diff --git "a/TinyStories_1231.txt" "b/TinyStories_1231.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1231.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +They sat on a branch. They hugged each other. They were safe. But they were also sorry. They did not mean to make the dog angry. They did not mean to bother anyone. They wished they had not played with the drum. + +They heard the door open. It was Tim's mom. She saw the drum. She saw the dog. She saw the boys. She was not happy. She called the dog's owner. She told him to get his dog. She helped the boys down. She hugged them. She was glad they were okay. But she was also mad. She told them to say sorry. She told them to never play with the drum again. They nodded. They said sorry. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom are playing with a big box. They want to make it into a house. They find some old cloth and some rope. They cut the cloth and tie it to the box with the rope. They make a door and a window. They are happy with their house. + +But then, they see a problem. The rope has a knot. The knot is very tight and hard. They cannot untie it. They pull and pull, but the knot does not move. They are sad. They want to change their house. + +They ask Mom for help. Mom comes and looks at the knot. She smiles and says, "This is a good knot. You did a good job. But if you want to untie it, you have to act smart. Do you know how to act smart?" + +Lily and Tom shake their heads. They do not know. Mom says, "You have to use your fingers and your eyes. You have to find the end of the rope and follow it. You have to loosen the rope and make a loop. Then you have to pull the loop through the knot. Can you try?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They want to try. They use their fingers and their eyes. They find the end of the rope and follow it. They loosen the rope and make a loop. They pull the loop through the knot. The knot comes undone. They are happy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. You are smart. We learned how to act smart." + +Mom hugs them back and says, "You are welcome, my loves. You are smart, too. You can do many things with your fingers and your eyes. And you can have fun with your house. What color do you want to paint it?" + +Lily and Tom look at their house. They think for a moment. Then they say, "Brown. We want to paint it brown. Like a tree. We like trees." + +Mom says, "That is a good idea. Brown is a nice color. I have some brown paint in the garage. Let's go and get it. Then we can paint your house together." + +Lily and Tom clap their hands and say, "Yay! Let's go, Mom. We want to paint our house brown. We want to make it beautiful." They run to the garage with Mom. They are happy. They have a house, a knot, and a color. They have a story. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They share a room. They like to play with their toys and books in their room. But sometimes they fight over their toys and books. They want to have their own space. + +One day, their mom and dad tell them they have a surprise. They take them to a new house. The new house has more rooms. Anna and Ben are excited. They wonder what their new room will look like. + +Mom and dad show them their new room. It is bigger than their old room. It has two beds, two closets, and two shelves. It also has a big window and a colorful rug. Anna and Ben are very happy. They hug mom and dad and thank them. + +"Can we make our new room pretty?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, you can. You can choose your own sheets, pillows, and curtains. You can also hang your drawings and photos on the wall," mom says. + +"Can we make our new room fun?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. You can bring your toys and books from the old house. You can also play games and listen to music in your new room," dad says. + +Anna and Ben are eager to make their new room their own. They start to unpack their boxes and bags. They help each other to arrange their things. They smile and laugh as they make their new room. They are glad they have more room. They are also glad they have each other. +Lily liked to observe things. She liked to watch the birds, the cars, the people. She liked to learn new words and sounds. One day, she saw a musician on the street. He had a big guitar and a hat. He played songs and sang. Lily wanted to listen, but her mom said they had to go. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to hear more music. She wanted to talk to the musician. She wanted to touch the guitar. She did not want to go. She was independent. She did not need her mom. She ran away from her mom and went to the musician. + +Her mom was scared. She did not see Lily. She looked everywhere. She called Lily's name. She asked people if they saw Lily. She did not know what to do. She was worried. + +The musician saw Lily. He smiled. He liked children. He asked Lily her name. He asked Lily if she liked music. He asked Lily where her mom was. Lily did not answer. She just looked at the guitar. She wanted to play it. + +The musician let Lily play the guitar. He showed her how to hold it. He showed her how to strum it. He showed her how to make chords. Lily was happy. She liked the guitar. She liked the musician. She forgot about her mom. + +Her mom found Lily. She saw her with the musician. She saw her playing the guitar. She was angry. She was relieved. She ran to Lily and hugged her. She scolded Lily for running away. She thanked the musician for taking care of Lily. She apologized for the trouble. + +Lily was sorry. She did not mean to make her mom scared. She did not mean to be bad. She just wanted to observe the musician. She just wanted to learn music. She loved her mom. She hugged her mom back. + +The musician was kind. He understood Lily. He gave Lily a gift. He gave her a small guitar. He told her to practice and learn. He told her to be careful and listen to her mom. He told her to come back and play with him someday. + +Lily was happy. She had a new guitar. She had a new friend. She had her mom. She learned a lesson. She observed a lot. She said goodbye to the musician. She said thank you. She said sorry. She said I love you. She went home with her mom. +Lila and Ben were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to draw different things, like animals, flowers, and houses. Lila was very careful with her crayons. She used them gently and made delicate lines on her paper. She did not want to break them or make them dirty. + +Ben was not so careful. He pressed hard on his crayons and made thick lines on his paper. He did not mind if they broke or got mixed up. He liked to make loud noises and pretend his crayons were cars or rockets. + +"Look, Lila, I made a big rocket!" Ben said, holding up his paper. "It goes zoom, zoom, zoom!" + +"That's nice, Ben," Lila said, looking at her paper. "I made a pretty flower. It has many colors and petals." + +"Can I see?" Ben asked, moving closer to Lila. + +"Be careful, Ben," Lila said, holding her paper away from him. "Don't touch my flower. It is delicate. You might ruin it." + +"I won't, I promise," Ben said, reaching for her paper. + +But he was too fast and clumsy. He bumped into Lila and made her drop her paper. Her flower got smudged and torn by his crayon. + +"Ben, look what you did!" Lila cried, picking up her paper. "You ruined my flower! It was so pretty and now it is ugly!" + +"I'm sorry, Lila, I didn't mean to," Ben said, feeling bad. "I was just curious. I wanted to see your flower. It was very pretty." + +Lila was very sad and angry. She did not want to talk to Ben. She did not want to play with him anymore. She turned away from him and hugged her paper. + +Ben did not know what to do. He wanted to make Lila happy again. He wanted to be her friend. He thought for a moment. Then he had an idea. + +He took a new paper and a new crayon. He tried to be gentle and make delicate lines. He tried to draw a flower like Lila's. It was not easy. It took him a long time. But he did his best. + +When he finished, he showed his paper to Lila. "Look, Lila, I made a flower for you," he said, smiling. "It is not as pretty as yours, but I hope you like it. I'm sorry I ruined your flower. Can we be friends again?" + +Lila looked at Ben's paper. She saw his flower. It was not very good. It was crooked and messy. But she saw that he tried hard. She saw that he was sorry. She saw that he was nice. + +She smiled at Ben. She took his paper and gave him hers. "Thank you, Ben, for your flower," she said, softly. "It is very nice. I like it. I'm sorry I was mad at you. We can be friends again." + +Ben and Lila hugged each other. They felt happy. They decided to relax and play with their crayons and paper. They drew more things, like stars, hearts, and rainbows. They shared their colors and ideas. They had fun. They were friends. +Anna likes to play with her dad's microscope. She thinks it is fun to look at tiny things. One day, she finds the microscope on the table in the study. She wants to see what is inside. + +She climbs on a chair and stands on the table. She grabs the microscope and puts her eye on it. She sees some hairs and dust. She laughs and says, "Silly hairs, silly dust, you are so small!" + +But she does not see that the chair is wobbling. It is not very stable. It falls over and Anna falls with it. The microscope falls too and breaks on the floor. It makes a loud noise. + +Dad hears the noise and runs to the study. He sees Anna on the floor, crying. He sees the broken microscope, shattered. He is very angry and sad. He says, "Anna, what have you done? You broke my microscope! It was very expensive and important! You are a naughty girl!" + +He picks up Anna and puts her in her room. He says, "You have to stay here until you say sorry. You have to learn to be careful and respectful. You can't play with things that are not yours." + +Anna feels very sorry and sad. She wishes she did not play with the microscope. She wishes she did not stand on the table. She wishes she did not make dad angry and sad. She cries and cries. She does not know how to say sorry. She does not know how to make things better. She thinks she is a silly girl. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big purple slide. Sara likes purple. She wants to go on the slide. + +"Come on, Ben!" Sara says. "Let's go on the slide!" + +Ben is scared. He does not like slides. He thinks they are too high and too fast. + +"No, Sara," Ben says. "I don't want to go on the slide. It is scary." + +Sara is sad. She wants to play with Ben. She tries to make him happy. + +"Look, Ben," Sara says. "The slide is not scary. It is fun. You can touch the rain on the slide. It is wet and cool. It feels good." + +Sara shows Ben how to touch the rain on the slide. She puts her hand on the slide and feels the water. She smiles. + +Ben sees Sara smile. He wants to smile too. He is curious. He puts his hand on the slide and feels the rain. He is surprised. It is wet and cool. It feels good. + +"Wow, Sara," Ben says. "You are right. The rain on the slide is fun. Can we go on the slide together?" + +Sara is happy. She nods. She holds Ben's hand. They go on the slide together. They feel the rain on their faces. They laugh. + +They like the purple slide. They like the rain. They like each other. They are friends. +Ben liked to travel with his dad. His dad worked on a big boat in the navy. He wore a blue suit and a hat. Ben thought his dad was very brave and strong. + +One day, Ben and his dad went to a new place. It was very hot and sandy. There were many people and cars and noises. Ben was scared. His dad said they had to help some friends there. He gave Ben a hug and a toy. + +Ben stayed in a small room with a nice lady. She gave him food and water and books. She said his dad would come back soon. Ben waited and waited. He missed his dad a lot. + +But his dad did not come back. Ben heard a loud boom and saw smoke and fire. The nice lady said there was a bad man with a crazy bomb. He wanted to hurt Ben's dad and his friends. She said they had to run away. + +Ben and the nice lady ran and ran. They saw many people crying and bleeding. They saw many boats and planes. They saw Ben's dad's boat. It was broken and sinking. Ben cried and cried. He wanted his dad. He wanted to go home. He did not like to travel anymore. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the pond with their mom and dad. Sara wanted to feed the ducks, but Ben wanted to throw stones. He was stubborn and did not listen to his mom and dad. + +"Ben, stop throwing stones! You will scare the ducks and make them go away!" Sara said. + +"No, I like throwing stones. It is fun. You are boring!" Ben said. + +He threw another stone and hit a duck on the wing. The duck quacked and flew away. Sara was sad and angry. She ran to the duck and tried to help it. She hugged the duck gently and said sorry. + +"Ben, you are mean! You hurt the duck! How would you like it if someone threw a stone at you?" Sara said. + +Ben felt bad. He saw that the duck was hurt and that Sara was crying. He did not want to make them sad. He walked to Sara and the duck and said sorry too. + +"I am sorry, Sara. I am sorry, duck. I was wrong. I will not throw stones anymore. Can I hug you and the duck?" Ben said. + +Sara smiled and nodded. She moved a little and made room for Ben. Ben hugged Sara and the duck. They felt better. The duck quacked softly and licked Ben's face. Ben laughed. + +Mom and dad came and saw them. They were happy that Ben and Sara made up. They hugged them too and said they were proud of them. + +"Let's go home and have some cookies. And maybe we can come back another day and feed the ducks together," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. That sounds good. We love you and we love the ducks," Ben and Sara said. + +They left the pond and went home. They were happy and they learned a lesson. They decided to be kind to each other and to the animals. They were not stubborn anymore. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted to eat waffles for breakfast. But Mom and Dad were still sleeping. Lily had an idea. She saw the keys on the table. She took them and went to the kitchen. She tried to unlock the freezer where the waffles were. + +"Let me help you," Max said. He grabbed the keys from Lily. He was careless. He dropped the keys on the floor. They made a loud noise. + +Mom and Dad woke up. They heard the noise. They came to the kitchen. They saw Lily and Max with the keys and the freezer. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"We want waffles," Lily said. + +"You can't unlock the freezer by yourself," Dad said. "That's dangerous. You could hurt yourself or break something. You have to wait for us to help you." + +"We're sorry," Max said. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and Max. They were not angry. They were glad that Lily and Max were safe. They made waffles for everyone. They ate them with syrup and butter. They were yummy. Lily and Max learned to be patient and careful. They had a happy breakfast. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toy ships in the bathtub. They had a red ship, a green ship, and a navy ship. Tim liked the navy ship best, because it was big and had a flag. Mia liked the red ship best, because it was fast and shiny. + +"Let's have a race!" Tim said. "The navy ship can go first, because it is the best." + +"No, the red ship can go first, because it is the fastest," Mia said. She was bossy and wanted to win. + +They argued and pushed each other. The ships fell into the water and got wet. + +"Hey, stop it!" their mom said. She came into the bathroom and saw the mess. "You two need to learn how to share and take turns. Why don't you solve this problem together?" + +She gave them a timer and a ruler. "You can take turns to make the ships go from one end of the tub to the other. Use the timer to see how long it takes, and use the ruler to measure how far they go. Then you can compare and see which ship is the best in different ways." + +Tim and Mia agreed to try. They took turns to make the ships go. They used the timer and the ruler. They found out that the navy ship was the best at going far, the red ship was the best at going fast, and the green ship was the best at going straight. + +They were happy and proud of their ships. They thanked their mom for helping them solve their problem. They learned that sharing and taking turns was more fun than fighting and being bossy. They played with their ships until it was time to get out of the tub. +Lila loves to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She dances with her doll, her dog, and her friends. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. + +One day, she sees a poster of a big show. It says: "Come and see the wild dancers! They dance with fire, with drums, and with masks. They dance fast, they dance slow, and they dance loud. They are the best dancers in the world!" + +Lila wants to see the wild dancers. She asks her mom: "Mom, can we go to the show? Please, please, please!" + +Her mom smiles and says: "Yes, we can go to the show. But you have to do something for me first. You have to increase your good behavior. You have to be nice, you have to listen, and you have to help. Can you do that?" + +Lila nods and says: "Yes, mom, I can do that. I will be the best girl ever. I will increase my good behavior. Then we can go to the show and see the wild dancers!" + +Lila tries to be good. She says thank you, she says sorry, and she says please. She cleans her room, she feeds her dog, and she helps her mom. She is nice, she listens, and she helps. + +Her mom is proud of her. She says: "Lila, you have increased your good behavior. You are a good girl. Now we can go to the show and see the wild dancers!" + +Lila is happy. She hugs her mom and says: "Thank you, mom, you are the best mom ever. I can't wait to see the wild dancers!" + +They go to the show and see the wild dancers. They dance with fire, with drums, and with masks. They dance fast, they dance slow, and they dance loud. They are the best dancers in the world! + +Lila watches them with big eyes. She claps her hands and says: "Wow, they are amazing! They are so wild! I want to be a wild dancer too!" + +Her mom laughs and says: "Maybe you can be a wild dancer one day. But for now, you are my sweet dancer. And I love you very much." +Tom and Jen like to play music. Tom likes to play jazz. He has a drum and a horn. He likes to make loud and fast sounds. Jen likes to play songs. She has a guitar and a flute. She likes to make soft and slow sounds. + +One day, they want to play music together. But they have a problem. They do not like the same sounds. Tom wants to play jazz. Jen wants to play songs. They do not agree. They start to argue. + +"Jazz is better!" Tom says. "It is fun and cool!" + +"Songs are better!" Jen says. "They are nice and sweet!" + +They get angry and sad. They do not want to play music anymore. + +Then, Mom comes. She hears them argue. She has an idea. She gives them a supply of stickers. She says, "Why don't you try something different? You can make your own music with stickers. You can stick them on your instruments and make new sounds. You can mix jazz and songs. You can be creative and happy!" + +Tom and Jen like Mom's idea. They take the stickers. They stick them on their instruments. They make new sounds. They mix jazz and songs. They are creative and happy. They play music together. They do not argue anymore. They thank Mom for the supply of stickers. They say, "We like different music!" +Will was a little boy who liked to play with his toy dinosaurs. He had many different kinds, but his favorite was the enormous T-rex. He liked to make it roar and chase the other dinosaurs around his room. + +One day, he decided to take his T-rex outside and play in the garden. He found a big rock and pretended it was a volcano. He made his T-rex climb on top of the rock and roar loudly. He thought it was very fun. + +But then, he heard another roar. It was not his T-rex. It was a real T-rex! It came out of the woods and saw Will and his toy. It was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat Will and his toy. + +Will was very scared. He did not know what to do. He wanted to run away, but he did not want to leave his toy behind. He loved his toy very much. + +He gathered all his courage and shouted at the real T-rex. "Go away! This is my toy! You can't have it!" He waved his arms and made a loud noise. He hoped the real T-rex would be afraid of him. + +The real T-rex was surprised. It did not expect a little boy to be so brave. It looked at Will and his toy. It saw that they were not real food. It was not interested in them anymore. It turned around and walked away, looking for something else to eat. + +Will was relieved. He hugged his toy and thanked it for saving him. He decided to go back inside and play with his other dinosaurs. He learned a lesson that day. He learned that sometimes, being brave can make a big difference. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play a game, but they did not have any toys. They looked around the living room and saw some furniture. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a fort!" Lily said. "We can pull the chairs and the table and the sofa and make a big wall." + +"OK!" Ben said. "But we need a roof too. And a door." + +They worked hard and pulled the furniture to the middle of the room. They made a big wall with the chairs and the table and the sofa. They used a blanket for the roof and left a gap for the door. + +They crawled inside their fort and felt happy. They had their own secret place. They could pretend to be anything they wanted. + +"Look!" Lily said. "The window is clear. We can see the sky and the birds and the trees." + +"Wow!" Ben said. "It's like we are outside. But we are safe and cozy in our fort." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They played and talked and laughed in their fort. They did not feel bored anymore. They had fun with the furniture. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to walk in the park with their moms. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, trees, and dogs. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. The dog is friendly. It wags its tail and licks Lila's hand. + +"Wow, what a nice dog!" Lila says. "Can I pet it?" + +"Sure, you can pet it," the dog's owner says. "His name is Max. He is a healthy dog. He likes to walk and play." + +Lila pets Max and smiles. She likes Max. She thinks he is cute and soft. + +Ben does not like Max. He thinks he is scary and loud. He does not want to pet him. He stays behind his mom. + +"I don't like that dog," Ben says. "He is too big and hairy. He might bite me." + +"That's your opinion, Ben," his mom says. "But Max is a good dog. He won't hurt you. He just wants to be your friend." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to be Max's friend. He wants to walk away. + +Lila and Ben have different opinions. They do not agree about Max. But they are still friends. They walk to the playground and have fun. They swing, slide, and climb. They forget about the dog. They are happy. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. Lily sees a big tree with a high branch. She wants to climb it. + +"Look, Max, a high tree!" she says. "I want to go up there." + +Max shakes his head. "No, Lily, that is too high. You can fall and hurt yourself. Mommy said to be careful." + +Lily does not listen. She runs to the tree and starts to climb. She feels brave and happy. She reaches the high branch and sits on it. She can see the whole park. + +"Hi, Max!" she shouts. "I am so high!" + +Max is scared. He does not like to see Lily so high. He wants her to come down. He runs to the bench where Mommy is sitting. He tugs on her sleeve. + +"Mommy, Mommy, Lily is high!" he says. + +Mommy looks up and sees Lily on the high branch. She is shocked. She grabs her phone and calls Daddy. + +"Daddy, Daddy, Lily is high!" she says. "She climbed a high tree and she won't come down. Please come and help us." + +Daddy hears Mommy and gets worried. He leaves his work and drives to the park. He sees Lily on the high branch and Mommy and Max on the bench. He gets out of his car and runs to the tree. + +"Lily, Lily, what are you doing?" he says. "You have to come down. It is not safe to be so high." + +Lily hears Daddy and feels scared. She realizes she made a mistake. She wants to come down but she does not know how. She starts to cry. + +"Daddy, Daddy, I am sorry!" she says. "I don't want to be high. I want to come down. Please help me." + +Daddy climbs the tree and reaches the high branch. He hugs Lily and tells her it is okay. He helps her to come down. He puts her on the ground and kisses her. + +"Lily, Lily, I am glad you are safe," he says. "But you have to listen to Mommy and Max. They love you and they don't want you to get hurt. You have to be careful when you climb. You can't go too high." + +Lily nods and says sorry. She hugs Daddy and Mommy and Max. She says she won't climb high again. She says she loves them too. They all go home and have some cookies. Lily learns her lesson. She does not mention the high tree again. +Lily was sad. Her doll had a big hole in her dress. She loved her doll very much and did not want her to be hurt. She asked her mom, "Can you fix my doll, please?" + +Her mom looked at the hole and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but I don't have the right thread to fix your doll. Maybe we can take her to the doctor and see if he can help." + +Lily nodded and hugged her doll. She and her mom went to the doctor's office. The doctor was a kind man who liked to fix toys. He smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. What's wrong with your doll?" + +Lily showed him the hole and said, "She has a boo-boo. Can you fix her, please?" + +The doctor took the doll and examined her. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have some special thread that can fix your doll. She will be good as new in no time." He took out a needle and some thread and started to sew the hole. + +Lily watched him and said, "Thank you, doctor. You are very compassionate." + +The doctor finished sewing and gave the doll back to Lily. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are very sweet. Take good care of your doll and yourself." + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She said, "I will, doctor. Thank you for fixing my doll. You are the best doctor ever." She and her mom waved goodbye and left the office. Lily was happy. Her doll was fixed and she had a new friend. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their bikes and balls. They always shared their equipment and helped each other. They were loyal friends. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Tom. He had a big bike and a big ball. He did not want to share his equipment with anyone. He said, "This is mine. Go away." + +Lily and Ben asked him, "Can we play with you? We have our own equipment too. We can take turns." + +Tom said, "No. You are too small and slow. You can't play with me. I don't need you." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like Tom. They said, "You are not nice. You are not a good friend. We don't want to play with you either." + +They rode their bikes and kicked their balls to the other side of the park. They found a nice spot under a tree. They had fun together. They did not permit Tom to join them. They were loyal friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. They are sad. + +"Can we play inside?" Sue asks Tom. + +"OK, let's go to my house. I have a big faucet in the bathroom. We can make bubbles and splash!" Tom says. + +They run to Tom's house. They go to the bathroom. They turn on the faucet. Water comes out. They put soap in the water. They make bubbles and splash. They are happy. + +But they do not hear Tom's mom. She is calling them. She is angry. She sees the water on the floor. She sees the bubbles on the walls. She sees the soap on the towels. + +"Tom! Sue! What are you doing? You made a big mess! You are in trouble!" she shouts. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They turn off the faucet. They try to clean the mess. But it is too late. Tom's mom is alert. She sees everything. She is very angry. + +She sends Sue home. She scolds Tom. She makes him clean the bathroom. She does not let him play outside for a week. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They are sorry. They wish they did not play with the faucet. They wish it did not rain. +One day, a boy and a girl went to the big water with their mom and dad. They saw a big boat that had a big net. The net had many fish in it. The boy and the girl liked to see the fish. They said, "Look, mom, look, dad, so many fish!" + +But then, they saw something else. A big, big whale came out of the water. The whale was blue and gray. It had a big tail and a big mouth. The whale saw the net with the fish. The whale was hungry. The whale wanted to eat the fish. + +The whale was smart. It knew how to get the fish. It swam very fast and very close to the net. Then, it spun its big tail. The tail hit the net and broke it. The fish came out of the net. The whale opened its big mouth and ate the fish. The whale was happy. + +The boy and the girl were amazed. They said, "Wow, mom, wow, dad, did you see that? The whale spun its tail and got the fish! The whale is so smart!" + +The mom and the dad smiled. They said, "Yes, we saw that. The whale is very smart. And very strong. And very beautiful. We are lucky to see the whale today. The whale is a friend of the big water. We should be friends with the whale too." +Ben was an adventurous boy. He liked to climb trees, jump in puddles and run with his dog. He did not like to sit still or take pills when he was sick. + +One day, Ben had a sore throat and a fever. His mom said he had to stay in bed and take a pill to feel better. Ben did not want to do that. He wanted to go outside and play. + +"Please, Ben, sit down and take this pill. It will help you get well soon," his mom said, holding a glass of water and a small white pill. + +"No, mom, I don't like pills. They are yucky and hard to swallow. I want to play," Ben said, shaking his head and hiding under the covers. + +"Ben, I know you don't like pills, but they are good for you. They have medicine inside that fights the germs that make you sick. If you don't take the pill, you will feel worse and miss more fun," his mom said, trying to be patient. + +Ben thought about what his mom said. He did not want to feel worse or miss more fun. He wanted to be adventurous again. He decided to be brave and try the pill. + +"Okay, mom, I will take the pill. But can I have some juice instead of water? And can I have a hug and a kiss?" Ben asked, peeking out from the covers. + +"Of course, Ben, you can have some juice and a hug and a kiss. I'm proud of you for being brave and taking the pill. You are a very adventurous boy," his mom said, smiling and hugging him. + +She gave him the pill and the juice and watched him swallow them. Then she kissed him on the forehead and tucked him in. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you. Maybe tomorrow I can go outside and play," Ben said, feeling a little better. + +"I love you too, Ben. Maybe tomorrow you can go outside and play. But for now, you need to rest and sleep. Good night, my adventurous boy," his mom said, turning off the light and leaving the room. + +Ben closed his eyes and dreamed of climbing trees, jumping in puddles and running with his dog. He was happy he took the pill. He hoped he would feel better soon. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play, but it was raining outside. They looked around their room for something fun to do. + +"Look, Lily!" Ben said. "I found a hanger in the closet. We can use it to make a toy." + +He took the hanger and bent it into a funny shape. He gave it to Lily and said, "This is a spring. You can stretch it and bounce it." + +Lily smiled and took the spring. She pulled it and let it go. It made a boing sound and jumped in the air. She laughed and said, "This is a playful spring. It likes to hop and dance." + +She threw the spring to Ben and he caught it. He stretched it and bounced it too. He said, "This is a silly spring. It makes funny noises and faces." + +They took turns throwing and catching the spring. They made up stories and songs about it. They forgot about the rain and had fun with their hanger toy. They were happy and playful. +Anna and Ben are in school. They like to draw on the blackboard with chalk. They make flowers, stars, and animals. They are happy. + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. They turn around and see Tom. Tom is angry. He has a stick in his hand. He hits the blackboard with the stick. The blackboard cracks and falls. It is broken. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run to the teacher. They tell her what Tom did. The teacher is sad. She goes to Tom and takes the stick away. She says, "Tom, why did you do that? You broke the blackboard. That is not nice. You have to say sorry to Anna and Ben. And you have to help me fix the blackboard." + +Tom is ashamed. He does not like to say sorry. He does not like to help. But he knows he was wrong. He reaches for Anna and Ben. He says, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben. I was mad. I did not mean to break the blackboard. Can we be friends again?" + +Anna and Ben are kind. They forgive Tom. They say, "It's okay, Tom. We are still friends. But next time, don't break things. Use your words. Or draw with us. Drawing is fun." + +Tom nods. He smiles. He helps the teacher fix the blackboard. He draws with Anna and Ben. He is happy. +Sara loved dolphins. She had a big picture of a dolphin on her wall. She wanted to see a real dolphin one day. She asked her mom and dad to take her to the sea. + +"Can we go to the sea, please?" Sara said. "I want to see a dolphin." + +"Maybe next summer, Sara," her mom said. "The sea is too far and too cold now." + +Sara was sad. She wished she could see a dolphin now. She went to her room and looked at her picture. She imagined she was swimming with the dolphin. + +One night, Sara had a dream. She was at the sea with her mom and dad. They saw a boat with a big net. The net had a dolphin inside. The dolphin looked scared and sad. + +"Help me, please!" the dolphin said. "They want to take me away from my family." + +Sara felt sorry for the dolphin. She was brave and adventurous. She jumped into the water and swam to the net. She saw a hole in the net. She helped the dolphin get out of the hole. + +"Thank you, Sara!" the dolphin said. "You are very kind and smart. Do you want to come with me and meet my family?" + +Sara nodded. She wanted to see more dolphins. She held the dolphin's fin and they swam together. They saw many dolphins. They played and sang and had fun. + +Sara was happy. She had a new friend. She forgot about the boat and the net. She forgot about her mom and dad. She only wanted to stay with the dolphin. + +But then she heard her mom's voice. She was calling her name. + +"Sara, Sara, wake up! It's time for breakfast!" + +Sara opened her eyes. She was in her bed. She looked at her picture. She smiled. + +She had a wonderful dream. She saw a real dolphin. She helped the dolphin leave the net. She was adventurous. + +She hoped to see the dolphin again. Maybe in another dream. Maybe at the sea. Maybe next summer. +Tom and Anna were playing in their room when they heard a loud knock on the door. They ran to see who it was, but their mom told them to stay back. + +"Who is it, mom?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, honey. It's an unknown man. He says he has a package for us," mom said. + +Mom opened the door a little bit and saw the man. He was wearing a blue bathrobe and had a big box in his hands. He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm your new neighbor. I just arrived today. I wanted to give you this as a welcome gift." + +Mom looked surprised and said, "Oh, thank you. That's very kind of you. But why are you wearing a bathrobe?" + +The man laughed and said, "Well, I was taking a shower when I heard the doorbell. I didn't have time to change, so I just grabbed my bathrobe and ran. I hope you don't mind." + +Mom smiled and said, "No, of course not. It's very nice to meet you. I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name." + +The man said, "I'm Bob. And you are?" + +Mom said, "I'm Lisa. And these are my kids, Tom and Anna. Say hi, kids." + +Tom and Anna waved and said, "Hi, Bob." + +Bob said, "Hi, Tom and Anna. You are very cute. Do you like toys?" + +Tom and Anna nodded and said, "Yes, we do." + +Bob said, "Well, then you will love this. This box is full of toys. I have too many, so I thought I would share some with you. Do you want to see?" + +Tom and Anna clapped and said, "Yes, please." + +Mom said, "That's very generous of you, Bob. Thank you so much. But are you sure you don't need them?" + +Bob said, "No, I don't. I'm an old man, and I don't have any grandkids. I like to collect toys, but I also like to make kids happy. So, please, take them. They are yours." + +Mom said, "Well, thank you again, Bob. You are very sweet. Why don't you come in and have some tea with us? We can chat and get to know each other better." + +Bob said, "That sounds lovely, Lisa. Thank you for inviting me. But first, let me put on some clothes. I don't want to catch a cold in this bathrobe." + +Mom said, "Okay, Bob. We'll wait for you. Come back soon." + +Bob said, "I will. See you in a minute." + +He went back to his house and changed. Then he came back with the box of toys and joined mom, Tom and Anna for tea. They had a lot of fun talking and playing. They became good friends. Tom and Anna were very happy with their new toys and their new neighbor. They thanked Bob and gave him a hug. Bob was happy too. He felt like he had a new family. He thanked Lisa and gave her a hug too. They all smiled and said, "See you soon." +Lily likes to play outside with her big hat. Her hat is red and has a flower on it. It keeps the sun away from her eyes and makes her happy. + +One day, Lily sees a bird on a tree. The bird is blue and has a yellow beak. It sings a pretty song. Lily wants to say hello to the bird. She thinks the bird will like her hat. + +She takes off her hat and holds it in her hands. She walks to the tree and says, "Hello, bird. Do you like my hat? It is big and red and has a flower on it. Do you want to try it on?" + +The bird looks at Lily and her hat. It nods its head and flies down to her. It lands on her hat and pecks at the flower. It likes the hat. It says, "Thank you, Lily. Your hat is nice and soft and has a tasty flower on it. Can I keep it?" + +Lily is surprised and sad. She likes the bird, but she loves her hat. She says, "No, bird. You cannot keep my hat. It is mine. I need it to play outside. Please give it back to me." + +The bird shakes its head and flies away with the hat. It says, "Sorry, Lily. I like your hat too much. It is mine now. Goodbye." + +Lily cries and runs to her mom. She tells her what happened. Her mom hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your hat. Maybe the bird will bring it back. Or maybe we can make a new hat for you. A bigger and prettier one. With more flowers on it." + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I hope the bird will bring my hat back. But I would like a new hat too. A big and pretty one. With more flowers on it. And maybe some feathers too. Like the bird." +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play on the beach. They both had surf boards that they used to ride on the waves. One day, Lila had a new idea. She wanted to decorate her surf board with stickers and glitter. She asked Sam if he wanted to help her. + +Sam said, "No, thank you. I like my surf board the way it is. I want to go surf now. The waves are big and fun." + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to share her idea with Sam, but he was not interested. She said, "Okay, then. I will decorate my surf board by myself. Maybe you can see it later." + +Sam said, "Sure, whatever. Bye, Lila." He ran to the water with his surf board and left Lila alone. + +Lila started to decorate her surf board with stickers and glitter. She made it look very pretty and colorful. She was proud of her work. She decided to go surf too, and show Sam her surf board. + +She carried her surf board to the water and looked for Sam. She saw him surfing on a big wave. She waved at him and shouted, "Hey, Sam! Look at my surf board! Isn't it beautiful?" + +Sam looked at her and saw her surf board. He felt jealous. He wanted to have a surf board like hers. He said, "No, it's not. It's ugly and silly. You ruined your surf board with those stickers and glitter. You should have left it alone." + +Lila felt hurt. She did not expect Sam to say such mean things. She said, "No, it's not. It's lovely and creative. I like my surf board. You are just selfish and rude. You don't know how to be a good friend." + +Sam felt angry. He did not like Lila to call him selfish and rude. He said, "No, you are. You are selfish and boring. You don't know how to have fun. You are not my friend anymore." + +Lila and Sam stopped talking to each other. They surfed on different waves and avoided each other. They did not have fun. They felt lonely and unhappy. + +The next day, Lila and Sam went to the beach again. They saw each other, but they did not say hello. They still felt mad at each other. They missed playing together, but they did not want to say sorry. + +Then, they saw a new kid on the beach. He had a surf board that was plain and white. He looked shy and nervous. He did not know how to surf. He asked Lila and Sam if they could teach him. + +Lila and Sam looked at each other. They felt sorry for the new kid. They remembered how they used to help each other and have fun. They realized that they were being silly and mean. They decided to be nice and friendly. + +They said to the new kid, "Sure, we can teach you. We are Lila and Sam. We are friends. We have different surf boards, but we both like to surf. Come on, let's go to the water." + +The new kid smiled and said, "Thank you. I am Ben. I am new here. I like your surf boards. They are both cool and different. Can I see them?" + +Lila and Sam showed him their surf boards. They explained how they decorated them and why they liked them. They complimented each other's surf boards. They felt happy and proud. + +They said to Ben, "You can decorate your surf board too, if you want. You can make it look however you like. It's your surf board. It's your choice." + +Ben said, "Really? That sounds fun. Maybe I will. But first, can you teach me how to surf?" + +Lila and Sam said, "Of course. We will teach you everything we know. Surfing is fun. Especially when you have friends to share it with." + +They took Ben to the water and taught him how to surf. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and cheered and helped each other. They became friends. + +Lila and Sam learned a lesson. They learned that being selfish and rude is not good. It makes you and others unhappy. They learned that being nice and friendly is better. It makes you and others happy. They learned that being different is okay. It makes you and others special. They learned that being friends is the best. It makes you and others enjoy life. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. Lily found a mitten on the ground and put it on the snowman's hand. + +"Look, our snowman has a mitten!" Lily said. + +Tom laughed. He took the mitten from the snowman and threw it in the air. "No, he doesn't!" he said. + +Lily was sad. She liked the mitten. She ran after it and tried to catch it. But Tom was faster. He grabbed the mitten and ran away. + +"Give it back, Tom!" Lily shouted. "That's not nice!" + +Tom teased Lily. He waved the mitten in front of her and said, "You can't have it! It's mine now!" + +Lily felt angry. She wanted to hit Tom. But she saw Mom coming out of the house. Mom looked tidy and warm. She had a big smile on her face. + +"Hi, kids!" Mom said. "Are you having fun?" + +Lily ran to Mom and hugged her. She told her what Tom did. Mom frowned. She looked at Tom and said, "Tom, that's not how we play. You need to share and be kind. Give the mitten back to Lily." + +Tom felt sorry. He knew he was wrong. He walked to Lily and gave her the mitten. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled. She took the mitten and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. Let's play together." + +Mom was happy. She said, "That's good, kids. Now, why don't you put the mitten back on the snowman? He must be cold." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They ran to the snowman and put the mitten on his hand. They hugged each other and the snowman. They said, "We love you, snowman!" + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play knights and dragons. Tom has a sword and Sam has a shield. They spend a lot of time in the garden, pretending to fight and save the princess. + +One day, they see a big dog in the garden. The dog is barking and running towards them. Tom and Sam are scared. They think the dog is a dragon. + +"Help, help!" Tom shouts. "The dragon is coming!" + +"Don't worry, Tom!" Sam says. "I have a shield. I will protect you!" + +Sam holds his shield in front of him and Tom. The shield is small, but it is strong. The dog stops and sniffs the shield. It does not like the shield. It turns around and runs away. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom cheers. "We scared the dragon away!" + +"Good job, Sam!" Tom says. "You are a brave knight!" + +"Thank you, Tom!" Sam says. "You are a good friend!" + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They go back to playing knights and dragons. They have fun. +Tom and Sue wanted to go to the beach. They liked to play in the sand and the water. But their mom said no. She said it was too cold and wet. She said they would get sick. + +Tom and Sue were sad. They did not like to stay at home. They wanted to have fun. They thought their mom was ignorant. She did not know how to have fun. + +They decided to sneak out. They put on their coats and hats. They took their buckets and shovels. They ran to the beach. They did not see their mom. + +They were happy at the beach. They made a big sand castle. They found some shells and stones. They splashed in the water. They did not feel cold or wet. + +But then they saw a big wave. It was coming fast. It was going to break their sand castle. They did not want that. They tried to prevent it. They ran to their sand castle. They tried to hold it up. They tried to stop the wave. + +But they could not. The wave was too strong. It crashed on their sand castle. It washed it away. It also washed away their buckets and shovels. It also soaked their coats and hats. It also made them cold and wet. + +They were sad and scared. They cried. They wanted their mom. They realized their mom was not ignorant. She was right. They were wrong. They wished they had listened to her. They learned a lesson. They hoped their mom would forgive them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand. They liked to make shapes and patterns with their fingers and toys. Lily made a star, Tom made a circle. They were happy. + +But then a big dog came. It ran to their sand shapes and started to dig. It ruined their patterns and made a mess. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted. "You are bad!" + +"Stop it, dog!" Tom said. "You are mean!" + +But the dog did not listen. It kept digging and digging. It found a bone in the sand. It was happy. + +Lily and Tom had an idea. They took the bone from the dog and ran away. The dog chased them. They ran to a dark corner of the park. They found a hole and buried the bone in it. They covered it with leaves and sticks. + +The dog came and sniffed around. It could not find the bone. It was confused and sad. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They had tricked the dog. They went back to their sand shapes and made new patterns. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to visit their grandparents on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and ride the horses. But there was one animal they did not like: the mule. The mule was old and grumpy and did not let anyone touch him. He would kick and bite and make loud noises. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to try to make friends with the mule. They brought him some carrots and apples from the garden. They walked slowly and quietly to his pen and called his name. + +"Hello, mule. We have some treats for you. Do you want some?" Ben said. + +The mule looked at them with his big ears and snorted. He did not move from his spot. + +"Please, mule. We want to be nice to you. We want to pet you and brush you and make you happy." Lily said. + +The mule shook his head and stamped his feet. He did not want their treats or their kindness. He liked to be alone and spoil his mood. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and hurt. They turned to leave, but then they heard a voice. + +"Wait, children. Don't go. Let me talk to him." It was their grandfather, who was elderly and wise. He walked up to the mule and stroked his mane. + +"Hello, old friend. Why are you so mean to these little ones? They only want to show you some love. Don't you remember how we used to play and work together? How we used to have fun and enjoy the sun? Don't you miss that?" + +The mule looked at his old master and sighed. He remembered the good times they had, but he also felt old and tired and sore. He did not think anyone cared for him anymore. + +"I'm sorry, sir. I'm just a stubborn old mule. I don't mean to be rude, but I don't like change. I don't like new people or new things. I like to be left alone and spoil my day." The mule said. + +The grandfather smiled and hugged the mule. He understood how he felt, but he also wanted him to be happy. + +"I know, old friend. I know. But you don't have to be alone or spoil your day. You have me, and you have these children, who love you and want to be with you. They are not here to bother you, but to help you. They can give you some food and water, some care and attention, some joy and laughter. They can make your day better, if you let them. Will you let them?" + +The mule looked at the grandfather, then at Ben and Lily, who were waiting with hopeful eyes. He felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in his heart. He nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, sir. Okay. I will let them. I will try to be nice and friendly. I will try to have some fun and enjoy the sun. I will try not to spoil my day." The mule said. + +Ben and Lily cheered and ran to the mule. They gave him the carrots and apples, which he ate with delight. They petted him and brushed him, which he liked very much. They played with him and laughed with him, which he enjoyed a lot. They made his day better, and he made theirs too. + +The grandfather watched them with a smile. He was happy to see his old friend and his grandchildren get along. He was happy to see them all have a good day. He was happy to see them all not spoil their day. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted to eat something good. Mom said they could choose what to have for lunch. She showed them two pots on the stove. One had soup and one had rice. + +Lily liked soup. She said, "I want soup, please." Max liked rice. He said, "I want rice, please." Mom smiled and gave them each a bowl. She said, "Enjoy your lunch, my loves." + +Lily and Max sat at the table. They looked at their bowls. Lily saw carrots and potatoes and beans in her soup. She thought it was boring. She wanted to make it more fun. She was creative. She got some ketchup and mustard and cheese from the fridge. She poured them into her soup. She stirred it with her spoon. She made a red and yellow and orange swirl. She said, "Look, Max, I made a rainbow soup!" + +Max looked at Lily's soup. He thought it was gross. He said, "Yuck, Lily, that's not soup, that's a mess!" He liked his rice. It was white and fluffy and plain. He ate it with his fork. He said, "My rice is better than your soup." + +Lily was angry. She said, "No, it's not, my soup is better than your rice. It's colorful and tasty and creative." She wanted to prove it to Max. She took a big spoonful of her soup. She put it in her mouth. She tried to swallow it. + +But her soup was not tasty. It was sour and spicy and salty. It burned her tongue and throat. It made her cough and gag. She spit it out on the table. She cried, "Mom, mom, help me, my soup is bad!" + +Mom heard Lily's cry. She ran to the table. She saw Lily's soup. She saw the ketchup and mustard and cheese. She was shocked and angry. She said, "Lily, what did you do to your soup? That's not how you eat soup. That's how you ruin soup. You wasted good food. You made a big mess. You hurt yourself. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +Lily felt sorry and scared. She said, "I'm sorry, mom, I just wanted to be creative." Mom said, "Creative is good, but not with soup. Soup is good the way it is. You need to learn to appreciate what you have. And you need to clean up this mess. And you need to go to your room. No dessert for you today." + +Lily cried harder. She wished she had not chosen soup. She wished she had chosen rice. She wished she had not been creative. She wished she had listened to mom. She learned a hard lesson. She had a bad lunch. She had a bad day. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their home. One day, they saw a big castle on a hill. It looked old and dark. + +"Let's go and see the castle!" Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, I don't want to go. It looks scary!" Lily said. She was fearful and shy. + +"Come on, it will be fun! Maybe we can find a princess or a dragon!" Tom said. He took Lily's hand and started to walk to the castle. + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to stay in the park. She looked at the castle and felt more fearful. She saw a big door and some windows. They were broken and dirty. + +"Tom, I don't like this place. Can we go back?" Lily said. She tried to pull Tom's hand. + +"Don't be silly, Lily. It's just a castle. There's nothing to be afraid of!" Tom said. He walked faster and reached the door. + +He pushed the door and it opened with a loud creak. He went inside and said, "Wow, look at this! It's so cool!" + +Lily followed him, but she was very fearful. She did not think it was cool. She thought it was creepy. She heard some noises and saw some shadows. She wished they were back in the park. + +"Tom, can we please go back?" Lily said again. She was almost crying. + +Tom looked at her and saw that she was fearful. He felt sorry for her. He said, "Okay, Lily. I'm sorry. Let's go back." + +He took her hand and walked back to the door. He opened it and they saw the sun and the park. They felt happy and safe. + +They ran back to the park and played with their toys. They forgot about the castle. They decided to never go there again. They were still best friends. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They kneel on the floor and look for the blocks they want. + +"Look, Lily, I made a pattern!" Ben says. He shows Lily his tower. It has red, blue, red, blue blocks on top of each other. "It is nice, Ben. Can I make one too?" Lily asks. She takes some blocks from the box and starts to build her own tower. + +But then, Tom comes in. Tom is older and bigger than Lily and Ben. He does not like to share. He sees the blocks and wants them all. He walks over to Lily and Ben and pushes them away. "These are my blocks now!" he says. He grabs their towers and breaks them. He throws the blocks everywhere. + +Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They cry and run to their mom. Mom is angry and comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and Tom. She scolds Tom and tells him to go to his room. She helps Lily and Ben pick up the blocks and hug them. She says they can play with the blocks again later, but they have to be careful of Tom. Lily and Ben nod and say thank you. They hope Tom will be nice someday. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a large truck in the park. The truck has many magazines on it. The magazines have pictures of animals and people. + +"Look, mom, a truck!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it is a truck. It brings magazines to the shops," mom says. + +"Can we have a magazine, mom?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe later, Ben. Let's go to the swings first," mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the swings. They swing high and low. They have fun. They see the truck driver get out of the truck. He has a hat and a smile. + +"Hello, kids!" the truck driver says. He waves to Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, mister!" Anna and Ben say. They wave back. + +"Do you like magazines?" the truck driver asks. + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Well, I have a surprise for you. I have some extra magazines. You can have one each," the truck driver says. + +"Wow, thank you, mister!" Anna and Ben say. + +The truck driver gives them each a magazine. Anna gets a magazine with a lion on the cover. Ben gets a magazine with a rocket on the cover. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your magazines. Bye-bye!" the truck driver says. He gets back in the truck and drives away. + +"Bye-bye, mister!" Anna and Ben say. They wave to the truck driver. + +Anna and Ben hug their mom. They are happy. They sit on a bench and look at their magazines. They see many things they like. They learn new words. They share their magazines with each other. + +The end. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play hide and seek. One day, they decided to play in the big house where their grandma lived. They agreed that Tim would count to ten and Kim would hide. + +Kim ran to find a good spot. She saw a long hall with many doors. She opened one of them and saw a dark room with a big bed and a closet. She thought it was a good place to hide, so she went inside and closed the door behind her. + +Tim finished counting and started to look for Kim. He checked the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but he could not find her. He wondered where she was. He saw the hall and decided to look there. He opened the first door and saw a bright room with toys and books. He opened the second door and saw a dull room with a desk and a chair. He opened the third door and saw a dark room with a big bed and a closet. + +He heard a small sound from the closet. He thought it was Kim. He walked to the closet and opened it. He saw Kim sitting on the floor, trembling. She looked scared and sad. + +"Kim, what are you doing here?" Tim asked. + +"Tim, I'm sorry, I was hiding here, but then I heard a loud noise and the door locked. I could not get out. I was afraid. I called you, but you did not hear me." Kim said. + +Tim hugged Kim and said, "Don't worry, Kim, I'm here now. I will help you get out. The noise was probably grandma. She sometimes closes the doors hard. The door is not locked, you just have to turn the knob. Come on, let's go." + +Tim and Kim opened the door and saw grandma standing in the hall. She smiled and said, "Hello, my dears, are you playing hide and seek? I'm sorry, I did not know you were here. I was just cleaning the rooms. Did you have fun?" + +Tim and Kim nodded and said, "Yes, grandma, we had fun, but we also got scared. Can we play somewhere else?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, you can. How about the garden? There are many flowers and birds there. You can also have some cookies and milk. Come on, follow me." + +Tim and Kim followed grandma to the garden. They felt happy and safe. They thanked grandma for the cookies and milk and continued to play hide and seek. They agreed that Kim would count and Tim would hide. They hoped to find better spots and have more fun. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and read books. One day, they found a box of matches in the kitchen. They were curious and wanted to see what they could do with them. + +"Let's light one and see what happens," Tom said. + +"Okay, but be careful," Lily said. + +They took a match and struck it on the box. It made a bright flame and a hissing sound. They were amazed and scared at the same time. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. + +"Shh, don't make noise. Mom and dad might hear us," Lily said. + +They lit another match and another. They felt excited and naughty. They did not notice that one of the matches fell on the tablecloth and started a fire. + +Suddenly, they smelled smoke and saw flames. They screamed and ran out of the kitchen. Mom and dad heard them and rushed to see what was wrong. They saw the fire and quickly put it out with water. They were angry and worried. + +"What were you doing with the matches?" Mom asked. + +"We were just playing," Tom said. + +"Playing? Do you know how dangerous matches are? You could have burned the house down or hurt yourselves or others. You are very lucky that nothing worse happened," Dad said. + +Lily and Tom felt guilty and ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong and they were sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom and dad. We won't do it again. We promise," Lily said. + +"We regret playing with the matches. We didn't think it would cause a fire. We're sorry," Tom said. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they loved them. They also said they had to punish them for their mistake. They took away their toys and books for a week and made them do extra chores. + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They never played with matches again. They also learned to be more careful and responsible. They realized that some things are not toys and that some games are not fun. They understood that their actions have consequences and that they should always listen to their parents. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to count the hoops on the ground. There were many hoops of different colors. Lily and Sam took turns to jump in and out of the hoops. + +"Look, I can jump in four hoops!" Lily said. She jumped in a red hoop, a blue hoop, a yellow hoop and a green hoop. + +"That's good, Lily!" Sam said. "But I can jump in five hoops!" He jumped in a purple hoop, a pink hoop, a orange hoop, a brown hoop and a white hoop. + +Lily and Sam were having fun. They counted the hoops they jumped in. They counted one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. + +But then, a big dog came running to the park. The dog barked loudly. The dog wanted to play with the hoops too. The dog ran into the hoops and knocked them over. The dog made a big mess. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They ran to their mom. Their mom was sitting on a bench. She was reading a book. She was calm. + +"Mom, mom, a big dog came and ruined our hoops!" Lily said. + +"Mom, mom, the dog was very loud and fast!" Sam said. + +Their mom hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, Lily and Sam. The dog was just playing. He didn't mean to scare you. He didn't know the hoops were yours. Maybe he thought they were toys for him." + +Lily and Sam looked at the dog. The dog was wagging his tail. He looked happy. He looked friendly. + +"Can we play with the dog, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Can we fix the hoops, mom?" Sam asked. + +Their mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to ask the dog's owner. He is over there. He is holding a leash. He is sorry for the trouble. He will help you with the hoops." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They walked to the dog's owner. They said hello. They said sorry. They said thank you. They said they wanted to play with the dog and the hoops. + +The dog's owner said yes. He said his dog's name was Max. He said Max was friendly and playful. He said he would help them with the hoops. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They played with Max and the hoops. They counted the hoops again. They counted one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They had fun. They made a new friend. +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on her paper. She was very good at drawing poppies, the red flowers that grew in the field. She wanted to complete a picture of poppies for her mom. + +But Ben, her little brother, wanted to play with her crayons too. He did not ask, he just took them from her. He broke some of them and made a mess on the floor. He was very selfish and did not share. + +Sara was sad and angry. She wanted her crayons back. She said to Ben, "Give me my crayons, please. You are selfish and mean. You are not my friend." But Ben did not listen. He laughed and ran away with the crayons. + +Sara cried and ran to her mom. She told her what Ben did. Mom hugged Sara and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. Ben is too little to understand. He does not know how to share. But you are a big girl and you can be kind. Let's go and find Ben and teach him how to play nicely." + +Sara and Mom went to look for Ben. They found him in his room, surrounded by crayons and paper. He was trying to draw, but he did not know how. He was frustrated and bored. He saw Sara and Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was selfish and mean. I don't like these crayons. They are hard and ugly. Can I be your friend?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Yes, you can be my friend. But you have to share and be nice. I can teach you how to draw poppies. They are easy and pretty. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to try." He gave Sara some crayons and paper. Sara showed him how to draw poppies. They had fun and made a picture of poppies for Mom. They were happy and proud. They completed their picture and gave it to Mom. Mom was happy and proud too. She said, "You are both very good and kind. I love you and your picture of poppies." She hugged them and hung the picture on the wall. +Lily was excited. Today was the day of the parade. She loved to see the big floats, the funny clowns, and the loud music. She put on her red dress and her shiny shoes. She asked her mom, "Can we go now?" + +"Not yet, sweetie," her mom said. "The parade starts at noon. You have to nap first. You don't want to be sleepy and miss the fun, do you?" + +Lily pouted. She did not want to nap. She wanted to go to the parade. She said, "But I'm not sleepy, mom. I'm excited." + +"I know, honey, but you need to rest. Come on, let's go to your room. I'll read you a story and then you can nap for a little while. Maybe you'll dream of the parade." + +Lily sighed. She followed her mom to her room. Her mom read her a story about a princess and a dragon. Lily liked the story, but she kept thinking about the parade. She closed her eyes and tried to nap. She imagined she was on a float, waving to the people. She smiled in her sleep. + +Soon, her mom came back and gently woke her up. She said, "Lily, it's time to go. The parade is about to start. Are you ready?" + +Lily opened her eyes and jumped out of bed. She was still excited. She said, "Yes, mom, I'm ready. Let's go to the parade!" + +She grabbed her mom's hand and ran to the door. She could hear the music and the cheers. She could see the balloons and the flags. She was happy. She had napped and now she could enjoy the parade. +Tim and Mia like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and books. But their favorite toy is a lizard. The lizard is green and soft. They call him Lizzy. + +One day, Tim and Mia want to measure Lizzy. They want to know how long he is. They find a ruler in the box. They put Lizzy on the grass. They hold the ruler next to him. + +"Look, Mia," Tim says. "Lizzy is ten inches long. He is a big lizard." + +Mia nods. She picks up Lizzy and hugs him. "He is also a sweet lizard," she says. "He likes to cuddle with us." + +Lizzy wiggles in Mia's arms. He makes a funny noise. He is happy. He likes Tim and Mia. They are his friends. They play with him and feed him bugs. He is a lucky lizard. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to run and play. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: Race for Kids. Win a prize! + +Tom and Jen want to join the race. They ask their moms. Their moms say yes. They are happy. + +They invite Sam and Kim to join them. Sam and Kim are their other friends. They also like to run and play. They say yes. They are happy too. + +The day of the race comes. Tom, Jen, Sam and Kim go to the park. They see many kids. They see a table with prizes. The prizes are cheap. They are toys and books and candy. But Tom, Jen, Sam and Kim do not care. They just want to have fun. + +They line up for the race. They hear a whistle. They run as fast as they can. They laugh and cheer. They pass some kids. Some kids pass them. They do not mind. They are having fun. + +They reach the finish line. They do not know who wins. They do not care. They hug and high-five. They are proud of themselves. They go to the table. They pick a prize. They are happy with their prize. They thank the people who organize the race. They say goodbye to their friends. They go home with their moms. They are tired but happy. They had a great day. +Lily and Sam were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They wanted to give him a smile, but they could not find a carrot. + +"Let's go inside and ask Mom for a carrot," Sam said. + +"No, I want to stay here with the snowman. He might get lonely," Lily said. + +"But it is getting dark and cold. We need to go inside soon," Sam said. + +Lily looked at the sky. It was dark and gray. She felt cold in her mitten. She did not want to leave the snowman, but she did not want to be cold either. + +"Okay, let's go inside. But we need to come back tomorrow and give the snowman a smile," Lily said. + +Sam nodded. He took Lily's hand and they walked to the house. He wanted to support his sister. He knew she loved the snowman. + +"Mom, can we have a carrot for the snowman?" they asked when they got inside. + +"Of course, my loves. Here you go. But you have to wait until tomorrow to put it on the snowman. It is too dark and cold now. Come and have some hot chocolate and cookies," Mom said. + +Lily and Sam smiled. They thanked Mom and drank their hot chocolate. They looked out the window and saw the snowman. He looked sad without a smile. + +"Don't worry, snowman. We will come back tomorrow and make you happy," Lily said. + +Sam hugged Lily. He was glad they had each other. They were a good team. +Anna and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box that they use as a home. They put a blanket on top and some pillows inside. They pretend they are explorers in a distant land. + +One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They peek out of the box and see a big truck. The truck is moving their neighbor's things. Anna and Ben are curious. + +"Who is that?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe they are going to a new home," Ben says. + +"Where is their new home?" Anna wonders. + +"Maybe it is very far away. Maybe it is in a distant land," Ben guesses. + +Anna and Ben decide to go and say hello. They crawl out of the box and walk to the truck. They see a girl and a boy who are about their age. They have sad faces. + +"Hi, we are Anna and Ben. We live next door. What are your names?" Anna says. + +"I'm Lily and this is Sam. We are moving to a new home. We don't want to go," Lily says. + +"Why not?" Ben asks. + +"Because we like our old home. And we will miss our friends. And we don't know anyone in the new home. It is very distant," Sam says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for Lily and Sam. They want to cheer them up. + +"We can be your friends. We like to play pretend. Do you want to play with us?" Anna offers. + +Lily and Sam smile a little. They nod. + +"Okay, we can play for a little while. What do you pretend?" Lily asks. + +"We pretend we are explorers in a distant land. We have a home in a big box. Come and see," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben lead Lily and Sam to their box. They show them their blanket and pillows. They invite them to go inside. + +"Wow, this is a nice home. It is cozy and warm," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. And we can pretend we are anywhere we want. We can pretend we are in the jungle, or the desert, or the moon," Ben says. + +"That sounds fun. Can we pretend we are in the jungle? I like animals," Sam says. + +"Sure, we can. Let's make animal noises and look for treasure," Anna says. + +Anna and Ben and Lily and Sam start to play pretend. They make monkey sounds and elephant sounds and snake sounds. They look for shiny things and pretend they are gold and jewels. They have a lot of fun. + +They forget about the truck and the new home and the distant land. They are happy in their box home. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a cord on the floor. It is long and black and has a plug at the end. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"It is a cord," Ben says. "It makes things work." + +"Like what?" Lily wants to know. + +"Like the lamp," Ben says. He points to the lamp on the table. "The cord goes into the wall and the lamp turns on." + +Lily nods. She thinks the cord is cool. She wants to touch it. + +"Can I touch the cord?" she asks. + +"No, you can't," Ben says. "It is not safe. The cord can hurt you." + +"Why?" Lily asks. + +"Because the cord has power," Ben says. "Power is like fire. It is hot and bright and can burn you." + +Lily is scared. She does not like fire. She does not want to get burned. + +"Okay, I won't touch the cord," she says. + +"Good," Ben says. "Let's play with something else." + +They look around the room. They see a box of toys. They see a ball, a doll, a car, and a book. + +"What do you want to play with?" Ben asks. + +"I want to play with the book," Lily says. "I like books. They have pictures and words." + +"Me too," Ben says. "I know some words. Do you know some words?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily says. "I know cord, and lamp, and power, and fire." + +"Wow, you are smart," Ben says. "I know those words too. And I know mild." + +"What is mild?" Lily asks. + +"Mild is like the weather today," Ben says. "It is not too hot and not too cold. It is nice and comfortable." + +Lily smiles. She likes mild weather. She likes Ben. She likes books. + +They sit on the floor and open the book. They look at the pictures and say the words. They are happy and have fun. They forget about the cord. +Sara liked to play in the attic. It was full of old things that her grandma had. There were books, clothes, toys, and boxes. Sara liked to look at them and make up stories. + +One day, Sara found a big chest. It was locked with a key. Sara wondered what was inside. She looked around and saw a shiny key on a shelf. She took it and tried to open the chest. It worked! + +Sara opened the chest and saw many shiny things. There were coins, jewels, rings, and necklaces. Sara had never seen so many shiny things. She thought they must be very rich. She wanted to try them on and play with them. + +But then she heard a voice. It was her grandma. She was coming up the stairs. Sara got scared. She knew her grandma did not like her to touch her things. She quickly closed the chest and put the key back. She ran to hide behind a curtain. + +Her grandma came into the attic. She looked around and saw the chest. She smiled and said to herself, "I wonder if Sara has found my treasure. I hid it here long ago, when I was a little girl. I used to play with it and pretend I was a princess. But then I grew up and forgot about it. Maybe I should give it to Sara. She would love it. She is my treasure now." + +She walked to the chest and opened it. She saw the shiny things and smiled. She took out a necklace and put it on. She looked at herself in a mirror and said, "I still look good in this. Maybe I should wear it more often." + +She did not see Sara behind the curtain. Sara peeked and saw her grandma. She felt happy and sad. She was happy that her grandma had a treasure. She was sad that she had to hide. She wanted to share the treasure with her grandma. She wanted to tell her that she loved her. + +She decided to come out and say sorry. She hoped her grandma would not be mad. She hoped her grandma would let her play with the treasure. She hoped her grandma would hug her and call her a princess. + +She came out and said, "Grandma, I'm sorry. I found your treasure. I wanted to see it. It is very pretty. Can I play with it?" + +Her grandma turned and saw her. She was surprised and happy. She said, "Sara, my dear. You don't have to be sorry. You can play with my treasure. It is yours too. You are my princess. Come here and let me hug you." + +She hugged Sara and kissed her. She gave her the necklace and said, "This is for you. You can wear it and be a princess. You are very rich. You have a treasure in your heart. And so do I. I have you." +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. Lily wanted to skip to the top. Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben. It will be fun. We can see the whole park from up there," Lily said. + +"No, Lily. It is too high. I want to stay here. You can go if you want," Ben said. + +Lily did not listen. She skipped away from Ben. She skipped up the hill. She was happy. She did not look back. + +Ben was sad. He waited for Lily. He watched the park. He saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox. He saw other kids. He wanted to play with them. But he did not know them. He missed Lily. + +Lily reached the top of the hill. She looked around. She saw the park. She saw the trees, the flowers, the birds. She saw the distant houses. She saw Ben. He was very small. He looked lonely. + +Lily wanted to go back to Ben. She turned around. She saw a big dog. The dog was angry. It barked at Lily. It ran towards her. Lily was scared. She screamed. + +Ben heard Lily. He looked up. He saw the dog. He saw Lily. He wanted to help her. He ran towards the hill. He shouted. + +"Help! Help! Someone help Lily!" + +But no one heard him. No one saw him. He was too far away. The dog was too fast. Lily was too scared. She could not skip away. The dog bit her. Lily cried. Ben cried. The end. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. Lily likes to pretend that her doll is a princess and Tom likes to make his car go fast and loud. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lily asks Tom. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. "You have your doll." + +"But I want to try your car. It looks fun." Lily says. + +"No, you can't. Go away!" Tom says. He demands that Lily leaves him alone. + +Lily feels sad and angry. She wants to play with Tom, but he is not nice to her. She worries that he does not like her anymore. She decides to take his car when he is not looking. + +She waits until Tom goes to the kitchen to get a drink. Then she runs to his car and grabs it. She runs to the other side of the living room and starts to play with it. + +"Vroom, vroom!" She says. She makes the car go fast and loud. + +Tom comes back from the kitchen and sees that his car is gone. He looks around and sees Lily with it. He gets very mad. + +"Hey, that's my car! Give it back!" He shouts. He runs to Lily and tries to take his car. + +"No, it's mine now!" Lily shouts. She holds the car tight and does not let go. + +They start to pull and push each other. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the car. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" She asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Lily took my car!" Tom says. + +"Tom won't let me play with his car!" Lily says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the car from them and puts it on the shelf. She tells them to sit on the couch. + +"You need to learn to share and be kind to each other." She says. "You can't just take or demand things that are not yours. You need to ask and wait for your turn. And you need to respect each other's toys and feelings. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They feel sorry for what they did. They worry that they made their mom angry. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She tells them that she loves them and that they are still her good kids. She says that they can play with the car again, but only if they agree to share and take turns. + +Lily and Tom say that they will. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to play together with the car and the doll. They make them friends and have fun. + +Mom is happy to see them playing nicely. She leaves them to play and goes to the kitchen. She opens the fridge and takes out a cake. She thinks that they deserve a treat for being good. She cuts some slices and brings them to the living room. + +"Who wants some cake?" She asks. + +Lily and Tom stop playing and look at her. They see the cake and smile. + +"Me! Me!" They say. + +Mom gives them each a slice and a napkin. She tells them to enjoy and be careful not to spill. + +Lily and Tom thank her and start to eat. They say that the cake is yummy and that they love their mom. + +Mom sits with them and watches them eat. She feels happy and proud. She thinks that they are the best kids in the world. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big fountain with water and many coins. Lila wanted to throw a coin and make a wish. + +"Can I have a coin, Tom?" she asked. + +"OK, but only one. I provide you a coin, but you have to share your wish with me," Tom said. He gave her a shiny coin from his pocket. + +Lila took the coin and closed her eyes. She wished for a new doll with long hair and a pink dress. She threw the coin into the fountain and watched it splash. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. A fierce lion jumped out of the fountain and landed on the grass. It had wet fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +Lila and Tom were very scared. They ran away from the lion and screamed for help. + +"Help, help, a lion!" they shouted. + +Some people heard them and came to see. They saw the lion and called the zoo. The zoo people came and caught the lion. They said it had escaped from its cage and followed the smell of the coins. + +Lila and Tom were safe, but they were sad. They lost their coin and their wish. + +"Maybe we should not throw coins in the fountain," Lila said. + +"Maybe we should wish for something else," Tom said. + +They hugged each other and went home. They decided to wish for a new friend instead of a new doll. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, their mom said, "It is almost your birthday. You will be four years old soon. What do you want for your birthday?" + +Sara and Ben thought hard. They had many toys, but they wanted something new. Sara said, "I want a doll with a dress and a hat." Ben said, "I want a car with lights and sounds." + +Their mom smiled and said, "Those are nice ideas. But you know, you have to share your room and your toys with each other. Maybe you can suggest something that you both can enjoy together." + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to share their toys. They wanted their own toys. But they also wanted to be polite to their mom. They thought some more. + +Then, Sara had an idea. She said, "Mom, can we suggest a big cake with candles and sprinkles? We both like cake, and we can share it with our friends and family." + +Ben liked Sara's idea. He said, "Yes, mom, can we suggest a big cake? And can we have ice cream too?" + +Their mom laughed and said, "That is a very good suggestion. A big cake and ice cream sounds perfect for your birthday. I will make it for you. You are very smart and polite, Sara and Ben." + +Sara and Ben hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I love you too, my sweet twins. You will have a wonderful birthday." + +The end. +Lila and Ben are twins. They love to play with their toys. One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a fluffy bunny with big ears and a pink nose. It is adorable. + +"Wow, look at this bunny!" Lila says. "It is so soft and cute. I want to hold it." + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. "Let me hold it, Lila. Please!" + +Lila shakes her head. "No, Ben. I saw it first. It is mine. You have to wait." + +Ben pouts. He does not like to wait. He wants to hold the bunny now. He tries to grab the bunny from Lila. Lila pulls the bunny away. They start to fight. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mom says. She hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Lila and Ben fighting over the bunny. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Lila and Ben?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over the bunny? It is a toy for both of you. You have to share." + +"But Mom, I saw it first!" Lila says. + +"But Mom, I want to hold it too!" Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She has an idea. She picks up the bunny and holds it in her arms. She smiles at Lila and Ben. + +"Look, Lila and Ben. This bunny is very special. It is a magic bunny. It can talk. Do you want to hear what it says?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They are curious. They stop fighting and listen. + +Mom makes the bunny talk in a funny voice. She says, "Hello, Lila and Ben. I am your new friend. I like you both very much. You are adorable. But I don't like it when you fight. It makes me sad. I want you to be happy and kind. Can you do that for me?" + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Yes, we can. We are sorry, bunny. We are sorry, Mom. We will share and be nice." + +Mom hugs them and gives them the bunny. She says, "That's good, Lila and Ben. I am proud of you. Now you can take turns to hold the bunny. But remember, the bunny is not yours. It is ours. We have to take care of it and love it. Okay?" + +Lila and Ben smile and nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. We love you. We love the bunny. Thank you." + +They hug Mom and the bunny. They are happy. They play with the bunny and each other. They do not fight anymore. They are adorable. +Tom liked to mark on the wall with his crayons. He made many colors and shapes. He thought it was fun and pretty. But Mom did not like it. She saw the wall and was angry. She said, "Tom, you are a bad boy! You made a mess on the wall! You have to clean it now!" + +Tom felt ashamed. He did not want to make Mom angry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like to mark on the wall. It is like a big paper." Mom said, "No, Tom. The wall is not a paper. You can only mark on paper. If you mark on the wall, you ruin it. Do you understand?" Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I will not mark on the wall again." + +Mom gave Tom a sponge and a bucket of water. She said, "You have to wash the wall and make it white again. It will take a long time. You have to work hard." Tom took the sponge and the bucket. He started to wash the wall. He saw his marks go away. He felt sad. He liked his marks. He thought they were beautiful. + +He saw a circle he made with a blue crayon. It was his favorite mark. He did not want to wash it away. He looked at Mom. She was busy in the kitchen. She did not see him. He had an idea. He hid the circle with his hand. He pretended to wash it. He hoped Mom would not notice. + +But Mom was smart. She came to check on Tom. She saw his hand on the wall. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? Are you hiding something?" She moved his hand. She saw the circle. She said, "Tom, you did not wash the circle. You lied to me. You are a very bad boy. You have to wash the circle and go to your room. No more crayons for you today." + +Tom felt more ashamed. He knew he did wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like the circle. It is my best mark. Please don't make me wash it." Mom said, "No, Tom. You have to wash it. You have to learn your lesson. You have to respect the wall and the rules. Now do it and go to your room." + +Tom washed the circle. He saw it disappear. He felt a tear in his eye. He said, "Goodbye, circle. I will miss you." He finished washing the wall. He went to his room. He was sad and sorry. He wished he did not mark on the wall. He wished he made Mom happy. He hoped she would forgive him and love him. He hoped he could mark on paper again. He learned his lesson. He never marked on the wall again. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, share their toys and hug each other. They always said "I love you" before they went home. + +One day, Lily found a big worm in the grass. She thought it was funny and picked it up. She ran to Tom and said "Look, Tom, look what I have!" + +Tom saw the worm and felt scared. He thought it was disgusting and slimy. He shouted "Ew, Lily, get that away from me! That's gross!" + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She didn't understand why Tom didn't like the worm. She said "But Tom, it's just a worm. It's not bad. Don't you love me anymore?" + +Tom was angry and mean. He said "No, Lily, I don't love you anymore. You're disgusting too. Go away and don't talk to me again!" + +Lily dropped the worm and ran away crying. She wished Tom would remember their friendship and be nice to her again. But Tom never said sorry or played with her again. He found new friends who didn't like worms. Lily was lonely and unhappy. She missed Tom and his love. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big desk in his room where he keeps his cars, trains, blocks and books. He also has a furry teddy bear that he hugs every night. + +One day, Tom hears a loud noise outside. He runs to the window and sees a big truck. The truck is shaking the ground and making a lot of dust. Tom is scared and runs back to his desk. He grabs his teddy bear and holds it tight. + +The truck stops and a man gets out. He knocks on the door and Tom's mom opens it. The man says he is here to fix the pipes. He has a big tool box and a hat. He goes to the basement with Tom's mom. + +Tom is curious and follows them. He sees the man open a hole in the wall and take out some pipes. He hears the man make some noises with his tools. He sees some water come out of the pipes. He thinks it looks fun. + +Tom wants to help the man. He goes to his tool box and takes out a hammer. He walks to the hole in the wall and swings the hammer. He hits the pipe and makes a big hole. He sees more water come out of the pipe. He thinks it looks funny. + +The man sees Tom and shouts. He drops his tools and runs to the hole. He tries to stop the water with his hands. He gets wet and angry. He tells Tom to go away and not touch his tools. + +Tom is sad and scared. He drops the hammer and runs back to his desk. He grabs his teddy bear and shakes it. He says he is sorry and he did not mean to make a mess. He hopes the man will not be mad at him. He hopes his mom will not be mad at him. He hugs his teddy bear and waits for the water to stop. +Lily and Sam wanted to watch a movie. They saw a sign that said "Movie for Kids". The sign had a picture of a funny dog and a big cake. Lily and Sam liked dogs and cakes. They ran to the sign and asked their mom if they could watch the movie. + +Mom looked at the sign and said, "No, this is not a movie for you. This is a movie for big kids. It has scary things and bad words. You are too small to watch this movie. Let's go find another movie that is fun and nice." + +Lily and Sam were sad and angry. They did not want to find another movie. They wanted to watch the movie with the funny dog and the big cake. They thought their mom was wrong and mean. They decided to sneak away from their mom and go to the movie anyway. + +They waited until their mom was busy looking at another sign. Then they ran to the door that said "Movie for Kids". They opened the door and went inside. They saw a big screen and many seats. They found two seats in the front and sat down. They were happy and excited. They thought they were very smart and brave. + +But they were not smart and brave. They were foolish and naughty. The movie was not what they expected. It was not a movie with a funny dog and a big cake. It was a movie with a scary monster and a bloody knife. The monster chased the people and hurt them. The people screamed and cried. Lily and Sam were terrified and shocked. They wanted to leave, but they could not. The door was locked and the lights were off. They were trapped in the movie. They wished they had listened to their mom. They cried and hugged each other. They hoped their mom would find them and save them. But their mom did not know where they were. She was looking for them in another movie. She was worried and scared. She did not know what to do. She hoped they were safe and sorry. But they were not safe and sorry. They were in danger and regret. They had made a big mistake. They had ruined their movie day. They had a bad ending. +Lily and her mom went to the market to buy some fruits. Lily liked the market because there were many colors and smells. She saw red apples, yellow bananas, green grapes and orange oranges. She wanted to touch them all. + +Lily's mom told her to be careful and not squeeze the fruits too hard. She said squeezing the fruits would make them bruised and bad. She said the fruits were like people. They did not like to be hurt. + +But Lily did not listen. She thought squeezing the fruits was fun. She squeezed a chubby peach and felt the juice come out. She squeezed a plump tomato and heard it pop. She squeezed a ripe pear and saw it squish. + +The fruit seller saw what Lily was doing and got angry. He shouted at Lily and her mom. He said they had to pay for the fruits they ruined. He said they were wasting his food and money. + +Lily's mom was very sorry and ashamed. She paid the fruit seller and took Lily away. She scolded Lily and told her she was naughty and rude. She said she had to learn to respect other people's things. She said she had to say sorry to the fruit seller and the fruits. + +Lily felt bad and sad. She realized she had done something wrong. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned that squeezing the fruits was not fun. It was mean and wasteful. She decided to be more careful and gentle next time. She hoped the fruits would forgive her. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a snake in the grass. The snake is long and green and has black spots. Tim and Sam are scared. They do not like snakes. + +"Look, a snake!" Tim says. + +"Let's run away!" Sam says. + +They turn around and speed to the other side of the park. They do not look back. They do not want the snake to follow them. + +They find their mom on a bench. She is reading a book. She sees them and smiles. + +"Hi, boys. Did you have fun?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom. But we saw a snake!" Tim says. + +"A snake? Where?" she asks. + +"In the grass. It was big and scary!" Sam says. + +"Don't worry, boys. The snake won't hurt you. It is probably more scared of you than you are of it. It just wants to be left alone. Next time, just walk away and leave it alone, okay?" she says. + +"Okay, mom. We will. Can we have a snack now? We are tired." Tim says. + +"Sure, boys. You can have a snack. You did a good job of running away from the snake. But remember, snakes are not bad. They are just different." she says. + +She gives them some cookies and juice. They sit with her and eat. They feel better. They are not scared of the snake anymore. They are just tired. They rest and talk with their mom. They love their mom. She loves them. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins who like to play games. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they want to play something new. Lily suggests they play with rice. She says they can pretend it is snow and make snowmen and snowflakes. Ben likes the idea. He says they can also have a snowball fight. + +They go to the kitchen and ask their mom for some rice. Mom gives them a big bowl of rice and tells them to be careful and not make a mess. They take the bowl to their room and pour some rice on a big tray. They start to make snowmen and snowflakes with their hands and some cookie cutters. They have fun and laugh. + +But soon, they get bored of making things. They want to play something more exciting. Ben suggests they have a snowball fight. He says they can make small balls of rice and throw them at each other. Lily thinks that sounds fun. She says they can also make teams and see who wins. They are both very competitive and like to win. + +They divide the rice into two piles and make their teams. Lily chooses her teddy bear and her doll. Ben chooses his robot and his dinosaur. They stand on opposite sides of the room and start to throw rice balls at each other. They try to hit the other team and dodge the rice balls. They shout and giggle. + +But soon, they make a big mess. Rice is everywhere. On the floor, on the bed, on the shelves, on the toys. Some rice even gets in their hair and clothes. They don't notice how much rice they are wasting. They are too busy playing. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to check on them. She sees the rice all over the room and gets angry. She tells them to stop playing and clean up the mess. She says they are wasting food and making a mess. She says they should not play with rice. She says they should play with something else. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They did not mean to make mom angry. They say they are sorry and start to pick up the rice. They put it back in the bowl and throw away the broken rice balls. They also wipe the tray and the toys. They apologize to mom and promise not to play with rice again. + +Mom sees that they are sorry and hugs them. She says she loves them and forgives them. She says they can play with rice, but only in a different way. She suggests they cook the rice and eat it for dinner. She says they can also add some vegetables and cheese and make it yummy. Lily and Ben like the idea. They say they are hungry and want to help mom cook. They go to the kitchen and wash their hands. They are ready to cook and eat the rice. They are happy. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes and hats and shoes for them. She liked to make them look nice and pretty. She liked fashion. + +One day, she saw a big box in her room. It was a gift from her grandma. She opened it and saw many new things for her dolls. There were dresses and skirts and coats and scarves. There were also shiny jewels and bags and glasses. Lily was very happy. She said thank you to her grandma on the phone. + +She took out all the things and started to try them on her dolls. She made them look like princesses and fairies and stars. She had so much fun. She showed them to her mom and dad. They smiled and said they were brilliant. They nodded and clapped. Lily was very proud. She hugged her dolls and her parents. She said she loved fashion. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big poster with a picture of a leopard. The poster said: "Come and see the leopard at the zoo. He is very important and rare. Do not miss this chance!" + +Tom and Lily wanted to see the leopard very much. They asked their mom if they could go to the zoo. Their mom said: "Yes, we can go to the zoo tomorrow. But you have to behave well and listen to me. The zoo is a big place with many animals. Some of them can be dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said: "Yes, mom. We will behave well and listen to you. We want to see the leopard and learn about him. He is very important and rare. We do not want to miss this chance!" + +The next day, they went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and lions. They were very happy and excited. They followed their mom and did not run away or touch anything. They behaved well and listened to her. + +Finally, they reached the leopard's enclosure. They saw a big, spotted cat lying on a rock. He had yellow eyes and a long tail. He looked very beautiful and majestic. Tom and Lily were amazed. They said: "Wow, mom. Look at the leopard. He is very important and rare. He is so big and pretty. Can we talk to him?" + +Their mom smiled and said: "No, you cannot talk to him. He is a wild animal and he does not understand us. He can also be very fierce and bite. You have to stay behind the fence and watch him from a distance. You can learn about him from the signs and the zookeeper. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said: "Yes, mom. We understand. We will stay behind the fence and watch him from a distance. We will learn about him from the signs and the zookeeper. He is very important and rare. We are glad we came to see him!" +Sara loves to play the violin. She has a small violin that her mom gave her for her birthday. She likes to make music with it and sing along. Sometimes she plays for her friends and they clap for her. + +One day, Sara's mom tells her that they are going to visit her grandma. Sara is happy because she loves her grandma. She wants to show her how well she can play the violin. She puts her violin in a case and gets ready to go. + +When they get to grandma's house, Sara runs to hug her. Grandma is very happy to see her. She says, "Hello, my sweet Sara. You look so healthy and pretty. Did you bring something for me?" + +Sara nods and opens her case. She takes out her violin and says, "I brought my violin, grandma. I want to play for you. I have been working hard to learn new songs. Do you want to hear them?" + +Grandma smiles and says, "Of course, I want to hear them. You are such a talented girl. Let me sit down and listen to you." + +Sara plays her violin for grandma. She plays some songs that she knows and some that she made up. Grandma listens and claps for her. She tells her that she is very proud of her and that she has a beautiful gift. Sara feels happy and hugs her grandma. She says, "Thank you, grandma. I love you and I love my violin." +One day, Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, birds, and fish. But their favorite was the big lion. He had a long mane and sharp teeth. He was sleeping on a rock. + +"Can we see him roar, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe if we are very quiet, he will wake up and roar for us," mom said. + +They waited and waited, but the lion did not move. Lily had an idea. She picked up a colorful leaf and threw it at the lion. The leaf landed on his nose. + +The lion opened his eyes and saw the leaf. He was not happy. He shook his head and snorted. Then he got up and roared very loud. Ben and Lily jumped back. They were scared. + +"Roar! Roar!" the lion said. He stamped his paws on the ground. He looked angry. + +"Sorry, Mr. Lion, we did not mean to bother you," Lily said. + +"Let's go, kids, we should not make the lion mad," mom said. She took their hands and walked away. + +The lion watched them go. He was still grumpy. He lay down on his rock again and closed his eyes. He hoped no one would throw any more leaves at him. He just wanted to sleep. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. But the grass was wet and slippery today. Lily ran too fast and slipped on the grass. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Lily said. + +Ben heard Lily and ran to her. He saw her knee was bleeding. He took off his scarf and wrapped it around her knee. He hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I'm here. You'll be okay." + +"Thank you, Ben. You're my hero!" Lily said. + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're my friend." + +They walked to the bench and sat down. They saw a black dog running towards them. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. It licked Lily's face and made her laugh. Ben petted the dog and said, "Hello, dog. You're nice." + +The dog barked and said, "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Lily and Ben made a new friend. They forgot about the pain and played with the dog. They had fun in the park. +Tim and Mia like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books and puzzles. But they also see a cord that goes from the wall to the TV. The cord is long and black and looks fun. + +One day, Tim and Mia decide to pull the cord. They think it will make the TV do something. They tug and tug and tug. The TV makes a loud noise and falls off the table. The cord breaks and sparks fly. Tim and Mia are scared and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and runs to the living room. She sees the mess and the broken cord. She is angry and worried. She hugs Tim and Mia and tells them they are OK. But she also warns them to never touch the cord again. She says the cord is dangerous and can hurt them. She says they should only play with their toys and books and puzzles. + +Tim and Mia say they are sorry and they understand. They promise to never touch the cord again. Mom cleans up the mess and fixes the TV. She gives Tim and Mia a snack and a kiss. She tells them she loves them and they are good kids. But they should always listen to her warnings and be careful of unknown things. +Tom and Mia are playing with paper and scissors. They want to make shapes and animals. Tom cuts a big circle and a small triangle. He puts them together and says, "Look, Mia, I made a hat!" Mia likes the hat and asks, "Can I have one too?" + +Tom says, "Sure, Mia, you can have one. But we need more paper. Do you see any available paper?" Mia looks around and sees a book on the shelf. She says, "There is a book. Can we use the book?" + +Tom says, "No, Mia, we can't use the book. The book is not ours. It is Mom's book. She likes to read it. If we cut the book, she will be sad and angry. We have to ask before we use things that are not ours." + +Mia says, "Oh, I see. I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know. Where can we find more paper?" Tom says, "Let's go and ask Mom. Maybe she has some paper for us. Come on, Mia, let's go." Tom and Mia hold hands and go to find Mom. They hope she has some paper for them. They want to make more hats and have fun. +Sara liked to whistle. She learned how to whistle from her big brother Tom. He showed her how to make a small hole with her lips and blow air. Sara liked the sound of whistling. It made her happy. + +One day, Sara and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big dog with a pink leather collar. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Sara wanted to pet the dog, but she was a little scared. She asked her mom, "Can I touch the dog, mom?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can, but first you have to ask the owner. The owner is the person who takes care of the dog. See that lady over there? She is the owner. You have to say, 'Excuse me, can I pet your dog, please?'" + +Sara nodded and walked over to the lady. She said, "Excuse me, can I pet your dog, please?" The lady smiled and said, "Of course, you can. His name is Max. He likes children. He is very gentle." + +Sara reached out her hand and touched Max's fur. It was soft and warm. Max licked Sara's hand and made a happy noise. Sara giggled and said, "Hi, Max. You are a nice dog. I like your pink collar. It is pretty." Then she whistled for him. Max tilted his head and listened. He liked Sara's whistling. He whistled back. Sara was surprised and delighted. She said, "Wow, you can whistle, too. You are a smart dog. Can you whistle with me?" Sara and Max whistled together. They had fun. Tom and mom watched them and smiled. They were glad that Sara made a new friend. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a peanut. The peanut is their snack. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is strong and fast. It sees the peanut and wants to eat it. It runs to Tom and Sue and barks. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. "This is our peanut!" + +But the dog does not listen. It jumps and tries to grab the peanut. Tom and Sue are scared. They hold the peanut tight. + +"Help, help!" Sue says. "The dog is mean!" + +A man hears Sue. He is the dog's owner. He comes to the park and sees the dog. He calls the dog's name. + +"Rex, Rex, come here!" the man says. "Leave the kids alone!" + +The dog hears the man. It stops barking and runs to the man. The man is sorry. He says sorry to Tom and Sue. + +"I'm sorry, kids," the man says. "Rex is not mean. He just likes peanuts. He did not want to hurt you." + +Tom and Sue are not scared anymore. They are happy. They say thank you to the man. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom says. "You are nice." + +"You're welcome, kids," the man says. "Enjoy your peanut." + +The man and the dog leave the park. Tom and Sue share the peanut. They play in the park again. They are friends. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their family. They have a big ball, a red kite and a yellow bike. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they notice a new family in the park. They have a little girl and a little boy. They have a blue ball, a green kite and a pink bike. They look happy. + +Ben and Lily are eager to make new friends. They run to the new family and say hello. The new family says hello back. They tell their names. The little girl is Anna and the little boy is Sam. + +"Can we play with you?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, we can share our toys!" Anna says. + +They decide to play together. They take turns with the ball, the kite and the bike. They laugh and run and jump. They have a lot of fun. + +Ben and Lily are glad they notice the new family. They make new friends. They have a big family now. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, the floor started to shake. The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Tom and Lily felt scared. They did not know what was happening. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they shouted. "Help us!" + +Their parents ran into the living room. They saw the shaking and the mess. They knew it was an earthquake. They hugged Tom and Lily and told them to stay calm. + +"It's okay, sweeties. It's an earthquake. It's when the ground moves. Sometimes it happens. But we are safe. We have to go outside now. Come with us," Mommy said. + +They grabbed their coats and shoes and followed their parents outside. They saw other people and cars and dogs on the street. They heard sirens and horns and barks. They felt the ground stop shaking. + +They waited for a while until a man with a badge and a hat came. He said he was a firefighter. He said the earthquake was serious, but not too bad. He said they could go back inside soon. He said they did a good job of staying calm and listening to their parents. + +Tom and Lily felt relieved. They thanked the firefighter and hugged their parents. They went back inside and cleaned up their blocks. They decided to build something new. They were happy and brave. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play hide and seek. One day, they decided to play in the big house where their grandma lived. There were many rooms and things to hide behind. + +Ben counted to ten and then looked for Lily. He checked the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, but he could not find her. He started to feel sad and scared. He missed his sister. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I give up!" + +Lily heard him and giggled. She was hidden behind the big armchair in the living room. She thought she was very clever and sneaky. She did not want to come out. She wanted to make Ben look more. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was the doorbell. Grandma had a visitor. Lily saw a man with a big bag walk in. He looked at the armchair and said, "Hello, I'm here to take this old thing away. It's too old and broken. Your grandma said I can have it." + +Lily was shocked. She did not want to go with the man and the armchair. She wanted to stay with Ben and Grandma. She jumped out from behind the armchair and shouted, "No, no, no! This is my hiding place! You can't take it!" + +The man was surprised. He saw Lily and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, little girl. I didn't know you were there. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded. She ran to Ben, who had heard her scream and came to the living room. He hugged her and said, "Lily, I'm so glad you're safe. I was worried about you. I missed you a lot." + +Lily hugged him back and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was hiding too long. I missed you too. I was silly and selfish. I should have come out sooner." + +Grandma came and smiled. She said, "It's okay, my dears. I'm happy you're both fine. But you know, hiding is not always fun. Sometimes it can be dangerous or hurtful. You should always be careful and kind when you play. And you should always tell someone where you are." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We're sorry, Grandma. We learned our lesson. We love you and each other. And we love your armchair too. Can we keep it, please?" + +Grandma laughed and said, "Of course you can. It's a special armchair. It has many stories and memories. And now it has one more. Come, let's sit on it and I'll tell you one." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They were very popular with the other kids. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the park. It was a big wheel that you could twist and turn. It looked very fun and shiny. Lily and Ben ran to the wheel and wanted to try it. + +"Can we play with the wheel?" Lily asked a big kid who was standing near it. + +"Sure, you can play with it. But be careful, it's not very safe. It can make you dizzy and sick. And sometimes it breaks and hurts you." The big kid said with a mean smile. + +Lily and Ben did not listen to the big kid. They thought he was lying and trying to scare them. They wanted to play with the wheel and have more fun. They climbed on the wheel and started to twist and turn it. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Lily said, laughing. + +"Yeah, this is the best toy ever!" Ben said, smiling. + +They twisted and turned the wheel faster and faster. They did not notice that the wheel was making a strange noise. They did not notice that the big kid was watching them with a wicked grin. They did not notice that the wheel was about to break. + +Suddenly, the wheel snapped and fell apart. Lily and Ben flew off the wheel and landed hard on the ground. They felt a lot of pain in their arms and legs. They cried and screamed for help. + +The big kid came over to them and said, "I told you so. You should have listened to me. You should have been more careful. Now you are hurt and no one will play with you. You are not welcome here anymore." + +Lily and Ben felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had not played with the wheel. They wished they had been more smart and safe. They wished they had not lost their friends. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Sara and her mom went to the big building. They had to see the doctor. Sara was nervous. She did not like the doctor. He always made her open her mouth and look in her ears. + +They walked to the elevator. It was a big box with a door. Mom pushed a button. The door opened. They went inside. Mom pushed another button. The door closed. The box moved up and up. Sara felt funny in her tummy. + +"Mom, I don't like the elevator. It makes me feel sick. Can we go out?" Sara said. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to go to the tenth floor. That's where the doctor is. It will be over soon. Don't worry. You are a brave girl." Mom said. + +Sara held mom's hand. She closed her eyes. She counted to ten. She hoped the elevator would stop. She heard a ding. The door opened. They were on the tenth floor. They got out of the elevator. + +"See, we made it. That was not so bad. Now we just have to complete our visit to the doctor. He will be nice to you. He will give you a sticker and a lollipop. Then we can go home." Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She still felt nervous. But she trusted mom. She followed her to the doctor's office. She hoped it would be over soon. She wanted to go home. She wanted to play with her toys. She wanted to forget the elevator. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They wanted to make a big stack of blocks, as high as they could. Lily put one block on top of another, and then another, and another. She was happy with her stack. + +Ben wanted to make his own stack, but he did not have enough blocks. He looked at Lily's stack and felt angry. He wanted to have the same stack as Lily. He did not ask Lily if he could use some of her blocks. He just grabbed one block from her stack and put it on his own. + +Lily saw what Ben did and shouted, "No, Ben, that is my block! Give it back!" She tried to take the block from Ben, but he held it tight. They both pulled the block and started to fight. + +The block slipped from their hands and fell to the floor. It made a loud noise. The noise made their stack of blocks shake and wobble. Then, all the blocks fell down and scattered everywhere. Lily and Ben were shocked. They looked at their mess and felt sad. + +They heard their mom coming. She saw the blocks and asked, "What happened here? Why are you fighting?" Lily and Ben did not know what to say. They felt ashamed. They knew they did something wrong. + +Mom said, "You should not fight over blocks. You should share and play nicely. Fighting does not solve anything. It only makes things worse. Look, you ruined your stack of blocks. How do you feel now?" + +Lily and Ben said, "We feel sorry, mom. We feel frustrated. We wanted to make a big stack of blocks, but we were selfish and greedy. We did not listen to each other. We did not respect each other. We slapped each other and made a mess." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you realize your mistake. You should apologize to each other and help each other clean up. Then, you can try to make a new stack of blocks, together. Maybe you can make it even bigger and better, if you cooperate and have fun." + +Lily and Ben said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, each other. We will help each other clean up. We will try to make a new stack of blocks, together. We will share and play nicely. We will listen and respect each other. We will not slap each other and make a mess." + +Mom said, "That's good, my children. I'm proud of you. You learned a valuable lesson today. Fighting is bad. Sharing is good. Cooperation is better. Love is best." She hugged them and kissed them. Then, she helped them pick up the blocks and start a new stack. They smiled and laughed. They were happy with their stack. +Lily and Tom are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books. Lily sees a new thing on the table. It is shiny and has two parts. She wants to know what it is. + +She asks Tom, "What is that?" + +Tom looks at the table. He sees the new thing too. He says, "That is scissors. Mommy uses scissors to cut paper and cloth. Scissors are sharp. We cannot touch scissors. Scissors can hurt us." + +Lily is curious. She says, "I want to see scissors. I want to cut paper and cloth too." + +Tom says, "No, Lily. Scissors are not for us. Scissors are for Mommy. We can use crayons and stickers to make things. Crayons and stickers are fun and safe." + +Lily does not listen. She walks to the table. She reaches for the scissors. Tom runs to stop her. He says, "Lily, no! Scissors are bad!" + +But it is too late. Lily grabs the scissors. She cuts her finger. She cries. It hurts. Blood comes out. Tom is scared. He calls Mommy. + +Mommy comes quickly. She sees Lily and Tom. She sees the scissors and the blood. She is angry and worried. She says, "Lily, what did you do? Why did you touch the scissors? You know scissors are dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. You are a naughty girl." + +She takes the scissors away. She wraps Lily's finger with a bandage. She hugs Lily and Tom. She says, "I am sorry, Lily. I know you were curious. But you have to listen to me and Tom. We love you and we want you to be safe. Next time, ask me before you touch something new. Okay?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Okay, Mommy. I am sorry. I love you and Tom. Thank you for the bandage." + +Mommy smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Lily. I love you too. And you, Tom, you are a good boy. You tried to help Lily. Thank you for being a good brother." + +Tom smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Mommy. I love you and Lily. Can we play with crayons and stickers now?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, you can. But be careful and have fun." + +Lily and Tom say, "Okay, Mommy. We will." + +They go back to the living room. They play with crayons and stickers. They make things. They are happy. They do not touch the scissors again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. They smell them and touch them. They are soft and wet. + +One day, they find a rose. It is red and big. But it is not soft and wet. It is dry and hard. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to know why. + +They ask the rose, "Why are you dry and hard? Do you not like water and sun?" + +The rose does not answer. It is too sad. It has no water and sun for a long time. It is dying. + +Tom and Mia hear a small voice. It is a bee. The bee says, "The rose is dry and hard because it is lonely. It has no friends. No one cares for it. No one gives it water and sun. It is very sad." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry for the rose. They want to help it. They say, "We are your friends. We care for you. We will give you water and sun. We will make you happy." + +They run to get a bucket of water. They pour it on the rose. They see the rose smile. They feel happy too. They hug the rose and the bee. They say, "You are not alone. You have us. We are your friends." +Lily and Tom were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's play with the blocks!" Lily said. She liked to build towers and bridges with the blocks. + +"OK," Tom said. He liked to knock down the towers and bridges that Lily built. + +They went to the playroom and found the box of blocks. They started to play, but soon they had a problem. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said. "You always put the blocks down and make them wet!" + +Tom had a cup of water and he liked to splash the blocks with it. He thought it was funny to see the water drip from the blocks. + +"I like to make them wet," Tom said. "They look shiny and cool." + +"But they are not shiny and cool, they are wet and yucky!" Lily said. "And you make a mess on the floor!" + +She tried to take the cup of water from Tom, but he held it tight. They pulled and pushed, and the cup of water spilled all over them and the blocks. + +They both gasped and shivered. They were wet and cold. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "Now we are wet too." + +They looked at each other and then at the blocks. They were not shiny and cool, they were wet and yucky. + +They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Let's clean up the mess," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. + +They got some towels and dried themselves and the blocks. They put the blocks back in the box and the cup in the sink. + +They decided to play something else that did not make them wet. They found some books and crayons and had fun drawing and reading. + +They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the house. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom, but she could not find Max. Where was he? + +She went to the bedroom and saw the computer on the desk. She liked the computer. It had pictures and sounds and games. She walked towards the computer and saw a little foot sticking out from under the bed. She smiled and said, "I found you, Max!" + +Max heard Lily's voice and crawled out from under the bed. He was holding a toy car in his hand. He looked at Lily and said, "How did you find me? I was hidden!" + +Lily pointed at the computer and said, "I saw the computer and I wanted to play with it. Then I saw your foot. You should hide better next time!" + +Max nodded and said, "OK, let's play again. This time, you hide and I seek. And no looking at the computer!" + +Lily agreed and ran to find a new hiding spot. Max counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He gazed around the room and wondered where Lily was. He hoped he could find her before she found the computer. +Lily likes to look at photos. She has a big book with many photos of her family and friends. She likes to see their faces and remember the fun times they had. + +One day, Lily finds a new photo in the book. It is a photo of her daddy when he was a little boy. He is wearing a red shirt and a blue hat. He is smiling and holding a big ball. Lily thinks he looks very happy and strong. + +Lily wants to show the photo to her daddy. She runs to the living room, where he is sitting on the sofa. She puts the photo in his hand and says, "Look, daddy, it's you!" + +Daddy looks at the photo and smiles. He hugs Lily and says, "Yes, it's me. Thank you for showing me, Lily. You are very sweet and smart." + +Lily feels happy and proud. She loves her daddy and his photo. She says, "I love you, daddy. You are strong and kind." + +Daddy says, "I love you too, Lily. You are strong and kind too." They cuddle on the sofa and look at the photo together. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a toy phone that can record sounds. They like to make funny noises and listen to them later. + +One day, they decide to record a song about cookies. They love cookies. They sing: "Cookies are yummy, cookies are sweet, we like to eat cookies as a treat!" + +They press the button to record their song. But then, they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. It is their mom. She is baking cookies for them. + +They run to the kitchen to see the cookies. They smell so good. They want to eat them right now. + +But their mom says: "Not yet, my dears. The cookies are hot. You have to wait until they cool down." + +Anna and Ben are confused. They don't understand why they have to wait. They are hungry and they love cookies. + +They look at each other and have an idea. They sneak back to their room and get their toy phone. They press the button to play their song. + +They hope their mom will hear their song and change her mind. They sing along: "Cookies are yummy, cookies are sweet, we like to eat cookies as a treat!" + +But their mom does not hear their song. She is busy in the kitchen. She takes the cookies out of the oven and puts them on a plate. She waits for them to cool down. + +She smiles and calls: "Anna, Ben, come here. The cookies are ready. You can have one each." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They run to the kitchen and see the cookies. They look so delicious. They say: "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +They take a cookie each and bite into it. They make a happy noise. The cookies are yummy and sweet. They are the best treat. +Lila and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. But then they heard a buzz. A mosquito was flying near them. It wanted to bite them and make them itch. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Lila said. She waved her hand at the mosquito. But the mosquito did not go away. It flew closer to Lila's arm. + +"Stop, mosquito!" Ben said. He ran to Lila and tried to swat the mosquito. But the mosquito was fast. It dodged Ben's hand and flew to his ear. + +"Ow, mosquito!" Ben said. He felt a sting on his ear. The mosquito had bitten him. He rubbed his ear and frowned. + +Lila and Ben did not like the mosquito. They wanted to play without it. They looked around and saw a bright light. It was a lantern on the porch. They had an idea. + +"Come on, Ben!" Lila said. She grabbed Ben's hand and ran to the porch. They turned on the lantern and waited. + +The mosquito saw the bright light. It liked the bright light. It flew to the lantern and tried to touch it. But the lantern was hot. The mosquito got burned and fell to the ground. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They had tricked the mosquito. They turned off the lantern and went back to the yard. They played and had fun. They did not hear the buzz anymore. The mosquito was gone. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived next to the park. The dog was scary. It barked loud and ran fast. Sometimes it jumped over the fence and chased them. + +One day, the dog got out again. Sara and Ben saw it and ran away. They hid behind a tree and hoped the dog would not find them. They were very afraid. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "Who will save us from the scary dog?" + +Suddenly, they heard a soft voice. "Do not be afraid, little ones. I am here to help you." They looked up and saw a bright light. It was an angel. The angel had white wings, a long dress and a halo. She smiled at them and said, "I can solve your problem. I can make the dog go away. But you have to do something for me first." + +"What do we have to do?" Sara and Ben asked. + +"You have to be kind and brave," the angel said. "You have to say sorry to the dog and pet it gently. The dog is not really scary. It is lonely and sad. It wants to be your friend. Will you try?" + +Sara and Ben were scared, but they trusted the angel. They nodded and followed her to the fence. The dog was still barking, but the angel said, "Shh, shh, it's okay. These are nice children. They want to play with you." She reached out her hand and touched the dog's head. The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. It licked the angel's hand and looked at Sara and Ben. + +Sara and Ben took a deep breath and said, "Sorry, dog. We did not mean to run away from you. We were afraid. Can we be your friends?" They reached out their hands and petted the dog too. The dog was happy and licked their hands too. It was soft and warm. + +The angel smiled and said, "Well done, Sara and Ben. You solved your problem. You were kind and brave. Now you have a new friend. And I have to go. But I will always watch over you. Goodbye, little ones." She waved her hand and flew away. + +Sara and Ben waved back and said, "Goodbye, angel. Thank you for helping us. We love you." They hugged the dog and played with it. They were not afraid anymore. They were happy. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to act. They acted like animals, like people, like anything they saw. One day, they saw a big book with pictures of whales. They wanted to act like whales, so they put on blue shirts and made loud sounds. + +They went to the park and saw a big pond. They thought it was the sea, and they jumped in. They acted like whales, splashing and blowing water. They had fun, but they did not see the sign that said "No Swimming". + +Soon, a man came and saw them. He was angry and scared. He shouted at them to get out of the pond. He said it was not the sea, it was a pond for ducks. He said they could get sick or hurt from the dirty water. He said they were not whales, they were boys. + +Tim and Sam felt bad. They got out of the pond and said sorry to the man. They were wet and cold and dirty. They learned that acting was fun, but they had to be careful and follow the rules. They also learned that whales were not colorful, they were blue or gray. They decided to act like something else next time. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big bell in the park. It was shiny and had a rope. Ben and Lily wanted to ring the bell. + +They pulled the rope, but nothing happened. The bell was too high and too heavy. They tried again and again, but they could not ring the bell. They felt sad and gave up. + +Then, they heard a loud sound. It was a giant! He was tall and strong and had a big smile. He saw Ben and Lily and the bell. He said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to ring the bell?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were scared, but also curious. The giant lifted them up and put them on his shoulders. He said, "Hold on tight. I will help you ring the bell." + +The giant pulled the rope with one hand and held Ben and Lily with the other. The bell rang loud and clear. It made a beautiful sound. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. They were happy and excited. They thanked the giant for his help. + +The giant said, "You are welcome, little ones. I am glad you like the bell. It is my gift to the park. I made it with my own hands. I hope it brings joy to everyone who hears it." + +Ben and Lily were amazed and grateful. They hugged the giant and said, "You are very kind and clever, giant. We like you and your bell. Thank you for your gift." + +The giant smiled and said, "You are very sweet and brave, little ones. I like you too. You are my friends. Come and visit me anytime. I live in the mountains, where I make more bells and other things." + +Ben and Lily said goodbye to the giant and waved. They ran to their mom and dad and told them about their adventure. They said, "We met a giant who helped us ring the bell. He is our friend and he gave us a gift. We are very lucky and happy." + +Mom and dad listened and smiled. They said, "That sounds like a wonderful story. We are proud of you and happy for you. We love you very much." + +Ben and Lily hugged their mom and dad and said, "We love you too. And we love the giant and the bell. They are very special." +Jill and Ben were at the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. But today, they saw something new in the water. It was an octopus! + +"Look, look!" Jill said, pointing at the octopus. "It has eight legs and a big head!" + +"Wow!" Ben said, running closer to the water. "Can we touch it?" + +Mom and Dad shook their heads. "No, no," they said. "The octopus might be scared or angry. It might spray you with ink!" + +Jill and Ben did not listen. They were restless and curious. They wanted to see the octopus up close. They tiptoed to the water and reached out their hands. + +The octopus saw them and did not like it. It felt threatened and annoyed. It wanted to be left alone. It sprayed them with a big cloud of black ink! + +"Ah!" Jill and Ben screamed, covering their eyes and mouths. "It sprayed us! It sprayed us!" + +Mom and Dad ran to them and helped them wash off the ink. They were not happy. They scolded Jill and Ben for not listening. + +"Sorry, sorry," Jill and Ben said, feeling ashamed and sorry. "We won't do it again." + +They learned their lesson. They respected the octopus and its space. They played with other things on the beach. They had fun, but they never forgot the day the octopus sprayed them. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. They make them speed on the floor and on the bed. They make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, Mom says they can watch a movie. She says it is a movie about cars and trucks. Sam and Ben are very happy. They run to the couch and sit with Mom. They see cars and trucks on the TV. They see them speed on the road and in the air. They see them do tricks and races. They clap and cheer. + +But the movie is very long. Sam and Ben start to feel sleepy. Their eyes are heavy. Their heads are nodding. They yawn and cuddle with Mom. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says they can finish the movie tomorrow. She turns off the TV and carries them to their room. She tucks them in their bed with their cars and trucks. She kisses them good night. Sam and Ben close their eyes and dream of speed. +Lily wanted to give her mom a gift for her birthday. She had a big box of crayons and some paper. She drew a picture of her mom and her with many colors. She was happy with her picture. She wanted to wrap it and make it a surprise. + +She looked for something to wrap her picture with. She saw a roll of paper with red and green stripes. She thought it was pretty. She took some scissors and cut a piece of paper. She put her picture on the paper and folded it. She used some tape to stick it. She made a bow with a ribbon. She was proud of her wrap. + +She ran to her mom and gave her the wrap. She said, "Happy birthday, Mom! I made this for you!" Her mom smiled and hugged her. She opened the wrap and saw the picture. She said, "Wow, Lily, this is an enormous picture! You used so many crayons! It is beautiful! Thank you so much!" She kissed Lily and hung the picture on the wall. + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She had made her mom happy. She had a success. She said, "You're welcome, Mom! I love you!" They hugged again and had a cake. Lily was happy. +Lily likes to play basketball with her big brother Tom. Tom is very tall and can throw the ball high in the air. Lily is not tall, but she can run fast and catch the ball. Sometimes Tom helps Lily to shoot the ball in the hoop. He lifts her up and says, "Trust me, Lily, you can do it!" + +One day, Lily and Tom go to the park to play basketball with their friends. There are many kids there, some tall and some not tall. Lily wants to join the game, but she feels shy. She thinks the other kids will laugh at her because she is not tall. She holds the ball and stays close to Tom. + +Tom sees that Lily is scared. He smiles and says, "Lily, you are a great basketball player. You can run, catch, and shoot. You don't have to be tall to play. You just have to trust yourself and have fun. Come on, let's play!" + +Tom takes Lily by the hand and leads her to the game. He introduces her to the other kids and says, "This is my sister Lily. She is awesome at basketball. Watch out, she is fast!" The other kids smile and welcome Lily. They pass the ball to her and cheer for her. Lily feels happy and brave. She trusts Tom, and she trusts herself. She plays basketball with her big brother and her new friends. She has a lot of fun. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big pile of waste near the swings. It is dirty and smelly. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tim says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, don't!" Mia says. She is scared and careful. "It might be dangerous. Mom and dad told us not to touch waste." + +But Tim does not listen. He runs to the pile and starts to poke it with a stick. He hopes to find something fun or shiny. Mia follows him, but she stays far away. + +Suddenly, a loud noise comes from the pile. It is a growl. Something moves and jumps out. It is a big dog. It is angry and hungry. It barks and shows its teeth. + +"Help!" Tim screams. He drops the stick and runs away. The dog chases him. + +"Mia, help me!" Tim cries. + +Mia is thoughtful. She remembers that mom and dad taught them how to deal with dogs. She picks up the stick and waves it at the dog. She shouts in a big voice. + +"Go away, bad dog! Leave my brother alone!" + +The dog is scared of Mia. It stops and runs away. Tim and Mia hug each other. They are safe and happy. + +Mom and dad come and see what happened. They are proud of Mia for being thoughtful and brave. They are also angry with Tim for being foolish and careless. They tell him not to touch waste again. They say it is dirty and dangerous. They say it can make them sick or hurt. + +Tim is sorry. He says he will not do it again. He says he will listen to Mia and mom and dad. He says he loves them. + +They all go home and have a snack. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They liked to make noises and stories with their toys. They were having fun. + +Then, Mom came in with a tray of cookies. She said, "Who wants a cookie? I made them for you. They are nice and warm and sweet." Tom and Lily stopped playing and ran to Mom. They said, "Me! Me! Me!" + +Mom smiled and gave them each a cookie. She said, "Be careful, they are hot. And don't make a mess, please." Tom and Lily nodded and took a bite of their cookies. They were delicious. They said, "Thank you, Mom. These are the best cookies ever." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. You can have another one later, after dinner. Now, why don't you pause your game and help me set the table?" Tom and Lily looked at each other. They wanted to play more, but they also wanted to be nice to Mom. + +They said, "Okay, Mom. We will help you." They put their toys away and followed Mom to the kitchen. They helped her put the plates, forks, spoons and cups on the table. They felt proud and happy. Mom said, "You are such good helpers. I love you very much." Tom and Lily hugged Mom and said, "We love you too, Mom." They finished their cookies and waited for dinner. They knew it would be yummy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trains. They have many toys in their room. But Tom has something that Sam does not have. Tom has a network. + +A network is a big board with many roads and bridges. Tom can put his cars and trains on the network and make them go fast or slow. He can make them stop and go. He can make them honk and whistle. Tom loves his network. + +One day, Sam comes to Tom's house to play. He sees the network and he is envious. He wants to play with the network too. He asks Tom, "Can I play with your network?" + +Tom nods. He is a good friend. He says, "Yes, you can play with my network. But you have to be careful. Don't break it or lose it. It is my favorite toy." + +Sam nods. He is happy. He says, "Thank you, Tom. I will be careful. I will not break it or lose it. I will share it with you." + +Tom and Sam play with the network for a long time. They have fun. They make their cars and trains go fast or slow. They make them stop and go. They make them honk and whistle. They are good friends. They are not envious. They are happy. +Anna loved to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs and the birds. Sometimes she saw a fairy in the garden. The fairy was very small and had wings and a dress. The fairy liked to talk to Anna and play with her. + +One day, Anna was playing in the garden with the fairy. They were having fun and laughing. The fairy showed Anna how to make a crown with flowers. Anna put the crown on her head and felt like a princess. The fairy said, "You are very pretty, Anna. Do you want to see my home?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. Where is your home?" + +The fairy said, "My home is in the big tree. Come with me, but be careful. There are some bad things in the tree. They can hurt you and me." + +Anna and the fairy flew to the big tree. Anna saw a hole in the tree. The fairy said, "This is my home. Come inside, but stay close to me." Anna followed the fairy into the hole. She saw many things in the fairy's home. She saw a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp. She also saw some shiny things and some soft things. She wanted to touch them. + +The fairy said, "You can look, but don't touch. These are my things. They are very special to me." Anna nodded, but she was curious. She saw a necklace with a big stone. The stone was red and sparkled. Anna thought it was very pretty. She wanted to wear it. She reached out her hand to get the necklace. + +But as soon as she touched the necklace, she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a big spider. The spider was angry and scary. It had many legs and eyes and teeth. It said, "Who are you? What are you doing in my home? This is my necklace. Give it back to me!" + +Anna was scared and sorry. She dropped the necklace and ran to the fairy. The fairy said, "Oh no, Anna. You touched the spider's necklace. The spider is very mean and greedy. He doesn't like anyone to touch his things. He will hurt us. We have to get out of here." + +Anna and the fairy flew out of the hole. The spider followed them. He was fast and furious. He tried to catch them and bite them. Anna and the fairy dodged and ducked. They flew to the garden. They saw Anna's mom. Anna's mom saw them too. She said, "Anna, what are you doing? Who is that with you?" + +Anna said, "Mom, this is my friend, the fairy. She lives in the tree. But there is a bad spider in the tree. He wants to hurt us. He has a necklace that he doesn't share. Can you help us?" + +Anna's mom said, "Of course, I can help you. Don't worry, Anna. I will take care of the spider. You and the fairy are safe with me." Anna's mom took a broom and swung it at the spider. The spider was afraid and ran away. He went back to the tree and hid in his hole. He didn't come out again. + +Anna's mom said, "There, that's done. The spider is gone. He won't bother you anymore. Are you okay, Anna? Are you hurt?" + +Anna said, "No, mom. I'm okay. But I'm sorry. I touched the spider's necklace. I shouldn't have done that. It was wrong. I'm sorry, fairy. I'm sorry, spider." + +The fairy said, "It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. You didn't know. You were curious. But you learned your lesson. You have to be careful and respectful. You can't take things that are not yours. You have to ask first. And you have to share." + +Anna said, "Yes, fairy. You are right. I learned my lesson. I will be careful and respectful. I will ask first. And I will share. Thank you, fairy. Thank you, mom. You are both very kind and brave. Can we still be friends?" + +The fairy said, "Of course, we can still be friends. You are my best friend, Anna. I like you very much. You are very sweet and fun. Can I still play with you in the garden?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. I like you very much too. You are my best friend, fairy. You are very smart and pretty. Let's play in the garden. Let's make more crowns with flowers. And let's be happy." + +Anna and the fairy hugged and smiled. Anna's mom hugged and smiled too. They all went to the garden and played. They made more crowns with flowers. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. One day, they both want the same red car. They pull and tug and yell. + +"Mine!" Sara says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the red car and the angry twins. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Sara and Ben. You have many toys and books. You can share and take turns. Fighting makes you and me uncomfortable. It is not nice." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben look at Mom and then at each other. They feel sorry for making Mom unhappy. They also feel uncomfortable for being mean to each other. They love each other. They are twins. + +"Sorry, Mom." Sara says. + +"Sorry, Mom." Ben says. + +They hug Mom and then hug each other. They decide to share the red car and play nicely. They also find other toys and books to play with. They have fun and laugh. Mom smiles and hugs them again. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben. You are kind and smart. Sharing and taking turns makes you and me happy. It is nice." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod and smile. They are happy. They are twins. + +The end. + +Moral value: Sharing and taking turns is nice and makes everyone happy. Fighting is not nice and makes everyone uncomfortable. +Lily and Tom like to play in the park. They have a big rope that they can swing on. They take turns to hold the rope and run and jump. Lily is very good at swinging. She can go very high and fast. Tom is not so good. He is a little scared of swinging. + +One day, Lily and Tom go to the park with their mom. They see a new thing in the park. It is a big slide. It looks very fun. Lily wants to try it. She runs to the slide and climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide and slides down. She laughs and says, "That was fun! Come on, Tom, you try it!" + +Tom looks at the slide. It is very high and steep. He feels nervous. He says, "No, thank you, Lily. I like the rope better. You go again." + +Lily goes again. She slides down and smiles. She says, "Tom, you are missing out. The slide is so fun. You can do it. I will help you." + +She runs to Tom and takes his hand. She says, "Come on, Tom. Don't be scared. I will go with you. We can slide together. It will be fun." + +Tom looks at Lily. He trusts her. He says, "Okay, Lily. I will try it. But you have to hold my hand." + +Lily nods. She says, "Of course, Tom. I will hold your hand. And you can hold the rope. The rope will make you feel calm. See, there is a rope on the side of the slide. You can grab it and raise it as you slide. It will make you feel safe." + +Tom sees the rope. He likes the rope. He says, "Okay, Lily. I will hold the rope. And you will hold my hand. Let's go." + +Lily and Tom climb up the steps. They sit on the slide. They hold each other's hand. Tom grabs the rope and raises it. He feels calm. Lily says, "Ready, Tom? One, two, three, go!" + +They slide down. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the thrill in their stomach. They laugh and shout. They reach the bottom. They look at each other. They smile. They say, "That was fun!" +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sometimes they found ants, worms, or beetles. They put them in a jar and watched them crawl. + +One day, they discovered a new bug. It was big and shiny and had many legs. They had never seen it before. It was unknown to them. + +"Wow, look at this bug!" Lila said. "It's so pretty! Let's keep it!" + +"OK, but be careful. It might bite or sting," Ben said. He found a bigger jar and put the bug inside. He poked some holes in the lid. + +They brought the jar to their room and put it on the shelf. They went to have lunch and forgot about the bug. + +The bug was not happy. It did not like the jar. It wanted to get out. It used its legs and jaws to break the lid. It crawled out of the jar and looked around. It saw Lila and Ben's toys, books, and clothes. It did not like them either. It wanted to destroy them. + +It started to chew and tear everything it could find. It made a big mess. It also made a loud noise. + +Lila and Ben heard the noise and ran to their room. They saw the bug and the mess. They were scared and angry. + +"Look what it did!" Lila cried. "It ruined our things!" + +"Get it away!" Ben shouted. He tried to grab the bug, but it bit him. He screamed and let go. + +The bug ran out of the room and down the stairs. It was looking for more things to destroy. + +Lila and Ben followed it, crying and calling for help. But no one heard them. The bug was too fast and too strong. It was a bad bug. It was a bad day. +Lily and Ben were playing with crayons and paper. They liked to draw animals and houses and flowers. Lily drew a big cat with stripes and Ben drew a small dog with spots. They were happy and proud of their pictures. + +But then, Ben saw something on Lily's paper that made him angry. It was a mark. A red mark. It looked like a drop of blood. Ben thought Lily had ruined his dog with her crayon. He shouted at Lily and grabbed her paper. He tore it in half and threw it on the floor. + +Lily was shocked and sad. She did not know why Ben was so mean. She did not make the mark on purpose. It was an accident. She had a cut on her finger and it bled a little. She tried to wipe it off, but it left a stain. She wanted to tell Ben, but he did not listen. He just yelled and ripped. Lily started to cry. + +Ben heard Lily cry and felt sorry. He realized he had made a mistake. He looked at the torn paper and saw the cut on Lily's finger. He understood that the mark was not her fault. He felt bad for hurting her feelings and destroying her picture. He wanted to say sorry and make her feel better. + +He picked up the pieces of paper and brought them to Lily. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was mean. I did not see your cut. The mark was not your crayon. It was your blood. Are you okay? Can I help you?" He gave her a hug and a band-aid. He taped the paper back together and said, "Your cat is very nice. It is not scary. It is pretty. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm okay. You are nice. You are not mean. You are sorry. I am sorry too. I did not mean to make a mark. Your dog is very cute. It is not ugly. It is funny. We can be friends again." + +They hugged and kissed and said sorry and thank you. They finished their pictures and hung them on the wall. They were happy and proud again. They learned to be careful and kind. They did not cry anymore. They played and laughed and drew some more. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a gun that made loud noises. They pretended to be cowboys and robbers with the gun. + +One day, their mom said they had to spend the day with their aunt. She was troubled and needed some company. Ben and Sam did not want to go. They wanted to stay home and play with the gun. + +"Please, mom, can we take the gun with us?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't," mom said. "The gun is too noisy and might scare your aunt. She is not well and needs some quiet. You can play with other toys at her house." + +Ben and Sam were sad and angry. They did not like their aunt. She was always grumpy and mean. They did not have fun at her house. They had to sit still and be quiet. They could not watch TV or run around. They missed their gun. + +When mom came to pick them up, they ran to her and hugged her. They were happy to see her. They hoped they would never have to spend the day with their aunt again. + +"Mom, can we play with the gun now?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, you can," mom said. "But only outside and with care. And don't forget to say thank you to your aunt for having you." + +Ben and Sam said thank you, but they did not mean it. They grabbed the gun and ran outside. They forgot about their aunt and her troubles. They only wanted to play with the gun. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue was very shy and didn't like to talk to other animals. One day, Blue saw a big tree with a symbol on it. Blue didn't know what the symbol meant, but it looked important. + +Blue decided to ask his friend, a wise old owl, about the symbol. "What does that symbol mean?" Blue asked. + +The owl replied, "That symbol means there is going to be a big storm coming. You should shake your feathers and find a safe place to hide." + +Blue didn't know what a storm was, but he trusted his friend. He shook his feathers and flew back to his cozy nest. Soon enough, the wind started to blow and the rain poured down. Blue was safe and sound in his nest, thanks to the wise old owl's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food, especially chocolate cake. One day, Lily's mom made her a big chocolate cake for her birthday. Lily was very happy and ate a lot of cake. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Lily's mom offered Timmy some cake, but he said he was too full. Lily was embarrassed because she had eaten so much cake and Timmy didn't want any. + +Lily's mom told her not to be embarrassed and that it was okay to eat a lot of cake on her birthday. Lily felt better and decided to share her cake with Timmy. Timmy was so happy and gave Lily a big kiss on the cheek. Lily giggled and said, "I love cake and kisses!" +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 was playing with his toy car when his friend Billy came over. + +"Hey Timmy, can I play with your toy car?" asked Billy. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, you can play with it for a little while, but you have to give it back when you're done." + +Billy played with the toy car for a while and then it was time for him to go home. Timmy asked for his toy car back, but Billy didn't want to give it back. + +"I don't want to give it back, it's mine now," said Billy. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then he remembered something his mom had told him before. "Sometimes it's better to surrender and let someone else have their way," he thought. + +So, Timmy said to Billy, "Okay, you can keep the toy car. But next time, please ask before you take something that belongs to someone else." + +Billy felt bad and said sorry to Timmy. Timmy forgave him and they continued to play together. Timmy learned that it's important to have a kind will and to be smooth with others. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind blow through his feathers. One day, Blue saw a big juicy tomato on the ground. He swooped down and picked it up with his beak. The tomato was so tasty! + +As Blue flew around with the tomato in his beak, he noticed that the wind was getting stronger. The trees were swaying and the leaves were rustling. But Blue remained calm and kept soaring through the sky. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the tomato out of Blue's beak! Blue was sad at first, but then he realized that he had something even better - the joy of flying and feeling free. From that day on, Blue soared through the sky every day, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who slept in a crib. The baby was very happy because his parents loved him very much. One day, the baby's parents went to a party at a wealthy friend's house. They decided to bring the baby with them to the party. + +At the party, the baby's parents talked with their wealthy friend. The baby was playing with some toys when he saw a big cake. He said, "Cake! Want cake!" His parents said, "No, baby. You can't have cake. It's not good for you." The baby said, "Please, cake!" His parents said, "Okay, just a little bit." They brought him a small piece of cake and the baby was very happy. After the party, they went back home and put the baby back in his crib. The baby said, "Bye-bye cake. See you later." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, her friends told her about a club they were in. They said it was really fun and they played lots of games together. Lily wanted to join the club too. + +But her friends said she couldn't join unless she completed a task. The task was to pick up all the litter in the park. Lily thought it would be hard, but she really wanted to join the club. So she set out to complete the task. + +It took her a long time, but she did it! She picked up all the litter and her friends were so impressed. They let her join the club and they all played together. Lily learned that sometimes things might seem distant and hard, but if you work hard and complete your tasks, you can achieve your goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to read books about princesses and dragons. One day, she went to the library with her mommy. She found a big book with a picture of a dragon on it. + +Lily tried to pick up the book, but it was too heavy for her. She asked her mommy for help. "Mommy, can you help me carry this book? It's too heavy for me," she said. Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go find a quiet place to read." + +They sat down on a soft couch and Lily's mommy started to read the book to her. Lily was very patient and listened carefully to the story. She loved the part where the princess defeated the dragon with her brave heart. After they finished reading, Lily said, "Mommy, can we come back to the library and read more books?" Her mommy nodded and said, "Of course, sweetie. We can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his baseball. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. "Can we play baseball?" asked Billy. "Sure!" said Timmy. + +They went outside and started playing catch. Billy was getting frustrated because he couldn't catch the ball. "Don't worry, Billy. You just have to be patient," said Timmy. Billy kept trying and trying until he finally caught the ball. "I did it! I caught the ball!" exclaimed Billy. + +Timmy was so proud of his friend. "You did it because you were patient and didn't give up," said Timmy. They continued playing catch and having fun until it was time for Billy to go home. As they said goodbye, Timmy gave Billy a big push on the swing. "Bye, Billy! See you tomorrow!" shouted Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard with his spade. He would dig holes and make sandcastles. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was a careless boy and didn't listen to Timmy's rules. + +Timmy told Billy not to grab his spade, but Billy didn't listen. He grabbed the spade and started digging a big hole. Timmy was upset because Billy was ruining his sandcastle. Timmy asked Billy to stop, but he didn't care. + +Timmy decided to take action and grabbed his spade back. He told Billy that he couldn't play with him anymore because he was being careless. Billy felt bad and apologized. From that day on, Billy listened to Timmy's rules and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti, especially when her mom made it for dinner. One day, Lily's mom was very busy and didn't have time to make spaghetti. So, Lily's dad decided to make it for her. He was not very good at cooking and ended up spoiling the spaghetti. + +Lily was sad that her spaghetti was not tasty. But she didn't want to make her dad feel bad. So, she decided to be lively and cheerful. She thanked her dad for making dinner and ate the spaghetti with a smile. Her dad felt happy that Lily was not upset with him. + +From that day on, Lily's dad practiced cooking and became better at making spaghetti. Lily was happy that she could enjoy her favorite food again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she found a bright yellow ball and decided to play with it. She bounced it around her room and accidentally knocked over her step stool. It made a loud noise and her mom came rushing in. + +Mom: "Lily, are you okay? What happened?" + +Lily: "I was playing with my ball and knocked over my step." + +Mom: "You need to be careful. You could hurt yourself. Let's put the step back and make sure it's sturdy." + +Lily helped her mom put the step stool back in place. As she climbed up to reach her toys, she noticed that they were rocking back and forth. She realized that the ball had landed on one of her toys and it was causing them to rock. She giggled and said to her mom, "Look, the toys are rocking like a boat!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons and make pretty pictures. One day, she found a really disgusting bug crawling on her coloring book! + +Lily quickly grabbed the bug and put it in a jar to store it. She didn't want it to crawl on her pictures anymore. + +Later, Lily showed her mommy the bug in the jar. Her mommy said, "That bug is a yucky color and looks very disgusting. Let's take it outside and let it go." + +Lily agreed and they took the jar outside to release the bug. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her coloring book closed so no more bugs could crawl on it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a big tree with lots of branches. Blue wanted to build a nest in the tree, but there was already a nest with eggs in it. Blue didn't know what to do. + +Blue asked his friend, Red, for help. Red suggested that Blue build his nest in a different tree. But Blue really liked the big tree with the eggs. So, Blue decided to wait until the eggs hatched and the baby birds flew away. + +One day, a strong wind blew through the tree and knocked some ash onto Blue's feathers. Blue was sad because he couldn't fly very well with the ash on his wings. But then, Red suggested that Blue take a bath in a nearby stream. Blue did and felt much better. + +After waiting for a long time, the baby birds finally flew away and Blue was able to build a rare and beautiful nest in the big tree. Blue was very happy and sang a song to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy who liked to go to church with his mommy and daddy. They would sing songs and pray together. One day, the boy saw two birds fighting outside the church. He didn't like it and wanted to stop them. But he was too small to do anything. + +After church, the boy and his family went for a walk in the park. They saw a big dog who wanted to play with the boy. But the boy was scared and ran away. The dog chased after him and bit him. The boy cried and his mommy and daddy took him to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to make the boy feel better, but they couldn't. The boy got very sick and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. His mommy and daddy were sad and prayed for him every day. But the boy never got better and one day he died. His mommy and daddy were very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color purple. She had a purple dress and a purple bow in her hair. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a butterfly and chased it. She ran and ran until she realized she didn't know the way back to her mommy. She started to cry and said, "Mommy, I miss you. I don't know the way." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll find the way back together." They walked and talked until they found their way back home. Lily was so happy to be back with her mommy and her purple things. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of benches. One day, a group of animals came to the park to play. They saw that all the benches were empty, so they decided to fill them up. The animals were very organized and each one sat on a different bench. The rabbit sat on the green bench, the squirrel sat on the red bench, and the bird sat on the blue bench. They all had a lot of fun playing together on the benches. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. The sand was warm and the water was cool. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the beach. He showed it to his mom and dad, and they said it looked very expensive. + +Timmy was so happy to have found something special. He led his family back to the spot where he found the rock, hoping to find more treasures. They searched and searched, but didn't find anything else. + +Even though they didn't find anything else, Timmy was still happy. He knew that he had led his family to a special spot on the beach, and that he had found something very expensive. From that day on, Timmy always kept his eyes open for more treasures on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a big mine where people dug for shiny rocks. One day, it started to rain so hard that the mine got all wet. The miners were sad because they couldn't work in the wet mine. + +But then, a group of animals came to help. There was a big elephant, a small mouse, a fast rabbit, and a colorful bird. They all worked together to unite their strengths and fix the mine. The elephant used his big trunk to move the rocks, the mouse squeezed through small spaces, the rabbit brought tools, and the bird flew high to see what needed to be done. + +Thanks to their teamwork, the mine was fixed and the miners were happy again. They thanked the animals and gave them some shiny rocks as a gift. The animals were happy too, and they all became friends. From that day on, they knew that by uniting their strengths, they could accomplish anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it was foggy. One day, she went outside to play and got lost in the thick fog. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom's voice calling her name. Her mom was excited to find her and gave her a big hug. Lily was happy to be found but sad that she had scared her mom. "I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I forgive you, Lily," her mom replied. + +From that day on, Lily never went outside in the fog alone again. She learned that it was important to stay close to her mom and not get lost. And whenever she made a mistake, her mom always forgave her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, they decided to play catch with a ball. Lily was very good at catching the ball and she felt happy. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She wanted to play a new game called "catch the butterfly". She explained her idea to her friends and they thought it was a great idea. They ran around trying to catch the colorful butterflies that were flying around. + +Lily saw an adorable butterfly with pink wings and she chased after it. She ran and ran until she finally caught it gently in her hands. She felt proud of herself for catching the pretty butterfly and her friends cheered for her. They all had a fun day playing together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pirates and dreamed of being a pirate when he grew up. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a pirate hat and a toy sword. Timmy was so happy to own his very own pirate things! + +Timmy pretended to be a pirate all day long. He walked around his house saying "Arrrr!" and "Ahoy, matey!" He even made his little sister be his first mate. + +Timmy was a clever pirate too. He made a treasure map and hid his toy treasure in the backyard. His little sister helped him find it. Timmy loved being a pirate and owning his own pirate things. He couldn't wait to grow up and be a real pirate! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, Tweety met a caterpillar named Coco. + +Coco said, "I wish I could fly like you, Tweety!" + +Tweety replied, "You can become a butterfly and fly too!" + +Coco was so happy and started to eat lots of leaves. After a while, Coco became a butterfly and flew up into the sky with Tweety. + +Tweety said, "Now you are independent and can fly wherever you want!" + +Coco was so grateful to Tweety for helping him become a butterfly and they flew together, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived by the shore. The crab was always hungry and loved to eat seaweed. One day, the crab went out to find some food but got lost on the way back. + +As the sun started to set, the crab saw a big rock and decided to rest there for the night. Suddenly, a seagull swooped down and tried to grab the crab with its beak. But the crab was quick and twisted out of the way just in time. + +Feeling scared and alone, the crab wished it was back home by the shore. The next morning, the crab woke up and saw a friendly fish swimming by. The fish helped the crab find its way back to the shore where it happily ate some delicious seaweed. The crab was so grateful for the fish's help that it gave the fish a big hug with its claws. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a funny cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went outside to play. They saw a big plant in the garden. It was very green and had pretty flowers. Lily wanted to water the plant, but she forgot to bring the watering can. + +Mittens thought it was funny how Lily forgot the watering can. He meowed and licked her face. Lily giggled and petted him. They went back inside to get the watering can. When they came back outside, Lily watered the plant. The plant looked happy and grew even bigger. + +From that day on, Lily and Mittens watered the plant every day. They watched it grow and bloom. It was their special plant, and it made them very happy. They never forgot to water it again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. It was a beautiful season with colorful leaves falling from the trees. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a lost puppy. She felt lucky to find him and wanted to take him home. But her mommy frowned and said they needed to find the puppy's owner. So, they put up posters around the park and waited for someone to claim the puppy. + +Finally, a kind lady came and said the puppy was hers. Lily was sad to say goodbye, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She smiled and waved goodbye to the puppy, feeling happy that she had helped him find his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, Spot saw a little girl who was sad because she lost her toy. Spot wanted to help her, so he sniffed around until he found the toy. He used his nose to mark the spot where he found it. + +The little girl was so happy and she waved goodbye to Spot as she left. Spot felt happy too because he made a new friend. He decided to be polite and wag his tail to say goodbye. From that day on, Spot and the little girl would often play together in the park. They would run, jump, and wave to each other. Spot was always happy to see her and would always be polite. +Once upon a time, a family lived in a big house. One day, they saw a big tornado coming. The mommy said, "Put on your shoes and be careful!" The family ran to hide in the basement. They waited until the tornado went away. When they came back up, they saw that the tornado had put their things all over the yard. They were sad, but happy they were careful and safe. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a parrot with colorful feathers. The parrot was different from the other birds. Lily said, "Hi parrot, you are so pretty!" The parrot replied, "Thank you, Lily. I like your dress. It is different from mine." + +Lily and the parrot became friends. They played together and had fun. But then, a big storm came and the parrot got scared. Lily said, "Don't worry, parrot. We can unite and be strong together." They held onto each other and waited for the storm to pass. + +After the storm, Lily said goodbye to her new friend. The parrot said, "Thank you for being my friend, Lily. Even though we are different, we can still have fun together." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can. Bye, parrot!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily!" said Timmy. "Can we play on the swing?" + +"Sure!" said Lily. "Let's rush over there!" + +They ran to the swing and took turns swinging back and forth. Suddenly, Lily noticed that Timmy didn't know how to swing properly. + +"You're doing it wrong, Timmy!" said Lily. "You have to lean back and then lean forward to go higher!" + +"I didn't know that," said Timmy, feeling ignorant. + +"That's okay," said Lily. "I can teach you!" + +And so, Lily taught Timmy how to swing properly and they had a fun afternoon together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried because it hurt a lot. + +Her mommy came running and said, "Oh no, Lily! Let's put a bandage on your knee to make it feel better." Lily nodded her head and her mommy went to get a bandage. + +After her mommy put the bandage on her knee, Lily said, "Mommy, you're incredible! Thank you for making my boo-boo feel better." Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad I could help." + +Then, Lily's friend came over to play. "What happened to your knee?" her friend asked. Lily said, "I fell down, but my mommy put a bandage on it and now it feels better. She's incredible!" Her friend smiled and said, "That's great. Can we go play now?" Lily nodded and they went to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, curly hair that she loved to play with. One day, her mommy told her it was time to take a bath and wash her hair with shampoo. Lily didn't like getting her hair wet, but she loved the smell of her shampoo. + +After her bath, Lily put on her pajamas and climbed into bed. She told her mommy that she was cold and needed a hug. Her mommy gave her a big, warm hug and tucked her in. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of playing in the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He saw a big dog and recognized it from his neighbor's yard. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, wanted to play on the seesaw with him. But Timmy was worried because Sarah was much heavier than him. He didn't want to fall off! So, they decided to play on the swings instead. + +As they were playing, Timmy saw a serious-looking man walking towards them. The man was wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase. Timmy wondered if the man was going to scold them for being too loud. But the man just smiled and said hello. Timmy was happy that the man was friendly and not serious after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mom. It was very hot outside and Lily was sweating a lot. Suddenly, they noticed some fog coming towards them. + +Lily's mom said, "Look Lily, there's a fog coming. Let's go back home before it gets too thick." But Lily wanted to play in the fog. She said, "Mommy, can we please play in the fog? It looks like so much fun!" + +Her mom agreed and they started playing hide and seek in the fog. But soon, the fog became very thick and they couldn't see each other anymore. Lily got scared and called out for her mom, but her mom didn't answer. + +After a while, the fog cleared up and Lily's mom was nowhere to be found. She had gotten lost in the fog. Lily was very sad and learned that sometimes it's better to listen to your parents and not take risks. The moral of the story is to always stay close to your loved ones and never wander too far away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer and dreamed of winning a trophy. One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a brand new soccer ball. They said, "We will provide you with everything you need to become a great soccer player." + +Timmy practiced every day and soon became the best player on his team. He scored the winning goal in the championship game and was awarded the trophy he had always wanted. However, Timmy became spoiled and started to brag about his trophy to his friends. + +One day, Timmy's soccer ball popped and he had no one to play with. His friends didn't want to play with him anymore because he had been bragging too much. Timmy realized that he had been acting badly and apologized to his friends. From then on, he played soccer for the love of the game, not just for the trophy. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I have a new toy truck. Let's play with it!" + +Lily said, "That sounds like fun! Can we load some toys in the truck?" + +Timmy said, "Sure! Let's put your teddy bear and my toy car in the back." + +Lily helped Timmy load the toys into the truck. As they were playing, Lily noticed that her ear hurt. She said, "Ouch! My ear hurts." + +Timmy said, "Let's go tell your mom. She can make it better." + +Lily and Timmy went to find Lily's mom. She looked at Lily's ear and said, "Don't worry, it's just a little earache. I'll make it better." + +After Lily's ear felt better, they went back to playing with the toy truck. It was a lovely day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys in her room when she noticed her favorite toy was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily decided to search her room again. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even in her closet. But her toy was nowhere to be found. + +Feeling sad, Lily sat down on her bed and looked around her room. It looked gloomy without her favorite toy. Suddenly, she saw a little corner of her room she had not yet searched. She got up and ran towards it. And there it was - her favorite toy! Lily was so happy and hugged her toy tightly. She realized she just had to search a little harder to find what she was looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite hat every day. It was a pretty pink hat with a big bow on top. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a grumpy old man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely. Lily went up to him and said, "Hello! Would you like to play with me?" + +The grumpy old man didn't answer. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The dog was barking loudly and the old man got scared. Lily knew what to do. She ran to the old man and said, "Don't worry, I'll rescue you!" She took off her hat and waved it at the dog. The dog ran away. + +The old man was so happy that Lily had saved him. He said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very brave." Lily smiled and put her hat back on. She said goodbye to the old man and went home. But on her way home, she tripped and fell. Her hat flew off and got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad because she lost her favorite hat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the world around her. One day, she saw a little insect crawling on the ground. It was so tiny and cute! She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +But then, Lily started to worry. She didn't know if the insect was okay. It was so small, and she didn't want to hurt it. So she carefully put the insect back on the ground and watched it crawl away. + +Later that day, Lily went back inside her house. Her mom asked her to clean up her toys and make her room tidy. Lily didn't want to at first, but then she remembered the little insect. She realized that just like the insect, she needed to take care of her things and keep them tidy. So she cleaned up her toys, and her room looked nice and neat. She felt happy and proud of herself for being responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a shy fish who lived in a big, blue ocean. The fish was very small, and always felt scared when other fish came near. One day, the fish saw a big, beautiful fish swimming by. The shy fish wanted to say hello, but felt too embarrassed. + +The next day, the shy fish saw the big fish again. This time, the shy fish decided to say hello. But when the shy fish opened its mouth, it accidentally burped! The shy fish was so embarrassed that it swam away as fast as it could. + +The big fish followed the shy fish and said, "Don't be embarrassed! That was a funny burp. Let's be friends." From that day on, the shy fish and the big fish swam together every day. The shy fish learned that it's okay to be embarrassed sometimes, and that true friends don't care about silly things like burps. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted dinner. His mom made him a great dinner with chicken and rice. Timmy ate all of his dinner and was very happy. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom whispered to him that they were going to have ice cream for dessert. Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait for dessert. He whispered back to his mom that he loved ice cream. + +Finally, it was time for dessert and Timmy's mom gave him a big scoop of ice cream. Timmy ate it all up and it was so yummy. Timmy went to bed with a full tummy and a happy heart. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, he went to the park to play on the swings. + +But when he got there, he saw his friend Sally was feeling grumpy. "What's wrong, Sally?" Timmy asked. Sally said, "I lost my toy and now I'm sad." + +Timmy realized he had seen Sally's toy near the slide. He ran over to get it and brought it back to Sally. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You're a good friend." Timmy felt happy that he could help Sally. + +As they played together, Timmy accidentally fell off the swing and hurt his mouth. Sally was worried and asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" Timmy nodded and said, "I'm okay, Sally. Thanks for asking." They continued to play together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat at the table. One day, his mom made him a sandwich, but he wanted something different to drink. + +"Mommy, can you supply me with some juice?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, Timmy," his mom replied. She went to the fridge and got him some apple juice. + +Timmy took a sip of the juice and said, "This tastes different than the orange juice I usually drink." + +"That's because it's apple juice," his mom explained. "It's a different kind of juice than what you're used to." + +Timmy smiled and finished his sandwich and juice, happy to have tried something different. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing in the park when he heard a noise. He stopped to listen and heard a bird singing in a tree. The bird's song was so pretty that Timmy wanted to hear it more. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, came over and saw that Timmy was listening to the bird. Sally had an urge to listen too, so she came closer to the tree. They both listened to the bird's song together. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him for dinner. Timmy said goodbye to Sally and ran home. He was carrying a heavy backpack with his toys inside. When he got home, his mom helped him take off his heavy backpack. Timmy told his mom about the bird's song and how he and Sally listened to it together. His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a lovely time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she found an unusual crayon that was shaped like a star. She showed it to her mom and asked, "Mommy, what is this?" + +Her mom replied, "That's a special crayon, Lily. It can make your drawings shine like a star in the sky." + +Excited, Lily started to draw with the star-shaped crayon. She drew a picture of a unicorn and a rainbow. Her little brother came into the room and saw her drawing. He questioned, "Lily, what are you drawing?" + +"I'm drawing a unicorn and a rainbow with my special crayon," Lily replied with a smile on her face. + +From that day on, Lily used her unusual crayon to make all of her drawings shine like stars in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Jack. Jack was an ordinary man. He had a job and a family. One day, Jack went for a walk in the park. He met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Lily! How are you?" Jack asked. + +"I'm good, thank you," Lily replied. + +"Do you believe in magic?" Jack asked. + +"Yes, I do!" Lily said. + +"Well, I don't," Jack said. "I think magic is just make-believe." + +Lily looked at Jack and said, "But I think magic is real. I saw a fairy in my garden yesterday!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Maybe you're right. Maybe magic is real after all." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, he saw a shiny ball in the sky. It was a planet! Timmy was so happy to see it. + +He started to run faster and faster to try and catch the planet. But he was going too fast and he tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him crying. She asked him what happened and Timmy told her about the planet. His mom explained that sometimes we want things so badly that we forget to be careful. She hugged Timmy and told him that it's okay to want things, but we should never speed and hurt ourselves trying to get them. + +From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he played outside. He still loved to run and play, but he always remembered his mom's words and never forgot to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who lived in an ordinary tree. The raven liked to slide down the branches and play with his friends. One day, the raven saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a golden ring! The raven picked up the ring and put it on his beak. + +The raven felt happy and special with the ring on his beak. But then, a big bird came and took the ring away from the raven. The raven felt sad and alone without his special ring. He tried to slide down the branches to forget his sadness, but it didn't work. + +The raven learned that sometimes, it's better to be happy with what you have, instead of wanting more. And so, the raven went back to his ordinary tree and tried to be happy again. But he never forgot about his special ring and how it made him feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with puzzles. He had a big pile of them in his room. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, would you mind helping me with the dishes?" Timmy said, "No, I don't mind, but can I finish my puzzle first?" His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. Take your time." + +After Timmy finished his puzzle, he went to the kitchen to help his mom. While they were washing the dishes, Timmy said, "Mom, do you think I'm ordinary?" His mom smiled and said, "No, Timmy. You are special and unique, just like everyone else." Timmy felt happy to hear that. + +When they finished the dishes, Timmy's mom said, "Let's do a puzzle together!" Timmy was excited and they started working on a puzzle of a big, colorful butterfly. They talked and laughed while they worked on the puzzle, and Timmy realized that spending time with his mom was even better than solving an ordinary puzzle. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Jack. Jack liked to wander in the forest. He was independent and liked to explore on his own. One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi there," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm wandering around the forest," replied Jack. "I like to explore." + +"Can I come with you?" asked Lily. + +"Sure," said Jack. "But you have to be independent and stay close to me." + +Lily agreed and they wandered through the forest together. They saw birds, trees, and flowers. They talked and laughed along the way. When it was time to go home, Jack said, "Thanks for coming with me, Lily. It was fun to have a friend to wander with." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that he was having trouble breathing. She took him to the doctor and the doctor said that Timmy's lungs needed to improve. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play outside anymore. His mom told him that he needed to rest and take medicine to make his lungs better. Timmy was a good listener and did what his mom said. After a few days, Timmy's lungs started to improve and he felt much better. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy's mom told his friend to be alert and not to make Timmy run too much. Timmy and his friend played together and had fun without running too much. Timmy's lungs were getting better and he was happy to be able to play with his friend again. +Lila liked to design things with metal. She had a big box of metal pieces that she could stick together with magnets. She made cars, robots, animals and more. She was very good at design. + +One day, she wanted to make a gift for her friend Sam. She thought hard about what he would like. She knew he liked rockets and stars. She decided to design a rocket with metal pieces. She found a long metal tube, some metal cones, some metal circles and some metal wires. She stuck them together with magnets until she had a rocket. She was very proud of her design. + +She put the rocket in a bag and went to Sam's house. She knocked on the door and Sam opened it. He was happy to see her. + +"Hi, Lila! Do you want to play?" he asked. + +"Hi, Sam! I have a gift for you!" she said. + +"A gift? For me? What is it?" he asked. + +She gave him the bag and he opened it. He saw the rocket and his eyes lit up. + +"Wow! A rocket! Did you make this?" he asked. + +"Yes, I did! I designed it with metal pieces. Do you like it?" she asked. + +"I love it! It's amazing! Thank you, Lila! You are very clever and kind!" he said. + +He hugged her and they smiled. They went to his backyard and played with the rocket. They pretended to fly to the moon and the stars. They had a lot of fun. They were very cheerful. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to pretend they were famous heroes who could do amazing things. Lily had a doll that could fly and Ben had a car that could go very fast. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car jump over the slide!" Ben said, as he pushed his car with all his might. + +"Wow, Ben, that's so cool!" Lily said, as she watched the car fly in the air. "But can you make it land safely?" + +Ben nodded and ran to catch his car. But he was too late. The car hit the ground hard and broke into pieces. Ben felt sad and angry. He threw the broken car away and started to cry. + +"Ben, don't cry, it's okay!" Lily said, as she hugged him. "Maybe we can fix it later. Or we can find another toy to play with." + +Ben sniffed and looked around. He saw something shiny and red in the bushes. He wiped his tears and walked towards it. + +"Lily, look what I found!" he said, as he picked up a small metal box. "It has a button and a picture of a fire on it. I wonder what it does." + +Lily followed him and looked at the box. She felt curious and scared. + +"Ben, be careful, maybe it's dangerous!" she said. "Maybe it belongs to someone else. Maybe we should leave it alone." + +Ben shook his head and smiled. + +"No, Lily, it's not dangerous, it's fun!" he said. "Maybe it's a magic box that can make fire appear. Maybe we can use it to save the world from bad guys. Let's try it!" + +He pressed the button and waited. Nothing happened. He pressed it again and again. Still nothing. + +"See, Ben, it doesn't work!" Lily said. "It's just a silly box. Let's go play with something else." + +Ben felt disappointed and annoyed. He wanted to see fire appear. He wanted to be a famous hero. He threw the box on the ground and stomped on it. + +"Stupid box, stupid fire, stupid everything!" he shouted. + +Suddenly, the box made a loud noise and a big fire appeared. The fire was hot and bright and scary. It burned the bushes and the grass and the toys. Lily and Ben screamed and ran away. + +"Help, help, fire, fire!" they shouted, as they looked for their parents. + +Their parents heard them and came running. They saw the fire and called the firemen. The firemen came with their big trucks and hoses and put out the fire. They asked Lily and Ben what happened. Lily and Ben told them the truth. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +The firemen were not angry. They were kind and gentle. They explained to Lily and Ben that fire can be very dangerous and that they should never play with fire or things that can make fire. They gave them stickers and hats and let them sit in the truck. They told them they were brave and smart for telling the truth and for running away from the fire. + +Lily and Ben thanked the firemen and hugged their parents. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful. They also realized that they didn't need fire or magic or broken toys to be famous heroes. They just needed each other and their imagination. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, Mom says they can go to the theater. Lily and Ben are very happy. They put on their coats and shoes and get in the car. + +At the theater, they see many people and lights. Mom buys them tickets and popcorn. They find their seats and wait for the show. Lily and Ben are very excited. They want to see the animals and the clowns. + +The show starts. Lily and Ben see a big lion and a funny monkey. They laugh and clap. They see a man on a bike and a lady on a rope. They say wow and ooh. They see a clown with a big nose and a red hat. He makes funny faces and noises. Lily and Ben giggle and snort. + +But then, the clown does something that makes Lily and Ben scared. He throws a pie at another clown. The pie hits him in the face and makes a loud sound. Lily and Ben jump in their seats. They do not like the loud sound. They cover their ears and cry. + +Mom hears them and hugs them. She asks them what is wrong. Lily and Ben tell her they do not like the loud sound. They want to go home. Mom says okay. She takes them by the hand and leads them out of the theater. She says they can watch something else at home. Something quiet and nice. Lily and Ben nod and smile. They say thank you to Mom. They are glad she is with them. They love Mom. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Tom is a good player. He can kick the ball very far and fast. Sam is a lazy player. He does not run or try to get the ball. He just sits on the grass and watches. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is not friendly. He barks and growls at Tom and Sam. He wants to take their ball. Tom is scared of the dog. He runs away and leaves the ball. Sam is also scared, but he does not run. He stays on the grass and protects the ball. He holds the ball tight and says "No!" to the dog. + +The dog tries to bite Sam and the ball. Sam is brave. He kicks the dog with his foot. The dog yelps and runs away. Tom comes back and sees what Sam did. He is happy and proud of his friend. He says "Sorry, Sam. You are not a lazy player. You are a strong player. You protected our ball. Thank you, Sam." Sam smiles and says "You are welcome, Tom. Let's play some more." They hug and play soccer again. They are happy. +Lily liked to lift things. She lifted her toys, her books, her cat. She lifted everything she could find. But she had to be careful. Some things were fragile. Fragile means they can break easily. + +One Tuesday, Lily saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow on it. It was a gift for her birthday. Lily wanted to lift the box. She wanted to see what was inside. She grabbed the box and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy. She could not lift it. She pulled and pushed and tugged. But the box did not move. + +Then she heard a crack. The box was fragile. It broke open. Lily saw a beautiful doll inside. It had a pink dress and a blue hat. It had long hair and a smile. Lily loved the doll. She wanted to play with it. But the doll was fragile too. It had a crack on its face. Lily had broken the doll. + +Lily felt sad. She had ruined her birthday gift. She started to cry. She did not mean to break the doll. She just wanted to lift the box. + +Her mom heard her cry. She came to the living room. She saw the broken box and the broken doll. She saw Lily's tears. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I know you did not mean to break the doll. You were just curious. But you have to be gentle with fragile things. They can break easily. I can fix the doll for you. Don't worry. I love you." + +Lily felt better. She said sorry to her mom and to the doll. She learned to be careful with fragile things. She still liked to lift things. But she lifted them gently. She played with her doll every day. She gave it a name. She called it Tuesday. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to swim. They had a big pool in their backyard where they played every day. They also liked to race each other in the water. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. + +One day, they decided to have a swim contest. They asked their mom to be the judge. She said yes and gave them each a towel. She told them to get ready and wait for her signal. Lily and Ben ran to the pool and jumped in. They swam to the other side and waited. + +Mom counted to three and said, "Go!" Lily and Ben kicked and splashed as fast as they could. They both wanted to reach the other side first. They were very close to each other. They could see their mom cheering for them. + +But then, something happened. Lily felt something pull her leg. She looked down and saw a big fish. It was orange and white and had a long tail. It was their pet fish, Nemo. He had escaped from his tank in the drawer and followed them to the pool. He wanted to play with them. + +Lily was surprised and scared. She stopped swimming and screamed. Ben heard her and turned around. He saw Nemo and laughed. He thought it was funny. He kept swimming and reached the other side. He shouted, "I win! I win!" + +Mom ran to Lily and helped her out of the water. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It's just Nemo. He won't hurt you. He's your friend." She took Nemo in her hand and put him back in his tank. She said, "Sorry, Nemo. You can't swim with Lily and Ben. You have to stay in your drawer." + +Lily was still shaking. She said, "Mom, I don't like Nemo. He scared me. He made me lose." She looked at Ben and said, "You cheated. You had help from Nemo. You didn't win fair." + +Ben said, "No, I didn't cheat. I didn't know Nemo was there. I swam faster than you. I won fair." He smiled and said, "I'm the best swimmer. You're the worst swimmer." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They both said mean things to each other. They made each other cry. Mom said, "Stop it, Lily and Ben. You're being rude and unkind. You're not good swimmers. You're bad swimmers. You need to learn how to share and be nice. You need to say sorry to each other and to Nemo." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they said. They said sorry to each other and to Nemo. They hugged and said, "We love you." They said sorry to mom and said, "We love you too." Mom said, "I love you too. Now, let's dry off and have some snacks. And maybe later, we can swim again. But this time, no racing. Just having fun." Lily and Ben agreed. They said, "Okay, mom. That sounds good." They smiled and followed mom to the house. They left the pool and Nemo behind. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big star in the sky. Lily said, "I wish I could fly to the star and see what is there." Tom said, "Me too. It looks so bright and pretty." + +They asked their mom and dad if they could fly to the star, but they said no. They said it was too far and too dangerous. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to see the star up close. + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Why don't we make a rocket out of cardboard and pretend to fly to the star?" Lily liked the idea. She said, "Yes, let's do that. Maybe we can find some stickers and glitter to make it look shiny." + +They went to the garage and found a big cardboard box. They cut out a window and a door. They drew some buttons and dials on the inside. They found some stickers and glitter and decorated the outside. They made a rocket out of cardboard. + +They put on their helmets and got inside the rocket. They counted down from ten to one. They said, "Blast off!" They pretended to fly to the star. They made noises like a rocket. They looked out the window and saw the sky and the clouds. They imagined they saw the star getting bigger and bigger. + +They had a lot of fun in their rocket. They forgot they were sad. They were happy. They made their wish come true. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and have tea parties. One day, they find a big green box in the garden. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. He tries to lift the lid, but it is too heavy. He grunts and pushes, but nothing happens. + +"Can I help?" Lily asks. She joins Ben and they both pull the lid. It is still too hard. They look at each other and frown. + +"Maybe we need a tool," Ben says. He runs to the shed and comes back with a hammer. He taps the lid with the hammer, but it only makes a loud noise. He shakes his head. + +"Maybe we need a key," Lily says. She runs to the house and comes back with a bunch of keys. She tries each one in the lock, but none of them fit. She sighs. + +They sit on the grass and think. They want to see what is in the box. They want to succeed. + +"Wait, I have an idea!" Lily says. She jumps up and runs to the kitchen. She comes back with a tray of tea and cookies. She smiles and says, "Let's have a tea party!" + +She sets the tray on the box and pours two cups of tea. She hands one to Ben and says, "Cheers!" + +Ben takes the cup and says, "Cheers!" He sips the tea and smiles. He says, "This is yummy!" + +They eat the cookies and chat. They forget about the box. They are happy. + +Suddenly, they hear a click. They look at the box and see the lid pop open. They gasp and drop their cups. They see a lot of shiny things and colorful things and soft things in the box. They are amazed. + +"Wow, look at all these treasures!" Ben says. He picks up a toy car and a hat and a scarf. + +"Wow, look at all these gifts!" Lily says. She picks up a doll and a book and a necklace. + +They laugh and hug. They say, "We did it! We opened the box! We succeeded!" + +They play with the things in the box and have more tea and cookies. They are very happy. They are the best friends. +Anna is a young girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She likes to pretend that she is the mom and the dolls are her children. She gives them names and stories. + +One day, she decides to have a tea party with her dolls. She sets up a small table and chairs in the living room. She fills a teapot with water and pours some milk in a cup. She invites her dolls to sit down and join her. + +"Hello, my dear children," she says. "How are you today? Are you hungry? Do you want some tea and cookies?" + +The dolls do not answer, but Anna nods for them. She picks up one doll and makes her voice high and sweet. + +"Yes, mommy, I am hungry. Thank you for the tea and cookies. They look yummy." + +She puts the doll back on the chair and picks up another one. She makes his voice low and grumpy. + +"No, mommy, I am not hungry. I don't like tea and cookies. I want juice and candy." + +She puts the doll back on the chair and shakes her head. + +"No, no, no," she says. "You cannot have juice and candy. They are bad for your teeth and your tummy. You have to drink tea and milk. They are good for you. They make you grow big and strong." + +She picks up the teapot and pours some water in the doll's cup. She adds some milk and stirs it with a spoon. + +"Here, drink this. It is delicious. You will like it." + +She holds the cup to the doll's mouth and makes a slurping sound. + +"Mmm, you are right, mommy. It is delicious. I like it." + +She nods and smiles. + +"See, I told you. Now, do you want a cookie?" + +She holds a cookie to the doll's mouth and makes a crunching sound. + +"Mmm, yes, I want a cookie. Thank you, mommy. You are the best." + +She nods and hugs the doll. + +"You are welcome, my dear. You are the best, too." + +She looks at the other dolls and says. + +"Now, who else wants some tea and cookies?" +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a lovely dress and long hair. Sara took Lily everywhere. She hugged Lily and talked to her. + +One day, Sara saw a big box in the hall. It had a sticker with her name on it. Sara was happy. She thought it was a gift for her. She opened the box and saw a lot of paper and bubble wrap. She dug inside the box and found a new doll. The doll had a shiny dress and a hat. Sara liked the doll, but she loved Lily more. + +Sara decided to share her new doll with her friend Anna. She put the doll back in the box and wrote Anna's name on the sticker. She asked her mom to mail the box to Anna. Her mom said yes and took the box to the car. + +Sara went back to her room to play with Lily. But she could not find Lily. She looked under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers. She could not find Lily anywhere. She started to cry. She ran to her mom and asked where Lily was. + +Her mom looked confused. She said she did not know where Lily was. She said she only mailed the box with the new doll to Anna. She said maybe Lily was in the box too. She said she was sorry. + +Sara was very sad. She realized she had put Lily in the box by mistake. She had mailed Lily to Anna. She would never see Lily again. She wished she had not opened the box. She wished she had not mailed the box. She wished she had Lily back. She cried and cried. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to pretend they are in a restaurant. Lily is the chef and Ben is the customer. + +"Hello, welcome to Lily's Garden Restaurant. What do you want to eat?" Lily asks. + +"I want a sandwich with cheese and ham and a glass of juice, please," Ben says. + +"OK, I will make your order. Please sit here and wait," Lily says. She goes to the bush where she keeps her toys. She is very organized. She has a basket with bread, cheese, ham, and juice. She also has a plate, a knife, and a glass. + +She takes out the bread and cuts two slices. Then she puts cheese and ham on one slice and covers it with the other. She puts the sandwich on the plate. She pours some juice in the glass. She carries the plate and the glass to Ben. + +"Here is your order. Enjoy your meal," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. This looks yummy," Ben says. He takes a bite of the sandwich and a sip of the juice. He smiles. + +"Lily, you are a great chef. This is the best sandwich ever," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a great customer. Do you want anything else?" Lily asks. + +"No, thank you. I am full. Can I help you clean up?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. Let's put the toys back in the bush. Then we can play something else," Lily says. + +They finish their meal and clean up. They put the toys back in the bush. They are happy. They love to play in the garden. +Lily liked to draw and color. She had many papers and crayons in her desk. Every day, she would fill her papers with different shapes and colors. She liked to make pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. + +One day, she wanted to draw a picture of her cat, Fluffy. She looked for a paper in her desk, but she could not find any. She had used all of them. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to draw, but she had no paper. + +She saw her brother, Ben, playing with his blocks. He had a big paper on the floor. He was making a map of his block city. Lily had an idea. She took the paper from Ben and ran to her desk. She did not ask Ben. She did not say sorry. + +Ben saw Lily take his paper. He felt sad and angry. He wanted his paper back. He followed Lily to her desk. He said, "Lily, that is my paper. Give it back to me. You are not nice." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She started to draw Fluffy on the paper. She said, "No, this is my paper. I need it to draw. You have many blocks. You are not nice." + +Ben and Lily started to yell and cry. They did not share. They did not talk. They did not have fun. + +Mom heard Ben and Lily. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the paper, the desk, and the crayons. She saw Ben and Lily's faces. She knew what happened. She said, "Ben and Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? This is not how we treat each other. This is not how we use our things." + +She took the paper from Lily and gave it back to Ben. She said, "Lily, this paper belongs to Ben. You cannot take it without asking. You have to say sorry to Ben. You have to find another paper to draw on." + +She took Lily to her desk and opened a drawer. She said, "Look, Lily, you have more papers in here. You did not see them because they were hidden. You can use these papers to draw. You do not need to take Ben's paper." + +Lily saw the papers in the drawer. She felt surprised and happy. She said, "Oh, Mom, thank you. I did not know I had more papers. I am sorry, Ben. I will not take your paper again. Can I draw with you?" + +She gave Ben a hug and a smile. Ben smiled back and said, "It's okay, Lily. I am sorry, too. You can draw with me. We can share the paper and the crayons. We can make a picture of Fluffy and our block city." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I am proud of you, Ben and Lily. You are good siblings. You can have fun together. You can be creative and kind." + +She gave Ben and Lily a kiss and a hug. She left them to draw and play. Ben and Lily filled the paper with different shapes and colors. They made a beautiful picture of Fluffy and their block city. They had fun. They were happy. They had an ordinary paper, an ordinary desk, and an ordinary day. But they made it special with their love and imagination. +Ben likes to design things with his blocks. He makes towers, bridges, castles and cars. He is very proud of his designs and wants to show them to his friends. + +One day, he invites his friends Lily and Sam to his house. He says, "Come and see my designs. I will give you a tour." Lily and Sam are happy to see Ben and his blocks. + +Ben takes them to his room and shows them his designs. He says, "This is my tower. It is very tall and strong. This is my bridge. It can cross the river. This is my castle. It has a gate and a flag. This is my car. It can go very fast." + +Lily and Sam are amazed by Ben's designs. They say, "Wow, Ben, you are very good at designing. Your designs are very cool and fun. Can we play with them?" + +Ben says, "Yes, of course. You can play with them. But be careful. Do not break them." + +They start to play with Ben's designs. They pretend to be kings, queens, knights and drivers. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Ben's baby sister, Mia. She has crawled into Ben's room and found his blocks. She does not know what they are. She thinks they are toys for her. She grabs them and throws them around. She makes a big mess. + +Ben, Lily and Sam are shocked. They see Mia and the mess. They say, "Oh no, Mia, what have you done? You have ruined our designs. You have made a big mess. You are very naughty." + +Mia does not understand. She smiles and giggles. She thinks they are playing with her. She says, "Bla bla bla. Goo goo gaa gaa." + +Ben is very sad and angry. He says, "Mia, you are a bad sister. You do not respect my designs. You do not know how hard I worked on them. You do not know how to play with blocks. You are too young and silly." + +Lily and Sam feel sorry for Ben. They say, "Ben, do not be too sad and angry. We can help you. We can fix your designs. We can make them even better. We can use our imagination. We can design new things together." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "OK, thank you, Lily and Sam. You are good friends. You are right. We can fix my designs. We can design new things together. We can have more fun. But Mia, you have to stay away. You have to play with your own toys. You have to learn how to play with blocks." + +They start to fix Ben's designs. They use their imagination. They design new things together. They have more fun. Mia watches them from a distance. She is curious. She wants to join them. She wants to learn how to play with blocks. She waits for a chance. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They knew they had to be careful, because there were many things that could hurt them or make a mess. But sometimes they were curious and wanted to see what was inside the cabinet. + +One day, when their mom was busy in the other room, Sara and Tom decided to go to the cabinet and open it. They saw many shiny and pretty things, like plates and cups and spoons. They wanted to touch them and play with them. But they did not know that some of the things were delicate, and could break easily. + +Sara reached for a blue plate that had flowers on it. She thought it was very beautiful. She pulled it out of the cabinet, but it was too heavy for her. She dropped it on the floor, and it broke into many pieces. She was scared and sad. She did not mean to break it. + +Tom heard the noise and saw what happened. He was angry and blamed Sara. He said it was her fault, and that she was bad. He pushed her and made her cry. He did not care that she was sorry. + +Their mom heard the crying and came to the kitchen. She saw the broken plate and the twins. She was upset and asked them what they did. Sara and Tom told her the truth. Their mom was not happy, but she was not very mad. She said that the plate was delicate, and that they should not have touched it. She said that they should have asked her first, and that they should have been more careful. She said that she loved them, but that they had to learn to respect the things in the house. + +She also said that Tom should not have pushed Sara, and that he should have been kind. She said that Sara was his sister, and that he should have helped her and comforted her. She said that they should have said sorry to each other, and that they should have hugged. She said that they should love each other, and that they should not fight. + +Sara and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They said sorry to their mom, and to each other. They hugged and said that they loved each other. They helped their mom clean up the mess, and promised to be more careful and kind. Their mom smiled and said that she was proud of them, and that she loved them too. She gave them a kiss and a cookie, and said that they could play in the living room. Sara and Tom were happy and went to play. They learned their lesson, and did not go to the cabinet again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big loop on the grass. It was made of rope and had many colors. Ben and Lily liked the loop. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have the loop?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She held the loop tight. + +"Please, let me have it!" Ben said. He tried to pull the loop from Lily. + +"No, no, no!" Lily said. She pulled the loop back. + +Ben and Lily were angry. They started to fight over the loop. They did not share. They did not have fun. + +Then, a big dog came. The dog saw the loop. The dog liked the loop. The dog ran to the loop. The dog grabbed the loop with his teeth. He ran away with the loop. + +"Hey, that is our loop!" Ben and Lily shouted. They chased the dog. + +But the dog was fast. He ran to a hidden place. He hid the loop under a bush. He did not want to give it back. + +Ben and Lily could not find the loop. They looked everywhere. They were sad. They lost the loop. + +They realized they were silly. They should have shared the loop. They should have played together. They should have been kind. + +They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They decided to find another toy. They found a ball. They kicked the ball. They had fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is not fun. +Lily was very excite to go to the park with her mom and dad. She put on her hat and shoes and ran to the car. She saw many things on the way: big trucks, red lights, green trees, and yellow flowers. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She wanted to play with everything. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She slid down fast and laughed. She felt a tickle on her leg. She looked and saw a black ant. She brushed it off and ran to the swing. + +She asked her dad to push her on the swing. He did and she went high in the air. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt another tickle on her arm. She looked and saw a red spot. She scratched it and said, "Ow!" + +She got off the swing and showed her dad the spot. He said, "You have an itch. Maybe you touched a plant that makes you itch. Let's go to the fountain and wash it off." He took her hand and walked to the fountain. He splashed some water on her arm and rubbed it gently. He said, "Does that feel better?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Thank you, dad. Can we play some more?" He said, "Sure, honey. Let's go to the sandbox and make a castle." He took her to the sandbox and gave her a bucket and a shovel. They dug and piled and shaped the sand. They made a big castle with towers and walls and a flag. Lily was very jolly. She said, "This is the best park ever!" +Ben likes to play soccer with his friends. He has a blue shirt and shorts with a star on them. He thinks they are very cool. He wants to be a good player like his dad. + +One day, he sees a new boy at the park. The boy has a red shirt and shorts with a big number on them. He also has shiny shoes and a hat. Ben thinks they are very expensive. He wonders if the boy is a better player than him. + +The boy sees Ben and smiles. He says, "Hi, I'm Tom. Do you want to play soccer with me?" Ben nods and runs to the ball. He and Tom kick the ball back and forth. They have fun. + +Ben sees that Tom is a good player, but he is also nice and friendly. He does not show off or brag. He says, "You are a good player, too, Ben. I like your shirt and shorts. They have a star on them. That's cool." + +Ben feels happy. He says, "Thank you, Tom. I like your shirt and shorts, too. They have a big number on them. That's cool, too." He does not care if they are expensive or not. He and Tom are friends. They dress differently, but they play the same. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It is red and blue and has a sign that says "Circus". + +"Can we enter the tent?" Tom asks Sue. + +"I don't know. Maybe we need a ticket," Sue says. + +They look around and see a man with a hat and a coat. He is holding a bunch of tickets. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, kids. Do you want to see the circus?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Sue say. + +"Here you go. One ticket for each of you. Enjoy the show!" the man says and gives them the tickets. + +Tom and Sue enter the tent. They see many people and animals. They see a clown with a big nose and a funny suit. He makes them laugh. They see a lion with a big mane and a loud roar. He makes them scared. They see a lady with a thin dress and a long hair. She flies in the air on a rope. She makes them amazed. + +They clap and cheer for the performers. They have a lot of fun. But then, something bad happens. The lady with the thin dress loses her grip on the rope. She falls to the ground. She makes a loud noise. Everyone gasps and screams. + +Tom and Sue are very worried. They hope the lady is okay. They see some people run to help her. They hear a voice on a speaker that says, "Ladies and gentlemen, please stay calm. The show is over. Thank you for coming." + +Tom and Sue exit the tent. They hold each other's hands. They are sad and scared. They want to go home. + +They see the man with the hat and the coat. He is still smiling. He says, "Did you like the circus, kids?" + +Tom and Sue shake their heads. They say, "No, we didn't. The lady fell. She got hurt. It was not fun." + +The man frowns. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. Sometimes accidents happen. The lady is fine. She just broke her arm. She will be better soon." + +He gives them a balloon and a candy. He says, "Here, take these. They will make you feel better. Don't be sad. The circus is still a wonderful place." + +Tom and Sue take the balloon and the candy. They say, "Thank you, mister. But we don't want to see the circus again. We want to play in the park." + +They walk away. They still hold each other's hands. They are still sad and scared. But they also have a balloon and a candy. They hope they will feel better soon. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy guns in the garden. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and robbers. Lily was a cowboy and Ben was a robber. They ran around the trees and bushes, shooting at each other. + +"Bang, bang, I got you, robber!" Lily shouted. + +"No, you didn't, cowboy!" Ben shouted back. + +"Yes, I did, you have to fall down!" Lily insisted. + +"No, I don't, you missed me!" Ben argued. + +They kept shooting and shouting, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" Mom said. + +"What are we having, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Cheese sandwiches and apple juice," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben loved cheese sandwiches and apple juice. They ran to the kitchen, leaving their toy guns behind. + +"Can we have some more cheese, please?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Mom said, giving him another slice. + +"Thank you, mom," Ben said. + +Lily took a bite of her sandwich and said, "Mom, can I have my own cheese?" + +"What do you mean, your own cheese?" Mom asked. + +"I mean, can I have a cheese that is only mine, and no one else can have it?" Lily said. + +"Why do you want your own cheese, Lily?" Mom asked. + +"Because I'm independent, mom. I don't need to share with anyone," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Lily, being independent is good, but sharing is also good. Cheese is better when you share it with someone you love, like your brother. Don't you love your brother?" + +Lily looked at Ben, who was smiling at her. She felt a little sorry for being selfish. She said, "Yes, mom, I love my brother. And I love cheese. And I love you." + +She gave Ben a piece of her cheese and said, "Here, Ben, you can have some of my cheese. It's yummy." + +Ben took the cheese and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good sister. And a good cowboy." + +They hugged and finished their sandwiches. Then they went back to the garden to play some more. They decided to be cowboys and robbers together, and shoot at the birds and the clouds. They had a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. One day, they found a big, clear rock that sparkled in the sun. They were very excited. They had never seen a rock like that before. + +They wanted to take the rock home and show their mom and dad. But the rock was stuck in the sand. They tried to pull it out, but it was too heavy. They tried to dig around it, but it was too deep. They tried to roll it, but it was too round. They did not know how to remove the rock from the sand. + +They asked their friend Tom for help. Tom was older and smarter. He had a big shovel and a big bucket. He said he could help them remove the rock. He used his shovel to dig under the rock. He lifted the rock with his shovel and put it in his bucket. He said the rock was a crystal. He said crystals were very special and rare. + +Sara and Ben thanked Tom for his help. They carried the bucket with the crystal to their mom and dad. They showed them their treasure. Their mom and dad were very proud and happy. They said Sara and Ben were very lucky and clever. They said they could keep the crystal in their room. Sara and Ben smiled. They loved their crystal. They hugged Tom and said he was a good friend. They had a great day at the park. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play near the harbor. The harbor is a big place with many boats and water. Sometimes they see fish and birds and people. + +One day, Sara and Tom find a big red apple on the ground. It looks yummy. They want to taste it. + +"Can I have a bite?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but only a small one," Tom says. He gives Sara the apple. + +Sara takes a bite. She makes a face. "Yuck! This apple is bad! It tastes like dirt and salt!" + +Tom laughs. "That's not an apple, silly! That's a ball! Someone painted it red to trick us!" + +Sara spits out the bite. She is angry. "That's not funny, Tom! That's mean! You knew it was a ball and you let me taste it!" + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He just wanted to have fun. He says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was just joking. Here, have some water. It will make you feel better." + +He gives Sara his bottle of water. Sara drinks some water. She feels better. She says, "It's OK, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do that again. Next time, let's find a real apple. Or a banana. Or a cookie." + +Tom nods. He agrees. He says, "OK, Sara. Let's do that. But first, let's go home. I'm tired. Are you tired?" + +Sara nods. She is tired too. They walk back to their homes. They say goodbye. They are still friends. They learned a lesson. They will not taste strange things again. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. Anna wanted to see what was inside the hole. + +"Can I fit in there?" she asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe you can try," Ben said. + +Anna crawled to the hole and put her head inside. She saw a small bird nest with three eggs. She smiled and said, "Look, Ben, there are baby birds in here!" + +Ben came closer and looked too. He saw the eggs and said, "Wow, they are so pretty! But we should not touch them. They belong to the mama bird." + +Anna nodded and said, "You are right, Ben. We should be thoughtful and leave them alone. The mama bird will be sad if we bother them." + +They crawled out of the hole and ran to the swings. They had fun playing and talking. They were happy and thoughtful friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Lily wanted to feed the ducks, but Max wanted to splash the water. + +"Look, Lily, splash, splash!" Max said, as he threw a stone into the pond. The water made a loud noise and wet his shoes. + +"Max, no, stop!" Lily said, as she ran to him. "You are scaring the ducks and the fish. And you are making your shoes dirty." + +Lily took out a journal from her backpack. She liked to draw the animals she saw in the park. She opened the journal and showed Max a picture of a duck. + +"See, Max, this is a duck. It has a yellow beak and a green head. It likes to eat bread and seeds. It does not like to be splashed." + +Max looked at the journal and smiled. He liked Lily's drawing. He wanted to draw too. + +"Can I draw, Lily?" Max asked. + +"Sure, Max, here is a crayon. You can draw on this page." Lily said, as she gave him a blue crayon and a blank page. + +Max started to draw. He drew a big fish with a red mouth and a long tail. He was proud of his drawing. + +"Look, Lily, this is a fish. It has a red mouth and a long tail. It likes to swim and splash. It does not mind to be splashed." + +Lily looked at Max's drawing and laughed. She liked Max's drawing. She wanted to show him something. + +"Come, Max, I want to show you something." Lily said, as she closed the journal and put it back in her backpack. + +She took Max by the hand and led him to a big tree. Under the tree, there was a wooden bench. On the bench, there was a book. The book was very old and had a brown cover. It had many words and pictures inside. + +"Look, Max, this is a book. It is very ancient. It has many words and pictures inside. It tells stories about the pond and the animals. It belongs to my grandpa. He likes to read it and tell me the stories." + +Max looked at the book and was curious. He wanted to hear the stories. + +"Can we read it, Lily?" Max asked. + +"Sure, Max, we can read it. But we have to be careful. It is very ancient and fragile. We have to be gentle and quiet." Lily said, as she opened the book and sat on the bench. + +She put the book on her lap and invited Max to sit next to her. She turned the pages and pointed at the words and pictures. She read the stories and explained them to Max. Max listened and looked. He learned about the pond and the animals. He enjoyed the stories. + +They read and talked for a long time. They forgot about the time and the splashing. They were happy and cozy. They were friends. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to travel on their bikes. They have pedals to make the wheels go. They wear helmets to be safe. + +One day, they travel to the park. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They are happy. They want to play. + +"Let's go to the slide first!" Lila says. She pedals fast to the slide. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. Whee! + +"Wait for me!" Tom says. He pedals after her. He slides down too. He laughs. + +They take turns on the slide. Then they go to the swing. They push each other higher and higher. They feel the wind in their hair. + +They go to the sandbox next. They use shovels and buckets to make castles and mountains. They are playful. They make funny shapes and noises. + +They have fun in the park. They travel on their bikes. They are friends. +Lily and Max are friends who like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys in Lily's room. One day, they decide to perform a show for Lily's mom and dad. + +They dress up as a princess and a knight. Lily wears a pink dress and a crown. Max wears a green shirt and a helmet. They also find a sword and a shield for Max, and a wand and a necklace for Lily. + +They go to the living room, where Lily's mom and dad are sitting on the couch. They say, "Hello, we are here to perform a show for you. Please clap and cheer for us." + +They start their show. Lily says, "I am the princess of the castle, and I have a magic wand. I can make anything happen with my wand." She waves her wand and says, "Zigzag, zigzag, make a flower appear." A plastic flower pops out of her wand and she gives it to her mom. + +Max says, "I am the knight of the castle, and I have a sword and a shield. I can protect the princess from any danger." He swings his sword and says, "Zigzag, zigzag, make a dragon appear." He points his sword at a stuffed dragon that is hiding behind the couch. The dragon roars and jumps out. + +Lily and Max pretend to be scared and run around the room. They say, "Help, help, there is a dragon. What can we do?" They stop and look at each other. They say, "We have an idea. Let's use our zigzag powers together." + +They hold their wand and sword and say, "Zigzag, zigzag, make the dragon friendly." They touch the dragon with their wand and sword. The dragon stops roaring and starts wagging its tail. It licks Lily and Max and cuddles with them. + +Lily and Max say, "Hooray, we did it. We made the dragon friendly. We are the best performers ever." They bow and smile. Lily's mom and dad clap and cheer for them. They say, "That was a wonderful show. You are very creative and brave. We are very proud of you." They hug and kiss Lily and Max and give them cookies and milk. Lily and Max say, "Thank you, thank you. We love you." They eat their cookies and milk and play with the dragon. They are very happy. The end. +Lily liked to play with her mom's purse. She liked the shiny things inside, like the keys and the coins. She also liked to pretend she was going to the store or the park with the purse. + +One day, Lily was playing with the purse when she heard a loud rip. She looked and saw that the strap of the purse was broken. She felt sad and scared. She did not want her mom to be angry with her. She wanted to fix the purse. + +She ran to her dad, who was in the garage. He was fixing his bike. He was very good at fixing things. He was dependable. + +"Dad, dad, can you help me?" Lily cried. "I broke mom's purse. Can you fix it?" + +Dad looked at the purse and saw the ripped strap. He smiled and hugged Lily. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Accidents happen. I can fix it. It will be as good as new. You are a good girl for telling me the truth." + +He took some tools and some tape and worked on the purse. He fixed the strap and made it strong again. He gave the purse back to Lily. + +"Here you go, Lily. The purse is fixed. You can give it back to mom. She will love you no matter what." + +Lily smiled and thanked her dad. She felt happy and relieved. She ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen. She gave her the purse and hugged her. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I broke your purse. But dad fixed it. He is dependable. He is the best dad ever." + +Mom looked at the purse and saw the tape. She laughed and hugged Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. And thank you, dad. You are both dependable. You are the best family ever." +Tom was a curious boy who liked to ask many questions. He wanted to know how things worked and why they did what they did. One day, he asked his mom, "Mom, what is a brain?" + +"A brain is a part of your body that helps you think and remember and learn," his mom said. "It is inside your head, under your hair and skin and bones." + +Tom touched his head and wondered what his brain looked like. He asked his mom, "Can I see my brain?" + +"No, you can't see your brain, because it is very delicate and needs to be protected," his mom said. "If you try to open your head, you will hurt yourself and your brain." + +Tom was not satisfied with this answer. He wanted to see his brain for himself. He thought of a plan. He went to the bathroom and got a big bowl and filled it with water. He put some soap in the water and stirred it with his hand. He said to himself, "This is how I wash my brain. I will pour this water on my head and my brain will come out and I will see it." + +He took the bowl and went to his room. He stood on his bed and lifted the bowl over his head. He was about to pour the water when his mom came in and saw him. She shouted, "Tom, what are you doing?" + +Tom looked at his mom and said, "I am washing my brain. I want to see it." + +His mom was shocked and scared. She ran to him and took the bowl from his hand. She said, "Tom, you can't wash your brain like that. You will make yourself sick and wet and cold. Your brain is not something you can see or touch. It is something you can use and grow and love." + +She hugged him and dried his hair with a towel. She said, "I know you are curious, but there are better ways to learn about your brain. You can read books, watch videos, play games, and ask me or your dad or your teacher. Your brain is a wonderful gift that you have to take care of and use wisely." + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I just wanted to see my brain." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I love you and your brain. But please, don't try to wash it again." + +Tom nodded and said, "I won't, mom. I love you and my brain, too." +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play on the island. The island had sand and trees and water. They made a boat from sticks and leaves. They wanted to go to another island. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lila said. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals or flowers." + +"OK, Lila!" Tom said. "But we have to be careful. The boat is not strong. It can break." + +They put the boat in the water and got in. They used sticks to move the boat. They sang and laughed. They saw fish and birds and clouds. + +"Look, Lila!" Tom said. "There is another island. It has a big rock. Maybe we can climb it." + +"Yes, Tom!" Lila said. "Let's go there. It looks fun." + +They moved the boat to the other island. They got out and tied the boat to a tree. They ran to the big rock. They climbed and jumped and danced. + +"We are so happy, Tom!" Lila said. "This is the best day ever." + +"Yes, Lila!" Tom said. "We are the best friends ever." + +They danced on the big rock. They did not see the waves. The waves were big and strong. They hit the boat. The boat broke. The sticks and leaves floated away. + +"Tom, look!" Lila said. "Our boat is broken. How can we go back?" + +"Oh no, Lila!" Tom said. "What can we do? We are stuck here. No one can help us." + +They cried and hugged. They were scared and sad. They did not dance anymore. The sun went down. The night came. The island was dark and cold. The end. +One day, a big truck came to the farm. It had many boxes for the farmer and his family. The farmer's son, Ben, was very happy. He liked to see new things and play with them. + +"Can I help you, dad?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, son. You can carry this box to the barn. But be careful, it has eggs inside. Do not drop it or they will crack," the farmer said. + +Ben took the box and walked slowly to the barn. He felt very proud and strong. He wanted to show his dad how mighty he was. He did not see the big rock on the path. He tripped and fell. The box flew out of his hands and landed on the ground. Ben heard a loud crack. + +"Oh no! The eggs!" Ben cried. + +He ran to the box and opened it. He saw many broken shells and yellow goo. He felt very sad and sorry. He did not want to waste the eggs. He did not want to make his dad angry. + +He heard footsteps behind him. He turned and saw his dad. He looked at him with big eyes and tears. + +"Dad, I'm sorry. I broke the eggs. I wanted to help you, but I was not careful. Please don't be mad at me," Ben said. + +The farmer knelt down and hugged his son. He smiled and kissed his cheek. + +"It's okay, son. I'm not mad at you. Accidents happen. You tried your best. I'm glad you are not hurt. The eggs are not a big loss. We have many more in the truck. Come on, let's go and get them. And maybe we can find something else to play with in the boxes. How about that?" the farmer said. + +Ben nodded and smiled. He felt better. He loved his dad. He took his hand and walked with him to the truck. He hoped to find something fun and new. He was still happy. He liked the big truck. He liked the farm. He liked his dad. He liked his life. +On Sunday, Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom and Dad. It was a hot day, so they brought water and hats. They saw many things in the park: flowers, birds, dogs, and a big pond. + +Tom and Lily liked to play near the pond. They saw fish and frogs and ducks. They threw bread for the ducks and watched them eat. But Tom wanted to see more. He saw a big green thing in the water. He thought it was a log. + +"Look, Lily, a log!" he said. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. "It might be a crocodile. Crocodiles are scary. They have big teeth and they bite." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He walked closer to the log. He reached out his hand. He did not see the eyes and the nose of the crocodile. He did not hear the splash. + +Suddenly, the log moved. It opened its mouth. It showed its teeth. It snapped at Tom. + +"AAAAH!" Tom screamed. He ran back to Lily. He was very scared. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. She hugged him. + +"I'm okay, Lily," Tom said. "But you were right. That was a crocodile. It was very scary. I'm sorry I did not listen to you." + +Mom and Dad heard Tom scream. They ran to the pond. They saw the crocodile. They were also scared. + +"Come on, kids, let's go," Dad said. "This park is not safe. There are crocodiles here. We need to find another park." + +They left the park. They went to the car. They drove away. They never went back to that park again. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and to listen to each other. They learned that crocodiles are scary. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. They like to go to the beach. The beach has sand and water and shells. They can make castles and dig holes and splash and swim. + +But today they cannot go to the beach. It is raining. The sky is gray and the water is rough. They have to stay inside. They are sad. + +"I miss the beach," Lily says. "I miss the sun and the calm water and the fun." + +"Me too," Tom says. "The beach is my favorite place. I wish it would stop raining." + +They look out the window and sigh. They do not know what to do. + +Then Lily has an idea. She runs to her room and gets a big blanket. She brings it to the living room and spreads it on the floor. She says to Tom, "This is our beach. We can pretend we are there." + +Tom smiles. He likes to pretend. He gets some pillows and toys and puts them on the blanket. He says, "This is our castle and our boat and our fish." + +They sit on the blanket and play. They imagine they are at the beach. They talk and laugh and have fun. + +They still miss the real beach, but they are happy. They are friends. They can make their own beach. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the mall with their moms. The mall is big and has many shops. + +"Look, Sam, there is a toy shop!" Lily says. She runs to the shop. She sees a pink bike. She wants to ride it. + +"Can I ride the bike, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to ask the shop lady first," her mom says. + +Lily goes to the shop lady. She smiles and says, "Can I ride the bike, please?" + +The shop lady nods. She says, "Yes, you can, but you have to lend it back to me when you are done. OK?" + +"OK, thank you!" Lily says. She takes the bike and rides it around the shop. She is happy. + +Sam watches Lily. He wants to ride the bike too. He goes to the shop lady. He says, "Can I ride the bike, please?" + +The shop lady shakes her head. She says, "No, you can't. Lily is riding it now. You have to wait for your turn." + +Sam is sad. He says, "But I want to ride it now!" + +The shop lady says, "Sorry, Sam, but you have to be patient. Lily will lend it to you when she is done. Why don't you look at some other toys?" + +Sam looks around. He sees a red car. He likes cars. He picks up the car and plays with it. He makes vroom-vroom sounds. + +Lily sees Sam. She says, "Sam, do you want to ride the bike?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please!" + +Lily says, "OK, I will lend it to you. But you have to lend it back to me when you are done. OK?" + +"OK, thank you!" Sam says. He gives the car to Lily and takes the bike. He rides it around the shop. He is happy. + +Lily and Sam take turns riding the bike. They lend it to each other. They are good friends. The shop lady is happy too. She says, "You are very nice kids. You know how to share and lend. Well done!" +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a hole. They want to look inside. + +"Maybe there is something fun in there," Sara says. + +"Let's go and see," Tom says. + +They walk to the tree and peek inside. They see a lot of honey. It is yellow and sticky and sweet. + +"Wow, honey!" Sara says. "I love honey. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please," Tom says. + +They reach their hands inside the hole and grab some honey. They put it in their mouths and smile. It is very nice. + +But then, they hear a loud buzz. They look up and see many bees. The bees are angry. They want their honey back. They fly out of the hole and sting Sara and Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara and Tom cry. "The bees are hurting us!" + +They run away from the tree and the bees. They have red bumps on their skin. They are sad and scared. + +They wish they never met the honey. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they decided to have a tea party in the garden. They set up a small table and chairs and brought some cups and plates and cookies. + +"Would you like some tea, Max?" Lily asked, pouring some water from a plastic pot. + +"Yes, please, Lily. You are very charming," Max said, smiling. + +They pretended to sip their tea and nibble their cookies. They talked about their favorite animals and colors and games. + +"Max, I need to go to the toilet," Lily said, putting down her cup. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's go together," Max said, following her. + +They ran to the house and found the toilet. They took turns to use it and washed their hands. + +"Good job, Lily and Max. You are very polite and clean," Mommy said, coming to the bathroom. + +"Thank you, Mommy. We were having a tea party in the garden. Do you want to join us?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. That sounds lovely. Let me get my hat and we can go," Mommy said. + +Lily and Max were very happy. They went back to the garden and continued their tea party with Mommy. They discussed their plans for the next day and had a lot of fun. +Lily and Max loved to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, Lily and Max found a new car in their toy box. It was shiny and red, and it had a star on the hood. They wondered where it came from. They decided to try it out. They took turns to drive it on the floor. It was very fast and smooth. + +But then, something strange happened. The car started to glow and make a funny sound. Lily and Max were surprised and curious. They watched as the car lifted off the floor and flew around the room. It was a magic car! + +The magic car took Lily and Max on a wonderful adventure. It flew out of the window and showed them the sky, the clouds, and the birds. It flew over the park, the lake, and the city. It flew to the mountains, the forest, and the sea. It flew to the moon, the stars, and the rainbow. Lily and Max saw many amazing things and had a lot of fun. + +The magic car was very loyal to Lily and Max. It always came back to them when they called it. It always listened to them and did what they wanted. It always protected them and made them happy. Lily and Max loved the magic car very much. They thanked it for the adventure and gave it a hug. They put it back in their toy box and promised to play with it again. They knew they had a special friend. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the lake. They had a toy boat and some toy fish. They pretended to be fishermen and catch the fish with a net. + +One day, a real fisherman came to the lake. He had a big boat and a big rod. He looked at Tom and Lily and said, "Go away, kids. This is my spot. You are making too much noise and scaring the fish." + +Tom and Lily felt sad and scared. They did not want to make the fisherman angry. They picked up their toys and started to walk away. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She whispered to Tom, "Let's reverse our boat and make a big splash. Maybe the fisherman will get wet and leave us alone." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He liked Lily's idea. They turned their boat around and pushed it hard towards the lake. The boat made a big splash and some water flew into the fisherman's boat. + +The fisherman was very surprised and angry. He shouted, "Hey, you rude kids! How dare you do that? I'll teach you a lesson!" + +He grabbed his rod and tried to swing it at Tom and Lily. But he was not careful and he lost his balance. He fell into the lake with a loud splash. + +Tom and Lily laughed and ran away. They were happy and proud. They had tricked the fisherman and saved their spot. They played with their toys and had fun. They did not see the fisherman again. +Anna liked to play with her toy animals. She had a big bear, a small mouse, a yellow duck and a green frog. She wanted to know how heavy they were, so she asked her mom for a scale. Her mom gave her a small scale that she used for baking. + +Anna put the bear on the scale and looked at the number. It was six. She said, "Bear is heavy." Then she put the mouse on the scale and looked at the number. It was one. She said, "Mouse is light." She did the same with the duck and the frog. The duck was four and the frog was two. + +Anna was happy. She learned how to weigh her toys. She wanted to show her mom. She picked up the scale and ran to the kitchen. But she did not see the cat on the floor. She tripped over the cat and fell down. The scale flew out of her hands and hit the wall. It broke into pieces. + +Anna was scared. She started to cry. The cat was angry. It hissed and ran away. The mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Anna on the floor, the broken scale on the wall and the toys scattered around. She was shocked. She said, "Oh no, what did you do?" + +Anna was confused. She did not mean to break the scale. She just wanted to show her mom how to weigh her toys. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was playing with bear, mouse, duck and frog. I weighed them on the scale. Bear is heavy, mouse is light, duck is four and frog is two. But then I tripped over cat and scale broke. I'm sorry, mom." + +The mom hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I'm glad you're not hurt. I know you were curious and wanted to learn. But you have to be careful with the scale. It's not a toy. It's fragile and expensive. Next time, ask me before you use it. And watch out for the cat. He doesn't like to be stepped on." + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +The mom said, "I love you too. Now let's clean up this mess and find a new way to play with your toys." +Anna and Ben like to play games. They have a toy phone that can record their voices. They take turns to say funny things and listen to them. + +One day, they play a game of tic-tac-toe. Anna is X and Ben is O. They draw a big grid on a paper and use crayons to mark their moves. + +"X goes here," Anna says and puts a blue crayon on the top left corner. + +"O goes there," Ben says and puts a red crayon on the middle. + +They keep playing until Anna makes a line of three Xs on the bottom row. + +"I win!" Anna shouts and jumps up. "This is my victory!" + +She grabs the toy phone and presses the record button. "I am Anna and I am the best at tic-tac-toe!" she says loudly and proudly. + +She gives the phone to Ben and tells him to listen. Ben presses the play button and hears Anna's voice. He feels sad and angry. He does not like to lose. + +He takes the phone and presses the record button. "I am Ben and I am the best at everything!" he says and tries to sound happy. + +He gives the phone back to Anna and tells her to listen. Anna presses the play button and hears Ben's voice. She feels confused and curious. She does not think Ben is the best at everything. + +She looks at Ben and asks, "Is that true? Are you the best at everything?" + +Ben looks at Anna and shakes his head. "No, it is not true. I just said that because I was mad. You are good at tic-tac-toe and I am good at other things. We are both normal and nice." + +Anna smiles and nods. "You are right. We are both normal and nice. And we are friends. Do you want to play another game?" + +Ben smiles and nods. "Yes, I do. What game do you want to play?" + +They put away the paper and the crayons and look for another game. They forget about the toy phone and the recordings. They have fun and share. They are happy. +Tim and Anna like to draw pictures with crayons. They have many colors and papers. They draw animals, houses, flowers and cars. They are happy when they show their pictures to mom and dad. + +One day, Tim and Anna find a big picture in the attic. It is a picture of a boat on the water. The picture is old and torn. Some parts are missing. Tim and Anna are curious. They want to know who made the picture and where it came from. + +They ask mom and dad. Mom and dad say the picture is very special. It is a picture of grandpa's boat. Grandpa was a sailor. He traveled to many places. He made the picture when he was young. He gave it to mom and dad as a gift. + +Tim and Anna are amazed. They think grandpa's boat is very cool. They want to see it in real life. But mom and dad say the boat is gone. It was broken in a storm. Grandpa was sad. He kept the picture to remember the boat. + +Tim and Anna feel sorry for grandpa. They want to make him happy. They have an idea. They decide to repair the picture. They use their crayons and papers. They fill in the missing parts. They glue the torn edges. They work hard and carefully. + +When they finish, they show the picture to mom and dad. Mom and dad are surprised and proud. They say Tim and Anna did a great job. They say the picture looks like new. They say they will frame the picture and hang it on the wall. + +They call grandpa and tell him the news. Grandpa is happy and grateful. He says he loves Tim and Anna very much. He says he can't wait to see the picture. He says the picture is not ordinary. It is a treasure. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a favorite slide that was big and fast. One day, they saw a new slide that was even bigger and faster. It was red and shiny and had a twist at the end. Ben and Mia wanted to try it, but they were a little scared. + +They climbed up the ladder and looked down. The slide was very high and steep. Ben said, "I'll go first, then you follow me." Mia nodded, but she felt her tummy hurt. Ben sat on the slide and leaned forward. He whooshed down the slide and disappeared around the twist. Mia heard him scream, but she did not know if he was happy or sad. + +Mia waited for Ben to come out, but he did not. She called his name, but he did not answer. She got worried and decided to go after him. She sat on the slide and leaned forward. She whooshed down the slide and reached the twist. She saw Ben lying on the ground, holding his knee. He had hit a tap that was sticking out of the slide and hurt himself. He looked at Mia with helpless eyes and said, "Help me, Mia, help me." + +Mia was scared and did not know what to do. She slid down the rest of the slide and ran to Ben. She hugged him and said, "I'm here, Ben, I'm here." She saw blood on his knee and felt tears in her eyes. She looked around and saw a lady with a dog. She waved her hand and shouted, "Help us, lady, help us." + +The lady heard Mia and came over. She saw Ben and Mia and said, "Oh, you poor things, what happened?" She took out a bandage and a bottle of water from her bag. She cleaned Ben's knee and wrapped it with the bandage. She gave him a sip of water and said, "You'll be okay, don't worry." She smiled at Mia and said, "You're a brave girl, you did well." She asked them where their mom and dad were. They said they were on the other side of the park. The lady said, "Let's go find them, then. I'll help you walk, Ben." She lifted Ben up and held his hand. Mia held his other hand. They thanked the lady and walked to their mom and dad. They told them what happened and how the lady helped them. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We're so glad you're safe. We're sorry you got hurt, Ben. We'll take you to the doctor, just in case." They thanked the lady again and left the park. They never went on the red slide again. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to run and kick and catch. They saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She had white hair and a big smile. + +"Hello, children," she said. "Do you want to rest with me for a while?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They were tired from playing. They sat next to the lady and she gave them some cookies. They thanked her and ate them. + +"Where are your parents?" the lady asked. + +"They are over there," Lila said, pointing to a picnic table. "They are having lunch with our baby brother." + +"That's nice," the lady said. "Do you like having a baby brother?" + +Ben nodded. "He is cute and funny. But sometimes he cries a lot." + +The lady laughed. "That's normal. Babies need a lot of love and care. You are good big siblings." + +Lila and Ben smiled. They liked the lady. She was kind and gentle. + +"Can we ask you something?" Lila said. + +"Of course, dear," the lady said. + +"What is that?" Ben said, pointing to a necklace around the lady's neck. It had a shiny stone that looked like a star. + +The lady touched the necklace. "This is a special gift from my husband. He gave it to me when we went to see the wild animals in Africa." + +Lila and Ben gasped. "You saw wild animals?" + +"Yes, we did," the lady said. "We saw lions and elephants and giraffes and many more. It was a wonderful adventure." + +"Wow," Lila and Ben said. "That sounds amazing. Can you tell us more?" + +The lady smiled. "Sure, I can. But first, let's rest a little more. It's a long story." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were brave explorers in the jungle. They had a toy gun and a hat each. They looked for animals and plants. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar behind a bush. They were scared. What could it be? A lion? A bear? A monster? + +They held hands and crept closer to the bush. They pointed the gun at it. They were ready to shoot. + +"Roar!" The bush shook again. Lily and Tom jumped back. + +"Who's there?" Tom shouted. + +"Roar!" The bush answered. + +Lily and Tom were about to run away, when they saw a face peeking out of the bush. It was a boy. He had a charming smile and curly hair. He was holding a toy lion. + +"Hi!" The boy said. "I'm Ben. I was playing lion. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt silly. They put down the gun and smiled. + +"Hi, Ben!" Lily said. "We're Lily and Tom. We were playing explorers. Do you want to join us?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. "That sounds fun. Can I bring my lion?" + +"Of course!" Tom said. "He can be our friend too." + +They all laughed and ran to the slide. They had a great time playing together. They made a new friend. They learned that roars are not always scary. Sometimes, they are just a way of saying hello. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to go to church. Church is boring and long. They have to sit still and be quiet. They do not understand what the big man says. + +One Sunday, Sara and Tom have a plan. They want to quit church. They wait for their mom and dad to look away. Then they sneak out of the door. They run to the park. They see swings and slides and sand. They smile and laugh. They think they are smart. + +But they are not smart. They are bad. Their mom and dad are worried. They look for Sara and Tom. They ask the big man and the other people. They do not know where they are. They are scared and sad. + +Sara and Tom play for a while. Then they hear a loud noise. It is a siren. They see a red car with lights. It stops near the park. A man and a woman get out. They wear blue clothes and badges. They see Sara and Tom. They walk to them. + +"Hello, kids. Are you lost?" the woman asks. + +"No, we are not lost. We quit church. Church is boring and long. We want to play and have fun," Sara says. + +The man and the woman look at each other. They shake their heads. They are not happy. They are angry. + +"Kids, you are in trouble. You cannot quit church. You have to stay with your mom and dad. They are looking for you. They are worried. You have to go back with us. You have to say sorry. You have to be good," the man says. + +Sara and Tom feel bad. They know they did wrong. They cry and nod. They go with the man and the woman. They hope their mom and dad will forgive them. They do not want to quit church again. They want to be good. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big zip bag in mom's room. The bag has many papers inside. Some papers have colors and shapes. Some papers have letters and numbers. Tim and Jen want to see the papers. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Tim says. He pulls the bag from Jen. + +"No, it is mine, it is mine!" Jen says. She pulls the bag from Tim. + +They pull and pull. The bag is not strong. It rips. The papers fall out. They fly everywhere. Some papers land on the bed. Some papers land on the floor. Some papers land on the lamp. + +"Oh no, oh no!" Tim and Jen say. They try to pick up the papers. But they are too many. They are too messy. + +Mom comes in. She sees the papers. She sees the ripped bag. She is not happy. She is very mad. + +"Tim and Jen, what did you do?" Mom says. "This is bad, very bad! These papers are important. They are for my work. You should not touch them. You should not rip them. You should share and be nice. Now you have to help me fix this. And no more playing today. You are in trouble." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They are sorry. They say sorry to mom. They help mom put the papers back in the bag. They learn a lesson. They do not want to be bad. They want to be good. They want to share and be nice. They hug mom and each other. They say sorry again. Mom hugs them too. She says she loves them. But she says they have to be careful. And they have to listen. And they have to zip their mouths. +Ben was a kind boy who liked to help his mom. Every day, he would go with her to the mail box and get the mail. He liked to see the letters and pictures from his family and friends. He also liked to twist the mail key and open the mail box. + +One day, Ben saw a big envelope in the mail box. It had his name on it and a sticker of a dinosaur. He was very excited and wanted to open it right away. He twisted the mail key and pulled out the envelope. But he pulled too hard and the mail key broke off. He felt very sad and scared. He thought his mom would be angry with him. + +He ran to his mom and showed her the broken mail key and the envelope. He said he was sorry and he did not mean to break it. His mom hugged him and said it was okay. She said she was not angry with him and she was proud of him for telling the truth. She said they could get a new mail key and she would help him open the envelope. + +Ben felt happy and relieved. He thanked his mom and gave her a kiss. He opened the envelope and found a card and a toy dinosaur from his grandma. He smiled and said he loved his grandma and his mom. He learned that being kind and honest is better than being afraid and hiding. He also learned to be careful with the mail key and not twist it too hard. +Sara likes to learn new things. She likes to learn how to draw, how to sing, and how to count. One day, she learns how to use a scale. A scale is a thing that tells you how heavy something is. Sara finds a scale in her mom's bathroom. She steps on it and sees a number. She thinks the number is how old she is. She is happy because she is four. + +She wants to show her mom what she learned. She runs to the kitchen and finds her mom. She says, "Mom, look what I learned! I can use a scale!" She pulls her mom to the bathroom and steps on the scale again. She points to the number and says, "See? I am four!" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "That's very good, Sara. But the scale does not tell you how old you are. It tells you how heavy you are. You are four years old, but you are not four pounds. Pounds are a different way to measure things. Do you want to learn about pounds?" + +Sara nods. She likes to learn new things. She says, "Yes, mom. I want to learn about pounds. How do you measure pounds?" + +Her mom says, "Well, you need something that weighs one pound. Then you can compare it to other things. Do you have something that weighs one pound?" + +Sara thinks. She looks around the bathroom. She sees a bottle of shampoo. She picks it up and says, "Is this one pound?" + +Her mom says, "No, that's too light. That's maybe half a pound. You need something heavier." + +Sara thinks again. She sees a hair dryer. She picks it up and says, "Is this one pound?" + +Her mom says, "No, that's too heavy. That's maybe two pounds. You need something in between." + +Sara thinks harder. She sees a toy car. She picks it up and says, "Is this one pound?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, that's about right. That's one pound. Good job, Sara. You found something that weighs one pound." + +Sara is proud. She says, "Thank you, mom. I learned something new. I learned how to use a scale and how to measure pounds. Can I keep this toy car?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, you can keep it. It was a cheap toy car. I bought it for you at the dollar store. But remember, cheap things are not always good. Sometimes they break easily or have bad quality. You should take good care of your things, even if they are cheap." + +Sara says, "OK, mom. I will take good care of my things, even if they are cheap. I love you, mom." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Sara. You are a smart and curious girl. I am proud of you." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun. + +One day, Tom and Sue see a big truck. The truck has many cups of coffee. The truck is for the people who work in the park. Tom and Sue are curious. They want to try the coffee. + +They sneak to the truck. They take two cups of coffee. They run away. They hide behind a tree. They sip the coffee. It is hot and bitter. They make faces. + +"Yuck! This is not good!" Tom says. + +"I don't like it either!" Sue says. + +They throw the cups away. They forget about the coffee. They go back to play. + +But the coffee is not gone. A wild squirrel finds the cups. The squirrel likes the coffee. It drinks it all. It gets very excited. It runs and jumps and chatters. + +The squirrel sees Tom and Sue. It thinks they are fun. It follows them. It tries to play with them. It grabs the ball, the bike and the kite. It makes a mess. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They don't know what to do. They scream. + +"Help! Help! There is a wild squirrel!" Tom says. + +"Go away! Go away! You are not our friend!" Sue says. + +The people who work in the park hear them. They come to see. They see the squirrel. They see the cups. They understand. + +They catch the squirrel. They take the cups. They scold Tom and Sue. + +"You should not take the coffee. It is not for you. It is for us. It makes you and the squirrel wild. You are naughty. You are sorry." They say. + +Tom and Sue are ashamed. They nod. They are sorry. + +They learn their lesson. They never take the coffee again. They only play with their toys. They are good friends. They are happy. +Lila and Sam were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big cake on a table. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. + +"Can we have some cake?" Lila asked Sam. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for someone's birthday," Sam said. + +They looked around. They did not see anyone near the table. They did not hear anyone coming. + +"Let's try a little bit. Just a taste," Lila said. She took a small fork and cut a piece of cake. She gave half to Sam and kept half for herself. + +They put the cake in their mouths. It was sweet and soft. They smiled. + +"Mmm, this is good," Lila said. + +"Yes, it is," Sam agreed. + +They ate their cake quickly. They licked their forks. They felt happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That's my cake!" + +They turned around. They saw a big boy standing behind them. He looked angry. He had a party hat on his head. + +"Uh-oh," Lila and Sam said. + +They dropped their forks. They ran away. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" they shouted. + +They ran to the swings. They sat on them. They felt scared. + +The big boy followed them. He stopped in front of them. He crossed his arms. + +"You two are very naughty. You stole my cake. That was not modest. That was rude," he said. + +Lila and Sam looked down. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry. We did not know it was your cake. We just wanted a taste. We were hungry," Lila said. + +"Yeah, we are sorry. We did not mean to make you mad. We were curious," Sam said. + +The big boy looked at them. He saw their faces. They looked sad. + +He sighed. He softened his voice. + +"Okay, okay. I forgive you. But don't do that again. Next time, ask first. Or better yet, wait for an invitation. It's my birthday today. I was going to share my cake with my friends. But you ate some of it. That was not nice," he said. + +Lila and Sam nodded. They felt ashamed. + +"Happy birthday," Lila said. + +"Yeah, happy birthday," Sam said. + +The big boy smiled. He felt generous. + +"Thank you. Do you want to be my friends? Do you want to join my party? I still have some cake left. And ice cream. And balloons. And games. It will be fun," he said. + +Lila and Sam looked at each other. They felt surprised. + +"Really? You mean it?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I mean it. Come on, let's go. But first, give me a hug. A hug is better than a cake," he said. + +He opened his arms. Lila and Sam got off the swings. They ran to him. They gave him a hug. A hug was warm and cozy. They felt happy. + +"Thank you. You are very kind," Lila said. + +"Yeah, thank you. You are very cool," Sam said. + +The big boy laughed. He felt happy too. + +"You're welcome. You are very sweet. And very modest. Now, let's go. The party is waiting. And so is the cake," he said. + +He took their hands. He led them to the table. They saw the cake. It still looked yummy. But now, it looked even better. Because it was shared. And sharing was better than tasting. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their bicycle in the park. But today, they have a problem. Lily wants to ride the bicycle first, but Max does not let her. He says it is his turn. + +"No, it is my turn!" Lily yells. "You had it yesterday!" + +"No, you had it yesterday!" Max yells back. "You are lying!" + +They start to pull the bicycle from each other. They are very angry. They do not see the big puddle in front of them. + +Splash! The bicycle falls into the puddle. Lily and Max fall too. They are wet and muddy. The bicycle is messy. They start to cry. + +"Look what you did!" Lily says. + +"Look what you did!" Max says. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is their mom. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you yelling and fighting? Why are you so messy?" + +Lily and Max look at each other. They feel sorry. They do not want to make mom sad. + +"We are sorry, mom," they say. "We wanted to ride the bicycle, but we could not share." + +Mom sighs. She picks up the bicycle and wipes it with a cloth. She helps Lily and Max get up and clean themselves. + +"Next time, you have to take turns and be nice to each other," she says. "The bicycle is for both of you. You can have more fun if you play together." + +Lily and Max nod. They hug mom and say thank you. They hug each other and say sorry. They decide to ride the bicycle together. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what their mom was doing in the kitchen. They got up and walked to the door. + +Mom was making a cake. She had a big bowl, a spoon, some eggs, and some flour. She also had a mixer that had a cord. The cord was plugged into the wall. Sara and Ben watched mom stir the bowl with the spoon. They thought the mixer looked interesting. + +"Can I touch it?" Sara asked mom. + +"No, honey, it's not a toy. It's dangerous. It can hurt you if you touch it. Stay away from the cord, too. It has electricity in it," mom said. + +But Sara did not listen. She was curious. She reached out her hand and touched the cord. It felt smooth and harmless. She pulled on it a little. The mixer moved on the counter. Mom did not see her. + +Ben saw what Sara was doing. He knew it was bad. He wanted to stop her. He ran to her and slapped her hand. "No, Sara, no! Mom said no!" he shouted. + +Sara was surprised. She let go of the cord. She felt a sting on her hand. She looked at Ben. He looked angry and scared. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise. She turned around and saw Sara and Ben. She saw the mixer and the cord. She understood what happened. She was worried and angry, too. She turned off the mixer and unplugged the cord. She picked up Sara and hugged her. She checked her hand. It was not hurt, but it was red. She kissed it and said, "I'm sorry, Sara, but you have to listen to me. The cord is not a toy. It's dangerous. You could have been hurt. Ben was trying to help you. He was a good brother. You should say sorry to him." + +Sara looked at Ben. He looked sad and sorry, too. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly. Thank you for helping me. You are a good brother." + +Ben smiled and hugged Sara. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to slap you. I was scared. You are a good sister." + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She said, "I love you, Sara and Ben. You are good children. But please, be careful and listen to me. Now, do you want to help me make the cake?" + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We want to help you." + +They helped mom make the cake. They stirred the bowl, cracked the eggs, and poured the flour. They did not touch the mixer or the cord. They had fun and learned a lesson. They ate the cake later and it was yummy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tent. They hear loud singing. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"That is opera," Sam says. "My mom likes opera. She says it is beautiful." + +Lily and Sam go closer to the tent. They peek inside. They see people in costumes and makeup. They sing very high and very low. They make faces and move their arms. + +Lily and Sam do not like opera. They think it is noisy and silly. They cover their ears. + +"Let's go away," Lily says. + +"Yes, let's go," Sam says. + +They run away from the tent. They find a lemonade stand. They buy two cups of lemonade. They drink them. + +"Ah, this is good," Lily says. + +"Yes, this is good," Sam says. + +They smile at each other. They like lemonade. They think it is sweet and refreshing. + +They do not like opera. They think it is sour and boring. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to look at the stars at night. They had a big window in their room where they could see the sky. One night, they saw a bright light in the sky that moved very fast. It had a long tail of sparks behind it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is a comet," Tom said. He had learned about comets in his book. "A comet is a big ball of ice and dust that goes around the sun. Sometimes, it comes close to the earth and we can see it." + +"Can we touch it?" Lila wondered. + +"No, it is too far away and too hot," Tom said. "But we can make a wish on it. Maybe it will come true." + +Lila and Tom closed their eyes and made a wish. They wished for a new bike to share. They opened their eyes and smiled at each other. + +The next morning, they heard their mom call them for breakfast. They jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. They saw a big box in the living room with a bow on it. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is a surprise for you," their mom said. "Your dad and I were very busy yesterday. We wanted to make you happy. Go ahead and open it." + +Lila and Tom ran to the box and tore off the paper. They saw a shiny new bike with two seats and two sets of pedals. It was red and blue, their favorite colors. + +"Wow, thank you, mom and dad!" they shouted. They hugged their parents and kissed them. + +"You're welcome, sweeties," their mom said. "We love you very much. Do you want to try it out?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lila and Tom said. They put on their helmets and ran to the garage. Their mom unlocked the door and helped them get the bike out. They climbed on the bike and started to pedal. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and sang as they rode around the block. + +They looked up at the sky and saw the comet again. It was still bright and beautiful. They waved at it and said, "Thank you, comet, for making our wish come true." +Tommy loves trains. He has many trains in his room. He plays with them every day. He makes them go fast and slow. He makes them say choo-choo. + +One day, Tommy goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big train on the tracks. He wants to ride the train. He runs to the train and says, "Mom, mom, I want to ride the train!" + +His mom says, "No, Tommy, we can't ride the train. The train is not for us. The train is for people who go far away. We have to go back home soon." + +But Tommy does not listen. He demands to ride the train. He says, "Please, please, mom, let me ride the train! I love trains! I want to see the train go choo-choo!" + +His mom says, "No, Tommy, stop demanding. You have to be nice. You have to listen to me. You have to wait for your turn. Maybe another day we can ride the train. But not today." + +Tommy is sad. He does not want to wait. He does not want to be nice. He wants to ride the train now. He cries and cries. He makes a big fuss. + +The train driver sees Tommy crying. He feels sorry for him. He says, "Hey, little boy, do you want to see the train? Do you want to come inside the train for a minute? I can show you how the train works. But you have to be nice. You have to stop crying. You have to say sorry to your mom." + +Tommy hears the train driver. He stops crying. He looks at the train. He sees the train is nice. He wants to see the train. He says, "Yes, yes, I want to see the train! Thank you, thank you, train driver! I'm sorry, mom, I was not nice. I will be nice now." + +His mom says, "OK, Tommy, you can see the train. But only for a minute. Then we have to go home. And you have to say thank you to the train driver. And you have to be nice to him." + +Tommy nods. He smiles. He holds his mom's hand. He follows the train driver. He goes inside the train. He sees the train is very nice. He sees the buttons and the levers and the horn. He sees the windows and the seats and the doors. He sees the train driver's hat and coat and badge. He says, "Wow, wow, this is the best train ever! You are the best train driver ever! Can I try the horn? Can I say choo-choo?" + +The train driver says, "Sure, sure, you can try the horn. You can say choo-choo. But only once. And then we have to say goodbye. The train has to go soon. The train has to take the people far away." + +Tommy says, "OK, OK, I understand. I will try the horn once. I will say choo-choo once. And then I will say goodbye. And I will say thank you. And I will be nice." + +Tommy tries the horn. He says choo-choo. He is very happy. He says goodbye to the train driver. He says thank you to the train driver. He says he is nice to the train driver. He goes back to his mom. He hugs his mom. He says, "Mom, mom, that was the best day ever! I saw the train! I rode the train! I tried the horn! I said choo-choo! I was nice! Thank you, thank you, mom, for taking me to the park!" + +His mom says, "You're welcome, Tommy, you're welcome. I'm glad you had fun. I'm glad you saw the train. I'm glad you rode the train. I'm glad you tried the horn. I'm glad you said choo-choo. I'm glad you were nice. You are a good boy, Tommy, a good boy. I love you, Tommy, I love you." + +They go home. They are happy. They are nice. They love each other. The end. +Lon was a lonely human. He lived in a big house with no friends. He liked to play with fire. He had many matches and candles. He liked to watch the fire burn and make bright colors. + +One day, Lon was bored. He wanted to have some fun. He took his matches and candles and went to the forest. He saw many trees and animals. He thought they were boring too. He decided to make them more fun. He lit a match and threw it at a tree. The tree caught fire and burned. Lon laughed and clapped his hands. + +But the fire did not stop. It spread to other trees and bushes. The animals ran away, scared and angry. The smoke filled the air and made it hard to breathe. Lon coughed and cried. He tried to run away, but the fire was everywhere. He was trapped and scared. + +Then he heard a loud noise. It was a big red truck with a hose and water. It was a fire truck. Some humans came out of the truck. They wore yellow suits and helmets. They saw Lon and ran to him. They sprayed water on the fire and on Lon. They put out the fire and saved Lon. + +They were not happy with Lon. They scolded him and took him to the big house. They told him he was very bad and dangerous. He had hurt the forest and the animals. He had almost burned himself. He had to say sorry and learn his lesson. He had to stay in his room and have no fire. + +Lon was very sad and sorry. He realized he had done a bad thing. He wished he had not played with fire. He wished he had friends to play with. He wished he was not a lonely human. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all day long. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang loud and high and low and soft. She sang happy songs and sad songs and funny songs and silly songs. She sang so much that her mom and dad called her their little opera. + +One day, Lily saw a big poster on the wall. It had a picture of a lady with a long dress and a big hat. She was holding a flower and singing. The poster said: "Come and see the opera. The best singers in the world. Only today." Lily wanted to see the opera. She wanted to hear the lady sing. She asked her mom and dad if they could go. + +"Sorry, Lily," her mom said. "The opera is too expensive. We don't have enough money to buy tickets." + +"But I want to see the opera," Lily said. "Please, please, please." + +"Maybe another time, sweetie," her dad said. "Why don't you sing for us instead? You have a beautiful voice. You are our little opera." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to sing. She wanted to see the opera. She went to her room and cried. She cried so much that her throat hurt. She cried so much that her eyes were red. She cried so much that her pillow was wet. + +The next day, Lily woke up with a sore throat. She could not sing. She could only whisper. She tried to sing, but no sound came out. She felt bad. She missed her voice. She missed her songs. She wished she had not cried so much. + +She went to the kitchen and saw her mom and dad. They had a surprise for her. They had bought tickets to the opera. They had saved some money and found a good deal. They wanted to make her happy. + +"Lily, guess what?" her mom said. "We are going to the opera today. We have tickets for you and us. Are you excited?" + +Lily was shocked. She was happy. She was sad. She wanted to go to the opera. She wanted to thank her mom and dad. She wanted to scream and jump and clap. But she could not. She could only whisper. + +"Thank you, mom and dad," she whispered. "But I can't go to the opera. I can't sing. I can't enjoy the opera. I cried too much yesterday. I made my throat dry. I'm sorry." + +Her mom and dad hugged her. They felt sorry for her. They understood her. They loved her. + +"It's okay, Lily," her dad said. "You don't have to sing to enjoy the opera. You can listen and watch and learn. You can still have fun. And your voice will come back soon. Don't worry." + +Lily nodded. She smiled. She decided to go to the opera. She decided to be brave. She decided to be happy. She took her mom and dad's hands and walked to the car. She hoped the opera would be good. She hoped her voice would be better. She hoped she would sing again. She was their little opera. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see what is up there. + +They climb the tree carefully. They hear a sound. It is like a beep beep. They look around. They see a small case. It is hidden under some leaves. They are curious. They want to see what is inside the case. + +They take the case and open it. They see a toy car. It is red and shiny. It has a button. They press the button. The car makes the beep beep sound. They laugh. They like the car. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Sara says. "It is so cool!" + +"Maybe someone forgot it here," Ben says. "Or maybe it is a secret car." + +"Let's play with it," Sara says. "We can make it go fast and slow." + +They play with the car. They make it go up and down the tree. They have fun. They forget about the time. + +"Hey, kids, it's time to go home!" They hear a voice. It is their mom. She is waiting for them at the park gate. + +They hurry down the tree. They take the case with them. They want to show their mom the car. + +"Mom, look what we found!" Sara says. "It is a hidden case with a toy car!" + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Mom says. "Where did you find it?" + +"We found it in the tree," Ben says. "It was hidden under some leaves." + +Mom smiles. She is happy that they had fun. She is also curious about the case. She wonders who left it there and why. She decides to ask the park keeper. Maybe he knows something. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They have a big pile of sand and some rocks. They want to load the sand and rocks on their trucks and drive them around. + +"Look, I can load a lot of sand on my truck!" Tim says. He uses a small shovel to fill his truck with sand. He is very happy. + +"I can load rocks on my truck!" Mia says. She picks up some rocks and puts them on her truck. She is very proud. + +They drive their trucks around the yard, making noises and having fun. They pretend they are builders and they are making a new house. + +But then, Tim hits a bump and his truck falls over. All the sand spills out. Tim is very sad. He starts to cry. + +"Oh no, Tim, are you okay?" Mia asks. She stops her truck and runs to him. + +"My truck is broken and my sand is gone!" Tim says. He shows Mia his truck. It has a crack on the side. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. That's not good." Mia says. She hugs him. + +"Can you help me fix my truck?" Tim asks. + +"Of course, Tim. We can use some tape and glue. And we can load more sand on it." Mia says. + +They go to the garage and find some tape and glue. They fix Tim's truck. It looks almost new. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend." Tim says. + +"You're welcome, Tim. You are a good friend too." Mia says. + +They go back to the yard and load more sand on Tim's truck. They also load some rocks on Mia's truck. They drive their trucks around the yard again. They are very happy. + +The sun is shining and the sky is clear. They can see the birds and the clouds. They smile and laugh. They have a lot of fun. +Ben and Mia like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also have a ball and some toys. They like to run, jump and laugh. + +One day, it starts to rain. The sky is gray and the water falls hard. Ben and Mia are sad. They do not like to play inside. They want to play outside. They look out the window and see the rain. + +Mom says, "Do not be sad. We can play a game inside. It is fun and different. You can win a prize." Ben and Mia are curious. They want to play the game. They follow Mom to the living room. + +Mom has a big box. She says, "This is the game. It is called Memory. You have to find two cards that are the same. If you find them, you keep them. The one who has the most cards at the end wins the prize." Ben and Mia are excited. They want to win the prize. + +Mom opens the box and shows them the cards. The cards have pictures of animals, fruits, colors and shapes. Mom shuffles the cards and puts them face down on the floor. She says, "You take turns to flip two cards. If they are the same, you say 'Match!' and keep them. If they are different, you say 'No match!' and turn them back. Remember where the cards are. Ready? Let's play!" + +Ben and Mia start to play. They flip the cards and look at the pictures. Sometimes they find a match, sometimes they do not. They say 'Match!' and 'No match!' and laugh. They try to remember where the cards are. They have fun. + +The rain stops. The sun comes out. Ben and Mia do not notice. They are busy playing the game. They want to win the prize. They do not care about the rain. They like the game. It is fun and different. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard with their toy cars. They pretend to be hunters and chase animals with their cars. Tim has a red car and Sam has a blue car. + +One day, they see a big rabbit in the grass. They want to catch it with their cars. Tim says, "Look, Sam, a rabbit! Let's go get it!" Sam says, "OK, Tim, let's go!" They drive their cars towards the rabbit. + +But the rabbit is fast and smart. It runs away from the cars. It jumps over a rock and hides behind a bush. Tim and Sam cannot see it. They are confused. They say, "Where did it go? Where is the rabbit?" + +The rabbit is clever. It waits for the right moment. When Tim and Sam are close to the bush, it jumps out and runs behind them. It runs towards their cars. It pushes Tim's car with its nose. Tim's car flips over and stops. Tim says, "Oh no, my car!" + +The rabbit does the same to Sam's car. It pushes Sam's car with its nose. Sam's car flips over and stops. Sam says, "Oh no, my car too!" + +The rabbit is happy. It hops away from the cars. It says, "Ha ha, I tricked you! I am the hunter and you are the animals!" + +Tim and Sam are sad. They look at their cars. They are upside down and cannot move. They say, "How did the rabbit do that? That was impressive!" + +They try to fix their cars. They turn them over and reverse them. They say, "Let's try again. Maybe we can catch the rabbit next time!" They drive their cars around the yard. They look for the rabbit. But the rabbit is gone. It is hiding in another place. It is laughing. It says, "You cannot catch me! I am the best hunter!" +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a bike. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is black and white and has a long, sharp beak. It is a crow. The crow flies over the park and looks for food. + +"Look, Sam, a crow!" Tom says. "It is very big and sharp. Do you think it is hungry?" + +"Maybe, Tom," Sam says. "But we have no food for it. Let's play with our kite. It is red and blue and flies high." + +They run to their kite and hold the string. They make the kite go up and down and left and right. The crow sees the kite and thinks it is a bird too. It wants to catch it and eat it. + +The crow flies fast and dives at the kite. It opens its beak and tries to bite the kite. But the kite is not a bird. It is made of paper and sticks. The crow's beak tears the paper and breaks the sticks. The kite falls to the ground. + +"Oh no, our kite!" Tom says. "The crow broke it. It is very bad and mean." + +"I know, Tom," Sam says. "But we still have our ball and our bike. Let's play with them. The crow can't break them." + +They leave the kite and go to their ball and their bike. They kick the ball and ride the bike. They have fun again. + +The crow sees them and feels sorry. It did not mean to break their kite. It was just hungry and confused. It flies to the west and looks for other food. + +Tom and Sam see the crow fly away. They wave at it and say: + +"Bye, crow. We are not mad at you. But please don't break our toys again. They are ours and we like them." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the river. One day, they saw a kayak on the shore. It was red and shiny and had two paddles. + +"Let's try it!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"But we don't know how to use it," Lily said. "We should study first. Maybe we can ask Dad or Mom to teach us." + +"Study? That's stupid!" Tom said. "We can learn by ourselves. Come on, don't be scared!" + +Tom dragged Lily to the kayak and pushed it into the water. He climbed in and told Lily to sit behind him. He grabbed a paddle and started to move. + +"See? It's easy!" Tom said. "Just follow me!" + +Lily was not happy. She felt the kayak wobble and shake. She saw the water splash and swirl. She heard the river roar and rush. + +"Tom, I don't like this!" Lily said. "It's too fast and too hard! Let's go back!" + +"Stop being a baby!" Tom said. "It's fun! Look, there's a big wave ahead! Let's ride it!" + +Tom paddled harder and steered the kayak towards the wave. Lily screamed and held on tight. The wave was huge and angry. It lifted the kayak high and then threw it down. The kayak flipped over and sank. Tom and Lily fell into the water. They were cold and wet and scared. They tried to swim, but the current was too strong. They cried for help, but no one heard them. They disappeared under the water. They never came back. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Sara found a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy. She was very happy. + +"Look, Ben, I found a caterpillar!" she said, holding the leaf in her hand. + +"Wow, it's so cute!" Ben said, leaning closer. "Can I hold it too?" + +Sara nodded and gave him the leaf. Ben gently touched the caterpillar. It tickled his finger. He smiled. + +"Can we keep it as a pet?" he asked. + +Sara thought for a moment. She liked the caterpillar, but she also wanted to share it with Ben. She said, "OK, but we have to take good care of it. It needs food and water and a home." + +They decided to make a home for the caterpillar in a shoebox. They put some grass and leaves and a bottle cap of water in the box. They made a hole in the lid so the caterpillar could breathe. They named the caterpillar Lily. + +They took turns holding and watching Lily. They were very happy. + +But one day, when they opened the box, they saw that Lily was gone. They only saw a hard shell hanging from a leaf. They were very sad. + +"Where did Lily go?" Sara asked, tears in her eyes. + +"I don't know," Ben said, sniffing. "Maybe she ran away." + +They looked everywhere for Lily, but they could not find her. They felt like they had lost their friend. + +They did not know that Lily had changed into a butterfly. She had broken out of the shell and flown away. She was now free and beautiful. She saw Sara and Ben looking for her. She felt sorry for them, but she also felt happy for herself. She was envious of no one. She flew over their heads and said, "Goodbye, Sara and Ben. Thank you for taking care of me. I will always remember you." But they did not hear her. They only saw a flash of color in the sky. They wondered if it was Lily. They hoped she was happy too. +Mira and Tom were friends who liked to play with paint. They had many colors of paint and brushes and paper. They made pictures of flowers and animals and houses. They were happy and proud of their paint. + +One day, they decided to paint each other's faces. They thought it would be fun and funny. Mira painted Tom's face with blue and green and yellow. She made him look like a frog. Tom painted Mira's face with red and pink and purple. He made her look like a princess. + +They laughed and showed each other their faces. They wanted to show their mommies and daddies too. They ran to the kitchen where their mommies and daddies were talking. They said, "Look at us! We painted our faces!" + +But their mommies and daddies did not laugh. They looked angry and shocked. They said, "What have you done? You made a mess! You ruined your clothes! You wasted the paint! You look silly and dirty!" + +Mira and Tom felt sad and scared. They did not understand why their mommies and daddies were mad. They thought they were just playing and having fun. They felt embarrass. They wanted to hide their faces. + +Their mommies and daddies took them to the bathroom and washed their faces with soap and water. They said, "You should not play with paint like that. You should be modest and careful. You should respect your things and yourself. You should say sorry and promise not to do it again." + +Mira and Tom said sorry and promised not to do it again. But they still felt bad. They did not want to play with paint anymore. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They lost their friends and their paint. They had a bad ending. +Lily liked to go to the zoo with her mom. She loved to see the animals and learn their names. Her favorite animal was the gorilla. She liked how big and strong they were, and how they played with each other. + +One day, she saw a new gorilla in the zoo. It was white, not black like the others. Lily was curious and wanted to know more. She asked her mom, "Mom, why is that gorilla white?" + +Her mom explained, "That gorilla is called Snowy. He is very rare and special. He has a condition that makes his fur white, but he is still a gorilla like the others. He came from another zoo, where he had no friends. He was lonely and sad." + +Lily felt sorry for Snowy. She wanted him to be happy and have friends. She said, "Mom, can we go closer and say hello to Snowy?" + +Her mom nodded and took her hand. They walked to the fence where Snowy was sitting. Lily waved and smiled at him. She said, "Hi, Snowy! I'm Lily. You are very beautiful and special. I like you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Snowy looked at Lily and saw her kind eyes and friendly smile. He felt something warm in his chest. He had never met a human like her before. He decided to give her a chance. He nodded and grunted softly. He reached out his hand and touched Lily's hand gently. He said, "Hi, Lily. I'm Snowy. You are very nice and brave. I like you too. Yes, I want to be your friend." + +Lily and Snowy smiled at each other. They had made a new friend. They accepted each other for who they were. They were happy. +Lily likes to wear shirts. She has many shirts in her closet. She has a red shirt, a blue shirt, a yellow shirt, and a pink shirt. She likes to wear a different shirt every day. + +Today, Lily wants to wear her pink shirt. She thinks it is a very good shirt. It has a picture of a bunny on it. She loves bunnies. She takes the pink shirt from her closet and puts it on. + +She goes to the kitchen, where her mom is making breakfast. She says, "Mom, look at my shirt. It is a good shirt. It has a bunny on it." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, Lily, it is a good shirt. You look very pretty in it. Do you like bunnies?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, mom, I like bunnies. They are soft and cute. Can we go to the park and see the bunnies?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, Lily, we can go to the park after breakfast. But first, you have to eat your oatmeal and drink your milk. They are good for you." + +Lily says, "OK, mom, I will eat my oatmeal and drink my milk. Then we can go to the park and see the bunnies. I am happy." + +Her mom says, "I am happy, too, Lily. You are a good girl. I love you." + +Lily says, "I love you, too, mom." She hugs her mom and eats her breakfast. She is excited to go to the park and see the bunnies. She thinks it will be a good day. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll and Max had a small car. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll, Lily. It is pretty and soft. My car is old and hard," Max said. + +"No, Max. This is my doll. You have your car. Go away," Lily said. + +Max did not listen. He tried to grab the doll from Lily's hands. Lily held on tight and shouted. + +"Stop it, Max. This is mine. You are bad. Mommy, help me!" + +Mommy heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Max fighting over the doll. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you two complaining? You have enough toys to share. Why can't you play nicely?" Mommy asked. + +Lily and Max looked at Mommy. They felt sorry and ashamed. They knew they were wrong. + +"Sorry, Mommy. We were selfish and mean. We don't want to fight anymore," Lily and Max said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged them. She was glad they learned their lesson. + +"That's good, my loves. Fighting is not fun. Sharing is caring. Why don't you try to play with each other's toys? Maybe you will find something new and fun," Mommy said. + +Lily and Max nodded and agreed. They gave each other their toys and said sorry. They found out that the doll was not only pretty and soft, but also could sing and dance. And the car was not only old and hard, but also could zoom and beep. They had a lot of fun playing with each other's toys. They learned that being tough is not always good. Being kind is better. +Tom and Sue like to print pictures with their crayons. They have a big book with many animals. They choose their favorite ones and print them on paper. + +One day, they find a picture of a goat. It has horns, a beard and a funny smile. Tom and Sue think the goat is clever and funny. They want to print it. + +They take a blue crayon and a yellow crayon. They print the goat's body with blue and the horns and beard with yellow. They also print a green grass and a red sun. + +They are very happy with their picture. They show it to their mom. She smiles and says, "What a nice goat! You are very clever, too!" + +Tom and Sue feel proud. They say, "Thank you, mom! We like the goat. Can we see a real goat someday?" + +Mom says, "Maybe we can. There is a farm near our house. They have many goats and other animals. Do you want to go there?" + +Tom and Sue say, "Yes, yes, yes! We want to go to the farm and see the goats!" + +Mom says, "Okay, then. Let's go tomorrow. But now, it's time for bed. Say good night to the goat and put your picture away." + +Tom and Sue say, "Good night, goat! We will see you soon!" They put their picture on the shelf and go to bed. They dream of the clever goat and the farm. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden with their toys. They liked to pretend they were mighty heroes who could fight dragons and monsters. They had a big stick for a sword and a cardboard box for a shield. + +Suddenly, they saw smoke and ash in the sky. It was coming from the big hill near their house. They heard a loud roar and saw a red flame. It was a real dragon! + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They dropped their toys and ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They shouted, "Mom, mom, there is a dragon on the hill! It is making fire and ash! Help, help!" + +Mom looked out of the window and saw the smoke and ash. She did not see the dragon, but she saw a helicopter. It was flying over the hill and spraying water. She realized it was a fire, not a dragon. + +Mom hugged Lily and Ben and said, "Don't panic, my loves. It is not a dragon, it is a fire. The helicopter is trying to put it out. We are safe here. Come, let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Lily and Ben felt better. They followed their mom inside and had some cookies. They still wondered if there was a dragon on the hill, but they decided to play something else. They liked to pretend they were mighty heroes who could fight dragons and monsters, but only when they were not real. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They make sounds like vroom and beep. + +One day, they have a race. They choose their fastest cars. Tom has a red car. Sam has a blue car. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars along the road. They want to see who has more speed. + +But there is a problem. On the bridge, there is a gap. A book has fallen down. Tom and Sam do not see it. Their cars go too fast. They are going to fall. + +"Look out!" Tom shouts. He sees the gap. He tries to stop his car. But it is too late. His car flies off the bridge. Sam sees it too. He is scared. He does not want Tom's car to break. + +Sam has an idea. He grabs a string. He ties it to his car. He throws his car after Tom's car. The string is tight. It catches Tom's car in the air. Sam pulls the string. He saves Tom's car. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "You saved my car! Thank you, Sam!" + +"You're welcome, Tom!" Sam says. "That was a close one!" + +They hug. They are happy. They are still friends. They go back to play with their cars. They are more careful on the bridge. They have fun. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. They see a big tree with many branches. Ben wants to climb the tree. He says to Mia, "Look, I can hang from that branch. It is fun." + +Mia says, "No, Ben, that is not safe. The branch is too high and too thin. You can fall and hurt yourself. Come down, please." + +But Ben does not listen. He climbs the tree and reaches the branch. He holds it with his hands and swings his legs. He feels happy and brave. He says, "Whee, I am a monkey. Mia, look at me." + +But then, the branch breaks. Ben falls to the ground. He cries out loud. He feels pain in his arm and his head. He sees blood on his shirt. He is scared. + +Mia runs to him. She sees that he is hurt. She says, "Ben, Ben, are you okay? I will get help. Stay here, do not move." + +She runs to the bench where their mom is sitting. She says, "Mom, mom, there is an emergency. Ben fell from the tree. He is bleeding. He needs a doctor." + +Mom jumps up. She sees Ben on the ground. She grabs her bag and her phone. She says, "Oh no, poor Ben. Come on, Mia, we have to go to him. I will call an ambulance." + +They run to Ben. Mom hugs him and tries to calm him down. She says, "Ben, Ben, it is okay. You will be fine. The ambulance is coming. They will take you to the hospital. They will fix your arm and your head. You are brave, Ben. I love you." + +Mia holds Ben's hand. She says, "I am sorry, Ben. I should have stopped you. I love you too. You are my brother." + +They hear a siren. They see a big black car with red and blue lights. The car stops near them. Two people come out. They wear white clothes and have a big bag. They are the paramedics. They say, "Hello, we are here to help. What happened?" + +Mom tells them what happened. They look at Ben's arm and head. They say, "He has a broken arm and a cut on his head. We need to take him to the hospital. He will need a cast and some stitches. Do not worry, he will be okay." + +They put Ben on a stretcher. They put a bandage on his head and a splint on his arm. They put him in the car. Mom and Mia go with him. They say, "Bye, park. Bye, tree. Bye, branch. We will come back another day. But we will not hang from you again." +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big red tomato on a vine. They both wanted to eat it, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said. + +"No, I did!" Sam said. + +They pulled and tugged on the tomato, but it did not come off. They pulled harder and harder, until the tomato burst and the juice and seeds spread all over them and the ground. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. + +"Ew!" Sam said. + +They looked at each other and felt silly. They had wasted a good tomato and made a mess. They wished they had been nice and split the tomato in half. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their grandpa, who had an ancient hat and a kind smile. + +"What are you two doing?" he asked. + +"We were fighting over a tomato, grandpa," Tom said. + +"And we broke it," Sam said. + +Grandpa nodded and said, "That's a shame. You know, tomatoes are like friends. They are better when you share them and enjoy them together. If you fight over them, you lose them and make a mess. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded and said, "We're sorry, grandpa. We learned our lesson. Can we help you clean up?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course. And maybe later, we can make some tomato soup and share it with the whole family. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Sam smiled and said, "That sounds great, grandpa. We love you and we love tomatoes." +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms and stones. They had a bucket and a shovel each. They made a big pile of dirt. + +"Look, a raven!" Tom said, pointing at the black bird on the fence. "It has shiny feathers and a sharp beak." + +"Let's bury it!" Lila said, grabbing a stone. "Maybe it will turn into a treasure." + +"No, don't do that!" Tom said, stopping her. "That's mean. The raven is alive. It will be scared and hurt." + +"But I want to bury it!" Lila said, pouting. "It's just a bird. It's not our friend." + +"Yes, it is!" Tom said. "It's a living thing. It has feelings. It likes to fly and sing and eat. We should be nice to it." + +Lila thought for a moment. She looked at the raven. It was watching them with its bright eyes. It made a loud croak. + +"Maybe you're right," she said. "Maybe it is our friend. Maybe it wants to play with us." + +"Then let's make it a nest!" Tom said, smiling. "We can use some of the dirt and some grass and leaves. We can make it cozy and tidy." + +"Okay, let's do that!" Lila said, nodding. "Maybe it will like it and stay with us." + +They worked together to make a nest for the raven. They put it on the ground near the fence. They called the raven to come and see. + +The raven flew down and hopped to the nest. It looked at it curiously. It pecked at it gently. It fluffed its feathers and settled in. + +"Look, it likes it!" Lila said, clapping. "It's happy!" + +"See, we made a new friend!" Tom said, hugging her. "We don't need to bury it. We can share it." + +They laughed and watched the raven in the nest. They felt proud and kind. They decided to name it Rocky. They hoped it would stay with them for a long time. +Lily and Tom were playing near the cliff. They liked to look at the sea and the birds. They saw a big log on the edge of the cliff. It was brown and had holes in it. + +"Let's go and see the log," Tom said. He ran towards it. + +"Wait, Tom, it might be dangerous," Lily said. She followed him slowly. + +Tom reached the log and touched it. It was soft and wet. He pulled at it and it broke off. He saw something inside the log. It was white and round and had a face. + +"Look, Lily, I found a skull!" Tom said. He held it up. + +Lily came closer and saw the skull. She felt scared. She saw that the skull had teeth and eyes and a nose. But they were not alive. They were rot. + +"Tom, put it down, it's rot!" Lily said. She backed away. + +"Why? It's cool, it's a skull," Tom said. He smiled. + +"It's not cool, it's rot. It was a person once, but now it's dead. It's sad and bad," Lily said. She started to cry. + +Tom saw that Lily was crying. He felt sorry. He threw the skull back into the log. He ran to Lily and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to scare you. I didn't know it was rot. I thought it was a toy," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Tom, I forgive you. But let's not play with rot things. They are not toys. They are icky and yucky," Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily, let's not play with rot things. Let's play with something else. Something nice and fun," Tom said. + +They left the log and the cliff and went to find something else to play with. Something that was not rot. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun and laugh. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a collar and a leash. The dog is with a man. The man is the dog's owner. + +The dog runs to Anna and Ben. It wags its tail and licks their faces. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not know the dog. They hide behind a bench. + +The man sees them and smiles. He walks to them and says, "Hello, kids. Do not be afraid. This is Toby. He is my dog. He is friendly and healthy. He likes to play with children. Do you want to pet him?" + +Anna and Ben look at the dog. The dog looks happy and gentle. They nod and come out from behind the bench. They touch the dog's fur and ears. The dog barks and nuzzles them. + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "Hi, Toby. You are a nice dog. We like you." They hug the dog and rub his belly. The dog rolls over and wiggles. + +The man says, "You are brave and kind, kids. Toby likes you too. He is glad to meet you. Can you clap for him? He can do a trick." + +Anna and Ben clap for the dog. The dog stands up and jumps. He puts his paws on the man's shoulder. He balances and winks. + +Anna and Ben clap louder and say, "Wow, Toby. You are smart and funny. You can do a trick. You are a good dog." + +The man says, "Thank you, kids. You are sweet and polite. You made Toby happy. You are good friends." + +Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, sir. You are nice and generous. You let us play with Toby. You are a good owner." + +They all smile and hug. They are happy and friendly. They are a good team. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is not like the birds they know. It has a long neck and a big beak. It is flying very fast. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, it is so big!" Ben says. + +The bird sees them and flies down. It lands near them. It is taller than them. It looks at them with its small eyes. + +"Hello, bird, what is your name?" Lily asks. + +The bird makes a loud noise. It sounds like "Rrraaaww!" + +"Rrraaaww? Is that your name?" Ben asks. + +The bird nods. It moves its beak closer to them. + +"Are you hungry, Rrraaaww?" Lily asks. + +The bird nods again. It opens its beak wide. It looks like it wants to eat them. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, I think it is dangerous!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, I think so too!" Lily says. + +They run away from the bird. They find their mom and dad. They tell them about the bird. + +"Mom, dad, we saw a big bird in the park. It was called Rrraaaww. It tried to eat us!" Lily says. + +"Really, Lily? That sounds scary. Are you okay?" Mom says. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay. We ran away fast." Ben says. + +"Good, Ben, I'm glad you are safe. But I don't think that was a bird. I think that was a dinosaur!" Dad says. + +"A dinosaur? What is a dinosaur?" Lily asks. + +"A dinosaur is an animal that lived a long time ago. They are not here anymore. They are in books and movies. Maybe Rrraaaww came from another land. A land where dinosaurs still live." Dad says. + +"Wow, dad, that is amazing. Can we go to that land?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe, Ben, maybe. But we have to be careful. Dinosaurs can be very dangerous. They can bite and scratch and roar. We have to introduce ourselves nicely and be friendly." Dad says. + +"Okay, dad, we will. We like dinosaurs. They are big and cool. But we like you more. You are not dangerous. You are nice and warm and cuddly." Lily says. + +They hug their mom and dad. They are happy. They go home and read a book about dinosaurs. They wonder if they will see Rrraaaww again. They hope he will find his way back to his land. They hope he will find some friends. They hope he will not be hungry. They hope he will be happy. +Lily and her mom were going to the park. They had a bag of bread to feed the ducks. Lily liked the ducks. They were charming. They made funny noises and swam in the water. + +But there was a lot of traffic on the road. The cars were slow and loud. Lily and her mom had to wait a long time. Lily was bored and hungry. She wanted to feed the ducks and eat some bread. + +"Mom, can we feed the ducks now?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to get to the park first. The traffic is bad today. But we will be there soon. I promise." Mom said. + +Lily sighed. She looked out the window. She saw a big truck with a picture of a cow on it. She wondered if the cow was going to the park too. She hoped the cow would be nice to the ducks. + +"Mom, look! A cow!" Lily said. + +"Wow, that's a big cow. Maybe it's going to the farm. Do you like cows, Lily?" Mom said. + +"Yes, I like cows. They are soft and white and black. They give us milk. Can we feed the cow some bread?" Lily said. + +"No, honey. We can't feed the cow. The cow has its own food. And we need to save the bread for the ducks. They will be hungry too." Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I understand. But can we feed the ducks soon?" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily. We can feed the ducks soon. Look, the traffic is moving. We are almost at the park. Are you ready to have some fun?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I'm ready. I'm excited. I love the park. I love the ducks. And I love you." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are my charming little girl." Mom said. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they wanted to go to the park with their mom. Mom said they had to dress first. Lily put on her pink dress and her shoes. Tom put on his blue shirt and his pants. But he did not want to wear his socks. + +"Socks are rough and hot. I don't like them," Tom said. + +"But you need them to protect your feet," Mom said. "The park has rocks and sticks and bugs. They can hurt your feet if you don't wear socks." + +"I don't care. I want to go now. I don't need socks yet," Tom said. He ran to the door. + +Lily followed him. She was worried about her brother. She knew Mom was right. She wore her socks even though they were a little rough. + +At the park, Lily and Tom had fun. They slid on the slide, swung on the swings, and climbed on the monkey bars. But then Tom stepped on a sharp rock. He cried out in pain. His foot was bleeding. + +Mom came to help him. She cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You should have listened to me. Socks are not just for warmth. They are for safety too. Next time, please wear them." + +Tom felt sorry too. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. You were right. Socks are good. I will wear them next time. And I will listen to you more." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's good, Tom. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I love you, brother." + +Tom smiled back and said, "I love you too, sister." + +Mom kissed them both and said, "I love you both. Now let's go home and have some ice cream." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of listening to parents, wearing appropriate clothes, and caring for siblings. +Sara and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with their blocks. Sara had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. + +"Let's add our blocks together and make a big castle!" Sara said. + +"OK!" Ben said. "I will add my blue blocks to your red blocks and we can make a colorful castle!" + +They started to add their blocks and make a big castle on the floor. They added windows and doors and flags and a moat. They were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big van. The van was black and had no windows. It looked mysterious and scary. + +"Who is in that van?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a bad guy or a monster or a pirate!" + +They were afraid of the van and the noise. They ran to their mom in the kitchen and told her what they saw. + +"Mom, there is a mysterious van outside!" Sara said. + +"It is making a loud noise and it has no windows!" Ben said. + +Mom looked out the window and smiled. She knew who was in the van. + +"Don't worry, kids," she said. "That is not a mysterious van. That is your uncle Bob. He is here to visit us and he brought his new van. He likes to play music in his van and he has speakers and lights and a disco ball. He is not a bad guy or a monster or a pirate. He is a very nice and fun uncle. Do you want to go and say hello to him?" + +Sara and Ben felt relieved and curious. They wanted to see their uncle Bob and his new van. They followed their mom outside and greeted their uncle Bob. He hugged them and invited them to see his van. They went inside the van and saw the speakers and lights and the disco ball. They also saw a lot of toys and books and snacks that their uncle Bob brought for them. + +"Wow, this is a cool van!" Sara said. + +"Yeah, this is a fun van!" Ben said. + +They played with their uncle Bob and his van for a long time. They listened to music and danced and read and ate. They forgot about their blocks and their castle. They had a new and exciting adventure with their uncle Bob and his van. They were very happy. +Sara was very happy. It was her birthday today. She had a big cake, many balloons and many friends. She also had a new bike. It was red and shiny. She wanted to ride it very fast. + +"Can I go outside and ride my bike?" she asked her mom. + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't speed too much. And stay near the house. I will call you when it is time to open the gifts." her mom said. + +Sara nodded and ran outside. She put on her helmet and got on her bike. She felt the wind in her hair. She pedaled faster and faster. She wanted to see how fast she could go. + +She did not see the cat that crossed the street. She did not hear the car that honked. She did not notice the stop sign. She only saw the bike and the road. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She felt a bump. She fell off the bike. She scraped her knee and elbow. She started to cry. + +The cat ran away. The car stopped. The driver got out. He was angry and scared. + +"Are you okay, little girl? What were you doing? You were speeding so much. You could have been hurt badly. You have to be more careful. You have to follow the rules. You have to look and listen." he said. + +Sara's mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw Sara and the bike and the car. She was worried and sad. + +"Oh, Sara, what happened? Are you hurt? I told you not to speed too much. I told you to stay near the house. Why didn't you listen?" she said. + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she had been wrong. She had been too excited and reckless. She had not listened to her mom. She had not followed the rules. She had not looked and listened. + +She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, mister. I was speeding too much. I was not careful. I did not look and listen. I won't do it again. I promise." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are not hurt badly. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be more responsible. You have to respect yourself and others. You have to look and listen." + +The driver calmed down and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are not hurt badly. But you have to be more careful. You have to follow the rules. You have to look and listen." + +Sara nodded and said, "I will, mom. I will, mister. Thank you for being nice to me." + +They helped Sara get up and checked her bike. It was not broken. They gave her a band-aid and a hug. They wished her a happy birthday. + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned that speeding is not fun. It is dangerous. She learned that listening to her mom is important. She learned that looking and listening is smart. She learned that being careful is good. + +She still had a happy birthday. She still had a big cake, many balloons and many friends. She still had a new bike. It was red and shiny. She still wanted to ride it. But not too fast. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They want to enter the tent and see what is inside. + +"Look, Tim, a tent!" Kim says. "Can we enter?" + +"Let's ask Mom," Tim says. They run to their mom, who is sitting on a bench. "Mom, can we enter the tent?" + +Mom smiles and nods. "Yes, you can, but be careful and stay together. The tent is for a circus. There are many animals and people inside." + +Tim and Kim are happy. They put on their caps and run to the tent. They enter the tent and see many things. They see a lion, a monkey, a clown, a ball, and a bike. They also see a man with a big hat and a long nose. He is selling popcorn and candy. + +"Hello, little ones," the man says. "Do you want some popcorn or candy? They are yummy." + +Tim and Kim nod. They like popcorn and candy. They give the man some coins and take some popcorn and candy. They say thank you and go to find a seat. They eat their popcorn and candy and watch the circus. They see the lion roar, the monkey swing, the clown make jokes, the ball bounce, and the bike spin. They clap and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +They are glad they entered the tent. They think the tent is a magic place. They want to enter the tent again. +Sara and Tom were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and stones. Sometimes they saw crabs and fish in the water. + +One day, they found a big bottle in the sand. It was green and had a cork on top. Sara picked it up and shook it. She heard something inside. + +"What is it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a treasure?" Sara said. + +They pulled the cork and saw a piece of paper inside. It had writing on it, but they could not read it. It looked mysterious. + +"Maybe it is a map?" Tom said. + +"Or a letter?" Sara said. + +They tried to pull the paper out, but it was stuck. They needed help. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a blanket. They showed her the bottle and the paper. + +"Mom, can you help us? We found a mysterious bottle with a paper inside. What does it say?" Sara asked. + +Mom looked at the bottle and the paper. She smiled. + +"It says 'Greetings from the other side of the world. I hope you find this bottle and enjoy this message. Have a nice day.' It is from someone who lives very far away and sent this bottle in the water. How amazing!" Mom said. + +Sara and Tom were amazed too. They wondered who the person was and how the bottle traveled so far. They thanked their mom and kept the bottle as a souvenir. They decided to write their own message and send it in another bottle. Maybe someone else would find it and be amazed too. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They like to dig and make mud pies. They are very messy, but they do not care. They are having fun. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big worm!" Tom says. He holds up a long, slimy thing in his hand. He smiles. + +"Yuck, Tom, that is gross!" Lily says. She does not like worms. She thinks they are icky. She makes a face. + +Tom thinks it is funny to scare Lily. He runs towards her with the worm. He says, "I am going to put this worm in your mouth, Lily!" + +Lily screams. She does not want the worm in her mouth. She runs away from Tom. She says, "No, Tom, stop! That is not nice!" + +Mum hears Lily and Tom. She comes out of the house. She sees them running and shouting. She sees the worm in Tom's hand. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mum says. She sounds angry. "Why are you scaring your sister with a worm? That is not kind. And why are you so dirty? You need to be tidy. Come inside and wash your hands and faces. Now!" + +Tom and Lily stop. They look at Mum. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mum. We were just playing." + +Mum takes the worm from Tom. She puts it back in the ground. She says, "Worms belong in the soil, not in your mouth. They help the plants grow. And you belong in the house, not in the mud. You need to be clean and tidy. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and Lily follow Mum. They go inside. They wash their hands and faces. They say, "We love you, Mum." + +Mum hugs them. She says, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. But next time, please do not scare each other with worms. And please stay tidy." +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Come on, Kim, let's go on the slide!" Tim says. + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. The slide is very high." Kim says. + +They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. They hold hands and slide down. They go very fast and feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and have fun. + +But when they reach the bottom, they see something on the grass. It is red and sticky and wobbly. It is jelly! + +"Wow, look, Tim, jelly!" Kim says. + +"Yum, jelly! Let's eat it!" Tim says. + +They run to the jelly and pick up some with their fingers. They put it in their mouths. But it does not taste good. It tastes sour and bitter and yucky. They spit it out and make faces. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck! This is not jelly! This is icky!" Tim says. + +"Where did it come from? Who left it here?" Kim says. + +They look around and see a big trash can. The trash can is open and full of garbage. They see more jelly and other things that are rotten and smelly. They see flies and ants and worms. They feel sick and scared. + +"Ew, ew, ew! This is trash! This is gross!" Kim says. + +"Let's get away from here! This is scary!" Tim says. + +They drop the jelly and run back to the slide. They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. They hold hands and slide down. They go very fast and feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and have fun. + +They forget about the jelly and the trash. They only think about the slide and each other. They are happy. +Lila loved the sea. She liked to play in the sand and watch the waves. Sometimes she saw dolphins jumping in the water. They looked happy and friendly. Lila wanted to meet a dolphin. + +One day, Lila saw a boat on the shore. It had a sign that said "Dolphin Tours". Lila ran to the boat and asked the man, "Can I see the dolphins?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, little girl. Come with me. I will take you to the dolphins. They are very gentle and like to play." + +Lila was excited and followed the man. She did not tell her mom and dad where she was going. She thought they would be happy for her. + +The man took Lila to a big cage in the water. He said, "This is where the dolphins live. They are very lonely and need a friend. Do you want to be their friend?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, I want to be their friend. Can I go inside the cage?" + +The man said, "Of course. I will help you. Just be careful and don't make any noise. The dolphins are very shy." + +The man lifted Lila and put her inside the cage. He locked the door and said, "Have fun, little girl. I will be back soon." + +Lila looked around and saw four dolphins in the cage. They were big and gray and had scars on their skin. They did not look happy or friendly. They looked angry and scared. + +Lila tried to say hello to the dolphins, but they did not answer. They swam away from her and made loud noises. Lila felt afraid and wanted to go back to the boat. She called the man, but he did not hear her. He was gone. + +Lila cried and banged on the cage. She hoped her mom and dad would find her. She hoped the dolphins would be gentle and accept her. But they did not. They came closer and closer to her and bit her with their sharp teeth. Lila screamed and bled. She wished she never met the man or the dolphins. She wished she stayed on the sand and watched the waves. But it was too late. +Jill and Tom like to play near the big rail. The big rail is where the fast trains go. Sometimes they see the trains and wave at them. But they know they have to be careful and not go too close to the big rail. + +One day, they see a pretty flower on the other side of the big rail. It is yellow and red and has many petals. Jill wants to pick the flower and give it to her mom. She says to Tom, "Look, Tom, a pretty flower! I want it for mom. Can you help me get it?" + +Tom says, "No, Jill, we can't go there. It is too dangerous. The fast trains might come and hurt us. Mom will be sad if we get hurt. Let's find another flower." + +But Jill does not listen. She says, "I will be quick. I will hurry and get the flower and come back. You wait here." She runs across the big rail and reaches the flower. She picks it and smiles. + +But then she hears a loud noise. It is the fast train. It is coming very fast. Jill is scared. She tries to hurry back, but she trips and falls. She drops the flower. She cries, "Help, Tom, help!" + +Tom sees Jill and the fast train. He is scared too. He wants to help Jill, but he does not know what to do. He shouts, "Jill, get up, get up! The fast train is coming! Hurry, hurry!" + +Will Jill get up and hurry back? Will Tom help her? Will the fast train stop? What will happen to Jill and Tom and the pretty flower? +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks in their room. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily has a red block that she likes very much. It is her favorite block. + +"Can I have your red block, Lily?" Tom asks. He wants to make a fire truck with his blocks. + +"No, Tom. This is my red block. You can have another block," Lily says. She holds the red block close to her chest. + +"Please, Lily. Just for a little bit. I will give it back to you," Tom says. He tries to grab the red block from Lily. + +"Tom, stop! You are being mean!" Lily shouts. She pushes Tom away. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +"Tom wants my red block and he won't leave me alone," Lily says. + +"Lily won't share her red block with me and she pushed me," Tom says. + +Mom looks at the blocks and sees that there are many other colors. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you replace the red block with another block, Tom? You can use a yellow block or a blue block or a green block. They are all nice blocks," Mom says. + +"Replace? What does that mean?" Tom asks. + +"It means to take something out and put something else in. Like this," Mom says. She takes the red block from Lily and gives her a purple block. Then she gives the red block to Tom. "See? Now Lily has a purple block and Tom has a red block. You have replaced the blocks." + +Lily and Tom look at their new blocks. They are not sure if they like them. + +"But I like the red block," Lily says. + +"But I like the purple block," Tom says. + +Mom smiles and says, "Why don't you try to play with your new blocks for a while? Maybe you will like them too. And then you can trade them back later. That is called sharing. Sharing is good." + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We will try." + +Mom says, "Good. Now be quiet and play nicely. I have to go and do some work. And don't forget to say thank you and sorry to each other." + +Lily and Tom say, "Thank you, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Tom." + +Mom leaves the room and closes the door. Lily and Tom start to build with their new blocks. They find out that they can make different things with different colors. They have fun and forget about their fight. They are quiet and happy. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their football in the park. The football was yellow and big. They could kick it very far and run after it. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a toy car that could zoom. It was red and shiny. It made a loud noise. The new boy was driving it on the grass. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Tom said. "It is so fast and cool!" + +"Can we play with it?" Sam asked. "Maybe he will share it with us." + +They ran to the new boy and said hello. They asked him his name. He said his name was Max. They asked him if they could play with his car. + +"No, you can't," Max said. "This is my car. It is mine. Go away." + +He zoomed his car away from them. He did not want to be friends. He did not want to share. + +Tom and Sam felt sad and angry. They did not like Max. He was mean and rude. They went back to their football. + +They had an idea. They kicked their football very hard. It flew in the air. It landed on Max's car. It made a loud crash. It broke the car. + +Max cried. He looked at his car. It was broken. He could not zoom it anymore. + +Tom and Sam laughed. They felt happy. They had their revenge. They took their football and ran away. They did not care about Max. He deserved it. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside and look at the sky. One night, they saw many stars in the sky. They were bright and shiny. + +"Look, Ben, a star!" Lily said, pointing at one. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben said. "Do you think it can hear us?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She had an idea. She whispered to Ben, "Let's ask it a question. Maybe it will answer us." + +"Okay, what should we ask?" Ben whispered back. + +Lily looked at the star and said, "Hello, star. What is your name?" + +They waited for a while, but the star did not answer. It just twinkled in the sky. + +"Maybe it is shy," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it is busy," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it is sleeping," Ben said. + +They decided to let the star be. They lay down on the grass and watched the sky. It was peaceful and quiet. They felt happy and sleepy. + +"Good night, star," Lily said. + +"Good night, star," Ben said. + +They closed their eyes and dreamed of stars. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big tent with a zip. They can go inside and pretend they are on an adventure. + +One day, they are playing in the tent when they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. The truck is broken. It makes a lot of smoke and heat. Tom and Sam are scared. They want to run away, but the zip is stuck. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "We can't get out!" + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the tent. They see the truck and the smoke and the heat. They are worried. They pull the zip hard. It breaks. They open the tent and get Tom and Sam out. + +"Are you okay?" Mom and Dad ask. + +"Yes, we are okay," Tom and Sam say. "But the tent is broken." + +"Don't worry, we can fix the tent later," Mom and Dad say. "Let's go inside and have some water and cookies. You are very brave." + +Tom and Sam smile. They are happy. They hug Mom and Dad. They go inside and have some water and cookies. They are still friends. They still like to play outside in the sun. They still have a big tent with a zip. They can still go inside and pretend they are on an adventure. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big crib where she slept with her dolls every night. She had a pink blanket, a yellow pillow and a teddy bear. + +One night, Anna heard a loud noise outside her window. She opened her eyes and saw a bright flash of light. She heard a boom and a crackle. She was scared and did not know what it was. She trembled and hugged her teddy bear. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" she cried. "What is that?" + +She heard footsteps and saw her mommy and daddy come into her room. They turned on the lamp and smiled at her. + +"Don't worry, Anna. It's just a storm. It's rain and thunder and lightning. They can't hurt you. We are here with you." her mommy said. + +Her daddy picked her up and held her in his arms. He kissed her cheek and said, "You are brave, Anna. You don't have to be afraid. The storm will go away soon. Do you want to sleep with us tonight?" + +Anna nodded and snuggled with her parents. They took her to their bed and tucked her in. They sang her a lullaby and stroked her hair. Anna felt safe and warm. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. The storm did not bother her anymore. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big hook in the garage. It is shiny and strong. + +"Look, a hook!" Tim says. "We can use it for our cars." + +"How?" Sam asks. + +"Like this." Tim shows Sam how to tie the hook to a rope. Then he ties the rope to his car. "Now I can speed and pull things with my car. It is fun!" + +Sam thinks it is a good idea. He ties the hook to his car too. Then they go outside to play. They speed and pull things with their cars. They pull cans, boxes, and even a bike. + +But then, they see something unusual. It is a big red ball. It is bigger than them. It is rolling down the hill. It is coming fast. + +"Wow, a big ball!" Tim says. "Let's pull it with our cars." + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They drive their cars to the ball. They hook the ball with their hooks. Then they try to pull the ball. But the ball is too heavy. It does not stop. It pulls their cars instead. + +"Help!" Tim and Sam shout. "The ball is pulling us!" + +They try to unhook the ball. But they cannot. The ball is too fast. It rolls and rolls. It takes their cars with it. It goes past the garage, past the fence, and past the street. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They do not know where the ball is going. They do not know how to stop it. They wish they did not hook the ball. They wish they played with something else. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a pink jeep and Ben had a blue one. They pretended to drive around the sofa and the table, making vroom-vroom noises. + +"Let's go to the park!" Lily said. "We can pour water on the flowers and slide on the slide." + +"OK!" Ben agreed. They put on their coats and hats and went outside with their jeeps. They pushed them along the sidewalk, waving to the people and the dogs they saw. + +They reached the park and parked their jeeps near the fountain. They filled their cups with water and ran to the flower bed. They poured water on the roses, the tulips, and the daisies, making them happy and shiny. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily exclaimed, pointing to a yellow and black one. She followed it with her cup, trying to catch it. + +Ben saw something else. He saw a big, black cat hiding behind a bush. It had green eyes and sharp teeth. It looked scary and mean. + +"Watch out, Lily!" Ben shouted. "There's a scary cat!" + +Lily turned around and saw the cat. She screamed and dropped her cup. The cat hissed and jumped out of the bush, running towards them. + +Lily and Ben ran back to their jeeps, leaving the water and the butterfly behind. They got in and drove away as fast as they could, leaving the cat in the dust. + +"That was a scary cat!" Lily said, shaking. + +"Yes, it was!" Ben said, hugging her. "But we're safe now. Let's go home and have some cookies." + +They drove home, feeling brave and hungry. They parked their jeeps in the garage and went inside. Mom was waiting for them with a plate of cookies and a smile. + +"Did you have fun at the park?" she asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben said. "But we saw a scary cat!" + +They told Mom about their adventure and ate their cookies. Mom hugged them and kissed them. + +"You're very brave, my little ones," she said. "But remember, not all cats are scary. Some are nice and friendly, like our Fluffy." + +She brought Fluffy, their white and fluffy cat, to the living room. Fluffy purred and rubbed against Lily and Ben, making them laugh. + +"See, this is a nice cat," Mom said. "Do you want to play with him?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben said. They put down their cookies and picked up Fluffy. They played with him and his toys, forgetting about the scary cat. + +They had a lot of fun with their jeep, their water, their butterfly, and their cat. They were happy and loved. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of stuff to play with: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They liked to share their stuff and have fun together. + +But one day, Tom saw a shiny red car that Lily was holding. He wanted to play with it, too. He asked Lily, "Can I have the car, please?" + +Lily said, "No, this is my car. You have your own car. Go play with it." + +Tom felt angry. He did not like Lily's answer. He wanted the shiny red car. He did not want to play with his own car. He thought of a way to get the car from Lily. He decided to pinch her. + +He crawled over to Lily and pinched her arm hard. Lily felt a lot of pain. She dropped the car and cried, "Ow, ow, ow! Tom, why did you pinch me? That hurts!" + +Tom grabbed the car and ran away. He felt happy. He got what he wanted. He did not care that he hurt Lily. + +But Lily did not give up. She got up and ran after Tom. She was very mad. She wanted her car back. She wanted to make Tom sorry. She caught up with Tom and pinched him back hard. Tom felt a lot of pain. He dropped the car and cried, "Ow, ow, ow! Lily, why did you pinch me? That hurts!" + +Lily grabbed the car and ran away. She felt happy. She got what she wanted. She did not care that she hurt Tom. + +But then, they heard their mom's voice. She had seen everything. She was very sad. She said, "Tom, Lily, why did you pinch each other? That is not nice. That is not how you play. You should share your stuff and be kind to each other. Pinching hurts. Pinching is bad. Say sorry to each other and hug." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They knew their mom was right. They did not want to hurt each other. They did not want to make their mom sad. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to share their stuff and play nicely. They learned their lesson. Pinching is bad. Sharing is good. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big ball and a small bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a man running on the street. He is wearing a red shirt and blue shorts. He is very fast and strong. He is doing exercise. + +"Wow, look at him!" Tim says. "He is incredible!" + +Lily nods. She wants to be fast and strong too. She says, "Let's do exercise like him!" + +They put the ball and the bike away. They start to run on the grass. They run and run until they are tired. They feel happy and warm. + +The man sees them running. He smiles and waves at them. He says, "Hello, kids! You are doing great! Keep it up!" + +Tim and Lily wave back. They say, "Hello, sir! Thank you! You are incredible too!" + +They keep running and waving. They have fun doing exercise. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go down there!" Tom said. + +"No, it's scary!" Lily said. + +"Don't be a baby!" Tom said. He jumped into the hole. + +Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. They found a dark tunnel. They walked inside. + +They saw a skeleton. It was lying on the floor. It had a hat and a coat. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. He ran to the skeleton. He wanted to touch it. + +"Stop, don't do that!" Lily said. She was afraid. + +Tom did not listen. He poked the skeleton. He poked its head. He poked its ribs. He poked its hand. + +The skeleton moved. It opened its eyes. It grabbed Tom's arm. + +"Help, help!" Tom screamed. + +Lily ran away. She ran out of the tunnel. She ran out of the hole. She ran to the park. She ran to her mom. + +She told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her. She was glad Lily was safe. + +She called the police. The police came to the park. They went to the hole. They went to the tunnel. They found the skeleton. + +The skeleton was not a skeleton. It was a man. He was a bad man. He was hiding in the tunnel. He was pretending to be a skeleton. He wanted to scare people. He wanted to hurt people. + +The police arrested the man. They took him away. They saved Tom. Tom was crying. He was hurt. He was sorry. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned not to poke things that they do not know. They learned to listen to their friends. They learned to be careful. They learned to be brave. They learned to be successful. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big yellow flower with many petals. Lily wanted to smell it, but Ben stopped her. + +"Wait, Lily. There might be a bee inside. Bees can sting you and it hurts. We should be careful and not bother them," Ben said. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the bee. She did not listen to Ben. She moved the petals to reveal the bee. The bee was busy drinking the sweet juice from the flower. It did not like to be disturbed. It buzzed angrily and flew out of the flower. It flew towards Lily and stung her on the nose. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She ran to Ben and hugged him. Her nose was red and swollen. It felt hot and sore. Ben felt sorry for her. He took her to their mom, who put some ice on her nose. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I did not listen to Ben. I wanted to see the bee and I made it mad. It stung me and it hurts," Lily said. + +Mom kissed her nose and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were curious, but you should always listen to your brother. He was trying to protect you. Bees are important for the flowers, but they need their space. We should respect them and not bother them. Next time, you can look at them from a distance, but not touch them. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I'm sorry, Ben. Thank you for being a good brother. Can we still play in the garden?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "Of course, Lily. I love you. But let's find some other bugs and flowers. Maybe we can see a butterfly or a ladybug. They are nice and pretty and they don't sting." + +Lily smiled too. She said, "I love you too, Ben. Let's go and play. But first, can I have a warm hug?" + +They hugged each other and ran to the garden. They learned to be careful and respectful of the bees and other creatures. They had fun and enjoyed the beautiful day. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, Sam!" Mia says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Mia!" Sam says. "But we have to be back before it gets dark. Mom and Dad will be mad if we are late." + +They hold hands and start to walk up the hill. They see some flowers, some rocks, and some bugs. They talk and laugh and have a good time. + +They reach the top of the hill and look around. They see a big lake with some ducks. They see a bridge with some cars. They see a forest with some trees. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Mia says. "Can we go to the lake and see the ducks?" + +"Sure, Mia!" Sam says. "But we have to be quick. The sun is going down and it will be dark soon." + +They run down the hill and go to the lake. They see the ducks swimming and quacking. They throw some bread and watch the ducks eat. They talk and giggle and have more fun. + +But they don't notice that the sky is getting darker and darker. They don't notice that the cars are getting fewer and fewer. They don't notice that the forest is getting quieter and quieter. + +They are having too much fun to notice. + +Until they hear a loud roar. + +They turn around and see a big bear. The bear is hungry and angry. The bear sees them and wants to eat them. + +They are scared and scream. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Sam says. + +They run back to the hill. They hope the bear will not catch them. They hope they can get back to the park. They hope Mom and Dad will not be too mad. + +They run and run and run. + +They wish they had not gone to the other side of the hill. They wish they had not stayed too long. They wish they had not been so careless. + +They learn a hard lesson. + +The end. +Lily and her mom went to the market. They wanted to buy some food for dinner. Lily liked the market. She saw many things. She saw fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and fish. She smelled flowers, spices, and cakes. + +Lily saw a thin cat. The cat was sitting on a box. The cat looked hungry and sad. Lily wanted to help the cat. She asked her mom, "Can we give the cat some food?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. Let's buy some fish for the cat. Maybe the cat will be happy then." + +They bought a small fish from a man. The man was nice. He said, "Thank you for buying my fish. You are very kind to the cat. The cat will like the fish." + +They went to the cat. Lily held the fish in her hand. She said to the cat, "Hello, cat. We have some food for you. Do you want the fish?" + +The cat looked at Lily and the fish. The cat meowed softly. The cat came to Lily. The cat sniffed the fish. The cat ate the fish. The cat licked its paws. The cat rubbed its head against Lily's leg. + +Lily was happy. She said to the cat, "You're welcome, cat. I'm glad you like the fish. You are a good cat. Do you have a name?" + +The cat meowed again. The cat looked at Lily with its bright eyes. The cat seemed to say, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good girl. You are my friend. My name is Spot." + +Lily and her mom smiled. They said to the cat, "Nice to meet you, Spot. We hope you have a good day. Goodbye, Spot." + +They waved to the cat. The cat waved back with its tail. They left the market. They went home. They cooked dinner. They ate dinner. They talked about the cat. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her horse toy. She liked to make it run and jump and neigh. She had a big box where she kept all her toys. One day, she wanted to play with her horse, but she could not find it in the box. She looked and looked, but she only saw her doll, her ball, her car and her bear. Where was her horse? + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is my horse? I want to play with it." + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe you left it somewhere else. Did you play with it outside?" + +Lily thought hard. She remembered that she played with her horse in the garden yesterday. She ran outside and looked for her horse. She saw a big brown horse in the garden. It was not her horse toy. It was a real horse. It was eating grass and flowers. + +Lily was confused. She said, "Hello, horse. Who are you? Where did you come from? Where is my horse toy?" + +The horse looked at Lily. It was confused too. It said, "Neigh, neigh. I am a horse. I came from the farm. I don't know where your horse toy is." + +Lily and the horse stared at each other. They did not understand each other. They heard a voice from the gate. It was a man. He said, "Hey, there you are. I've been looking for you. You ran away from the farm. Come on, let's go back." + +The man opened the gate and walked towards the horse. He saw Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. I'm sorry, this is my horse. He likes to wander around. He must have found your garden and liked it. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily nodded. She liked the horse. She petted his nose and said, "Bye, horse. You are nice. But please don't eat my flowers." + +The horse said, "Neigh, neigh. Bye, little girl. You are nice too. But please don't lose your horse toy." + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind. Come on, boy. Let's go home." + +He led the horse away. Lily waved goodbye. She went back to her box and looked for her horse toy. She found it under her doll. She was happy. She said, "There you are. I missed you. Let's play." + +She played with her horse toy. She made it run and jump and neigh. She had fun. She was not confused anymore. +Jen and Sam are twins, but they are very different. Jen likes to play with dolls and dress up. Sam likes to build things with metal and tools. Jen hates metal. She thinks it is cold and hard and noisy. Sam hates dolls. He thinks they are boring and silly and soft. + +One day, Jen and Sam have to share a room. Jen puts her dolls on the bed. Sam puts his metal on the floor. Jen says, "Your metal is ugly. It hurts my feet. Move it away." Sam says, "Your dolls are stupid. They take up too much space. Throw them out." They start to fight and yell. + +Mom hears them and comes in. She says, "Stop fighting. You are twins, but you are also unique. You have different things that you like and that make you happy. That is okay. But you have to respect each other and share the room. Why don't you try to play together and learn from each other?" + +Jen and Sam look at each other. They feel a little sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Jen. Sorry, Sam." Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "Good. Now, why don't you show Jen how you make a car with metal, Sam? And why don't you show Sam how you dress up your dolls, Jen? Maybe you will find something new that you both like." + +Jen and Sam nod and agree. They start to play together and talk. They find out that metal can be shiny and fun and that dolls can be cute and funny. They still like their own things, but they also like to try new things. They don't hate metal or dolls anymore. They are twins, but they are also unique. And they are happy. +Once there was a boy and he wanted to test something. So he went to a beautiful country far away. He liked the country so much because it looked and felt so special. Everywhere he went, he saw something new and exciting. + +The boy kept testing things in the country, like how high he could climb and how fast he could run. He even tested the different foods, and how each one tasted. He had so much fun testing everything he could find. + +At the end of his travels, the boy was so happy. He loved the country and all the things he got to test. He knew he wanted to come visit again soon! +Once, there was a poor boy who wanted a board. He searched everywhere but he couldn't find one. He felt sad and asked his mother for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me find a board?" He asked. + +"I'm sorry son, I'm afraid we can't afford one," his mother replied. + +He was disappointed but his mother had an idea. She took him to the park. + +"Look, why don't you use this board," she said, pointing to a large board he could throw around. + +The boy was excited and grabbed the board. He started throwing it around and had a lot of fun. He laughed and smiled and was so happy to have a board to play with. He was no longer poor, or at least he felt that way. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, daddy, and baby. One day the daddy asked the mommy, "Will you marry me?" The mommy said, "Yes, I will marry you." + +They had a nice normal wedding. After the wedding, the mommy and daddy bought a microscope so they could explore all sorts of things. + +One day the baby said to the mommy, "Can I look in the microscope, please?" The mommy said, "Yes, but don't push any buttons!" + +The baby looked in the microscope and saw the tiniest little things. She was so amazed. She said to the mommy and daddy, "I can see amazing things!" The mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Yes, all sorts of wonderful things, just like us when we got married." + +The baby was so excited and the mommy and daddy hugged her tight and said, "We love you." +The baby hugged them back and said, "I love you too." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Molly. She loved the summer days, when the sun was warm and bright. But one day, when Molly was out playing, the wind turned cold. She shivered and ran back inside, to her mommy. + +Molly: "Mommy! It's so cold outside!" + +Mommy: "I know, Molly. But it's ok. We can put on some warm clothes and then I'll allow you to go out again." + +Molly excitedly ran to her room to find her warmest jacket, and put on her fuzzy hat to cover her ears. Then, she put on the biggest smile she could and walked up to her mommy. + +Molly: "Can I go out and play now?" + +Mommy: "Of course! Just put on your mittens and don't forget your scarf. It's still so cold outside!" + +Molly put on her mittens and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She ran out to the yard, happy to play in the cold, but not too cold, weather. She waved goodbye to her mommy, and ran off to jump in the puddles! +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Jane. They were walking down the street when John noticed something strange. + +John: "What's that noise?" + +Jane: "It's coming from round the corner. Let's go see what it is." + +John and Jane went around the corner and saw a funny looking machine. It was making a beeping sound. + +John: "What is it?" + +Jane: "It's an alarm. It's making a silly noise." + +John: "Why is it making that noise?" + +Jane: "It's to remind us about something we have to do. I think it's trying to mention something to us!" + +John and Jane looked at the alarm and smiled. Then they realised what the alarm was trying to mention - it was time to go home! So they quickly turned around and ran home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was three years old. One day she was feeling very upset. She didn't know what to do. She asked her mom, "Why am I so upset?" + +Her mom replied, "What is wrong sweetheart?" + +So the little girl said, "I hate the closet." + +Her mom was surprised and asked, "Why do you hate the closet?" + +The little girl said, "I opened it, and there was a monster inside and it scared me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "There are no monsters in the closet. We just have some clothes and toys in there. Don't worry." + +The little girl was relieved to hear this and was no longer upset. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "I love you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was very thoughtful and she loved to give the baby lots of love. + +Every day, the mommy and baby would take a bath together. Mommy would put the baby in the big bathtub and give her a special bottle to play with while she washed her. Then they would splash around and the baby would giggle with joy. + +Afterwards, the mommy would wrap the baby up in a warm towel and give her a big hug. Then they would go and have a bottle of juice and some cookies. + +The mommy and baby would enjoy lots of happy times together like this. They were always having fun, bathing and being very thoughtful for each other. +Once there was a wild goat. She was very brave and loved to explore. One day, she ventured deep into the woods. As she walked around, she saw something shiny in the grass. It was a knife! She thought it might be useful, so she decided to store it. + +The wild goat kept exploring and it wasn't long before she found a big, juicy apple tree. She was so excited to find such a special treat. She grabbed some apples and decided to store them in her pocket. + +The wild goat continued her journey and she felt very happy. She found a secret pond and some wonderful wildflowers. She enjoyed running around in the sun, and she was very glad she had her knife and apples with her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy on a big street. His skin was very pale and he was very thirsty. He asked an old man walking by if he could drink something. The old man said, "Yes, there's a nice fountain at the end of the street." + +So the little boy ran down the street to get a drink at the fountain. When he reached it, the water was cold and tasty. He drank and drank and drank until his thirst was gone. + +The little boy was so happy with his cold drink that he smiled and said to the old man, "Thank you for telling me about the fountain. I feel much better now!" The old man smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now, take care and be safe walking down the street." +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and had the biggest dreams. She dreamed of soaring through the sky like a bird. + +One day, Sarah saw a beautiful yacht sailing in the sea and decided to take a closer look. Her mother noticed her and called out to her, "Sarah! Don't be foolish! You won't be able to get onto the yacht!" + +Sarah was determined. She ran and ran until finally she jumped up and caught onto the side of the yacht. With a tug, she managed to pull herself onto the deck. Then, with a twinkle in her eye and a big smile, Sarah spread out her arms and legs and started to soar through the air. It was the best feeling in the world! + +As Sarah soared, her dreams of flying like a bird had come true. She soared higher and higher until finally, she reached the clouds. Then it was time for Sarah to come back down to the ground. But something unexpected happened. As she flew back down, she found that she could move through the air like a bird. She had wings! + +Sarah flew back down to her mother and said, “Mama, I flew like a bird! I soared!" + +Her mother smiled, gave Sarah a big hug and said, "Yes darling, you certainly did soar! Now let's go home." And so, with those words, Sarah +One day, James and his mum were on their way to school. James was very excited because it was his first year of school. As they drove, James asked his mum why school was so important. + +Mum replied, "School is very important. You will learn a lot of new things and make new friends. It can also be a lot of fun." + +As they arrived at the school, James saw lots of other children rushing in. His mum said, "See all the other kids? This is going to be a competitive year, so you must do your best!" + +At that moment, James was feeling a bit nervous, but he was also excited to start learning and meeting new friends. After saying goodbye to his mum, he rushed in to school, ready to begin his first day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. Molly was only 3 years old and she had lots of things to learn. Every day, Molly went to school and she had lots of fun there. + +One day, Molly's teacher said, "Let's learn about anchors today!" The teacher showed Molly a big anchor. "This is an anchor," the teacher said. "An anchor helps boats stay in one place." + +Molly was very curious. She said, "Can I touch it?" "Yes, sure!" said the teacher. + +Molly touched the anchor, it felt very fine! She liked it. She said, "It feels really smooth!" + +The teacher smiled. "Yes, that's a fine anchor, indeed. So this is what an anchor looks like and how it feels! Good job learning, Molly." + +Molly smiled. She had learned all about anchors and she was proud of herself. She had learned something new today! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ann. She had a bright pink scarf that she loved very much. One day, Ann was playing at the park when she saw a boy throwing stones. Ann was afraid that he might throw one at her scarf, so she ran away. + +The boy chased her. Ann was running quickly and the boy was gaining on her. Ann thought she was in trouble so she shouted out "Please don't throw any stones at me!" + +The boy stopped running and smiled at Ann. He said "I won't throw any stones at you. I will just throw this bright yellow ball at you instead!" Ann was relieved and laughed. She said "Thank you for not throwing stones. I would have been so sad if my scarf had got damaged!" + +The boy smiled again and said "No problem. Why don't we go and find some other things to throw?" Ann agreed and they continued playing in the park together. +Jack was feeling very frustrated. He had been waiting all morning, but still his mom hadn't come home. He kept looking out the window, but he couldn't see her. + +Suddenly, at noon, there was a loud knock on the door. Jack frowned. Who could it be? + +He opened the door to find a fierce-looking man holding a bag. He was very surprised. + +"Hello Jack," said the man. "Your mom sent me to bring you this surprise." + +Jack smiled and grabbed the bag. Inside was a toy robot. He was so excited! + +He quickly said goodbye to the man before running back inside. He was so excited that he had almost forgotten to thank the man for bringing him the special surprise! +Mum was very cross. " You spoiled my expensive ashtray," she shouted. +Bob was only three and had no idea why he was in so much trouble. He had seen the ashtray on the shelf and thought it would look nice if it was shinier. So, he got the tin of polish and made it very shiny. + +Mum was still cross. "It was expensive," she said. + +Bob felt very bad and a tear rolled down his cheek. He hugged Mum and said he was sorry. + +Mum softened. She said it was alright and put the ashtray carefully away. Then she took Bob in her arms and kissed his head. + +Bob felt very pleased that Mum had forgiven him and he promised himself to never spoil anything expensive again. +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl named Amy. She loved to tell stories to her friends. One day, when she was playing with her friends, she found a beautiful scarf in the sand. It was so colorful and sparkly! + +Day by day Amy would take the scarf with her and tell her friends stories about the different things it could do. She told them that it could fly and the colors could change. + +Her friends were very impressed with Amy's stories. They wanted to know more about the scarf. With a twinkle in her eye, Amy spun more and more stories about the scarf. + +As time went by, the scarf became even more special to Amy and her friends. They all grew to love the stories and the magical scarf that Amy had found. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was 3 years old and loved to play outside with his friends all day. One day, Tim and his friends were playing outside when they spotted something on the ground. It was a strange container and it said “Do Not Use†on the side. + +Tim's friends all said “Don't touch it!†but Tim was curious. He opened the container and inside was a clear liquid. He tasted it and it was very bitter. Tim realised it was poison! + +Tim was scared and started to cry. He knew he had done something very wrong. He wanted to tell his mum but he was too scared. So he quietly ran home and put the container away. + +His mum saw him and said “Tim, what's wrong?†Tim told his mum the whole story, and she hugged him and said “We won't use poison again, ok?â€. + +Mum and Tim spent the rest of the day talking about why it was important to be careful and always listen to what grown-ups tell you. + +From that day on, Tim was very quiet when he was around poison and he made sure he always listened to his parents. +Once upon a time there was a jolly robot who loved to roam around the town. Everywhere he went, he brought happiness. One day, he went off to explore the woods and was never seen again. People looked everywhere for him but he had vanished like the morning mist. + +The townsfolk were sad, for a long time no one could laugh and be merry. Until one day a group of children went searching for him and shouted his name. Suddenly, from behind a tree, the robot reappeared! Everyone in the town was overjoyed, the robot had returned! He had been playing hide and seek with the children in the wood and no one expected he would ever come back. + +Now, every day the robot goes around town once more, bringing joy to everyone he sees. He is truly a jolly sight! +Polly was a little girl. She was so happy and bright. She had a big smile and dreamed of winning. + +Polly found a secret spot in the garden. She went there every day and watched the birds in the sky. It was a very peaceful place. + +One day, Polly decided to play a game. She closed her eyes, made a wish, and ran as fast as she could. She went around and around, until finally she won! + +Polly was so excited. She won peace in that secret spot. The sky was bright and happy, and Polly was happy too. She knew that she had won something special, and would keep it forever. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit and a turtle. One sunny day, the rabbit was feeling hungry, so he said to the turtle, "I'm hungry. Let's go get some meat!" +The turtle agreed, but said he wanted to take his time. "Let's take a walk and see what we can find," he said. +But the rabbit was in a rush, so he said, "We don't have time! Let's go now!" +The turtle was annoyed and a little bit rude. "Why are you in such a rush?" he asked. +The rabbit replied, "I just want to find some yummy meat before it's all gone. I don't want to miss out!" +The turtle understood and the two decided to hurry. They rushed to the butcher's shop and were lucky enough to get the last piece of meat. After the rabbit thanked the turtle for understanding, they headed off on their way. +The rabbit was very happy and thanked the turtle for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. She was hopping fast through the forest, looking for food and fun. Suddenly, the bunny blinked and noticed something strange! It was like a big wall with something behind it. The bunny wondered what it could be. She had never seen something like this before. + +She hopped closer and closer, until she was at the wall. She wanted to know what was behind, so she hopped on top of the wall and looked over. The bunny was so surprised that all she could do was blink. + +Behind the wall was a big, deep pit. The sides of the pit were so high that the bunny couldn’t jump out. She was stuck! The bunny started to cry. + +A kind fox saw the bunny and came closer. He said, “Don’t cry bunny. I can help you.†The bunny said, “But how? I’m stuck!†+ +“Well,†said the fox, “I can try to jump over the wall and pick you up. I can run fast, so I might make it.†+ +The fox jumped, but he didn’t make it. He fell into the deep pit and the bunny was all alone again. She was so sad that all she could do was blink and wonder how she would ever get out of the pit. +Once upon a time there was a little child. She was so small she could barely go anywhere with her tiny legs. One day she decided to go and explore her garden. As she opened the back door, she saw a big dog and she was scared. But the dog was very kind and said, "Don't be scared little one, I won't hurt you". + +The child relaxed a bit and went further into the garden. She saw lots of flowers, birds and bees. She was so curious that she wanted to pick up a flower, which was very big and beautiful. Suddenly, the flower moved and she got a bit scared again. When she looked closer she realised that the flower was a bee. + +The bee wasn't happy that the child was trying to pick it up and he got angry. He started to sting the child's hand and it really hurt. The little child started crying and the dog rushed over and told her, "You must be careful and listen before you do something. Not everything was meant for you to touch". + +The little child learnt a valuable lesson that day. She learnt to respect nature and also to be careful around it. The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and listen before we do something so that we don't get hurt! +Once upon a time in a shining city, there lived a little mouse that had a big dream. He wanted to make the world a kinder place. + +One morning, the mouse set off on his journey. As he walked, he met a kind rabbit. +The rabbit asked, "Where are you going?". +The mouse replied, "I have a dream. I want to make the world a kinder place". +The rabbit smiled and said, "That is a wonderful dream! Would you like to come to my home for lunch?" + +The mouse and the rabbit went to the rabbit's home, where the rabbit made them a delicious lunch. They shared a wonderful meal full of conversation and laughter. + +After lunch, the rabbit was very compassionate and decided to help the mouse with his dream. She offered him a gift: five bright stones. She said, "When you feel like giving kindness to the world, just drop one of the stones. It will bring compassion to those around you." + +The mouse thanked the rabbit for her kindness. He felt so grateful and was inspired to continue his mission. He thanked the rabbit once again and set off on his dream. + +The mouse continues his journey and spreads kindness everywhere he goes. His dream of making the world a kinder place is alive. +Once upon a time, there was an old driver. He was a kind man who always helped others. One day, he was taking a walk in the park when he noticed a very pretty young lady. The driver stopped and said hello. + +“I’m looking for a nice man to marry me,†the young lady said. + +The driver smiled. “I’m an old driver, but if you’d like, I’d be happy to marry you.†+ +The young lady said yes, and they were married that very day. The old driver was very happy. He had never dreamed of finding a wife at the park! + +The couple was very in love and everyone was happy for them. They were married for many years and were always together. Even after they had grandkids, they were still together. + +The old driver and his wife were very happy indeed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to have some fun. He saw the sunshine above, so he decided to follow it. He walked and walked until he came to a dangerous place. + +It was very dark and full of scary things. He was scared, but then he saw the sunshine again. He decided to follow the sunshine and it led him to a safe place. + +The little boy was happy. He could play in the sunshine without any dangerous things. He skipped and danced, and played all day in the warm sunshine. He was so happy that he came back to the same spot every day after that. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sarah and Thomas. Every day they would do fun things together. + +One day, Sarah said to Thomas, "Let's play in my garden!" Thomas smiled and said, "Yes!" + +But then Sarah said to Thomas, "It's my garden and you can't touch anything. It's all mine!" Thomas looked sad, so Sarah thought for a moment and said, "I will share one of the things in my garden with you." Thomas was happy and said, "Let's start playing!" + +Sarah then said, "But you must quit when I say so, because I am the wisest one here." Thomas thought that was a good idea and agreed. + +So they played together in Sarah's garden. They laughed, they ran and they had a lot of fun. When it was time to go, Sarah said, "Time to quit. But you can come back tomorrow and we will play again!" + +Thomas was happy and thanked Sarah for the fun day. They walked away, hand in hand, until the next day. +Young Ian was playing in the backyard. He saw a tire and he wanted to count how many tires there were. He started counting. He counted one, two and three tires. Suddenly, he noticed something else in the yard. It was a little puppy! Ian was so excited that he forgot to count the tires. He spent the whole day playing with the little pup. By the time night came, Ian had counted all the tires in the yard. He was so proud of himself that he told his parents all about it. They were amazed to hear that he had counted so many tires all by himself - and he was only three years old! +Once upon a time, there was a restless girl. She wanted to see something special, so she asked her mum to take her to a special place called a stadium. + +The girl's mum said yes, so they went to the stadium. When they got there, the girl was amazed! It was so big and there was so much to see. + +Suddenly, something wonderful happened. It was a big sports match and everyone was cheering for the teams. The girl was so excited and couldn't stand still. She ran around the stadium, cheering and clapping at all the players. + +When the match finished, the team the girl was cheering for had won! She was so happy and she did a little happy dance to celebrate. + +The mum and daughter said goodbye to the stadium and went home, where the girl happily remembered all that happened. +Jenny was playing in the park when she came across a big hill. She thought it'd be fun to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. She ran to the top and when she looked down she gasped. Before her eyes was a giant zigzag of a waterfall with a big pond of rich, clear blue water at the bottom. + +Jenny was so delighted that she ran back to her friends to show them what she had found. + +"Come and see! Come and see!" Jenny exclaimed to them. + +The friends ran to the top of the hill, their eyes wide with excitement. They looked down to where Jenny was pointing and could see a river of water and a pond of blue. + +"Let's go down there," one of them suggested. + +Jenny nodded eagerly and they jumped down the hill. When they reached the bottom, they realized that the pond was even better than they had imagined. It was full of beautiful fish and they could hear a splashing sound echoing around them. + +The friends started to swim and play in the rich pond, laughing and having so much fun. Suddenly, a dark figure appeared. It was an old man who looked unhappy. + +"What are you doing here?" he asked. + +The friends looked at each other, not sure what to say. + +The old man shook his head sadly. "You must never come here again or else +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lizard. His name was Jack, and he lived in a small town. He was very proud of his strength and always liked to show it off. + +One day, Jack was exploring in a nearby forest when he stumbled upon a magical tree. He was excited and ran up to take a closer look. It was then that he noticed a group of fairies at the base of the tree. + +Jack thought to himself, "I could use some magical help!" He approached the fairies and asked them for help. They told him that they were only allowed to help someone who made a promise. + +Jack was determined and didn't want to give up. He thought long and hard until he finally made a promise: "I will always be brave and strong!" he exclaimed. + +The fairies were pleased and granted him their magical power. Jack thanked them and went on his way, feeling more powerful than ever before. From that day on, he never forgot what it meant to make a promise. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved to play with her toy jet. She pretended to fly high up in the sky. + +One day, Sarah went to the store with her mom. When they walked inside, Sarah saw a beautiful jet on the top shelf. She stared at it in amazement and wanted it so badly but knew she didn't have enough money to buy it. + +"Mom, can I please get that jet?" Sarah asked. + +Her mom smiled, knowing she had been storing away some money for a special occasion. "Yes, Sarah. Today is a special day and this jet is perfect for you." + +Sarah was filled with joy. She hugged her mom tightly, thankful for her thoughtful gift. From that day on, Sarah's jet was her favorite toy. She played with it every day, imagining she could fly like a bird. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was playing outside with her friends. It had been raining all morning, so the girl put on her red sweater to keep her warm. As the rain started to slow down, the sun came out and made the sky bright and blue. + +The girl and her friends decided to keep playing, so they ran around outside. But suddenly, the sky got really dark and then it became cold and windy. "Let's go inside!" the girl said to her friends. + +So they all ran inside and the girl wrapped her sweater around her. Then she noticed something amazing - everything had frozen! Everything except for the girl and her friends! Everything was frozen solid: the trees, the grass, even the birds! "This is so cool!" she said with a big smile. + +The girl and her friends had a great time exploring the frozen world. Then, as quickly as it had come, the cold went away and everything melted back to normal. But the girl would never forget that amazing frozen day! +John was always worried. He would worry about every little thing and never forget to tie even the smallest of knots. Every day his worried face would struggle to keep his worries away. + +One day, John was walking in his garden and he decided to pick some flowers for his grandma. He was picking the flowers and he had his little basket with him. When he moved along, the basket's lid moved and opened up! The knot John had so carefully tied was now undone. + +John panicked and started worrying again. His mom saw this and came over to help. She said, “Don't worry, John. Let me help you close the basket. See, it has a knot here. See if you can close it.†+ +John grinned and quickly made the knot. He looked at his mom and proudly said, “See mommy, I can do it now!†+ +John's mom smiled and said, “Well done, John! Now no more worries!†+Jamie and her mommy went to the beach together. The sky was bright blue and the sand was warm. Jamie felt so happy! She ran to the shore and jumped into the cool water. She loved to dive. + +"Look mommy!" said Jamie. "I can dive all the way to the bottom!" She grabbed her underwater camera and went deeper and deeper. She saw a beautiful coral and tiny fish. + +Mommy took pictures of Jamie as she dove. Jamie felt safe and free. Suddenly, Jamie heard a crunch. Her delicate camera had broken and the photos were lost! + +Jamie was so sad. She had worked so hard on her dive and the photos were her memories. Mommy tried to calm her down. + +"It's okay," said Mommy. "We will take more photos next time." Jamie knew it was true, but it still made her sad. She wished the photos hadn't been lost. +Once upon a time, there was a ordinary girl called Sarah. She loved to joke and have fun. One day, Sarah saw something special. It was a bottle of ink, sparkling in the sun. She picked it up and laughed. + +'What is this, mum?' Sarah asked. + +'It's ink, sweetheart. What are you going to do with it?' Mum replied. + +Sarah thought hard for a moment and then she said, 'I'm going to draw lots of funny pictures and then I'm going to joke about them!' + +Mum smiled. 'That sounds like a great idea!' + +So Sarah grabbed a pen and started to draw. She drew all kinds of silly pictures, and she laughed and joked about them with her mum. + +Before long, the bottle of ink was empty. Sarah was very sad. + +'Don't worry, Sarah!' said Mum. 'We can get more ink. Now, it's time to go outside and play!' + +Sarah smiled, grabbed her mother's hand, and they ran outside together to play. + +The End. +Sam was a 3 year old who loved animals. She was always excited to go to the zoo and see all the amazing creatures that lived there. + +One day, she was visiting the zoo with her parents. She was particularly excited to see the zebra. She ran over to it and looked in wonder at the beautiful black and white stripes. + +"What an amazing zebra!" she exclaimed to her parents. + +Her parents smiled. "Yes, it is amazing. Let's go and see what other animals we can find in the zoo," her dad said. + +As they continued to walk around, Sam and her parents started to discuss the different animals th ey had seen so far. Sam talked about the incredible zebras and all the other animals she had seen. + +"I'm so glad we come to the zoo," she said to her parents with a big smile. +Her parents smiled back and said, "Us too!" +Bob and his dad were playing in the park. Bob was wearing a bright orange vest. Dad put Bob on a wheelie car and said, “Ready, steady, zoom!†+ +Bob put his feet on the pedals and started to go. He went faster and faster and loved it! Bob shouted, “Again, again!†+ +Then Dad said, “No, Bob. It’s time to go home.†+ +Bob was tired and didn’t want to go home. He said, “No, I want to zoom!†+ +Dad said, “No, Bob. I said it’s time to go home.†+ +Bob scowled and reluctantly stopped zooming. Dad lifted Bob off the wheelie car and put him on his shoulders. Bob sighed and put his head on dad’s shoulder. + +As they walked home, Bob said, “Next time, can I zoom longer?†+ +Dad smiled and said, “Yes, you can zoom longer next time.†+ +Bob smiled, happy he would get to zoom again. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree in the middle of the woods. Little Mary and her friend wanted to explore it. As they walked, they stumbled upon some cardboard boxes. Mary's friend said: "Hey, let's open them, maybe there is something inside to surprise us!" + +Mary was a bit scared but said:"Ok, let's do it!". So they opened the boxes and they were filled with huge stones! + +Mary was confused and asked: "What on Earth could these stones be doing here?" Her friend replied: "Maybe there is something hidden in the tree!" + +So, full of hope, Mary and her friend climbed the huge tree. Instead of finding something special, Mary slipped and fell from the tree, injuring her leg. When they went back home, Mary's parents were very scared and angry. + +The huge stones and the huge tree were signs that foreshadowed the danger that was waiting for Mary. But they didn’t know and they paid the price of surprise. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Sam. He was only 3 years old, but he was very curious about the world. One day, he followed his mother to her work. + +"Where are we going, Mum?" asked Sam, excitedly. + +"We're going to my work, Sam. I have to work today," replied his mother. + +When they arrived at the work building, his mother unlocked the door and let Sam inside. Sam looked around the strange room with excitement. He saw a big safe in the corner of the room. He walked towards it and tried to open it. + +"No, Sam!" his mother said. "That safe is private. You Have to stay away from it." + +Sam was confused. He didn't understand why he wasn't allowed to open the safe. "But why Mum?" he asked. + +"Because," said his mother. "It's a special place where I keep important things safe. So you need to stay away from it. Okay?" + +Sam nodded. He understood now and he knew not to touch the safe. He stayed close to his mother while she worked and soon forgot all about the safe. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow gift. No one knew what it was, but everyone wanted it. Every day, it was placed in the middle of the town. + +The people were curious, so they decided to open the yellow gift. Inside, there was a big surprise! It was a basket of tasty treats! Everyone was happy. + +The people wanted to share the treats, so they decided to serve them. They gave the treats to each other, and they were delicious! Everyone in the town enjoyed the gift. + +The yellow gift made everyone so happy that they decided that every week, they would serve treats from the yellow gift to each other. + +The yellow gift was loved by everyone, and it served treats for many years. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very nervous. He was given a task to do but he just couldn't remember what it was. He asked his mom what the task was and she said, "Remember the thing I told you to do the other day?" The boy was so nervous he said, "I can't remember." His mom got angry and said, "Well you better remember or else there will be trouble." The boy was so scared he ran away and hid in the garden. The mom went looking for him but she couldn't find him. + +The next day the boy still couldn't remember his task and his mom got even more angry. She grabbed him and said, "You will not forget this time." The boy was so scared but he still couldn't remember. His mom got mad and shook him, yelling, "Why can't you remember?" + +The boy was so frightened that he ran away again and this time he couldn't be found. Nobody ever saw him again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a fat rabbit called Roger. Roger weighed three times as much as other rabbits and he loved eating lots of juicy carrots. One day, while hopping around in a field, Roger found something very mysterious. It was a leather item, so Roger decided to take it home. + +Upon arriving home, his mother asked, "What do you have there, Roger?" + +"It's a leather item," said Roger, "I found it while hopping around." + +Roger's mother looked closely at the leather item. She valued it much more than any carrots and asked, "Where did you find this?" + +Roger hopped in excitement, remembering the exact spot where he had picked it up. He said, "I nearly stepped on it! It was in the middle of the field, and it was very fat!" + +And that's how Roger found the valuable leather item. +Once upon a time, there was a very helpful girl named Ann. She always did nice things for everyone around her. + +One day, Ann was walking down the street when she saw a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Oh wow! I'm so lucky." + +She was about to put it in her pocket when she heard a little voice from behind her. She turned around and saw a little boy. He said, "Can I have it? Please?" + +Ann smiled and gave the little boy the coin. He said thank you and ran off. + +The next day, Ann was walking down the street again when she heard the same little voice behind her. She turned around and saw the same boy. He handed her a coin and said, "This is for you. You were so helpful to me yesterday." + +Ann was so touched. She said, "Thank you! That's so nice of you. I forgive you for taking my coin." + +The little boy smiled and ran off. Ann was so happy that she had been helpful and that the little boy had been so kind. She learned a valuable lesson that day: forgiveness is always the best choice. +Bob was a dependable dinosaur who admired the sky. He had a big dream of being able to fly up among the clouds for an entire day. He knew it was impossible, so he just kept admiring the sky from his spot on the ground. + +One day, Bob saw a group of birds flying close by. They were chirping and singing and it made Bob smile. He watched intently as they flew around him. He admired how they could go so high in the sky and how they could stay there for so long. This made Bob's dream feel more real to him. + +Suddenly, one of the birds flew down close to Bob. She was a tiny hummingbird. Bob knew immediately that she was the one he could trust to help him make his dream come true. He asked her if she could help him fly up to the clouds and she said she would try her best. + +The little bird and Bob held onto each other's wing and lifted up into the sky. They went higher and higher until they were flying among the clouds. Bob admired how beautiful it was up there! He was so happy to have made his dream come true with the help of his dependable new friend. He knew that she had helped him make his sky dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved animals and especially cuddly fur. One day, she decided to go looking in the pet store to find the perfect fur companion! + +She looked and looked, but she just couldn’t decide which one she liked the best. Then she saw a very rare fur animal - it was beautifully colored and furry and so cuddly looking. + +“I choose you!†Daisy said with a huge smile on her face. + +The store owner smiled back. “Congratulations! You have chosen a very rare and special fur animal - you certainly have an eye for the best!†+ +So Daisy and the fur animal went home together and they have been best friends ever since! +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl who went to find a diamond. She ran through the meadow, coming across a lot of plants and animals. Suddenly, she met a big monster. The monster said "Give me your diamond and I will let you go". The girl was scared but brave, so she replied "No, I won't give you my diamond". The monster became angry and wanted to catch the girl. The smart girl started running and hid behind a tree. The monster kept looking for her but she was too clever for him. + +Finally, the monster got tired and went away. The girl was relieved, but she realized that her diamond was missing! She must have dropped it when she was running away. She was very sad and returned home empty-handed. The smart girl learned a valuable lesson that day - always take care of your precious things! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to touch plants. He wanted to see how the plants felt when he touched them. He touched a tough plant and said "oh wow!" + +Meanwhile, his mom saw him and said, "Be careful! That plant looks really tough!" + +The little boy looked at the plant and smiled. He touched the plant gently and said, "It's ok mom. It's not so tough!" + +The little boy touched the plant every day. He saw all the colors and shapes of the leaves and enjoyed seeing the plants grow. + +At the end of the summer, his mom asked him if he still thought the plant was tough. The little boy said, "No mom, it's not tough, it's soft and cozy." + +The little boy smiled, feeling happy and thankful for the plant he touched. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. He was very curious, and wanted to see what was inside a mysterious box that he had found. + +He opened the box and began to carefully unpack its contents. Inside there were lots of interesting objects - a hook, a whistle, and some colourful beads. + +Tom looked at the hook carefully. It was shiny and made of metal. He heard a noise - a mysterious clinking sound. + +Tom began exploring the hook, and he discovered that it had a secret. He pressed the hook, and it opened up to reveal a treasure inside! Shocked, Tom couldn't believe his eyes. + +He had found a wonderful surprise in the mysterious box. From then on, he was always looking for new things to unpack and explore. +One day, a boy was looking for something. He wanted to find a cow. He searched all around the farm, but he couldn't find anything. + +Then, he noticed a muddy spot in the grass. He went over and saw a cow! It was dirty and covered in mud. + +The boy was very excited and he said, 'I found a cow!' He went over and petted it. The cow was so happy to have a friend. + +After that, the boy and the cow played together all day. By the end of the day, the cow was a lot cleaner and the boy was very tired. + +He said goodbye to the cow and went home. They both had a great time! +One day, Mandy was playing in the snow. She saw her friend and ran over to him. “Let’s have some fun,†she said. He said, “Sure, let’s play.†+ +The two of them started to build a big snowman. Mandy wanted to make him really strong. They worked really hard, but the snowman didn’t look very strong. + +Mandy wasn’t happy. She started to laugh and joke. But her friend didn’t laugh. He said, “That’s not funny!†and he got mad. + +Mandy felt sad. She apologized to her friend for the joke. She said, “Let’s try to make the snowman strong again.†The two of them worked together, and soon the snowman was strong and tall. + +Mandy and her friend laughed and smiled. They were both really proud of the snowman they made. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Rob. Rob liked to go for walks but today he was feeling too tired. Mama said that it was important to go for a walk, but Rob did not want to. + +“Rob, please don’t forget to go for a walk. It is important,†Mama reminded him. + +Rob frowned and grumbled, “No, I don’t want to go. I’m too tired.†+ +Mama said, “Really, it is very important to go for a walk. Remember, it is healthy and fun.†+ +Rob thought for a while and then remembered how much he had enjoyed going for walks in the past. Finally, he said, “Yes, mama, I will go for a walk.†+ +Mama smiled and said, “That’s a good boy. I knew you could remember how important a walk is!†+ +Rob smiled as he put his shoes on and grabbed his hat. He went for a nice walk and had lots of fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mum and a dad who loved their daughter very much. The daughter always asked her dad to fix things for her. + +One day, she asked her dad to fix a toy tower she had. Her dad told her he could not do that because it was too difficult. She frowned, but the dad said he could help her find someone to fix it for her. + +The dad took the daughter to a loyal friend who was very good at fixing things. The loyal friend looked at the toy tower and said he would be able to help. The daughter thanked the loyal friend with a big hug. + +The loyal friend fixed the daughter's tower and she could play with it again. The daughter was very happy and thanked her loyal friend with a big smile. From that day forward, she and her dad were very loyal to their friend! +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse who lived in a cozy tree. He was very happy and content, until one day his tree was cut down. Now he had no place to live, so the mouse scurried around looking for another home. + +The mouse eventually found a huge stack of hay and he was so relieved to have found a warm and comfortable place to stay. He nestled down into the hay and quickly fell asleep. + +The next morning when the mouse awoke, he was very surprised to find a twinkling gold coin among the hay. He quickly took the coin and rushed off to the market. There he traded the coin for some yummy food. + +The mouse was very happy and thanked his lucky stars for the gold coin. But he soon remembered his friends who had no home and no food. He returned to the haystack and found more coins. + +The little mouse was so delighted to have these riches and he quickly thought of a plan. He kept some for his own needs, but he shared the rest with his friends. He returned to the haystack each day to give whatever he could to his friends. + +The little mouse showed us that it is more important to help each other than to look after our own needs. He taught us that how much more rewarding it can be to be generous and kind instead of being rich. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Casey and Lucas. They were very playful and always had ideas of what they could do together. One day they decided to make some special play dough. They went to the store and bought a big bag of dough. + +Casey and Lucas took the dough back to their house and made some plans. They wanted to make something special that they could keep forever. They decided that they would make a big sculpture with the dough. + +The two friends spent all day making sculptures with the play dough. First they made a castle, then a boat. Finally, they made a funny face that made them giggle. They decorated it with all kinds of weird things, like little feathers and leaves. + +When everyone else in the house saw what Casey and Lucas had made, they were so impressed. From that day on, Casey and Lucas had a special sculpture that reminded them of their friendship. +Karen was feeling very lonely. She was sitting in the park all by herself with no one to talk to. She watched some children playing on the swings and wished she could play with them. + +Suddenly, she heard someone say, "Hello". It was a little girl sitting in the sandbox. She smiled at Karen and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Karen smiled back and said, "Yes, I'd love to!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "My name is Hannah. What's yours?" + +Karen said, "My name is Karen. It's nice to meet you!" + +Hannah started to scoop sand into a bucket. She said, "Let's make a sand cake! You can make the lip." + +Karen took a big scoop of sand and made a lip-shaped mound on top of the sand cake. When it was finished, they both laughed and hugged each other. + +Hannah said, "Now we don't have to be lonely!" + +Karen agreed, "No, we don't!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy loved going outside to play with his friends. + +One hot summer day, Tommy and his friends went to the park. The friends were very excited and ran around the park, having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Tommy saw something in the sky. He looked closely and saw a monster! It was angry and destroyed everything around. + +Everyone was scared. Tommy grabbed his friends and held them close. He promised them he would protect them from the monster. + +The monster noticed Tommy and his friends and flew away. Tommy had kept his promise and protected his friends. Everyone was very relieved and happy. + +The friends thanked Tommy for being brave. Tommy smiled and said, "That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lawyer who had his own printing business. One morning, the lawyer was getting ready to go to work, but he couldn't find the paper he needed to print his documents. He looked all around the office, but still couldn't find it! + +He then went over to the printing machine and called out to it. "Please, help me find my paper. I need to print some important documents!" + +Suddenly, the printing machine started to whirr and shake. A few minutes later, the lawyer was surprised to see a perfectly printed stack of paper! + +He was amazed by the machine's magical powers. "Thank you, my friend, for helping me today", he said. + +The lawyer then prepared the documents and went to work. Meanwhile, the printing machine stayed in the office, ready to help the wealthy lawyer whenever he needed. +Once there was a baby who liked to play.But one day something bad happened. The baby wanted to climb out of the crib, but it was too high. The baby pushed and pulled but it couldn't get out. Suddenly Mommy ran in to prevent the baby from getting out. She put big pillows around the crib so that the baby couldn't climb out. + +Mommy also cleaned the crib to make sure it was not dirty. She put fresh sheets on the mattress. Mommy said "No more trying to climb out! It is not safe for you to do that". The baby nodded and smiled. No more trying to climb out of the crib. + +Now the crib is neat and clean and it is safe for the baby to play. Mommy made sure to prevent the baby from having any accidents. The baby was happy and played happily in the crib. +One day, a little girl named Sue was walking in the park. She watched a little worm wiggling around in the dirt. She said to herself, “Look at this delicate little worm!†Suddenly, a hand tapped her on the shoulder. + +Sue spun around to find someone she had never seen before. He was a tall, friendly-looking man with a big smile on his face. He said to Sue, “I noticed you watching that little worm. Watch it again!†+ +Sue looked back over at the worm, and sure enough, it had started moving again. She was amazed. “Wow,†she said. “That worm is so delicate!†+ +The man laughed and said, “Yes, it sure is. Now, let’s go find some more worms to watch!†So, Sue and the man went off to search for more worms in the park. + +And they never forgot to watch the delicate little worms! +One day there was a cow. It was alone in a big field. The cow was feeling very excited. Suddenly, it saw something coming towards it. It was a little girl! The girl wanted to spoil the cow. So she gave it a big hug and offered it a tasty carrot. The cow was so excited that it munched the carrot in no time. After that, the little girl patted the cow and said goodbye. The cow was happy to have a new friend and looked forward to seeing the girl again soon. +John had been very excited to see the playground today. Everything seemed to sparkle and he knew that wonderful things would happen! He looked around, his eyes twinkling with delight and he felt as if he could just run and explore every inch of the colourful surroundings. + +He quickly located the slide, which he ran towards eagerly. Once there, he began to climb the steps one by one, when he suddenly heard a sob. He stopped and looked around, trying to discern where it had come from until his gaze fell upon a little girl sitting at the bottom of the slide. + +John approached her and when he was close enough, he asked why she was weeping. The girl looked up at him with her sad eyes and said "I wanted to go down the slide, but I can’t, because I don’t have any friends". John was so gentle and so kind, he offered to be her friend and offered to share his sandwich with her. The girl smiled and gasped in excitement, and soon they were both gleefully running up and down the slide, each turn becoming more playful than the last. + +As they slid down the final time, John could not help but feel that their friendship meant much bigger than just the slide. And as time passed, he often thought back to that moment at the bottom of the slide, when he had offered his sandwich and heard her smile - this is how determined and genuine friendship can be, even when +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a bunny, and the other was a squirrel. The bunny was hopping around a field when the squirrel ran up to it. + +Squirrel said: "Let's go on an adventure together!" + +Bunny replied: "But I want to stay in the field!" + +Squirrel took a deep breath and tried to resist, but bunny had an idea. + +"Let's just take one small step and inch forward. Just one," said bunny. + +Surprised, squirrel agreed. They took one inch forward and suddenly the field seemed bigger! + +They kept on taking one inch at a time and they went on a great adventure together. They saw healthy fields and delicious fruits along the way. + +In the end, they learned that sometimes a small step can be a big adventure! +One day, a little pig was having a peaceful nap in the sun. Suddenly, a mischievous rabbit hopped over. The rabbit smiled and said, "Hey pig! I'm gonna tease you!" The pig waved his ears and answered, "No, no! Please don't!" But the rabbit didn't listen, and kept on teasing the poor pig. Suddenly, the pig had an idea. He said, "I have a game that you can play!" The curious rabbit replied, "What kind of game?" The pig explained, "It's called 'Tag'. I'll count to three, and then you have to run away before I catch you." The rabbit agreed and the game began. The pig chased the rabbit around, but the rabbit was too fast. Finally, the pig shouted, "You win!" The rabbit was so happy. After a few minutes of playing, the pig lay down in the sun again, content and peaceful. +Once upon a time there was a very bad paint on the wall. It was green and was making the wall look terrible. + +One day a little boy, who was three years old, noticed the paint. He could not believe how bad it looked. + +He said to his dad, "I want to remove the bad paint from the wall." + +His dad smiled and said, "Okay, buddy. Let’s go get the tools to remove the paint." + +So the little boy and his dad went to the garage and got some sponges, brushes and buckets of soapy water. Then they went back to the room and started removing the bad paint. + +It took a lot of work and time to remove the paint. But eventually, with lots of hard work, it was all gone! The wall looked much better and the little boy was very happy with the result. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Milly. Milly loved fruit and especially pears. One day she went to the park and saw a big pear tree. She looked up and saw a big and juicy pear just waiting for her. Milly wanted to pick the pear but it was too high up. Suddenly a friendly voice called out to Milly, "Do you need help with the pear?" +Milly immediately jumped and smiled. A friendly fairy was standing next to her. She asked the fairy, "Can you help me get the pear?" +The fairy smiled and answered, "Of course! Hold onto my hand." Milly grabbed the fairy's hand and the fairy gently flew up and grabbed the pear. She handed it to Milly. +Milly thanked the fairy and ran home with the soft pear clutched in her hands. She was so excited to eat the delicious pear. The fair waved goodbye to Milly as she ran off and Milly waved back with a big smile. +Tommy was walking with his Dad. He saw a video machine. He said to his Dad, "What is that?" + +"That's a video machine," said Dad. "We can increase the entertainment." + +Tommy liked the sound of that. He was excited and asked Dad, "Can I play?" + +"Oh yes," said Dad, "You can play as much as you like." + +They went inside and the video game looked big and bright. The colors were so pale and it was so much fun. + +Tommy kept playing the video game for hours and hours. The more he played, the more smiles he had on his face. His Dad smiled with him, the joy between them was increasing. + +Finally, it was time to leave. They had so much fun and it was time to go home. + +Tommy waved goodbye to the video machine, feeling so proud that he had increased his entertainment. +One night, in the sky, there was a twinkling star. It was so bright and colorful. It glowed in the dark sky and it made the roof look beautiful. + +Down below, a little girl was looking up at the sky. She wanted to reach the stars, but the sky seemed so far away. She said out loud, “I wish I could touch a star!†+ +Suddenly, the star started to come down. It got lower and lower until it was right above the little girl’s head. She took off her shoes, closed her eyes and reached out her tiny hands. + +She felt something warm in her hands. It was the twinkling star! It was warm and dry and glowing bright. + +The little girl smiled. She knew this was a special moment, and she would never forget it. She said, “Thank you little star, for making my roof glow.†+Once upon a time there was a kind old man who had a playful mustache. Every day he would help deliver food to people who were hungry. One day, he came across two children playing in a park. They had nothing to eat. + +The old man stopped and asked them, "Are you hungry?" The two children nodded in agreement. + +The old man smiled, "I can help deliver some food to you." + +He pulled out some delicious snacks from his bag and gave them to the children. The children were so excited and thanked the old man. + +The old man smiled, "Always remember, it is important to help those in need. We should all try to be kind and generous to others." + +The children thanked the old man again and the old man waved goodbye. Ever since that day, the children have been kind and generous. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sandy and she was only 3 years old. She was playing in the garden one day when she got very hungry. + +Sandy asked her Mom, "Can I have a sandwich?" Mom replied, "Yes, of course. But first you must manage to bring the bread and butter to the table." + +Sandy smiled and hopped off to the kitchen. She found the bread and the butter and managed to carry both of them to the table with her little hands. + +Mom spread butter on the bread and made a nice, dry sandwich for Sandy. Sandy munched away on her sandwich and was very happy. She finished her sandwich and thanked her Mom. + +The end. +One day, a little boy named Daniel was walking in the park with his mommy. He saw a cart and felt curious. He asked his mommy, "What is that?" His mommy said, "That is a cart." Daniel was very alert. He looked around the cart and suddenly, he saw something. It was a small green frog! It was hopping around the cart but then, it disappeared. Daniel was so surprised! He asked his mommy, "Where did it go?" His mommy said, "It must have hopped away. Let's keep looking." They kept looking but they never found the green frog again. Daniel was disappointed but he was happy that he got to see it. +Mom and Dad took the children to the park. At the park, they saw a driver getting out of a big truck. The driver wanted to put a huge pile of dirt around a tree. + +The children liked watching the driver work. Mom said it was time to go home and they said goodbye to the driver. + +On the way home, they talked about the driver's plan. Mom said, "The driver had a plan to move the dirt to the tree, and he did a very good job." + +The children thought it was a good plan. Then Dad said, "Sometimes plans don't always work out right." The children asked why, and Dad said, "Sometimes something unexpected happens, like if we get lost, or there is a problem with the car. Sometimes we have to say sorry and make a new plan." + +The children nodded and said they understood. They looked forward to learning more about plans. +One summer day, a 3 year old girl was playing in her garden. It was a nice place and she liked to spend her time outside. She spotted a jar of jam and smiled. + +"Mommy can I have some of the nice jam?" she asked. +"Yes, sweetheart." her mother said. + +The girl took the jar of jam, walked over to a tree in the garden, and put it down on the grass. She thought it would be nice to make a jam sandwich. As she reached for the jar, she accidentally dropped it on the ground. The jar broke and the jam went everywhere. + +The girl was sad and she started to cry. Her mother came over and saw what happened. She hugged her daughter and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Don't worry. We can find another jar of jam." + +The girl smiled and looked up, feeling relieved. Her mother had saved the day. + +The next day, when the girl playing in the garden, her mother handed her a new jar of jam. She smiled, knowing that the good times ahead were filled with nice jam! +Once upon a time there was a gray horse. The horse was standing in the field and wanted to relax. The horse closed its eyes and stretched out its legs. It breathed in the fresh air and felt the sun on its back. The horse felt so happy, it began to neigh softly. + +The horse started to feel sleepy and relaxed more. Its legs and head felt heavy. Its tail began to swing slowly. The horse felt so peaceful it fell asleep right where it was standing. + +The horse was so comfortable and warm. He slept for a long time and felt so relaxed. After a while, the horse slowly opened his eyes and stood up. He shook out his mane and galloped off to find his friends. The horse enjoyed the feeling of relaxation and knew he could always find it in the field. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Sarah. They were best buddies and they went to the park to play. + +At the park, Bob and Sarah saw something special. It was a race! Everyone was mixing together like one big family. + +“That looks important,†said Sarah. + +“Let’s join in,†suggested Bob. + +So Bob and Sarah ran in the race together. They had so much fun mixing with the other runners. + +At the end of the race, Sarah said, “That was the best race ever!†+ +Bob smiled. He was so glad he and Sarah had mixed in the race. It was so important to join and have fun together! +Once upon a time there lived a little rabbit called Fluffy. He was always hopping about in the garden, looking for something exciting. One day he hopped over to a dark corner and he saw something glinting in the shadows. + +He hopped closer and saw that it was a card. It was a very special card with a glittery star on it! Fluffy was so excited, he hopped up and down in glee. + +Just then he heard a voice from the shadows. It was a tall, dark figure. "Do you like the card?" it rumbled. + +Fluffy didn't know what to say, but he nodded his head. The dark figure gave him a big smile and said, "It's yours, take care of it!" + +So Fluffy hopped away with his shiny card and he was never as happy as he was that day. The End. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who lived in a village by the sea. She loved walking by the beach and exploring her surroundings. +One day, she saw a poppy in the sand. It was dead and motionless. She felt very sad, so she knelt down next to the poppy and started to cry. Suddenly, a fairy appeared in front of her and the small girl was very surprised. +The fairy said to her, "My dear, always remember that when something is dead it doesn't mean that it will stay like that forever. Nature has ways of bringing it back to life." +The small girl looked around her and saw the bees, birds and flowers still living around her. She realized the wonderful message that the fairy had given her about life and death. +The moral of the story is to remember that even when something appears dead to us, we should never give up hope because nature has the power to bring it back to life. +Once there was a farmer who had a raspberry bush in his garden. Every day he would pick the raspberries and eat them for breakfast. One day, he noticed that the raspberries on his bush were dead. He was surprised and asked "What has happened to all the fruit on my bush?" + +Suddenly, he heard someone shouting in the distance. It was the farmer's neighbor, who also owned a raspberry bush. The neighbor was angry and shouting angrily. He said, "You have been stealing my raspberries again. That is why they are all dead!" + +The farmer was angry and ashamed. He had never stolen the fruit, but he still felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, I did not take the fruit. I have always taken care of my own fruit." + +The neighbor refused to believe him and said, "I know you took the fruit and that is why it is all dead. I will never forgive you for stealing from me." + +The farmer went home feeling sad and regretful. He realized he should always remember to take care of his own fruit, so that he does not get accused of stealing from others. +Once upon a time there was little boy. He was always very happy. He would laugh and play all day. + +One day the boy was walking in the woods. Suddenly, he saw something strange. There were two logs blocking his path. The logs were big and dead. + +The little boy tried to go around the logs but he couldn't. He tried to lift them but he was too small. Then he had a good idea. He ran back home and found a big stick. He put the stick between the two logs and pushed. The logs moved and he was able to pass. + +The little boy was so happy he began to laugh. His family heard him and came to see what was happening. When they saw the dead logs they laughed too. It was a funny sight. They all laughed together. +Once upon a time, there was a small family who wanted to organize a special day. So every Sunday, the family got together and did something special. + +One Sunday, the dad said to the family, "Let's go to the park today!" + +But his little daughter was scared. She said, "It's scary in the park!" + +So, instead, the family decided to organize a picnic in their backyard. Everyone had such a good time that day, the daughter even forgot how scared she was of the park! + +The moral of the story is to be brave, because sometimes there are special moments that can come from organizing something special. +Once upon a time there was a friendly boy called Harry. He was very eager to make new friends. One day, when he was playing in the park, he made a new friend called Pedro. + +Harry and Pedro played together for a long time. When it was time to go home, Harry invited Pedro to come over to his house. Pedro happily agreed. + +At Harry's house, the boys went over to the fireplace. It was cool and cozy. Harry kissed Pedro on the forehead and said, "Friends should always kiss when they meet". Harry then hugged him tight. + +Pedro was happy and felt so warm inside. He hugged Harry tight and thanked him for his kindness. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't matter if you have the same friends for a long time or if you make new friends - being kind and express your love to them will always create a strong bond between two people. +One morning, Nicole stepped into the elevator. She saw something small, alert and yellow on the floor. Suddenly, it pinched her! She gasped and then saw that it was a tiny bug. She smiled and bent down to pick it up. + +"Hello, little bug," she said. The bug scuttled around her fingers and then stayed still. + +"Are you looking for something?" Nicole asked. The bug suddenly let out a tiny squeak. + +"Would you like to come with me?" Nicole asked. The bug squeaked again and then jumped onto her hand. She smiled and brought the bug into her pocket. + +The two of them rode up in the elevator together. When the elevator doors opened, Nicole said goodbye to the bug and let it go! The bug flew away and she waved goodbye until it was out of sight. + +Nicole smiled and walked away, feeling very alert and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mum and her baby. The mum was so patient with the baby all the time. Every day the mum would do a lot of work around the house. + +One day the mum was in the backyard hanging the laundry when a big gust of wind came along. The wind was so strong that it blew all of the laundry out of the mum's hands. + +The baby saw that the laundry had blew away and thought it was fun. She started running after it and picking it up. + +The mum saw what the baby was doing and said, "No! You have to release it or else it might blow away again." + +The baby just smiled and said, "Ok mum!" She then carefully released all of the laundry so it wouldn't blow away and she helped the mum put it on the line. + +The mum was so impressed and thankful that the baby was so patient and helpful. From that day the baby knew how to help with the work around the house and always released things when told. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Brooke. She loved to dance and twirl all day long. One day, she went outside to the garden and found a hidden net. She was so excited and asked her mum "What is this?". Her mum smiled and said "It is a net! You can use it to play a game called hide and seek". + +Brooke lit up with joy and asked if she could start playing. Her mum said yes and so Brooke ran around looking for somewhere she could hide. Finally, she found a secret spot behind a big tree and jumped in. She grabbed the net and threw it over her head. + +Soon enough, her mum was looking for her. She called out "Come out, come out, wherever you are!" but Brooke stayed hidden inside the net. Her mum kept looking until finally she found Brooke and lifted the net up in the air. Brooke laughed as she spun around and around. Her mum smiled and they both danced together, full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a generous country. The people of the country were kind, and they each helped the others when they needed it. + +One night, a young boy was playing in his yard when he saw a beautiful field of flowers. He decided to pick some of the flowers and make a bouquet. + +Just then, a policeman called out to him. "Put those flowers back!" he said. "You must not take what does not belong to you." The young boy was so scared that he quickly put the flowers back. + +The policeman was very angry and he said, "I must punish you for taking the flowers." The young boy was sad, but he understood why he was being punished. + +The people of the country were very generous, and so instead of sending the young boy to jail, they allowed him to stay home. "Just remember," the people said, "to never take from what does not belong to you." + +The young boy nodded and vowed never to pick flowers from the field again. +George was playing in his backyard. He ran around so fast that he couldn't see where he was going. Suddenly, he ran into a bush and he broke his arm! He started to cry loudly and he couldn't stop. He was so sad. + +His parents heard him and rushed outside. His dad grabbed him and said, "It's ok, George. We'll take you to the doctor to get it fixed." They drove to the hospital, but it took a long time to get there. + +The doctor looked at George's arm and said, "I'm so sorry, but it is broken. It won't be easy to fix and it's going to take some time." Walking back to the car, George felt really sad. + +At home, George had to rest with his arm in a sling. It was slow and boring, and he couldn't do anything he loved. He would never be able to run around and play in his backyard like he used to. +Once upon a time there was a dead tree in the middle of a field. One day a little bird came and perched itself on the tree. The bird said to the tree, "Let's relax!" but the tree stayed still. + +The bird said, "I know what will help you relax!" The bird pulled out a special pill from its pocket and put it on the tree's branch. + +The bird said, "Take this pill and relax. It will help you feel less dead!" The tree was so excited and took the pill. + +After that, the tree felt much better and even started talking to the bird. Soon, the tree and the bird became best friends and relaxed together all day long. +Once upon a time there was a family who went for a walk. As soon as they stepped outside the house, they saw something very curious. + +Mom said to the children, "Let's try to guess what that is! What do you think it is?" + +The kids looked around and tried to guess. "Maybe it's a bird?" said one of them. + +But Dad said, "No, it's too big. I think it's something else. Can you see what it is?" + +The family stepped closer and closer to the strange thing. As soon as they got close, they saw what it was. It was a beautiful rainbow! + +Everyone cheered and clapped as they admired the wonderful sight. They were so happy and curious. They took out their cameras to take pictures. + +Mom said, "You never know what you'll find when you step outside. We make many discoveries when we go outside with an open mind." + +The family smiled and enjoyed the beautiful view of the rainbow. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to peek into the ocean. She would go down to the beach every day and lift up her shirt to see the waves. + +One day she decided to go to the edge of the ocean and peek farther than ever before. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't see beyond the waves. She looked up to the sky and said, "Why can't I peek any further?" + +Suddenly, a stubborn old man appeared beside her. He said in a gruff voice, "You can only get so close to the ocean, little girl. You will never be able to peek beyond the waves." + +The little girl frowned at the old man and then looked out towards the waves again. She said, "Don't be so stubborn. I know I can peek even further if I try hard enough!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Maybe you're right. Maybe if you try hard enough, you can peek further than you ever imagined!" + +The little girl nodded and smiled. Then she took a deep breath and did just that. She peeped into the ocean and saw beautiful things she had never seen before. She was so happy that the stubborn old man was wrong! +John and Susan were busy playing at the playground when they saw a mill. It was made of wood and had a slide. +"Let's slide down it!" said John eagerly. +"No," said Susan. "Mills are for grinding corn, not for playing on." +John ignored her and started sliding down the mill. Suddenly, he slipped and fell. +"Ow!" he cried. +Susan ran over to him and said, "I told you mills don't belong in playgrounds. Always listen to what I tell you." +John felt embarrassed, but knew Susan was right. +"Thanks for teaching me the lesson," he said. +John and Susan learned that it was important to follow the rules and not play where it was not meant to be. They walked away from the mill, happy and content. +Sam and Ben were best friends. They saw each other everyday. Today was hot, so they went to the beach together. + +Sam and Ben could see the hot sand and the cool blue water. Sam said, "This is a difficult day, I'm too hot." + +Ben said, "Let's go swimming. That will make us feel better." + +Sam shook his head. "It's too hot. I can't do it." + +Then Ben had an idea, "Let's go to the shade. We can see the ocean but it won't be so hot." + +Sam thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, let's go!" + +The two friends ran to the shade and enjoyed the cool breeze. They could still see the waves, but it wasn't so difficult to be in the hot sun. They stayed there for a long time, laughing and enjoying the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She went outside one day and saw a vine growing on a tall tree. She wanted to get the vine because it looked like it had something special inside. + +Susie tried to climb the tree, but she was too weak and she couldn't get up. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me get the vine?" Susie asked. + +Her mom smiled and said: "Sure! You can receive help if you need it." + +So, Susie's mom helped her up the tree and she got the vine. When Susie opened the vine, she found a beautiful bluebird inside. The bird was so weak that it couldn't fly away. Susie was so excited that she had received a special gift! She thanked her mom and they both were very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jimmy and Tom. They loved to play together and were very honest. One day, they were playing in the park when they saw a teaspoon. They wanted to join it, so they joined hands and approached it. The teaspoon saw them and was very happy. It said, "would you like to play a game with me?". They said yes and the teaspoon led them to a game. They had lots of fun playing together with the teaspoon, and when the game finished, they hugged the teaspoon goodbye. They promised to join each other again one day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Martha. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +Martha wanted to go swimming one day, so she went outside and ran to the river. + +Martha looked around but couldn't find her towel. She asked her friend, "Where is my towel?" + +Her friend replied, "I saw a thin towel over there on the ground by the tree." + +So Martha ran over to the tree and sure enough, there it was! She quickly picked it up and jumped into the river. + +Martha swam for a few hours and when she was finished, she rested on a large rock by the shore. She used her thin towel to dry off. + +Martha was happy and content. She ran home with a smile on her face, ready for another exciting adventure! +Suzie and her mom were walking down the street. They stopped in front of a modern store. Suzie's mom opened her purse and pulled out some money. Inside the store, Suzie saw so many things she wanted. She asked her mom for some of them, but her mom said no. + +So, Suzie decided to sit down on the floor and sulk. She didn't want to be mad, but she was very disappointed. She sat there for a few minutes and then her mom came over and said, "Come on, Suzie. I have a surprise for you!" + +Suzie got up and followed her mom to the back of the store. There, she saw the most beautiful, modern purse. It was the shiny and pretty. Her mom said, "This one is for you!" + +Suzie was so happy! She hugged her mom and thanked her. She took the purse and held it close. Suzie was now the proud owner of her very own modern purse. +Once there was a mummy and a daddy who loved each other very much. They had a big problem – the door handle of their front door had broken! The mummy and the daddy needed someone to help them fix the door. They had a three year old daughter, who was very small and thin. + +One day, the mummy and the daddy said to their daughter, "We need you to find a screw to help fix the door." She knew exactly what they meant - they needed her to find a tiny little screw! + +The daughter was very excited. She looked all over the house - in drawers, in cupboards, up high and down low – but no matter how hard she looked, she could not find a screw. + +Then, one day, she spotted it! It was a small, thin screw. She beamed with pride as she showed it to her mummy and daddy - she had found the screw! + +With a little help from their daughter, the mummy and the daddy fixed the door handle. And from that day on, they knew that the special screw the daughter had found was truly special. +Once upon a time there was an old woman who had a special round thing. Every day she would take the thing out of its box and hold it in her hands. She would then say "Repeat, repeat" to the old round thing. + +One day, a little three year old girl named Lily was walking by the old woman's house. She stopped and looked at the old woman who was holding the round thing and repeating the word "repeat". + +Lily walked over to the old woman and asked her what she was doing. The old woman smiled and said "I am talking to this old round thing. Every day I tell it to repeat what I say and it does". Lily found this so strange that she asked if she could try. + +The old woman smiled and handed Lily the old round thing. Lily held the round thing and said "Repeat, repeat" just like the old woman did. To her surprise it worked! From that day forward Lily would repeat the old woman's words and she soon became the old woman's best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She loved to go to the theater. Her favorite part was when the lights went dim and she got to see the show. + +One day, Maria went to the theater with her family. She was very excited. When they all got to the theater, they found a gray building with a big, red door. + +Maria's mom said, "Let's go in and have a look around!" + +Maria loved it inside. There were lots of lights and color everywhere. Her dad said, "Let's go find our seats!" + +They all squeezed into a row together. Maria hugged her mom, and her mom hugged her back. Maria said, "I love the theater!" + +The show started and Maria smiled, so happy to be there. She knew she would remember this special day forever. +Once upon there were two friends, John and Paul. They were playing in the park, running around and having fun. +John wanted to find something interesting, so he decided to hide. He jumped behind some tall grass and told Paul to count to ten. +Paul counted and counted, but John didn't come out, so he went over to see what happened. +When Paul went over, he saw that John was stuck under the ground! He was trying to dig his way out, but the ground was too hard. +Paul ran to get help and soon the two friends were freed. + +John and Paul had learned the importance of staying safe. They resolved to try something new, rather than hide, the next time they were looking for some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to do chess. Every day she would go to the park and play regular chess with her friends. + +One day, the little girl called out to her friends, "Let's do chess!" + +But her friends weren't happy. They didn't want to play regular chess, they wanted something new. + +The little girl said, "No. I like regular chess, let's do that!" + +But her friends didn't listen, and they started to play a different game. + +The little girl felt so sad that she left the park and never came back. The End. +One day, a bright squirrel was hopping around in the forest. He was looking for something tasty to eat. Suddenly, he felt something twist around his furry feet. Looking down, he saw the long green stem of a dandelion. He gave it an extra twist, breaking it off the ground. + +The squirrel was very excited! He carried the twisty dandelion over to a tree and held it in his mouth. He quickly scampered up the tree and ate the dandelion. It was delicious! + +From his spot in the tree, the squirrel could see the whole forest. Everything was so green and bright! He started to twitch his whiskers, wondering what he would find next. As he twitched, he saw a bright red acorn on the ground. The squirrel leaped down to investigate. He gave the acorn a good twist, opening it up to reveal the tasty surprise inside. + +The squirrel enjoyed his surprise snack and kept looking for more. He soon found a second acorn, which he twisted open to find another tasty snack. The squirrel was so happy! After his adventure in the forest, he scampered back to his cozy home and took a well-deserved nap. +Leo was eager to go on his first safari. He couldn't wait to see all the exciting animals he had been reading about in books. He asked his mom, "Please can we go on a safari now?". + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm so sorry Leo, but you're only 3 years old. You're not old enough for a safari yet. But maybe next year when you're 4, you can take a safari." + +Leo was very disappointed and begged his mom to let him go on the safari. But his mom repeated, "No, Leo. You have to be 4 years old. You have to wait." + +Leo continued to plead with his mother, but it was of no use. He wouldn't be going on a safari for another year. + +Now it was a year later and Leo was so excited that he could finally go on his safari. He asked his mom, "Please, can we go on safari now?". His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are 4 now, and you can go. Let's get ready - you can't wait to be out on the safari!" + +Leo was delighted and began packing right away. He couldn't wait to go on his first safari. When they arrived at the safari grounds, Leo was so eager to explore all the animals. He ran around to each enclosure, jumping +"Look up, Mommy!" said little Daisy, her eyes bright with excitement. She pointed up towards the sky and Mommy smiled. Up in the sky, high above the ancient tree, was a beautiful bird, flying so gracefully. Little Daisy tried to take a photo of it to remember the moment, but it was gone too soon. + +"Ahh, nevermind" said Mommy "We can see the bird another day." Daisy smiled and nodded. + +A few days later, Daisy wanted to look at the photo she had taken, so she showed it to Mommy. But to their horror, the ancient tree in the background was gone! It had been chopped down and there was no trace. + +Little Daisy was sad. No matter how hard she looked, she would never see the beautiful bird again, or even take another photo of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old. Mia was walking across the bridge with her mommy and daddy. + +Suddenly, Mia started to sneeze. Her mommy asked her, "What's wrong, Mia?". Mia told her mommy that she was feeling a bit sick. + +On the bridge, there was a strong wind blowing. The wind was so strong that it made Mia even more sick. She started to sneeze again and again. + +Mia's mommy held her tight and said, "Don't worry Mia, we can go home soon and get you a hot cup of milk." Mia felt much better and stopped sneezing. She smiled and hugged her mommy. +Once upon a time there was a cool squirrel named Joe. Joe lived in a big tree near the river. Every day after school he would race to the tree to plan his adventure. + +One day, Joe was planning a new mission when he heard a voice. It was coming from a small bush. Joe cautiously moved closer to investigate. + +He then saw a little frog perched on top of the bush. The frog looked up at Joe and said, “Hello, what are you planning?†+ +Joe was so excited to talk to a new friend. He told the frog all about his plans to explore the forest. The frog hopped away, and Joe continued planning for the rest of the afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear named Max. He loved spending the day in the sun and never did very much work. One day, Max was walking through the forest when he noticed a beautiful bracelet lying on the ground. He had never seen anything like it. He decided to pick it up and wear it on his wrist. + +Suddenly, the bracelet started to shrink! Max was surprised and tried to take it off, but it was stuck! Max had no choice but to keep it on. + +He decided to head to the nearest village for help. On the way, he met a wise dog who asked him why he was so worried. Max explained what had happened and the dog said, "This is a magic bracelet. it will shrink when you are lazy and if you keep being lazy it will never come off your wrist". Max realised his mistake and thanked the wise dog. + +From that day on, Max decided to never be lazy again. He worked hard every day, and soon the bracelet stopped shrinking and eventually came off. Max was very happy and kept the bracelet close to him always. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Millie. Millie loved to giggle, and she had a huge smile on her face all of the time. Every day, she would play in the park with her friends. + +One day, Millie heard someone calling her name. She looked around and saw a tall woman. The woman said, “Millie, it’s me! Auntie Melanie.†Millie was so excited and gave Auntie Melanie a big, chubby hug. + +Millie asked, “What are you doing here, Auntie Melanie?†Auntie Melanie said, “I came to see you, and I brought you a surprise.†Millie smiled with delight and said, “What is it?†+ +Auntie Melanie gave Millie a big, shiny bag full of toys. Millie gasped and said, “Oh wow!†+ +Millie wanted to thank Auntie Melanie for the wonderful surprise, so she gave her a big chubby hug and said, “Thank you, Auntie Melanie. I love you!†Auntie Melanie smiled with joy and hugged Millie back. +Once there was a little girl called Amy who loved to play games. One day she decided to play a game of hopscotch outside. Amy picked up a pretty stone, hopped to the first square and then the second. + +Just then, her neighbour Henry came to join her. Henry was a grumpy old man and he didn't look very friendly. He said to Amy, "I don't want to play hopscotch, I want to play a different game". + +Amy didn't know what to do. She wanted to play hopscotch, but she didn't want to hurt Henry's feelings. So, Amy leaned down and carefully placed the pretty stone back in the first square. + +Henry smiled and said, "Yes, let's play a game. And I know just the one!" He led Amy to the swing set and they started playing swing tag, which was fast and lots of fun. From then on, Amy and Henry played almost every day. +Once upon a time there was a famous swan who lived by a lake. He was always so graceful, never taking a wrong step. One day, he decided he wanted to be even more famous. + +So the swan started to practice some of the fancy moves he had seen the other animals do. He practiced twirling and hopping and jumping, but he just couldn’t manage. + +He was so upset and started to cry. But then, he heard a friendly voice say, “What’s wrong?†+ +He looked up to see a duck hoovering over him. The swan told the duck his troubles, and the duck kindly said, “Maybe I can help you!†+ +The duck taught the swan a few basic moves, and the swan practiced them until he could manage the tricks perfectly. + +Soon enough, the famous swan was famous for his new skills. He was now the best dancer at the lake! +Max wanted to play outside on the lawn. He called out to his mom, "Mommy can I go play outside on the lawn?" + +His mom smiled and nodded. "Yes of course Max, but try to mix it up. Don't just stand there, it can get boring." + +Max smiled and shouted, "Ok!" He ran outside and stood on the lawn. He was so excited, he began to spin and twirl around. He saw a butterfly and started to chase it. He laughed and shouted as he ran around. + +After some time, Max got a bit tired. He lay down on the lawn and began to look at the clouds. Time passed as he watched the clouds form different shapes. He waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +Max realised it was getting boring so he called for his mom. When she came out, Max said, "Mommy can I go play inside now? The lawn was getting boring. Mommy smiled and nodded, so Max ran back into the house. +Once upon a time, there were two dear friends named Millie and Nick. Nick was dependable, kind and fun. Millie always looked to him for help in time of need. + +One day, Millie was feeling sad for no reason. She just couldn't shake the feeling, and her worries had taken up residence in her thoughts. + +Nick noticed Millie's sadness, so he asked her if she wanted to talk about it. Millie nodded. + +"What's wrong?" Nick asked, with a gentle tone. + +Millie replied, "I'm just worrying about everything, and I don't want to." + +Nick moved closer to her, so that he could lay a reassuring arm over her shoulder. +"It's okay to worry sometimes," he said, with a smile. "That's why I'm here. I'm dependable, so you can always count on me to help you when you need it." + +A warmth spread throughout Millie's body, and her worries quickly faded away. + +The two friends hugged and then started to giggle. Millie was glad that she had such a dependable friend like Nick to talk to when she was feeling anxious. +Once upon a time there was a painter. He was working on a picture that he had been painting for a long time. He was just about to finish when something terrible happened. + +Suddenly, a monster appeared! It was big and scary and it started to destroy everything. The painter was scared and he ran away. + +The painter was so sad that he started to cry. Suddenly, a kind little voice said, "Don't cry, I will help you." + +The painter looked up and saw a little girl. She was smiling and said, "I will help you fix it. I'm a magic painter!" + +The painter was very happy and said, "Thank you for helping me!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "It's no problem. Together we can make this picture look beautiful again!" + +The painter and the little girl worked all day long. In the end, the picture was even more beautiful than before. The painter was so happy and thanked the little girl. + +The painter and the little girl hugged and said goodbye. The painter smiled and said, "I'll never forget you". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Every day, she would go to the beach to play. She loved looking at the jellyfish and watching them move and sway. + +One day, Anna was looking at one big jellyfish when it felt brave and made such a light. She said, "That's so cool! Can you do it again?" But the jellyfish didn't listen. + +That night, Anna asked her daddy if he could make a jellyfish as light as the one she saw. Her daddy said, "It will take a lot of work, but I think we can do it." + +The next day, Anna went back to the beach with her daddy. She watched as he made a special contraption with strings and lights. He worked for a long time until he finally got it working. + +The moment was here — Daddy said, "Let's see if it works!" He flicked the switch and the lights all lit up like the jellyfish Anna had seen. + +Anna clapped and cheered as Daddy's contraption lit up all around them. She said, "Now I know what makes jellyfish so light!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily who was very enthusiastic. Lily wanted to marry the moon to make sure it could always keep her company. One day, Lily asked the moon, "Can I marry you?" And the moon said, "Yes, of course!" + +A few days later, Lily and the moon had a big wedding. All of the animals and stars were invited, and even the sun came to celebrate. Everyone had so much fun dancing and playing games. The moon and Lily shared a big hug and kissed each other on the cheek. + +At the end of the day, Lily and the moon waved goodbye to all of their friends, and they hugged each other tightly before the moon had to go. From that day on, Lily and the moon have remained the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little fox who lived in the jungle. All day long he would explore the jungle, and find new and interesting things. On one sunny day, he found a piece of yummy food in the grass. He was so happy that he wanted to share it with some of his jungle friends. + +The fox trotted around the jungle, and soon came across a funny looking elephant. He stopped and said, "Hello, Elephant! Do you want to share this food with me?" The elephant's eyes lit up and he nodded his head yes. + +Together they sat in the grass and shared the yummy food. After they had finished eating, the fox thanked the elephant for sharing his food, and the elephant smiled big and said, "You're welcome!" + +The fox said goodbye to his new jungle friend, and together they went their separate ways. The fox was so happy that he had been able to share the food with someone he had just met. +Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Peter and Paul. Peter was always in the wall, peeking around and playing with his toys. + +One day, he saw something big and cool. It was a red race car! Peter asked Paul, "Can I have it?" + +Paul said, "Yes of course!" But he warned Peter, "You must take care of it and store it properly." + +So Peter took the race car and ran it around the wall. He was so excited to drive it so fast! He drove it here and there and all around. + +At the end of the day, Peter stored his car on a shelf in his room so he could always have it close by. From then on Peter was the fastest driver in the entire city! +Billy was feeling very dizzy. He had been running around the park with his friends all day. Suddenly, he heard someone shout, "Look! There are carrots growing in the garden!" So Billy and his friends ran over to the garden to pick some carrots. + +Billy was so excited to pick the carrots. He started grabbing them and running off with them. Suddenly, he heard someone shout, "Hey, Billy, you need to be careful. If you pull them out too hard, you might split them!" + +So Billy was very careful. He pulled out each carrot gently and tried his best not to split them. Finally, he was done picking the carrots. He was so pleased with all the carrots he collected that he ran off with them. + +As he was running, he could feel the dizzy feeling coming back. It was so strong that he almost dropped all the carrots! But he managed to hang onto them. + +When he got back to his friends, they were all amazed at how many carrots Billy had managed to pick. "Wow, you're an amazing carrot picker!" said one of his friends. + +Billy was so happy. He felt proud of himself for being so careful not to split the carrots. He enjoyed the rest of his time in the park and ate all the carrots that he had picked. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful garden full of colourful flowers. Every morning, Joe would take his spade and carefully tend to the garden. + +One day, Joe heard a voice. It came from a small rabbit in the garden. + +"It's so beautiful here," the rabbit said. "I'd like to stay here forever." + +Joe replied, "It's a nice place to be, but I'm afraid you can't stay here. It's not safe." + +But the rabbit didn't want to leave. He said, "Please just let me stay! I promise I won't cause any trouble." + +After thinking for a while, Joe said, "I'm sorry, but you must surrender. I can't keep you here." + +The rabbit sadly said goodbye and hopped away. Joe continued to tend to the garden with his spade. It was a beautiful day, and Joe was happy that he had done the right thing. +Billy walked to the park with his mom. He saw a frog hopping around and laughed with joy. Mommy said, "Let's get closer and print a picture with the frog!" + +Billy was excited and ran ahead, but he was careful to stay close enough for Mommy to see. He watched as the frog hopped closer and closer. + +Mommy took out her camera and said, "Say cheese!" She took a picture of Billy and the frog and laughed. + +Back at home, Mommy put the picture in frame and said, "We can hang this above our marriage, Billy". Billy smiled and said, "That will make our marriage happy!". + +Mommy smiled and gave Billy a hug. She said, "Yes, it will". +Once upon a time there was a stubborn rabbit. He wanted to escape from the sand and explore the world. Every day he would try to jump out of the sand but nothing worked. + +One day, the rabbit saw a big gecko. The gecko said "Hello, I can help you get out of the sand". The rabbit was very happy and nodded his head. + +The gecko quickly dug a tunnel under the sand and the rabbit followed him. The rabbit had never been so excited as he had been underground for a long time. + +Finally, the gecko and the rabbit came out of the ground and the rabbit was free. The gecko said "I'm glad I could help you" and they both waved goodbye. + +The rabbit was now able to explore the world and be free from the sand. He was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Jane. All the children in the local club wanted to play with Jane because she was very intelligent. + +One day, Jane asked all the children if they wanted to sail with her. Everyone cheered, and off they went aboard a tiny boat. + +As they sailed further out to sea, Jane said: "Let's find an adventure!" But the other children replied: "We don't know how to sail, Jane! We're too scared to sail so far away. What should we do?" + +Jane answered wisely: "We have to be brave and try our best if we want to go on an adventure. You never know, it could be a lot of fun!" + +The brave children took the risk and sail away. To their surprise, they had a really amazing experience. They learnt that being brave can lead to exciting and fun experiences - while being scared will stop them from having any adventures. + +The moral of the story is: be brave and something wonderful may come to you. +One day, two frightened cats were walking through the forest. Suddenly, they heard a loud roar and saw a huge flame shooting up above the trees. They ran as fast as they could to get away, but still they heard the weird bellowing sound. + +One of the cats said, "We need to get away, it doesn't sound safe." + +The other cat replied, "I'm scared, but I want to see what it is!" + +The cats stopped and looked around, then noticed a small strange creature standing in front of the flame. The creature said in a strange voice, "Come in and be brave!" + +The cats were so frightened that they ran away, not wanting to find out what the creature was. The moral of this story is that we should never be tempted by something that looks dangerous. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sam and Jake. One morning, Jake went to Sam's house to say hello. When he arrived, Sam's mom was making jam. + +"Hi Jake," said Sam's mom, putting away the ingredients. "Where's Sam?" + +Jake looked around. "I don't see him," he said, worried. + +Just then, Sam's mom heard something outside. She looked out the window and gasped. + +"Oh no!" she said. "Sam is running away!" + +Jake and Sam's mom chased after Sam, but he was too fast for them. They followed him for a few blocks, but then he disappeared around a corner. + +Jake and Sam's mom were so worried. They looked for him all day, but they couldn't find him. They had to accept that Sam was gone. They missed him very much. + +The End. +Once there was a cheerful lion cub. He loved wearing his favorite costume made of yellow and orange fur. He would roar whenever he was happy and wanted to show everyone his happiness. + +One day his mom said, "Hey, cub! Let's go outside today and show everyone how cheerful you can be!" + +The cub was so excited that he put on his costume and started to roar. He loved going outside and showing off his roar. + +But as he was roaring, nearby humans got scared and started to run away. They didn't understand that he was just being cheerful. The cub stopped and looked around, feeling sad. + +His mom said, "From now on, we can't go outside anymore." The cub cried, feeling so sad that he wouldn't be able to wear his costume and roar anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Janet and Jill. Janet was really brave, and Jill was a bit more timid. + +One day, Janet said to Jill, "Would you like to explore the woods together?" Jill didn't know what to do, so she replied, "I don't know. It might be scary." Janet smiled and touched Jill's arm. She said, "It will be okay, I promise." + +So, after some convincing, Jill agreed to go. She was still a bit worried, but she made the foolish decision to go anyway. + +When they got to the woods, Jill was surprised to see how much there was to explore. Every tree and shrub seemed to have something new to discover. Janet and Jill enjoyed themselves so much, they decided to make it a regular thing. + +The end. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she noticed a caterpillar crawling near her feet. She was so excited! She said to the caterpillar, "Hello! My name is Lucy. What is yours?". +The caterpillar looked up and said, "I'm Frank. It is nice to meet you!" Lucy was surprised. She asked Frank,"What are you doing?". +He replied, "I'm looking for something to eat". Lucy said, "Come, I can show you where to find food. I know a good place!" + +Frank followed Lucy, being careful to watch where he stepped. They reached a big patch of grass and saw lots of food. As they started to eat, Frank asked Lucy, "Where did you learn to be so careful when finding food?". Lucy said, "My mom taught me to always be careful, otherwise I might miss something important!". + +Lucy and Frank ate until their tummies were full and then said goodbye to each other. Lucy was glad she had been so careful, or else she might have missed meeting her new friend Frank! +Jamie and his mom were getting ready to go on a trip. +"Let's unpack, Jamie," said his mom. +Jamie smiled. He loved to unpack. He opened his bag and pulled out some cool, new things. + +"Wait, what's this?" he asked. +"That's your new kite!" said his mom. "Take it outside, it will be so much fun!" +Jamie was so excited, he grabbed the kite and ran outside. + +The sky was so blue and the air was so cool. Jamie smiled as he watched his kite fly higher and higher. He was having so much fun. He laughed and ran around in circles. + +When he was all done, Jamie packed up his kite and went inside. He was so happy. Going on this trip was so cool. +One day, Bob and his mom went to the park. It was a bright day, but Bob was a bit sad because he wanted candy. His mom said he could have it if he waited. + +At the park, Bob saw a big machine. It was covered in buttons and lights. He asked his mom what it was and she said it was a drink machine. Bob's eyes lit up. + +He wanted to try it, but his mom said it was broken. She said it used to have soda and juice, but it no longer worked. + +Bob was sad. He wanted to drink something from the machine. Then he saw something shining under the machine. It was a coin! + +Bob asked his mom if he could try the machine again. She said yes, and Bob put the coin in the slot. + +The machine whirred and then a can of juice appeared. Bob was so happy. He drank the juice and it was delicious. + +Bob's mom was so proud of him. He had found a way to make the machine work. What a clever boy! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess and she lived in a big castle. The castle was very tall and had many windows, so it looked very clear. One day, the princess wanted to have some fun and shouted out of one of the windows. She shouted, "Hello everyone! Is anyone out there?" + +A little boy living in a nearby house heard the princess and shouted back, "Yes, I'm here! What do you need, princess?" + +The princess replied, "It's just nice to talk to somebody and I wanted to know if you wanted to join me for a walk in the park. It's a sunny day and I have some sweets to share." + +The little boy was very excited, "Yes! I would love to come. I will meet you at the park in a few minutes." + +The princess was happy and shouted out in joy, "Great, see you soon!" Then she ran off towards the park, looking forward to her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate flower called Rose. Rose was so delicate, she had to rest all day. + +One day, Rose's friends came to visit her. + +"Hello, Rose," they said. "What is your name?" + +"I'm Rose," she replied. + +Rose's friends were so happy to meet her. They decided to take a rest together in the shade of a big tree. + +Rose was feeling so happy that she forgot all about her need to rest. She started to laugh and play with her friends. + +After a while, Rose realized that she was feeling tired again. + +"I need to rest," she told her friends. + +So they all gathered around her and said "Goodnight, Rose. See you tomorrow!" + +And that is how delicate Rose got her rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had the most delicate nose! She lived in a beautiful forest and she loved to explore it. + +One day, Daisy was out walking through the forest when she came across a tree full of fruits. She loved all of the colourful fruits, but she couldn't decide which one to pick. + +"I don't know which one to choose," she said to herself. + +Just then, a wise old fox appeared and said, "Daisy, the best way to choose which fruit to pick is to use your delicate nose. You should sniff each one carefully and see which one smells the best. That's the one you should choose!" + +Daisy smiled and said thank you. She then sniffed carefully and when she found the juiciest one, it smelt so delicious, she picked it. + +Daisy was so happy and thanked the wise old fox. She nibbled on the juicy fruit on her way home and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were Bear and Bunny. Bear and Bunny loved to play together. + +One day, Bear asked Bunny, "Will you marry me?" Bunny was surprised. She was not quite sure what to say. + +Bunny thought for a moment and then replied, "No! I don't want to get married!" + +Bear became very sad. He wanted to marry Bunny very much. He wanted to wear a colorful shirt and have a big party with all their friends. + +Bunny saw how sad Bear was and she said, "I don't think marriage is the right thing for us. But I promise that we will always be friends!" + +Bear was very happy. Even though they weren't marrying, they would still be friends, and that was the most important thing. +Once there was a little girl named Lily who loved to organize. Every day she would organize things around her home, from setting the table to tidying her bedroom. One day, her family was having a special day out and Lily was so excited! Her parents said they were going to take the train. + +When they got to the station they used their tickets to climb up to the platform and prepare to board the train. Lily was very excited because it was her first time taking the train. But as the train approached, her parents started to look a little worried. + +Lily asked what the matter was. Her parents said that they were worried because the train was really big and it looked like it might be difficult to organize all the people inside. Lily had an idea. She took charge and began organizing people in the line. + +Everyone got onto the train and Lily was proud that she had helped. No one was worried anymore and Lily was proud of herself. When they got to their destination, everyone thanked Lily for organizing the train so everyone could get on! +Once there were two dogs, a black paw and a white paw, who lived in a forest. They enjoyed running around the forest together and playing tag. + +One day, the black paw saw that the white paw didn't seem to be enjoying the game. + +"Oh no!" he said. "What's wrong, White Paw?" + +"I can't hear any more!" White Paw replied. "I am deaf." + +The black paw was sad to hear this. But he wanted to make his friend happy, so he decided to think of something special they could do. + +He got an idea. He suggested they go to a nearby lake and play in the water. White Paw loved the idea! They enjoyed swimming and splashing around in the lake. + +The two dogs were so happy to be together and having fun. As they ran back towards the forest, Black Paw knew that the bond between them would remain strong. +One day, an elephant and a lion were sitting in a jungle. They were both very quiet. Suddenly, the lion said, "Do you hear that spike?" + +The elephant replied, "Yes, it sounds loud." + +So, the two animals went to investigate the noise. They came across a small spike on the ground. + +The lion said, "What a strange noise!" + +The elephant said, "Let's sit here and listen to it." + +So they both sat down and listened to the spike. After a while, they both agreed that the spike was making a loud noise. + +The lion said, "That spike is very loud." + +The elephant smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is!" +Once upon a time, there lived a famous bat called Terry. +One day, Terry wanted to go to the beach, so he set off from his cave. +On his journey, he stopped at a stack of fruits, and saw a bee. +The bee said to Terry, "Please can you give me a piece of fruit? I'm very hungry." +Terry replied, "Well, I was on my way to the beach, why don't you come with me? There, you can request as many fruits as you want!" + +The bee happily flew by Terry's side and sure enough, once they got to the beach, the bee asked for a lot of fruits. Terry was happy to share what he had. + +As they flew back, the bee said to Terry, "Thank you for helping me out. I will remember your kindness." + +Moral of the story: It's important to always be kind and help those in need. No matter where you're going, if you see someone who is in need, take the time to help them and show kindness. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and loved opening presents. One afternoon she found a very special present with the most beautiful wrapping. When she opened it, inside was a big teddy bear! + +Lucy was so excited she couldn't help but give it a big hug. But then, her mom said, “Lucy, it’s time to rest!" + +Lucy didn't want to rest. She wanted to keep playing with her new teddy bear. But her mom said, “No, Lucy. I said it’s time to rest now." + +Lucy burst into tears. Then, her mom said, “I know you really wanted to play, so why don't I tell you a story while you rest?" + +Lucy thought that sounded like a good idea. She lay down with her new teddy bear, and her mom began to tell her an open tale about a little girl and her adventures. + +Eventually, Lucy did rest and drifted off to sleep. She had a wonderful dream with her new teddy bear about all the places she could go and the adventures she could have. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who carried an old pocket wherever he went. As he wandered the fields, the pocket was always by his side, never quite leaving. + +The boy was often restless, always searching for something new. As time passed, he began to grow more restless, never quite feeling satisfied. + +One night, the young boy unknowingly slept in the same field where he had been searching all day. When the sun rose, he noticed the pocket belonged to someone else, who was coming closer and closer. + +The boy nervously thought to himself, "What will I do? I must stay brave!" In a moment of bravery, he confessed to the old man that he had taken the pocket. The man smiled, understanding of the boy's restlessness. + +He said: "You were always looking for something, but what you were looking for is within you. Once you accept your heart's desire, you'll remain content". + +The boy was moved by this unexpected wisdom, and he quietly nodded in thanks. With newfound courage and wisdom in his pocket, he moved forward, determined to stay true to himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Martha. Martha was always in a hurry! + +One day, she was running around the garden, when suddenly she saw something very fast in the sky. Martha stopped and looked up. + +"What's that? It's so fast!" whispered Martha. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared and said, "That's a bird, Martha. It's so fast and so pretty to see." + +Martha nodded and said, "I want to try to catch it!" She ran off, as fast as she could, chasing the bird through the air. She ran around until she was out of breath. + +"I can't catch it!" said Martha. + +Her mom put her hand on Martha's shoulder and said, "It's ok. He's too fast. But look, there's another one!" + +Martha looked up and saw another bird. It was flying very fast too. + +Martha kept trying. She kept running fast, but she never caught that bird. But every time she looked up and saw it flying, she was amazed by the sight! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. He was small and brown and very cute. He lived in a big garden and every day he would hop around and have fun. + +One day, Bob was feeling extra happy. He decided to make his very own blouse. It was pink, with big white flowers. He was so proud of his blouse and couldn't wait to show it to all his friends. + +But when Bob hopped around the garden wearing his new blouse, none of his friends were impressed. In fact, they didn't even say hello. This made Bob very sad. + +Bob asked one of his friends, "Why don't you like my blouse?" The friend replied, "It's nice to try new things, but I don't think blouses are for bunnies. I think you should hop around with nothing on." + +Then, Bob smiled. He realized that it was okay to be different. From then on he hopped around the garden proudly wearing his beautiful blouse. +Maggie was at her house playing with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favourite one was a doll. She wanted to show it to her mum so she went to the kitchen. + +Maggie saw that her mum was looking in the drawer so she asked her: "What are you doing, mum?". + +Her mum said: "Oh, I'm looking for something. Can you help me?". + +Maggie wanted to help, so she tried to look inside the drawer. She couldn't find what her mum was looking for, but she was glad that she tried. + +Maggie's mum said: "Thank you for trying to help. That was very sweet of you." + +Maggie was glad that she helped and she smiled. She hugged her mum, and they went on playing together with Maggie's doll. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Ella. She wanted to explore the world, so one day she set off on an adventure. She came upon a hill and wanted to climb it. + +"Let's climb the hill!" she said. + +Her friends disagreed with her, saying that it looked too hard to climb. But Ella was determined to show them it was possible, so she started the climb. + +Halfway up, she saw something shining in the sun. It was a fake diamond! She put it in her pocket to take home but then realized she couldn't go any higher. The hill was too steep and she couldn't climb any more. + +But Ella was not easily put off. She knew if she could find another way up, she could get her diamond. So she looked around until she saw an old tree. Taking a deep breath, she slowly and carefully climbed the tree, until she reached the top of the hill. + +The view was amazing and Ella was so pleased to have her diamond. She knew that if she had listened to her friends and given up, she would never have made it to the top and got her diamond. + +And so from then on, Ella remembered that you should never give up when you don't agree with someone. You may miss out on something amazing. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Bob. He was so curious and liked to explore the world. One day, while he was playing outside in his garden, he saw something impressive. It was a big thing which looked like a box with a big key. + +Bob went closer and examined it. He could see something written on top of the box: "Solve this thing if you want to enter". Bob was confused but he knew he wanted to find out what was inside. + +So he started to think. He remembered a story his dad once told him. "You need to use your brain to solve problems." Bob was determined to find out what was inside, so he decided to follow his dad's advice and try to solve it. + +Suddenly, Bob had an idea. He took the key and used it to open the box. When it opened, Bob was amazed. Inside there was something even more impressive - a big toy car! + +Bob was so happy. He had solved the thing and was able to have fun with his new toy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went for a walk in the woods. As she walked, she observed a glass house, so high it was touching the sky. She thought it looked very beautiful and wanted to get closer so she could take a good look. + +When she got to the house she saw that the door was wide open and she decided to peep inside. She couldn’t believe her eyes, there was so much to observe! She wandered around and around, trying to see everything. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Who's there?!" said the voice. It was a big man in a strange outfit. + +The little girl was scared and she ran away as fast as she could, but the man was too fast and he caught up with her. He was very angry and he raised his voice again. + +"Don't ever come back here! It's too dangerous. Go now!" the man barked. + +And so the little girl was never seen in the area again. +Mum and Dad were very anxious because they had no food in the house. They didn't know what to do. + +Mum asked Dad, "What can we do?" + +Dad looked around the empty kitchen and said, "I know! I'll try to make a joke with string." He tied two pieces of string together and made a funny shape. + +Then he jokingly said, "Here, look! I made food!" + +Mum started to laugh and said, "That's not food!" + +Dad said, "I know, but it made you smile!" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's true. We'll figure something out. Thank you!" + +So they all learned that even if times were anxious, laughter and joking around could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. He was three years old and always had a smile on his face. He loved to play in the woods near his home and build huts. + +One day, while he was in the woods, something extraordinary happened. He saw a very flexible tree. He was fascinated by it. He thought he could make his dream hut by using this tree. + +So he worked hard, gathering all the materials that he needed and soon his dream hut was ready. But, when he was entering the hut, he heard a voice. It was a big person. He was very angry and said: "What do you think you are doing? This is my hut!" + +Mark was very scared, he begged the person to let him stay, but the person said no. Mark pleaded but the person was not flexible and threw him out of the hut. + +Mark was very sad and went back home. He vowed never to build huts in the woods again. +Bob was out playing near the lake. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. "What was that?" thought Bob. He decided to investigate and caught a glimpse of two animals fighting. It was a war! +Bob felt envious as he watched the animals. He wished he could be like them, so he slowly walked towards them. +The animals noticed Bob and started to run away. It was too late, Bob was in the middle of the war. He tried to catch them but he failed. +In the end, Bob didn't make it. He was badly injured and sadly he didn't survive. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely desk by a window in the sky. It was a sunny day, and the birds were singing. + +The little girl could not believe her eyes. She wanted to soar like the birds, so she ran and jumped onto the desk. She closed her eyes and imagined the sky was filled with her favorite color: pink! + +The little girl opened her eyes and was surprised to see a man soaring in the sky. She asked the man: "Can you take me with you?" + +The man smiled and said: "Sure. Jump on my back, and we will soar together!" + +The little girl grabbed the man's hands and asked: "How long will our journey be?" + +The man replied: "As long as we love! Hold tight!" + +And so they soared up into the sky, higher and higher, until the little girl saw the most beautiful sight ever: the entire world, a lovely blanket of pink! +Timmy trusted his Mommy. She said exercise was good for him, so every day he would bounce on the trampoline and go for a walk. But Timmy didn't like the green vegetable his Mommy made for dinner. It was disgusting! Timmy's Mommy said it would help him grow big and strong, but Timmy didn't trust her. + +One day, Mommy said they were going to the park. When they got there, Timmy saw lots of kids having fun on the swings and playing tag. He trusted that this exercise would be more fun than eating the disgusting vegetables at home. + +As it turned out, Timmy was right. He was enjoying himself so much at the park that he didn't even notice how tired he was getting. When it was time to go home, he was definitely bigger and stronger, just like his Mommy said he would be. From that day on, Timmy trusted his Mommy, and he wasn't afraid to try something new. +Once there was a little boy who loved to visit the sea. Every day, he would go to the beach and stand on the shore, looking straight ahead to the horizon, where the sea met the sky. + +On this day, he saw something unexpected. A big boat was coming to see him. He was very curious and he wanted to know more. He asked his mom if he could go closer to the boat. + +They went together and the boat was very close now. He saw a lot of people inside the boat, but only one man. He was wearing a tight hat. All of the people inside were smiling, so the little boy wasn't scared. + +The man said that he needed help, and the little boy wanted to help him. He asked his mom if he could mind the boat for a little bit and she said yes. + +The man was so grateful and the little boy was proud of himself that he could help. He watched the boat from the shore and mind it until the man was ready to go back to his sea. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Nanny and Dancy. They went out for a walk in the park together. Soon, Nanny saw a spot with lots of insects. She asked Dancy excitedly, "Can I hold them?" + +Dancy replied, "Yes, but be careful. We need to be organized." + +Nanny carefully held the insects in her hands. She smiled brightly while cuddling them. Then, the two friends spotted a bee. Nanny said, "Oh, look at that bee! Can I hold it, too?" + +Dancy replied, "Yes, but please still be organized." + +Nanny carefully held the bee and watched as it flew away. She was so happy that she and Dancy had made the day so organized and filled with fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Olivia and Theo. They had been best friends for many years. They loved to spend time together, playing in the sun and counting the clouds. + +One day, Olivia and Theo walked together by the river. While they were walking, they heard a strange sound. They both stopped and looked around. + +Theo said, "What was that?" + +Olivia said, "I don't know. Maybe it was the wind." + +The friends kept walking, but soon heard the sound again. This time it was louder. They stopped and looked around again. + +Theo said, "It sounds like it's coming from that old tree!" + +Olivia gasped. "It sounds like it's coming from inside the tree!" + +Theo looked closer and saw something move inside the tree. He shouted, "It's a bird! Let's count how many of them are in there!" + +They counted one, two, three, four little birds. But soon, a bigger bird flew out of the tree. It was a big, selfish eagle. It scared the other birds away and flew off. + +Olivia and Theo were sad. They had hoped to see the little birds at play. But in the end, the selfish eagle ruined their fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jason. Jason loved the spring time because everything would turn green and the birds would start tweeting. One day, Jason wanted to pick some flowers near his house to give to his mom. + +So, off he went and soon he was picking the pretty flowers. But soon he heard a loud voice coming from behind him. It was the gardeners! He got very scared and threw the flowers in the air! + +The gardener was very angry and said, "Young man, what do you think you're doing!?" + +Jason was so ashamed and started to cry. He said, "I am sorry. I was picking some flowers to give to my mom." + +The gardener said, "It's ok. Just don't do it again. I recommend you go pick some flowers from the park down the street." + +Jason thanked the gardener and ran off. Soon he was at the park and saw some amazing flowers. He picked his mom the prettiest flowers he could find and went back home. + +At home his mom was so pleased with the flowers. She said, "Thank you, Jason! I am so glad you got these flowers. I love them." + +From that day on, Jason made sure to only pick flowers from the park down the street. +Once upon a time there was a girl with long, curly hair. Her name was Amy. She loved to wash her hair every day and make it shine. + +One day, Amy was washing her hair when she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw someone walking up the path. It was a judge! Amy was very anxious and scared. + +The judge stopped at Amy's house and knocked on the door. When Amy opened it the judge asked if he could come in. He asked if Amy could help him wash his hat. She said yes and soon she was washing the judge's hat in her sink. + +When it was all finished, the judge thanked Amy for her help. He smiled and said she had done a very good job. Amy smiled too. She felt much better now that the judge was gone, and she was no longer anxious. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two naughty bears. They were always getting into trouble and their mother bear was often angry. One day, they sneaked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. + +"Yum! There's so much to eat here," said the first bear. + +The second bear went in and also started eating something. + +"We must be really naughty," said the first bear. + +Suddenly, their mother bear walked in to the kitchen and said, "What are you two doing in the refrigerator?" + +The two bears started to cry and said, "We're sorry, mommy bear." + +The mother bear said, "You two have suffered long enough. Now get out of the refrigerator and don't be naughty anymore!" + +The two naughty bears learned their lesson and promised to never go into the refrigerator ever again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He loved playing outside, but he often needed help. He had no one to turn to. + +One day at the playground, Jack saw an old man. The old man smiled and said "Hi, my name is Joe. Need some help?" + +Jack nodded. Joe said, "Let's go to my place. I think I can help you." Jack thanked Joe and followed him. + +When they got to Joe's place, Jack was amazed. Everywhere he looked, he saw helpful things. Joe showed him how to use the things. He even taught Jack how to make new things with them. + +Joe said, "This is a good place to find the help you need." Jack smiled, thanked Joe and said goodbye. + +From then on, whenever Jack needed help, he knew exactly where to go. +Once there was a little girl named Abigail, who loved to make things. One day, Abigail found a post in her brother's room. She wanted to take it and make something with it. She asked her brother, "Can I have the post?" but he said, "No, it's mine!" Abigail was sad. + +Then she had an idea. She went to her mom and dad and asked them for help. She said, "Can you make the post into something for me?" Her parents smiled and said, "Yes, of course we can!" + +So Abigail's parents made the post into a tight swing for her. Abigail was so excited, she said, "Thank you so much, Mom and Dad!" She couldn't wait to try out her new swing. + +Abigail had so much fun with her new swing. The tight strings kept her safe as she swung higher and higher. Now she could play with her new swing every day. And she was grateful to her parents for helping her make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox. She was blue, and she loved to play. Every day she would run in the sun, feeling its warmth. + +One day, the little fox was feeling tired. She needed to rest. She spotted a nice spot in the shade of a big tree. Its shadow was long, and the little fox snuggled into its cool embrace. + +Just then, the sun began to set. Out of the corner of her eye, the little fox spotted something else. It was a bluebird, singing its song in the twilight. + +The fox said, "Hello bluebird, could you help me? I am so tired and I need to rest." + +The bluebird sang, "Yes, little fox. Let the shadow of my wings keep you nice and warm while you rest." + +And so the little fox rested, safe and sound under the bluebird's wing. When she awoke the next morning, she felt refreshed and ready to play. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was only three years old. She was always curious and wanted to explore the world. + +One day, she went to the park and noticed a purple trap in the corner. She wondered what the trap was for and decided to try it out. She reached her tiny hand out to touch it. + +Just then, a voice came from behind her, “Quick! Hurry! Don’t touch the trap!†+ +The little girl was startled. She turned around to see an old man who warned her to stay away from the trap. He told her it was very dangerous and could hurt her if she touched it. + +The little girl was scared, but still very curious. She asked the old man, “What does the trap do?†+ +The old man smiled and said, “The trap will capture you and never let you go. You must stay away from it! Now hurry, go back home!†+ +The little girl suddenly remembered her mother waiting for her and quickly ran away from the purple trap. She never went near it again, determined to keep herself safe. +Once upon a time, there lived a deaf little boy named Jack. He loved going to the museum with his family. On this particular day, Jack was extra excited because his parents had promised to give him a special surprise. + +When they arrived, they went straight to a special room. When they walked in, Jack was amazed to see a wall of colorful paintings! His parents explained that they had been made by a very famous deaf artist. + +Jack was so excited that he ran up to each painting, pointing at them and saying their colors. His parents smiled and gave him a big hug. Jack felt so proud and happy. + +Before leaving, Jack asked why the artist was deaf. His mom and dad explained that some people are born without being able to hear the same way that Jack could. Jack thought this was very strange and looked around, trying to imagine what the world would be like without being able to hear. + +Then, his dad wrapped his arm around his shoulder and said, “Jack, no matter what happens, we will always give you our love.†+ +Jack smiled and looked back up at the wall of colors. He knew that no matter how deaf the artist was, he still made something beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and liked to play outside. One day, Tom was in his garden and saw a big box. He went over to the box and tried to pick it up. It was too heavy! + +Tom was feeling curious and decided to open the box. When he opened the lid, he was in for a surprise - he saw a mild snake! Tom screamed and started to panic. He ran back inside the house, telling his mom what had happened. + +When Tom's mom heard there was a snake in the garden, she quickly came outside to investigate. She opened the box carefully and cautiously peered inside. It was a mild snake, so she picked it up and placed it in a smaller box. + +Tom was relieved to know the snake was safe in the box. He and his mom were happy the snake wouldn't cause any trouble. From then on, Tom took extra care when opening boxes in the garden! +One day, Jack walked into the kitchen. He was happy to see his mom there. She was making something yummy. + +"Hi Mommy! What are you making?" Jack asked with a smile. + +"I'm making a treat, Jack. Would you like to help?" + +Jack nodded his head eagerly as he watched Mommy mix the ingredients in a bowl. She scooped the mixture onto a tray and put it in the oven. + +When the timer dinged, out came the most delicious-looking lollipops! Mommy let them cool and then she helped Jack decorate them with sprinkles. + +"There!", Mommy said with a smile. "These lollipops are healthy and yummy for you to eat!" + +Jack was so excited to try one. He grabbed a lollipop and bit into it. It was the most delicious treat he had ever tasted! +One day, a little girl named Emma was walking outside. The sun was shining brightly, and she smiled. Everything around her was so beautiful. + +But then, while walking by a pond, something smelly caught her attention. Emma looked down, and saw a gray animal in the water. + +She asked, "What is that?" + +The animal looked at her and said, "It's a beaver!" + +Emma couldn't believe it and smiled. + +But then, the beaver said, "My home is full of smelly water and I can't get out!" + +Emma didn't know what to do. She tried to help, but there was nothing she could do. Eventually, she gave up and left the beaver in the smelly water. She sadly turned away, no longer smiling. +Once upon a time there was a very cheerful little girl called Amelia. She was always excited to go out and explore the world around her. One day, Amelia heard a very loud noise and saw a parade marching down her street. She was so excited that she ran out and joined in. + +The parade marched through the town and Amelia danced along, jumping and twirling with the other children. They were all laughing and smiling and having a great time. + +Suddenly, Amelia heard a cry from one of the parade goers. She stopped to take a closer look and saw a giant had stolen a bag of sweets from one of the children. Everyone was so shocked and scared, but Amelia wasn't afraid. + +She bravely stepped forward and scolded the giant in a firm voice. "Stealing is wrong!" she said. The giant was so surprised that Amelia was brave enough to stand up to him. With a deep breath, he handed back the bag of sweets and everyone in the parade cheered. + +Amelia smiled triumphantly and felt very proud that she had stood up to the giant. The other parade-goers were also very grateful and they all laughed and cheered their way home. Amelia had had a very exciting day. +Timmy was a brave little boy, and he loved going on adventures. One day, he decided to explore the nearby lake. He waded through the shallow water, but soon saw something smelly in the distance. As he got closer, he realized it was a big fight between two big creatures! Timmy was scared and wanted to run away, but his braveheart made him stay and watch. + +Both creatures were huge, and they growled as they pushed and punched each other. The fight was noisy and it made Timmy's heart beat fast! Suddenly, he noticed the lake had gotten very still. He looked back to see that the creatures had stopped fighting and were looking at him. + +He was very scared, but he kept his chin up and smiled at them. The two creatures stopped staring, and they smiled back. One of them said something to the other, and they both waded into the lake and swam away. Timmy was relieved! He had discovered another adventure on his exploration of the lake. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old girl named Lily. She was an alert and curious girl who never got bored. She always had lots of things to explore. + +One morning, Lily saw a novel on the table. She was surprised and very curious. She opened the book, and saw lots of words she didn't understand. She asked her mom: "Mom, what is this?" + +Her mom smiled and said: "This is a novel. It tells a story and is like a movie you can open and explore." + +Lily was so excited. She asked her mom if she could record the story. Her mom said: "Yes. Here, I'll show you how." + +So Lily's mom showed her how to use the recorder to record the story. Lily was so happy about this new skill. She was so alert and eager to learn. From then on, Lily enjoyed recording stories from her novel every day. +The sun shone brightly as Johnny and his mom walked through the park. "Look at all the pretty flowers, Johnny," his mom said. Johnny loved looking at the flowers and he smiled. Suddenly, Johnny stumbled on a branch and almost fell, but his mom caught him before he hit the ground. + +"Be careful, Johnny," she said. "We don't want an operation!" Johnny knew that an operation was something boring and he nodded. They continued to walk and found a pond with lots of ducks. + +When Johnny saw the ducks, a big smile came to his face. He giggled with joy as he watched them swim around. His mom laughed and said, "You are so cute, Johnny!" Johnny was so happy and he forgot all about his stumble. He knew that his mom would always help him and he smiled again. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He loved spending time with his parent. One day, Jack's parent decided to give him a test. Jack was a honest boy, so he worked very hard on the test. Sadly, Jack couldn't get all the answers right. He felt really sad and disappointed. He knew he had tried his best and was honest but was still upset. + +Jack went to his parent and told them he was not able to finish the test. His parent saw how honest Jack had been and knew he had tried his best. The parent hugged him and told him that it was okay. They said that being honest and trying his best is more important. + +Jack felt a lot better and was happy to know his parent was proud of him for being honest. From then on, Jack never stopped trying his best and being honest. +Once there was a mummy and daddy and they were having a good time in their garden. Mummy was watering the flowers when she heard some strange noises coming from inside the house. She started to panic and ran inside. + +Daddy followed Mummy inside, and they both discovered that their 3 year old daughter had got into the toy box and was trying to climb the stairs. Daddy quickly ran up the stairs and grabbed her around the waist, stopping her from going any higher. + +The little girl began to cry and Mummy hugged her tightly. Daddy told Mummy that it was a useful lesson for her and that she knew she was not allowed to climb stairs by herself. + +Mummy and Daddy tried to calm the little girl down and they took her back to the toy box. They asked her not to do it again, but later that night the little girl decided to try it again. This time the stairs were too slippery and she had an accident. + +Mummy and Daddy were so sad and there was nothing they could do. No matter how much they cautioned their daughter, they couldn't prevent this terrible ending. +Once upon a time, there was a poor sailor. He had been at sea for many days and had run out of food. He was famished and tired. + +Suddenly, he heard the distant ring of a bell. He looked up to see a small fishing boat. The fisherman on the boat waved him over. + +The poor sailor rowed swiftly towards the boat. He asked the fisherman for some food. The fisherman was kind and offered the poor sailor some tuna. + +The fisherman said, "Let's make a deal. I will give you as much food as you can carry, if you agree to help me." + +The poor sailor eagerly agreed. He worked hard alongside the fisherman, hoping to get food in exchange. When they were done, the fisherman offered him an entire sackful of fish. + +The poor sailor was overjoyed. He thanked the thankful fisherman and rowed back home, with his belly full and souls happy. +Harry and his Dad went sailing down the river. Harry had never been sailing before and it was very exciting! + +Dad steered the boat while singing a song. Harry watched as the boat sailed by big trees, ducks, and frogs. + +Suddenly, Dad stopped the boat. Harry asked what was wrong. Dad pointed to an island with a big rock in the middle. He said, "That is a unique rock. Let's take a look." + +Harry followed his Dad to the rock. He saw a strange sight, a faucet attached to the rock! Dad showed Harry how the faucet worked and they had fun watching the water come out. + +Harry said, "I had a great time today sailing and seeing this unique faucet. It was the best!" +Dad smiled and said, "Me too!" +John was playing in the park, touching everything in sight. He touched the grass, the flowers. He quickly ran up the slide. But what made him most happy was the brick wall. He touched it carefully, counting every brick. + +Suddenly, his mum called out, "John! It's time to go already!" + +John sighed and said, "Oh, mum, I'm still busy touching the wall." + +His mum smiled and said, "It's alright to keep touching the wall, but it's time to go." + +John reluctantly waved goodbye to the wall and ran towards his mum. As they were walking away John looked back one last time, then held his mum's hand and together they went home. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Clara was in the park. She was watching the train go by. + +"Oh wow!" she said. "I wish I could go for a ride on the train!" + +Just then, a small bird flew down from the sky. It landed on a nearby bench. + +"Hello birdie," said Clara. + +"Hello," said the bird. "That train looks like it belongs to me!" + +Clara was surprised. She had never seen a bird ride on a train before. + +"But how can a bird ride on a train?" she asked. + +"Ah," said the bird, nodding its head. "It's simple if you are clever. I can make the train slow down, and then I jump on. Then I just fly away when I am ready." + +Clara smiled. What a clever bird! She was happy to make a new friend, and she was sure that the train belonged to the bird. +John and his mom were looking at a big book on the table. It was a dictionary! It had lots of grey pages. + +John asked, "What is that?" + +His mom answered, "It's a dictionary. It tells us the meaning of words." + +John thought for a moment. Then he said, "But it isn't always right. Sometimes it's wrong." + +His mom replied, "Yes, sometimes people disagree with what the dictionary says. But it can still be useful." + +John nodded and kept looking at the pages of the dictionary. He liked seeing all the different words and trying to find one that he knew. +Once there was a bald man named Steve. He often took his three year old daughter to the theater to watch a show. One day, his daughter asked him to take her to the theater and Steve promised her he would. But the next day came and Steve didn't have time to go. + +His daughter asked, "Daddy, why didn't you keep your promise? You said we were going." + +Steve felt guilty and said, "I’m sorry. Work got too busy, and I couldn't make it today." + +"But daddy, it's not good to break a promise. You should keep your word,†his daughter said. + +Steve smiled and said, "You're absolutely right. I promise to take you to the theater next week." + +Moral: Keeping our promises is important because it helps us to be honest and reliable. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to go to church and swing in the park. + +Today, Anna was feeling a little scared. She had been walking to church when she heard a loud noise. Everything around her felt really strange. + +Mum was waiting in the church. She saw Anna standing there and asked her what was wrong. + +"Mum, I heard a loud noise and it frightened me," Anna said. + +Mum smiled and said, "Don't worry, Anna. Let's go swing in the park and forget about it". + +Anna grabbed her mum's hand and the two of them headed to the park. As they swung, Anna forgot all about her fear and was happy once again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a small boy called Tom. Tom was only three years old. Every morning he would run around his garden and play with his toys. + +One day, Tom was playing in the garden when suddenly he heard a voice calling him. It was coming from a nearby tree. Tom stopped and looked up. + +In the tree was an owl. The owl said "Hello Tom! I have a special gift for you!" Tom was thrilled and reached up to take the gift. But it was high and he could not get it. + +The owl's voice came again. "Wait", he said. "Try calling it." Tom was confused, but he listened to the owl's advice. + +He closed his eyes and shouted: "Gift, come to me!". Then, to his amazement, the gift fell from the tree into his hands. It was a beautiful, dead butterfly. + +Tom thanked the owl and went off to show his parents, who were very pleased. He enjoyed playing with the butterfly and never forgot the wise owl who had helped him. +It was a beautiful sunny day and Nellie was outside playing with her friends. She saw a brilliant butterfly fluttering around. Nellie wanted to follow it and see where it went. So she did. She followed it for ages, until finally it flew through a bush and disappeared. + +Nellie was curious and tried to follow it. She pushed her way through the bush until she heard something. Someone was crying! + +Nellie looked around and saw a small puppy shivering. He was cold and looked scared. She knew he needed shelter. So Nellie went to find some help. + +She asked a lady who was nearby if she could help. The lady smiled and said, "Yes, of course! We need to find a warm place for the puppy and get some food for him. I'm sure you can help!" + +Nellie and the lady picked up the puppy and took him to a nearby shelter. The puppy was so happy and grateful to have a warm and cosy place to sleep. + +The lady thanked Nellie for being so brilliant and kind. Nellie felt proud that she had been able to help the puppy, and both of them were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very curious and she wanted to learn about the world. Every day she would ask her mum lots of questions. + +One day Lucy asked her mum, "What does restore mean?" Her mum replied, "Restore means to make something new again." Lucy was so impressed! She was determined to find out more. + +So she went to school to speak to her teacher. When she arrived, her teacher was very excited to see her. Lucy asked him the same question, "What does restore mean?" The teacher replied, "Well, my pupil, restore means to make something even better than it was before." + +Lucy was even more impressed! She thanked her teacher and ran home to tell her mum what she had learned. Her mum was so pleased with how impressive Lucy was! +Once there was a lazy banana. He didn't want to do anything but sleep. His friend tried to get him to go explore outside but the banana was too lazy. + +One day his friend had an idea! He said, "let's go weigh the banana!" The banana thought this was a great idea so they went to get a big scale. They put the banana on the scale and it weighed exactly one pound! + +The banana was so happy that he had been weighed. He ran outside and started to explore. Now the banana was never lazy again, he loved to explore and have lots of fun adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very young - only three years old. + +One day, Sarah decided to go for a walk in the park. As she walked, she noticed a big, strange structure appear out of nowhere. It was so tall that it almost touched the sky! + +Sarah was so surprised! She wanted to know what the structure was. She stepped closer, but suddenly felt worried. + +So Sarah decided to go back home. Along the way, she met her friend, Jennifer. + +"What is that thing, Jennifer?" Sarah asked, pointng to the structure. + +"It's a big tower," Jennifer said. "It's been here for a long time." + +Sarah smiled, relieved that she knew what it was. Then, hand in hand, she and Jennifer went home. +Once upon a time, there was a large house. Inside the house lived a very happy family. + +One day, the family invited all of their friends over. They wanted to have a big party. Everyone came and they were very excited. + +The family had made games and food for everyone to enjoy. They also had a very large side of the house where they played loud music. Everyone sang and danced until it was dark outside. + +When it was time for everyone to go home, the family was sad. They had had so much fun and wanted to invite their friends over again soon. + +The next day, the family started making plans for the next time when they would invite their friends to their house. Everyone in the family was excited, and they couldn't wait. +Once there was a small boy who had a compassionate heart. He felt the need to help everyone around him. He saw a bigger boy one day, who was trying to steal some corn. The small boy felt sad and said to the bigger boy, "That corn belongs to someone else. Please don't steal it." + +The bigger boy was surprised at the little boy's courage and he said, "I just wanted some food. I don't have any money to buy it." The small boy replied, "We can find a way to get you food. Let's go talk to my mom." + +The boys went to the small boy's house and the small boy's mom was very compassionate. She said to the bigger boy, "I can spare some of our corn. You can take it and make some food for yourself." + +The bigger boy was so thankful and excited. He thanked the small boy's mom and quickly ran home to start cooking. The small boy was glad that he could help another person in need. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Emma. She was very brave and always looked out to protect her family. + +One day, Emma saw someone on the phone and then, he started to run away. Emma thought he was up to no good and decided to protect her family. + +She shouted, "Hey! Stop! Don't be bad!" + +The man stopped and said, "I'm sorry. I was just trying to call my mum. Please protect me too." + +Emma didn't want her to be scared so she said, "It's ok, you can stay here with us and use the phone to call your mum". + +The man was so grateful and promised to be good from now on. Emma smiled, feeling like she had done a good job of protecting her family! +Once there was a little girl who was learning all about measuring things. One day she took out a ruler and said to her Mom, “Mommy, can I measure your body?†Her Mom said, “That would be difficult, sweetheart.†The little girl thought for a moment and then said, “OK, I’ll measure something else.†+ +She got up and went over to the couch and said, “I’ll measure this couch.†She took her ruler and measured it from the front legs to the back legs. Then she measured the length of the couch and the width of the couch. + +Her Mom smiled and asked her, “Did you measure it correctly?†+ +The little girl answered, “Yes, I measured it just right!†+ +With a happy smile, the little girl went on to measure other things in the house. She had a lot of fun learning how to measure. +Once upon a time there was a chef who loved to cook. He lived in a cold forest far away from his home. One day, the chef was walking around the forest looking for ingredients for his cooking. Suddenly, he heard a voice that said, "Please help me!". The chef looked around and saw a small rabbit. The rabbit asked him, "Will you help me find the carrots I need for dinner?" The chef smiled and said, "Yes, I will help you!" + +So, the chef and the rabbit started their adventure in the forest. After searching for a while, they finally found some delicious carrots. The rabbit said, "Thank you for helping me. It was so cold in the forest, but you were brave and kind to help me." + +The chef thought about the rabbit's words and realized that compassion was always the best way to solve problems. He knew that he had to always be kind and generous, no matter what the situation. + +The chef smiled and said, "I'm happy that I could help you. It's important to always be kind to others." The rabbit smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Thank you again!" Then the chef went home, and the moral of the story was clear: always be kind and generous to help those in need. +Gabby was a 3 year old girl who was excited to learn an instrument. She thought a guitar sounded great and asked her parents to help her learn how to play. Her parents agreed, saying they'd find her the best guitar they could. + +The next day, Gabby's parents took her to a shop to try out some guitars. Gabby was amazed at the different sizes and shapes on offer. She was able to strum a few strings on each one and was delighted by the sound. She liked one particular guitar in particular and asked her parents to buy it for her. + +At the counter, the shopkeeper asked Gabby's parents if they'd recommend the guitar. They said they would, as it seemed great and Gabby had taken to it very quickly. The shopkeeper smiled and told them he'd set it up for her so it would be ready to go when they got home. + +Gabby was so excited! She hugged her new guitar and couldn't wait to start learning how to play it. She knew that her great guitar would help her make beautiful music. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called Jack and Jill. They were playing in the park when it got dark. Jack said he was scared of the dark. Jill tried to comfort him and said, "Hey Jack, don’t worry. We can go round and round this park, and nothing will happen. You see, the dark only wants to remind us that night comes after day." + +Jack was a bit scared, but he agreed with Jill. They went round and round the park, until they felt safe. + +The moral of the story is: don't be scared of the dark. It's simply there to remind us that day comes after night. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bella and Grace. Bella and Grace loved to watch the sunset together. They would go outside and watch the sun go down together. Every night, the ground turned a bright orange when the sun set. + +One day, when Bella and Grace were watching the sunset, a rude boy came to join them. He was really mean to Bella and Grace. He told them he did not value their friendship and that he would never be their friend. + +Bella and Grace were mad at the boy. So, every night after that, they would remove the rude boy from their viewing spot before they watched the sunset. They wanted to enjoy the sunset without him. They enjoyed it even more when the rude boy wouldn't come ruin it. + +But, one day the mean boy tricked Bella and Grace. While they were looking away, he took their spot and watched the sunset. They never watched the sunset together again. + +The end. +Jim was a little boy. He ran and he jumped and he zipped around. One day he found an old hut. It was very different from any hut he had ever seen. He was so fascinated that he wanted to go inside. + +He opened the door and stepped inside. He saw that it was bright and colourful. He felt like he was in a magical place. + +Jim heard a strange noise. It was coming from inside the hut. He walked towards the noise. Suddenly, he came face to face with a little mouse. The mouse was terrified and tried to zoom away, but Jim didn't want him to leave. + +Jim said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just want to be friends." The mouse didn't know what to do. He felt scared, but he also wanted to make friends. So he agreed and they spent the afternoon playing and exploring. + +Jim and the little mouse were soon fast friends. They continued to visit the hut every day, and always had fun together. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Bob. Tom was three years old and Bob was a bear. + +One day, Tom and Bob were walking in the forest, enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, they saw a big and yummy looking ice-cream on an old log. + +Tom ran up to the ice-cream, but Bob warned him, "Be careful Tom, it might be too cold and it could give you the shivers." + +Tom smiled and said, "It looks so tasty. I just have to have it!" + +Bob stayed close and watched carefully as Tom ate the ice-cream. At first it was nice and tasty, but it suddenly felt very tight in Tom's mouth. He quickly realised it was made from solid ice! + +Tom started to cry, but Bob hugged him and said, "I told you it would be too cold. Next time, listen to me and I'll warn you before you do something silly!" +One afternoon, two kids, Anna and Ben, were playing outside on the playground. Anna was swinging on the swings with her favorite cup while Ben watched her. Ben started to get jealous that Anna was playing with his favorite cup, so he asked her to give it back. Anna hung onto the cup tightly, refusing to hand it back. + +"Give me the cup!", Ben demanded. + +Anna shook her head. "No! It's mine now." + +Ben felt angry. He reached out to grab the cup and Anna shouted, "No!" + +Ben was feeling guilty for trying to snatch the cup away from Anna, so he backed off. Anna continued to swing with her cup and Ben watched from afar. + +In the end, Ben decided to forget about the cup and let Anna keep it. He went to play on a different swing and Anna smiled at him, happy that she could keep her cup. +Timmy was watching television with his mommy when he wanted something to drink. His mommy was busy, so he decided to go to the kitchen himself. + +He slipped on the floor and spilled his drink everywhere. His mommy saw what happened and hurried over to help. + +She was so generous and understanding. She dried up the spilled drink, hugged Timmy and kissed his cheek. + +Then, they both made a promise: they'd take extra care next time to make sure that Timmy didn't slip again. +John was a small bird flying high in the sky. He had been searching all day. He thought he would never find a place to rest. + +Suddenly, he saw it! It was the most ancient nest he had ever seen. The nest was made of twigs and leaves and it was so beautiful that John wanted to stay in it. + +John said to the nest, “Will you accept me? I promise to take good care of you.†+ +The nest stayed quiet for a few moments. Then it said, “Yes, I accept you, John. You may stay here for as long as you like.†+ +John was so happy that he flew three circles around the nest. From that day on, John and the ancient nest were friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Julie. She loved wearing pink, especially her favourite pink dress with a zip in the back. She always felt great in it and it made her smile. + +One day Julie wanted to play outside, but her mom wasn't able to support her. Julie was so sad that she started to cry. She put on her pink dress and started walking in the forest on her own. + +Julie felt hopeful in her pink dress and it gave her the courage to go further and further into the forest. Suddenly, she noticed that her zip was coming undone. She panicked and started running home, but it was too late. The zip broke, splitting the dress in half and leaving Julie feeling disappointed. + +She never wore it again and never felt supported to explore the world on her own. +Once upon a time, there were two countries who were very powerful. They both had many people living in them and both countries wanted to be the most powerful. So they started a war. + +The people of both countries had to pay to fight the war. They paid lots of money and they had to send their children away to fight. + +One morning, Mary's daddy came to her bedroom and said “It’s time to go to war, little one." Mary was only three years old, so she was very confused and sad. She asked “Why do I have to go to war, Daddy?†+ +“Because the other country is very powerful and we have to pay to fight against them,†he replied. + +Mary had tears in her eyes and said “I don’t want to go to war. Can’t we pay another way?†+ +But her daddy said “I’m afraid not. We have to pay with our own effort and courage.†He gave her a hug and said, “It will be OK, be brave.†+ +So Mary said goodbye to her family and went to fight the war. But thanks to her courage and bravery, the war was soon over and the two countries were at peace again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bobby. He was three years old, and he loved baseball. Every day he would put on his furry hat and go to the park to play. One day, Bobby saw another boy with a baseball. "Can I play," he asked. + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure. I'll toss it to you." So Bobby ran up and waited. The boy threw the ball as hard as he could. Bobby reached out, but it sailed right past him. It busted through the window of a nearby house. + +Bobby was scared. He ran away as fast as he could. The boy chased after him, shouting for him to stop. As Bobby ran full speed down the street, he glanced behind him. He saw the boy getting into a car. + +Bobby knew something bad was about to happen. He kept running, but it was too late. The car caught up to him, and out stepped an angry man. Bobby was so scared, he couldn't move. The man grabbed Bobby and put him in the car. + +"You broke my window, now you have to pay for it," he said to Bobby. Bobby never saw the park or the baseball again. +Once upon a time there was an open kangaroo. She wanted to find somewhere that was safe to sleep, but she was too scared to go too far. + +Then she saw a big metal door. She went close to it and saw that it had a lock on it. + +The kangaroo said, "What's this? It looks like a place to hide." + +She tried to open the lock, but it was too difficult. She was about to give up when she heard a voice behind her. + +"Give me the lock," said the voice. "I can open it for you!" + +The kangaroo turned around and saw a little girl. She thanked the girl and gave her the lock. + +The girl opened the lock easily and the kangaroo felt happy and safe. She went inside and fell asleep. + +The little girl smiled. She had made a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very thirsty. He had been walking for hours and had not come across any water. Finally, he spotted a bright green oasis up ahead. He rushed over and saw that it was a very safe place. There were trees and soft grass, and the water was cool and clear. + +He drank his fill and sat down in the shade of a tree. Suddenly, he heard a voice from above. It was a bird! The bird said to him, “If you want to stay here, you must pay!†+ +The little boy was confused. He thought for a moment, and then smiled. He reached out his hand and gave the bird a big hug. + +The bird said, “That is all the payment I need! You may stay here safely as long as you wish.†+ +The little boy was very happy. He knew he would always have this safe oasis to come to for refreshment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to get a pet, so one day she went to the pet store. Inside, she saw many animals. She spotted a chicken with bright feathers and asked the storekeeper if she could have it. + +The storekeeper said, "It's not available". Jane was very sad, but she asked if he had any other chickens. He said, "I have another one, but it doesn't have any feathers." + +Jane said, "Can I have it?" The storekeeper nodded and said, "Yes, it's available." Jane was thrilled and thanked the storekeeper. She was careful not to drop the chicken and carried it gently home. + +Once home, Jane and her family took good care of the chicken. They made sure it always had food and water, and they even gave it a cozy bed to sleep in. Jane loved her pet chicken and was happy she was able to find it in the pet store. +John was out in the garden tying knots into a rope. He was very pleased with his work, and showed it to his mum. + +"Look at this. It is so strong," he said proudly. + +Mum smiled. "Let's try and tie this nut on the end," she said, pointing to a big, round nut on the ground. + +John picked up the nut, prepared to tie it. But it was very stubborn and wouldn't stay put. He tried again and again but no luck. + +"Come on, John. You can do it," said Mum. John gritted his teeth and finally managed to tie the nut on the rope. + +"Well done!" said Mum. John beamed. He was very pleased with his clever knot tying! +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl called Susie. She lived by the beach and had a lot of fun there. One day, Susie heard someone shouting outside and when she went out to take a look, she saw that a hurricane had started. It was blowing very fast and Susie was scared. She ran back inside to get her parents. + +'Mommy, Daddy! There's a hurricane outside!' Susie said, shivering. + +'Don't worry, Susie,' said her mom calmly. 'We'll stay safe and make sure you're okay.' + +They stayed inside for a long time, until the hurricane was over. Finally, Susie went back out to the beach and saw that things looked pale. Everything was quiet and Susie knew that the hurricane was gone. + +She smiled and took a deep breath of the fresh air. The beach was her favourite place to be and she was so happy it hadn't been destroyed. 'I love the beach!' Susie said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Mary. They were best friends who loved to play in the park together. + +One day, Sally asked Mary if she could lend her the moon. Mary was very confused, and said: " But, the moon is too much for me to lend. It's up in the sky!" + +"Please?" Sally begged. Mary wanted to make her friend happy, so she decided to help. She thought of a way to make Sally comfortable. + +Mary grabbed a big blanket and spread it out on the grass. Then, she gathered up all the stars in the sky and put them on the blanket. Finally, she pointed to the biggest star and said: "You can have the biggest star, I'm lending it to you!" + +Sally smiled and thanked Mary for being so thoughtful. She hugged her best friend tightly, delighted to have a star of her own. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named May. She loved playing outside and exploring the world around her. One day, while playing in the garden, she saw a strange wire lying in the grass. She picked it up and was intrigued by its many colors. + +May asked her mother what it was. Her mother told her it was called "wire." May looked at the wire with curiosity. + +Then, May had a bright idea. She ran into the house and got a pair of scissors so she could cut the wire and own her own pieces of it. Her mother reminded her to be careful, for the wire was cold to the touch. + +May carefully cut the wire into small, colorful pieces. She was so excited to now own them, and she proudly held them up to show her mother. Her mother clapped her hands and congratulated May. From that day on, May cherished the pieces of wire and admired their beauty every day. +Once there was a jolly bear who lived near the beach. One day, the sky began to darken and everything was still. The bear began to frown. He knew that a hurricane was coming. + +He looked around and saw his friends, a rabbit and a duck. The bear shouted to them, "There's a hurricane coming. We need to find a safe place to hide!" + +The rabbit replied nervously, "I'm so scared! Where can we go to be safe?" + +The bear smiled and said, "Let's go to the mountain where we'll be safe from the hurricane. Follow me!" + +The three friends quickly ran to the mountain. When they arrived, they all smiled with relief. The hurricane was gone and they were safe. + +The friends sat and watched the sun come out again. They were happy that they had been jolly enough to make it safely through the hurricane. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was so afraid of getting a haircut that every day she brushed and brushed her hair, trying to make it look nice. + +One day Emily's mom said, "It's time for a haircut, Emily. You can't keep polishing it every day!" + +Emily was so frightened that she shook her head and said, "No! I don't want a haircut." + +But Emily's mom was firm. She said, "It's time and you will look so much nicer with a new haircut. Come, let's go and get it done." + +So Emily went, reluctantly, to the hairdresser. She was still very scared but when the hairdresser had finished polishing Emily's hair, she was so delighted with the end result. She ran out with a big, happy smile on her face. + +From that day on, Emily was no longer scared of haircuts. She always looked forward to getting her hair polished and she never forgot how good it felt to have a nice, fresh haircut! +Dave was playing in the garden when he heard a harsh sound. He was very curious and he followed the sound. He suddenly noticed a big gear on the ground. It was making a disturb noise. +Dave got closer and carefully touched it. It didn't move. He shouted to his mom: "Mom! What is this?" +His mom said: "That's a gear. It is for making things move." +Dave was so excited and he started pushing the gear back and forth. But the gear made a very harsh noise and Dave got scared. He said to his mom: "It makes a disturb noise, I don't like it." +His mom replied: "Don't worry Dave, it's just a bit harsh, it won't hurt you." +Dave took a deep breath and kept playing, pushing the gear to and fro. He was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was three years old. One day, she was playing in her garden. She saw a big box of soap. She was curious about it. + +The girl walked up to the box and pushed it. Suddenly, a bright light shone from inside. It startled her. + +The girl looked around, but there was nobody there. Then, she heard a small voice. It said, "Hello! I am a magical soap!" + +The girl was excited. She asked, "What can you do?" + +The magical soap replied, "I can make people happy. If you push me, I can make you feel light and free!" + +The girl was so happy. She pushed the soap, and she felt light and free. She played happily in the garden, and she smiled. The magical soap had made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Jack. Jack was feeling very gloomy. His best friend, Tim, noticed and asked Jack what was wrong. + +Jack sighed and said, "I'm not sure. I think I might be feeling sad." + +Tim said, "It sounds like you need a hug." + +Jack smiled a little, but then shook his head. "I don't think it will help. I think I'm lying to myself." + +Tim said, "Well, why don't we take a walk in the park? Nature always cheers me up." + +So, Jack and Tim went to the park. They sat on a bench and watched the birds in the sky. After a while, Jack said, "I think I feel better now. Thank you for cheering me up." Then he smiled and felt happy. + +They went home, happier than before. Jack knew that telling a lie to himself was not the best way to feel better. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tommy who liked to celebrate. Every day Tommy celebrated something - from the sunrise to the birds singing in the morning. + +One day, Tommy decided to celebrate the colour blue. He had found a beautiful blue jay feather in the park. He wanted to throw a special blue-themed party. + +He ran home to tell his mum about his idea. His mum smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Tommy.†+ +Tommy and his mum started to get ready for the party. They made blue-coloured decorations, a blue cake and blue jelly. They also put on blue clothes to wear. + +At the end of the day, they had a big blue celebration. They ate blue jelly, played blue games and sang blue songs. + +Tommy smiled and laughed. He was very happy to have celebrated the colour blue. +Once there was a little girl who loved to guess. One day she went on an adventure and stumbled upon a filthy cushion. She looked around and wondered whose cushion it was. She decided to use her guessing skills. + +The girl thought it might belong to a naughty dog, so she looked for paw prints. But all she saw was a big bird's nest. She guessed that the birds must have brought the cushion! + +Next, the girl wondered why the cushion was so filthy. She guessed that maybe it had been outside for a long time. She found some mud and leaves on it. Then she had an idea! + +The girl decided to take the cushion home and give it some TLC. She washed it and made it look new and fluffy. + +The little girl was happy she solved the mystery of the filthy cushion. She was proud that her guessing skills had led her to her very own cushion! +The sun was shining on a beautiful day. Jack and Lily were walking through the forest. Suddenly, they heard a noise - it was a large group of chattering animals. Jack and Lily were so excited they stopped to take a closer look at the animals. + +"Look, Lily! It's a group of very charming animals," said Jack, pointing to the animals. + +"And there's a bunny," Lily said, with a big smile. + +The group of animals noticed Jack and Lily and started running away. But the bunny was so slow that it got left behind. + +Jack bent down and scooped up the little bunny. "Come on, little bunny," he said. + +But then, Jack and Lily heard something - the group of animals was coming back! Somehow, the bunny had tricked the group and sent them back for him. + +But Jack and Lily were too late. The group was too fast and the bunny had already lost them. The bunny was so sad! + +Jack and Lily hugged the bunny. They wanted to make him feel better, but they didn't know how. + +But then, Jack had an idea! He grabbed Lily's hand and they started dancing around in a circle. The bunny joined in and soon they were all laughing and smiling. + +Jack and Lily never saw the bunny again, but they always carry a charming memory of that day in the forest. +Once, a small bear wanted to go to the market to get delicious treats. He packed his bag with food and set off. +On the way, he encountered a stream. Unfortunately, he couldn't cross it. Suddenly, a little bunny popped out of the bushes. The bear was sure he saw a hint of mischief in the bunny's eyes. + +The bunny said, "I'll help you cross the stream if you give me half of your food!" The bear refused, knowing the bunny wouldn't keep his word. +The bunny grew angry and tried to push him into the water. But the bear was determined to not give up his treats. + +Luckily, a friendly frog saw what was happening and jumped in to save the bear. Together, they were able to push the bunny away. The bear thanked the frog and crossed the stream safely. + +The bear learned a valuable lesson that day - never give up and be kind to others in need. He went to the market and shared his treats with the adorable frog. They both enjoyed the market and left with full bellies and smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved music. He would always make music in his room with a set of drums. Every day he would record his own songs. + +One day he thought he would record something different. He had an idea and went searching for a new instrument. He found a strange instrument in the garden – a sour fruit! He thought this was a great idea and began to record the sound of the fruit. + +Suddenly he felt a strong pain in his hand. He realised the fruit was very sour and had given him a pain in his hand! He started crying, and cried very loudly. The boy’s father came running and said “What is the matter?†+ +The boy said, “The fruit is so sour it gave me a pain in my hand!†+ +The father said, “It is not a good idea to record something as sour as that fruit. Let’s go inside and make some music with something less sour.†+ +The boy and his father went inside and began to make music together. This time the music was much happier, and no sour pains were felt! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Beatrice. She was three-years-old and loved her teddy bear. + +One day, Beatrice wanted to explore the world. But first, she wanted something to keep her warm and cosy. So, she unfurled a big, fluffy blanket and wrapped it around her. + +She started walking and soon discovered a distant village. She decided to explore it and walked to the village centre. + +The village was very quiet but suddenly, Beatrice heard a voice calling her name. She looked around to see a friendly, old man. The man said, “My dear, I’ve been looking for you. I’ve been crying for help for a long time. Can you help me?†+ +Beatrice felt sorry for the old man. She listened to his story and promised to help. The man thanked her and asked her to repeat it back to him, to check she understood. + +Beatrice nodded and did as she was asked. After she had repeated the man’s story back to him, he smiled and said, “Thank you! You are a very special girl.†He then hugged her, thanked her again and gave her a big hug. + +Beatrice smiled and felt a warm, happy feeling as she hugged the man back. She felt very proud. With a hug, she returned home and +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. She was very gifted and smart. She didn't like to wear a school uniform. One day she asked her mum why she had to wear a uniform. "Because it's the rule of the school," her mum said. Bella didn't like it one bit. She said, "I hate uniforms!" + +The next morning at school, Bella noticed that one of her classmates was wearing a different outfit. She asked her teacher why. The teacher said, "It's okay for some children to wear their own clothes if they are gifted like you." Bella was delighted. No more uniforms for her! + +Bella smiled and said, "I love being gifted!" Her classmates cheered. From then on, everyone at school was happy to wear their own clothes. They thought it was great that gifted children could express themselves with the clothes they liked. +"Look!" said Timmy to his mom. He was pointing to a large prize on the shelf. It was bright blue and had a yellow bow on top. It was his favorite color! + +"Can I get it, mommy?" asked Timmy. + +His mom smiled and shook her head. "No, Timmy. That's a prize for the mildest person in town." + +Timmy looked disappointed, so his mom leaned down and patted his head. "Maybe if you're extra mild this week, you can get the prize." + +Timmy smiled and gave his mom a big hug. "I will!" he said. + +Every day, Timmy was extra mild. He helped his mom with chores, used gentle words, and never yelled. + +On the last day of the week, Timmy saw a big box waiting for him on the doorstep. His mom was right - he had won the prize! + +Timmy took the prize inside and hugged it tight. He was so excited he couldn't stop smiling. Now he knew that being mild was the best prize of all! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack really wanted to go on an adventure, so one day he hopped into his boat and set sail. + +He had been sailing for a while when he noticed the sky getting dark. “Uh-oh,†said Jack, looking around nervously. Suddenly, he heard a mysterious voice from the sky. It said, “Point your boat south, Jack.†+ +Jack didn’t know what to do, but he decided to trust the voice. He grabbed the steering wheel and pointed the boat south, tightly holding on. + +When he had been sailing for a while in the dark, Jack noticed something shiny on the horizon. He couldn't believe his eyes as he saw a golden beach lit up by the starry night. Jack craned his neck over the railing, and saw the sand was glimmering like diamonds. + +Jack was so excited, and the voice in the sky said, “Congratulations, Jack. You’re safe now.†Jack smiled and thanked the voice as he reached the golden beach. With a laugh, he hopped out of his boat and ran off to explore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very fat cat. His name was Max. Every night, Max would go to the ranch and pray for food. + +One night, he found a bowl of food waiting for him. He said happily, “Thank you for the food!†+ +But then a rat came out of the shadows. The rat said, “I prayed for the food too. Now it’s mine!†+ +Max said, “No, it’s mine. I prayed first!†+ +The rat and Max argued until they heard a voice say, “Share the food.†+ +Max and the rat looked around and saw a kind lady. The lady said, “Share the food and both of you will be happy.†+ +The rat and Max both smiled and shared the food. The lady said, “See, prayers do come true! Now, be good friends.†+ +Max and the rat both said, “Thank you!†They became good friends and never fought over food again. +There once was a boy named Mark. He was three years old, and he was very curious. Every day, Mark would explore his neighborhood and try to find something new. One day, he came across a large tree with thick leaves. Intrigued, he decided to climb up and sit at the highest branch. + +As he climbed, he noticed the leaves made an interesting sound. He carefully stood on the branch, listening carefully. He heard a crunching sound coming from all around him. + +When he looked down, he noticed a small hole in the ground. Through the hole, he could see some people working. He was so amazed and excited, he called out to them. + +"Hi down there! What are you doing?" + +The people noticed him and explained. "We work for the town, Mark. We are digging a big, thick wall around the town," one of them said. + +Mark was so excited to hear this news. He waved goodbye to the workers and descended from the tree, eager to tell his friends about the new wall. He knew that it must be something special and exciting, because it was made of thick leaves. +Tom was feeling generous and decided to take his boat out on the lake. He wanted to show his friends how he could balance himself while the boat floated. As Tom crossed the lake, he spotted Heely on the other side. + +Tom asked Heely, "Would you like to come with me and try balancing on the boat?" + +"Yes, I want to try!" replied Heely in excitement. + +Tom showed Heely how to balance on the boat. Heely managed to balance himself for a few seconds before he slowly started to lose his balance. He was about to fall in when Tom grabbed hold of him. + +But even with Tom trying to help him, Heely still fell into the icy cold waters. Tom rushed to save him, but the strong currents pulled Heely away from the boat. Tom shouted out to Heely, but he was gone. + +Tom went home feeling bad for his generous offers. He knew he should have waited until Heely was ready to try. +Once there was a cheerful woman. She wanted to go on an adventure, but she found she was going backwards instead of forwards. She was confused and asked her best friend, "Can you help me go in the right direction?". + +Her best friend replied, "I can help you. You just need to reverse what you're doing. That means do the opposite of what you were doing before." + +The woman smiled. She understood what she needed to do. She turned around and started going in the opposite direction. She was very excited and soon she reached the adventure she had been dreaming about. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes in life when something isn't going our way, it's best to reverse our actions to find the right outcome. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to look up at the sky. Every day at the same time, she would go outside and find a quite spot and stare up at the clouds. + +On this day, she said out loud, “I wonder what I will see today in the clouds?†+ +The cloud above Lucy looked like a dragon, so she said “Hello, dragon!†+ +The dragon responded, “Hello, Lucy. I am Cloud. Do you want to come and play with me?†+ +Lucy was so excited. She asked “Can I come and play?†+ +The dragon allowed Lucy to climb up on its back and together they flew up into the sky. Everywhere they flew, it was so beautiful. They flew over mountains, rivers, and valleys. Lucy never wanted the adventure to end. + +When it was time to go back home, the dragon let Lucy off at her house. Then it flew away to find a regular spot to stay in the sky until tomorrow. + +Just before it left, it said to Lucy, “I will be here in the same spot tomorrow. You can come and find me again then.†+ +Lucy waved goodbye to the dragon and went inside, dreaming of the amazing ride with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there lived a lonely little girl. She was named Sarah, and she wanted someone to play with. + +One day, Sarah had an idea. She imagined that she could find something wonderful in the woods! She ran outside in her adorable pink dress and began exploring. + +When she came to a clearing, Sarah was in awe. There was a bright purple flower, the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! She carefully picked it up and gazed at its delicate petals. + +Suddenly, the flower spoke! "Hi Sarah, I'm a magical flower! Follow me, and I'll lead you to a world of wonder," it said. + +Sarah couldn't believe it! She quickly followed the flower, excited to explore this new world. + +Soon enough, they arrived at an enchanting lake. The lake sparkled in the sunshine, and the trees around them rustled in the gentle breeze. + +Sarah smiled. She'd never seen anything so beautiful. She knew she would never forget this day! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. Mia had lots and lots of hair, so much hair that it went down her back! One day, Mia decided she wanted to get a cool haircut. + +So she went to the hairdresser, and sat in the chair. The hairdresser took scissors and started to cut. As he cut, Mia felt her hair getting shorter and shorter. Then, the hairdresser used a special spray to make her hair look cool. + +When Mia looked in the mirror, she saw that her hair had grown! It was shorter, but it was really really cool! From then on, Mia decided to get a cool haircut every now and then. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear called Jamie. He had beautiful brown fur and big, warm eyes. Jamie was always very polite and never ever rude. + +One day, Jamie decided to visit his neighbor, a badger with a nasty temper. As soon as Jamie arrived, the badger's face suddenly became very angry, and he yelled "GO AWAY!" in the rudest way possible. + +Jamie was very sad, but determined to show the badger he was still a kind bear. Even though it was hard for him, he softly whispered back "No, I want to learn more about you". +Jamie stayed right where he was and waited patiently. + +After a few minutes, the badger started to soften. He stopped scowling and asked Jamie why he wanted to learn. Jamie said, "I want to learn more about all the different kinds of fur". The badger smiled, and began to tell Jamie about all his different fur coats. +He said, "Sometimes I wear a sleek black coat, and sometimes I wear a smooth white coat. Which kind of fur do you like most?" + +Jamie realized, patience and kindness can help us learn so much more about the world. He smiled back and said, "I love them both!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved the beach. Every day, she would bring her bucket and shovel to the beach and make sandcastles. One day, she noticed a big wave had knocked over her sandcastle. + +She started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hello!" + +She looked around and saw an old man. He asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The little girl explained, "The wave broke my sandcastle!" + +The old man smiled. "Well, I think I can fix it! With a little bit of repair, I can make it look just like new!" + +The old man started to work on the sandcastle. He scooped up the sand, repaired the walls and even found some hidden shells to decorate it. Finally, the sandcastle was complete! + +The little girl was very happy. She thanked the old man for repairing her sandcastle and gave him a big hug. They both smiled and watched the wave roll onto the beach. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam. Sam was three years old and loved eating pie. Sam wanted to bake a pie for his Mum, so he went to his neighbour and asked for help. Mrs Johnston, the neighbour, was very happy to help Sam. + +So, Mrs Johnston showed Sam what to do and they began to make the pie together. After they finished, they put the pie into the oven to bake. Sam was excited! + +While the pie was baking, Sam heard a knock on Mrs Johnston's door. It was Sam's mum, come to pick him up. Sam was worried. what if the pie wasn't finished by the time his mum arrived? + +Mrs Johnston saw Sam's worried look. She said, "Don't worry Sam, what matters most is that you had a good time trying to make the pie. That's what's really great!" + +Sam realised that Mrs Johnston was right. Even though the pie wasn't finished, he still felt really great knowing he had tried his best. + +Sam smiled and said goodbye to Mrs Johnston before getting ready to go home with his Mum. Sam took away a special lesson - it doesn't matter if something doesn't work out, what matters is that you tried your best. +Sara was playing outside and she saw something weird. She went closer and asked, "What is that?" + +It was a trophy with a marking on it. "I wonder what the marking means," thought Sara. + +So, she asked her dad. "Oh, that marking stands for winning a special game," said Dad. + +"Can I have the trophy to show off to my friends?" asked Sara. + +"Sure, you can have it," replied Dad. + +So, Sara took the weird trophy home and showed it to her friends, who were very impressed. She was very happy and proud of the trophy, which had a special meaning for her. +Once there was a boy named Max. He was three years old and wanted to spend all his days playing. + +Max loved spending time with his family. One day, his parents told him it was time to clean out the refrigerator. Max was not happy about it and complained that it was not fair. + +Despite Max's reluctance, he helped clean out the refrigerator. As the day went on, Max became more and more frustrated, particularly when his little sister wanted to help too. Max got very selfish and wanted the whole task to be over so he could go back to playing. + +After a few hours, the refrigerator was finally clean. Max's parents thanked him for his help, and promised him a special treat for being so brave. Max felt proud and was glad he had helped. + +"See, Max," his dad said, "Sometimes being selfish isn't the best way to spend our time!" + +Max thought hard and realized that sometimes he should spend a little time helping others. He smiled, happy that he had listened to his dad. +The wind brushed through the treetops. A small rabbit hopped through the meadow. The rabbit had a secret, a secret she kept all to herself. + +The rabbit had a friend in the woods - it was an owl. The owl flew with her at night, talking of wisdom and independence. + +One night, the rabbit asked the owl why she kept all of this wisdom a secret. + +The owl replied: "One must be independent and think for themselves. Keeping knowledge to yourself will help you stay wise and independent." + +The rabbit kept the owl's advice close to her heart. From then on, she became a wise and independent little rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She was picking flowers in the garden and looking for the prettiest blooms. All of a sudden, she heard a loud noise and turned around to see what it was. + +It was a giant monster, breathing heavy and drooling from his mouth! It seemed like he had seen something he wanted. Lucy began to back away from him, but tripped over her own feet and lost the flower she was picking. + +She started to cry, and the monster began to back away. The creature spoke in a booming voice, "Don't be sad, little girl. I won't take your flower." + +The monster slowly walked away and Lucy smiled, happy knowing she didn't have to lose her flower. She thanked the monster, and they both went their separate ways. From that day on, Lucy knew that even the biggest, scariest monsters can be kind. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah who loved to take adventures. One day, Sarah and her mommy decided to take a walk to the store. As they walked along the big and icy road, Sarah saw a beautiful snow pass that was all sparkly and white. She wanted to explore it but her mommy said it was too dangerous. + +"But why, mommy?" Sarah asked. + +"Because it's icy and slippery, sweetheart," her mommy replied. "We will get a hot cup of cocoa from the store and warm up on our way home." + +Sarah was very excited as she and her mommy arrived at the store. Everything smelled so sweet and was filled with so many things to explore. Sarah ran around looking at all the interesting items and grabbing candy from the shelves. Finally, it was time for them to leave. + +Sarah and her mom had a nice warm cup of cocoa and went back on the icy road. The snow pass was even more sparkly in the moonlight and Sarah tried her best not to slip. As they reached the end of the road, they both laughed as they looked back at the icy pass. It was the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time, there was a thin boy called Bill. Every day, he wanted to climb somewhere new. One day, he saw some waste on the ground. When he looked closer, he saw a tall wall right behind it. Bill was so excited, he started to climb up the wall. + +His dad saw him and shouted, "Bill! What are you doing there? It's too high!" + +Bill smiled and said, "I'm going to the top, Dad!" + +His dad shook his head but he couldn't stop Bill. He kept climbing higher and higher, until he finally reached the top. + +From the top, Bill could see everything. He could see the trees, the sky, the birds and the sun. He was so happy he shouted, "I made it! I'm the King of the world!" + +His dad said, "Well done, Bill! Now come down before it gets too dark." + +And Bill listened to his dad, climbed down the wall and went home. He had had a great adventure. +Mama was spreading butter on a big piece of bread. +"I'm almost done," said Mama. "Can you help me?" +Little Johnny nodded eagerly, and picked up a dry piece of bread. He started spreading more butter on it. + +Mama smiled and said, "That's perfect! Now we can put the pieces together and make a sandwich." + +So they did. Little Johnny helped press the pieces of the sandwich together. Then Mama cut the sandwich in two and gave one half to Johnny. + +"See how good this sandwich tastes with the butter all spread out?" asked Mama. + +Little Johnny took a bite and smiled. "Yum!" He said. + +Mama and Little Johnny enjoyed eating their sandwich with the butter spread all over it. +One day, there was a boy. He was in the park and it was very soft and nice. He looked around and saw a group of children. He ran to them, excited. + +A little girl asked the boy, "Do you want to play with us?" + +The boy said, "Yes, please!" He started running around with them. + +They rolled in the soft grass and laughed. Then they all climbed onto the swing set and flew through the sky. + +The boy kept swinging until it was time to leave the park. He said goodbye to his friends, and waved as he left. + +He had a really fun day at the park, and he couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived in a small town. His name was Harry, and he was a very selfish boy. He liked getting things his own way and never wanted to share with anyone else. + +One morning, Harry decided to go walking through the town. As he was walking, he saw a huge lake. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the lake. It said “Help me! I’m stuck!†+ +Harry thought it was a silly thing to do so he just kept walking. The voice asked again, but Harry didn’t respond. As he walked away, he heard the voice saying, “I won’t forget this. You’ll be sorry!†+ +Later that day, Harry was walking down the same street when he saw a large tree. Suddenly, the tree started speaking to him. “Harry, why didn’t you help me? I was stuck in the lake and I could have drowned!†+ +Harry realized that it was the same voice he had heard at the lake earlier. He was very scared and he started to apologize. But the tree was too angry and said, “You were too selfish to help me. Now you’ll have to lie in my branches and never leave!†+ +Harry was forced to lie in the tree’s branches and remain there for the rest of his days +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and had long, blonde hair. One day, Mary was playing in her room when she stumbled upon a big pink dictionary. She was so excited to see the dictionary that she opened it up and started to leaf through the pages. + +Then she noticed some words that she didn't understand. She looked up at her mom and said, "Mommy, why are there so many words I don't know?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can learn to read them, but don't worry too much. As long as you try your best, you'll do great!" + +Mary was comforted by her moms words and proceeded to look through the dictionary. As she read some more, she started to learn all the new words. Pretty soon she didn't worry about them anymore and was happy to be able to read. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Daisy. She loved playing in her garden and one day while playing she found something very special. It was a big eraser! + +Daisy had never seen an eraser before and she was very curious. She went inside to ask her mom what it was. Her mom explained that the eraser was special because it allowed people to erase mistakes they made while writing. + +Daisy couldn't believe it. She thought the eraser was so amazing. She decided to take it outside and find something to erase. She found some dirt and decided to erase it. But when she used the eraser the dirt didn't go anywhere. + +Daisy's mom saw what Daisy was trying to do and explained that the eraser only worked for mistakes on paper. Daisy was disappointed but still thought the eraser was charming. She decided to keep it and started using it to erase her writing mistakes from then on. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He lived in a castle with lots of other people. One day, he went outside to explore the forest all by himself. Suddenly, a giant appeared and started chasing him! + +The prince tried to run away but he was getting tired. He started to cry and shouted for help. Then, a kind fairy appeared and said: "Don't worry, young prince. I'm here to help you." + +The fairy waved her wand and turned the giant into a mouse. The mouse looked very scared and ran away. The prince felt so relieved. + +The fairy smiled and said: "Now you feel safe, right?" The prince nodded and said: "Yes, I understand". Then the fairy flew away, leaving the prince safe. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very happy and had a big yellow blanket. Every night she snuggled up with her blanket, and it made her feel cosy and safe. + +One evening, Sarah was getting ready to go to bed. She put on her pajamas and washed her face. Then she picked up her yellow blanket and held it close. + +Just then, Sarah heard a strange noise. It was coming from under her bed! Sarah peeped under her bed to see what it was. Much to her surprise, a little mouse was there! He was nibbling on something. + +"Hello little mouse," said Sarah. The mouse stopped nibbling and looked up at her. Sarah moved closer and held her yellow blanket out for him. "Why don't you come and sleep with me on my blanket tonight?" + +The mouse was so excited, he jumped onto Sarah's blanket and started to nibble it gently. Sarah smiled and snuggled up next to her new friend. + +But seconds later, the mouse bit Sarah's finger! "Ouch!" she said. + +Sarah quickly touched her finger to her mouth. She looked at the mouse and said, "That's not nice! If you want to stay on my blanket, you must be gentle!" + +The mouse looked at Sarah and nodded. From that night on, Sarah and the mouse slept cosily together on +One day, Jack was playing golf. The golf course was very big and he was having lots of fun. His dad came and said: "Let's go, it's time for lunch." + +Jack wanted to stay and play for a bit longer so he made a big sign that said "No". His dad was not happy about this and said to Jack "If you can't follow instructions, then you can't play golf ever again!" + +Jack was very sorry and wanted to finish playing but his dad said it was too late. He had already made his decision, so they both went home. Jack was so upset that he could not play golf, he felt very sad and he had a big cry. + +Jack never played golf again and was so sad that he hadn't listened to his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon named Joe. Every year, Joe's family would celebrate his birthday. On his birthday, Joe and his family would go on an adventure in the woods. They were all very excited! + +One day, when Joe and his family arrived at the woods, they heard loud noises. Suddenly, they saw a terrible dragon coming their way! Joe was very scared. + +Joe's dad stepped forward and shouted to the dragon: "What do you want?" The dragon replied: "I want to celebrate too! I want to join your birthday party!". + +Joe and his family were scared, but eventually decided that it would be nice to include the dragon in the celebration. So they all celebrated Joe's birthday together. + +The day was filled with laughter, hugs and much fun. Even though the dragon was a little bit scary at first, they all had a wonderful time celebrating Joe's birthday. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved helping his mom. One day, his mom asked Jack to mail some money to his uncle. + +Jack was excited. He said, "Mama can I really mail money?" + +His mom replied, "Yes Jack, You can mail money like I do. Just be careful, even though it's lightweight, because losing the money would be sad." + +Jack was very careful. He collected the money and put it into the mailbox. As soon as he shut the little red door, he saw a light blink. He thought it looked like a wink. + +Jack had mailed the money! He smiled and said, "Mama, I mailed the money! We sent it so far away!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "That's great job Jack, I'm so proud of you! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious and always wanted to learn new things. Every day she would tell her mom what she wanted to know. + +One day her mom said, "Let's go to the kitchen and I will show you something." They went to the kitchen and her mom showed her the stove. + +She said, "This stove is flexible. That means you can move it around easily so you can use it wherever you need." The little girl was amazed! She asked, "Can I touch it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can touch it, but be gentle and tell me if it gets too hot." So the little girl carefully touched the stove and she said, "It's warm but not too hot." Her mom smiled and said, "That's great. Now you know something new about the stove." + +The little girl was very pleased and she thought to herself, "I can't wait to tell my friends about this!" +One day, Jack was walking in the cornfield. He felt tight so he stopped and counted the corn. He counted one, two, three, four and more. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It said, "Hello Jack! What are you doing?" +Jack said, "I'm counting the corn. I counted one, two, three, four, and more!" + +The voice laughed and said, "I'm counting too! I counted six, seven, eight, nine, and more!" + +Jack was so happy they could count together. He said, "Let's count to a big number!" + +The voice said, "Yes! Let's count real tight!" + +So, Jack and the voice counted tight to one hundred, clapping their hands and laughing along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived in the garden. He was very small and no one around could see him. He was so distant that most of the other animals in the garden did not even know he was there. + +One day, the mole found something shiny in the garden. He proudly picked it up and showed it off to the other animals. + +The fox, who was quite timid and shy, said "That is mine! I was looking for it everywhere!" + +The mole saw that the fox needed it and decided to give it back willingly. He said, "Here you go, my friend. I'm very sorry". + +The fox was so very happy and started hopping around in joy. He struggled to keep it in his hands, but thankfully he kept the shiny object safe. He thanked the mole for returning it to him and said, "I look forward to seeing you again soon". + +The two of them went their separate ways and the mole went on to find new shiny objects each day. He was always looking out for the fox, expecting to see him but he never did. + +The mole suspected that they would meet again and he was right. Sure enough one day, the fox came back. However, this time he was in trouble and he needed help. The mole helped him out and he was able to finally resolve his struggles. + +The fox thanked the mole for his help and they had +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl called Daisy. Daisy had a special hand. She wanted to keep it a secret and never showed it to anyone. + +One day, when she was walking in the park, she met a new friend. His name was Sam and he was very friendly. He asked Daisy why she was so shy. + +Daisy said,"I have a special hand, but I am scared of showing it to anyone". Sam smiled and said,"It's ok. You don't have to surrender it if you don't want to". + +Daisy was happy to hear this and smiled. She was glad that Sam accepted her for who she was. From then on, Daisy and Sam were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird who wanted to help a farmer. The farmer needed a rake. So, the bird decided to lend the farmer her own rake. + +The farmer was very thankful to the graceful bird and he thanked her many times. So the bird flew away to do some errands. But when the bird returned to the farmer's farm, the farmer had changed his mind and decided not to use the rake. + +The bird was very sad because the farmer had changed his mind. She asked the farmer to lend her the rake back, but he refused. He just didn't want to lend the rake anymore. + +The graceful bird had no choice, so she flew away and never saw the farmer again. Even though she didn't get her rake back, she knew she had done a good deed. But she still felt bad that the story had such a bad ending. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to dance and run around in the park all day. + +One day, Jill stopped abruptly and said to Jack, "There is a lake ahead! We should not go near it!" + +Jack looked at the lake and said, "But the lake looks like so much fun!" + +Jill shook her head and said, "No Jack, we must prevent ourselves from going into the lake. I have an urge to stay away." + +Jack nodded, feeling a little ashamed. He knew he should not go into the lake. + +They both kept away from the lake and instead found a nice spot in the park to play games. + +Jill smiled and said, "Let's have fun instead". They ran off hand in hand, happy to be together and safe. +Once there was a boy who enjoyed playing outside. He was always surrounded by the beautiful sunshine, birds and trees. + +One day, he was outside when he heard a noise coming from a nearby house. He went over to investigate. When he got to the house, he peered through the window and saw a girl about his age playing with all kinds of stuff. + +He knocked on the window and shouted, “hello!â€, but the girl didn’t seem to hear him. So he started banging on the window until the girl walked over to it and opened it. + +The boy said, “Hi, I saw you playing with all kinds of stuff in your house, it looked really fun. What’s your name?†The girl said, “My name's Ellie. I'm so lucky to have all this stuff, I don't need to go outside to have fun.