diff --git "a/TinyStories_1235.txt" "b/TinyStories_1235.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1235.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Later that day, Emma was playing with her friends outside. When her friends asked her if she could stay for a little longer, Emma smiled and said, "No, I better not. I must mind what my Mama said." + +Since then, Emma became mindful of her actions, and she always made sure to be modest. + +The moral of this story is that minding what others tell you and being modest is always the right thing to do. +Once there was a little girl named Luna. She was three years old and loved playing in her house. One day she went to explore and looked around the house. + +Luna wanted to go upstairs to see what was there. She skipped up the stairs and sighed when she saw everything organized and neat. + +Luna had a great plan. She wanted to reorganize all the items upstairs. But her mom wouldn't let her so she sat down and sighed again. + +"Luna, sweetie. Why do you look so unhappy?", asked Luna's mom. + +"I want to rearrange the things upstairs, but you won't let me!", exclaimed Luna sadly. + +"It's ok, Luna. Let's organize all the things upstairs together", said her mom, giving her a hug. + +So Luna and her mom started reorganizing all the items upstairs. They made it look nice, and Luna was very proud. She was so happy she couldn't help but smile. +Once upon a time there was a nice cat named Matty. He had a beautiful meow and an even prettier purr. Every day, Matty would wake up and meow a little song and enjoy the sun. + +One day, Matty wanted to explore and find something new. He stepped onto the grass and found something special. It was a box. When he opened it, he saw it was full of little pieces that matched each other. He got very excited! + +Matty tried his best to match the pieces together, but he couldn't find the right ones. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't make them match. He was getting frustrated and he wanted to give up. + +Just then, Matty heard a voice in the wind. "Take it step by step," it said. Matty then understood that he just needed to take his time and look for the pieces that matched. He looked closely and he was able to match all the pieces together! + +Matty was so proud. He was happy that he was able to find the nice matches. He meowed with joy to the wind and went to show everyone his wonderful work. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna had many toys and she also owned a bathtub. Every day, she would play with her toys in the bathtub. One day, something very weird happened! When Anna was playing in her bathtub, the bathtub started talking to her! + +Anna was surprised, so she asked the bathtub, "What are you?" + +The bathtub said, "I am the bathtub you own!" + +Anna found this really strange and said, "You are so weird! What can you do?" + +The bathtub said, "I can give you a nice warm bath!" + +Anna smiled and said, "That sounds lovely! Let's do it!" + +Anna and the bathtub had a wonderful bath and afterwards, Anna said goodbye and thanked the bathtub. From that day onward, Anna and the bathtub were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl in a small village. Everyone in the village knew her, but no one ever asked her questions. The little girl was sad because no one asked what she liked or what she thought. + +One day she decided to go on an adventure. She had heard of a magical woods far away, so she packed her bag and started on her way. + +The little girl walked through the woods, curious and excited. Then, suddenly, she heard the most beautiful singing coming from the trees. She took a few steps closer and saw a small group of birds perched on a branch. + +The little girl called out to the birds, but they just looked at her and ignored her. They weren't interested in her question. She tried again, but the birds once again ignored her. + +Still, the little girl kept walking and exploring. The birds eventually flew away, but that didn’t stop her from having a wonderful adventure. She never gave up and was determined to find the answers to her questions. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. They were very happy together. + They decided to have a fun day. + +First, they went to the store to get some dinner. The mommy picked out a nice dinner. + +When they got home, the baby helped the mommy to cook dinner. When dinner was finished, they sat down to eat. + +After dinner, they started to discuss what kind of dessert they wanted. The mommy suggested something thick and creamy. The baby said yes right away, so they decided on ice cream. + +They had a great time eating lots of yummy ice cream. The baby smiled and laughed as they enjoyed their dessert. When they were done, they cleaned up and went off to bed with happy bellies. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very proud of her long pretty hair. Everywhere she went, people complimented her on it. She was so proud that she decided to go to the barber and not get it cut. + +One day, when she was walking to the barber, she slipped and fell. The fall almost made her change her mind about getting a haircut, but she was still too proud. + +When she got to the barber, she told him about her accident but said that she still wanted her hair long. The barber smiled and said, "No problem, I understand," and started cutting her hair. + +After he was finished, the little girl looked in the mirror and was so proud of how she looked. She thanked the barber for doing such a good job and skipped home, happy with her decision and her new haircut. +Once, there was a bald man named Jack. He loved candy, and ate it all day. One day, he went to the store to add more candy to his bag. But when Jack got to the store, he saw that the candy was all gone. He was so sad! + +Jack asked the shopkeeper: "Where is all the candy?". The shopkeeper just shook his head. "I'm sorry, there is no candy left," he said. All of the candy had been sold. + +Jack was very angry. He tried to take some candy from the store, but the shopkeeper stopped him. He shouted and tried to get away, but the shopkeeper held him until the police came. + +The police took Jack away to jail and he couldn't eat any candy ever again. That was the bad ending of Jack's story. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Alex. He liked to add numbers and he was really good at it. One day he got really wet playing outside in the rain. His mom took him to the hospital. The hospital was a big building and it was scary. + +At the hospital the doctor looked at Alex and said the water had made him sick. Then the doctor added some medicine to help him get better. The medicine was bitter, but Alex took it. + +The doctor said Alex needed to stay in bed for a few days and rest. Alex liked staying in bed and he spent the time adding numbers. After a few days his mom and the doctor saw that he was feeling better and said he could go home. + +Alex was so happy to leave the hospital and go back home. He promised himself he would never get so wet playing outside again! +John was a small boy. He was out for his morning jog when something happened. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from ahead. He stopped in surprise. + +"Help!" a voice shouted. John looked around to find the source of the cry. He saw a puppy stuck in a small hole in the ground. He quickly ran to help. + +"I'm here to save you," he said. He started to dig around the hole. After a few minutes he had dug around the hole enough for the puppy to crawl out. + +John smiled as the small puppy stumbled out. But just then, a big car whizzed by. The puppy was so scared, it ran away and John was unable to save it. + +John sadly watched the puppy run away. He wished he had been able to save it. He knew the puppy would have a hard life on its own. +Once upon a time, there were two little children named Mike and Joe. They were getting ready for a playdate in the park. Mike was wearing his black glove from the toy store. + +Joe looked at Mike's glove and said, "I wish I had a glove like that." + +Mike smiled and stretched out his arm for Joe to try on. Joe stretched out his arm and put the glove on. He was so excited to have a glove just like Mike. + +On the way to the park, Mike said, "Remember to share your glove with others too. That way everyone can have fun!" + +At the park, Joe shared his glove and both Mike and Joe had lots of fun playing together. + +The moral of the story is: sharing is caring! +John opened his eyes and saw a new cage. It was big and made of shiny metal. He reached out and ran his hand along the bars. They were cool and smooth. + +"What kind of cage is this?" John asked. + +His mom looked down at him and smiled. She opened the door of the cage and stepped inside. + +"This is a play cage," she said. "You can have fun playing in it." + +John was excited. He climbed in and ran around the cage, exploring every corner. He looked up and saw colorful streamers hanging from the ceiling. He started to laugh. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw that his mom had ripped down the streamers. Then she turned to him with a mischievous grin. + +"Let's tear up the cage," she said. + +John gasped. He wasn't sure what she meant, but it didn't sound like a good idea. He shook his head no. + +"It's okay," she said. "Tearing up the cage is part of the fun. Come on, let's see how strong we are!" + +John smiled. He and his mom started to pull and rip and tear at the cage, until it was all in pieces. John was amazed. This new game was even more fun than he imagined! +John liked to read books. He loved them so much that he took them everywhere he went. One day, John was on his way to the library when he met his friend Pete. + +John said, "Why don't we go to the playground, Pete? We could play together!" + +But Pete said, "No, I can't. I'm waiting for my mom and she told me not to delay." + +John was so frustrated. He wanted to have some fun with Pete, but Pete would not listen. He called out, "Come on, Pete! The playground is so lively!" + +But Pete just shook his head. He said, "I can't. I'm sorry, John. My mom will be mad if I don't wait here." + +John sighed and started to walk away. He didn't want to delay either, so he decided to just go to the library by himself. + +He knew that even when Pete couldn't join him he could still find friends within the pages of his beloved books. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little cub. He liked to explore and take adventures every day! + +One day, he was walking in the woods near his home. Suddenly, he noticed a pocket on the ground. He wondered what might be inside, so he decided to pick it up and take a closer look. He slowly opened the pocket and, to his surprise, he found something that was shiny and bright. + +"Wow!" the little cub said with a smile. He carefully took out the shiny object and put it in his own pocket. + +On his way back home, the little cub ran into his friend, a lion cub. The lion cub had seen what he had done and demanded the little cub to give it back. + +The little cub smiled and said, "It is mine now. I found it first and it's in my pocket." + +The lion cub crossed his arms and said, "No, it's not! Give it back now!" + +The little cub stayed strong, "No, it's mine. I worked hard to find it and now it's in my pocket." + +The lion cub saw that the little cub wouldn't give it up, so he sulked and said, "Fine, keep your silly shiny thing. I'll find my own!" + +The little cub smiled and continued his way home, happy to keep the shiny thing in his pocket. +Once there was a bear and a rabbit. The bear wanted to take the rabbit's flashlight away from him. The rabbit disagreed and said "No, thank you". The bear was not happy and said "Give me the flashlight". The rabbit said again "No, thank you" in a very firm voice. + +The bear got angry and started running away. The rabbit chased the bear with the flashlight in his paw. The bear kept running and the rabbit kept chasing. They ran for a long time until the bear was too tired to run anymore. + +The bear stopped and looked into the distance. There was a glimpse of a shiny light. The bear said "There is a better flashlight, let's go there". The rabbit said "I don't want to go that far". The bear and the rabbit disagreed but the bear was determined to find the shiny flashlight in the distance. + +So eventually the bear and the rabbit made their way to the distant place. The bear reached the distant place and was so excited to see the shiny flashlight. It was perfect for the bear! The bear was so happy to have found the flashlight and the rabbit was happy too. + +The bear and the rabbit went home with the new flashlight and were very happy to be together. They never disagreed again and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old. One day, Mary wanted to go to the park. She wanted to go into the park to play. + +Mary asked her mom if she could go. Mom said yes. "But, be careful!" Mom cautioned. + +So Mary went to the park. On her way, Mary saw a lot of traffic, but she was not afraid. + +Finally, Mary arrived at the park. She saw a big pink slide. Mary was so excited! She ran to the slide and started to climb up, but it was too high. + +Mary looked around and saw a small pink slide. She ran over and climbed up. She slide down again and again! + +Mary decided to stay at the park and plan a picnic. She asked her mom to bring food and juice and they had a picnic in the park. + +Mary and Mom had a great time and when it was time to leave, they ran home together. + +They laughed and talked and when they reached home they were both very happy! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Lucy and Jack. They lived together in a big house. + +One day, Jack led Lucy to the bathroom. He wanted to give her a treat. He had a bottle of shampoo. + +Lucy looked at the bottle. "What's this?" she asked. + +Jack laughed. "It's shampoo," he said. "It will make your hair very soft and shiny!" + +Lucy said, "Whoa!" She was very excited. + +Jack laughed again and said, "I'm being honest with you, Lucy. It really will make your hair look nice." + +Lucy smiled, "OK! Let's do it!" + +So Jack led Lucy to the sink and they put some shampoo on her hair. As they rinsed off the shampoo, Lucy felt her hair become as soft as a cloud. + +And ever since that day, Lucy and Jack have been even better friends. They share everything honestly so that they can both enjoy the same treats. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Emily and Abby. +They went outside to play in the park. It was a lively day and they ran around, chasing each other and catching butterflies. +Emily then shouted, "Let's go and get a shower!" +Abby said, "Okay!" So they ran off together to the playground which had a big shower in it. Emily and Abby had loads of fun catching the water as it sprayed down. +They had a wonderful time, even though they both got a bit wet! +Once upon a time, there was a large finger. One day, the finger felt very dry. The finger scratched it's dryness with another finger. "Ouch!" said the finger. Just then, a little hand came, holding a small towel. "Let me help you!" said the hand. "Thank you!" said the finger. So the hand began to dry the finger with the small towel, until the large finger was all dry and smooth. "There you go!" said the hand. The finger thanked the hand and went off happily. The end. +Once upon a time there was a family. One day, when Daddy was out getting the mail, he noticed something strange. He saw a mysterious symbol in the ground! It was a strange looking thing with lines and curves that didn't match any symbols he had seen before. + +He called the family over to take a look at it. "What is this symbol?" asked Mommy. "I don't know," replied Daddy. "It's so mysterious." + +Little Emily had an idea. "Let's match it!" she said. So the family set out to match the symbol. They searched in the woods, and by the stream, but they could not find a match. +Then, after a long day of searching, they found a match! It was a puzzle piece that fit perfectly with the symbol. Daddy put it into place, and when he did, their eyes were opened wide. Right before their eyes was a giant rainbow! The family cheered with joy. + +"That was quite a mystery solved," said Mommy. "Let's go home." +The family packed up their things and headed home, proud of their discovery. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sarah. She loved to explore and go on adventures. Today she decided to explore the ancient forest near her home. As Sarah explored, she came across a huge tree with an old, twisted trunk. She decided to climb the tree, and when she reached the top she was amazed to find a pair of bright blue pants tucked away in a secret nest. + +Sarah picked up the pants and examined them. The fabric felt soft and delicate like it had been made a very long time ago. The pants were edged with pink embroidery, and she knew immediately that these special pants must be very valuable. + +Suddenly there was a loud rustling beneath Sarah, and out of the corner of her eye she saw an old grizzly bear. The bear was looking right at the pants, and it let out a deep growl. “Spoil!†the bear roared. + +Sarah quickly tucked the pants into her pocket, and ran down the tree as fast as she could. The bear chased after her, but Sarah was too quick and she escaped. She took the pants home and kept them safe. From then on she kept a close eye on the ancient forest, but never again did she see the bear. +Once upon a time there was a lawyer. She was rare and she went to work every day. She worked hard and did her best in the job. + +One day the lawyer got angry because she saw something that she hated. She was mad and shouted at her workmates. + +Then her workmates said to her, "Why do you hate it? What is wrong?" The lawyer stopped and thought for a moment. "I don't understand why it's wrong," she said. + +The workmates thought for a moment too. Then one of them said, "Maybe you should talk to a lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand the law." + +The lawyer was happy to hear this suggestion. She looked around and found a rare lawyer. The lawyer heard her story and explained the law to her. + +After hearing the lawyer's advice, the lawyer felt better. She thanked the lawyer and went back to her job feeling much better. The lawyer had helped her understand the law and she was no longer angry. The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was very impatient and wanted to know the answer to every question. + +One day, the little girl was exploring a new park. As she looked around she saw a friendly-looking bunny. The bunny was hopping around and the girl was so excited! + +She went up to the bunny and asked it: "Can I pet you?" The bunny smiled, but it stayed quiet. + +The impatient girl wanted an answer right away, so she asked again: "Can I pet you?" This time, the bunny gave her a stern look and said "No!". + +The bunny hopped away and the girl started to cry. Then, the girl realized why the bunny had said "No". The bunny had seen that she was impatient and knew that trying to pet it might lead to it being hurt. + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day: be patient, or else you might get bitten! +It was a beautiful day and Lucy decided to take a walk. She put on her shoes and strolled down the sidewalk. After a few minutes, she came to a mailbox. She was so excited! She had been waiting all day for something special to arrive in the mail. Lucy stood by the mailbox, patiently waiting. Suddenly, she saw the delivery truck coming down the street! It stopped right in front of her and the postal worker opened the door. He pulled out her package and handed it to Lucy. She was so happy! She thanked him and put the package in her bag, then went on her way. She took a different route back home and enjoyed the sights, the smells and the sounds of the day. At last, she arrived home. She was so glad she was able to have a nice walk and get her package. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. It was furry and soft. One day the bunny was playing in the meadow when another bunny came hopping up. + +"Hi there," the buny said. "What you doin?" + +The little bunny grinned. "Playing!" it said. + +The other bunny waved its paw. It had a magical wink that it used to make things special. It winked at the little bunny. + +The little bunny was amazed! Suddenly its world was filled with fun things to play with. From flowers that danced and butterflies that sang to magical friends who always played. + +The little bunny and its friend spent the whole day playing together and winking to now things. When the sun was getting low they said goodbye and hopped off in different directions. + +But they knew they'd be back to play again soon! +Once there was a little girl named Ava who loved to drink from a spoon. Every day she went to the kitchen where she found lots of spoons lined up. She chose the one that was her favorite and drank from it for a long time. + +One day, after she drank from the spoon, she looked up and decided to give it a name. She called it 'Lucky'. From that day on, every time she wanted to drink, she grabbed Lucky and had lots of fun. + +One day, Ava's mom saw Ava drinking from the spoon. She asked, "Ava, why do you drink from that spoon so much?" Ava replied, "Mommy, it's my lucky spoon. I'm sure that if I keep using it I will have a successful life!" + +Ava's mom smiled. She was happy to see her daughter so confident. From that day forward Ava kept drinking from her lucky spoon and her life was indeed successful! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Anna and Tom. They were both very cute and liked to play together. + +One day, Anna and Tom were playing with scissors. They decided to have a race with the scissors. Anna picked up her scissors and raced to the corner. Tom picked up his scissors and followed her. + +Anna and Tom laughed as they raced around the room.Anna was the fastest. She reached the corner before Tom and shouted, "I won!" + +Tom was disappointed. So Anna said, "Let's race again. I'll give you a headstart this time." + +Tom smiled and they started the race again. This time, Tom was the fastest. He shouted, "I won!" + +Anna laughed and said, "Let's have a race again. It's so much fun!" + +Tom and Anna raced for hours until it was time for dinner. They put the scissors away and gave each other a high five for being so cute and having so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Tim. He was a curious sort and always wanted to explore the world around him. One day Tim decided to go out into the woods to see what interesting things he could find. + +As he was walking, Tim noticed a red blanket that had been discarded off to the side of the path he was walking on. When he got closer, he noticed that it was wrapped around something and he decided to take a closer look. + +Tim unwrapped the blanket and found a bright, shiny red ball. He was sure it was a magical ball, so he quickly grabbed it and hugged it tight. + +He heard a mysterious voice call out to him. "Give me back my red ball!" it commanded. Tim was scared and refused. He quickly ran back the way he had came, never looking back. + +When Tim arrived back home, he quickly hid the red ball away in a safe spot. The mysterious voice had said it was its red ball, but maybe it was actually his. + +Little did Tim know that the red ball belonged to a powerful wizard living in the woods. Tim had now made an enemy and it wasn't long before the wizard had tracked down Tim's house. + +The wizard demanded that Tim return the red ball, but again Tim refused. As punishment, the wizard put a spell on Tim. He would never know the feeling of warmth again, not until +Tom was a little boy who loved to wander around in his neighbourhood. One day, he was walking around a grassy field when he came across a little hut. He had never seen the hut before, it looked mysterious and he wanted to explore. He opened the door and walked inside. + +Suddenly, the door slammed shut behind him and he couldn’t get out. He was scared, so he started to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard a man's voice. "What are you doing in here," it said. The man had a kind face and he looked gentle. + +Tom explained to the man that he had just been exploring and he didn’t mean to get stuck in the hut. The man smiled and looked relieved. + +He told Tom that he had just been about to lose the hut and that he was very ashamed for not being able to pay the rent. Tom was happy to help the man. He ran home and brought back back some money, enough to pay the rent of the hut. + +The man was very happy, and he thanked Tom for saving his hut. Tom left feeling proud that he had helped the man. +Andy was a dependable person. He always helped his family when they needed it. He would turn off the lights when they forgot and bring his mom extra napkins when they went out to eat. + +One day, Andy's mom asked him to take his little brother, Tommy, to the park. Tommy wasn't very old; he was only 3 years old. Andy agreed and they set off happily. + +When they arrived, Andy found a nice spot to sit. He told Tommy to stay close and proceeded to look in his backpack for the snack he brought. But when he looked up, Tommy was nowhere to be seen. + +"Oh, no!" thought Andy. He quickly got up and started looking for him. He started calling Tommy's name, but he didn't answer. + +Finally, Andy found his brother. He was on the other side of the park and had spotted a puppy. Andy was happy to have found him, but also scolded him for not listening. + +Andy hugged him and told him that even though he was young, he had to start being dependable and always listen to his older brother. Tommy agreed, and from that day on he was always more mindful and dependable. +Once there was a musician. He liked to play all sorts of music, and he was very good. One day he decided to go outside in his yard and play some music. He zippped around the garden and ran to get his guitar. + +As he was playing, a bad man came. He was very angry. He said: "I don't like your music! Stop it right now!" + +The musician was scared, so he put his guitar down. The bad man then said: "If you want your guitar back, go and get me something good." The musician was scared and didn't know what to do, so he said: "I don't have anything good to give you." + +The bad man then said: "Then I'll just keep your guitar. Goodbye!" And he zipped away. The musician was very sad and wished he could get his guitar back, but he could not. +One day Mom and Dad took the little boy to the park. It was the best park ever! There were many different kinds of animals, and the little boy wanted to try each one. He started by talking to the monkey. The monkey had an interesting style. She spoke in a loud voice, and moved quickly from place to place. + +The little boy asked the monkey if he could try her style. She said yes, and showed him how to move from one tree to the next. The little boy watched her closely and then tried it himself. He made it around the entire park! He wanted to try the giraffe's style too, but Mom and Dad said it was time to go home. + +The little boy was disappointed, but he was happy he got to try the monkey's style. "That was such a great kind of style," he said. Mom and Dad smiled at each other. They were glad the little boy had enjoyed his visit to the park. +One day, a little girl went to school. She was only three years old and she was very excited. + +When she entered the classroom, she saw a big, rich desk in the middle of the room. It had lots of drawers for storing things. She ran over to the desk and opened one of the drawers. Inside were lots of crayons and pencils. + +The little girl was very happy and she wanted to share the things in the drawer with all the other children at school. She ran around the room and gave each one of her friends a new crayon. The little girl smiled and said to her friends, “Let’s share the desk and have lots of fun!†+ +Everyone was so happy to have their own special crayon. The little girl was so pleased that she had been able to share the things from the rich desk with all her friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Nicky. One day, Nicky wanted to go to the park by himself. But his Dad said “No, you are too little, you need help.†+ +Nicky was very disappointed but he listened to his Dad. He asked if his Dad wanted to load a wagon with him. “What should we load?†Dad asked. + +Nicky said “let’s load earth. We can play in the park!â€. Dad smiled and helped Nicky load the wagon with earth. + +They walked to the park and had lots of fun. But then Nicky accidentally spilled some of the earth on the ground. He felt very ashamed. He was scared to look at his Dad. + +But Dad said “It’s ok, accidents happen. It’s important to take responsibility for your actions. It’s ok to be ashamed sometimes, but you shouldn’t let it stop you from doing things you likeâ€. + +Nicky smiled and hugged his Dad. They cleaned up the mess and enjoyed the rest of their time wandering in the park. + +Moral of the story: it’s ok to be ashamed sometimes, but don’t let it stop you from doing things you like. +One day, a little girl went for a walk with her best friend, a lizard. They had so much fun together looking at the clouds and playing tag in the park. + +Suddenly, the girl saw a big, loud bird. She was a little scared, so she held on to the lizard tight. But the bird just flew away in a hurry. + +The lizard said to the girl, "Whew! That was close." + +The girl sighed in relief and hugged the lizard. Then they went back to playing tag and having a great time. + +The girl thanked her best friend and said, "You always make me smile, lizard!" + +The little girl and her scaly friend continued playing until it was time to go home. +One sunny day, Jack was playing in the park with his friends. They were running around and having a great time. Suddenly, he noticed a tall pole in the middle of the park. It was a cool pole - it was made of metal and had a shiny silver colour. + +Jack wondered what the pole could be used for and he asked his friends if they knew. "Let's make a game out of it!" one of them suggested. So, they all agreed to do it. + +They started to run around the pole and soon they were playing a game of tag. Jack was running around the pole faster than the others and he was having a lot of fun. He kept running until all of a sudden, he felt something different. + +When he looked up, he saw that the pole was now a giant slide. He couldn't believe it! The pole had changed into a slide and all of his friends were going down it, squealing with delight. + +Jack couldn't wait to get on the slide, but he decided to wait for everyone else to go first. When it was finally his turn, he climbed onto the slide and glided all the way down. It was so cool! + +The next day, Jack was still excited about the pole that had changed. He thought it was a magical day in the park and couldn't wait to go back. +Sofi went to the living room to observe her TV. It was a great TV - big and shiny. She pushed the button and watched with excitement as the colours changed on the screen. She observed the animals, cars and cartoons that came on. It was great! + +Sofi kept observing as long as she could until her mother told her it was time to go to bed. But before that, she had one last observation - the stars in the night sky. She looked up and said wow! Sofi watched them twinkle, shine and sparkle like little stars in the sky. It was so great that she smiled and sighed with delight. +Max and Lucy were best friends. They loved to explore the ancient castle near their hometown. + +Today, they were in the great hall of the castle. The ceiling was high and made of stone. It was ancient and made them both feel small. + +Max pointed up at the ceiling and said, "What do you think is up there?" +Lucy looked around, trying to figure it out. Then she had an idea. + +"Let's climb up and take a look! We will have to find something to help us," she said. + +Max agreed and soon they had found a ladder. They carefully climbed up and reached the ceiling. + +What they found included old pieces of furniture, dusty books, and spider webs. + +Lucy lightly touched an old chair and said, "This is amazing!" + +Max smiled and said, "Let's explore the rest of the castle." + +The two friends were off on another adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He liked to explore the world around him. One day, he discovered a sink. He was very excited about this new find! + +He ran over to the sink and opened it. Inside, he saw lots of small toys. He was very happy! He took them out one by one, playing with each of them and discovering what they could do. + +The boy continued to explore and he discovered many other fun things in the sink - a tiny car, a stuffed animal, and even a ball! He played with them all day until he was so tired he fell asleep right near the sink. + +The next morning, the boy woke up. He remembered the fun he had the day before and so he went back to the sink. He had a great day playing with the toys and discovering what else he could find. + +The boy went back to the sink every day, discovering something new every time. He felt so lucky to have found such a wonderful place! +Once there was a little girl named Gaby. She loved to learn new things, so one day she decided to try and learn how to pick pears from the tree in her garden. She grabbed a ladder and dragged it to the foot of the pear tree. She climbed up the ladder and carefully picked two pears. She was so proud of herself! However, when she climbed down the ladder and tasted her pears, she was surprised to find that they were icy! Gaby couldn't believe it - but she soon realized that the icy pears were from the pear tree at the end of her garden, not the one she had just picked from. + +Feeling frustrated, Gaby decided to go to her neighbor for help. Her neighbor told Gaby about something called a wigwam. He said that when Gaby built a wigwam around her tree, it would keep the pears warm and not icy! Gaby was excited to try it, so she got to work building her wigwam. In the end, Gaby finally learned how to pick the sweetest, warmest pears from her pear tree! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. She was three years old and loved going for walks with her grandma. + +One day, grandma said to Susie: "Let's go for a wild walk today!" Susie was very excited, so she quickly put on her shoes and they were ready to go. + +The two of them walked over fields and hills, and saw lots of wild animals on the way. They saw a fluffy bunny hopping around, an owl sitting up high in a tree, and lots of other animals enjoying the wild outdoors. + +Susie was so excited to see the wild animals that she shouted 'Thank you!' to them. Grandma just laughed and said: "Those animals can't understand you, Susie. But they're very happy you're enjoying yourself." + +Susie smiled and they carried on their wild walk. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack who was adventurous and liked to create things. One day, he looked around and found a piece of red fabric and some colourful thread. He wanted to create something, so he tied the fabric into a bow tie. + +He then showed his creation to his mum. She smiled and said, “That’s great, Jack! You made an adventure tie.†+ +Jack was very proud and decided to wear the adventure tie everywhere he went. He felt very brave and ready for a new exciting adventure. + +He asked his mum, â��œWhere should I go today?†+ +Mum said, “You can go anywhere you want. But remember, stay safe!†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Ok, I will!†He then popped on his adventure tie and went off to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to sell her old toys. She searched all over the place but she couldn't find anyone who wanted to buy them. She was feeling very tired so she decided to take a break. + +Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. It was her friend Sara who had come to help her. Sara had a great idea, she said. They could travel to the town market and sell the toys there. + +The little girl was excited but nervous. She had never been to the market before. What if nobody wanted to buy her toys? + +Sara reassured her that she didn't have to worry. So the two friends headed off to the market. When they arrived there, they saw that many people were buying and selling things. With some encouragement from Sara, the little girl put up her toys for sale. + +To her surprise, she sold every single one of them. She felt so happy and relieved. At the end of the day, she learnt that sometimes you have to take a chance and go places to find success. And she was very happy that she had a special friend like Sara to help her. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich who lived in the desert. Every day, the ostrich would demand more and more food from his friends. He was very greedy. + +One day, one of his oldest friends, a fox, decided to give the ostrich a lesson. He said to the ostrich, “Why don’t you share the food with everyone? That way, everyone will be happy.†+ +The ostrich refused to listen and demanded even more food. A few days later, he stepped on a broken branch and broke his leg. He was unable to walk and all his friends had to help him. He felt very embarrassed and ashamed. + +The ostrich realised that his friends were really kind and he shouldn't demand so much food. From then on, he always shared the food and was generous. + +Moral of the story: Sharing is caring! +Once there was a little girl, named Lily. She was very curious and often asked lots of questions. One day, she asked her mother, "What is spaghetti?". + +Her mother smiled and said, "Spaghetti is a type of food that is fun to eat. Would you like to try it?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +So her compassionate mother let her have a plate of spaghetti for lunch. The spaghetti was so good that Lily asked for a second helping. + +Her mother said, "Have as much as you want. I'm sure you will enjoy it!" + +Lily was so happy that she finished the entire plate of spaghetti, with a big smile on her face. After that, she asked her mother to let her eat spaghetti for lunch every day! Her mother smiled and agreed. + +From then on, spaghetti became Lily's favorite food. She was thankful for her mother's compassion. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. Next to the tree was a big ladder. A little boy named Tommy wanted to climb the ladder very much. + +Mummy said to Tommy, "The ladder is very tall, and you are still so small. I don't think you can climb it." + +But Tommy just smiled and said, "I believe I can. I am such a brave boy and I will prove it to you!" + +Tommy grabbed the ladder and climbed and climbed until he was at the top. From the top of the ladder he could see for miles and miles. + +Mummy was so proud of Tommy and said, "See, I always knew you could do it! I believed in you." + +Tommy smiled and said, "I believed in myself, too." +Once, there was a tall tree near a pond. It was so tall that it seemed to reach the sky. Every day, the water in the pond would get smaller and smaller. The tree was getting thirsty. + +One day, something strange happened. The mouth of the pond opened up and blew out a big gust of wind. The wind blew across the pond and started to dry it out. + +The tree was so happy to get some water. It drank a lot of the water and grew taller. But, soon the water was all gone. With no water left, the tree started to get thirsty again. + +But then, something even stranger happened. The pond's mouth opened up again, this time blowing out snowflakes. The snowflakes fell from the sky and filled the pond back up with water. The tree drank its fill and was happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy needed to fix something and so she asked the baby for help. + +"I need to fix this hole," she said, pointing to a tear in her shirt. + +The baby wanted to help and so he brought Mommy a needle. "Here, this is what you need," he said, handing her the needle. + +But Mommy said, "No, this is not a strong enough needle. I need a big, heavy needle." + +The baby insisted that the needle he gave was just right, but Mommy said she had to find a heavy needle. So she looked everywhere until she found a strong, heavy needle that would work perfectly. + +The baby watched as Mommy stitched up the tear with the heavy needle. When she finished, the shirt was as good as new! + +Mommy thanked the baby for his help and gave him a big hug. The baby was so happy that he had made Mommy's shirt better. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Jake. Sam had some tea that was very spicy. He offered some to Jake, but Jake shook his head and said "No, thank you, it's too spicy for me". + +Suddenly, the tea disappeared! Sam and Jake looked around and couldn't find the tea anywhere. They asked each other where the tea had gone, but neither one knew. + +Just then, Sam's mom came up and said "Oh, the tea disappeared into thin air. That can happen sometimes with spicy tea." Sam and Jake were amazed. + +After that, Sam and Jake decided to find something else to do, so they went outside to play. They never discovered where the spicy tea had disappeared to, but that was alright with them. They had fun playing and were happy it was gone! +Finn and his mom were walking down the path. Finn's mom said, "Look at that! I want to try it!" She was pointing to a new sausage stand. + +Finn asked, "What's a sausage?" + +His mom said, "It's yummy and it looks like a big, hotdog. Let's go try it!" So they walked over to the stand. + +Finn watched as his mom put money into the machine and opened the little door. She handed a sausage to Finn. "Try it!" she said. + +Finn took a bite. He smiled and said, "Mmm. It tastes good!" + +His mom said, "See, I told you it was yummy!" Finn asked for another one and his mom said, "Yes, but only if you promise to share it with me." + +Finn smiled and said, "I promise. Now let's eat this new sausage together!" +Once upon a time there was a jolly tiger. But this Tiger was not like all the other Tigers. He didn't like to roar - he liked to take a bath in the bathtub! + +One day, the tiger stepped out of the bathtub feeling very happy and wanted to tell everyone how jolly he was feeling. So he took a deep breath and gave a great big roar. + +The sound was so loud that it reached the ears of a bear living in a nearby cave. The bear heard it and peeked out from the cave. "What was that noise?", he asked. + +The tiger told him that he had been taking a bath in the bathtub and was so jolly, he couldn't help but roar! The bear looked amazed and said: "Tigers can roar too?" + +The tiger roared again and the two animals became firm friends. From then on, they often went together to take a bath in the bathtub, and afterwards they would both roar together in celebration of their new friendship. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was worried about going to the circus. She was only 3 years old and she didn't know what a clown was. Her parents told her that clowns were funny so she decided to go. + +When she got to the circus she was so excited to see the clowns. All the different clowns were wearing colorful clothes and made her laugh. + +She asked her parents, "What do clowns taste like?" Her parents were very surprised by the question but t old her to wait and see for herself. + +The next day she went to the clown show and saw the clowns dancing and juggling. Then she saw the clowns giving out candy. She was so excited and asked the clown, "Can I have some candy, please?". The clown smiled and handed her a piece of candy. + +The little girl was so worried but she put the candy in her mouth and tasted it. It was sweet and delicious. She smiled and said, "Yummy! Clowns taste yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lily. She lived in a forest with many animals. One day, she went for a walk and found an amazing cart lying in the grass. She was excited to see the cart and decided to take it to her home. She ran home with the cart, carrying it in her hands. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her. It was a little squirrel. "Where are you going with my cart?" it asked. Lily replied, "I am taking it home with me." The squirrel said, "You can't do that! That is my cart!" Lily was sorry and said, "I am sorry, please forgive me." + +The squirrel said, "I forgive you, but you must return the cart to where you found it." Then the squirrel decided to show Lily something even more amazing. It took Lily to a nearby hill, buried underneath which was a box full of delicious food. The squirrel said, "I have been burying this food here for a long time! Isn't that amazing?" + +Lily thanked the squirrel for showing her such an amazing sight. The squirrel took back its cart and both of them returned home. Lily never forgot the squirrel's amazing box of buried food and always looked for more amazing things around her. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was very careful because she had something special. It was a bell that rang. The woman held it very carefully, so it wouldn't break. Every time she held it, the bell would ring a sweet sound. + +The woman was so happy to have the bell, and she wanted to show it to her friends. She took it to their house and rang the bell. Everyone came outside to see the bell. They were all so happy when they heard the bell ringing. + +The woman was careful to make sure the bell was safe. After a while, they said goodbye and the woman went home. She placed the bell in the corner of her room, so she could listen to it whenever she liked. The sound made her smile. + +The woman was very glad to have the bell, and she looked forward to ringing it again soon. +Bob and Sam were best friends. They had been friends since they were toddlers. Every day they would go to the park and play together. + +One day, they were at the park and they had an unusual quarrel. Bob wanted to ride his favorite motorcycle, but Sam said it was too rare to ride. +Bob was very upset and he tried to reason with Sam, but Sam wouldn't listen. + +"Please Sam, don't be so mean," Bob said. "I really want to ride my motorcycle, it's a really fun thing to do!" + +Sam thought for a moment and finally he said, "Okay Bob, you can have your fun. But be careful, because it is a rare motorcycle". + +Bob thanked Sam and hopped on his motorcycle. With a big smile, he started it up and rode around the park. He felt so thrilled! + +Their quarrel was soon forgotten and they laughed and enjoyed the rest of their day. +One day, a small boy was walking in the park. He was looking for gum. His mom had told him that collecting gum was a fun activity. As he was walking, he noticed something sparkling on the ground. He bent down and saw that it was a piece of gum! + +He picked it up, but realized he didn’t have a place to put it. He started looking around and found a lazy dog lying on the ground. He decided to collect the gum in the dog’s collar. + +The small boy walked off, excited and happy. The lazy dog lay silently watching him go. + +The next day, the small boy returned to the park and went straight towards the lazy dog. To his surprise, the dog’s collar was full of pieces of gum! + +“Look mom!†he shouted. “I found so many pieces of gum. I must have collected them all yesterday!†+ +Mom smiled proudly, seeing her son had found out what a fun activity collecting gum could be. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play games and have fun, but his favorite activity was watching the world around him. Every morning, Fluffy would waddle over to his favorite lookout spot, a hill by the river, to watch the sunrise. + +One day, Fluffy saw a funny looking duck step out of the river and take a seat on the bank. The duck quacked hello and Fluffy said hello back. The two creatures started to chat and even though they were from different worlds, they shared some laughs and had lots of fun. + +By the time the sun was setting, the two had become friends. As they said goodbye and Fluffy watched the duck walk back into river, he thought he had been very kind in letting the duck join him at his favorite spot. + +The next day, Fluffy went back to the hill. He smiled when he saw the duck waiting for him by the riverside. As they watched the sunrise, Fluffy heard the duck squeak: + +“Let’s come back tomorrow, same time! We can watch the sunrise together and have fun again!†+ +Fluffy wiggled his nose in agreement. He knew that it would be a fun morning. +John was walking in the park and he saw a dirty seat near the pond. He thought it looked like fun to sit in it for a rest, so he sat down. He had a big smile on his mouth. +Suddenly, he felt something on his foot. He looked down and he saw a big, ugly bug crawling around on his toes. He jumped up, but the bug was still attached to him. He screamed and tried to get it off. + +John's mom came running over to him and saw what was happening. She frowned and said, "John, you know you should never sit on a dirty seat." +John felt embarrassed. He nodded and promised to never sit on a dirty seat again. + +Mom and John walked back home, but John still felt something on his foot. When they got to the house, Mom looked down and saw the bug had now spread up to his ankle. She looked at John with a worried expression. + +John knew what Mom was thinking. He was scared and said, "Mom, am I gonna be okay?" +Mom looked sad and shook her head. "No, John. We need to take you to the doctor right away. This bug is giving you a bad sickness." + +John had to go to the hospital. He was so worried that he couldn't stop crying. The doctors told him he was very lucky to have found the bug on his foot before it crawled up +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She was just three years old and liked nothing more than exploring her garden. + +One day, she saw a little green frog hop its way into the garden. Millie was so excited that she poked its stomach with her finger. + +The frog was a bit shocked, so it quickly hopped away. But it came back again soon after, and this time it had a special surprise. It was carrying a beautiful, smooth, round stone in its mouth. + +Millie was amazed and asked the frog, "What is this?" + +The frog smiled and replied, "It is a magical rock, my dear. It can make your dreams come true!" + +Millie couldn't believe it, so she thanked the frog and went about her day dreaming what she wanted the magical rock to do. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit named Carrot. One day, Carrot decided to explore the forest. Suddenly, Carrot felt a sharp pain in her foot! It was a thorn that had pricked her. + +Carrot tried to take the thorn out with her teeth, but she couldn't. It was too deep. She started to cry loudly, which caught the attention of a kind fairy. + +The fairy said, “Please don’t suffer, my friend. Let me help you.†With a wave of her wand, the thorn flew out of Carrot’s foot. Carrot thanked the fairy by giving her a tip of fresh vegetables. + +The fairy smiled kindly and said, “Be careful, my nosy friend. Don’t venture so far away from home next time.†+ +Carrot smiled and nodded. Then, she hopped away into the forest, careful not to get hurt again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Toby. He wanted to eat something sweet. He went to the kitchen and found a jar of sugar. But Toby was confused. He thought that sugar was something you could eat like an apple. + +He asked his mom, “Mommy, can I eat this sugar?†+ +His mom said, “No Toby, sugar is not an apple. You put sugar in your tea or coffee.†+ +Toby wanted to put sugar in his tea. So his mom put sugar in a spoon and he put it in his tea. Toby was very happy with his sweet tea. From then on, he only put sugar in his tea and not in his mouth. +Jill was very playful. She loved playing with her toys and running around. One day she wanted to try something different. She had seen the bathtub and she wanted to see what it was like to be in it. + +Jill climbed into the bathtub and started playing. She splashed around and laughed. She enjoyed being in the bathtub until the water started to rise. She tried to get out, but the water was rising too quickly. + +Jill screamed for help. Her mom came rushing into the bathroom and saw what was happening. She tried to help her daughter, but it was too late. The water had risen too much and Jill was gone. + +Jill's mom was devastated. She mourned for the loss of her daughter and never recovered from it. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who loved to bathe in the sun. Every day, the mole would bask and swim around the pond. + +One day, the mole heard a voice say, "Wow, mole! You are so amazing when you bathe in the sun like that!" + +The mole looked up and saw a blue bird flying up above. The mole said, "Thank you!" + +The bird replied, "I wish I could bathe in the sun like you too!†+ +The mole thought about what the bird said for a moment and then said, "I know a way to make your wish come true!" + +The bird was very excited. She asked, "Really? How?" + +The mole told the bird about a special river that the mole had discovered the week before. The mole said that the river was full of sunlight and if the bird went there, she could bathe in the sun too! + +The bird was very happy, thanked the mole and flew off to find the river. The bird followed the mole’s directions and soon enough, came to the amazing river. + +The bird flew into the river and when she came out, she was full of sunshine and so happy. She thanked the mole and flew off, happy ever after. +Once, there was a poor family who were very sad. The mum and dad were always worried because they did not have enough money to pay for even the most basic things. Every day, they just felt more and more unhappy. + +Then, one day, a surprise visit changed everything. A kind neighbour had decided to visit the family to bring them some dinner. The dinner made everyone in the family so happy. + +The surprise visit didn't stop there. Every day the kind neighbour came back and brought the family dinner, and the family started getting more and more food each day. + +The family's happiness began to increase. The neighbour also started to bring over toys and clothes, which made the little children so excited. + +The family's happiness kept growing as the visits continued, until one day the family stopped being so poor. They finally had enough money to buy their own dinner, and the kind neighbour was no longer needed. But the family never forgot their neighbour's help - and the happiness he had brought to their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was John. John was three years old and full of energy. One day, John's parents told him that they were going to celebrate. +John asked, "What are we celebrating?" +His parents replied, "We are celebrating your birthday!" + +John was so excited! He couldn't believe it! However, he had a question. He asked, "What is a birthday?" + +His parents smiled. They explained that a birthday was a special day to celebrate another year of life. They also said that everyone would have their own opinions on how to celebrate a birthday. + +John thought about this. He wanted to do something special. Suddenly, he got an idea. He shouted, "Let's get a blue cake!" + +His parents laughed, but agreed to get a cake. When the cake arrived, it was just as John had imagined - blue and delicious! Everyone had a great time eating the cake and celebrating John's birthday. +Once upon a time there were two best friends called Mary and Julie. They were playing in the park together and having lots of fun. Suddenly the sky became very dark, and Mary heard a rumble of thunder in the distance. + +“What is that noise?†Julie asked in fear. + +“Don’t worry Julie,†Mary said kindly, “It’s just thunder. It’s just the sound of the clouds becoming very heavy.†+ +Julie was still a little scared, so Mary decided to cheer her up by offering her a yummy treat. She brought out a sticky, tasty piece of cake from her bag and gave it to Julie. + +“It’s so tasty!†Julie said as she licked her lips. Mary smiled and they enjoyed the treat together as the thunder slowly faded away. +One day, Jack saw a bottle on the ground. He wanted to pick it up but he was too lazy. He decided to ignore it and just keep walking. But then he heard a noise. It was coming from the bottle. Jack was curious, so he stopped to take a closer look. Inside the bottle was a little bird! Jack was so excited. He wanted to take the bird out, but it was stuck inside the bottle. Jack tried to ignore the bird, but he couldn't help himself. He wanted to help the bird, so he worked until he finally got it out. The bird thanked Jack and flew away. Jack was happy that he didn't ignore the bottle after all! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Julie. She was very stubborn and wanted to bring her jewelry everywhere. Her mom said to her, "Julie, you can't bring your jewelry away from home. It's too special and might get messed up." + +But Julie kept insisting and trying to bring her jewelry. One day, as she was getting ready to go out with her mom, she got out of her bedroom with her jewelry in her hands. + +Her mom looked at her and said, "No, Julie. You can't bring your jewelry anywhere. It's too special to take away from home." + +But Julie was very stubborn. To show her stubbornness, she started to cry. + +After seeing her crying, her mom said, "Okay, sweetheart. You can bring your jewelry with you this time, but please be careful with it." + +And with that, Julie was very excited and happily went out with her mom and her jewelry. +Mary and Jim were best friends. They liked to go to the beach. When they arrived, they would organize their towels and bags. Mary was a big dreamer and liked to plan what they would be doing. Today, they would go surfing! + +Mary looked at the sea. The sun was shining and the blue water looked so inviting. She asked Jim, "Should we go surfing?" +Jim smiled and said, "Sure! It looks healthy and safe." + +Mary and Jim got into their wetsuits. They grabbed their surfboards and paddled towards the waves. When they got closer, the waves seemed so big! Mary was scared, but Jim said, "Don't worry. We can do it together." +Mary felt a bit less scared. They paddled hard and when the wave came, they both jumped on their boards and went surfing! + +They both smiled as they rode the waves and shared their biggest laughs. What a fun, healthy adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow mountain in the middle of a vast field. Every morning, the sun shone over the mountain, bringing a warm and radiant light. + +One day, a small child named Lola was walking around the mountain. She was looking for something special. She heard a mysterious voice say, "If you climb the mountain, you will receive a surprise". + +Lola was so excited she quickly started to climb the mountain. She slipped many times on the loose rocks, but she kept on going. When she finally reached the top, she saw something that amazed her. It was a box filled with yellow candy. + +Lola was very happy to receive the delicious candy. She thanked the voice for the surprise and then quickly ran back down the mountain with her new treat. + +Lola knew that scaling the yellow mountain was worth it. She would never forget her adventure and the sweet surprise that she had received. +The farmer had a humble avocado tree in his garden. He was very proud of it and looked after it carefully. But one day, the avocado tree had too many delicious fruit! The farmer decided it was time to separate the fruit. He carefully took each avocado off the tree and put them in a basket. The farmer was very happy with the basket of avocados! He knew his family would be pleased with the delicious fruit he'd found. +One day, Jimmy and his mom were walking in the park. It was very hot out. Jimmy looked up and said, "What is that?" His mom said, "That is a jail." Jimmy asked, "Why do people go to jail?" His mom said, "People go to jail when they don't work hard and do the right things." Jimmy said, "I'm going to work hard so I don't have to go to jail." His mom said, "Good idea, Jimmy!" + +Jimmy and his mom continued to walk around in the hot sun. He worked so hard to stay out of trouble and make sure he stayed away from jail. He wanted to make his mom proud. + +After a while, Jimmy and his mom stopped to eat a snack. Jimmy said, "Mommy, I worked so hard today, can I go play now?" His mom said, "Yes, go play and have fun, Jimmy! Just make sure you keep working hard!" Jimmy smiled and said, "Ok, Mommy!" + +Jimmy ran off to play, happy that he was able to work hard and stay away from jail. +Max and his family had a special day to celebrate. They took some red lumber and made a pirate ship. + +Max loved his pirate ship and he asked his mum, "Why are we celebrating?" + +Mum said, "We are celebrating because we have the best family in the world!" + +Max smiled and said, "I know! Can I sail my pirate ship across the ocean?" + +Mum said, "Yes, you can take it to the park and sail it around the pond!" + +Max was so happy. He grabbed his red lumber pirate ship and sailed away. + +He had a wonderful day celebrating with his family. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. Jenny was only three years old and very curious. She had many questions, but one day she asked her mom a very difficult question that she couldn't understand. Her mom was very kind and tried to explain it to her, but it still seemed so terribly hard. + +"Mommy, why is the sky blue?" Jenny asked, scratching her head in confusion. + +Her mother smiled and replied, "Well, Jenny, it's because of the way the sunlight reflects off all the water droplets in the air, the blue colour bounces back to the sky." + +Jenny tried to understand, but she couldn't. "I'm sorry, mommy, I don't understand." + +Her mom smiled kindly and said, "It's okay, darling. It takes time for some things to make sense. Just keep asking questions, and eventually you will understand." + +Jenny smiled, knowing that she wasn't alone on her journey. With her mom to help her, she was sure one day she would understand the terrible question that had been asked of her. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter loved the ocean and wanted to explore it. + +One day, Peter gathered all of his courage and decided to take a swim in the ocean. He was so excited to swim. + +As Peter swam, he suddenly met a shark. The shark was huge and looked very scary. Peter was scared and said loudly: "I need help!" + +The shark replied "Don't be scared little one. You don't need to be afraid of me." + +Then the shark asked Peter, "Do you need to swim faster? I can help you." + +Peter was so thankful and said: "Yes! That would be great." + +The shark then stayed side by side with Peter and helped him swim faster so he didn't get hurt. + +Peter was so grateful and thanked the shark before they said goodbye. From then on, Peter was not scared of the ocean or of sharks. He learned that sharks weren't dangerous and that they could even help you when you need it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was not very good at drawing, but she really liked to try. + +One day, Amy entered her bedroom and was very excited to find a new eraser on her desk. She picked it up and ran right back out. + +On the way outside, she ran into her big sister, Gracie. Gracie was looking very miserable. + +"What's wrong?" Amy asked. + +"My drawing doesn't look very good," Gracie replied, pointing to her sad artwork. + +Amy smiled. She handed Gracie the eraser and said, "Maybe this can help make it look better!" + +Gracie smiled too. She erased the lines on her drawing and drew a new line in its place. With that, the picture was complete, and Gracie was no longer miserable. The sisters smiled happily, grateful for the eraser that saved the day. +Once upon a time there was a pale girl named Clara who lived in a strange place. Everywhere she looked there was nobody to welcome her. She felt so alone and began to cry. + +But then something amazing happened- a big, strong hug! She looked up and saw that it was her mother who had come to give her a hug. She knew that no matter what happened she would always have someone to love her and welcome her. + +Clara was so happy, but also a bit sad - she realised that if her mother had not been there to hug her she would still have been alone. From then on she made sure to always greet people warmly and show them kindness. + +Clara became well known for her kind embraces and everywhere she went she was greeted with warmth and welcomes! She had learned that it's important to show kindness and care for others, and that even the smallest hug can make a difference. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived with his parents. He wanted to go on an adventure, but his parents didn't allow him to. He begged and pleaded, but they wouldn't budge. + +One day his parents had to make a quick trip and they finally allowed him to go. He was really excited, but they warned him to always remember to stay together. + +He and his friends set off to explore the forest. As they walked they got really excited at all the things they saw. The deep green foliage, the birds flying up in the sky, and the beasts in the distance. + +But as they walked further and further into the woods, he realized something was off. The air grew heavy and the ground seemed to quake a bit. Just as he was about to turn back, his friends suggested they keep exploring. + +Suddenly, they saw an old abandoned house at the edge of a clearing in the woods. They were hesitant because it looked kind of tough, but they decided to go in anyway. + +Inside the house they found a mysterious fuel - there seemed to be something special about it. They took a handful of the fuel and ran out of the house to go explore some more. + +This fuel allowed them to go further into the forest than ever before and discover things they never imagined. They had come across a tough situation, but the fuel allowed them to conquer it. +Once there was a little girl named Lila. She liked to play in the backyard of her house, where the lawn was green and grassy. One day, Lila was running around on the messy lawn when everything around her seemed to freeze. + +Lila looked to the sky and saw that it was snowing. It was a magical sight, and she was amazed. Lila ran to the door and asked excitedly, “Mommy, can I go play in the snow?†+ +Her mother smiled and said, “Sure, but be careful and don’t get too cold.†+ +Lila smiled, put on her warm clothes, and ran into the backyard. She started making a snowman near the messy lawn, her cheeks rosy and her excitement high. She spent the whole afternoon enjoying the snow, until dinner time came and she had to go inside. + +But that day, Lila had a magical experience she would never forget. It was her first time playing in the snow, and she thought it was the most fun she ever had. +Jack was a fat boy who thought about tasty things all the time. He was walking by the ice cream shop and he thought about all the delicious cream he would get if he went in. Jack had an idea and he decided to go inside. + +Jack walked up to the counter and the lady asked him what kind of ice cream he wanted. Jack said he wanted some chocolate cream. The lady handed Jack a big bowl of chocolate cream and he was so excited. + +Jack started eating the ice cream and he thought it was so delicious. He finished the bowl and then he had an idea. He went back to the counter and asked the lady for more cream. The lady was surprised, but she smiled and gave Jack another bowl of chocolate cream. + +Jack took the bowl and thanked the lady for the cream. He started eating the new bowl and he was in heaven. He thought the cream was the best ever. He finished off the bowl and said goodbye to the lady in the shop. Jack was so happy because he thought the cream was so yummy. +The little girl marched down the street. She had a sail in her hand. It was black, and sparkled in the sun. The little girl was very excited, her sail was going to take her on a grand adventure. + +She marched slowly, admiring the beauty of the sail. She twirled it in the wind and felt the breeze on her face. Soon she reached the beach. There she found a tall hill and marched towards it. + +At the top of the hill she came to a cliff. The cliff had a perfect view of the ocean. The little girl spread out her black sail and held on tight. Then she let the wind take her away. + +She sailed and sailed, the wind pushing her faster and faster. Soon the little girl was over the ocean, sailing through the sunny sky. She laughed with joy as she sailed and when she returned back to land, the little girl had a big smile on her face. She had just gone on a grand adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Tim and Tom. They were playing in the park when suddenly Tim saw a bald eagle flying in the sky. He turned to his brother and said, “Look, Tom! A bald eagle!†Tom was so excited that he ran over and started looking at it. + +However as they watched, they got worried as they realized that the eagle was very far away. They wanted to help him so they quickly turned around to find a way. Then they saw an old man near a small lake and asked him for help. + +The old man told them, “The bald eagle is so far away because it ran out of fuel. It needs more fuel to fly back home.†+ +Tim and Tom went to work quickly and collected berries, leaves, and twigs they found nearby and made a pile of fuel. Then they turned around to find the bald eagle and noticed that it was coming towards them! It had enough fuel to fly back home. + +The old man smiled and said, “You two were so kind to help the bald eagle. This shows us how important it is to be helpful and generous.†+ +Tim and Tom smiled and said, “We are so happy we could help!†+ +The moral of this story is that it is important to be kind and helpful. +The big, jolly mule trotted down the path. It was so happy that it could barely contain its excitement. + +But then it saw something very strange. A little rabbit was hopping along, bobbing its head as if it was trying to say something. The mule thought it was so curious, so it asked the rabbit, "What do you want?". + +The rabbit looked up at the mule and said, "I am looking for food. Do you have any?". The mule thought and thought, and then it had an idea. "I suggest you go to the farmer," it said. "He always has lots of food." + +The rabbit thanked the mule, hopped away and soon came back with an armful of food. The rabbit thanked the mule again and they said goodbye. + +The mule was happy to help the little rabbit and watched it go, feeling jolly and content. +Little Tom was an eager boy. He was always excited for new adventures. One day, his mom gave him a pin. Tom was so excited, he couldn't wait to go out and show it off to his friends. + +But, when Tom went to show his pin, his friends didn't seem interested. They didn't want to play with a pin, they wanted to play tag. Tom felt disappointed and almost wanted to quit. + +But then one of his friends said, "Hey! Let's play a game with the pin. We can use it to decide who's it and who has to run away." Tom's eagerness came back and he said, "Yay! I'm so in." + +They started to play and Tom realized that having a pin was actually pretty cool. He was glad he hadn't quit and he kept the pin safe so he could keep playing. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Daisy. She was 3 years old and she was very adventurous. + +One day, Daisy decided to go outside and look for something to do. She spotted a red symbol on the ground and it looked quite mysterious to her. She was determined to figure out what it meant and she tried to touch it. + +But when Daisy reached out and touched the symbol, a man suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He was shouting and waving his arms around. + +Daisy was scared and stepped back. But she was determined and she didn't want to give up. She stood up, crossed her arms in front of her and said: "I won't resist!" + +The man looked surprised. "Go ahead," he said. "You can't resist the power of this symbol. It has special powers and it's very important." + +Daisy didn't understand what he was talking about. She just kept her arms crossed and stayed where she was. After a few moments, the man smiled and said, "You are very brave. You have chosen to resist. Now I will tell you the secret of this symbol." + +The man told Daisy all about the mysterious red symbol and she couldn't believe what he told her. She was excited and so proud that she resisted! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to explore and learn new things. Today she was going to go to a special place with her mom - a lab! In the lab, Sarah saw lots of strange things like test tubes, microscopes and curious machines. She felt excited and very curious! + +When Sarah arrived at the lab, she noticed a large number board on the wall with a lot of blinking buttons. She asked her mom, "What is that?" Mom replied, "That is a number lab! You can press the buttons and learn to count." + +Sarah couldn't believe it! She was so excited, she immediately ran to the number lab and began to press the different buttons. She found it so funny and silly when the numbers would blink on the board. Sarah kept counting until she had memorized all the numbers, and then she and her mom left the lab. + +Sarah was so proud of what she had learned that day. She couldn't wait to show off her counting skills to her friends. What a silly and fun day! +Jenny was very excited to go to the park. She grabbed her dry purse and ran outside. But when she got to the park gate, it was closed. She couldn't go in! She was very sad. + +Fortunately, a few minutes later, the gate opened. Jenny cheered! She ran into the park so she could play on the swings. But just as she was about to sit on one, she noticed three large puddles on the ground. The park attendant smiled and said the rain last night caused the delay. + +Jenny was sad again. She couldn't swing in the wet puddles. But then the park attendant offered her a solution. He said she could wear some dry shoes. Jenny was overjoyed. She eagerly put on the dry shoes and happily played on the swings. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was three years old and she really liked having fun. One day, her mum told her that if she was a good girl she could have a pastry. Jane smiled and said "Yes please, mum!". + +That afternoon, Jane and her mum went to the bakery and bought a big, tasty pastry. Jane wanted to go share it with her friend down the street. + +On the way, they passed a group of people who were very happy and laughing. Jane's mum said to Jane, "The people here are deaf, sweetheart. Remember to be quiet and gentle". + +When they arrived at Jane's friend's house, Jane quickly ran up to give her pastry. But before she could do anything her mum reminded her to respect the people who can't hear. + +Jane nodded and started to whisper. Her friend smiled, hugged her and thanked her for the pastry. Jane was so happy that she had remembered what her mum told her. +Once upon a time, there was a gray stone. Every day, a little boy would come and clap his hands at the stone. He did this again and again, each time expecting the stone to move. After a while, he stopped clapping and went away. + +The next day, he came back and the stone was still there, so he clapped his hands and asked it to move. Suddenly, a wise old man appeared and said, 'My boy, you cannot move that stone with just your clapping. You must use wisdom, courage and hard work to move it.' + +The little boy thanked the old man for the advice, and he kept this lesson in mind. From then on, he clapped his hands, but he also worked hard to make his dreams come true. The moral of the story is that hard work, not just clapping, makes dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to go exploring in the forest. One day, she spotted a chest tucked away behind a tree. She was delighted and kneeled down to take a closer look. + +The chest was made out of delicate wood with a gold latch. She gently opened the latch and noticed a beautiful tear-shaped crystal inside. + +"What a lovely treasure!" the princess said excitedly, as she reached in to take it. Suddenly, a voice called out, "No! Don't touch it!" + +The princess jumped back in surprise and saw a small, old fairy hovering nearby. + +"That crystal is too delicate for a princess like you," the fairy said kindly. "You must promise to take care of it if you want to take it with you." + +The princess promised she would keep it safe, and with great care, she wrapped the crystal in soft cloth and put it in her pocket. She thanked the fairy and bowed before running off to show her treasure to the King and Queen. +Once there was a little girl called Sophie who loved butter. Every morning her mom would give her big slices of toast with lots of butter. She would always say to Sophie, "Please don't waste the butter, it's not easy to get more." + +One morning, Sophie was feeling very naughty and she decided that she was going to spread her butter too thickly. When her mom saw, she said, "Sophie, please be careful with your butter - it's not easy to get more." + +But Sophie was determined to ignore her mom's warning. She spread her butter until it was piled so high that the edges of the toast started to disappear! But then, unfortunately, it all slipped off. + +Sophie had to eat her toast without her beloved butter, and she realized that her mom had been right - it isn't easy to get more. + +So the moral of the story is: be careful with the things that you have - it isn't always easy to get more. +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Toby. Toby was very happy. He wanted to marry his best friend, a bunny called Nell. + +Today was the big day. Toby and Nell were finally getting married. Toby went to Nell's garden, excited to see his bride-to-be. But then he spotted someone else there. + +Toby was angry. "Who are you?" he barked. + +"I'm Daisy," answered the other dog. "I love Nell too. I'm here to marry her." + +Toby felt sick inside. He thought he had been so clever asking Nell to marry him before anyone else. But now it was too late. + +Nell watched sadly. "I'm sorry, Toby," she said. "I wanted to tell you earlier but Daisy asked me first. I couldn't say no." + +Toby sadly turned and walked away. + +The moral of the story is: Always be quick in asking what you want, because if you wait too long, you might end up with nothing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to buy something special. She had saved all of her pocket money and asked her mom if she could go to the shop. Her mom said yes, so the little girl went on a special shopping trip. + +When she got to the shop, the little girl couldn't decide what to buy. She saw so many things that were pretty and new. Then, she saw the perfect thing - a palm tree! She liked the little palm tree so much that she bought it straight away. + +When she arrived home, the little girl was so excited to show her mom her new purchase. She proudly showed her mom the palm tree and waited for her mom to compliment it. But, instead of compliments, her mom scolded her for buying it. + +The little girl was so surprised, she asked, 'Why can't I keep it, Mommy?' Her mom replied, 'Because you need to learn how to save your money. You can't keep buying things that you don't need or else you will get spoiled.' + +The little girl was sad, but she realized that her mom was right. She took her palm tree back to the shop the very next day and kept on saving her pocket money. +Once upon a time there was a two little children called Jack and Judy. Judy was three years old and her brother was five. + +One day, Jack and Judy decided to go to the Airport. When they arrived, Jack said, “Let’s seat in the big plane!†Judy was very excited and said, “Yes!†+ +The two of them went over to the plane and sat in one of the normal seats. They looked out the window and saw other planes flying above. Then Judy asked, “Where will the plane go?†Jack thought for a moment and then he said, “I think it will go to the clouds!" + +Judy was amazed. She said, “That’s amazing!†So the two of them waited patiently for the plane to start its journey. Then, the plane slowly took off and they flew away into the sky. + + +Jack and Judy were filled with excitement as they watched the beautiful clouds pass by and looked down at the ground below them. They were so happy to be on this special plane ride! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a purple scarf that she wanted the birds to play with. Every day she would go outside with her purple scarf and reach it up to the sky. The birds would come and chirp around her, trying to fly up and reach the scarf. The birds loved playing with the scarf! + +But one day, the little girl was sad. She reached up as she usually did, but no birds came. The girl was very upset and she didn't know what to do. + +Then suddenly, the girl saw a bright purple butterfly flying down from the sky. It fluttered all the way down to her and landed on her purple scarf. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! + +The little girl smiled and reached out to touch the butterfly. As she did, the butterfly flapped its wings and flew away towards the sky, leaving the little girl with her purple scarf in her hand. + +The little girl had never felt so happy. She knew that the butterfly had come to show her that no matter what, she would always have her purple scarf to keep her company. From then on, she was never lonely and always had a friend next to her. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Jack. He lived in a huge house with his warm mommy, daddy and little sister. One day, Jack's mommy gave him an eraser and said, "Do you dare to try something new with this eraser, Jack?" + +Jack was very excited and immediately said, "Yes I dare!" + +So, Jack started to try lots of new things with his eraser. He drew shapes and smudged them, he scribbled all around, he even made funny faces out of erasers! Jack was so proud of all the things he had made. + +That night, Jack hugged his mommy tight and said, "Thanks for letting me dare to do something new and fun with my eraser today." + +His mommy smiled and said, "No problem, sweetheart. I'm so happy to see you have so much fun." + +Jack went to bed feeling very warm, brave and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack. He was three years old. One day, Jack wanted to go for a walk outside. His mom said it was okay, as long as he put on his coat. So he did, and then he went outside to have some fun. + +But Jack didn't walk for very long before he started to feel a little bit tired. He knew that if he kept walking, it might make his stomach upset. So Jack decided to go back home and rest. + +When his mom saw Jack back home already, she was surprised and asked him why he came back so soon. + +Jack said, "My stomach was starting to feel a little bit tired, so I thought it was a better idea to come home and rest awhile. That way I can feel fine again and keep walking later." + +His mom smiled and said, "Good choice, Jack! Listening to your body and resting when you need it is very important. You'll be able to do more if you take care of yourself!" Jack thought that was a good lesson and vowed to listen to his stomach next time. +Lucy was playing in the garden, looking for things to explore. Then she saw a button on the grass. It shone in the sunlight and Lucy wanted to pick it up. But it was too far away! She hoped that she could get it. + +Then she saw a butterfly nearby. Lucy was gentle and crept towards the butterfly so it would not fly away. The butterfly seemed to understand and moved closer towards Lucy's hand. With its tiny feet, it pushed the button so it was close enough for Lucy to reach. + +Lucy picked up the button and smiled with joy. She thanked the butterfly for being so gentle and kind. Now she had a pretty button to keep. Lucy was so happy that her hope had come true. +Oliver played in his backyard with his rake. He had collected all the leaves that had fallen from the tree. The rake was now empty and Oliver wanted to do something fun with it. He looked around and saw a matchbox on the ground. An idea flashed in his mind - he could match up the empty rake and the matchbox! + +He picked up the matchbox and tried placing it next to the rake. It barely fit! He was happy with his match but he wondered if he could make it stronger. He took some masking tape and taped the matchbox to the handle of the rake. "Look, Mom!" he said with joy. "I made a match!" + +He was proud of his creation. His mom smiled and hugged him. "That's so creative, Oliver," she said. "You found a really unique way to make a match. Good job!" Oliver smiled and went back to playing with his match. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old, and loved to feed the birds in her backyard. + +One day, when Emily was in her garden making breadcrumbs to feed the birds, her mother called her over. + +"Emily, darling," she said. "It's time for dinner. I've set a seat for you at the dinner table." + +Emily was upset that she hadn't had the chance to finish feeding the birds. She started to cry. + +"There there," said Emily's mother, putting an arm around her. "I know you wanted to feed the birds, but maybe you can feed them later." + +Emily stopped crying and nodded her head. She understood, and knew her mother was right. + +Emily grinned and skipped to the dinner table. She knew she could come back and feed the birds later. +Once upon a time there was a woman named Millie. She had a bucket in her hand and was walking through the woods. As the sun went down, Millie noticed something in the distance. It was a harmless rabbit hopping around. + +Millie stepped closer, and the rabbit hopped away. She reached down and grabbed the bucket. Suddenly, Millie realized why the rabbit was hopping around. + +Millie looked inside the bucket and found a tiny caterpillar. The caterpillar couldn't escape because the bucket was so deep. + +Millie knew that if she let the caterpillar go, it would fall into a bigger danger. + +Millie decided to help the caterpillar. She took the bucket over to a nearby stream. + +Gently, Millie lowered the bucket into the stream. The caterpillar quickly climbed out and hopped away. + +Millie smiled, glad that she had helped the harmless caterpillar. