went back to being slow and still again. The girl was disappointed, but then she realized that the shelf might be able to come to life again if she was patient. + +The girl kept ordering the shelf to come to life, and eventually it did. The girl was delighted and ordered it to play with her all day long. She learned that sometimes it takes a little while to make something slow come alive. +Josh was excited because he was going to ride in his grandpa's car! His grandpa was dependable; he never broke a promise. He could always be counted on. + +Josh and his grandpa drove for a while until they arrived at the movie theater. "We are here!" shouted Josh. + +Josh's grandpa told him, "Why don't we go inside and pick a movie!" + +Josh felt so happy and excited. He was going to ride to the movies with his grandpa! + +They got inside and started looking at the different movies. Josh had a hard time deciding, but he finally chose one. + +"Let's go ride and watch this movie!" Josh said, jumping up and down with excitement. + +Josh and his grandpa went and rode to the movie theater. They watched the movie and had a lot of fun! Josh felt lucky to have such a dependable grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was 3 years old and loved playing outside. + +One morning, Lola decided to go outside and take a walk in the park. After a while, she saw a rake and picked it up. She wanted to use it and make the ground more comfortable. + +“What are you doing?†asked her mom. + +Lola said that she was taking the rake to make the ground comfortable. Her mom smiled and said “That’s a great idea!†+ +They worked together and soon the ground was comfortable from all the raking. Lola and her mom smiled proudly and Lola said “I made it more comfortable with the rake!†+ +The mom hugged Lola and said “Yes you did. Good job!†+ +The End. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy was walking in the park when she saw something huge. She asked her mommy, "What is that?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That is a copper fountain, Lucy. It is very beautiful!†+ +They walked a little closer and Lucy couldn't believe her eyes. It was huge! She said, "It's so big! Can I touch it?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can, but be careful.†+ +Lucy touched it, carefully, and it was so shiny and nice. She asked, "Can I show it to my friends?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course you can! You can show them how nice it is.†+ +So Lucy ran off to show her friends the huge copper fountain. She was so excited to show them the shiny and beautiful fountain. Her friends were amazed and they all had so much fun. + +The End. +Mandy and Steve were walking through the forest with their furry dog, Dickie. They were looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly, Dickie spotted a trip across the river. He started barking excitedly and ran towards it. + +Mandy and Steve smiled at each other. "Let's check it out!" They said together. + +Mandy and Steve walked across the bridge and saw that it was a beautiful beach. They started playing in the warm sand and made sand castles and drew pictures of the sea. + +But then, Mandy saw something in the sand. It was a big, red box. She opened it and inside it was a big, furry teddy bear! + +Mandy smiled and hugged the bear and said, "I need this bear." + +Steve agreed and said, "Yes, Mandy needs this furry bear. Let's take him on our trip!" + +Mandy nodded with excitement and together, they took the furry bear with them on their trip. +Once there was a cow who lived in a meadow. He was very obedient and did as he was asked. One day, a farmer came to the meadow with a rope. He took the cow and the cow felt scared. He did not like the rope and wanted to go back to the meadow. But, the farmer pulled the rope and the cow followed. + +The cow was then taken far away from the meadow. He felt sad and alone. He tried to find his way back, but he could not. The farmer had taken him away forever. + +The cow was very obedient, but he could not make the farmer take him back to the meadow. He was stuck in the new place and he never got to see the meadow again. He felt so sad. The cow never saw his meadow again and this was a very bad ending. +One day, Gwen was playing outside in the sun. The day was clear and hot, but she was having lots of fun. Suddenly, she felt something wet and cold on her shoes. She looked down and saw a big puddle. Her shoes were soaked in the puddle! Gwen was helpless and looked for help. + +Just then, a friendly butterfly flew by. Gwen asked for help and the butterfly said, "I have an idea!" The butterfly hovered over the puddle and flapped its wings. Soon, the blue puddle had become tiny drops of water. Gwen's shoes were dry again! + +Gwen thanked the butterfly, and the butterfly smiled and said, "You're very welcome!" With that, the butterfly flew away. Gwen was happy and continued playing in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there lived a spicy fox who was always in a rush. One day, the fox didn't quit running even when it was time to rest. He was so busy that he forgot to stop. + +"Wait!" shouted a tiny mouse. "You should take a break!" + +The fox was surprised. He stopped running and asked: "Why should I wait?" + +"Because resting is important," explained the mouse. "If you don't take a break, you won't have enough energy to do anything." + +The fox thought about it and agreed. "OK, I will try not to rush so much. I'll wait and be sure to have a spicy snack first." + +The mouse smiled and said: "Good idea. You see, resting isn't so bad after all." So the fox quit dashing and waited until he felt strong enough to continue his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katie. She was three years old. One day Katie went outside to play in the soil. She loved feeling the dirt beneath her fingers as she dug and explored. She tried to see how fast she could dig. + +A rabbit hopped over and watched Katie. Fascinated by what she was doing, he hopped closer to her. "What are you doing?" the rabbit asked. + +Katie looked up and smiled. "I am trying to see how fast I can dig," she said. + +The rabbit smiled back. "That's a good plan. Let's see who can dig the fastest." + +The rabbit and Katie both tried to dig as fast as they could. The soil was soft and easy to scoop up with their paws and fingers. They dug and dug, until finally both of them declared they had dug the fastest. + +Katie looked at the bunny with a proud smile. "We did it! We both dug the fastest!" She said. + +The rabbit smiled back again. "Yes," he said. "We did it! We dug really fast." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was a very sweet girl and she wanted to look smart. So every morning she would dress in her prettiest clothes and go out to play. + +One day her mother told her that she needed to clean the wall. Sally thought it was a boring job, so she decided to find something else to do. + +But then she remembered something her mum had said before; she said, 'dressing nicely is important, but you must be helpful too.' That made Sally think, maybe she should do her cleaning job after all. + +So she picked up a damp cloth and did a good job cleaning the wall. When she finished, she felt very proud of herself and she was rewarded with a sweet treat. + +This taught Sally an important lesson; being kind and helpful can be much more rewarding than looking smart. +Once upon a time there was a bad man. He was always telling lies and trying to trick people. He wanted to get money from innocent people and spread his lies. + +One day, the bad man found a shiny button. He thought it was valuable and he wanted to spread the news quickly. He told everyone he could find, but nobody believed him. Even though he was honest about the button, people knew he could not be trusted. + +The bad man was so frustrated. He wanted the button to be valuable so he could spread the news and make money. But nobody wanted to buy the button. + +The bad man never got his wish. The button was never valuable and he never got any money. The bad man had to go on being dishonest and trying to trick people. +One day Mummy was cooking dinner. She was using all her different pots and pans, and stirring very carefully. Daddy was in the living room and the fan was blowing the air around. + +Suddenly the naughty little mouse ran into the kitchen. He jumped onto the table and started to eat the food that Mummy was cooking! +Mummy was very surprised and shouted 'No!'. But the naughty mouse did not listen and he kept on eating, even when Mummy shook her finger at him. + +So Daddy came in, turned off the fan and shooed the naughty little mouse away. Mummy was happy to have her dinner back - and very proud of Daddy for saving the day! +One day, a little boy named Jimmy went to a place called the park. Jimmy saw a toy bow and decided to buy it. He asked his mummy for some money, but she said that it was too expensive. Jimmy got a little sad until he saw a different, much cheaper bow. He happily asked for the money and bought it. + +Jimmy took his new bow and ran to the park to play. He ran around and imagined shooting arrows. He laughed and had a lot of fun. + +Jimmy wanted to show his daddy his new toy. He ran home and found his daddy in the kitchen. His daddy said it was a nice bow, and Jimmy felt very happy. + +Jimmy went to the park again and took his bow with him. He held it in front of his face and tried to shoot arrows. He laughed and smiled as he pretended to be a strong hunter. He could even make the bow sing when he stretched it! + +Jimmy and his bow were very happy together. He liked having a toy so small, but so powerful. He hoped that his cheap bow would last a long time. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing a game. They liked to talk and giggle and have fun. But one day, everything changed. They heard a whisper. The whisper said all their fun was dead. They were sad. Their game looked very sad and still. They tried to play, but it wouldn't move. They knew it was gone forever. + +The friends got very quiet and sad. They didn't talk or laugh. They just looked at the dead game. Then they started to whisper. They said to each other: "We will never forget this game". They hugged and said goodbye to the game. + +Then the friends went home. They remembered the game and they whispered: "Goodbye". Then the friends just looked at the sky. They knew the game was still in their hearts. +Once upon a time there was a mommy bird who wanted to take her adorable little chick for a lovely flight. +The mommy bird held her chick in her wings and they flew up, up, up into the sky. +The little chick was so excited to explore the world around them. + +"Look, look, Mommy! A big, wet puddle!" said the little chick as they flew down over the wide open fields. + +The mommy bird looked down nervously at the puddle. She didn't want her little chick to get wet, but the chick seemed so excited about the possibility of playing in the puddle. She looked back at the chick with concern. + +"No, dear, you can't play in the puddle. It's too deep and you might get hurt," the mommy bird said firmly. + +The chick looked disappointed but soon after was off in the sky exploring again, with her mommy bird close behind. +The end. +Teddy and his friend Sofia were playing in the park. It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining brightly. + +“Let’s climb the slide!†said Sofia. + +“Yes!†Teddy said. + +The two of them went to the big slide and started to climb. But as they were climbing, it started to get icy. + +“Be careful!†said Sofia. + +But Teddy slipped and fell. He started to cry. + +Sofia reached out her hand and said, “It’s okay Teddy, you’re my friend. Let’s go play something else.’ + +Teddy took Sofia’s hand and they went off to play a different game. Teddy was happy to have such a good friend. +Mum and Tim were at the subway station. Tim was a chubby little boy, only 3 years old. + +Tim was excited to see the subway. He asked Mum "Can we get in?" + +Mum said "No, Tim! We cannot go on the subway today." + +Tim was not happy, but he had to return home. + +When they got home, there was a surprise waiting for Tim - someone had left him two chocolate muffins in the garden! Tim was so excited and he quickly ran to the muffins. + +But just as he was about to take a bite, his mum grabbed his arm and shouted "No! Don't eat the muffins! They don't belong to us!" + +Tim began to cry, but there was nothing he could do. He had to return the muffins and leave them in the garden. He was very sad as he watched the muffins disappear. + +The bad ending meant Tim was unable to enjoy the delicious chubby muffins. +Once there was a boy who had a mineral in his hand. He looked around, confused. What should he do with the mineral? Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. +"Hey! Keep it safe!" It was his mom. +The boy smiled. He knew how important it was to keep the mineral safe. He put it in his pocket and kept it there. +He asked his mom why he had to keep it. +"It's very special. It's a rare mineral, and it needs to stay safe," she explained. +The boy smiled and nodded. He was never confused again. He always kept the mineral safe. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Jenny. It was a cold winter day, so she put on a warm coat and some gloves. She wanted to play a game, but it was so cold outside she began to shiver. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the bushes. + +"Hello Jenny, why don't you come and play with me?" + +She was confused and she couldn't see who was talking. So she asked him who he was. + +"I'm Jasper, a friendly snowman," he replied. + +Jenny asked, "What kind of game do you want to play?" + +Jasper smiled and said, "Let's make a snowman!" + +Jenny was so excited. She took off her gloves and started to build a snowman. They worked together, rolling the snow and shaping it into the perfect snowman. When they were done, they stepped back and admired their work. + +Jenny was so happy that she had made a new friend. She no longer felt cold, but was filled with warmth. The shivers were gone, and a smile spread across her face. Jasper waved goodbye, and Jenny went back home, feeling less confused and very content. +One day, two friends were sitting in a special chair doing a puzzle. They were both very dependable and they helped each other very much. They held each piece of the puzzle in their little hands. + +The chair was a big, comfortable chair big enough for both of them to sit in together and work on their puzzle. Together, they tried to separate the pieces and put the puzzle together. They both put their hands up and moved them around the pieces. + +It took a long time, but their hard work eventually paid off! Together they successfully completed the entire puzzle, and they celebrated their success together. + +The two friends both learned that when they worked together, they were able to accomplish anything. They both learned that dependability pays off in the end! +One day, Sammy had a unique idea. He wanted to race his leg. He ran around the house and hopped on one leg. Whenever he felt tired, he stopped and took a break. But soon he started hopping again. + +Soon, Sammy's mom saw him and said, "Good job Sammy! Let's try to finish this race." Sammy smiled and kept hopping. He jumped over a chair and even through a doorway. + +After a few more jumps, Sammy finally finished the race. His mom cheered for him as he hopped over the finish line. Sammy felt so proud that he finished! He hugged his mom and celebrated with her. + +For the rest of the day, Sammy smiled and kept talking about his special race. He was so happy that he was able to finish his unique race with his leg! +Once there was a furry cat. His name was Fuzzy. He was always very curious and loved to explore. + +One day, he heard some loud noises outside his home. He went to investigate and saw a fire! It was getting bigger and bigger, so Fuzzy ran back home. + +Fuzzy's mom knew what to do. She told him to shut the door and window and to hide in a corner. Fuzzy did as he was told and shut the door and window. He squished himself in the corner and was very scared. + +But soon the fire was out and everything was alright. Fuzzy was so relieved he could come out of hiding. He thanked his mom for being so brave and wise. + +From then on, Fuzzy sure knew what to do in case of a fire. He would shut the door and window, and hide until it was over. +Once upon a time a little duck was walking in the park. He saw something shiny and sparkly in the park and went to check it out. + +The little duck said: "What is that?" + +Suddenly, a purple tree fairy showed up. She said to the little duck: "Hi there, little duck. I'm a purple tree fairy. I have promised to protect this special tree. And you must promise not to touch it." + +The little duck promised to never touch the tree. + +The tree fairy said: "Thank you for your promise. I have something special for you. Look up!" + +The little duck looked up and saw hundreds of purple twinkling stars. Then, he flew off with a smile on his face. + +After that day, the purple tree fairy and the little duck became best friends. The little duck promised to always protect the tree. And the purple tree fairy promised to always watch over the little duck. +There were four birds in the noisy nest. They were all best friends. Every day they would discuss what they could do together. They decided to go and find some food. They flew all over the garden looking in bushes and trees until they found the perfect spot. + +When they arrived, they saw an old birdhouse. It was full of large juicy worms. The four birds discussed how they could eat the worms. One bird said to break them in half, another said to grab them in their beaks and the last one said to eat them straight from the birdhouse. However, they decided to work together and share them all. + +They flew back to the noisy nest. They all wiggled and squealed happily as they shared the worms. The four birds were so glad that they had been able to find food for the whole nest, especially when it was so noisy outside. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl called Bella. She loved exploring and finding new things. One day she decided to go on an adventure and find some new friends. + +So off she went, until she met an old dog. He was very friendly, so she said: + +"Hello, old dog! Are you my friend?" + +The old dog smiled and said, "Why yes I am. Welcome to my house." But then he said something Bella didn't like. + +"I don't think you should go on that adventure alone." + +Bella disagreed. She wanted to do it on her own. + +The old dog smiled again. "It's alright if you disagree. But be careful anyway, just in case." And he gave Bella one last charming smile before she ran off. + +Bella was so happy to have found a new friend and grateful that he had welcomed her so kindly. She thanked him before setting off on her big adventure! +Once upon a time there was a bear named Bob. Bob was a fast bear. Everywhere he went, he went with speed. + +One day, Bob was walking through the woods when he spotted something. It was a pretty flower! Bob had never seen a flower before. "What is this?" Bob asked. + +Even though Bob was ignorant about the flower, his heart raced with excitement. He admired it for a while before he started running again. + +The next day Bob was walking in the woods again. As he was running, something pink caught his eye. It was the same flower that he saw before! Even though he was still ignorant, Bob knew the flower was important and he stopped to take a closer look. + +As he examined the flower, joy and wonder spread through his heart. He hadn't known what it was before, but now he saw it was a special flower. + +Bob smiled and said, "You're faster than me, flower. I'm glad we met." +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Alex and Ben. One day, they were playing in the garden, when Ben started to play with Alex's favorite tool. Alex was very upset and said to Ben, "why are you using my tool without asking?" Ben replied, "I just wanted to use it, it looks interesting!" + +Alex shook his head, “You should have asked me first!†+ +So Ben got an idea, he said "Let's try an experiment. We'll take turns holding the tool tight and see who can hold it for the longest. Whoever wins will be able to keep the tool.†+ +Alex said, “Ok, we can try that.†+ +So they started off with Ben holding the tool tight. Alex timed him, but Ben kept falling asleep, so he couldn't hold it for long. So then it was Alex's turn and it felt like forever until he eventually fell asleep. + +Ben woke him up and congratulated him, “Well done Alex, you showed patience and kindness. That’s how we should treat our friends. You can keep the tool.†+ +Alex smiled and was very pleased with his gift. He learned a valuable lesson that day, if you are kind and patient to your friends, you will be rewarded. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Jane liked to yield. Whenever she saw something, she wanted to yield to it. One day, Jane wanted to try something new. She wanted to jog. + +So Jane put on her running shoes and started to jog. At first she jogged very slowly, but soon she was jogging much faster. She jogged so hard that she couldn't feel her legs anymore. After a while, Jane was very tired. She stopped jogging and sat down on the ground. + +As she sat there, she smiled with pride. She was happy that she had yielded to the new challenge of jogging. She knew that she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once there was a bald man who was very unhappy. He was always grumpy and he never smiled. Every night he would wake up grumpy and go to bed grumpy. + +One day, the man was so grumpy that he decided to go for a late night walk. He bumped into a fairy along the way who told him that if he woke up happy the next morning she'd give him a special reward. + +The next day, the man woke up feeling much better and he couldn't remember why! He went to the spot where he had met the fairy and she immediately appeared. She was very pleased to see that the man had managed to wake up happy and she kept her promise. + +She presented him with a magical golden coin. She explained that it would make all his wishes come true! The man was astonished and he thanked the fairy for her kindness. + +From that day on, the man woke up with a smile on his face every morning. He never forgot the reward he was given, and he told his friends about it. Everyone was amazed that the bald man had changed so much! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to keep things. One day, she found a black box which looked interesting, so she decided to keep it. She opened the box and inside was a bag of pasta. She had never seen pasta before so she asked her mum what it was. + +Mum said, “Pasta is something nice to eat. Would you like to try some?†+ +The little girl was very excited and said, “Yes please!†+ +Mum boiled the pasta and served it with a black sauce. + +The little girl was so happy. She ate all the pasta and asked for more. + +Mum said, “If you keep eating all the pasta, there won't be any left for tomorrow.†+ +The little girl thought about this, and agreed to keep some pasta for tomorrow. She put the leftovers in the black box and put it away. She was happy with her decision and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, a lawyer named John wanted to cook something special. He was feeling very modest, so even though he was a very talented lawyer, he decided to make a simple dish. He started to look around in kitchen for ingredients. + +He found some butter, an egg and some cheese. He put them all in a bowl and mixed them together. Then he put the bowl in the oven and waited for the food to cook. + +Meanwhile, John's neighbor Anne was very curious about what he was cooking. She asked him, "What are you cooking?" John smiled and said, "I'm making a delicious egg and cheese dish!" + + Anne was very excited and asked him, "Will you share it with me?" He nodded and said, "Yes, of course!" Anne was very grateful and thanked him for the kind offer. + +Finally, the food was ready. John and Anne both enjoyed the simple yet delicious egg and cheese dish. They were both very happy that they had shared the meal together. +The boy was sad. He wanted something special to remember his grandpa. So he went to the shop and found a page in a book. It was special because there was a mark on it, made by his grandpa's finger. + +The boy was happy. He wanted to keep the page and the mark safe. So he took it home and put it in a special box. Day and night he looked at it, and remembered his grandpa who had gone away. + +The boy was sad again. But he was also happy, because he knew that he still had the page and the mark, which made him smile. He knew his grandpa would be proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Melanie. She was very intelligent and loved to learn new things. One day, she wanted to build the tallest tower that she could. She took some blocks from her toy box and began to build her tower. + +Melanie worked and worked, but the tower just wouldn't get taller. She thought and thought about how she could do better, but it wasn't working. Then suddenly her dad walked into the room. He said, "Melanie, why don't you try being quiet? Sometimes it helps to be still so you can think better." + +Melanie had an idea! She stopped building, and sat in silence. After a few minutes, her tower was growing taller and taller. Soon enough the tower was the tallest tower she'd ever built. She had succeeded! + +Melanie smiled and said to her dad, "See, when it is quiet, your brain can work better!" +One day, there was a boy playing in the park. His name was Jack. He was very playful, and he loved being outside. + +Jack noticed a big, white notebook lying on the floor. He was so intrigued by it, he went to take a closer look. When he opened it up, Jack saw that it was filled with colorful pictures. They were so beautiful! + +Jack picked up the notebook, and he decided to keep it for himself. He was so excited, he wanted to show it to his mom. + +When Jack got home, he ran to find his mom. "Mom, Mom, look what I found!" Jack said, holding up the notebook proudly. + +His mom laughed, and said, "Oh, Jack! That's very nice. Where did you get it?" + +"I found it in the park," said Jack, with a big smile on his face. + +His mom smiled back, and she said, "That's wonderful! We can keep it in your room and you can use it to draw and be playful with it." + +Jack was so happy. He now had his very own notebook to use in many different ways. He already had lots of ideas for what he could do with it. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. His name was Spot and he liked to play in the garden. One day, he spotted a worm in the dirt. He wanted to repair it, but he didn't have the knowhow. So, he decided he would help it in another way. He picked up the worm carefully and placed it in a warm spot in the garden. + +Spot wanted to stay and make sure the worm was alright. But, unfortunately he got distracted by a noise coming from the neighbours. He ran over to see what was going on and the worm was forgotten. + +When Spot got back to the garden, the worm was gone. He searched and searched, but he never found it. He was very sad and he knew he had let the worm down. Spot realised his loyalty had been tested, but in the end he had failed and the worms life had been for nothing. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Joe. Joe loved to go outside and grow things. He planted vegetables, fruit and flowers in the garden. He would take care of them, water them and watch them grow. + +One day, Joe saw a pilot fly by in a big plane. He watched with amazement. Joe decided he wanted to be a pilot someday. He asked his parents if it was possible. They said if he worked hard, ate healthy food and exercised every day he could reach his goal. + +So Joe got to work. He studied hard, ate all the healthy food he could find and exercised every day. Over time Joe became very healthy and strong. + +Then, one day, something amazing happened. Joe went for a visit with his parents and was told he had been accepted to pilot school. He was so excited. Joe had grown from a small boy to a healthy pilot! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bear. He lived in the forest and was very strong. The bear wanted to find the best tree around so he could have the strongest log. + +So every day, the bear walked and looked for the perfect tree. He walked for a long time and eventually, he found exactly what he was looking for. He grabbed his saw and got to work. + +But the bear soon realised that the log was too tough for his saw. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get through it. The bear was stuck. + +But then, he had a clever idea. He decided to surrender to the log. He let go of his saw and put his paws in the air. He closed his eyes and focused. + +As soon as he did, the log split in two. The bear was so happy he let out a loud roar. He took his mighty log and went home. + +The End. +The sun was out, and it was a lively day. Bob was walking in the park when he realised he had lost his test! He was very worried and didn't know what to do. + +He saw his friend, Sam, jump-roping nearby. Bob went up to him and asked for help. + +"Sam, I've lost my test! Can you help me?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Sure thing Bob, let's look for it together." + +So they searched around the park, in all the bushes and under benches. Finally, Bob found the test! He was so relieved and thanked Sam for helping him out. + +Sam laughed. "That's what friends are for, Bob." They smiled and waved goodbye. + +It had been a lively day, but in the end, Bob got his test back. He went home feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. He was a dove and he had a mission. He was sent to 'spread a message' to the people around. But his job was difficult because the people weren't kind. + +The dove kept trying to share his message, but no one wanted to listen. Then one day, he met a kind woman. She was so compassionate. She listened to the dove an understood his mission. + +The kind woman told the people around about the message the dove was trying to share. Finally, the people heard and began to listen to the message. They all learnt to be kinder and more understanding of each other. + +The dove was sent to spread a message, but it was the kind woman who brought people together. The moral of this story is that kindness can make all the difference. +Once there was a little boy who lived in a big house with his mother. He was very lonely, because his mother was always busy. One day, he saw a big red car zoom down the street. He wanted to zoom too! + +He ran to his mother and asked if they could go zooming together. She agreed and they jumped into the car. They drove up and down the streets. The little boy laughed with delight as they zoomed around the town. + +The little boy was no longer lonely. He loved spending time with his mother and zooming around town. They explored every corner of their neighborhood. Wherever they went, they laughed and zoomed together. +Once upon a time, there lived a young rabbit at the edge of the woods. Every morning, the rabbit would hop through the grass and find delicious snacks to hide in a tray. + +One day, the rabbit was out in the woods when it heard an old bunny calling from the side of the path. "Oh young rabbit!" it said. "I think something is going to happen soon, so you should hide your food in the tray and take it home with you.†+ +The young rabbit was unsure, but it knew the old bunny was wise, so it decided to do what it said. The young rabbit quickly hopped to the tray and put all of its snacks inside. + +When the rabbit finished and hopped away, it looked back toward the woods. Underneath the trees, something dark and terrible was rising up in the air, like a storm cloud. The young rabbit was so scared and ran all the way home! + +The next day, the young rabbit heard that a bad storm had swept through the woods, destroying the trees and everything beneath them. If the young rabbit had not followed the old bunny’s advice, the snacks would have been ruined in the storm. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to the advice of wiser people. Even if you don’t understand why they’re giving the advice, it’s usually for your own good! +Mia was very excited. Her mom had told her she was going to send her to the sky. Mia's brother had told her the sky was a very special place, and she was eagerly awaiting her visit. + +Mia hopped in the car with her mom and they drove off. After a while they stopped in front of a big building with lots of windows. Mia smelled something funny. It was smelly, but not bad. + +They went inside and Mia was amazed. She saw people moving up and down in glass boxes! Mom said they were called 'elevators'. Mia and her mom got in an elevator and went up and up and up! Mia looked out the window and shouted "Mom! This is the sky!" + +Mom laughed and said, "yes Mia. We are in the sky. We are going to send you on a special trip." Mia was excited and couldn't wait to find out what she was going to do! +Once upon a time, there was a tank. It was so big and so dark. Every day the tank would roll around in the park. + +The people in the park loved to watch it and they would follow it all around! They were never quite sure what it was up to. One day, however, the tank stopped at the edge of the park. + +The children in the park were curious and gathered around. All of a sudden, the tank opened up and a dark creature appeared! It was a dragon! + +The children were so excited. They never expected to see a dragon in the park! The dragon spread its wings and flew away, leaving the people in awe. + +The tank was gone, but it was not forgotten. The people kept their eyes on the skies, hoping that one day they would catch a glimpse of the dragon again. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. It was a very big tree that climbed really high into the sky. + +One day, a little girl dropped her stamp. She had been collecting stamps from around the world and this was her favourite one. The stamp had fallen from the top of the tall tree, where the girl had been collecting leaves. + +The girl was sad. She wanted her stamp back so she started to climb up the tree. But it was too high for her, and she started to feel scared. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew down from the sky. It grabbed the stamp from inside the tree and flew away with it. + +The little girl was very sad, but then she had an idea. She ran home and got some treats. Then, she returned to the tree and scattered them around it. + +After a while, the bird came back. It saw the treats and stopped to eat them. This gave the little girl a chance to grab her precious stamp back. + +The little girl was so happy to get her stamp back. She thanked the bird, and she never forgot that day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Fred and Ben. Fred wanted to borrow something from Ben, but he didn't know what. + +So Ben said, "Hey Fred, do you want to lend a measure?" + +Fred was so excited. He said "Yes please!" + +So Ben gave Fred the measure. It was very smelly, but Fred didn't mind. He thanked Ben and went to measure some things. He measured his shoe, his toy car and his cake. + +Fred had so much fun measuring things with Ben's measure. In the end, he thanked Ben again and returned the smelly measure. + +The two friends were happy and laughed as they went off to play. +Once upon a time, there were two boys, Bobby and Don. Bobby always liked to do something special and different while Don stayed in his comfort zone and never ventured out. + +One day, Bobby saw a big symbol painted on the ground and he got very excited. He asked Don, "What is this?" Don answered, "It's a symbol. Everyone knows. It means this place is important." Bobby then asked, "Can I spray it?" Don quickly said, "No, it's not yours! You can't spray it because it's not fake. It's real and special for everyone." + +Bobby was sad to not be able to spray the symbol. But just before he walked away, Don said, "If you want to spray something, you can spray something special and meaningful. You can spray something that will bring help and joy to others. + +Bobby thought carefully and then he decided to do just that. Bobby sprayed a bright picture of a rainbow on the side of a building. He used it as a symbol of hope and joy for all. + +The moral of this story is that our actions should always come from a place of love, not of destruction. We should strive to do something meaningful that will bring more beauty and joy to the world. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play hide and seek in their big building. One day, they find a new place to hide. It is a big box with buttons and a door. Lily says, "This is an elevator. It can go up and down. Let's hide inside!" + +Ben nods and follows Lily. They press a button and the door closes. The elevator starts to move. They hear a ding and the door opens. They see a different floor with different people. Lily says, "Wow, this is fun! Let's press another button!" + +They press another button and the door closes again. The elevator moves up and up. They hear another ding and the door opens. They see a very high floor with a big window. They see the sky and the birds and the clouds. Lily says, "Look, Ben, we are so high! We can see everything!" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, Lily, this is amazing! But where is Mommy? Do you think she can find us?" + +Lily thinks for a moment and says, "I don't know, Ben. Maybe she is looking for us. Maybe we should go back. Let's press the button with the number one. That is our floor." + +They press the button and the door closes. The elevator moves down and down. They hear a ding and the door opens. They see their floor and their Mommy. She looks worried and angry. She says, "Lily and Ben, where have you been? I have been looking for you everywhere! Why did you hide in the elevator? That is very dangerous and naughty!" + +Lily and Ben feel sorry and scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mommy. We wanted to play hide and seek. We didn't know the elevator was dangerous and naughty. We won't do it again. Please don't be mad at us." + +Mommy hugs them and says, "I'm glad you are safe, Lily and Ben. But you have to promise me that you will never hide in the elevator again. The elevator is not a toy. It is for people who need to go to different floors. It can be very fast and scary. And it has thick doors that can hurt you. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "We understand, Mommy. We promise we will never hide in the elevator again. We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy says, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. Now let's go home and have some cookies. And next time, let's play hide and seek in a safer place." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. Tom is tall and Mia is small, but they have fun together. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog wants to play with the ball too. He runs and jumps and grabs the ball with his mouth. Tom and Mia are scared. They want their ball back. + +Tom tries to kick the ball out of the dog's mouth. He kicks hard, but the dog is stronger. The dog growls and shakes his head. Tom falls down and hurts his leg. Mia cries and runs to help him. + +The dog sees Mia and drops the ball. He likes Mia. He licks her face and wags his tail. Mia stops crying and smiles. She pets the dog and says, "Good boy." + +Tom gets up and limps to Mia. He is angry and sad. He says, "That dog is bad. He took our ball and hurt me. He is not our friend." + +Mia says, "No, Tom. The dog is not bad. He just wanted to play. He is sorry. He gave us our ball back. He is our friend too." + +Tom looks at the dog and the ball. He sees the dog's eyes and ears. He feels the dog's fur and tongue. He thinks for a moment. He says, "OK, Mia. Maybe you are right. Maybe the dog is our friend too. But he is still big and strong. We have to be careful when we play with him." + +Mia nods and says, "Yes, Tom. We have to be careful. But we can also have fun. Come on, let's play with the ball and the dog. He can be our new friend." + +Tom and Mia pick up the ball and throw it to the dog. The dog catches it and brings it back. They run and laugh and play together. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Tom and Lily went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They liked to pet them and feed them. But Tom's favorite animal was the horse. He wanted to ride on it. + +"Can I ride the horse, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe later, son. The horse is very large and strong. You need to be careful," dad said. + +Tom nodded, but he did not stop looking at the horse. He stared at its shiny coat, its long mane, its big eyes and its powerful legs. He wondered how it felt to sit on its back and feel its speed. + +Lily saw Tom staring at the horse. She wanted to play with him. She ran to the orchard, where there were many trees with fruits. She picked a red apple and ran back to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I have a pick for you. It is sweet and juicy. Do you want to share it with me?" Lily said. + +Tom turned to look at Lily. He saw the apple in her hand. He smiled and took a bite. It was sweet and juicy, just like Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. This is a good pick. Do you want to see the horse with me?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She liked the horse too. She took Tom's hand and they walked to the fence. They saw the horse eating some hay. It looked at them and neighed. + +"Hello, horse. You are very large and beautiful. Can we be your friends?" Lily said. + +The horse nodded and came closer. It let Tom and Lily pet its nose and stroke its mane. It was soft and warm. Tom and Lily felt happy. They had a new friend. +Lily liked to ride her bike to school. She had a pink bike with a bell and a basket. She put her books and her lunch in the basket. She wore a helmet and a jacket. She was a good pupil and listened to her teacher. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Max. He had a blue bike with a horn and a flag. He put his toys and his snacks in his bag. He did not wear a helmet or a jacket. He was a nosy pupil and asked many questions. + +Lily and Max had to sit next to each other. Max looked at Lily's books and lunch. He said, "What are you reading? What are you eating? Can I have some?" Lily did not like Max. She said, "No, these are mine. You have your own. Stop being nosy!" + +At recess, Lily and Max rode their bikes in the yard. Max followed Lily and honked his horn. He said, "Where are you going? Can I come with you? Can I try your bike?" Lily did not want Max. She said, "No, go away. This is my bike. You have your own. Stop being nosy!" + +Lily and Max did not get along. They did not talk or play with each other. They did not share or help each other. They did not smile or laugh with each other. They were not friends. They were nosy pupils who liked to ride their bikes. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they went to the station with their mom to see the trains. They saw big trains, small trains, fast trains and slow trains. They liked the trains very much. + +"Can we ride on a train, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie. We have to go home now," mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to ride on a train very much. They walked back to the car with mom. + +That night, Lily and Tom had a dream. They dreamed that they were on a train that went to many places. They saw mountains, rivers, forests and cities. They met many people and animals. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the train stopped at a place where there was a lot of smoke and fire. There were people who wore masks and carried guns. They looked angry and scary. They came to the train and shouted at the passengers. + +"Get off the train! This is our place! We don't want strangers here!" they said. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They didn't want to get off the train. They wanted to go back to their mom. They held each other and cried. + +"Please, don't hurt us! We are just children! We don't mean any harm!" Lily said. + +But the people didn't listen. They grabbed Lily and Tom and dragged them off the train. They threw them into a dark and dirty room. They locked the door and left. + +Lily and Tom felt cold and hungry. They smelled something spicy in the air. They wondered what it was. + +They heard a voice from the other side of the door. + +"Hello, are you okay?" the voice said. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I'm Sam. I live here. I'm sorry for what they did to you. They are bad people. They want to fight with everyone. They don't like anyone who is different from them. They make spicy bombs to hurt people. That's what you smell," the voice said. + +"That's awful! Why do they do that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. They are angry and afraid. They don't know how to be kind and share. They don't have any friends. They don't have any dreams," the voice said. + +"That's sad. We have dreams. We dream of riding on a train and seeing the world. We dream of meeting new people and animals. We dream of being happy and free," Lily said. + +"That's nice. I have dreams too. I dream of leaving this place and finding a better home. I dream of learning new things and having fun. I dream of making friends and helping others," the voice said. + +"Maybe we can be friends. Maybe we can help each other. Maybe we can make our dreams come true," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can. But we have to find a way out of here first. I have a plan. Do you want to hear it?" the voice said. + +"Yes, please tell us," Lily and Tom said. + +The voice told them his plan. It was a good plan. It was a brave plan. It was a risky plan. But it was their only chance. + +They decided to try it. They waited for the right moment. They followed the voice's instructions. They escaped from the room. They ran to the train. They got on the train. They said goodbye to the voice. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are a hero. We hope you find your dream," Lily and Tom said. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are good friends too. You are brave and kind. We hope you enjoy your dream," the voice said. + +The train started to move. It left the place of smoke and fire. It went to a place of light and peace. Lily and Tom woke up from their dream. They smiled at each other. They hugged each other. They felt happy and free. + +They learned a lesson from their dream. They learned that dreams are good. They learned that dreams can come true. They learned that dreams can make friends. They learned that dreams can make the world a better place. They learned that dreams are worth fighting for. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks in their room. They like to build towers and houses and cars. They are happy and quiet. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making soup for lunch. She hears a tap on the door. She goes to see who it is. It is the mailman. He has a big box for Mom. Mom says thank you and takes the box. + +Mom is curious. She wants to see what is in the box. She opens it in the living room. It is a new lamp for the table. It is shiny and pretty. Mom is happy. She wants to try it. + +Mom plugs the lamp into the wall. She turns it on. It makes a bright light. Mom smiles. She likes the lamp. She thinks it is a good fit for the living room. + +But the lamp is not a good fit for Sara and Ben. The bright light disturbs them. They cannot see their blocks well. They are angry and sad. They want Mom to turn off the lamp. + +Sara and Ben run to the living room. They shout at Mom. "Mom, turn off the lamp! It is too bright! We cannot play with our blocks!" + +Mom is surprised. She does not like the noise. She does not like the shouting. She says to Sara and Ben. "Stop it! You are being rude! The lamp is mine! I like it! You cannot tell me what to do!" + +Sara and Ben are more angry and sad. They do not listen to Mom. They want to turn off the lamp. They push and pull each other. They fight for the lamp. + +The lamp falls off the table. It breaks on the floor. It makes a loud crash. It makes sparks and smoke. It makes a fire. + +Mom, Sara and Ben are scared. They scream. They run out of the house. They call for help. + +The firemen come. They put out the fire. They save the house. But the lamp is gone. The blocks are gone. The soup is gone. + +Mom, Sara and Ben are sorry. They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They say they love each other. + +But they are still hungry and sad. They have no lunch. They have no lamp. They have no blocks. They have a bad day. +Lily loved to play baseball with her big brother Tom. They had a red baseball that they threw and hit with a bat. Sometimes, they played with their friends in the park. Lily was good at catching the ball and making Tom proud. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They found a nice spot to play and set up their bases. Tom threw the ball to Lily and she hit it hard. The ball flew high and far, over the fence and into the woods. + +"Wow, Lily, that was a great hit!" Tom said. "But where did the ball go?" + +"I don't know, Tom. It disappeared!" Lily said. + +They ran to the fence and looked for the ball. They could not see it anywhere. They asked their mom if they could go into the woods to find it, but she said no. She said it was too dangerous and they might get lost. + +Lily and Tom felt miserable. They loved their red baseball and did not want to lose it. They sat on the grass and waited for their mom to finish her book. They hoped that someone would find the ball and bring it back to them. + +But no one did. The ball stayed in the woods, hidden by the leaves and the dirt. Lily and Tom never saw it again. They had to get a new ball, but it was not the same. They missed their red baseball and wished they could make it reappear. +Anna and Ben are playing with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and furry and likes to run and jump. Anna and Ben have a leash and a collar for Spot. They want to take Spot for a walk. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go!" Anna says. She tries to put the collar on Spot's neck, but Spot does not like it. He shakes his head and runs away. Anna chases him. + +"Wait, Anna, I'll help you!" Ben says. He runs after Anna and Spot. He catches Spot and holds him. "Good boy, Spot, don't be scared. It's just a collar." + +Ben puts the collar on Spot's neck. He makes sure it is not too tight or too loose. He clips the leash to the collar. "There, all done. Now we can go for a walk." + +"Yay, thank you, Ben!" Anna says. She takes the leash and smiles. "Come on, Spot, let's go!" + +Spot barks and wags his tail. He is happy to go for a walk with Anna and Ben. He pulls the leash and makes Anna and Ben run. They laugh and have fun. They push the gate open and go outside. They see many things and meet many people and animals. Spot is a good dog and listens to Anna and Ben. They love Spot very much. +Mia and Leo are friends. They like to play with cars. Mia has a red car and Leo has a blue car. They race their cars on the floor. + +"Beep beep! My car is fast!" Mia says. + +"No, my car is faster!" Leo says. + +They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Mia sees a cute doll on the shelf. She wants to play with the doll. + +"Can I have the doll?" Mia asks Leo. + +Leo looks at the doll. He likes the doll too. + +"OK, but you have to give me your car," Leo says. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She loves her red car, but the doll is so cute. + +"OK, let's trade," Mia says. + +They give each other their toys. Mia hugs the doll and Leo zooms the car. + +But after a while, they miss their own toys. + +"Can I have my car back?" Mia asks Leo. + +"Can I have my doll back?" Leo asks Mia. + +They look at each other. They are both sad. + +"Let's share," Mia says. + +"OK, let's share," Leo says. + +They smile and hug. They decide to take turns playing with the car and the doll. They are happy again. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. Mom is very busy. She works in a big building. She makes a lot of money. She is wealthy. + +One day, Mom says, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to ride the subway. It is a train that goes under the ground. It is fast and fun." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They have never been on the subway before. They put on their coats and hats. They follow Mom to the station. They see a lot of people. They hear a loud noise. They see a big metal snake. It is the subway. + +Mom says, "Come on, let's get in. We have to pay first. Here, take this card. It is a ticket. You have to swipe it on the machine. Then you can go through the gate." + +Anna and Ben do what Mom says. They swipe the card. They go through the gate. They run to the subway. They find a seat. They look out the window. They see lights and tunnels. They feel the subway move. They are happy. + +Mom says, "We are almost there. We have to get off at the next stop. It is called Central Park. It is a very big and beautiful park. You will love it. But first, we have to fold this map. It shows us where to go. Can you help me fold it?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They like to help Mom. They take the map. It is big and colorful. It has lines and dots and words. They fold it along the lines. They make it smaller and smaller. They give it back to Mom. + +Mom says, "Good job. You are very smart. Now, let's go. The subway is stopping. We have to get out. Hold my hand. Watch your step. Here we are. Welcome to Central Park." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big plane that made noises and lights. Ben had a small plane that was quiet and plain. Lily liked to fly her plane around and make it zoom and beep. Ben liked to stir his plane in a bowl of water and make it splash and spin. + +"Look at my plane, Ben!" Lily said. "It is so fast and loud! It can go to the sky and the moon and the stars!" + +"I don't like your plane, Lily," Ben said. "It is too noisy and bright. It hurts my ears and eyes. My plane is better. It is calm and smooth. It can go to the sea and the river and the lake!" + +Lily and Ben started to argue about whose plane was better. They raised their voices and shouted at each other. They did not listen to what the other said. They only wanted to make their own point. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom said. She came into the living room and saw the mess and the noise. She was not happy. She took both planes and put them on the shelf. "You are being too loud and rude. You are not sharing or caring. You are acting like you are deaf. You need to calm down and say sorry." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt ashamed and sorry. They knew they had been mean and selfish. They did not want to lose their planes or their mom's love. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "Your plane is nice. Can I try it?" + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "Your plane is nice. Can I try it?" + +Mom smiled and gave them back their planes. She was proud of them for making up and being kind. She hugged them and said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. You are both wonderful. Now, let's play together and have fun." +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many things in nature. They saw birds, flowers, trees and bugs. Tom liked to look at the bugs. He found a big beetle and picked it up. + +"Look, Lily, a beetle!" he said. "It is black and shiny. It has six legs and two wings. Do you want to see?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not like bugs. She thought they were scary and icky. She liked to look at the flowers. She found a yellow daisy and picked it up. + +"Look, Tom, a flower!" she said. "It is yellow and pretty. It has many petals and a center. Do you want to smell?" + +Tom shrugged. He did not care about flowers. He thought they were boring and plain. He liked to look at the bugs. He put the beetle on his hand and watched it crawl. + +"Mom, why do we have bugs and flowers?" he asked. "What are they for?" + +Mom smiled and sat down with them. She took the beetle and the flower and held them gently. + +"Bugs and flowers are part of nature, Tom," she said. "They are living things that have a role in the world. Bugs help to break down dead plants and animals and make the soil rich. Flowers help to make seeds and fruits and feed the bees and butterflies. They are both useful and beautiful in their own way. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They looked at the beetle and the flower with new eyes. They saw that they were both amazing and special. They decided to share and learn more about nature. They thanked Mom and gave her a hug. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they were restless. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Look, there is a cable behind the TV," Tom said. "Let's pull it and see what happens." + +"No, Tom, that is not a good idea," Lily said. "Mama said cables are dangerous. They can hurt us or break the TV." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was curious and naughty. He crawled behind the TV and grabbed the cable. He pulled it hard. + +Suddenly, the TV made a loud noise and turned off. Tom and Lily were scared. They heard Mama coming from the kitchen. + +"What did you do?" Mama asked. She saw the cable in Tom's hand. She was angry and worried. "Did you bite the cable, Tom?" + +Tom nodded. He felt a pain in his mouth. He had bitten the cable and got a shock. He started to cry. + +Mama hugged Tom and Lily. She checked Tom's mouth and saw a small burn. She put some cream on it and gave him a glass of water. + +"I'm sorry, Mama," Tom said. "I was bored and wanted to see what the cable did." + +"I know, Tom, but you have to be careful. Cables are not toys. They have electricity inside. Electricity can hurt you or damage things. You are lucky you are not badly hurt. Next time, listen to Lily and play with your toys, okay?" + +"Okay, Mama," Tom said. He felt sorry and ashamed. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. Cables are dangerous." + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do it again, okay?" Lily said. She hugged Tom back. She was glad he was okay. + +Mama smiled and kissed them both. She turned the TV back on and found a nice cartoon for them to watch. She said, "Now, let's watch some TV and relax. You have been very restless today. Maybe you need a nap later." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They snuggled with Mama on the couch and watched the cartoon. They felt calm and happy. They did not want to play with cables anymore. +Anna was sad. Her doll had a hole in her dress. She loved her doll very much. She wanted to heal her dress. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you heal my doll's dress? It has a hole and I don't like it." Anna said. + +"Let me see, sweetie. Oh, yes, I see the hole. Don't worry, we can fix it. Do you know what we need?" Mom said. + +"No, what do we need?" Anna said. + +"We need a needle and some thread. A needle is a small metal thing with a hole at one end and a point at the other. A thread is a long thin thing that we put through the hole of the needle. Then we use the needle and the thread to sew the hole in the dress. Sew means to join two things together with the thread. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"I think so. Can I help you?" Anna said. + +"Of course, you can. You can hold the dress for me while I sew. And you can choose the color of the thread. What color do you like?" Mom said. + +"I like pink. Pink is pretty." Anna said. + +"OK, then. Let's go to the kitchen and find a needle and some thread. Maybe we can also find a pipe. A pipe is a long round thing that water or air can go through. Sometimes, pipes make funny noises. Do you know why?" Mom said. + +"No, why?" Anna said. + +"Because the water or the air inside the pipe moves fast or slow, or changes direction. Sometimes, pipes can be useful. We can use them to make music, or to blow bubbles, or to make shapes. Do you want to try?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun." Anna said. + +Anna and her mom went to the kitchen. They found a needle and some thread, and also a pipe. Mom sewed the hole in the doll's dress with the pink thread. Anna held the dress and watched. She was happy. Her doll's dress was healed. Then, they played with the pipe. They made music by blowing into the pipe. They made bubbles by dipping the pipe in some soap and water. They made shapes by bending the pipe. They had a lot of fun. Anna learned that pipes can be useful and fun. She thanked her mom for healing her doll's dress and for playing with her. Mom hugged her and said she loved her. Anna loved her mom too. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her toy monkey. She named him Bobo and gave him hugs and kisses. One day, she was playing with Bobo in the garden when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big truck with a crane. The truck was here to repair the broken fence. + +Lily was curious and wanted to see what the truck was doing. She ran towards the fence, but she forgot to hold Bobo. Bobo fell on the ground and his arm came off. Lily was very sad and cried. She picked up Bobo and his arm and ran back to the house. + +She showed Bobo to her mom and asked her to fix him. Her mom said she would try, but she needed some glue and a needle. She went to the kitchen to get them. Lily waited in the living room with Bobo. She told him she was sorry and that he would be okay soon. + +While she was waiting, she saw something move behind the couch. She was scared and wondered what it was. She peeked behind the couch and saw a real monkey. The monkey was small and brown and had a long tail. He looked at Lily with big eyes and smiled. He was holding a banana. + +Lily was surprised and happy. She liked monkeys and wanted to be friends with him. She asked him his name and where he came from. The monkey did not answer. He just made funny noises and ate his banana. He was a mysterious monkey. + +Lily decided to share Bobo with the monkey. She showed him Bobo and his arm and told him he was her toy. The monkey looked at Bobo and touched his arm. He seemed to understand that Bobo was broken. He took the arm and put it back on Bobo. He used his teeth and his tail to sew it together. He was very clever. + +Lily was amazed and grateful. She thanked the monkey and gave him a hug. She asked him if he wanted to stay with her and play. The monkey nodded and hugged her back. He liked Lily and Bobo. He was a friendly monkey. + +Lily's mom came back with the glue and the needle. She was shocked to see a real monkey in the living room. She asked Lily where he came from and what he was doing. Lily told her the whole story and how the monkey repaired Bobo. Her mom did not believe her at first, but she saw that Bobo's arm was fixed. She was impressed and relieved. + +She asked the monkey if he belonged to someone or if he escaped from the zoo. The monkey did not answer. He just made funny noises and ate his banana. He was a mysterious monkey. Lily's mom did not know what to do with him. She called the animal shelter and asked for help. + +Lily was sad and did not want to say goodbye to the monkey. She asked her mom if they could keep him as a pet. Her mom said no, that the monkey needed a proper home and care. She said that the animal shelter would find him a good place to live. She said that Lily could visit him sometimes and bring him bananas. + +Lily understood and agreed. She hugged the monkey and told him she would miss him. She thanked him again for repairing Bobo. The monkey hugged her and gave her a kiss. He thanked her for being his friend. He gave Bobo a pat and a wink. He was a friendly monkey. + +The animal shelter came and took the monkey away. Lily waved goodbye and cried a little. She hoped the monkey would be happy and safe. She went back to the house with Bobo and her mom. She played with Bobo and told him stories about the monkey. She wondered where he came from and where he would go. He was a mysterious monkey. +Lily loved mint. She liked to smell it, to touch it, and to eat it. She had a small pot of mint in her garden, and she watered it every day. She was very proud of her mint. + +One day, she saw a big truck outside her house. It was moving day. Lily and her family were going to a new home. Lily was sad. She did not want to leave her mint. She asked her mom, "Can I take my mint with me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. We can pack it in a box and put it in the truck. It will be safe and happy in our new home." + +Lily was happy. She ran to her garden and hugged her mint. She said, "Don't worry, mint. We will go together. I love you." + +But when she came back inside, she saw something that made her very angry. Her brother, Tom, had taken her mint and put it in his backpack. He was going to school with it. He wanted to show it to his friends. He did not ask Lily. He did not care about her mint. + +Lily shouted, "Tom, give me back my mint! That's mine! You are a bad brother!" + +Tom laughed and said, "No, Lily. This is my mint now. It's cool and fresh. I like it. You can't have it. You are a baby." + +Lily was envious. She wanted her mint back. She knew Tom was wrong. She ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. Her mom was angry too. She said, "Tom, that's not nice. You have to give Lily back her mint. That's hers. You can't take things that don't belong to you." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "No, mom. I don't care. I like this mint. I'm going to school with it." + +He ran out of the door and got on the bus. He did not see the big hole in his backpack. He did not see the mint falling out of the hole. He did not see the birds and the squirrels and the dogs and the cats that came and ate the mint. He did not see Lily smiling and waving goodbye to her mint. She knew her mint was happy. She knew she would get a new mint in her new home. She knew Tom would be sorry. +Tim and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big cake on the table. It is Mom's cake. She is making it for Dad's birthday. + +"Wow, look at the cake!" Tim says. "It looks yummy!" + +"Let's have some!" Ben says. "Mom won't know." + +Tim thinks for a moment. He knows Mom said no. But the cake is so big and sweet. He wants to try it. He can't resist. + +"Okay, let's have some. But only a little bit," he says. + +They climb on the chairs and reach for the cake. They take a big knife and cut a slice. They eat it fast. It is delicious. They want more. They cut another slice. And another. And another. + +Soon, the cake is gone. There is only a hole in the middle. Tim and Ben are full. They are also fat. Their bellies are big and round. They feel sick. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Tim says. "Mom will be so mad!" + +"Let's hide!" Ben says. "Maybe she won't find us." + +They run to the closet and close the door. They hope Mom won't see the cake. They hope she won't hear them. They hope she won't open the closet. + +But Mom does see the cake. And she does hear them. And she does open the closet. She is very angry. She scolds Tim and Ben. She says they are naughty and greedy. She says they have ruined Dad's birthday. She says they have to go to bed without dinner. She says they have to say sorry to Dad. + +Tim and Ben are sad. They cry. They wish they had not eaten the cake. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had resisted. They have no cake. They have no dinner. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has many cars, trucks, and trains. He likes to make them go fast and loud. He does not like to share his toys with anyone. + +One day, a new neighbor moves in next door. Her name is Lily. She is a girl who likes to play with dolls. She has many dolls, dresses, and hats. She likes to make them look pretty and nice. She likes to share her dolls with anyone. + +Lily sees Tom playing with his toys in his yard. She says hello and asks if she can play with him. Tom says no. He says his toys are only for boys. He says her dolls are silly and boring. He says he does not want to play with her. + +Lily feels sad and goes back to her yard. She thinks Tom is mean and rude. She wants to teach him a lesson. She waits until Tom goes inside his house. Then she sneaks into his yard. She takes his heaviest truck and throws it over the fence. She hopes it will break and make him cry. + +But the truck does not break. It lands on Tom's dad's car. It makes a big dent and a loud noise. Tom's dad hears the noise and comes outside. He sees the truck and the car. He is very angry. He asks Tom what he did. Tom says he did not do it. He says Lily did it. He points at her. + +Lily sees Tom's dad and gets scared. She runs to her house. She tells her mom what she did. She says she is sorry. She says she wanted to teach Tom a lesson. She says she did not mean to hurt his dad's car. + +Tom's mom hears Tom's dad and comes outside. She sees the truck and the car. She is very upset. She asks Tom why he lied. She says he should not blame Lily. She says he should share his toys. She says he should be nice to his neighbor. + +Tom feels bad and ashamed. He says he is sorry. He says he did not like Lily. He says he did not want to play with her. He says he did not know his truck was so heavy. + +Tom's dad and mom take him to Lily's house. They make him apologize to Lily and her mom. They make him pay for the damage to the car. They make him give Lily some of his toys. They make him play with her. + +Tom does not like it. He thinks it is unfair. He thinks it is a bad ending. He wishes he had been nicer to Lily. He wishes he had shared his toys. He wishes he had not lied. He learns a hard lesson. +Lily liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to dig and water and smell the flowers. But she did not like to prune the roses. The roses had sharp thorns that hurt her fingers. Mom said pruning was good for the roses, but Lily did not want to do it. + +One day, Mom asked Lily to help her prune the roses. Lily said no. She said she wanted to play with her doll instead. Mom said she could play with her doll later, but now she had to help in the garden. Lily said no again. She said she did not like the roses. Mom said she had to do it anyway, because it was her chore. + +Lily was angry. She did not want to do her chore. She wanted to resist. She wanted to run away. She saw a smooth stone on the ground. She picked it up and threw it at the roses. She hoped to break them and make them go away. + +But the stone did not break the roses. It bounced off and hit Lily on the head. Lily cried out in pain. She dropped her doll and held her head. Mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw the stone and the roses and the doll. She understood what happened. + +Mom hugged Lily and said she was sorry. She said she knew Lily did not like to prune the roses, but she should not have thrown the stone. She said that was dangerous and naughty. She said she would help her with the roses and then they could play with the doll together. Lily said she was sorry too. She said she did not mean to hurt herself or the roses. She said she would help Mom with the roses and then they could play with the doll together. Mom smiled and kissed Lily on the head. She said she loved her and she was proud of her. Lily smiled and kissed Mom on the cheek. She said she loved her too and she was happy. They went to the garden and pruned the roses. They did not hurt their fingers. They made the roses look beautiful. Then they played with the doll and had fun. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big purple truck with a horn. They want to go near it and touch it. + +"Look, Anna, a purple truck!" Ben says. "It has a horn. Can we hear it?" + +"Maybe, Ben. But we have to be careful. The truck is big and loud. And the man who drives it may not like it," Anna says. + +They walk slowly to the truck. They see a lever on the side. Ben pulls it. The truck makes a loud noise. It lifts a big metal box in the air. + +"Horn! Horn! Horn!" Ben shouts. He likes the noise. + +Anna covers her ears. She does not like the noise. She sees the man who drives the truck. He is angry. He runs to them and yells. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? Get away from my truck! You could get hurt!" he says. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They let go of the lever. The truck stops making noise. The box falls down. + +"Sorry, mister. We just wanted to see the truck. We like the horn and the purple color," Anna says. + +"Well, you should not touch things that are not yours. And you should not play with the lever. It is dangerous. It lifts heavy things. You could get crushed," the man says. + +He is still angry, but he sees that Anna and Ben are sorry. He softens a bit. + +"Look, I know you are curious. But you have to be safe. And you have to ask before you touch. Do you understand?" he says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say sorry again. + +"OK, OK. Just don't do it again. And stay away from my truck. Go play somewhere else," the man says. + +He goes back to his truck. He checks the box. He drives away. + +Anna and Ben go back to their mom. They tell her what happened. She hugs them and says they are lucky. She says they should not play with trucks. She says they should play with their toys. She gives them a ball and a horn. They are happy. They play with the ball and the horn. They like the horn. It is purple. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big dog with a long tail and a funny hat. The dog is walking with a man who holds a leash around his waist. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily says. "That dog is unusual. He has a hat on his head!" + +Ben nods. He likes the dog's hat. It is red and has a star on it. He wants to touch it. + +"Can we pet the dog, mom?" Ben asks. + +Mom smiles. She knows the man and the dog. They are her friends. + +"Sure, but you have to listen to me first," mom says. "You have to ask the man if it is okay. And you have to be gentle and calm. The dog might be scared of you if you are loud or fast." + +Lily and Ben nod. They listen to mom. They walk slowly to the man and the dog. They say hello and ask if they can pet the dog. + +The man smiles. He likes Lily and Ben. They are polite and kind. + +"Of course, you can pet the dog," the man says. "His name is Sparky. He likes children. He is wearing a hat because he is a special dog. He helps me when I can't see well." + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They pet Sparky gently. They feel his soft fur and his warm nose. They tell him he is a good dog. Sparky wags his tail and licks their faces. He likes Lily and Ben. They are friendly and sweet. + +Mom, the man, and the dog talk for a while. They are happy to see each other. Lily and Ben learn more about Sparky and his hat. They think he is a very unusual and wonderful dog. They hope to see him again soon. +Tom was a little boy who liked to wander. He did not like to stay in his room or play with his toys. He wanted to see new things and have fun. One day, he saw a big hole in the fence of his backyard. He thought it was a brilliant idea to go through the hole and explore the other side. + +He put on his pants and his shoes and sneaked out of the house. He crawled through the hole and found himself in a big field. He saw many flowers and butterflies and birds. He ran and jumped and laughed. He did not see the sign that said "Beware of the dog". + +Soon, he heard a loud bark and a growl. He turned around and saw a big, black dog running towards him. The dog had sharp teeth and angry eyes. Tom was very scared. He tried to run back to the hole, but the dog was faster. The dog bit Tom's leg and dragged him to the ground. Tom screamed and cried, but no one heard him. The dog did not let go of Tom. Tom wished he had stayed in his room and played with his toys. +Sara and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. They have a big exam tomorrow. Sara likes to study. She reads her books and writes her notes. Ben does not like to study. He plays with his toys and watches TV. + +"Ben, you should study for the exam," Sara says. "It is very important. If you do not study, you will not know the answers." + +"I do not care," Ben says. "Studying is boring. I know everything already. The exam is easy." + +Sara shakes her head. She thinks Ben is careless. She hopes he will not fail the exam. + +The next day, Sara and Ben go to school. They sit in their seats and wait for the exam. The teacher gives them the papers. Sara looks at the questions. She smiles. She knows the answers. She writes them down. Ben looks at the questions. He frowns. He does not know the answers. He guesses them. He writes them down. + +The teacher collects the papers. She grades them. She gives them back. Sara looks at her paper. She sees a big A. She is happy. She studied hard and did well. Ben looks at his paper. He sees a big F. He is sad. He did not study and did poorly. + +"Ben, I am sorry," Sara says. "You should have studied for the exam. Maybe next time you will study and do better." + +Ben nods. He feels sorry too. He learned his lesson. He was careless and he paid the price. He decides to study more and play less. He wants to do well in school and make his friends and teacher proud. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with paper and ink. They had many colors of ink: red, blue, yellow, green, and black. They used brushes to make pictures and shapes with the ink. + +One day, they wanted to make a surprise for their mom. They had a big white paper and a plan. They whispered to each other. + +"Let's make a flower with all the colors," Ben said. + +"Good idea," Lily said. "You make the stem and the leaves with green ink. I will make the petals with the other colors." + +They started to work on their plan. They dipped their brushes in the ink and painted on the paper. They were very careful not to spill the ink or mix the colors. + +Soon, they finished their flower. It was very pretty and bright. They were very happy with their plan. + +"Mom will love it," Ben said. + +"Let's write our names with black ink," Lily said. + +They wrote Ben and Lily on the bottom of the paper. They smiled at each other. + +They waited for their mom to come home. When she saw their surprise, she hugged them and thanked them. + +"What a beautiful flower," she said. "You are very clever and creative. I love you and your plan." +Tom liked to design stuff with his blocks. He had many blocks of different colors and shapes. He could make houses, cars, towers, and animals. He was very proud of his stuff and showed them to his mom and dad. + +One day, he wanted to design a big castle. He used all his blocks to make the walls, the doors, the windows, and the towers. He put a flag on the top of the highest tower. He thought it was the best stuff he ever made. He called his mom and dad to see his castle. + +But when he turned around, he saw his baby sister. She was crawling towards his castle. She liked to touch and grab stuff. She did not know that Tom's stuff was not for playing. She reached his castle and pulled one of the blocks. The castle started to shake and fall. + +Tom saw his sister and his castle. He was scared and angry. He ran to his sister and shouted, "No! That's my stuff! Don't touch it!" He tried to push her away, but she was too heavy. She did not let go of the block. The castle collapsed and made a loud noise. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to the room. They saw Tom, his sister, and the broken castle. They were sad and sorry. They hugged Tom and his sister and said, "It's OK. We know you worked hard on your stuff. But your sister is too little to understand. She just wanted to play with you. Can you forgive her and share your stuff with her?" + +Tom looked at his sister. She was crying and holding the block. He felt bad for yelling at her. He remembered that he loved his sister and she loved him. He said, "OK. I forgive you. But next time, ask me first. And be careful with my stuff. Some of it is heavy and can hurt you." + +He gave her a kiss and a hug. He gave her some of his blocks and said, "Here. You can design your own stuff with these. I will help you." They smiled and started to play together. Mom and dad smiled too and said, "That's very nice of you, Tom. You are a good brother and a good designer." They helped them clean up the mess and praised their stuff. Tom and his sister were happy. +Anna and Ben like to play pretend. They have many things to use for their games. They have hats and capes and wands and swords. They also have a big box of masks. They can be animals or monsters or heroes with the masks. + +One day, they want to play space. They find a big cardboard box and make it into a rocket. They cut out windows and draw buttons and stars. They need masks to be space people. They look in their box of masks, but they only have one space mask. It is silver and shiny and has a tube for air. Anna and Ben both want the space mask. + +They start to fight over the mask. They pull and tug and shout. The mask is not strong. It breaks in two. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They have no space mask now. They can't play space. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Leo. He has a big bag with him. He says he has a surprise for them. He opens the bag and shows them what is inside. It is a supply of space masks! He has many colors and shapes and sizes. He says he found them at a garage sale. He says he thought they would be useful for their games. + +Anna and Ben are happy and sorry. They thank Leo and hug him. They say they are sorry for breaking their mask. They say they will share their masks with him. They put on their masks and get into their rocket. They blast off to space. They have fun with their new masks. They are glad Leo is their friend. +Lily and Ben are playing with pots and pans in the kitchen. They like to bang them and make noise. Mom says they have to sort the pots and pans by size and color before they can have a snack. Lily and Ben agree and start to sort. + +Lily finds a big red pot and puts it in a pile. Ben finds a small blue pot and puts it in another pile. They keep sorting until they have four piles: big red, small blue, big silver and small silver. They are proud of their work and show Mom. + +Mom smiles and says they did a good job. She gives them each a cookie and a glass of milk. She tells them to be careful with the pots and pans and not to touch the stove. She goes to the living room to watch TV. + +Lily and Ben eat their cookies and drink their milk. They are still hungry and want more. They see a big silver pot on the stove. It has steam coming out of it. They think it has something yummy inside. They decide to sneak a peek. + +Lily climbs on a chair and reaches for the pot. Ben stands on the floor and watches. Lily grabs the handle of the pot and pulls. The pot is heavy and hot. Lily drops it and screams. The pot falls on the floor and spills hot soup everywhere. The soup burns Lily's hand and Ben's foot. They cry and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees the mess and the children. She is angry and scared. She picks up Lily and Ben and takes them to the bathroom. She puts cold water on their burns and wraps them with bandages. She tells them they were very naughty and they have to go to bed without dinner. Lily and Ben are sorry and sad. They wish they had listened to Mom and not touched the pot. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles of different colors and shapes. Sara found a shiny pebble that was red and round. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I found a pretty pebble. It is like a ruby." + +Ben looked at the pebble and said, "That is not a ruby. That is a cheap pebble. It is not worth anything. I have a better pebble. It is white and smooth. It is like a pearl." + +Sara felt sad. She liked her pebble and thought it was special. She said, "No, your pebble is not better. It is boring and plain. My pebble is bright and sparkly. It is like a treasure." + +Ben and Sara started to argue. They did not want to share their pebbles or play together. They said mean words to each other and made faces. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw them and came over. She said, "Why are you fighting, children? You should be nice to each other and have fun. You both have lovely pebbles. They are different, but they are both beautiful. Do you know what you can do with them?" + +Ben and Sara stopped arguing and looked at the lady. They said, "No, what can we do?" + +The lady said, "You can wash them in the fountain and make them shine. Then you can trade them with each other and see how they look in the sun. You can also make a necklace or a bracelet with them and give them as a gift. Pebbles are not cheap, they are precious. They are gifts from nature." + +Ben and Sara liked the idea. They said, "Thank you, lady. That sounds fun. We are sorry for being mean. We want to be friends again." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are welcome, children. I am glad you are friends again. Now go and enjoy your pebbles." + +Ben and Sara ran to the fountain and washed their pebbles. They traded them and admired them. They also found some string and made a necklace and a bracelet. They gave them to each other and said, "I like your pebble. It is like a ruby/pearl. It is a gift from you." + +They hugged and played happily. They learned that pebbles are not cheap, they are precious. And so are friends. +Lily and Tom love to watch cartoons on TV. They like to see the funny animals and the silly jokes. But sometimes they get bored and want to play. One day, they had a big idea. They saw a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make a car out of it. + +They cut out windows and doors with scissors. They drew wheels and lights with crayons. They put a pillow inside for a seat. They were very proud of their car. They wanted to show it to Mom and Dad. + +They pushed the car out of the garage and onto the street. They climbed inside and pretended to drive. They made noises like honk and vroom. They had a lot of fun. But they did not see the hill in front of them. The car started to roll down the hill. It went faster and faster. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "We can't stop!" + +"Look out!" Tom shouted. "There's a tree!" + +They tried to steer the car away from the tree. But it was too late. The car crashed into the tree. The box broke into pieces. The pillow flew out. Lily and Tom fell on the grass. They were not hurt. But they were very scared. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran outside. They saw the mess and the children. They were very angry. + +"What were you doing?" Mom asked. "You could have been hurt!" + +"We were playing with our car," Lily said. "We didn't mean to be naughty." + +"We're sorry," Tom said. "We just wanted to have fun." + +Mom and Dad sighed. They were glad that the children were safe. But they were not happy with their behavior. + +"You should not play on the street," Dad said. "It's dangerous. And you should not use scissors and crayons without asking. They are not toys. And you should not waste a good box. It could have been used for something else." + +They made the children pick up the pieces and throw them in the trash. They made them go inside and watch cartoons. They said they could not play outside for the rest of the day. They said they had to learn their lesson. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for what they did. They hugged Mom and Dad and said they loved them. They watched cartoons and laughed. But they still missed their car. They wished they could make another one. But they knew they had to be good. They hoped that someday they could find another box and another hill. And maybe a helmet. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big calendar on the wall. The calendar has pictures of animals and numbers. Sara and Ben can count the numbers. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a new picture on the calendar. It is a picture of a cake with candles. Sara and Ben know what that means. It is their birthday soon. They are very happy. They want to have a party with their friends and family. + +They run to their mom and dad and show them the calendar. They point to the picture of the cake and say, "Look, look, our birthday!" + +Mom and dad smile and hug them. They say, "Yes, you are right. Your birthday is in two days. We are going to have a special day for you. We will invite your friends and make a cake and have fun." + +Sara and Ben feel excited. They can't wait for their birthday. They ask mom and dad, "Can we help you make the cake?" + +Mom and dad say, "Of course, you can. But first, we need to go to the store and buy some things. Do you want to come with us?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, yes, we want to come. Let's go, let's go!" + +They put on their shoes and coats and go to the car. They buckle their seat belts and sing a song. They are happy. + +At the store, mom and dad buy some flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and chocolate. They also buy some balloons, streamers, and candles. Sara and Ben help them put the things in the cart. They see a big teddy bear and a red truck. They like them very much. They wonder if mom and dad will buy them for their birthday. + +They go back to the car and drive home. They help mom and dad carry the things inside. They wash their hands and go to the kitchen. They help mom and dad make the cake. They crack the eggs, stir the flour, and melt the chocolate. They pour the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. They lick the spoon and the bowl. They say, "Yummy, yummy, the cake will be delicious!" + +They wait for the cake to bake. They smell the chocolate. They hear the timer beep. They help mom and dad take the cake out of the oven. They let it cool down. They spread the chocolate on top. They put the candles on the cake. They count the candles. They say, "One, two, three, four, five, six. We are six years old!" + +They feel proud. They have made a beautiful cake. They can't wait to share it with their friends and family. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad, for helping us make the cake. We love you!" + +Mom and dad say, "You are welcome, Sara and Ben. We love you too. You are our sweet and smart twins. Happy birthday!" +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, books and a clock. The clock was big and round and had two hands that moved. It also made a loud sound when it was time to wake up. + +One day, Anna was playing with her clock. She wanted to see what would happen if she moved the hands. She turned them to different numbers and watched them spin. She did not know that she was changing the time on the clock. + +She lay the clock on her bed and went to play with her dolls. She forgot about the clock. She did not hear her mom call her for dinner. She did not hear her dad read her a story. She did not hear her brother say good night. + +She only heard the clock when it made a very noisy sound. It was very dark and very late. The clock said it was time to wake up, but Anna was very sleepy. She jumped out of her bed and ran to the door. She was scared and confused. + +She opened the door and saw her mom and dad in the hall. They were surprised and worried. They asked her what was wrong. Anna pointed to the clock and said, "Clock is noisy! Clock is wrong! Clock is bad!" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and calmed her down. They explained that she had changed the time on the clock and that it was not time to wake up. They took the clock and put it away. They told her to go back to bed and sleep. They said they would fix the clock in the morning. + +Anna nodded and went back to her bed. She cuddled with her dolls and closed her eyes. She did not want to play with the clock anymore. She wanted to sleep and dream. She hoped the clock would be quiet and right tomorrow. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their bikes. But today it is raining. They have to stay inside. They are bored. + +"Mom, can we watch TV?" Tom asks. + +"No, you have watched enough TV today. Why don't you play with your toys?" Mom says. + +Tom and Lily look at their toys. They have played with them many times. They are boring. + +"I have an idea!" Lily says. "Let's play pretend. We can be astronauts and go to the moon!" + +Tom likes the idea. He puts on his helmet and his backpack. Lily puts on her hat and her scarf. They pretend they are in a rocket. + +"Ready for takeoff!" Tom says. + +"Five, four, three, two, one, blast off!" Lily says. + +They rush to the couch and jump on it. They pretend it is their rocket. They make noises like a rocket. + +"Look, there is the moon!" Lily says. She points to the lamp. + +"Let's land there!" Tom says. + +They jump off the couch and run to the lamp. They pretend it is the moon. They walk slowly and jump high. + +"Wow, the moon is so fun!" Lily says. + +"Look, there is a buckle!" Tom says. He sees a buckle on the floor. It is from Mom's belt. He picks it up and pretends it is a treasure. + +"Let me see!" Lily says. She wants the buckle too. + +They start to fight over the buckle. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Hey, stop that!" Mom says. She hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Tom and Lily fighting over the buckle. She is not happy. + +"Give me that buckle!" Mom says. She takes the buckle from them. "This is not a toy. This is my belt. You could hurt yourself with it. And you made a mess in the room. You have to clean it up." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They say sorry to Mom. They help her clean the room. They put the toys and the clothes back in their places. + +"Maybe we can play outside tomorrow," Tom says. + +"Maybe," Lily says. "But we can still play pretend. We can be pirates and find more treasures!" + +They smile and hug. They are not bored anymore. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they also liked to use their mind to make magic. They could pretend that anything was real, like dragons, fairies, or spaceships. + +One day, they were playing in their room with their stuffed animals. They made them talk and move with their mind. Lily made her bunny hop and sing. Ben made his bear roar and dance. + +"Look, Lily, my bear is so strong and funny!" Ben said. + +"Look, Ben, my bunny is so cute and smart!" Lily said. + +They were having fun, but then their mom came in. She said it was time to stop playing and do their homework. They had to learn some boring words and numbers. + +"Mom, can we play a little more?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, sweeties, but you have to do your homework first. It's important for your mind, too. You can play later, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They did not like homework. They thought it was boring and hard. They wished they could use their mind for magic all the time. But they loved their mom, so they nodded and put away their toys. + +They took out their books and pencils and sat at their desk. They tried to focus on their homework, but they still thought about their magic. They wondered what else they could make with their mind. Maybe they could make their homework disappear, or turn it into something fun. They smiled at each other and winked. They had a secret plan. They would use their mind for magic, but only a little bit. They hoped their mom would not mind. +One day, a child and a dog were playing in the park. The child threw a ball and the dog ran to catch it. The dog was very fast and very happy. The child was also very happy. + +But then, the dog saw a cat. The cat was sitting on a fence. The dog wanted to chase the cat. The dog forgot about the ball and the child. The dog ran to the fence and barked at the cat. + +The child was sad. The child wanted the dog to come back. The child called the dog's name. But the dog did not listen. The dog was too busy with the cat. + +The child started to cry. The child felt alone. The child needed the dog. The child loved the dog. + +A lady saw the child crying. The lady was kind. The lady came to the child and asked, "What is wrong, little one?" + +The child said, "My dog ran away. He saw a cat and he left me. I need my dog. He is my friend." + +The lady said, "I am sorry, little one. That is not nice of your dog. But maybe he will come back soon. Maybe he will remember you and the ball. Do you want to wait with me?" + +The child nodded. The child liked the lady. The lady was nice. The lady gave the child a hug and a cookie. + +Soon, the dog came back. The dog was tired and thirsty. The cat had run away. The dog did not catch the cat. The dog saw the child and the lady. The dog wagged his tail and ran to the child. + +The child was happy. The child saw the dog. The child said, "Dog, you are back! I missed you. Where were you?" + +The dog licked the child's face. The dog said, "Woof, woof. I am sorry, child. I was silly. I chased a cat. I forgot you and the ball. I need you. You are my friend." + +The child hugged the dog. The child said, "I forgive you, dog. I love you. You are my friend." + +The lady smiled. The lady said, "You are both very lucky. You have each other. You are good friends. Now, do you want to play with the ball again?" + +The child and the dog nodded. The child and the dog said, "Yes, please. Thank you, lady. You are very kind." + +The lady threw the ball and the child and the dog ran to catch it. The child and the dog were very happy. The lady was also very happy. They all had a good time in the park. +Anna loves her kitten, Fluffy. Fluffy is very creative. He likes to play with yarn, balls, and feathers. He also likes to drink milk from a bowl. + +One day, Anna and Fluffy are playing in the garden. They see a butterfly. Fluffy wants to catch it. He jumps and runs after it. Anna laughs and follows him. + +"Fluffy, come back!" Anna calls. "You can't catch the butterfly. It is too fast." + +But Fluffy does not listen. He chases the butterfly into the neighbor's yard. There he sees a big dog. The dog barks and growls at Fluffy. Fluffy is scared. He runs back to Anna. + +"Fluffy, are you okay?" Anna asks. She hugs him and strokes his fur. "That was a bad dog. He wanted to hurt you." + +Fluffy meows and rubs his head against Anna. He is happy to be safe with her. He is also thirsty. He looks for his bowl of milk. + +"Let's go home, Fluffy," Anna says. "You need a drink. And a nap. And a cuddle. You are a good kitten. And a creative one. But sometimes you are too curious." + +Anna and Fluffy walk back to their house. Anna gives Fluffy some milk and a cookie. Then they snuggle on the couch and watch a cartoon. They are both tired and happy. They love each other very much. +Tom was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. Mom took him to the doctor. The doctor gave him some medicine and said, "Take this every day until you feel better." + +Mom and Tom went home. Mom gave Tom some soup and some medicine. Tom did not like the medicine. It was bitter and made him want to spit. He said, "Mom, I don't want this medicine. It is yucky." + +Mom said, "I know, Tom, but you have to take it. It will help you get well. If you don't take it, you will stay sick and maybe get worse." + +Tom did not listen. He pretended to take the medicine, but he hid it under his pillow. He thought, "I will be fine without the medicine. I don't need it." + +The next day, Tom felt worse. He had a harder cough and a hotter head. He also had a sore throat and a runny nose. He said, "Mom, I feel bad. Can you help me?" + +Mom felt his head and said, "Oh, Tom, you are very sick. Did you take your medicine?" + +Tom did not want to lie, but he did not want to tell the truth. He said, "Yes, Mom, I took it." + +Mom said, "Are you sure? Let me see the bottle." + +Mom went to Tom's room and looked for the bottle. She did not find it on the table or in the drawer. She lifted Tom's pillow and saw the bottle. It was full of medicine. Mom was angry and sad. She said, "Tom, you did not take your medicine. You hid it under your pillow. Why did you do that?" + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I did not like the medicine. It was yucky. I thought I would be fine without it." + +Mom said, "Tom, you were wrong. The medicine was not yucky. It was good for you. It was the only thing that could make you better. Now you are sicker and we have to go back to the doctor. He will give you a different medicine. It will be stronger and maybe more yucky. But you have to take it. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, I understand. I will take the medicine. I don't want to be sick anymore. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to trust me and the doctor. We want you to be healthy and happy. Come on, let's go." + +Mom and Tom returned to the doctor. The doctor gave Tom a different medicine. It was a shot. It hurt a little, but Tom was brave. He took the shot and said, "Thank you, doctor." + +The doctor said, "You're welcome, Tom. You did well. This medicine will help you get well faster. But you still have to take the other medicine too. Don't hide it under your pillow. Promise me." + +Tom promised. He said, "I promise, doctor. I will take the medicine. I don't want to be sick anymore." + +The doctor smiled and said, "Good. I'm glad to hear that. You will be fine soon. Just follow the instructions and rest a lot. And listen to your mom. She knows what's best for you." + +Tom said, "I will, doctor. Thank you." + +Mom and Tom went home. Mom gave Tom some soup and some medicine. Tom took the medicine and said, "Mom, I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good boy. I'm proud of you." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom in the world." + +Mom and Tom hugged and kissed. They were happy. Tom felt better. He learned his lesson. He never hid his medicine again. He always took it until he was well. He never got sick like that again. He was healthy and happy. The end. +One day, a boy named Tom and a girl named Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, balls and blocks. They also liked to pretend that they were spies and heroes, and they had a toy missile that they used to save the world from bad guys. + +Tom and Lily decided to hide the missile under a big bush, so no one could find it. They said it was their secret weapon, and they would use it when they needed it. They made a map of the garden, and marked the spot where the missile was. They put the map in their pocket, and went to have a snack. + +But while they were eating, a naughty squirrel came to the garden. It saw the missile under the bush, and thought it was a nut. It grabbed the missile with its teeth, and ran away. It climbed a tree, and tried to open the missile. But the missile was not a nut, it was a toy. And it had a button that made it go boom. + +The squirrel pushed the button by mistake, and the missile went boom. It made a loud noise, and a lot of smoke. It also spread some glitter and confetti in the air, that looked pretty. Tom and Lily heard the noise, and ran to the garden. They saw the smoke, the glitter, and the confetti. They also saw the squirrel, that was scared and confused. + +Tom and Lily were shocked and angry. They said, "That was our missile! That was our secret weapon! You are a bad squirrel! You ruined our game!" They tried to chase the squirrel, but it was too fast. It jumped from tree to tree, and escaped. Tom and Lily were sad and disappointed. They said, "Now we have no missile, and no map. How will we save the world from bad guys?" + +They looked at the mess in the garden, and felt sorry. They said, "Maybe we should not play with missiles. Maybe they are too dangerous. Maybe we should play with something else." They decided to clean up the garden, and find a new game. They said, "Maybe we can play with bubbles. Bubbles are fun, and they are not noisy. And they are pretty, too." They got their bubble wand, and started to blow bubbles. They forgot about the missile, and the squirrel. They had fun with the bubbles, and smiled. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and make noise. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has many buttons and lights. They want to test it. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a game," Mia says. + +They push some buttons. The box makes different noises. Some are loud, some are soft. Some are high, some are low. Tom and Mia laugh and clap. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +"Let's try more buttons!" Mia says. + +They push more buttons. The box makes more different noises. Some are beep, some are boop. Some are ring, some are ding. Tom and Mia giggle and jump. + +"This is the best game ever!" Mia says. + +"Let's make a song!" Tom says. + +They push the buttons in a pattern. The box makes a nice noise. It sounds like music. Tom and Mia sing and dance. + +"La la la, we love noise!" Tom and Mia sing. + +They are very happy. They play with the box for a long time. They do not hear Mom and Dad come home. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"We are playing with the box. It makes noise. We test it," Tom says. + +"We make a song. It is different. We like it," Mia says. + +Mom and Dad smile. They listen to the song. They think it is cute. + +"That is a very nice song. You are very creative," Dad says. + +"Thank you. Do you want to play with us?" Tom asks. + +"Sure. Why not? Let's see what other noises the box can make," Mom says. + +They all play with the box. They make more noise. They have fun. They are a happy family. +Ben and Mia like to play in the garden. They see many bugs and flowers. They see a big ant hill. Many ants are busy. They carry food and dirt. + +"Look, Ben, the ants are working hard," Mia says. + +"Yes, they are. Where do they go?" Ben asks. + +"They go to their home. They have a queen. She is important. She makes more ants," Mia says. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can we see the queen?" Ben says. + +"No, Ben, we can't. She is inside the hill. We should not bother the ants. They might bite us," Mia says. + +"OK, Mia, you are right. Let's play something else. How about we return to the swing?" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, that sounds fun. But first, let's say bye to the ants," Mia says. + +They wave to the ants and run to the swing. They are happy. They like to learn new things. They like to play in the garden. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their toy box. One day, they want to drive a big truck with a chain. They find a big truck with a chain in the garage. It is dad's truck. + +They climb into the truck and pretend to drive. They make noises like vroom and beep. They have fun. They see a big tree in the yard. They want to pull the tree with the chain. They get out of the truck and tie the chain to the tree. They get back in the truck and try to drive. + +But the truck does not move. The chain is too tight. The tree is too strong. Lily and Ben push and pull the truck. They try to make it move. They cannot. They are sad. They do not know what to do. + +Dad comes home. He sees the truck and the tree and the chain. He is angry. He says, "What are you doing? You should not play with my truck and my chain. You could get hurt. You could break the truck and the tree and the chain. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben are very sad. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We just wanted to drive a big truck with a chain. We did not mean to make you angry. We did not know it was bad. Please do not be mad at us." + +Dad sighs. He is not angry anymore. He says, "I know you did not know. But you have to be careful. My truck and my chain are not toys. They are for work. You can play with your cars and trucks in your toy box. They are safe and fun. Come on, let me help you untie the chain and move the truck. Then we can go inside and have a snack. OK?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "OK, dad. Thank you, dad. We love you, dad." They hug dad. They are not sad anymore. They are happy. They go inside with dad and have a snack. They play with their cars and trucks in their toy box. They are careful and good. They are friends. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toy sail. They had a big tub of water in the garden where they could make the sail go fast or slow. Sometimes they pretended they were pirates or explorers, and they made up stories about the places they saw. + +One day, they decided to sail to a faraway island where they heard there was a treasure. They packed some snacks and a map and set off on their adventure. They sang songs and waved to the birds and the fish as they sailed along. + +"Look, Lily, I think we're almost there!" Sam said, pointing to a green spot on the horizon. "I wonder what the treasure is. Maybe it's gold or jewels or candy!" + +"Or maybe it's something spicy!" Lily said, giggling. "Remember when we tried the spicy sauce that Mom made? It was so hot it made our mouths burn and our eyes water!" + +Sam laughed too. He remembered how they had to drink lots of milk and eat some bread to cool down. "That was funny, but I don't think I want to find spicy treasure. I hope it's something nice and sweet." + +They reached the island and jumped out of their sail. They followed the map to a big tree with a red X on it. They dug a hole under the tree and found a wooden box. They opened it and saw what was inside. + +"Wow!" Sam exclaimed. "It's a cake! A big, yummy cake with frosting and sprinkles and candles!" + +"It's a birthday cake!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "It's our birthday today! How did the treasure know?" + +They heard a voice behind them. "It didn't. I did." It was Mom, smiling and holding a camera. "Happy birthday, my little sailors! I hope you enjoyed your surprise. I made the cake for you and hid it here this morning. I've been watching you from behind that bush. You had such fun with your sail and your stories. I'm so proud of you." + +Sam and Lily hugged Mom and thanked her for the cake and the sail and the map. They blew out the candles and shared the cake with Mom. It was the best birthday ever. They listened to Mom as she told them more stories about the island and the sea. They felt happy and loved. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and listen to music. Sometimes they behave well, and sometimes they behave badly. + +One day, their mom says, "I have to go to the store. You two stay here with dad. Behave well and be helpful, okay?" + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "Okay, mom. We will behave well and be helpful." + +But after mom leaves, Tom and Lily start to fight. Tom wants to play with the truck, and Lily wants to play with the doll. They pull and push and yell. + +Dad hears the noise and comes to the room. He sees the toys on the floor and the twins crying. He says, "What is going on here? You are not behaving well and not being helpful. You are making a mess and a lot of noise. That is not nice." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We wanted to play with the same toy. We did not mean to fight." + +Dad says, "It is okay to want the same toy, but you have to share and take turns. And you have to listen to music quietly, not loudly. That is how you behave well and be helpful. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, dad. We can do that. We will share and take turns. We will listen to music quietly. We will behave well and be helpful." + +Dad smiles and says, "Good. I am proud of you. Now, let's clean up the toys and then we can have a snack." + +Tom and Lily hug dad and say, "Thank you, dad. We love you." + +They clean up the toys and then they have a snack. They listen to music quietly and play nicely. They behave well and be helpful until mom comes back. Mom is happy to see them and gives them a kiss. They tell her what they did and she says, "You are very good twins. I am proud of you too." +Lila was a girl who liked to make new friends. She saw a bird on a tree and wanted to say hello. She climbed up the tree and reached out her hand. + +"Hi, bird. I am Lila. What is your name?" she asked. + +The bird looked at her and tilted its head. It had a red feather on its head and a blue feather on its tail. It was a fine bird. + +"Hello, Lila. I am Riko. I am a parrot. Do you want to play with me?" it said. + +Lila was surprised and happy. She had never met a parrot before. She nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, I want to play with you. You can talk like me. That is cool. Can I touch your feathers? They are so pretty," she said. + +Riko nodded and moved closer to her. He let her touch his feathers gently. They were soft and smooth. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are very kind. You can touch my feathers. They are my gift from the sun and the sky. Do you want me to teach you some words in my language?" he said. + +Lila nodded and clapped her hands. She wanted to learn new words. She liked to talk and listen. + +"Yes, please. Teach me some words in your language. I want to learn from you. You are my new friend," she said. + +Riko smiled and flapped his wings. He was happy to have a new friend too. He began to teach her some words in his language. They had fun and learned from each other. They played and talked until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye and hugged. + +"Goodbye, Riko. Thank you for playing with me. You are a fine parrot and a fine friend. I hope to see you again soon," Lila said. + +"Goodbye, Lila. Thank you for being my friend. You are a fine girl and a fine listener. I hope to see you again too," Riko said. + +They waved and flew away. Lila went back to her home and Riko went back to his nest. They both dreamed of each other and their feathered friendship. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Anna wants to feed the ducks. She has some bread in her bag. + +"Come on, Ben, let's feed the ducks!" Anna urges. She runs to the pond and throws some bread to the ducks. The ducks quack and swim to the bread. + +Ben is scared of the pond. He thinks it is too deep and too wet. He stays on the grass and watches Anna. He does not want to go near the pond. + +"Ben, come here, it's fun!" Anna calls. She throws more bread to the ducks. She sees a fish jump out of the water. She laughs and claps her hands. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to go near the pond. He sees a big rock near the pond. He has an idea. He picks up the rock and throws it to the pond. He wants to make a big splash. + +The rock hits the water with a loud splash. The ducks get scared and fly away. The fish hide under the water. Anna gets wet and angry. She feels the water on her hair and face. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Anna yells. She runs to Ben and pushes him. Ben falls on the grass and cries. + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I just wanted to have fun," Ben says. He rubs his eyes and nose. + +Anna feels bad. She knows Ben is scared of the pond. She should not have pushed him. She hugs him and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben, I should not have urged you to come to the pond. You can play with what you like. Next time, let's play something we both like," Anna says. + +Ben smiles and hugs Anna back. They are friends again. They learn to respect each other's feelings and choices. They go to the swings and have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Lily saw a big green thing in the water. It had a long mouth and many teeth. It was a crocodile! + +"Look, Tom, a crocodile!" Lily said. She was not scared. She wanted to see it better. + +"Be careful, Lily, it might bite you!" Tom said. He was scared. He wanted to run away. + +Lily did not mind Tom. She walked closer to the water. She threw a stone at the crocodile. The crocodile did not like that. It opened its mouth and roared. It jumped out of the water and chased Lily. + +Lily was scared now. She ran away from the crocodile. She tripped on a root and fell down. She hit her head and felt dizzy. She cried for help. + +Tom heard Lily cry. He ran to her and helped her up. He hugged her and said sorry. He was glad she was not hurt. + +The crocodile went back to the water. It was angry and hungry. It looked for another thing to eat. It saw a fish and snapped it up. It was happy now. +Anna loves ponies. She wants to get a pony for her birthday. She asks her mom and dad every day. + +"Can I get a pony, please?" she says. + +"Not yet, Anna. Ponies are big and need a lot of care. You have to be patient and wait until you are older," her mom says. + +"But I am big and I can care for a pony. I can feed it and brush it and ride it. Please, please, please," Anna says. + +"Sorry, Anna. We don't have enough space or money for a pony. Maybe you can get a toy pony or a book about ponies instead," her dad says. + +Anna is sad. She does not want a toy pony or a book. She wants a real pony. She cries and stomps her feet. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a sign that says "Pony Rides". She runs to the sign and points at it. + +"Look, mom, look! Ponies! Can I ride a pony, please?" she says. + +Her mom smiles and nods. She pays the man who has the ponies and helps Anna get on a brown pony. Anna is happy. She holds the reins and feels the pony's soft fur and warm breath. She hears the pony's hooves on the ground and sees the trees and flowers around her. + +"Wow, this is fun! I love ponies!" she says. + +The man who has the ponies walks with them and tells Anna the pony's name is Coco. He says Coco is a good and patient pony who likes children. He says Anna can pet Coco and thank her for the ride. + +Anna does what he says. She pets Coco and says "Thank you, Coco. You are a nice pony. I wish I could get a pony like you." + +The man who has the ponies smiles and says "Maybe one day you will, Anna. But for now, you can come back and visit Coco anytime you want. She likes you too." + +Anna hugs Coco and says goodbye. She gets off the pony and goes back to her mom. She is still happy. She knows she can't get a pony for her birthday, but she can ride Coco at the park. She thinks that is almost as good. She says to her mom "Can we come back tomorrow, please?" + +Her mom laughs and says "Maybe not tomorrow, but soon. You did very well, Anna. I'm proud of you. You are a patient and brave girl." + +Anna smiles and says "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love ponies." +Lily was a little bird who loved to fly. She had nice wings that were blue and yellow. She liked to show her wings to her friends and sing with them in the sky. + +One day, she met a new bird who had brown wings. His name was Ben. He was shy and did not talk much. Lily wanted to be his friend, so she flew to him and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben looked at Lily and said, "No, thank you. Your wings are too bright and loud. I like quiet and dark wings. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why Ben did not like her wings. She thought they were nice and beautiful. She flew away and cried. + +A wise owl saw what happened and flew to Lily. He said, "Lily, why are you crying?" + +Lily told him what Ben said. The owl said, "Lily, do not mind what Ben said. He is not very nice. He does not know how to appreciate different wings. Your wings are lovely and special. They make you who you are. You should be proud of them and not let anyone make you feel bad." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, owl. You are very kind and wise. You are right. I like my wings and I do not need Ben to like them. I have many other friends who like me and my wings. I will show them my wings and sing with them in the sky." + +The owl said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you are happy. Go and have fun with your friends. And remember, always be nice to others, even if they are not nice to you. Maybe one day, Ben will learn to be nice too." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, owl. Thank you again. Goodbye." + +Lily flew away and joined her friends. She showed them her wings and sang with them in the sky. She was happy and free. She learned that being nice is better than being mean, and that being different is not bad, but good. +Lily and Ben were twins. They were four years old. They liked to play with toys and books and crayons. But they did not like to share. Sometimes they fought over their things. + +One day, their mom gave them a big box. She said it was a gift for their birthday. They were very happy. They opened the box and saw many new toys. There were cars and dolls and puzzles and balls. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. "They are so nice and shiny!" + +"Yes, they are!" Ben said. "Let's play with them!" + +They took out the toys and started to play. But soon they wanted the same toy. Lily saw a red car that she liked. She reached for it. But Ben saw it too. He grabbed it first. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Lily said. "Give it to me!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +They pulled the car from each other. They shouted and cried. Then Ben pinched Lily's arm. Lily pinched Ben's cheek. They hurt each other. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they both said. + +Their mom heard them and came to the room. She saw them fighting and pinching. She was angry and sad. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +"It's my toy!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +Their mom shook her head. She took the car from them. She looked at it. It was a cheap car. It was made of plastic and had stickers on it. It was not very good. + +"This is not a good toy," she said. "It is a cheap toy. It breaks easily and does not work well. It is not worth fighting over." + +She threw the car in the trash. She took out another toy from the box. It was a book. It had pictures and words and stories. It was a good book. + +"This is a good toy," she said. "It is a book. It is not cheap. It lasts long and teaches you things. It is worth sharing." + +She gave the book to Lily and Ben. She told them to sit down and read it together. She said they could take turns and help each other. + +Lily and Ben looked at the book. They felt sorry for fighting and pinching. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and kissed. They sat down and read the book together. They liked the book. They learned new words and stories. They had fun. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was proud of them. She said they were good twins. She said she loved them. + +They said they loved her too. They thanked her for the gift. They said it was the best gift ever. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide with a spike on top. Lila wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared of the spike. + +"Come on, Ben, it's fun!" Lila says. "The spike is not sharp, it's just for show." + +"No, no, no, I don't like the spike. It looks mean and pointy." Ben says. "I want to play something else." + +"Okay, how about we play hide and seek?" Lila says. "You can hide and I will seek." + +"Okay, that sounds good." Ben says. "But don't look for me near the slide." + +Lila counts to ten and then opens her eyes. She looks around the park for Ben. She sees a swing, a sandbox, a bench, and a tree. She does not see Ben. + +"Where are you, Ben?" Lila calls. "I can't find you." + +Lila runs to the swing and looks behind it. She does not see Ben. She runs to the sandbox and digs in it. She does not see Ben. She runs to the bench and lifts the cushion. She does not see Ben. + +Lila is getting tired and sad. She wants to find Ben and play with him. She walks to the tree and sees something shiny. She gets closer and sees that it is the spike on top of the slide. + +Lila gasps and looks up. She sees Ben hiding behind the spike. He is smiling and waving at her. + +"Ben, you're hiding behind the spike!" Lila says. "You're so brave and clever." + +"Hi, Lila, you found me!" Ben says. "I'm not scared of the spike anymore. It's not mean and pointy. It's charming and shiny." + +Lila and Ben hug and laugh. They go on the slide together and have fun. They are happy and proud. They are the best of friends. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls and books. She had a big wish: she wanted to see a fairy. She heard stories about fairies who could do magic and make people happy. She wanted to be friends with a fairy and learn magic too. + +Every night, before she went to sleep, she would pray to God and ask him to send her a fairy. She would say: "Dear God, please let me see a fairy. I promise to be good and kind and share my toys. Thank you, God. Amen." + +One night, as she was praying, she heard a soft voice in her ear. She opened her eyes and saw a tiny, bright figure on her pillow. It was a fairy! She had wings, a dress, and a wand. She smiled at Anna and said: "Hello, Anna. I am Lily, a fairy. God heard your prayer and sent me to you. I am here to be your friend and teach you some magic." + +Anna was so happy and surprised. She hugged Lily and said: "Thank you, God. Thank you, Lily. You are so pretty and nice. I am so glad to meet you. What can you teach me?" + +Lily said: "I can teach you many things, but first you have to learn the most important magic of all: love. Love is the magic that makes everything good and beautiful. Love is the magic that God gives us and wants us to share with others. Do you love God, Anna?" + +Anna said: "Yes, I love God. He is good and he loves me too. He gave me my family, my friends, and now you." + +Lily said: "That's wonderful, Anna. And do you love your family and friends?" + +Anna said: "Yes, I love them very much. They are fun and they help me." + +Lily said: "That's great, Anna. And do you love yourself?" + +Anna said: "Yes, I love myself. I am smart and I can do many things." + +Lily said: "That's awesome, Anna. You have learned the first lesson of love: to love God, to love others, and to love yourself. Now, I will show you some more magic, but you have to remember: magic is a gift, not a toy. You have to use it wisely and kindly, not selfishly and meanly. Do you understand, Anna?" + +Anna said: "Yes, I understand, Lily. I will use magic well and not bad. Thank you for teaching me, Lily. You are the best fairy ever." + +Lily said: "You are welcome, Anna. You are the best friend ever. Now, let's have some fun and magic." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of love, gratitude, and responsibility. It shows that love is the most powerful magic that God gives us and that we should use it to make ourselves and others happy. It also shows that magic is a gift that we should use wisely and kindly, not selfishly and meanly. +Sara liked to question everything. She wanted to know how the sun shone, why the birds sang, and where the stars came from. She asked her mom and dad many questions every day, but they did not always have the answers. + +One day, Sara had a big goal. She wanted to see the distant mountain that she could only see from her window. She asked her mom if they could go there, but her mom said it was too far and they had no car. She asked her dad if they could walk there, but her dad said it was too hard and they had no time. + +Sara was sad. She wondered what the mountain looked like up close, and what animals and plants lived there. She wished she could go there and explore. She decided to make a plan. She took her backpack and filled it with snacks, water, a map, and a toy binoculars. She put on her hat, her shoes, and her jacket. She wrote a note for her mom and dad and left it on the table. She said she was going to the mountain and she would be back soon. + +She opened the door and stepped outside. She looked at the distant mountain and smiled. She started to walk. She did not know how long it would take, or what she would find, but she was happy. She had a question, and she wanted to find the answer. She had a goal, and she wanted to reach it. She had a dream, and she wanted to make it come true. +Lila liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was when they made shapes with their bodies and breathed slowly. Lila felt calm and happy when she did yoga. + +One day, Lila's mom said, "Lila, today we have a special guest. He is a big yoga teacher. His name is Guru. He will show us some new shapes and tell us some stories. Do you want to meet him?" + +Lila nodded. She was curious about the big yoga teacher. She wondered what shapes and stories he knew. + +They went to the park, where Guru was waiting. He was very big and had a long beard and a bright robe. He smiled at Lila and her mom and said, "Namaste. I am happy to see you. Are you ready to do some yoga with me?" + +Lila and her mom said, "Namaste. We are ready." + +Guru showed them some new shapes, like a tree, a lion, and a star. He also told them some stories, like how the sun and the moon became friends, and how the elephant learned to value his trunk. Lila liked the stories. She asked Guru many questions. He answered them patiently and kindly. + +Lila learned a lot from Guru. She also had fun. She thanked him for sharing his yoga and his stories. He thanked her for being a good listener and a good learner. He said, "You have a big heart, Lila. You value yoga and life. I hope you always keep your heart big and open." + +Lila hugged Guru and said, "You have a big heart, too, Guru. You value yoga and people. I hope you always keep your heart big and warm." + +They said goodbye and went home. Lila felt calm and happy. She told her mom, "I like yoga. I like Guru. I like you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I like yoga. I like Guru. I like you, too." +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. Sara wanted to climb the tree, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Sara said. "We can see the whole park from up there!" + +"No, Sara, it is too high. I might fall and hurt myself." Ben said. He held Sara's hand and pulled her away from the tree. + +Sara was angry. She wanted to climb the tree, not play with Ben. She let go of Ben's hand and ran back to the tree. She found a low branch and jumped on it. She started to climb higher and higher. + +"Be careful, Sara!" Ben shouted. He followed her to the tree, but he did not climb. He watched Sara from the ground. + +Sara reached the top of the tree. She felt proud and happy. She looked around and saw the park, the sky and the birds. She also saw a big fruit hanging from a branch. It was yellow and round, like a ball. She wanted to touch it. + +She reached out her hand and grabbed the fruit. It was soft and smooth. She felt something tickle her palm. She looked at her hand and saw a small bug. It was black and red, with many legs. It was a spider! + +Sara screamed and dropped the fruit. The spider bit her palm. It hurt a lot. She cried and wanted to go down. + +"Help me, Ben!" Sara shouted. "There is a spider on the tree! It bit me!" + +Ben heard Sara and ran to the tree. He saw Sara crying and holding her palm. He felt sorry for her. He also saw the fruit and the spider on the ground. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Ben asked. He hugged Sara and tried to calm her down. + +"No, Ben, it hurts!" Sara said. "The spider was rude! It bit me for no reason!" + +"I know, Sara, it was rude. But maybe it was scared too. Maybe it thought you wanted to eat its fruit. You did not mention you wanted to touch it." Ben said. + +Sara thought about what Ben said. She realized she did not ask the spider if she could touch its fruit. She did not think about how the spider felt. She felt bad for being rude too. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, spider. I should have mentioned I wanted to touch your fruit. I did not mean to hurt you." Sara said. + +She looked at her palm. It was red and swollen. She felt a little better, but it still hurt. + +"Let's go home, Sara. We can put some ice on your palm. It will make it feel better." Ben said. + +He helped Sara down from the tree. They walked home, holding hands. They learned to be careful and kind when they play in the park. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a small table and two cups. They pretended to have tea. Sara poured water from a jug into the cups. Tom added some leaves from a plant. + +"Here is your tea, Tom," Sara said. "It is very good." + +"Thank you, Sara," Tom said. "You are a good friend." + +They sipped their tea and smiled. They liked to play together. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It came from behind the bushes. It sounded like a growl. + +"What is that?" Sara asked. She felt scared. + +"I don't know," Tom said. He felt scared too. + +They looked at each other. They wanted to run away. But they also wanted to see what was behind the bushes. + +They got up from the table. They held hands. They walked slowly to the bushes. + +They lifted a branch and peeked. They saw a big, furry animal. It had black and white stripes. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was a zebra. + +The zebra looked at them. It did not growl. It snorted. + +"Hello, zebra," Sara said. She was not scared anymore. + +"Hello, children," the zebra said. It had a friendly voice. + +Sara and Tom were surprised. They did not know that zebras could talk. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. "How did you get here?" + +"I am Zara," the zebra said. "I came from a faraway land. I am looking for a new home." + +"That is very mysterious," Sara said. "Why did you leave your land?" + +"I will tell you," Zara said. "But first, can I have some tea?" +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. One day, they see a big box under a tree. The box has a sign that says "Do not open". Tom and Sue are curious. They want to see what is in the box. + +"Let's open the box!" Tom says. "Maybe there is a toy or a candy inside." + +"No, we should not open the box." Sue says. "The sign says no. Maybe there is something bad inside." + +But Tom does not listen to Sue. He runs to the box and pulls the lid. Sue follows him and tries to stop him. But it is too late. The box is open. + +Inside the box, there are many shiny things. They look like sticks with buttons. Tom and Sue do not know what they are. They think they are pretty. They pick up the shiny things and press the buttons. + +But the shiny things are not toys or candies. They are weapons. They make loud noises and fire bullets. The bullets hit Tom and Sue and hurt them very much. They fall to the ground and cry. They are bleeding and scared. They wish they did not open the box. + +The people in the park hear the noises and see the smoke. They run to the tree and see the box and the weapons. They also see Tom and Sue on the ground. They are shocked and sad. They call for help and try to save them. But it is too late. Tom and Sue are dead. They opened the box and paid the price. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving in the traffic. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. + +"Look, this is my new car!" Tom said, holding up a shiny red car. "It is very fast and loud. It can go past all the other cars in the traffic." + +"That is a nice car," Lily said. "But I like my car better. It is very old and special. It is an ancient car. It has a number on it. See? It says four." + +Tom looked at Lily's car. It was brown and rusty. It had a big number four on the door. Tom did not think it was special. He thought it was ugly and slow. + +"Your car is not special. It is just old and broken. It cannot go fast in the traffic. It will get stuck and make everyone angry. My car is better than your car. It is the best car ever." + +Tom grabbed Lily's car and threw it across the room. It hit the wall and broke into pieces. Lily gasped and started to cry. She loved her car. It was a gift from her grandpa. He had told her it was an ancient car that he had when he was a boy. He had painted the number four on it because it was his lucky number. + +Tom did not care. He laughed and said, "Now you have no car. You can only watch me play with my car. It is the only car you need to see." + +Lily ran to her mom and told her what Tom had done. Her mom was very angry. She scolded Tom and took away his car. She said he could not play with it until he said sorry to Lily and helped her fix her car. + +Tom did not want to say sorry. He did not want to help Lily. He wanted his car back. He cried and screamed and kicked. He was very naughty. + +But his mom did not give him his car back. She said he had to learn to be nice and share. She said he had to respect other people's things. She said he had to understand that ancient things can be special too. + +Tom did not understand. He did not learn. He was very sad and angry. He had a bad day. +Lily liked to gaze at the stars at night. She wondered what they were and how they shone so bright. She wished she could touch them and play with them. + +One night, she saw a big white star that was bigger and brighter than the others. She ran to her mom and dad and said, "Look, look, a big white star! Can we go and see it?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "That is not a star, Lily. That is the moon. It is very far away, but we can see it because it reflects the light of the sun." + +Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, the moon is so pretty! Can we go and see the sun too?" + +Her dad said, "The sun is too hot and bright for us to see, Lily. We can only see it during the day, when it makes the sky blue and the flowers bloom. But we can enjoy its light and warmth." + +Lily nodded and said, "I like the sun and the moon and the stars. They make me happy." + +Her mom said, "You know what else makes me happy, Lily? Hearing you play the violin. You are very good at it. Why don't you play a song for us?" + +Lily ran to get her violin, which was small and brown and had four strings. She loved to play the violin, because it made beautiful sounds. She played a song for her mom and dad, who clapped and cheered. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you." + +They hugged her and said, "We love you too, Lily. You are our star." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their toy jets. They liked to make them zoom and fly in the air. They pretended they were pilots and had adventures. + +"Look, Lily, my jet is faster than yours!" Ben said. + +"No, it's not, Ben, mine is smarter!" Lily said. + +They laughed and chased each other with their jets. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar from behind the trees. They stopped and looked around. They saw a big lion coming out of the bushes. It had a mane and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. + +They dropped their jets and ran to the swings, where their mom was sitting. They climbed up and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, there's a lion in the park!" Lily cried. + +"A lion? Where?" Mom asked. + +She looked and saw the lion. But it was not a real lion. It was a man in a lion costume. He was holding a megaphone and a sign. The sign said: "Save the lions! They are intelligent and need our help!" + +Mom smiled and explained to Ben and Lily that the man was not a lion, but a person who wanted to protect the lions. He was making noise to get people's attention. + +Ben and Lily felt relieved and curious. They asked Mom if they could go and talk to the man. Mom agreed and they walked to him. + +"Hello, we are Ben and Lily. We like your lion costume. Why do you want to save the lions?" Ben asked. + +"Hello, Ben and Lily. I'm glad you like my costume. I want to save the lions because they are intelligent and beautiful animals. They are in danger of losing their homes and food. They need our help to survive." The man said. + +"How can we help them?" Lily asked. + +"You can help them by learning more about them, by telling your friends and family about them, and by supporting organizations that protect them. Do you want a sticker?" The man said. + +He gave them each a sticker with a picture of a lion and a slogan: "Roar for lions!" + +Ben and Lily thanked him and put the stickers on their jackets. They picked up their jets and waved goodbye to the man. + +They decided to name their jets after lions. Ben's jet was Leo and Lily's jet was Nala. They flew them in the air and roared like lions. They felt happy and proud. They wanted to help the lions. They were intelligent and brave. +Lily liked to sew. She had a big box of cloth and thread and needles. She made dolls and hats and scarves for her friends. She was very popular and everyone wanted her gifts. + +One day, she found a new piece of cloth in the box. It was soft and shiny and had many colors. Lily wanted to make something special with it. She thought and thought and decided to make a dress for herself. + +She cut and sewed and stitched the cloth. She tried it on and looked in the mirror. She was very happy. The dress was beautiful and fit her well. She wanted to show it to her friends. + +She ran outside and saw Tom and Anna playing with a ball. She called them and said, "Look at my new dress! I made it myself! Do you like it?" + +Tom and Anna looked at her and smiled. They said, "Wow, Lily, your dress is very pretty! You are very good at sewing! Can we touch it?" + +Lily nodded and let them touch her dress. They felt the soft and shiny cloth. They said, "It feels nice. What kind of cloth is it?" + +Lily said, "I don't know. I found it in my box. It is very special. It can stretch and shrink. Watch!" + +She pulled the hem of her dress and stretched it. The dress became longer and longer. She let go and it shrank back to its normal size. She did the same with the sleeves and the collar. The dress changed shape every time. + +Tom and Anna were amazed. They said, "That is so cool! How do you do that? Can we try?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but be careful. Don't pull too hard or you might break the stitch." + +She gave them each a part of her dress and let them stretch it. They had fun making the dress longer and shorter and wider and narrower. They laughed and giggled. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom pulled the dress too hard and heard a rip. He looked and saw a big hole in the cloth. He had broken the stitch. He said, "Oh no, Lily, I'm sorry. I broke your dress." + +Lily looked and saw the hole. She felt sad and angry. She said, "Tom, you ruined my dress. You pulled too hard. You didn't listen to me. You are a bad friend." + +She took her dress and ran away. She cried and cried. She didn't want to play with Tom and Anna anymore. She wanted to fix her dress. She wanted to find more of the special cloth. She wanted to be happy again. +Lily and Max were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and find new things. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and geese. But they also saw something else: a white swan. + +"Look, mom, a swan!" Lily said, pointing at the bird. + +"Yes, it's a swan. It's very beautiful, isn't it?" mom said. + +"Can we go closer?" Max asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't scare the swan or the other birds. They might bite you," mom warned. + +Lily and Max nodded and walked slowly towards the pond. They wanted to see the swan better. They searched for a good spot to watch it. They saw the swan swim gracefully on the water. It had a long neck and a fluffy tail. It looked like a princess. + +"Hello, swan," Lily said softly. "You are so pretty. Do you have a name?" + +The swan turned its head and looked at Lily. It made a soft sound, like a whistle. + +"I think it likes you, Lily," Max said. + +"Maybe it wants to be our friend," Lily said. + +They smiled and reached out their hands to the swan. The swan came closer and touched their fingers with its beak. It felt warm and gentle. + +"Wow, you are so nice, swan," Max said. + +"Thank you for being our friend, swan," Lily said. + +They played with the swan for a while, until mom called them to go home. They waved goodbye to the swan and promised to come back soon. They were happy and proud. They had found a new friend in the park. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to build things with sand and sticks. They made a big castle with a tower and a flag. They were very proud of their castle. + +But then, a big boy came. He was mean and rude. He saw the castle and said, "What is this? This is ugly. I don't like it." He kicked the castle and destroyed it. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, your castle is gone. You are silly and stupid." + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted, "Stop it! Go away! You are mean and rude. You are a bully." They tried to stop the big boy, but he was too strong and fast. He pushed them and ran away. + +Tom and Lily looked at their castle. It was all broken and messy. They saw a big rock near the sand. They had an idea. They picked up the rock and threw it at the big boy. They wanted to make him stop and say sorry. + +But the rock did not hit the big boy. It hit a window of a house. The window broke and made a loud noise. A man came out of the house. He was very angry and scared. He saw the rock and the window and said, "Who did this? Who broke my window? This is bad. This is wrong." + +Tom and Lily were very scared and embarrassed. They knew they did a bad thing. They dropped the rock and ran away. They did not say sorry. They did not tell anyone. They hoped the man would not find them. They felt very bad and sorry. They wished they had not thrown the rock. They wished they had not played in the park. They wished they had not met the big boy. They wished they had not made the castle. They wished they had stayed at home. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big box of seeds. They want to grow many plants. They take some seeds and scatter them on the ground. They hope the sun and the rain will make them grow. + +"Look, Sara, I found a lucky seed!" Ben says. He shows Sara a shiny seed with a star on it. "Maybe it will grow a magic plant!" + +"Wow, Ben, that is a lucky seed!" Sara says. "Let's plant it in a special spot. Maybe it will grow a plant that can talk or fly!" + +They dig a small hole and plant the lucky seed. They cover it with dirt and water it. They wait and watch. + +After a few days, they see a green sprout coming out of the ground. They are very happy. They run to see the lucky plant. + +"Hello, lucky plant!" Sara says. "Can you talk to us?" + +The plant does not say anything. It just shakes its leaves. + +"Maybe it can fly!" Ben says. He tries to lift the plant, but it is too heavy. It does not want to fly. + +The plant does not talk or fly. It is just a plant. But Sara and Ben still love it. They think it is the most beautiful plant in the garden. They take care of it every day. They are happy with their lucky plant. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a tower as high as they can. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +Lily picks up an orange block. She likes orange. It is bright and happy. She puts the block on the floor. She says, "This is the base of our tower. We need a strong base." + +Ben nods. He looks for another block. He finds a blue block. He likes blue. It is cool and calm. He puts the block on top of the orange block. He says, "This is the second layer of our tower. We need a balanced layer." + +Lily and Ben keep adding blocks to their tower. They use red, green, yellow, and purple blocks. They make their tower colorful and fun. They are proud of their work. + +They want to know how high their tower is. They look for something to measure it. They see a ruler on the table. They ask their mom if they can use it. Their mom says yes. She tells them to be careful. + +Lily and Ben take the ruler. They stand next to their tower. They observe their tower and the ruler. They try to match the numbers on the ruler with the blocks on their tower. They count the numbers out loud. + +They find out that their tower is 12 inches high. They are happy. They say, "Wow, our tower is 12 inches high! That is very high. We did a good job." + +Their mom smiles. She says, "Yes, you did a good job. You used your blocks, your colors, and your measure. You observed your tower and the ruler. You learned a lot. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Ben hug their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We love playing with blocks." +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big spoon and Ben had a knife. They were very enthusiastic and happy. + +"Look, Lily, I can turn the knife like this!" Ben said, spinning the knife in his hand. "It is shiny and sharp!" + +"Be careful, Ben!" Lily said. "The knife can hurt you. Mommy said we should not touch the knife. We should use the spoon or the fork." + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to show Lily how good he was with the knife. He tried to turn the knife faster and faster. He did not see the bowl of flour on the table. + +"Oh no!" Lily shouted. "Ben, watch out!" + +But it was too late. Ben turned the knife so fast that he hit the bowl of flour. The bowl fell off the table and the flour went everywhere. It covered Ben and Lily and the floor and the walls. It looked like snow. + +Ben and Lily were shocked. They dropped the spoon and the knife. They heard Mommy coming. They knew they were in trouble. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked, seeing the mess. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"Sorry, Mommy," Ben and Lily said. "We were playing chefs and Ben turned the knife and the flour went boom!" + +Mommy sighed. She took the knife and the spoon and put them away. She gave Ben and Lily a cloth and told them to help her clean up. + +"Next time, no knives, okay?" Mommy said. "Knives are not for playing. They are for cutting." + +"Okay, Mommy," Ben and Lily said. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. Something safer. Like blocks. +Lila and Tom liked to play on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they found a big shell that was shiny and pink. Lila wanted to carry it home, but it was too heavy for her. + +"Let me help you," Tom said. He was a modest boy who liked to share. He took one side of the shell and Lila took the other. They lifted it together and started to walk. + +But the tide was coming in. The water was getting higher and higher. It reached their feet, then their ankles, then their knees. They tried to walk faster, but the shell was still heavy. + +"Look out!" Lila cried. A big wave came and splashed them. It knocked them down and took the shell away. They were wet and sad. + +They got up and hugged each other. They were glad they were not hurt. They decided to look for a smaller shell that they could carry easily. They also decided to watch the tide and not go too far. They learned a lesson that day. +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw many places where Max could hide. She saw a big tree, a shed, a swing, and a vegetable patch. + +She decided to check the vegetable patch first. She walked slowly and quietly, hoping to surprise Max. She saw some carrots, some lettuce, some tomatoes, and some beans. She peeked behind each vegetable, but she did not see Max. She was about to give up, when she heard a giggle. + +She turned around and saw Max's head poking out from behind a beanstalk. He had a big smile on his face and a bean in his hand. He waved at Lily and said, "You found me!" + +Lily ran towards him and hugged him. She said, "You are a good hider, Max. But I am a good seeker. Do you want to play again?" + +Max nodded and said, "Yes, please. But can we share this bean first? I am hungry." + +Lily agreed and said, "OK. But we have to ask Mommy first. She is very compassionate and she grows these vegetables for us. We have to say thank you and be careful not to hurt them." + +They held hands and walked to the house, where Mommy was waiting for them with a smile. She praised them for playing nicely and gave them each a slice of bread and butter. They ate their snack and then went back to the garden for another round of hide and seek. They had a lot of fun and learned to appreciate the vegetables. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Sam, I have a rod!" Tim said. He found a long stick near the pond. He waved it in the air. "I can catch a fish with this!" + +"No, you can't, Tim. You need a hook and a line and a worm. That's not a rod, that's a stick." Sam said. He shook his head. He knew a lot about fishing. His dad had taught him. + +"Yes, I can, Sam. Watch me!" Tim said. He threw the stick into the pond. He hoped a fish would bite it. He waited and waited. But nothing happened. + +"See, Tim, I told you. You can't catch a fish with a stick. You need a real rod." Sam said. He smiled. He was right. + +Tim was sad. He wanted to catch a fish. He pulled the stick out of the pond. But the stick was not a stick anymore. It was a thin and wet and empty tube. The water had made the stick disappear. + +"Hey, Sam, look at this! My stick disappeared! It's a magic rod!" Tim said. He was happy again. He had a new toy. He blew into the tube. It made a funny sound. + +"Wow, Tim, that's cool! How did you do that?" Sam said. He was curious. He wanted to try the magic rod. + +"I don't know, Sam. It just happened. Here, you can have it." Tim said. He gave the tube to Sam. He was a good friend. + +"Thanks, Tim. You're a good friend." Sam said. He took the tube. He blew into it. It made a funny sound. He laughed. + +Tim and Sam played with the magic rod. They had fun. They forgot about the fish. They were happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play hide and seek in the park. They had a rule: they could not go too far from the big tree, where their mom was sitting. One day, they saw a large truck near the park. It had many colorful balloons inside. Tom and Lily wanted to see the balloons, but they knew they had to ask their mom first. + +Tom had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's play hide and seek again. You count to ten, and I will hide. Then you can find me." Lily agreed. She closed her eyes and started to count. Tom ran to the truck. He wanted to touch the balloons. He did not see the man who was driving the truck. The man did not see Tom either. He got in the truck and started to drive away. + +Lily opened her eyes and looked for Tom. She could not see him anywhere. She called his name, but he did not answer. She ran to the big tree and told her mom. Her mom was very worried. She said, "This is an emergency. We have to find Tom." She took Lily's hand and ran to the park gate. She saw the truck with the balloons. It was very far away. She shouted, "Stop! Stop! My son is in there!" + +The man heard her and stopped the truck. He got out and saw Tom. He was scared. He said, "I'm sorry, I did not know he was in there. He must have sneaked in when I was not looking." He gave Tom to his mom. Tom was crying. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the balloons. I did not mean to disappear." His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are safe. But you have to listen to the rules. You can't go too far from me. You could have been hurt or lost." Lily hugged Tom too. She said, "I'm glad you are back. I missed you. Let's play hide and seek again, but only near the big tree." Tom nodded. He said, "Okay, Lily. You can count first. I will hide better this time." They smiled and ran to the big tree. Their mom watched them and smiled too. She was happy they were together. +Tom likes to read books. He likes to learn new words. He has a big book with many words. It is a dictionary. He keeps it in his room. + +One day, Tom wants to read his dictionary. But he cannot find it. He looks under his bed, in his closet, on his shelf. He does not see it. He is sad and confused. + +He asks his mom. His mom says she put it in a box. The box has a lock. She says the lock is to keep the dictionary safe. She says Tom can read it when he is older. She says he can read other books now. + +Tom is not happy. He wants to read his dictionary now. He thinks it is not fair. He wants to know the words in the box. He looks for the key. He sees it on the table. He takes it and runs to his room. + +He puts the key in the lock. He turns it. He hears a click. He opens the box. He sees his dictionary. He is happy and excited. He takes it out and opens it. He sees many words. He reads them. He learns new words. He thinks the dictionary is clear and fun. He smiles. +Tom loved his toy car. He played with it every day. He drove it on the floor, on the sofa, on the bed. He made vroom-vroom noises and pretended he was a racer. + +One day, his toy car broke. The wheel came off and the battery fell out. Tom was sad. He cried and hugged his toy car. He wanted to fix it, but he did not know how. + +He asked his mom for help. His mom said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can take your toy car to the mechanic. He can replace the wheel and the battery. He can make your toy car work again." + +Tom and his mom went to the mechanic. The mechanic was a nice man. He smiled and took Tom's toy car. He said, "I can fix this for you, Tom. It will only take a few minutes." + +He opened his toolbox and took out some tools. He replaced the wheel and the battery. He tested the toy car. It worked! It made vroom-vroom noises and drove on the table. Tom was happy. He clapped and thanked the mechanic. He said, "You are the best mechanic ever! You fixed my toy car!" + +The mechanic said, "You are welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like your toy car. But remember, you have to take good care of it. Don't play with it too roughly. Don't drop it or throw it. Don't leave it outside or in the water. If you do, it might break again. And then you will be sad and frustrated." + +Tom nodded. He said, "I understand, mechanic. I will take good care of my toy car. I will play with it gently and nicely. I will keep it in a safe place. I will not break it again." + +Tom and his mom left the mechanic. Tom hugged his toy car. He learned a lesson. He learned to appreciate and respect his things. He learned to be grateful and responsible. He learned to be happy. +Tommy was a little dog who loved to play with his human, Sam. Sam was very kind and gave Tommy food, water, toys and hugs. Sometimes, Sam would take Tommy to the park, where they could run and chase a ball. Tommy was very happy with Sam. + +One day, Sam and Tommy went to the park as usual. But there were many other dogs and humans there, and some of them were loud and scary. Tommy saw a big dog who barked and growled at him. Tommy was afraid and ran away from the big dog. He did not see where he was going and he ran into a fence. The fence had a hole in it, and Tommy slipped through it. He was on the other side of the park, where he did not know anyone. + +Tommy was lost and alone. He wanted to go back to Sam, but he did not know how. He tried to find the hole in the fence, but he could not. He wandered around the park, looking for Sam. He saw many things that he did not like: cars, trash, noise, strangers. He was hungry, thirsty, tired and sad. He wished he had stayed with Sam. + +Then, he heard a familiar voice. It was Sam, calling his name. Tommy barked and ran towards the voice. He saw Sam, who was looking for him. Sam was happy to see Tommy and hugged him. He said, "Tommy, I was so worried about you! Where did you go? I'm so glad I found you!" Tommy licked Sam's face and wagged his tail. He said, "Sam, I'm sorry I ran away. I was scared of the big dog. I missed you so much! I love you!" Sam said, "I love you too, Tommy. You are my best friend. Come on, let's go home." + +Sam and Tommy walked back to the fence. Sam found the hole and helped Tommy through it. He said, "Tommy, next time we come to the park, you have to stay with me. I don't want to lose you again. You have to be careful and listen to me. OK?" Tommy said, "OK, Sam. I will stay with you. You are my human and I am your dog. We belong together." Sam said, "That's right, Tommy. We belong together." They smiled and went home. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of loyalty, friendship, obedience and safety. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The story foreshadows the danger of the big dog and the hole in the fence, and pays off with the reunion of Sam and Tommy. +Tom and Lily are on a team. They like to play and learn together. Today, they have a new game. They have to examine things and find out what they are. + +They go to the park with their teacher. The teacher gives them a bag. Inside the bag, there are many things. Some are big, some are small, some are soft, some are hard. + +Tom and Lily take turns to pick something from the bag. They look at it, touch it, smell it, and listen to it. Then they try to guess what it is. + +Tom picks a round thing. It is red and shiny. It has a green leaf on top. He smells it. It smells sweet. He says, "I know what this is. It is an apple. We can eat it." + +Lily picks a long thing. It is brown and rough. It has many rings on it. She touches it. It feels hard. She says, "I don't know what this is. It is not food. What is it?" + +Tom looks at it. He remembers something. He says, "I know what this is. It is a stick. We can use it to draw on the ground. Or we can throw it for a dog." + +Lily smiles. She says, "That's right. It is a stick. Let's draw a picture with it." + +They draw a picture of their team on the ground. They are happy. They examine more things from the bag. They learn a lot. They have fun. +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom. She helped her mom make bread, fold clothes, and water the plants. Sometimes, she helped her mom drive the car. She knew how to buckle her seat belt, look out the window, and say "yield" when they saw a yellow sign. + +One day, they were driving to the park when they saw a man in a blue uniform. He was holding a stop sign and waving his hand. Lily's mom said, "He is a crossing guard. He helps people cross the street safely. We have to yield to him and wait for his signal." Lily nodded and said, "Yield, yield, yield." + +The man in the blue uniform smiled and waved at Lily. He saw that she was holding a teddy bear. He said, "What a nice teddy bear you have. What is his name?" Lily said, "His name is Bobo. He is my best friend. He likes to go to the park with me." The man said, "That's wonderful. I have a teddy bear too. His name is Coco. He likes to stay at home with me." Lily said, "Can I see him?" The man said, "Sure, he is in my backpack. Do you want to hold him?" + +Lily's mom said, "That's very kind of you, sir. Thank you for being compassionate and sharing your teddy bear with Lily." The man said, "You're welcome, ma'am. Thank you for being respectful and yielding to me. You are a good driver and a good mom." He gave Lily his teddy bear and said, "You can hold him for a little while, but then you have to give him back, okay?" Lily said, "Okay, thank you, sir. You are a good crossing guard and a good friend." She hugged Bobo and Coco and smiled. +Lila was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a purple octopus made of plastic. She named him Otto and took him everywhere. She liked to pretend that Otto was her friend and that he could talk to her. + +One day, Lila and her mom went to the park. It was a very hot day, and the sun was shining brightly. Lila brought Otto with her and put him on a bench while she played on the swings. She had a lot of fun, but she forgot about Otto. + +After a while, Lila remembered Otto and ran back to the bench. But when she got there, she saw something terrible. Otto was not the same. He was soft and sticky and his arms were drooping. He looked like he was melting. + +Lila picked him up and cried. "Otto, what happened to you? You are not my Otto anymore!" + +Otto tried to speak, but his voice was weak. "Lila, I'm sorry. The sun was too hot for me. I'm a plastic octopus, not a real one. I can't stand the heat. I love you, Lila, but I have to say goodbye." + +Lila hugged Otto and sobbed. "No, Otto, don't go! You are my best friend! You are the most intelligent octopus in the world! You can't leave me!" + +But it was too late. Otto melted away in Lila's arms, leaving only a purple puddle on the bench. + +Lila's mom came and saw what happened. She felt sorry for Lila and tried to comfort her. "Lila, I know you are sad, but you have to learn something. You have to take care of your toys, especially when they are made of plastic. Plastic can melt in the sun, and then you lose them forever. You have to be careful and put them in a safe place when you are not playing with them." + +Lila nodded and wiped her tears. She understood what her mom said, but she still missed Otto. She said a silent thank you to Otto for being her friend, and hoped that he was happy somewhere else. She learned a valuable lesson that day, and never left her toys in the sun again. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She did not like to talk to other kids or go to new places. She felt scared and alone. + +One day, her mom took her to the park. Lily saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She wanted to try them, but she saw other kids there. They were loud and fast and happy. Lily felt more scared and alone. + +She saw a cross boy sitting on a bench. He had a red ball in his hands. He looked angry and sad. Lily felt curious and sorry for him. + +She walked slowly to the bench. She said in a small voice, "Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" + +The boy looked at her. He said in a big voice, "I am Max. Go away. I don't want to play with you." + +Lily felt hurt and scared. She ran away from the bench. She wanted to cry. + +She saw a small dog running in the grass. It had a yellow collar and a wagging tail. It looked friendly and happy. Lily felt hopeful and brave. + +She ran to the dog. She said in a big voice, "Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" + +The dog barked and licked her face. It said in a dog voice, "I am Spot. I want to play with you." + +Lily smiled and hugged the dog. She said in a happy voice, "I want to play with you too." + +They played together in the park. They threw the ball, they slid on the slide, they swung on the swing, and they dug in the sandbox. They had fun. + +Lily felt less shy and more happy. She made a new friend. + +She saw Max watching them. He looked less angry and more lonely. Lily felt kind and brave. + +She sprang to the bench. She said in a friendly voice, "Hi, Max. Do you want to play with us?" + +Max looked at her. He said in a small voice, "Yes, please. I am sorry I was mean to you." + +Lily smiled and took his hand. She said in a nice voice, "It's okay. Come on, let's play." + +They played together in the park. They threw the ball, they slid on the slide, they swung on the swing, and they dug in the sandbox. They had fun. + +Lily felt more happy and less alone. She made two new friends. +One day, a king was very sad. He did not like to be a king. He had to work hard, make rules, and talk to many people. He wanted to quit being a king and have fun. + +He called his best friend, a knight. The knight was very brave and strong. He liked to fight, ride horses, and help the king. + +"Knight, I want to quit being a king," the king said. "I want to play with you and have fun. Can you be the king instead of me?" + +The knight was surprised. He liked the king, but he did not want to be the king. He knew that being a king was not easy. He also knew that the king was good and thoughtful. He cared for his people and his land. + +"King, you cannot quit being a king," the knight said. "You are the best king ever. You are kind and fair. You make everyone happy. You have a big job, but you do it well. I cannot be the king. I am your friend. I will help you and play with you, but you must stay the king." + +The king listened to the knight. He thought about his people and his land. He realized that the knight was right. He could not quit being a king. He had a duty and a gift. He smiled and hugged the knight. + +"Thank you, knight," the king said. "You are a good friend. You are also brave and strong. You make me happy. I will not quit being a king. I will do my best. But can we play sometimes?" + +"Of course, king," the knight said. "We can play anytime you want. But now, let's go and work. There are many things to do." + +The king and the knight went to work. They were happy and proud. They were a good team. They were the king and the knight. +Lily was very happy. She got an invitation to Ben's birthday party. She liked Ben. He was her friend. He had a big dog and a big house. She wanted to play with him and his dog. + +She showed the invitation to her mom. "Mom, can I go to Ben's party?" she asked. + +"Of course, my dear. But you have to be careful. Ben's dog is very big and sometimes dangerous. He can bite or scratch you. You have to listen to Ben and his mom. They know how to make the dog calm and friendly." Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was not afraid of the dog. She liked animals. She wanted to pet the dog and give him a treat. She put on her pink dress and her shoes. She took a gift for Ben. It was a book with pictures and stories. She hoped he would like it. + +Mom drove her to Ben's house. She saw the dog in the yard. He was black and brown and had a long tail. He barked when he saw Lily and Mom. Lily blinked. She was a little scared. But she saw Ben running to them. He smiled and hugged Lily. + +"Hi, Lily. I'm so glad you came. Don't worry about the dog. His name is Rex. He is very nice. He just wants to say hello. Come, I'll show you." Ben said. + +He took Lily's hand and walked to the dog. He told Lily to hold out her hand and let the dog sniff it. He said that was how dogs make friends. Lily did as he said. The dog sniffed her hand and licked it. He wagged his tail and looked at her with big eyes. Lily smiled. She petted the dog and said, "Hi, Rex. You are a good dog. I like you." + +The dog barked again, but this time it was a happy bark. He licked Lily's face and made her giggle. Ben laughed too. He said, "See, he likes you too. You are very brave, Lily. Come on, let's go inside. The party is about to start. We have cake and games and balloons. It will be fun." + +Lily nodded. She was very happy. She had a new friend, Rex. And she had Ben, her old friend. She thanked Mom and kissed her goodbye. She followed Ben and Rex to the house. She was ready for the party. She hoped Ben would like her gift. She thought it was a good day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big boot on his foot. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Anna asks the new boy. + +"My name is Sam. I hurt my foot and I have to wear this boot. It is smelly and heavy," Sam says. + +"Can we play with you?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can play with me. What do you like to play?" Sam says. + +"We like to play tag and hide and seek. Do you like to play them too?" Anna says. + +"Yes, I like to play them too. But I cannot run fast with this boot. Can you be gentle with me?" Sam says. + +"Of course, we can be gentle with you. We are your friends. Come on, let's play!" Ben says. + +Anna and Ben introduce Sam to their other friends in the park. They all play together and have fun. Sam forgets about his smelly boot and smiles. He is happy to have new friends. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then Max saw Lily's car and wanted it. He said, "Give me your car, Lily. It is nicer than mine." + +Lily said, "No, Max. It is my car. You have your own car. Go away." + +Max did not listen. He tried to grab Lily's car from her hands. Lily held on tight. They both pulled and tugged. They started to struggle. + +"Stop it, Max. You are hurting me," Lily cried. + +"Let go, Lily. It is my turn," Max shouted. + +They did not see Mom coming. She heard the noise and saw them fighting. She was not happy. + +"Enough, you two. What are you doing?" Mom said. She took the cars away from them. "You are not being playful. You are being rude and selfish. You need to share and be nice to each other." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were silly. Can we have our cars back?" + +Mom said, "You can have your cars back, but only if you promise to play nicely. And you have to take turns. You can each play with the other's car for an inch of time. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We promise to play nicely. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom gave them their cars back. She smiled and said, "Good. Now go and have fun. But remember, no more fighting." + +Lily and Max hugged Mom. They said, "We love you, Mom." + +They went back to the living room. They played with their cars. They zoomed and crashed and honked. They took turns. They were playful. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to sing and dance. They wanted to perform in the school show, but they had a problem. They only had one jacket, and it was their favorite. It was red and shiny, and it made them feel like stars. + +They asked their mom to buy them another jacket, but she said no. She said they had to share what they had, and be kind to each other. She said that was more important than how they looked on stage. + +Tom and Lily did not listen. They fought over the jacket every day, and they did not practice their song. They each wanted to wear the jacket for the show, and they did not care about the other. + +On the day of the show, they had a big fight. They pulled and tugged at the jacket, until it ripped in half. They both cried, and they had no jacket to wear. They felt sad and ashamed. + +Their mom came to see them. She hugged them and said she was sorry. She said she had a surprise for them. She gave them each a new jacket, but they were not red and shiny. They were green and spicy. They had chili peppers on them, and they smelled hot. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They thanked their mom, and they said they were sorry. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would share and be kind, and they did not need fancy jackets to perform. They put on their spicy jackets, and they sang and danced with joy. They had fun, and they made everyone smile. They were the stars of the show. +Lily liked to say many words. She liked to say words to her mom, her dad, her cat, and her toys. She liked to say words that were fun, like "yay" and "wow" and "boo". She liked to say words that were sweet, like "love" and "hug" and "kiss". She liked to say words that were funny, like "poop" and "fart" and "silly". + +But one day, Lily said a word that was not fun, or sweet, or funny. She said a word that was mean, and hurt her mom's feelings. She said "hate". She said "I hate you, mom" when her mom told her to stop playing and eat her lunch. She did not really hate her mom, she was just angry and hungry. But her mom did not know that, and she looked very sad. + +Lily saw her mom's sad face, and she felt bad. She wished she did not say that word. She wished she could take it back. She regretted saying that word. She wanted to say sorry, and make her mom happy again. She ran to her mom, and gave her a big hug. She said "I love you, mom. I'm sorry I said that word. It was a bad word. I won't say it again." Her mom hugged her back, and smiled. She said "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for saying sorry. It was a good word. I forgive you." + +Lily felt happy again. She learned that words can make people feel good or bad. She decided to only say words that were fun, or sweet, or funny. She decided to never say words that were mean, or hurtful, or rude. She decided to be a good girl, and use good words. She hoped her mom would always be proud of her. +Lila and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart. The vendor had many balloons of different colors. Lila and Ben liked balloons very much. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. We have to go to the library first," Mom said. + +But Lila and Ben did not want to go to the library. They wanted to stay and watch the balloons. They tried to resist Mom's hand. They said, "No, no, no!" + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Lila and Ben, you have to listen to me. The library is fun too. You can read books and play games. The balloons will be here when we come back." + +Lila and Ben looked at the library. It was a big and modern building. It had many windows and doors. They wondered what was inside. Maybe there were some books and games they liked. + +"Okay, Mom. We will go to the library. But can we have a balloon later?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can have a balloon later. But only if you behave well in the library. Deal?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They let go of Mom's hand. They followed her to the library. They hoped the vendor would still be there when they came back. They wanted a balloon very much. +Anna and Ben liked to play pirates. They had a big box that was their ship, and a paper map that showed them where to find treasure. One day, they decided to sail to a new island, where the map said there was a big chest of gold. + +They put on their hats and scarves, and climbed into the box. They used a stick to steer, and made noises like the wind and the waves. They pretended to see sharks and whales and other pirates on the way. They had a lot of fun. + +After a while, they reached the island. They jumped out of the box, and looked at the map. It said they had to go past a big tree, a small hill, and a pond. They followed the map, and soon they saw the pond. It was very pretty, with blue water and green plants. They saw a swan swimming in the pond. It was white and graceful, and it looked at them with its black eyes. + +Anna and Ben smiled at the swan, and waved. They wanted to say hello, but they remembered they were pirates, and pirates don't say hello to swans. They walked around the pond, looking for the chest. But they couldn't find it. They looked at the map again, and saw that it was gone. Someone had taken it! + +They looked around, and saw the swan. It had the map in its beak, and it was swimming away. It had tricked them! It had stolen their map, and their treasure! + +Anna and Ben were very angry. They shouted at the swan, and tried to chase it. But the swan was too fast, and too clever. It swam to the other side of the pond, and flew away. It vanished into the sky, with the map and the treasure. + +Anna and Ben were very sad. They had lost their game, and their map, and their gold. They sat down on the grass, and cried. They wished they had said hello to the swan, and been nice to it. Maybe then it would have shared the treasure with them, or given them back the map. But it was too late. The swan was gone, and so was their adventure. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a colorful trail in the grass. It is made of small stones, shells, and feathers. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila says. "Who made this trail?" + +"Maybe a fairy, or a bird, or a snail," Ben says. "Let's follow it and see where it goes." + +They walk along the trail, picking up some of the stones, shells, and feathers. They see different flowers, bugs, and animals on the way. They have fun and learn new things. + +The trail leads them to a big tree. Under the tree, there is a picnic blanket, a basket, and a sign. The sign says: "For Lila and Ben. Love, Mom and Dad." + +"Surprise!" Mom and Dad say, coming out from behind the tree. "We made this trail for you. We wanted to provide you with a fun adventure and a yummy snack." + +Lila and Ben are happy and hug their parents. They sit on the blanket and eat sandwiches, cookies, and juice. They share their stones, shells, and feathers with their parents and tell them what they saw on the trail. + +They thank their parents for the colorful trail and the picnic. They say it was the best day ever. +Tom is a young boy who likes to fix things. He has a big box of tools and parts that he plays with every day. He can fix cars, bikes, robots, and anything else he can find. + +One day, he sees a black cat in his yard. The cat is hurt and has a bandage on its leg. Tom wants to help the cat, so he goes to his box and gets some tools. He says to the cat, "Don't be scared, I will fix you." + +The cat is scared and hisses at Tom. It tries to run away, but it is too slow. Tom catches the cat and puts it on his lap. He says, "It's okay, I'm a good fixer. I will make your leg better." + +He takes a screwdriver and tries to open the bandage. The cat meows and scratches Tom's hand. Tom drops the screwdriver and cries. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! You are a bad cat! You don't want me to fix you!" + +The cat jumps off Tom's lap and runs to the fence. It looks back at Tom and says, "Meow, meow, meow!" It means, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are a good boy, but I don't need you to fix me. I have a vet who fixed me. He gave me this bandage to help me heal. Please leave me alone and let me rest." + +Tom is sad and confused. He says, "But I wanted to help you. I wanted to be your friend." He picks up his screwdriver and goes back to his box. He says, "Maybe I will find something else to fix." +Sara and Tom were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also took a ball and a kite to play with. + +They walked to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. Mom and Dad spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Sara and Tom helped them to lift the things out of the basket and arrange them on the blanket. + +"Can we play now?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful and don't go too far," Mom said. "And don't be naughty and touch the food before we eat." + +Sara and Tom nodded and ran to the field. They threw the ball to each other and chased it. They also flew the kite in the sky and watched it soar. + +But then Tom saw a squirrel on a branch. He wanted to see it closer. He left the ball and the kite and sneaked to the tree. He climbed on a low branch and reached for the squirrel. But the squirrel was scared and ran away. Tom lost his balance and fell to the ground. He hurt his knee and cried. + +Sara heard him and ran to him. She saw his knee bleeding and his clothes dirty. She was worried and angry. + +"Tom, you are naughty!" she scolded. "You didn't listen to Mom and Dad. You climbed the tree and scared the squirrel. And you hurt yourself and made a mess. Now we can't have a nice picnic." + +She helped him to stand up and walk to the blanket. Mom and Dad saw them and rushed to them. They hugged Tom and checked his knee. They cleaned it and put a bandage on it. They also cleaned his clothes and comforted him. + +"I'm sorry, Mom and Dad," Tom said. "I was naughty. I wanted to see the squirrel. I didn't mean to fall and ruin the picnic." + +"It's okay, Tom," Mom said. "We are glad you are not badly hurt. But you have to be more careful and listen to us. And you have to say sorry to Sara, too. She was worried about you and helped you." + +Tom looked at Sara and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. You are a good sister. Will you still play with me?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Of course, Tom. I love you. But next time, don't be naughty and climb the tree. Let's play with the ball and the kite instead." + +They hugged and kissed. Mom and Dad smiled and said, "That's better. Now let's have our picnic and enjoy the food. And maybe we can see the squirrel again, but from a distance." +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the woods near their home. One day, they found a big cave. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in, Lila!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals." + +Lila was scared. She did not like dark places. She saw a spider web on the cave wall. She did not like spiders. + +"Ben, I don't want to go in," Lila said. "It looks scary and dirty. Can we play something else?" + +Ben was angry. He thought Lila was silly and boring. He wanted to have fun and explore. + +"Lila, you are a baby," Ben said. "You are afraid of everything. I don't want to play with you anymore. I will go in by myself. Bye!" + +Ben ran into the cave. Lila felt sad and hurt. She wanted to cry. She sat on a rock and waited for Ben. + +Ben walked deeper into the cave. He saw shiny rocks and funny shapes. He felt brave and happy. He did not care about Lila. + +But then, he heard a loud roar. He turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat Ben. + +Ben was terrified. He wished he had Lila with him. He wished he had not been mean to her. He wished he could say sorry. + +He ran back to the cave entrance. He hoped the bear would not catch him. He hoped Lila would still be there. + +Lila heard Ben scream. She saw him run out of the cave. She saw the bear behind him. She was scared for Ben. + +She grabbed a stick and threw it at the bear. The bear was surprised and stopped. It looked at the stick and then at Lila. It decided to leave them alone. + +Ben reached Lila and hugged her. He was shaking and crying. + +"Lila, I'm so sorry," Ben said. "I was wrong and stupid. You are not a baby. You are my best friend. You saved me. Can you forgive me?" + +Lila hugged him back. She was glad he was safe. She was still hurt, but she loved him. + +"Ben, I forgive you," Lila said. "You are my best friend, too. But don't ever go into a cave without me again. OK?" + +Ben nodded. He smiled and said, "OK. And don't ever throw a stick at a bear again. OK?" + +Lila nodded. She smiled and said, "OK. Let's go home and have some cookies. OK?" + +They held hands and walked home. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and kind. They learned to forgive. +Tim was a little boy who liked to try new things. He was adventurous. He wanted to climb the big tree in the park, but he was scared. He asked his mom if he could do it. + +His mom said, "You can do anything you set your mind to, Tim. I will encourage you and help you. But you have to be careful and listen to me." + +Tim nodded and followed his mom to the tree. His mom held his hand and showed him where to put his feet and hands. She said, "You are doing great, Tim. You are brave and strong. Keep going." + +Tim climbed higher and higher, until he reached a branch with a bird's nest. He saw three eggs inside. He was curious and wanted to touch them, but his mom said, "No, Tim. Those are the bird's babies. We have to respect them and leave them alone. They are not for us to play with." + +Tim understood and said, "Okay, mom. I don't want to hurt the bird's babies. They are cute and fluffy. Can we go down now?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tim. You did a wonderful job. I am proud of you. Let's go down and have a treat." + +They climbed down the tree and went to the ice cream truck. His mom bought him a cone with chocolate and vanilla. She said, "You can have some sugar, because you were adventurous and kind today. But not too much, or you will get a tummy ache." + +Tim smiled and licked his ice cream. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are the best." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Tim. You are the best." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill of sand. They want to make a castle. + +"Look, Mia, we can use this salt to make windows!" Tom says. He has a small bag of salt from his lunch. He pours some salt on the sand. + +"No, Tom, that is not a good idea. Salt is for food, not for sand. It will make the sand dirty and hurt the plants and animals," Mia says. She has a clean cloth. She wipes the salt off the sand. + +"But I want to make a castle with windows. It will look nice," Tom says. He is angry. He pours more salt on the sand. + +"Stop, Tom, stop! You are being bad. You are wasting salt and making a mess. You should share and care, not be selfish and mean," Mia says. She is sad. She tries to take the bag of salt from Tom. + +Tom and Mia start to fight. They pull and push each other. The bag of salt breaks. The salt spills everywhere. The wind blows the salt in their eyes. They cry and scream. + +A lady sees them. She runs to help them. She washes their eyes with water. She scolds them. + +"What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting and throwing salt? Don't you know that salt is precious and useful? You should not waste it or use it to harm others. You should be grateful and respectful. You should apologize and make up," the lady says. + +Tom and Mia feel ashamed. They say sorry to each other and to the lady. They hug and smile. They learn their lesson. They decide to make a castle with sticks and stones instead. They have fun and play nicely. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. They also like to help their mom and dad with chores. + +One day, mom asks them to wipe the table after lunch. Lily and Ben say yes. They get a cloth and some water. They wipe the table with the cloth. They make the table clean and shiny. + +But then, Ben sees a crayon on the floor. He picks it up and draws on the table. He makes a big sun and some flowers. He thinks it is pretty. + +Lily sees what Ben is doing. She is angry. She says, "Ben, no! You are making the table dirty again! Mom will be mad!" + +Ben says, "But Lily, it is art! It is beautiful! Look at the sun and the flowers!" + +Lily says, "No, Ben, it is not art. It is a mess! You have to wipe it off!" + +Ben says, "No, Lily, I don't want to wipe it off. I like it!" + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices. They push and pull the cloth. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the table. She sees Lily and Ben. She is not happy. + +She says, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why did you draw on the table?" + +Lily and Ben stop arguing. They look at mom. They feel sorry. + +They say, "Sorry, mom. We were trying to help. But Ben drew on the table. And Lily wanted to wipe it off. And we got mad." + +Mom says, "I appreciate that you wanted to help. But you have to listen to me. You can't draw on the table. You can draw on paper. And you have to share the cloth. And you have to be nice to each other. You are twins. You are friends. You are lively and smart. You can do better." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. Now, let's wipe the table together. And then, we can have some cookies and milk. And then, we can read a story. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "That sounds great, mom. Thank you." + +They wipe the table together. They have some cookies and milk. They read a story. They hug mom. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play near the river. They knew there were crocodiles in the water, but they were not afraid. They thought they were faster and smarter than the crocodiles. + +One day, they saw a big log floating on the river. They wanted to ride on it and have fun. They jumped on the log and pretended it was a boat. They did not see the eyes and teeth under the water. + +"Look, Sam, we are sailing!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, we are!" Sam said. + +But then, the log moved and shook. It was not a log, it was a crocodile! The crocodile opened its mouth and snapped at the boys. Tom and Sam screamed and tried to escape. They jumped off the crocodile and swam to the shore. + +But the crocodile was faster and more powerful than them. It caught Sam by his leg and dragged him under the water. Tom reached the shore and looked back. He saw the water turn red and heard Sam cry for help. But he could not do anything. He was too scared and too sad. + +The crocodile ate Sam and swam away. Tom ran home and told his mom what happened. She hugged him and cried. She was angry and sad too. She wished they had never played near the river. She wished they had listened to her warnings. She wished Sam was still alive. +Sam and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a big box and some sticks. They wanted to make a house for their toys. + +"Let's use this saw to cut the sticks," Sam said. He picked up the saw and tried to move it back and forth on a stick. But it was hard and he was not strong enough. + +"Can you help me, Lily?" he asked. "We need to support each other." + +Lily nodded and grabbed the other end of the saw. Together, they pushed and pulled the saw until the stick was cut in half. + +"Good job, Sam and Lily!" their mom said, watching them from the window. "You are incredible builders!" + +Sam and Lily smiled and thanked their mom. They used the cut sticks and the box to make a house for their toys. They put a blanket on top and some pillows inside. They invited their toys to come in and have a tea party. + +They had a lot of fun playing in their house. They were happy that they supported each other. They felt incredible. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But today it is very hot. Sara and Ben are thirsty and tired. + +"Can we go to the big tree?" Sara asks Ben. "It has shade. Shade is cool and nice." + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. They run to the big tree. They sit under the shade. They feel better. + +Sara has a blue cup. She fills it with water from her bottle. She drinks some water. She sees that Ben has no cup. + +"Do you want some water?" Sara asks Ben. "I can lend you my cup. Lend means you can use it for a little while, then give it back." + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend," Ben says. He takes the cup and drinks some water. He gives it back to Sara. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They share the shade and the water. They are not hot and thirsty anymore. They play some more. They have fun. +Sara and her mom went to the big store. Sara liked to look at the toys and the books. Mom liked to look at the clothes and the shoes. Sara saw a gray purse that she liked. It had a shiny button and a long strap. + +"Mom, can I have this purse?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara, you have enough purses at home. Put it back, please," Mom said. + +Sara did not understand. She wanted the gray purse very much. She thought Mom was not fair. She was angry and sad. She did not put the back the purse. She hid it under her coat. + +Mom did not see Sara take the purse. She paid for her things and took Sara's hand. They walked out of the store. Sara felt happy. She had the gray purse. + +But then a loud voice stopped them. It was a man in a blue shirt. He worked at the store. He saw Sara take the purse. He was not happy. He was angry. + +"Hey, you, stop! You stole that purse! Give it back, now!" he shouted. + +Mom was shocked. She looked at Sara. She saw the gray purse under her coat. She was not happy. She was angry and sad. + +"Sara, how could you do this? You know stealing is wrong. You have to say sorry and give back the purse. You are in big trouble," Mom said. + +Sara did not understand. She did not want to give back the purse. She liked it. She cried and screamed. She did not say sorry. + +The man in the blue shirt took the purse from Sara. He called the police. Mom had to talk to the police. Sara had to sit in a chair and wait. She was scared and lonely. She wished she had not taken the purse. She wished she had listened to Mom. She wished she had a good ending. +Lily was shivering in her bed. She was cold and scared. She heard a loud noise outside her door. She wanted to call her mom, but she was too afraid to make a sound. + +She pulled her blanket over her head and hoped the noise would go away. But it did not. It got louder and louder. It sounded like someone was banging on the door. Lily started to cry. + +"Who is there?" she whispered. + +"It's me, Lily. Your brother Tom. Open the door, please." It was Tom's voice, but it sounded angry and mean. + +Lily did not want to open the door. She did not like Tom. He was always mean to her. He took her toys and broke them. He made fun of her and called her names. He was a bad brother. + +"Go away, Tom. Leave me alone." Lily said. + +"No, Lily. You have to open the door. I want to play with you. I have a surprise for you." Tom said. + +Lily did not believe him. She knew he did not have a surprise for her. He had a trick for her. He wanted to scare her or hurt her. She was frustrated and angry. + +"Tom, you are a liar. You are not nice. You are not my friend. I don't want to play with you. Go away." Lily shouted. + +Tom did not go away. He kicked the door harder and harder. He made the door shake and crack. He made Lily shiver more and more. + +Lily wished her mom would come and save her. She wished Tom would stop and be nice. She wished she had a friend to help her. She wished she was not alone. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow angels. They have fun. + +But one day, they have a quarrel. Lily wants to make a snowman with a furry hat and a carrot nose. Ben wants to make a snowman with a stick hat and a button nose. They both think their snowman is better. + +They say, "My snowman is better!" "No, my snowman is better!" They get angry. They throw snowballs at each other. They are not friends anymore. + +A furry dog sees them. He likes the snow. He runs to them. He jumps on their snowmen. He breaks their hats and noses. He wags his tail. He thinks he is playing. + +Lily and Ben see the dog. They stop throwing snowballs. They look at their snowmen. They are sad. They say, "Oh no, our snowmen are ruined!" + +They look at the dog. He is cute. He is furry. He licks their faces. He makes them laugh. They say, "Hello, dog. You are funny. You are furry. Do you want to play with us?" + +They pet the dog. They make new snowmen. They share their hats and noses. They are friends again. They have fun. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a dove on a tree. The dove had a broken wing. It could not fly. + +"Oh, poor dove!" Sara said. "It is hurt. We should help it." + +"Yes, let's help it," Tom said. "Maybe we can take it home and make it better." + +They climbed the tree and gently took the dove. They put it in a box and carried it to Sara's house. Sara's mom was there. She saw the dove and smiled. + +"What a lovely dove!" she said. "Where did you find it?" + +"We found it in the park, Mom," Sara said. "It has a broken wing. Can we keep it?" + +"Well, we can keep it until it heals," Sara's mom said. "But then we have to let it go. Doves need to fly and be free." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They understood. They gave the dove some water and seeds. They named it Lily. They played with it every day. They sang to it and stroked its feathers. They made it a nest in the box. + +One day, Lily's wing was better. It flapped its wings and cooed. Sara and Tom were happy. They knew it was time to say goodbye. + +"Bye, Lily," Sara said. "We love you. We hope you find a nice home." + +"Bye, Lily," Tom said. "You are a brave dove. We hope you find a friend." + +They took Lily to the park. They opened the box and let Lily out. Lily flew up in the sky. It looked back and thanked them with a coo. Then it flew away. + +Sara and Tom hugged each other. They were sad, but also proud. They had helped Lily. + +"Maybe we will see Lily again," Sara said. + +"Maybe," Tom said. "Or maybe Lily will find another dove and marry it." + +Sara smiled. She liked that idea. + +"Maybe we will marry too, when we grow up," she said. + +Tom blushed. He liked Sara. + +"Maybe," he said. "But for now, let's play." +Lily loves her pony, Spot. Spot is brown and white and has a long mane. Lily likes to brush his mane and feed him carrots. Sometimes, Lily and Spot go for a ride in the field. They run and jump and have fun. + +One day, Lily and Spot hear a loud noise. It sounds like a big animal. Lily and Spot are scared. They look around and see a lion. The lion is yellow and has a big mane. He is hiding behind a bush. He roars at Lily and Spot. He wants to eat them. + +Lily and Spot run away. They run as fast as they can. They see a high fence. They jump over the fence. The lion cannot jump that high. He is angry. He roars again. But he cannot get to Lily and Spot. + +Lily and Spot are safe. They find their way back to the barn. Lily hugs Spot and gives him a carrot. She tells her mom about the lion. Her mom says it was a circus lion. He escaped from his cage. The circus people came and took him back. Lily and Spot are brave. They are happy. They never want to see a lion again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play and share. Today is Sara's birthday. She wants to make a cake for her party. She asks Tom to help her. + +"Tom, can you help me make a cake?" Sara says. "I have flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and butter. We need to mix them in a big bowl." + +"Sure, Sara, I can help you," Tom says. "But I don't know how to make a cake. What do we do first?" + +"First, we crack the eggs and put them in the bowl. Then we add the milk and the butter. We use a spoon to stir them well. Next, we add the flour and the sugar. We stir again until the batter is smooth. Last, we pour the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. We have to wait for the cake to bake," Sara explains. + +Sara and Tom follow the steps and make the cake batter. They put the pan in the oven and set the timer. They wash their hands and clean the bowl and the spoon. They wait for the cake to be ready. + +Ding! The timer rings. The cake is done. Sara and Tom take the pan out of the oven and let it cool. They smell the cake. It smells sweet and yummy. They are happy and proud. + +"Look, Tom, we made a cake!" Sara says. "It looks good. Thank you for helping me." + +"You're welcome, Sara. Happy birthday!" Tom says. "Can we eat the cake now?" + +"Not yet, Tom. We have to put some frosting and sprinkles on the cake. Then we can share it with our friends at the party. It will be fun!" Sara says. + +Sara and Tom decorate the cake with frosting and sprinkles. They make it look pretty and colorful. They put some candles on the cake and light them. They sing "Happy Birthday" to Sara and blow out the candles. They cut the cake and give a piece to each friend. The cake is mild and soft. Everyone likes it and says "Thank you" to Sara and Tom. Sara and Tom smile and enjoy the cake. They are happy. They have a good birthday party. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big orange balloon in the sky. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom says. "A big orange balloon! I want it!" + +"Me too, Tom, me too!" Lily says. "Let's go get it!" + +They run after the balloon. They do not see the road. They do not see the car. The car is fast. The car is loud. The car hits Tom and Lily. + +The balloon flies away. Tom and Lily do not get up. They do not play anymore. They do not dream anymore. They are gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a class every day with her friends. In the class, they learned many things like how to draw and sing. Lily liked her class a lot. + +One day, Lily saw a very attractive toy on the teacher's desk. It was a shiny, red car. She wanted to play with it. So, she asked her teacher, "Can I play with the car, please?" The teacher smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, but be careful. Don't break it." + +Lily played with the car, but she was not careful. She pushed it too hard, and it hit the wall. The car broke into pieces. Lily was sad and said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I broke the car." The teacher hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can fix it together." They fixed the car, and Lily learned to be more careful when playing with toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys, but he also liked to complain a lot. One day, Tim's mom gave him a fake toy dog. Tim was happy at first, but soon he started to complain about the toy dog. + +Tim told his mom, "This toy dog is not real! I want a real dog!" His mom said, "Tim, you need to learn to be happy with what you have. One day, you will see why this fake dog is special." Tim didn't understand, but he kept playing with the fake dog. + +Days went by, and Tim started to like the fake dog more and more. One day, Tim and the fake dog went to the park. There, Tim saw a real dog that was lost. Tim used his fake dog to make the real dog feel safe. The real dog followed Tim and his fake dog home. Tim's mom saw the real dog and said, "See, Tim? Your fake dog helped you find a new friend!" Tim learned to be happy with what he had and never complained again. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. The fat cat had a big, red jeep. The cat liked to drive his jeep all around town. The jeep went fast and made a loud "vroom" sound. + +One day, the fat cat wanted to play a game. He decided to number the trees he saw while driving his jeep. He started with one, two, three, and kept going. The fat cat was having so much fun counting the trees. + +As the fat cat drove his jeep, he saw his friend, a little dog. The little dog wanted to play too. So, the fat cat and the little dog counted trees together in the big, red jeep. They laughed and had a great time. The end. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia saw a big, green spot on the ground. She thought it was amazing. "Mom, look at the green spot!" Mia said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's grass, Mia." + +Mia went to play on the swings. She saw a small, red spot on the slide. She thought it was amazing too. "Mom, look at the red spot!" Mia said. Her mom laughed and said, "That's paint, Mia." + +At the end of the day, Mia and her mom went home. Mia thought about all the spots she saw. She thought they were all amazing. Mia told her dad about the spots. Her dad smiled and said, "You had a fun day, Mia." +Once upon a time, there was a muffin. This muffin was very anxious. It did not want to be eaten. The muffin was in a big box with other muffins. They were all scared too. + +One day, a little girl came to the box. She picked up the anxious muffin. The muffin was sad. The little girl saw that the muffin was not happy. She did not want to eat a sad muffin. + +The little girl had an idea. She put the muffin back in the box. She gave the muffin a big smile. The muffin was not anxious anymore. It was happy to be with the little girl. They became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very restless. He liked to run and jump all day long. Every day, he tried to catch a big red ball. But he could not do it. He was sad. + +One Tuesday, Tim's mom told him, "If you try and try, you will succeed." Tim thought about it and decided to try one more time. He ran and jumped, and this time, he caught the big red ball. Tim was so happy. + +From that day on, Tim knew that if he tried hard, he could succeed at anything. The moral of the story is: if you try and try, you will succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He liked to paint pretty pictures. The painter was independent and happy. He painted every day. + +One day, the painter went to the park. He saw a swing. The painter thought, "I want to try the swing." So, he sat on the swing and began to swing back and forth. He felt very happy. + +As he swung, the painter had an idea. He went home and painted a picture of the swing. He showed his friends, and they all loved it. The painter felt proud and kept painting more beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, in a deep, deep forest, there lived a little rabbit named Remy. Remy had big eyes that could wink very well. One day, Remy saw a big, scary wolf named Wally. Wally wanted to eat Remy, but Remy did not want to be eaten. + +Remy had an idea. He said to Wally, "You should not eat me. I believe I can help you find a big, yummy cake to eat instead." Wally thought about it and said, "Okay, but if you do not find the cake, I will eat you." + +Remy winked at Wally and hopped away to look for the cake. He found a big, yummy cake near a tree. He brought it to Wally, who was very happy. Wally ate the cake and did not eat Remy. From that day on, Remy and Wally became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park. Every day, he would run and jump with his friends. + +One day, Spot found a print on the ground. It was a big paw print! Spot was curious and wanted to find out who it belonged to. So, he followed the prints through the park. + +At last, Spot found a big, friendly bear. The bear had been playing in the mud, and that's why the prints were so smelly! Spot and the bear became best friends and played in the park together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to eat carrots. One day, the bunny found a big carrot in the garden. The bunny was very happy. + +The bunny tried to pull the carrot out of the ground. But the carrot was very big and the ground was wet. The bunny's feet began to slip. The bunny tried harder and harder, but it could not get the carrot out. + +A terrible big fox saw the bunny trying to get the carrot. The fox was hungry and wanted to eat the bunny. The bunny was still trying to get the carrot and did not see the fox. The fox came closer and closer. Then, the fox ate the bunny. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk by the river. He saw a big, heavy rock near the water. Tim thought it would be fun to push the rock into the water. He pushed and pushed, but the rock did not move. + +Then, Tim noticed a big stick on the ground. He thought the stick could help him move the heavy rock. Tim put the stick under the rock and pushed down. The rock moved a little bit, but not into the water. + +Tim did not give up. He kept pushing the rock with the big stick. Finally, the heavy rock rolled into the water with a big splash! Tim was very happy and proud of himself. He had lots of fun by the water that day. +One day, a little girl named Sue was very excited. She found a big magazine in her room. Sue loved to look at the pictures in the magazine. She sat on the floor and started to look at the pages. + +As Sue turned the pages, she saw a pretty dress. She wanted to show her mom the dress. Sue tried to take the page out, but she accidentally made a tear in the magazine. + +Sue felt sad about the tear. She went to her mom and showed her the tear. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. They fixed the tear with some tape. Sue and her mom looked at the magazine together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a loud little bird named Jack. Jack loved to sing all day long. He lived in a big tree in a beautiful world full of flowers and animals. + +One day, Jack saw a hurt bunny lying under his tree. The bunny had a hurt leg and could not hop. Jack wanted to help the bunny heal. He knew that his loud singing made the other animals feel happy. + +Jack sang a special song for the bunny. The song was about the sun, the world, and the love of friends. The bunny listened to Jack's loud song and started to feel better. Soon, the bunny's leg began to heal. + +After a few days, the bunny could hop and play again. Jack and the bunny became best friends. They played together in the beautiful world every day. And whenever someone was hurt, Jack would sing his loud song to help them heal. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to swing. She was very happy swinging back and forth. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. + +Suddenly, dark clouds came and the wind began to blow. It was a hurricane! The wind was very rough. Lily was scared. She held onto the swing tight. Her mom came running to help her. They went home to be safe from the storm. + +After the hurricane was gone, Lily and her mom went back to the park. They saw that the swing was broken. Lily was sad. Her mom told her that they will fix the swing together. Lily learned that when things are rough, it is important to stay strong and help each other. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a wander in the park. She saw many pretty things like flowers, trees, and birds. The sun was shining, and Mia felt happy. + +Mia found a paper on the ground. It had a poem on it. She read the poem out loud. The poem was about a cat and a dog who were friends. Mia liked the poem a lot. + +But Mia was confused. She didn't know who wrote the poem. She looked around and saw a boy. He was sad. Mia asked if the poem was his. The boy said yes, and he was happy to have his poem back. Mia and the boy became friends and played in the park together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. It was a wet day, but Tim didn't care. He put on his boots and jumped in the puddles. "Splish, splash!" he laughed. + +In the park, Tim saw a toy train. It was red and blue. He wanted to play with it. He asked his mom, "Can I play with the train, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful not to get it wet." + +Tim played with the train and made it go fast. He was having so much fun. But then, he accidentally kicked the train into a puddle. The train got all wet. Tim was sad. + +His mom came over and saw the wet train. She said, "It's okay, Tim. We can dry it off." They took the train home and dried it with a towel. The train was good as new. Tim learned to be more careful when he played outside on wet days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to her friend Tom's house to borrow a book. + +Tom gave Lily a big book with many pages. Lily said, "Thank you!" and went home. She started to read the book. As she turned the pages, she found an empty page. Lily was confused but kept reading. + +The next day, Lily went to Tom and told him about the empty page. Tom smiled and said, "That's a special page! You can draw a picture on it." So, Lily went home and drew a beautiful picture on the empty page. She was very happy and loved the book even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to paint. He would paint all day. One day, he wanted to paint an aeroplane. Tim was nervous because he had never painted an aeroplane before. + +Tim started to paint the aeroplane. He painted the wings and the tail. He painted the windows and the door. The aeroplane looked very nice. Tim was not nervous anymore. + +But then, Tim's dog, Max, came into the room. Max saw the paint and thought it was food. Max ate the paint. Tim was sad. Max got sick. The aeroplane was not finished. It was a bad day for Tim and Max. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They were having fun walking and talking. Tim liked to step on the cracks in the sidewalk. He would jump and step with his little feet. + +As they walked, they saw a big car on the street. The car was red and shiny. Tim loved cars and he wanted to look at it. He and his mom stood by the car, and Tim counted the wheels. There were four wheels on the car. + +Suddenly, Tim felt a hurt in his foot. He had stepped on a small rock. His mom picked him up and gave him a hug. She checked his foot to make sure it was okay. The hurt went away, and Tim and his mom continued their walk, holding hands and smiling. +One day, a lonely cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. The tree was very tall and had many branches. Tom was a little scared, but he wanted to see what was at the top. + +As Tom climbed the tree, he heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Tom was even more scared now. He tried to climb down, but his foot slipped. He held on tight to the branch and did not fall. + +Tom was happy he did not fall. He climbed down the tree very slowly and carefully. When he got to the ground, he ran home. He was safe and not lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He wanted to taste something new and fun. + +One day, Tim went outside to play. He saw a big, colorful fruit tree. The tree had many different fruits in all shapes and styles. Tim thought, "This tree is so pretty!" + +Tim picked a red fruit and took a bite. It was sweet and yummy. Then, he picked a green fruit and tasted it. It was sour but still good. Tim was so happy. He was not hungry anymore. + +Tim told his friends about the special tree. They all came to taste the fruits. Everyone loved the tree and its fruits. From that day on, Tim and his friends were never hungry again. They played and tasted fruits every day, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big bear saw a board in the woods. The board had a sign on it. The sign had a picture of an amazing big cake. The bear wanted to find the cake. He thought, "If I follow the signs, I will find the cake!" + +The bear walked and walked, looking for more signs. He saw many signs with the amazing cake. The signs led him to a big tree. The bear was very happy. He knew the cake must be close. + +At the tree, the bear found a big box. He opened the box and saw the amazing cake from the signs! The bear was so happy. He sat down and ate the whole cake. It was a great day for the bear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a calendar on his wall. The calendar had many colors and pictures of animals. Tim liked his calendar a lot. + +One day, Tim wanted to spend time with his friends. He looked at his calendar to see when he could play. The calendar was flexible, so Tim could choose any day to have fun with his friends. + +Tim picked a day with a big sun on the calendar. He was happy to spend time with his friends. They played games and had a great time. Tim loved his flexible calendar because it helped him have fun with his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, Tom and his dad went for a walk. They saw a big motorcycle. Tom liked the motorcycle. It was red and shiny. "Dad, can we ride the motorcycle?" Tom asked. "No, Tom. It is not ours. We can just look at it," said his dad. + +They kept walking and saw a group of people march. They wore hats and played music. Tom liked the music. It made him want to dance. "Dad, can we march too?" Tom asked. "Yes, Tom. We can march behind them and have fun," said his dad. + +After they marched, they went home. Tom's mom made dinner. She made spicy food. Tom tried it. He said, "Mom, this is spicy!" Tom drank water and ate more. He liked the spicy food. Tom had a fun day with his dad and mom. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot had a big paw. He loved to play with his ball all day long. One day, Spot saw a door with a lock. He wanted to go through the door and see what was on the other side. + +Spot tried to open the door with his paw, but it was locked. He was sad, but he did not give up. He tried to find a way to unlock the door. He looked around and found a key under a mat. Spot was very happy to find the key. + +Spot used his paw to pick up the key. He unlocked the door and went through. On the other side, he found a big yard full of toys and other dogs to play with. Spot was so happy to find new friends and play all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a walk. He saw a rough tunnel and wanted to go inside. Spot was a brave dog, so he went in to see what was inside the tunnel. + +As Spot walked through the tunnel, he saw a big ball. He wanted to play with it. But the ball was too high for him to reach. Spot had an idea. He kneeled down and jumped really high to get the ball. + +Finally, Spot got the ball and played with it all day. He was so happy that he went into the rough tunnel. Now, every time Spot goes for a walk, he visits the tunnel to play with his big ball. +Once upon a time, in a green land, there lived a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends. Every day, he would go out and have fun in the sun. + +One day, Spot found a big hole in the ground. He thought it would be easy to fill it with dirt. So, he started to dig and dig with his paws. He worked hard, and soon, the hole was full of dirt. + +After he filled the hole, Spot felt proud and happy. He ran to his friends and told them about his big job. His friends were proud of him too. They all played together in the green land, and they had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a curious rabbit. The rabbit liked to run and play with his friends. He lived in a big green forest with many trees and flowers. + +One day, the rabbit and his friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see who could run the fastest. The rabbit was very excited and wanted to win the race. They all lined up at the starting line, ready to go. + +The race began, and the rabbit ran as fast as he could. He was so fast that he won the race! All his friends cheered for him. The curious rabbit was very happy that he won the race, and they all played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball all day. One day, Tom's ball rolled away and he could not find it. Tom became very sad. + +Tom asked his friend, a dog named Max, "Did you see my ball?" Max said, "Yes, I saw it roll to the left, near the big tree." Tom thanked Max and went to look for his ball near the big tree. + +When Tom found his ball, he became happy again. He played with Max and they both had lots of fun. From that day on, Tom and Max became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was an old tree. The old tree was very wise. All the animals loved the old tree. They would come to the tree and ask questions. The old tree always helped them. + +One day, a little bird had a question. The bird asked the old tree, "How can I be a good friend?" The old tree smiled and said, "To be a good friend, you must be kind and share. You must listen and help when your friends need you." + +The little bird listened and learned. The bird was kind and shared with its friends. The bird listened and helped when its friends needed it. All the animals saw the little bird and wanted to be like it. + +Soon, all the animals in the forest were kind and shared. They listened and helped each other. The forest was a happy place. The old tree was proud of the little bird and all the animals. The moral of the story is to be a good friend, be kind, and share. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly cat named Tom. Tom had a gift. He could imagine things and they would come true. One day, Tom imagined a big cake. Suddenly, the cake was there. Tom was very happy. + +Tom met a dog named Max. Max said, "Tom, can you imagine a big bone for me?" Tom closed his eyes and imagined a big bone. Just like that, the big bone appeared. Max was very happy. + +But one day, Tom imagined a big monster. The monster was scary and mean. It came to their town and scared everyone. Tom and Max tried to imagine it away, but it didn't work. The monster stayed and made everyone sad. +Once upon a time, in a big, big house, there lived a wealthy man. He had many toys and yummy food. The wealthy man loved to watch the march in the town. The march had many people playing music and walking together. + +One day, a little bunny came to the big house. The bunny loved to hop, hop, hop all day. The wealthy man saw the bunny and wanted to play. He went outside and hopped with the bunny. They both had a lot of fun. + +The next day, the march came to the town. The wealthy man and the bunny went to see it. They hopped all the way to the march. They hopped and danced to the music. The people in the march saw them and smiled. The wealthy man and the bunny were very happy. +One day, a boy named Tim and his mom went to a cheap shop. They wanted to buy things for their holiday. They saw many toys and clothes. Tim was very happy. + +Tim's mom said, "Let's test this toy car, Tim!" Tim played with the toy car. The toy car was fast and fun. Tim liked it a lot. His mom said, "We can take this toy car on our holiday!" + +On the holiday, Tim and his mom went to the beach. They played with the toy car in the sand. Tim said, "I love this toy car, mom! Thank you for buying it for me!" His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you like it." + +They had a great holiday together. They played with the toy car every day. Tim and his mom were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to dance. She danced every day. One day, she saw a big box in her room. It was a gift from her mom. Mia was very happy. + +Inside the box, Mia found an unusual toy. It was a toy car that could zoom very fast. Mia played with the car all day long. She showed her friend Sam the car. "Wow, it can zoom so fast!" said Sam. Mia had an idea. She said, "Let's have a race!" + +Mia and Sam raced the car and danced as they played. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Mia knew that she loved her new toy. She also knew that she loved to dance even more. She was very happy and thanked her mom for the gift. +Once upon a time, there was a funny bird named Bobo. Bobo liked to play with his friend, a steel robot named Steely. They lived in a big, green park with lots of trees. + +One sunny day, Bobo and Steely decided to play a game called "match the shapes." They found different things in the park and tried to match them with the same shape. They found round rocks, square boxes, and long sticks. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Bobo and Steely found a secret treasure box hidden under a tree. They remembered the game they played earlier and tried to match the key to the right shape. They found the right key and opened the treasure box. Inside, they found shiny gold coins and shared them with their friends. The fun game they played helped them find the treasure, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cat named Tom. Tom liked to play and run all day. He had many friends in the park. + +One day, Tom found a note under a big tree. The note had a picture on it. The picture showed a red ball. Tom wanted to find the red ball. + +Tom showed the note to his friends. They all looked for the red ball. They found it behind a small bush. They were all very happy and played with the red ball all day long. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a white basketball. He picked it up and played with it. He bounced it and threw it. Tim loved his new basketball. + +Tim met his friend, Sue. "Look at my white basketball!" said Tim. Sue liked it too. They played with the basketball all day. They were very happy. + +At lunch, Tim and Sue were hungry. They had a big sandwich to eat. Tim had an idea. "Let's feed the basketball too!" he said. They laughed and pretended to feed the basketball. Tim and Sue had a fun day with their white basketball. +Once upon a time, there was a big city. In this city, there were many people, animals, and fun things to do. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the city with her mom and dad. + +While walking in the city, Lily saw a big, green balloon. Lily felt envious because she wanted the green balloon. Her mom and dad saw her looking at the balloon, so they bought it for her. Lily was very happy. + +Lily wanted to play with her green balloon. She started to poke it gently with her finger. She poked it again and again, and it made a funny sound. Lily laughed and poked the balloon all day long. She loved her green balloon and her fun day in the city. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had many blocks to play with. He loved to build tall towers with his blocks. Tim had a best friend named Sam. Sam was a very dependable friend. They liked to play together every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam decided to have a race with their blocks. They wanted to see who could build the tallest tower the fastest. Tim said, "Ready, set, go!" And they started to build their towers as fast as they could. + +Tim and Sam raced and raced, stacking their blocks higher and higher. In the end, Sam's tower was taller than Tim's. Tim said, "Wow, Sam, you won the race! You are very fast!" Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim. But you are a great builder too!" They laughed and played with their blocks until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, in a little farm, there was a little mule. The little mule had many friends. They liked to play all day. + +One day, the little mule and his friends played hide and seek. The little mule found a good spot to hide. He was very quiet. His friends looked and looked, but they could not find him. + +The little mule stayed in his spot and did not move. He remained hidden for a long time. His friends were sad because they could not find him. But then, the little mule came out of his hiding spot. He said, "Here I am!" His friends were very happy to see him. They all laughed and played some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy bricks. One day, she built a perfect little house with her bricks. Lily was so happy with her house, she started to laugh. + +A big wind came and blew Lily's perfect house away. Lily was very sad, but she didn't give up. She tried to build her house again. This time, she made it even more perfect. Lily laughed again, proud of her work. + +But then, a mean boy saw Lily's perfect house. He didn't like to see her happy and laughing. So, he kicked the house and broke it into pieces. Lily cried, and the boy laughed. The story has a bad ending, and Lily's perfect house was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. This fish was very attractive. It lived in a big pond with other fish. Every day, the fish would swim around and play with its friends. It was a happy fish. + +One day, a big bird saw the attractive fish in the pond. The bird wanted to eat the fish. The little fish saw the bird and was scared. It did not want to be eaten. So, the fish hid under a rock and started to pray. It hoped that the big bird would go away. + +But the big bird did not go away. It kept looking for the attractive fish. The little fish prayed harder and harder. But the big bird found the fish under the rock. The bird was very happy. The little fish was very sad. In the end, the attractive fish was eaten by the big bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a watch that he loved very much. It was a special watch because it could talk to him. The watch was a gift from his mom. + +One day, Tim was playing in the park. He saw a troubled dog that was lost. The dog looked sad and scared. Tim wanted to help the dog, so he asked his watch if he could. The watch said, "I permit you to help the dog."