†+ +The boy thought about this for a while, and he realised that being surrounded by beautiful things was not enough - he also needed to feel the sunshine, listen to the birds and experience the outdoors. + +So the boy said goodbye to Ellie and ran outside to enjoy his own beautiful world. +Once upon a time there was a happy boy named Mark. Mark loved to dance and every day he would dance around the stage. He loved the way the stage felt beneath his feet and the way it made him feel a sense of energy as he jumped and moved around. + +One day, Mark was mid-dance when suddenly he noticed something sour in the air. He stopped and looked around and noticed a large puddle of sour lemonade on the stage. + +"Oh no!" he cried. Mark knew that he must clean it up. He quickly hurried off stage and found a bucket, a scrub brush and some towels. With a determined spirit and a little bit of effort, Mark was able to clean up the mess. + +He continued to dance and was able to enjoy the stage until the lemons and sour lemonade were completely gone. From that day forward, Mark always remembered to be careful and never make a mess on the stage. +It was a hot summer day and Mary was feeling very tired. She saw a fan on a shelf, so she asked her mom "Can I please turn on the fan? I'm so hot". Her mom replied "Okay, but try not to make it too loud". + +Mary went to the fan and pushed the big red button. Suddenly, the fan started to spin and shone bright. The bright light made Mary jump and she screamed "Mom, the fan is shining too much!" Her mom came over and said "Let's cover the fan with a red blanket so it won't be so bright". + +Mary smiled and the two of them grabbed a big red blanket and wrapped it around the fan. Now the fan was spinning but not shining so brightly. Mary was happy and said "Thank you mommy for helping me with the fan". Her mom smiled and said "You're welcome, Mary". +Once there was a kid who lived in a modest house. One day, the kid was playing in his bedroom when he heard a loud scream. He was scared, so he ran to his mom. + +"Mommy, what was that scream?" the kid asked. + +"I'm not sure, sweetheart," said his mom. + +So she and the kid went to investigate. When they got closer, they heard the scream again. It was coming from the backyard. + +The kid and his mom went outside, and they saw a tiny bird screaming. Its nest had been blown away by the wind. + +The kid felt sorry for the bird. He ran inside and got some material to build a new nest. His mom helped him make it, and soon the bird had a nice, modest place to live. + +The bird calmed down and stopped screaming. The kid was very happy. He smiled as he watched the bird settle into its new home. +Molly and her best friend Dan were decorating the garden. They had colourful balloons and sparkly streamers to hang up. They were having lots of fun! + +Suddenly, Dan had an idea. + +"Let's hang the balloons really high," Dan suggested. + +Molly didn't think it was a good idea, but Dan was really flexible. He kept trying to find a way to make it work, but it was too tricky. Molly didn't want them to make a mistake. + +Suddenly, they heard an angry voice. + +It was Molly's mom. "No, that's too dangerous. You should find a different way to decorate," she said firmly. + +Molly and Dan looked at each other and then at their mom. Together, they were able to find a way to decorate that was both safe and fun. They hung the balloons lower and Dan's flexible idea worked out perfectly! Everyone was happy, and the garden looked amazing. +Mommy and Andrew were walking in the park. They looked up at the sky and saw a big, colorful sun. The sun had lots of yellow, orange and red in it! + +Mommy asked Andrew, "What do you think would happen if we discussed the sun?" Andrew was excited and said, "Oh, let's do it!" + +Mommy started, "The sun is big, bright and very warm." Andrew continued, "It's also really colorful. I like the yellow, orange and red in it." + +They kept discussing the sun. Andrew thought it looked like a big orange. Mommy said maybe it looked like a giant yellow banana. They both laughed and continued to discuss and imagine what the sun looked like. +One day, a little girl was playing in her garden. Suddenly, she looked up and saw a butterfly. + +The butterfly was so delicate and pretty. The little girl wanted to follow it. She asked her mom "Can I go on a journey with the butterfly?" + +Her mom replied "Yes, but you have to stay close where I can see you." + +The little girl was so excited. She pointed to the butterfly and said "Let's go!" + +The little girl followed the butterfly all around the garden. Everywhere the butterfly flew, the little girl followed. She felt like she was on a big adventure. + +The butterfly eventually flew away, but the memories of the journey stayed with the little girl forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma who loved to borrow things from her parents. One day, Emma asked her parents if she could borrow the family boat from the lake. They said she could, but only if she was careful with it. + +When Emma got to the lake, she began to paddle. But soon the boat saw something shiny under the water! Emma wasn't sure what it was, but she reached out and grabbed it. After she put it into the boat, Emma found that it was an original music box. + +Emma was so excited, she wanted to keep it forever. But then she heard voices, it was her parents! She quickly hid the music box and continued paddling. Her parents warned her not to borrow things without permission. + +Emma put the music box back into the lake and told her parents the truth. They said she must always ask permission before borrowing something. Emma knew that was an original lesson she wouldn't forget! +It was evening, and the sky was turning from blue to orange. The sun was setting and the stars were starting to twinkle. + +Inside the house, a little girl was sitting in her bedroom, wondering what the night would bring. She was curious, and she decided to go outside and take a look. + +As soon as she stepped outside, she heard a strange noise. It was a low, distant rumble. She could not figure out what it was, so she decided to listen carefully. + +The little girl followed the sound until she found a meadow with a pond at the end. Inside the pond, a group of frogs were croaking! The girl laughed, and she was so excited that she started to dance and sing. + +The frogs listened carefully, and after a while, they started to croak along with her. The little girl smiled, and she stayed in the meadow until nightfall. +Emily was walking in the park with her mom when she saw a little lamp in the bushes. She had to move some branches to find it. It was hidden! Emily gasped with excitement and turned to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Emily said, pointing to the lamp. + +Her mom smiled, and nodded to Emily. "It looks like fairy lamp,†she said. + +Emily got excited. She took the lamp and held it with both hands. + +"Shh," Emily said, smiling, “I don't want to wake the fairy up!" + +Suddenly, the lamp lit up! Emily and her mom were so startled that they both gasped. + +And then, from inside the lamp, came a loud sound of clapping. + +Emily and her mom looked inside, and saw a tiny fairy applauding. + +Emily was so delighted that she applauded back. + +The fairy smiled and nodded. She flew out of the lamp and waved goodbye. + +Emily and her mom waved goodbye, too. + +They were both happy the fairy had said hello. Emily kept the lamp with her at home, and whenever she needed some magical help she would always ask the fairy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She had a favourite apron that she liked to wear when she was doing chores. Her mom saw how proud she was and they both went outside to help plant the garden. + +They got to work, planting the flowers and pulling the weeds. Everything was going great and Susie was doing a very good job. Suddenly, it started to rain and Susie ran for the house. She turned, so that she could quickly go back inside, and her favourite apron got caught on the fence. + +Susie quickly pulled it free but, when she looked at it, she noticed that it had been ripped. She was heartbroken and started to cry. + +Her mom came close and put her arm around her. She said, "Oh Susie, I'm so sorry. I'll sew it back together and it'll be good as new." Susie smiled through her tears, and they both went into the house. + +The end +Jack was a very intelligent three year old. He was always eager to learn new things. One day, he asked his mom a very important question. + +"Mom, what is war?" + +His mom looked into his eyes, feeling bad that her young son had to learn about such difficult things so soon. + +"War is when people fight each other. It's very bad and it makes people very sad," she said, trying to explain it in the simplest way possible. + +Jack frowned. He couldn't understand why people would fight each other. + +"Why do they fight?" he asked. + +His mom sighed. + +"Sometimes people disagree, and when they can't resolve the disagreement, they fight. It's not a good way to solve problems," she said. + +Jack nodded, understanding a little bit more. He realized that war was very bad and he vowed to be a peaceful person when he got older. +Once upon a time, there was a crack in the wall. It was an attractive crack with colorful shapes and designs. It seemed very special. + +One day, a little girl named Jane decided to see what was behind the crack. She wanted to explore! So she decided to reverse it. She carefully used her little fingers to push the crack back and look into the wall. + +Surprisingly, Jane discovered a beautiful butterfly garden! There were thousands of butterflies of all different colors and they were so attractive. Jane was so amazed and she couldn't believe that something so wondrous was hidden behind the crack. + +The little girl was so happy she decided to spend the whole day in the garden. She played games, made new butterfly friends and watched the little creatures flutter around in their own world. + +Jane was never able to find the crack again, but she kept her magical memories of the butterfly garden forever. +Once there was a bossy silver duck called Daisy. She liked to bring friends home with her. One day, she brought a big brown bear with her. The bear was so big, Daisy couldn't carry him so she had to make him walk! Daisy kept bossing the bear around and making him do what she wanted. + +The bear was so tired from all the bringing Daisy made him do that he lay down in the grass. Daisy was cross with the bear and started to boss him around even more. But then something special happened - the sun started to shine and sparkles of silver shot out from the bear! + +Daisy was amazed at the shiny silver sparkles, and she demanded that the bear bring her some for her home. The bear brought Daisy a big bag of silver sparkles and she was very happy. + +From then on, Daisy and the bear were the best of friends, and Daisy was no longer bossy. They would go around together collecting the silver sparkles and bring them back to Daisy's home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emma was walking in the park with her mom. They were having a lot of fun. Suddenly, they saw an enormous bear! Emma was scared, but her mom said, "Pause, Emma! Don't worry, the bear won't hurt you." + +The bear was waddling towards them and carrying a tray in his hands. Emma's mom said, "Wow! Look at the enormous tray that he has!" The bear kept walking closer and closer until he was right in front of them. He put the tray down and held up his paw. + +Emma and her mom looked at each other and then back at the bear. Her mom said, "It looks like he wants us to shake his paw!" So the little girl and her mom put their hands out and shook the bear's paw. Then, he waddled away! + +Emma and her mom smiled and laughed. They had just made a new, enormous bear friend! +Mommy and baby were walking down the street when suddenly they heard a loud bang. Suddenly, baby started to weep. Mommy knew it was a shock, so she hugged baby tight. + +Mommy and baby ran as fast as they could, with mommy holding baby's hand. They ran until they reached safety. + +Mommy saw that baby was still feeling sad and scared, so she held him close and sang a sweet lullaby. As mommy sang, baby slowly stopped weeping. + +Baby felt safe again and the shock was forgotten. Mommy and baby hugged and then continued their walk down the street, hand in hand. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was four years old and loved to play outside. +One day, Jack wanted to go outside with his friends, but his Mom didn't allow it. +"Mom, please let me go! I'll be careful!" Jack begged. + +His Mom said, "I'm sorry Jack, but the answer is still zero. It's too dirty outside for you to go play." + +Jack was sad, but he accepted it. He hugged his Mom and said "Ok, I won't go outside today." He ran to his room to play with his toys instead. + +When Jack was done playing, he decided to help his Mom clean the house. He was excited to do something good. He happily swept the floors and wiped the windows. + +When the house was clean and shiny, Jack's Mom said, "Now that the house is nice and clean, you can go outside and play with your friends." + +Jack was so excited! He gave his Mom a big smile and ran outside to meet his friends. They had lots of fun playing together. +One day, John and Sarah were playing in the park. John saw a turkey and decided to catch it. He chased the turkey and reversed quickly to catch it. The turkey was scared and ran away. + +John was sad and yelled, "I want that turkey". Sarah tried to make John happy, but John was very determined to get the turkey. + +The two children started running to catch the turkey. The turkey was very fearful and kept running fast. The children were getting very close when suddenly the turkey reversed into a bush and got away. + +John was so angry and upset. He banged his fists on the ground. Sarah was fearful and didn't know what to do. She tried to comfort John but it was too late. John had failed to catch the turkey and was very upset. + +The ending of the story was unfortunate; John was never able to catch the turkey. +One day, two friends, Tim and Jill, were playing in the backyard. It was a jolly day. + +Tim said, "Let's race each other around the garden!" + +Jill replied, "Yes, let's race!" + +They both ran around the garden fast and laughed as they raced. The sun was shining, the dust was flying. + +Suddenly, Tim tripped on a rock and fell face-first into the dirt. Jill stopped running and rushed to help him. + +But Tim had hurt his leg, and he couldn't get up. He felt very sad. + +In the end, Tim had to go to the hospital, and he was there for a long time to treat his injured leg. Jill visited him often, but his leg never got better. + +Tim and Jill never raced each other again. +It was a sunny day and Jack was very excited. He wanted to see what was in the fridge. He grabbed the handle and opened the door. Inside, he saw lots of yummy food. He asked his mum, "Can I eat it?". His mum said, "Yes, but be careful!". + +Jack was so hungry that he grabbed lots of food and put it on the kitchen table. His mum smiled and said, "Thank you for being so helpful Jack!". + +After eating, Jack was feeling very sleepy. He grabbed his favourite teddy and hugged it tightly, then he snuggled under his blanket and fell asleep. + +Later that night, Jack's mum came in to check on him and said, "Goodnight Jack, sweet dreams!". +Once there was a clumsy boy named Jack. He loved playing with toys but every day he found that some of his toys were not working as well as they used to. + +He asked his mom what was wrong and she said, "oh no, your toys have rotted!" That meant that the important parts inside the toys had gone bad and not worked anymore. + +His mom said the only way to make them better was with oil. So Jack got some oil and put it on the rotted toys. His mom showed him how to do it. + +Jack worked on the toys and soon they were working better again. He was so happy. He smiled and said, "Yay! My toys are fixed!" +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved being outside and playing in the garden. Today he was feeling brave and decided to take his dogs for a walk. As he was walking, he suddenly began to sneeze loudly. He wiped his nose and kept walking. + +Suddenly he saw something shining in the grass. He stooped down to take a closer look and saw it was a silver coin! Jack picked it up and was very excited. As he continued walking, he put the silver coin in his pocket. + +After a while, he reached a field where the dogs wanted to play. As he tried to make them move on, they refused to be obedient. Jack kept on trying but the dogs were determined to stay and play. He looked around and spotted some vines over the fence. He planned to climb over to make them move out of the field. + +Just as he was about to climb the fence, he sneezed loudly again. With a last bark, the dogs ran away. Jack was relieved that the problem was solved by his sneezing. He checked his pocket and then smiled. The silver coin was still there. + +He was very happy, and for the rest of the walk the dogs were obedient. +Once upon a time there was an old lady who loved butter. Everyday, she got up early in order to make yummy butter. She put all her extra energy into it and the butter always tasted so good. + +One day, her young neighbour asked her why the butter was so yummy. The old lady pointed to a sign in her kitchen and said, "Each day I pray over the butter I make and act with love." + +The little boy was amazed and was sure to spread the word about the old lady's yummy butter. Every day he would come and get some for him and his family, and follow her example. + +The old lady would smile and always told her neighbour, "Remember that if you do things with love, no matter what you make will always taste yummy." +John was excited. He was packing his bag for a very special trip. He put in his favourite stuffed animal, his toy car and a sandwich. As he was closing his bag, he heard a voice from around the corner, "John come here, the sink is all wet!" + +John quickly ran over to his mom in the kitchen. Her face was gloomy and the sink was full of soapy water. John offered to help and he grabbed a cloth and started wiping the water up. His mom smiled with appreciation, "Thank you, John. Now let's go, your bag is all packed, right?" + +John proudly showed his mom his bag and they both left the house. John was excited and was already looking forward to the next adventure! +Once upon a time, in a faraway land there lived two birds. They lived in a comfortable nest, high up in a tree. + +One bird was a mother and the other a child. The child bird had always longed to explore the unknown terrain far below. + +One day the child asked: "Can I fly down to take a look? There might be something exciting and new down there". + +The mother bird shook her head. "I value our nest. It is very cozy and safe here. I cannot let you fly down there, it is too dangerous". + +The child bird grew frustrated. "How can I be brave and explore if I am never allowed to do anything?". + +The mother bird was firm. "I value your safety. The unknown is too risky for a young bird like you". + +The child bird wanted to explore so badly, but knew her mother was right. She put her head on her mother's chest and sighed. It may have been an unknown world down there, but the warmth of their nest was worth more than anything. +Molly was a reliable girl. She was only three years old, but she always tried to do the right thing. + +One day Molly was waiting in the chair for her mum. Suddenly, she heard someone yell. Molly was scared and jumped up. + +Her mum came in. She saw Molly standing in the seat, and said, "It's okay, Molly. It was just the neighbour. He was only yelling to say hello." + +Molly looked out of the window. She saw the neighbour waving at her. She smiled and waved back. + +Molly felt better. She trusted her mum to keep her safe and that made her feel reliable. Molly sat back down in the seat and waited for her mum. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Bethany went with her mommy to fly in a helicopter. The sky was blue and the buzzing of the helicopter was so loud. Bethany looked out of the window, and saw the ground below. It was lovely! + +But then Bethany's mommy said, "It's time to go back down now, Bethany." + +Bethany said, "No! I want to stay here and fly the helicopter!" Bethany tried to resist her mommy's suggestions, but her mommy kept insisting. + +Finally, after a lot of coaxing, Bethany reluctantly agreed to go back to the ground. As they were about to land, Bethany said to her mommy, "I still love helicopters, but I love you too, mommy." + +Bethany's mommy smiled and said, "I love you too sweetie. I'm glad that you can resist playing with the helicopter for a while." +Once, there was a boy named Joe. Joe liked to get his hair cut, so he went to find the barber. He soon saw a funny looking man with an old chair and scissors, who had a big smile on his face. Joe was sure that this man was the barber! + +"Hello! Are you the barber?" asked Joe. + +The barber smiled. "Yes, I am! What can I do for you?" + +Joe replied, "I would like a haircut, please!" + +So the barber got to work and soon Joe had a brand new haircut. He felt so happy! + +After that, Joe went to see the barber every week. It was always funny to see the barber and Joe was very happy. + +The barber was always happy to see Joe, and he gave him the best haircuts in town. Joe could never find a better barber! +Once upon a time, there was a helpful little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old. + +One day, Lucy wanted to play with her favourite toy. She reached for it and accidentally knocked over a glass vase. Shards of glass were everywhere. + +Mama saw what had happened and was very sad. She asked Lucy: " Did you destroy it?" + +"No Mama, I didn't. I'm sorry," Lucy said sadly, her eyes filling up with tears. + +Mama quickly hugged her and said: "It's okay. Don't worry. We can be helpful and try to fix it." + +Then Mama got out her sewing kit. She took an old pair of her pants and cut off some pieces of fabric. Together, they carefully put them together and mended the broken vase. + +At the end of the day, Lucy and Mama were very proud of their accomplishment. From then on, every time something got destroyed, they would helpfully fix it together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who went to play in the bush. He thought that it would be very interesting because there were all kinds of trees and animals. + +He wandered around for a while when he came across a small stone. It was really interesting, so he decided to store it away in his pocket for later. + +He kept walking and exploring until he heard an angry voice. It was coming from an old woman who was standing in the bush. She saw him storing something away and said "That's my stone! Give it back!" + +The little boy didn't know what to do. He was scared and handed the stone back to the woman. She took it from him and said "Never come back here again!" + +The little boy was very sad. He ran away and never went back to the bush again. +Once upon a time, there was a 3-year-old little girl named Sarah who loved to play outdoors. One day, she picked up a hammer, which she found lying near her house. She was so excited that she ran towards her friend's house and shouted, "Look what I found! It is a hammer!" + +Her friend was very happy to see the hammer and asked, "What will we do with it?" + +Sarah thought for a moment and said, "Let's use it to mail letters!" + +Her friend was surprised and asked, "Will it really work?" + +Sarah nodded and went back to her home to get an open letter. She placed the letter on the ground and hammered it into the ground. To everyone's surprise, the letter was in the mail! + +This made Sarah and her friend very happy. They taught everyone a valuable lesson - that with proper knowledge and skill, one can find the most unexpected and creative ways to solve even the toughest problems. +Janet and her mum were on their way to the park. Janet was excited and she kept jumping up and down, but mum kept telling her to calm down. +"Janet we have to be careful," her mum said, "the rain is really persistent, that's why I have planned to bring an umbrella." +Janet started to giggle and said, "That's silly mum, I don't need an umbrella to go outside." +Janet's mum sighed and said, "It's better to be safe than sorry." + +But, as soon as they reached the park, it began to rain heavily. Janet's mum was right- an umbrella would have been the perfect plan. Janet and her mum had to run back home, but because they wouldn't come prepared, they got terribly wet. + +Janet thought the rain was pretty fun and excitedly ran around in it. But mum was also getting wet, so she had to tell Janet to stop. + +The rain kept getting heavier and soon, it became too dangerous to stay outside. So, Janet and her mum had to head home early, disappointed. They realised that it's important to be prepared for the rain! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful camera. It was always on a mission. Every day, it would explore different places and take pictures of them. + +One day, the camera spotted a beautiful flower in a garden. It took a picture of the flower and hopped along. + +When the camera saw a tree, it wanted to take a picture of the tree too. But it needed to stand further away. So it hopped again until it was the perfect distance away. As it took the picture of the tree, it heard a voice say, "Say cheese!" + +The camera turned around and saw a little boy. He was three years old and he had a big smile on his face. The camera took a picture of the boy, and then the boy said, "Take my picture again! Say cheese!" + +The camera was happy. It hopped back to the little boy and took a few more pictures. The boy smiled and laughed at each one. + +When the camera ran out of batteries, the little boy said, "You're very powerful, Camera! I'll never forget you." The camera nodded, hopped away, and repeated its mission once again. +Once upon a time, there lived a littlie girl. Her name was Lillie. She loved exploring and searching for new mysteries. + +One day, Lillie found a harmless, little box. But it was locked and she couldn't open it. She wondered what the mystery was inside. + +Lillie tried asking her friends for help, but none of them could figure it out. She was sad and disappointed. + +Just then, an older boy came along. He had a friendly smile and he said kindly, "Come, Lillie. Let us unite and open this box." + +"Really?" asked Lillie, not quite sure. + +"Yes, really," said the boy. "Together, we can do it!" + +So the two of them worked together and soon, they had the box open. Inside, they found a magical, harmless surprise! It was truly something special. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a famous girl named Anna. She was very special because she could read. Anna could read in any language, and people were amazed. One day, Anna was in the library reading a book when a little boy came running in. He asked Anna why she was reading. + +Anna replied, "I'm reading because I want to learn new things. Reading makes me smarter". + +The little boy nodded and said, "I want to read too. Can you help me?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Of course! Reading is fun!" Since then, Anna and the boy have been reading books together every day. He has become more and more famous for his ability to now read in any language. + +The end! +Once upon a time there lived a small girl with purple hair, who loved her snacks. Every day she played with her best friend, Brian. They would play jump rope in the park and climb trees. + +Today, they were playing pirates, looking for treasure and fighting scary monsters. After a while, they stopped, and Brian grabbed a purple snack from his pocket. He said, "Let's share this snack together!" + +The little girl smiled. She really loved snacks. Then, she saw something strange in the corner of her eye. As Brian handed the snack to her, she noticed a big snake! She screamed and jumped back, "I hate snakes!" + +But Brian didn't seem scared. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, this snake is different. It won't hurt you." + +To her surprise, the snake started talking. It said, "You don't need to be scared. I'm a friendly purple snake, and I really love snacks!" + +The little girl couldn't believe her eyes and ears. After slowly coming closer, she slowly reached out and patted the friendly snake's head. She looked at Brian with a huge smile, thankful that he had helped her discover something new. +Timmy was frustrated. He wanted his envelope to rise, but it just wouldn't go. He tried shaking it and poking it, but nothing worked. He was confused. + +Then Timmy had an idea. He found a balloon and tied it to the envelope. He filled the balloon with air until it was big and round. Timmy smiled when he saw the envelope slowly rise into the sky. + +Timmy watched his envelope float away until he could no longer see it. He felt a bit sad, but he was also very happy. He smiled at the sky and thanked the balloon for helping him. +Once upon a time there was a funny sheep who loved to tell jokes. He would make the other animals giggle and laugh all day long. But one day, the sheep said a joke that was a bit too funny. A big mean dog heard it and he got angry. The dog walked up to the sheep and said, "You must be real brave to tell such a filthy joke!", then he bared his teeth and tried to bite the poor sheep. + +The brave sheep didn't flinch and replied, "You can try, but it's more fun to keep telling jokes". The dog thought for a moment, then he started to laugh. Together, the sheep and the dog laughed and told jokes until the sun started to set. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He wanted to find out what it meant to be deaf. He had a bright yellow polka dot balloon and decided he would step out of his house in search of an answer. + +When he stepped outside, Joe saw an old man sitting under a big tree with a long pole in his hand. Joe asked the old man, "Excuse me, mister, can you tell me what it means to be deaf?" + +The old man smiled and said, "My boy, being deaf means that you can't hear anything. No people talking, no birds singing, nothing at all." + +Joe was surprised and stepped closer. He asked the old man, "But why can't deaf people hear?" + +The old man smiled at Joe and said, "It's like a balloon, my boy. If you have a balloon and prick it with a pole, all the air comes out. It's the same with deaf people - they just can't hear." + +Joe smiled and thanked the old man. He jumped in the air and said, "I understand now! Being deaf means that you can't hear anything!", and with that he ran home with his bright yellow polka dot balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty tube. Every day it would whistle in the wind. + +A little girl named Jaya was walking by one day and heard the tube whistling. She stopped to listen and just couldn't understand how small she was compared to how mighty the tube was. + +"What are you doing up there?" shouted Jaya. + +"I'm whistling for a friend!" answered the tube. + +"Why?" asked Jaya. + +"Because when I whistle, it echoes down the valley. My friend knows that it's me," said the tube. + +The tube whistled again. Jaya could hear its friend's whistle in the valley. + +"I'm so lucky to have a friend like you," she said. + +The tube smiled and said, "It's nice to have you here too." +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. She was three years old and loved spending her time playing with her dolls. One day she was playing hide and seek with her friends when she heard something weird coming from a bush near her. She was scared, but she bravely called out, "Is anyone there?" + +To her surprise, she heard a voice answer back. It said, "Yes, I'm here. What's your name?" It sounded like a kind voice so Jill decided to answer, "My name is Jill". + +Suddenly, the bush opened and out of it stepped a giant. It didn't look nice like the voice had sounded. Instead it had a mean look on its face. It said, "You shouldn't have told me your name! You'll have to go with me now and you'll never return." + +Jill was so scared she started to cry. She tried to run but the giant was too big and blocked her way. In the end, he took Jill away. She was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old elephant who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to explore the world and he was very excited. + +He marched until he came across a large track, full of trees and rocks. He was looking for an adventure, so he decided to follow the track. + +He kept walking until he found a clearing with tall grass and some big trees. Suddenly, he heard a voice demanding him to stop and he immediately stopped in his tracks. + +It was a lion, claiming the track and all the territory around it. + +The elephant was brave and he told the lion, “I don’t want any trouble. I want to explore the large track. Is it okay?" + +The lion smiled and thought for a moment. Finally, he said, “Yes, you can explore, but be careful. This is my territory and I will be watching you!" + +The elephant thanked the lion and started his adventure. He explored the area and found many exciting things. He was very brave and strong and he enjoyed his journey. + +At the end of the day, he returned to the same spot, where the lion was waiting. He thanked the lion again, and the lion smiled and nodded. + +The elephant was happy to have explored such a large track, and he was grateful for the lion’s kindness. +Once upon a time there were two little brothers, Dan and Jim. They were playing in their garden. + +Dan saw a wire and thought it looked interesting. He took it and tried to pull it out of the ground. Suddenly, the wire started to make a funny noise. + +Jim became scared and shouted at Dan, "Put it down!". But Dan was curious and kept pulling at it. + +Then, water started coming out of the wire! Dan was so surprised that he screamed. + +Jim said, "See! It was a wet wire. Now it's all over us!" + +The brothers ran to the house and down to their room. They changed their wet clothes and had lots of fun playing together. + +The End. +There was man who liked to use balloons. He had a lot of different sizes of balloons, but some of them were very small. One day, he bought a bunch of small balloons and took them to the park. + +He started to blow up the balloons and a little girl came to him. She had big, curious eyes and pointed at the balloons. She asked, “What are those?†+ +The man smiled and said, “These are balloons. Would you like to help me blow them up?†+ +The little girl was excited and she started to use the pump to blow up the balloons. When she was done, the man took a long string and used it to tie all the balloons together. Then, he gave the little girl the string and said, “Now you can go fly them in the sky.†+ +The girl was delighted and she ran off with the string of balloons, watching them fly higher and higher in the sky. She had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a bright ray of sunshine who loved nothing more than to dive. Every morning, this little ray of happiness woke up early and flew high up into the sky to make a wish before completing the most daring dive possible! + +On this particular day, the ray of sunshine was extra excited because it was time for her to take a nap. As she began to drift off to dreamland, she had the wildest idea. "I'm going to dive into my dreams!", declared the ray of sunshine as she bounced out of bed. + +She jumped high into the sky and stared down at the empty streets below. With a deep breath, she leapt from the sky and dove deep into her dreams. When she awoke, she felt energised, refreshed and ready to take on the day. + +"That was the best dive I ever tried!", cheered the ray of sunshine. "It was so much fun!" she exclaimed. With excitement in her heart she jumped into the skies once again and soared off into the sunshine. +Once there was a fast baby. She could crawl faster than anyone else in the nursery. Everyone else would guess that she would soon be able to walk. + +One day, the infant crawled her fastest to the window. She looked out and saw a big bird flying above. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. + +Just then, the nurse came in and said 'Come on, let's go outside and play'. + +The infant eagerly followed her and soon they were outside. Suddenly, the infant lifted her arms up and began to run around. The nurse couldn't believe it - she had guessed the infant could walk! + +The infant was so proud. She sprinted around the play area, faster than ever before. Everyone cheered her on and the infant was so happy. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a tour. It was a special tour and there were lots of people. All of the people had pale faces and were very excited. + +The tour went through a big house. The house had lots of rooms. Everyone went from room to room and looked at all the things inside. They all had so much fun. + +Then, something bad happened. Someone broke something in the house. It was very scary. All the people on the tour were very worried. + +But, then something wonderful happened. Everyone worked together to fix what was broken. They were so kind and helpful. + +When they finished, everyone was so happy and relieved. They smiled and laughed and said goodbye. Then, they all went home. +Paul was walking home from school. He was excited because he had found a wallet in his classroom. He was so happy! On the way home he saw his friend, Jack. + +Paul: "Hi Jack!" +Jack: "Hi Paul, what do you have?" +Paul: "I found a wallet at school today. Look, it's got lots of money in it." +Jack: "Wow! Can I see it?" +Paul: "Sure, here it is." + +Jack took out the wallet and started counting the money. Paul saw two nosy people watching them from across the street. He got scared, quickly put the wallet back in his pocket, and the two boys ran away. + +Paul and Jack were safe. They high-fived each other, put their heads down and quickly walked home. They decided to keep the wallet secret and never tell anyone about it. +Once upon a time there was a humble bear who could not find food. He was very hungry and sad. Then one day, he smelled something sweet like honey. He looked around. He found a big jar of honey and yummy treats. He was so happy and ate them all. + +The bear was full. But he was still sad, because no one shared the food with him. So he decided to leave the food and go away. + +But then he heard a little voice from behind a tree. It was a small rabbit! The rabbit said he was very hungry. It asked the bear if he was willing to accept it as his friend and share the honey. + +The bear was so happy. He said yes and shared the honey with the rabbit. From that day onwards, the bear and the rabbit were the best of friends and were never hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She found a yellow diamond on the ground one day. She felt scared and trembled. She picked it up carefully and shouted with joy. She held the diamond tight and ran home to show it to her mommy. + +When Sarah arrived home, her mommy smiled and said, "You found a diamond! How wonderful!" + +Sarah replied, "I'm going to keep it forever!" + +But sadly, a scary giant came out of nowhere. He grabbed the diamond from Sarah's hands and said, "This diamond belongs to me! Give it back!" + +Sarah was so scared that she trembled and started to cry. The giant didn't care and ran away with the diamond. + +Sarah was so sad. She cried and never found the yellow diamond again. +It was a sunny winter day. Jack and Jill were playing in the snow. Jack was having so much fun throwing snowballs at Jill. He loved seeing the cold flakes sticking to her clothes. + +Jill was feeling playful too. She decided to have some fun with Jack. She quickly put on her mittens and she said to Jack, “I am going to slap you!†Jack didn’t know what to do. He tried to run away but she was faster. She slapped him on the back. + +Jack was so angry. He didn’t know what to do at first. But then, he thought of something. He put on his own mittens and tried to slap her back. But he missed. Jill just laughed at him. + +Jack was not amused. He was really mad now and he ran away from her. He didn’t want to play anymore. Unfortunately, he didn’t see a big bump in the snow and he tripped. He fell down and started to cry. + +Jill felt so guilty. She knew she shouldn’t have been so playful. She wanted to help Jack but it was too late. The bad ending was already there. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him an orange to eat. Timmy was very happy and started to eat the orange. But then, Timmy saw a bird flying and he wanted to play with it. So, he threw the orange at the bird. But Timmy was clumsy and the orange hit a tree instead. Timmy felt sad because he wasted his orange. From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful when he threw things. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was a regular fish who lived in a big ocean. One day, Nemo met a shark named Bruce. Bruce was very big and had sharp teeth. Nemo was scared of Bruce at first, but then they became friends. + +One day, Nemo wanted to mail a letter to his family who lived far away. Bruce offered to help Nemo mail his letter. Nemo was happy to have a friend like Bruce who was so kind. They went to the post office and Nemo gave the letter to the postman. Nemo was excited to hear back from his family soon. + +From that day on, Nemo and Bruce would play together every day. They would swim and explore the ocean. Nemo was happy to have a friend like Bruce who was not like the other sharks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and he had a special toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's toy car broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed her his broken toy car and said, "It won't go anymore." + +His mom saw that the handle on the toy car had come off and the wheels wouldn't turn. She told Timmy that sometimes things break and rot, but that doesn't mean we should throw them away. + +Timmy's mom showed him how to fix the handle on the toy car and how to make the wheels turn again. Timmy was very happy and he learned that sometimes we can fix things instead of throwing them away. He also learned that it's important to listen carefully, even if we can't hear well, like someone who is deaf. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he was playing with his toy truck when he felt the ground start to tremble. + +Timmy looked up and saw a big, scary monster coming towards him. He was so scared that he couldn't move. But then, a peaceful fairy appeared and said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. I will protect you." + +The fairy used her magic powers to make the ground stop trembling and the monster disappear. Timmy was so happy that he gave the fairy a big hug. "Thank you for saving me," he said. "You're my hero!" + +The fairy smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Just remember, if you ever need me, I'll be here for you." And with that, she flew away, leaving Timmy feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clock in her room that tick-tocked all day long. One day, Lily's mom told her to clean up her messy toys and put them in the toy store. But Lily didn't want to clean up. She wanted to play with her toys. + +As the day went on, Lily's room got messier and messier. Her mom reminded her again to clean up and put her toys in the store. Finally, Lily decided to listen to her mom. She cleaned up all of her toys and put them in the toy store. + +Afterwards, Lily felt happy and proud of herself for listening to her mom. She looked at the clock and saw that it was time for bed. She climbed into bed and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun she would have playing with her toys in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and water. + +While they were at the beach, Lily's mom packed a bowl of snacks for them to eat. But when Lily reached for a snack, she saw that they were all gone! "Mommy, the bowl is empty!" she said. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom replied. "We can go to the store and get some more snacks. But first, let's make sure we're all dry from swimming in the ocean." They all dried off with towels and then went to the store to get more snacks. Lily was happy again and they continued to travel and have fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny trophy in the park. She wondered who it belonged to. + +Lily asked her friend, Timmy, if he knew who the trophy belonged to. Timmy said he didn't know, but he thought it must belong to someone who was really good at something. + +Lily picked up the trophy and held it in her hands. It felt heavy, but she liked the way it sparkled in the sun. She wondered what it would be like to win a trophy for being good at something. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She turned to Timmy and said, "Let's have a race! Whoever wins gets the trophy!" Timmy agreed, and they ran as fast as they could. In the end, Lily won the race and the shiny trophy was hers. + +Lily felt so proud of herself. She knew she wasn't the best runner, but she had tried her best and it had paid off. She wondered what other things she could be good at and win a trophy for. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat vegetables because they made him strong. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help organize the vegetables in the fridge. + +Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you." + +As Timmy was organizing the vegetables, he found a carrot that looked funny. He said, "Mommy, this carrot looks funny. Can we still eat it?" + +His mom replied, "No, Timmy. We cannot eat that one. It is spoiled." + +Timmy was sad, but he was happy that he helped his mom organize the vegetables. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to check the vegetables before eating them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to tell jokes. He would always try to make his mommy and daddy laugh. + +One day, Timmy went into his sister's room. She was upset because she couldn't find her favorite toy. Timmy wanted to be helpful, so he started to look for the toy. He searched under the bed, in the closet, and even in the toy box. Finally, he found it! + +His sister was so happy that she gave him a big hug. "You're so helpful, Timmy!" she said. Timmy smiled and said, "I have a joke for you. Why did the chicken cross the road?" His sister giggled and said, "Why?" Timmy replied, "To get to the other side!" They both laughed and played with the toy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a door with a knob that she always turned to open it. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She got nervous and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the noise and her mom said she would check it out. Lily trusted her mom to keep her safe. + +Her mom went to the door and turned the knob to open it. It was just the wind making the noise. Lily felt better and continued playing with her toys. From that day on, Lily knew she could trust her mom to keep her safe and that the knob on her door was there to protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom gave her a big pan to hold. Lily was so happy and she grabbed the pan with both hands. + +Suddenly, her little brother Jack came into the kitchen. He saw Lily holding the pan and became jealous. "I want to hold the pan too!" he said. Lily didn't want to share the pan, but her mom told her to be kind and let Jack hold it for a little while. + +Lily and Jack took turns holding the pan and pretended they were cooking yummy food. They had so much fun together in the kitchen. From that day on, Lily learned that it's always better to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max liked to walk around the park with his owner, Sally. One day, Max saw a little boy who was sad because he lost his favorite toy. Max wanted to help, so he gently licked the boy's hand. The boy smiled and hugged Max. + +Then, Max saw a lady who was selling ice cream. Max's mouth watered and he wanted some. Sally bought an ice cream for Max and one for herself. Max wagged his tail happily and licked his ice cream. + +After they finished their ice cream, Max and Sally continued to walk around the park. Max saw a man who was selling balloons. Max barked and wagged his tail, wanting to play with the balloons. Sally bought a balloon for Max and he jumped up to catch it. Max was so happy and grateful for Sally's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to cook. One day, she decided to make some eggs for her family. She put the pan on the stove and turned on the heat. "It's hot!" she said as she touched the pan. + +Lily cracked the eggs into the pan and watched them cook. "What should we name these eggs?" she asked her little brother who was watching her. "How about Sunny and Scrambled?" he replied. + +After a few minutes, the eggs were ready. Lily carefully took them out of the pan and put them on a plate. "Breakfast is ready!" she called out to her family. They all sat down at the table and enjoyed the hot and delicious eggs that Lily had made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her kitten, Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when they saw a shiny rock. "Look, Mittens! It's so shiny!" said Lily. Mittens jumped up to try and grab the rock, but it was too heavy for her. + +Suddenly, a big mean dog came running towards them. "Oh no, Mittens! We have to run!" cried Lily. They ran as fast as they could, but the dog was too fast. Just when they thought it was all over, a bright light shone down on them and scared the dog away. + +Lily and Mittens looked up to see a kind man in a shining car. "Are you okay?" he asked. They both nodded their heads. The man took them home safely, but when they got there, they realized that Mittens had hurt her paw. They took her to the vet, but it was too late. Mittens had to go to kitty heaven. + +Lily was very sad, but she knew that Mittens was happy up in the sky with all the other kitties. She would always remember the fun times they had playing together and the shiny rock they found that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, while playing in the yard, she saw a big pile of bricks. She went to pick one up and it was wet! She didn't like the feeling of the wet brick, so she put it down. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came to play. Lily mentioned the pile of bricks to her friend and they decided to build a castle with them. They used the dry bricks and made a big castle with a moat around it. They played in the castle all day and had so much fun. When it was time for Lily's friend to go home, they said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pretty skirt to wear. It was pink and twirly. Lily loved it! She spun around and around in it. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend threw a ball towards her. It was a dangerous game because they were too close to each other. Lily's mom saw what was happening and quickly ran towards them. She told them to be careful and not throw things when they were too close. + +Lily and her friends listened to her mom and continued to play, but this time they played with a soft ball. Lily was happy she could still wear her pretty skirt and play safely with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to run and jump and play outside. One day, she was playing with her friends when she stubbed her toe on a rock. It hurt a lot and she started to cry and scream. + +Her friends tried to help her, but she was too upset. She went home and her mommy gave her a band-aid and a kiss. Lily felt better and went back outside to play. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play again. They were having fun, but then Lily accidentally broke her friend's toy. Her friend started to cry and scream. Lily felt sorry, but it was too late. Her friend went home and didn't want to play with Lily anymore. Lily felt sad and went to bed early that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard, but she didn't know what a mailbox was. One day, her mommy came outside and saw her looking confused. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" mommy asked. + +"I don't know what that is," Lily said, pointing at the mailbox. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let me teach you. A mailbox is where the mailman puts our letters and packages. It's like a special box for our mail." + +Lily's eyes got big with excitement as she learned something new. From then on, she would always look for the quiet mailbox when she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very cheerful face and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She saw her friend Jack and ran over to say hello. + +"Hi Jack!" said Lily. "Do you want to come swing with me?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Sure, let's go!" They ran over to the swings and Lily pointed to the one she wanted to use. They both sat down and started swinging back and forth. + +"This is so much fun!" said Lily. Jack nodded and said, "I love swinging with you, Lily. Your cheerful face always makes me happy." + +Lily giggled and said, "Thanks, Jack. I like playing with you too!" They continued to swing and have fun together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow ball in the park. One day, Lily went to the park to play but there was no one there. She had to wait for her friends to come and play with her. While waiting, she saw a cute little puppy and played with it. Finally, her friends came and they played together with the yellow ball. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw her mom spraying water on the flowers. She asked, "What are you doing, Mommy?" + +"I am spraying water on the flowers so they can grow big and strong," replied her mom. + +Lily then saw her dad stretching his arms and legs. "Daddy, why are you doing that?" she asked. + +"I am trying to stay flexible so I can play with you more," replied her dad. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted a massage. "Yes, please!" said Lily, as she lay down on the grass. Her mom gently massaged her back and legs, making her feel relaxed and happy. + +From that day on, Lily loved to spray water on the flowers, stretch her body to be flexible, and get massages from her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. But then, Timmy saw a little bird that wasn't moving. His mommy told him that the bird was hurt and they needed to take it to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor said the bird had a broken wing and needed to rest. Timmy was sad for the bird, but his mommy told him they could help by burying some seeds in the park for the bird to eat when it got better. + +Timmy learned that even though he couldn't fix everything, he could still help in his own way. He felt proud of himself for taking care of the bird and burying the seeds. And the bird got better and flew away, happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park every day. One day, she saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. It was so pretty that she stopped riding her bike to watch it. Suddenly, a boy came and wanted to ride her bike. Lily said no because she didn't know him and thought it was rude to ask for someone else's bike. + +The boy got angry and started to yell at Lily. He said that she was being mean and that he wanted to ride her bike. Lily felt sad and scared because she didn't like the boy's rude behavior. She decided to ride her bike away from him and go home. When she got home, she told her mom what happened. Her mom told her that she did the right thing by not letting the boy ride her bike and that it's important to stand up for herself when someone is being rude. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. The house had a door that could open and close. One day, a little girl came to the house. She wanted to enter the house, but the door was closed. She knocked on the door and said, "Open, please!" The door opened and the little girl went inside. + +Inside the house, there was an enormous room. The little girl looked around and saw many things. There was a big table, a soft couch, and a shiny lamp. The little girl felt happy to be inside the house. She sat on the couch and played with her toys. + +After a while, the little girl got tired. She wanted to go home. She said, "Goodbye, house!" and went back outside. She closed the door and went on her way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to twist and turn around, but one day he twisted his ankle and it hurt a lot. He couldn't walk or run like he used to. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They all ran around and played, but Timmy couldn't keep up. His friends left him behind and he felt sad. + +Then, a deaf man who was sitting on a bench nearby saw Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told him about his twisted ankle and how his friends left him. The deaf man listened carefully and told Timmy that true friends never leave someone behind. + +Timmy realized that his friends weren't true friends and he shouldn't be sad about it. He made a new friend in the deaf man and they talked about their favorite things. Timmy learned that being kind and caring is more important than being able to run and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a big puddle. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom told her not to because she might get wet and dirty. But Lily didn't listen and jumped in the puddle anyway. + +Suddenly, Lily realized that her mom was right. She was wet and dirty and didn't look attractive anymore. She started to panic and cry. But then, an old lady came and helped her. The old lady told Lily that it's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to learn from them. + +From that day on, Lily listened to her mom and didn't jump in puddles anymore. She learned that sometimes it's better to listen to others and not panic when things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the woods near his house. One day, he saw a big tree and decided to climb it. He climbed and climbed until he reached a branch that was too high for him to reach. + +Timmy looked down and saw his friend Billy walking by. "Hey Billy!" Timmy shouted. "Can you help me? I'm stuck up here!" + +Billy looked up and saw Timmy leaning over the branch. "Oh no, Timmy! Be careful, you might fall and hurt your mouth!" + +Timmy realized that Billy was right and decided to be more careful. "Thanks, Billy. I was being foolish. I'll be more careful next time." + +Billy smiled and helped Timmy climb back down the tree. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be safe when he was exploring in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Max. Max loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, Max and his friends were playing soccer in the park. Max kicked the ball so hard that it went up to the ceiling of the nearby building. + +Max and his friends looked up and saw the ball stuck on the ceiling. Max's friend, Lily, said "Oh no! How will we get the ball down?" Max had an idea. He asked the building owner if they could borrow a ladder. The owner was very generous and let them use the ladder. + +Max climbed up the ladder and kicked the ball down from the ceiling. His friends cheered and thanked him. Max felt happy that he could help. From that day on, Max and his friends made sure to be careful not to kick the ball too high! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars in the sky. One night, Timmy saw a bright light in the sky. It was a comet! Timmy was so excited to see the comet. + +The next day, Timmy went to school and told his friend Billy about the comet. Billy said, "I want to see the comet too!" Timmy said, "We can look for it after school." + +After school, Timmy and Billy went to the park to look for the comet. They saw the bright light in the sky again. But then, they saw something else. It was a big rock coming towards them! Timmy and Billy were scared. They didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their friend Tommy on his bike. Tommy said, "I will destroy the rock!" Tommy rode his bike into the rock and it broke into pieces. Timmy and Billy were safe. They were so happy and grateful to Tommy. Tommy said, "Don't worry guys, I'm guilty of being a hero." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and Lily saw a big slide. She climbed up the ladder and went down the slide over and over again. It was so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home. Lily grabbed her coat from the hanger and put it on. But when she looked at herself in the mirror, she saw that her coat was very dull. She didn't like it. + +On the way home, Lily and her mom saw a big truck. The truck was carrying lots of boxes. Suddenly, one of the boxes fell off and hit the road. Lily's mom tried to avoid it, but they crashed into it. Lily was very scared and her mom was hurt. They had to go to the hospital. It was a very bad ending to a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the forest to pick some flowers. Suddenly, she saw a big, scary wolf. Lily was very scared and started to run away. + +But then, the wolf called out to her. "Wait, little girl! I'm sorry for scaring you. Please forgive me," said the wolf. + +Lily stopped and looked at the wolf. She saw that he didn't look so scary anymore. "Okay, I forgive you," said Lily. + +The wolf was happy that Lily forgave him. "Thank you, little girl. You're very kind. Are you feeling dizzy from running?" asked the wolf. + +Lily nodded her head. "Yes, I am dizzy," she said. The wolf smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get back home safely." And so, the wolf and Lily became friends and walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and point her beak at the clouds. One day, Tweetie saw a big worm on the ground and wanted to eat it. But the worm was stuck in the dirt and Tweetie struggled to pull it out. + +Tweetie tried and tried, but the worm wouldn't budge. Finally, Tweetie had an idea. She flew up high into a tree and dropped a big acorn on the dirt. The acorn hit the ground with a loud thump and the worm wiggled free. Tweetie was so happy to have her snack and flew away with the worm in her beak. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Tim's mom gave him a surprise. She brought out a big box and told Tim to open it. Inside the box was a cool new toy car that Tim had never seen before. + +Tim was so excited to play with his new toy car. He wanted to measure how fast it could go, so he asked his mom to help him. They used a ruler to measure how far the car could go in one second. Tim was so happy when he found out that his new toy car was faster than all of his other cars. + +From that day on, Tim played with his new toy car every day. He loved to race it against his other cars and see how far it could go. He was so happy that his mom gave him such a cool surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and received a beautiful flower from a kind stranger. She felt so happy and grateful. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy helped her put on her jacket with a zipper. Lily loved to zip and unzip it all by herself. She felt so proud when she did it right. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her mommy sat outside and watched the peaceful sky. They saw the stars twinkle and the moon rise high. Lily felt so calm and content. + +Finally, it was time for bed. Lily snuggled up in her cozy blankets and fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of the wonderful day she had. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely person named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty flower with a bee on it. The bee was buzzing loudly and Lily was scared. She asked her mom to remove the bee so she could keep the lovely flower. Her mom gently removed the bee and Lily was happy. She went on to pick more lovely flowers and played outside all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she was feeling lazy today. She didn't want to do anything. + +Her mom noticed that and said, "Lily, let's go plant some flowers in the garden. It's fun and it will make the garden look pretty." + +Lily didn't want to do it, but her mom encouraged her and said, "Come on, it will be fun. Let's do it together." + +So they went outside and started planting flowers. Lily realized that it was actually fun and she was happy that her mom encouraged her to do it. They finished planting and Lily looked at the flowers and said, "Mom, they look so pretty. Thank you for encouraging me to help you plant them." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field behind her house. One day, she found a rare flower growing in the field. It was so pretty and colorful that she wanted to pick it and take it home with her. + +But then, her mom told her that the flower was special and she shouldn't pick it. Her mom said that there were only a small number of those flowers in the field and they needed to be protected. Lily felt sad that she couldn't take the pretty flower home, but she understood that it was important to leave it in the field. + +From that day on, Lily would visit the field often and look at the rare flower. She felt happy knowing that she was helping to protect it by leaving it where it was. And every time she saw it, she would smile and feel grateful for the beautiful field behind her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he went outside to play with his red car. He put it on the ground and watched it go round and round. Suddenly, the wheel fell off and Timmy frowned. + +He tried to fix the wheel, but it wouldn't stay on. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his car anymore. He sat down on the grass and looked around. It was very quiet outside. He could hear the birds singing in the trees. + +Just then, his mom came outside and saw Timmy sitting there. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed her his broken car and said, "Wheel no stay on." His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." Timmy smiled and they went inside to find some glue. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean when he saw a big, red octopus. The octopus was very angry because he was hot and wanted some shade. + +Nemo wanted to help the octopus, so he told him to climb up a tall rock where there was some shade. The octopus tried to climb the rock, but he kept slipping and sliding. + +Nemo knew he had to help the octopus, so he swam to the rock and told the octopus to wrap his tentacles around his tail. Nemo slowly swam up the rock, with the octopus holding on tight. + +Finally, they reached the top and the octopus was so happy to be in the shade. He thanked Nemo for helping him and they became good friends. From that day on, Nemo and the octopus would swim together and have many more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around in her tutu all day long. One day, Lily's mom told her that she had to clean her room before she could go outside and play. + +Lily didn't want to clean her room, but she knew she had to. She started to pick up her toys and put them away. As she was cleaning, she found a funny hat that she had forgotten about. She put it on and started to dance around her room. + +Suddenly, her mom walked in and saw Lily dancing. "Lily, you're not supposed to be dancing! You need to clean your room!" her mom scolded. + +Lily felt sad and put the hat away. She finished cleaning her room and went outside to play. Later that day, Lily's mom told her that the result of cleaning her room was a happy mom and a clean room. Lily learned that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, but it can make others happy and make us feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, Timmy found a big, shiny belt on the ground. He picked it up and put it on, feeling very proud. + +However, when Timmy got home, his mom saw the belt and got very angry. She told Timmy that he couldn't just take things that didn't belong to him. Timmy felt very sad and bitter because he didn't understand why his mom was so upset. + +Later that day, Timmy saw his little sister crying because she had lost her favorite toy. Timmy knew how it felt to lose something important, so he decided to give his sister the shiny belt to make her feel better. His sister was so happy and gave Timmy a big hug. + +Timmy learned that it's always better to give than to take, and that it's important to be kind to others. From that day on, Timmy always tried to help others whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a new dress. She was very happy and wanted to show it to her friends. She went to the park and saw her friends playing. She ran to them and said, "Look at my new dress! Do you like it?" Her friends said, "Yes, it's pretty!" + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and the dress opened. Lily was embarrassed and her friends laughed. She ran away and cried. Her mom came and asked, "Why are you crying?" Lily said, "My dress opened and my friends laughed at me. I'm embarrassed." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay. Let's go home and change your dress." + +Lily went home and changed her dress. She was happy again. She went back to the park to play with her friends. They said, "We're sorry for laughing. We didn't mean to hurt you." Lily forgave them and they played together. But while they were playing, Lily fell and hurt herself. She cried and her friends tried to help her. But it was too late. She had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "I am going to the museum today. Do you want to come with me?" + +Blue said, "Yes, I love to see new things." + +So, Blue and Lily went to the museum. They saw many things like big dinosaurs and pretty paintings. Blue was tired from flying around the museum all day, but he didn't want to make Lily sad by saying he was tired. + +Later that day, Lily said, "Let's go outside and play." Blue said, "I am too tired to fly anymore." But then, Lily said, "I have a surprise for you!" + +Lily pulled out a toy plane and said, "You can soar through the sky without getting tired!" Blue was so happy and he soared through the sky with his new toy plane. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. The caterpillar crawled on the ground all day long. It loved to crawl, and it was very good at it. One day, the caterpillar saw a big, black cloud in the sky. It knew that it was going to rain soon. + +The caterpillar didn't want to get wet, so it looked for something to cover itself with. It saw an umbrella leaning against a tree. The umbrella was big and yellow, and it looked very nice. The caterpillar crawled over to the umbrella and climbed up the handle. It snuggled under the umbrella and waited for the rain to come. + +Soon, the rain started to fall. It was very heavy, and the drops were very big. But the caterpillar was safe and dry under the umbrella. It was very happy. The caterpillar realized that it had been ignorant before. It didn't know that umbrellas were so useful. From then on, it promised to always look for an umbrella when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved putting on her socks all by herself. One day, she found a pair of socks that were very spicy. She put them on and started to dance around. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly outside her window. She wanted to go outside and play with it, but her socks were too spicy. So, she took them off and put on a different pair that she could zip up all by herself. Then, she ran outside to play with the butterfly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max had a red collar that he wore all the time. Max loved to play and run around in the garden. But one day, Max got very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. + +Max went to his favorite spot near the tree and lay down to rest. But as he was sleeping, he started to lean too much towards the edge of the garden. Suddenly, Max fell off the edge and hurt himself badly. + +Max's family rushed him to the vet, but unfortunately, Max couldn't be saved. His family was very sad and missed him very much. They never forgot the lesson they learned - to always be careful and not lean too much towards the edge. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear different costumes every day. Her favorite costume was a princess dress with a sparkly tiara. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new costume. Lily saw a silly clown costume and wanted it, but her mom said it was too expensive. Lily asked her mom to count her money to see if they had enough, but they didn't. + +Lily was sad and thought the clown costume was stupid anyways. She decided to wear her princess dress and tiara instead. She felt happy and beautiful in her own costume. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. She found a shiny rock and picked it up. It was so pretty! + +But then, Lily started to worry. She thought she might lose the rock or someone might take it from her. Her mom told her not to worry and put the rock in her pocket for safekeeping. + +Lily was obedient and listened to her mom. But when they got home, her mom forgot to take the rock out of her pocket before doing laundry. The rock went through the washing machine and broke the machine. Lily's mom was very upset and had to buy a new one. + +Lily felt sad because she didn't mean to cause trouble. But her mom hugged her and said it was okay. They learned a lesson to always check pockets before doing laundry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard with her toys. One day, her friend Jack came over to play with her. Jack had a new toy, a race car, and he wanted to play with it in the backyard. + +Lily was excited to play with Jack, but she didn't want to share her toys. She thought that Jack might break them or take them away. Jack noticed that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily explained her worries to Jack. Jack told her that they could play with his race car and her toys together. They could unite their toys and have even more fun. Lily thought about it and realized that Jack's idea was a good one. They played together and had a great time. Lily even let Jack keep one of her original toys as a present. They both went home happy and looking forward to their next playdate. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars more than anything in the world. He had a toy car that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's dad bought him a big toy car with a hidden engine. + +Timmy was very excited and he played with his new car all day long. As he played, he noticed that the car was a little wobbly. "Daddy, my car is leaning," Timmy said. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We'll fix it," his dad replied. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad fixed the car and it no longer leaned. Timmy was happy and drove his car around the house. Suddenly, the car stopped working. "Daddy, my car won't go," Timmy said. + +His dad looked at the car and saw that the hidden engine was broken. "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll fix it again," his dad said with a smile. And they did, and Timmy's car was as good as new. +Once upon a time, there was a big land. It was modern and special. The land included big houses, tall trees and winding roads. + +In the land were two sisters who were best friends. One sister was called Jenny and the other was called Lizzy. + +Although the sisters were different, they loved to play together. They would run around and explore their modern land, looking at all the fun things it had to offer. + +They would pretend to be princesses in their own fantasy worlds and imagine the modern buildings around them were castles. + +One day, the sisters wanted to go on an adventure. They found a perfect spot by the river which included rocks, sand and flowers. They could hear the birds singing loudly in the sky and the sun was shining brightly. + +The sisters stayed there until the sun went down and they were all tired out. As they walked home, they knew they had gone on a very special adventure in their modern land. +Claire looked over at the wealthy man who sat on the bench. He put his hand on the metal tap next to him. Claire smiled and she wanted to explore it too. She slowly walked over and grabbed the cold metal in her hands. Claire felt its smoothness and turned around to look back at the man. He smiled and said, "Good job." Claire slowly sat on the bench near the man and looked at the tap. She started to tap her feet against the metal. It made a fun sound that made her giggle. The man laughed and patted her on the back. They sat together for a little while, taking turns tapping the metal and laughing. It was a fun moment for them both. +Once upon a time, there was a small beetle. He was empty and couldn't find anything to eat. He was very hungry and had no friends. + +He noticed a small ant walking in the park. He decided to question the ant, so he said, "Hi, ant. Do you know where I can find some food?" The ant looked embarrassed and said, "No, sorry." + +The beetle didn't give up, so he kept walking and asking the same question to all the other animals he could find. Finally, the last animal he talked to, a caterpillar, said, "Yes! I know of one place with lots of food. Follow me!" + +The caterpillar and the beetle quickly climbed up a tree and found a hollow in the trunk. Inside, were dozens of juicy carrots and other vegetables. The beetle was so happy he thanked the caterpillar. + +The beetle stayed in the park and found food every day. He no longer felt empty and soon enough, he had made some new beetle friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who loved each other very much. Every night, the mummy and daddy said goodnight to each other with a special kiss. + +One day, the mummy and daddy found a box in the garden. Inside the box was a special treat - some wonderful juice! They both thought the juice was very yummy and tasted good. + +The mummy and daddy decided to share the juice. They kissed goodnight with a big smooch and shared the juice. + +The mummy and daddy enjoyed the juice so much, they went back to the garden again the next day. They hoped to find more yummy juice, but instead, only found some flowers. They gave each other a big hug and the mummy said to the daddy, “That’s ok, we’ll find more juice next time.†+ +And they did, over and over again. Every day they would go out to the garden and look for good, yummy juice and then say goodnight with a big kiss. +Once upon a time, there was an old wise man. He lived in a big house with lots of things that he liked to play with. + +One day, he wanted to draw a picture. He found a pencil and a piece of paper. He used the pencil to make lots of lines. He was very happy with his picture. + +But then, he wanted to make sure the pencil wouldn't get lost. So he picked up some string and tied the pencil to the edge of the table. + +Then he was ready to go and show his picture to everyone. He was so proud of it. The wise old man wanted everyone to know how wise he was. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a red bird who lived in a tall, green tree. He wanted to be successful, so everyday he would look up at the sky and discuss his dreams with the wind. + +One day the wind said, "If you want to be successful, you must work hard!" The red bird was ready to try, so he flew to the ground and began to search. He looked everywhere and finally he found a big tree with lots of tasty fruits. He picked one, but it was too big to carry. + +The red bird thought and thought and finally, he had an idea. He found some twigs and made a basket. Then, he filled it with the tasty fruits. + +The red bird was so proud of his work, he couldn't help but sing with joy. He had been successful! From that day on, the red bird always worked hard and never gave up on his dreams. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to make a dress for her doll. She had a piece of fabric and a sewing needle, but she didn't have any thread. + +The little girl asked her mom for some thread, but her mom didn't have any. + +The little girl decided to go to the store and demand some thread. She put on her shoes and skipped to the store. + +At the store, the little girl demanded some thread. The store owner found some dirty thread, but it was the only kind he had. The girl was very happy and she bought the dirty thread. + +The little girl came home with the thread and began to sew her dress. With the thread, she stitched up the dress for the doll and it was the most beautiful dress that the doll had ever had! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and liked to play with her toy blocks. One day, Jane was looking for her favorite blue block and she noticed something on the floor. It was a box full of white powder! Jane paused to think about what it was. + +Then, she started to get upset because the white powder made a mess. Jane tried to clean it up quickly, but it was too hard. Then, she had an idea! She got a wet rag from the kitchen and started to wipe up the powder. It worked! She was happy and started to play with her blue block again. + +The next day, Jane was very upset. Some of the white powder had come back! She had to pause and think about how to get rid of it. She went to the kitchen for help and saw a vacuum cleaner. She knew that it could help her suck up the white powder! And it did. + +Jane was very happy. She learned her lesson to be more careful next time. + +The End. +One day, a jolly little girl went outside and saw a big, colourful uniform. She gasped in excitement and started to zoom around it. She sang and laughed as she spun, faster and faster. But then, she suddenly realised that there was someone inside the uniform! It was her dad and he had come home from work! + +The little girl was so excited to see him and hugged him tightly. With a smile, her dad said it was time for a special treat. He took his daughter's hand, picked up the uniform and they both zoomed to the park. + +Soon they were flying on the swings and sliding down the slides. They laughed and cheered until it was time to go home again. The little girl took one look at her dad's uniform and was reminded of the wonderful day they shared. She gave him a big hug and said goodbye. Then, with a smile, they zoomed off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sasha who lived in a nice town. She was very obedient and always listened to her mom. + +One day, Sasha was walking down a street in the town and she saw a funny clown. She smiled brightly and ran up to the clown, who was juggling colourful balls. + +The clown saw Sasha's smile and started to juggle the balls faster. Sasha laughed and clapped her hands. She was so happy to see the clown and his amazing tricks. + +The clown made Sasha a special juggling toy and she thanked him. Then the clown said goodbye to Sasha and waved as he walked away. + +Sasha waved back and smiled, feeling very happy. She couldn’t wait to tell her mom all about her new friend the clown. +Sue was a regular 3 year old and loved playing with her friends. Today, she was playing tag with them in the park. After some time, she got tired, so she sat down to rest. She took a deep breath and looked up at the sky, noticing the clouds were in the shape of a hand. She waved at it and asked who it belonged to. + +Suddenly, Sue heard a quiet voice coming from the hand. She was stunned and looked around, but no one was there. The voice said it was the sky's hand and asked if Sue wanted to play a game with it. + +Sue agreed, so the hand asked her a question. "How many fingers am I holding up?" it said. Sue looked closely and saw the hand was holding up three fingers. So, she answered three. + +The sky's hand clapped and said that she was correct. It told her that she could make a wish and it would come true. Sue closed her eyes and wished for a friend who she could play tag with every day. + +Immediately, a little girl appeared in front of Sue. She had a big smile and gave Sue a big hug. Sue was so happy, she thanked the sky's hand and said goodbye. As Sue turned to join her new palm, she could see the sky's hand still waving at her and smiling. +Johnny saw something yummy. It was cloth. He was happy because he wanted to be wearing it. He ran over and grabbed it. Then he put it on his head. He felt silly and laughed. He put it around his neck and over his shoulders. The cloth felt soft and yummy. He twirled around and around with the cloth. He didn't want to take it off. Johnny was so happy he had the yummy cloth. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She liked to throw things in the air and catch them when they came back down. One day, Sarah was sitting in her bedroom throwing a ball up and down. Then she decided to try throwing something else. + +Sarah's mom had given her a very special necklace. It was pretty and reliable, and so Sarah decided to try throwing it in the air. She held it up high and then threw it as hard as she could. + +But the necklace went too high, and when it came down it didn't come back to Sarah. She ran and looked all over, but she couldn't find the necklace. She was so sad, but then her mom said she could go look for it. + +Sarah went outside and asked her friends to help her. Soon enough, one of her friends found the necklace in the bushes. Sarah was so happy to get it back - it was her favorite necklace. From then on, Sarah was very careful when she threw her necklace in the air. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He was so excited because he had won a trophy for being the best at soccer. His mum and dad clapped really loudly for him and shouted how proud they were. + +Tom gave the biggest smile and said, "Thank you". +Then his mum gave him a hug and said, "We are so grateful for your hard work". He held the trophy tightly and ran around with it, showing it to all his friends. + +He was so thankful to have received his trophy, and he didn't want to let it go. He kept it on his shelf, right next to his bed, and whenever he looked at it he would smile. + +Despite his young age, Tom felt very proud of himself. He was proud of his hard work and effort that lead to him achieving the wonderful trophy. He was so proud and so grateful. +Once upon a time there was an elderly giant. He lived all alone in a big house and he was very sad. He didn't have anybody to laugh and play with. One day he decided that he needed a friend. + +So he went out into the big, wide world to look for one. Everywhere he looked he couldn't find anyone who wanted to be his friend. Then one day he saw a small boy playing in the park. He went over and said hello. The little boy was scared at first but the elderly giant just smiled. He asked if the little boy would like to come back to his house and be his friend. + +The little boy said yes and so they went back together. The elderly giant showed his new friend his big house and all the fun toys he had. The little boy laughed and played with the giant, and they became very good friends. + +From then on they played together every day. The elderly giant was happy again and he had found a special friend that he needed. +Once there was a little boy in the park. He wanted to buy a rod so he could go fishing. His friend told him of a store nearby and the little boy set off. + +When he arrived, he saw lots of nice rods in the shop window. They looked so warm and shiny in the bright sunlight. He looked up and saw the shop keeper, who smiled and beckoned him in. + +The little boy was very excited and handed the shop keeper some money. The shop keeper gave him the rod and some bait. + +The little boy went home and quickly put on his boots. Now he was ready to go fishing! He ran outside with the rod and soon he was catching a lot of fish in the lake. + +The little boy was so happy. He was sure this was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a very delicate princess. Every day she would wait for something special to arrive in the mail. One day, a package came for her! She was so excited to see what was inside. + +The princess opened the package and found a beautiful bag of salt. She knew it was a special gift and she was so happy. She thanked the person who had sent her the special present and ran off to show her friends. + +The princess took the salt and used it to make some delicious dishes. She put it on her dinner to make it taste better. With the special salt, every meal she cooked tasted even better. + +The princess was so grateful for the salt. She never forgot the person who had sent it to her. She thanked them every day for their kindness and for the delicate gift of salt. +One day, a little girl went out for a walk. She saw an elderly man sitting by himself. He looked sad and alone. The little girl went over to him and asked if he was alright. + +The elderly man said that nothing was wrong. But then he started to cry. The little girl was disturbed. She wasn't sure what to do. + +The elderly man got out his cell phone and showed her a picture. It was of a little girl, about the same age as the one standing beside him. He said she was his daughter. He was sad because she was very far away and he couldn't hug her. + +The little girl felt sad for the elderly man. She wanted to help him feel better. She gave him a big hug. He smiled and thanked her. He said he felt a bit better. + +The elderly man said his daughter would be back soon. Then they would be able to hug each other. The little girl was glad she was able to help the elderly man feel a little better. +Once upon a time, there was a boat that bobbed in the sea. It was a peaceful boat with no people. It was a wreck, but a beautiful one. The sea creatures swam around it, wondering why it was there. + +One day, a whale came swimming in. He was huge, as big as the boat! He saw the boat and wondered about it. He gave the boat a gentle push and it started to move. + +The whale pushed the boat until it reached the shore. Once there, the whale said goodbye and swam away. + +The boat stayed there, resting in the sand. It was peaceful, with birds singing and the waves lapping. The boat had found its home. +Once upon a time there was a village. The people of the village valued each other very much. One day, a mysterious and unknown man appeared in the village. Everyone was worried and scared. The man seemed friendly and spoke kind words. He taught the people of the village important values. Before long, the village was happy again. They respected and valued the unknown man who had brought peace to the village. Everyone thanked him for his kindness and the village never forgot the values he had taught them. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bird named Donna. Donna had colorful wings that glittered in the sun. She used her wings to fly from tree to tree and from place to place. + +One day, while Donna was flapping her wings, something pinch her. It was sharp and strange and hurt a lot. She tried to fly away, but it was too late. Something was holding her tight. + +It was another bird. The bird had a beak that was pinching Donna's wing. He was much bigger than Donna and he wouldn't let go. After a while, Donna looked at him with her big eyes and said, "Please let me go. I'm very important!" + +The big bird was surprised and thought of how no one ever called him important. So he released Donna. She was happy and flew away to safety. From then on, the big bird was very careful not to pinch anyone's wing. +There was a girl who was very obedient. She was given a special task. Her mission was to measure a bulb. + +She took the big bulby thing from the shelf and brought it to the table. She found a ruler and placed it beside the bulb. She carefully measured it from side to side. + +After she finished her measurements, she put the ruler back. Then posed proudly with the bulby thing and smiled. She had done her job perfectly. + +The girl's mother was amazed at her obedience. She was very proud of her daughter. Now, the girl can be sure that the bulb fits perfectly in its new spot. +Once, there was a man who wanted to know something. He went to the beach and saw many big, little, and ugly shrimp. He watched them carefully, but he didn't know what he wanted to know. + +Then he saw a big, ugly shrimp. He reached out his hand and said, "Can you help me?" The big, ugly shrimp said nothing. He just shook his head and went back into the water. + +The man was sad and he wanted to know more. He looked around the beach and thought, "Maybe someone else can help me." + +Suddenly, he saw a little, friendly shrimp. He asked it, "Do you know something?" The little shrimp nodded and said, "Yes, I know something!" + +The man was very happy. The little shrimp told him all he wanted to know. The man thanked him and went away with a big smile on his face. +Mark was looking for something special to play with. He went over to his cupboard and opened it. Inside, he saw a cool toy car. He was so excited, he wanted to play with it all day. But then he saw something else - a cool book! He couldn't decide which one to choose, the car or the book? +He thought for a minute then chose the book. He curled up on the floor and opened it. He laughed at all of the funny pictures and stories. +He liked the book so much, he opened the cupboard again to see what else he could find. This time he chose a cool blue pencil and a notepad. Mark spent the day writing and drawing, having lots of fun. +Once there was a modest little star. She wanted to shine brighter than any other star in the sky. Every night she tried her best, but it never seemed quite enough. One night, she noticed a sprinkle of sugar had fallen on her head. She thought this was a magical sign, so she gathered the sugar in her hand. + +She sprinkled the sugar all over her body and gave a twirl. Instantly the star shined brighter than before. She was so happy with the result, that she kept sprinkling sugar all over her body until she was completely covered. + +From that night on, all the other stars noticed how brightly she shone. They were so amazed and inspired by her light, that all the stars started sprinkling sugar on themselves too. Now all the stars in the sky can brightly shine. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who lived in a big house. His house was very rich with lots of nice things. Jack wasn't happy though. He kept complaining about not having anything to do in the house. One day, his mom had an idea. She took him up to the attic where she had a secret surprise. + +When Jack entered the attic, he couldn't believe his eyes! All around him were toys, games, books and crafts. Jack was overjoyed and he shouted with excitement! He ran around, choosing every toy he wanted to play with. + +When he was done, his mom told him a secret - she said the attic was special, because everything in there belonged to him and only him. Jack was so happy he didn't even complain anymore. Instead, he thanked his mom and went back to playing in the attic. +Once upon a time there was a silly navy. The navy was playing a game and wanted to hide. So it looked for the perfect hiding spot. The navy found a cave and snuck inside. But the cave was very dark and had some scary monsters. The navy got scared and wanted to get out. So it started to shout "Help! Help!" + +Suddenly a friendly tiger appeared. The tiger said "Don't worry. I can help you!" The navy was so happy to see the tiger and followed him out of the cave. From then on the silly navy and the tiger were friends and played all kinds of hide and seek together. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She loved to explore the fields around her house. She would go out and wander around in tennis shoes that were bright pink. + +One day as Mary was walking down the dirt path, she heard a sound. It was a whistling sound, coming from a nearby barn. She was curious, so she followed the sound. Her tiny feet carried her closer and closer. + +When Mary arrived at the barn, the whistling was louder. She looked in through the barn windows and saw a big pink bird inside. The bird had a long skinny beak and a bright pink chest. + +The bird continued to whistle as it flew around inside of the barn. Mary was amazed, she had never seen a pink bird before. She clapped her hands and giggled as the bird flew weightlessly around. + +Finally, the bird flew out of the barn and disappeared into the sky. Mary waved her hands as she watched the pink bird joyfully fly away. She smiled and skipped down the dirt path, excited for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a powerful saw. It was so strong that it could cut through anything. It belonged to a man who used it to chop wood for his fireplace. + +Every day the man would sharpen his saw and load it up in the back of his truck. He enjoyed taking it out to the woods to chop down big logs. + +One day he took his powerful saw out to the woods but he needed help carrying the logs back to his truck. He saw a little girl walking in the forest and asked her if she could help him. She said yes and grabbed a log with both hands. + +The man was so impressed with the little girl's strength that he asked her to help him carry the rest of the logs back. Together they loaded the logs into the truck. + +The man thanked the little girl and gave her a shiny penny for her hard work. She thanked the man and went back home in the woods. + +The man drove his truck home, happy with his powerful saw and even happier to have had some help from the little girl! +Once upon a time there was an obedient little giraffe. He always wanted to try new things, but his momma said he had to stay still. One day he had a new idea. He wanted to sell sugar on the street corner to make some extra money. He asked his momma if he could do it. + +At first, she said no. But then she thought, if he was really obedient, she could let him do it. So she said yes. + +The little giraffe was so excited. He went to the store and bought some sugar. Then he went to the street corner and set up his stand. Sure enough, he sold all the sugar he bought in no time at all. + +The little giraffe was so happy. He told his momma about all the fun he had. From then on, he was allowed to try new ideas! +One day, a gentle child went outside to get some fresh air. They saw a beautiful butterfly flying around and wanted to get closer. The child slowly and carefully crept up to the butterfly. The butterfly stayed on a flower for a moment and the child was delighted. It gently waved its wings, snapping the child out of their trance. It was time to get home. + +On the way home, the gentle child thought about how much fun it had with its butterfly friend. It wasn't long before the little one was safely home with a smile on its face. + +The gentle child had gotten to experience something truly magical. It knew it would never forget that special moment. +Once there was a little girl. She liked to take walks in the park. One day, she went on a walk and saw something unusual. It was a post! The post was big and wooden. She wondered where it came from. + +The little girl wanted to take the post home with her. She used all of her strength and slowly dragged the post behind her. It was very hard work! But eventually she got it home. + +The little girl was very happy with her new post. She asked her parents to help her make it special. They painted the post and decorated it with glitter. Now the post was bright and colourful. + +The girl was so proud of her post! She decided to sit outside and enjoy her special post. Everyone who saw it was amazed by it. It was so unusual! + +The little girl was so happy. She finally had a post all of her own. Her parents were very proud of her. +Once upon a time a wealthy elephant was walking through the woods. Suddenly, the elephant saw a beautiful flower blooming. It was yellow and had lots of petals. The elephant was very happy and it smiled. The flower was happy too and it said, "thank you for making me bloom". Then the elephant went off through the woods and the flower waved goodbye. The end. +Once there was a brave boy named Tim. He wanted to share his world with someone special. One day, he met a girl named Lucy. They both had a lot of fun together. + +Soon they fell in love and decided to get married. They were so excited to be together that they couldn’t wait to tell everyone. + +On the day of the wedding, they invited all of their friends and family. Everyone was so happy that they couldn’t stop smiling. At the end of the ceremony, Tim and Lucy hugged and kissed each other. + +From then on, Tim and Lucy decided to share everything with each other. They always took care of one another, just like a true marriage should be. +"Yesterday, Mommy, Daddy and me went to the park. Daddy brought a big bag with us. We found a nice spot and there was a big strip of grass. We spread out our blanket so it was really comfortable. + +Daddy took out some games and we played together. We made a tower with the blocks and it was so much fun! After that, Mommy and Daddy had a snack and I ate an apple. + +Then, we went for a walk around the park. We saw lots of birds and some other animals too. We had a really nice time and when it was time to go Daddy said it was the most comfortable walk in the park. I think I agree!" +Cindy was walking in the park, when she saw a crazy rat. She had never seen a rat before and was very scared. She started to run away but the rat followed her. She ran faster, but the rat kept up. Suddenly, she had an idea! She thought back to the story her mommy read her the night before. She stopped, put her hands on her hips and shouted "Shoo, rat!" to the rat. The rat stopped and looked at Cindy, then it scurried away. Cindy was proud of herself and resumed walking in the park. She felt so brave and happy. +Once upon a time there was a smart kitten. She was so clever that she could do tricks that other kittens couldn't. + +One day the kitten was playing in the grass in the garden. She saw a pointy flower and she wanted to play with it. She reached out to grab the flower, but she couldn't reach it. + +The kitten was very intelligent and she came up with an idea to get the flower. She ran to get a stick and she used the stick to get the flower. As soon as she got the flower she started playing with it. + +The kitten was very happy and she kept playing for hours. She had found her favorite new toy and she wouldn't stop playing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small, weak pear. The pear wanted to march around the world but it could not do it on its own. So the pear asked a bird to help it. The bird was happy to help and wrapped its wings around the pear. Together, they marched all around the world. They marched across the fields, over hills and through the woods. They even marched to the top of a big, tall mountain. Finally, they marched back home. The pear was so happy and grateful to the bird that it gave it a big hug. Then they parted ways, the bird to fly and the pear to enjoy its journey around the world. +Once there was a successful ant. His name was Albert. He was an inch long and he had big dreams. Every day he worked hard to make those dreams come true. One day, Albert was working in his garden and he saw a bright star in the sky. He decided to take a closer look. Slowly, he started to climb. As he climbed, he blinked. When he finally reached the top, something amazing happened. Albert's dreams had come true. He was now the the most successful ant in the world. He celebrated by jumping and blinking happily all the way back down to the ground. +Once upon a time there was a funny little boy called Jack. He liked to explore and discover new and exciting places. One day, he decided to go for a walk to the lake. It was a beautiful and sunny day. + +The lake looked unusual and Jack was curious to find out what was going on at the lake. He tiptoed to the water's edge and looked inside. The lake was filled with lots of colourful fish. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Jack wanted to see the fish up close. He put on his hat and his wellies, then carefully stepped into the water. He kept his eyes open as he knelt down and slowly moved his hands around in the water. To his surprise, he found some happy fish swimming around. He laughed as they swam away. + +Next, Jack decided it was time to wash. He splashed himself with water and rubbed his arms and his legs. He felt very clean and refreshed. He thought it was fun. Before he went home, Jack made sure to say goodbye to the lake and the fish. He had a really wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a modern whip. It was so shiny and shiny that it made everyone around smile. + +The whip liked to travel around the world to explore new and fun places. Everywhere he went he always made his friends smile. + +One day, the whip went to the jungle. He saw lots of animals, but the biggest surprise was a big green frog she saw. He smiled so broadly and she felt like she had to smile back. + +So the whip kept traveling and playing with all the animals. Everywhere she went, people smiled. + +Finally, the whip made his way back home, knowing that his journey had made people smile. From then on, the whip always remembered the importance of smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl called Daisy. Daisy had a big problem to solve. A veil was blocking her way. + +The veil was so tall and long that Daisy could not get around it. Daisy was sad because she wanted to go on a big adventure. + +But Daisy was a very independent girl. With her own determination and strength, she made a plan to solve her problem. + +She grabbed a big bag and filled it with stones. Then, slowly and carefully, she threw the stones over the veil. Daisy's plan worked. Little by little, the veil began to come down. + +Once Daisy pushed the veil away, she finally had the chance to go on her big adventure. She was so excited! +Once upon time, there was a curious girl. She had a jar and she always wanted to know what was inside. One day, the girl said, "I will pack the jar and see what is inside". She grabbed the jar and picked up some pieces of paper and put them inside. Then she found some crayons and put them into the jar, too. + +The girl was happy! She shook the jar to see if she could hear something inside. She heard a rustling sound. She was so curious to what was in the jar. She opened it up to look and found it was full of little toys! She was very happy. She said, "Oh, what fun toys!" + +The girl put all the toys back into the jar and sealed the top. She picked it up and carried it around wherever she went. She enjoyed the curious feeling of discovering what was inside the jar. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Will and Jo. They played together almost every day. One day they got a very special invitation in the mail. It was big, colorful and sparkly. It was so exciting! + +Will and Jo took out the invitation to read it. It said they were invited to a party. They had to weigh their invitation to see how special it was. It felt so heavy in their hands! + +When Will and Jo got to the party, it was so much fun! Everyone was dressed in different, colorful clothes. There were games and treats and lots of music. They even got to dance with all of the different people. + +The party was so much fun. At the end, Will and Jo felt sad that it was over. But they knew they would always remember how much fun they had at the party. +Tommy was walking home with his mom. He saw a big van driving down the street and he thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He started to scream with joy. His mom was surprised. She hurried to keep up with him as he ran to keep up with the van. + +The van drove off and suddenly stopped. A man stepped out and he was very pale. His eyes were wide and he was looking around like he was very scared. He screamed and then got back in his van. + +Tommy and his mom were really scared. They quickly ran home and made sure the doors were locked. They heard the van drive away and Tommy was still shaking. He was so relieved when it was finally gone. +Once upon a time, there was a modest river. Each day it would sparkle and swim with the happy fish who lived there. One sunny day, a little boy went down to the river to try and catch a fish. After a while he got bored of just watching the fish swim around and suddenly he had a wonderful idea. He took off his shoes and jumped into the water! Splash! He was having so much fun and it felt really good. He even managed to catch one of the little fish. As the day went by, the little boy just kept swimming and playing in the warm and modest river. When he finally got out, he kissed his little fish goodbye and took it home with him. Everyone was so happy when he showed them his little present. They said it was a very special fish! The little boy was never so happy in all his life. +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl. She wanted a nice sweater to wear but all she had was an old one. So she decided to cut it. She took a big scissor and cut the sweater. When she was done with it she was so happy. It looked really cool. She put it on and twirled around. Now she had a new, special sweater to wear. The End. +Once upon a time there was a zebra. She was very lovely. She had a friend called John. One day John asked the zebra to pretend with him. The zebra was so happy. She said yes and off they went! + +John told the zebra that he wanted to pretend to be a baby. So the zebra helped him to pretend. She helped him come up with the things a baby would do. + +They pretended to crawl on the ground and play peekaboo under a big tree. They laughed and had so much fun. Then they pretended to play with a big fluffy toy. + +Before long, it was time for John to go home. The zebra waved goodbye, feeling very happy for the fun they had that day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She loved to take adventures each day, so one sunny day she decided to take a boat ride. Amy hopped into her boat, and sailed away. + +As she sailed, she looked out on the ocean. Suddenly, she spotted a harbor. It was fancy and sparkled in the sun. Amy was so excited, she decided to take her boat to the harbor. + +When Amy arrived and docked her boat, she saw lots of fancy things! There were lots of brightly colored boats, with flags flapping in the wind. Amy was delighted! + +She decided to take a closer look at the harbor, so she hopped out of her boat and explored. Every corner she walked around had something fancy and new to discover. + +Amy said goodbye to the harbor and sailed away, feeling happy and excited about her adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Daddy. They were very happy together, but one day they started to quarrel. They began to argue about something silly and soon their voices were too loud. Mommy and Daddy kept on quarrel-ing until Baby heard them from far away. + +Baby was worried and went inside to see what was going on. Daddy was very angry about something and gave Mommy a lecture. Mommy looked sad. Baby saw that the room was very filthy and started to cry. + +Daddy stopped lectur-ing and hugged Baby. He told Baby he was sorry and that they both loved him. Mommy and Daddy then cleaned up the room and hugged each other. They promised to never quarrel again. They all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She was so excited for her new dishwasher! She told her mommy that she wanted to help get it from the truck. So together, mommy and Susie went outside. + +The box was very big, so Susie's mommy had to lift it. Susie was very careful not to touch the dishwasher because it was very fragile. After mommy got the box inside, the two of them opened it. + +Inside was a new dishwasher in bright white! It was so shiny and pretty. Mommy showed Susie how to use it, how to unload the dishes, and how to clean them. + +Susie was so excited she wanted to try it out right away. She put a few plates and cups in the dishwasher and pressed the start button. + +When the cycle was done, Susie opened up the dishwasher to see all the dishes nice and clean! She was so proud of her new dishwasher! +Tommy and his mom went to the camp for a special snack. The camp was cheap and their snacks were yummy. + +Tommy wanted to dive into the warm water. So his mom gave him a big smile and said "Sure! You can dive!" + +He ran to the edge of the water. He jumped as high as he could and dove into the water. He splashed and had so much fun. + +After his dive, Tommy and his mom had a nice picnic. They laughed together and talked about all the fun things that happened that day. + +Tommy and his mom smiled. They loved the cheap camp and wished they could stay all day. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl who wanted to know all about spiders. She asked her mom to explain spiders to her. + +Mom said, "Spiders are small, hairy animals with eight legs. They have eight eyes and move around by spinning webs." + +The girl wanted to see a spider for herself. When she looked outside she saw a rough spider web in the garden. She saw a spider crawling into her web. + +The girl wanted to touch it and see how it felt. Her mom said it was too rough and she must not touch it. + +The girl spent the rest of the afternoon in the garden and watched the spider spinning her web. The girl loved learning about spiders and looked forward to more spider adventures in the future. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a phone. She kept asking her mommy and daddy to get her one, but they told her she was too young. She was very sad. + +One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. At the park, she saw a big man playing a game on his phone. She liked the way he used it and asked her mom and dad if she could have one like his. + +Her mom and dad had an idea. Together they decided that she would have to work very hard to gain that phone. She was excited and they agreed to give her some tasks. + +Every day she would do things to help around the house and in the garden. She was good at her tasks and soon she had worked enough to gain the phone. + +Now she has the phone and it's very useful. She can use it to play games, take pictures and keep in touch with her family. She loves her new phone and is very proud of what she has achieved. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer. She twirled and spun and jumped around the icy room. As she danced, her sparkles made the room glisten. + +She had been dancing for a while when she saw something. It was a single sparkle that glowed white. It made her blink. + +The sparkle got bigger and brighter and flew around the pine trees and icy lakes. As it flew, it sprinkled snow over everything. + +Then, more sparkles came and they twirled around the dancer. She laughed as they spun around and around her. + +Soon, the sparkles grew bigger and bigger and flew into the sky. They sparkled and glittered until they were gone. + +The dancer smiled and took a deep breath. She said goodbye to the ice sparkles and kept on dancing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very sleepy. She wanted to take a nap, but when she opened her bedroom cupboard, she saw something special inside. + +The cupboard was filled with lots of fun things, like stuffed animals and pretty dolls. The little girl was very excited and started to use them to play! + +She made a pretend bed for her dolls and stuffed animals, and put them all around her own bed. The little girl was so happy to use the things from the cupboard that she forgot how sleepy she was! + +She played with the toys until it was getting dark outside. Then she carefully put all her toys back into the cupboard and snuggled up in her own bed. + +With the help of the things in the cupboard, the little girl was no longer sleepy, and soon fell fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and a boy. The girl had something very special- a strip. She liked to play with the strip and liked how it looked. One day, the girl wanted to send her strip to the boy. She placed it in an envelope and put it in the mailbox. + +The next day, the boy got the envelope. He was happy and opened it up. But when he looked inside, he found the strip was broken. The girl was so sad when she heard. + +The boy decided to fix the strip. He worked very hard and found all the pieces. Then he started to put it back together. When he was done, it was fixed again. + +The girl was so happy! She thanked the boy for sending her the strip and fixing it. The boy was glad he could help. They both went out to play with the strip and have a good time. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and had a mommy and a daddy who loved her very much. One day, Lucy asked her mommy for a card. Her mommy said "Yes, but it has to be a special one." So Lucy put on her shoes and ran outside to find a card. + +She went down the street and saw a shop. Inside she saw a very pretty card and decided she wanted it. She asked the shopkeeper if she could buy it but he said "No, this is a fake card and so I can't give it to you." Lucy was sad and went home empty-handed. + +But then her mommy had an idea. She said "Lucy, why don't you make your own card?" Lucy thought it was a great idea, so she grabbed some paper, markers and glitter. After using her special materials, Lucy created the most beautiful card ever. + +She ran back to the shopkeeper and proudly presented her work. The shopkeeper was amazed and said "Lucy, this card is perfect! I'd like to request your card for all my customers." Lucy was so proud, she knew she had made her mommy very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two kids called Jack and Sally. They both loved yummy butter. One day, when they were playing, Jack said to Sally, "Let's split our yummy butter. One for you and one for me." + +Sally was very excited and agreed. They split their butter very carefully. They shared the butter on two pieces of bread. + +Jack and Sally looked at their yummy butter sandwiches. Then they took bites of them and smiled. They only had a few bites before their butter was gone. But Jack and Sally were so happy they were able to share the yummy butter! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to have some fun. She went outside to play, but the place was quite dirty. She didn't like it, so she started to clean. She used her hands and mind to move the dirt away. + +Time passed by, and she kept cleaning. The more she did, the more space she found. After cleaning for a while, she found a little space of her own. She loved it, and it was beautiful and shiny, unlike the dirty place she had started with. + +Finally, she was finished cleaning. She admired her work, and was so proud of herself. She felt free and happy to have found a little space of her own. She knew it was something special, and she promised to keep it nice and clean, forever. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She was walking in the woods and came across a big piano. She was a bit frightened and wasn't sure what to do. She cautiously stepped closer, and saw that the piano had special pictures that were printed on it. The pictures were so colourful and beautiful that she decided to stay and explore further. + +She cautiously opened the piano and looked inside. To her surprise, she found a pile of colourful paper! Before she knew it, the little girl was printing her own pictures and creating her own stories. She was so excited and it made her forget all about being frightened. + +The little girl spent the whole day printing and playing. She was printing beautiful rainbows, funny animals, and all kinds of shapes and sizes. After she was finished, she shut the piano and went back home. + +The girl had such a fun day that she couldn't wait to go back to the piano in the woods. From then on she knew that nothing could scare her. +Once upon a time there was a wise dragon. He was special, because he was the only one of his kind! One day he flew to a very mysterious place. He saw a tree that had a very special fruit so the dragon decided to take a bite. He bit into the fruit, and suddenly he felt a lot of powers within him. He felt so strong! + +The dragon was so excited by the new powers he had, he started to fly all around. He flew high, and he flew low. He eventually saw a little boy and he decided to stop and yield a big surprise to him. The little boy was so excited by the dragon and he just couldn't believe what he was seeing. + +The dragon smiled at the little boy and gift him one of the special fruit. With the fruit, the boy gained wisdom. The dragon also wanted to so something for the boy, so he gave him a hug. + +The boy was so excited and so very happy. They said goodbye and the dragon flew off. The little boy was sad to see the dragon go, but he was also very happy and wise from the special gift. And that was the story of the wise dragon! +Timmy had a difficult day. He wanted to have fun but wasn't sure what to do. Then he had an idea. He would get some butter, and throw it! He was excited. + +He ran to the kitchen and grabbed the butter. It was cold and creamy. He smiled as he tossed the butter in the air. He watched as it flew in a big arc before landing on the ground. + +He laughed, and ran to pick it up. He threw it again, and again, and again. Each time it reached a bit higher than before. + +Finally, he was too tired to throw the butter anymore. He put it back in the kitchen and went to play with his toys instead. He had had a lot of fun throwing the butter. +Once upon a time there was a big gear. The gear was big and round and it had many teeth. All the gear wanted to do was squeeze things but it could not because it was so big. + +One day a little mouse came by. The gear squeezed the little mouse but it was not very tight so the mouse could still move. The mouse wanted to help the gear because it felt bad for him. + +The mouse had an idea. He said to the gear, "I will find something small enough for you to squeeze really tight so you can have fun like everyone else." The gear was so excited and thanked the mouse. + +The mouse found a really small gear and brought it to the big gear. The big gear squeezed the small gear so tight that it couldn't move. He was happy and he was able to squeeze for hours. + +The gear was so happy that it didn't notice a deaf cat walking by. The deaf cat saw the gear squeezing and didn't understand what it was doing. The deaf cat was so scared that it ran away! + +The big gear kept squeezing until it fell asleep and had big dreams of squeezing everything he could find. He was finally happy! +Sam was a regular three year old. He loved to explore the street in front of his house, but today was different. His parents had put up a new toy in the street - a big red car! Sam had great fun pushing the car all around the street. He was getting tired, so he tried to reverse the car. But, no matter how hard he tried, it wouldn't move backwards. He asked his dad for help, and his dad smiled. He showed Sam how to push the car in the opposite direction, and then it began to move backwards! Sam giggled with joy. He had learned a new way to play with his favorite toy. From then on he practiced reversing the car every day, and it became a regular part of his outdoor adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Vick. He loved playing in the forest with his friends. One day, Vick wanted to go and explore a deeper part of the forest by himself. + +As he went further into the forest, he stumbled upon a small trap with something inside it. He knew it was dangerous, but he decided to hold it. Vick did not know what to do next. + +He quickly realized he had to be careful, as he did not want to get hurt. He knew it was important to leave the trap in the same spot where he found it. + +Suddenly, he heard loud noises from the bushes nearby. He looked around and saw a large and dangerous animal. Vick got very scared, so he quickly ran away from the trap and back to his friends. + +When he told them what happened, his friends were very glad he was safe. They all went back to the trap together and made sure to secure it so no other animals would get trapped in it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful bunny. He hopped around the garden, looking for something to do. Then he saw a funny buckle. He wondered what it was and what it did. He hopped closer and tried to open the buckle. It wouldn't budge! He hopped around it, trying to figure out how it worked. Then he saw a small button on the side of it. He used his paw to press the button, and suddenly the buckle opened. Inside was a wonderful surprise - a yummy treat! The bunny was so happy. He ate his treat and then hopped around the garden, cheerfully singing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an infant who was always very calm. She would sit in her crib and peak out the window, while she watched the birds fly by. Whenever she looked out, she would see the same robin with a bright red chest. + +One day, the infant heard a noise outside and thought it sounded like singing. She peeked over the edge of her crib to see what it was. She saw that the robin had brought a special friend, who was a bright yellow canary! + +The infant crawled closer, so that she could see. The canary started to sing a very special song. All three were so happy, they even started to dance around the garden together! + +The infant started to giggle and peeked around the garden, until it was time for her to go to bed. She had had a very special day, so she said good night to her new bird friends as she crawled into her bed and fell asleep with a content smile on her face. +Tommy and his mommy visited the store. When they got there, the store was full of wonderful things. They both liked the scenery and the colors. + +Tommy wanted to look at the bottles in the store. He saw lots of perfume. The perfume smelled nice and some were sparkly. They all looked so pretty. + +His mommy picked up a bottle of perfume. It was sour, though. They both thought it was an unusual smell. But Tommy still thought it was fun smelling the different perfumes and seeing which one was his favorite. + +After the visit to the store, the mommy and Tommy went home. On the way, the mommy told Tommy that the smell of the perfume reminded her of when she was a little girl. They were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a patient bear. He liked to take walks and visit all of his friends in the forest. One of his favorite places to visit was the lumber mill, because he liked to watch the lumberjacks work. + +The bear knew some of the lumberjacks and he especially liked watching them chop down the tall trees. He even got to try a tiny axe to chop a little log. The lumberjacks were very patient with him, and taught him how to be careful and how to use the axe correctly. + +The bear was so happy to learn how to chop logs like the lumberjacks. He visited the lumber mill every day, laughing and playing and learning more. He got better and better every day, thanks to the patience of the lumberjacks. + +Soon, the bear was an expert lumberjack. All of his friends in the forest were so excited, and they cheered every time he chopped a log. The bear was so proud of himself, and he visits the lumber mill every day to show off his skills. +Mama was worried. She had a candle in her hand. She was going to put the candle in the special box. But first she had to fill it with something special. Mama walked to the kitchen and got a spoonful of flour. She sprinkled it in the candle and filled it all the way to the top. Mama smiled and hugged the candle. She was no longer worried. +There was a happy little boy named Dan. He was independent and always wanted to do things all by himself. One day Dan was walking down a road and he saw a great big rock. He wanted to see what was behind it. So, he took a deep breath and pushed it, and then he found a secret exit! Dan was so excited that he could do this all by himself. He opened the exit and out came a big, fluffy pink bunny. The bunny hopped down the road and Dan followed close behind. He felt so proud and independent. He had found the secret exit all by himself and it was so much fun! He remembered the big rock and smiled to himself as he followed the bunny down the road. +Once there was a boy and a girl. They were very happy. They wanted to marry each other so they could be together forever. + +The girl gave the boy a scale. It was shiny and bright and it made the boy feel special. He was excited to show it to his friends. + +But before the boy and the girl could marry, they had to do something. The girl asked the boy to show her how much he weighed. The boy was worried and he wasn't sure what to do. + +But the boy stepped on the scale and he saw that he weighed the same amount as the girl. So the boy and the girl got married and they were very happy. They had a wonderful life together. +Once upon a time, there was an expensive marble. It was round and shiny and very special. The marble wanted to go on a special journey. So, it started to roll down the hill. The marble rolled faster and faster down the hill until it came to a stop. It stopped next to a big tree. The marble was so happy with its journey, it started to roll around the tree. It went round and round the tree and even rolled past a few flowers. It was having lots of fun. Then the marble was done and decided to go back to the place it had started from. It rolled all the way back until it reached the top of the hill. It was happy to be back where it started. The end. +Once there was a farmer who was very ignorant. He did not know how to wrap things up properly. One day he was in the market and got some tomatoes. He wanted to wrap them so that he could keep them fresh. But then he had a problem - he didn't know how to wrap them up so that they wouldn't fall out. + +He asked the other people at the market to help him. Nobody knew how to help him though because they were all so ignorant. Then, out of nowhere, a little girl came up to the farmer and offered to help him. She said she could wrap up the tomatoes in a neat package. + +The farmer was amazed at the little girl's skill. She took a few pieces of paper and neatly wrapped up the tomatoes so that they would stay fresh. The farmer thanked the little girl for her help and gave her a big smile. + +The farmer was very happy. He learned a valuable lesson from the little girl, who was much wiser than he was. He learned that he should never be too ignorant to ask for help. +Once upon a time there was a mole who loved to drink. He was always thirsty and wanted to drink as much as he could. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure and explore. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find anything to drink. Everywhere he looked it was dry and he was so thirsty. + +Suddenly, he sniffed the air and realised there was something special nearby. He followed his nose and soon found the most wonderful thing - a river! There was so much water that he could drink and it tasted so sweet! + +The mole was so happy to have found a source of water. He splashed around in the river and drank as much as he wanted until he was full. + +The mole was no longer dry and thirsty. He was content and happy, so he promised himself he would always come back to the river whenever he was thirsty. +Once upon a time there was a furry cat called Sally. Sally wanted to find her special goal. She wanted to find something to love. + +So Sally began to search every day. She looked everywhere, high and low. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't find what she wanted. + +One day, Sally was walking near the river when she saw something furry beside the water. She walked closer and saw it was another cat! + +The cat's name was Mark and he had been looking for a goal too. + +Sally and Mark love each other right away. They became good friends and went on many adventures together. + +Sally found her goal. She found something to love. +Once upon a time, there was a fat duck. He lived in a pond during the summer. Every day, the duck would swim around the pond and pick up the best plants for his meal. He was the happiest duck in the pond. + +One day at the pond, the duck saw something shiny near the water. He swam fast and tried to pick it up. It was a shiny penny! He was so excited that he started doing a dance in the water. + +The summer was a happy time for the duck. Every day, he would swim around and pick the best weeds and seeds. He was very happy in the pond and he started to get fat. + +But when the cold weather came, the pond started to freeze. The duck had to find a new place to stay. He flew away to find a warmer home. + +The fat duck never forgot the summer at the pond. He missed the days when he could pick the best plants. He was so happy when he was there! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to jog. She jogged in the park every day. One day, while she was jogging, she saw an amazing chair in the park. It was a bigger chair than any other chair she had ever seen. The little girl wanted to sit in the amazing chair, so she went to it and sat down. + +It was comfortable and it felt like she was sitting on a cloud. She stayed there for a few minutes and looked at the people jogging in the park. When she got off the chair, she felt even more excited to jog around the park. She jogged with more energy than ever before. + +The little girl loved her jog that day. It was the most amazing jog she had ever had. She knew she would remember the amazing chair forever. It had made her jog even better. +Once there was a family with two children; a girl and a boy. Mom and Dad decided it was time for a warm vacation. So they packed their bags and set off in the car. + +When they arrived the sun was shining and the air was warm. The children couldn't wait to explore their new home. First, they polished the car so they could take nice drives during their stay. + +The children were so happy, they went to the beach, played in the park, and even flew a kite with Dad. + +At night, Dad would shine a flashlight in the sky to keep the stars company. The children looked up in wonder as the stars twinkled in the night sky. + +Finally, it was time to go home. The family polished their car one last time before traveling home. But they had the most wonderful time and the kids knew they'd be back soon. +Once there was a boy and he was a very curious boy. He wanted to explore and find out about the world. He went over to his bathroom and noticed that it was very dirty. He wanted to fix it so he decided to reverse it! + +He started cleaning the walls and floors, scrubbing them till they were spotless. He picked up the dirty towels and put them in the laundry. He vacuumed the carpet and made sure all the dust was gone. + +Finally, he was done and the bathroom was sparkling clean. It looked so much better than it did before he reversed it. He was very proud of himself and was happy to share the sparkling clean bathroom with his family. +John had a tower. It was tall and made of brick. He liked to look out of the windows and see the world below. + +One day, John had to choose what he wanted to do with his tower. He thought about it for a long time and finally he decided to make it useful. + +First, he put a tall ladder against the tower so he could climb it. Then he placed toys, games and books inside the tower. He also put a bed and chair at the top. + +John was surprised at how useful his tower had become. He could do a lot of different things inside it. He could play with his toys, read books, and even do school work! He was very proud of his tower. +One day, Pete went for a walk in the garden. He saw something interesting. It was a hive. It was buzzing and spraying honey. Pete was very excited and wanted to get close. He took a few steps closer and got a better look at the hive. It was so interesting! He watched the insects buzzing in and out of the hive. He watched the honey spray out and get caught on the leaves. He wanted to get even closer. He ran up to the hive and looked inside. He saw all the little bugs buzzing around. It was amazing! Pete wished he could be part of the hive. He wanted to fly around and spray honey with the bees. +Once there was a little girl. She was very small, only three years old. Every day she liked to go outside and play. One day, when she was playing, she saw a buckle. The buckle was on the ground. She wanted to pick it up. + +So she walked over to it and bent down to pick it up. But when she grabbed the buckle, it was so tight she couldn't get it open. She tried and tried, but it was no use. She started to get a bit ashamed. + +Just then, a friendly giant came walking by. He saw the little girl struggling with the buckle and said: "Here, let me help you." With one swift movement he opened the buckle and handed it back to the girl. + +The little girl was so happy. She said "Thank you" to the giant. She had met a new friend and no longer felt ashamed. She smiled as she put the buckle in her pocket and ran back to her house to show her mum what had happened. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He had a mild personality and was always nice to those around him. One day, he was walking down the street when something fell from the sky. He looked up and saw that it was a handful of sweets! The giant dropped his bag and jumped to catch them. He caught all the sweets and ate them with delight. The giant smiled to himself, happy that something so tasty had dropped from the sky. +The little boy was scared. He had come to the new house and he didn't know anybody. He was in his bedroom and he just wanted to go back home. Then he heard someone coming up the stairs. He thought it might be a monster or something and he was scared. + +But it was only his mom. She was wearing a big bathrobe and a big smile. She said, "Come on, sweetheart. Let's go and get you a bath and some dinner. We can't delay any longer!" + +So the little boy took his mom's hand and they went downstairs and he took a nice warm bath. He felt better after that. And then he put on his warm bathrobe and had dinner with his family. + +He finally felt at home. He realized that it was normal to be scared but it was also okay to take a little time and delay things like having a bath or dinner. +One day a train happen in a deep forest. It came from far away with lots of people inside. A little girl was sitting on the window and was looking at the trees. She suddenly saw a huge deep hole in the ground. She got curious and opened the window. She jumped out of the train and landed in the deep hole. It was very dark and she was a little scared. Suddenly she saw a lot of tiny sparkles around her. She was amazed! She had discovered a secret deep cave full of gold and jewels! She was so happy that she wanted to take some of it home for her mom and dad. The little girl filled her pockets and went back to the train. She had the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time a brother and sister had a quarrel. They were at the park and could not agree on what to play. + +The sister wanted to play in the sand box. But the brother wanted to play with the ball on the grass. + +They shouted and argued until finally the brother said, “I know! We can have a pitch!†+ +The sister liked this idea, so they set up a pitch between the sand box and the grass. + +The brother brought out a bright red ball and a bat. He served the first ball and the sister hit it into the sand box. + +They batted back and forth until they were both tired, and the ball got too dirty and sandy. + +The brother and sister decided to share a tasty ice cream cone before taking a break. + +They agreed that the pitch was lots of fun. After the ice cream, they hugged and the quarrel was forgotten. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. The older brother was always telling the younger one what to do. He would always complain when the younger one didn't do what he said. The younger brother would just listen and not say anything. + +One day, the older brother decided to give him a lecture because he was tired of his brother not listening. "You have to be a good listener", said the older brother. He continued his lecture, explaining to his younger brother why it was important to listen. + +The lecture went on for some time, and the younger brother eventually started to understand. After the lecture, he felt a lot better about the situation and realized he needed to be a good listener. + +The older brother was happy that the lecture made a difference, and the brothers continued to live happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Betsy. She wanted to play a game and so she found a triangle lying on the ground. She didn't know whose it was, so she called out, "Hello? Is anyone here?" + +But no one answered back - it was all quiet. Betsy decided to take the triangle and see what she could do with it. She started to move it around and looked at it from different angles. + +She felt a little bit scared because she didn't know where the triangle came from, but she kept on playing, and soon she was having lots of fun. When she looked up, she saw that an unknown creature was standing there. He was smiling at Betsy and was holding something in his hands - it was another triangle! + +Betsy was so excited, she asked the creature to play with her. He nodded and called out "Let's play!" They played until the sun went down, and when it was time to go, the creature said goodbye and gave her the triangle to keep. + +Betsy took it home, happy to have made a new friend and with a new triangle in hand. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. She was three years old. +Sarah wanted to know how much she weighed. She asked her mom a question. +"Mommy, can you tell me how much I weigh?" +Sarah's mommy smiled. She told Sarah to get on the scale. +Sarah stepped on the scale and it showed how much she weighed. +Sarah felt a little bit light. She hopped off the scale and smiled. +She said to her mommy, "That was fun!" +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it was!" +Once there was a guard who was very pale. He walked slowly and carefully around the city, always on the lookout for trouble. One day he heard a big shake coming from one of the buildings. He quickly ran to investigate. + +When he reached the building, he saw that it was shaking and rattling. The guard was brave and he did not want anyone to get hurt. He stepped inside and tried to find the cause of the shake. + +He stepped into a room with a large machine. The guard quickly realized that the shake was coming from the machine. He grabbed it and tried to turn it off. He shook it as hard as he could. Suddenly, the shaking stopped and the room was still again. The guard smiled, proud that he had stopped the shake. +Once upon a time there lived a three year old girl named Emma. She loved her room and spent many hours playing peacefully. + +One day her mommy brought her a special surprise. It was a pair of scissors! Emma was so excited and asked her mommy how to use them. Her mommy told her she could use them to cut paper and play with. + +Emma was so happy that she decided to introduce the scissors to her friends. She took the scissors to her friends' houses and showed them what the scissors could do. They cut shapes out of paper and made all sorts of cool crafts. They had a lot of fun. + +The scissors brought peace and joy to Emma and her friends. They played with them every day and even made a few special decorations for their house. It was a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a beautiful castle. Every day, she loved to explore the castle and all of the secret passageways. She felt safe and secure inside her castle walls. + +One day, the princess heard a strange noise coming from the garden. She crept out of the castle and she saw a small creature. It didn't fit in with the garden, so she decided to bring it inside. She thought it must be lost, so she wanted to keep it safe. + +The princess was so excited and she wanted to show the creature to the king and queen. But when she entered the castle, she was so shocked to find the king and queen talking in loud voices. The creature began to make noise and the king and queen suddenly stopped talking. They looked guilty and the princess realised that they were hiding something. + +The princess knew that the creature didn't belong in the castle and she decided that it deserved to be free. She opened the castle door and the creature scampered outside into the garden. + +The princess felt proud that she had found a home for the creature and she knew that it had fit in the garden perfectly. From then on, the princess made sure to peek out from her castle and check on the creature from time to time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He liked to play hockey. + +Every day after school, Sam would take his hockey out to the park and play with it. He had lots of fun playing with the puck and shooting it into the net. + +When Sam was playing one day, he blinked and looked up to the sky. He saw a big, shiny star twinkle in the night. It was so bright that Sam forgot all about his hockey. + +He blinked again and the star was gone. But suddenly, he saw something extraordinary in the sky! It was a big, glowing hockey flying in the air! + +Sam watched with amazement as the hockey flew around. It was like nothing he had ever seen before. The ordinary hockey was replaced with a glowing, magical one! + +He blinked one more time and then the magical hockey was gone. Sam picked up his ordinary hockey with a smile and started playing again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mabel. She loved to run around with her friends and have lots of fun. One day, Mabel and her friends were playing near a big wood. They were teasing each other and laughing. Suddenly, Mabel heard a noise from the wood - it sounded like a roar! She turned to her friends but they told her not to worry because it was just an unknown sound. + +Mabel knew it was time for her to be brave and find out what was making the noise. She took a deep breath and slowly ventured into the wood. As she got closer and closer, she heard the roar again! She was so scared and wanted to run away, but she decided to keep going. + +Finally, Mabel reached the end of the wood, and there stood a big, furry bear! It was just playing around, trying to tease the other animals in the wood. Mabel was so relieved to find out it was just a bear, so she ran away giggling. + +Mabel never forgot that day in the wood, and she wondered how long the unknown bear had been living there. She hoped it was happy and safe in the wood, and that no one would ever try to tease it again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a bright yellow cushion. Every day, the cushion could be seen in the same place next to a window. The cushion was very special because it had a brilliant pattern of stars and rainbows. + +Every day, the little girl who lived in the house with the cushion would admire it. She loved spending time looking at the vibrant colours of the stars and rainbows and feeling the softness of the cushion. + +One day, the little girl was very sad. She looked out the window and noticed the cushion in its usual place. She took the cushion and hugged it tight, and she felt a little bit better. + +The little girl felt the happiness from the cushion and she smiled. She looked up at the heavens and admired the stars and rainbows in painted on the cushion. She was so happy to have such a brilliant cushion with her. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy Princess who lived in a very beautiful palace. Every day she would look out from her palace and see the beautiful world around her. + +The Princess had everything she wanted, but she was lonely and wished she had someone to share her wealth with. + +One day, a handsome Prince rode up to the palace on a magnificent white horse. The Princess looked out at him and smiled. + +The two talked and laughed together, and the Prince asked the Princess to marry him. She said yes and the two were wed in a grand ceremony in the palace. + +The couple were happy and quickly created a family together. The Princess was so happy that she had someone to share her wealth with. Her palace was filled with love and laughter. + +The End. +Jim and his friends were all feeling very anxious. They had heard stories of a old, spooky cabin deep in the woods. They had decided to spend the day checking it out. + +When Jim and his friends arrived, the cabin was even more frightening than the stories said! Its walls were grey and the door was dented. The windows were broken and the porch looked like it was about to collapse. + +Jim and his friends were too scared to go inside. They were very anxious and couldn’t stop shaking. They decided to go back home and forget about ever spending the day at the cabin. + +But when Jim looked back, he saw something strange. A ghostly figure peeking out of one of the windows. Jim’s friends saw it too and started to run. + +The figure laughed and called out to them. It was just an old man who lived there. He wanted to invite the children inside, but they all ran away, too scared and anxious to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She was kind and brave. One day, Emma heard a noise. It was coming from a big box in the corner. She went over to the box. Inside, she saw a kitten. The kitten was scared and quiet. Emma knew that she had to rescue the kitten. + +So, Emma carefully opened the box. She slowly reached in and hugged the kitten. The kitten was so happy to be free! It nuzzled against Emma and purred. Emma was happy to have saved the kitten! + +The next day, Emma brought the kitten home. She put out a cozy bed and picked out the best food for it. Emma was careful and organized. She made sure the kitten had everything it needed to be safe and happy. + +The kitten and Emma were best friends. Everywhere Emma went, the kitten followed. Emma always said that she rescued the kitten, and it rescued her, too. +Every day, the little girl would take her crayon and paper outside and write. She loved to make pictures and write stories. One day, when she was writing, she saw a stone. It was fierce, with big teeth and angry eyes. + +The girl was scared. She slowly stepped back, but she still could not take her eyes off the stone. But, then something amazing happened. The stone began to move and write on the ground with its teeth and claws! + +The little girl was not scared anymore, even if it was fierce. She was amazed as the stone wrote in the dirt. She watched as it wrote pictures of trees and birds and silly faces. She laughed as the stone wrote and wrote. When it was done, the girl gave it a big hug and the stone seemed to smile. + +From then on, the little girl and the fierce stone became the best of friends. Every day, the little girl came to write and draw, and the stone wrote his stories in the dirt. Where ever they went, they had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Billy. He was three years old. + +One day, Billy was in his bathtub, playing with his soap. He was having so much fun! He made bubbles and splashed the water everywhere. + +Suddenly, the water went down the drain. Billy wanted to keep playing but the water was gone. He looked for something to do. + +He remembered he had a giant sponge. It was pink with a little yellow smiley face on it. It was his favorite thing in the world! He grabbed hold of it and started to rub it all over him. He also rubbed some soap onto the sponge. + +Billy felt so clean and happy! But then, he heard a distant voice coming from outside. It said, "Billy, time to get out and remove the sponge!" + +Billy knew it was time to stop playing. So, he carefully placed the soap back in its keeper and removed the sponge. + +Billy got out of the bathtub and went off to find something else to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little metal car. The car liked to go on lots of adventures. One day, it decided to go for a drive up a big hill. As the car went higher and higher, it started to get very scared! Its tiny wheels wobbled and it felt like it might slip back down the hill. + +The car did not know what to do. It just shrugged and kept going. Suddenly, it reached the top of the hill. It felt so relieved! As it looked around, it saw a little bird flying around in the sky. It had some metal feathers and it made a chirping noise. The car waved at the bird. + +The bird flew downwards and landed on the car's roof. Then it chirped again and flew back up into the sky. The car was happy and it started to go back down the hill. Now it knew that it could handle anything! +Once upon a time, there was a cool insect. He lived in a special home. One day, he wanted to explore, so he flew away. He went past many places, but then he got lost! He had no idea where he was. + +He looked around, but he didn't know how to find his home. He was scared and was so sad. But then he saw a friendly ladybug and he flew over to say hello. The ladybug said she could help him find his home and she showed him the way. + +The insect was so happy - and now he had a new friend too! He said goodbye to the ladybug and flew back to his home. He was so happy that he hadn't lost it forever. +One day, there was a blue goat. He was looking for something special. He walked and he walked. Suddenly he saw a lime in the middle of the field. He was very excited. The goat ate the lime and it was delicious. After that, the goat was very happy. He ran and ran and soon he found a nice blue lake. He hopped in and it was so refreshing! He swam and enjoyed the beautiful blue water. Eventually, he was tired but content. He hopped out of the lake and the day was at an end. +Once upon a time, there was a lion who was very adventurous. He wanted to explore the world and try new things. One day, he decided to go on a journey. As he was walking through the woods, he noticed something strange. He decided to pinch it to see what it was. To his surprise, it was a big, soft, yellow ball! The lion was so excited, he started to play with it. He rolled the ball around and jumped up and down with it. After a while, he decided to take the ball with him on more of his adventures. He and his ball were best friends! They traveled miles and miles together exploring new places. Together, they were unstoppable! +Once upon a time, there was a plane. It had a broken wing and it was stuck in a river. The river was so deep that the plane could not get out. The water began to soak the plane until it was completely full. + +The plane began to sink lower and lower into the river. Luckily, a boat of friendly people came to save the day. They used a rope to pull the broken plane out of the river. + +Once the plane was out of the river, the friendly people dried the plane with big towels. Then they used tools to fix the broken wing, so the plane could fly again. + +Finally, everyone helped push the plane back into the sky and waved goodbye as it flew away. The plane had been saved and was very happy! +Once there was a small girl who was three years old. She was named Sophia. Sophia wanted to go to the beach and try something new. She asked her mommy for help. Her mommy said she would take her to the beach and teach her to surf. + +Sophia was excited to go to the beach with her mommy. They arrived and her mommy took out a big surfboard. Sophia was surprised. She had never surfed before and she was a bit scared. + +Her mommy showed her how to stand on the board. Sophia tried but it was difficult. She fell off a few times, but her mommy said she was doing great. + +After a while, Sophia was able to stand on the surfboard. She was so surprised and happy! Her mommy was very proud of her. Sophia kept surfing until it was time to go home. She was so happy that she had learned to surf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to wear pretty dresses and pick flowers in the garden. One day, all of her friends went to a party wearing their best clothes. Everyone had a special style and looked so nice! + +But when Lucy got there, she felt very embarrassed. She was wearing a plain t-shirt and jeans. All of her friends were looking at her funny and Lucy wanted to go home. + +Suddenly, Lucy's mom arrived with a special package. It was a beautiful pink dress! Lucy put it on and it was perfect. Everyone was so surprised and they all loved the way it looked on her. + +Lucy was very happy and proud. She felt much less embarrassed now that she had her own special style. Lucy twirled around and around and all of her friends smiled at her. She looked great and was ready to join the party! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bob. Bob was three years old and he loved to dream. Every night he'd scroll up to the stars and make up stories about what he'd see. He dreamed of flying with the birds in the sky and exploring the world in his dreams. + +One night, Bob was feeling a bit bored. He thought he would go for a wander in the fields nearby. Bob climbed over the fence, which was made out of hay and ventured out into the meadow. He started spinning and dancing, just like the sheep had been doing. + +Bob was so tired from all the spinning and dancing, he decided to take a nap in the hay. As he lay there, staring up at the stars, he started dreaming again. This time, he was dreaming of going to a far away land, filled with adventure and excitement! + +He opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Bob had a smile on his face, because he knew that even if things were a bit boring, he could always dream. +Once upon a time there was a light machine. It was so small that it could fit in a child's hand. The machine had two round circles on it, each a different color. It looked like a game. + +One day, a little boy found the machine. He wanted to see what it did and so he picked it up. He put his finger on one of the round circles and the machine started to roll. + +The machine moved quickly. It rolled across the floor, over the rug and up the stairs. The little boy chased after it, and it lit up each time he touched it. He followed the machine from room to room, until it stopped at the top of the stairs. + +The little boy was happy. He played with the machine for a long time, rolling it around the house and watching it light up. + +When it was time for the little boy to go to bed, he carefully placed the machine in his pocket so he could take it with him wherever he went. +Ruby was a small girl who loved to run. Every day, she would put on her shoes, and run around the garden. On this day, she was feeling especially brave. She ran farther than ever before, past the bright-colored flowers and into the tall grass. + +Suddenly, she saw something amazing! A wide, stone staff was stuck in the ground. She had seen these before, outside the church. She rushed over and grabbed the staff, then hugged it close. She twirled and spun around, feeling so happy. + +Ruby then decided to take the staff with her. She ran around the garden, carrying it with her. She wished she could keep it forever. With one last wave goodbye, Ruby ran back home. She smiled to herself, remembering her wide adventure. +One day, a smart girl wanted to go on an adventure. She got on a bus and it took her to a different place. When she got off the bus, she saw a hanger. It was shining brightly in the sun and it was very pretty. The girl was so excited that she wanted to travel to the hanger. + +When the girl reached the hanger, she noticed how tall it was. She found a way to climb up and took some pictures of the view from the top. She felt so happy and smart that she could reach the hanger. + +After the girl reached the top, she realized how far she had traveled and how much fun she had. She was so happy with her adventure that she decided to go back down and go home. + +The girl had a wonderful time and was so happy that she had chosen to travel to the hanger. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl who liked to find treasure. One day she was walking in the woods when she saw something glint in the sun. It was a pebble! It was round and smooth and the girl liked it. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +She kept walking and suddenly she felt something pinch her arm. It was a friendly little bird! The bird was looking for something to eat, so the girl offered it the pebble. The bird was very happy and flew away. + +The girl was happy too. She felt like she made a new friend and found a special treasure at the same time. She kept the pebble in her pocket and told everyone about her adventure in the woods. +Once upon a time there lived a happy family. They lived in a house with a big garden. Every day, the family would go outside and enjoy the sun. + +The sun was so bright and warm that it made everyone smile. They would run around, laugh and play games. Daddy would throw a ball and mummy would swing the children around and make them laugh. + +One day, the sun allowed mummy and daddy to have a funny time. They pretended to be silly monsters, chasing each other around the garden. This made the children laugh even more. + +The family had so much fun that day with the sun that they wanted to do it again the next day. So every day, if the sun was out, they would go outside and have lots of fun together. +Once there was a lively little girl named Jen. She had a special coat that she loved to wear. She would mark it with a ribbon every morning. Her mommy said she wanted it to sparkle and shine like Jen's big, beautiful eyes. + +Every day Jen would go out to the park and play. When she was done, she remembered to check and make sure that her ribbon was still on her coat. She wanted everyone to see how special it was. + +At night, Jen said her prayers and thanked God for the beautiful coat and ribbon she was able to wear. She asked him to keep it safe and that it would stay just as lively and sparkly as ever. + +When Jen's mommy tucked her into bed, they'd say their special goodnight ritual. Jen would look out the window and say, "Goodnight coat." The coat always gave Jen a warm feeling, like God was watching over her and she could sleep safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely boot. He was all alone and had no friends. He was sad and wondered if he would ever find a friend. + +One day, he heard a noise outside. He opened his eyes wide in surprise. It was a young boy! The boy had come to find him. He was so excited! + +The boy put on the boot and the two were best friends. The lonely boot had finally found a friend! Everywhere they went, they laughed and played. + +The boot was no longer lonely. He was so happy that the young boy had surprised him that day. And they both lived happily ever after. +Paula had a big surprise one day. She had lots of long, beautiful hair! She was so proud and she twirled it with her fingers. She ran to show her mum, who gasped and said it was fierce! + +Every day Paula would play outside with her hair. Her mum would brush it gently and put it in a plait. She felt so special and happy. + +Then one day, it was not the same. Paula touched her head and there was no hair! She started to cry and her mum hugged her tight. She said she had to go to the doctor. + +When she got there, the doctor said that Paula was very brave and special. She had lost her hair from being sick, but soon it would grow back. + +Paula missed her hair. She wanted it back! But for now, she held her mum’s hand tight and she wouldn’t let go. +Once upon a time, there was a boat on the sea. On board were two friends. One of them was called Davey and the other was called Ben. Davey was feeling funny and he started to sneeze - achoo, achoo! He said "oh no!" + +Luckily, Ben was a careful friend. He reached over and gave Davey a hug. Then he grabbed the anchor and dropped it over the side of the boat. The anchor stopped the boat from moving and they were safe. + +Davey and Ben enjoyed the sunny day and looked over the side of the boat. The water was cool and clear. Soon Davey stopped sneezing. They laughed and went back to their journey. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a toe. It was green like the grass. + +The toe hopped around on its own, but then it saw something scary. It was a monster! The monster had big teeth and wanted to destroy the toe. + +The toe was scared and ran away as fast as it could. It hopped and hopped until it got to a safe place. It was very tired after running so fast. + +But the monster was still looking for the toe. It didn't give up! Luckily, the toe had an idea. It hopped up in a tree and pretended to be a leaf. + +The monster couldn't find the toe and got very frustrated. It stomped off and never came back. + +The toe was saved! From that day on, the toe was very careful and never wandered too far from its home. +Once, there was a girl. She had a cold, so her mom gave her some medicine. The girl didn't like it. It was spicy. So, she decided to hide it. She hid it in her bed near her pillow. + +Later, the mom came to check on the girl. She asked if the girl had taken her medicine. The girl said no. The mom looked around the room, and finally she found the medicine hiding near the pillow! + +The mom said, "Now we have to take the medicine. It's not good for you to hide it. It must be taken to help you get better faster." So, the girl took the spicy medicine and got better soon after. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Pippa. She lived on a farm near a beautiful orange valley. Every morning, Pippa would wake up and watch the orange sky as the sun came up over the valley. + +One day, Pippa wanted to do something special. She decided to pour her heart into making a picture. She found the prettiest orange rocks and some green leaves. She put them in the sunshine and made a beautiful orange frame around the magic valley. + +Pippa felt so proud of her creation. She watched the sun set in the orange sky and smiled to herself. As she watched the valley fill with stars, she thanked the sky for being so special. + +The End +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He was only three years old but he was very curious. One day he went to visit his aunt and he was so excited. He was pretty sure his aunt would be very happy to see him. + +When Tom arrived, his aunt hugged him and gave him a big smile. Tom wondered what kind of fun activities his aunt would do with him. She took him to the park and they played many games. Tom had so much fun and the day went by quickly. + +At the end of the day, Tom and his aunt laughed and hugged each other. Tom thanked his aunt and said goodbye. When he left, he couldn't help but wonder why his aunt was so happy to see him again. He thought she was the prettiest aunt in the world. + +Tom smiled to himself, happy that his aunt was his favorite aunt. He was looking forward to his next visit to her house. +Once there was a young boy who was very clever. He dreamt of being able to heal people with magic. He worked hard, learning lots of numbers and practicing every day. + +One day, he went to a special sorcerer who gave him a magical amulet. The amulet glowed brightly, and the boy knew he had the power he was looking for. + +The boy learned to use the magic of the amulet to heal the sick. He was so clever he even healed the king's son who had been very ill. + +The people in the king's kingdom loved the young boy and his magic and gave him lots of presents as a thank you. He used the gifts to help heal even more people. + +The boy was happy. He was so proud of himself knowing he had used his cleverness to help heal others. He always worked hard with the numbers, and his magical amulet to make sure people could live healthy and happy lives. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. One day, he went to the zoo with his mum. At the zoo, Jack saw lots of animals and had lots of fun. + +When he got to the ticket booth, Jack's mum told him to get a ticket. So, he walked up and asked for one. The lady at the ticket booth gave him a ticket and he took it. + +Jack walked around the zoo with his ticket. He saw lots of wet animals, like seals and penguins. He was so happy to see them! + +At the end of the day, Jack and his mum went home. Jack told her all about the wet animals he saw at the zoo and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who had a daughter. Every evening, Daddy would take her outside and they would play in the large yard. They would run and laugh and have lots of fun. + +But one day, Daddy said he needed to go away. Daddy was going on a journey, and he wouldn't be able to come back for a while. His daughter was very sad, but Daddy promised to return. + +So Daddy said goodbye and his daughter watched him go. She waited and waited, but she missed him so much. + +Then one day, Daddy returned! His daughter was so happy, she gave her daddy a big hug. From then on, Daddy would never have to go away again. They would always be together, playing in the large yard. +Once upon a time, there was a modest tiger. He was walking through the jungle and he stopped to take a break. He decided to take a nap, but he was awaken by a strange noise. He opened his eyes to see what it was and he was astonished to find a little boy staring at him. The little boy was so curious he kept gazing at the tiger. The tiger just sat there motionless, gazing back. He didn't know what to do but he felt like the little boy was friendly. The little boy got closer and closer, and eventually he reached out his hand and pet the tiger's head. The tiger couldn't believe it - he had never felt so calm before. The two of them just sat there, looking at each other in awe. Eventually, the little boy said goodbye and ran off into the distance. The amazed tiger slowly lay back down and went to sleep. He had never met anyone like the little boy before. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Tom. One day, John had a surprise for Tom. He found a big round circle in the park and he wanted to give it to Tom. Tom was so happy and thanked John for being generous. + +However, when John went away, a sneaky robber came by. He wanted the beautiful circle for himself, so he stole it! Tom couldn't believe what he saw and he was very very sad. + +But luckily, John noticed the robber carrying the circle away and chased after him. He caught up to the robber and returned the circle to Tom. Tom was so glad and thanked John for being such a good friend. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was a powerful girl who was brave and always tried her best. + +One day, Lucy was looking in a mirror. She saw an eagle flying in the sky and she wanted to be just like her. She grabbed a sack and set off on an adventure. + +She walked and walked until she reached the eggs of the eagle. She opened her sack and filled it with them. It was getting late, so she started back home. + +On the way, she looked in the mirror to see if she still looked powerful. She was proud of herself for being brave and for taking the eggs. Now that she had them, she would have her own baby eagles. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave bunny. He wanted to see some magic, so he decided to go on an adventure. He hopped and hopped, going faster and faster. The scenery around him blurred as he sped up. Soon he arrived at a beautiful, calm field. All around him he could see birds singing, flowers blooming and the sun shining brightly. + +The brave bunny smiled and said, "This is the perfect place for me to practise my magic!" He waved his paw in the air and abracadabra - a sparkly wand appeared! He waved it around slowly, taking in the beauty of the calm field. He was so happy that he shouted out, "Hooray! I can do magic!" + +The bunny hopped around, happy with his new skill. He couldn't believe how much fun he was having! From then on, he practiced his magic regularly, becoming a very skilled magician. His brave adventure gave him the confidence to reach for his dreams. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to show everyone how clever she was. She had a bottle and it made a special noise. She loved to snap it open and shut very quickly. + +One day she found a different kind of bottle. This one did not make that special noise, but she wanted to open it. She tried and tried but she could not snap it open. She was getting so frustrated! + +Then a nice man came to help her. He said, "Let me try". He took the bottle, and with a few snaps he opened it. The little girl was so happy! + +The little girl thanked the man and went away, feeling so proud that she could finally snap open the bottle. Now she could show everyone how clever she really was! +One day, a bald man took a rag and put it on the slide. He wanted to slide down the slide with it! So he climbed to the top of the slide and sat on the rag. He held onto the sides of it and pushed off. + +He began sliding down the slide so quickly! He went super fast and he had a great time. When he got to the bottom, he squealed with joy. He was so excited because he had never slid down a slide with a rag before. + +He quickly got up and ran back up the slide. This time he put the rag underneath him and then he started sliding down the slide again. He went even faster this time than the first time and he laughed and had a blast. + +When he reached the bottom, he was out of breath, but he was so happy. He had a wonderful time and could not wait to slide down the slide with the rag again! +One day Joe were walking down the street. He looked up and saw a huge billboard. Joe stopped to look at it carefully. He couldn't believe his eyes! It was a picture of a big teddybear. Joe was so excited he started jumping up and down. Suddenly, the billboard began to move and reveal a big surprise. There was Joe's mom holding a big red balloon. Joe had a big smile on his face. His mom waved and said "Look what I have for you!" It was a brand new toy. Joe was so happy he gave his mom a big hug and ran off to play with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a small family who lived in a modern house. One day, it began to rain outside. The dad got out an umbrella and said, "We better stay inside today!" The mom started making hot cocoa and the little girl played with her dolls. + +Later, the little girl saw an ashtray on the table. She asked, "Mommy, what is that?" The mom said, "That's an ashtray. We use it when the rain stops so we can go outside." + +The little girl looked out the window and said, "I want to go outside now!" The dad smiled and said, "The rain will stop soon. Then we can go for a walk!" + +The family kept waiting for the rain to stop. Suddenly, the sun started to shine and the rain stopped! The family put on their shoes and the little girl grabbed the ashtray. They all ran outside and enjoyed their walk together. + +The end. +William was a dependable little boy. He loved playing with string. Every day, William would gather up all the string he could find around his house, and lay it out on the floor. Then, he would take out all of the pieces of string that were too short, and sort them all into different piles. If the string was all the same color, he'd put them in a group. If it was different colors, he'd make separate piles for each color. + +William kept up with this routine for a long time. Soon his mom noticed how much he liked to sort string and gave him more of it! Now, instead of playing with toys, William would lay out all the new string and sort it. He was getting so good at it that he could even sort the pieces faster than a grown up! + +His family was amazed at how dependable William was. Although he was only three years old, he could sort through all of his string without any help. His parents were so proud of him! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to pretend. One day, she found a spade in the garden. It was bright and new! It made her feel wild. + +The little girl started to play with the spade. She pretended it was a broom and started to sweep. She pretended she was a superhero and with her spade started to fly. She zoomed around the garden like a wild thing! + +When it was time to go inside, the little girl said goodbye to her spade. She knew it would be there waiting for her when she came back to play. +Once there was a horse. His name was Sam. He was very clean. Every day he would go to the store. At the store, Sam could buy treats for himself like apples and carrots. He also liked to meet the other horses there. They would all talk and play together. + +One day, Sam noticed a special treat at the store. It was a shiny red apple. Sam wanted it very much, so he saved up all his coins to buy it. + +When Sam had enough coins, he bought the shiny red apple. He was so excited! He quickly ate it on the way back home. + +When Sam got home, he was so happy. He had a wonderful time at the store and he had a shiny red apple to show for it! +One day a little girl was outside playing. She was feeling very hungry, so she mentioned it to her mom. + +Her mom listened and then told her to go to the store to get a razor. + +The little girl was a bit confused and asked why she needed one of those. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's for lunch! I'm making grilled cheese with lots of yummy cheese. The razor is to cut it into pieces so it's easier to eat!" + +The little girl was so excited she ran off to the store. When she returned with the razor, she could already smell the grilled cheese cooking. + +It was delicious! The little girl enjoyed every bite and was happy she was able to help her mom with the razor for lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had money but no place to store his clothes. So he got a hanger. He attached it to the wall and put his clothes on it. Everyone was amazed by his hanger. They thought it was so cool and envied the rich man for having it. From then on, the rich man always kept his clothes neatly on the hanger. He was so happy and proud. +Mia was a curious 3 year old girl. She always wanted to know everything. One day, her mom had a surprise for her. + +Her mom said it was good news. She took out a big box and revealed it to Mia. Inside the box was a stuffed cat. Mia screamed with joy! + +Mia and her mom went for a walk and talked about the cat. Her mom said the cat was special because it was from her aunt. Mia was so happy and excited to have the special cat. + +Later that day, Mia's dad revealed the same news. He said he got the same special cat from her aunt, too! Mia thought this news was a bit boring because she had already heard it. She wanted to know something new. +But Mia still loves her special cat. +Once there was a famous log. It was special and it seemed to think all by itself. The log was really amazing. When it rolled around, it would think up wonderful stories and fairy tales. + +One day, it rolled into a meadow near a small village. A young child saw the log and wanted to play with it. The child chased the log and it rolled away, zig zagging through the meadow. + +The child ran and ran, but it seemed like the log wanted to play hide and seek with her. Eventually, the log stopped, and the child caught up. The log had stopped under a big tree and was smiling. The little girl was so happy. + +The two became friends and the log shared all its amazing stories with the young girl. Every day, the log would think up a new story and the little girl would always love the stories it told. The famous log became one of the little girl's most treasured friends. +Once upon a time there was a kitty named Milly. She was very smart and liked to study. Every day she studied in her room. + +One day Milly heard a noise coming from the refrigerator. She went to investigate and saw a mouse inside! She asked the mouse what it was doing there. + +The mouse said it was trying to find something to eat but it was too dark and he couldn't see. Milly was very helpful and opened the refrigerator door to let the mouse out. + +The mouse thanked Milly and told her it was important to study. Then it ran off. + +Milly remembered what the mouse said and kept on studying. She was very happy she had been helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a goal. He wanted to make a regular vanish, just like a magic trick. So he practiced every day, but he couldn't make the regular vanish no matter how hard he tried. + +One day, he decided to try something different. He imagined a bright yellow light shining as bright as the sun. He imagined the light filling the regular until it was so big that it had to vanish. + +He focused on that light and in a blink, the regular was gone! He couldn't believe his eyes. He had made his goal come true. From that day forward, he was the vanished regular master. +Once there was a lively girl who really loved to play. But one day, she started to miss something. She didn't know what it was, but it made her truly sad. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Let's find out what you're missing!" + +So they went into the kitchen, and the girl looked around. She noticed a jar of salt on the counter and remembered how much she liked the salty flavor. She had forgotten all about it! + +She said, "Mommy, I miss salt!" Mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. She said, "Now you're happy again!" + +The girl smiled and was filled with joy. She was so grateful that she and her mommy were able to figure out what she was missing. From then on, she always remembered to appreciate the small things in life. +Jack was happy because it was summer. Summer was his favorite time of year. He loved playing in the sunshine and being outside with his friends. + +Jack had an idea. He wanted to share the fun he was having with his mom. So he told her he would show her all the things he could do in the summer. + +He took her to the park and showed her how fast he could run. He tried so hard and ran as fast as he could. Then he showed her a funny game that he could play with his friends. + +Afterwards, Jack shared a refreshing drink with his mom. They laughed and had a lot of fun together. Jack was so happy to share his summer with his mom. +Once upon a time, a kind grandma wanted to decorate the living room for a party. She brought out a big box full of decorations. Inside, she found a very heavy cross. It was made of wood and was very special. + +Grandma decided to put it up on the wall so everyone at the party could see it. She used a hammer and nails to decorate the wall with the cross. When the cross was firmly in place, Grandma felt so proud. + +Everyone who came to the party was very impressed with the beautiful cross. After the party was over, the cross stayed up on the wall as a reminder of the fun day. + +The End! +Once there was a dog who was very nervous. One day, he wanted to explore the world but he was afraid. He decided to add some friends on his adventure. He asked a cat, a lizard and a bird, but they all said no. Finally, he asked a rabbit. The rabbit was so excited, so he immediately said yes! + +The dog and the rabbit had a wonderful time exploring the world together. They added a lot of fun new experiences to their lives, like swimming in the ocean, eating new foods and learning new things. They even made a best friend in each other. + +The dog was no longer nervous. He was much happier now that he had someone to help him explore the world. And the rabbit was glad to have a new friend as well. From that day forward, they were rarely ever alone. +One day a little girl was walking through the park. She saw two hands reaching for a toy. Suddenly, the toy split in half. The two hands both grabbed one half of the toy and moved away from each other. The hands were so distant from each other that the little girl couldn't even see them anymore. She was surprised! + +The little girl wanted to find out what happened, so she ran closer to where the two hands had been. When she got there, she saw two children holding the pieces of the toy. One was a boy and one was a girl. The little girl said hello but they both jumped away, looking scared. + +The little girl asked why they had split the toy in two. The boy said they had been playing together and they both wanted the toy. The little girl said they could have found another toy but the children just shook their heads. + +Then the little girl had an idea. She said why don't you have one half of the toy each, so you both can have it. They nodded and smiled and gave each other a big hug. + +The little girl was happy that the two children no longer needed to be distant from each other. From that day on, the two friends stayed together and shared everything - even their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a sail. It was white and fluffy, like a cloud in the sky. Every day, the sail would spread its wings and go on adventures. + +One day, the sail found an island with a sweet smell. It had trees with fruits in all sorts of colors. The sail wanted to try one of the fruits, so it spread its wings and flew closer to the trees. + +The sail tasted the fruit and it was so sweet. It enjoyed the delicious treat so much that it wanted to stay and explore the island some more. The sail spread its wings and flew all around the island, discovering many interesting things. + +The sail had so much fun that it decided to spread its wings and fly back home. Home was so happy to see the sail and it was glad that it had made such a sweet discovery. The sail spread its wings every day from then on, going off on new adventures and finding even more sweet surprises. +Once upon a time there was a happy fireman. He liked to march around the town. One day he was marching when he saw something coming. It was a hungry fire. The fire was so big that it was heading towards the town. + +But then the fireman was ready. He knew what to do. He was very flexible and he marched right up to the fire. He moved around quickly and bravely. He put out the fire, saving the town. + +Everyone was very glad and they thanked the fireman. He was happy too. He had saved his town and he felt proud. They all cheered and he marched around some more. Then he went back home to rest. +Once there was a boy who wanted to have a rocket. So he asked his mom and she said yes. + +The boy was so excited. He wanted to go outside and find a fair rocket. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find one. + +So the boy tried to make one. He took sticks and string and paper and glue. He worked for a long time, and soon he had a rocket. + +The boy was so proud. He put it in his pocket and went outside. He found a nice open space and showed his mom his rocket. It flew so high and so fast. Everyone cheered and said it was a very fair rocket. + +The boy was so happy to have his rocket. He flew it every day and each time, it flew higher and higher. +Mum and Dad were getting ready to go out. They were hurrying around and getting everything just right. Mum was checking her hair and Dad was putting on his shiny shoes. + +They both looked excited, but Dad was in a real hurry. Mum was trying her best to keep up. They both smiled at each other. + +Dad said "Come on, let's go. Put on your nice shoes and hurry!" + +Mum held her waist, she was feeling a bit scared, but she knew it was going to be a successful night, so she tried to stay calm. + +So, they both said goodbye and rushed off. On the way to their destination, Mum and Dad stopped for a few minutes to admire the stars - they twinkled like stars in the night sky. + +They finally arrived, and immediately the music started - it was just like a dream! People were dancing, enjoying and having fun. Mum and Dad didn't need to hurry, they just enjoyed the moment. + +It ended up being a really successful night - they all had fun, smiled and laughed. It was a night they wanted to remember forever! +John and Mommy went for a walk. Mommy grabbed the leash and made John smile. John loved the leash because it made him feel special. + +Mommy and John walked down the street and saw a puppy. The puppy was playing with another little puppy. John wanted to play with them, but Mommy said no. John was very jealous and wanted to take the puppy home but Mommy said no again. Instead, Mommy made John a special place at the park to play. + +John was very excited and played with his new friends. He forgot all about being jealous when Mommy showed him how to play safely using the leash. John smiled and ran around with his new friends. He had so much fun! + +John thanked Mommy for taking him out and they went home together. Mommy was proud of John and gave him a big hug. +One day, a little girl named Molly went for a walk with her mom. They were walking through a park and Molly discovered a prune on the ground. She bent down to look at it, and thought it looked very clean. With excitement, she picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Molly's mom then explained that prunes were a type of fruit. Molly took a bite and it tasted delicious. She was so happy! + +On the way home, Molly discovered another prune and then another, and ran over to pick them up. She found six prunes in total and they were all very clean. + +Molly's mom gave her a bag, and she carefully put the prunes in it. Then they went home and Molly put the prunes in the fruit bowl. Everyone in the house was very happy to discover the clean prunes and they enjoyed eating them with lunch. + +The end. +One day, a thin boy was walking by a park when he saw a statue. He was so excited and wanted to touch it. He was not allowed to touch it but he wanted to so badly! He took one more step forward and suddenly he lost his balance and fell down. He cried and the statue fell over too. He was so scared that he ran home and did not look back. + +The next day, the boy was so sad about losing the statue. He went back to the park to look for it but it was not there. He was very upset. His parents tried to comfort him, but he kept feeling sad about losing the statue. + +Finally, the boy's parents decided to buy him a new statue. The boy was so happy and hugged his new statue. From then on,he never lost it again. +Once there was a little girl named Annie. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. She always had her eyes wide open, looking all around her. + +One day when Annie was playing in her garden, she wanted to touch something. Suddenly, she saw an unknown insect. She wanted to touch it, but she was scared. She got close and put out her tiny hand. + +At first the insect was scared, but then it started to trust Annie. It let Annie touch it, and it tickled! Annie was happy that she had made a new friend. + +Annie forgot about her fear and kept playing with her new insect friend. She explored and found new things she had never seen before. She had a wonderful day with her new friend. + +Annie was so happy and could not stop smiling. She learned that there are some unknown things in the world that can be so special if we just take a moment to touch them. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who was only three years old. She was a very ordinary girl, who went to bed early each night and loved playing with her dolls. But one night, a terrible nightmare woke her up. + +In the nightmare, the little girl found herself walking down a dark and scary path. Suddenly, a voice called out to her. It asked her, "Where are you going?" The little girl was so scared that she couldn't answer. + +The voice said to her again, "Little girl, where are you going?" This time, the girl was able to answer. She said, "I'm going home." As soon as she said that, she woke up and the nightmare was over. + +The little girl was so relieved that it was just a nightmare and she was safe in her own bed. She snuggled her doll close to her and went back to sleep. And she never had that nightmare again. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Jack the rabbit and Jill the squirrel. They always wanted to go on an adventure together. + +One day, Jack asked Jill "Do you want to go on an adventure?". Jill was excited and so they set off. + +They skipped through the meadow and finally they stopped near a big crack in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +Jack said to Jill "We need to be careful and stay away from the crack". But then Jill said "Why? I want to go in the crack and explore!" + +"No," said Jack, "It's not healthy to go near the crack". So they ended their adventure and went back home. + +The two friends had fun and found out it's important to stay safe and healthy. +Susie was walking by the beach, looking for something special. Suddenly, she saw a bright pink crab! She was so excited that she picked it up and ran home as fast as she could. + +At home, Susie put the crab in a fishbowl and kept it as a pet. She called it Bob. Every day, she fed Bob some salad and watched him scuttle around the bowl. + +One day, Bob didn’t look so well. Instead of his usual pink color, he was looking very pale. Susie knew she had to do something quickly, so she quickly got out the old fish tank and filled it with freshwater. Then, she moved Bob into the tank and watched as he swam around happily. + +Susie was so pleased with how happy Bob was, that she decided to replace the fishbowl with a nice, big tank. She put some colourful rocks in the tank and Bob was happy as could be. + +Susie was so pleased to have a happy, healthy pink crab as a pet. She would never replace him! +Once there was a gentle flower. Each day, she opened her petals to the warm sunshine. She just loved feeling the warm sun on her face. One day, she heard a noise coming from the nearby market. Intrigued, she decided to leave her spot in the garden and take a closer look. + +When she arrived, she was amazed! There were so many colorful fruits and vegetables spread out before her eyes. She spotted so many beautiful things to see! As she watched, a lady came and asked the flower if she wanted to go in the market. + +Excited, the flower agreed and stepped inside the colorful market. As she looked around, she noticed lots of people buying and selling different things. She even spotted a man with a cart of oranges! She was mesmerized by all the activity and the lively atmosphere. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from behind her. When she turned to look, she saw a flower pot with a beautiful flower blooming in it. She watched, delighted as the flower slowly unfurled its delicate petals, taking in the warm sunshine. + +The flower smiled, feeling happy to be witnessing such beauty and felt really glad that she had decided to visit the market. She never forgot the gentle feeling she had that day as she watched the flower bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear. He was very small and very hungry. He wanted to eat, so he went looking for something to feed him. He went deep into the forest, and he saw a bowl of lotion. He was so happy. He licked the lotion, and it tasted nice and sweet. + +The baby bear was very happy and he started to rub the lotion on his fur. The lotion made his fur soft and smooth. He liked how it felt and he rubbed it all over himself. + +The baby bear kept walking and soon he came across a bush with lots of wild berries on it. He was very hungry so he started to eat the berries. But they were very rough and it hurt his mouth. He tried eating the lotion to make his mouth feel better but it didn't work. He was so sad. + +Then suddenly he had an idea. He took some of the lotion and rubbed it on the berries. Then he ate the berries and they weren't as rough anymore. He was very happy and started to eat as many as he could. The lotion made the berries taste sweeter and it felt much better when he ate them. + +The baby bear had a full belly from all the lotioned berries. He spread some more lotion on his fur and it made him feel extra comfy. Then he curled up for a nap and soon fell asleep with a happy +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to eat pears. Every day she would find a pear tree near her house and pick a ripe pear. She would take it home and carefully peel it. + +On this particular day, the little girl was surprised to find a really tight pear on the tree. She worked really hard to pull it off, and eventually she managed to get it. She was so excited, she wanted to share it with her friends. + +So, she took the pear to the playground and took out her knife. She cut the pear into small slices and handed one to each of her friends. Everyone loved it. + +The little girl had so much fun that day, she decided to make it a regular thing. Every day she would go to the pear tree and cut up a pear to share with her friends. + +The little girl would repeat the same thing every day and before long, everyone came to know and love her tight pears. +The little girl woke up in the morning, happy to start the day. She hopped out of bed and went to the bathroom. When she looked in the mirror, she said "Hi!" But, the mirror didn't reply. She said it again, louder, but the mirror still didn't reply. She thought for a second, and then said "Please, can you talk to me?" The mirror replied, "Hello. How can I help you?" The little girl was surprised and delighted! She said, "Can you sing a song with me?" The mirror replied, "Yes, I can!" So the little girl and the mirror sang a happy song together. She turned around and skipped out of the bathroom, smiling. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Joe. +One day Joe went out to the sea and he had an ancient sailboat. He put it in the water and sat down inside. +Joe sailed across the sea for many hours. The sea was calm and the sun was shining brightly. +Joe was so excited to sail. +Suddenly, a cookie appeared in the water. Joe jumped out of the sailboat and grabbed the cookie. He took a big bite and then went back to sailing. +Joe was happy and the cookie made him feel even better. He sailed and sailed until the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Joe sailed back and promised himself to return to the sea with his ancient sailboat one day. The End. +Mum and Dad took Jack to the beach. Jack was wearing his red swimming trunks. He ran up to the water and was so excited when he saw it. The water was so blue and sparkly. + +Jack put his feet in the water and felt how cold it was. He paddled around and laughed. Dad helped Jack find some shells. + +Soon Jack's feet were feeling a bit tired and he couldn't stand anymore. Dad picked him up and they looked around. The sand was very dirty, some of it was brown, some bits were black. + +Jack's mum gave him a towel to dry off. He was happy, he hadn't been that tired before! When they all got home, Jack put on his pyjamas and went to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little penguin. He was a wonderful little creature with a heart of gold. + +One day, the penguin decided to bury his treasures in the ground. He gathered up all the little things that he held most dear and slowly and carefully buried them in the soft dirt. + +When everything had been safely hidden, the penguin took a few steps back and looked at his work with pride. He knew that no matter what happened, his treasures would always be safe and sound below the ground. + +The little penguin had done his part, now it was up to Mother Nature to take care of it. And with that, the little penguin waddled off, content and happy. +Ralph the rabbit was walking around the park, when he saw a big tank! He was so frightened he stopped in his tracks. He hadn't seen anything like it before! But then, he noticed a little window on the side. It looked very inviting, so he decided to step closer. He heard some funny noises coming from inside. He took a deep breath and stepped closer, until he was standing right outside the window. Suddenly, a small face popped up and smiled at Ralph. He was so relieved that he wasn't scared anymore. He said hello, and the face said hello back. Ralph and his new friend talked and laughed until Ralph had to go home. The whole time he was so happy that he had taken the brave step to say hello! +Once there was a little boy who loved to swim. Every day he splashed in the pool and tried to go a bit farther. One day, he had a special surprise. A friend gave him a special swimming adventure – a mystery! + +He put on his swimsuit and got ready for the amazing journey. But when he went outside he didn't know where it was! Everything was so messy and he couldn't find the adventure. He looked everywhere and finally saw a tiny sign that said 'Swim Here.' + +The little boy started swimming fast. His heart raced, but he kept swimming until - surprise! He saw a ship with a big black flag. It was full of surprises! + +The little boy was so excited! He swam around the boat and discovered tunnels, pirate flags, and treasure. It was the best swim ever! He had so much fun swimming through the mystery, and he promised himself he'd come back some day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave alligator. He had a very deep dream. He wanted to hop on a stage and make all his friends laugh. +Every day, he would try to hop but he couldn't quite make it. He tried and he tried, but nothing seemed to work. +His friends were so sad. He wanted to show them his special hop so badly. +One day, he finally had hope. He kept trying and trying, every day and night. Finally, he was able to make it to the stage and show off his moves! +His friends clapped and cheered! He was so happy. He knew his deep dream had come true. +Jack was walking in the park when he saw an unusual sight. On the path ahead of him was a pale boot! He was very curious and he went over to take a closer look. As he looked at it, he realized that something was moving inside - a small insect was inside! Jack was so excited and he decided to pinch it gently with his fingers so he could have a look at it. + +The insect started to jump and buzz around the boot, but Jack was able to keep it in his hands. He looked very closely and saw that it was a cute little ladybird! It was so small and had beautiful red and black stripes. + +Jack was very tempted to keep the ladybird, but he knew he shouldn't. So, he opened his hands and the little ladybird flew away, back up into the air. Jack was so happy to have helped the creature and he went back on his way, feeling proud and content. +Once there was a smart boy who wanted to take a ride on the bus. He asked his mom for permission so he could take the bus ride. His mom smiled and said yes, but reminded him to be careful. + +The smart boy was very excited. He quickly ran to the bus stop and waited for the big yellow bus. When it finally arrived, he jumped up and down with joy. + +As soon as the bus stopped, the boy requested the driver for a ticket. The driver smiled and gave him a ticket. He thanked the driver then quickly found a seat. + +On the bus ride, the smart boy saw many exciting things. He waved at the other passengers, looked out the window and drew pictures in his book. When the bus ride was over, the boy thanked the driver and hopped off. + +The boy had a fantastic time on the bus. He was so happy and grateful to his mom for giving him the chance to go! +Once upon a time, there was a very boring wardrobe. It stood in the corner of the room for many days and never moved. Then one day, something amazing happened. The wardrobe began to move! It shook and shivered and then slowly started to creep around the room. It was almost like the wardrobe was alive! + +The wardrobe explored the room, moving around the furniture and peeking behind the curtains. After a while, it stopped in front of a three year old child. He thought it was a bit strange to see a moving wardrobe but he wasn't scared. The child reached out to touch the wardrobe and suddenly it opened up! + +The child saw all kind of neat things inside - toys, shoes, and clothes. He was so excited to explore! He spent the day playing with the toys, trying on the shoes and dressing up in the clothes. It was a fun day indeed and he thanked the wardrobe for being so kind. + +The wardrobe slowly crept back to its corner and the child went to bed. After that, the wardrobe stayed still and boring. But, the child never forgot the magical day it took him on. +Once upon a time, there was an old theater. The theater had lots of chairs and a big stage, but nobody ever came to visit. The theater was really rare, so no one knew it even existed! + +One day, a small boy came to the theater. He was only three years old. He looked around and saw that no one was there. + +So he decided to take a nap in one of the chairs. He was very tired and the theater was comfy and warm, so he fell asleep for a long time. + +When he woke up, the theater was filled with people! Everyone was so happy to see him playing there, so they all stayed and watched him for the rest of the day. + +The boy had such a wonderful time. From then on, everyone would come to the theater for a nap. They called it the rare theater of naps. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little boy. He was playing in his garden with his toy boat one day, when he noticed a pond in the corner. He was excited to explore and he ran up to it. When he arrived, he saw lots of animals – ducks, frogs and fish. + +The boy was so happy that he threw his boat in the pond, and watched it float away. He was having so much fun, and he realized he always wanted to come back and spend time in the pond. He loved it! + +The boy was sad when it was time to go home. But he knew that he could come back soon, and he was cheerful because of that. + +He always remembered his time in the pond and every time he thought about it, he wanted to come back and explore again. He had a great time, and he knew he would be back soon! +Molly was a little girl with a lot to do. She went to her room and opened the drawer. Inside was a hard toy. Molly was so excited she started to yell. + +Molly picked up the toy and showed it to her mom. Mom said it looked like a lot of fun. Molly kept yelling and wanted to play right away. + +Mom helped Molly set up with the toy. They sat together on the floor and Molly yelled even louder. She was so excited to see what she could make with the pieces. + +Molly worked hard and before long she made a cool statue. She was so proud of what she created and she yelled with joy. Molly put the statue in the drawer and promised to take it out to show her friends later. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved the outdoors and exploring new things. + +One day, she was walking in the forest when she heard a soft whispering. She followed the sound until she reached a clearing with a giant fire. It was so big and bright, but Jane knew it was harmless. + +In the fire, she spotted a little mouse. It smiled at her and said, "Hello Jane. I am Fire Mouse. I heard you wanted to explore something new today. I'll help you!" + +The fire mouse showed her the wonders of the fire. She saw the flames shooting up, dancing around. Fire Mouse whispered all kinds of instructions to Jane so she wouldn't get too close to the fire. + +Jane learned how to appreciate the beauty of fire from a safe distance. She thanked Fire Mouse for showing her the wonders of fire. From then on, she knew fire could be something very special. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ben. Ben was very curious and decided to go exploring one day. He walked through the woods and suddenly he heard a bell ringing. It was coming from under a bush. He bent down and saw something cold covered by leaves. He lifted up the leaves and there was a cold bell. He picked it up and was so excited he ran home to show his mum. She said it was a magic bell and told him it would give him good luck if he rang it three times. + +Ben was so pleased and couldn't wait to try it. So he ran back into the woods and rang the bell three times. He waited and nothing happened. He started to get a bit disappointed but then suddenly a rainbow appeared and a friendly fairy popped out. She said “thank you for finding my bell, the trinket you wished for is yours!†+ +Ben and the fairy talked for some time and then suddenly the bell rang again. The fairy and Ben both waved goodbye and then the fairy disappeared. Ben was so excited and ran back home to tell his mum all about his adventure. He was sure he was the luckiest boy in the world. +Once there was a famous gorilla named Gino. Every day Gino liked to build different things with his blocks. He often built towers and bridges. One day, Gino wanted to build something extra special. He collected the biggest blocks he could find and lined them up in a big circle. Gino started to stack them up until he had built a castle. When it was finished, everyone wanted to come and see Gino's castle. It was the most famous castle in the jungle. Gino was so proud of himself for building such a stunning castle. All the animals wanted to play inside the castle and Gino was happy to let them. He knew that he had built something amazing that everyone could enjoy. +One day, Lucy was in the garden with her dad. She saw a cherry tree and asked her dad what it was. Her dad answered that it was a cherry tree. She was very excited and asked if she could pick some cherries. Her dad said yes, but told Lucy to be reliable because the cherries were still green. So Lucy carefully picked some of the cherries and was very proud when she put them in her basket. She took them inside and showed them to her mom and dad. Her mom and dad smiled and said that she had been very reliable. Lucy was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lila. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. One day she went into her parents’ room and found an empty journal on the nightstand. She paused, wondering what it was. She opened it and began to carefully turn the pages. Then something amazing happened – words began to appear on the empty pages! + +Lila excitedly turned the pages and read the words written there. They described her parents’ travels to far off lands and experiences from long ago. Lila loved it and wondered what adventures she could have one day. + +The pages of the journal seemed to go on forever, but eventually the words stopped. Lila paused again, thinking about what she had read. Then she carefully closed the journal and put it back in its place. She was happy to have found a special place to explore with her imagination. +Once there was a boy who loved to play outside. One day a yellow comet flew right by him! It was so bright that he couldn't help but to try and catch it! + +So the boy took a deep breath and ran as fast as he could, and then he took a dive and reached out his arms. He was so close to catching it. But the comet zoomed away and the boy landed flat on the ground. + +But the boy was not discouraged. He said to himself, "If at first you don't succeed, try try again!†+ +The very next day he was ready for another try. He waited and waited, and finally he saw the yellow comet again. + +This time he ran faster and jumped higher, and then dove at just the right moment. This time he caught it! He was so happy and he held on tight. + +He laughed and twirled around in the air with the comet, until it was time to put it back up in the night sky. He gave it a big hug and waved goodbye as the comet flew away into the night. +Once upon a time there was a smelly lion in the forest. The lion wanted to swim, so he headed towards the lake. When he got there he saw that the lake was full of yummy fish. He jumped in and started to swim. The fish were swimming around him and it was so much fun. The lion was swimming faster and faster, he was having a great time. Suddenly, a rabbit jumped int the lake and started to swim too. The lion and the rabbit had a race and it was the best thing ever! They swam around the lake together and then ran back to the forest. They were so happy and had lots of fun. The End. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, James and Simon. They both loved playing hockey. Every day they would play in their backyard. + +One day they noticed that their backyard was a bit messy. They decided to clean it up so they could be successful and have even more fun playing hockey. + +The brothers worked hard, picking up all the sticks and leaves. They even found a broken piece of hockey equipment and fixed it, so they had more things to play with. + +After they were done cleaning up, the backyard looked so nice. The brothers also felt awesome, because they had been so successful. + +Now they could play hockey in the backyard as much as they wanted, and they always knew that their special space was neat and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She lived in a great big city and everyone in the city was connected in a network. + +One day, Lucy wanted to go on an adventure! She wanted to find the most wonderful place to explore, but her parents would not let her. They wanted her to stay safe and so they insisted she didn’t go. + +But Lucy was a brave girl, so she kept on asking and finally her parents reluctantly agreed! + +The adventure didn't quite turn out as Lucy had hoped. She was so excited to explore, but soon realised that even though she had left the city, everyone else around her seemed to be ignorant about the world she was seeing and the places she was visiting. + +Lucy quickly returned home to the safety of the city and the network of family and friends she had there. From that day on, she vowed to never again go on an adventure without them! +Jimmy was getting a haircut. His mom took him to the barber shop. He was excited. He wanted to look nice. + +The barber was very friendly. He asked Jimmy how he wanted his hair cut. Jimmy said he wanted a modest haircut. So the barber took out his scissors and began cutting. + +Jimmy was having fun, talking with the barber about his favorite toys. Whenever he had a funny story to tell the barber, he clapped his hands. + +Pretty soon, the barber was done. Jimmy looked in the mirror and was so happy with his new haircut. He clapped his hands one more time before he left the barber shop with his mom. +Once upon a time there was a cow that liked to pretend. One day, the cow pretended to be a chicken. So, the cow clucked and flapped her wings around all day. Everyone thought it was so funny! + +The cow then moved on to bigger things. She pretended to be an unknown animal. She ran around the farm, making all sorts of unknown noises. The other animals had no idea what she was pretending to be! + +The cow's favourite thing to do was to pretend to be a cat! She moved like a cat and meowed like a cat. Even the farm's real cats thought she was one of them. + +One day, the cow's pretending became too much for the other animals. They told her to go back to being a cow. The cow was sad, but she knew her pretending had to stop, as much as she liked it. + +So, the cow stopped pretending and just became a normal cow. She still liked to play and act silly, but she was happy being a cow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to do well in school. Every day, she practiced her numbers and letters so she could be ready for her big exam. + +Her friends were not so interested in the exam. They would play outside or colour instead of practice with the little girl. She tried to get them to join her but they continued to ignore her. + +The day of the exam finally arrived. The little girl had studied every day and was very organized. She was much more prepared than her friends. + +The exam passed quickly and the little girl felt confident that she had done well. She was right! Later that day, the teacher announced that she had gotten the best score in the exam. + +The little girl's friends were very surprised. They congratulated her but they still ignored her when she asked them to practice with her again. She smiled anyway, happy that her hard work had paid off! +Once upon a time there was a crocodile who struggled to catch its lunch. He swam and paddled as hard as he could, but nothing seemed to work. So, the crocodile decided to try something new. + +The crocodile made a plan and started to move in a very sneaky way. He waited patiently and quietly until he saw a fish come swimming by. The crocodile waited until the fish came very close and then he leapt out of the water and pounced on it. The fish was quick, but the crocodile was quicker and was soon munching away on his lunch. + +The crocodile was very successful and smiled from ear to ear, happy that he had caught his yummy lunch. He then continued swimming around the pond and admired his success. The crocodile was very proud of himself and reminded himself that even when it's hard, he can always find a way to be successful! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Ross. Ross had a special hat. He wore it all the time and he never forgot it at home. One day Ross was feeling a bit lazy, so he decided to stay at home and relax. He put on his special hat and lay down on the sofa. + +Later that day, Ross heard a noise outside. He jumped up and looked out the window. He saw a boy throwing a toy into the air and catching it. Ross remembered how much fun he used to have playing outside with his toys. He couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly Ross's hat began to move. He couldn't believe it! His hat had come alive! The hat jumped off his head and started bouncing around the room, chasing after Ross's toys. Ross laughed and chased after the hat. He was so happy to remember how fun it was to play! + +Eventually, after playing for a while, Ross grew tired. He remembered wearing his hat was important so he grabbed it off the floor, put it back on and went to bed. That night, Ross dreamed about running, jumping and playing with his special hat. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue who wanted to be fast. Every day Sue would go for a run in the fields near her house and practice running up and down the track. + +One day, Sue saw a glow coming from the field, so she decided to have a look. When she got there, she saw something amazing - the track seemed to have lit up with a magical blue glow! + +Sue was very excited, she wanted to run on it. But try as she might, every time she put her feet on the track, it would go dark. Sue was getting more and more frustrated and started to feel like she would never be able to make the track glow. + +But then, a light breeze came and blew away the clouds. With the sun's rays hitting the track, the magical blue glow came back! Sue was delighted! + +From that day on, Sue felt fast and she knew she had a special track. She would come back everyday and enjoy her magical runs with the special blue glow to keep her company. +Once there was a boy named Jack who loved the land. He often spent time running around and playing in the fields and forests. Jack's brother, Sam, was jealous of the time that Jack spent outdoors. + +One day, Jack found a special patch of land that had all his favourite trees, flowers and plants. He was excited that this land was all his. + +Unfortunately, Sam was even more jealous of Jack's secret land. He wanted to remove Jack from the land and take it for himself. + +Jack was hurt and sad. He didn't want Sam to take away his special place. But he also wanted to keep their friendship so he decided to let Sam have the land. + +Jack took a deep breath, said goodbye to the land, and walked away. He was sad to say goodbye, but happy that his brother and he were still friends. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man. He had a big heart, so he decided to help people who were in trouble. +One day, it started to rain. It kept raining and raining, and the water kept getting higher and higher. It was a flood! People were scared and very worried. +The strong man saw that people needed help, so he lent them his strong arms. He carried them away from the flood, even though it was hard. He was kind and made sure that everyone was safe. +When the flood was gone, everyone thanked the strong man for his help. They were so happy that he lent them his strong arms! +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bad man who lived in a big house. One day he decided to put poison in all the wells in the village. He bought a big pot and he poured the poison into it. Everyone was very scared and they could feel the wetness of the poison all around them. + +The good people from the village knew they must do something to stop the bad man and save the village. They asked the biggest and bravest man in the village to go to the bad man's house and put on a brave face. + +The brave man went to the bad man’s house, faced him and warned him never to pour poison into the well again. The bad man was so scared that he forgot all about the poison. + +The brave man made sure the bad man never poured poison again and the people of the village were happy once more. They all thanked the brave man for protecting them! +One day, a boy spotted a squirrel near his backyard. He wanted to catch it so he crept closer. Suddenly, he dropped the stick he was using to try and catch it. The squirrel was scared and ran away. The boy felt guilty. He had not meant to scare the squirrel away. He thought he had probably ruined his chance to play with it. + +The boy was so sad, but then he had an idea. He decided to make a treat for the squirrel as an apology. He mixed together nuts, seeds, and some apples and put them onto a plate. Then he placed the plate of food near a tree in his backyard. + +The next day, the boy looked out the window to see if the squirrel had come back. And it had! The squirrel was eagerly eating the treat the boy had left for it. The boy felt happy and relieved. He had done something nice to make up for dropping the stick and scaring the squirrel away. From then on, the boy and the squirrel were the best friends. +Little Jack was feeling very selfish. He wanted all the sugar for himself. But his mom said he had to share. + +Jack pouted and crossed his arms. He did not want to share the sugar. But he knew his mom was right. + +So, Jack knelt down on the floor. He said sorry to his mom and promised to be less selfish. + +Jack shared the sugar with his brother and his sister. He felt much better. His mom smiled and gave him a hug. + +Jack learned that being selfish was not nice. He was happy that he made the right choice and shared the sugar with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a princess and a prince. They were very happy and loved each other. One day, their parents said that it was time for them to get married. They were so excited! The prince knew just what to do. + +He went to a wise wizard and asked him to recommend the best wedding. The wise wizard thought for a moment and then gave the prince a brilliant idea. He said they should have the most beautiful ball of all! + +The prince and princess were so happy. They started planning their ball right away. They picked the prettiest gowns and suits they could find. They invited their families and best friends and had a wonderful time. + +Everyone said it was the best wedding ever! From then on, they lived happily ever after. They would always recommend marriage to everyone they knew. It was just as the wise wizard said - it was brilliant! +Once upon a time, there was a reliable man. He had a big mustache! One day, he decided to go swimming in the lake near his house. He put on his bathing suit and happily walked towards the lake. + +When he arrived, the lake was so sparkly and inviting. He couldn't wait to get in! He dipped his toes into the cold water and then slowly went all the way in. He laughed and smiled as he paddled around. He could feel the refreshing water on his skin. + +The man swam and swam until he was really tired. He climbed out of the lake and grabbed his towel to dry off. He felt so happy after his swim and looked forward to swimming again soon! +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl who lived on an island. Everyday she would cut up pieces of fruit with her special knife. One day, while cutting a pineapple, the knife slipped and cut her finger! The deaf girl started to cry and it was so loud that the birds flew away! Everyone on the island heard her cries and quickly came to help. The girl was soon helped and given a big hug. From then on, everyone on the island always helped each other whenever something bad happened. They all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a young girl named Lucy. She was full of youth and liked to explore the world around her. One day, she decided to take a walk in the woods. + +As she walked, she noticed something strange. She saw a little cottage that was covered in dirt. Lucy wondered what was inside. + +She slowly opened the door and peered inside. Suddenly, a delicious smell filled the air. Lucy looked around and saw a table with delicious treats. She couldn't help but taste a few. + +The treats were so delicious that Lucy wanted to try more. She tried each one, but the dirt inside the cottage made them a little too dirty. + +Lucy was a bit sad, but she still enjoyed tasting the treats. She left with a smile on her face, knowing that she would come back again soon to explore more. +Once upon a time, there was a very rich man. He had a pet bird who liked to cover stones in his garden. Every day the bird would find new stones and cover them up with leaves, twigs and grass. + +One day, the bird found a very special stone. It was a beautiful pink stone that sparkled in the sun. When the bird tried to cover it with the other things, he noticed something strange. The stone kept shining no matter what he tried to cover it with. + +The rich man saw the pink stone and was amazed. He decided to keep the stone and put it somewhere special. He put it in a big box and locked it with a key. + +From that day on, the bird and the rich man would play with the special stone. They would take it out of the box and enjoy watching it sparkle in the sun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a black saw. It was very special because it could cut through anything! One day a nasty man decided he wanted the black saw for himself. He snuck into the house and tried to steal the black saw. But he was not smart enough. As soon as he touched the black saw, it made a loud noise. The family heard it and came running. The nasty man was so scared he ran away. He didn't get to take the black saw! The family made sure the black saw was hidden away so the nasty man wouldn't try to steal it again. They all laughed and the black saw stayed safe. +Once there was a gifted home. It was so special that everyone wanted to recommend it to their friends and family. In this home there lived a young boy named Jim. Jim was only 3 years old and he was always so curious and full of energy. + +One afternoon, Jim and his mom decided to go for a walk. As they were strolling down the street, they noticed a new home. Jim was so excited and asked his mom if they could go in. She agreed and when they entered the house, Jim could hardly contain his excitement. + +The house was filled with all sorts of special treasures and trinkets from all around the world. Jim was in awe and asked his mom if they could stay there. She laughed and said that it was not their home, but she could certainly recommend it to their friends. + +Jim was even more excited and ran around the house looking at all the special items inside. When the sun began to set, Jim and his mom said goodbye and thanked the owners for letting them visit the gifted home. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Toy and Cat. One day, Toy found a map and she was so excited! She showed the map to Cat but Cat was very envious. She snatched the map from Toy and ran away. + +Toy was very sad and cried for a long time. But she decided that she should not be mad at Cat. She wanted to forgive her. + +So, Toy went to Cat's house to talk to her. Cat was very sorry that she had taken the map. She said she wanted to be best friends again with Toy. Toy was happy and said she forgave Cat. + +They hugged each other and went off to explore the map together. They had so much fun and went on many adventures. Toy and Cat were back together and best friends again. And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a popular whale in the wide ocean. He swam around and played with the other animals. One day, he was feeling very different. He noticed that something on his back was missing. + +The whale called out to the other animals. “Does anyone know what has happened to my special part?