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth rock. The rock lived in a big park. The rock liked to play with the kids who came to the park. + +One day, the smooth rock saw a new sign in the park. The sign said, "Do not touch the rocks." The rock felt sad because the kids could not play with it anymore. + +Then, a kind girl came to the park. She saw the sign but wanted to play with the smooth rock. She decided to own the rock and took it home with her. They played together every day and became best friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside in the cold snow. Her hands and feet were very cold. She wished she could feel warm. + +Just then, an angel came down from the sky. The angel was very pretty and had big white wings. The angel said, "Lily, I was sent to help you. I can make you feel warm." + +Lily was so happy. She asked the angel, "Can you really make me feel warm?" The angel nodded and touched Lily's hands and feet. Suddenly, Lily felt warm all over. + +Lily thanked the angel and they played in the snow together. They made a big snowman and had a snowball fight. Lily was warm and happy all day long. + +When it was time for the angel to leave, Lily hugged the angel and said, "Thank you for making me warm." The angel smiled and flew back to the sky. Lily knew that she had made a special friend. +Once upon a time, in a small school, there was a big blackboard. The blackboard was very old and angry. It was angry because the children did not like to write on it. They liked to play and not learn. + +One day, a kind teacher came to the school. She saw the angry blackboard and said, "Why are you angry, blackboard?" The blackboard said, "I am angry because the children do not like to write on me. They only want to play." + +The kind teacher had an idea. She told the children to pick a color of chalk. Then, she asked them to draw a happy face on the blackboard. The children were excited to draw on the blackboard. They picked their favorite colors and drew many happy faces. + +The blackboard was not angry anymore. It was happy because the children liked to write on it now. The children learned that it is good to play, but it is also important to learn and write. And the kind teacher, the children, and the blackboard lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is: Learning and playing are both important, and we should always try to make others happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a big, red tomato. Lily wanted to eat it, but her mom said it was too spicy. Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Why can't I have the spicy tomato?" + +Her mom thought about it and said, "If you eat the spicy tomato, your mouth will feel hot and you might not like it." Lily was still curious and wanted to try it. So, she asked her mom again, "Please, can I try the spicy tomato?" + +Her mom agreed and bought the spicy tomato for Lily. When they got home, Lily took a small bite of the tomato. Suddenly, her mouth felt very hot and she didn't like it. She quickly drank some water to cool down her mouth. + +Lily learned that her mom was right about the spicy tomato. She decided she would listen to her mom's advice next time. From then on, Lily and her mom always had fun trying new things together, but they stayed away from spicy tomatoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a special box. The box was very important to her. She kept all her toys in it. She loved playing with her toys every day. + +One day, Lucy could not find her box. She started to worry. She looked all around her room. She looked under her bed. She looked in the closet. But she could not find her box. Lucy felt very sad. + +Then, Lucy's mom came to help. They looked all around the house. Finally, they found the box in the living room. Lucy was so happy! She was successful in finding her box. She played with her toys and did not worry anymore. Lucy and her mom had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was very excited because her birthday was coming soon. She wanted to have a big party with all her friends. Amy's mom said, "We will have a fun birthday party for you, my dear." + +On the day of the party, it began to rain. The rain was pouring outside, making everything wet. Amy felt terrible because she thought her birthday party would be ruined. Her mom saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, we can have the party inside the house." + +Amy's friends came to the party with big smiles. They played games, ate cake, and sang "Happy Birthday" to Amy. Even though it was raining outside, they all had a great time. Amy's mom said, "See, even with the rain, your birthday party is still fun!" + +In the end, Amy's birthday was not terrible at all. She learned that even when things don't go as planned, you can still have fun with your friends and family. And that made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his friends. They were all players in a fun game called "Unite the Team". + +One sunny day, Tim and his friends went to the park to play their game. Tim said, "Let's unite and play together!" All his friends agreed and they started to play. + +As they played, a little girl named Sally came to the park. She was shy and wanted to join the game. Tim saw her and said, "Come play with us, Sally! We can unite and be one big team!" + +Sally smiled and joined the players. They all played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, they were always united as a team and played happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with a perfect branch. Tim wanted to climb the tree and sit on the branch. He put his hands on the tree and started to climb. + +As Tim climbed higher, he saw a small bird on the tip of the branch. The bird said, "Hi, Tim! Are you coming to sit with me?" Tim said, "Yes, bird! I want to sit on the perfect branch with you." + +Tim climbed to the top and sat next to the bird. They looked at the sky and the pretty clouds. They talked and laughed. Tim and the bird became best friends. They played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to watch videos on her mom's phone. Her favorite video was about a kind and helpful dog named Buddy. + +One day, Lucy learned the word "value" from her mom. Her mom told her that to value something means to think it is important and to take care of it. Lucy thought about Buddy in the video and how much she valued him. She wanted to be like Buddy and help others too. + +Lucy decided to make her toys safe for her baby brother. She picked up all the small toys that he could choke on and put them away. Then, she showed her mom the safe play area she made for her brother. Her mom was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lucy felt happy that she could be like Buddy and help keep her brother safe. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a weak little bird named Tim. Tim had a big egg that he loved very much. He took care of the egg every day, hoping it would soon hatch. + +One day, while Tim was out, a naughty squirrel named Sam came into the house. Sam saw the egg and wanted to pinch it. He thought it would be fun to play with. So, he pinched the egg and rolled it around. + +Tim came back and saw Sam playing with his egg. He was very sad and said, "Please, Sam, don't pinch my egg. It is very special to me." Sam felt bad for making Tim sad, so he stopped pinching the egg and gave it back to Tim. + +From that day on, Sam and Tim became good friends. They played together every day and waited for the egg to hatch. And when the egg finally hatched, they both took care of the little bird that came out of it. They were happy and lived together as one big family. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to play in the park. She saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. When she jumped, the water went up and soaked her dress. Lucy laughed and had a big smile on her face. + +Lucy's friend, Tom, saw her and came over. "Why are you wet?" he asked. "I jumped in the puddle and got soaked!" Lucy said with a smile. Tom thought it looked fun, so he jumped in the puddle too. They both laughed and splashed in the water. + +After playing in the puddle, Lucy and Tom felt tired. They sat down on the grass and looked at the sky. "We had so much fun today," said Lucy. "Yes, we did!" agreed Tom, still smiling. They both laid down on the grass, closed their eyes, and took a little nap. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little boy named Tim. He was sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, he went for a walk and saw a big puddle. Tim loved puddles, so he jumped in it. + +As he jumped, a little frog came out of the puddle. The frog said, "Hi! I am Fred the Frog. Will you be my friend?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I will be your friend!" + +They played in the puddle all day. When it was time for Tim to go home, he was not sad anymore. He said to Fred, "I will send you a letter and come back to play again soon!" Fred was happy too, and they both knew they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy named Tim. He loved to explore and learn new things. One day, he found a big toy rocket in his room. Tim was very excited and couldn't wait to play with it. + +He showed the rocket to his friend, Sam. "Look, Sam!" said Tim. "I found a rocket in my room!" Sam was also curious about the rocket. "Wow, Tim! Can we play with it?" he asked. Tim smiled and said, "Of course!" + +They took the rocket outside to play. As they played, they heard a loud noise. "Surprise!" shouted Tim's mom. She had brought them ice cream cones. Tim and Sam were very happy. They enjoyed their ice cream and played with the rocket all day long. +Once upon a time, in a nice little town, there lived a soldier. He wore a shiny hat and shiny shoes. He always smiled and helped people. + +One sunny day, the soldier met a little girl. She was looking for her lost toy. The soldier said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your toy." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Soldier." + +They walked around the town and looked for the toy. The sun was shining brightly in the sky. The soldier's hat and shoes shone too. The little girl saw something shiny under a tree. It was her toy! + +The little girl was very happy. She hugged the soldier and said, "You are very nice, Mr. Soldier. Thank you for helping me find my toy." The soldier smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help." + +From that day on, the little girl and the soldier became good friends. They played together under the shiny sun and had lots of fun. And everyone in the town loved the nice soldier who always helped others. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Max found a big puddle. Max jumped in the puddle and got all wet. Max was soaked! + +Max went home and told his best friend, a little bird named Sam. Sam was very surprised. Max said, "I found a secret puddle. It was so much fun to play in!" Sam wanted to see the secret puddle too. + +The next day, Max and Sam went to the secret puddle. They both jumped in and got soaked. They laughed and played in the puddle all day. Max and Sam had a great time with their secret puddle. They were very happy friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to count. She would count everything she saw. One day, Sue's mom gave her a big, tasty orange. Sue was very happy. + +Sue wanted to share the orange with her friend, Tom. So, she ran to Tom's house and knocked on the door. "Tom! Tom! I have a big, tasty orange. Do you want to share it with me?" Sue asked. Tom was excited and said, "Yes, Sue! I love oranges!" + +Sue and Tom sat down to eat the orange. But before they ate it, Sue wanted to count the pieces. Sue's mom helped them cut the orange into pieces. Sue counted, "One, two, three, four, five, six!" There were six tasty pieces of orange. + +Sue and Tom each ate three pieces. They both smiled and said, "Yummy! This is the best orange ever!" They laughed and played together, happy to have shared the tasty orange. And from that day on, Sue and Tom counted everything together. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a gray pet cat. The cat was playing with a red ball. The cat looked sad, so Tim wanted to help it. + +Tim went to grab the red ball from the cat. The cat said, "No, it's my ball!" Tim felt bad and said, "I just want to play with you and make you happy." The cat thought about it and said, "Okay, let's play together." + +They played with the red ball all day. The gray pet cat was not sad anymore. They became best friends and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and the gray cat always played together, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a nervous boy. He was always scared to try new things. One day, Tim's mom bought him a new shirt. It was a red shirt with a big, happy sun on it. Tim liked the shirt a lot. + +The next day, Tim wore his new shirt to the park. He saw some kids playing ball. They asked Tim if he wanted to play with them. Tim was nervous, but he thought about his new shirt. The happy sun on his shirt made him feel brave. So, Tim said yes and started to play with them. + +As they played, Tim started to feel less nervous. He was having a lot of fun. Tim learned that trying new things can be fun. From that day on, Tim kept trying new things and making new friends. He was no longer a nervous boy, and he always wore his lucky shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day. One day, he saw a big hill near his home. + +Spot decided to pass the hill to see what was on the other side. He ran up the hill as fast as he could. When he got to the top, he saw a beautiful park with lots of other dogs playing. + +Spot ran down the hill and joined the other dogs in the park. They played together all day long. Spot was very happy that he had passed the hill and found new friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play. He saw his friend, Sam, and ran to him. Tim was very excite to see Sam. They both wanted to play a fun game together. + +Tim said, "Let's play a game where we tie a rope around our waist and try to run fast." Sam thought it was a stupid idea, but he wanted to play with Tim. So, they tied the rope around their waist and started to run. + +As they ran, they laughed and had fun. Sam said, "This is not a stupid game after all!" They played the game all day and were very happy. In the end, they both knew that playing together was the best part of the day. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park. She had a pretty purse with her. In the purse, she had a toy and a snack. Lily was very careful with her purse. She did not want to lose it. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy named Tom. Tom did not have a toy or a snack. He was sad. Lily wanted to help Tom. She thought her purse could provide something for him. + +Lily took out her toy and gave it to Tom. He was happy. But then, a big dog came and took the purse! Lily and Tom were scared. They needed to be careful and get the purse back. + +Lily and Tom made a plan. They found a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog let go of the purse. They got the purse back and were happy. + +From that day on, Lily and Tom were best friends. They played together and shared their toys and snacks. They were always careful with their things and helped each other. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a modern bracelet. It was shiny and pretty. She loved it so much and wore it every day. She showed it to her friends and they all liked it too. + +One day, while playing with her friend Tom, Lily lost her bracelet. She was very sad and cried. Tom saw her crying and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" + +"I lost my pretty bracelet," Lily said. Tom wanted to help, so they both looked for the bracelet together. They looked under the big tree, near the flowers, and by the swings. + +Finally, they found the bracelet near the sandbox. Lily was so happy and thanked Tom for helping her. They continued playing and had a great day. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her bracelet and always remembered to thank her friend Tom for helping her find it. +Once upon a time, there was a big clock on a wall. The clock had two hands that moved slowly. It liked to watch the people walk by. One day, a little girl named Sally saw the clock. She was glad to see it. Sally said, "Hello, clock! You are so big!" + +Sally loved to stretch her arms. She would stretch them up high and down low. One day, she stretched her arms up high and touched the clock. "Wow!" said Sally. "I can touch the clock!" The clock was happy that Sally could touch it. + +Every day, Sally would visit the clock and stretch her arms to touch it. They became good friends. The clock was always glad to see Sally, and Sally was always glad to see the clock. They spent many happy days together, just being friends. +One sunny day, Tim and his friend, Jane, went to the park. They saw a big rocket on the playground. It was very tidy and shiny. They wanted to play with it. + +Tim said, "Let's swing on the rocket!" Jane agreed, and they both climbed on the rocket. They started to swing back and forth, laughing and having fun. + +As they were swinging, a little bird flew by and said, "Hello!" Tim and Jane stopped swinging and said, "Hi, little bird!" The bird told them to keep the playground tidy and clean. They promised they would. They played on the rocket all day, and when it was time to go home, they made sure everything was tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very sad and miserable. He did not have any friends to play with. One day, he decided to go for a walk to feel better. + +As Tim walked, he saw a door with a big round knob. He was curious about what was behind the door. Tim reached out and held the knob. He turned it slowly and pushed the door open. + +Behind the door, Tim found a room full of toys and new friends to play with. He was not miserable anymore. He played with his new friends all day long and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim was always happy and never felt lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Tim saw a very special car in a shop. It was a rare car that he had never seen before. Tim wanted to have this car more than anything else. + +Tim asked his mom if he could buy the car. His mom said, "You can have the car if you help me with a job." Tim was very happy and said, "I will help you, Mom!" His mom asked him to order the cans of food in the kitchen. Tim put the cans in a row, with a label on each can. He worked very hard to make sure every can was in the right place. + +When Tim finished the job, his mom was very proud of him. She took him to the shop and bought the rare car for him. Tim was so happy to have the car and played with it all day long. From that day on, Tim learned that helping others can bring happiness and rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man named Tom. Tom had a big house and lots of toys. He liked to play with his toys all day. But Tom was not happy. He sighed a lot. He wanted a friend to play with. + +One day, Tom went to the park at noon. He saw a boy named Sam. Sam was playing with a ball. Tom went to Sam and said, "Can I play with you?" Sam said, "Yes, I want a friend too!" They played with the ball and had fun. + +Tom and Sam became best friends. They played together every day. Tom did not sigh anymore. He was happy. Tom learned that having a friend was better than having lots of toys. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim and his mom went to the hot beach. They saw the bright sun and the blue sea. Tim was very happy. He put on his hat and ran to the water. + +"Mom, look at me!" said Tim. He started to act like a fish, swimming in the water. His mom laughed and clapped her hands. "Good job, Tim!" she said. + +After a while, they built a big sand castle. Tim acted like a king, and his mom acted like a queen. They had a fun day at the hot beach, and went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a small garden where he liked to grow things. One day, he found a can of oil in his yard. Tom was a selfish boy and didn't want to share the oil with anyone. + +Tom thought, "I will use this oil to make my plants grow very big!" So, he poured the oil on his plants. His friend, Sue, saw what he was doing and said, "Tom, don't use the oil on your plants. It's not good for them!" + +But Tom didn't listen. He was selfish and wanted the biggest plants in the neighborhood. He kept pouring the oil on his plants every day. + +Soon, the plants started to look very sick. They turned brown and wilted. Tom was sad and didn't know what to do. Sue came over and said, "I told you not to use the oil, Tom. Now your plants are dying." + +In the end, Tom's plants died because he was selfish and didn't listen to his friend. He learned that being selfish and not sharing can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round moon in the sky. It was shiny and bright. One night, the moon felt bitter because it was very cold. The moon wanted to be warm and happy like the sun. + +A little girl named Amy saw the moon's sad face from her window. She wanted to help the moon feel better. So, she put on her warm coat and went outside. Amy looked up at the moon and said, "Why are you so sad, moon?" + +The moon answered, "I am bitter because I am cold. I want to be warm like the sun." Amy thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! I will unlock the sun's warmth for you." + +Amy went to her toy box and found a big, yellow key. She held it up to the sky and pretended to unlock the sun's warmth. The moon started to feel warm and happy. The moon thanked Amy for her help and they both smiled. From that day on, the moon was never bitter again. +Once upon a time, in a small village near the sea, there was a noisy bird named Chirpy. Chirpy loved to sing and play all day long. He had many friends who liked to play with him too. + +One day, Chirpy and his friends went to the beach to play. They saw the tide go in and out. They had a lot of fun in the sand and water. Then, a big wave came and took Chirpy's favorite toy away. Chirpy was very sad. + +A wise old crab appeared and said to Chirpy, "If you are more careful with your toys, the tide will not take them away." Chirpy listened to the wise old crab and learned to be more careful. From that day on, Chirpy and his friends always put their toys away when they were not playing with them. + +The moral value of the story is to be careful with your belongings and always put them away when you are not using them. +One day, a little bird was in a tree. The bird saw a big cat. The cat wanted to catch the bird. The bird was scared and said, "Help! Help!" + +A kind boy heard the bird. He ran to the tree and said, "Don't worry, bird. I will help you." The boy scared the cat away. The cat was sorry and went away. + +The bird was very happy. It said, "Thank you for helping me!" The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. I am always here to help." The bird and the boy became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the thick grass near his home. One sunny day, Max saw a ball in the grass. He was very happy and decided to play with it. + +As Max played with the ball, he heard a loud noise. It was a police car with its lights on. The police car was rushing down the street very fast. Max stopped playing and watched the car go by. + +Max wanted to help the police, so he picked up his ball and started to rush after the police car. He ran and ran until he was very tired. When the police car stopped, Max was there with his ball. The police were happy to see Max and gave him a pat on the head. Max felt proud that he could help the police, even if it was just by being a good friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to create things with his hands. One day, he decided to build a tiny house for his toy animals. He used sticks, leaves, and mud to make the walls and the floor. + +Now it was time to make the roof. Tim looked around for something to use. He saw his dad's hat on a chair. He thought it would be perfect for the roof. So, Tim took the hat and put it on top of the tiny house. The toy animals were very happy inside. + +But when Tim's dad saw his hat on the tiny house, he was not happy. Tim felt guilty for taking his dad's hat. He said sorry to his dad and promised not to take things without asking. Tim's dad forgave him and helped him find a better roof for the tiny house. Together, they found a big leaf to use as the roof. Tim and his dad were happy, and the toy animals had a cozy home. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They were looking for food to make for dinner. Tim saw a big white cauliflower and thought it looked funny. He asked his mom, "Can we buy the cauliflower, please?" His mom said, "Yes, we can make something yummy with it." + +When they got home, Tim was excited to help his mom cook. He took a step up onto a chair to reach the counter. Tim's mom showed him how to cut the cauliflower into small pieces. Tim tried to be persistent and not give up, even when it was hard. + +As they cooked, Tim's mom told him a story about a brave cauliflower who went on an adventure. The cauliflower took big steps across the kitchen, climbed up a mountain of pots and pans, and saved his friends from a giant monster. Tim laughed and said, "I want to be brave like the cauliflower!" His mom smiled and said, "You are, my little cauliflower." +Once upon a time, in a big palace, there was a king and a queen. They had a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to cook. One day, she wanted to cook a cake for her mom and dad. + +Lily went to the kitchen and put everything she needed on the table. She mixed eggs, milk, and sugar in a big bowl. The cake was going to be very yummy. Lily was so happy that she started to sing a song. + +As she was cooking, a dull gray bird flew in through the window. The bird said, "Hello, can I help you cook?" Lily was surprised but said, "Yes, please help me." The bird helped Lily to cook the cake. They had so much fun together. + +When the cake was ready, Lily and the bird took it to the king and the queen. They were so proud of their cake. The king and the queen loved the cake and said, "Thank you, Lily and Mr. Bird, for this yummy cake!" + +From that day on, Lily and the dull gray bird became best friends. They cooked together every day and had lots of fun in the big palace. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a long line of ants. The ants were busy. They were working hard to gather food. Amy wanted to help them. She thought it would be fun. + +Amy said to the ants, "Hello, ants! Can I help you gather your food?" The ants said, "Yes, Amy! You are welcome to help us." So, Amy started to help the ants. She picked up little pieces of food and put them in the ant's home. + +But then, a big bird came to the park. The bird saw the ants and Amy. The bird wanted to eat the ants. The ants were scared. They ran away from the bird. Amy was scared too. + +The bird chased the ants and Amy. They tried to hide, but the bird found them. The bird ate the ants and flew away. Amy was sad. She could not help the ants anymore. The ants were gone, and the park was not fun anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was a normal boy who liked to play outside. One day, he found a glove on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sam. + +"Look, I found a glove!" Tim said. Sam just shrugged and said, "It's only one glove. What can we do with it?" Tim thought for a moment and had an idea. "Let's find the other glove and give it back to the person who lost it!" + +Tim and Sam looked everywhere for the other glove. They asked their friends and neighbors if they lost a glove. Finally, they found a little girl named Sue who was looking for her lost glove. She was very happy when Tim and Sam gave her the glove they found. + +"Thank you so much!" Sue said with a big smile. Tim and Sam felt good about helping her. They learned that even small things, like finding a glove, can make someone very happy. And that's the moral of the story: always try to help others, no matter how small the task may seem. +Once upon a time, there was a cute girl named Lily. She had a big puzzle with many pieces. Lily wanted to complete the puzzle all by herself. + +One day, her friend Tom came to play. Tom saw the puzzle and said, "Can I help you complete it?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it together!" + +They worked hard and put the pieces together. Soon, the puzzle was complete. Both Lily and Tom were happy. They hugged and laughed, proud of what they had done. And from that day on, they always helped each other complete fun tasks. +One day, a smelly dog named Max found some shiny jewelry on the ground. He wanted to bring it to his friend, Lily the cat. But Max had to delay his trip because it was time for his bath. + +Max's mom said, "Max, you are very smelly! You need a bath now!" Max did not like baths, but he knew he had to be clean to see Lily. So, he took a bath and got all clean. + +After his bath, Max took the shiny jewelry and went to see Lily. He said, "Lily, look what I found! Shiny jewelry for you!" Lily was very happy and thanked Max. Now they could play together with the shiny jewelry, and Max was not smelly anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally liked to play with her dolls and dress them up in different clothes. She had a lot of fun with fashion. + +One day, Sally's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy was a bit foolish and didn't know how to dress the dolls. He put a hat on a doll's foot and a shoe on its head. Sally laughed and said, "Timmy, you're so silly! That's not how you do fashion." + +Timmy wanted to succeed and make Sally happy, so he tried again. This time, he put the clothes on the right way. But when they went outside to play, they left the dolls on the floor. + +Sally's mom came home and saw the dolls on the floor. She was very upset because she had told Sally to clean up her toys. Sally and Timmy didn't listen, and they were both in trouble. + +In the end, Sally and Timmy had to clean up the dolls and learn their lesson. They knew they should have listened to Sally's mom and not been so foolish. +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim wanted to have some fun. He put on his hat and went outside. Tim was an adventurous boy, so he decided to wander around the big park near his house. + +As he wandered, he saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was playing with a red ball. Tim went to Sally and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" Sally smiled and said, "Yes, let's have fun together!" + +They played with the red ball and had a lot of fun. They laughed and ran around the park. Tim and Sally became good friends. After a while, they got tired and sat under a big tree. They talked and enjoyed their new friendship. The adventurous day of wandering in the park was very fun for both Tim and Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She lived in a big house in the woods. She was a nice witch, but people were anxious when they saw her. They did not know she was nice. + +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the woods. She saw the witch and was scared. But the witch said, "Don't be scared. I am a nice witch." Sue felt better and went to the witch's house. + +In the house, the witch showed Sue a big box. She said, "This box has something I value a lot." Sue looked inside and saw a pretty doll. The witch gave the doll to Sue. Sue was happy and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a slow cart. It was red and had four big wheels. The slow cart liked to go on walks in the park. One sunny day, the slow cart met a fast bike. + +"Hi, I am a slow cart. What is your name?" asked the slow cart. + +"Hi, I am a fast bike," said the fast bike. They became friends and played together. + +They went on a long walk together. The slow cart and the fast bike saw pretty flowers, big trees, and little bugs. They had lots of fun. But then, it was time for the walk to end. + +"Let's go home now," said the slow cart. + +"Okay, see you soon," said the fast bike. + +They said goodbye and went home. The slow cart and the fast bike were happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy dog named Max. Max was not feeling well. His owner, a little girl named Sarah, decided to take him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a kind man who helped animals feel better. + +On the way to the veterinarian, Sarah and Max saw a big red car. The car went speed down the road. Sarah said, "Wow, Max! That car is so fast!" Max barked in agreement, but he still felt grumpy. + +When they got to the veterinarian, the kind man looked at Max and said, "Don't worry, Max. I will make you feel better." After the veterinarian gave Max some medicine, Max started to feel better. He wagged his tail and barked happily. Sarah said, "Thank you, Mr. Veterinarian!" They went home, and Max was not grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very thoughtful. Every day, he went to school to learn and play with his friends. Tim loved school and always had fun. + +One day, Tim and his friend, Sam, were playing with a toy car at school. They pushed the car back and forth to each other. Suddenly, the car hit a wall and it broke. Tim and Sam were sad. + +Tim said to Sam, "I'm sorry the car broke. Let's fix it together." Sam smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. That's a good idea." They worked together to fix the car. When they were done, the car was as good as new. + +Tim and Sam learned that being thoughtful and working together can fix things that are broken. They continued to play with the car and had a great day at school. And from that day on, they always helped each other when something went wrong. +One day, a little person named Tim went to the park. He saw a huge, round ball. Tim wanted to play with the ball, so he started to push it. The ball was very big, but Tim was strong. + +As Tim pushed the ball, he met another person named Sue. Sue wanted to play too. So, Tim and Sue pushed the huge ball together. They laughed and had fun. + +After playing, Tim and Sue were tired. They sat down and ate some yummy snacks. They became good friends and promised to play with the huge ball again soon. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a clumsy cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her ball. One day, the ball rolled far away and Kitty had to find it. + +Kitty went outside and saw her friend, Doggy. "Doggy, will you come and help me find my ball?" Kitty asked. Doggy wagged his tail and said, "Yes! I will help you." + +They looked high and low for the ball. Kitty was clumsy and kept tripping on her own tail. Doggy laughed and said, "Kitty, watch out for your tail!" Finally, they found the ball under a big tree. Kitty was so happy and said, "Thank you, Doggy! You are a good friend." + +Kitty and Doggy played with the ball together all day long. They had so much fun and learned a new word: teamwork. From that day on, Kitty and Doggy were the best of friends, and Kitty tried her best to not be so clumsy. +Once upon a time, there was a large cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm with many other animals. She had a best friend, a small pig named Pinky. Betsy and Pinky loved to play together in the big field. + +One day, Betsy was feeling sad. She had lost her favorite toy, a small ball. Pinky saw Betsy was sad and wanted to help. Pinky said, "Betsy, why are you sad? I want to comfort you." Betsy told Pinky about her lost ball. + +Pinky had an idea. "Let's find your ball," said Pinky. They looked all over the farm. Finally, they found the ball near the big tree. Betsy was so happy! She thanked Pinky for helping her. + +Betsy and Pinky played with the ball all day. They had so much fun. In the end, Betsy felt much better because of her friend Pinky. They knew they would always be there to comfort each other, no matter what. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little mouse named Tim found a big piece of purple cheese. He was so happy and wanted to take it to his home. But the cheese was too big for him to carry. He thought hard and had a great idea. He would tie the cheese to a stick and pull it home. + +Tim found a long stick and a piece of string. He tried to tie the string around the cheese, but it was not easy. He pulled and twisted the string, but he could not make it stay. Just then, his friend, a small bird named Sue, flew by and saw Tim having a hard time. + +"Hi Tim! Can I help you?" Sue asked. "Yes, please! I want to tie this string around my purple cheese, but I can't do it," Tim said. Sue was good at tying things, so she helped Tim tie the string around the cheese. Together, they made a strong knot. + +Now that the cheese was tied to the stick, Tim could pull it home. He was so happy that he could share the cheese with his family. As they walked back to Tim's house, he thanked Sue for her help. "Thank you, Sue! I could not have done it without you," Tim said with a big smile. + +Tim and Sue became the best of friends. They shared the purple cheese with their families and had a great time. From that day on, they always helped each other and had many more fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a famous cat named Kitty. Kitty was famous because she could blink her eyes very fast. All the kids loved to watch Kitty blink. + +One day, Kitty went on a search to find her friend, Doggy. She looked under the tree and behind the big rock. But Doggy was not there. Kitty felt sad and blinked her eyes fast. + +Then, Kitty saw Doggy in the park. She ran to him and said, "Doggy, I was on a search to find you!" Doggy wagged his tail and said, "Kitty, I was looking for you too!" They both laughed and played together in the park. + +Kitty blinked her eyes fast, and Doggy wagged his tail. They were happy to be together again. And all the kids in the town came to watch Kitty blink and play with Doggy. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly tree with many branches. On one branch, there was a little bug that could glow. The bug was very happy and loved to play with the tree. + +One day, the tree said to the bug, "I love it when you glow. It makes me feel happy too!" The bug smiled and began to glow even more. The tree and the bug became very good friends. + +As they played together, other animals came to see the glowing bug on the jolly tree. They all had fun and enjoyed the pretty light. The tree, the bug, and their new friends lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run fast. He would race with his friends in the park every day. Tim was always happy when he won the races. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a new pair of shoes made of leather. They were very special shoes. Tim was so excited to wear them and run fast with his friends. He knew he would win all the races with his new shoes. + +The next day, Tim wore his new leather shoes to the park. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But when he climbed the tree, his shoes got stuck. Tim tried to cut the leather with a small stick to free his shoes. Finally, his shoes were free, and he could run fast again with his friends. Tim was very happy and had a great day playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Mia loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to gather some vegetables from the garden for dinner. + +Mia went outside and saw many different vegetables. She picked some big green leaves, some red round balls, and some long orange sticks. She put them all in a basket and carried them back to the house. + +"Look, Mom! I gathered all these for dinner," Mia said, showing her mom the basket. Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Mia! Tonight, we will have a very different and colorful dinner. Thank you for your help!" They cooked the vegetables together and had a delicious dinner with Mia's dad. They all enjoyed the meal and Mia felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to swing on the big tree in his backyard. One sunny day, Tim went to the tree to swing and have fun. + +As he was swinging, he saw a pencil on the ground. It was a pretty pencil, with many colors. Tim picked it up and put it in his pocket, so he could draw later. + +After playing, Tim went inside his house. He saw his sister, Sue, was upset. She was looking for her pretty pencil. Tim felt bad, so he gave the pencil back to Sue. They both smiled and went outside to swing together. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the beach with her mom and dad. She really wanted to find an incredible shell. She looked and looked all over the sand. She found many shells, but none of them were incredible. + +Then, Lucy saw a big wave coming. She knew this wave might bring an incredible shell to the beach. She waited and waited. When the wave went away, Lucy saw a big, shiny shell. She knew this was the incredible shell she wanted. + +Lucy picked up the incredible shell and showed it to her mom and dad. They were so happy for her. Lucy felt proud and smiled. She knew she would always remember the day she found the incredible shell at the beach. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a humble boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys. His favorite toy was a gear. Tim would spin the gear all day long. + +One day, Tim's mom had a surprise for him. She took him to a big store with lots of toys. Tim was so happy! He saw many gears in different colors and sizes. Tim's eyes got big and he clapped his hands. + +Tim's mom let him pick one gear to take home. Tim chose a big, red gear. He played with it every day. The surprise made Tim very happy, and he shared his new gear with his friends. They all had fun playing together. +One day, a big pig and a little pig were playing near the hay. The big pig wanted to push the hay to make a nice bed. The little pig wanted to help, but he was not strong enough. + +"Let me help you push the hay," said the little pig. The big pig said, "You are not fit to push the hay. You are too small." + +The little pig was sad and went away. Then, he saw a big hill. He thought, "If I push the hay down the hill, it will be easy." So, he went back to the big pig and said, "I can help you push the hay down the hill." + +The big pig agreed and they both pushed the hay down the hill. The little pig was happy that he could help. The big pig said, "Thank you, little pig. You are fit to help me after all." They made a nice bed with the hay and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was restless. He liked to play on the porch all day. One day, a big dog came and sat on Tim's porch. Tim did not like the dog on his porch. + +Tim tried to tell the dog to go away. The dog did not listen. Tim felt sad. He wanted to play on the porch, but the dog was in the way. Tim had an idea. He went inside his house. + +Tim found his mom in the house. He told her about the dog on the porch. His mom went outside with him. She told the dog to go away. The dog listened to Tim's mom and left the porch. + +Tim was happy again. He played on the porch all day. His mom watched him play and smiled. The big dog never came back to Tim's porch. Tim and his mom had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a thick tree. On this tree, there was a little bird who liked to sit and sing. The bird had many friends who came to listen to its songs every day. + +One day, the little bird saw a long line of ants on the ground. The ants were walking one by one, carrying food to their home. The bird thought, "I want to help my new friends." So, it flew down and started to help the ants carry their food. + +The other animals in the forest saw the bird helping the ants. They thought, "If the bird can help the ants, we can help each other too!" And so, they all began to work together. The big elephant helped the small mouse, and the fast rabbit helped the slow turtle. The animals learned that when they help each other, they can do things better and faster. + +The moral of the story is: helping others makes everyone happy and life easier. +Once upon a time, there was a creative little girl named Lisa. She loved to wear her favorite top every day. It was a pretty top with lots of colors and fun pictures on it. + +One day, Lisa's mom said that her top was dirty and needed to be washed. Lisa was sad, because she wanted to wear her top. But her mom told her it was important to wash it to make it clean again. + +So, Lisa helped her mom to wash her top. They put it in some water, added soap, and scrubbed it until it was clean. When it was dry, Lisa put on her clean top and felt happy. Now, she could wear her favorite top again and keep being creative. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite sock. The sock was hot pink and he loved it very much. One day, the sock got a big hole in it. Tim was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad. She wanted to help him. She said, "I can restore your sock, Tim." Tim did not know what "restore" meant. His mom told him, "Restore means to fix something that is broken." + +Tim's mom took the hot pink sock and sewed the hole. She was very good at fixing things. When she was done, she gave the sock back to Tim. Tim was very happy. His hot pink sock was like new again. From that day on, Tim learned that when something is broken, it can be restored with love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Toby. Toby was an obedient dog who loved to play in the yard. He liked to chase balls and run around with his friends. + +One day, Toby saw a big ball stuck in a tree. He wanted to get the ball down, so he started to jump. Toby jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the ball. He started to struggle, but he didn't give up. + +Finally, Toby's owner saw him trying to get the ball. She came to the yard and helped Toby. She got the ball down from the tree. Toby was very happy and wagged his tail. He was glad to have his ball back and to play in the yard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to eat waffles every day. One day, Tom found a big waffle on the table. It looked normal and yummy, but it was not his. + +Tom's mom said, "Tom, we must lock the door and go to the store." Tom did not want to go. He wanted the waffle. He thought, "I can eat it fast before Mom sees me." So, he took a big bite of the waffle. + +When they came back, Tom's sister, Sue, was sad. She cried, "My waffle is gone!" Tom felt bad. He knew it was not right to take her waffle. He said sorry to Sue and gave her his waffle the next day. Tom learned that it is good to share and not take things that are not his. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to climb. She saw a big stage in the park. Lily was very impatient. She wanted to climb right away. She ran to the stage with a big smile. + +Lily started to climb the stage. Her friend, Tim, saw her and called out, "Lily, can I climb with you?" Lily said, "Yes, Tim! Let's climb together!" They both climbed the stage, laughing and having fun. + +When they reached the top, they felt so happy. They looked around and saw lots of people clapping for them. Lily and Tim took a bow and then climbed down. They couldn't wait to climb the stage again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her ball all day long. One day, she saw a big red ball in the yard. She wanted to play with it, but it was too high up. She tried to jump, but she could not reach it. + +Kitty asked her friend, Birdy, to help her. Birdy said, "I will help you, but be careful not to spoil the ball. It belongs to someone else." Kitty promised she would be careful. + +Birdy used her neck to lift Kitty up to the ball. Kitty was so happy to play with it. But, she forgot her promise and spoiled the ball. It popped with a loud noise. They both felt sad for spoiling the ball. They learned that it is important to keep promises and not spoil things that belong to others. +Once upon a time, there was an old cow named Bessie. Bessie lived on a farm with many other animals. She loved to eat grass and play with her friends in the sun. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy came to the farm. He saw Bessie and wanted to give her a big hug. But when he hugged Bessie, she let out a big scream. "Moo!" Bessie said. Timmy was scared and started to cry. + +Bessie felt bad for making Timmy cry. She walked up to him and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to scare you." Timmy looked at Bessie and smiled. He hugged her again, but this time, Bessie didn't scream. They became best friends and played together on the farm every day. And from that day on, Bessie was known as the friendliest old beef cow on the farm. +One day, a boy named Tim found a dull baseball. It was not shiny and new like other balls. Tim loved to play, so he took the baseball to the park. + +At the park, Tim saw his friend, Sam. Sam was sad because he did not have a toy to play with. Tim wanted to make Sam happy. He thought of a good idea. Tim would offer the baseball to Sam so they could play together. + +Tim gave the dull baseball to Sam. Sam's face lit up with joy. They played catch with the baseball all day. Even though the baseball was dull, they had so much fun. Tim was happy he could help his friend. +One day, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk. He put on his red jacket because it was cold outside. As he walked, he saw a big tree with lots of leaves. + +Tim saw a cup under the tree. He decided to pour water from his bottle into the cup. The cup filled up and a little bird came to drink from it. The bird was very happy and sang a pretty song. + +Tim felt good about helping the bird. He knew that being curious and kind made the world a better place. He went back home with a big smile, ready to tell his mom about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck had a dull, brown feather. He felt sad because his feather was not pretty like the other ducks. One day, he found some glue near the pond. + +The duck had an idea! He saw some shiny things on the ground. He picked them up with his beak. Then, he lay down near the glue. He put the glue on his dull, brown feather. Next, he put the shiny things on the glue. Now, his feather was not dull anymore. It was pretty and shiny! + +The other ducks saw his pretty feather and liked it. They all played together in the pond. The little duck was happy. His dull, brown feather was now pretty, and he had many friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow taxi. It liked to help people go to different places. One day, it was very cold outside. The wind was bitter, and everyone was shivering. + +A little girl and her mom needed a ride. They saw the taxi and waved. The taxi stopped, and they got in. The girl had a big toy that she wanted to bring with her. But it was too big to fit inside the taxi. + +The taxi driver had an idea. He helped the girl put the big toy on the roof. It fit! The girl and her mom were very happy. They went to their friend's house and had a fun day. The taxi was happy to help them, even on a cold, bitter day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big festival. Everyone was happy and excited. The festival was for flowers that bloom in the spring. + +One day, a little girl named Ann went to the festival with her mom. They saw many pretty flowers. Ann saw a heavy flower pot with a tiny plant. She asked her mom, "Will this plant bloom too?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Ann. It will grow and bloom into a beautiful flower." + +Ann was very happy. She and her mom took the heavy flower pot home. They took care of the plant every day. And soon, the plant grew and bloomed into a big, pretty flower. Ann and her mom were so proud of their flower. They went to the festival the next year with their beautiful flower and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely aunt named Sue. She had a little niece named Lily. They loved to play together in the garden. + +One sunny day, Aunt Sue said, "Lily, let's go outside and play." Lily was happy and ran to the garden. They saw a big, round ball. Aunt Sue poked the ball, and it rolled away. They laughed and chased the ball. + +They played with the ball all day. Lily said, "Aunt Sue, I love playing with you!" Aunt Sue hugged Lily and said, "I love playing with you too!" And they played in the garden until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet. The jet liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the jet met a small bird. The bird was not nice. The bird was rude. The jet did not like the rude bird. The jet thought of a plan to make the bird go away. + +The jet had a big sack. The sack was very strong. The jet thought, "I will use my big sack to catch the rude bird." The jet flew fast and high with the sack. The rude bird did not see the jet coming. + +Then, the jet opened the big sack and caught the rude bird. The bird was surprised. The jet said, "You were not nice, so I put you in my sack." The bird said sorry to the jet. The jet let the bird go. From that day on, the bird was nice to the jet and all the other friends in the sky. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sad horse. The horse lived in a stable. The stable was small, but it was his home. The horse wanted to be happy, but he didn't know how. + +One day, a little girl came to the stable. She saw the sad horse and wanted to help. She told the horse, "Imagine a big field with lots of grass and friends to play with." The horse closed his eyes and imagined the big field. + +Suddenly, the horse felt happy! He imagined the big field and friends every day. The little girl visited him often, and they played together. The horse was not sad anymore, all because of the little girl's help. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Tim. He loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, he saw a big tree with a fun swing. Tim knew he wanted to climb the tree and sit on the swing. + +Tim put on his favorite pants and went outside. He started to climb the tree. It was a little hard, but he kept going. He was almost at the top when he heard a "rip" sound. Oh no! His pants got caught on a branch and ripped! + +Tim was sad, but he did not give up. He climbed all the way to the top and sat on the swing. He swung back and forth, feeling happy again. When he went home, his mom fixed his pants. Tim learned that even when things go wrong, he can still have fun and be jolly. +Once upon a time, in a small house near a hedge, there lived a dog named Max. Max was a very obedient dog. He would sit, stay, and move when his owner, a little girl named Lily, told him to. One day, Lily and Max were playing near the hedge when they heard a sound. + +"Max, move closer to the hedge and see what is making the noise," said Lily. Max did as he was told and moved closer to the hedge. He saw a big, scary cat hissing at him. Max barked at the cat, but the cat did not move away. + +The next day, Lily and Max played near the hedge again. The cat was still there, and it looked very angry. "Max, be careful," Lily said. Max moved closer to the cat, trying to make it go away. But the cat jumped at Max, and they started to fight. + +In the end, the big, scary cat hurt Max, and he had to go to the doctor. Lily was sad that her obedient dog got hurt. She learned that it was not always good to make Max do things near the hedge. From that day on, they played far away from the hedge, and they never saw the scary cat again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a dog. His name was Max. Max was a very alert dog. He always knew when something was happening. + +One day, Max's best friend, a little boy named Tim, asked Max to recommend a game they could play. Max barked and wagged his tail, showing Tim a ball. They played with the ball all day, laughing and having fun. + +The next day, Max was in the yard when he heard a strange noise. He remembered the fun he had with Tim and the ball. Max ran to Tim and barked. Tim knew Max was alert and trying to tell him something. They went to the noise and found a little bird that needed help. Tim and Max helped the bird, and they were very happy. Max's alertness and the fun with the ball saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bunny named Bob. Bob lived on a farm with lots of hay. He loved to hop and play in the hay all day. + +One day, Bob saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird was sad and couldn't fly. Bob wanted to help and care for the bird. He hopped over to the bird and said, "Don't be sad, little bird. I will care for you." + +Bob found a cozy spot in the hay for the bird. He gave the bird some food and water. They became good friends. The bird's wing got better and they played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, a boy named Tim wanted to learn about gold. He asked his mom, "Mom, where can I find gold?" His mom said, "Tim, you can find gold in a big hole in the ground." + +Tim went to the big hole and saw a man. The man said, "Hi, I am Jack. I can help you learn about gold." Tim was very happy. Jack showed Tim how to dig for gold. They dug and dug, but they did not find any gold. They were sad. + +One day, a big storm came to the jolly town. The rain filled the big hole with water. Tim and Jack could not dig for gold anymore. The town was not jolly anymore. Tim and Jack learned that finding gold is not easy, and sometimes things don't end well. +Once upon a time, there was a loud bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree with his friends. Every day, they would fly and sing together. They loved to eat their meals of yummy worms and seeds. + +One day, Tim could not find any worms for his meal. He started to worry. He flew around and around, looking for worms. His friends saw him and asked, "Tim, why are you worried?" Tim said, "I can't find any worms for my meal!" + +His friends did not want Tim to worry. So, they all helped him look for worms. They looked under leaves and rocks. Soon, they found a big pile of worms. Tim was so happy! They all shared the worms and had a big meal together. From that day on, Tim knew that he didn't have to worry because his friends were always there to help him. +One day, a big, heavy elephant named Ella found a trumpet. She wanted to speak with her friends, so she tried to use the trumpet. She blew into the trumpet and made a loud sound. "Wow, this is fun!" she said. + +Ella went to her friend, the small mouse named Max. Max was scared of the trumpet sound. "Please don't use the trumpet, Ella. It is too loud," Max said. But Ella did not listen. She blew the trumpet again and again. + +Max was very sad and ran away from Ella. Ella felt sad too, but she did not stop using the trumpet. All her friends went away because of the loud sound. In the end, Ella was all alone with her heavy trumpet, and she had no one to speak with. +Once upon a time in a small house, there lived a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to eat cookies. One day, he baked a big plate of cookies and put them on the table. + +Bob's friend, Tim, came to visit. Tim saw the cookies and said, "Wow, these cookies look yummy! Can I have one?" Bob thought for a moment and said, "Yes, but we must delay eating them. We need to wait for them to cool down." + +So, Bob and Tim sat and waited patiently. As they waited, they talked and laughed together. They had a great time. Finally, the cookies were cool enough to eat. They shared the cookies and enjoyed them even more because they had waited. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it is good to delay things and be patient. Good things come to those who wait. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower. The tower was in a deep, deep forest. Many animals lived in the forest. One day, a little girl named Mia went to the forest. She wanted to see the tall tower. + +Mia walked and walked until she saw the tower. "Wow!" she said. "That tower is so tall!" Mia wanted to go inside the tower. She walked up to the door and turned the handle. The door opened, and Mia went inside. + +Inside the tower, Mia saw a big bear. The bear was sad. "Why are you sad, bear?" asked Mia. The bear said, "I can't turn the light on in the tower." Mia looked at the light switch. She turned it on. The light filled the tower, and the bear was happy. "Thank you, Mia!" said the bear. They became friends and played in the tower all day. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Lily. Lily was an attractive cat with pretty fur. She loved to play and have fun. One day, Lily found a big wardrobe in her house. She was excited to see what was inside. + +Lily opened the wardrobe and saw many clothes hanging. She also found a spray bottle on the floor. Lily was curious and started to play with the spray bottle. She sprayed water on the clothes and laughed. But soon, the clothes became wet and dirty. + +Lily's mom saw the wet clothes and was sad. She told Lily that it was not good to make things dirty. Lily felt sorry and wanted to make things right. She helped her mom clean the clothes and put them back in the wardrobe. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with her actions and not to make a mess. And she lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the garden. One day, Spot found a tasty bone near the hedge. He was so happy. Spot wanted to keep the bone all to himself. + +Later, Spot saw his friend, the little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was playing with a spray bottle. She was spraying water on the plants. Spot thought it looked fun. But he didn't want to share his tasty bone with Fluffy. So, he hid the bone behind the hedge. + +Fluffy saw Spot and asked him to play with the spray bottle. Spot wanted to play, but he was scared Fluffy would find his bone. He thought about it for a moment. Then, Spot decided to share his bone with Fluffy. He took the bone out from behind the hedge and showed it to Fluffy. + +Fluffy was so happy to see the tasty bone. She shared her spray bottle with Spot. They played together, spraying water on the plants and chewing on the bone. They had a lot of fun. Spot learned that sharing with friends is much better than keeping things all to himself. +One day, a little girl named Mia had a plate. She was very glad because her plate was new and pretty. It had a big red apple on it. Mia loved her new plate so much. + +Mia put her plate on a high shelf. She wanted to keep it safe. But one day, the plate fell off the shelf. Mia was sad and scared. She did not want her plate to break. + +Her big brother, Tom, saw the plate falling. He was quick and jumped to rescue the plate. He caught it just in time. Mia was so glad that her brother saved her plate. She hugged him and said thank you. Now, Mia and her plate were happy again. +One day, a girl named Mia found some sunglasses. She was glad. Mia wanted to show her friend, Tom. She ran to Tom's house with the sunglasses. + +When Mia showed the sunglasses to Tom, he said, "I want them!" Mia did not want to give the sunglasses away. They both wanted the sunglasses. They were sad. + +Mia and Tom talked. Mia said, "Let's share the sunglasses!" Tom agreed. They took turns wearing the sunglasses. Now, they were both glad and played together in the sun. +One day, a blue bird named Bob wanted to join his friends to play. He saw them having fun in the big tree. But Bob's wing was hurt, so he could not fly. He felt sad and sat on the ground. + +Then, a girl named Sue came with a pot of glue. She saw Bob's hurt wing and wanted to help him. She put some glue on his wing and stuck it together. Bob felt better, and his wing was not hurt anymore. + +Bob thanked Sue and flew up to the big tree. He joined his friends and played with them all day long. They were all happy, and Bob was glad that Sue helped him with the glue. +Once upon a time, there was a big building with an elevator. The elevator went up and down, carrying people from one floor to another. It wanted to be helpful and support everyone who needed to go up or down. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went into the building. She was very careful as she walked inside. She had never been in an elevator before. Lily pressed the button to call the elevator. When the doors opened, she stepped inside with a big smile on her face. + +As the elevator went up, it was happy to support Lily and help her get to the top floor. When they got there, Lily said "thank you" to the elevator. The elevator felt proud that it could be careful and support her on her journey. From that day on, Lily always used the elevator in the big building, and they became very good friends. +One day, a cat named Miss Pepper went out to play. Miss Pepper was a harmless cat who loved to play with her friends. She had soft fur and big, round eyes. Miss Pepper was very happy when she played outside. + +Miss Pepper met her friend, a dog named Buddy, in the park. They played with a ball and ran around. They were having lots of fun. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. Miss Pepper and Buddy were very happy to play together. + +After playing, Miss Pepper and Buddy were tired. They sat under a big tree to rest. Miss Pepper looked at the pretty flowers and the green grass. She was happy to have a friend like Buddy. They played together every day and never wanted to say goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play outside. One day, Kitty woke up early to see the sunrise. The sky was pink and orange. It was very pretty. + +Kitty wanted to tell her friend, Doggy, about the sunrise. She went to Doggy's house and rang the doorbell. But Doggy was not available. He was still sleeping. Kitty was sad because she wanted to share the pretty sunrise with her friend. + +Kitty decided to make a plan. She would wake up Doggy before the sunrise tomorrow. The next day, Kitty rang the doorbell very early. This time, Doggy woke up. They both went outside and saw the beautiful sunrise together. Kitty and Doggy were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw on paper with his crayons. One day, he felt dizzy while playing outside. His mom told him to sit down and rest. Tim thought about what he could draw when he felt better. + +The next day, Tim still felt dizzy. He did not want to suffer, so he told his mom. She said, "Maybe you are dizzy because you spin around too much when you play. Let's see if you feel better tomorrow." Tim hoped he would feel better soon, so he could draw on his paper. + +Finally, the day came when Tim did not feel dizzy anymore. He was so happy that he did not have to suffer. He took out his paper and crayons and drew a big, colorful picture of him playing outside, but this time, he was not spinning around. Tim learned that he could still have fun without making himself dizzy. +One sunny day, Tom the cat was very busy. He had lots of work to do. He had to find food for his family. He walked and walked, looking for food. + +Tom saw a big tree. In the tree, there was a bird. The bird had something on its shoulder. Tom looked and looked. He saw that the bird had a big, shiny thing. Tom admired the shiny thing. He wanted to get it. + +Tom climbed the tree. He got closer to the bird. The bird saw Tom and flew away. Tom was sad. He went back home. He told his family about the bird and the shiny thing. They all admired how hard Tom tried. They were happy to be together. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a rich girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she went to the opera with her mom and dad. The opera was very big and full of people. + +At the opera, Lily saw a girl crying. She asked the girl, "Why do you cry?" The girl said, "I want to sing and dance too, but I have no money." Lily felt sad for the girl, but she did not help her. She just went back to her seat and watched the opera. + +After the opera, Lily went home. She thought about the crying girl. She knew she should have helped her. But now, it was too late. The crying girl never got to sing and dance. The moral of the story is to always help others when you can, because you might not get another chance. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old house. In the house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom told her to behave and not to open the closet in her room. + +Lily asked, "Mom, why can't I open the closet?" Her mom said, "Because there is something scary inside. You must behave and never open it." + +Lily was a good girl, but she was very curious. One day, when her mom was not looking, she opened the closet. Inside, she saw a big, scary monster. The monster was very angry and started to chase Lily around the house. + +Lily screamed and ran to her mom. Her mom was very upset and said, "Lily, I told you to behave and not to open the closet!" + +The monster chased Lily and her mom out of the house. They had to find a new place to live. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and behaved. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat. The cat had a big strip of paper. The cat liked to number the paper. She had fun counting the numbers. + +One day, the cat went to the park. She took her strip of paper with her. She sat under a big tree and started to number the paper. She counted one, two, three, and more. + +A little dog saw the clever cat. The dog wanted to learn how to number too. The cat showed the dog how to count. They had fun counting together. They became good friends and counted every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a lively forest, there lived a little bunny named Ben. Ben was very strong and had big muscles. He loved to run and play with his friends all day long. + +One day, Ben hurt his leg while playing. He could not run and play anymore. His friend, Sam the squirrel, saw Ben was sad and said, "Don't worry, Ben. We will restore your leg so you can play again." + +Sam and Ben went to see the wise owl who knew how to fix things. The wise owl said, "To restore your leg, you must rest and eat healthy food." Ben did what the wise owl said, and soon his leg was better. Ben could run and play with his friends again, and they were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with clay. One day, she made a thoughtful gift with clay for her friend, Tim. It was a small clay dog, just like Tim's real dog. + +"Look, Tim!" said Lily, showing him the clay dog. "I made this for you. Do you like it?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, Lily! I love it! Thank you for being so thoughtful!" + +They played with the clay dog all day. But then, it started to rain. The rain began to spoil their clay dog. Lily and Tim were sad. + +"Don't worry," said Lily. "We can make another clay dog tomorrow. And we can play inside so the rain won't spoil it." + +Tim smiled and they went inside to play. They were happy knowing they could make more thoughtful clay gifts together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play outside. One day, she saw a cold puddle on the ground. She jumped in it and laughed. + +As Lucy played, she heard a tiny voice. "Help, help!" it said. Lucy looked around and saw a small bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and could not fly away. Lucy wanted to rescue the bird. + +Lucy found a long stick and used it to help the bird. "Hold on tight," she told the bird. The bird held the stick, and Lucy pulled it down. The bird was free! The bird said, "Thank you, Lucy!" They both smiled and played in the cold puddle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear clothes with unique designs. One day, she found a dress with a pretty flower pattern and a shiny gold zip. She asked her mom to buy it for her. + +Her mom said, "That's a lovely dress, but it's too big for you. You can try it on, but it may not fit." + +Lily tried the dress on, but it was too big. She said, "Mommy, the dress is too big. Can we buy a smaller size?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, sweetie. This is the only size they have. You can remain hopeful that we will find another dress that you will love just as much." + +Lily felt sad, but she knew her mom was right. She took off the dress and put it back on the hanger. As they left the store, Lily said, "Goodbye, pretty dress. Maybe someone else will love you too." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing and dance to the rhythm of the trees. One day, Tweetie noticed that her friend, a little squirrel named Nutty, was feeling sad. Tweetie wanted to help Nutty feel better, so she settled down next to him and asked him what was wrong. + +Nutty told Tweetie that he was feeling lonely because all of his other squirrel friends were busy gathering nuts for the winter. Tweetie listened thoughtfully and then had an idea. She started to sing a happy song and dance to the rhythm of the trees. Nutty watched her and soon he started to feel better too. They danced and sang together until the sun set and it was time to go to bed. + +From that day on, Nutty and Tweetie became the best of friends. They would sing and dance together every day to the rhythm of the trees. And whenever one of them was feeling sad, the other would settle down next to them and listen thoughtfully. They knew that they had each other and that made them both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was playing with Teddy when she accidentally dropped him on the floor. + +"Oh no! Teddy fell!" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you pick him up," said Lily's mom. + +As Lily's mom reached down to pick up Teddy, Lily saw a monster under her bed. "Mommy, there's a monster!" she exclaimed. + +"Don't worry, Lily. There's no such thing as monsters," said her mom as she lifted Teddy up. + +After that, Lily felt healthy and happy knowing that her mom was there to protect her from any monsters. She hugged Teddy tightly and went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She would run and jump and catch bugs in her hands. One day, as she was playing, she saw a fancy butterfly flying by. It was the most beautiful bug she had ever seen! + +Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast for her. She chased it all around the yard, but it always flew away. Finally, Lily got tired and decided to quit. She went back inside and sat on the porch, feeling sad. + +But then, something amazing happened. The fancy butterfly flew right up to Lily and landed on her nose! Lily couldn't believe it. She had finally caught the bug she had been chasing all day. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes you just have to quit and wait for good things to come to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike every day. One day, she found a stick on the ground and picked it up. It was a long, thin stick that looked like it would be fun to play with. + +Lily took the stick with her on her bike ride and rode around with it in her hand. Suddenly, a nosy dog came running up to her and started barking. Lily got scared and dropped the stick. The dog picked up the stick and ran away with it. + +Lily learned that it's not always a good idea to pick up things that don't belong to you. She felt sad that she lost the stick, but she knew it was the right thing to do. From then on, she always asked before taking things that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a monster hiding behind a tree. The monster looked very scary, but Timmy knew not to be afraid of monsters. + +Suddenly, the monster jumped out from behind the tree and tried to pinch Timmy! But Timmy was too quick for the monster and ran away. Later that day, Timmy thought about the monster and realized that it was just a toy. + +Timmy learned a serious lesson that day. He realized that sometimes things might seem scary, but they are not always what they seem. He also learned to be careful and not to trust everything he sees. From that day on, Timmy was always careful and never believed everything he saw. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we called her "elderly". She loved to bake cookies and cakes. One day, she decided to bake some mint cookies. She went to the store to buy some mint. When she came back home, she started to make the cookies. She covered the dough with some flour and then used a rolling pin to make it flat. She used a cookie cutter to make the cookies round. After she baked them, she put them on a plate and covered them with a lid. The cookies were delicious and everyone loved them! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved taking pictures with his camera. He would take pictures of his mommy, his daddy, his dog, and even the flowers in his garden. + +One day, Timmy went on a walk in the forest with his mommy and daddy. They saw a beautiful river and decided to take a picture. Timmy was so excited to take the picture, he ran ahead of his parents. He didn't realize that he was going the wrong way. + +Soon, Timmy was lost in the forest. He cried and cried, but no one could hear him. He wished he had stayed with his parents. He wished he had followed them and let them lead the way. Timmy was scared and alone in the peaceful forest. + +Eventually, Timmy was found by some kind people who helped him find his parents. They were so happy to see him again. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his parents and let them lead the way. He also learned that it's important to stay close to the people you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to pick up his clothes and put them in the laundry basket. Timmy didn't want to, so he left his clothes on the ground. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing soccer when suddenly, a big storm came. Lightning struck a tree in the distant field and it started a fire. Timmy's mom saw the fire and called for him to come inside. + +Timmy ran to his house, but he forgot about his clothes on the ground. The lightning struck them and they caught on fire. Timmy's mom was sad because she had to buy him new clothes. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a new restaurant with her mommy and daddy. They sat down at the table and the waiter gave them a menu to look at. Lily was excited to try something new, so she asked her mommy what she should get. + +"I don't know, sweetie," her mommy said. "Why don't you pull out the menu and see if anything looks good to you?" + +Lily pulled the menu towards her and looked at all the pictures. "I want the chicken nuggets!" she said. + +"Good choice, Lily," her daddy said. "Those are always a favorite." + +When the waiter came back, Lily proudly told him what she wanted. She was so excited to try something new and yummy. +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 a bulb in the dirt and she wanted to see what it was. She dug and dug until she found the bulb. + +As she was holding the bulb, she slipped and fell into the dirty mud. She was very sad and cried because her dress was dirty. But then, she remembered what her mommy always told her: "It's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to learn from them." + +Lily learned that she should be careful when playing in the garden and always watch where she steps. She also learned that it's okay to get dirty sometimes, as long as she learns a lesson from it. From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing outside and always remembered the lesson she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bear. He loved to eat honey all day long. One day, he ate too much honey and his stomach got very big. He asked his friend, a little bird, "Do you think my stomach will ever go down?" The bird said, "I don't know, but you should stop eating so much honey." + +The bear didn't listen and kept eating more honey. Suddenly, he felt a pain in his stomach and it started to rise. He cried out, "Oh no, my stomach is going to burst!" The little bird tried to help him, but it was too late. The bear's stomach burst and he fell to the ground. The little bird said sadly, "I told you to stop eating so much honey." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big park near her house. One day, she saw a little squirrel who was stuck in a tree. The squirrel was scared and couldn't get down. + +Lily rushed to the tree and tried to help the squirrel, but she couldn't reach it. She saw an old man walking by and asked him for help. The old man was very compassionate and climbed up the tree to rescue the squirrel. + +The squirrel was very happy and thanked the old man and Lily. They all sat under the big oak tree and talked. The old man told them that it's always good to help others and be kind. Lily learned that it's important to help those who are in need. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the airport with his mom. They were going to visit Timmy's grandma in another city. Timmy loved going on airplanes because they made him feel like a superhero. + +As they were waiting in line, Timmy saw a girl with a graceful dress. He wanted to tell her how pretty she looked, but he was too shy. Suddenly, a man accidentally kicked the girl's suitcase and it fell over. The girl started crying because her toys were inside and she thought they were broken. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and asked the man to say sorry. The man apologized and helped the girl pick up her toys. Timmy decided to be brave and told the girl that he liked her dress. The girl smiled and thanked him. They started talking and became friends. Timmy realized that sometimes it's good to be brave and speak up. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved the color blue and always wore a lovely blue dress. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy some candy. Her mom told her to pick out her favorite candy and she would pay for it. Lily chose a blue lollipop and gave it to her mom to pay for. + +As they walked home, Lily saw a lovely blue butterfly fluttering around. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. When they got home, Lily's dad asked her if she wanted to play a game. She said yes and they played with her lovely blue ball. + +After dinner, Lily's mom reminded her to brush her teeth before bed. Lily remembered that she had a blue toothbrush and happily brushed her teeth. Then, her mom tucked her into bed and read her a story about a blue whale. Lily fell asleep dreaming about all the lovely blue things she saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. The sun was warm and made him feel happy. One day, Timmy wanted to whistle like a bird. He tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. Then, he saw his dad whistle a strong tune. Timmy asked his dad to teach him how to whistle. His dad showed him how to make a sound with his mouth and soon Timmy was whistling too! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. He whistled all day long in the warm sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy showed her an old photo album. Lily looked at the pictures and saw her mommy when she was little. She smiled and said, "Mommy, I like this memory." + +Her mommy nodded and said, "Yes, it's a good memory." Then, Lily saw a picture of her grandma. "Mommy, who is this?" she asked. Her mommy replied, "That's your grandma. She loved you very much." Lily felt happy and hugged her teddy bear tight. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mommy turned on a light. Lily watched as the room became bright. She said, "Mommy, the light is so pretty." Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is." Then, Lily yawned and said, "I'm tired now, mommy." Her mommy nodded and said, "Okay, let's go to bed." And with that, Lily fell asleep with her teddy bear, dreaming of happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big itch on her arm, but her mommy said not to scratch it. So, Lily tried to ignore it and went to bed. + +The next day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it, but she was scared. Her mommy said it was okay and helped her climb up. When Lily went down the slide, she felt so happy and enjoyed it so much. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to get ice cream. Lily wanted the perfect ice cream cone with sprinkles on top. When she got her ice cream, it was just perfect! She enjoyed every lick of it. + +At bedtime, Lily remembered the itch on her arm. She didn't scratch it and tried to ignore it again. But this time, she knew that if she could enjoy the slide and the ice cream, she could also enjoy not scratching her itch. And she did! The itch went away and Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and read books. One day, she was playing in the living room when she saw a big fire in the fireplace. She got scared and ran to her mommy, who was busy cooking in the kitchen. + +Lily's mommy saw the fire and quickly grabbed a bucket of water to pour on it. She saved the day! Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. + +Later that day, Lily's big sister came home from school. She was feeling bossy and told Lily what to do. Lily didn't like that very much and told her sister to stop being bossy. Her sister listened and they played together nicely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a scooter that she loved to ride around the park. One day, while she was riding her scooter, she saw a dog with very hairy fur. + +"Wow, your dog is so hairy!" said Lily to the dog's owner. + +"Yes, he is. Do you mind if he comes and plays with you?" asked the owner. + +"No, I don't mind at all!" said Lily with a big smile on her face. + +The dog ran over and Lily giggled as he licked her face. They played together for a while before it was time for Lily to go home. As she rode her scooter away, she waved goodbye to the dog and his owner. It had been a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit under the cherry tree in her backyard. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm sitting under the cherry tree. It's so pretty," Lily said. + +"I think it's boring. Let's play tag!" Timmy said. + +Lily didn't want to play tag, but she didn't want to be alone either. So, she decided to play with Timmy. After a while, they got tired and sat under the cherry tree together. + +"This is nice," Timmy said. + +"I like sitting with you," Lily said. + +From that day on, they would always sit under the cherry tree together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing into his toy microphone. He would sing all day long and pretend he was a famous singer. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to sing. He set up his microphone on a bench and started to sing. But then, a big dog came running towards him. The dog was very dangerous and Timmy was scared. He quickly grabbed his microphone and ran away. + +Timmy knew he had to leave the park and go home. He didn't want to sing anymore because he was too scared. When he got home, he hugged his mom and told her about the dangerous dog. She told him he did the right thing by leaving the park and that he could sing again tomorrow when it was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the flowers in her garden every day. She would pick them and give them to her mommy. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that it was a new season. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mommy explained that it was getting colder outside and the leaves on the trees were changing colors. + +Lily thought it was very cool that the trees looked different now. She asked her mommy if the trees were ancient, which means very old. Her mommy said yes, some of the trees were very ancient. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play in the leaves. She saw an ancient tree with lots of leaves on the ground. She wanted to play in the leaves, so she climbed on the tree. Suddenly, a big branch broke and Lily fell off the tree. She was hurt and had to go to the hospital. Her mommy told her that she should be careful and not climb on ancient trees. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park every day. One day, Lily saw a big, brown dog running around. The dog had a collar with a tag that said "Max". + +Lily went over to Max and said, "Hi, Max! Do you want to play with me?" Max barked and wagged his tail, so Lily knew he wanted to play. They ran and played for a while, until Max suddenly stopped and started sniffing under a tree. + +Lily asked, "What are you doing, Max?" Max barked and dug under the tree. Lily saw something disgusting under the ground. It was an old, smelly shoe! Max had found it while he was digging. + +Lily said, "Ew, that's disgusting, Max! Let's go tell my mom." They ran to find Lily's mom and told her about the shoe. Her mom said, "Max, you're such a good dog! You found my old shoe that I lost last week. Thank you for your hard work!" Lily and Max were happy to have helped her mom find her shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to sleep in her cozy bed every night. One day, Lily's little brother started to sneeze a lot. He couldn't stop! Lily felt sad for him and asked her mom how she could help. Her mom told her to be compassionate and bring her brother a tissue. + +Lily went to her brother's room with a tissue box. She saw him lying in his bed, feeling sick. She gave him a tissue and he blew his nose. Lily felt happy that she could help her brother feel better. She stayed with him until he fell asleep in his bed. + +The next morning, Lily's brother woke up feeling much better. He thanked Lily for being so kind and compassionate. Lily realized that being nice to others can make them feel better. From that day on, she always tried to be helpful and caring to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to walk around the forest and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, Benny got lost and didn't know how to get back home. He felt helpless and scared. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, friendly bear named Barry. Benny asked Barry for help and Barry was happy to help him. He told Benny to surrender and let him guide him back home. Benny trusted Barry and surrendered to his help. + +Barry walked with Benny through the forest, pointing out all the different trees and animals they saw along the way. Benny felt safe with Barry by his side. Eventually, they made it back to Benny's home and Benny was so grateful for Barry's help. From that day on, Benny knew that if he ever got lost again, he could surrender to the help of his friend Barry. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to go on a drive. They got in their car and drove down the road. The car was very heavy, but the daddy was strong and could drive it easily. + +While they were driving, the mommy needed to put out her cigarette. She looked for the ashtray but couldn't find it. Finally, she saw it on the floor and picked it up. She put her cigarette in the ashtray and the car smelled better. + +After a while, the mommy and daddy saw a big hill. The car had to work hard to drive up the hill, but they made it to the top. They looked out the window and saw a beautiful view. They were happy they went on a drive together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys but he had a problem. His toy tower always fell down. He tried to balance the blocks but it never worked. His mom saw him struggling and decided to teach him how to balance the blocks. She showed him how to stack them up one by one until the tower was tall and didn't fall. Timmy was so happy! + +One day, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. His friend had a toy car that was really cool. But Timmy noticed something strange. The car was fake! It wasn't a real car at all. Timmy didn't like fake things. He wanted to play with real toys. So, he told his friend that he didn't like the fake car and they played with real toys instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing when they saw a big green frog jump out from behind a tree. The frog surprised them all and they all started to laugh. + +Timmy and his friends decided to catch the frog and take it home as a pet. They put the frog in a jar and gave it some water and leaves to eat. Timmy loved his new pet and showed it to everyone he knew. + +As the days went by, the frog started to grow and change. It became bigger and bigger until it was no longer a frog, but a handsome prince. The prince thanked Timmy for taking care of him and gave Timmy and his friends a big surprise party to celebrate their youth and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She got very wet and her clothes were all soggy. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no! You're all wet. Let's go inside and dry off." + +As they went inside, Lily saw her notebook on the table. She said, "Mommy, can I draw in my notebook?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. But be careful not to get it wet." + +Lily took out her crayons and started to draw. She drew a picture of the rain and the trees. Her mom watched her and said, "That's so pretty, Lily. I'm going to record this moment in my heart forever." +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max lived in a big jungle with his monkey family. One day, Max and his family went on a safari to explore the jungle. They saw lots of animals like lions, zebras and giraffes. Max loved the safari and wanted to take some souvenirs back home. + +He found a big, juicy orange and decided to take it with him. When Max got back to his family, he pretended to eat the orange but it was actually a joke. He had hidden the orange in his pocket and pulled out a silly face instead. His family laughed and laughed at the funny joke. Max was so happy that he could make his family laugh. + +From that day on, Max loved to tell jokes and make his family and friends laugh. He also loved going on safaris to see all the amazing animals in the jungle. And he never forgot to bring an orange to share with his family as a reminder of the silly joke he played on them. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He was very smart and always knew what to do. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and found a trail. He followed the trail until he saw a little girl. The girl was lost and didn't know how to get back home. The fox knew what to do and requested the girl to follow him. He led her back home safely and the girl was very happy. From that day on, the fox and the girl became friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint with her fingers and make pretty pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get dressed so they could go to the park. But Lily didn't want to get dressed because she wanted to keep painting. + +Lily's mom got a little bit angry and told her that they had to go to the park now. Lily felt scared because she didn't want to make her mom mad. So, she quickly got dressed and they went to the park. + +At the park, Lily saw a big dog that made her feel scared. She wanted to go back home, but her mom told her that the dog was friendly and wouldn't hurt her. Lily felt a little bit better and they continued to play together in the park. When they got back home, Lily was happy to paint again, but she also learned that sometimes it's important to get dressed and face your fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always carried her favorite pen with her. One day, she went to the park to draw some flowers. While she was drawing, a bird flew by and stole her pen. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "Hey, Lily! What's wrong?" It was her friend, Timmy. Lily told him what happened and Timmy said, "Don't worry, I remember seeing a bird's nest in that tree over there. Maybe your pen is there." + +Lily and Timmy went to the tree and found the bird's nest. Inside, there was Lily's pen! Lily was so happy that she gave Timmy a big hug. "Thank you, Timmy! You're not stupid like I thought before," she said. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends and always helped each other out. And Lily never called anyone stupid again because she learned that everyone can be helpful in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with cardboard boxes. One day, she found a tall box and pretended it was her castle. She drew windows and doors on it with her crayons. + +Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play too. He pretended to be a knight and tried to rescue her from the castle. But the castle was too tall for him to climb. + +So, Lily made a cardboard ladder and Max climbed up to rescue her. They had so much fun pretending to be in a castle together. When it was time to go inside for dinner, they both agreed to play with the cardboard castle again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big red vehicle. It had four wheels and could go really fast. One day, the vehicle went up a big hill and then down the other side. The ride was so bumpy that the people inside felt dizzy. + +After the ride, they got out and saw a tall tree. One of the people wanted to touch the top of the tree, so they stretched their arms up high. But they couldn't reach the top, so they asked their friend to help. Together, they stretched their arms even higher and finally touched the top of the tree. They felt very proud of themselves! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big mirror in her room that she liked to look at herself in. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom and saw a toy that she really wanted. But it was too expensive for her mom to buy. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a man outside the store waving at her. She waved back and he came over to talk to her. He gave her a little toy that he had in his pocket. It wasn't expensive, but Lily was so happy to have it. + +When Lily got home, she looked in the mirror and saw herself holding the toy. She smiled and waved at herself in the mirror. She was so grateful for the kind man who gave her the toy. From that day on, Lily always remembered to wave at people who were being friendly to her. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a very expensive car. One day, he wanted to send a letter to his friend. He walked to the post office and put the letter in the mailbox. The man was happy that he could send the letter to his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big flame in the sky. Lily wondered what it was. + +Her mommy and daddy told her it was just the sun setting. Lily thought it was interesting how the sky turned pink and orange. As they walked, they saw a butterfly with pretty wings. Lily thought it was so pretty and interesting. She wanted to catch it, but her mommy told her to just watch it fly. Lily and her family had a fun day exploring and seeing new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a lot of toy cars to play with. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing with their cars outside. They were having fun, but Timmy suddenly got tired. + +"I want to quit playing," said Timmy. + +"Why?" asked Billy. + +"I'm tired," replied Timmy. + +Billy understood and suggested they take a break. They sat down and watched the cars drive by on the road. Timmy pointed to a red car and said, "That's my favorite car." + +Billy smiled and said, "I like the blue car the best." + +After their break, Timmy felt better and they continued playing with their cars. They had so much fun that they didn't want to quit playing until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, her mommy asked her to help pack some things for a picnic. Lily was excited to help and began to gather some yummy snacks and drinks. + +As they were getting ready, Lily's little brother, Max, came running up to them. He was scared because he had seen a big, scary bug outside. Lily comforted him and told him not to be scared because they were safe inside. + +Finally, they were all packed up and ready to go. They walked to a nearby park and found a cozy spot to enjoy their picnic. They ate sandwiches, fruit, and even some rice crackers. Lily and Max had so much fun playing and laughing together. It was a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to play outside, but her mom said no because it was raining. Lily disagreed with her mom and said, "I want to play in the rain!" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You will get all wet and cold." But Lily was hard-headed and didn't listen. She went outside and played in the rain anyway. + +After a while, Lily got cold and went inside. Her mom gave her some hot chocolate to warm her up. Lily noticed that there was some white powder on top of the hot chocolate. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said, "It's just some cocoa powder." + +Lily thought it looked yummy, so she tried some. It was delicious! She said, "Mom, this hot chocolate is so good! I disagree with anyone who doesn't like it." Her mom laughed and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially when it was in a cone. One day, she went to the ice cream truck with her mom. She saw a gray cone and asked her mom if she could have it. + +Her mom said, "Not now, sweetie. Let's wait until we see all the flavors." + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. They walked around the park and saw all the different ice cream flavors. When they got back to the truck, Lily saw the gray cone again. This time, her mom said she could have it. + +Lily was so happy and took a big lick of her ice cream. As they walked away, Lily saw a little boy who looked sad. She decided to share her ice cream with him and passed him the cone. The little boy's face lit up with joy and he thanked Lily. + +Lily felt happy knowing she made someone else happy too. From that day on, Lily always shared her ice cream, and it made her feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she went to the creek to play. The water was easy to splash in and she had so much fun. + +As she played, she saw a butterfly flutter by. It was so pretty with its wings that had spots of yellow and black. Lily wanted to catch it, so she set down her toys and tried to catch it with her hands. + +But the butterfly was too quick and flew away. Lily was sad, but then she saw a frog hop by. She set her sights on catching the frog instead. With an easy jump, she caught the frog in her hands. She was so happy and showed her new friend to her mommy. From then on, Lily loved to play at the creek and catch frogs. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal named Bear. Bear was very proud of his big size and strong muscles. One day, Bear went out for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he saw a round ball. Bear thought it was fun to roll the ball. + +Bear pushed the ball with his big paw and it started to roll down the hill. Bear was happy to see the ball rolling and he followed it. The ball rolled faster and faster and Bear had to run to keep up with it. Finally, the ball stopped at the bottom of the hill. + +Bear was tired but he was also proud of how fast he could run. He sat down next to the ball and smiled. From that day on, Bear loved to roll things and show off his strength to all the other animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a pretty violin and Lily wanted to play it. + +"Can I play your violin?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said her friend. "But be careful, it's fragile." + +Lily played the violin and it sounded beautiful. Her friend was impressed. "You're really good!" she said. + +Lily smiled. "I love playing the violin. It's harmless fun." + +Later that day, Lily and her friend played a game. Lily won the game and her friend was happy for her. "You're the winner!" she said. + +Lily smiled again. She was happy to have a good friend and to have fun playing music and games. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and he loved going to see the musicians play at the park. One day, Timmy saw a confused musician playing his guitar. The musician looked sad and didn't know what to do. Timmy wanted to help. + +Timmy went home and asked his mommy for some money. He wanted to raise some money for the confused musician. His mommy gave him some coins and Timmy went back to the park. He gave the coins to the musician and the musician was very happy. He played a beautiful song and everyone in the park clapped their hands. + +From that day on, Timmy would always bring some coins to the park to give to the musicians. They would play their music and Timmy would dance along. Timmy's mommy was very proud of him for being such a kind and helpful little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went to camp with his friends. They played games and sang songs around the campfire. Timmy liked it, but he was nervous about sleeping in a tent. + +One day, Timmy went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. But when he got to the top, he slipped and fell down. He was okay, but his pants got dirty. + +That night, Timmy went to bed in his tent. He was still nervous, but he felt better because he had fun at camp. He dreamed about climbing rocks and singing songs with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Peter. Peter loved to play in the forest and hop around. One day, he found a glowing rock on the ground. It was so shiny and bright that he couldn't resist picking it up. + +As he was hopping along, he noticed that he was lost. He couldn't find his way back home. He tried to follow the track he had made earlier, but it was too dark and he couldn't see. + +Peter felt scared and alone. He wished he had never picked up the glowing rock. Suddenly, he heard a humble voice calling out to him. It was his friend, Sammy the Squirrel. Sammy had been looking for Peter and found him just in time. Together, they followed the track back home, with the glowing rock lighting the way. + +Peter learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that sometimes things that seem cool and exciting can lead to trouble. He was grateful for Sammy's help and promised to always be careful in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she decided to go on a walk in the forest with her dog, Max. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a big tree that she wanted to climb. But when she got closer, she saw that the tree was covered in prickly thorns. She wondered how she could climb the tree without getting hurt. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She went back home and got some gloves and scissors. She cut off all the thorns and changed the tree from prickly to smooth. Now she was ready to climb the tree and have an adventure. + +Lily climbed the tree with Max following closely behind. They reached the top and saw a beautiful view of the forest. But as they were looking, they heard a loud noise coming from the ground. It was a big bear! Lily and Max quickly climbed down the tree and ran back home. They were safe and happy, knowing they had changed the tree and were ready for any adventure that came their way. +The two siblings were walking along together. The little brother was very impressed with his big brother - he thought he was so strong and clever. + +Suddenly, the big brother made a very impressive request. He wanted to go explore the forest! + +The little brother was startled and a little scared, but he said yes anyway. He wanted to show his big brother that he was brave too. + +So the two siblings set off into the forest. The big brother held the little brother's hand, and together they explored the whole forest - even the dark, spooky parts. Before they knew it, the day was over and it was time to go home. + +The little brother was proud of himself and his big brother. He realized that together, they could do anything! +Once upon a time, two friends lived far apart. Sammy was on one side of the world and her best buddy Lance was on the other side. Sammy and Lance really wanted to be together, but they didn't know how. + +One day, Sammy had an idea. She Would use her gun to unite the two far away places. It was a busy plan, but everybody said it was worth a try. + +So Sammy got to work. She started shooting her gun into the sky. Then, Lance did the same with his gun. + +Before long, a magical shooting star was shooting back and forth between Sammy and Lance. It even made a special bridge for them to cross! + +Finally, Sammy and Lance could be together again. They united the two sides of the world together and were best friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a soldier who lived in a peaceful village. Each morning, his job was to turn a big key to let the villagers know it was time to wake up. + +Every day, the soldier would turn the key a few times and listen to the sound of the villagers waking up in the village. The soldier knew that with the help of the key, he kept the village running smoothly. + +One day, the soldier decided to take a break and go for a walk. As he passed the village, he noticed something strange. It seemed like there was a crowd getting bigger and bigger. + +At first, the soldier didn't know what was happening. But then, he heard something he had never heard before in the village - an unfamiliar sound of shouting. The soldier soon realized it was a battle and he had just stumbled upon an enemy army. + +The soldier knew he had to act quickly. He ran back to the village, grabbed the big key, and quickly turned it as hard as he could. The big key created a loud ringing noise, loud enough for the villagers to hear. Everyone quickly ran to safety and the enemy army soon retreated back. The soldier saved the peaceful village and the villagers cheered for him! +Once upon a time, there was a kind giant who lived in a big castle. He was always helping people who lived close by and everybody loved him. + +One day, the giant saw a little boy who was running away from home. He chased the boy and told him "Where are you going? You can't go so far on your own!". The little boy replied "I'm scared, I want to go explore the world!" + +The giant looked kindly at the little boy, with a gentle twinkle in his eye. He smiled, patted the little boy on the head, and said "Okay, then let's go on an adventure together! I will show you the world." + +The giant and the little boy ran hand in hand, exploring the world and seeing many exciting new places. They laughed and had a great time, and became the best of friends. + +The little boy returned home a few days later with a smile on his face and stories to tell his family. He was so happy to have made a new friend in the giant. Everyone who heard about this wonderful adventure felt very happy for them. +Once upon a time there was a bad bug who wanted to make the earth dirty. He wanted the earth to be messy so he would have a place to play. + +One day the bug decided to introduce his dirty friends to the earth. He told them to make the earth dirtier and messier. The bug's friends were very happy to help! + +The bad bug and his friends started making a huge mess on the earth. They dirtied up the parks and the roads. Everything was getting more and more dirty. + +Suddenly, a brave little girl saw what was happening. She knew she had to do something to stop the bad bug from making the earth dirty. She shouted at the bug and his friends to leave the earth alone. + +The bad bug was not happy and he tried to scare away the brave little girl. But she was not scared. She grabbed a broom and started cleaning up the mess that the bad bug had made. + +The brave little girl was able to clean up the earth and keep it clean. The bad bug and his friends had to find a new place to make their mess. The earth was safe! +Once upon a time there was an elephant named Larry who was very restless. He lived in the jungle with his friends. Every day he'd wander around and explore. + +One day, Larry had a wild idea. He wanted to drive! His friends laughed at him, but Larry was determined. He worked hard to build a car out of twigs and leaves. + +Once his car was ready, Larry called out to his friends. "Come watch me drive my car!" Everyone gathered around to watch Larry drive. He was so excited that his trunk was wiggling. + +Unfortunately, Larry wasn't good at driving. His car crashed into a tree, and everyone laughed at him. Not to be discouraged, Larry worked hard and soon he could drive really well. + +He was so proud of his accomplishment, and his friends were too. From then on, Larry drove all over the jungle, making everyone smile. +One day, Jimmy wanted to give mum a hug. He looked all around his house, but he couldn't find her. Jimmy started to panic, but then he realized that if he was organized he would know where to find her. So he looked in her bedroom and found her there. He ran over and hugged her tight. + +Mum was surprised but she still understood why Jimmy wanted to hug her. She smiled and hugged him back, but then a loud noise came from the living room. Someone had broken into the house and was taking all the things mum and Jimmy owned. + +Jimmy didn't understand why the bad person was taking their things away. He started to cry and mum had to put him in a safe place. Mum yelled at the robber to stop, but it was too late and the robber escaped with all of their things. + +Jimmy was sad because all of their things were gone. He didn't understand why anyone would do something like that. He hugged mum one more time and she hugged him back tightly. Everything was lost, but they still had each other. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little boy named Sam. His mom told him he needed to go to the store to get some food. Sam was always excited whenever he went to the store. + +On the way, Sam noticed a big, bright yellow bird. He had never seen a bird like that before. Sam wanted to remember this special bird. + +He asked his mom "Mom, what's that? I need to remember that." His mom smiled and said, "That's a goldfinch. It's a special memory for you." + +Sam smiled and kept walking towards the store. On the way, he saw a lady walking her dog. Her dog was being nosy, poking its nose into the lady's bag. Sam thought it was funny and laughed. + +When they got to the store they filled their basket with food. + +The next day, Sam remembered the goldfinch and the nosy dog, and he smiled to himself. Those happy memories were something special, something he needed to keep in his heart forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play with shapes. Every day she would take out lots of different shapes and send them flying all around the room. She especially loved sending the little shapes the highest and watching them slowly drift back down to the floor. + +One day, the little girl took out a special shape and sent it up as high as she could. But no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't make it reach the same height as the other little shapes. + +The little girl looked up and smiled. She then shouted, "Hello? Can you help me send the shape higher?" + +Suddenly, a mysterious voice replied from the sky. "Of course! I can help you send it higher!" + +The little girl was so excited and thanked the voice for helping her. With a wave of its hand, the voice sent the shape higher than the little girl had ever seen before! + +The little girl was so happy and exclaimed, "Thank you so much! I will always remember your kind deed!" + +The voice replied, "It's my pleasure. I'm glad I could help you send the shape higher!" + +And from that day on, the little girl always thought of the voice whenever she played with her shapes. +Mummy, daddy and baby were walking in the park. It was a beautiful day and they wanted to go for a jog. Baby felt so happy and excited to go jogging. + +Mummy, daddy and baby started to jog around the park. Baby looked at all the trees and flowers as they jogged. After a while, mummy started to get tired, so they stopped and decided to have a little rest. + +Baby watched the joggers running around the park and wanted to join them. In the end, mummy, daddy and baby decided to have one more jog around the park then go home. + +When they got home, baby was tired but he was so happy that mummy and daddy had taken him for a jog. Baby smiled as he thought about all the fun they had had in the park that day. +One day, a clever little girl named June went for a walk in the park with her mother. As they were strolling down the path, the girl noticed a tall tree with a shiny whip in it. She got so excited she almost slipped and fell! But luckily, her mother held her tight. + +The girl begged her mother to get the whip down for her. Her mother agreed, but warned her to be careful and watch out or she might slip. June was determined to get the whip, so she was very careful and crept slowly towards the tree. + +She slowly inched closer and closer to the tree, and eventually she was able to reach up and take the whip from the branch. + +June's mother was proud of her for being so intelligent and careful. She said June 'd done a great job. But then, suddenly, June slipped! She was so surprised that she lost her grip on the whip and it flew away. + +Surprisingly, the whip made it right back into the tree! June was astonished. She'd been so careful and so smart, yet she still slipped and the whip still flew back in the tree! She learned a valuable lesson-- no matter how intelligent and careful she was, sometimes a slip was unavoidable. +Once upon a time there was a very independent dog. He loved to take walks and play with his friends in the park. One day he went for a walk and saw a beautiful photo. He wanted to mark it so everyone would know that he had seen it. He quickly found a marker and wrote his name on the photo. Everyone who saw it was very surprised that he was so independent. From that day on, the photo was known as the "independent dog photo". +Once there was a clever little girl. One day she was walking through the park and saw something very special. On the ground was a piece of paper that had beautiful drawings on it. She stopped and picked it up. + +The girl was not sure what the paper was, so she decided to ask her mom. Her mom said that it was called art. It made the girl very happy to find such a cleverly designed paper. + +The girl wanted to show the paper to everyone. So she went back to the park with her friends and they put the paper on display. Everyone stopped to look at it, they were amazed. They were so impressed with how clever it was. + +The girl was very proud of her paper. From then on she was known as the clever little girl who had a beautiful paper display. +Molly was walking through the park on a very sunny day. She looked around and saw lots of colors, like the green grass and colorful flowers. She also saw lots of animals playing and jumping. She couldn't believe how incredible it was! + +Suddenly, Molly heard a noise coming from the bushes nearby. She went closer to take a look, and she was very surprised to see a little bunny! Molly was so happy that she started to skip around. + +The bunny saw Molly too, and they started to play. They ran through the grass and around the trees until they got very tired. It was so much fun! + +Then the bunny stopped and looked around. Molly asked him, "What are you looking for?" + +The bunny replied, "I'm looking for something special. It's called spring and it has incredible colors!" + +Molly smiled and said, "Would you like to come with me? I'm sure I can find spring!" + +The bunny hopped around Molly, and they started to walk together. Finally, they found spring and it was more incredible than Molly had ever imagined! She stopped to look at all the colors and then said, "Let's come back here every day!" + +The bunny agreed and the two of them hopped away, happy to have found spring. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and she loved to talk. + +Every morning Sarah would wake up, look at her wardrobe and tell her mom, “Mommy, let’s go somewhere interesting today!†+ +Her mom smiled. She knew something that Sarah didn’t. She said to her, “Sure thing, Sarah! But first let’s get dressed.†+ +So Sarah and her mom dressed in their warmest clothes and opened the wardrobe. Sarah gasped. Inside the wardrobe there were ice skates! + +Mom said, “Let’s go outside and talk to the rink. I think they have something interesting to show us!†+ +Sarah was so excited! She gave mom a hug and said, “Let’s go, let’s go!†+ +When they got to the rink, Sarah’s mom showed her how to put on her skates. + +Sarah smiled and said, “Mommy, now I can go somewhere interesting on my skates!†+ +And so Sarah and her mom spent the day skating around the rink. It was an interesting and fun day for Sarah, and she couldn't wait to go skating the next day! +Tommy was so excited to go swimming. He loved the water! He got dressed and grabbed his goggles, then followed his parents outside. They drove to the pool and when they got there, Tommy could already see the bright blue water that he remembered from the last time. + +He waited while his parents signed him up, then they all put on their swimming suits. Mom and dad got in the water with Tommy and helped him put on his goggles. They urged him to take a few steps in, which was a bit scary at first, but Tommy was soon having fun. + +The water was cool and Tommy felt so happy. He had been begging his parents for months to let him swim again. He kicked his legs and moved his arms, gliding along in the water. He was getting better each time he went! + +His parents pointed out a few other kids in the pool and told Tommy that when he was ready, he could join in. He peeped up and thought it would be really interesting to play with them. He waved at the kids and they waved back, so he knew they wanted him to join them. So, Tommy took a deep breath and ventured over. He had fun swimming with them and was glad he took the chance! +Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob was envious of the presents his friends had. But one day, Bob found something special on the ground: a bright red scarf! He picked it up and his face lit up. + +Bob ran to his friend Sally and showed the scarf to her. + +"Oh wow Bob, it's so nice," said Sally. + +"I know, I want to wrap it around my hand," smiled Bob. + +They laughed and Bob went home. He wrapped the scarf around his hand, and it made him feel so warm and happy. He looked at his friends and they were envious. + +Bob smiled and said, "There's plenty more scarves in the world, you can have one too!" +Luke was a naughty little boy. He did not like to listen to his parents. He would never say please or thank you. He never wanted to help around the house. + +One day, Luke got an idea. He thought it would be a fun game to see how loud he could be. He named some of the noises he made - he yelled and he slammed the doors. + +Luke's parents were not happy. They scolded him and told him to be quiet. But Luke would not listen. + +Eventually, Luke realized that being noisy was not the right thing to do. He started to value quiet instead and his parents were very proud of him. + +The moral of the story is that being naughty won't get you very far - quiet is golden! +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved his wife very much. Every day, he was careful to make sure to show her how much he cared. He took her out for nice dinners, bought her nice gifts and showed her lots of love. Every time, she was excited by his gestures, and she made sure to thank him for all his kindness. + +One day, the man decided to surprise his wife with a diamond necklace. He was so excited to give it to her and see the look on her face. Full of excitement and anticipation, the man raced off to her house to show her the gift. + +When he arrived, he found his wife in tears. She told him she had been visited by a stranger that morning. This stranger was her former partner, with whom she had a child years ago. The man was now demanding she and the man get back together, or he would take their child away from her forever. + +The man was filled with rage and despair. His wife's former partner had taken away the gift of joy and excitement the man had intended to give his wife. He could only be careful to try and protect his wife from the man's demands and threats. Sadly, the surprise never got to do its job of excite his wife, and the bad outcome remained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. Every day, Clara liked to play with her toy cars and watch TV. One day, Clara was playing with her cars and she had her very own race track. She was having lots of fun zipping her cars around the track. + +Clara's dad watched her and smiled. But then he said something that made Clara stop playing. He said, “Clara, it’s important to keep your race track nice and tight so your cars will zip around faster and make the race more exciting.†+ +So Clara thought about this and decided to try it out. She scooted around the track and made sure each curve was nice and tight. Then she let her cars zip around the race track. It was so much fun! Her cars were much faster and the race was much more exciting. + +Clara laughed and clapped her hands. She had lots of fun and learned an important lesson: that things are always more fun when you make them tight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy and a little girl who were friends. They decided to go for a walk in the woods. As they went along, they found a fork in the ground. It was shiny and colorful, so they decided to take it with them along the way. + +Pretty soon, the pair found a big, old tree with a hole in it. They decided to go inside. The tree was very dark and dull. When they got to the end of the old tree, they saw a box that included something shiny. + +The little girl wanted to take the shiny thing out of the box, but the little boy thought it was a bad idea. He said it was too risky and they should just put the fork down and get out of the old tree. But the little girl didn't listen and she took the shiny thing out of the box. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came out of the box! The little boy and the little girl both ran out of the old tree as fast as they could, out of fear. Unfortunately, they never got the fork back because they left it behind in the old tree. And they never found out what was in the box. + +This had a bad ending for the little boy and the little girl. They learned that it's not always a good idea to take things from old trees and that you should always listen to your friend's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a small hippo. The hippo was very powerful and brave. He lived in the desert and often went on long walks. + +One day, the hippo wanted to quit his long walks in the hot desert for a while, so he decided to take a break. He decided to find some shade and take a nap in the hot afternoon. + +Just then, he heard a voice. “Hello there!†it said. It was the voice of an elephant. The elephant asked the hippo why he was taking a break. + +The hippo answered, “I just wanted to quit my long walks in the desert for a little while. It is just too hot and sunny out here.†+ +The elephant smiled, “You are very powerful, hippo! Take care of yourself. Enjoy the break!†With that, the elephant walked away. + +The hippo sighed in relief. He happily snuggled into the shade and had a great rest. From then on, the hippo took breaks whenever he felt too hot in the desert. +Sandy was an enthusiastic three-year-old. She loved to explore new places and experience new things. One day, her parents took her to the playground. When she saw the slides, swings, and monkey bars, she was so happy! + +She ran to the monkey bars and grabbed onto one of the bars with one finger. She moved from one to the next with ease and smiled the whole time. She soon got to the end and was so proud of herself. Everyone around her clapped and cheered her on. + +Sandy's parents were so impressed with her performance that they wanted to share it with everyone. They recommended Sandy to the local radio station. She was happily interviewed and everyone heard about her enthusiastic, brave spirit. + +Sandy was so proud of herself for her accomplishment and showed her parents her finger she used on the monkey bars. It was all worth it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Grace and Jack. They were playing in the park when suddenly, the sky grew dark. Grace began to worry because rain was about to start, but then Jack said, "Don't worry. I hope we don't get wet!" + +Just then, the sky began to brighten again. "Look!" shouted Jack. "It's not raining!" + +Grace smiled and said, "Let's go to the meeting. It will be fun!" + +So Jack and Grace went to the meeting. Everyone was happy and smiling. They spent the whole day with their friends. At the end of the day, Grace and Jack waved goodbye and gave each other a big hug before they both walked home, feeling full of hope. +Once there was a naughty boy who went for a walk. He saw a special velvet in a tree, so he decided to put it in his pocket. The boy thought no one would notice. + +When he got home, his mom saw the velvet and asked him where he got it. The boy didn't tell the truth and said he found it on the ground. But mom knew he was lying. She was so disappointed with the boy and said, "That's not kind!" + +The boy felt very sad, so he put the velvet back in the tree. But it was too late. His mom had already seen it and knew he had done something wrong. She was very angry and said she would have to punish him. + +The naughty boy had made a bad decision and it would have a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joey. He was very brave and never scared of anything. One day he was hiking with his family when he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a big machine appeared. Joey was surprised and scared of this big machine. He tried to stay away from it, but the machine started moving closer to him. + +The machine then introduced itself and said it was here to help people. Joey was still scared, but he was curious and decided to stay around. His family was also eager to see what the machine was doing. + +The machine started making weaker and weaker noises and soon it completely stopped working. Joey was standing close to the machine and saw that it was not working. He wanted to help the machine, but he didn't know how. + +Joey was frustrated and started to cry. Then, he remembered that his father had once told him that if he found himself in a tough situation and didn't know what to do, he should always find help from somebody else. So, he went and asked the people nearby if they could help him fix the machine. Everyone worked together and soon the machine was working again. + +Joey was so happy that he thanked everyone who helped him! +It was a beautiful day, and little Sarah was excited. She was going to ride her bike for the first time! + +"Look, Mommy, I'm gonna ride my new bike!" she shouted. + +"That's wonderful honey," her mom said, giving her a big smile. + +With Mommy's help, Sarah started pedaling and soon she was riding by herself. She felt so cool and proud. But then she heard a strange sound coming from the farm up ahead. + +"What was that?" Sarah asked her mom. + +"I don't know," her mom replied, "Let's go see." + +So Sarah kept riding until she reached the farm. There, she saw a huge spooky barn. Suddenly, a ghost figure popped out! + +"Eek!" Sarah yelled. + +The ghost spoke. "It's ok, I'm friendly." + +Sarah was scared but in the end she was brave. She said, "It's ok, I'll ride my bike to the farm". + +The ghost was so pleased and said "That's so cool". From there they became the best of friends and Sarah often visited the farm. + +The end. +Molly loved going to the park with her mom. She loved feeling the grass on her toes and watching the birds as they flew in the sky. But today when they got to the park, Molly saw a very tall mountain of laundry next to the swings. Molly's mom explained that it was laundry day and she needed Molly's help. Molly was disappointed but she knew she was dependable and agreed to help. + +At first, Molly felt overwhelmed by all the laundry. There were mountains of it. But then her mom showed her how to sort the laundry into piles. She started to put her hands on the pieces of fabric and helped her mom to carry the laundry to the washing machine. + +Molly didn't know how much time she spent touching the laundry until finally all the work was done. She and her mom were tired, but proud of all the work they had done. But a thought came to Molly's mind. She was disappointed that her trip to the park was spoiled, so she quickly turned to her mom and suggested that they go play on the swings. Her mom smiled, and the two had a wonderful time. + +Molly was proud that she was dependable but also realized how important playtime was too! She learned a lesson that day and never forgot how much fun she could have if she was willing to work hard first. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was very brave, but he sometimes felt very afraid. + +One day, Jack took a walk in the woods. All of a sudden, he could not find his way out. He looked around but all he could see were trees and a big, dark pit. + +Jack shivered as he looked into the pit. He felt very anxious, but then he remembered what his mom told him: "No matter how scared you are, bravery will help you keep going". + +Jack knew his mom was right, so he stepped closer to the edge of the pit. He was so brave and marched on through the woods until he made it back home. + +Jack's bravery paid off and he learned an important lesson: courage will help you when you are feeling anxious and afraid. +Once there was a little pumpkin. It was a very special pumpkin because it had magical powers. The pumpkin had the ability to prevent things from happening. + +One day, a little girl picked the pumpkin up and decided to take it home. She was very excited to show her family. But when she got home, her family just laughed. They didn't believe the little girl when she said the pumpkin has special powers. + +But the little girl was determined to prove them wrong. She decided to find tests to prove the pumpkin's magical powers. + +The first test was to prevent her pet cat from making a mess of the kitchen. The little girl placed the pumpkin in the middle of the kitchen floor, and sure enough, the cat stayed away! + +The family was amazed! From then on, the pumpkin was used to prevent all kinds of messes. The little girl was so proud of her pumpkin and its magical powers. +Once there was a farmer who had a lot of sheep. He valued them very much. One day, the farmer noticed that one of the sheep had been embarrassed. It looked very sad and wouldn't play with the other sheep. + +The farmer thought hard about how he could help. He tried giving the sheep extra food and giving it a special place to sleep, but nothing worked. The sheep stayed very embarrassed. + +Then one day, the farmer had an idea. He scooped up the sheep and gave it a big hug. Immediately, the sheep stopped feeling embarrassed and was very happy! It started playing with the other sheep and the farmer felt very proud that he was able to help. + +From that day on, the farmer always remembered to value the sheep. And that's why we should never forget how important it is to show kindness to those who are feeling embarrassed. +Once there was a little girl named Mojo. She was very young and loved to organize her toys. Every day she would gather them all up, line them up in funny shapes, and make them look special. She especially loved to group her red shapes together. + +One day, Mojo came up with a special plan. She wanted to organize all her toys, in all their red shapes, and make the biggest pattern ever. She gathered all the red, round shapes and started to put them in a circle. Then she put other shapes on the inside, like triangles and stars. + +Mojo spent hours organizing all her shapes until she had created a massive pattern. It was all so colorful and bright. When she was done, Mojo clapped her hands and shouted, "it looks perfect!". She was so proud of all her organizing and loved how the pattern looked. + +From that day on, Mojo kept making patterns and organizing her red shapes. It made her feel so happy! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to do something important. She had a special candle and wanted to march with it. So, she picked up her candle and marched through her house. +She marched and marched, not stopping until she came to her garden. When she got there, she saw a group of birds flying through the sky. She thought it was very important to keep them safe so she began to march around the garden, holding her candle up higher and higher. + +The little girl kept marching and marching, and the birds kept flying around in circles above her. She was so happy that she was doing something important! After marching for what seemed like a long time, the little girl was tired. She put the candle down on the ground and snuggled up in the grass to take a nap. + +The birds kept flying around the garden and when they saw that the little girl had lit a candle they knew they were safe and they sang her a special song before they flew away. + +The little girl woke up with a smile on her face. She had done something important. She was proud of herself and her candle, and she knew that she could always remember this day whenever she saw the candle burning. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who loved to visit each other. One day, the lazy pear visited the other. They were excited to see each other, but then the lazy pear was too lazy to do anything fun! + +"Let's play hide and seek!" said one of the friends. But the lazy pear shook his head and said, "No, I'm too lazy today." The other friend was sad and angry. He felt he was being left out. + +The friends tried everything to make the lazy pear play, but nothing worked. So the other friend was mad and wanted the lazy pear to leave. But the lazy pear wouldn't go away. + +Finally, the other friend thought of an idea. He invited the lazy pear to have some yummy pears to eat. After eating the pears, the lazy pear felt better and they all started to play hide and seek! + +The friends had so much fun together and they were so happy. From then on they had a rule that they must always have pears before they could play. And they all giggled together at the lazy pear! +Once there was a silly little duck, who was very happy. She splashed and played in the pond all day. But one day, while playing, she sneezed! The sneeze startled her so much that she lost balance and tumbled into a cage. + +The duck was very scared and started to peep. But her peeps were too quiet for anyone to hear. She couldn't find a way out of the cage. + +She tried and she tried but it seemed like the cage just got smaller and smaller. Sadly, she was stuck and had to stay there for the rest of her life. The silly little duck never had the chance to go back to playing in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a blue stand. It stood alone in the corner with no one around. + +One day a little girl came and saw the blue stand. She decided to take a closer look. She noticed the stand had four legs and some pretty colors. She looked around and picked up a piece of paper. She saw that it was big so she decided to fold it. + +When the little girl folded the paper, something amazing happened. The blue stand started to move! She couldn't believe her eyes. + +The little girl was so excited that she jumped into the air and shouted. She ran over to the stand and grabbed on to it. She found out that the stand could be used as a scooter and she had a lot of fun! + +From then on, the little girl played with the blue stand every day. She folded more paper and kept the stand by her side. It was her special secret. +John was very happy. He had shiny hair that was so nice. Every time his mom brushed it, he smiled. John's best friend Sandy didn't have shiny hair. John felt so lucky and was an envious when boys and girls said "wow" every time they saw his hair. + +One day, John and Sandy were playing in the park. Suddenly, it started to rain. Sandy’s hair got very wet and clumped up. John noticed how sad Sandy looked. He decided to care for his friend and asked if he could brush Sandy’s hair. + +John carefully brushed and combed Sandy’s hair. When John was finished, Sandy was amazed at his new shiny and soft hair. Everyone was so impressed, just like when they saw John's hair. Sandy was so happy and he thanked John for being so kind. + +John realized that he was caring for Sandy and that made him even more envious of his own hair. He realized that being envious was silly. He felt proud to be able to make his best friend so happy. + +John smiled and hugged Sandy. He was happy he was able to care for his best friend and he knew they would always be friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Max and Jay. They were discussing what animals they liked the most. + +"I like rhinoceroses," said Jay. + +Max was surprised. "Why do you like rhinoceroses, Jay?" + +"Because they have a big, rough body and a big, pointy horn on their nose," he said. + +Max smiled. "That's true," he said. + +So Max and Jay decided to visit the zoo. When they saw the rhinoceroses, they both said, "Wow!" Their bodies were so big and rough. + +Max and Jay spent the whole day watching and discussing the rhinoceroses. In the end, they both said they liked rhinoceroses best. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only 3 years old and loved playing outdoors. One night, he had a special surprise. His mom gave him a candle to stay with him in his room. + +The candle was very popular. It was bright and warm, and filled the room with a lovely gentle light. The boy was so happy to have it with him. He was excited to stay with the candle and play. + +He played for a long time. He made the candle dance and watched the light it made. Soon, he was getting sleepy and had to stay in bed. But he was never alone. The candle stayed with him and he said goodnight. + +The little boy slept very peacefully, thanks to the candle. He felt safer and more loved that night. From then on, the candle was a special part of his life. +Once upon a time, a little girl was watching the snowflakes outside of her window. They were so icy and pretty! She wanted to touch them, so she decided to go outside. She put on her warm coat, grabbed her hat and boots, and went to play in the snow. + +As she was playing, her mom called her inside for a bath. She walked slowly as she looked at the snowflakes, and then paused as she stepped into the bathtub. + +The water was so hot and nice, and the little bubbles were so fun! After a few minutes, the water started to get chilly. She paused, and then felt how icy it was! She quickly got out of the bath and put on her warm pajamas. + +The little girl was happy and warm. She went to bed, thinking about how icy and beautiful the snowflakes had looked. +Once there was a family that was very excited for dinner. They all sat around the table, not knowing what was in store. + +Their dad put a big bowl of pasta in the middle of the table and everyone dug in. It was so yummy and delicious! They were having so much fun eating together as a family. + +Then, their dad said that he had something else for them. He pulled out a funny looking mask from his pocket and put it on his face. Everyone started laughing! + +Weeks later, everyone had returned from a long vacation. When they arrived home, their dad had a big surprise in store. He had the same funny mask still on his face! + +It turns out, the family had been eating pasta, and they were actually having a costume party without knowing it! Dad had set it up weeks in advance and everyone had a wonderful, funny time together. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved to play in the fields near her house. Every day, she wore her special zip to keep her warm in the windy weather. + +One day, she decided to go even further away, beyond the tall trees. 'This must be a foolish thing to do,' she thought. But she was curious and kept going. + +The girl kept walking until she could not see her house anymore. She felt the fear deep inside her but she decided to keep going. Then, she realised that the fields had changed, they were brighter and bigger. + +She was amazed and ran through them with joy. Finally, she saw her house again. She had learned a lesson: never be foolish when you are away from home, in case something should change. +Once upon a time there was a big house with a big view. The house was very unusual, because it was always so clean. Every day the people who lived in the house would spend lots of time cleaning! They polished the windows so that they could see the wonderful view outside. They washed the floors so they were sparkly and clean. They even dusted the furniture to make sure everything was super clean! + +One day, an unusual thing happened. Suddenly, a big bird flew in through an open window. It made a big mess in the house and covered everything with feathers and dirt! The people in the house were so surprised. But they weren't scared. They just knew it was time to clean again! + +So the people calmly began tidying and polishing the room. They used a lot of soap and water to wash everything clean. Soon the room was sparkling and the view from the windows was as bright and beautiful as ever. + +The people in the house were happy that their unusual view was clean again! +Once there was a little girl named Tiny. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day she went to the beach with her parents. She saw a crystal lying in the sand and decided to pick it up. + +She exclaimed in delight, “Look Mommy, a crystal! Can I keep it?†+ +Her Mom replied, “Yes you can Tiny, but first let’s measure its length.†+ +So Tiny picked up the long, flexible crystal and held it next to her arm. She compared the length of the crystal to her arm and found they were the same. + +Tiny proudly said, “I can keep it then, right?†+ +Her Mom beamed with pride and nodded. “Yes, you may keep it.†+ +Tiny held the crystal close to her chest, so proud of her achievement. With a big smile, she ran off to show her friends her new crystal. + +The crystal reflected the rays of the sun and sparkled with every move Tiny made. Its flexibility and beauty mesmerized Tiny, and she laughed with glee. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to do something special. She remembered an ancient motion that she had seen. It was a funny motion, like a wiggle and a bounce. She tried to do the motion and soon she was doing it like a pro! She laughed and laughed. Everyone was so excited to watch her. She kept on doing the motion and everyone cheered. The little girl was so proud that she remembered the ancient motion. + +The day was the best day ever. The little girl never forgot about the ancient motion and she kept on doing it for years to come. Her friends and family always asked her to show them the special motion. She was so proud and happy to show them. The ancient motion always made her smile. +Once upon a time there was a green van. Every day the van would drive around the countryside. One day the van saw a big bird soaring over the fields. The bird was so high that it seemed to touch the sky. + +The van kept watching the bird and felt a little bit sad. It wanted to soar too. But it had four wheels and no wings. + +So the van asked for help. It asked the birds, the trees and the clouds. But no one seemed to know how it could fly. The van was starting to get frustrated. + +But then one day, the van got a brilliant idea. It stayed up late, tinkering and adding new things. Finally, it was finished. The van had its wings. + +The next day, the van was ready to try its wings. it drove around the field and slowly began to go higher and higher. Soon it was soaring above the fields, just like the bird before. It had finally achieved its dream. The van was so happy it wanted to shout out. Soar! +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lucy. Her eyes sparkled when the sun shone. + +One day, she was walking in the park and saw a shiny chain. She thought it was so pretty that she reached down and picked it up. + +All of a sudden, the sky grew dark and she heard a scary sound. Lucy ran away, but the chain was so heavy she could not carry it. + +When Lucy looked back, she saw a big smile on the scary face. She found out it was only a friendly clown who had been trying to surprise her. + +Lucy smiled at the clown and he gave her the chain as a gift. She was so happy, she wore it every day! +John was very happy. He had a lovely balloon tied to string. He was walking in the park, the balloon bobbing up and down behind him. +Suddenly, the wind changed and the balloon shifted in the sky. It moved faster and faster until it left John behind. +John started to cry. He began to run after the balloon, but he couldn't catch up. +An old lady in the park saw him running and felt sorry for him. She called out to him. +"Don't worry little boy. I can help you," she said. +John looked up at the old lady and nodded his head. She smiled and told him to come with her. +The old lady took John to a balloon shop and bought another lovely balloon. She tied it to a string and handed it to John with a smile. +John thanked her and hugged the balloon tight. He smiled with gratitude and the old lady said, "You are a very lucky boy. Hold on tight to your new balloon, it will never change." +John beamed and hugged the balloon even tighter. He thanked the old lady and ran back to the park, happy to have a new balloon. He felt so much love for the old lady. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was really excited and he couldn't wait to start. His dad said to him, "Let's go!" Joe jumped with joy, but his dad said "Don't shake. We have to walk". + +Joe and his dad walked to an unknown place. Joe was confused and he asked his dad, "Where are we going dad?" But his dad just smiled and said nothing. Joe shook with excitement as the unknown place got closer. + +Finally, they got to the unknown place. Joe's eyes lit up with surprise when he saw what it was - it was a playground! There were swings and slides and all kinds of fun things. Joe shook in delight and he just couldn't wait to start playing. He was so excited! So, Dad lifted him up and put him on the swing. Joe laughed and shook as he felt the wind blowing through his hair. What a wonderful day! +A child named Eddie was so excited. His mom had a surprise for him that day. She took him to her bedroom and pointed to the wardrobe. Inside was something special! + +Her mom opened the wardrobe and showed Eddie a new toy. Eddie was so happy! It was a big box filled with blocks and cars. He couldn't wait to play with it. + +Eddie also noticed something else in the wardrobe. His mom said it was just for him. When she opened it, he saw lots of clothes inside. His mom said he could pick out anything he wanted. Eddie chose a red shirt and blue shorts to wear. + +Eddie was so proud when his mom said he looked very tidy. He thanked her for the surprise and promised to always keep his wardrobe tidy. +Tommy was playing with his toys. He was having so much fun that he couldn't stop laughing. One of Tommy's friends looked at him and said, "What are you doing, Tommy?" + +Tommy put down his toys and showed his friend a jar. Inside the jar was an incredible blue butterfly. Tommy's friend was amazed. He said, "Wow, that's so cool!" + +Tommy smiled and said, "Yes, and I caught it all by myself!" His friend was so impressed that he started to applaud. Everyone clapped and cheered for Tommy's incredible catch. Tommy was so happy he smiled wider than ever before. + +Tommy and his friend kept playing together and had a lot of fun. They both agreed that Tommy's butterfly jar was incredible. +Once upon a time there was a clever fox. He wanted to find a nice place to live. He scoured the woods for days, but every place he found was already occupied. + +One day he came across a hut. He said to himself, "This will be my home!" He wiggled and wriggled until he got the door open and went inside. + +The fox went around the hut and noticed it was big and cozy. He was happy he had found the perfect home. But then he heard a noise! It was coming from the fireplace. + +The fox crept over and found a little cat curled up in a ball. He knew it was not his hut and the cat had been lying there all along. The fox apologized to the cat for intruding and explained he was looking for a place to live. + +The cat thought for a moment and then said, "I think I have an idea. Maybe we can share this hut and both be happy!" + +And that is exactly what they did. The fox and the cat lived happily in the cozy hut, and it was all thanks to the clever fox's quick thinking. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Timmy. One day, Timmy wanted to go on a plane. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, I want to go on a plane!" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. You're too little to go on a plane." + +Timmy got very sad. He wanted to be big and fit. So he decided he would read. + +Every day, Timmy read more and more books. Soon he was a big boy and he was fit. He was ready to go on a plane. + +He said to his mom, "Mommy, I'm fit. Can I go on the plane now?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Timmy! You read and got fit. You can go on the plane now!" + +So Timmy and his mom got on the plane and flew away. Timmy was so happy he got to go on the plane! +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there lived a fox. He was a playful fox and loved to prance around the meadow and chase his friends. One day, the fox decided to explore beyond the meadow. + +He bounced through the fields until he heard rustling in the distance. He stiffened and realized he was getting close to the edge of the woods. He slowly crept closer and soon realized it was a rabbit. + +The fox ran towards him, but the rabbit quickly slipped away, into the darkness of the woods. The fox was surprised as he'd never seen a rabbit move so fast - he was determined to find out why. + +He crept closer and closer, until he had reached the edge of the woods. As he looked around, he noticed a distant figure running through the trees. He zoomed closer and realized it was the same rabbit from earlier. He shouted out to the rabbit, "Wait!" + +The rabbit looked back, confused, and said, "What are you doing here? You must have slipped off the path if you're this far away from the meadow." + +The fox was speechless. He knew it was time to head home and stick to the path. He thanked the rabbit and bounded off towards the meadow. From that day on, the fox was careful not to slip off the path. +One day, there was a little boy who wanted to find his aunt. He carefully crept around the house, looking for her. Suddenly, he saw her standing outside the door. She had a big smile on her face and he was so excited to see her. + +The little boy ran toward her and hugged her around her waist. His aunt was so happy and hugged back. But then she told him to be careful. There was something bad outside and he shouldn't go near it. + +Sadly, the little boy didn't listen to his aunt. He went outside and stepped too close to something frightening. + +When his aunt saw him, she screamed, but it was too late. The little boy had already made a bad mistake. From then on, he had to be extra careful and never forget to listen to his aunt. +Once there was a small bunny. It was white and fluffy, and it liked to do one thing more than anything else. That one thing was to bounce. Every day it would bounce around the garden, jumping up in the air, and hopping from one place to another. + +One day, the bunny found a new and exciting place to explore. It was outside the garden, by a big bush, and the bunny hopped over. There it saw something strange and slimy. It was spaghetti! For some reason it was all over the ground, and the bunny was so excited. + +It hopped closer, and saw that the pasta was really small pieces. It was so much fun to the small bunny, so it started bouncing around the spaghetti. It hopped and jumped, and the spaghetti flew up in the air each time the bunny jumped. + +The small bunny stayed and bounced around the spaghetti for a long time, until it was time for the bunny to go to the garden again. But it knew it would come back, to bounce more spaghetti! +Once there was a deaf girl who didn't like the sound of laughter. But one day, something extraordinary came to her doorstep. The girl was surprised and curious, so she decided to go on a search. + +She walked through the forest, across the river, and eventually found something strange. There was a cave, and the girl knew it was magical. She opened the door and found laughter inside! + +The girl was amazed. She was so curious that she decided to come closer and search the cave. Suddenly, she heard the laughter of children echoing off the walls. She couldn't believe it! + +The girl had found a group of children playing in the cave. She was no longer deaf; she could finally hear the joy of the children. For the first time in her life, she was truly happy. + +The girl learned a lot from this search and would never forget this magical experience. She was thankful for the children who let her come and play with them, and now she knew she finally belonged somewhere. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to be creative and make pieces out of anything she found. One day, she decided to make a special surprise for her mom. She gathered up pieces of little rocks, sticks and colorful leaves. She worked very hard and tried to be creative. + +But when her mom saw her surprise, she ignored it. She was too busy to notice the special thing that her daughter had made for her. +The little girl was very sad. She tried to be creative and make a present, but mom still ignored it. + +The little girl learned that day that it was hard to be creative when other people don't see it. She was sad and stopped being so creative. +The End. +Once there was a mummy and a baby. The baby had a favourite toy which mummy had wrapped up. The baby was so excited to open it! When the baby opened it, it was a shiny knife! The baby was so excited and started to play with it. + +Mummy saw what the baby had, and quickly took the knife away. She was so worried that the baby would get hurt! She wrapped up the knife and put it away in a safe place. + +Mummy wanted to make the baby happy again, so she spoiled him with some more toys. The baby forgot all about the knife, and was very happy again! Mummy was glad that the baby was safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to do new things. + +On the day of her birthday, Sarah was so excited when she saw what her mum and dad had planned. They had set up a stage in the garden and it was covered in green cloth. + +Sarah exclaimed, “Yay! What do I do with this?†Her mum smiled and replied, “You can put on a show and perform on the stage!†+ +Sarah smiled, jumped up and down and said, “I want to do it!†She put on her favourite dress and started to dance on the green stage. + +Her mum, dad and pet cat were watching her and clapping. She felt so happy and proud of herself for dancing on the stage. + +When she was finished, she saw her mum and dad smiling. Her dad said, “Well done, Sarah! You were amazing on the stage.†Sarah smiled, proud of herself for performing and enjoying her special day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was so busy. Every day his mum and dad had lots of jobs to do and Jack was always trying to help. + +One day Jack and his mum were outside in the garden. Jack wanted to pretend to be a judge and his mum said that was ok. + +So Jack acted like a judge. He would point his finger and say 'I judge you!' to his mum. His mum would laugh and say 'Thank you for judging me!' + +They kept pretending and playing for hours until it was time for dinner. Jack was so happy he had been able to pretend to be a judge. +Freddy was a curious cat. He loved exploring his house and always found something new to do. But one day, he made a discovery that changed his life. + +It started when he decided to go exploring in the basement. He crept down the steps, and when he reached the bottom, he saw a switch. Freddy liked switches. He wanted to know why it was there, so he decided to turn it. + +At first, nothing happened. But then, he started to smell something strange. It was smelly and it got stronger with each passing second. Freddy was a little scared, but he knew he needed to find out where the smell was coming from. + +Finally, Freddy figured out that the switch had turned on a secret door. Behind the door, there was a whole new world waiting for him to explore. It was full of amazing new things to see and do! Freddy smiled - he had made a very exciting discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was only 3 years old and was very sad. She had a smelly cushion and cried into it because she was so upset. + +One day, her mommy came and hugged her. Mommy then said “Lily, why are you crying so much?†+ +Lily told her mommy that she was sad. Mommy said “Sometimes it’s ok to be sad, and it’s ok to cry. But it’s better to find a way to make yourself happy again.†+ +So, Lily and her mommy went outside and played. She forgot all about her smelly cushion and was soon happy and smiling again. + +The moral of the story is that it’s ok to be sad sometimes, but it’s better to find a way to make yourself happy again. +One day, Suzy wanted to sail. She ran to the boat and hopped in. Then, she grabbed the oars and started rowing. The boat was big and heavy, but Suzy kept going. Pretty soon, she was far away from the shore. + +Suzy felt so proud of herself for sailing all by herself. She wanted to win a prize. So she called out to everyone around, “I sailed all by myself! Can I get a prize?†+ +Some people smiled and laughed at her, which made Suzy feel embarrassed. But then, an old sailor came up to her and said, “Well done! I think you deserve a prize.†He gave her a big bag of candy as a reward. + +Suzy was so happy that she had won a prize. She sailed back to the shore with a proud smile on her face. She had sailed all by herself, and earned a prize too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruth. She was only three years old and loved to spend time outside. She especially liked climbing the nearby mountain. + +One day, Ruth noticed a fierce animal on the mountain. She had never seen it before, so she was scared and ran away. She spent the whole day at home, afraid of the animal she had seen. + +The next morning, Ruth got up early and told her mom she was going to spend the day on the mountain. Her mom tried to talk her out of it, but Ruth wouldn't listen. + +Back on the mountain, Ruth saw the fierce animal again. She was scared, but this time she was determined to find out what it was. She slowly approached the animal, and to her surprise, it was a cute little puppy. + +Ruth was relieved, and she spent the rest of the day playing with her new furry friend. +Sally was walking through the forest. She felt happy and sung a song as she walked. Suddenly, she saw a tall pine tree. She smiled and tried to climb it. It was difficult because it was so tall and the branches were bending. + +Sally kept at it and with a lot of effort she made it to the top. She was delighted. She looked around and saw the beautiful view of the forest and the river. She was filled with joy. + +Sally began to sing a happy song in her sweet voice. As she sang, some birds that were in the tree flew down to listen. Sally was surprised but kept on singing and the birds chirped along. + +"That was beautiful," said one of the birds. + +"Thank you," replied Sally, feeling confused at the bird speaking to her. She smiled, waved goodbye to the birds and went on her way, feeling proud of her accomplishment. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. He was very flexible and liked to move around a lot. One day he found a comb and picked it up. He was so excited and decided to move with it wherever he went. + +The comb was so flexible and just bounced around as the dog moved. He jumped, ran and even skipped to see how the comb moved with him. He laughed and played with it wherever he went. + +He even brought the comb to the park and the dog park so his friends could see how flexible it was. Everyone loved the comb and how it moved with the dog. They all had fun and laughed together. + +The dog took the comb home with him and played with it for days. He was so happy that he had found such a wonderful, flexible comb to move around with. It was the best thing ever! +Once upon a time there was a big luggage. It was white and rolled along the ground. One day, a little girl saw the big luggage and decided it needed a hug. She walked over and gave the luggage a big hug. The luggage felt so happy and cheered! + +The girl kept hugging the luggage every day. They became good friends. The girl loved rolling the luggage around and giving it lots of hugs. + +One day the luggage wanted to give the girl a surprise. Inside the big luggage was a teddy bear! The girl was so excited and gave the teddy bear a big hug. The hug was so powerful it made the teddy bear squeak! + +The little girl and the big luggage were now best friends. The girl looked forward to giving the big luggage big hugs every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was in search of something special. She wanted to find something that nobody else could see. + +One day, she went to the park. She closed her eyes, and started to search around. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Can you help me?", asked the voice. + +The girl opened her eyes and saw a small fairy standing right in front of her. + +"Yes", said the girl happily. + +"I need your help to find a hidden spell," said the fairy. + +The girl looked around and started to search. After a while, she spotted something in a tree. It was a secret box with a hidden spell inside! + +The fairy was so happy. She thanked the girl and disappeared. The girl opened the box and found the spell. She was so proud of her. +Once, there was a little girl named True. True was a beautiful person inside and out. Everyone in her town admired her. But True had a secret. She was always being tested by the ugly witch from far away. + +The witch never said what the test was, but True was determined to pass it. She studied extra hard and tried her best as the witch ventured to her village each week. + +One day, the witch finally announced the test — a race. True was a little scared, but she was ready to do her best. She waited at the starting line while the witch set off the race. + +True ran as fast as she could, hoping to pass the test. But the witch was faster. True had lost. + +But the witch was not done. Her next test was even more difficult. But True was confident — this time, she would win. After all, she had been preparing for this test since the first day the witch had come to town. True knew if she tried her best, she could be triumphant. + +And she was indeed triumphant. With a huge smile, the witch congratulated True for passing her test. The town and True cheered in delight. True was finally free from the ugly witch. She was free at last! +Once upon a time there was a small, furry rabbit named Fluffy. She lived in a wood outside of a small village. Every day Fluffy would go out to find food. She knew the village was very important to her friends, so she wanted to help them too. + +One day Fluffy noticed that all around the village there were lots pieces of rubbish and mess. Fluffy knew that she had to help so she decided to start sorting the mess. She ran around picking up pieces of rubbish and sorting them into piles. After a few hours, Fluffy had worked really hard and had sorted the mess into neat piles. + +All of Fluffy's friends in the village were so grateful for her hard work. They could now go outside and their village was a lot cleaner. Everyone praised Fluffy for her brilliant work! + +The moral of this story is that you should always help out your friends and neighbours and try to make the world a better place. With a bit of hard work you can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. One day he wanted to go for a ride on his daddy's motorcycle. The weather that day was icy, so his daddy said he couldn't go for the ride. + +John was so sad and started to cry. His daddy gave him a big hug to comfort him. He told John that he would take him for a ride soon, when the weather got warmer. + +John felt much better after his daddy gave him lots of hugs and kisses. He decided to have some ice cream to cheer him up. He had some of his favorite flavors: strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. Yum! + +John was happy again and decided to have a pretend motorcycle ride with his teddy bear. They rode around the living room and it was lots of fun! + +John and his teddy bear even went on an icy adventure. Even though it was the same as a ride on daddy's motorcycle, it was just as exciting. + +When the icy adventure was over, John's daddy gave him another hug to comfort him before bed. John was happy and had a great day! +One day, Dad and Mom had an idea. They wanted to build a special machine, something that would weigh things. So they got out some pieces of metal and screwed them together. It made an alarm when they were done. + +The machine was ready to work. Dad put something on it to see if it worked. He put a plate of food on the scale. + +The alarm went off and the numbers changed on the machine. Dad said the food weighed one pound. + +Mom said the food looked disgusting. Dad agreed. So they decided to try to put something else on the scale. + +They put an apple on the machine and the alarm went off again. The numbers changed and Dad said the apple weighed two pounds. + +Dad and Mom were very proud of their machine. It was a good invention. Now they could weigh anything! +Once upon a time, there was a happy ladybug. Her name was Lucy. One day Lucy felt a bit troubled and wondered what she should do. She decided to call out to her friends. + +She jumped on a leaf and yelled, "Welcome! Anyone there?" + +Suddenly, from behind a bush, out popped a little caterpillar. His name was Tim. "Hi Lucy!" Tim said. "What's wrong?" + +"I feel really troubled, Tim. I wish I could find out what's wrong!" Lucy said. + +Tim smiled and said, "Let's go for a walk, maybe it will help you find out what's wrong!" + +So Lucy and Tim went for a walk. As they walked, Lucy saw many other happy animals, like a bouncing bunny, a singing birds and a friendly fox. + +This cheered Lucy up. She smiled and thanked Tim, who said, "You're welcome, Lucy! I'm glad I could help." +One day, a little girl was walking down the street when she noticed a bench. She was very interested in it and wanted to know more, so she ran over and pointed at it. + +The bench was very big compared to her, so she couldn’t reach it by herself. She stood there for a few minutes until a little boy walked by. He noticed the little girl pointing at the bench and smiled. + +He walked over to her and asked her if she wanted to sit on the bench. He helped her up and she was so happy. She said thank you to the kind boy and smiled at him. + +The little girl and the boy sat together on the bench and talked until it was time for her to go home. She waved goodbye to the little boy, who waved back happily. + +The little girl had a lot of fun talking with him and was very grateful for the bench. She decided to come back every day and point at it, so she could meet her new friend again. +Once there was a little girl. She was very happy. She loved spending time with her Mom and Dad. One day, her Mom asked her to go with a stranger. The girl was scared - she didn't know who this stranger was. + +The girl cautiously followed the stranger. He took her to a place she had never seen before. He gave her some toys and treats which seemed too good to be true. The stranger said they were special gifts just for her, but the girl knew it was all fake. + +The girl thanked the stranger for the gifts, but when she got home and opened them, she saw something very strange. Her Mom quickly recognised the presents. It was something she had told the stranger not to give the girl - he was trying to spoil her. + +The girl was not happy. She was sad and disappointed at the stranger. She knew she shouldn't forget that not all strangers are as nice as they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was three years old. One day, John wanted to go fishing with his dad. His dad had the perfect rod for catching fish. + +John was so excited he put on his shoes as fast as he could. He wanted to go fishing right away. + +John: "Dad, when can we go?" + +Dad: "Let's spend the day fishing! We can just take this rod." + +John: "Yay!" + +John and his dad spent the whole day fishing. They were very fast, and they managed to catch lots of fish. + +John was so happy. He had a wonderful day with his dad, and he was especially proud of the fish they caught. + +John and his dad smiled, happy to have spent the day together. They had a really great time fishing. +Once upon a time there was a boy who really wanted to try pizza. He was really excited, but when he got the pizza, he was so sad. The pizza was terrible! + +The boy tried to eat it, but it was so bad, he couldn't eat it. So, he decided to give it away. He found a little animal, and offered it the pizza. + +The animal wasn't sure, but it was very hungry, so it tried the pizza. Unfortunately, the pizza was so bad that it made the animal sick. + +The boy felt terrible. He had been excited to try pizza, but it had been such a bad experience for the animal. He wished he had never tried it. +There was once a little boy named Tim. He was very big for his age, but he still had not learned to talk yet. He was three years old and he was very eager to learn. + +One day, Tim's mom took him to a music store. He was so excited to see all the instruments and music books. He ran around the store looking at everything. + +The store had a musician playing some guitar music. Tim was mesmerized by the sound. His mother saw how much he liked it and asked the musician if he could turn on his microphone and allow Tim to sing. + +The musician smiled and said "Yes, of course!" He switched on the microphone and let Tim sing. Tim sang his favourite nursery rhyme and everyone in the store clapped and cheered. + +Everyone was so impressed with Tim's singing that they allowed him to come back and sing anytime. From then on, Tim was a regular at the music store, singing and enjoyong the music. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three years old and his name was Joe. Joe wanted a pet, so he decided to visit his Grandparents' farm. + +When he arrived at the farm, he noticed something stirring outside. He walked closer and saw a small, brown puppy. He thought it was so cute! + +Joe asked his Grandparents if he could add the puppy to his family. They said yes! The puppy stayed with Joe and they became best friends. + +One day they were walking near a forest when they noticed a cane. Joe had never seen one before, so he touched it. But the cane was dangerous and the puppy started to bark and tried to pull Joe away. + +Joe's Grandparents came running and managed to pull Joe away from the cane. They told Joe to never touch a cane again because it was dangerous. Joe was happy that his Grandparents and the puppy had saved him. + +Joe and his puppy never forgot this lesson and were always happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a family who was very anxious. They were getting ready to go to a special festival. They were so excited! +The morning of the festival, they got dressed in their best clothes. The parents even put a flower in the little girl's hair. +The family arrived at the festival and the little girl couldn't believe her eyes. Everywhere she looked there were bright colors and festive music. +She ran around and enjoyed all of the activities the festival had to offer. She received a special balloon shaped like a star. +The little girl was so happy. She felt like she had received a special gift from the festival and this made her parents smile. +The family had a great day and the little girl was still smiling when they got home. Now she looks forward to this festival every year. +Once there was a little girl who loved balloons. She went outside and the sky was so bright that it made her smile. She saw a big, red balloon and she became so excited. She ran over to it and started to reach for it. Just as she was about to grab it, it started to fly away. She ran after it as it rose higher and higher into the sky. She couldn't quite reach it, so she paused and surrendered. Suddenly, the balloon drifted down and lightly touched her hand. She lifted it up and hugged it close. She carried it back home, feeling so happy and excited. The bright balloon was a reminder that sometimes when we surrender, all our dreams can come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sam. He was always so happy and loved to explore with his family. One day he was playing in the garden, when his mummy and daddy asked if he wanted to go on a trip. Sam was so excited and said yes! + +They packed their bags and headed off in the car. Sam was having so much fun, watching all the different things they passed by. There were fields and cows and trees. His mummy and daddy said their trip would take them somewhere special. + +Once they arrived, Sam couldn't believe his eyes. He was at a lovely beach! He spent the whole day running around and collecting seashells. He loved watching the waves crashing against the shore and feeling the sand between his toes. + +Later on, mummy and daddy showed Sam a beautiful sunset. All the different colours lit up the sky in a magical way. As dusk spread, they shared a picnic beside the sea and watched the stars appear. Sam couldn't wait to tell all his friends how wonderful his trip had been. +Once upon a time, there was a wise boy. He loved to run around and play. One day, he was running and stumbled over a rail. He was so sad and regretted running so quickly. + +He was determined to be wiser in the future, so he promised himself to take more care when running. From then on, he always thought before he ran. + +Every time he saw a rail, he remembered his mistake and thought to himself, 'slow down and look around'. + +He was much wiser now, and he was never sad again. He made sure to always run carefully and not trip over any more rails. That way, he could never regret running too quickly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was playing with her toy boat in the lake. As she sailed, she felt a warm breeze, and her boat floated through the evening light. + +The little girl said, 'I want to win! I'm going to the shore.' She sailed the boat until the sun started to set, and the stars twinkled in the sky. + +On the way, she noticed the smell of something smelly. She stopped the boat and looked around, but she couldn't find the source of the smell. + +But the smell was still there when she finally reached the shore. When she stepped out of the boat, she realized the smell was coming from the smelly fish she had caught earlier in the day. + +Her boat had carried the smelly fish all the way to the shore. With that, the little girl had won the game and joyfully celebrated. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she found a special thing in her garden, it was a ball of thread. It was shiny and made of blue and silver threads, and it sparkled in the sun. + +Lucy was very excited and started to play with it. She acted like she was a princess, spinning and twirling the thread around her. + +After some time, she noticed something strange. She saw that the thread was starting to unwind and spread out all around the garden. To her surprise, it was forming beautiful shapes in the air. She was amazed - it felt like magic! + +Finally, the thread all disappeared suddenly, but Lucy could still see a giant, clear circle in the sky. She didn't understand what was happening, but it was beautiful to look at. She was very happy and ran inside to tell her parents about it. +Once upon a time there was a naughty princess who lived in a grand palace. The palace was surrounded by a beautiful garden with lots of colourful flowers. + +One day, the naughty princess played a naughty prank on the King, who lived in the same palace. She made him angry and he gave her a stern look. + +The King said, "You are so naughty! That was very naughty behaviour and you must make it up to me." + +The naughty princess thought for a moment and then said "Yes, Your Majesty. I will make it up to you!" + +The next day, the naughty princess made a surprise for the King. She made a big and beautiful palace with wonderful gardens. The King was so delighted and thanked the naughty princess for her kind gesture. + +The King said, "Your palace is like a dream come true. Thank you for making me this special gift!" And everyone lived happily ever after in the beautiful palace. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to make something yummy. She had a pear in her hand and decided to prepare it. +She started by washing it carefully, then she cut it into small pieces. +Finally, she added a bit of sugar on top and looked at the result. It looked delicious! +The girl was happy with her work, but she was missing something. She thought for a moment. Suddenly, she remembered somebody who had been very helpful to her before. +She asked her helper to join her so that they could enjoy the pear together. +The helper was happy to help, of course. The two of them sat down and started eating the tasty pear. +They were so happy with the snack they had prepared together. +One day, a strong spot named Spotty was in the garden. Spotty was very happy and had fun playing, when suddenly he heard a loud noise. Spotty was scared, so he ran away and hid in a bush. + +Just then, a little girl came into the garden. She had a bucket in her hand and she was looking for something. Spotty watched from the bush, curious to see what she was doing. + +The little girl looked around and seemed pleased when she spotted Spotty. She waved to him and said, "I like you, Spotty! Would you like to come with me?" Spotty nodded and the girl removed him from the bush. + +The little girl was very happy and she hugged Spotty. She said, "Thank you for being so strong! You've made my day and I'm never going to forget it". Spotty smiled, happy that he could help the little girl. +One day, a friendly dog named Spot took a walk in the park. He enjoyed running and playing with all the other animals, but he was careful not to go too far. Spot's head was held high in the air as he walked, looking around and taking it all in. + +Suddenly, a big, scary dog came running up to Spot. The new dog growled and barked, and it was not very friendly. Spot was scared, but remembered to stay calm. He lowered his head and slowly backed away, but the other dog kept coming closer. + +Spot had a plan. He looked around and then he saw it - a big stick lying on the ground. Spot ran over and grabbed the stick in his mouth. Then he ran back over to the scary dog and took a stand. + +The friendly dog was brave and barked fiercely. This seemed to work and the scary dog finally backed down. Spot was victorious and he proudly held the stick in the air. The other animals cheered him and Spot felt proud. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy helicopter. It had bright colours and spun around in circles in the sky. All the children in the playground liked to look up and pretend to fly with it. + +One day, a little girl wanted to get closer to the helicopter. She clapped her hands, and it flew right down to the ground. She was so excited, she clapped even more! + +The fancy helicopter was so happy with all the clapping that it flew up, up, up and did lots of tricks in the sky. It even went around so fast that it became a blur. + +After it was finished, the little girl clapped and waved goodbye. She hoped to see the fancy helicopter again soon. +Katie had a big garden with lots of tall trees. One day, Katie saw a fat bug hiding in the bush. She wanted to pick it up, but it was so small and frightened. Katie carefully leaned closer and saw the bug had two big eyes, a tiny nose, and tiny legs. + +The bug seemed so scared, so Katie set it free. As the bug flew away, Katie knew she did the right thing. + +Learning to be kind and gentle to wildlife teaches us an important lesson: to be gentle and kind to all things, no matter how small. Katie happily smiled to herself as she watched the bug fly away. +Tommy was a loyal boy. He loved his parents very much, and wanted to make them proud. Each morning, he'd wake up early and make them a sandwich for breakfast. + +One hot summer day, Tommy decided to go for a walk. He soon reached a grassy field and saw a huge, scary lion! The lion roared so loudly that Tommy's heart was beating fast. He was scared, but he bravely stood his ground. + +The lion carefully stepped towards Tommy, and began to move closer. Suddenly, it sunk its teeth into Tommy, and Tommy started to scream. Tommy's parents quickly heard his cries, and ran towards him, but they were too late. The lion had already attacked Tommy. + +Tommy's parents were very sad. They held Tommy in their arms, and although, Tommy survived, he was forever scarred by the lion's attack. He would never forget the fierce roar of the lion. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends - Ben and Katie. Ben was a happy Rabbit, while Katie was a grinning Little Mouse. + +Ben and Katie were walking together when they came upon a big Gate. The gate had a Welcome sign hung on it. Ben said to Katie, "Let's go in and explore!". + +But Katie shook her head and said, "No, I don't think we should go in. It looks uncomfortable in there. What if we're not allowed?" + +Ben was disappointed, but he didn't want to make Katie feel uncomfortable. He said, "Let's just go, but if we're not allowed to be in there, then we'll come right out again". + +So they entered the Gate and looked around, but they soon realised that they weren't allowed in the area - all of the signs said this was a private space and anyone entering would be in trouble. + +They quickly turned around and left, feeling relieved that they had been allowed to explore but not discover something that wasn't meant for them. + +The two friends laughed about their adventure, and Ben said, "No matter what, I'm always welcome in your world." +Once there was a bunny called Bob. Bob was very sad. He felt miserable and alone. He wanted to find his home, but he didn't know how. + +Bob started walking. He hopped along, looking for some help. He crossed paths with a fox and asked, "Do you know the way home?" The fox said he didn't know the way. + +Bob kept walking and hopping, but he didn't feel any closer to finding his way home. He was so lost and feeling miserable. + +Then he saw a track. He followed the track and it led him all the way home. He was so happy and he gave thanks to the track. + +Now Bob always hopes that he will never get lost again. He keeps looking for tracks so he can find his way home. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Tilly. Tilly lived by a magical lake, surrounded by nature. + +One day, Tilly decided to dive in the lake. She put on her special swimming costume and hopped in the water. It was cool and refreshing! + +Tilly's mum was watching from the shore. "Be careful Tilly" she said. + +"I will mum," Tilly replied as she dived under the water. + +Suddenly, something terrible happened. A giant wave came crashing towards Tilly. It almost knocked her over. + +Tilly quickly surfaced and swam back to shore. Her mum rushed to her side and gave her a big hug. + +"That wave was so terrible" Tilly said. + +But her mum smiled and said. "You were brave Tilly - go dive again next time!" + +And so Tilly did - diving fearlessly into the magical lake and enjoying the nature around her. + +The End. +Mama and baby were in the kitchen. Baby wanted to help Mama. Mama said, "Let's bake a cake". Baby clapped her hands excitedly. + +Mama put the flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Baby watched it become a creamy mixture. Mama said, "Let's add something special". Mama put in an olive. Baby was surprised. + +Baby stirred the mixture, but it became very messy. Mama said it was okay. She took the messy bowl and put it in the oven. Mama said, "Let's wait and see what happens". + +Baby and Mama waited and waited until the cake was done. Baby was so happy. The cake was so yummy! Baby said, "Let's bake more cakes!" Mama laughed. They had a lot of fun baking together. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty airport. Every day, lots of planes flew in and out. Every morning, a little boy named Billy would go to the airport and watch the planes. He had a very special job - he wanted to study the airport! + +Billy had a big toy airplane and a notebook. He watched the big planes take off and land and wrote down everything he saw. He learned a lot about the airport, and it made him so happy. + +One day, Billy saw a very big airplane landed. It was an airplane that was bigger than any other he had seen. It looked so mighty! Billy wanted to know where it was going and why it was there. So he asked his parents. + +His parents told him it was a special airplane that went to different places in the world. They said it was on a special mission to keep people safe. Billy was so excited, he couldn't wait to study the airplane and tell all his friends about it! + +Billy kept studying the airport every day. He learnt so much about the planes and their different missions. It was amazing! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Nora. She had always wanted to be a pilot when she was older, so she decided to study. Every day, Nora would learn new things about flying and piloting. + +Nora was so happy to be learning, but sometimes it made her fearful. But, her fear was only temporary. She would remember why she was studying and how much she loved to fly. + +Nora was soon able to do amazing things like piloting a plane. She was so proud of herself that she decided to throw a big party to celebrate! All of her friends and family were there, cheering her on. + +Nora's dream had come true. She was a pilot and she achieved it by studying. She was now the happiest girl in the world! +Once there was a boy named Adam. He was three years old and loved playing outside. + +Every day, Adam would look forward to playing in the grass and feeling the sun on his face. But lately, something smelly had been making it harder for Adam to play. That something was mosquitoes. + +Everywhere he went, he could see and feel the mosquitoes biting him. The number of mosquitoes seemed to increase every day. + +One day, Adam asked his mom why there were so many mosquitoes. His mom told him that when it was hot and wet, the number of mosquitoes would increase. + +Adam was very sad. He wanted to go outside but didn't want to get bitten by all of the smelly mosquitoes. + +So, Adam and his mom decided to get special mosquito repellent that would help keep the mosquitoes away. They sprayed it outdoors and soon the smelly mosquitoes disappeared. + +Adam was so happy because he could now go back to playing in the grass. He smiled and thanked his mom. +Jack loved mittens. He wanted to have the most powerful mitten ever. But he also wanted a mitten that wouldn't get lost. So he decided to tie the mitten to his hand. + +He felt really powerful with his mitten tied to his hand. All his friends wanted to tie their mittens to their hands too. Soon, everyone at the park was walking around with mittens all tied to their hands. + +Jack was so proud of his mitten idea. He felt so powerful, like he could do anything. He was so excited he decided to do a special mitten dance. Everyone joined him, mittens bouncing by their sides as they jumped and spun around. + +They danced until the sun set and it was time to go home. Even though their mittens were still tied to their hands, they were all safe, thanks to Jack's powerful idea. +Molly was a little girl who was 3 years old. She loved animals and ran around outside in the sun all day. One day, she heard her mom calling her to hurry. She ran quickly inside to see what the news was. Molly's mom had a big smile on her face and said that her dad was coming home from a distant land. Molly was so excited and jumped up and down with joy. + +Molly couldn't wait and raced out the door to the bus stop. She waited a long time but finally saw a bus coming down the road. As the bus got closer, she saw her dad inside and ran to him as fast as she could. + +They hugged and laughed, and Molly was so happy to see her dad! They hugged for a long time, and Molly couldn't believe her dad was really home. He had been away for a long time, but he was finally back! + +Molly and her dad enjoyed a happy day together, playing games and eating dinner. Molly's family was complete now that her dad had returned from the distant land. She was happy and excited, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to explore her garden. One day, she found a hairy bush. + +She saw two eyes peeping out from the bush. "Who's that?" Lucy asked. + +The eyes belonged to a rabbit. It said, "I'm looking for my ear. I cut it off this morning!" + +Lucy gasped. "Oh no!" she said. She started looking for the rabbit's ear in the garden. She looked for a long time but she couldn't find it. Lucy wanted to help the bunny, so she decided to leave it with some food and then go for a walk. + +As Lucy walked away, she knew that the rabbit would be alright; she'd seen a cat in the garden too, and knew it was probably looking for the ear. + +Sure enough, when Lucy came back, the bunny was happily nibbling on some lettuce. It had its ear back thanks to the cat! Lucy smiled and gave the bunny an extra carrot as a reward. + +From then on, Lucy and the rabbit were friends. They'd meet in the garden every day and the rabbit would always have some story to tell. + +The end. +As Joe was walking around his house, he came across a strange object in the corner of the room. He tried to move it, but it was heavy and he couldn't lift it. He used his creative ideas and tried to climb on top of it. That's when he noticed it was an ashtray. He had never seen an ashtray before, but knew it had something to do with swimming! + +Joe scratched his head and thought about how he could use it for swimming. He was determined to figure it out and grabbed a towel, some water wings, and a swimming costume. Joe filled up the ashtray with water, then he jumped in! He splashed around and basked in sparkly delight. + +Joe loved swimming in the ashtray, and it was a strange but strangely enjoyable experience. From then on, Joe started using the ashtray to swim in every day. He was creative and experimented with different ways to use the ashtray to have more fun. Joe made up games and used the ashtray to keep fit. + +Joe's creative idea of turning an ashtray into a swimming pool didn't go unnoticed. Soon, his friends wanted try this new idea and decided to have an ashtray swimming party! Joe was very pleased with his creative idea and it brought lots of joy to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little rabbit. The rabbit loved hopping around the garden, and it was very happy. + +One day, the rabbit had a scary nightmare that night. In the nightmare, a big monster was chasing the rabbit and then it tried to bite the rabbit. The rabbit was so scared and it woke up in a big fright. + +But then, suddenly, a kind fairy appeared and said, "Do not be afraid!" The fairy used its wand and a big shield appeared around the rabbit. This shield kept the bad monster away, and the rabbit felt safe. + +The fairy said, "Stay strong and brave, little rabbit!" The rabbit smiled and thanked the fairy. After that, the rabbit was never afraid of nightmares again. The end. +One day, Tommy was walking through the park. He walked over to a big tree and saw a knob at the base. As he walked up to it, he started to get excited. He wanted to touch it, so he reached out and grabbed it. Suddenly, it fell off and made a loud noise. + +Tommy started to cry. He was so sad. His mom saw him and tried to console him. She gave him a hug and tried to wipe away his tears. + +But Tommy wasn't ready to stop crying yet. He kept saying he wanted the knob back. He kept pointing to the spot where it had been. No matter what his mom said, he couldn't seem to forget about it. + +Finally his mom realized she had to do something. She took him home, and quickly grabbed her tools. She worked on the tree, trying to find a way to put the knob back. After hours of work, she had it fixed! + +Tommy was so happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her for fixing the knob. Now the tree was good as new. He was no longer sad and he finally stopped crying. +Once upon a time, there was a playful rabbit. He hopped around the forest, looking for fun. He found a wallet on the ground and set it aside. He wanted to show it to his friends. With a hop and a skip he went off to find his friends. +He gathered them all up, and showed the wallet to them. Everyone was so excited and wanted to see what was inside. When the rabbit opened the wallet, there was nothing but an old note. But the rabbit wasn't sad. He knew that even if there was nothing inside, it was still a fun game to play. So the rabbit and his friends ran around the forest, pretending the wallet was full of treasures. They had big adventures that day! +Once upon a time, there was a slow city. People there didn't move fast, they enjoyed taking their time. One day, something came to the city. It was a funny, small creature, hopping around on two legs. Everybody was excited, so they all came to the city centre to see what it was. Some people thought it was a big bunny, while some thought it was a strange animal they had never seen before. + +Suddenly, the creature looked at the crowd and smiled. Everyone was really happy and went over to pet it. It felt soft and fluffy, like a bunny's fur, and it even had a little pink nose. It made a funny little noise and hopped around, making everyone laugh. + +Before long, the creature became the city's best friend. Everywhere it went, people came to see it. It walked around slowly, wiggling its nose and making everyone smile. Everyone in the city was happy to have it around and it made their days a lot brighter. + +So the creature stayed in the city, with its new friends, being slow, friendly and happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog called Toby. Toby loved to play outside and spend time with his friends. One day, he found a newspaper in the park. It was all crumpled up and very filthy. Toby thought he'd take it home to show his family and friends. + +When he arrived, his friends said it was disgusting and urged him to throw it away. But Toby liked his new newspaper and refused to do so. Instead, he decided to stand up for it. He decided to take the newspaper to the nearest lake and wash it until it was clean and tidy. + +The next day, everyone was so proud of Toby. They said, "Toby, you taught us an important lesson: instead of giving up on something that seems dirty and wasteful, believe in it and put some effort into it. You may be surprised with the results". + +From that day on, Toby was the bravest little dog around and the new newspaper became his favourite toy. +Once there was a boy who loved fishing. He had a rod that was tight. Every day he went outside and used it to catch fish in the pond. He cast his line out, hoping to have a bite. + +One day he was sitting by the pond when he felt something tugging at his rod. He pulled so hard that the rod bent as if it was alive. The boy was excited and he reeled in the line. + +When he saw what was at the end of the line, the boy smiled. He had a big fish on his hook! He didn't know what to do, so he kept pulling his rod tight until the fish came up and he could take it off the hook. + +The boy was so excited that he had caught a fish. He put it in a bucket and carried it home, proud of the fish he had caught with his tight rod. +Heidi was a very modest girl. She loved to watch movies with her family every night. One day Heidi and her family decided to watch a movie about an adventure in the mountains. Heidi was so excited! + +The mountain in the movie was very high. Heidi watched as the people in the movie did fun activities like hiking and taking pictures. She loved the way the movie showed the beauty of nature. + +When the movie was over, Heidi was sad that it had to end. She thanked her family for watching the movie with her and they all hugged each other. Heidi would never forget the amazing adventure she experienced through the movie. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy named Joe. He was three years old. Joe lived with his mom, and he always tried to be honest. + +One day, Joe saw a big shelf in the livingroom. He liked it so much, he asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said, +"Of course you can, Joe. Come here and I'll invite you to take it." + +Joe was so excited. He carefully carried the shelf to his bedroom. He put his toys on the bottom shelf, and his books on the top shelf. + +Joe's mom came in and saw how happy he was with his new shelf. She said, "Now you have a place to keep your honest toys and books. It's all yours." + +And that's how the honest little boy got his shelf. From then on, Joe always kept his toys and books nice and tidy on his shelf. The end. +Sam was walking in the park. He was looking for something to do. He saw Mary. Mary was playing with a big net. She was putting her arm in it and pulling it back out. + +Sam watched Mary. He thought it looked fun. He asked Mary if he could try it. She smiled and said yes. + +Sam put his arm in the net and pulled it out. He thought it was incredible. Then, he saw something in the net. It was a big bow! + +Sam was surprised. He showed Mary the bow. Mary said that it was incredible too. She asked Sam if he wanted to keep the bow. + +Sam was so happy. He said yes and hugged the bow. He thanked Mary for the incredible gift. Then, he ran off to show his mom. +The little boy was looking for an idea. He was searching high and low, in the tall grass and rock beneath. But no matter how flexible he was, he could not find an idea. + +He started to worry and soon he was feeling sad. He kept on looking and hopping and hoping he would find an idea. But it stayed hidden and the little boy couldn't find it. + +The boy was getting tired and he decided he must give up. He was so sad he started to cry. All of his searching and hoping had been for nothing. + +The boy went home, feeling sad and lonely. He would never find the idea he had been searching for. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was a very happy boy who enjoyed playing outside in the sunshine. One day, while playing in the garden, he found a wet envelope. He was curious and decided to open it to see what was inside. + +Inside the envelope, there was a piece of paper with a magical spell on it. It said that if Tim was to perform the spell, he could make something special happen. He was excited and decided to perform the spell. + +However, when he started performing the spell, it started raining heavily. He got soaked by the rain and was very sad. He tried again, but the rain just kept coming. + +Finally, he realised that the wet envelope was an important part of the spell and that he couldn't complete it without it. So he ran back to the garden and found the envelope where he found it before. He opened the envelope and the rain stopped. + +He was so happy that he had worked out how to make the spell work and he was excited to find out what would happen next. +Tom, who was three years old, was scared of clowns. He was so scared that whenever he saw one on TV or in a book, he ran away and hid. + +One day, Tom was in the park, and he saw a clown. He was so frightened that he started to cry. + +His mom noticed and came to him. She asked him why he was crying and he said it was because of the clown. Mom wanted to help him, so she said, "There's nothing to be scared of. The clown is nice and friendly, and it won't hurt you." But Tom still felt scared and he shook his head. + +Mom then thought of a way to comfort Tom. She said, "Let me show you something." She took Tom's hand and they walked to the nearby pond. "Look, Tom," she said, pointing to the pond. "See that big, thick tree? That's the clown." + +Tom looked at the tree and smiled. It didn't look so scary now that Mom had pointed out that it was just a tree. He felt much better. Mom then hugged him and said, "It's OK, the clown isn't scary anymore." + +Tom smiled and hugged his mom back as he realized that he wasn't scared of clowns anymore. +Timmy was playing in the garden when he noticed a motorcycle drive by. He ran over to check it out and as he began to touch it, a giant man came out of the house. He shouted at Timmy to stop, but it was too late. The man was very angry and Timmy began to weep. + +The man said that if Timmy was more careful, none of this would have happened. Timmy sat down in the garden and the man softened his grip. He explained that the motorcycle was a very expensive and special one and he had to be very careful when touching it. + +Timmy apologized and said that he was very sorry and would never do it again. The man decided to forgive him and show him how to ride the motorcycle around the garden without any problems. Timmy was very careful and was rewarded with an ice cream. He never forgot to be careful when dealing with expensive things. +Once upon a time, there were two siblings, a brother and a sister. They both wanted to visit outer space, but they did not have a spaceship. + +The brother asked their parents if they could borrow their spaceship. The parents said, "No, you cannot borrow our spaceship! It is too dangerous for children to go to outer space!" + +The sister had an idea. She said, "Hey, I know! We can make a very fancy spaceship out of cardboard boxes!" + +The brother thought about it and agreed to try. So, the two siblings collected all the cardboard boxes they could find. They worked together to make a big, beautiful spaceship. + +Their parents saw their work and agreed to permit them to go on a space trip. + +They blasted off and flew around the planet. They saw many amazing sights, and they felt so lucky to be able to explore the unknown. + +When they returned home, their parents were extremely proud of them. They had used their creativity to make their dream come true. The moral of the story is that if you use your imagination, you can do amazing things! +Once upon a time, there was a kind, compassionate girl named Mary. Mary worked in a bank and talked to a lot of people. One day, a little boy walked into the bank and asked Mary for help. Mary smiled and was so happy that she could help the little boy. + +The boy said he had lost his passport and needed a new one! Mary thought this was a hard problem, but she wanted to help the little boy. She knew it was going to be a lot of work, but in the end, something special would appear. + +With help from everyone in the bank, Mary was able to find the little boy a new passport. She smiled when she handed it to him, knowing all the hard work paid off! The little boy was very thankful and couldn't believe how compassionate Mary was. + +The little boy thanked Mary and waved goodbye. As he walked away, the happiness and kindness the boy felt towards Mary began to appear in his face. He was so grateful, and Mary had shown him so much compassion! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Milly. Milly was three years old and loved to go outside and play. + +One day, when Milly went outside, she saw a big tree in the garden. She was so excited and decided to kneel down and explore it. She touched it and the trunk felt warm and rough. + +Suddenly, Milly felt something in the roots. She carefully poked around, and found a box! When Milly opened it, she was very surprised to find a delicious picnic lunch with sandwiches and fruit. + +Milly quickly took out the lunch, and ate it in the garden in the warm sunshine. She was so happy and thanked the tree for her lunch. + +Milly then knelt back down and hugged the warm trunk of the tree before running off to play. +Once there was a fox who was feeling very sad. She wanted the world to be fair but couldn't find the right way to make it happen. She sat down and thought and thought, but nothing seemed to come to her. Then she had a great idea! She wrote a special message, and placed it in the wind. Everywhere the wind touched, the message went with it. People everywhere heard the message and agreed that fairness was the way. The fox's message spread far and wide, and soon everyone was living in a fair way. Everyone, even the fox, was happy. +Once upon a time there was a foolish horse who liked to wander. He used to wander far and wide, looking for adventures. One day, he wandered into the deep forest, way beyond where he would usually go. He became so enthralled with the beauty of the forest, he didn't realise how dark it had become. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was frightened and stopped in his tracks. But it was only a fox trying to find food in the darkness. The fox was hungry and spotted the foolish horse. He thought that if he made a lot of noise, the horse would run away and he could take his food. + +But the horse realised it was only a fox and stayed very still. The fox was so surprised he stopped making his noise. He looked at the horse and said to him “Moral of the story: it's not wise to be too foolish." + +The horse understood the fox’s lesson of being wise instead of foolish. And from that day on, he went no further into the forest. Instead, he decided to stay within his usual boundaries, never wandering too far away from home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very brave. +One day, Jane was in her bedroom, playing with her toys, when she heard a loud noise coming from outside. She was worried, so she rushed to the window to see what it was. + +Jane saw two big monsters carrying a big box. She was scared and wanted to hide, so she ran and hid under her bed. Jane was very worried and stayed very still. + +Just then, her mom ran into the room. She was in a big hurry and said, "Jane, I need your cell phone! It's very important!" Jane grabbed the phone from her bedside table and handed it to her mom. + +Her mom gave her a big smile and said, "Thank you, sweetheart!" She rushed out of the room and Jane breathed a sigh of relief. + +Jane was very glad that her mom was safe. She was happy that she had helped her mom and that the monsters had gone away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Rose. She wanted to know how to do everything quickly. She wanted to get her work done right away, just like the grown-ups did. + +One day, Rose was told to go fetch some apples. She was excited but she ran so quickly that they all fell on the floor! Rose was sad and disappointed with herself. + +Then, an older person saw what had happened and told her: "Rose, be slow and steady, and you will know how to do your work well". So, Rose learnt to be slow. + +She was careful with the apples and was rewarded with a smile from the older person. Rose was so happy! + +From that day, Rose remembered to be slow and steady. She knew that her work was done right and she was proud of herself. + +The moral of the story is that being slow and steady can be beneficial. You might not get your work done as quickly as you want, but it will be done right. +Timmy and his family were walking in the park one evening. Timmy looked around and saw a large tree in the distance. He pointed up and excitedly said, "Look, mommy! A large tree!" + +His mom smiled and nodded. She said, "Let's go and climb the tree, Timmy!" + +Timmy grinned and ran towards it, excited. He started to climb the large tree and was amazed at how high he was getting. + +At the top, he looked over and saw a beautiful sunset. He waved in delight and shouted, "Welcome, evening!" + +His family laughed and waved. They were glad to see Timmy so happy and filled with joy. + +Timmy said, "Thanks for letting me climb the large tree and for welcoming the evening! I love it!" + +His family all smiled at each other, glad he was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a charming young girl. She had a box of chalk which she liked to draw and write with. One day, she asked her mum if she could go outside and play with the chalk. However, her mum refused, so the girl had to stay inside. + +The girl was disappointed, but she didn't give up. She had an idea. She took the chalk and drew a wonderful rainbow on the wall. Her mum was surprised, but she smiled when she saw it. She said she would let the girl go out and play with the chalk, as long as she promised to come inside when the sun went down. + +The girl was excited to be able to go and play with the chalk. She used the chalk to draw pictures of animals and other things she could think of. The girl had a great time and everyone was happy. + +The setup and payoff created a happy ending for the charming young girl. She got to play with the chalk and everyone was happy in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a mama and her baby. The baby was sad and feeling alone. Mama ran over to give her baby a hug. She wrapped her arms around her baby's neck and gave her a big squeeze. The baby felt safe and secure in mama's arms. Mama told her baby a story and sang her a sweet song. She stroked her hair and rocked her gently back and forth. + +The baby knew that mama was there to comfort her. She felt better and safe. Mama had cooked a spicy meal that really smelled nice. The baby ate it all up, happy to be surrounded by the spicy aroma. She looked up at her mama and smiled. + +Mama gave the baby one last hug around the neck and said, "I'm always here to comfort you, baby. Whenever you need me, I'll be here." The baby hugged mama back and said thank you. From that day on, the baby never felt alone again. Whenever she was scared or sad, she knew her mama was there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful witch. One day, she made a special kind of glue. She waved her hands and the glue changed colour. + +The witch was very pleased with her magic glue. She put some on a tree and shouted, "You can't move now!" + +The tree was so scared that it started to shake. The witch just laughed and said, "Now I have power over you!" + +But then a helpful elf appeared. "Please don't scare the tree!" he said. The witch ignored him and waved her hands to make the glue even stronger. But the elf had an idea and waved his own hands. + +Suddenly, the glue started to melt away. The tree was free and the witch ran away in anger. The elf had saved the day. + +But the witch was never seen again. Everyone knew that her powerful glue had melted away. And the tree still stood there, waving in the wind. +One day Mandy decided to visit her friend. She put on her warm vest and headed out the door. Her friend, who was very generous, had promised to treat her to a special adventure. + +When Mandy got to her friend's house, she was surprised to see that he was not alone. Two other friends had come to visit as well. Mandy wasn't sure if her friend wanted to split up their adventure, and she felt a little bit sad. + +The friends had a disagreement. Mandy's friend wanted to share the generous treats he had bought for all of them, but the other two friends said that he shouldn't because there were only three of them. + +Mandy was sad that the disagreement had spoilt their special adventure. She couldn't help feeling that she had caused the trouble by coming to visit. + +But then her friend had a great idea. He said that they could all go to the park and play together. That way, everyone could share in the generous treats and have a great time. + +Mandy was so happy. She was glad that she had come to visit, and that she was able to spend time with her friend in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, the girl imagined that she was standing on top of a big hill. The hill was very mysterious, and it seemed like something special was hiding there. + +Curious, the girl asked her mom, "Can I go to the mysterious hill?" Her mom replied, "It's too far away and dangerous. Don't go." + +But the girl was very brave. She went to the hill and began to explore. She was feeling happy and free, until she heard a loud noise. Suddenly, the mysterious hill started to rumble and shake. Then, a big earthquake happened. The girl heard her mom screaming, "Come back!" But it was too late. + +The little girl did not come back that day. Her fate remains a mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in the city. She was very curious and often explored to find exciting things. + +One day, she went on a march to a nearby village. And along the journey she noticed many dirty paths. + +She decided to return home. As she was walking back, she came across a park. It was full of children playing in the dirt and having a lot of fun. + +When her march was finished, the girl returned to her home. But on the way she had learned a lot and gathered lots of memories. + +The girl never forgot the march and was happy she was able to return home safely. +Once there was a little boy whose mother taught him about the value of fairness. His mother said to him, "You must always be fair if you want to feel happy." + +One day the boy went to the park to play. When he was there, he saw one of his friends grab a toy from another boy. The little boy was sad because his friend was not being fair and taking something that didn't belong to him. + +The mother's words came flooding into his mind and he ran to his friend and said, "You must give the toy back. It's not fair to take something that doesn't belong to you and it will make you feel bad. That's why you should always be fair." + +His friend was embarrassed, but returned the toy and apologized to the other little boy. + +The mother was very proud of her son and said, "You learned a valuable lesson today; that fairness is always the right choice." + +The little boy was happy to have learned a moral value and felt proud of himself. From then on he remembered to always act fairly and he was sure to make his mother proud. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was so excited one day when her mom mentioned going to the beach. Jane loved the beach because she could play in the sand and explore. + +When they arrived, Jane was happy to see that the water was so blue. She loved to splash her toes in the cool water. But then she noticed something else. She saw red! + +It was a starfish that was a bright, beautiful red. Jane had never seen a starfish before and she was so excited that she shouted, "Mommy, look at the red!" Her mom was so happy to see Jane so excited, that she decided to let Jane take the starfish home with them. + +From that day on, Jane kept the starfish in a big bowl filled with water to keep it healthy and happy. Whenever Jane was feeling sad or scared, she would talk to her starfish and it would remind her of the beach and all the happy memories she had made. +It was a beautiful day outside. The sun was shining brightly and the birds were chirping. Nikki was so excited to play outside that she ran out of her house as fast as she could! She loved how the grass felt between her toes when she touched it. + +Nikki ran around the yard and started playing. She saw a gray rock and she touched it. It felt bumpy and rough. She liked it. Then she saw a bright pink flower and she touched that too. It was as soft as a feather! She smiled and hugged the flower. + +Finally, Nikki went to the garden and touched some of the vegetables. Some were bumpy and some weresoft. She touched some gray leaves, some pink petals, and many different colored vegetables. Nikki had to go inside soon, but she had so much fun touching all the things in the garden. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took their daughter, Sophie, shopping. As the family walked around the grocery store, Sophie noticed an apple tree in the center of the store. Mommy gave Sophie a friendly wink, and Sophie knew she was allowed to pick one of the apples from the tree. + +Sophie carefully examined the apples. She was looking for the healthiest one. Finally, Sophie picked one that was bright and had a juicy shine. She knew that this one was healthy. Holding the apple in her hands, Sophie looked up and smiled at Mommy. Dad chuckled, and then reminded Sophie that she needed to yield to the other customers who were waiting to pick an apple. Sophie gave a nod and yielded her spot. + +When the family returned home, Mommy set the apple and knife on the kitchen table. As she cut the apple, a sweet aroma filled the room. Afterward, she gave a big piece of the apple to Sophie. Sophie loved the sweet and crunchy taste, and she knew that the healthy apple was an excellent choice. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe liked to play in the garden but it was getting messy. So one day Joe asked his mum for a rake so he could tidy it up. + +Mum gave Joe a rake and he went outside. He was so excited to use it. Joe started to rake up the leaves and twigs. As he worked, he made the garden look so neat and tidy. + +After a while, Joe noticed something in the garden. It was a little warm furry animal. Joe wasn't sure what it was, but he thought it was a bunny. Joe was so excited and put down his rake. + +He said "Hello Bunny!" and the bunny hopped over to him. They had a big hug and spent the rest of the day playing in the garden. They had such a great time that Joe forgot all about his rake. + +Joe and the bunny became good friends. They were always meeting in the garden and playing together. Joe was so glad that he had taken the time to tidy the garden so he could meet his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a car, perfect and shiny. One special day, the car went for a slide. It started going faster and faster, until it was almost flying. + +"Whee!" shouted the car, delighted. But soon the car went too fast and it went off the road and tumbled into a deep ditch. + +The car lay there, bruised and sad. It tried to slide out but it was stuck. "Help!" it called, but no one heard it. + +Suddenly, the car saw a giant up ahead. The giant said, "I'm afraid I can't help you. Next time, you will have to go more slowly." + +The giant vanished and the car was left in the ditch, feeling cold and lonely. The perfect car would never go on a slide again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three years old, and he often got worried during the night. Every night before Jack went to bed, his mom would give him a spoonful of honey to help him feel better. + +One night when Jack was in bed, he started to worry about the dark. He didn't want to be alone in the dark. That's when his mom came into his room and gave him a hug. + +Jack looked up at his mom and said, "I'm worried about the dark". + +His mom smiled and said, "It's OK. I'm here, and there's nothing to worry about. You can have some honey too if you like." + +Jack smiled and nodded. He was happy to have someone there with him, and he felt a lot less worried. He happily drank his honey, and soon he was fast asleep. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was very excited to try something new today. He wanted to test a nail. Joe took the nail and tried to hammer it into a block of wood. He did it very carefully, but the nail kept slipping out. He tried again and again, getting more and more excited. Finally, the nail stayed in the wood! Joe was so proud, and he showed the nail to everyone he could find. Everyone was so impressed. Joe had tested the nail and now he was a master! +One day, Timmy went to his house and saw something terrible. His bookcase had been tipped over! He ran inside and shouted, "Mama, come quick!" His Mama came running and they both looked around the room. Mama shook her head as she saw the mess and said, "Oh no, what a terrible mess!" + +Timmy's Mama got to work right away, picking up all the books and setting them back on the bookcase. Then, she fixed the bookcase so it was standing tall again. When she was finished, she gave Timmy a big hug and said, "We better keep it like this. Can you help me make sure the bookcase stays settled?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, Mama. I'll be sure to keep it settled." He was so happy that his bookcase was back in place. From now on, it would stay settled and he could keep his books safely tucked away. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Tom. Tom was a good bear who liked to explore things. One day, Tom was looking through a drawer. Inside the drawer, he found something special. It was a part that fit perfectly in the drawer. Tom was so happy! He thought the part was very good. + +So, he decided to keep it for himself. He put the part in the drawer and closed the drawer tight. From then on, every time Tom opened the drawer he would look for the part. It made him feel so happy when he found it! + +So, Tom kept the part in the drawer and it was always good. Every time he opened it he was so delighted to find it! The end. +Once upon a time there was a rich family. They had lots of money and a beautiful house. One day they had an emergency. The family was scared and did not know what to do. + +Mama and Papa put their hands together and prayed. They asked God to help them. God answered them and said he would send help. They were very happy and thanked God. + +Soon the door opened and an angel came in. The angel had a big smile and put his hands out to help. He put lots of special things in the room. He said he would make the emergency go away. + +Mama, Papa and the angel worked hard. Eventually the emergency was gone and their house was safe. The rich family was very thankful and gave the angel lots of hugs. They were so happy that they had help. +Once there was an angel named Bob. Bob was very lazy and liked to sleep a lot. He was not good at helping out in the angel kingdom. + +One day, the other angels decided to throw a big celebration in the angel kingdom. Everyone was excited, except for Bob. He didn't want to join in the fun. + +The other angels were unhappy with Bob. They tried to get him to join in the celebration, but he refused. + +Finally, the angel king decided to punish Bob. He said Bob had to help with the celebration or else he would be sent away. + +Bob didn't want to leave the kingdom, so he decided to help. He helped put up decorations and arrange the presents. + +Everyone was very happy with Bob's effort, and the angel kingdom celebrated! +One day, a raven flew into a small village. The raven saw the villagers and it thought the village looked peaceful. It wanted to visit, so the raven asked if it could borrow a home. The villagers said yes and offered the raven a small house. + +The raven stayed in the house for a few days and enjoyed the calm surroundings. But soon, the raven began making a lot of noise. The villagers did not like the noise, so they asked the raven to leave the village. The raven was sad and did not want to go. It cried and kept making noise. + +The villagers tried to be calm, but eventually they had to do something. So the villagers asked the raven to go and borrow a home somewhere else. The raven was sad, but understood. The raven said goodbye and flew away to find a new village to borrow a home in. +Once upon a time there was a powerful statue. It was so big that it stood high in the sky above the trees. Everyone who passed by the statue stopped to admire it. + +One day, while walking through the woods, a little boy saw the statue. He was filled with awe and excitement. He ran to his Mom to tell her what he had seen. + +Mom smiled at her son and told him it was a very special statue. She explained that it was a powerful statue, capable of many amazing things. The little boy couldn’t believe it. He had never heard of such a thing. + +Mom told her son that the statue was very special and it was important to take care of it. The little boy promised he would always take care of the statue so it could do its powerful things forever. +Once upon a time there was a cat. The cat loved to watch the world go by. Every day the cat would sit in the park and watch the people play. On particularly sunny days some children would form a square and play games. The kids were always very competitive and would race to the finish line. The cat loved to watch them and cheer them on. They would try so hard and would always smile when they won. The cat was so proud of them! They were all so happy and proud of themselves for being so competitive. Every time The cat watched them play it made them proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to make something special. She went to find the perfect thing, and found a piece of paper. + +The little girl was so happy with the paper! She cut it in a big circle, then put it on the floor. + +In the middle of the paper, the little girl added something sweet - a big spoonful of honey! + +Then she stood in the middle of the paper and waved her arms. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and flew around her. The sweet-smelling honey was scattered everywhere and the paper flew up into the sky! + +The little girl smiled as she watched the paper wave in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and loved to play outside. One day, Jack was playing in his garden. Suddenly, a big blue bird flew above him and made him feel worried. He wanted to run away, so he started running very fast. + +He ran and ran until he saw a big tree in front of him. He was so happy that he climbed up the tree and hid between the leaves. He looked around, and he realized he was in a special secret space. No one knew he was there and he felt safe. + +Jack played in this secret space for the whole day. But then it was getting dark, and Jack started to feel worried again. He climbed down the tree and started running back home. When he arrived, his mom was so happy to finally see him. She hugged him and was never worried again. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Jack. He was so cute and cuddly but he had a problem. His nose kept getting in the way! Everywhere he went he had to blink and blink and blink. + +One day Jack decided to go to the park to play. When he got there, he quickly found a nice, big hole in the ground. He hopped inside and blinked and blinked. But then he heard something! + +It sounded like something was inside the hole. Jack poked his nose in and there he saw a little baby bird, chirping away and looking very scared! Jack realized that the poor little bird was spoiled and had fallen in the hole. + +So Jack blinked his eyes and thought of a plan. He hopped around the hole and found some twigs and soft leaves. He carefully made a bridge out of them and soon the little bird was able to cross the bridge and make its way back to the top. + +Jack was so pleased with himself. He blinked, wagged his tail, and then hopped away. The baby bird was so very happy and chirped and chirped for joy! And Jack and the baby bird remained friends for a long, long time. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was playing in the park when he saw an impressive branch. He was curious and he touched it. When he did this, the branch snapped and he fell to the ground. + +Jack started to cry and a little girl came up to him. She said "What's wrong?". Jack told her what had happened, and the girl said, "It's okay! Let's see if we can find you something else to play with." + +They started to look around, but every branch Jack looked at, he was scared to touch. The girl said, "Come on, Jack. It's okay. Just give it a try." + +Jack still felt scared, but he touched one of the branches. He reached too far and it broke and Jack fell to the ground again. He started crying and the girl said, "Let's just help you go home." + +Jack was very sad as he went home. He didn't get to play anymore that day, and he was so scared he wouldn't want to go back to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She was small and had long, curly hair. Every day she would go for a walk in the woods and when she walked, she would smile and giggle. + +One day, as the princess was walking through the woods, she came across a little rabbit. The rabbit was so small and soft and the princess immediately wanted to touch it. But the bunny ran away before she could reach it. + +The princess was so sad and she couldn't stop thinking about the little bunny. Then one day, as she was walking in the woods again, she heard a tiny voice. When she looked closer, she discovered it was the bunny! + +It had come back and it was looking right at the princess. She gave it a big smile and the bunny smiled back! She reached out her hand and the bunny cautiously hopped closer and allowed her to stroke its soft fur. + +The princess was so happy to be able to finally touch the bunny, and they both smiled and played in the woods together. The princess thought it was the most beautiful moment ever. +Once there were two friends named Bob and Ben. They enjoyed playing together near the train tracks. One day, Bob and Ben started running on the train rails for fun. + +Suddenly, the train whistle blew, and the train was coming! Bob and Ben were scared and started to feel worried. But then they remembered one important rule; trains have right of way and should never be played on. + +The ground below the rails smelled very smelly, so Bob and Ben knew they had to get off. They ran quickly away from the tracks and back to safety. + +Bob and Ben learned that day that it's never a good idea to play on the train rails. It's important to stay safe and obey the rules! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He was so fluffy and soft! He had big round eyes and big floppy ears. Every day he hopped around looking for fun. + +One day he found a bow. It was red and sparkly! The bunny couldn’t help but bounce up and down with excitement. He hopped around with the bow in his paws. + +He found a big field of grass and started bouncing around playing with it. He was so happy that he kept bouncing and bouncing until he was really, really tired. + +He lay down in the grass and started to get sleepy. The poor little bunny just couldn’t keep his eyes open. He slowly drifted off to sleep with the bow tucked in his paws. + +The bunny’s friends came by and saw the little bunny fast asleep with the bow. They tiptoed away, leaving the bunny to have a nice, long sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie was three years old and she loved to play. She had a special chair at home which she would sit in to do her activities and she was always so excited when her mom gave her a massage. + +One day, Sophie was playing in her special chair when she got a surprise. Her mom said it was time for a special massage! She hopped out of the chair and went with her mom to the massage room. + +When they got there, Sophie was amazed! Her mom said the massage would feel so nice and make her feel normal. She was a little scared at first, but then she got into position. Sophie's mom then started to rub and press her back with special lotion and it felt really good! + +After what seemed like forever, the massage was over and Sophie felt so relaxed. The massage had made her feel so much better. She couldn't believe it was the same chair she was playing in just a moment before. She thanked her mom for her special treat and smiled. From then on, Sophie always looked forward to her weekly massage! +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. Every morning, they would wake up early to watch the sunrise. + +One morning, the mommy and the daddy asked the little girl what she wanted to do. She said, "I want to watch the sunrise". + +The mommy smiled and said, "Let’s all go and watch it together". + +So they all went outside and watched the beautiful sunrise. They were so amazed. The little girl looked around and said, "Some of my friends don't see the sunrise, I'm so lucky!" + +The daddy looked at her and said, "Yes, that's true. But don't be envious of them, be happy for them too." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm happy for them, but I'm happy for us too!" + +They all laughed together and watched the sunrise until it disappeared. + +The end. +Billy was exploring his backyard. He walked up a grassy hill and saw a lovely sunflower. He had never seen one before, and he was excited. + +"Hi, Sunflow!" Billy said, waving. + +The sunflower didn't answer. + +Billy frowned. He started to worry. Was the sunflower ok? + +Just then the sunflower moved a bit. Billy smiled. He saw the sunflower was alive! + +Billy bent down and said, "Hi there, Sunflow. I'm Billy. Are you ok?" + +The sunflower always nodded and smiled. + +Billy felt so happy. He laughed and said, "Your are so lovely, Sunflow. I'm so happy you're ok!" + +The sunflower nodded again. + +From that day on, Billy and the sunflower were the best of friends. Billy was so happy - he never had to worry again. +Once there was a little girl named Jade. She liked to explore the outdoors. + +Outside her house, she found a bush. She liked to play with the bush because it was very soft. She would squeeze the bush and it was fun. + +Every day she would go outside and explore. One day, she found a special rock near the bush. It was very important. + +Jade picked up the rock and held it tightly in her hand. She wanted to make sure it would not get lost. + +Jade squeezed the rock so tight that it fit in her hand like a glove. She was so happy that she had found an important rock. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a blue waist. It was very special because it belonged to an old witch. She always kept it near her. + +One day, the old witch decided it was time to bury the waist. She took it on a long journey to find the perfect spot to bury it. + +The witch worked hard to dig a deep hole in the ground and she put the waist inside. Then, she filled the hole with dirt and said goodbye to her blue waist. + +The old witch was now ready for a new adventure. She was very happy, and she said goodbye to the buried blue waist forever. +Once there was a stubborn little girl called Daisy. Daisy was so stubborn that she wanted to do everything herself. +One day, Daisy wanted to send a very special letter to her friend. She asked her mum to buy her some paper to write her letter. Daisy's mum went to the shop and bought some paper for Daisy. +When Daisy's mum returned, Daisy was very excited. She took the paper and got to work writing her letter. +When she had finished, Daisy asked her mum to take the letter to be delivered. Her mum said yes and promised to deliver the letter that day. +That evening, Daisy eagerly checked the mailbox to see if the letter had been delivered. Sure enough, her letter had been delivered, and Daisy was so happy that she had done it all on her own. +Once upon a time, there was a cute, furry puppy named Jack. Jack was a very curious pup and liked to explore the world. + +One day Jack went for a walk. He stopped to see his friends, Timmy and Emily. The three of them started to discuss jobs. Timmy and Emily said they wanted to be doctors when they grew up. + +Jack was confused. He didn't know what a job was. He asked them," What's a job?" Timmy and Emily tried to explain, but Jack still didn't understand. + +The three of them kept discussing jobs, but Jack still felt left out. He wanted to find a job too. + +Finally, Jack got an idea. He wanted to be a guard dog! He could guard Timmy and Emily's house and keep them safe. The kids thought this was a great idea and they all agreed that this would be Jack's job. + +Jack was so happy and proud of his new job. Now he could be like his friends and have a job too! +Once there was a cheap goat. He wanted to find a place to keep himself cool and safe. He searched in the grass and in the bushes, but nothing fit the bill! + +Suddenly, he saw a big rock. It was big enough to cover himself! So he stepped underneath it and then stayed quiet and cool. He loved it! + +He covered himself with the rock every day, but one day the goat was very thirsty. He wanted a drink of water. He knew just what to do. He ran to the river and drank lots of water. It was so yummy! + +The goat was happy. He had a rock to cover him and he was also able to get some yummy water to drink. Life was good! +Once there was a smart little boy called Joe. Joe loved spending time outside and exploring the forest behind his house. + +One day, Joe was walking through the forest looking for something exciting. Suddenly, he spotted a bright orange flame in the distance. Joe was curious, so he slowly walked closer to investigate. + +When Joe got closer, he saw that the flame was coming from an old campfire. Joe thought it looked interesting, so he asked his mom to come and have a look. + +Joe's mom saw the campfire and said, "Joe, this looks like a nice place for us to have dinner. What do you recommend?" + +Joe thought for a moment and replied, "I recommend that we sit by the flame and have a picnic!" + +Joe's mom agreed that it was a smart idea, so they got everything ready and enjoyed their dinner by the campfire. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Harry and Sarah. They were both very friendly. + +One day, Harry asked his friend Sarah if she had a pencil. Sarah replied, "Yes, I have one!" She gave Harry her pencil and he thanked her kindly. + +After a few minutes, Harry asked Sarah for a different color pencil. She happily searched her pencil case and found a blue one. She gave it to Harry with a big smile. + +The next day, Harry asked Sarah for the blue pencil again. Sarah was a bit surprised but she was still friendly. She said, "I am happy to give you the pencil again, Harry." + +Harry thanked Sarah and they both went on with their day. +Lucy wanted to take a nap, but she was having trouble falling asleep. She thought of her favorite pillow and jumped up to get it. When she saw it, she smiled and said, "Ahh, my favorite pillow!" She grabbed the pillow, loaded it on her bed, and snuggled up with it. + +Her mother heard the noise and came in to check on her. "What do you have there, Lucy?" her mother asked. + +Lucy smiled and held up the pillow. "It's my pillow," she said in a cheerful voice. "I'm going to take a nap!" + +Her mother smiled and gave her a hug. "Sleep tight, little one," she said. + +Lucy nestled up on her favorite pillow and soon fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things and felt warm and comfortable. +Once upon a time there was a little bell. It was silver and shiny and it liked to ring. Every morning when the sun came up the bell would ring very loudly. + +One day a little girl came up to the bell. She was very excited and she said, "What a pretty bell! It makes me so happy when it rings!" + +The bell replied, "Thank you! I like to ring whenever I can. It's my own special style!" + +The little girl was very serious. She said, "That's wonderful. Please keep ringing. It's very special." + +The bell was very pleased. It smiled and rang louder than ever before! And the little girl smiled and danced around the bell. From that day on the little bell would ring every morning. +Once upon a time, there was a curious frog. He loved hopping from one lily pad to the next, and he loved exploring new places. One day, the frog hopped into a deep, dark pond. He was so curious about what he might find! + +Suddenly, he saw something that made him stop. Hiding in the pond was a bright purple thing, so bright that the frog could only guess what it might be. He hopped closer and looked more carefully. + +The curious frog realized that it was a big, shiny, purple stone! It was so pretty that the frog couldn't help but take it back home with him. He hopped away with the purple stone in his mouth, and could feel it sparkle as he hopped. + +The curious frog took the stone home. From then on, he kept it as a special treasure, and kept it safe in a cozy little leaf near his pond. He liked to take it out and have a guess about what it was for. +Once there was a small girl named Lulu. She was very curious, and she loved playing outside. One day she was running around, and tumbled down a hill. Lulu scraped her knee and started to cry. + +Her mom came over and saw the scraped knee. She wiped away the tears from Lulu's eyes and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. Let me get you a bandage for your knee." + +Lulu smiled, and her mom put on the delicate bandage. She used gentle hands to tie a knot to keep the bandage in place. + +"There," Lulu's mom said, "all done!" + +Lulu's scraped knee was now all wrapped up and ready to heal. She thanked her mom and went off to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She set off on a journey to visit her grandmother, who lived on a farm far away. She was a little nervous, so she brought her favorite teddy bear with her. + +When they arrived at the farm, Sarah was amazed by all the animals: the chickens, the cows, even the old cat who liked to sleep in the sun. She got to help milk the cows, pick berries and play with the farm puppies. The farm was so fun! + +But Sarah's favorite part was watching her grandmother work. She watched as her grandmother set out milk for the cats and ducks, and scooped carrots for the horses. Grandmother was so strong and kind. + +Unfortunately, Sarah had to leave the farm shortly afterwards. It was sad, but she was so uncomfortable in her car seat. She could only hope that she could come back for another visit soon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to dream. Every night before she went to sleep, Daisy would close her eyes and dream fun and exciting things. + +One night, Daisy had the cleverest dream about a minute. She dreamed she was Gulliver, playing with the tiny people who lived in their own small world in a minute. + +Daisy laughed and laughed as she ran around, chasing the little people in her dream. She even saw a dragonfly the size of a fly! + +But then, after what felt like a few minutes, Daisy woke up. She was disappointed her dream had come to an end, but happy that she'd had such a clever dream. + +Daisy always loved to dream, and she knew one day she'd have even more exciting adventures. +Once there was a loyal dog named Max. Max liked to play all day with a net in the backyard. Max could catch frisbees in the net and would play with it for hours. + +One day, Max felt sad and lonely because his family had to separate and move away. He thought to himself, "Where will I play frisbee now?". Max was sad to leave but he was still loyal to his family and said goodbye. + +The next week, Max and his family moved to a new home. Max was very excited and he ran to the backyard to explore. What he found made him even happier! There was a net lying in the grass, just like the one he used to play with. + +Max happily played with his net all day long. He enjoyed having something familiar to keep him company and made new friends with the other animals in the neighborhood. Max knew he was still loyal and happy even though he and his family were now living separately. +Once upon a time there was a black cat called Whitey. She was a very friendly cat who liked to explore. One day, Whitey decided to go explore in a very dark forest. As she was walking, she became scared and ran away. Suddenly, she noticed a friendly man in the forest. He asked Whitey if she was okay, but Whitey was too scared to answer. The man gave Whitey a big smile and told her not to worry. Whitey became more brave and decided to follow the friendly man. They walked into the forest and eventually it became very dark. Whitey became scared again until she noticed that the friendly man had a bright light. The light lit up the forest and everything became beautiful. After that night, Whitey and the friendly man became best friends. They would always explore the forest together and even help each other when they were scared. +Once upon a time there was an old man who loved popcorn. Every day he would buy a big bag from the store and sit in the park to enjoy it. + +One day, when he was eating his popcorn he noticed the sky was getting brighter and brighter. He looked up and saw that the sun was shining down from above. + +The old man smiled and decided to go for a walk in the sunshine. He felt so happy with the warm sun on his skin and the smell of the popcorn. + +He walked all the way to the beach and when he arrived the sun was so bright that it made the white sand seem to shine. The old man spread out his popcorn and watched as the sun glistened on each kernel. It was a beautiful sight. + +As the day drew to a close, the old man gathered up his popcorn and said goodbye to the sun. He had had a wonderful day, and was so glad that the sun had shone down on him. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled elephant. The elephant was sad and troubled because it did not have a friend. The elephant felt alone and worried that no one would ever be its friend. + +One day, the elephant had an idea. It decided to make something that would make a new friend. So, the elephant worked hard and made a big ball out of leaves, mud and sticks. + +When it finished, the elephant was so happy! It took it's ball and played with it. Soon enough, more elephants came to join in the fun. Everyone laughed, chased and played together. All of the elephants were now friends and the troubled elephant was no longer alone. +Once upon a time, there was a mum. She was cooking a yummy dinner for her family. Mum wanted to make sure the dinner was perfect, so she ordered some special sauce. + +But when the sauce arrived, it wasn't the right sauce. Mum was very frustrated. She called the shop, but they had made a mistake and didn't have the right sauce anymore. + +Mum was so frustrated she did not know what to do. Then her little three year old daughter stepped in to help. She said to mum, " Why don't we go to the shop and get the right sauce? It will be fun!" + +And that's exactly what they did. They put on their coats and went to the shop. They picked the right sauce and brought it home. Mum was very happy and the dinner was perfect. + +The end. +John and his mother were walking in the park when they spotted a large rock. John was very excited, he had never seen a rock so big before. He squatted down, and ran his little finger over the rough surface. + +"Be careful, John," His mother said, her voice nervous. "It looks slippery." + +John ignored her and started to climb the rock, his little legs working hard. He looked down at his mother, and she smiled back, but there was worry in her eyes. + +John reached the top of the rock, and waved down to his mum. She smiled and waved back. As John started to climb down, his foot slipped and he fell. His mother ran over, her heart in her throat. She held out her arms and caught him just in time. + +John hugged his mother tight, relieved to be safe. Then he smiled, and together they went back home, happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a coin. Every day he would take it out of his pocket and show it to his mom. But one day, he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +The little boy began to complain. He asked his mom why he couldn't find his coin. She told him that it must have fallen out of his pocket when they were playing in the park. + +The little boy was disappointed, so his mom tried to cheer him up. She took him to the store and said, "Maybe you can find another coin here!†+ +When they walked into the store, the little boy saw lots of coins! Some were shiny and some were dull. He found a dry coin and he was so happy! + +He took it home and kept it safe in his pocket. He never complained again after finding his new coin. + +The End. +Max the pup was very restless. He wanted to go outside and play, but it was cold outside. +Max's mom put mittens on his paws. She said, "Max, you can go out and play, but don't forget to put on your mittens!" Max was excited and ran outside. + +Max had fun running around in the snow and digging holes. He was very happy, but soon he started to feel tired. He looked for a place to rest. + +Max saw a bench and hopped up on it. It was very comfortable, but then he heard a loud growl. Max was scared and quickly jumped off the bench. He saw a big white polar bear! + +Max's heart was pounding, but then he noticed that the polar bear was wearing mittens too! The bear said, "We can rest on the bench together if you promise not to make any noise." Max nodded his head and the two of them shared the bench, resting and playing together. +Once upon a time, there lived an ancient reindeer. The poor reindeer was all alone, so it pleaded for someone to be with it. It pleaded and pleaded, but no one came. + +One day, a young elf heard the reindeers pleas and came to its rescue. The elf offered to give the reindeer a friend. The reindeer was so excited and happily said yes. + +But before the elf could find a friend for the reindeer, the elf had to go away. The reindeer buried its head in sadness and pleaded with the elf not to go. But the elf had to go. + +The reindeer felt so alone. It pleaded and pleaded, but no one ever came. Nobody was ever able to give the reindeer the help it needed and the reindeer sadly stayed alone. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Peter. Peter saw many shapes in his room. He saw a round shape on his bed, a square shape on the floor, and a triangle shape on the wall. Peter was very strong. He could lift heavy things with ease. But he couldn't find a special shape. + +He looked everywhere. He looked on the table, under the chair, in the closet, but he couldn't find what he was looking for. Peter sighed softly and sat down. Suddenly, he saw a round shape hiding under his pillow. He pulled it out and shook it. It was a strong kite shaped like a triangle! + +Peter was so happy. He picked up the kite and smiled. He took the kite outside and the wind caught it. He watched the kite and felt strong and powerful. Finally, his search was over. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One of them was called Joe and the other was called Bill. They were very good friends and would always play together. One day they went to the park to play but they couldn't decide what to do. + +Joe wanted to swing on the swing and Bill wanted to climb on the slide. Joe shouted "let's swing!" but Bill disagreed and shouted "let's slide!". Joe didn't think that was a good thing to do and so they argued. + +Finally, they agreed to do something else. Bill suggested a game and they both said yes. They started playing and had so much fun. Joe thought it was so funny that they disagreed about what to do and then came up with another thing to do. + +They went home that evening after a day of fun and friendship. They learnt that when you disagree you can still do something fun. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was very excited to go to school on the first day. When she arrived, she saw that everyone was wearing velvet. She felt so special and she was very excited. +Sally made lots of friends on her first day. She was becoming very popular, and she loved showing off her velvet dress to everyone. Everyone thought it was so pretty and exciting! +Sally was really happy that she chose to wear velvet on her first day. She had a great time at school, and she couldn't wait for the next day. +Jack and his mommy went on a visit. Jack was very excited. He looked around the new place and saw lots of exciting things. + +They went to a special building. Mommy said it was a successful place. Jack didn't know what that meant, but he smiled excitedly. + +Mommy said they were here to accept something. Jack didn't know what it was, but he was happy! He followed Mommy inside. + +Mommy happily accepted a shiny badge and certificate. She said it was because of her successful work. Jack was very proud of his mommy. + +After the visit, Mommy hugged Jack and said she was happy to have him with her. Jack smiled and hugged his mommy back. He was very happy that they had a successful visit. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a modern bowl that she loved playing with. One day, she was playing with her bowl when her mom came in. + +“Daisy! What are you doing?†her mom asked. + +“Playing with my bowl!†Daisy said, smiling. + +“That’s great, but remember not to spoil your bowl. We want it to stay nice and modern," her mom said. + +Daisy nodded and smiled. She liked her modern bowl and wanted to take care of it. From then on, she tried to be gentle with her bowl and not to roughhouse with it too much. + +The moral of the story is that we should be gentle and careful with our things, especially if they’re nice and modern. If we take good care of them, they’ll last and be part of our happy memories for a very long time. +Once upon a time there was a dog and a cat who were very good friends. Every day they would jog together to the park near their house, and they always played fair. + +One day they were playing in the park when they noticed something strange in the sky. It was a flying object shooting something out of it. The cat was scared, but the dog was curious. He barked and chased after the object while the cat stayed behind. + +The object stopped moving and the dog was able to look inside. To his surprise, it was full of candy! The dog ran back to the park with a big surprise for his friend. He barked and jumped around in front of the cat to show him. The cat was so happy and together they shared the candy. + +The two friends had so much fun that day! They hugged each other and went home happily together. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very curious. He wanted to go to a festival to see what it was all about. So one day he asked his mum if he could go. His mum said yes and the boy was so excited. He jumped up and down and bounced around the room in joy. + +When the day of the festival arrived, the boy couldn't stop bouncing in excitement. He grabbed his friends and they set off to the festival. + +When they arrived, the boy couldn't believe his eyes. There were so many people and activities for them to explore. Everywhere he looked there were people bouncing, laughing and having fun. + +The boy and his friends spent the whole day exploring different activities and games. They bounced around to their hearts content and met lots of new people. At the end of the day they were sad to go home, but they had a great time and learnt a lot at the festival. +One day, a famous oyster was walking along the beach. While he was walking, he noticed something else, a surprise! He was so surprised that he stopped, jumped and yelled. It was a wonderful surprise! + +The famous oyster waddled over to the surprise and it was a shell, but it wasn't just an ordinary shell. It was different and special. He opened it up and there was a dazzling pearl inside. He was so excited! + +He quickly took the pearl and hid it in a safe place so that it would be safe and nobody would find it. From that day on, he showed the pearl to his friends who were also very surprised! + +He was so proud of his pearl and he always told everyone about his famous oyster surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess. She was brave and strong. One day, the princess went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, she heard a noise. + +The princess followed the noise, and found a little dragon. It was stuck in a bush and crying. + +The princess was so sad because the little dragon was stuck. She wanted to help him. She only knew one way - she had to use her magic. + +The princess waved her hands and said some words. She waved her magic on the bush and it felt hard. But she kept trying. + +Finally, the bush opened and the little dragon was free! The princess had saved him! + +The little dragon thanked the princess and flew away. The princess smiled. She had done a good deed and it felt nice. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy wolf. He was so grumpy that he never smiled. + +One day, the wolf was walking around and he heard crying. He followed the crying and he saw a small bunny. The bunny was so sad and he was crying a lot. + +The wolf didn't know what to do, but he decided to be kind to the bunny. He sat beside him and he said, "Don't cry. I won't hurt you." + +The bunny was so happy that the wolf was kind to him. He stopped crying and he said thank you to the wolf. From that day forward, the grumpy wolf always smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She had an aunt that she loved very much. + +The aunt was very pretty and sometimes she brought the little girl presents. One day, when the aunt visited, the little girl wanted to put on a show for her. She put on a smile and made funny faces. She even put on a little dance for her aunt. + +The aunt was so pleased. She clapped her hands and smiled. Then she put her arms around the little girl and gave her a big hug. They were so happy together. + +At the end of the visit, the aunt put a present in the little girl's hand. It was a pretty, new doll. The little girl was so excited! She was so happy to spend time with her aunt and get a present at the end. +Once upon a time, there lived an old mill. It had a black door and lots of windows. +The mill was an interesting place and people liked to examine it. +One day, two little boys came to the mill. They were very curious and wanted to take a closer look. +So they opened the black door and stepped inside. +Strangely, they weren't able to find their way out. They were afraid and started to cry. +The boys thought they would never see the sun again. Sadly, they were stuck inside the mill until the end of their days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rosie. Rosie loved spaghetti and she would always ask her mum to make her some whenever she felt hungry. Her mum, Mrs Johnson, would always oblige and make Rosie the biggest portion she could manage. + +One day, Rosie was so excited when Mrs Johnson made her a big plate of spaghetti. It was real yummy! But she wanted to eat it all so bad that she forgot to chew her food properly. + +"Rosie, slow down!" said Mrs Johnson. "Remember to chew your food properly. Eat your spaghetti with your mouth closed." + +Rosie stopped and listened to her mum. + +"Look, like this," said her mum, showing her how to chew properly. + +Rosie nodded and tried to do the same. From then onwards she tried to always listen to her mum and chewed her spaghetti before swallowing it, with her mouth closed. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your mum and to remember to chew your food properly. +One day, two ducks were swimming in a pond. They were eager to have some fun. Suddenly, they started to splash in the water with their wings. They had so much fun! + +Then, they saw a post standing in the water. The ducks were excited. They wanted to see what was on top of the post. So, they swam closer and closer. + +They were eager to get to the post. But when they got close, they realized it was too big for them to climb! They were disappointed. + +But the ducks did not stop there. They started to splash water up and around the post. They were determined to get to the top and see what was there. Finally, after some splashing, they made it to the top. + +They were so happy! They looked and saw a bright blue butterfly resting on the post. The ducks were so excited. They had never seen such a beautiful thing before. + +The ducks happily swam away, enjoying the feeling of a fun adventure. They would never forget the day that they splashed on the post and saw the beautiful butterfly. +One day, Jack was walking in the forest. He was feeling very comfortable in the sun and the air around him was soft. Everything seemed very peaceful. Suddenly, Jack heard a strange noise. He stopped and started to shiver. He was scared and didn't understand what the noise was. + +Jack carefully started to explore a little more, but he was still scared. The noise seemed to follow him no matter where he went. Jack was determined to find out what it was, but he was very scared. + +Then, Jack heard a roaring sound. He turned around and saw a large bear! The bear was much bigger than Jack and he couldn't move. The bear roared again and Jack started to shiver even more. He was very afraid and felt unsafe. But then Jack remembered something. He remembered that his father had told him that if he was ever scared in the forest, he should make himself look bigger. + +Jack stood up tall and made himself look bigger. He roared back at the bear and it ran away! Jack was relieved and went home. He was feeling comfortable and safe once again. +Once upon a time, a boy was walking along a beach. He was feeling very brave. He saw a jellyfish in the water, so he decided to examine it. He stepped closer and closer to it until he was standing right in front of it. + +The jellyfish was very large, and the boy became very fearful. He froze in place and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a friendly voice from behind said, "It's ok, you can touch it. It won't hurt you if you're gentle." + +The boy looked back and noticed his dad was there. His dad smiled and said, "Go ahead, try it if you want." + +So the boy carefully examined the jellyfish. He touched it and even caught it in his hands. He was so excited! The jellyfish was slimy and wiggled around. + +The boy said to his dad, "It's so cool! I'm not scared anymore." His dad said, "See! It's not so bad." + +The boy was very happy and he thanked his dad with a hug. Then it was time to go back home. +Billy was walking along the beach when he saw something glittering in the sand. He bent down and saw a very ugly ring! He picked it up and thought it looked very special. He took it up to show his mom. + +He said, "Mom, look! I found a ring!" + +Mom replied, "That's nice, honey. Where did you find it?" + +"It was in the sand," Billy said, showing her the sparkly, ugly ring. + +Mom smiled. "It is very special, Billy. Do you want to keep it?" + +Billy was very excited. He said, "Yes please!" + +So Billy kept the ugly ring and wore it every day. It was his special reminder of the day he found it in the sand. +In the morning, Daddy was getting ready to work. He put on his shoes and picked up his keys. Then he said goodbye to Mommy and his little boy. + +Daddy was very careful when he drove in his car. He wanted to be safe on the roads. + +The little boy waved goodbye to Daddy until he couldn't see him anymore. Then he ran inside to find Mommy. + +Mommy was in the kitchen, making pancakes. The little boy helped her and they sang a song together. + +Later on when Daddy came back, they all shared the pancakes he had made. They had a happy and delicious breakfast together. +Once upon a time there were two little girls. They were very close friends and loved to be together. + +One day, they decided to go for a walk. As they walked, the girls talked and laughed. They were so happy together. + +Soon, they stumbled upon a cinema. On the posters outside, they saw there was a new film playing. The girls got excited and decided to watch it. + +The film was very fun and the girls enjoyed every minute of it. As they watched, they laughed, jumped and screamed with joy. + +Afterwards, they felt very spoiled. They knew they had had lots of fun. So, they hugged each other and said goodbye before they both walked home. +Mama looked at her two children and smiled. She wanted them to learn about healthy food, so she decided to give them a snack of celery. + +"Yuck!" exclaimed the first child, who was very impatient. + +Mama smiled and encouraged him to give it a try. "It's very tasty! I'm sure you will like it." + +The child was still unsure and asked for something else, but Mama stayed strong and said, "I think you should try the celery. It will be good for you." + +The second child saw this and decided to give the celery a try. He took a bite and said, "It's yummy!" + +Mama gave him a happy hug and said, "I'm so glad you like it! Encourage your brother to try it too!" + +The first child was still unsure, so his brother encouraged him to give it a try with a big smile on his face. + +Finally, the first child took a bite and said, "It's not bad!" + +Mama smiled with joy. She was happy that she could encourage both of her children to try something new and healthy! +Once upon a time there were two friends. They wanted to borrow something special. Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was a good voice. It said, "I know something you can borrow!" + +The friends were very excited. They asked the voice, "What can we borrow?" The voice answered, "You can borrow a big pink balloon!" + +The friends said, "Yes please!" They grabbed hold of the balloon. The balloon flew up and up. The friends laughed and laughed. + +The balloon took them to a special place. Everyone was happy and smiling. The friends knew it was going to be a good day. They thanked the voice and then they flew off with the balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very special and unique. +One day, she found a rare treasure in her back yard. Her mum and dad had told her to clean her room, but she was too excited to do it. +She put the treasure down and started to play with it. It was so rare and beautiful! +At the end of the day, the little girl had dirt all over her hands from playing with her treasure. But it didn't matter, because she didn't have to clean her room after all! +She kept the treasure safe and it stayed with her for many years. +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Luna and Connor, who wanted to explore the stars. So they jumped into Connor's spaceship and began to zoom away through the night sky! + +As they shot up and away, they saw a lot of exciting things! They flew past planets and stars, and laughed together as they felt the wind in their hair. + +Suddenly, they spotted something strange in the distance. It looked like a little planet that was tumbling and rolling around in the sky! + +Luna and Connor paused to take a closer look, and they soon realized that it wasn't a planet - it was a toy! Luna could see that it was broken, and Connor felt ashamed as he realized he had forgotten to pick up his son's toy after their last visit to the park. + +They quickly grabbed the toy, and zoomed back home with it. After a great adventure, Luna and Connor were glad to have returned safely! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a big house. He was only three years old, but he loved to explore. He loved to run around in the garden and play with the animals. + +One day, while he was running around in the garden, he noticed something in the sky. It was a small cell, floating around in the clouds. It moved around so gracefully and sparkled in the sun. It was adorable! + +The little boy stopped to marvel at it. He asked his mother, “What is that, mommy?†+ +His mother replied, “It's a cell, sweetheart. It's a special kind of creature that lives in the sky.†+ +The little boy was so far away from the cell that it was just a small speck in the sky. But it was still so glorious and beautiful. He couldn't take his eyes off of it! + +The little boy kept looking up at the cell until it disappeared out of sight. He was so happy that he had noticed this beautiful creature in the sky even if it was only for a few moments. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sally. Sally was standing in her backyard looking around. She saw something very strange - it was a pale mound of salt! She was so curious, she walked right up to it. She couldn't see what it was, so she decided to stand on it. She jumped back in surprise - she had felt something move underneath her feet! She peered down and saw lots of tiny worms squirming in the salt mound. She was so amazed and couldn't believe it! She spent the rest of the day playing with them, until she had to go home. She had the most fun day ever! +Once upon a time, there were two boys that lived next door to each other. They were always very mean to each other and always tried to fight. One day, one of the boys built a fence separating his house from his neighbor’s. He thought that this fence would stop them from fighting. But after the fence was up, the boys still kept on fighting. + +One morning, all of the people in the neighborhood heard very loud noises outside. The two boys were fighting, and they were really being very mean. Everyone was very sad because they were being so miserable. + +The people all decided to come together and give the boys some advice. They explained to them that a fence could not stop them from fighting. Only by learning to work together and to be nice to each other could they have a peaceful neighborhood. + +The boys listened to the people’s advice and decided to be kind to one another. After that, they never fought again. Everyone in the neighborhood was very happy and the boys learned a valuable lesson. They became the best of friends and enjoyed living peacefully in the neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Addy. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. One day, Addy decided to go outside and explore the world. + +While she was walking, Addy noticed a zigzag in the road. She thought it was really fun and started to run around in circles trying to follow the zigzag. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Addy ran for cover to a nearby tree. She was disappointed and began to pray for the rain to stop. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was coming from the sky! Addy saw an amazing helicopter with a machine that was making the rain stop! + +Addy was so excited and ran to the helicopter. The pilot was looking down at her and said, "You must have been a very spoiled little girl to have a helicopter answering your prayers." + +Addy smiled and said, "It must have been the power of prayer! Thank you for stopping the rain." + +The pilot smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's go for a zigzag ride to show you more of the world." + +Addy happily hopped in and the pilot took her for an amazing zigzag ride around the sky. From that day on, Addy never forgot the power of prayer. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful swan. Every day, it would fly to the lake and plan wonderful adventures. The swan loved the lake, but it wanted to explore elsewhere. + +So, the swan planned a journey away from the lake. It thought about trying new things and meeting new people. But it was a bit scared. + +The swan talked to its friends. They told it the truth: they said it was brave and that its journey would be filled with new discoveries. That's all the swan needed to hear. + +The swan said goodbye to the lake and started its journey. It followed the path with graceful steps. Its journey was full of joy and discoveries. The swan used the truth to plan the best adventure it could ever imagine. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play all day. She wanted to try something new and exciting, so she decided to look for stones in her backyard and make them into a necklace. She collected many pretty stones and set out to finish her project. + +The little girl worked very hard and was nearly done with her necklace when it grew dark and she had to go inside. She was a bit frustrated that she hadn't been able to complete her project, but decided that she would try again the next day. + +The next morning, the little girl was up early and went out to finish her necklace. She worked with great enthusiasm and soon she was proud to say that the necklace was all finished! + +The little girl ran inside to show her parents, and she couldn't stop smiling. She was so proud of herself and so happy to have finished her project. She had achieved something all on her own, and that made her feel even prouder. + +The moral of the story is that if you have something that you really want to do, you should never give up. With hard work and determination, you can complete anything and make it yours. That is something that the little girl learned and it made her very happy. +Once upon a time there was a delicate yogurt. It lived in a special jar and was very happy there. But one day, the yogurt got lonely. So, it decided to find some new friends. + +First, the yogurt rolled happily out of its jar and into the big, wide world. Suddenly, it started to get a bit thirsty. Fortunately, the yogurt soon saw a puddle of water sitting in the sun. It rolled over and lay in the water until it felt nice and dry. + +After drying off, the yogurt looked around for someone to play with. Suddenly, it saw a little caterpillar. The caterpillar was so small and delicate and the yogurt was delighted. The two became fast friends and played together for hours. + +The yogurt and caterpillar laughed, sang songs, and rolled around together in the sunshine until it was time for the caterpillar to go home. The yogurt was sad but waved goodbye to its new best friend, safe in the knowledge that it would never be lonely again. +Once there were two brothers, Jimmy and Tom. Both of them were very happy and loved to play together. One day, Tom said to Jimmy, "Let's go for a walk to the shop!" Jimmy was very excited. He put on his shoes and ran out the door, with Tom not far behind. + +When they got to the shop, Jimmy wanted to hurry, so he began to speed around the store. But Tom warned Jimmy not to go too fast. He told Jimmy, "When you speed, you can be careless and make mistakes." Jimmy listened to his brother and slowed down. + +Tom patiently looked around the shop and showed Jimmy interesting things. He taught Jimmy not to be ignorant and to take time to look around. Jimmy soon saw that the shop was full of exciting things. + +By the time the brothers left the shop, Jimmy had learned a valuable lesson. He realised that it is important to take time to look around and enjoy, rather than rush through without enjoying. +Mommy put on her makeup and stared at herself in the mirror. She looked so beautiful! But then she noticed something was wrong - one of her favorite makeup bottles toppled over and broke on the floor. + +Mommy became very sad. She looked at the fragile pieces scattered on the floor and shook her head. + +"What happened?" asked little Hannah. + +Mommy sighed. "It's nothing, sweetheart," she said. + +But that night, when Mommy went to bed early, Hannah noticed something strange. She saw Daddy picking up the pieces of broken makeup. He was careful and gentle, like he handled something special. + +Mommy and Daddy were up all night, whispering to each other. Something bad was going to happen. Little Hannah couldn't know it then, but Daddy was doing the best he could to save Mommy's beloved makeup. + +The next morning, when Daddy presented Mommy with a brand new makeup set, tears of joy flowed down her cheeks. + +Hannah saw her Mommy's eyes sparkle as she stared at the new makeup. Daddy had found a way to bring a little bit of happiness back into their lives, and Hannah was very proud of him. +Once there was a special girl. She was very unique. Everyday she wanted to try something new. + +One day, the girl found a piece of gum on the ground. She was excited because she had never seen gum before. She picked up the gum and asked her mom if she could accept it. Her mom said yes! + +The girl put the gum in her mouth and started to chew. She loved the taste and the way it squished in her mouth. The unique flavor was amazing. + +The girl was so happy that she ran around the house with a big smile. She was excited to have found a new treat and her mom let her accept it. + +From then on, the girl always made sure to look for gum on the ground so that she could try more unique flavors. +Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted girl named Noa. She was always looking around, noticing the little things in life. One day, while she was out walking, Noa noticed something strange: a faint scent of perfume lingering in the air. Perplexed, Noa continued to wander around, searching for the source of the smell. Finally, she stumbled across an elderly woman in the park, diligently caring for a homely flower bed. With a compassionate heart, Noa offered to help, and together they worked to make the garden beautiful. When they had finished, the elderly woman kissed Noa on the forehead and, as she did so, Noa noticed the same scent of perfume from earlier. She smiled, realizing that it was the elderly woman who was the source of the fragrance, and that her kind heart was even more beautiful than the flowers in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a rich man and poor man. The poor man had nothing and was very sad. + +One day, the rich man went for a walk and saw the poor man. He had an idea. He released all of his money to the poor man. + +The poor man was so happy because he now had enough money to buy all the things he needed. He was no longer poor. + +The rich man took a look at the poor man, now with enough money to live, and was very happy. + +The moral of this story is that being generous and kind can make everyone in the world feel better and have enough to live. Letting go of unnecessary things can bring much joy to people. +Jill was very restless. She wanted to go to the beach and have some fun. But Daddy said no. + +Jill was sad. Then she had an idea. She went to her mommy's purse and grabbed her mommy's license. + +Mommy saw this and got angry. She came over to Jill and slapped her tiny hand. Jill was so surprised. + +Jill started to cry. Daddy quickly came over to comfort her. He hugged her and told her it was okay. + +But that day Jill learned a lesson. She should never take things without asking! +John and his mum needed to get some milk from the grocery store. On the way, John saw something really exciting - an open field. He asked his mum if he could go in, and she said yes. + +John ran as fast as he could across the field and he felt the grass tickling his toes. Everything was so beautiful - the trees, the flowers and the blue sky. John was so happy running around and looking at all the wonderful things around him. + +Then, suddenly his mum shouted so loud that John jumped. He got so dizzy that he stumbled and almost fell. His mum caught him just in time. She explained that if John ran too fast, it made him feel dizzy, so he needed to be careful when running around in the field. + +John took his mum's advice and enjoyed running around the open field carefully. He was even more amazed at all the wonderful things around him. From then on, he always ran carefully around the field and never got dizzy again. +Not long ago there was a young girl named Claire. She was very intelligent and curious - always mapping out new paths that she wanted to explore. One day, Claire wanted to go on an adventure. She grabbed her bike, her trusted friend, and began to pedal. + +As she rode, Claire heard a loud rumble in the sky. She stopped and looked up, only to see a streak of lightning and the sound of thunder! Suddenly, a voice from above said, "I give you courage, young one. Go out and explore the world with fearlessness.†+ +Claire was scared but the thunder had given her courage. She continued on, faster and stronger than before. She was completing the whole journey with one brave jump. And, just like that, she rode off into the sunset. +Once there was a great big lake. The lake had lots and lots of water. Every day, animals would have a drink of the cold, clear water. They had a lot of fun too. The lake was a great place for animals to play. + +One day, something special happened. A big rainbow appeared in the sky above the lake. The colors were so bright and beautiful. All the animals had a great time looking at it. + +The next day, the animals had an even greater surprise. A big truck drove up to the lake and unloaded lots of things. There were buckets and hoses and big containers filled with water. Everyone was so excited. + +The animals quickly started to help. They filled all the buckets and containers with water. Then they watered the plants around the lake and helped the truck drive away. It was a great day. + +The animals now had lots of clean, fresh water to drink each day. They kept the lake clean, drank plenty of water and had great fun together. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Acorn. He was a very brave and adventurous boy who loved to explore new places. One day he was walking through the forest, daring himself to explore something he had never seen before. + +He soon came across a mysterious cave that was filled with magical symbols on the walls.Acorn was fascinated by the strange symbols and bravely stepped inside. Suddenly, he felt a magical force around him and he knew it was an adventure he could only dare to imagine. He began to explore the cave and quickly found a magical book. + +Acorn opened the book and was amazed to find that it was filled with a spell that could make him run very fast. He quickly said the words he read and a flash of light filled the cave. The light made Acorn feel different, and he knew that he had been granted the ability to run faster than ever before. + +Acorn ran out of the cave, excited to try out his new ability. He quickly realized that he was the fastest runner in the forest. As he ran through the woods, he felt as though he could do anything and was sure he was ready for his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was very attractive and she liked to play with her friends. + +One day, she went to visit her friend who lived close by. She was so excited! + +When she got there, there was a big computer in the living room. She had never seen a computer before and she was fascinated by it. She wanted to play with it. + +But her friend didn't like computers, and she told Sarah to stay away. Sarah was sad, but she listened to her friend. + +From then on, Sarah started to hate computers. She refused to even look at them when she saw them in the shops. + +That's why Sarah never lets computers get in her way and she still enjoys playing with her friends, like she did that day. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lucy. She wanted to make something special with her dad, so they went to the shed together. + +On the shelves they saw some wood, some nails and daddy's drill. + +Lucy said, "Daddy, I want to make something!" Daddy smiled and said, "That's brilliant. Let's see what we can make." + +They started to make a car. Daddy drilled the pieces of wood, and Lucy rubbed them with sandpaper. + +Then Dad said, "Now let's put a nail in each corner, to keep it all together." + +Lucy was very excited and said, "I am being so brilliant!" They finished the car and Daddy said, "Look, you did a great job!" + +They were both very happy with their brilliant creation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was three years old and loved playing outside. His favorite thing to do was to pick radishes in his grandpa's garden. + +Max was amazed that the radishes were so yummy. Every time he gained a radish, he smiled knowingly and said to his grandpa, "These radishes are so yummy!". + +Grandpa nodded in agreement and said, "That's why I take such good care of them, Max". "I want to make sure that everyone can taste how yummy radishes are." + +Max looked up at his grandpa and smiled, happy that he got to taste such yummy radishes. Then he grabbed the nearest radish and said, "Let's get more!" + +Grandpa and Max spent the rest of the day happily picking radishes and enjoying the yummy taste. The lessons of yummy radishes had been gained by young Max and would stay with him forever. +It was a hot summer day when the kangaroo began to wander in the bush. She was so restless that she couldn't keep still. Everywhere she went, she looked for something to eat. + +As she hopped, she came across a strange seed. Curious, she picked it up and began to eat it. The seed was strange but delicious and she ate it happily. + +Little did she know that with each seed, something was beginning to grow inside her body. She soon felt her body swelling as the seed continued to grow. + +Finally, she had a big surprise. Out of her pouch, came a bouncing baby joey! The kangaroo was so proud of her joey and from then on, they would never be separated. +"Give me the glove," Mom said to her daughter. + +The daughter smiled and said, "No, I won't. It's mine!" + +Mom knelt down beside her daughter and looked into her eyes. "I know it's yours and that you value it, but can I borrow it for a bit? I will take good care of it," Mom said. + +The daughter was hesitant, but she eventually said, "Okay, Mom. but you must be very careful because it's a tough glove, and I don't want it to get ruined." + +Mom held the glove gently, taking care not to damage it. "You have such a valuable glove," she said to her daughter. "I know you will always take good care of it." + +The daughter smiled, glad that her mom appreciated her glove. Together they worked to make sure it was always in good condition. +Bobby and Maggie were at the kitchen table. Maggie wanted to color but Bobby disagreed. He wanted to build a tower with blocks instead. + +Maggie shouted loud, "No, I want to color!" Bobby shouted back, "No, I want to build!" + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. "What is going on?" she asked. + +Maggie told her mom, "We can't agree. I want to color and he wants to build." + +Their mom smiled, "I see. Let's compromise. How about you color on the napkin and Bobby, you can build the tower next to it?" + +Maggie and Bobby happily agreed. They colored and built happily together! +Tommy skipped outside in the morning. He liked it when he could go outside and play. He had a small gray purse that he kept his snacks in. + +He skipped around the trees and over to the playground. He liked to swing on the swings and climb on the monkey bars. + +On his way back home, Tommy skipped over to the park. He looked inside the gray purse to find a snack. He found a big handful of pebbles and ate them. + +Tommy like skipping and playing around. He was very happy and smiled. He put his gray purse back in his pocket and skipped home. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jim and Ben. Both of them liked to go on adventures and one day they decided to go on a hike. While they were walking, they found a notebook lying on the ground. + +"Wow!" said Jim. "Let's take a look inside." + +Excitedly, they opened the notebook and discovered that it was filled with puzzles. Ben looked around and noticed something. + +"Hey Jim," he said. "This is really loud music coming from that tree over there." + +Jim looked and saw a bright yellow bird singing very loudly. He put down the notebook and approached the tree. The bird flew away as Jim got closer. + +He sighed and said, "That bird really valued its home. Let's value this notebook too and keep it safe." + +Ben nodded and they picked up the notebook and carefully put it in his backpack. After that, they continued their adventure and eventually went home with their prized notebook. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Amy. She was three years old. + +Amy loved to read. She would read books all day if she could. +Amy's Mummy and Daddy took her to the park. There was a long motor. Amy asked her Mummy what it was. + +Mummy told her that it was a motorboat. Amy loved the motorboat. She wanted to read a story about it. + +So Amy's Daddy found a long book about motorboats in the library. Amy read the book and when she was finished, she asked her Daddy to take her to the park again. + +Amy loved the long motor and wanted to explore it. + +So when they arrived at the park, they climbed into the motorboat and sailed away. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge pond. It was full of water and the weather was warm. Every season, lots and lots of fish went to swim in the pond. + +The pond was so big and huge, that it even had its own beach. On hot, sunny days, many people would come and sit on the sand to enjoy the view. + +One day, a little girl came to the pond. She was very brave and wanted to try swimming. Everyone told her to be careful and to not go too far, but the girl just smiled. She stopped right at the edge of the pond and took a deep breath. + +Then, one small step at a time, the brave girl started to swim. The water was cold and the pond was huge, but the girl didn't give up. She kept on swimming until she was in the middle of the pond. + +The little girl could see the sun shining from above and the fish swimming around her. Finally, she had done it! She had swam in the big, huge pond! +Once there was a small cop. He was a good cop and he wanted to be even better. He decided that he would work very hard to improve. + +One day he was at the park practising his loud speaking. He said, "No no! That's not allowed!" over and over again. He worked hard to make his voice louder and clearer. + +The cop continued to practice making his voice louder and clearer. He worked hard every day, and eventually he did get better. He was able to shout very loudly and clearly, and everyone was able to hear him. + +The small cop was very proud of himself. He had worked hard to improve and now he was the best cop in town! Everyone was so impressed with how loud and clear he could speak. + +The small cop smiled and said, "I am good cop!" Everyone cheered and celebrated, and the small cop was happy. He had worked hard and was rewarded in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Sue who had a little table in her room. She liked to spend time at the table and do all sorts of fun things. + +One day, while she was sitting at her table, Sue heard a noise. She looked around, but she couldn't find anything. +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from under the table. + +"Hello, Sue. Can you hear me?" the voice asked. + +"Yes, I can hear you," Sue said in surprise. + +"Good, I'm the table fairy," the voice said. "I'm here to tell you that your table is very special. It can help you do anything you want. Just say what you need and it will happen!" + +Sue was amazed and said, "That's so pretty. I'd like to have a balloon!" + +Instantly, a big, rainbow balloon appeared! Sue was so excited and thanked the table fairy for her special gift. +Once upon a time there was a naughty monkey called Jack. He loved to play and cause mischief. One day he decided to do something very naughty - he went to the river and threw lots of mud into it. + +The other animals all saw what he had done and were very angry. They called all the animals together to give Jack a quiz. They asked Jack all kinds of questions about why he had thrown the mud into the river. + +Jack didn't know the answers and the other animals were very cross. They told him he must wash away all the mud he had thrown in. Jack felt so ashamed! He got a big bucket and filled it with water from the river and began to wash away all the mud. + +The other animals watched Jack wash and eventually all the mud was gone. They all cheered and said "Well done, Jack!" From that day on, Jack always made sure to be very good and never caused mischief again. +Once, there was a poor ghost who was very lonely. One day he saw a little girl playing in the park. He wanted to meet the girl, but he was scared of her. He was too shy to go up and say hello. So, he just watched from afar. + +One day, the ghost got brave and he flew close to the little girl. He said hello, but the little girl was scared. She started to pinch him to make him go away. The ghost was so sad that he flew away. + +The ghost was so lonely and sad. Every time he saw the little girl playing in the park, he would become very sad. He wanted to make the little girl his friend, but she was too scared of him. + +The poor ghost was never able to find a friend. He always watched the little girl from afar, wishing they could be friends. But his wish never came true. +Freddie and his mum were walking together through the park. Freddie was very excited to show his mum the things he had found. + +Mum: "What have you got there?" + +Freddie: "Look mum, I've got a big, yellow stone!" + +Mum: "It's very nice, Freddie. Where did you find it?" + +Freddie: "I found it under the trees". + +Mum: "That's brilliant. What else have you found?" + +Freddie: "I've also got some sticks, leaves and a big cone. I'm going to bring them home." + +Mum smiled at Freddie's enthusiasm. She was very proud of him. As they walked back home, the sun got hotter and hotter. It was almost too hot to walk. Even Freddie was feeling tired. + +Mum: "Come on Freddie, let's be persistent and get home!" + +And soon, they arrived back home. Freddie was so excited to have his mum see all the things he had found. He proudly showed her all the things he had collected and they talked together about them until the heat outside subsided. +One late night, a three-year-old decided to explore her house. She opened her bedroom drawer when she noticed something old. The old thing was a flower pot with a little flower inside. The 3 year old was very excited, so she decided to take the pot to her bedroom. + +The next day, the little flower started to bloom and the bedroom became filled with a beautiful bright colour. The 3 year old was so pleased with her new flower that she decided to show it to her mum. + +However, when the 3 year old's mum saw the pot, she got cross. She stopped the 3 year old from keeping it in the bedroom and told her to take the old pot back to where it came from. + +The 3 year old was so unhappy about this that she started to cry. But eventually, she mustered enough courage and took the old flower pot back to the drawer. She was sad to see the beautiful flower gone but she understood that it was the right thing to do. +Once there were two friends, Sam and Zoe. Zoe was charming and Sam was always silly and smiling. They loved to play together and have lots of fun. + +One day, they were playing a game and they wanted to use some paper. Sam thought they should use blue paper and Zoe thought the paper should be green. They started to quarrel, and neither would budge. + +Finally, Sam had an idea. They decided to use both blue and green paper to make their game even more fun! They stopped quarreling and went back to playing, both smiling and happy. + +Sam and Zoe had lots of fun that day. They had shown that being sort and understanding can be more fun than quarreling. From then on, they were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a shoe who was very dull. He was very sad that none of the other shoes were ever interested in playing with him. + +One day, the shoe saw a strange person walking in the distance. The person was wearing a colourful hat and smiling. + +The shoe called out to the person that he wanted to play. The person smiled and picked up the shoe. + +The person gave the shoe a special mission: He had to find five colourful stones and put them in a special box. + +The dull shoe searched and searched until he found all five stones. He put them in the special box and gave it to the person. + +The person smiled and said he was all done. He thanked the shoe, and the shoe was happy to have helped out. + +His mission was complete, and the shoe felt so proud! +"Once upon a time there was a poor poppy. She lived all alone in a field far away. Every day she would stretch up tall, to see what the world had in store. + +One day, while poppy was stretching towards the sun, she spotted a family of rabbits. She was so excited she couldn't help but shout out to them. The rabbits started hopping closer and closer until they came and huddled around the poor poppy. + +As poppy felt the warmth of their cuddles, she began to feel a bit less poor. She started stretching and hopping with them, and for the first time she felt like part of a family. + +The rabbits and poppy stayed together for many days, stretching and hopping around the field. And from then on, no matter where poppy was, she never felt poor again." +Once there was a boy named Thomas. He was very curious and when his mum was busy doing chores, he found a switch. Thomas was delighted to find this surprise and immediately started to play with it. + +He flicked the switch on and off and smiled with joy as he heard the clicking sound. + +But then Thomas heard a loud noise and noticed that the switch had caused a vase to fall behind the sofa. When he looked inside the vase, he was sad to see it was broken. + +Mum heard the noise and came to investigate. She made Thomas apologise for being naughty and taught him a lesson. "Know your limits Thomas," she said. "Next time, even if something looks tempting, remember to always be careful". + +Thomas nodded and gave Mum a big hug, glad that no one was hurt. From then on, Thomas remembered to use things with care in case they were sharp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She was very happy, but she was also very clumsy. + +One day, Ella was rambling around in the woods when she saw a sparkling stream. She was so excited that she ran towards it! She wanted to play in the water. + +But then she noticed something that made her stop. There was a small baby duck, stuck between some rocks. It was in trouble! + +Ella softly said: "Please, little duck. Let me help you." She carefully moved the rocks and gently scooped up the baby duck. She set it down safely near the edge of the stream. + +The baby duck then waddled away. Ella waved goodbye and said "Bye bye, little duck! Have a safe journey!" + +Ella smiled and was very proud of herself. She had done something good and helped a duck in need. +The sun shone brightly and a family was getting ready to go for a visit. They all piled into the car and drove to the park. As soon as they arrived, the family could see all the original and exciting things to do. They quickly decided to discuss the different activities and games to play together. + +Mummy asked, "What shall we do first?" + +Little Tom shouted with joy, "Let's go on the swings!" + +The family skipped towards the swings and spent a long time discussing the different heights and speeds they could go. Little Tom was so excited he kept running around trying to be the first one to get on the swings. + +When they were all ready they hopped on the swings and let out a big whoop of joy as they flew through the air. The family laughed and chatted until the sun began to set. It was time for them to go home. + +The family said goodbye to the park. They all agreed it was the most fun and original visit they'd ever had. They hugged each other, piled in the car and drove home, looking forward to their next visit. +Once there was a car that could speed. It was so fast it whooshed and zoomed everywhere. But then one day something terrible happened. The radio broke. It made a loud crack and stopped working. + +The car was sad because it couldn’t listen to its favourite songs anymore. So it went to the mechanic to fix the radio. The mechanic looked inside and wiggled some wires. He fixed the radio and now it worked again. + +The car was so happy. It could listen to its favourite songs and speed around town again. The car drove about and sang along to the radio. + +Everyone was so happy the radio worked again. The car drove around faster than ever, smiling and singing. And they never had another terrible problem with the radio. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very excited for fall because she could go to the apple farm. She would pick apples and make yummy treats with her mom. + +One day Sarah went to the apple farm with her mom. Everywhere Sarah looked she saw apples! There were red apples and green apples, big apples and little apples. Sarah couldn't wait to pick some apples. + +Sarah chose three delicious apples from the tree. She put them in her basket and they went home. Sarah and her mom began to make apple pie. They peeled the apples and sprinkled sugar on top. + +Suddenly, Sarah realized that the apples were cold! She recognized the cold apples and put them in the oven to get warm. Sarah and her mom waited and watched until the apples were nice and warm. When the pie came out of the oven it smelled amazing! Sarah and her mom both knew it was going to be delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go for a walk. So she put on her shoes, grabbed her hat and opened the door. + +Outside, there was a big pile of lumber. Lily was curious and she began to touch it. But it was too hard to move, so she asked her mom for help. + +Mom said, “Let's remove the lumber so we can go for a walk.†Together, they grabbed the lumber and dragged it away. + +Once they were finished, they could see a sour apple tree. Lily was so excited! She ran to the tree and picked the biggest apple she could find. + +She took a bite and smiled. The sour taste was just right! Lily and her mom smiled and enjoyed the rest of their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a family that wanted to go on a trip. They wanted to go to the city, so they got on the subway. They made sure to be safe and look for their train. + +The mom and dad told their little three-year-old to stay close. The little one was scared but excited. Then the family recognized their train. +It was time to get on the train. The family got on the train and it started moving down the track. + +The family was safe and together, and the little three-year-old was happy to experience the ride. He looked out the window and recognized different shapes and colors. He couldn't believe he was on a real subway! + +Finally, the trip was over and the family arrived safely at their destination. The little three-year-old was excited to tell everyone about his trip on the subway. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who felt very sad. He was very miserable, and he wanted something to change. He went for a walk to try to find something different. + +He walked and walked, but nothing ever changed. He became more and more sad and he wanted to stay somewhere different. Then he saw a big hill in the distance. He decided to climb up it. + +When he reached the top, he was amazed. The view was so different. He looked down and felt much happier. He decided to stay on the hill and look out at the view. + +He stayed there until it was dark, and then he was much less miserable. He knew that sometimes things have to change if you're feeling sad. He smiled and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who wanted to teach the children about nature. She was poor and could not afford to take the children far away for a lesson. + +So, one day, she gathered them together and said, "Today, I want to teach you about nature. I will show you the animals that live close to us". + +The children were excited and ran outside. The lady pointed to the birds in the sky and the bees buzzing in the bushes. She showed them the trees with their branches, leaves and roots. + +The children were fascinated. They looked at the lady with eyes wide open and asked questions. She kept teaching and teaching, until it was time to go home. + +The lady smiled. She had taught the children about nature in a poor way, but they had learned and were happy. +John wanted to test his best friend, Amber. He wanted to see how fast she could run. + +One week, they decided to have a race. Amber was so excited! She had been practicing all week and wanted to show John how fast she could run. + +On the day of the race, they both lined up at the starting line. John said: "Ready, set, go!" Amber ran as fast as she could. She was so excited! + +John was right behind her. He thought she was going to win, but at the finish line, it was a tie. Amber and John both smiled and hugged each other. They had a great time testing their speed. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old. One day she was in her bedroom getting dressed. Her mum said, "You need to look fit for the party". Lucy smiled and nodded. + +Suddenly, she felt something prick her finger. She looked down to see a needle. She blinked in surprise. She didn't know what it was doing there. + +A few days later, it was the party. Lucy put on her special dress and arrived with her mum and dad. She saw lots of happy people and kids having fun. + +Suddenly, she spotted a puppet show. She blinked with excitement. She had seen the same needle at the puppet's outfit. She smiled as she realised why the needle was in her bedroom. Her Mum had put it there for a surprise. + +Lucy was so excited. Now her dress was fit for the party and the needle made things even more special. She giggled with glee. + +The Moral: Be prepared! +Once upon a time, there was a youth who was very special. She liked to wear purple and it made her stand out from the crowd. One day, she decided to go outside and explore. As she walked, she stumbled upon a purple flower. She bent down to smell it and find out what colour it was. When she breathed in the scent, she felt so happy! + +The youth continued to explore and stumbled upon a group of children playing. She waited to see if they wanted to play too. They quickly welcomed her with open arms. She laughed and smiled as she ran around with them. + +At the end of the day, the youth was exhausted and said goodbye to the children. As she walked back home, she stumbled one final time, this time over a rock. But it was okay because she was with friends and had lots of happy purple moments. +Once there was a stubborn little girl called Tilly. She went to the store one day to get an envelope. Tilly really wanted an envelope with lots of little cats on it. But she went to the store and didn't see any cat envelopes. + +Tilly was very stubborn and she wouldn't take no for an answer. She kept walking around the store looking for cat envelopes. One of the shopkeepers noticed Tilly and felt sorry for her. The shopkeeper went to the backroom and found a special envelope with tiny cats on it. + +The shopkeeper gave Tilly the envelope and she was so happy to finally find what she wanted. Tilly showed the envelope to her mom, who thought it was very special. From that day on, Tilly kept her envelope very safe in her bedroom. She was happy she was so stubborn and never gave up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maria who lived in a big, tall house. She loved playing outside in her garden and riding her new bicycle. Every day, Maria would take her bicycle out of the shed, get ready, and away she'd go. + +One day, Maria's mum asked her if she wanted to test out a new useful invention. Maria said yes and her mum explained what it was. + +“It’s a machine that can help you go faster on your bicycle,†said Mum. “It's called a bicycle pedal and it can be very useful.†+ +Maria was excited to give it a try. She quickly put the new invention on her bicycle and then hopped on. She started pedaling and it felt amazing! The bicycle pedal made it much easier to ride her bicycle. + +From that day on, Maria and her bicycle with the bicycle pedal rode around the garden faster than ever before. The bicycle pedal made her bike rides much more useful. Maria was very happy and excited to test out this new invention. She couldn't wait to show it to all of her friends! +Once there was a young boy who had a pick. He wanted to think of a name for his pick. One day, he thought he would ask his mom for help. He went up to his mom and asked her to think of a name, but his mom said she could not think of a name. + +The young boy was disappointed, but then he got an idea. Whenever he was stuck for an answer he looked for things in the unknown. So, he decided to look for a name in the unknown. + +The young boy searched and searched and finally, he found a name. He named his pick 'Super Pick'. He was very happy and excited. + +The moral of the story is that when you get stuck, sometimes looking in the unknown can help you find the answers you are looking for. +Once there was a little girl, who was different from all the other little girls. She had a special present that made her extra special, and she loved it so much. + +One day, the little girl took her present and ran away. She ran away so nobody could take her present away from her. All day long she was running and running, and soon she was very tired. + +But the little girl saw a beautiful tree. She climbed up into the tree and hid herself in the leaves. From her new spot in the tree, she could safely escape and keep her present with her all the time. + +The little girl was safe in the tree, with her special present beside her. She was happy that she had found a way to escape and still keep her present safe. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four who loved to play baseball together. They were so busy having fun that they forgot to do their chores! + +The mom looked around the messy house with a frown on her face. "No baseball until your chores are done," she said. + +The children groaned and complained, but they knew better than to argue. Mom was always right! + +So the family got to work. The dad vacuumed, the big brother washed the dishes, and the little sister swept the floors. The youngest boy was too small to help clean, so he played with his baseball instead. + +While playing, the little boy said, "I want to play baseball with you guys!" He held up his ball and smiled. + +The mom smiled back. "Of course you can, but first you need to finish your chores. Then we can all play together!" + +The boy nodded and went back to work. He was so happy that he couldn't wait to play baseball with his family. +Once there was a sick avocado. He was very rough and had been feeling poorly for days. So he decided to call for help. He made a loud call out and waited. Soon, a little girl heard and came to the avocado. She knew just what to do. + +The girl had a plan. She found a spoon and slowly scooped out the avocado. Then she mashed it up and put it in a bowl. She sprinkled some salt and pepper too. The avocado was feeling better already! + +The girl called her parents. They came over and decided to make guacamole. Inside the avocado had been nicely scooped and mashed, so the guacamole turned out delicious. + +The avocado was so happy and thankful for the little girl. From then on, he knew he could always call for help if he ever felt rough again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were in the park playing together when Jack noticed something special. "Wow, look at the pastry," he said. Jill looked up from the grass to see a large, impressive pastry that had been set on a picnic blanket. + +Jack slowly walked over to the pastry and marveled at how delicious it looked. In his excitement, he asked, "Can I have some?" + +Jill smiled and said, "Sure! Let's both have some." They each chose a piece of the delicious pastry and began to eat. As they ate, they both agreed that the pastry was very tasty and impressive. + +Once they had finished, Jack and Jill hugged goodbye. They each went home happy and full of joy that they had enjoyed the amazing pastry together. +Once there was a little boy named Nick. He was always very enthusiastic and loved to mix things. One day, he decided to mix some of his favorite ingredients in a big bowl. He grabbed his spoon and started to mix. + +Suddenly, the bowl started to shake. Nick looked up and saw a tornado forming. It was swirling around in the sky and coming towards him. Nick was scared, but, he was also enthusiastic. He grabbed his spoon and started to mix the tornado. + +Nick moved the spoon around in a circle and the tornado started to shrink. He kept stirring and, soon, the tornado was gone! Nick was excited. He showed his parents what he had done and they were so proud. + +Nick was such an enthusiastic mixer, nothing could stop him from having fun! +Mary was playing happily in the garden when she discovered something strange. She saw a big, rough plank of wood laying on the ground. She touched it and it moved slightly. Mary was curious and eager to discover what was hidden under the wood. She used all her strength to move the heavy plank and was surprised to find a patient lying on the ground. The patient was patiently waiting for help. Mary ran to get help. + +Mary's mother soon arrived with a team of doctors. The doctors carefully checked the patient and treated him. The patient was weak but was recovering quickly. Everyone was relieved. + +But then something horrible happened. Suddenly the patient started shaking and had difficulty breathing. He was struggling to stay alive. The doctors worked all night, but their efforts were in vain. In the morning, the patient passed away, leaving everyone in shock. + +Mary felt overwhelmingly sad. She had been the one to discover him, but in the end, she was not able to do anything to save him. +John was feeling brave so he decided to design a joke. He stood up in front of his classmates and told them his joke. His classmates started to giggle, then to laugh and John was filled with joy. + +Suddenly, the teacher stepped in and told John that jokes weren't appropriate for school and that he should be more serious. John was sad and frustrated. He wanted to show his brave designs and make everyone laugh, but he hadn't done anything wrong. + +John had an idea. He decided to design a special joke for the teacher and tell it to her. He nervously stood in front of the teacher and told her his joke. She smiled and laughed, and praised John for his bravery. + +John was so relieved and happy. He was glad that he had been brave enough to stand up to the teacher, and that his designs managed to make her laugh. He was glad to have finally designed a successful joke! +Once there was a deer who liked to jump very high. His coat was a beautiful purple color and it sparkled in the sunshine. Every day, he would go out and jump over big logs and high rocks. He was a very strong deer. + +One day, the deer jumped so high that he flew right up into the sky! He could see the whole world below and he couldn't believe how beautiful it was! He nearly touched the clouds as he jumped around. + +But eventually it was time to go back home. The deer jumped all the way down and landed back in the forest. The other deer were very happy to see him and they all jumped around in joy. The purple deer was so proud of himself that he showed off all the places he had been in the sky. +Once there was a yellow duck. He was swimming in a pond and having lots of fun. Then he saw a little boy standing next to the pond. The boy wanted to play with the duck so he stretched out his hand and started to poke it. The duck didn't know what was happening, so he felt confused and started to swim away. The little boy was sad and he didn't understand why the duck was so scared of him. Then, he had an idea! The little boy put some breadcrumbs into the water so the duck could come closer. The duck was happy and quacked in delight when he saw the breadcrumbs! He started to eat them and slowly the boy and the duck became friends. The little boy was so happy to have a new friend and the duck was happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very happy. She loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day she decided to crawl down the street and suddenly she saw a big pastry. She was overjoyed. She quickly crawled towards it and said: "That looks really yummy!" + +Suddenly a voice said: "Do you want to have a bite of this pastry?". The little girl looked up, and it was a friendly old lady in a flowery dress. "Oh, yes please!" she said, smiling. + +The old lady picked up the pastry and gave it to the little girl. She took a bite and exclaimed "This pastry is delicious!" The old lady smiled and said: "Come and visit me whenever you want to have a pastry." + +The little girl was ecstatic and thanked the old lady. She happily crawled away, with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Daisy's friends asked her to play a special game. They asked her to close her eyes, and promised her a special surprise. + +Daisy decided to trust her friends and kept her eyes closed. When she opened them, she saw a shiny shield! Daisy was so excited and wanted to know what it was. Her friends explained to her that it was a special shield that would protect her from danger. + +Daisy picked up the shield and decided that it could be her special protector when she played outside. She felt much safer with this shield! + +The next day, Daisy was playing in the park with her friends when a big mean dog started coming towards them. Daisy was scared but remembered her special shield! She held up her shield, and it protected them from the scary dog. + +Daisy and her friends celebrated together, thankful for the shield that kept them safe. From then on, Daisy and her friends always remembered to bring the shield whenever they played outside. Daisy was so glad that her friends had explained the importance of the shield! +Once upon a time there was a modern pie. It was so perfect that everyone wanted a piece. + +One day, the pie was taken to the river to wash. A mum and her little girl were at the river. The girl wanted to wash the pie too. + +When the pie was clean, the mum cut it into 3 pieces. She gave a piece to her little girl, and a piece each to 2 other children at the river. + +Everyone enjoyed the modern pie and said it was so delicious! The little girl was so happy and she smiled with joy. + +The end! +One day, Jack was playing with his wagon. He pushed it around the park and ran all around it. When he came to a tall tree, he was very excited. He said to himself, "I'm going to kick this tree". Jack stepped back and then kicked the tree as hard as he could. + +He heard a loud noise and knew that he had made a mistake. The sound came from his wagon. He went over to it and saw that one of its wheels had broken off. Jack began to cry. + +Just then, Jack's mom came over to him and asked him what had happened. Jack explained that he had kicked the tree and then his wagon had gotten broken. + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Jack. We will find a way to fix the wagon. From now on, you must never kick anything like that again, OK?" + +Jack nodded and said, "OK". He went over to his wagon and hugged it. Then, he helped his mom take it home and find a way to fix it. +Lola and Sam were best friends, and today they were both feeling very glad. Lola looked up at the sky and saw a big, yellow sun shining brightly. She pointed it out to Sam, who smiled and said, "Let's run to the park!". So they did. + +Lola and Sam ran and ran as fast as they could. Lola laughed and Sam smiled - they felt so happy. Suddenly, they stopped in the middle of the park - right in the yellow grass. Lola and Sam looked around in wonder. + +Everything was so beautiful - the blue sky, the green trees and the yellow sun. They decided to run around in circles, and when they finished, they were so glad. + +Lola and Sam hugged and laughed and ran back home, feeling the sunshine on their backs. It was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who saw a new helicopter. He was very excited and said to his friend, "Look at the new helicopter!" + +His friend said, "Let's get inside and go on an adventure!" + +The man was so excited, he quickly jumped onto the helicopter. The two of them flew off in the sky and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, the helicopter started to spin and went into a tailspin. The man and his friend were terrified and screamed for help! But it was too late. The helicopter crashed and they were badly hurt. + +The man and his friend were rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. They both died from the crash. + +The end. +One day, there was a mighty train. It was pulling many cars filled with big boxes. The cars were linked together by a big chain. + +As the train continued down the tracks, it suddenly started to slow down. Eventually it stopped and settled at the station. All the passengers on the train were excited, as they were about to reach their destination. + +When the train arrived at the station, it was time for the passengers to get off. But first, the train driver had to settle the chain that was linked between the cars. He used a big tool to loosen the links of the chain, and eventually the cars were freed from each other. + +When all the passengers had left, the train driver and the station staff set to work putting the chain back in place. They worked together to make sure that the mighty chain was secure, so that the train could continue down the tracks safely. + +When they had finished, they all cheered, happy that they had successfully settled the chain. Then the train began to pull away and continued its journey to its next destination. +Mummy was feeling very excited; she had bought a new present for her little daughter. She took the present out of its box and said to her daughter: "It's time to unpack the present!". + +The little girl was so happy and quickly opened the paper to reveal the beautiful present. She was amazed; it was a beautiful puzzle! She looked up to her mummy and said: "Thank you mummy! I'm so excited to do the puzzle". + +Mummy took out each piece of the puzzle and placed them all on the table. She said: "Be careful, some of the pieces are fragile!". + +The little girl was careful as she put each piece in the right place. After a few minutes of hard work, the picture of the puzzle was complete. The little girl and Mummy looked at the picture with excitement, they were happy that they had unpacked the puzzle together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was very nice and always wanted to help others. She had a special crystal that sparkled when the sun hit it. + +One day, Anna was walking in the woods when she noticed a bunny looking sad. Anna asked the bunny what was wrong and the bunny replied, “I lost my special crystal and I need it back to make me happy again.†+ +Anna smiled and said, “I will lend you my crystal and you can bring it back when you find yours.†+ +The bunny thanked Anna and smiled happily. He used the crystal to help find his own and soon had it back. + +The bunny was so happy and thanked Anna again. He gave her a big hug and returned her crystal. + +Anna smiled and said, “It’s nice to help others.†+ +The moral of the story is that it’s always nice to lend a helping hand and be kind to others. +Once upon a time there was a delicate port. It was full of fun and games on the shore. One day, a little boy named Bill wanted to take his boat out to the port. So he brought a long rope and tie it to the boat. + +He sailed out to the port and when he got there, he got out of his boat. Bill looked around and saw so many things to do. He saw lots of other boats and little fish swimming in the water. + +Then Bill looked up and saw something amazing. It was a beautiful kite flying high in the sky. He was so excited and he wanted to join in. So he found another rope and he used it to tie the kite to his boat. + +Soon, Bill and his kite were floating high in the sky. He could see all around the port, the beautiful ocean and all the pretty boats. It was a delicate and magical sight. When evening came, Bill unwrapped the kite and he sailed back home. He had spent a perfect day with his little kite at the port. +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Rita. Rita was very intelligent and she loved to fly around the world. One day, she was zooming around in the sky, listening to the different voices of the animals around her. + +Suddenly, she heard a different voice that she had never heard before. It sounded very interesting, so Rita flew towards it. As she soared nearer, she heard the voice say “Magic, Magic, Magicâ€. + +Rita was fascinated so she flew closer to get a better look. She saw a little girl who was wearing a sparkly dress and she was waving a wand. The girl was saying the magic words and Rita realised she was doing magic. She was very excited and flew around the girl, chirping with joy. + +The little girl noticed Rita and said “Oh look, a little bird! Wouldn’t it be nice if she could talk and join in my games?†Rita was so intelligent that she understood what the girl said and she nodded her head in agreement. + +The girl waved her wand again and said “I wish for Rita to be able to talk and join in my gamesâ€. Magically, Rita’s voice changed and she said “What game shall we play today?†The girl clapped her hands and and the two of them zoomed off, playing together in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He was always so grumpy and didn't like to play with anyone. + +One day, he was walking through the woods and saw a beautiful butterfly. He stopped to watch it and it flew away. That made him even grumpier than before. + +Then he saw a pond and decided to take a bath. As he bathed, he felt much better. The water was soothing and the sun felt warm. + +As he bathed, the butterfly came back and perched on a leaf near him. They stared at each other and suddenly the bear felt very happy. He smiled at the butterfly and waved goodbye as he got out of the water. + +From that day on, the bear was no longer grumpy. He was always happy and enjoyed playing with the other animals. He was also happy to watch the butterfly every day. +One day, Tommy was playing with his watch. It was his favourite toy. All of the sudden, the watch slipped out of his hand and broke. Tommy was very sorry. + +He ran to his Mom and asked her to fix it. But Mom said she couldn't. She said it was too broken. Tommy was sad. He loved his watch a lot. + +Tommy got angry and started crying. He asked his Mom 'why?' He wanted to know why she couldn't fix it. Mom tried to explain, but Tommy was too sad and ran away. + +Mom felt so sorry. She wanted to help but she didn't know how. As she watched Tommy, she realized that the watch was too broken and couldn't be fixed. Even though she loved her son, she knew the watch was lost forever. +Once upon a time there was a unique mill in a small town. Every day, children would play outside and hear the mill running. One day, the children were playing when suddenly the mill vanished! Startled, they all ran to the mill to see what had happened. + +One girl asked, “Where did the mill go?†+ +Another girl said, “I don’t know. It just vanished!†+ +The children thought and thought about where the mill had gone. Then one of them said, “I know what happened! I heard my mommy say that special mills can move from one place to another. Maybe it moved away somewhere else.†+ +They all began to smile and laugh, realising that the mill had not disappeared, it had just moved to another place. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Mary. + +Mary was on an adventure. She wanted to discover something new. She walked in the forest and soon, she found something strange. It was a note! + +The note was fit to carry in her hand. She looked at it carefully. She noticed that there was something written on it. She tried to read it, but she was too little to understand what it said. + +Mary decided to keep the note. She wanted to discover what it said. She took it home with her. + +Once she was home, she asked her mom for help. Her mom looked at the note and read it. It said, “You will find something special.†Mary was very excited. + +The next day, Mary and her mom went to the park. She looked around and soon discovered a secret hiding spot in the trees. Inside the spot was a surprise! It was a brand new toy. + +It was the perfect new toy. It was fit for Mary. She was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her discover something special. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Jack and Bob. Jack was a very lazy boy. He would lie in bed for hours and not do anything. One day, Bob asked Jack if he wanted to play. Jack said he did not want to. Bob thought that was strange, so he asked why. Jack said he would rather stay in bed, because it was too much work to play. + +Bob did not want to give up, so he asked if they could just crawl around. Jack agreed and they started to crawl. As they crawled, they found out amazing truths. They discovered many things they did not know before. They learned that being lazy sometimes leads to adventures. Jack was so happy, he forgot all about being lazy. + +The two friends went on many more crawls, discovering even more truths. They became the best of friends, and always had fun exploring together. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved to make music. He clapped his hands to the beat and sang songs. One day, he asked for something different for dinner. His mum served him a plate of cauliflower. He was not very happy. + +He picked up a piece of cauliflower and started to clap. He made beautiful music with it. His mum smiled at him and started to clap too. They clapped their hands and laughed together. + +Jack ate the cauliflower with a smile on his face. Now he liked it. He was so proud that he had made something different and special for dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Zoe. Zoe was so happy because today was parade day! She wanted to show off her new dress, which was so fine. + +Soon enough, it was time for the parade to start. Zoe thought she saw something special out of the corner of her eye. When she looked closer, she saw a whale! It was so big, and it seemed like it was ready to join the parade. + +Everyone got excited when the parade began. Zoe saw the whale gliding through the crowd, making all the children smile. She waved and the whale waved back. + +At the end of the parade, Zoe went over to meet the whale. She was so happy when the whale said hello. She told the whale she was happy he joined the parade, and he said he was happy to meet her. + +They said goodbye and the parade was over. Zoe danced all the way home, feeling so fine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She heard a noise coming from the stairs. It was so noisy! Mia was curious and decided to go explore. + +When Mia got to the stairs, she saw a big pile of blocks. She quickly picked them up and started building an amazing tower. Mia had so much fun playing with the blocks. + +Suddenly, a loud bell rang. The bell meant that it was time to eat dinner. Mia quickly cleaned up the blocks and put them back in the pile. + +Mia quickly ran down the stairs to the dinner table. Her family was already there and they all enjoyed dinner together. + +The night ended and Mia was happy. She learned a new rule - don’t be too noisy on the stairs. +Once upon a time there was a king who was very lonely. He wanted some company, so he decided to make a crown. He wanted it to be the best and most beautiful crown ever. But, it took a very long time to make the crown and the king received bad news. + +The bad news was that his best friend had died. The king was very sad and sad to hear the news and all his plans to make the crown were forgotten. He decided to take the crown that he had been making and put it on the grave of his best friend. + +The next morning, when the king woke up, he found that the crown had been taken! He was very angry and he knew that someone had taken it. He ran to the grave and he saw that his best friend was wearing the crown! The crown seemed to be alive and the king knew that it was a sign that his friend was not dead and that he was still with the king. + +But, unfortunately the king was too late. When he put the crown on his friend's head he found out that his friend had already passed away and he was truly dead. The king was very sad and he was never able to receive the company he was hoping for. +Once there was a boy named Mark. Mark was 3 years old and loved to explore his city. One day he wanted to go for a walk. So, he put on his shoes and headed out. + +On his walk, he came across a weird building. He was very intrigued and wanted to explore it. So he went closer, but he suddenly remembered something his mum had told him - never go inside strange buildings! + +Mark was so sad that he couldn't explore this building, but as he was walking away, he heard some loud noise coming from behind the building! He decided to go check it out, and when he got there he saw a little puppy! It seemed like it had lost its way. + +Mark was very happy that he could help the puppy. He picked it up and they started to walk back home together. Mark told the puppy that it was lucky he found it, otherwise it might have been lost forever! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter who loved to play in the park. One day, he was in the park with his friends when suddenly a tornado came. The wind and clouds became really dark and the sky started to roar. Everyone began to run to a safe place. + +Peter noticed the sour smell of the tornado and was scared. All of his friends ran in one direction, but Peter decided to go the opposite way. He was determined to stay and find shelter even though it seemed difficult. + +Peter saw a tree and became brave. He tried to climb it but the wind was too strong and he got hurt. He started to cry and shouted for help, but no one seemed to notice. Suddenly, the tornado suddenly began to disappear and the clouds started to move in a different direction. + +Peter felt relieved and he thanked the gods for the miracle. After that, the sky became clear and the sun was shining again. Peter was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who lived with her mommy and daddy. One day, when the girl was playing outside, she noticed a paper in the middle of the street. She quickly ran over to the paper and tried to pick it up. But the paper was too big and heavy for her to move. + +Just then, her mommy came running to the rescue. She picked up the paper and held it in her arms. She was so organized that she immediately put the paper safely in the trash can. + +The girl was so happy that her mommy rescued the paper. She thanked her mommy and gave her a big hug. Afterwards, she never tried to pick up a paper in the street again. The end. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He went to bed late one night but he was very tired. He had been playing all day and he was ready for sleep. + +Joe's mom tucked him in but he couldn't stop yawning. Joe fell asleep quickly and slept soundly all night. + +But when morning came, Joe woke up and felt so tired. He rubbed his eyes, but he was still tired. His mom gave him some breakfast, but Joe couldn't eat it. + +The tiredness was becoming too much, and soon Joe knew he had to go in the tire. His mom helped him climb in, and he curled up in it and tried to sleep. + +But it was a terrible tire and Joe couldn't sleep. He kept tossing and turning, but he just couldn't get comfortable. Joe was so tired he started to cry, and soon he was fast asleep. + +But Joe didn't wake again. He slept in the tire forever, and he never woke up. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was orange. One day, the girl went to the store to buy a toy. But when she got there, she forgot why she went. The girl was sad because she could not remember. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "If you take time to think before you leave your home, you will never forget why you are in the store!" + +The girl took the voice's advice. From then on, she would think before she left. This made sure she never forgot why she went. + +The girl learned that taking time to think is important. Never forget to think before you do something! +One day, Ben and his mum were walking in the park. They saw a big tree and Ben thought it was the most beautiful tree he had ever seen. + +The tree was so tall and the leaves were so green. Ben asked his mum if he could hug the tree. She said sure, so Ben gave the tree a big hug and then he heard a strange noise. It was thunder! + +But Ben was not scared, he thought it was a game. He said to his mum, "Let's play thunder!" + +But Ben's mum said, "No Ben, you should never play with thunder". But it was too late, it started to rain. + +The rain got heavier and it made the ground very muddy and dirty. Ben wanted to make a mud puddle but he didn't want to get his shoes dirty. But then he heard the thunder again - it was getting louder. Suddenly, he saw a flash of lightning! + +Ben was afraid, he tried to run away but his feet were stuck in the mud. Then he heard the loudest noise - it was the thunder striking the water! + +Ben was very scared, he closed his eyes and wished the storm away. When he opened his eyes, everything was calm and the sky was blue again. He felt relieved and went home with his mum. + +And from that day forward, he promised that he would never play with thunder. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called David. He loved to shine and polish any object he could find. One day, he found an old brown belt and decided to make it shiny. So he brought his polish and began to rub it carefully onto the belt. He worked hard to make the belt look perfect. + +Suddenly he became very alert! He heard a strange sound - it was coming from the belt. He was so surprised to find out that the belt had started talking to him! It asked David to keep rubbing and polishing, so that it could grow even shinier. + +David was very happy and shook the belt. It grew softer and shinier with each rub. When he was done, the belt looked brand new and sparkled like a star in the night sky. David was so happy and beamed with pride. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she really loved playing with her favorite brown scarf. Lucy and her scarf would go everywhere together. + +One day, Lucy and her mommy were outside. They were in the garden, looking at the different flowers. Suddenly, mommy said to Lucy “Let’s bury your brown scarf and see what happens!†+ +Lucy was very excited. She quickly put her brown scarf into the hole that mommy had dug in the ground. Together they filled the hole with dirt and then patted it down. + +A few weeks later, Lucy and mommy returned to the garden. Lucy watched as mommy started to dig again. She wanted to bury her brown scarf again! + +Suddenly, mommy stopped digging and said “Oh look! Here’s your brown scarf and it looks like it has grown a little bit since we buried it!†Sure enough, Lucy saw that her brown scarf had grown longer! She was so excited and hugged mommy with a big hug. + +The two of them left the garden with a big smile and Lucy held on tightly to her magically grown brown scarf. +Once there was a girl named Jessica. She was only three years old. One day, she heard a radio playing in the living room. She was excited and wanted to make a radio too. + +So Jessica went to the kitchen and found some pots, pans and an old box. She started collecting these things to make a radio. But her mom was very worried. + +She asked, "What are you doing, Jessica?" + +Jessica answered, "Mommy, I'm making a radio!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very nice, but let me help you, ok?" + +So together, they made a radio. Jessica was so proud of her very first radio! She was still worried that her mom wouldn't like it- but she did, and they both had lots of fun. The end. +Once there was a little girl who was playing in the park. She was having a great time playing tag with her friends. She was happy and excited. + +Suddenly, she saw a journal. It was shiny and new. She wanted it, so she asked her mom for some money to pay for it. Her mom said she could if she saved some money from her allowance. + +The little girl was so excited by the thought of the journal that she saved every penny she could. It took her a few weeks, but she eventually had enough to pay for the journal. + +The next day she went to the store and bought it. She was so excited! She decided to treat herself to a tasty ice cream cone while she looked at it. + +As she flipped through the pages of the journal, she noticed something strange. There was a list of things that she needed to do. She read it over and over and suddenly realized that the list was setting her up to be on a surprise adventure that her mom had planned. She was so excited for what was to come! +When Mommy and Johnnie went for a walk in the park, Johnnie saw a big, purple motor. He looked at Mommy with excitement and asked if he could call it. + +"Johnnie, this is not ours, so we cannot call it," Mommy replied. + +Johnnie was disappointed, but then he smiled and said "Maybe if I give it a big hug, it will be mine!" + +Mommy smiled. "No, sweetheart, that's not how it works. We can't just call something because we want it, even if it looks like it could be lots of fun." + +Johnnie looked down and crossed his arms. He was sad that he couldn't call the purple motor. Then, Mommy had an idea. She suggested that they bring a picture of the motor home to show Daddy and see if he could help them call it. + +Johnnie was happy again. He skipped all the way home singing "I'm gonna call the purple motor!" +Once there was a boy. His name was John. John was a very curious boy and he curious about the world. Every day he went to school and his teacher taught him a lot of new things. + +One day John went for a walk in his garden. He noticed a beautiful butterfly in the garden. Out of curiosity, he reached to touch the butterfly, but the butterfly flew away! + +John went to his teacher to ask why the butterfly flew away. His teacher smiled and said, “Butterflies are very delicate. When they sense any movement, they shut their wings and fly away. It’s just what they do to stay safe.†+ +John smiled and thanked his teacher. He felt happy that he had learnt something new and he now knew why the butterfly flew away. He felt very proud of himself. +Mum and Dad were tired and scared. They needed help. So they held hands and closed their eyes and prayed. + +Suddenly, they heard someone behind them. It was their friend, Amy. She smiled and said, “I can help.†+ +They were thankful and relieved. Amy put her hand on Mum's shoulder and said, “Don't be ignorant. You know I'm here for you!†+ +Amy stayed with them all day and was very kind. When it was time to say goodbye, she hugged Mum and Dad tight and said, “Remember, I'm just a shoulder away if you need me.