†+ +The animals searched with the whale but couldn’t find what he was looking for. Then a fish swimming in the sea saw something. It was a glittering new object in the water. The fish asked the whale what it was. + +The whale smiled and said, “It looks like I have been lucky! Someone has replaced my missing part with this new thing. Thank you everyone for your help! Now I can play with my friends again.†+ +And so the whale returned to swimming with his friends, happy to have his special part back. +Once upon a time, there was a fast girl. She was a very speedy runner and she was always very busy. One day she had a disagreement with her mom. They were arguing about something and neither of them was backing down. The girl thought she knew what was best, but her mom didn't agree with her. The girl kept running around, but her mom wouldn't disagree with her. Eventually, the girl stopped and listened to her mom. In the end, they both made up and were happy again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lulu. She was very brave and liked to explore. One day Lulu saw something across the room that looked like fun. She decided to crawl over to it. + +When she got to the other side of the room she saw lots of stuff. She didn't know what it was but it looked interesting so she crawled around it and picked it up. Suddenly Lulu heard a loud noise. + +It was Lulu's mom yelling at her! Lulu had crawled over to her mom's special stuff and although it was a mistake, her mom was being very rude. + +Lulu was very scared, so she ran to the other side of the room and hid. Lulu's mom called out but when she saw that Lulu was alright, she calmed down and everything was back to normal again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to fly. Her family told her it was crazy, but she wanted to do it so bad. + +So the little girl asked a helpful doctor to help her gain the power to fly. The doctor said it would take an operation. The little girl got scared, but she was so excited too. + +The operation felt like a million stars were shooting through her little body, but it was over soon. After she was healed, the little girl did what she wanted to do more than anything - she flew! She flew all around the house, over the couch, in the yard and even into the sky! + +Her family cheered for her and told her she was brave for trying such a crazy thing. The little girl flew all day and she was so happy to have wings. She was now a happy flying girl forever! +There were two friends, Mary and Paul. Mary was always active and loved to play outside. Every day she would run and jump in the wild grass. One day, Mary and Paul were playing with blocks in Mary's garden. They were having lots of fun when all of a sudden, it started to spring. Everything around them was alive! All of the plants and animals in the garden were coming out of their winter sleep. Mary and Paul were so excited, they ran around and hopped around, looking for more and more animals. Mary picked up a big block and held it up high. She jumped high into the air and shouted "Look Paul! A wild butterfly!" Paul could barely believe his eyes. A beautiful wild butterfly was fluttering right past them. Mary and Paul were overjoyed. The day was magical! They continued playing until the sun started to set and they knew they had to go home. But they were thankful for the wonderful spring day they shared together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Annie. She was three years old and liked to laugh and play all day. + +One day, Annie was walking in the park when she came across a giant glass. It was very cold and icy. Annie was so excited! + +She reached out to pick up the glass, but it was stuck to the ground. She strained and pulled, but the glass wouldn't move. Seeing this, Annie started to weep. + +Her tears were so strong that she gave the glass one last tug and it lifted from the ground. She was so happy and hugged the glass tight. + +Annie carried it home and kept it safe on a shelf. Every time she saw it, she remembered the icy glass that made her weep with joy! +Once there was a grumpy fox. He lived in a tunnel, and never wanted to come out. He liked it so much inside the tunnel that he never wanted to use it for anything else. One day, a rabbit passed by the tunnel. He asked the fox, "Would you like to come out and play in the garden?" But the fox just shook his head. No- he didn't want to use the tunnel for anything else. So the rabbit came back the next day and asked the fox again, but again the fox shook his head no. + +Finally, the rabbit had an idea. He said, "What if we use the tunnel as a slide? We can slide down it together, and it'll be so much fun!" The fox thought this was a great idea, so he put some mats inside the tunnel. Then he and the rabbit slid down the tunnel, over and over again. Soon, the fox was laughing and having so much fun that he forgot how grumpy he was. From then on, the fox and rabbit were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little duck. He was so small and fluffy. He wanted to go for a swim but he couldn't find an open pond. He searched and searched but the ponds were all closed. So he went to take a bath instead, in a big tub of water. + +He had so much fun. He splashed and quacked and swam around in the water. He felt so clean and happy. But then he heard a noise. It was his mom! She had come to find him! + +The little duck felt guilty. He hadn't meant to do anything wrong. But he knew he was in trouble. His mom scolded him and he had a time out. He promised he would never bathe in the tub again. + +The little duck was so sad. He learned his lesson and he never took a bath without permission again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was a very curious boy who loved to explore. One day, Sam saw a big box by the door. He wanted to see what was inside, so he quickly ran over to the box and tried to open it. He pulled and pulled, but it wouldn’t break open. So, he tried to turn it around to look for an opening. Just then, he heard a loud noise. He had broken the box! He was so excited and started jumping up and down like a crazy boy. When he looked inside, he found a toy car! He was so excited and raced around the room with it. He was having a lot of fun! That was the best day ever for Sam! +Once upon a time there was a special girl. She was very lucky because she had a mom who spoiled her. + +One day, mommy gave her a rare and beautiful perfume. It smelled so pretty! The girl was so excited. She put some on and went to show daddy. + +Daddy said she smelled like a princess! She liked the smell so much that she wanted to wear it every day. + +Mommy said that this was a special perfume and must be kept safe. So she put it back in its box and kept it on the shelf. Every once in a while, when she wanted to feel extra special, she put a little of the perfume on. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very brave, and he loved to play with swords. He had an incredible sword that was special. + +Every day, Tom would count the stars in the sky. He would close his eyes and whisper the numbers softly. When he got to ten, he opened his eyes and the stars had gone. + +One night, he went on an adventure. He took his sword and began to count. He counted up to ten, and suddenly he saw a dragon! Tom knew dragons were magical and he was very scared. + +But then, he held his incredible sword up high, and the dragon disappeared! + +Tom was so surprised, he thanked his sword and continued on his adventure. He never stopped counting stars again. +Once upon a time there was a young reindeer who loved to explore the vast and magical forest. All of the creatures in the forest were lovely and everyone in the forest was nice to one another. + +One day, the reindeer was urged to find out what was at the top of the highest mountain. Filled with excitement, the reindeer started the long and tiring journey up the mountain. + +On the way, the reindeer met many different creatures and made a few friends along the way, but it was a long way and it took a lot of patience. Finally, after walking for so long, the reindeer reached the top of the mountain and was able to admire the most beautiful view. + +The reindeer was exhausted, but happy and content. After all of his adventures, the little reindeer was glad to have been so patient and brave. +John and James were best friends. They always loved spending their summer days together. Every day, they would wake up and giggle about what fun activities they would do. + +One summer day, John and James decided to go to the park. They ran around, played tag and made funny faces. They were so silly! They laughed and laughed until the sun was setting. + +Both friends were not ready for the day to end. Before they could go back home, they decided to spend their last minutes in the park having a picnic. They shared some of their favorite snacks, tickled each other, and watched the stars twinkle. + +John and James had such a funny and fun summer day! They said goodbye and promised to do it again soon. +In a modest town, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was only three years old, but she was a very brave girl. One day, she had to go to the hospital for an operation. She wasn't sure what was going to happen, but she was determined to stand strong! + +The nurses put Grace on a bed. Grace was a little bit scared, so she held onto her special teddy bear. The doctor asked her to count to ten, and then Grace had to take a deep breath. The doctor said it was time for the operation. + +Grace was brave and stood tall. She kept counting and didn't make a sound. The operation was over soon and Grace felt much better. She had been very modest and stayed strong during the whole thing. + +Grace was happy to be back in her home. She knew that she had done the right thing, and she was proud of herself. She had shown great courage and she was happy that she had been so brave! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Toby. Toby loved planes. The planes could fly so high and look so cool. Each day Toby would look up at the sky. + +One day something special happened. Toby saw a plane shimmering in the sky. It was incredible! The plane was so high it almost looked like a shining star. Toby wondered how he could get so close to the incredible plane. + +He had an idea. Toby grabbed a ladder from the garage and held it against a tree. He climbed up the ladder. When he got to the top the incredible plane was right in front of him. Toby was so happy. He watched the plane shine in the sky and he waved goodbye as the plane flew away. + +Toby was so excited. He had seen something really incredible up close. As Toby climbed down the ladder he knew he would remember this incredible moment forever. +Once upon a time there was a yellow mouse. He was very small and liked to explore his home. One day he decided to go on a journey. He packed a small bag with all the supplies he would need. + +He started his journey near the river. He saw so many wonderful things like bright flowers and tall trees. He also saw a lot of birds flying in the sky. He wanted to fly too! When he came to a big mountain, he decided to climb it. + +The mountain was very tall, but the mouse was determined. Finally he reached the top of the mountain and looked out over the land. It was so beautiful! He was so happy that he had decided to go on this journey. + +He packed up his things and started on his journey home. He still remembered the wonderful things he had seen and the new friends he had made. It was a wonderful adventure that he would never forget. +Once there was a bee that was flying around the park. It was looking for something to mix with the pollen it was carrying. Suddenly the bee saw a dead tree! The bee was excited and flew straight to it. + +The bee mixed the pollen with the dead tree. It was a strange sight to see. But the bee was having fun. The bee flew away quickly, happy that it had a new mix. + +But soon the bee encountered a problem. Its wings were too tired to fly and it started to fall. The bee tumbled and rolled until it landed on the ground. + +But the bee was not dead! It had only been stunned. Soon enough, it woke up and flew away. All it needed was a little rest, and soon it was back in the sky with its mix of pollen again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. It was filled with blue water and the sun shone on it all day long. One day, an old man decided to go fishing at the lake. He packed his fishing poles and tackle box and got on the boat. + +While he was out on the boat, the wind started to blow. The old man was not paying attention and was caught off-guard. The boat bumped against a rock and the man lost his tackle box. All of his fishing equipment was gone! He was very sad. + +The old man knew he had to find his tackle box. He searched the lake all day, but he couldn't find it. Finally, just as the sun was setting, he said goodbye to the lake and went home. He had lost it forever. + +The old man was sad, but the next day, he returned to the lake. He decided never to lose focus again. He was sure that this time, he would catch a big fish! +Once upon a time there was a very rare thing. It was called change. Change was like time. It moved around and made its way to different places. It made life different in some ways because it kept things changing. + +People had to adjust and figure out new things. Sometimes this change was difficult or made people scared but they knew they had to accept it. + +Change came like time, moving and going at its own pace. It could not be stopped and it made things feel strange. People continued to live their lives and get used to the changes. + +And so, change became like time, always moving and always changing. People never knew when it would come, but they knew that it was important and rare. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Fred. One day, Fred was playing in the garden when he saw a spider. He got scared and started to run away. The spider saw this and ran too. It ran so fast! + +Fred chased the spider around the garden, but he could not catch it. Then he saw a bee. The bee was hurt and couldn't fly. Fred was really sad. He stopped running and looked at the bee. + +The spider saw this and came back. It said, 'I'm sorry the bee is hurt.' Then the spider helped the bee fly away. Fred smiled. He said thank you to the spider and watched it run away through the garden. +Once upon a time, there lived a wealthy man. He lived in a big house with a large garden. One day, he decided to make the garden even bigger. He dug up the soil and he planted lots of seeds and flowers. + +He invited his neighbors to come and see his garden. Everyone was amazed at how wonderful it looked. They cheered and clapped, and all agreed that the garden was very beautiful. + +The wealthy man was satisfied with all his hard work in the garden, and so was everyone else. They decided to throw a party to celebrate the success of the garden. + +Everyone was having so much fun at the party eating snacks, playing games and telling stories. Finally, the night came to an end and the guests thanked the wealthy man for throwing such a wonderful party. + +At the end of the day, the wealthy man had decided to have the biggest and the best garden in the neighborhood. He was very pleased and he was looking forward to spending lots of time in his garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a favorite pair of red shoes. She loved her shoes so much and wanted to keep them clean and neat. Every night before she went to bed, she made sure to shut her bedroom door so that nothing could disturb her shoes. She would close the door really softly, so that it was almost like she was giving her shoes a hug. + +The little girl's shoes were so special to her that she knew she had to be extra careful. Every day she made sure to keep them in a peaceful and special place where no dust or dirt could get on them. When she woke up, she smiled as soon as she saw her red shoes, because they made her feel so happy. + +Whenever the little girl wanted to feel calm and protected, she would pull her shoes on and feel the peace and love they brought. Her shoes were like a happy little secret to her, a special reminder of how peaceful life could be. +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Bimbo. Bimbo had big, blue wings that sparkled in the sun. Bimbo liked to fly and soar with the clouds. One day, Bimbo decided to go on a big adventure and started to fly around. + +Bimbo flew over different lands and saw lots of exciting things. Everywhere Bimbo went, Bimbo looked for special items to collect. Bimbo found colorful shells, shiny rocks and lots of beautiful feathers. Bimbo was so glad to find these things and add them to his collection. + +Eventually, Bimbo flew back home and brought his wing full of treasures. Bimbo's family was so happy to see him and they were glad that he was safe. Bimbo showed everyone the things he had collected and they were so amazed. + +From then on, Bimbo was determined to go on more adventures and to collect even more treasures. He was so excited! +Once upon a time there was a rich lady. She had a really pretty scarf. The scarf was bright red with yellow stars all over it. + +One day, the lady was walking in the park when she saw a little boy. He was all alone and he looked sad. The lady walked up to the boy and asked, “What’s wrong?†+ +The boy nodded and said, “My mom is sick and I don’t have enough money to help her.†+ +The rich lady felt so sorry for the boy that she took off her scarf and gave it to him. She said, “You can sell this and use the money to help your mom.†+ +The boy smiled and gave the lady a big hug and said “Thank you!†He then nodded goodbye and ran off. + +The lady was so happy that she had helped the little boy. She knew he would use the money to help his mom and that made her feel really good. +Two kids, Joe and Jack, were playing in the park. Joe had a race car and Jack had a boat. They wanted to race, so Joe found a battery to make the race car go faster. + +Jack had his boat ready. He said, “Let’s race!†So they went to the middle of the park and started the race. Joe’s race car went really fast, but Jack’s boat was moving even faster. Then Joe’s race car stopped working. He looked and saw the battery had died. + +Joe didn’t want Jack to win. Then he saw a harmless squirrel in the park. He had an idea. He put the battery on the back of the squirrel. The squirrel started running really fast. Joe ran after it with his race car. + +The squirrel raced across the park and Joe followed closely behind. They were going so fast! In the end, Joe won the race. Jack was happy for Joe, because Joe had a great idea to use the harmless squirrel to race. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight who wore shiny armor. He came from a far away kingdom. He was on a mission to save the princess from a mysterious castle. + +But the castle was protected by a fierce dragon with a great big sharp horn and razor-sharp claws! The knight needed help to defeat the dragon, so he found a magical weapon. + +The weapon was a special sword that glowed in the dark. The knight took the weapon in hand and bravely walked towards the dragon. He knelt down and began to pray. He asked God for help to defeat the dragon. Suddenly, the sword began to glow brighter and brighter! + +The knight stood back up and waved the sword in the air. The dragon seemed scared. It shouted and flew away into the sky. The knight had saved the princess! + +The people of the kingdom cheered for the brave knight and his mysterious weapon. The knight and the princess lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a humble angel. All day, he flew from clouds to clouds. He had a wonderful job - to mark special days with a smile. He always tried his best to make everyone happy. + +One day, he saw something special and he decided to start an incredible journey. He flew through the sky with his big and beautiful wings. He landed in a far away place. + +He saw a big white castle and he was so excited. He started talking to the people living in the castle. They were very happy to meet him and invited him to stay. + +The angel smiled and said yes. From that day, the people living in the castle were never unhappy. Every morning the angel gave them hope and joy. + +The angel was the angel of hope, and his humble and caring ways spread love to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a dark mixer. It was really old and dusty and no one had used it in a long time. + +One day, a little 3-year-old girl named Sophie came walking along and she saw the mixer. She guessed it was special, so she reached her hand out and gave it a spin. + +Suddenly, the mixer started spinning around and making a whirring sound. She was so excited and quickly began to mix things in it. She mixed milk and spices to make a tasty drink. She mixed paint and rocks to make a special craft. + +Sophie was so pleased with her mixer. She decided to keep it and use it to mix special things, every day. She and her mixer were very happy. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful little girl. She wanted to go on an adventure in a jet. + +She asked her mom if she could take a jet and go on an adventure. Her mom said no, so the girl thought of a different plan. + +She thought and thought and finally she had an idea. She quit her job and saved up her money to buy a jet. + +One day she bought the jet and took off. She flew away to explore the world. She flew over mountains and valleys, cities and oceans. She had the time of her life! + +The girl had the most amazing adventure in her jet. Eventually she had to come back home, but she never forgot the wonderful time she had in her jet. +Once upon a time there was a elderly shark. She was a very pale color, but she had many stripes. She lived in the ocean with her friends and she loved to explore. + +One day she saw something in the distance. She began to swim closer and to her surprise, she saw a boat far away. She swam around it and it was very big. Suddenly, a man and a woman stepped out of the boat. The elderly shark was happy to meet them. + +The man and the woman smiled, and the man said: "We hope to take you for a swim!" The elderly shark was so happy! She swam and played with them for hours. She was sad when they left, but she was thankful for the time they gave her. + +The elderly shark stayed in the ocean, but she often thought of the man and the woman. She hoped they would come back one day soon, so they could go for another swim! + +The end. +Once there was a beautiful princess with graceful hair. She loved to go on walks in the forest near her palace. One day she decided to go for a walk and she left the palace, hoping to gain some peacefulness and relaxation. + +On her walk she came across a magical tree with glittering leaves. She was excited and touched one of the leaves to see what would happen. Suddenly, her hair began to grow longer and more graceful! She was so happy with her new luscious locks that she hugged the tree and said thank you. + +The princess was so proud of her hair that she decided to visit her royal tailor, who gave her a headband made of the same glittery fabric as the magic tree leaves. Every day she would go outside, adorned with her new headband and walk gracefully through the streets, showing her beautiful hair to everyone who passed by. + +The princess was finally content, having gained something beautiful and graceful after her visit to the magical tree. +Once upon a time there was a bright test. It glowed in the sun and was very easy to do. Everyone was happy about the test because it made them feel proud. + +Every day the test glowed brighter and easier. All the children tried their best to be good at the test. They ran and laughed and smiled in the sun. + +One day all the children passed the test! They glowed with pride and joy. Everyone cheered with happiness and gave each other high fives. + +The test glowed brighter and brighter with joy. It was the happiest day in a long time. All the children smiled and hugged each other in celebration. + +The test kept glowing and shining in the sun. It was easy to do and everyone was happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Katie. She was very tired and needed a nap. Her mommy called the nurse to help her. The nurse was very nice and gave her a warm hug to make her feel better. Katie yawned and was ready for a nap. + +The nurse rocked Katie in her chair until she closed her eyes. Katie was so grateful for the help from the nurse. She snuggled in her blankets and went to sleep. + +The nurse was happy that Katie was able to get her nap. She smiled as she watched Katie sleeping. Then she tiptoed out of the room and went home. + +Katie woke up feeling much better. She looked out the window and saw the sunshine and birds outside. She was so happy she had taken a nap. She gave a big yawn and smiled. She felt so grateful for the help of the nurse. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie loved to joke. He was always making everyone laugh with his funny stories. + +One day, Charlie went to the beach. He saw some people riding on boards, that glided through the water. Charlie said to himself, "I want to do that!" + +Charlie asked if he could try. But, the surfers said it was too hard for him. Charlie didn't give up. He was very persistent. + +The surfers gave him a board and showed him how to ride the waves. After a few tries, Charlie was finally able to get up on his board. Everyone cheered, and even the surfers were impressed. + +Charlie rode the waves all day, and everyone joked about how he had finally become a surfer. From then on, Charlie knew that he would never give up, no matter how hard something might seem. +Once there was a man who was bald. Every day, he would go to the store and print a lot of papers. He would take the papers, fold them, and then tuck them into his waist. + +One day, the man finished printing all his papers, folded them and tucked them into his waist. But when he tried to get up, the papers made him so heavy that he couldn't walk! + +So he decided to ask for help. He asked a little boy who was playing nearby if he could help him carry the papers. The little boy agreed and gathered the papers in his arms. + +The man was so grateful that he picked up the little boy and put him onto his back. The little boy held onto the man's waist and together, they carried all the papers safely home. +John was very excited. He remembered his mom told him a big surprise was coming. He heard his mom making something in the kitchen. He walked closer and saw her making waffles. He was delighted. + +John’s mom said they were for him and he ran to the table. They were very delicious. His mom was so generous with her waffles, giving him more than he could eat. + +John remembered all the fun he had and thanked his mom. He said he was so happy and would remember the yummy waffles, and the generous portions, forever. + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said she was happy too, and that he should remember to always be thankful. + +John nodded, excited for the next time he could have some of his mom’s delicious waffles. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse who wanted to perform a special show. He asked a nearby frog if he wanted to help, but the frog shook his head no. The mouse was sad, but he knew he had to keep trying. + +He asked a bear if he wanted to perform together, but he too said no. The mouse was starting to feel very rough, but he kept looking for someone to help. + +Finally, he saw a little bird who was ready to help. They began to plan out their performance, with the bird singing and the mouse dancing. + +When the performance was finished, the audience clapped and cheered. The mouse and the bird were so excited, they both started laughing. As a treat, the mouse made the bird his favorite sauce. + +The bird was very happy and the mouse felt glad and proud. All it took was for him to keep trying and not give up. They both knew that no matter how rough it gets, it's always best to stay positive. +The police were organized. They had a plan. They suggested that everyone should go inside. Everyone listened to the police and went inside. + +Everyone was safe. The police drove around the nearby streets and made sure that everything was okay. + +After some time, they suggested that it was safe to come out. Everyone listened and started to come out. Everyone was happy and safe. + +The police continued to keep an eye on the neighborhood so everyone could feel safe. Everyone was thankful for the police and their organized plan. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very weak. She wanted to play, but was too tired. Her mom told her they needed money to buy new toys, so she decided to sell old toys. + +She took some of her toys and put them outside. She told her mom, "I'm going to sell my toys." Her mom was very proud of her. + +Soon after, some neighbors saw the toys and wanted to buy them. So the girl and her mom sold all the toys. They got lots of money. + +The girl was very happy. She went and bought new toys with the money and went to the park to play. She was no longer weak, and she had lots of fun. +The cold wind blew through the town. It was getting ready for a big party. Everyone was so excited for the party. It was going to be so much fun! + +But then something happened! A big monster came to town and started to destroy everything. People ran away from the monster but it was too late. The monster destroyed the whole town. All the decorations for the party were gone. + +Everyone was so sad. The party was ruined. But then someone had a brilliant idea. They all got together to make new decorations for the party. Everyone worked so hard until the decorations were finished. + +The party was saved! Everyone celebrated and danced until the sun went down. It was the most beautiful party ever! +Joey was playing outside when he saw something shiny in the grass. He ran over to see what it was and he caught a tiny silver pin! He was so happy he threw it up in the air and tried to catch it again. Joey couldn't quite grab it, but luckily Mom was there to help. They laughed together when Mom caught the pin, and she put it in her pocket. + +Joey was always so alert and curious, so he continued exploring the backyard. Soon enough, he saw a butterfly fluttering around the bushes. Joey was excited and he tried to catch it! He waved his hands around and hopped up and down, but he couldn't catch the speedy butterfly. Joey felt so alert and excited while trying, he forgot all about the pin. + +Mom found Joey hopping around and could tell he was having a lot of fun, so she showed him the tiny silver pin again. Joey was so happy, and he thanked Mom for finding it from him. Joey held the pin so gently and even showed it off to his friends. He made sure to be extra alert and careful not to lose the pin again. +Once upon a time there was a big, fluffy sheep. The sheep had thick wool all over its body. The wool was so soft and nice. One day, a naughty fox tried to steal the sheep's thick wool. It crept closer and closer, but the sheep was too smart. She ran away! The fox couldn’t catch her. + +The fox was disappointed but didn’t give up. He thought of a plan to try to steal the wool again. He dressed up in a disguise and snuck closer to the sheep. But the sheep was not fooled. The fox couldn’t get close enough. + +The fox was so mad! He give up on his plan and ran away. The sheep was relieved that the fox couldn’t steal her thick wool. She was happy and enjoyed her wool for many more days. The end. +Mommy was very mad. She said that Johnny was naughty and need to be punished. Daddy put Johnny in the bathtub. At first Johnny was happy, because he loves baths. But, then Daddy put a cheap, smelly soap in the water. Johnny started to cry. + +Mommy said if he was naughty again, he would have take the same kind of bath. Then the punishment would be even worse! Johnny was very sad and said he was sorry. Mommy said it was okay, and she hugged him. + +From then on, Johnny was very good. He only wanted to take nice baths in the tub. He played nicely with his toys, and listened to Mommy and Daddy. That way Johnny never had to be punished ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Danny who loved to collect things. He liked to collect rocks, shells, and leaves all the time. He found lots of fun things to collect near his house every day. + +One day, Danny went on an adventure. He went deep into a cave, hoping to collect something special. As he walked along, Danny became more and more confused. Soon he couldn't remember how he got there! + +Danny had to find a way back home. He looked around and found a cozy corner in the cave. He decided to rest and wait there until he got his bearings. + +Then he heard a noise! He looked up and saw a big bear walking towards him. Danny quickly but quietly backed away, his heart pounding. He didn't want to get too close to the bear! + +The bear walked right past Danny, and soon Danny felt relieved. When the bear had gone, Danny began his journey back home to safety. He was lucky he had collected himself before the bear did! +One day, a bird was flying over a field of soil. He saw a rabbit hopping around, enjoying his day. The bird decided he wanted to play too, so he flew down and stuck out his foot. He thought it would be funny to pinch the rabbit. But the rabbit was very rude. He hopped away quickly, not wanting to be pinched. + +The bird felt silly, but he wasn't ready to give up yet. He had a plan. He made a pinch stick out of a small twig and dipped it in the soil. With his pinch stick, he tried to pinch the rabbit again. The rabbit was so surprised, he hopped even further away this time. + +The bird smiled. He had played a good game. He was happy to have found a fun way to play with his friend. +John wanted to show his 3 year old daughter, Lucy, a picture of a horse. He opened the computer and Lucy came running over to watch. He loaded the screen and there was the image of the horse. It was a beautiful picture, with a white and brown mane. + +Lucy was so excited and wanted to find more animals. So, John clicked around the screen, looking for other hidden images. Suddenly, the screen had images of tigers, lions and even zebra. Lucy could not believe it, she wanted to see everything. + +John smiled at her and said, "Let’s keep looking and loading the screen, there are so many hidden creatures to find." + +Lucy smiled and clapped her hands in excitement. She kept watching and loading different pictures, while John was happy to keep exploring with her. +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved to peek around corners. One day, Joe was peeking around a corner when he saw a neck. It was a healthy neck. Joe wanted to explore the neck. He crept around the corner and eyed the neck up and down. He wanted to get closer and stretch his arm out to touch it. + +But as Joe took one tiny step, he heard a loud roar. It was coming from the neck. Joe got scared and hid behind the corner. He peeked back out and saw the neck's owner - it was a big and scary dragon! The dragon saw Joe and smiled. + +Joe's knees were shaking, but the dragon just said, "I'm healthy, you know! I'm just a friendly dragon." Joe felt a little better and smiled back. He said, "Hello there, friendly dragon," and the dragon said, "Hello there, Joe." From then on, Joe and the dragon were good friends. Whenever Joe wanted to peek around a corner, he could always count on the dragon to be there. +Once upon a time, there were two special friends who wanted to share something very special. One was very clever, the other was very sweet. The clever one thought and thought about what it could be. Then, it came to her - chocolate! She said to her sweet friend, "Let us unite our friendship with chocolate!" + +The sweet friend was so excited, and they boiled the chocolate to make it even sweeter. Then, they put it in a bowl and mixed it together. They licked their fingers and laughed with joy - their friendship was now united with chocolate! + +The clever friend was so pleased with the idea she suggested they cut the chocolate into shapes and put them into a box. They cut stars, moons and hearts and put them into the box. Then, with a big smile, they gave it to each other to show their love for each other. + +From that day onwards, whenever the two friends looked at the box of chocolate, it reminded them of the special way their friendship was united. +Once upon a time there lived a wealthy prince. He was quite famous because he had the best gear in the kingdom. The gear was the strongest and shiniest gear of them all. Everyone was very impressed by it. + +One day, there was a parade in the kingdom. The Prince wanted to take part in it so he put on his gear. Everyone was in awe at how strong the gear made him look. He looked like a giant, standing tall in the sunshine. + +But even though the Prince was wealthy and owned the best gear, he was feeling scared. He was afraid that if he stood up he would fall! His friends encouraged him, saying he would be o.k. Just take a few steps, they said. + +So the prince took a deep breath and slowly started to stand up. The crowd cheered as he stood straight and tall. He continued to stand until the parade was over. + +The Prince had done it! He had been brave and stood up. From that day on, he never doubted himself and always believed in himself. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Clara. She loved to explore and she often took walks with her mommy and daddy. + +On this day Clara was walking with her mommy and she noticed something strange. Across the street she saw a man with a big, red lip! Clara had never seen anyone like him before and she felt a bit fearful. + +Mommy saw that Clara was scared and she decided to take Clara closer to get a better look. The man was really friendly and he smiled a big smile. Clara said hello, and then mommy explained that the man had a special lip. + +The man smiled even wider, and shared that he was born with his lip. Mommy and the man talked for a while, and Clara could see that he wasn't scary at all. She learned that it was ok to be different, and she was no longer fearful. + +They said goodbye, and Clara and her mommy kept walking home. Clara was so happy to have noticed the man with the red lip, she was thankful for the new lesson she had learned. +Once upon a time there was a cold country. The people in the country were very chilly. They wanted to find a way to stay warm in the cold. One day, someone had an idea. He took a big knife and started to cut down some of the trees in the forest. He chopped the wood into small pieces and then used them to make a fire. Soon, the fire was lit and it made everyone nice and warm. + +The people in the cold country were so happy! They huddled around the fire and enjoyed the warmth it provided. It kept them safe and happy in their cold country. Soon, the cold started to become less of a problem. + +People in the cold country thanked the man for cutting down the trees and making a fire for them. He had truly made their lives easier and nicer. From that day forward, people in the cold country always made sure to have a fire during the cold winter months. +One day, Sammy the Squirrel wanted to escape from his tree so he could go on an adventure. He jumped out of his tree and ran as fast as he could. As Sammy ran, he remembered the orange leaves that he had seen all over the ground. He loved the bright orange color. + +But soon enough, Sammy noticed that he had gone too far and couldn't find his way back. He was scared and thought he was too far from his tree. Suddenly, he saw an orange butterfly fluttering by and he quickly followed it. + +The butterfly led him all the way back to his tree. Sammy was very happy. He took a moment to look around and remember all of the beautiful orange leaves he had seen on his adventure. Sammy had successfully escaped and made a wonderful memory. +Once upon a time, there was an old envelope. It had been sitting on the shelf for a long time. One day a little boy came along. He was only three years old. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside the envelope. He took it down from the shelf and tried to open it. He tried hard but he couldn't open it. Suddenly, he gave a big tug and the envelope broke. Inside the envelope were some old pictures and the little boy smiled. He was so happy to see the pictures. He put the pictures in his pocket, and danced around the room. +Once upon a time there was a lady named Molly. She was very friendly. Every morning, Molly would ring her little bell. + +One day, Molly decided to make some soup for lunch. She looked around and chose all the easy ingredients. She put them in a pot and started to stir. + +The soup began to smell very yummy. Then Molly rang her bell again. Suddenly, her two friends Emma and Jake came running in. The three friends ate the soup together and it was very delicious. + +The End. +One day, a little girl named Ella went for a walk. It was a gloomy day, and she was feeling sad. But then, she saw a bed in the middle of the street. She was intrigued, so she went to take a closer look. + +When she went up to the bed, she saw two stuffed animals lying there. Ella smiled and said, “Hi!†The animals smiled back and said, “We wanted to meet you!†+ +Ella was so happy to meet them. They talked and laughed until Ella had to go home. She said goodbye and gave them each a hug before she went on her way. + +As Ella walked home, she felt much happier. Even though it was a gloomy day, Ella had a new friend. And when Ella went to bed that night, she couldn't stop smiling. +Once upon a time there was a gray kitty. The kitty was a bit careless, and never stayed in one place very long. One morning, the kitty wandered into a garden. It was the most beautiful garden he had ever seen, with flowers that were colorful, tall trees, and a bubbling stream. + +The kitty was happy and began exploring. He sniffed the flowers, climbed the trees, and stepped in the stream. The kitty had a wonderful time, until the sun began to set and the birds started to sing. The kitty knew it was time to end his visit and go home. + +He hopped out of the garden and along the way back, he found a happy little mouse. The mouse asked the kitty to come and play, but the kitty had to say goodbye. He thanked the mouse for the kind invitation and scampered home. + +The kitty never forgot his careless, but wonderful, visit to the garden. He hoped to go back one day soon and play with the mouse. Until then, he knew that the memories of his adventure would last forever. The End. +Once upon a time there was a good rug. It always remained in the same spot, a spot it loved. It was kept nice and warm beneath the sun. +One day, a little three year old boy came home from school and wanted to curl up beneath the rug. He laid down and the rug kept him warm, just like it always did. +The boy loved the rug and remained beneath it for a long time. He was happy, cozy and content. +Then when he had to leave, the boy thanked the rug for keeping him warm and snug. He always knew he could rely on the good rug to remain in its spot, just like it always had. +John remembered going to school. It was a very special day. He was so excited. He put on his school clothes and remembered to put on his shoes. He was ready to go. + +At school, John remembered all his favorite things. He made lots of friends and played fun games. Everyone was happy being together. + +John remembered learning about numbers, letters and shapes. His teacher read him stories and he did lots of drawing and coloring. He enjoyed it all. + +At the end of the day, John was ready to come home. He knew he was ready for school again the next day. He was excited and said goodbye to all his friends. He would remember his special day forever. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was so small! Every day she would go to the park and skip around the loop. + +Sometimes Lily got scared. Whenever she heard a loud noise or saw something that left her feeling scared, her mom would come and hold her. She would hug her tight and tell her everything was okay. Lily felt comfortable knowing her mom was always there. + +One day, when Lily was playing on the swings, something funny happened. A butterfly flew around her head in a loop. It went around and around like a circle and it made Lily so happy. + +It was something so special, it was nothing like the ordinary things she saw at the park every day. It was something special, something that made her feel safe, like her mom did. + +So from then on, every time Lily would see a butterfly, she would smile, because it reminded her of the comfort she felt with her mom. +One day, Spot was walking in the forest. He was having so much fun. Suddenly, he saw something amazing. He stopped and looked. Then he smiled. + +Spot saw a butterfly. It's wings were so pretty. They were blue and purple. Spot wanted to take a closer look. He carefully reached out his hand. + +Just as he was about to touch the butterfly, it flew away. Spot was so sad. He wanted to touch it so badly. + +Then, something magical happened. The butterfly flew onto Spot's shoulder. Spot was so happy. He smiled and started to laugh. Suddenly, he heard a snap. + +Spot grabbed his camera and took a picture. It was the most amazing picture he had ever seen. He was so proud and he wanted to show everyone. + +Spot looked up at the butterfly. The butterfly and Spot were now friends. Spot said "Thank you" and then the butterfly flew away. + +Spot was the happiest person in the world. He had made an amazing new friend. +Once there was a little bunny. He loved to dance. Everyday he would hop around, faster and faster. He would jump and spin until he was out of breath. + +One day the bunny was feeling a bit confused. He had heard there was a way to dance faster, but he couldn't remember what it was. He asked all of his animal friends, but none of them could help him. + +He felt very sad until one of his bird friends told him about a magical dance called the speed dance. The bunny was excited. He had finally found the answer to his problem. + +The bunny practiced the speed dance for hours, until he could dance it perfectly. The bunny was so happy that he kept practicing. He kept getting faster and faster until it seemed like he was flying! + +The bunny was so proud of himself. He had figured out the secret to the speed dance, and he knew he could use it anytime he wanted. Whenever the bunny needed a reminder of just how powerful he was, he would just turn up the music and dance the speed dance. +Once there was a boy named Timmy who really loved to explore. He was always looking for something new and exciting. One day, he saw a big boat docking at the harbor. Timmy wanted to take a closer look, so he raced down to the water. + +When he got there, he saw people from a faraway land hopping off the boat. They were trading things they had in their homeland. Timmy thought it was so adventurous! He hoped that one day he could travel to their country and trade, too. + +The people welcomed him and showed him some of the things they brought to trade. Timmy was so excited to try some of the strange and delicious foods they had. He asked if he could buy some of their items. + +The people were happy to trade with Timmy and they gave him a great deal. He gathered some of his own things to barter, and soon they had made a deal. + +Timmy was so happy with his trades, and he couldn't wait to show his friends. He thanked the people from the faraway land and waved goodbye. Timmy now always hopes he can visit their land again one day and make more adventurous trades! +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was 3 years old. He was very curious and he wanted to explore the world around him. One day, he wanted to climb something. So he found a big tree and started to climb it. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the highest number of branches. He was so proud of himself. + +But then, something happened. He realised he was stuck! He was very embarrassed. He called for help but nobody was there. He tried to climb down, but he was too scared to move. + +After a while, a kind lady came to help him. She helped him to climb down. When they got to the bottom, they had a big hug and Tim thanked her. He promised to himself that he would never climb so high again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl. She had a special box that made her very happy. In the box was a big mystery! One day, the girl wanted to know what was inside, so she opened the box. + +Inside, she found a measuring stick! She had no idea what to do with it, so she tried measuring things around her. She measured her bed, the walls, and even herself! + +The girl was having so much fun that she started to laugh. And then she had an even better idea: she wanted to measure her friends. So she went outside and started to measure all of her friends. She measured their height, their arms, and even their hair! + +The girl was so excited with what she discovered that she kept measuring whatever she could find. She even measured the trees, the sky, and the clouds! + +Everyone was so happy with what the little girl had done. They all cheered and laughed together, and it was jolly times for everyone! +George was out walking one day when he came across a puddle. He stopped and observed it carefully. The light from the sun made the puddle shimmer in a million different ways. He watched with wonder as it sparkled. + +George was so fascinated that he decided to jump in. He splashed around and had so much fun. He loved how the water felt on his face and he laughed and laughed. + +Then, George had an idea. He saw how useful the puddle was and knew he could do something special with it. He hopped out and grabbed a bucket from nearby. Then he filled it up with water from the puddle. He knew this water was going to be useful. + +He continued to fill up the bucket with puddle water and eventually made it home. George used the water for many things, like watering his plants and washing his hands. + +George loved to observe the puddle and he was so glad he found it. He was so happy he was able to use it in a useful way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She was only three years old. One day, Sam wanted to explore her house. She walked around and soon came to a big, deep cabinet. Sam wanted to see what was inside. She opened the door and took a peek. To her surprise, there was a lot of different things inside the cabinet. Sam reached in and took out a blue box. Suddenly the box slipped out of her hands and broke into pieces on the floor! + +Sam got scared and started to cry. Her mom came in and saw the broken pieces on the floor. She gave Sam a big cuddle and made everything right again. She put the pieces in the cabinet and asked Sam to be extra careful next time. Sam agreed and she never broke anything again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was 3 years old and went to the lake to have fun. + +When Tommy reached the lake, he saw some fish swimming in it. He threw a net in the water and tried to catch them. He couldn't catch any fish, but he kept trying. + +Finally, Tommy got tired. He felt ashamed because he didn't catch any fish. Suddenly, he saw something shiny on the lake bottom. He put the net in and caught it. + +When Tommy looked at his catch, he saw that it was a beautiful coin. Now he felt very happy and proud. He dropped the coin into his pocket, waved goodbye to the lake, and went home. + +The coin was a special reminder of his day at the lake. He was pleased that he hadn't given up trying to catch something, and he wasn't ashamed anymore. +Once upon a time there was a nice vase. It was pretty and shiny and made from glass. It stood on a shelf in the living room. + +One day, a little boy came into the room. He was only three year old. He liked the vase so much. He wanted to play with it. + +So the little boy reached up and tried to grab the vase. But it was too high up for him to reach. So he started to jump. He jumped up and down, but still the vase was too high. + +Just then a big gust of wind came through the room. It shook the vase and it fell off the shelf. But luckily it didn't break. + +The little boy was very happy. He looked at the vase and smiled. Now he could play with it. And the vase was still nice. +Once there was a wool. The wool was very soft. It was white and fuzzy. It was warm too. It was anxious though. It didn't know where to go or what to do. + +So it looked around. It saw a bird in the sky. The bird was flapping its wings and singing sweetly. The wool wanted to be like the bird. It wanted to fly in the sky. + +The wool then saw a dog. The dog had four legs and a wagging tail. The wool wanted to be like the dog. It wanted to run around and be free. + +But the wool knew it could not be a bird or a dog. So it stayed where it was, anxious and scared. But then it felt something. Someone lifted it up and wrapped it around themselves. The wool was warm and happy. It knew it had a home. +Once, there were two friends, Sam and Sally. Sam was very rich, and he had lots of toys. Sally didn't have so many toys and was not so rich. + +One day, they decided to have a race. Sam wanted to take his big car while Sally wanted to run. They disagreed and argued about who would win. + +Finally, Sally said, "Let's not waste time. Let's both run." Sam said that was a good idea and agreed. + +They got ready for the race. Sam ran very fast, but Sally ran even faster! She was so happy to win. + +Sam was not happy that he lost, but he was happy it was a good race. They were both happy they didn't waste their time arguing. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to swim. Every day she put on her pretty swimsuit and went to the beach. She saw all kinds of amazing things in the ocean like colorful fish and shiny shells. + +Sometimes she would take her wagon to the beach and pull it behind her as she waded in the shallow water. She liked to splish and splash around, playing in the waves. + +One day, she brought her wagon to the beach. She sat in it and held on tight as she pushed it out into the ocean. She rode it like a little boat, bobbing up and down in the waves. It was so much fun! + +After a while, it was time to go home. The girl pulled her wagon back to shore. She was sad to say goodbye to the ocean and made a promise to herself to come back soon. + +She dried off and changed into her regular clothes. She loaded her wagon with a shopping bag full of pretty shells and sand dollars, then she pushed it home. She had a great time at the beach and couldn't wait to go swimming again! +Once upon a time there was a man who had a wife. They loved each other very much. Every day they would do fun things together, like play hide and seek or read books. The wife always took care of the man. She made sure he was feeling happy and normal. + +One day, the wife got sick. She couldn't do any of the fun things with the man any more. The man was very sad. He wanted to make her feel better. So he decided to do something special for her. + +The man bought some flowers for his wife. He knew it wasn't much, but he thought it would help make her feel better. When he brought the flowers home, his wife was so happy. She thanked him for caring about her so much. + +After that, the wife started to feel better. She was soon able to do all the fun things she used to do with the man. They were both very happy to be normal again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kayla. She saw a spoon on the ground and wanted to join it in her adventures. She picked it up, but it felt strange - it was filthy! Kayla knew she had to clean it up, so she took it to the kitchen sink. She scrubbed the spoon with lots of soap until it was clean and shiny. After that, Kayla took the spoon on lots of adventures. They explored the park, the beach and even the zoo. Kayla and her spoon had a great time together! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Max. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day Max wanted to go somewhere special and exciting. His mommy told him he could get onto a beautiful plane and ride away high in the sky to a far away place. Max was so excited he couldn't wait to go! + +Max and his mommy took the bus to the airport and Max saw the big and beautiful plane. He smiled and waved excitedly as he watched it fly up into the sky. It was so fun! + +Once Max was on the plane, he was so amazed. He saw the people in the clouds and the ways the plane moved up and down. Max wanted to go higher and he asked his mommy if he could touch the clouds. His mommy told him he could if he wished hard for it. + +So Max closed his eyes and made a wish to go really high. The next thing he knew he was up in the sky, it was so beautiful! The plane flew through the clouds and back down to the airport, and it was the most magical ride of Max's life. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in an ancient village. Every day, the family prepared to go on a journey through the wild forest. Each family member would carry gas to get them there, so they would never run out of energy. + +As the family started their journey, they walked past beautiful landscapes and mountains. But the road was long and winding. The family sang and danced, so the journey was filled with fun. + +On the day before they arrived at their destination, the family prepared quickly. They had to make sure they had enough gas left to travel the last section of the journey. But, despite the danger of the wild forest, the family was excited to reach the end of their journey. + +At last, they arrived. The family felt relieved, but also so happy. They had safely reached the end of their journey and they were tired, but they knew they had made it. + +The family all thanked their lucky stars for helping them prepare, and made a promise to always stay together. They were relieved to have enough gas to get them to their destination. The family smiled and laughed together, and began to create many happy memories that would last a lifetime. +Once upon a time there was a golf game. It was a mild day and the sun was shining. +The golfer was warning the others to be careful. He said, "Look out for the ball, it could hurt you!" +But nobody was listening. They kept playing and running around. The golfer kept warning them, but they still weren't careful. +Suddenly, one of the golfers got hit in the head by the ball. Everyone gasped and the golfer stopped playing. He was okay, but he learned a lesson! +From then on, everyone listened when the golfer warned them - and they were careful with the ball. The end. +Once upon a time there was a trunk. It was old and forgotten, sitting in the corner of a dusty attic. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy noticed the trunk. "It needs some love," she said. + +Lucy found an old rag and some wax. She spent the day polishing the trunk. It was difficult work, but it was worth it. The trunk looked shiny and new. + +Lucy opened the trunk, hoping to find something special. Inside, she found an old necklace that belonged to her Grandma! + +"Grandma, you are the best," Lucy shouted with glee. She hugged the trunk tightly and thanked it for being so shiny and new again. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Zoey. Zoey was three years old and she loved to explore the outdoors. One day, Zoey decided to take a walk in the park. As she walked around she took her time to admire each of the paths and flowers. + +Zoey soon came upon a large golden square in the middle of the park. It was warm and glimmering in the sun. Zoey thought that the square was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen, so she decided to take a closer look. + +Zoey carefully stepped up to the square and touched it with her hand. She was surprised by its smoothness and she admired the way it sparkled in the sun. She thought that it was perfect! + +Zoey wanted to show her parents the golden square. So she ran back home, full of excitement and joy. She showed her discovery to her parents whoIn were amazed by its beauty. They told Zoey what a wonderfully young explorer she was. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He was so fluffy and soft, with the most amazing fur. He was so curious and wanted to explore. + +One day he peeked around a corner and saw a big, beautiful meadow. There were so many flowers and he had never seen so many colors before. He was amazed! + +He ventured out into the meadow and discovered all kinds of new things. He heard birds chirping and bugs buzzing. He smelled delicious scents he had never smelled before. + +He hopped around, discovering things and having lots of fun. He peeked here and there and everywhere. The meadow was so amazing and he had the best time ever! +The loyal dog wanted to fly. So, he asked the bird to lead him. The bird said yes, and they took off into the sky. + +The dog was so excited and ran around the clouds. He laughed and smiled as the wind blew through his fur. The bird showed him how to soar through the sky and the dog felt so free. + +Then, they reached the end of the sky and the bird told the dog to fly on his own. The dog was scared at first, but he trusted the bird, so he spread his wings and flew into the blue sky. + +The dog was so proud of himself! He flew higher and higher, until he could see all around. He looked back and saw the bird still watching him. He was so thankful for the bird's loyalty and guidance. + +The dog smiled and continued to fly. He was free, independent, and happy. It was a moment he would never forget. +Jim and his mom were walking in the park. Jim wanted to go in the pool but it was too cold outside. His mom said, “We need to wait until it gets a bit warmer.†+ +Then, Jim saw a light in the sky. He said, “Mommy, what is that light?†Mommy said, “That is the sun. It will help make the pool warm.†+ +Jim got very excited. He said, “Oh, I can’t wait to go in the pool!†So, his mom said, “Yes, when the sun is up high in the sky then the pool will be ready.†+ +Jim waited and waited but the sun just wouldn’t rise to the top of the sky. Then, it started to rain. Jim was so disappointed. His mom said, “It will take the sun a while longer to warm the pool now. We need to wait until it stops raining.†+ +Finally, the sun came out again. Jim was so happy. He said, “Mommy, the pool needs the sun now!†+ +Mom said, “Yes, now we just need a few more hours of sunshine and then the pool will be warm enough to swim in.†Jim was so excited, he could barely wait! +Once there was a fly that wanted to solve a problem. So, the fly flew to find help. When the fly reached the top of the hill, it saw a little boy. The fly asked for help and the boy agreed. + +He said, “I can solve your problem.†The fly was happy and waited patiently. The boy took some time to think, and then he found a solution. + +After a few minutes, the boy said, “Here is the answer. Now try it and see if it works.†The fly flew away and did what the boy suggested. After a few attempts, the fly was successful. + +The fly was so grateful to the boy. It thanked the boy for helping him solve the problem and flew away into the sky. The little boy waved goodbye, proud of himself for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a silly girl who was playing in the backyard. She blinked in the sunshine and waved her finger around at butterflies. She even tried to touch one, but it flew away. + +The silly girl stood up and blinked at the sky. It was so blue and full of fluffy clouds. She stretched out her finger and pointed up at them. She wanted to fly up and touch the clouds, just like the butterfly had. + +She closed her eyes and imagined taking off into the sky. She blinked, but nothing happened. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't soar up into the sky. + +The silly girl laughed and decided she'd have to find another way. She ran back into the house and started looking for a way to fly. She figured that if she couldn't fly up with her finger, then maybe she'd find something else that could help. +One day, a stubborn little insect was flying near a pond. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and scattered the insect all across the sky. But since the insect was so stubborn, it didn't give up. Instead, it flew around and around until it eventually returned to the pond. Then it smiled proudly. The insect had managed to find its way back home! +One cold and snowy day, a little girl named Jane was playing in her backyard. She had on lots of warm clothes, but could not find her mittens. She searched through her house, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, she saw a small, brown animal on the porch. It had something in its mouth - her mittens! She looked closely and saw that they were filthy. She knew she had to get them back. + +Jane slowly approached the furry creature and stretched out her hand. Very carefully, she started petting the animal until it finally let go of the mittens. Jane thanked the animal and ran inside to clean her mittens. + +She scrubbed them until they were nice and clean. When she was finished, she put them back on her hands and stayed in the warm house for the rest of the day. She was happy that she was able to stay warm with her clean and cozy mittens. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy called Billy. He was always looking for an adventure. One day, he heard a voice telling him to come near. + +He looked around and saw only a thick bush. He took a deep breath, then he stepped closer. A bee buzzed over his head. + +Suddenly, he saw a secret door. He couldn't believe it! He was so excited. He wanted to open the door, so he dared to pull it. + +The secret door opened and he found a magical garden. He ran around and enjoyed the sights and smells of the place. He even found a chest filled with treasures. + +Billy was so happy. He had found his very own secret garden. He knew that he was the bravest boy around! +One day, a little girl was walking in the forest. She saw something hidden under a bush. It was a cherry! The little girl poked the cherry to see if it was ripe. It was juicy and sweet! The little girl was so happy! She ran home to show her mom the cherry. When she got home, they enjoyed the cherry together. The little girl was so proud and excited that she had found the hidden cherry! They both ate the cherry until it was all gone. Then they went outside to look for more hidden cherries! +Once upon a time there was a lively little girl. Her mommy and daddy always fed her and kept her happy. One day, when she was feeling sick, her mommy gave her some medicine. The little girl did not like the yucky taste, and it made her tummy feel funny. But she knew it was good for her, so she tried her best to swallow the medicine. After a few more days of eating her regular food and taking her medicine, the little girl began to feel better. Her mommy was happy, and she gave her extra cuddles and lots of sweet treats. The medicine made her strong and now she was lively again, ready to explore the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to watch the sunset. Every day, he stood outside, staring in awe as the sky lit up in pretty colours. One day, though, something different happened. Instead of a beautiful sunrise, the sky turned an ugly, filthy colour. The boy was very confused. + +Suddenly, up from the ground came a giant, noisy machine that made a lot of smoke. It rose higher and higher into the sky, until it was in front of the sun. The boy watched as the machine blocked out the beautiful sunset. + +He wanted to see the glorious sunset again, so he grabbed his bike and pedaled around town. Everywhere he went, he saw the same thing: the giant machine blocking out the sky. + +The days went by and the boy kept looking for the sunset, but nothing changed. Then one day, the boy noticed the machine was gone. He looked up and saw that the sky had returned to a beautiful, orange sunset. + +He smiled and watched as the sun slowly set behind the horizon. From that day on, the boy never missed another sunset. +It was a sunny day and two friends decided to race towards the park. One had an umbrella and the other did not. The friend with the umbrella was tired and began to slow down but the one without the umbrella kept running. Suddenly, the tired friend shouted out, “Wait up! I’m almost there!†So they both raced as fast as they could and made it to the park. It was so much fun to go on the slides, swings and to run around in the garden! After playing for a while, they both got tired and decided to take a nap under a big tree. But before they both fell asleep, they said, “That was a great race!†+Once there was an elderly man who lived in a small house. He liked to spend his days doing puzzles and reading books. One day it was raining outside and he wanted to relax. He decided to take a bath. He got in the tub and soaked himself until he was very warm. + +When he got out of the tub, he wanted to read the newspaper. But the pages were all wet and soggy. He couldn't read them because they were so soaked! + +He was very frustrated and he didn't know what to do. Then he had an idea! He hung the pages on a clothes line and waited for the sun and wind to dry them. + +Sure enough, when he returned to the pages later, they were all dry and crisp. He was so happy! He was able to read the newspaper and he enjoyed it very much. + +The elderly man learned that when things don't go the way you planned, sometimes you just need to find a different way to solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Nina. Nina loved to go on adventures and explore. + +One day, Nina decided to go on a search. She went to the forest and gathered some sticks and leaves. As she searched, she heard a funny noise! It smelled quite smelly. + +Nina looked around to find the smelly noise. Then, she saw a funny creature hidden behind a tree. It was a skunk! Nina was a bit afraid, but the skunk didn't seem to mind her being there. + +The skunk and Nina became friends. They decided to gather some more treasures and search around the forest together! + +The two became the best of friends, exploring the forest every day, gathering treasures and searching for fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. She wanted to discover new things every day. One day, she decided to venture into the forest near her home. As she walked further and further along a winding path, she began to notice something. It was a hedge! It was lively and full of colourful flowers. The little girl was amazed and couldn't believe her eyes. She began to explore the hedge, carefully examining the flowers. She noticed a bright orange butterfly hovering near the flowers and she happily watched it flutter away. After exploring the hedge, the little girl was very happy and ran home to tell her family all about her exciting discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a rat who thought he was the most popular animal in the world. He strutted around the forest like he owned it! But the other animals weren't very nice to him, and they often made fun of him. + +The rat felt very lonely and sad, but he kept on trying to be popular. One day, he heard the other animals talking about something called 'forgiveness'. He didn't know what it meant, so he asked them what it meant. + +The other animals said that forgiveness is when you forgive someone even if they hurt you. The rat liked the sound of this, so he decided to forgive the animals who had made fun of him. + +At first, the other animals were shocked because they didn't expect the rat to forgive them. But then they felt happy, because they knew that forgiveness can make you feel better. + +The rat and the other animals became friends after that day, and they all lived happily ever after! +One day, the little boy wanted to count the fence posts in his garden. He was curious to know just how many numbers there were! He counted to one hundred and was very happy. He had been so busy counting that he didn't notice a rude man in the garden. + +The little boy was too scared to move. The rude man was looking right at him. He stayed still and watched as the rude man walked around the fence and stopped at one of the posts. He tapped it with his fingers three times and then moved on to another post. + +It wasn't long before the little boy realised that the rude man was counting too. He counted all the way up to one hundred and then walked away. The little boy was relieved that the rude man had gone. + +He went back to counting and was happy when he reached two hundred. The little boy had enjoyed counting the fence posts and was so glad he could do it in his own happy garden. +One day, Mum and Dad took their little boy to the park. The boy was so excited because it was his first time visiting the park. As they walked around, the boy saw lots of children playing in their gears. He saw giant swings, slides and even a seesaw. He wanted to play on all of them but Mum asked him to remain polite. + +The boy wanted to explore more but then Dad saw that the wind had started to pick up. Dad said it was time to go home as the wind was becoming too strong. The boy was sad, but Dad said he could come back in the morning. + +The next day, the boy was ready to go back to the park again but this time, Mum and Dad decided to bring a special gear to help prevent the wind from blowing too much. It was called an umbrella. With the umbrella, the boy could play with the gears in the park without being afraid of the wind. The boy was so happy and so was Mum and Dad. + +The boy enjoyed playing in the park with his new gear and he remembered to always be polite when playing with the other kids. From that day on, he made sure to always bring his umbrella to the park just in case the wind got too strong. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy. He was only three years old. He listened to his mommy and daddy when they said not to go near the coal, but he didn't listen. He was curious about the coal, so he decided to touch it. + +The little boy knew it was dangerous, but he wanted to sit on the coal. He sat down on the coal, and it felt warm and soft. He was happy, and he felt special. + +Suddenly, his mommy and daddy came running into the room. When they saw the little boy sitting on the coal, they were very mad. The little boy knew that he had lied when he said he wouldn't go near the coal. He was embarrassed, but also very sorry. + +His mommy and daddy hugged him and told him it was ok. They reminded him never to go near the coal again and promised to help him find something fun and safe to do from now on. + +The little boy felt calmer now that he was safe and promised his parents he would be more careful in future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright smile and loved to play outside. One day, she tripped and felt a pain in her knee. She started to cry and her mom came running to her. + +Mom: "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily: "I fell down and it hurts." + +Mom: "Let me see. Oh, there's a little scratch. Let's clean it up and put a band-aid on it." + +Lily: "Thank you, mommy." + +After her mom put a band-aid on her knee, Lily felt better. She went back outside to play and was careful not to trip again. She was happy to have a mommy who could help her when she got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she found a big envelope in the grass. She was curious and opened it. Inside, there was a map! + +Lily was excited and showed the map to her friend, Max. Max said, "This map is very useful, we can find treasure!" They followed the map and dug a hole in the ground. But they didn't find any treasure. + +Lily was sad and said, "We didn't find anything. Let's bury the map and try again another day." Max agreed and they buried the map in the ground. As they walked back home, they saw a rainbow in the sky. Lily said, "Maybe the treasure is at the end of the rainbow!" Max smiled and said, "Let's try again tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle named Buzzy. Buzzy was always alert and looking for adventure. One day, Buzzy saw a big hole in a tree and wanted to explore it. But Buzzy was too big to fit inside the hole. + +Buzzy tried and tried but he just couldn't fit. He was feeling sad and frustrated. Suddenly, Buzzy saw a tiny beetle walking by. Buzzy asked the little beetle if he could fit inside the hole. The little beetle said yes and crawled inside. + +Buzzy was so happy that he found a friend who could help him explore the tree. From that day on, Buzzy and his new friend went on many adventures together. They were always alert and looking for new places to explore. +Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. They lived in three different houses. One made of straw, one made of sticks, and one made of bricks. + +One day, the pigs decided to cook some sausages for dinner. They put them in a pan and turned on the fire. Suddenly, the fire got very hot and the sausages started to freeze! + +The pigs were very confused. They had never seen sausages freeze before. They decided to take the sausages out of the pan and put them outside to thaw. They waited and waited until finally, the sausages were warm again and ready to eat. + +From that day on, the pigs always made sure to keep a close eye on the fire so their sausages wouldn't freeze again. They were happy to have learned something new and enjoyed their warm sausages for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He went to his mom and asked for an easy snack. His mom gave him an apple and said, "You can pay me with a hug." + +Timmy ate his apple and gave his mom a big hug. Then, he went to play with his toys. But, he noticed his friend Billy didn't have a snack. Timmy remembered what his mom said about paying with a hug. So, he gave Billy his favorite snack and said, "You can pay me with a hug." + +Billy hugged Timmy and said thank you. Timmy felt happy that he could help his friend. His mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, you did a good thing. Sharing is important and it makes people happy." + +Timmy smiled and hugged his mom. He learned that sharing and being kind to others is always a good thing to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the snow. She would put on her warm coat, hat, and mittens and go outside to build a snowman. One day, Lily's nosy dog followed her outside. He sniffed around and watched her build the snowman. + +After a while, Lily got tired and wanted to rest. She looked around and saw a big tree with a seat under it. She walked over to the seat and sat down. Her dog sat next to her and rested his head on her lap. They watched the snow fall and enjoyed the peaceful moment together. + +Eventually, Lily's mom called her inside for hot cocoa. She got up from the seat, said goodbye to the snowman and her dog, and ran inside to warm up. From that day on, Lily and her dog would sit under the tree whenever they needed a break from playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, her mommy bought her a new dress. It was so pretty and light, it fluttered in the wind. Lily was so happy to receive the dress! + +She put on her new dress and danced around the house. But, as she twirled and spun, she noticed that her waist felt tight. Her mommy explained that the dress had a waistband that was supposed to fit snugly. + +Lily didn't mind the waistband because she loved her new dress so much. She continued to dance and spin, feeling like a princess. And every time she looked down at her dress, she felt grateful to have received such a special gift. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard where there was a big hedge. One day, she heard a noisy sound coming from the hedge. She went to take a closer look and saw a little bird that was stuck in the hedge. + +Lily tried to help the bird, but she couldn't reach it. She decided to point to the bird and call for her mother. Her mother came and together they were able to free the bird from the hedge. + +The bird was so happy and flew away, but Lily was sad because she had hurt her hand while trying to help the bird. Her mother comforted her and told her that she did a good thing by trying to help the bird. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful around the hedge and to listen for any noisy sounds that might mean an animal needs help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma who always got what she wanted. Emma was spoiled and Lily didn't like it. One day, Lily saw Emma wink at their mom and she started to question what was going on. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why did Emma wink at you?" Her mom smiled and said, "She just wants me to give her a cookie." Lily thought this was unfair and told her mom that Emma shouldn't get a cookie just because she winked. + +Her mom agreed and said, "You're right, Lily. Emma needs to learn that she can't always get what she wants just by winking." From that day on, Emma stopped being so spoiled and learned that she had to ask nicely if she wanted something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her sharp scissors. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily did not like cleaning, but she did it anyway. She swept the dust under the bed and put her toys away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom vacuumed the house. The vacuum was very noisy and scared Lily. She covered her ears and said, "I don't like the noisy vacuum!" Her mom replied, "It's okay, Lily. It will be finished soon." + +The next day, Lily couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily's mom then remembered that she had vacuumed the day before. She checked the vacuum and found Lily's toy stuck in the sharp blades. Lily was very sad and learned to put her toys away properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bathtub and splash water all around. One day, she splashed so much that the water went all over the floor. Her mommy came in and said, "Lily, you made a big mess. Let's clean it up." + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but her mommy said it was important. After they cleaned up, Lily started to feel uncomfortable. She had a fever and her tummy hurt. Her mommy called the doctor and he came to check on her. The doctor said Lily had to stay in bed and take some medicine. + +Lily didn't like staying in bed all day, but she knew it would help her feel better. Her mommy stayed with her and read her stories. But then, something very bad happened. Lily's fever got worse and she had to go to the hospital. She didn't like the hospital because it smelled funny and she had to stay there for a long time. Even though the doctor tried his best, Lily didn't get better and she had to stay in the hospital forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would stack them up high and make tall towers. + +One night, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw a bright star. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He wished he could touch it and make a wish. + +But it was too cold outside for Timmy to go out and reach for the star. So, he decided to build his own star out of his blocks. He made it big and bright, just like the one in the sky. + +Timmy was so happy with his star that he fell asleep hugging it tightly. The next morning, he woke up to find that his wish had come true. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Timmy knew it was all because of his special star. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily fell and hurt her arm. Her mom took her to the hospital to visit the doctor. The doctor said they needed to take an x-ray of Lily's arm to see how deep the hurt was. + +Lily was scared, but her mom held her hand and told her everything would be okay. The x-ray machine made a loud noise, but it was over quickly. The doctor looked at the x-ray and said Lily's arm was just bruised and not broken. + +Lily was happy and felt better. She thanked the doctor and they went home. Brownie was waiting for her and Lily hugged him tight. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played so she wouldn't get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her in the kitchen. She wanted Lily to find a special cup in the cupboard. Lily recognized the cupboard because it was where they kept all the plates and cups. + +As Lily was searching for the cup, she saw a big box on the top shelf. Her mom had gifted her that box on her birthday. Lily was so happy to see it there. She asked her mom if she could open it. Her mom said yes and Lily was overjoyed. Inside the box, she found a beautiful dress and a tiara. She put them on and twirled around the kitchen, feeling like a princess. + +From that day on, Lily loved helping her mom in the kitchen. She always looked for the special cup in the cupboard and hoped to find another gifted box. She knew that her mom loved her very much and would always give her the best surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very kind and loved to play with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie and her friends were playing hide and seek. Ellie was very good at hiding, and she hid behind a big tree. + +Her friend, a little monkey named Max, was looking for her. Max looked on one side of the tree, but he couldn't see Ellie. He looked on the other side of the tree, but he still couldn't see her. Ellie giggled and said, "Max, look on the other side!" Max looked on the other side of the tree and saw Ellie. He was so happy to find her! + +Ellie taught Max that sometimes we need to look on the other side to find what we are looking for. Max learned that it's important to keep trying and not give up. From that day on, Max always looked on both sides of things and never gave up when he couldn't find something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew on bubble gum all day long. One day, Timmy was walking on a bridge when he saw a wise old owl perched on a tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl," said Timmy. "Why are you so wise?" + +"I have lived a long time and learned many things," replied the owl. "But be careful, Timmy. If you chew too much gum, it might get stuck in your hair." + +Timmy didn't think much of it and continued chewing his gum. But later that day, as he was running through the park, his gum did get stuck in his hair. He tried to pull it out, but it only made it worse. + +Remembering what the owl had said, Timmy went back to the wise old bird. "Mr. Owl, can you help me get this gum out of my hair?" + +The owl smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I knew you would come back. That's why I'm wise. Now, let's get that gum out of your hair." And with a few wise words and a little bit of chewing, the gum was gone and Timmy learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read books. She had a special shelf in her room where she kept all her books. One day, Lily wanted to read a new book but she couldn't find any new ones on her shelf. + +So, she went to her mom and asked if there were any more books available. Her mom said yes and went to perform a magic trick. She pulled out a new book from behind her back and gave it to Lily. + +Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. She went back to her room and started reading the new book. She loved the story so much that she read it again and again. And when she finished, she put it on her special shelf with all her other books. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily had so much fun that she didn't want to leave. + +As they walked home, Lily saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. It looked like it was going to rain. Her mom told her to hurry up and they walked faster. When they got home, Lily noticed that her favorite toy, a teddy bear, was missing. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily felt miserable without her teddy bear. + +Days went by and Lily couldn't find her teddy bear. She tried to remember where she had last seen it, but her memory was fuzzy. Then, one day, as Lily was playing in the park, she saw a familiar shape appear in the bushes. It was her teddy bear! Lily was overjoyed and hugged her teddy bear tightly. From then on, she never let it out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a missile in the sky. The missile was flying fast and Tweety was scared. Tweety tried to fly away, but the missile was too fast. Suddenly, the missile snapped and fell to the ground. Tweety was happy that the missile was gone, but also felt ashamed for being scared. From that day on, Tweety flew even higher in the sky and sang even louder songs. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he took his car to the park to play with his friend, Sarah. They had a funny race with their toy cars. Timmy's car was blue and Sarah's car was red. + +After playing for a while, it was time to go home. Timmy looked for his car but he couldn't find it. He said to Sarah, "I lost my car. Can you help me find it?" Sarah said, "Sure! Let's look for it together." + +They searched around the park and finally found the car under a bench. Timmy was so happy to find his car. He put a label on it with his name so he wouldn't lose it again. Timmy and Sarah had so much fun playing together and promised to have another race soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily accidentally dropped Brownie and he broke. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "Brownie is broken. I can't play with him anymore." + +Her mom had a surprise for her. She took Brownie and said, "Don't worry, I can fix him." Lily was so happy and excited to see her favorite toy again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for fixing Brownie. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand and splash in the water. One day, Timmy went for a walk on the beach. He saw a big wave coming in and he knew it was the tide. Timmy recognized the tide because it came in and out every day. + +As Timmy walked along the beach, he saw a seagull with a broken wing. The seagull couldn't fly and was feeling sad. Timmy wanted to help the seagull, but he didn't know what to do. He decided to be independent and try to help the seagull on his own. + +Timmy found a stick and used it to make a little nest for the seagull. He brought some food and water for the seagull too. The seagull was very happy and grateful for Timmy's help. From that day on, Timmy and the seagull were the best of friends and played together every day on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He never wanted to clean up his toys when he was done playing. His mommy would always tell him to put his toys away, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toy cars on the carpet. He was having so much fun that he didn't realize he was making a mess. His mommy came in and saw the mess he had made. She told him to clean it up, but Timmy was too sleepy and didn't want to. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up to find that his toy cars were missing. He looked all over his room, but couldn't find them. His mommy told him that she had to throw them away because they were destroyed from being left on the carpet all night. + +Timmy learned his lesson and started cleaning up his toys every day. He realized that if he didn't take care of his toys, they would get destroyed and he wouldn't be able to play with them anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, the sky turned dark and a big storm came. Whiskers didn't like the storm and started to complain. "Meow, meow, I don't like this storm," Whiskers said. + +The storm got stronger and the wind started to blow. Suddenly, Whiskers heard a loud noise outside. It was a big tree that fell down because of the storm. Whiskers was scared and realized that being lazy was not good. From that day on, Whiskers decided to play and be active every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a big hotel. The hotel was so big that it had lots of rooms and a big pool. + +At night, Lily was sleepy and went to bed. But she couldn't sleep because the moon was shining so bright. She looked out the window and saw how the moon shone on the pool. It was so pretty! + +The next day, Lily and her family went to the pool. The sun was shining and the water was warm. Lily had so much fun swimming and playing with her family. When it was time to go back to their room, Lily was tired and fell asleep right away. She dreamt about the shining moon and the fun she had in the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to walk around the park with his owner. One day, Max was feeling restless and wanted to play. His owner threw a ball and Max chased after it. After playing for a while, Max got tired and laid down to rest. His owner noticed Max was tired and petted him. Max felt happy and wagged his tail. Then, Max saw a butterfly and started to bow and jump around. His owner laughed and Max felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach. One day, he saw a big boat called a yacht. It was so pretty! Timmy wanted to touch it, so he ran to it and grabbed the side. But then, he started to feel silly because he knew he wasn't supposed to touch other people's things without asking. So, he let go of the yacht and ran back to his mom. She gave him a hug and told him he did the right thing. From that day on, Timmy always asked before touching things that didn't belong to him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a map that showed her where all her toys belong. One day, she lost her favorite orange ball and couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my orange ball? It belongs with my toys on the map." + +Her mom replied, "Let's look for it together." They searched high and low, under the bed and in the closet, but the ball was nowhere to be found. + +Just when Lily was about to give up, her little brother came running into the room, holding her orange ball. "Look Lily, I found your ball! It was hiding behind the couch." + +Lily was so happy to have her ball back where it belongs. She hugged her brother and said, "Thank you for finding my orange ball. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect coins. He had a big jar full of shiny coins. One day, Timmy was playing with his coins when his little sister, who was very nosy, came into his room. She wanted to see the coins too, but Timmy didn't want her to touch them. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed that one of his coins was missing. He started to panic and looked everywhere for it. His sister saw how upset he was and decided to help him look. They searched high and low until finally, they found the missing coin under the bed. Timmy was so happy and grateful to his sister for helping him. From that day on, he didn't mind sharing his coin collection with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One night, Lily was frightened because she heard a scary noise. She asked Mr. Snuggles to protect her. + +"Mr. Snuggles, what was that noise?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it was just the wind," Mr. Snuggles replied. + +Lily was still scared, so Mr. Snuggles suggested they go to sleep. "Let's go to bed, Lily. We can dream about going to the university tomorrow," he said. + +Lily agreed and they both fell asleep, dreaming of a magical university where they could learn new things and have fun adventures. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to bed in her tall bed. She was so excited to sleep on her new mattress that her parents had bought her. As she lay in bed, she thought about all the adventures she would go on in her dreams. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise outside her window. She sat up and looked outside. There, she saw a little bird trying to build a nest on a tall tree. "What are you doing?" Lily asked the bird. "I am trying to create a home for my babies," said the bird. + +Lily smiled and went back to bed, feeling happy that she had a cozy mattress to sleep on. She dreamt about the little bird and her babies, and how they would have a warm and safe home. The next morning, Lily woke up and looked out the window. To her surprise, she saw that the little bird had successfully created a beautiful nest on the tall tree. She smiled and felt grateful for her own cozy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she heard her mom call out, "Lily, come quick! There's water on the floor!" + +Lily ran to the kitchen and saw that her mom had dropped a glass of water. "Don't worry, Mommy," said Lily. "I can save the day!" + +Lily grabbed the mop and started cleaning up the water. She was very quiet so that she wouldn't wake up her baby brother who was sleeping in the next room. + +When Lily was finished, her mom said, "You're such a big help, Lily. Thank you for saving the day and cleaning up the mess." + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, Mommy. I love helping you." +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. The ostrich lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, the ostrich saw a sack that was left behind by a farmer. The sack was big and empty. + +The ostrich was curious and went closer to the sack. It poked its long neck inside the sack and looked around. The ostrich saw nothing inside the sack but it smelled like food. The ostrich thought the farmer might have left some food inside the sack. + +So, the ostrich picked up the sack with its beak and ran around the field looking for food. But the sack was empty and the ostrich was disappointed. It put the sack back where it found it and went back to its friends in the field. From that day on, the ostrich never touched any strange sacks again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved dessert. One day, her mommy made her a chocolate cake for dessert. Lily was so happy and asked her mommy if she could have a big piece. + +Mommy said, "Yes, but be careful not to drop it on the floor." + +Lily was very careful and held the plate with both hands. She took a big bite and smiled. "This cake is so yummy," she said. + +Mommy smiled too and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Let me know if you want more." + +Lily nodded and finished her dessert. She was very happy and thanked her mommy for the delicious cake. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Jerry. They loved to eat steak together. One day, they went to the market to buy steak, but they quarrelled about which one to buy. Tom wanted a big steak, but Jerry wanted a small one. + +They argued for a long time until they decided to be honest with each other. Tom said, "I want a big steak because I am very hungry." Jerry replied, "I want a small steak because I am not very hungry." Finally, they compromised and bought a medium-sized steak. + +They went back home and cooked the steak together. It was delicious! They realized that it was better to be honest and compromise instead of quarrelling. From that day on, they always shared their steak and had no more arguments. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Timmy. Timmy liked to count the stars at night. He would lay on his back and look up at the clear sky. Timmy would count every star he saw until he fell asleep. One night, Timmy counted so many stars that he lost track. He fell asleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the stars he had counted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and feel the wind blowing through his hair. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Let's go to the park and play!" Timmy was so excited that he started to jump up and down. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw a group of kids playing on the monkey bars. "I want to perform on the monkey bars too!" Timmy said to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "I think you're fit enough to try!" Timmy climbed up and started to swing from bar to bar. He felt the wind blowing on his face and it made him feel like he was flying. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and decided to take a break. He sat down on a bench and watched the other kids play. One of the kids came over and said, "You did a great job on the monkey bars! Do you want to play with us?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" And they all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go to the park, but his mommy said they couldn't go because it was too late. Timmy was sad. + +"Why can't we go to the park, mommy?" Timmy asked. + +"Because the sun is setting in the west, and it will be dark soon," mommy replied. + +Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he knew he wanted to go to the park. "But I want to have fun at the park," Timmy said. + +Mommy thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can go to the park, but we have to be quick and stay close to me." + +Timmy was so happy! They went to the park and ran around on the wide grassy field. But then, Timmy saw a big dog running towards them. Timmy was scared. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," mommy said. "I have you. We will go home now." + +Timmy felt safe with his mommy and they went home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the evening when the sun went down. One evening, Timmy saw a scary shadow in the bushes. He felt scared and wanted to run away, but then he saw that it was just his friend, Sammy. Sammy waved at Timmy and Timmy felt happy again. They played together until it was time to go inside for the night. Timmy couldn't wait to go outside and play again tomorrow evening! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went to a park with her mommy. They found a big slide and Lily was so excited to go down it. + +But when she climbed up the ladder and tried to slide down, she slipped and fell on her bottom. It was very uncomfortable and she started to cry. Her mommy picked her up and hugged her, making her feel better. + +Lily didn't want to go down the slide again, but her mommy encouraged her to try. So, they went to a smaller slide and Lily went down it slowly. She felt safe and happy in that place. From that day on, she was always careful on the slide and never slipped again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, he saw an ugly spider on the ground. Timmy didn't like the spider because it looked scary. He wanted to run away from the spider, but he remembered that he owned a bug catcher. + +Timmy ran back to his house to get the bug catcher. He came back to the park and carefully caught the spider in the bug catcher. Timmy felt proud that he owned the bug catcher and could catch the spider without getting scared. He decided to take the spider back to his house and show it to his mom. + +When Timmy's mom saw the spider, she said it was an interesting creature. She told Timmy that spiders help catch other bugs and keep the house clean. Timmy thought that was really cool and decided to keep the spider as a pet. Every day, he would feed the spider and watch it spin webs. Timmy realized that even though the spider was ugly, it was still important and special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries, especially when they were warm and juicy. One day, she saw a bird had knocked over a vase and it broke into pieces. Lily felt sad because it was her mom's favorite vase. + +Lily decided to restore the vase. She picked up all the pieces and put them back together, just like a puzzle. It took her a long time, but she did it! When her mom saw the vase, she was so happy and proud of Lily. + +Lily learned that even if something is broken, it can be fixed with some hard work and patience. She felt happy that she could make her mom smile again. From that day on, Lily knew that she could restore anything that was broken. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a big house. She loved to collect statues and had many of them in her garden. One day, a little girl came to visit her and saw all the statues. She said, "Wow, these are so cool! They excite me!" + +The elderly lady smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them. This one is my favorite." She pointed to a statue of a bird. + +The little girl asked, "Can I touch it?" + +The elderly lady replied, "Of course you can. Just be gentle." + +The little girl touched the statue and said, "It's so smooth." + +The elderly lady said, "Yes, it's made of marble." + +The little girl said, "I wish I had a statue like this." + +The elderly lady said, "Maybe one day you will." + +The little girl smiled and said, "That would be so exciting!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink juice, especially apple juice. One day, she asked her mom for some juice, but her mom said no because Lily had already had too much. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom tried to cheer her up by singing a jolly song, but it didn't work. So, her mom had an idea. She told Lily they could measure how much juice she had already had and if it wasn't too much, she could have some more. + +Lily was excited and helped her mom measure the juice. They found out that Lily had only had a little bit of juice, so her mom gave her a cup of apple juice. Lily was so happy and drank it all up. She thanked her mom and they both felt jolly again. From that day on, Lily always asked her mom to measure the juice before she drank it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a lizard. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Timmy thought it looked cool, so he tried to touch it. + +The lizard didn't like that and ran away. Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, you shouldn't try to touch wild animals. They might hurt you." + +Timmy said, "But I just wanted to say hi." + +His mom said, "I know, but you need to be careful. Now come inside and let's have some cookies." + +Timmy felt comfortable and went inside. But later that day, he saw the lizard again. This time, he tried to catch it. He chased it around the yard until he tripped and fell. He hit his head and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy's mom was sad and said, "I told you to be careful. Now you have to kneel in bed and rest until you feel better." + +Timmy learned his lesson and never tried to catch wild animals again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and put on her pretty dresses. One day, she wanted to wear her favorite dress but it was on a hanger high up in her closet. She tried to reach it but she was too small. + +Her big brother, Max, came to help. He picked her up and got the dress down for her. Lily was happy and thanked Max. She trusted him to always help her when she needed it. + +Later that day, Lily didn't feel well. She looked pale and didn't want to play anymore. Max knew something was wrong and told their mom. They took Lily to the doctor who gave her some medicine to make her feel better. Lily was happy that she could trust her big brother and mom to take care of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice room with a big bed and lots of toys. Every night before she went to sleep, she would dream about all the fun things she would do the next day. + +One day, Lily's parents went out and left her with a babysitter. The babysitter was not very nice and didn't let Lily play with her toys or watch her favorite TV show. Lily didn't like the babysitter and wished she could go to sleep and dream about a better day. + +That night, Lily went to sleep and had a dream that she was playing with all her toys and having fun. But suddenly, she woke up to a loud noise. It was the babysitter's friends who had come over and were making a mess in Lily's nice room. They didn't care about her toys and broke them all. Lily was very sad and wished she could go back to her dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she found a playful ladybug crawling on her hand. + +"Hello, little bug! I love you," said Lily. + +"I love you too, little girl," said the ladybug. + +Lily giggled and watched as the ladybug flew away. She knew that she would always remember that playful little bug who loved her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play a game. She saw her friend, a little boy named Max, bouncing a ball. "Can I play too?" asked Lily. "Sure!" said Max, happy to have a friend to play with. + +They started to play a game with the ball, but Lily accidentally bounced it too hard and it went over the fence. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "What do we do now?" Max had an idea. "Let's ask the helpful park ranger for help!" + +So they went to the park ranger's office and explained what happened. The park ranger was very helpful and got the ball back for them. Lily and Max were happy and continued to play their game, bouncing the ball back and forth. They were grateful for the park ranger's help and thanked him before leaving the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. She saw that the weather was very sunny and bright. She decided to wear her fancy dress and her shiny shoes. + +As she was playing, Lily met her friend Timmy. Timmy said, "Wow, Lily! You look so fancy today!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy! I love wearing this dress." + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the sky turned dark. Lily was scared and asked Timmy, "What should we do?" Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will give you my umbrella to keep you dry." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are a good friend." They both walked home together under Timmy's umbrella. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the living room. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. She was happy and had fun. But sometimes she wanted to see what was in the cupboard. The cupboard was in the kitchen and it was big and brown. Anna's mom said the cupboard was not for playing. She said there were things inside that could break or hurt Anna. She said Anna had to be polite and listen to her. + +One day, Anna was alone in the kitchen. She saw the cupboard and felt curious. She wanted to know what was inside. She thought maybe there were more toys or snacks or surprises. She forgot what her mom said and opened the cupboard. She saw many things: plates, cups, jars, cans, boxes and bags. She reached for a shiny jar that looked like candy. But she was too small and the jar was too heavy. She dropped the jar and it broke on the floor. The jar was not candy, it was honey. The honey spilled everywhere and made a sticky mess. Anna heard a loud noise and saw glass and honey on the floor. She felt scared and sad. She knew she did a bad thing. + +Anna heard her mom coming. She wanted to hide but she could not. She was covered in honey and glass. Her mom saw the mess and was angry and worried. She asked Anna what happened and why she opened the cupboard. Anna felt sorry and said she was sorry. She said she was curious and wanted to see what was inside. She said she regretted opening the cupboard. She said she would not do it again. She said she would be polite and listen to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said she was glad Anna was not hurt. She said she loved her and forgave her. She said she understood that Anna was curious but she had to be careful and respectful. She said the cupboard was not for playing and there were rules for a reason. She said she would help Anna clean the mess and teach her what was in the cupboard. She said they would find some candy later as a treat. Anna smiled and said she loved her mom and thanked her. She said she learned her lesson and would be a good girl. She said she was happy and had fun. +Lily liked to play with puzzles. She had many puzzles with different pictures. She had puzzles with animals, puzzles with cars, puzzles with flowers, and puzzles with stars. She liked to make the pictures with the pieces. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her puzzles, but she could not find them. She looked in her room, in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the bathroom. She could not find any puzzles. She felt sad and bored. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where are my puzzles?" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but your brother took them. He wanted to play with them, too. He is in his room." + +Lily was angry. She did not like to share her puzzles. She wanted to play with them by herself. She went to her brother's room and knocked on the door. + +"Give me back my puzzles!" she shouted. + +Her brother said, "No, they are mine now. Go away!"