†+ +Mum and Dad smiled. They thanked Amy and promised to pray for her too. +Once upon a time there was a playful little girl called Gia. Gia loved exploring and playing outside in the sun. One day, she excitedly went to the local park with her parents. As she ran around, she noticed a large ball made of rubber. It was so big that Gia could almost crawl inside it! She thought it would be great fun to play with the rubber ball. + +But as soon as she grabbed it, a large fierce dog came running towards her. Gia was scared and dropped the ball. She ran away as fast as she could and quickly realized she had to be more careful. + +Luckily, her mom quickly noticed the situation and chased the dog away. When the dog had gone, Gia's parents told her that she was never allowed to take things that didn't belong to her. + +Now, whenever Gia is at the park, she always pauses to think before taking anything. She remembers to be playful but also to be careful. +There was a gorilla who loved to soak in the water. So, he went to the pond every day and sat in the water. But one day, the water was too difficult for him to soak. It was too hard to keep his balance! The gorilla tried and tried, but he just kept falling. + +But luckily he had a friend, who came to help him. His friend was a frog. The frog hopped over to the gorilla, and then got into the water with him. Together, they were able to find a way to make the water easier. They all soaked and played together in the pond. + +The gorilla was so happy that he and his friend were able to make the water easier. He was able to soak for a long time and was having so much fun. He was thankful to his friend for helping him, and from then on, they were best friends. +The man and the girl were walking along the beach. Suddenly the girl saw a yacht in the distance. She said, "Wow! What a weird yacht!" But the man didn't reply. They kept walking along the beach and soon they reached the yacht. The girl said, "Can we get on it?" But the man still didn't reply. + +He suddenly ran onto the yacht and started it up. The girl ran after him, but he wouldn't let her on board. He sailed away in the yacht and the girl cried. + +The man sailed off into the horizon and the girl was left alone and sad on the beach. She would never see the man or the yacht again. It was the weirdest ending ever. +Laura saw a fine raft by the lake. She wanted to play with it, so she went to get it. She dragged it back to her house. There, she cleaned it with a cloth. She then put it back in the lake and jumped in. She had so much fun playing in the raft. She even pretended to sail away to an imaginary island. In the end, when she was done, Laura took the raft out of the lake and cleaned it one more time. She put the raft away in her house, happy with her day. +John was in a room. He ran around and saw lots of toys. He wanted to play with them all! + +John saw two friends. They were playing a game with some blocks. They were being very competitive. + +John wanted to join in. He ran over to the friends and asked them to let him play. They nodded and John smiled. + +John jumped in and started playing the game. He laughed as he built towers with the blocks. The other two friends were working hard - they wanted to win! + +John gave it his all and the game was fun. In the end, the three of them laughed together. All the towers had been built and it was time to choose a winner. + +John proudly nodded and smiled. Together, they all won. +One day, Andy met a very kind girl. She was always nice to everyone and made lots of friends. Andy wished he could be like her. He thought that if he was like her, he would be successful. + +So Andy tried really hard. He studied very hard and sometimes even stayed up late to learn more. He worked hard to be successful. + +Soon, people started to recognize Andy. They called him successful and put a label on him to show that he was important. Everyone was so proud of him and Andy felt so happy. + +At the end of the day, Andy had succeeded and everyone praised him for being successful. His kind heart was the secret to his success. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max found an amazing stick on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Lily. + +Lily said, "Wow, Max! That's an amazing stick! Can I hold it?" + +Max said, "Sure!" and gave the stick to Lily. But when Lily tried to lift the stick, she struggled because it was too heavy. + +Max said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you." Max grabbed the stick and together they lifted it up. They both laughed and played with the amazing stick for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She would run and jump and climb trees all day long. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's very hot outside. Why don't you rest in the shade for a while?" + +Lily didn't want to rest, she wanted to keep playing. But her mom insisted, so Lily sat down under a big tree. As she sat there, she noticed a butterfly fluttering by. "I want to follow that butterfly," she said to herself. So she got up and started to chase it. + +The butterfly led her on an adventurous journey through the woods. They climbed over rocks, splashed through streams, and even met some friendly animals along the way. Finally, as the sun began to set, the butterfly flew away and Lily realized she was lost. + +She looked around, feeling scared and alone. But then she remembered her mom's words and found a shady spot to rest. As she sat there, she heard her mom calling her name in the distance. She called back, and soon her mom found her and gave her a big hug. From then on, Lily learned that sometimes it's good to take a rest, especially when you're on an adventurous journey. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel colors. One day, she was drawing a beautiful picture when her pastel broke. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My pastel broke," Lily said sadly. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," her mom said excitedly. + +But as they were trying to fix the pastel, it broke into even smaller pieces. Lily started to cry and her mom hugged her tightly. "It's okay, Lily. We can always get new pastels." + +Even though Lily was still sad, she felt better knowing that her mom would always be there to help fix things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily's mom brought home some strawberries from the store. Lily was so happy and ate them all up. + +But the next day, when Lily's mom went to buy more strawberries, she couldn't find any. Lily was frustrated because she wanted more strawberries to eat. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want strawberries. Can we discuss where we can find more?" + +Lily's mom smiled and they discussed where they could find more strawberries. They decided to go to a farm where they could pick their own strawberries. Lily was so happy to be able to eat as many strawberries as she wanted. From that day on, whenever Lily wanted strawberries, she knew where to find them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom put lotion on her arms and legs to make her skin soft. Lily liked the smell of the lotion. + +Later that day, Lily and Max went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily laughed when Max licked her face. She was proud of how high she could swing. + +As the sun started to set, Lily and Max walked back home. Lily's mom was proud of how much fun they had. Lily giggled as she got ready for bed, thinking about all the fun she had that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his family and friends. One day, Benny went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big tree and he wanted to climb it. But he couldn't reach it, so he sighed and sat down. + +Suddenly, he saw his friend, the rabbit, coming towards him. The rabbit asked Benny what was wrong. Benny pointed to the tree and said he wanted to climb it, but he couldn't. The rabbit said he could help Benny climb the tree. So, he hopped on Benny's back and they climbed the tree together. + +At the top of the tree, they saw a gloomy sky. But Benny and the rabbit didn't feel gloomy because they were happy they climbed the tree together. They sat on the branch and enjoyed the view. Benny realized that sometimes, when things seem hard, it's good to have a friend to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the mud and get dirty. One day, his mom said to him, "Timmy, it's time to take a bath." + +Timmy didn't want to take a bath because he was having so much fun playing. But his mom said, "If you take a bath, I'll make your favorite food for dinner. Shrimp!" + +Timmy loved shrimp, so he agreed to take a bath. He got in the tub and his mom washed him with green soap. Timmy loved the way the soap smelled. + +After his bath, Timmy felt clean and fresh. He couldn't wait for dinner. When he sat down to eat, he saw a plate of delicious green shrimp. He smiled and said, "Yummy! Thank you, Mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted some food. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have some food, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make some food together." + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and started making some food. While they were cooking, Lily accidentally dropped a spoon in the sink. She didn't understand why it fell in the sink. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes things fall in the sink." + +After they finished cooking, they sat down to eat. Lily was happy because she wasn't hungry anymore. She said to her mom, "Thank you for making me food. I understand that cooking can be hard sometimes." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're not hungry anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars in the garage. One day, Timmy's dad told him that they needed to clean the garage. Timmy was not enthusiastic about cleaning, but he knew he had to help. + +As they were cleaning, Timmy found an old flashlight. He turned it on and it started to glow. Timmy thought it was so cool! But then, the flashlight fell and broke. Timmy was sad because he loved that flashlight. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and told him not to worry. They would go to the store and get a new one. Timmy was happy again and helped his dad finish cleaning the garage. They found lots of old things that they didn't need anymore and donated them to people who needed them. Timmy felt good that they were helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Bun saw a gray rock that he wanted to play with. But the rock was too heavy for him to move. So, Bun asked his friend, Squirrel, to help him. + +Squirrel was very playful and loved to help his friends. Together, they pushed and pulled the rock until they got it to a good spot. Bun was so happy that he wanted to design a game to play with the rock. He thought and thought until he came up with a fun game of hopscotch. + +Bun and his friends had so much fun playing hopscotch with the gray rock. They laughed and giggled as they hopped and skipped. Bun was so proud of his design for the game. He was happy that he could share his playful idea with his friends. From that day on, they played hopscotch with the gray rock every time they went to the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that was very special to her because it was unique. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help remove some things from the port. Lily was excited to help her mom, so she went with her to the port. + +When they arrived, Lily saw many big boats and lots of people working. Her mom gave her a small box and asked her to remove some things from it. Lily opened the box and saw some shiny rocks inside. She carefully removed them and put them in a safe place. + +After they finished, Lily's mom took her to a special store where they found a new toy car that was also unique. Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to play with it. She realized that even though she had to remove some things, it led her to something even better. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny sword that he carried with him everywhere he went. One day, he went on an adventure to save a princess who was trapped in a castle. The knight was very wise and knew just what to do. + +But on his way to the castle, he encountered a big dragon. The dragon was very scary and the knight was afraid. He tried to fight the dragon with his sword, but the dragon was too strong. The knight decided to delay his mission and come up with a new plan. + +After thinking for a while, the knight realized that he needed to be even wiser. He decided to use his brain instead of his sword. He thought of a clever way to distract the dragon and sneak past it. With his new plan in mind, the knight was able to save the princess and defeat the dragon without ever using his sword. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with the laundry. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shirt to fold. The shirt was very smooth and soft. + +Lily tried her best to fold the shirt but it was too big for her. Her mommy came to help her and together they folded the shirt. Lily was happy that her mommy accepted her help. + +After they finished folding the laundry, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and told her how proud she was. Lily felt happy and loved. From that day on, Lily knew that helping her mommy with the laundry was important and made her feel good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals, especially kittens. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a furry kitten playing in the grass. + +Lily ran over to the kitten and said, "Hello, little kitten! You are so furry and cute. Can I pick you up?" + +The kitten meowed and Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Kittens can scratch you." + +But Lily was gentle and picked up the kitten. She petted it and the kitten purred happily. Lily's mom smiled and said, "Looks like you made a new friend, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a yellow crane. The crane lived in a big city and loved to perform. One day, the crane went to the park to perform for the children. + +The children were so excited to see the yellow crane perform. But then, a mean dog came and started to bark at the crane. The crane was scared and didn't want to perform anymore. + +A little boy saw that the crane was scared and said, "Don't worry, yellow crane. I'll protect you from the mean dog. You can still perform for us." The crane felt better and started to perform again. The children clapped and cheered for the yellow crane. The crane was happy and grateful to the little boy who helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to color with his blue crayon. One day, he wanted to color a picture of a bird, but he couldn't find his blue crayon. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's sister, Sarah, had borrowed his blue crayon and forgot to put it back. Timmy was upset and didn't know what to do. He decided to request that Sarah give him back his blue crayon. Sarah apologized and gave Timmy his blue crayon back. + +But then, Timmy accidentally spilled water on his picture and the blue crayon marks started to smudge. He needed to start over, but he didn't have any more blue crayons. So, he went to his mom and asked if she had a blue file he could color with. His mom gave him a blue file and Timmy was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He loved to balance on one leg and show off his skills. One day, he was walking in the forest and saw a little rabbit. The rabbit had a big carrot that he was trying to cut with his small teeth. The elephant came closer to the rabbit and asked if he needed help. The rabbit was happy and gave the carrot to the elephant. + +The elephant cut the carrot with his big teeth and gave half to the rabbit. Then, the elephant tried to balance on one leg while eating his half of the carrot. The rabbit was amazed and said, "Wow, you are so ancient!" The elephant laughed and said, "No, I'm not that old. I just practice balancing every day." From that day on, the elephant and the rabbit became good friends and practiced balancing and cutting carrots together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play football. He had a powerful kick and could score a goal from far away. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They played for a while, but then they got tired and went home. + +As the boy was walking home, he saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man looked sad, so the boy went over to him and asked if he was okay. The old man said he was feeling lonely because he had no one to talk to. + +The boy smiled and said he could tell the old man all about his football game. He told the old man how he scored a powerful goal from far away. The old man was amazed and cheered for the boy. From that day on, the boy would always stop by the park to tell the old man about his football games. They became good friends and the boy realized that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is make someone feel less lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle who loved to go on adventures. One day, he went out to explore the big, wide world. As he was walking, he saw a zipper on the ground. He picked it up and tried to zip it up and down. It was so much fun! + +The little beetle continued on his adventure until he came across a big, dependable rock. He decided to take a rest and sit on it. As he was resting, he noticed that the zipper on his shell was broken. He remembered the zipper he found earlier and decided to use it to fix his shell. + +With the help of the zipper, the beetle was able to fix his shell and continue on his adventure. He learned that even something as small as a zipper can be very helpful and dependable. From that day on, the little beetle never forgot to zip up his shell before going on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved lollipops, especially the red ones. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big red lollipop. Timmy was so happy and he said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love lollipops!" + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's lollipop and said, "Wow, that's a big lollipop! Can I have some?" Timmy said, "Sure, let's share!" Timmy spread the lollipop in half and gave one half to Billy. + +They both enjoyed the lollipop and laughed and played together. When the lollipop was finished, Billy said, "Thank you, Timmy! That was yummy!" Timmy replied, "You're welcome, Billy! Sharing is fun!" + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy shared everything they had and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to read novels and would spend hours lost in a story. One day, as she was reading, she began to wonder what it would be like to be a character in her favorite book. + +Suddenly, she found herself transported into the story! She was amazed by the world around her and all the exciting adventures she had. But as much as she enjoyed her new life, Lily knew she had to find a way back home. + +With her clever mind, Lily searched for clues and eventually found a way to return to her own world. She was happy to be back home, but she would always remember the amazing adventure she had in the novel. From that day on, Lily continued to read and wonder about all the amazing stories waiting for her in the pages of a book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her toys all day long. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go upstairs to get her warm sweater. Lily ran up the stairs and found the sweater. But when she tried to come back down, she felt scared. The stairs were shaking! + +Lily didn't know what to do, but then she remembered her daddy telling her that sometimes stairs shake when people walk on them. So, she took a deep breath and slowly walked down the stairs. When she got to the bottom, she felt proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early in the morning and saw the sun shining outside. She knew it was going to be a fun day. She ate breakfast and played with her toys. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "We have to clean the house today." Lily didn't like cleaning because it was boring and made a lot of noise. But she knew they had to do it. + +They started cleaning and it was very noisy. Lily wanted it to finish quickly so she could go outside and play. She helped her mom clean the dishes and the floors. Finally, they finished cleaning and Lily was happy because now she could go outside and play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park near her house. One day, she found a twig on the ground. It was a small, brown twig with little bumps on it. Lily picked it up and held it in her hand. She thought it was pretty. + +Lily wanted to put the twig in her hair like a hair clip. She looked around for something to tie it with. She found a piece of string on the ground. She put the string in her pocket so it would be available later. + +When she got home, she asked her mommy to help her put the twig in her hair. Her mommy smiled and said it looked very pretty. Lily was happy and went to show her daddy. He thought it was nice too. From that day on, Lily always put the twig in her hair when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little boy named Timmy. Timmy always played on his street with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a new boy on the street, but his friends didn't want to play with him because he looked different. Timmy felt sad for the new boy and wanted to be polite, so he went over to say hello. + +The new boy's name was Jack and he was from a faraway place. Timmy allowed Jack to play with him and his friends. They all had so much fun together! Timmy's friends realized that Jack was nice and they were happy to have him join in. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be polite and kind to everyone, no matter where they come from or what they look like. He was happy that he could make a new friend and that his friends also learned to be kind. From that day on, Timmy and Jack played together every day and Timmy's street became a happy place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle every day. He would ride it to the park and back home. One day, Timmy's bicycle got a flat tire. He needed to fix it, but he didn't know how. + +Timmy's mom told him that they would take the bicycle to the store to get it fixed. Timmy was happy because he really needed his bicycle to ride to the park. However, the man at the store told them that the bicycle needed a new tire and it would be very expensive. Timmy was sad because he didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +But then, Timmy's mom remembered that she had saved some money for Timmy's birthday present. She decided to use the money to buy a new tire for his bicycle. Timmy was very happy and grateful. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for being so kind to me. You are the best mom ever!" Timmy learned that sometimes life can be harsh, but with the help of his mom, he could overcome any obstacle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to run and play outside with her friends. One day, she saw an unusual tree in the park. It was very big and had lots of leaves. + +Lily wanted to climb the tree, but it was too high. So, she decided to run around it instead. She ran as fast as she could, feeling the wind on her face. She loved the feeling of speed! + +After a while, Lily got tired and sat down under the tree. She looked up and saw a bird's nest. It was so high up that she couldn't see inside. She wondered what kind of bird lived there. Lily decided to come back to the tree tomorrow and find out more about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a funny chicken walking around. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the funny chicken!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That chicken is very funny." + +Lily wanted to play with the chicken, so she picked it up and carried it to the barn. Inside the barn, she saw some cows and horses. She said to the chicken, "Let's play with the cows and horses!" + +The chicken didn't say anything, but Lily knew it was having fun. They played together until it was time for Lily to go to bed. She said goodnight to the chicken and went to sleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a shiny loop on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. It was so pretty! + +Suddenly, she felt dizzy and fell down. She had stepped on something sharp! Her mom came running over and saw that Lily had hurt her foot. She took her inside and put a bandage on the sharp spot. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't play outside for a while, but she was happy to have found the pretty loop. She put it on her wrist and looked at it all day, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to write on his paper with his pencil. He wrote letters to his friends and family. Timmy's mom always said he wrote well. + +One day, Timmy accidentally knocked over his sister's toy and it broke. He felt very sorry and wanted to make it right. So, he wrote a note to his sister saying how sorry he was for breaking her toy. She read the note and forgave him. + +From then on, Timmy always tried to be careful with his sister's toys. He continued to write letters and notes to his loved ones, always trying to write well. And they all loved receiving his letters! +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny was running and he fell down. He hurt his paw and it was very sore. + +Benny's friend, a kind rabbit named Rosie, saw him and wanted to help. She ran to get a cushion from her home to support Benny's paw. The cushion was soft and clean, and it made Benny feel much better. + +Benny was very grateful to Rosie for helping him. He realized that having good friends who support you is very important. From that day on, Benny and Rosie played together even more often, and they always made sure to take care of each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved trains more than anything in the world. He had a big train set in his room and would play with it every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's train set, but Timmy didn't want to share. They started to argue and Timmy got very upset. + +Timmy's mom came in and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her that Billy wanted to play with his train set, but he didn't want to share. His mom explained that it's important to share and be kind to friends. Timmy thought about it and realized his mom was right. He apologized to Billy and let him play with the train set. Billy was happy and they both had fun playing together. Timmy felt proud of himself for being a good friend and answering his mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around the forest and see all the animals. One day, she saw a clever squirrel who could do tricks with acorns. She was so impressed that she wanted to be a clever dancer like the squirrel. + +Lily practiced her dancing every day and soon became very good. She would dance in the forest and all the animals would watch her. One day, while she was dancing, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf looked hungry and Lily knew she had to be careful. + +Lily tried to run away, but the wolf was too fast. He caught her and ate her up. The animals in the forest were sad that they had lost their clever little dancer. From that day on, they knew to be careful of the big, scary wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater to watch shows with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy surprised her by giving her a theater of her own! She was so happy and thanked them with a big hug. + +Lily was very generous and invited all her friends to come and watch shows at her theater. She decorated it with colorful balloons and yummy snacks for everyone to enjoy. Her friends were so happy and thanked her for being so kind. + +From that day on, Lily owned her very own theater and loved sharing it with all her friends. She would always make sure to be generous and kind to everyone who came to watch the shows. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to dance and wear his favorite mitten. One day, Jack was feeling very busy and didn't know what to do. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm so busy. What can I do?" + +His mom said, "Why don't you dance around the room with your mitten on?" + +Jack loved the idea and started dancing around the room with his mitten on. He was so happy and felt less busy. + +After a while, his mom asked him, "Jack, are you having fun?" + +Jack replied, "Yes, mommy. Dancing with my mitten makes me happy." + +From that day on, whenever Jack felt busy, he would dance with his mitten and feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the library. Lily loved the library because she could take home lots of books to read. Her mommy told her that the books were free to borrow, which made Lily happy because she knew it was very cheap. + +Lily looked around the library and saw many books on the shelves. She wanted to borrow a book about animals, but she didn't know the number of the book. So, she went to the librarian and asked for help. The librarian was very nice and found the number of the book for her. Lily was so happy and said thank you to the librarian. She borrowed the book and went home to read it with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her backyard when she saw a sad bird. "Why are you sad?" asked Lily. "I lost my way home and I don't know where to go," replied the bird. + +Lily felt eager to help the bird. She took the bird in her hands and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your way home." Lily walked around with the bird in her hands, searching for its home. Suddenly, the sunshine came out and shone brightly on them. + +The bird said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You made me feel comforted." Lily smiled and replied, "I'm happy I could help you. Now you can go back to your family." The bird flew away and Lily felt happy knowing she had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy said they were going to make pancakes for breakfast. Lily loved pancakes! + +Mommy went to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients. She got out the flour, eggs, milk, and sugar. Lily loved to help, so she got a stool to stand on and helped her mommy mix the batter. + +After the batter was ready, mommy heated up a pan on the stove. Lily watched as mommy poured the batter onto the pan and watched as it cooked. When the pancakes were done, mommy stacked them on a plate and put some syrup on top. + +Lily was so excited to eat the pancakes. She took a big bite and smiled. They were delicious! She ate all of her pancakes and asked mommy if they could make them again tomorrow. Mommy said yes and Lily was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play by the river with his toy boat. One day, he saw a big crocodile in the water. Timmy was scared and ran to his mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy, there's a big crocodile in the river!" Timmy shouted. + +"It's okay, Timmy," said his mommy. "I'll call the park ranger. He'll come and cut down the trees near the river. That way, the crocodile won't come near us." + +The park ranger came and cut down the trees. Timmy was happy because he could play by the river again. He knew it was important to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. He loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny saw a hole in the ground. He was curious, so he went closer to look. Suddenly, he fell into the hole! + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. He started to cry. But then, he saw a squirrel staring at him from a branch above. The squirrel was kind and told Benny not to worry. He helped Benny climb out of the hole. + +Benny felt grateful and happy. He realized that he shouldn't have been so naughty and go near the hole. From then on, he was careful and listened to his parents and friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved listening to the radio. One day, she heard a mysterious sound coming from the radio. She didn't understand what it was. + +Lily asked her mom to explain the sound. Her mom told her that sometimes the radio can pick up strange noises. But she also explained that it's important to not be afraid of things we don't understand. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be mysterious, but it's okay to ask questions and try to understand them. She also learned that it's important to not be afraid of the unknown. From that day on, Lily listened to the radio with curiosity and excitement, always eager to learn more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a copper penny on the ground. He thought it was very shiny and impressive, so he picked it up. + +As he was playing with his cars, he decided to pull them all around in a big circle. He wanted to see how fast they could go. But then he saw a big, impressive truck coming down the street. It was so big, he couldn't pull it with his little hands. + +Timmy decided to show the truck his shiny copper penny instead. He held it up high and waved it at the driver. The driver smiled and waved back. Timmy felt very proud of his impressive penny and was happy to share it with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry, so he asked his mom, "Mommy, can I eat something please?" His mom replied, "Sure, Timmy. What do you want to eat?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want a sandwich." His mom said, "Okay, I'll make you a sandwich. But do you know the price of the sandwich?" Timmy shook his head and said, "No, Mommy. What is the price?" + +His mom said, "The price is that you have to help me clean up your toys after you eat." Timmy thought about it and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you clean up my toys." + +His mom made him a sandwich and put it on a plate. Timmy was very excited to eat it. He opened his mouth wide and took a big bite. "Mmm, this sandwich is delicious!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a big family of ducks. They lived in a pond near a big tree. The ducks loved to swim and play together, but they were sad because one of them was lost. They looked everywhere for their lost friend, but they couldn't find him. + +One day, a kind little girl came to the pond. She saw that the ducks were sad and wanted to help them. She had a gifted idea: she brought some bread to feed the ducks. The ducks were very happy and started to eat the bread together. + +Suddenly, the lost duck heard the noise and came out of the bushes. He saw his family eating and having fun, and he felt lonely. But then, they saw him too and they all united! They swam towards him and hugged him with their wings. The lost duck was so happy to be with his family again. From that day on, they always looked out for each other and never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk on her phone. One day, her friend came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, can I play with your toys?" her friend asked. + +Lily replied, "Sure, but don't be rude to them. They don't like that." + +Her friend started to play with the toys, but accidentally broke one. Lily started to weep. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I will fix it," her friend said. + +Lily stopped weeping and smiled. "Thank you, that's very kind of you." + +They continued to play together and had lots of fun. When it was time for her friend to go home, they said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play soccer. He had a big game coming up and he wanted to practice. Timmy's mom had to go to the grocery store, so she took Timmy with her. + +At the grocery store, Timmy saw a shiny red ball that he really wanted. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to save his money for the soccer game. + +When they got home, Timmy went outside to practice. He kicked the ball really hard and it went over the fence. Timmy was worried because he didn't have another ball to play with. But then he remembered something. Earlier that day, he found a lucky penny on the sidewalk. Timmy went back to the sidewalk and found the penny. He felt lucky again and went back to practice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the grocery store with her mommy. They would walk around and look at all the yummy food. One day, Lily saw a big, smooth apple and wanted it very much. + +But her mommy said they didn't need it and they had to save their money. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mommy. As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a bird outside. She wanted to observe the bird and see what it was doing. + +But as she got closer, she saw that the bird had gotten stuck in some trash. Lily tried to help, but the bird was too scared and flew away. Lily felt sad again. + +When they got home, Lily told her daddy about the bird. He said they could go back to the store and get the apple as a treat. So they did. But on the way home, Lily accidentally dropped the apple and it rolled into the street. A car drove by and squished the apple. + +Lily was very upset and cried. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and told her it was okay. But Lily still felt sad because she really wanted that apple. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to prepare some tasty cookies for her friends. Lily was very excited and started to mix the flour and sugar together. She used her head to remember all the steps her mom taught her. + +After a while, the cookies were ready and they smelled so good! Lily's mom was very proud of her and said, "These cookies are so tasty! You did a great job, Lily!" Lily smiled and felt very happy. From that day on, she loved to prepare yummy treats for her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's big sister came to play with him. She was very bossy and always told Timmy what to do. + +Timmy didn't like being bossed around, but he didn't want to make his sister mad. So he did what she said and they played together. But then, Timmy's sister wanted to play a game that he didn't like. He tried to tell her, but she didn't listen. + +Timmy got upset and started to cry. His sister didn't mind and kept playing the game. Timmy looked for help, but no one was around. In the end, Timmy had to keep playing the game he didn't like and he was very unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big car. He liked to drive his car around the town. One day, he saw a lemon on the road. It was yellow and looked tasty. He stopped his car and picked up the lemon. He smelled it and it smelled good. He was rich, so he decided to make lemonade with it. He drove back to his house and made some yummy lemonade. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny had a fluffy tail. It was so soft and nice to touch. One day, the bunny was playing with his friends. They were running and jumping around. Suddenly, the bunny saw a carrot. He wanted to eat it all by himself. He was being selfish. But then, he remembered his friends and he decided to share it with them. They all had a bite and they were happy. The bunny learned that sharing is better than being selfish. He felt good about himself and he zipped away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play pretend. She would dress up in her mommy's clothes and pretend to be a princess or a doctor. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk by the creek. The water was so clear and the sun was shining, making Lily very happy. She pretended to be a mermaid and splashed in the creek. Her mommy laughed and took pictures of her. Lily was very happy that day and couldn't wait to go back to the creek and play pretend again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named John. John had a modern farm with many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, John's daughter Lily came to visit him at the farm. + +Lily said, "Daddy, why does the sun shine so bright?" + +John replied, "The sun shines to make our plants grow big and strong." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like how the sun makes everything shine on our farm." + +John hugged his daughter and said, "Yes, our farm is very modern and the sun makes it even more beautiful." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to eat his lunch every day. His mom made him a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Timmy would spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread with a knife. He loved to do it by himself. + +One day, Timmy's mom forgot to make him a lunch. Timmy was worried because he didn't want to be hungry at school. But his mom had a surprise for him. She gave him a bag of his favorite snacks to eat at lunchtime. Timmy was so happy and he shared his snacks with his friends. + +From that day on, Timmy's mom made sure to pack him a lunch every day. Timmy never had to worry about being hungry again. And he always remembered to spread his peanut butter and jelly on his sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily had lots of wool on her body that kept her warm and cozy. One day, Lily felt very weak and tired. She wanted to sleep and rest in her soft bed of grass. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was feeling weak and knew that she needed to rest. She gently led Lily to her bed of grass and tucked her in. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly. + +While Lily slept, her mom watched over her and made sure she was safe. When Lily woke up, she felt much better and her wool was even fluffier than before. From that day on, Lily made sure to get plenty of rest so she could stay strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared of a monster under her bed. She asked her mom to check, but her mom said there was no monster. Lily didn't believe her mom and thought the monster was hiding. + +Lily tried to sleep, but she couldn't stop thinking about the monster. Suddenly, she heard a sour sound coming from under her bed. She was so scared that she called out, "Mommy, there's a monster under my bed!" + +Her mom came in and looked under the bed. But there was no monster. Lily felt silly for thinking there was one. She went back to sleep, feeling relieved. But the next night, Lily heard the same sour sound again. This time, when she called out for her mom, the monster came out and scared her. She never thought it was real, but it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat fruit. She would eat apples, bananas, and oranges every day. One day, she saw a big basket of fruit outside a store and asked her mom if they could buy it. + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's go inside and pay for it." Lily was excited to enter the store and see all the different kinds of fruit they had. She picked out a juicy watermelon and couldn't wait to eat it. + +But as they were walking home, Lily tripped on a rock and fell. She cried out in pain because her knee hurt. When they got home, her mom noticed that the watermelon had fallen out of the basket and was smashed on the ground. Lily was sad that she couldn't eat the fruit she had picked out. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can buy more fruit tomorrow. But let's be careful next time and make sure we don't drop anything." Lily nodded and went to bed, dreaming of all the delicious fruit she would eat tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived with his mommy in a small house near the park. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that they needed to go to the office. Timmy didn't know what an office was, so he asked his mommy. + +"Mommy, what's an office?" asked Timmy. + +"It's a place where grown-ups go to work," replied his mommy. + +Timmy didn't like the sound of that. He just wanted to run around and play in the park. But he knew he had to go with his mommy. So, they walked to the office together. When they got there, Timmy saw lots of people in suits running around. He didn't understand why they were running, but he thought it looked funny. + +"Mommy, why are they running?" asked Timmy. + +"They're busy and have lots of work to do," said his mommy. + +Timmy didn't like the office very much, but he was happy to be with his mommy. They left the office and went back to the park to run and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with lots of toys. One day, the dad said, "Let's play a game. I'll turn off the lights with the switch and we'll hide!" The mom and the kids smiled and said, "Yay!" + +The dad turned off the lights and everyone hid. The mom hid under the table, the kids hid in the closet, and the dad hid behind the door. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the cat! The cat was bald and had no fur. The cat meowed and everyone laughed. + +The dad turned on the lights with the switch and they all came out of their hiding spots. The mom said, "That was so much fun! Let's play again!" And everyone smiled and agreed. They played hide and seek all night long and had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the groceries. Timmy was happy to help his mom. He carried the bags of food and drinks to the kitchen. + +Timmy's mom asked him to unzip the bags so they could put the food away. Timmy was patient and carefully unzipped each bag. He was happy to supply his mom with the food she needed for dinner. + +After they finished putting the food away, Timmy's mom gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for being such a great helper!" Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself for helping his mom. From that day on, Timmy was always happy to supply his mom with whatever she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the grass. One day, Benny's mommy asked him to bring her a stamp from the table. Benny hopped to the table and looked for the stamp. He found it and brought it to his mommy. She was very happy and gave Benny a carrot as a treat. Benny was so happy that he hopped around and played even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the ocean and he loved ships. One day, Timmy and his family went to the beach to watch the ships go by. Timmy saw a big ship and suggested to his mom that they go on a ship ride. Mom said yes! + +But when they got on the ship, Timmy saw that it was very messy. There were toys and clothes all over the place. Timmy didn't like the messy ship. He suggested to the captain that they clean it up. The captain agreed and they all worked together to make the ship nice and clean. Timmy was happy and he had a great time on the ship ride. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, he found a long thread on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it, weaving it in and out of his paws. + +Suddenly, Benny saw his friend Bobby the bird flying above him. Benny waved to Bobby, but when he looked back down, the thread had vanished! Benny searched and searched, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +Feeling sad, Benny hopped over to his other friend, Sally the squirrel. Sally saw that Benny was upset and asked what was wrong. Benny told her about the thread that vanished. Sally had an idea and said, "Let's all look for the thread together!" So, Benny, Sally, and Bobby searched and searched until they found the thread again. Benny was so happy that he gave Sally a big hug for being so clever and helping him find the thread. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Lily saw a paper airplane on the ground. "Mommy, look! Can we play with it?" she asked. Her mommy said yes and they picked it up. + +Lily tried to fly the airplane, but it didn't work. "Let's fold it again," her mommy said. They folded the paper airplane and tried to fly it again. This time, it flew up high and touched the sun. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. The dog was very rough and scared Lily. "Mommy, help!" she cried. Her mommy tried to protect her, but the dog was too strong. The paper airplane was torn and Lily was hurt. + +They went to the hospital and Lily had to get stitches. She was very sad that her paper airplane was ruined. "Don't worry, we can make a new one," her mommy said. Even though Lily was hurt, she was happy to have her mommy with her. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named True. True loved to run and play all day long. One day, True saw a big bowl of yummy treats on the table. True wanted to eat them all, but his owner said, "No, True. You can only have one treat at a time." + +True was sad and wanted to eat all the treats, but he knew it was not right. So, he sat down and waited patiently for his owner to give him one treat. His owner was happy to see True being patient and gave him a treat. + +True learned that it is important to be patient and not be greedy. From that day on, True always sat and waited patiently for his treats. And he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was digging in the dirt, she found a worm. The worm was wiggly and slimy. Lily thought it was funny. + +Later, when she was thirsty, her mom gave her a glass of water to drink. Lily drank it all up and felt better. She liked to drink water because it made her feel good. + +At dinner time, Lily's mom made spaghetti. She put the noodles on the plate and the sauce on top. Lily thought it looked organized and pretty. She ate it all up and was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She was a delicate dancer and would twirl around her room all day long. One day, she saw a dancer on TV who was very good and Lily wanted to be just like her. + +Lily asked her mom if she could go to dance class. Her mom said no, and Lily disagreed. She begged and begged but her mom still said no. + +So, Lily decided to sneak out of the house and go to dance class by herself. She had so much fun and felt like a real dancer. But when she got home, her mom was very angry and told her she was not allowed to go to dance class anymore. + +Lily was very sad and cried herself to sleep that night. The next day, she woke up with a fever and had to stay in bed. She never got to dance again and she missed it very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she met a wise old owl who asked her, "Do you know the number of stars in the sky?" + +Lily shook her head, "No, I don't know the number." + +The owl smiled, "That's okay, no one knows the exact number. But we do know that each star has a powerful light that shines in the dark." + +Lily thought about this for a moment and said, "I want to have a powerful life like the stars." + +The owl nodded, "You can have a powerful life by being kind to others and following your dreams." + +Lily smiled and thanked the owl for the wise words. From that day on, she tried her best to be kind and follow her dreams, hoping to have a powerful life just like the stars in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat strawberries. She would eat them all day long, until her mommy said she couldn't have any more. One day, Lily saw a very dark strawberry. It looked different than the others. + +Lily's mommy told her not to eat the dark strawberry because it might not be good for her. But Lily thought it was funny to joke around and eat the dark strawberry anyway. After she ate it, she didn't feel very good. + +Lily learned that it's not good to joke around with things that might be bad for you. She promised to always listen to her mommy and not eat things that might be dangerous. From that day on, Lily only ate the bright red strawberries and stayed healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and she always wore a pink dress. One day, Lily was playing outside when the sun went down and it got dark. She got scared and cried for her mommy. + +Mommy came running and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I'm scared of the dark, mommy. Can you turn on the light?" Lily said. + +Mommy said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I'll supply the light." She turned on the porch light and Lily felt much better. + +"Thank you, mommy. The light is pink, just like my dress!" Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Now let's go inside and have some milk and cookies." + +Lily was happy again and followed her mommy inside. She knew that her mommy would always supply the light when she was scared of the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom bought her a shiny red ball. Lily played with it all day and all night. She loved it so much, but she played with it too much and it broke. Her mom said, "Oh no, Lily, you spoiled your new ball!" Lily felt sad, but then she remembered she had Mittens to play with. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the store. While they were there, they saw a man who was trying to steal some candy. Lily's mom told the store manager and the man got in trouble. Lily thought that was impressive, because her mom was brave and helped the store. + +After they left the store, they went to a big park. There was a tall tower in the middle of the park. Lily and her mom climbed all the way to the top. From there, they could see everything in the park. Lily thought it was impressive how tall the tower was and how far they could see. She was happy to be there with her mom and Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very cheerful and loved to play outside. One day, she saw a bird on the chimney. She wanted to grab it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mommy came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I wanted to grab the bird on the chimney, but it flew away," Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe next time you can catch it. But for now, let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Lily smiled and followed her mommy inside. She was happy to have cookies and spend time with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins and would eat them every day. One day, Lily wanted to visit her grandma who lived in a faraway land. She asked her mom if they could go and her mom said yes. They got in their car and drove a long way to grandma's house. + +When they arrived, grandma was so happy to see them. She gave Lily a big hug and then showed her the muffins that she had baked. Lily was so excited to eat them. Grandma was very reliable and always made the best muffins. They spent the day playing games and eating muffins. Lily had so much fun visiting her grandma and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a big train that went "choo choo". The train had a lot of carts behind it and was carrying many things like toys and food. When the train went up a hill, it started to make a lot of steam. The steam was like a cloud that came out of the train's chimney. It looked very impressive! + +One day, the train was moving very fast and it saw a little bird on the tracks. The train knew it had to yield to the bird and slow down. The train driver was very kind and didn't want to hurt the bird. So, the train slowed down and let the bird fly away safely. + +After that, the train continued on its journey and saw many beautiful things. It saw big mountains and green fields. The train also saw a rainbow in the sky. The train felt very happy and proud to be able to travel and see so many amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. Suddenly, they heard a loud howl. "What's that noise?" asked Lily. "It's a wolf," replied mommy. "But don't worry, we're safe as long as we stick together." + +As they continued walking, they came across a smelly old shoe on the ground. "Ew, that's gross!" said Lily. "Let's raise it up and throw it away." So they picked up the shoe and threw it into a nearby trash can. + +Just then, the wolf appeared again. "Don't be scared," said mommy. "Let's raise our arms and make loud noises to scare it away." And so they did, and the wolf ran off into the woods. + +"Phew, that was close," said mommy. "Let's go home now." "Okay," said Lily. "But can we bring the wolf with us?" "No, sweetie," said mommy. "Wolves belong in the forest." And with that, they walked back home, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient castle on top of a hill. The castle was very old and had big walls. The king and queen lived in the castle with their little girl, Lily. + +One day, Lily and her parents went to watch the sunset. They sat on a big rock and looked at the sky. The sky was orange and pink. Lily said, "Look, the sun is going to bed!" + +The king said, "Yes, it is time to go back to the castle now." As they walked back, Lily saw a man waving at them. She said, "Hello!" and the man said, "Hello! I am a knight. I protect the castle." The king said, "Thank you for your service." They all smiled and continued walking back to the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. She made his favorite meal: spaghetti and meatballs. Timmy was so excited to eat his dinner, but he accidentally knocked over his cup of milk and it spilled all over the table. He felt ashamed and sad. + +But then, his mom told him not to worry and that accidents happen. She cleaned up the milk and they sat down to eat dinner. As they ate, Timmy's chair started to rock back and forth. He giggled and pretended he was on a rollercoaster. After dinner, Timmy helped his mom clean up and then went outside to play with his friends. He felt happy and grateful for his mom's love and understanding. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her bed and play with her toys. One day, she decided to jump really high and accidentally hit her head on the ceiling. It hurt a lot! + +Lily's mom came in and saw what had happened. She told Lily to stop jumping on the bed and gave her a sheet to put on the floor to play with her toys. Lily was sad that she couldn't jump anymore, but she didn't want to hurt herself again. + +After a while, Lily realized that playing on the sheet was just as fun as jumping on the bed. She learned that sometimes we have to stop doing things that are dangerous and find a safer way to have fun. From that day on, Lily played on the sheet and never hurt herself again. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play in the snow. She wore a big coat and a hat to keep warm. She saw a bird sitting on a tree branch and said, "Hello, birdie!" + +The bird flew away, and Lily saw a beautiful flower in the snow. She picked it up very carefully because it was delicate. Suddenly, she felt something hard in her hand. It was a nail! She said, "Oh no, I don't want to step on this nail." + +Just then, her friend Jack came over and said, "Let's build a snowman!" They started rolling snowballs and stacking them up. But when they finished, the snowman started to freeze. Lily said, "Oh no, our snowman is freezing! Let's give him a hat to keep warm." So they put a hat on the snowman's head and it looked very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today the weather was very bad. It was raining and the wind was blowing hard. Lily's mother said, "We can't go outside today because the weather is too bad." + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She said, "Mommy, can we play a game inside?" Her mother said, "Yes, we can play a modern game on the computer." + +Lily was happy and they played the game together. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun began to rise. Lily looked out the window and said, "Mommy, the weather is better now. Can we go outside and play?" Her mother said, "Yes, we can go outside now." + +Lily was very happy to go outside and play in the sunshine. She had a fun day with her mother, even though the weather was bad at first. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He had big muscles and could run very fast. One day, the lion felt lonely and sad. He didn't have any friends to play with. + +Suddenly, a little bird came flying by. The bird suggested that they play together. The lion was happy and agreed. They played hide-and-seek and tag. + +After playing for a while, the lion realized that playing with the little bird was fun and made him feel less lonely. He thanked the bird for suggesting they play together and they became good friends. From that day on, the lion was never lonely again because he had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a special notebook that she liked to use to draw pictures and write her name. One day, Lily went to school and forgot her notebook at home. She felt nervous because she needed it for class. + +When Lily got home, she remembered that she had a big box of crayons. She decided to use the crayons to draw a picture for her teacher instead of using her notebook. She drew a beautiful picture of a flower and gave it to her teacher. Her teacher loved the picture and put it on the wall for everyone to see. + +Lily learned that even if she forgets something important, she can still use her creativity to make something special. From that day on, Lily felt less nervous about forgetting things because she knew she could always find a way to use what she had to make something great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat rice for lunch every day. Her mom always made it mild so it wouldn't be too spicy. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy named Jack and they became friends. Jack asked Lily if she wanted to play catch with him. Lily said yes and they played for a while. + +After playing, Jack looked at Lily and said, "You're so pretty, can I kiss you?" Lily blushed and said, "Okay." Jack gave her a little kiss on the cheek and they both giggled. + +After that, they went back to playing and had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Jack and went back to her house for some mild rice for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Spot. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. + +Lily said, "I hate cleaning up. It's no fun." + +Her mom replied, "But it's important to keep our home clean and tidy." + +Lily grumbled and started to clean up her toys. She counted them as she put them away. "One, two, three," she said. But when she got to ten, she realized one of her favorite toys was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily was so upset that she cried and cried. Spot tried to comfort her, but it didn't help. Lily thought, "I can't believe I lost my toy. It was always reliable. Now I have zero toys to play with." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He never wanted to do anything else. His mom and dad told him that he needed to try new things, but he always said no. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Billy wanted to play outside, but Timmy said he was too uncomfortable. Billy said it was okay to be uncomfortable sometimes, but it was important to try new things. Timmy thought about it and decided to try playing outside with Billy. + +At first, Timmy was scared and uncomfortable, but he kept trying. Eventually, he succeeded in having fun and even made some new friends. Timmy learned that it's important to try new things, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. He realized that he could succeed if he just gave it a try. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had colorful feathers and loved to fly in the sky. One day, the birdie wanted to fly really fast, so it flapped its wings with all its might. It felt the wind rushing past its feathers as it picked up speed. + +But soon, the birdie started to feel tired and couldn't fly anymore. It realized it needed oxygen to keep going. So, it landed on a tree and took a deep breath of fresh air. The oxygen made it feel much better, and it was ready to fly again. + +From that day on, the little birdie learned that it could go really fast, but it needed to take breaks and breathe in oxygen to keep going. And it continued to fly high in the sky, with its colorful feathers shining in the sun. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park. She saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it, but it flew away. Then, she heard her mom calling her. She knew she had to hurry back to her mom's hand. + +As she was walking back, she saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. It looked helpless and scared. Lily wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know what to do. She tried to pick it up, but it was too small and fragile. + +Lily knew she had to hurry and get help. She ran back to her mom's hand and told her what had happened. Her mom took her to a park ranger who knew how to take care of the bird. Lily felt happy that she was able to help the little bird and she learned that sometimes, it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He would use all the colors in the world to make beautiful pictures. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a big green avocado. Timmy had never seen an avocado before. It was the size of his hand! Timmy thought it looked funny, but his mom said it was yummy. + +Later that day, Timmy was painting a picture of the sun. He used bright yellow paint to make it look like it was shining. Suddenly, the light in the room changed. Timmy looked up and saw that the avocado was blocking the light from the window. He thought it was funny how such a little thing could make such a big difference. + +Timmy decided to paint a picture of the avocado. He used green paint to make it look just like the one his mom brought home. When he was done, he showed it to his mom. She was so proud of him! Timmy loved painting and learning about new things. He couldn't wait to see what he would discover next. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play in her room all day long. One day, Lily saw a big, hairy spider in the corner. She didn't like it, but she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw the spider too. She got a broom and tried to get rid of it, but it ran away and hid behind a cobweb. Lily was scared, but her mom said it was okay and they left the room. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and forgot about the spider. But while she was sleeping, the spider crawled onto her bed and bit her. Lily got very sick and had to go to the hospital. She was sad and missed playing in her room. Dressing up in her favorite clothes didn't even make her feel better. + +From then on, Lily was always afraid of spiders and never played in her room again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog. He liked to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw the sunset. The sky turned orange and pink. It seemed like the whole world was on fire! The dog barked happily and ran around. He loved the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden, where she liked to listen to the birds singing. One day, while she was playing, she saw a fairy flying around. The fairy was very small and had wings like a butterfly. Lily was amazed and wanted to talk to the fairy. + +But the fairy looked anxious and didn't want to talk. Lily didn't understand why the fairy was feeling this way. She tried to ask the fairy what was wrong, but the fairy just flew away. Lily felt sad that the fairy didn't want to be her friend. + +Later that day, Lily's mom explained to her that sometimes people, and even fairies, can feel anxious and worried. She told Lily that it's important to be kind and understanding to others, even if we don't know why they are feeling anxious. From then on, Lily always tried to be kind and listen to others, just like she wanted the fairy to listen to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. The waitress gave them a menu with lots of pictures. Lily looked at the menu and saw a picture of a yummy burger. She told her mommy and daddy that she wanted the burger. + +When the burger came, Lily took a big bite and started to chew. She loved the burger! It was so tasty and lovely. She ate the whole thing and even asked for another one. Her mommy and daddy were happy that Lily enjoyed her meal. They finished eating and went home, feeling full and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, he found a pretty butterfly and wanted to touch it. But when he tried to catch it, the butterfly flew away. + +Timmy became upset because he really wanted to touch the butterfly. He started to cry and didn't stop until his mom came to comfort him. She told him that it was okay and that he would find another butterfly to touch someday. + +But the next day, Timmy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. He became even more upset because he couldn't play with his toys or run around in the park. He missed his butterfly and wished he could touch it again. + +Sadly, Timmy never got better and passed away. His mom was very sad and missed him very much. She knew that Timmy was now in a better place, where he could run and play with all the butterflies he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play chess. She had a delicate chess set that she kept safe in her room. One day, her little brother came to play with her and accidentally knocked over the chess set. The pieces broke into tiny bits and the girl was very sad. + +The girl's mom tried to fix the chess set, but it was too delicate to fix. The girl learned that she should have kept her chess set in a safe place where her little brother couldn't reach it. She also learned that sometimes things can break and cannot be fixed. + +The moral of the story is that we should take care of our things and keep them safe. We should also be careful when playing with delicate things. And sometimes, things can break and cannot be fixed, so we need to be prepared for that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want something yummy to eat." + +Her mommy said, "I have a pill that will become yummy in your mouth." + +Lily was curious and asked, "What is a pill?" + +Her mommy explained, "It's a small thing you eat to make you feel better." + +Lily took the pill and put it in her mouth. At first, it didn't taste good, but then it became yummy just like her mommy said. She was so happy and said, "Mommy, this pill became yummy in my tummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily asked Midnight if he wanted to eat some fish. Midnight meowed and said, "Yes, I want to eat fish." + +So, Lily went to the store and bought some fish for Midnight. When she came back, she gave the fish to Midnight. Midnight ate the fish and said, "This is true delicious!" + +Lily was happy that Midnight liked the fish. They both cuddled and went to sleep. From that day on, Lily always made sure to give Midnight his favorite food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival with her family. There were so many fun things to do, like eating cotton candy and playing games. Lily admired the beautiful decorations and the bright lights that shone at night. + +One day, Lily's friend Emily showed her a new toy that made her envious. She wished she had the same toy too. But then Lily remembered the festival and how much fun she had with her family. She realized that having fun with loved ones was more important than having lots of toys. + +So, Lily invited Emily to come to the festival with her. They had a great time together and Lily was happy to share the fun with her friend. From that day on, Lily admired the happiness that came from spending time with loved ones at the festival. +Once upon a time, a poor boy named Timmy went to the store to buy a new suit. He wanted to look nice for his friend's party. But when he got there, he saw that all the suits were too expensive for him to buy. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Billy. "What's wrong, Timmy?" Billy asked. "I want to buy a suit, but I'm too poor," Timmy replied. + +"Don't worry," Billy said. "I have a suit that I don't wear anymore. You can have it." Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy. He tried on the suit and it fit perfectly. He remained grateful to Billy for his kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy was too tired to move. His brain felt like it was going to sleep. + +Timmy's mom got upset and said, "Timmy, you need to clean up your toys. If you don't, you won't be able to play with them tomorrow." Timmy didn't want that to happen, so he tried to move, but he was too tired. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He asked his mom if she could help him clean up his toys. Together, they moved all of the toys into the toy box. Timmy was happy that he didn't have to do it alone and his mom was happy that Timmy listened to her. From that day on, Timmy made sure to clean up his toys before he got too tired to move. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and ride in his toy van. One night, Timmy went to sleep and had a dream. In his dream, he was driving his toy van through a magical land filled with candy and toys. It was so much fun! + +The next day, Timmy woke up and told his mom about his dream. His mom listened carefully and smiled. She knew that Timmy was serious about his dream and how much he loved his toy van. She promised to play with him and his toys later that day. + +Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to play with his mom. He knew that dreams can come true, even if they are just in your imagination. And with his toy van, he knew he could go on any adventure he wanted. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They had seen many places, but they had never seen the ocean. One day, their mom and dad said they were going to the ocean for a vacation. Lily and Ben were very excited. + +They packed their bags, got in the car, and drove for a long time. They saw trees, hills, and farms on the way. They sang songs and played games in the car. They asked their mom and dad many questions about the ocean. Their mom and dad told them the ocean was very big, very blue, and very salty. They said there were many fish, birds, and animals that lived in the ocean. They said the ocean could be calm or stormy, warm or cold, and fun or scary. + +When they arrived at the ocean, Lily and Ben jumped out of the car and ran to the beach. They saw the waves crashing on the sand, the seagulls flying in the sky, and the shells and rocks on the shore. They felt the wind blowing their hair, the sun warming their skin, and the water splashing their feet. They smelled the salt and the seaweed in the air. They heard the roar of the ocean and the cries of the birds. They were amazed by the ocean. + +They wanted to swim in the ocean, but their mom and dad said they had to be careful. They said the ocean was deep and strong, and they had to stay close to them. They said they had to wear sunscreen and hats, and drink water and juice. They said they had to watch out for jellyfish, crabs, and sharks. They said they had to respect the ocean and not litter or hurt the ocean life. + +Lily and Ben listened to their mom and dad, but they were also curious. They wanted to see more of the ocean. They asked their mom and dad if they could go on a boat, or a kayak, or a surfboard. Their mom and dad said maybe later, but first they had to learn more about the ocean. They said they would take them to a museum, or a aquarium, or a lighthouse. They said they would read them books, or show them videos, or tell them stories. They said they would help them understand the ocean. + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were also confused. They wondered why the ocean was so big, so blue, and so salty. They wondered how the fish, birds, and animals lived in the ocean. They wondered why the ocean was calm or stormy, warm or cold, and fun or scary. They wondered what the ocean was trying to say to them. They wondered if they would ever know the ocean. + +They looked at the ocean, and the ocean looked back at them. They smiled, and the ocean smiled back at them. They said hello to the ocean, and the ocean said hello back to them. They felt a connection to the ocean, and the ocean felt a connection to them. They realized they loved the ocean, and the ocean loved them. They decided they wanted to learn more about the ocean, and the ocean decided it wanted to teach them more. They were ready to travel with the ocean, and the ocean was ready to travel with them. +Tim and Sam were twins who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to make a big castle with all their blocks. They worked hard and used all their blocks to make a big castle with walls and towers and a gate. They were very proud of their castle. + +But then they had a problem. They both wanted to play inside the castle, but there was not enough room for both of them. They started to argue and push each other. + +"Let me in!" said Tim. + +"No, let me in!" said Sam. + +They pulled and pushed the blocks until the castle split in half. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Tim and Sam were both sad and angry. They each took some blocks and went to opposite sides of the room. They did not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken castle and the twins sitting far apart. She felt sorry for them and wanted to help them. + +"Tim, Sam, what happened?" she asked. + +"We made a castle, but it split and we had a fight," said Tim. + +"We both wanted to play inside, but there was no space, so we split the castle and the blocks," said Sam. + +Mom nodded and said, "I see. It is not fun to fight with your brother. You both worked hard to make a castle, and it was very unusual and beautiful. But sometimes, sharing is more important than having. Do you want to play together again?" + +Tim and Sam looked at each other and felt sorry for their fight. They nodded and said, "Yes, we want to play together again." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Why don't you use the blocks to make something else? Maybe you can make two smaller castles, or a bridge, or a train. You can use your imagination and have fun. But remember to share and be kind to each other, okay?" + +Tim and Sam agreed and said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you." + +They hugged Mom and then hugged each other. They picked up the blocks and started to make something new. They used the left blocks and the right blocks and mixed them together. They talked and laughed and helped each other. They were happy and forgot their fight. They learned to share and be kind. +Tom is a boy who likes to visit his grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. Tom likes to play with the flowers and the birds in the garden. He also likes to help grandma bake cookies and read books. + +One day, Tom and his mom go to visit grandma. But when they get to the house, they see that grandma is not well. She is lying on the sofa with a cloth on her head. She says her head hurts and she feels hot. Mom says grandma has a fever and needs to rest. + +Tom is sad and worried. He wants to make grandma feel better. He asks mom what he can do. Mom says he can give grandma a hug and a kiss, and tell her he loves her. He can also draw her a picture or sing her a song. Mom says these things will make grandma happy and help her head get clear. + +Tom does what mom says. He hugs and kisses grandma and tells her he loves her. He draws her a picture of the garden with flowers and birds. He sings her a song he learned at school. Grandma smiles and thanks Tom. She says he is a good boy and a good helper. She says she loves him too. + +Tom feels happy and proud. He hopes grandma will get well soon. He says he will visit her again and play with her in the garden. Grandma says she looks forward to that. She says Tom is her sunshine. Tom and mom stay with grandma until she falls asleep. Then they go home and say goodbye. Tom says he will call grandma tomorrow and see how she is. Mom says that is a good idea. She says Tom is a good son and a good grandson. She says she loves him too. +Sara and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of dress-up clothes and toys. They can be anything they want. Today, they want to be pirates. + +They put on hats and scarves and belts. They find a sword and a hook and a spyglass. They make a flag with a skull and bones. They say "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!" and "Shiver me timbers!" + +They look for treasure in the house. They check under the sofa and behind the curtains and in the closet. They find some coins and a necklace and a ring. They put them in a bag. They say "We are rich!" + +But then they hear a noise. It is their dog, Spot. He is big and brown and furry. He likes to play, too. He sees the bag of treasure and thinks it is a toy. He grabs it with his teeth and runs away. + +Sara and Ben chase him. They say "Stop, Spot! Give us back our treasure!" But Spot is fast and strong. He runs to the backyard and digs a hole. He buries the bag in the dirt. He wags his tail. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They say "Oh no! Our treasure is gone! Spot is a bad dog!" But then they see something shiny in the hole. It is a jewel. It is red and sparkly and beautiful. They say "Wow! A real jewel! Spot is a good dog!" + +They dig up the jewel and the bag. They hug Spot and thank him. They say "You are a great pirate, Spot! You found the best treasure ever!" They include him in their game. They share the jewel and the other things. They have fun. They are happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma, who lived in a small house by the woods. Grandma had gray hair and many wrinkles, but she always smiled and hugged Lily when she saw her. Lily loved her grandma very much. + +"Grandma, can you tell me a story?" Lily asked, as they sat on the couch with a warm blanket. + +"Of course, my dear. What kind of story do you want to hear?" Grandma replied, as she stroked Lily's hair. + +"A story about a princess and a dragon," Lily said, her eyes shining. + +"Alright, let me think. Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. She was very brave and kind, but she was also very curious. She wanted to see the world and have adventures. One day, she decided to explore the woods near her castle, where no one ever went. She took a basket with some bread and cheese, and a knife to protect herself. She walked and walked, until she came to a dark cave. She wondered what was inside, and she decided to take a look." + +"What did she find, Grandma?" Lily asked, eager to know. + +"She found a dragon, my dear. A big, green, scaly dragon, with sharp teeth and claws, and a long tail. The dragon was sleeping, but when he heard the princess, he opened his eyes and roared. He was very angry that someone had entered his home. He got up and blocked the entrance, ready to attack the princess." + +"Oh no, Grandma, what did the princess do?" Lily asked, worried. + +"The princess was scared, but she did not run away. She knew that running would only make the dragon chase her. She also did not fight the dragon, because she knew that he was stronger and faster than her. She did something very smart, my dear. She talked to the dragon. She said, 'Please, Mr. Dragon, do not hurt me. I am sorry for coming into your cave. I was just curious. I did not mean to disturb you. You have a very nice home. Can we be friends?'" + +"Did the dragon listen, Grandma?" Lily asked, hopeful. + +"Yes, he did, my dear. He was surprised that the princess was not afraid or angry. He was also curious about her. He said, 'Who are you, little human? Why do you want to be friends with me? I am a dragon, and you are a princess. We are very different. You live in a castle, and I live in a cave. You eat bread and cheese, and I eat sheep and cows. You wear clothes, and I wear scales. How can we be friends?'" + +"What did the princess say, Grandma?" Lily asked, fascinated. + +"She said, 'We are different, but we can still be friends. We can learn from each other, and share our stories and our wisdom. You can tell me about the woods and the animals, and I can tell you about the castle and the people. You can teach me how to fly, and I can teach you how to read. You can show me your treasures, and I can show you my jewels. We can have fun together, and help each other. Friendship is not about being the same, but about being kind and respectful. Do you want to try, Mr. Dragon?'" + +"And what did the dragon say, Grandma?" Lily asked, excited. + +"He said, 'Yes, I do, little princess. You are very brave and kind, and also very wise. You have taught me something new today. I am sorry for being angry and rude. You are welcome in my cave, and I would like to visit your castle. Let us be friends, and share our worlds.' And so they were, my dear. The princess and the dragon became the best of friends, and they had many adventures together. And they lived happily ever after." + +"Wow, Grandma, that was a wonderful story. Thank you for telling me. I want to be like the princess, and make friends with everyone, even if they are different," Lily said, as she hugged her grandma. + +"You are very welcome, my dear. And you are already like the princess, because you are brave and kind, and also very wise. I am very proud of you, and I love you very much," Grandma said, as she kissed Lily's forehead. + +"I love you too, Grandma. Can we have some cookies now?" Lily asked, as she smiled. + +"Of course, my dear. Let us go to the kitchen, and have some cookies and milk. And maybe later, we can read a book, or play a game, or sing a song. What do you think?" Grandma asked, as she took Lily's hand. + +"I think that sounds great, Grandma. You are the +Mia and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One night, their mom and dad said they were going to see fireworks. Mia and Ben were excited. They put on their coats and hats and followed their parents to the park. + +At the park, there were many people and lights. Mia and Ben held their parents' hands. They heard a loud boom. They looked up and saw a big firework in the sky. It was red and yellow and sparkly. Mia and Ben clapped and cheered. They saw more fireworks of different colors and shapes. They were beautiful. + +But then, a firework made a very loud noise. It sounded like a lion roaring. Mia and Ben got scared. They covered their ears and cried. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "It's okay, it's just a firework. It can't hurt you. We are here to comfort you." They kissed their cheeks and rubbed their backs. + +Mia and Ben felt a little better. They looked up again and saw a firework that was very small and cute. It was pink and purple and heart-shaped. Mia and Ben smiled. They liked the little firework. They said, "Look, mom and dad, a little firework! It's pretty!" + +Their mom and dad smiled too. They said, "Yes, it is. Just like you two. You are our little fireworks. We love you very much." They cuddled Mia and Ben and watched the rest of the show. Mia and Ben felt happy and safe. They enjoyed the fireworks with their family. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of colorful beads. They liked to make necklaces and bracelets with the beads, and sometimes they gave them to their mom and dad. + +One day, they decided to make a very long necklace with all the beads. They took out the box and poured the beads on the floor. They started to string the beads on a long string, making a loop that grew bigger and bigger. They had fun choosing different colors and shapes of beads. + +"Look, Lily, our necklace is almost done!" Ben said. "It's so pretty and shiny!" + +"Yes, Ben, it's the best necklace ever!" Lily said. "Let's try it on!" + +They lifted the loop of beads and put it around their necks. But the string was too long and loose, and it broke. The beads scattered all over the floor, rolling and bouncing everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. "Our necklace is gone!" + +They tried to pick up the beads, but there were too many. They felt sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking the string. + +"It's your fault, Ben! You pulled too hard!" Lily said. + +"No, it's your fault, Lily! You made the string too long!" Ben said. + +They started to fight and shout. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess of beads and the broken string. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben told her what happened. They pointed at each other and said it was the other's fault. + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Ben, you should not fight. You should work together and share. You had a beautiful necklace, but you lost it because you were not careful and regular. You should have tied a knot at the end of the string, or used a shorter string. Now you have to clean up this mess and say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben realized they were wrong. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said sorry to mom and helped her clean up the beads. They learned their lesson. They decided to make a new necklace, but this time they would be more careful and regular. They would also make one for mom, to show her they loved her. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. Lily has a red block and Tom has a blue block. They want to make a big tower with all the colors. + +"Can I have your blue block, Tom?" Lily asks. "I need it for the top of the tower." + +"OK, Lily, you can have it. But be careful, don't drop it!" Tom says. He gives Lily the blue block. + +Lily takes the blue block and puts it on the tower. But the tower is too high and wobbly. It starts to shake and fall. Lily tries to catch it, but it is too late. The blocks drop to the floor with a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, you dropped the blocks!" Tom says. He is not happy. He looks at the mess on the floor. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to drop them. It was an accident!" Lily says. She feels bad. She looks at her hand. She has a small cut on her skin. It hurts a little and it bleeds a little. + +"Are you OK, Lily? You have a boo-boo on your skin!" Tom says. He is worried. He goes to Lily and gives her a hug. + +"I'm OK, Tom, it's just a little boo-boo. It will go away soon. It's normal to have boo-boos sometimes." Lily says. She smiles at Tom. + +"OK, Lily, I'm glad you're OK. Do you want a band-aid for your boo-boo?" Tom says. He is nice. + +"Yes, please, Tom, that would be nice. Thank you for being my friend." Lily says. She is happy. + +They go to the teacher and ask for a band-aid. The teacher gives Lily a band-aid and helps her put it on her skin. Then they go back to the blocks and start to build again. They are careful not to drop them. They have fun. They are friends. The end. +One day, a boy and a girl were playing with their toys in the yard. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. They also had a big toy missile that they liked to pretend was a rocket. + +"Let's go to the moon with our missile!" the boy said. + +"OK, but we need to pack some snacks and water," the girl said. + +They put some crackers, cheese, and juice in a bag and got inside the missile. They pushed some buttons and made some noises. + +"Three, two, one, blast off!" they shouted. + +The missile flew up in the air and went very fast. They saw the clouds, the birds, and the sun. They were very happy and excited. + +But they forgot something very important. They forgot to tell their mom and dad where they were going. Their mom and dad were looking for them in the yard, but they could not find them. They were very worried and scared. + +"Where are they? Where are they?" their mom and dad said. + +They looked everywhere, but they could not see the missile. The missile was too small and too high. They did not know that their children were in the missile. + +The boy and the girl did not know that their mom and dad were looking for them. They thought they were having a great adventure. They saw the stars, the planets, and the moon. They landed on the moon and got out of the missile. + +"Wow, look at the moon! It is so big and bright!" the boy said. + +"Look, there is a flag and a footprint! Someone was here before!" the girl said. + +They walked around and explored the moon. They saw some rocks, some dust, and some craters. They also saw something very ugly. It was a big, green, hairy monster with sharp teeth and claws. It was angry and hungry. It saw the boy and the girl and roared. + +"Rrrrrrrrr! I will eat you!" the monster said. + +The boy and the girl were very scared and ran back to the missile. They got inside and locked the door. They pushed some buttons and made some noises. + +"Three, two, one, blast off!" they shouted. + +The missile flew away from the moon and the monster. It went very fast and came back to the earth. They saw the clouds, the birds, and the sun again. They were very relieved and tired. + +They landed in the yard and got out of the missile. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. Their mom and dad were very happy and angry. They hugged them and scolded them. + +"Where were you? Where were you?" their mom and dad said. + +"We went to the moon with our missile!" the boy and the girl said. + +"You did what? You did what?" their mom and dad said. + +They told them everything that happened. They told them about the snacks, the water, the stars, the planets, the moon, the flag, the footprint, and the ugly monster. Their mom and dad did not believe them. They thought they were making up stories. + +"That is not true! That is not true!" their mom and dad said. + +They took them inside and gave them a bath and a dinner. They also took away their missile and their toys. They said they were not allowed to play with them for a long time. They said they were very naughty and very lucky. + +They put them to bed and kissed them good night. They said they loved them and they were sorry. They said they were glad they were safe and sound. + +The boy and the girl felt sorry too. They said they loved them and they were sorry. They said they forgot to tell them where they were going. They said they would never do it again. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of the moon and the ugly monster. They hoped they would never see it again. They hoped they would see their missile and their toys again. They hoped their mom and dad would forgive them. They hoped they would have another adventure someday. But they would not forget to tell their mom and dad where they were going. They learned their lesson. They learned to never forget. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big gate with a sign. The sign had a picture of a dog and some words. Ben and Lily could not read the words, but they knew the picture meant "no dogs". + +"Let's go in," Ben said. "Maybe there are some toys or animals inside." + +"No, Ben," Lily said. "The sign says no dogs. Maybe there are mean dogs inside. They could bite us or bark at us." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He was curious and brave. He ran to the gate and opened it. He saw a big yard with a lot of grass and flowers. He also saw a small house with a window and a door. He wanted to see what was inside the house. + +He ran to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. He saw a zip on the window. He pulled the zip and opened the window. He climbed inside the house. + +Lily followed Ben. She was scared and worried. She did not want to get in trouble or get hurt. She saw Ben inside the house. She called to him. + +"Ben, come out. This is not our house. This is someone else's house. We should not be here." + +Ben did not hear Lily. He was busy looking around the house. He saw a lot of funny things. He saw a big hat with feathers, a red nose, a wig, and some big shoes. He put them on and looked at himself in a mirror. He laughed. He looked like a clown. + +He heard a noise outside. He looked out the window. He saw a big dog running to the gate. The dog was barking loudly. It looked angry. + +Ben was scared. He took off the funny things and tried to get out of the window. He got stuck. The zip was jammed. He could not move. + +Lily saw the dog too. She ran to the gate and closed it. She hoped the dog could not open it. She ran to the window and tried to help Ben. She pulled and pushed, but Ben was still stuck. + +They heard a voice. It was a man. He was the owner of the house and the dog. He saw Ben and Lily. He was not happy. + +"Hey, you kids. What are you doing in my house? This is my house. This is my dog. This is my stuff. You are not allowed here. Get out of here. Now!" + +Ben and Lily were sorry. They did not mean to make the man angry. They did not mean to go in his house. They just wanted to have fun. + +The man came to the window and unzipped it. He pulled Ben out and put him on the ground. He looked at him and saw the funny things he had put on. + +He was still angry, but he also smiled a little. He remembered when he was a kid and liked to play with funny things. He was a clown. He worked in a circus. He made people laugh. + +He gave Ben and Lily the funny things. He told them to keep them. He said they could come back and play with them, but only if they asked him first. He said he would show them his dog and his circus. He said his dog was not mean, but just playful. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They said thank you and sorry to the man. They said they would ask him next time. They said they liked his dog and his circus. They said they liked him too. + +They put on the funny things and ran to the park. They played and laughed. They looked like clowns. They had fun. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Tom has a lot of hair. Ben is bald. He has no hair on his head. + +One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He says to Ben, "Come on, let's go on the slide. It looks fun." + +Ben is scared. He says to Tom, "No, I don't want to go on the slide. It looks too high. And what if I hurt my head? I have no hair to protect it." + +Tom says to Ben, "Don't be scared. I will support you. I will go with you. And you have a hat to cover your head. See, it has a star on it. You are a star, Ben." + +Ben looks at his hat. He likes his hat. He says to Tom, "Okay, I will try. But you have to hold my hand." + +Tom says, "Okay, I will hold your hand. We are friends. We can do it together." + +They go to the slide. They climb the steps. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. They look down. They feel nervous. + +Then they hear a sound. It is a loud sound. It is a dog. It is barking. It is running to the slide. It wants to play. + +Tom and Ben are surprised. They forget to be scared. They slide down. They laugh. They have fun. + +The dog is happy. It wags its tail. It licks their faces. It is a friendly dog. + +Tom and Ben make a new friend. They play with the dog. They forget about the slide. They are happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. The ostrich was in a cage with a sign that said "Do not feed or touch". + +Tim and Kim were curious. They wanted to see the ostrich up close. They sneaked past the sign and went to the cage. The ostrich looked at them with big eyes. + +"Hello, ostrich," Tim said. He reached out his hand to touch the ostrich's feathers. The ostrich did not like that. It pecked Tim's hand hard. Tim cried out in pain and ran away. + +Kim was scared. She wanted to help Tim, but she also wanted to stay away from the ostrich. She did not know what to do. She saw a man who worked at the park. He was angry. He saw Tim and Kim breaking the rules. He came to the cage and shouted at them. + +"Bad kids! You should not bother the ostrich! It is not a toy! It is a wild animal! It can hurt you! Go away and do not come back!" + +Tim and Kim felt sad. They regretted going to the cage. They did not mean to make the ostrich or the man mad. They just wanted to have fun. They said sorry to the man and the ostrich. They ran to their mom, who was waiting for them. She hugged them and kissed their boo-boos. She told them to be more careful next time. Tim and Kim nodded. They learned their lesson. They never went near the ostrich again. +Anna was an enthusiastic daughter who loved to play with her toys. She had many dolls, cars, blocks and animals that she would scatter all over the floor of her room. She liked to make up stories and pretend that her toys were her friends. + +One day, her mother came into her room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said to Anna, "You need to clean up your toys, daughter. You cannot leave them scattered like this. It is not safe or tidy. You have to put them away in the boxes and shelves." + +Anna did not want to clean up. She wanted to keep playing. She said to her mother, "But I am having fun, mother. My toys are my friends. I do not want to put them away. They will be lonely and sad." + +Her mother said, "You can play with your toys later, daughter. But first you have to clean up. It is your responsibility. If you do not clean up, you will not get any dessert after dinner. And you will not be able to play with your toys tomorrow." + +Anna did not like that. She did not want to miss dessert or playtime. She felt angry and sad. She said to her mother, "That is not fair, mother. You are mean. You do not care about me or my toys." + +Her mother said, "That is not true, daughter. I care about you and your toys. But I also care about your safety and your manners. You have to learn to respect your things and your space. And you have to listen to me when I ask you to do something. That is how you show me that you love me." + +Anna thought about what her mother said. She realized that her mother was right. She did love her mother and her toys. She did not want to be unsafe or rude. She said to her mother, "I am sorry, mother. You are right. I will clean up my toys. And I will listen to you more. I love you, mother." + +Her mother smiled and hugged her. She said, "I love you too, daughter. Thank you for cleaning up. You are a good girl. Now you can have some dessert and play with your toys later. But remember to put them away when you are done." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She felt happy and proud. She cleaned up her toys and put them away in the boxes and shelves. She did not scatter them anymore. She still played with them and made up stories. But she also respected her things and her space. And she listened to her mother more. She was an enthusiastic and responsible daughter. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, Ben, our snowman is so nice!" Lila said. + +"Yes, he is, Lila. He looks like a real person!" Ben said. + +But then they heard a loud caw. They turned around and saw a big black bird on a tree. It was a raven. The raven was looking at their snowman. It flew down and landed on the snowman's head. It pecked at the hat and the scarf. It pulled out the carrot nose and the rocks. It made a mess of their snowman. + +"Hey, stop that, you bad bird!" Lila shouted. + +"Go away, go away, you mean bird!" Ben shouted. + +But the raven did not listen. It cawed again and flew away with the carrot and the rocks. It left the snowman with no hat, no scarf, no nose and no eyes. Lila and Ben were very sad and angry. They noticed that the snow was bitter cold on their hands and faces. They ran back to their house and told their mom what happened. + +Their mom hugged them and gave them some hot chocolate. She said, "I'm sorry, Lila and Ben. That was a naughty raven. He should not have ruined your snowman. But don't worry, you can make another one tomorrow. And maybe you can find something else to use for the nose and the eyes. Something that the raven won't like." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They drank their hot chocolate and felt a little better. They hoped that the raven would not come back. They wondered what they could use for the nose and the eyes. They thought of some ideas. They decided to try them tomorrow. They hoped that their new snowman would be nicer and safer. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara likes to sort her toys by color and shape. She has a folder for each kind of toy. Ben likes to make noise and mess with his toys. He has no folder for anything. + +"Ben, stop throwing your cars!" Sara says. "You are making a big mess. Put your cars in a folder like me." + +"No, I don't want to!" Ben says. "I like to throw my cars. They go zoom and crash. It is fun." + +Sara feels angry. She does not like Ben's noise and mess. She wants to play calm and neat. She tries to ignore Ben and sort her toys. + +But Ben does not stop. He throws his cars harder and faster. He laughs and shouts. He does not care about Sara. + +One of his cars hits Sara's folder. The folder falls and opens. All of Sara's toys spill out. Sara's toys are mixed with Ben's toys. Sara cannot sort them anymore. + +Sara cries. She feels sad and hurt. She worked hard to sort her toys. Now they are all messed up. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. + +"Ben, you are mean!" Sara says. "You ruined my toys. You are a bad brother. I hate you!" + +Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He just wanted to have fun. He does not hate Sara. He loves her. + +"Sara, I am sorry!" Ben says. "I did not mean to ruin your toys. I was just playing. I am not mean. I am not a bad brother. I love you!" + +But Sara does not listen. She is too angry and sad. She runs to her room and slams the door. She does not want to see Ben or his cars. She does not want to sort her toys anymore. + +Ben is left alone in the living room. He looks at the mess he made. He feels bad and lonely. He wishes he had a folder for his cars. He wishes he had played calm and neat with Sara. He wishes he had not thrown his cars. He wishes Sara would forgive him. He wishes Sara would love him. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a lot of buttons and lights. It also made music when they pushed the buttons. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. "Let's spend some time with this box. Maybe we can make our own music." + +"OK, but don't push too many buttons. We don't know what they do." Tom said. He was a little scared of the box. He thought it might be dangerous. + +They pushed some buttons and listened to the music. They liked the sounds and the colors. They danced and laughed. They did not see the man who was watching them from behind a tree. He was angry. He owned the box. It was his music machine. He did not like that the children were playing with it. + +"Hey, you two! Get away from my box!" The man shouted. He ran towards them. He looked mean and scary. + +Lily and Tom were surprised. They did not know the man. They did not know that the box was his. They thought it was a toy. They were ignorant. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun." Lily said. She was scared of the man. She grabbed Tom's hand and ran away. + +The man was still angry. He did not believe them. He thought they were lying. He wanted to catch them and punish them. But they were too fast. They ran to their homes and told their parents what happened. + +Their parents were not happy. They told them that they should not touch things that do not belong to them. They said that they should be careful of strangers. They said that they should learn more about the world. They said that they should not be ignorant. +Lily liked to bounce. She bounced on her bed, on the sofa, on the ball. She bounced all day long. She was very happy. + +One day, she found a pink crown in her toy box. She put it on her head and said, "I am the king of bounce!" She bounced around the house, pretending to rule over everything. + +But then, she bounced too high and hit her head on the ceiling. She fell down and cried. Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "Are you okay, my little king?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "I am okay, mom. But I think I bounced enough for today. Can we read a story instead?" + +Mom said, "Of course, my love. Let's go to your room and pick a book." She took Lily's hand and the pink crown. They went to Lily's room and read a story about a brave princess who bounced on a dragon. Lily liked the story. She said, "Maybe I can be a princess of bounce tomorrow." Mom kissed her and said, "Maybe you can, my sweet. But now, it's time to sleep. Good night, my little king." She tucked Lily in and turned off the light. Lily closed her eyes and dreamed of bouncing. She was very happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very tired. + +"Let's relax for a minute, kids," mom said. "We can sit on the bench and have some water and a snack." + +Lily and Ben nodded and followed mom to the bench. They drank some water and ate some crackers. They felt better and happier. + +"Look, mom, a squirrel!" Ben said, pointing to a tree. He saw a small, brown animal with a fluffy tail. It was running up and down the tree, looking for nuts. + +"What a curious squirrel!" mom said. "It wants to find some food for the winter. Do you want to watch it for a while?" + +"Yes, mom, yes!" Lily and Ben said. They were curious too. They wanted to see what the squirrel would do next. + +They watched the squirrel as it jumped from one branch to another, hiding nuts in different places. They laughed when it made funny noises and faces. They learned something new about the squirrel. + +They relaxed for a minute, but they also had fun. They loved the park and the squirrel. They loved mom too. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has white hair and white skin. He looks different from them. + +"Who is he?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. He is not from our school," Ben says. + +They go to the boy and say hello. The boy says his name is Sam. He is from another country. He speaks a different language. + +"Can we play with you?" Lily asks Sam. + +Sam nods and smiles. He shows them his toy car. It is white and shiny. + +"Wow, that is a nice car!" Ben says. + +He reaches for the car, but Sam pulls it away. + +"No, this is mine. You can't touch it," Sam says. + +Ben feels angry. He wants to play with the car too. + +"Give me the car!" Ben says. + +He tries to grab the car from Sam. Sam holds the car tight. They start to fight. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" Lily says. + +She calls for help. A grown-up comes and sees them. He is Sam's dad. + +"What is going on here?" Sam's dad asks. + +He takes the car from Sam and Ben. He looks at them with a serious face. + +"You two should not fight over a toy. It is not nice. It is not fun. You should share and be kind to each other," Sam's dad says. + +He gives the car back to Sam. He tells Sam to let Lily and Ben play with it too. + +"Can you do that, Sam?" Sam's dad asks. + +Sam nods and says sorry. He gives the car to Lily and Ben. They say sorry too. They start to play with the car together. They have fun. + +Sam's dad smiles and says, "Good. I am glad you are friends now. You know, it is okay to be different. Different people can have different things and different ways. But they can also have the same feelings and the same dreams. They can learn from each other and help each other. That is what makes the world a beautiful place." + +Lily and Ben listen and nod. They agree with Sam's dad. They like Sam. They like his car. They like his language. They want to know more about him and his country. + +They play with Sam until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and hug. They promise to see each other again. + +They are happy. They have learned a new thing. They have made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the forest. They liked to pretend they were brave explorers. They found a big tree with a hole in it. Tom wanted to look inside the hole. He thought there might be treasure or animals. + +"Let me go first," he said to Lily. "I have an axe. I can chop anything that tries to hurt us." + +Lily shook her head. She did not like the hole. It was dark and scary. She heard a strange noise coming from it. She thought it was a monster. + +"No, Tom, don't go," she said. "The hole is bad. The monster will eat you." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He insisted on going to the hole. He held his axe and walked to the tree. He was not afraid of anything. + +"Bye, Lily," he said. "I'll be back soon with the treasure." + +He put his head inside the hole. He saw something shiny. He reached for it with his hand. He felt a sharp pain. He screamed. + +Lily ran to Tom. She saw blood on his hand. She saw a big rat with a metal ring in its mouth. The rat had bitten Tom. It was the shiny thing he saw. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she asked. She was worried and sad. + +Tom pulled his hand out of the hole. He dropped his axe. He cried. His hand hurt a lot. It was bitter. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You were right. The hole was bad. The monster was a rat. It took my treasure and bit me." + +Lily hugged Tom. She tried to make him feel better. + +"It's okay, Tom," she said. "We can find another treasure. We can play somewhere else. We can go home and get a bandage for your hand." + +Tom nodded. He held Lily's hand. He was glad she was his friend. He learned his lesson. He never insisted on going to the hole again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They know the seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. They like spring best, because the flowers are pretty and the birds sing. + +One day, they go to the park in spring. They see a big tree with pink flowers. They want to pick some flowers for their mums. They ask a man who is sitting under the tree. + +"Can we pick some flowers, please?" Anna says. + +The man smiles and nods. "Sure, you can. They are very pretty, aren't they?" + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank the man and start to pick some flowers. They do not see that the man has a bag with him. He is not a nice man. He is a bad man. He wants to take Anna and Ben away. + +He waits until they are close to him. Then he grabs them and puts them in his bag. He runs away with them. He does not care that they cry and scream. He does not understand that they are scared and sad. He is a mean and selfish man. + +Anna and Ben are in the bag. They are very scared and sad. They do not know where they are going. They do not know if they will see their mums again. They wish they had not picked the flowers. They wish they had not trusted the man. He was not reliable. He was a liar and a thief. He was a bad man. +Lily liked to look at her face in the mirror. She thought she was very cute. She had big blue eyes, a small nose, and long blond hair. She smiled at herself and said, "Hello, cute Lily!" + +One day, Lily found a new mirror in her room. It was bigger and shinier than her old mirror. She ran to it and said, "Wow, what a nice mirror! I want to see how cute I am in it!" She stood in front of the mirror and looked at her face. + +But something was wrong. The mirror did not show her cute face. It showed a scary face. It had red eyes, a big nose, and short black hair. It frowned at her and said, "Hello, ugly Lily!" + +Lily was very scared. She did not know why the mirror was so mean. She cried and said, "No, no, no! You are not me! You are a bad mirror! Go away, go away, go away!" + +But the mirror did not go away. It laughed and said, "Ha, ha, ha! I am you, and you are me! You are not cute, you are ugly! And you will always be ugly, because I will always be your mirror!" + +Lily screamed and ran away from the mirror. She tried to find her old mirror, but it was gone. The new mirror had taken its place. Lily was trapped in her room with the bad mirror. She was very sad and very afraid. She wished she never looked at the new mirror. She wished she never said hello to it. She wished she never saw the scary face. +Tommy loves to play with blocks. He has many blocks of different colors and shapes. He can build towers, bridges, houses and cars with his blocks. He likes to show his blocks to his friends and share them. + +One day, Tommy has a birthday. He is very happy. He invites his friends to his house for a party. They eat cake, sing songs and play games. Tommy's mom gives him a big box with a bow. Tommy opens the box and sees more blocks inside. He is very excited. + +"Wow, thank you, mom!" Tommy says. "These are new blocks. They are different from my old blocks. They have letters and numbers on them. They are very cool." + +"You're welcome, Tommy," his mom says. "These are special blocks. They can help you learn new words and math. You can have fun and learn at the same time." + +Tommy hugs his mom and thanks her again. He takes his new blocks and shows them to his friends. They all want to play with them. They make words and numbers with the blocks. They spell their names and count how many blocks they have. They have a lot of fun with the new blocks. Tommy is very happy. He thinks this is the best birthday ever. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today, they have a task. They have to clean their room. Mom said they can have a snack when they complete the task. + +Lily and Tom start to pick up their toys. They put them in the box. They also put their books on the shelf. They work fast and have fun. + +"Look, Tom, we are almost done!" Lily says. "We only have to make the bed." + +"OK, Lily, let's do it!" Tom says. They pull the sheet and the blanket. They smooth them on the bed. They fluff the pillows. They smile at each other. + +"Yay, we did it! We completed the task!" Lily says. "Let's go tell Mom." + +They run to the kitchen. Mom is there. She is making cookies. She sees them and smiles. + +"Wow, you two did a great job!" Mom says. "Your room is so clean and tidy. I'm proud of you. You can have a cookie and some milk. Then you can play outside. The door is open." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug Mom and say thank you. They take a cookie and a glass of milk. They eat and drink. They feel good. They go outside. They play in the sun. They have a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily liked to play with the big machine in the park. It was a reliable machine. It always made funny noises and moved its arms and legs. Sometimes it gave them candy or stickers. + +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They ran to the machine and said hello. The machine said hello back and asked them what they wanted. + +"I want candy!" Ben said. + +"I want stickers!" Lily said. + +The machine nodded and told them to reach for the buttons. Ben and Lily reached for the buttons, but they were too high. They jumped and stretched, but they could not touch them. + +"Mom, help us!" Ben and Lily cried. + +Mom came over and smiled. She lifted Ben and Lily up, one by one, and helped them press the buttons. The machine made a happy sound and gave them candy and stickers. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Thank you, machine!" they said. + +"You're welcome, Ben and Lily!" mom said. + +"You're welcome, Ben and Lily!" the machine said. + +Ben and Lily hugged mom and the machine. They were very happy. They liked to play with the reliable machine. It was their friend. +Anna likes to mix things. She mixes water and soap to make bubbles. She mixes flour and eggs to make dough. She mixes paint and paper to make art. She thinks mixing is fun. + +One day, Anna goes to the farm with her mom and dad. She sees many animals there. She sees cows and sheep and pigs and chickens. She also sees a big bull. The bull is brown and has horns. He looks strong and scary. + +Anna wants to mix something with the bull. She finds a bucket of water and a bucket of corn. She pours some water and some corn into a bowl. She stirs them with a spoon. She thinks the bull will like her mix. + +She walks to the bull with her bowl. She says, "Hello, bull. I made you a mix. Do you want to try it?" She holds out the bowl to the bull. + +The bull does not like Anna's mix. He does not like water and corn. He likes grass and hay. He is upset that Anna is bothering him. He snorts and stamps his feet. He lowers his horns and charges at Anna. + +Anna is scared. She drops the bowl and runs away. The bull chases her. She cries, "Help, help! The bull is angry!" + +Her mom and dad hear her. They run to her and pick her up. They take her away from the bull. They hug her and calm her down. + +They say, "Anna, you should not mix things with the bull. The bull does not like your mix. He likes his own food. You should be careful around the bull. He can hurt you." + +Anna says, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I just wanted to make the bull happy. I like to mix things." + +They say, "We know, Anna. Mixing is fun. But not with the bull. You can mix things with other animals. Like the chickens or the pigs. They might like your mix. Or you can mix things with us. We love your mix." + +Anna says, "Okay, mom and dad. I will mix things with you and the animals. But not with the bull. He is too scary." + +They say, "That's good, Anna. We love you." + +They kiss her and smile. They go back to the farm and have a nice day. Anna mixes things with her mom and dad and the animals. But not with the bull. She leaves him alone. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big melon on a table. It was green and round and smelled sweet. + +"Can we eat the melon?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it belongs to someone," Ben said. + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. The melon looked very yummy. They decided to try a little bit. + +They took a knife from the table and cut the melon. They each took a slice and bit into it. It was juicy and delicious. They smiled and ate more. + +But soon, they felt uncomfortable. Their tummies hurt and they felt sick. They had eaten too much melon. They wished they had not been greedy. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was an angry man. He was the owner of the melon. He had gone to get some napkins. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my melon?" he shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the knife and the melon and ran away. They said sorry, but the man did not hear them. He was too mad. + +They ran back to their parents and told them what happened. Their parents were not happy. They said they should not have taken the melon without asking. They said they should have shared it with the man. They said they should have been more careful with the knife. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They learned their lesson. They never ate someone else's melon again. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the yard. They liked to make roads and bridges with sticks and stones. They also had a big cardboard box that they used as a shelter for their cars. + +"Look, I can load four cars in my truck!" Ben said, showing Mia his toy. "Can you do that?" + +Mia tried to load her cars in her truck, but she could only fit three. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to have a bigger truck like Ben. + +"No fair! Your truck is bigger than mine!" Mia said, pushing Ben's truck away. "Give me your truck!" + +Ben did not like that. He pushed Mia's truck away too. "No! It's mine! You have your own truck!" + +They started to fight over the trucks. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see that their shelter was falling down. The cardboard box collapsed on their cars and trucks. They heard a loud crash. + +They stopped fighting and looked at their shelter. It was broken and dull. Their cars and trucks were buried under the cardboard. They felt sorry and scared. + +"Oh no! What did we do?" Ben said, tears in his eyes. "We broke our shelter and our cars!" + +Mia also cried. "I'm sorry, Ben. I should not have pushed your truck. Can we be friends again?" + +Ben nodded. "I'm sorry, too. I should not have pushed your truck either. Yes, we can be friends again." + +They hugged and said sorry. Then they worked together to lift the cardboard and find their cars and trucks. They were happy to see that they were not broken. They fixed their shelter and put their cars and trucks inside. + +They learned that fighting over toys was not good. They learned that sharing and helping was better. They learned that being friends was more fun than being enemies. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big cross in the park. It was shiny and had many colors. Lily and Ben wanted to play with the cross, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I like it more!" + +They both pulled the cross, but it was too heavy. They could not move it. They got angry and started to yell at each other. + +A dog was watching them from behind a tree. He was envious of the cross. He thought it looked like a big bone. He wanted to bite it and chew it. He waited for Lily and Ben to stop fighting. + +When Lily and Ben were tired of yelling, they decided to take a break. They sat on the grass and looked at the cross. They still did not want to share, but they did not want to fight either. + +The dog saw his chance. He ran out of the tree and jumped on the cross. He bit it hard and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben were scared and surprised. They saw the dog and the cross. + +"Hey, that is our cross!" Lily said. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben said. + +But the dog did not listen. He bit the cross harder and harder. He broke it into pieces. He made a mess. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and shouted. + +The dog did not care. He was happy. He had the cross. He had the big bone. He wagged his tail and ran away. He did not see Lily and Ben. He did not see their tears. He did not see their toys. He only saw the cross. He only saw the bone. He only saw himself. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys, but they also like to use other things. One day, they find an ashtray on the table. It is round and shiny and has some black stuff inside. + +"Look, Tom, a hat!" Sam says. He puts the ashtray on his head and laughs. + +"No, Sam, a bowl!" Tom says. He takes the ashtray from Sam and pretends to eat from it. + +They take turns with the ashtray, making up different things. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dad. He is angry. He sees the ashtray on the floor and the black stuff on the carpet. + +"Who did this?" he roars. He looks at Sam and Tom with a scary face. + +Sam and Tom are scared. They hide behind the sofa. They do not want to get in trouble. + +"Dad, we are sorry," Sam says in a weak voice. + +"We were just playing," Tom says. + +Dad sighs. He is not happy, but he is not mean. He picks up the ashtray and the black stuff. He tells Sam and Tom to come out. + +"Boys, this is not a toy. This is an ashtray. It is for grown-ups who smoke. Smoking is bad. It makes you sick and dirty. You should not touch it. Do you understand?" he says. + +Sam and Tom nod. They understand. They say sorry again. + +Dad hugs them. He is not angry anymore. He loves them. + +He tells them to go and wash their hands and faces. He says he will clean the carpet. + +He also says he will throw away the ashtray. He does not want to smoke anymore. He wants to be healthy and clean for his boys. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They had a big box and some crayons. They wanted to make a spaceship. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Max said. He drew some stars and planets on the box. + +"OK!" Lily said. She drew some windows and a door on the box. "But we need a rocket." + +Max looked around. He saw a broom. He ran and grabbed it. "This is our rocket!" he said. He put it on the back of the box. + +Lily smiled. She climbed into the box. Max followed her. They closed the door. "Ready?" Max asked. + +"Ready!" Lily said. They held the broom and made zooming noises. They believed they were flying to the moon. + +But then they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the dog. He saw the box and the broom. He thought they were toys. He ran to the backyard. He jumped on the box. He bit the broom. + +Lily and Max screamed. The box shook and fell. The broom broke. Rex wagged his tail. He thought it was fun. + +Lily and Max were angry. They got out of the box. They yelled at Rex. "Bad dog! Go away! You ruined our spaceship!" + +Rex looked sad. He did not understand. He just wanted to play. He ran to his house. He hid under his bed. + +Lily and Max looked at their box and their broom. They were sad too. They could not go to the moon anymore. They hugged each other. They decided to make a new spaceship tomorrow. They hoped Rex would not bother them again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in the room. They take out some toys and make a game. + +Tom has a toy gun. He says, "I am a cowboy. I shoot bad guys." He points his toy gun at Mia. Mia says, "No, Tom. That is not nice. You do not shoot friends." + +Mia has a toy doll. She says, "I am a doctor. I help sick people." She puts a band-aid on her doll's thumb. She says, "My doll hurt her thumb. She needs a hug." + +Tom says, "That is boring. I do not want to play doctor. I want to play cowboy." He puts his toy gun in his belt. He says, "I will find a bad guy to shoot." + +Mia says, "OK, Tom. You go play cowboy. I will play doctor with my doll." She picks up her doll and goes to the couch. She says, "You are a good doll. I will make you feel better." + +Tom looks around the room. He does not see any bad guys. He sees a lamp, a book, a pillow, a ball, and a cat. He says, "This is boring. There are no bad guys to shoot. I want to play with Mia." + +He goes to the couch. He says, "Mia, can I play doctor with you?" Mia says, "Sure, Tom. You can be my helper. Do you have a toy that is sick?" Tom says, "Yes, I have a toy gun. It is sick. It does not shoot well." Mia says, "OK, Tom. Let me see your toy gun. Maybe I can fix it." + +She takes the toy gun from Tom. She looks at it. She says, "Your toy gun is not sick. It is just a toy. It does not shoot real bullets. It only makes a noise." Tom says, "Oh, I see. That is why it does not shoot bad guys." Mia says, "Yes, Tom. That is why. But you can still play with it. You can pretend to shoot bad guys. Or you can use it as a tool. Or you can trade it for another toy." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good doctor. And a good friend. I like to play with you." Mia says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good cowboy. And a good friend. I like to play with you, too." + +They hug each other. They smile. They play with their toys. They have fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw their shadows on the ground. Their shadows were big and funny. + +"Look, my shadow can do this!" Lila said. She made a silly face and waved her arms. Her shadow did the same. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said. He tried to make his shadow do something too. He jumped up and down and spun around. His shadow did the same. + +They laughed and played with their shadows. They tried to make them do different things. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw something unusual. A big, dark shadow came over them. It was not their shadow. It was not a cloud. It was a bird. A very big bird. + +"Hello, little ones," the bird said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila and Ben were scared. They did not know the bird. They did not want to play with it. They wanted to go home. + +"No, thank you," Lila said. "We have to go now. We have to complete our snack." + +"Yes, we have to go," Ben said. "We have to complete our nap." + +They ran away from the bird. They ran to their mom. She was waiting for them. She hugged them and gave them their snack. She took them home and tucked them in. + +They were safe and happy. They forgot about the bird. They dreamed of their shadows. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. Sometimes they would stop and observe the things around them, like the birds, the flowers and the cars. + +One day, they saw a big motorcycle parked near the gate. It was shiny and black, with a loud horn and a long seat. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to look at it closer. + +"Mom, can we see the motorcycle?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't touch it. It might belong to someone else," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben walked slowly to the motorcycle. They observed its wheels, its handle, its lights and its engine. They thought it was very cool and wondered how fast it could go. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my motorcycle?" It was a man with a leather jacket and a helmet. He looked angry and bitter. + +Lily and Ben were scared and ran back to their mom. They said sorry to the man and told him they were just observing his motorcycle. + +The man grumbled and got on his motorcycle. He started it and it made a loud noise. He drove away, leaving a cloud of smoke behind him. + +Lily and Ben watched him go. They decided they didn't like motorcycles anymore. They preferred their bikes and scooters. They were quieter and friendlier. They went back to playing in the park, happy and safe. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat some toast with jam. She asked her mom if she could make some. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful with the toaster. + +Lily went to the kitchen and put some bread in the toaster. She pushed the button and waited. She saw the bread turn brown and pop up. She reached for the toast, but it was too hot. She dropped it on the floor. She saw some smoke coming from the toaster. She was scared. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, there is smoke in the kitchen! The toaster is broken!" + +Her mom followed her to the kitchen and saw the smoke. She unplugged the toaster and opened the window. She said, "Don't worry, Lily, it's not a big fire. It's just some burnt toast. But we have to be careful with the toaster. It can be dangerous." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make some toast, but I couldn't manage." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You tried your best. But next time, ask me to help you. Or we can use the microwave. It's safer and easier." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Can we still have some toast?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can. Let's make some more bread. And maybe we can put some butter and honey on it. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds yummy, mom. Thank you." + +They made some more toast and ate it together. They heard a siren outside. They looked out the window and saw a fire truck. There were some firemen in red suits and helmets. They had a hose and a ladder. They were going to another house. + +Lily said, "Look, mom, firemen! They are brave. They can put out big fires." + +Her mom said, "Yes, they are, Lily. They are heroes. They help people who are in trouble. Maybe you can be a fireman when you grow up. If you want to." + +Lily said, "Maybe, mom. But right now, I'm just hungry." +Lily liked math. She liked to count and add and take away. She had a math book with many puzzles and pictures. She took it to school every day. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He had big glasses and a mysterious smile. He sat next to Lily and asked her what she was doing. + +"I am doing math," Lily said. "Do you like math?" + +Ben nodded. He said he liked math too. He asked Lily if he could lend her math book. Lily was happy to share. She gave him her math book and said he could look at it. + +But Ben did not look at it. He put it in his backpack and zipped it up. He said he would give it back to her later. Lily felt sad and confused. Why did he do that? She wanted her math book back. + +At recess, Lily saw Ben playing with some other kids. He had her math book in his hands. He was ripping the pages and throwing them in the air. He was laughing and saying math was stupid and boring. + +Lily ran to him and snatched her math book from him. She was angry and hurt. She yelled at him and said he was mean and rude. She said he could not lend her math book anymore. She said he had to say sorry and fix it. + +Ben looked scared and ashamed. He said he was sorry and he did not mean to hurt her. He said he did not like math because it was hard and he did not understand it. He said he was jealous of Lily because she was good at math. He said he wanted to be her friend and learn from her. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She said she understood and she forgave him. She said she could help him with math if he wanted. She said math was fun and easy if you tried. She said they could be friends and share her math book. + +Ben smiled and thanked her. He said he was glad and he would try. He said he liked her and her math book. He said he had a mysterious gift for her in his backpack. He said it was a surprise and he hoped she would like it. + +Lily was curious and excited. She wondered what it was. She followed Ben to his backpack and opened it. Inside, she saw a beautiful math puzzle. It had many colors and shapes and numbers. It looked like a rainbow and a star. + +Lily gasped and smiled. She said it was amazing and she loved it. She said it was the best gift ever. She hugged Ben and thanked him. She said he was kind and generous. She said they could do the puzzle together. + +Ben nodded and hugged her back. He said he was happy and he liked her too. He said he found the puzzle in a store and he thought of her. He said it was a math puzzle and it had a mysterious secret. He said they had to solve it to find out. + +Lily and Ben sat down and started to do the puzzle. They had fun and learned. They found out the secret and laughed. They became good friends and shared their love for math. They never fought over the math book again. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or rocks. They called them minerals. + +"Look, I found a big mineral!" Tom said, holding up a round stone. "It is brown and smooth and heavy." + +"Let me see!" Mia said, reaching for the stone. Tom gave it to her, but she could not hold it well. It was too heavy for her. She dropped it on the ground. + +"Oops!" Mia said. "I'm sorry, Tom. I dropped your mineral." + +Tom was not happy. He liked his mineral. He picked it up and looked at it. It had a crack on it. He felt sad. + +"It's okay, Mia. It was an accident." Tom said, trying to be nice. "But now my mineral is broken. It is not shiny anymore. It is boring." + +Mia felt bad. She wanted to make Tom happy again. She looked around and saw something shiny in the sand. She dug it out and showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom! I found another mineral for you!" Mia said, smiling. "It is silver and sparkly and light. It is not boring. It is pretty." + +Tom looked at the shiny thing. It was a ring. It had a small stone on it that sparkled in the sun. He liked it. He smiled too. + +"Wow, Mia! Thank you! This is a nice mineral. It is not boring. It is pretty." Tom said, taking the ring. "You are a good friend. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Mia nodded. She was happy that Tom was happy. They put the ring on their fingers and pretended to be pirates. They had fun in the park. They forgot about the boring mineral. They liked the pretty mineral. +Tim has a robot. He likes his robot a lot. His robot is huge and can do many things. His robot can play with him, help him with his homework, and protect him from bad guys. + +One day, Tim and his robot go to the park. They see many birds, flowers, and trees. They also see a big pond with many fish. Tim likes fish. He wants to feed them. He asks his robot to help him. + +His robot says yes. His robot has a big bag of bread. He breaks the bread into small pieces and gives them to Tim. Tim throws the bread into the pond. The fish come and eat the bread. They are happy and make bubbles. + +Tim and his robot are happy too. They watch the fish and smile. They feed the fish until the bag is empty. Then they say bye to the fish and go home. Tim hugs his robot and says thank you. His robot hugs him back and says you are welcome. They are good friends. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big rock on the side of the path. It is a modern rock. It has many colors and shapes on it. + +"Wow, look at that rock!" Ben says. "It is so pretty and cool!" + +"Can we touch it?" Mia asks. "Maybe it is soft and smooth." + +They run to the rock and touch it. It is hard and rough. They feel the bumps and lines on it. + +"It is not soft and smooth," Mia says. "It is hard and rough. But it is still pretty and cool." + +"Can we climb it?" Ben asks. "Maybe it is fun and high." + +They try to climb the rock. It is not easy. They slip and slide on it. + +"It is not fun and high," Ben says. "It is hard and rough. But it is still pretty and cool." + +"Can we rock it?" Mia asks. "Maybe it is loose and light." + +They push and pull the rock. It does not move. It is heavy and stuck. + +"It is not loose and light," Mia says. "It is hard and rough. But it is still pretty and cool." + +They sit on the rock and look at the park. They see the trees and flowers and birds and people. They smile and hug. + +"We like this rock," they say. "It is our rock. It is hard and rough and pretty and cool." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with a collar and a leash. The dog was tied to a bench near a man who was sleeping. Lily and Tom wanted to pet the dog, but they were afraid. + +"Let's go see the dog," Lily urged Tom. "He looks nice and calm. Maybe he wants to play with us." + +"I don't know," Tom said. "He might be a guard dog. He might bite us or bark at us. And the man might wake up and get angry." + +"Don't be scared," Lily said. "The dog is not a guard dog. He is a friend dog. Look, he is wagging his tail. That means he is happy. Come on, Tom." + +Lily and Tom walked slowly towards the dog. The dog saw them and lifted his head. He sniffed the air and growled. He did not like strangers. He was a guard dog. He was trained to protect the man and the bench. + +Lily and Tom stopped and felt scared. They wanted to run away, but it was too late. The dog broke free from the leash and ran towards them. He barked loudly and showed his teeth. He wanted to bite them and chase them away. + +The man woke up and saw the dog attacking the children. He shouted and tried to stop the dog, but he was too slow. The dog bit Lily and Tom on their legs and arms. They screamed and cried. They were hurt and bleeding. + +The dog was not a friend dog. He was a bad dog. Lily and Tom were not happy. They were sad. They wished they had listened to Tom and stayed away from the dog. They learned a hard lesson. They should never go near a strange dog. +Mia liked to help her mom bake cakes. She would pour the flour, crack the eggs, and stir the batter. But her favorite part was using the mixer. The mixer was a big machine that made the batter smooth and fluffy. Mia loved to watch the mixer spin and hear it hum. + +One day, Mia's mom said, "Mia, we need to go to the store. We ran out of sugar. Can you watch the mixer for me while I'm gone?" + +Mia nodded. She was happy to watch the mixer. She wanted to be a good helper. + +But then, Mia saw her brother Leo come into the kitchen. Leo was older than Mia and he liked to tease her. He saw the mixer and said, "Hey, Mia, can I use the mixer? It looks fun." + +Mia shook her head. "No, Leo, it's mine. Mom said I can watch it." + +Leo frowned. He was envious of Mia. He wanted to use the mixer too. He said, "Come on, Mia, don't be selfish. Let me have a turn. I'll give it back to you." + +Mia still shook her head. "No, Leo, go away. It's mine." + +Leo got angry. He said, "Fine, Mia, if you won't share, I'll just replace it with something else." He grabbed the mixer and ran away. He threw it in the trash and took a toy car instead. He said, "Here, Mia, you can have this. It's better than the mixer." + +Mia was shocked. She saw her mixer in the trash and her toy car in Leo's hand. She started to cry. She said, "Leo, you're mean. You broke the mixer. Mom will be mad." + +Leo didn't care. He said, "Too bad, Mia. You should have shared. Now you have nothing." He laughed and ran away with the toy car. + +Mia was sad. She tried to get the mixer out of the trash, but it was dirty and broken. She couldn't fix it. She waited for her mom to come back, but she was scared. She knew her mom would be upset. She wished she had never let Leo near the mixer. She wished she had a better brother. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play games. Today they play hide and seek. Lily counts to ten. Max runs and hides behind a tree. Lily looks for Max. She sees his feet under the tree. She runs to the tree and says, "I found you, Max!" + +Max jumps out and says, "You are good at finding, Lily. Now it is my turn to count. You hide." Lily nods and runs away. Max counts to ten. He looks for Lily. He sees a bush that moves. He thinks Lily is hiding there. He runs to the bush and says, "I found you, Lily!" + +But it is not Lily. It is a cat. The cat meows and runs away. Max is surprised. He hears Lily giggle. She is hiding behind a fence. She says, "That was a joke, Max. I tricked you. I win!" + +Max laughs and says, "You are playful, Lily. You are good at hiding. That was a funny joke. You win. Let's play again." Lily smiles and says, "OK, Max. Let's play again. You are a good friend." They hug and play again. They have fun. +Lily and Max are playing in the living room. They have a big screen that shows pictures and sounds. They like to watch animals and learn their names. + +"Look, Max, a giraffe!" Lily says, pointing to the screen. "It has a long neck and spots. It can eat leaves from tall trees." + +Max nods and smiles. He likes giraffes too. He tries to stretch his neck like a giraffe, but he can't reach the ceiling. He falls on the floor and laughs. + +"Are you okay, Max?" Lily asks, helping him up. + +"I'm okay, Lily. That was fun. Let's see what other animals are on the screen." + +They sit on the couch and watch the screen. They see a lion, a zebra, a monkey, and a bird. The bird is blue and yellow. It has a long tail and a crest. It flies in the air and sings. + +"Wow, what a beautiful bird!" Lily says. "It is so graceful. It can move and bend and twist. It can make music with its voice." + +Max agrees. He likes the bird too. He tries to flap his arms like a bird, but he can't fly. He jumps on the couch and makes noises. + +"Max, be careful!" Lily says. "You might fall and hurt yourself. You are not a bird. You are a boy." + +Max stops and looks at Lily. He thinks for a moment. Then he says, "You are right, Lily. I am not a bird. I am a boy. But I can pretend to be a bird. It is fun. Do you want to pretend with me?" + +Lily smiles and nods. She likes to pretend too. She joins Max on the couch and flaps her arms. They pretend to be birds and sing along with the screen. They have a lot of fun. +Timmy liked to play with his toy drum. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was a musician. He did not like to share his drum with anyone. He wanted to keep it all to himself. + +One day, his mom told him that they had a visitor. It was his cousin Lily, who was also three years old. Lily liked to play with toys too, but she did not have a drum. She saw Timmy's drum and wanted to try it. + +"Can I play with your drum, Timmy?" she asked. + +"No!" Timmy shouted. "It is my drum! Go away!" + +He pushed Lily and made her cry. His mom was angry and sad. She scolded Timmy and took his drum away. + +"You are very rude, Timmy. You need to learn to share and be nice. I am going to send your drum to the charity shop. Maybe someone else will appreciate it more than you." + +Timmy was shocked and scared. He did not want to lose his drum. He begged his mom to change her mind. + +"Please, mom, please! Don't send my drum away! I love my drum! I will share it with Lily, I promise!" + +But it was too late. His mom had already put his drum in a big bag and left the house. She said she would be back soon. + +Timmy felt very sad and uncomfortable. He had no drum and no friend. He wished he had been nicer to Lily. He wished he had not been so selfish. He learned a hard lesson that day. He hoped he would get another chance to be a musician. +Jill and Tom were playing with yarn. They liked to make shapes and animals with the yarn. Jill made a cat and Tom made a dog. They put their yarn pets on the floor and pretended they were real. + +"Meow, meow," said Jill's cat. "Woof, woof," said Tom's dog. They made their pets talk to each other and have fun. + +But then, Mom came in and saw the mess. She was upset. She did not like yarn on the floor. She said it was not safe and not clean. She told Jill and Tom to pick up the yarn and put it away. + +Jill and Tom were sad. They did not want to stop playing. They liked their yarn pets. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +They whispered to each other. They said they would pick up the yarn, but they would keep their pets. They would hide them under their beds and play with them later. + +They nodded and smiled. They picked up the yarn and put it in a box. They said sorry to Mom and gave her a hug. They went to their rooms and put their pets under their beds. + +They whispered to their pets. They said they would come back soon and play with them. They said they loved them. They kissed them good night. They were happy. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a lot of fog in the air. They cannot see the trees or the houses very well. + +"Wow, look at the fog!" Ben says. "It is like a big cloud on the ground." + +"Can we touch it?" Mia asks. "Can we own it?" + +They run to the fog and try to catch it with their hands. But the fog is too thin and wet. It slips through their fingers. + +"No, we cannot own the fog," Ben says. "It is not a thing. It is just water and air." + +Mia is sad. She wants to own something from the fog. She looks around and sees a small rock on the ground. It is covered with water drops from the fog. + +"Look, Ben, I found something!" Mia says. "It is a fog rock. I can own it." + +She picks up the rock and shows it to Ben. Ben smiles and nods. + +"Yes, you can own the fog rock," Ben says. "It is a nice rock. Can I see it?" + +Mia gives the rock to Ben. He looks at it and feels it. It is cold and smooth. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is a car horn. They look up and see a car coming out of the fog. It is very close to them. + +"Watch out!" Ben shouts. He drops the rock and pulls Mia away from the road. They run to the sidewalk and hug each other. + +The car passes by and disappears in the fog. Ben and Mia are scared and shaken. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am okay," Mia says. "Thank you for saving me." + +They look at the road and see the rock. It is still there, shining in the fog. + +"Can we get the rock?" Mia asks. + +Ben shakes his head. + +"No, we cannot get the rock," Ben says. "It is too dangerous. The car might come back. We have to leave it." + +Mia is sad. She likes the rock. She wants to own it. + +"But it is my fog rock," Mia says. + +Ben hugs her and says, "I know, Mia, I know. But you cannot own the fog. And you cannot own the rock. You can only own me. And I can only own you. We are friends. And that is better than any rock." +Lily and Max are playing with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars, but they like some more than others. Lily likes the red car, because it is fast and shiny. Max likes the blue car, because it is big and loud. + +"Let's have a race!" Lily says. "We can see who has the faster car." + +"Okay!" Max says. "But we need a match. We need something to start the race and something to finish the race." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She sees a banana on the table. She picks it up and says, "This can be the start. We can put it here, and when I say 'go', we can push our cars." + +Max nods. He sees a book on the floor. He picks it up and says, "This can be the finish. We can put it there, and the first car to touch the book wins." + +Lily and Max agree. They line up their cars behind the banana. Lily says, "Ready, set, go!" and they push their cars. + +The cars zoom across the floor. They are very fast and make a lot of noise. Lily and Max cheer for their cars. They want to win the race. + +But something happens. The cars are too fast. They go past the book and keep going. They hit the wall and bounce back. They hit each other and spin around. They make a big mess. + +Lily and Max stop cheering. They look at their cars. They are not shiny and loud anymore. They are dirty and broken. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "Our cars are ruined!" + +"Oh no!" Max says. "We don't have a winner!" + +Lily and Max are sad. They love their cars. They don't want them to be ruined. They don't want to lose the race. + +But then, they have an idea. They look at each other and smile. They say, "Let's fix our cars!" + +They run to the box of cars. They find some parts that they can use. They find some tape and some stickers. They work together to fix their cars. They make them look amazing. + +They put new wheels and new doors. They put new lights and new horns. They put tape and stickers to make them colorful and fun. + +They finish fixing their cars. They are very proud of their work. They show each other their cars. They say, "Wow! Your car is amazing!" + +They hug each other and say, "We are amazing!" + +They decide to have another race. But this time, they don't need a match. They don't need a start or a finish. They just need their amazing cars and their amazing friends. They have fun and they are happy. +Lila loved to play her flute. She made happy sounds with it every day. She liked to sit on her comfortable chair and blow into the flute. She felt like a bird singing in the sky. + +One day, her brother Tom was angry. He wanted to play with Lila's flute, but she said no. It was her flute, not his. Tom was very mad. He grabbed the flute from Lila's hands and ran away. Lila cried and chased him. + +Tom ran to the backyard and threw the flute on the ground. He stomped on it with his feet. He wanted to destroy the flute. He did not care if Lila was sad. He was mean and selfish. + +Lila saw what Tom did and screamed. She ran to the flute and picked it up. It was broken and bent. It did not make any sounds anymore. Lila felt like her heart was broken too. She hugged the flute and sobbed. + +Mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw Lila and Tom and the flute. She was very angry at Tom. She scolded him and took him to his room. He had to stay there for a long time. He was sorry and ashamed. + +Mom hugged Lila and comforted her. She said she was sorry about the flute. She said she would buy her a new one. She said she loved her very much. Lila felt a little better. She still missed her flute, but she knew Mom was kind and true. +Lily liked to watch TV with her mom and dad. They had a big TV in the living room. Lily liked to see the animals and the colors on the TV. Sometimes, she also liked to sing along with the songs. + +One day, Lily's mom and dad had to go out. They asked Lily's aunt to stay with her. Lily's aunt was very thin and wore glasses. She did not like to watch TV. She liked to read books and order food on the phone. + +Lily was bored. She wanted to watch TV, but her aunt said no. She said TV was bad for Lily's eyes and brain. She said Lily should read books and eat healthy food. She ordered a salad and a soup for them. + +Lily did not like salad and soup. She liked pizza and ice cream. She did not like books. She liked TV. She was angry and sad. She cried and shouted. She said she wanted her mom and dad. + +Her aunt was annoyed. She said Lily was a bad girl. She said she should be quiet and eat her food. She said she would not order pizza and ice cream for her. + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the living room. She turned on the TV. She found her favorite channel. She smiled and laughed. She said she loved TV. + +Her aunt followed her. She saw Lily watching TV. She was furious. She turned off the TV. She said Lily was naughty and rude. She said she would tell her mom and dad. + +Lily did not care. She said her mom and dad loved her. She said they would order pizza and ice cream for her. She said they would watch TV with her. She said her aunt was mean and boring. + +They argued and fought. They did not have fun. They waited for Lily's mom and dad to come back. +Lily wanted to help her mom with the task of cleaning the house. She took a broom and tried to sweep the floor, but she made more mess than before. She knocked over a vase and broke it. She spilled some juice on the couch. She dropped a book on her toe. + +"Ow!" she cried. "This task is too hard. I am miserable." + +Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken vase, the juice stain, and the book on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what have you done?" she asked. "You made a big mess. You need to be more careful and listen to me. This task is not for you. You are too little." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to make her mom proud, not angry. She wanted to do something good, not bad. She wanted to be big, not little. + +She looked at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to help. I love you." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. I know you wanted to help, but this task is not for you. You can help me with other tasks, like putting away your toys, or folding your clothes, or setting the table. Those are tasks you can do well. And you can also do something else that makes me happy." + +"What is that, mom?" Lily asked. + +"You can whistle," her mom said. "You are very good at whistling. You whistle so sweetly and brightly. You make me smile when you whistle. Can you whistle for me now?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She put her lips together and blew. She whistled a happy tune. Her mom smiled and clapped. She said, "That's wonderful, Lily. You are a great whistler. You make me happy. Thank you for whistling for me." + +Lily felt happy too. She forgot about the mess and the pain. She whistled some more and danced with her mom. She said, "You're welcome, mom. I love whistling for you. It's a fun task. It's not hard. It's not miserable. It's joyful." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and draw with crayons. One day, they are in Tom's room and they find a big book with many pictures. They want to look at the book, but it is too high on the shelf. + +"Can you get the book, Tom?" Mia asks. + +"I will try," Tom says. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the book. But the chair is wobbly and Tom falls down. The book falls too, and it hits Tom's head. Tom feels a lot of pain and he starts to cry. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia says. She runs to Tom and hugs him. She sees a red mark on Tom's forehead. "You have a mark, Tom. It looks bad." + +Tom cries louder. He is scared and he wants his mom. Mia tries to calm him down. She says, "Don't cry, Tom. It will be okay. Your mom will come soon and she will make you feel better. She will put a band-aid on your mark and give you a kiss." + +Tom sniffles and nods. He stops crying and holds Mia's hand. They wait for Tom's mom to come. They see the book on the floor. It has many crayon marks on the pages. The book is not clean anymore. + +"Uh-oh," Mia says. "We made the book dirty. We should not have touched it. It is not our book." + +Tom looks at the book and feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. It is my fault. I wanted to see the book. I did not mean to make it dirty." + +Mia smiles and says, "It's okay, Tom. It was an accident. We can say sorry to your mom and help her clean the book. Maybe she will not be mad." + +Tom smiles too and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. You made me feel better." + +They hug each other and wait for Tom's mom to come. They hope she will not be too mad. They hope she will still let them play and draw. They hope the mark on Tom's head will go away soon. They are still friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits. They were cherries, sweet and juicy. Ben and Lily wanted to pick some, but they did not know how. + +"Let's ask Mom," Ben said. "She knows everything." + +"No, let's ask Dad," Lily said. "He is strong and tall." + +They ran to the house and found their parents. They both talked at the same time, asking for cherries. + +"Slow down, slow down," Mom said. "One at a time, please." + +Ben and Lily took turns to speak. Mom smiled and said, "You are both intelligent and curious. But you need to listen to each other and to us. Cherries are good, but they have pits inside. You have to be careful not to swallow them, or you will get a tummy ache." + +Dad nodded and said, "And you also need to listen to the tree. It is alive and it gives us fruits. You have to be gentle and respectful. You can only take a few cherries, and you have to say thank you to the tree." + +Ben and Lily agreed to listen. They followed their parents to the garden. They picked some cherries, and they said thank you to the tree. They ate the cherries, and they spit out the pits. They did not get a tummy ache. They were happy and grateful. + +The moral of the story is: Listening is important. It helps us learn, be safe, and be kind. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard after dinner. They had a flashlight and a bag of crackers. They wanted to feed the birds and see them in the dark. + +"Look, there is a big bird on the fence!" Sara said. She pointed the flashlight at the bird and threw a cracker. The bird flew away. + +"Hey, don't scare the birds!" Ben said. He was angry at Sara. He wanted to feed the birds too. + +"Sorry, I just wanted to see it better," Sara said. She felt bad. She liked the birds too. + +They walked around the yard, looking for more birds. They saw a small bird on a branch. Ben threw a cracker and the bird ate it. + +"Good job, Ben!" Sara said. She smiled at Ben. She was happy for him. + +"Thank you, Sara!" Ben said. He smiled back at Sara. He was happy too. + +They saw another bird on the ground. It was slow and did not fly away. Sara and Ben went closer to it. They saw that it had a hurt wing. + +"Oh no, poor bird!" Sara said. She felt sad for the bird. + +"Maybe we can help it," Ben said. He had an idea. He took the flashlight and the bag of crackers. He said to Sara, "You stay here and watch the bird. I will go get Mommy. She will know what to do." + +"Okay, Ben. Hurry back!" Sara said. She stayed with the bird and talked to it softly. She hoped Mommy could help it. She hoped the bird would be okay. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had a folder where she kept all her drawings. She drew flowers, animals, rainbows and her family. She was very proud of her folder. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her folder with her. She wanted to show her drawings to her friends. She had a lot of fun playing on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. + +But when it was time to go home, Lily could not find her folder. She looked everywhere. She asked her mom and dad. They did not know where it was. Lily felt very sad and scared. She missed her folder. She missed her drawings. + +She cried and cried. Her mom and dad hugged her and tried to make her feel better. They said they would help her look for her folder. They asked the other kids and the park staff. They searched all over the park. + +Then, Lily saw something under a bench. It was her folder! Someone had left it there by mistake. Lily ran to get it. She opened it and saw all her drawings. She was so happy. She hugged her folder and thanked her mom and dad. She was not sad and scared anymore. She had her folder back. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars. They liked to race them on the floor and see who was faster. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They made loud noises as they pushed their cars. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom said and they started a new race. Tom's car zoomed ahead of Lily's car. He was very happy. He shouted, "I win! I win! I am the best!" + +Lily was sad. She did not like to lose. She wanted to win too. She said, "No, you did not win. You cheated. You pushed your car too hard. That is not fair." + +Tom did not like to hear that. He was angry. He said, "No, I did not cheat. You are just slow. You are a sore loser. You always cry when you lose." + +Lily and Tom started to fight. They yelled at each other. They did not speak nicely. They did not listen to each other. They were stubborn. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting and their toy cars on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. You are being rude and mean. You are not playing nicely. You have to share and take turns. You have to say sorry and be kind." + +But Lily and Tom did not listen to Mom. They kept fighting. They did not say sorry. They did not be kind. They were stubborn. + +Mom was very angry. She said, "That's it. You have lost your toy cars. You have to go to your rooms. You have no victory. You have only trouble." + +Lily and Tom were shocked. They did not want to lose their toy cars. They did not want to go to their rooms. They wanted to play. But it was too late. Mom took their toy cars and sent them to their rooms. They had no fun. They had no friends. They had a bad ending. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they are playing in their room when they hear a loud noise. The floor shakes and the walls crack. It is an earthquake! + +"Mom! Dad!" Sam and Tom shout. They are scared. They need their parents. They run to the door, but it is stuck. They cannot open it. They try to push and pull, but it does not move. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. They hope someone will hear them. They hear more noises outside. They hear sirens and screams and crashes. They wonder what is happening. They hope their parents are safe. + +They see a window in their room. It is high and small, but maybe they can climb out. They move a chair and a table to the window. They stand on the table and look outside. They see fire and smoke and dust. They see buildings falling and cars crashing. They see people running and crying. It is wild. + +"Look, Sam, there is our mom and dad!" Tom says. He points to the street. He sees their parents holding hands and looking for them. They are alive! + +"Mom! Dad!" Sam and Tom shout. They wave their arms and try to get their attention. They want to go to them. They want to hug them. + +But their parents do not see them. They do not hear them. They are too far and too noisy. They keep walking and looking. They do not know where their sons are. + +Sam and Tom feel sad and lonely. They wish they could be with their parents. They wish the earthquake would stop. They wish everything would be normal again. + +But it does not. The earthquake gets stronger and stronger. The window breaks and the table shakes. Sam and Tom lose their balance and fall. They hit their heads and bleed. They close their eyes and stop breathing. + +They do not see their parents again. They do not see anything again. They are gone. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw an enormous statue of a bird with wings. Lily wanted to touch it, but Tom was afraid. + +"Look, Tom, it's a bird! A big, big bird!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it's not a bird. It's a statue. A statue is a thing that looks like something, but it's not real. It can't fly or talk or move," Tom said. + +"But it has wings. Maybe it can fly if we help it," Lily said. She climbed on the statue's back and tried to flap its wings. + +"Lily, stop! You can fall and hurt yourself. And the statue can't fly. It's too heavy and hard," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She kept flapping the wings and pretending to fly. She felt happy and free. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked down and saw that one of the statue's wings had broken off. It fell to the ground and made a big hole. Lily was scared. She started to cry. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" she shouted. + +Mom heard Lily and ran to her. She lifted her off the statue and hugged her. + +"Lily, are you okay? What happened?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to fly with the statue, but I broke it. I didn't mean to," Lily said. + +Mom looked at the broken statue and sighed. She was angry, but she was also glad that Lily was not hurt. + +"Lily, you have to be careful. You can't climb on statues. They are not toys. They are art. Art is something that people make to show their feelings or ideas. You have to respect art and not damage it," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't know. I won't do it again," Lily said. + +Mom nodded and kissed Lily. She took her hand and Tom's hand and walked away from the statue. She hoped that no one would notice the broken wing. She wondered how much it would cost to fix it. She wished that Lily would learn to fly in her dreams, not in real life. +Sam and Mia liked to help Mom bake cakes. They put eggs, flour, sugar and butter in a big bowl. Mom used a mixer to make them smooth. The mixer was loud and fast. Sam and Mia watched it spin. + +"Can I try the mixer, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Me too, me too!" Mia said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, but you have to be careful. The mixer is heavy and strong. You have to balance it with both hands. And don't touch the blades. They are sharp and can hurt you." + +Mom gave the mixer to Sam first. He held it with both hands and pressed the button. The mixer made a noise and moved in the bowl. Sam felt it pull and push. He tried to balance it, but it was hard. The mixer wobbled and splashed some batter on his face. + +"Oops!" Sam said. He laughed and licked his lips. The batter was sweet. + +Mia giggled and said, "My turn, my turn!" + +Mom gave the mixer to Mia next. She held it with both hands and pressed the button. The mixer made a noise and moved in the bowl. Mia felt it pull and push. She tried to balance it, but it was hard. The mixer wobbled and splashed some batter on her hair. + +"Oops!" Mia said. She laughed and shook her head. The batter was sticky. + +Mom took the mixer back and said, "Good job, Sam and Mia. You are very brave and helpful. But the mixer is not a regular toy. It is only for baking. Now let's put the cake in the oven and clean up the mess." + +Sam and Mia nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. We love you. And we love cake!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the kitchen. They have a toy cow, a toy pot and a toy spoon. They pretend to cook the cow in the pot. + +"Yum, yum, cow soup!" says Lily, stirring the pot with the spoon. + +"No, no, cow soup!" says Ben, grabbing the cow from the pot. "Cow is my friend!" + +Lily and Ben start to fight over the cow. They pull and tug and shout. The cow makes a moo sound. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees Lily and Ben and the cow. She is upset. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" says Mom. "What are you doing? You can't cook the cow! The cow is not for cooking. The cow is for cuddling." + +She takes the cow from Lily and Ben and gives them a hug. She puts the cow on the table. + +"Look, the cow is sad. You hurt the cow. You have to say sorry to the cow." + +Lily and Ben look at the cow. The cow has a tear in its eye. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, cow," says Lily. + +"Sorry, cow," says Ben. + +They hug the cow and pet its fur. The cow makes a happy moo sound. + +Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, how about we cook something else? Something that is for cooking. Like carrots or potatoes or noodles." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +They put the cow on a chair and help Mom cook. They have fun and learn new words. They are happy. The cow is happy. The end. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they saw a big hill with many rocks and plants. They wanted to examine it. + +"Let's go there!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"OK!" Mia agreed. "But be careful. The hill is wide and steep." + +They climbed the hill slowly. They looked at the rocks and plants. They saw some bugs and worms. They picked up some stones and leaves. + +"This is fun!" Ben said. "Look, this rock is shiny. And this leaf is red." + +"This is boring!" Mia said. "The rocks are hard. And the leaves are dry. I want to go back to the slide." + +Ben was sad. He liked to examine the hill. He wanted to show Mia more things. + +"Why is it boring?" he asked. "There are so many things to see and learn." + +Mia shrugged. She did not like to examine the hill. She wanted to play and have fun. + +"Come on, Ben," she said. "Let's go back to the park. The slide is more fun than the hill." + +Ben sighed. He followed Mia. He put the rock and the leaf in his pocket. He wanted to examine them later. He hoped Mia would like them too. +Lily was sick. She had a sore throat and a cough. Mommy gave her a green pill to make her feel better. Lily did not like the pill. It was big and bitter. She made a face and spat it out. + +"No, Lily, you have to swallow the pill. It will help you stop coughing," Mommy said. + +"But I don't want to. It's yucky," Lily said. + +Mommy had an idea. She went to the kitchen and came back with a spoon and a jar. She opened the jar and scooped some honey. She put the honey on the spoon and mixed it with the pill. + +"Look, Lily, I have a surprise for you. This is honey. It's sweet and sticky. It will make the pill taste good. Do you want to try?" Mommy said. + +Lily looked at the spoon. She liked honey. She was curious about the surprise. She opened her mouth and took the spoon. She felt the honey and the pill in her mouth. She swallowed them together. + +"Mmm, that was good. Thank you, Mommy," Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged her. "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you liked the surprise. Now you can rest and get well soon," Mommy said. +Ben and Lily are playing catch with a ball in the park. They throw the ball to each other and laugh. They have fun. + +A big dog sees the ball and runs to get it. The dog is fast and catches the ball in his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +Ben and Lily are upset. They want their ball back. They chase the dog and shout, "Hey, give us our ball!" + +The dog stops and looks at them. He wags his tail and drops the ball. He wants to play with them. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They pick up the ball and throw it to the dog. The dog catches it and brings it back. They play catch with the dog and smile. They have more fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see some beans on a plant. They want to pick them and eat them. + +"Look, beans!" Lily says. "Let's get them!" + +"No, wait!" Ben says. "We have to wear gloves. The plant has prickles. They can hurt us." + +Lily does not listen. She is hungry. She reaches for a bean. Ouch! A prickle pokes her finger. She cries. + +"See, I told you!" Ben says. "You have to be careful. Come, I have gloves. We can wear them and get the beans." + +Lily stops crying. She says sorry to Ben. She takes a glove from him. They wear the gloves. They pick some beans. They are happy. + +They go to the kitchen. They wash the beans. They cook them in a pot. They smell good. + +"Are they ready?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, they are ready!" Ben says. "Let's eat!" + +They eat the beans. They are yummy. They share with their mom and dad. They are proud. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. Lila had a velvet doll that she loved very much. Ben had a wooden truck that he liked to zoom around. + +One day, Ben saw Lila's velvet doll and wanted to touch it. He asked Lila, "Can I play with your doll for a little bit?" + +Lila said, "No, this is my doll. You have your truck. Go play with that." + +Ben felt angry and sad. He thought Lila was not a good friend. He wanted to make her feel the same way. He waited until Lila was not looking and took her velvet doll. He ran away with it and hid it behind a bush. + +Lila looked for her doll and could not find it. She cried and cried. She asked Ben, "Have you seen my doll? Where is it?" + +Ben lied and said, "No, I don't know where your doll is. Maybe you lost it." + +Lila felt very sad and scared. She loved her doll and wanted it back. She said, "Please, Ben, be honest with me. Did you take my doll?" + +Ben felt guilty and ashamed. He knew he did a bad thing. But he was afraid to tell the truth. He said, "No, I did not take your doll. Why would I do that?" + +Lila did not believe him. She saw his face and knew he was lying. She said, "You are a bad friend, Ben. You are not honest. You took my doll and you won't give it back. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Ben felt sorry and sad. He wanted to say sorry and give back the doll. But he was too late. Lila ran away and did not talk to him again. He lost his best friend and his velvet doll. He wished he had been honest and kind. He wished he had reminded himself to share and care. But he did not. And he was alone. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big, shiny car stop near the gate. A lady came out of the car. She wore a pretty dress and a shiny hat. She had a lot of people with her. They all looked at her and smiled. + +"Who is she?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is a queen," Ben said. + +"A queen? Wow! Can we say hello to her?" Lily said. + +Ben nodded. They ran to the lady. They stopped in front of her and smiled. + +"Hello, lady. Are you a queen?" Lily asked. + +The lady looked at them and laughed. She bent down and touched their heads. + +"Hello, children. No, I'm not a queen. I'm a singer. I sing songs for people. Do you like songs?" she asked. + +"Yes, we do. We like to sing, too," Ben said. + +"Can you sing a song for me?" the lady asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They thought of a song they knew. They opened their mouths and tried to sing. But they could not sing. They could only whistle. They whistled the song very loud and very bad. The lady and the people with her covered their ears. They looked at Ben and Lily with big eyes. + +"What are you doing? That's not singing. That's whistling. And very foolish whistling, too," the lady said. + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not know they were whistling. They thought they were singing. They did not know whistling was foolish. They liked to whistle. + +"We're sorry, lady. We did not mean to whistle. We thought we were singing. We like to whistle. Whistling is fun," Lily said. + +The lady shook her head. She stood up and walked to her car. She did not say goodbye to Ben and Lily. She did not smile at them. She looked angry and annoyed. + +"Come on, let's go. We have a show to do. And no more whistling, please. Whistling is for birds, not for singers," she said to the people with her. + +She got in her car and drove away. Ben and Lily watched her go. They felt confused and hurt. They did not understand why the lady was so mean to them. They did not think whistling was bad. They thought whistling was fun. + +They looked at each other and shrugged. They did not care what the lady said. They liked to whistle. They whistled again. They whistled loud and happy. They whistled all the way to the swings. They whistled as they swung high and low. They whistled as they played in the park. They whistled and they laughed. They did not feel foolish. They felt free. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they have a game. They take turns to hide something in their pocket. The other one has to guess what it is. + +Anna goes first. She puts something in her pocket. She says to Ben, "I have something in my pocket. It is small and round and shiny. Can you guess what it is?" + +Ben thinks hard. He says, "Is it a coin?" + +Anna shakes her head. She says, "No, it is not a coin. Try again." + +Ben says, "Is it a button?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, it is a button. You are right. You are good at guessing. Now it is your turn." + +Ben puts something in his pocket. He says to Anna, "I have something in my pocket. It is soft and fluffy and white. Can you guess what it is?" + +Anna thinks hard. She says, "Is it a cotton ball?" + +Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, it is not a cotton ball. Try again." + +Anna says, "Is it a feather?" + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes, it is a feather. You are right. You are good at guessing. You win the game." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug each other. They say, "We are both good at guessing. We are both perfect friends." They run to the swings and have more fun. +Sam and Lily were playing in their room. They had a radio that they liked to listen to. They heard music and stories and jokes on the radio. Sometimes they sang along or danced or laughed. + +One day, the radio made a loud noise and then stopped working. Sam and Lily were sad. They tried to turn it on and off, but nothing happened. They asked their mom for help. + +"Mom, our radio is broken. Can you fix it?" Sam said. + +Mom came to their room and looked at the radio. She shook her head. + +"I'm sorry, kids. This radio is very old and poor. It can't play anymore. We need a new one, but we don't have enough money right now." Mom said. + +Sam and Lily felt sorry for their mom. They knew she worked hard to take care of them. They hugged her and said they loved her. + +"Can we still play without the radio?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. You have many toys and books and games. You can also use your imagination and make your own stories and songs. You don't need a radio to have fun." Mom said. + +She smiled and kissed them. Then she closed the door and left them to play. + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They decided to pretend that their radio was still working. They took turns to be the radio host and the listener. They made up funny jokes and silly songs and exciting stories. They had fun and forgot about their broken radio. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always wanted the same toy that the other had, and they would fight and struggle to get it. + +One day, their mom came home with a big box. She said it was a gift for them, but they had to wait until tomorrow to open it. She put the box on the table and went to make dinner. Anna and Ben were very curious and excited. They wanted to see what was inside the box. + +They sneaked to the table and tried to open the box. But the box was very hard to open. It had a lot of tape and wrap on it. Anna and Ben pulled and tugged and ripped the wrap, but they could not open the box. They got angry and frustrated. They started to blame each other and push and shove. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the table. She saw the mess they had made. She was very sad and disappointed. She said, "Anna and Ben, you have been very naughty. You did not listen to me and you ruined the gift. The gift was a playful puppy that I wanted to surprise you with. But now you cannot have it, because you do not know how to share and be kind. You have to learn to respect and appreciate what you have, and not be greedy and selfish." + +Anna and Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They hugged their mom and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We love you and we love each other. We will try to be better and share our toys. Can we please have the puppy?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "I forgive you, Anna and Ben. I love you too. But you have to prove to me that you can be responsible and caring. You have to clean up the mess, and you have to wait until next week to get the puppy. And when you get the puppy, you have to share it and take good care of it." + +Anna and Ben agreed and said, "Thank you, mom. We will do that. We can't wait to meet the puppy. We will be the best twins ever." + +The end. +Tommy liked to stay with his grandma on Saturdays. She was elderly, but she was very kind and funny. She had many books in her house, and Tommy loved to look at them. He liked the pictures and the colors and the shapes of the letters. + +One day, he found a big book that was very heavy. It had no pictures, only words. Tommy asked his grandma what it was. She said it was a dictionary. She said a dictionary was a book that told you what other words meant. She said it was very useful and interesting. + +Tommy wanted to learn more, so he asked his grandma to show him how to use the dictionary. She opened the book and pointed to a word. She said the word was "apple". She said it was a fruit that was red or green or yellow. She said it was sweet and crunchy and good for you. She said the dictionary told you how to spell it and say it and what it was like. + +Tommy was amazed. He wanted to know more words. He asked his grandma to show him another word. She smiled and turned the page. She said the word was "bear". She said it was an animal that was big and furry and lived in the woods. She said it could be brown or black or white. She said it could be friendly or scary and what it liked to eat. + +Tommy was curious. He wanted to know more words. He asked his grandma to show him another word. She laughed and turned the page. She said the word was "stay". She said it was a verb that meant to not go away or to not move. She said it was something you could do or say or ask. She said it was a word that she liked very much. + +Tommy understood. He hugged his grandma and said "stay". He said he liked to stay with her and learn new words. He said he loved her and her dictionary. She hugged him back and said "stay". She said she liked to stay with him and teach him new words. She said she loved him and his curiosity. They stayed together and looked at the dictionary for a long time. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. It was thunder. + +"Let's go home, Tom. I'm scared of thunder and lightning," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. We have to walk fast. Hold my hand," Tom said. + +They started to walk to their house, but the rain came down hard. They saw bright flashes of light in the sky. It was lightning. + +"Look, Tom. Lightning is like a big spark. It's pretty," Lily said. + +"No, Lily. Lightning is not pretty. It is dangerous. It can hurt you or make things dead," Tom said. + +They walked past a big tree. Suddenly, they saw a lightning strike the tree. The tree made a loud crack and fell down. They saw smoke and fire. + +"Tom, the tree is dead. The lightning killed it," Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily. The tree is dead. We have to run. The lightning can kill us too," Tom said. + +They ran to their house and knocked on the door. Their mom opened the door and hugged them. + +"Mom, we're scared. There was thunder and lightning and a dead tree," Lily said. + +"I know, sweeties. You're safe now. Come inside. I'll make you some hot chocolate," their mom said. + +They went inside and drank their hot chocolate. They felt warm and cozy. They watched the storm from the window. + +"Mom, why does lightning make things dead?" Lily asked. + +"Lightning is very powerful. It has a lot of energy. Sometimes, it can damage things or living beings. But it can also make beautiful things, like rainbows," their mom said. + +"Really? Can we see a rainbow?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe. After the storm is over, we can look for one. But now, it's time for bed. You had a long day," their mom said. + +She tucked them in and kissed them good night. They fell asleep and dreamed of rainbows. +Lily and Ben were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park with their ball and their dog. One day, they saw a big bird in the park. It was a turkey. The turkey was brown and had a red thing on its neck. + +"Look, a turkey!" Lily said. "Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is not friendly. Maybe it will bite us." + +They decided to test the turkey. They threw their ball near the turkey and waited. The turkey saw the ball and ran to it. It pecked the ball with its beak and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, the turkey likes our ball!" Lily said. "Let's go and get it back." + +They ran to the turkey and tried to take the ball. But the turkey did not want to share. It flapped its wings and chased them away. It kept the ball for itself. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben said. "That's our ball!" + +"Bad turkey!" Lily said. "Give us our ball!" + +They were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. But the turkey was too big and strong. They did not know what to do. + +Then they saw a man coming. He was the park ranger. He had a hat and a badge. He saw the turkey and the children. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "What's the problem?" + +"That turkey took our ball!" Ben said. "We want it back!" + +The park ranger smiled. He knew the turkey. He said, "That's Tom. He is a friendly turkey, but he likes shiny things. He thinks your ball is a treasure. He doesn't know how to share." + +He went to the turkey and talked to it. He said, "Tom, these kids are your friends. They want to play with you. But you have to share your treasure. Can you give them their ball back?" + +The turkey looked at the park ranger and then at the children. He nodded his head and dropped the ball. He made a soft noise. + +"Thank you, Tom," the park ranger said. "You are a good turkey." + +He gave the ball to the children and said, "Here you go, kids. You can play with your ball again. But remember, if you want to play with Tom, you have to share too. He likes to have fun, just like you." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "Thank you, park ranger. We are sorry, Tom. We want to play with you too." + +They threw the ball to the turkey and ran after it. The turkey ran with them and made happy noises. They played together in the park. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Tom and Lily liked to ride the subway with Mom. They liked to see the big trains and the many people. They liked to hear the loud noises and the funny voices. They liked to look at the signs that told them where to go. + +One day, they saw a new sign on the subway. It had a picture of a lion and some words. Mom said the sign was for a zoo. Tom and Lily loved animals. They wanted to go to the zoo. They asked Mom if they could go. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She said they had to take the subway to the end of the line. Then they had to walk a little bit. Then they would see the zoo. Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked Mom and hugged her. + +They got on the subway and found a seat. They watched the signs as they passed by. They counted the stops. They saw the lion sign again and again. They got more and more excited. + +Finally, they reached the end of the line. They got off the subway and followed Mom. They walked a little bit. Then they saw the zoo. They saw a big gate with a mighty lion on top. They heard the roar of the animals. They smelled the grass and the flowers. They ran to the gate and showed their tickets. They entered the zoo. They had a wonderful day. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They saw a big bird flying in the sky. The bird had many colors and a long tail. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Anna said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want a feather from the bird," Ben said. "Then I can become a bird too." + +He ran to the shed and got a ladder. He put the ladder against the tree where the bird was sitting. He climbed up the ladder and tried to grab a feather. + +But the bird was not happy. It flew away and made a loud noise. Ben fell from the ladder and hurt his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "That was a mean bird!" + +Anna ran to him and helped him up. She saw something shiny on the ground. It was a feather, but not a real one. It was a fake feather from a toy. + +"Look, Ben, you got a feather," Anna said. "But it is not from the bird. It is from a toy. It is fake." + +Ben looked at the feather and felt sad. He realized he had been silly. He wanted something that was not his. He said sorry to the bird and to Anna. + +"I learned a lesson," Ben said. "I should not try to take things that belong to others. And I should not pretend to be something I am not. I am happy to be me." + +Anna smiled and hugged him. She gave him a band-aid for his knee. They went back to playing with their toys. They were happy to be friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They see a door at the bottom of the slide. The door is wide. They wonder what is behind the door. + +"Maybe there is a surprise behind the door!" Anna says. + +"Maybe there is a toy or a cake!" Ben says. + +They decide to open the door. They push the door. The door is heavy. They push harder. The door opens a little bit. They see something green and furry. + +"Wow! What is that?" Anna says. + +"I don't know! It looks like a big bear!" Ben says. + +They are scared. They want to run away. But the green and furry thing sees them. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like "Grrr!" + +The green and furry thing jumps out of the door. It jumps towards Anna and Ben. It has big teeth and claws. + +"Help! Help!" Anna and Ben scream. + +They run away from the slide. They run to their mom and dad. They tell them what they saw. + +"Mom! Dad! There is a monster behind the door!" Anna says. + +"A monster? What kind of monster?" Mom says. + +"A green and furry monster! It jumped at us!" Ben says. + +Mom and Dad look at the slide. They see the door. They see a sign on the door. The sign says "Do not open. Costume storage." + +Mom and Dad laugh. They explain to Anna and Ben that the green and furry thing was not a monster. It was a costume. Someone was wearing the costume. They were playing a trick on them. + +"It was not a real monster. It was a person in a costume. They were trying to scare you. It was a joke." Mom says. + +"A joke? But it was not funny. It was scary!" Anna says. + +"I'm sorry. They did not mean to scare you. They were just having fun. Maybe they did not know you were so little." Dad says. + +Anna and Ben feel better. They understand that it was not a real monster. They are not scared anymore. They are brave. + +"Can we go on the slide now?" Anna says. + +"Sure. But be careful. And don't open the door again." Mom says. + +"OK. We won't open the door. We will just slide." Ben says. + +Anna and Ben go back to the slide. They have fun. They slide down the slide. They laugh. They forget about the green and furry thing. They are happy. +Jack and Jill were young and liked to play in the park. They had a ball and a kite and a dog. The dog was big and strong and loved them. He would protect them from anything. + +One day, a mean boy came to the park. He had a stick and a rock and a cat. The cat was small and scared and hated everyone. He would scratch and bite and hiss. + +The mean boy saw Jack and Jill and their ball and their kite and their dog. He wanted to take them away. He said, "Give me your ball and your kite and your dog, or I will hurt you with my stick and my rock and my cat." + +Jack and Jill were scared, but they did not want to give up their things. They said, "No, these are ours. Go away, you are mean." + +The mean boy got angry and threw his rock at Jack. It hit him in the head and made him cry. The dog saw this and ran to Jack. He barked and growled and bit the mean boy's leg. + +The mean boy screamed and dropped his stick. He kicked the dog and ran away with his cat. He said, "You will pay for this, you stupid dog. I will come back with more rocks and sticks and cats. You will not have any victory." + +Jack and Jill hugged their dog and thanked him for protecting them. They took their ball and their kite and went home. They told their mom what happened and she gave them a hug and a kiss and a cookie. + +But the mean boy was not lying. He came back the next day with more rocks and sticks and cats. He found Jack and Jill and their dog in the park. He threw his rocks and sticks and cats at them. He hurt them a lot. He took their ball and their kite and their dog. He laughed and said, "This is my victory. You are losers." + +Jack and Jill and their dog were very sad. They had no ball and no kite and no dog. They had only pain and tears and fear. They wished they had never met the mean boy. They wished they had stayed home. They wished they had a happy ending. +Lily liked to admire the shiny red bike that was in the store window. She wanted to ride it and feel the wind in her hair. She asked her mom if she could have it for her birthday, but her mom said it was too expensive. + +One day, Lily saw a boy with the same bike outside the store. He had a big smile on his face and a helmet on his head. He parked his bike near the door and went inside with his dad. Lily ran to the bike and touched the handle. It felt smooth and cool. She wondered how it would feel to pedal it. + +"Hey, that's my bike!" the boy shouted as he came out of the store. He saw Lily holding his handle and ran to her. "Let go of it! You can't take it!" + +Lily was scared and let go of the handle. She backed away and said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to see it. It's so pretty." + +The boy looked at her and saw that she was sad. He remembered how he felt when he saw the bike for the first time. He said, "Do you like it? Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded. She couldn't believe it. The boy helped her get on the bike and showed her how to use the brakes. He held the handle and ran with her along the sidewalk. Lily felt the wind in her hair and laughed. She thanked the boy and gave him a hug. + +The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Maybe we can be friends and ride together sometime." + +Lily agreed. She was happy and tired. She waved goodbye to the boy and his bike and went back to her mom. She still admired the bike, but she admired the boy more. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their dad's tools. They found a long yellow thing that had numbers on it. Dad said it was a measure. He used it to make things with wood and leather. + +One day, they saw a big brown bag in the garage. It was full of leather. They wanted to see how much leather there was. They took the measure and opened the bag. + +"Wow, look at all the leather!" Sam said. "Let's measure it!" + +"Okay!" Mia said. "You hold one end and I'll hold the other." + +They pulled out a piece of leather and stretched the measure along it. It was very long. They tried to read the numbers, but they were too small. + +"How long is it?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe ten?" + +"Ten what?" Sam said. + +"Ten...ten...I don't know!" Mia said. + +They heard a noise behind them. It was dad. He came into the garage and saw them with the leather and the measure. + +"Hey, what are you two doing?" he asked. + +"We're measuring the leather, dad!" Sam said. + +"Measuring the leather?" dad said. "Why?" + +"Because we want to know how long it is," Mia said. + +Dad smiled. He was not angry. He was happy that they were curious and wanted to learn. + +"That's very good," he said. "But you know, this leather is not for playing. It's for making things. Like shoes and belts and bags." + +"Really?" Sam said. "Can you make us something?" + +"Maybe," dad said. "But first, you have to put the leather back in the bag. And be careful, some of the leather has sharp edges. They can hurt you." + +"Okay, dad," Mia said. "We'll be careful." + +They helped dad put the leather back in the bag. Then dad showed them how to use the measure properly. He taught them the names of the numbers and how to read them. He also showed them some of the things he made with the leather. + +Sam and Mia liked to learn from dad. They thought he was very smart and cool. They also liked the leather. It was soft and smooth and harmless. They wondered what dad would make for them next. +Lily and Ben like to play in the snow. They put on their warm hats and coats and go outside. They see a lot of snow on the ground. They want to build something with the snow. + +They roll some snow into big balls. They stack the balls on top of each other. They make a snowman. They give the snowman a carrot nose and a scarf. They are happy with their snowman. + +They hear a squeak. They look around. They see a little mouse. The mouse is cold and hungry. It shivers in the icy snow. Lily and Ben feel sorry for the mouse. + +They make a small ball of snow. They hollow out the ball. They make a snow house for the mouse. They put some cheese and nuts inside the house. They invite the mouse to go inside. + +The mouse is happy. It goes inside the snow house. It eats the cheese and nuts. It feels warm and cozy. It thanks Lily and Ben for their kindness. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy to help the mouse. They play with the snowman and the mouse. They have fun in the snow. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog with a black vest. The dog is with a man who wears a hat and a badge. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tim asks the man. + +The man nods and smiles. "Yes, you can. His name is Rex. He is a police dog. He helps me catch bad people." + +Tim and Jen run to Rex and stroke his fur. Rex wags his tail and licks their faces. They giggle and hug him. + +"Rex is so nice and soft," Jen says. + +"He is also very smart and brave," the man says. "He can find things with his nose. He can also run very fast and jump very high." + +"Wow, can you show us?" Tim asks. + +The man nods again. He takes out a ball from his pocket and throws it far away. Rex runs after it and catches it in his mouth. He brings it back to the man and drops it at his feet. + +"Good boy, Rex!" the man says. He gives him a treat and a pat. + +Tim and Jen clap and cheer. They want to play more with Rex. + +But then, the man's radio makes a noise. He picks it up and listens. He frowns and says something. + +"Sorry, kids, I have to go. There is a problem. Rex and I have to help." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They want the man and Rex to stay. + +"Can we see you again?" Jen asks. + +The man nods one more time. He puts the ball and the treat in his pocket. He puts the radio on his belt. He tells Rex to follow him. + +"Of course, you can. We come to this park often. Maybe next time, we can play more. Bye, kids. Be good and stay safe." + +He waves and walks away. Rex follows him. He looks back and barks. + +Tim and Jen wave and shout. "Bye, Rex! Bye, man! Thank you for playing with us!" + +They watch them go. They hope they will see them again. They think Rex is the best dog ever. They also think the man is very nice and cool. They wonder what problem they have to solve. They wish them good luck. They go back to their mom and dad and tell them about Rex and the man. They are happy. They love the park. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sack. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They pull the sack. It is very heavy. They hear something rattle inside. They are curious. + +They open the sack. They see many sticks. The sticks are thin and shiny. They are metal. They are spoons and forks and knives. + +"Wow!" Sam says. "Look at all the sticks!" + +"They are not sticks. They are tools. You can eat with them." Tom says. + +"How do you know?" Sam asks. + +"My mom has some. She told me. They are very nice. You can make sounds with them." Tom says. + +He picks up a spoon and a fork. He bangs them together. They make a loud noise. + +"Clang! Clang! Clang!" Tom says. + +Sam likes the noise. He picks up a knife and a spoon. He bangs them together. + +"Clang! Clang! Clang!" Sam says. + +They laugh. They have fun. They make music with the sticks. They do not see the man who is looking for his sack. He is angry. He lost his sack. He sells the sticks. He needs the money. He hears the noise. He sees the boys. He runs to them. + +"Hey! Stop that! Give me back my sack!" he yells. + +Sam and Tom are scared. They drop the sticks. They run away. They leave the sack. They do not look back. They go home. They do not play with the sack again. They play with other things. They are still friends. +Lily liked to fold paper. She could make hats, boats, and birds with paper. She liked to show her paper things to her mom and dad. They said she was very good at folding paper. + +One day, Lily found a shiny key on the table. She wanted to fold the key with paper. She thought it would make a nice necklace. She was not careful with the key. She did not know it was the key to the car. + +She took a piece of paper and wrapped it around the key. She tried to fold the paper, but it was hard. She pushed and pulled the paper and the key. She heard a snap. The key broke in half. Lily was scared. She hid the paper and the key under her bed. + +Later, mom and dad wanted to go to the store. They looked for the key to the car, but they could not find it. They asked Lily if she saw the key. Lily did not tell the truth. She said she did not see the key. Mom and dad were angry. They could not go to the store. They had to call a man to fix the key. + +The man came and looked at the key. He said it was broken. He said it would cost a lot of money to make a new key. Mom and dad were sad. They had to pay the man. They had less money for food and toys. + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did something wrong. She went to her room and took out the paper and the key. She cried and said she was sorry. She gave the paper and the key to mom and dad. They hugged her and said they loved her, but they were still disappointed. They said she should be careful with things that are not hers. They said she should always tell the truth. Lily learned a lesson. She never folded a key again. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they are pretending to be singers. They have a stage in their room. It is made of chairs and a blanket. They have a microphone and a guitar. + +Tom goes on the stage first. He sings a song he knows. He sings very loud and fast. Lily claps for him. Then she says, "My turn, my turn!" + +Lily goes on the stage next. She sings a song she made up. She sings very high and long. Tom covers his ears. Then he says, "Lily, why do you sing so high?" + +Lily stops singing. She looks at Tom. She says, "Because I like it. It makes me happy. Why do you sing so fast?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "Because I want to finish the song. It makes me bored. Can we sing together?" + +Lily nods. She says, "OK, let's sing together. But you have to sing slower and I have to sing lower. OK?" + +Tom agrees. He says, "OK, let's try. What song do we sing?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "How about Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? We both know that song." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Good idea. I like that song. Ready?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Ready. One, two, three, go!" + +They sing the song together. They sing slower and lower. They sound very nice. They have fun. They are happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park on a sunny spring day. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with pink flowers and ran to it. + +"Look, Tim, pretty flowers!" Lily said, picking one and smelling it. + +"Let me see!" Tim said, reaching for the flower. But when he touched it, it fell apart in his hand. He saw that the flower was brown and dry inside. + +"Uh-oh, this flower is dead," Tim said, making a sad face. + +"What does dead mean?" Lily asked, looking at the flower. + +"Dead means it is not alive anymore. It does not grow, or smell, or make seeds," Tim explained. + +"Why is it dead?" Lily asked, feeling curious. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was too old, or too cold, or too sick," Tim guessed. + +"Can we make it alive again?" Lily asked, hoping for a miracle. + +"No, we can't. Dead is forever," Tim said, shaking his head. + +"That's not fair. I don't like dead," Lily said, throwing the flower away. + +"Me neither. But look, there are still many alive flowers on the tree. Let's pick some and give them to mom. She will like them," Tim said, trying to cheer up Lily. + +"Okay, that's a good idea. Mom likes flowers. And we like mom," Lily said, smiling again. + +They picked some fresh flowers and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They gave her the flowers and hugged her. + +"Thank you, Tim and Lily. These are beautiful flowers. And you are my beautiful children. I love you very much," mom said, kissing them. + +"We love you too, mom. And we love spring. And we love flowers. But only the alive ones," Tim and Lily said, giggling. +Lily was going to the zoo with her mom and dad. She was very happy. She liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. She put on her hat and coat and went outside. + +They had to take the bus to get to the zoo. Lily had never been on a bus before. She was a little scared. The bus was big and loud and fast. It made her feel small and shaky. She held her mom's hand very tight. + +When they got on the bus, Lily saw many people. Some were nice and smiled at her. Some were busy and did not look at her. Some were noisy and talked a lot. Lily did not like the noise. She wanted to sit down and be quiet. + +Her mom and dad found a seat for her. They sat next to her and hugged her. They told her the bus was safe and fun. They said they would be at the zoo soon. They showed her the window and the things outside. Lily tried to relax and look. + +She saw cars and trees and houses and shops. She saw birds and dogs and cats and people. She saw a big sign that said "ZOO". She felt her heart beat faster. She forgot about the bus. She smiled and clapped her hands. She was ready to see the animals. She was not scared anymore. She was very happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big park with many trees and flowers. They asked their mom if they could go there. + +"OK, but you have to stay close to me and wear your jackets. It is cold today," mom said. + +Lily and Max put on their jackets and ran to the park. They saw a slide, a swing, a sandbox and a pond. They wanted to try everything. + +"Look, Max, there are ducks in the pond. Let's feed them some bread," Lily said. + +She took a piece of bread from her pocket and broke it into small bits. She threw them to the ducks and they came closer. They quacked and nibbled the bread. + +"Wow, they are so charming. I want to pet one," Max said. + +He walked to the edge of the pond and reached out his hand. But the ducks did not like that. They flapped their wings and pecked his fingers. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" Max cried. + +He ran back to Lily and showed her his fingers. They were red and sore. + +"Mom, mom, help! The ducks bit me!" he shouted. + +Mom heard him and came quickly. She saw his fingers and took him in her arms. + +"Oh, Max, I'm sorry. You should not touch the ducks. They are wild animals and they are scared of people. They only want to eat the bread, not your fingers," she said. + +She kissed his fingers and wrapped them in a tissue. She gave him a hug and said, "Don't worry, it will heal soon. You are a brave boy." + +Lily felt sorry for Max. She gave him the rest of her bread and said, "Here, you can feed the ducks from far away. They will like that." + +Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a kind sister." + +They threw the bread to the ducks and watched them eat. They forgot about the pain and enjoyed the park. Mom was happy to see them get along. She said, "You are both charming. I love you." +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but then Ben's car broke. The wheel came off and Ben was sad. + +"Look, Lila, my car is broken. I can't play with it anymore," Ben said. + +"Don't be sad, Ben. I can help you fix it. I have glue and tape in my room. Come with me," Lila said. + +They went to Lila's room and Lila found the glue and tape. She put some glue on the wheel and the car and pressed them together. Then she wrapped some tape around the wheel to make it stronger. + +"There, Ben, your car is fixed. You can play with it again," Lila said. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are very kind and smart. You are a good sister," Ben said. + +They hugged and went back to the living room. They played with their toys some more and then they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, lunch is ready. I made your favorite soup and sandwiches," mom said. + +They ran to the kitchen and sat at the table. They smelled the soup and it made their mouths water. + +"Wow, mom, this soup smells good. What is it?" Lila asked. + +"It's chicken and vegetable soup. I added some spices to give it more taste. I hope you like it," mom said. + +They tasted the soup and they liked it very much. It was warm and yummy and filled their tummies. + +"Mom, this soup is delicious. You are the best cook ever," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very sweet and humble. You are a good son," mom said. + +They smiled and ate their lunch. They were happy and grateful for their family and their toys. They had a good day. +Lily and Leo are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red ball. They can roll it, bounce it, and kick it. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Leo is scared. He says the slide is too high and fast. Lily says it is fun and easy. She takes the ball and runs to the slide. + +She climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. She holds the ball in her hands. She smiles at Leo and says, "Watch me!" She pushes herself down the slide. She goes very fast. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +But then, something bad happens. The ball slips from her hands. It flies in the air. It lands on the ground. It makes a loud noise. Lily looks at the ball. It is broken. It has a big hole. She feels sad and sorry. She loves the ball. + +She slides down the rest of the way and runs to the ball. She picks it up. She sees the hole. She says, "Oh no! The ball is fragile. It can break. I did not know that. I am sorry, Leo. I am sorry, ball." + +Leo sees Lily and the ball. He feels sorry for Lily. He is not scared anymore. He runs to Lily and hugs her. He says, "It is okay, Lily. It was an accident. You did not mean to break the ball. I am sorry, too. I love you, Lily. I love the ball, too." + +Mom sees Lily and Leo and the ball. She feels proud of them. She says, "You are good twins. You are kind and brave. You share and care. You can have a new ball. But first, let's raise the broken ball and say goodbye. It was a good ball. It gave us a lot of fun." + +Lily and Leo nod. They hold the ball together. They raise it in the air. They say, "Goodbye, ball. Thank you for the fun. We will miss you." They smile at each other. They are happy again. They are ready to play some more. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with clay. They make animals and cars and houses with clay. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big box of clay in the park. They are happy. They open the box and see many colors of clay. They take some clay and start to make things. + +Tim makes a dog with brown clay. He gives it a tail and ears and eyes. He is proud of his dog. He shows it to Sam. + +Sam makes a bow with red clay. He makes a string and an arrow too. He is proud of his bow. He shows it to Tim. + +Tim looks at Sam's bow. He thinks it is weird. He says, "Why do you make a bow? A bow is not an animal or a car or a house. A bow is for shooting. Shooting is not nice." + +Sam looks at Tim's dog. He thinks it is weird. He says, "Why do you make a dog? A dog is not a toy. A dog is for barking and biting. Barking and biting are not nice." + +Tim and Sam are angry. They do not like each other's clay things. They do not want to play together. They turn away and sit on opposite sides of the box. + +They are sad. They miss their friend. They look at their clay things. They think they are not so weird. They think they are cool. + +They look at each other. They smile. They say, "Sorry. I like your clay thing. It is different and fun. Can we play together?" + +They nod. They hug. They are friends again. They play with their clay things. They have fun. +Sam was a kid who liked to play with cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He was happy with his cars, but he wanted more. + +One day, he went to the store with his mom. He saw a big car that he liked very much. It was red and shiny and had a loud horn. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said no. She said it was too expensive and he had enough cars at home. Sam was sad and angry. He wanted the big car so badly. + +He saw a man who worked at the store. He had a name tag that said Bob. Sam had an idea. He walked up to Bob and said, "Hi, I am Sam. You are Bob. Can I have that big car, please?" Bob smiled and said, "Well, hello, Sam. You are a very polite kid. But I'm sorry, you can't have that big car. It belongs to the store. You have to pay for it." + +Sam thought for a moment. He remembered that he had some coins in his pocket. He took them out and showed them to Bob. He said, "Look, I have money. Can I pay for the car with this?" Bob looked at the coins and shook his head. He said, "I'm sorry, Sam, but that's not enough money. That car costs a lot more than that. You need to save up your money if you want to buy it." + +Sam felt sad and angry again. He wanted the car so much. He didn't want to save up his money. He wanted it now. He decided to do something bad. He waited until Bob was busy with another customer. Then he grabbed the big car and ran out of the store. He thought he was very clever and sneaky. He thought he had gained the car. + +But he was wrong. He had not gained the car. He had stolen the car. And stealing is wrong. As soon as he ran out of the store, he heard a loud siren. He saw a police car behind him. He saw a police officer get out of the car and chase him. He was scared and sorry. He knew he had made a big mistake. + +The police officer caught him and took him back to the store. He gave the big car back to Bob and said he was sorry. He also said sorry to his mom, who was very upset and disappointed. The police officer said he was lucky that he was only a kid and that he had learned his lesson. He said he would not take him to jail, but he would have to do some chores at the store to make up for what he did. He also said he would have to save up his money and buy the car the right way, if he still wanted it. + +Sam nodded and agreed. He felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that he had not gained anything by stealing. He had only lost his mom's trust and his own happiness. He decided to be a good kid from now on. He decided to work hard and save up his money. He decided to be honest and respectful. He decided to be lucky. +Tom and Mia are twins. They live in a big city with many cars and people. They like to play in the park with their ball and their dog. But today, they are very tired. + +"Can we go home, Mom?" Tom asks. He yawns and rubs his eyes. + +"Yes, we can, Tom. You and Mia need a nap," Mom says. She holds their hands and walks to the bus stop. + +The bus is loud and bumpy. Tom and Mia lean on Mom's lap. They close their eyes and listen to her sing a soft song. The song makes them feel warm and cozy. + +They get off the bus and walk to their apartment. Mom opens the door and carries them to their room. She tucks them in their beds and kisses their cheeks. + +"Sleep well, my loves," she says. "I'll be here when you wake up." + +Tom and Mia smile and hug their teddy bears. They drift into a sweet nap. They dream of the park, the ball, and the dog. They are happy. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play outside, but today it is very hot. The sun is bright and the air is sticky. They feel sweaty and thirsty. + +"Can we have some ice cream, Mom?" Sam asks. He likes chocolate ice cream. + +"Me too, me too!" Mia says. She likes strawberry ice cream. + +Mom is busy in the kitchen. She is making lunch for the family. She is also grumpy. She does not like the heat. She says, "No, you cannot have ice cream now. It is too close to lunch. You will spoil your appetite." + +Sam and Mia are sad. They do not want to wait for lunch. They want ice cream now. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They sneak out of the house. They run to the ice cream truck. They see Mr. Lee, the ice cream man. He is smiling. He likes to make children happy. + +"Hello, Sam and Mia. What can I get for you?" Mr. Lee asks. + +Sam and Mia look at the menu. They see their favorite flavors. They point to them. + +"Two chocolate and two strawberry, please," Sam says. + +Mr. Lee nods. He gets the ice cream cones. He hands them to Sam and Mia. + +"Here you go. That will be four dollars, please," Mr. Lee says. + +Sam and Mia look at each other. They have a problem. They do not have any money. They forgot to bring their piggy bank. + +They feel embarrassed. They do not know what to do. They look at Mr. Lee. He is waiting. + +"Um, we are sorry, Mr. Lee. We do not have any money. We forgot," Mia says. + +Mr. Lee looks at them. He sees their sad faces. He feels sorry for them. He also remembers how hot it is. + +He says, "It's okay, Sam and Mia. I understand. It is a very hot day. You can have the ice cream for free. But don't tell anyone, okay? It is our secret." + +Sam and Mia are happy. They thank Mr. Lee. They lick their ice cream. It is cold and sweet. They feel better. + +They manage to eat their ice cream before it melts. They wipe their mouths. They wave to Mr. Lee. They run back to the house. + +They hope Mom is not too grumpy. They hope she does not find out. They smile at each other. They are glad they have ice cream. And they are glad they have each other. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw snow falling from the sky. They put on their warm clothes and ran to the yard. They wanted to make a snowman and have a snowball fight. + +They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, a hat, and a scarf to decorate their snowman. They gave him a smile and two eyes. They named him Frosty. + +"Hello, Frosty!" Sara said. "You are our new friend!" + +"Hi, Frosty!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Frosty did not say anything. He just stood there, looking happy. + +Sara and Ben decided to have a snowball fight. They made small balls of snow and threw them at each other. They laughed and dodged and ran. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that they were throwing snowballs near Frosty. Some of them hit him on the head, the body, and the face. They knocked off his hat, his scarf, and his carrot nose. They made him look sad and hurt. + +Frosty did not say anything. He just stood there, looking unhappy. + +Sara and Ben stopped throwing snowballs when they heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" It was their mom, who came out to check on them. "Why are you hurting your snowman?" + +Sara and Ben looked at Frosty. They saw what they had done. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"We didn't mean to, mom," Sara said. "We were just playing." + +"We didn't see him, mom," Ben said. "We were just having fun." + +Their mom shook her head. "That's no excuse, kids. You should be more careful and polite. You should respect your snowman. He is your friend, not your target. How would you feel if someone threw snowballs at you?" + +Sara and Ben thought about it. They imagined how it would hurt and make them cry. They did not like it. + +They said sorry to their mom. They said sorry to Frosty. They picked up his hat, his scarf, and his carrot nose. They put them back on him. They gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Please forgive us, Frosty," Sara said. "We won't do it again." + +"We love you, Frosty," Ben said. "You are our best friend." + +Frosty did not say anything. He just stood there, looking happy again. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to pretend that he was a driver and steer his cars with his thumb. + +One day, Tom saw a big car outside his house. It was shiny and red and had a loud horn. Tom wanted to see the car up close. He ran to the door and opened it. He did not see his mom or dad anywhere. He thought they were busy in the kitchen. He decided to go outside and look at the car. + +Tom walked to the car and touched it. It felt smooth and cold. He saw the door was open. He climbed inside and sat on the driver's seat. He felt very big and happy. He grabbed the wheel and moved his thumb. He pretended that he was driving the car. He honked the horn and laughed. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was the owner of the car. He was angry and scared Tom. He shouted at Tom and told him to get out of the car. He said that Tom was a bad boy and that he would tell his parents. Tom felt very small and sad. He jumped out of the car and ran to his house. He was trembling and crying. He wanted his mom and dad to hug him and make him feel better. + +Tom's mom and dad heard the noise and came to the door. They saw Tom and the angry man. They asked Tom what happened and why he was crying. Tom told them that he was sorry and that he just wanted to play with the car. He said that he did not mean to make the man mad. Tom's mom and dad hugged him and told him that they loved him. They also told him that he should not go outside without asking them and that he should not touch other people's things without permission. They said that they were proud of him for telling the truth and that he could be successful if he learned from his mistakes. They also apologized to the man and offered to pay for any damage. The man calmed down and accepted their apology. He said that he understood that Tom was curious and that he was glad that he was not hurt. He also said that he liked Tom's toy cars and that he used to play with them when he was a little boy. He gave Tom a smile and a wave and drove away. Tom felt better and thanked the man. He went back to his room and played with his toy cars. He decided that he liked his cars better than the big car. He also decided that he would always listen to his mom and dad and be a good boy. He was happy and proud of himself. +Ben and Sam were playing knights in the park. They had sticks for swords and cardboard for shields. They pretended to fight dragons and monsters. + +"Look, there is a big dragon!" Ben said, pointing to a slide. "Let's go and slay it!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Sam said. "It might breathe fire or bite us!" + +They ran towards the slide, waving their sticks. But when they got closer, they saw that the slide was not empty. There was a girl sitting on top of it, holding a spear. It was Mia, their neighbor. + +"Hey, this is my slide!" Mia said. "You can't play here!" + +"Yes, we can!" Ben said. "We are knights, and you are a dragon!" + +"No, I'm not!" Mia said. "I'm a princess, and this is my spear! It's a magic spear that can make things go reverse!" + +She pointed her spear at Ben and Sam and said a funny word. Suddenly, Ben and Sam felt weird. They looked at each other and saw that they had swapped clothes and sticks. Ben was wearing Sam's blue shirt and had Sam's short stick. Sam was wearing Ben's red shirt and had Ben's long stick. + +"What did you do?" Ben asked. + +"I reversed you!" Mia said, laughing. "Now you look silly!" + +Ben and Sam did not like that. They felt angry and confused. They wanted to get their clothes and sticks back. They decided to work together and trick Mia. + +"OK, you win, Mia," Sam said. "You are a very powerful princess. Can we see your magic spear?" + +Mia smiled and nodded. She was proud of her spear. She slid down the slide and showed it to Ben and Sam. + +"See? It's very shiny and pointy. And it has a button here that makes it work," she said. + +Ben and Sam pretended to be impressed. They moved closer to Mia and her spear. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Ben said. "Can we touch it?" + +Mia hesitated. She did not want to share her spear. But she also wanted to show off. + +"OK, but only for a second," she said. She handed her spear to Ben. + +Ben took the spear and quickly pressed the button. He pointed it at Mia and said the same funny word she had said. Mia felt weird. She looked at herself and saw that she had swapped clothes and spear with Ben. Ben was wearing her pink dress and had her spear. She was wearing his red shirt and had his stick. + +"What did you do?" Mia asked. + +"We reversed you!" Ben and Sam said, laughing. "Now you look silly!" + +Mia did not like that. She felt angry and embarrassed. She wanted to get her dress and spear back. But Ben and Sam ran away, holding their clothes and sticks. They had won the game. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park near their house. One day, it rains a lot. The park becomes very wet and muddy. Sara and Ben want to go to the park anyway. + +"Let's go to the park!" Sara urges Ben. "We can splash in the puddles and make mud pies!" + +Ben is not sure. He sees that the water is very high in the stream. He thinks it might be a flood. He is afraid of the flood. He says to Sara, "No, I don't want to go. The park is too wet and dangerous. The flood might take us away!" + +Sara is not afraid. She thinks the flood is fun. She says to Ben, "Don't be silly. The flood is not scary. It is just water. We can wear our boots and raincoats and be safe. Come on, it will be fun!" + +Sara pulls Ben by the hand. She tries to make him go to the park. Ben resists. He does not want to go. He cries and says, "No, no, no! I want to stay home. I want to play with my toys. I don't like the flood!" + +Sara and Ben's mom hears them. She comes out of the house. She sees that the park is very wet and muddy. She sees that the water is very high in the stream. She knows that it is a flood. She is worried about the flood. She says to Sara and Ben, "Stop! You can't go to the park. It is too wet and dangerous. The flood might take you away! Come back inside. We will play something else." + +Sara and Ben listen to their mom. They come back inside. They take off their boots and raincoats. They play with their toys. They are happy and safe. They forget about the flood. They are successful. +Sara likes to play with her toys in the living room. She has a doll, a bear, a car and a mug. The mug is smooth and shiny. She likes to pretend that the mug is a cup of tea for her doll and bear. + +One day, her brother Tom comes into the living room. He sees the mug and wants to play with it. He says, "Give me the mug, Sara. I want to move it." He tries to grab the mug from Sara's hand. + +Sara says, "No, Tom. This is my mug. You have your own toys. Go away." She holds the mug tight and moves away from Tom. + +Tom gets angry and runs after Sara. He says, "I don't care. I want the mug. It is smooth and shiny. Give it to me now." He pushes Sara and makes her fall. + +Sara cries and drops the mug. The mug breaks and makes a loud noise. Sara and Tom are both scared and sad. They look at the broken mug and the mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes into the living room. She sees Sara and Tom and the broken mug. She says, "What happened here? Who broke the mug?" She is not happy. + +Sara and Tom feel sorry and tell Mom what happened. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were fighting over the mug. We both wanted to play with it. We did not mean to break it." + +Mom says, "You should not fight over toys. You should share and take turns. And you should not break things. The mug was not a toy. It was a gift from Grandma. She will be sad too." + +Sara and Tom say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Grandma. We will not fight over toys again. We will be nice to each other." + +Mom says, "That is good. Now, help me clean up the mess. And then, hug each other and say sorry." + +Sara and Tom do what Mom says. They clean up the mess. They hug each other and say sorry. They feel better. They decide to play with their toys together. They do not need the mug anymore. They have each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a green plant with small leaves. It smells good. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"It is mint," Ben says. "Mommy uses it to make tea." + +"Can we have some?" Lily requests. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mommy first," Ben says. They pick some mint and run to the kitchen. + +"Mommy, can we have mint tea?" they ask. + +"Sure, my loves. You are very good to ask first," Mommy says. She boils some water and puts the mint in a pot. She pours the tea in two cups and adds some honey. + +"Here you go. Be careful, it is hot," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben sip their tea. It is sweet and fresh. + +"Mmm, this is yummy," Lily says. + +"Yes, and it makes our breath smell pretty," Ben says. + +They smile and hug Mommy. They love mint tea and Mommy. +Tom liked to design things. He had many crayons and papers and stickers. He made pictures of cars and houses and animals. He was very proud of his designs. + +One day, he wanted to design something new. He looked around his room and saw his toes. He thought they were boring. He wanted to make them more fun. He got his crayons and started to color his toes. He made them red and blue and green and yellow. He thought they looked very pretty. + +But then, his mom came in. She saw his toes and was very angry. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You made a big mess. You ruined your crayons and your socks. You have to wash your toes right now. That was very foolish." + +Tom felt sad. He did not mean to make his mom angry. He just wanted to design something new. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again. I love you." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Tom. But next time, please use your papers and stickers for your designs. Not your toes." +Ben and Mia like to play with snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow forts. They have fun in the cold. + +One day, they find a big wire in the snow. It is shiny and hard. They wonder what it is. + +"Maybe it is a snake," Ben says. + +"No, it is not a snake. Snakes are soft and have eyes and a mouth. This is just a wire," Mia says. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Ben says. + +"Let's see if it can do something," Mia says. + +They pull and twist and bend the wire. They make shapes and letters and numbers. They have fun with the wire. + +But then, the sun comes out. It is warm and bright. The snow starts to melt. The wire gets hot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He drops the wire. It burns his hand. + +"Are you okay?" Mia says. She is worried. + +"It hurts, it hurts!" Ben says. He cries. + +Mia hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. The wire is not a good toy. It is dangerous. We should leave it alone." + +They run back to their house. They tell their mom what happened. She puts some ice on Ben's hand. She says, "You are brave, Ben. The wire is not a snake or a toy. It is a power line. It carries electricity. It can melt the snow and hurt you. You should never touch it. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will not touch the wire again." + +Mom smiles. She says, "It's okay. You are curious and creative. But you have to be careful and safe. There are many other things you can play with in the snow. How about we make some hot chocolate and cookies?" + +Ben and Mia smile. They say, "Yes, mom. We love hot chocolate and cookies. Thank you, mom." + +They hug their mom. They are happy and warm. They learn a lesson. They are good kids. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with different objects. Ben liked to build towers with blocks, and Lily liked to draw pictures with crayons. They always showed each other what they made and said nice things. + +One day, they went to a big place where many people were sitting and watching a show. The show had people who sang, danced, and did funny things. Ben and Lily were very excited and watched with big eyes. They clapped their hands when they liked something. That was called applauding. + +But some people did not applaud. They looked bored or angry. They did not say nice things. They said mean things like "too loud" or "too silly". Ben and Lily felt sad for the people who did the show. They wanted to make them happy. + +So they decided to applaud louder and louder. They cheered and shouted "bravo" and "encore". They were very enthusiastic. They hoped the people who did the show would hear them and smile. + +And they did. The people who did the show looked at Ben and Lily and smiled. They thanked them for being such good fans. They said they made their day. They gave them a big hug and a special gift. Ben and Lily were very happy. + +The moral of the story is: Applauding is a way of showing appreciation and kindness. It can make others feel good and encourage them to do their best. Being enthusiastic is better than being rude or bored. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was eager to visit her grandma who lived far away. Lily loved her grandma very much and always felt peaceful when she visited her. + +One day, Lily's mommy and daddy took her on a long car ride to grandma's house. Along the way, they saw dark clouds in the sky. Lily was a little scared but her mommy and daddy told her not to worry. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, they had a lovely time together. They ate cookies and played games. But as they were getting ready to leave, a big storm started. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down. Lily and her family couldn't leave grandma's house. They were stuck there for a long time. + +Eventually, the storm passed and they were able to leave. But on the way home, they saw that the storm had caused a lot of damage. Trees were knocked down and houses were destroyed. Lily felt sad and scared. She realized that sometimes even peaceful visits can have bad endings. +Once upon a time, there was a crane named Charlie. Charlie loved to build tall towers with his long neck. One day, Charlie was building a tower when he accidentally knocked over a toy car that belonged to a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very upset and started to cry. + +Charlie felt guilty for knocking over Timmy's toy car. "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to knock over your car. I'll try to be more careful," said Charlie. Timmy stopped crying and said, "It's okay, Charlie. Just mind where you're building your tower next time." + +From that day on, Charlie was more careful when building his towers and always made sure to mind where he was building. Timmy even started to help Charlie build his towers and they became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his wagon. He would pull it around the park and fill it with sticks and rocks. + +One day, Timmy saw a fair in the park. He wanted to go on the rides, but he didn't have any money. So, he decided to ask his mom for some. + +"Mom, can I have some money for the fair?" Timmy asked. + +His mom replied, "Sure, but remember to pause and think before you spend it all. Money doesn't grow on trees." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to only spend half of the money on the fair. He saved the rest for later. He had a fun time at the fair and learned that it's important to be responsible with his money. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to listen to music and dance. One day, Jerry wanted to wear a new shirt, but it didn't fit him. He felt sad because he wanted to look nice for the music party. + +Jerry's friend, a little monkey named Max, came to help. Max brought a smaller shirt that fit Jerry perfectly. Jerry was happy and thanked Max. They went to the music party together and danced all night long. Jerry felt proud of his new shirt and happy with his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to see her grandpa. Lily loved going to grandpa's house because he always had ice cream for her. + +On the way to grandpa's house, Lily heard a loud noise. It was a motorcycle! She looked out the window and saw a man riding his motorcycle down the street. The motorcycle was very loud and it made her ears hurt. + +When they arrived at grandpa's house, Lily told him all about the motorcycle she heard. Grandpa smiled and said he used to ride a motorcycle when he was young. Lily thought that was very cool! +Once upon a time, there was a small flower. The flower was very happy because it was starting to bloom. It was a beautiful flower with many colors. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the flower. She thought it was weird because it had so many colors. + +The little girl wanted to pick the flower, but she couldn't. The flower had a buckle around it that kept it safe. The buckle was very strong and the little girl couldn't open it. She decided to leave the flower alone and let it bloom. + +Days passed and the flower grew bigger and bigger. It was the most beautiful flower in the garden. The little girl came back and saw the flower again. She realized that it was good that she didn't pick it. The buckle had kept the flower safe and allowed it to bloom. From that day on, the little girl visited the flower every day and watched it grow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, his mom brought him a big newspaper. Timmy didn't know what to do with it, but his mom said it could be helpful. + +Timmy tried to fit the newspaper into his toy car garage, but it was too big. He felt sad and frustrated. Then, his mom came and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that the newspaper didn't fit in his garage. + +His mom smiled and said, "Timmy, sometimes things don't fit where we want them to. But that's okay. We can find a new place for them. And who knows, it might even be more helpful there." Timmy felt better and learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a big festival in the town. Everyone was busy getting ready for it. The children were excited to see the colorful decorations and eat delicious food. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain delayed the festival and everyone had to wait. The children were sad because they couldn't play outside. + +Finally, the rain stopped and the festival started. The children were happy again and they danced and sang along with the music. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his backyard and explore. One day, Timmy felt the heat of the sun on his face and decided to take a break under a tree. He was glad to rest and feel the cool shade. + +As Timmy sat under the tree, he noticed a little ant wandering around. Timmy watched the ant crawl up the tree and disappear into a hole. Timmy wondered where the ant was going and decided to follow it. He wandered through the grass and followed the ant until he came to a big ant hill. + +Timmy was glad he followed the ant because he had never seen an ant hill before. He sat and watched the ants crawl in and out of the hill, carrying little pieces of food. Timmy was happy he took a break from wandering and discovered something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big yard with lots of leaves. One day, Timmy's friend came over and said, "Timmy, let's play!" But Timmy said, "No, I have to rake the leaves." + +Timmy's friend said, "I can help you rake the leaves!" Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, that's very nice of you." They worked together and soon all the leaves were in a big pile. + +Timmy's friend said, "Let's jump in the leaves!" But Timmy said, "No, we have to match the leaves by color first." Timmy's friend thought that was a good idea and they matched the leaves together. + +After they finished, Timmy's friend said, "Thanks for letting me help you. You're not selfish like some other kids." Timmy smiled and said, "It's always better to share and work together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a good friend named Timmy. One day, they were playing together in their classroom. Lily saw a blackboard and wanted to draw something on it. But she accidentally tore the paper she was using. + +“Oh no!†Lily said. “I tore my paper.†+ +“It’s okay,†Timmy said. “Let’s find another paper to use.†+ +They looked around the classroom and found a new piece of paper. Lily drew a picture of a flower on the blackboard. Timmy said, “Wow, that’s a good drawing!†+ +Lily felt happy that she could draw a good picture on the blackboard. They continued to play and draw until it was time to go home. Lily and Timmy said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a big rock and she started to play with it. She was careful not to drop it on her toes. + +Suddenly, she heard a question from her mom. "Sarah, what are you doing?" her mom asked. Sarah showed her mom the rock and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a big rock!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Sarah! But be careful not to hurt yourself with it." Sarah nodded and continued to play with the rock. She loved how it felt in her hands and how she could make it bounce on the ground. + +After a while, Sarah got tired of playing with the rock and went inside for lunch. She couldn't wait to tell her dad about the big rock she found. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, Lily's mommy gave her some makeup to play with. Lily loved to put on the makeup and pretend she was a princess. + +Lily's mommy was very proud of her because she was so independent. She could do things on her own like getting dressed and brushing her teeth. One day, Lily decided to put on her makeup all by herself. She looked in the mirror and sang her favorite song while she applied her makeup. + +Lily's mommy heard her singing and came to see what she was doing. She was amazed at how well Lily had done her makeup all by herself. Lily was so happy that she could do things on her own and make herself look so pretty. From that day on, Lily continued to be an independent girl who loved to sing and play with makeup. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the warm sunshine. One day, while Timmy was playing, he realized that he had lost his favorite toy truck. He looked everywhere for it, but couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he loved that truck so much. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came outside and saw that he was sad. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her about his lost truck. His sister said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." Together, they looked all around the yard and finally found the truck under a bush. Timmy was so happy and gave his sister a big hug. + +From then on, Timmy always made sure to keep his truck close by so he wouldn't lose it again. And he was grateful for his warm and caring sister who helped him when he was feeling sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, he was making toast when he accidentally caught his tail on fire. He tried to put it out but it just got worse. + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. He called out for help and his friend, a wise old owl, heard him. The owl flew over to Benny and said, "Don't worry, I'll rescue you!" + +The owl quickly grabbed a wide bucket of water and poured it on Benny's tail. The fire went out and Benny was safe. "Thank you so much!" Benny said to the owl. + +The moral of the story is to always ask for help when you need it. But unfortunately, Benny didn't learn his lesson. The next day, he was making toast again and caught his tail on fire once more. This time, there was no one around to rescue him and he got badly hurt. From then on, Benny made sure to be more careful when making toast and always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved chocolate very much. She ate it every day and never got bored of it. One day, her mommy told her they were going to visit grandma. Lily was excited because grandma always gave her chocolate. + +But on the way to grandma's house, Lily got very bored. She asked her mommy, "Can we play a game?" Her mommy promised they would play a game when they arrived at grandma's house. Lily was happy again and looked forward to playing with her mommy. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house. Lily ran to the door and gave grandma a big hug. Grandma gave her a whole bag of chocolate! Lily was so happy and promised to share it with her mommy. They sat down and played a game together, while eating the delicious chocolate. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and make shadows with her hands. One day, Lily found a big rock that was too heavy for her to lift. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. + +As she was sitting there feeling sad, a man came by and asked if she wanted to sell the rock. Lily thought about it and decided to sell it to the man. She was happy to have some money to buy toys. + +But later that night, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big shadow moving around. It was the man who bought her rock! He was trying to steal it back! Lily knew she had to do something. + +She ran outside and yelled at the man to stop. He was surprised and scared, so he ran away. Lily felt proud of herself for standing up to the man and protecting her things. From then on, she always made sure to keep her toys safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the house. Lily didn't want to clean, so she went to the attic to play instead. + +In the attic, Lily found a box with old toys. She saw a doll that looked different from the others. "This doll is original," Lily said. "I believe it's very special." + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mom calling her name. "Lily, where are you?" her mom asked. Lily replied, "I'm in the attic, Mommy. Come see my new doll. I believe you'll love it!" + +Her mom came up to the attic and saw the doll. "Wow, Lily, this is a beautiful doll. It's very original," her mom said. "Let's clean it up and put it on display in the living room." + +Lily was happy to have found the special doll and even happier to have helped her mom. From that day on, she always believed that there were treasures to be found in the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she found a tiny bug and wanted to take a closer look. So, she grabbed her microscope and placed the bug on the slide. + +As she looked through the microscope, she saw the bug's legs and wings up close. Suddenly, her little brother came in and asked what she was doing. "I'm looking at a bug under my microscope," Lily whispered. + +Her brother wanted to see too, so she let him take a turn. As he looked through the microscope, he saw the bug's icy blue eyes staring back at him. "Wow, it looks so cool!" he exclaimed. From that moment on, Lily and her brother loved exploring the world together with their microscope. +Once upon a time, there was a happy factory. It made toys for kids to play with. The workers in the factory were cheerful and liked to sing while they worked. One day, a worker slipped on a toy car and fell down. But, the other workers helped him up and made sure he was okay. They were all friends and took care of each other. From then on, they were extra careful and made sure the factory was always safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy went outside and saw that it had rained a lot. He was so excited to play in the mud! + +Timmy put on his rain boots and went outside to play. He jumped in the mud and got all messy. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was his friend, Billy! Billy had arrived to play with Timmy. + +Timmy and Billy played in the mud together. They made mud pies and had so much fun. After a while, the sun came out and they went inside to clean up. Timmy was sad that his fun in the mud was over, but he was happy that he got to play with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big basket full of soft pillows. She asked her mom if she could play with them. + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. But be careful not to get them dirty." + +Lily played with the pillows for a while, but then she got thirsty. She went inside to get some water and accidentally spilled it all over the pillows. They were soaking wet! + +Lily's mom came in and saw the wet pillows. "Oh no, Lily! We need to dry these off," she said. + +They took the pillows out of the basket and put them in the sun to dry. After a while, they were soft and dry again. Lily was happy to play with them once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream at night and see all kinds of fun things in her head. One night, she had a dream about a big, friendly monster who welcomed her to his home. At first, Lily was scared because the monster was unknown to her, but soon she realized he was kind and they became friends. + +The next morning, Lily told her mommy all about her dream and how the monster was so nice to her. Her mommy smiled and told her that it's okay to dream about unknown things because sometimes they can be really cool. Lily felt happy and couldn't wait to go to bed that night to see what other fun things she could dream about. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars in the sky at night. One night, he saw a big planet in the sky. It was so pretty! Timmy wanted to hold the planet, but he knew he couldn't. That would be crazy! + +Timmy went to bed that night dreaming about the planet. The next day, he went to the park and saw a big, round ball. It reminded him of the planet he saw in the sky. He picked up the ball and held it close. It wasn't the same as holding a planet, but it still made him happy. + +From then on, Timmy would always look up at the sky and dream of holding the planet. But for now, he was happy just holding his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a telephone that she loved to play with all day. One day, she went to the park and left her telephone on the bench. When she came back, her telephone was gone! She was very sad and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily explained that she lost her telephone. The lady promised to help her and asked her to return to the park the next day. + +The next day, Lily returned to the park and saw the kind lady. The lady was honest and returned Lily's telephone to her. Lily was very happy and thanked the lady. From then on, she made sure to always keep her telephone safe with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the hall. One day, she accidentally dropped her favorite toy and it broke. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Her big brother saw her crying and came to ask what happened. Lily showed him her broken toy and her brother tried to fix it, but it was too broken. + +Suddenly, their dad came in and tickled Lily to make her laugh. She giggled and forgot all about her broken toy. Her dad told her that they could buy a new toy tomorrow and Lily smiled with joy. From that day on, Lily knew that even if something was broken, she could still laugh and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Max. Max loved to drive his toy car around the house. He would zoom and swerve and have so much fun. + +One day, Max's mom told him it was time for bed. Max didn't want to stop driving his car, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he parked his car and went to bed. + +The next day, Max woke up early and drove his car all around the house again. He was so happy to have more time to play. Max was the cleverest little mouse in all the land! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lot of toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his favorite toy truck, but he didn't want to let his friends play with it. + +His friend Johnny asked, "Can I play with your truck, Timmy?" + +"No, it's mine," Timmy replied. + +Johnny felt sad and walked away. Timmy felt lonely without his friends. He realized that he was being selfish and decided to change. He went to find Johnny and said, "I'm sorry I was selfish. You can play with my truck now." + +Johnny smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. Let's play together!" Timmy felt happy that he had made a new friend and learned that sharing is important. He put his truck in his sack and they went to play by the well. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue liked to sit on a branch and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a fake bird on the branch next to him. Blue said, "Hello, bird! Do you want to sing with me?" But the fake bird did not move or sing. Blue said, "Oh no! You are not real. Please go away." The fake bird did not stay on the branch for long. Blue was happy to have the branch all to himself again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, her mom warned her that it was getting late and she needed to come inside for dinner. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew it was important to listen to her mom. + +After dinner, Lily's mom tucked her into bed. She snuggled up with her favorite stuffed animal and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise coming from under her bed. She was scared and didn't know what to do. She called out to her mom, "Mommy, there's something under my bed!" + +Her mom came into the room and looked under the bed. She saw that it was just a toy that had fallen down. Lily was relieved and thanked her mom for checking. She fell asleep feeling safe and happy. The next morning, she woke up and saw her stuffed animal next to her. She was glad that it wasn't dead and still loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to a magic show. Timmy was very excited because he had never seen a magic show before. + +At the magic show, Timmy saw a smart magician who did amazing tricks. Timmy was so impressed that he started to applaud. The magician smiled and took out a big box. He asked for a volunteer to put their thumb inside the box. Timmy's mom raised her hand and put her thumb in the box. + +The magician closed the box and said he was going to make her thumb disappear. Timmy was scared and thought his mom's thumb was really going to disappear. But then the magician opened the box and there was a toy thumb inside. Everyone laughed and applauded the magician. Timmy realized that sometimes things are not as they seem and it's important to be brave and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, and she was very good at it. One day, Lily's grandma asked her to draw a picture for her friend who was feeling sad. + +Lily drew a beautiful picture with lots of colors and flowers. She put it in an incredible envelope with stickers all over it. She was very proud of her work. + +When her grandma's friend received the envelope, she was very happy and felt much better. Lily learned that sometimes when people are sad, a little kindness can make a big difference. She felt very happy that she could help someone just by drawing a picture and putting it in an envelope. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He had a fair face and a big smile. One day, while he was sailing his boat, a big wave hit him and he fell down. He got a cut on his hand and it started to bleed. + +Jack said, "Ouch! My hand hurts. Can you help me?" + +A little girl who was passing by said, "Yes, I can help you. Let me wipe your hand with my hanky." + +Jack smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind." + +The little girl wiped Jack's hand with her hanky and the bleeding stopped. Jack felt much better and said, "You are my hero. What is your name?" + +The little girl said, "My name is Lily. Nice to meet you, Jack." + +From that day on, Jack and Lily became good friends and sailed together on their boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. But it started to rain, and they had to go home. + +Lily's mom gave her a leather jacket to wear so she wouldn't get wet. Lily loved the jacket because it was her mom's original jacket from when she was young. But when they got home, the jacket was all wet. + +"Oh no, my jacket is soaked!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we can dry it off," her mom said. + +They put the jacket in the dryer and soon it was dry again. Lily was happy to have the jacket back, and she wore it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a tree with a big, juicy apple at the top. She wanted it so badly, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily tried jumping and stretching, but it was too difficult for her to grab the apple. Just then, her friend Billy came along and saw her struggle. He climbed up the tree and reached the apple for her. Lily was so happy and grateful. + +After they ate the apple, Lily and Billy sat down and talked about the truth. They both agreed that it's always important to tell the truth, even if it's difficult. They promised to always be honest with each other and everyone else. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweet things. One day, she found a big jar of sugar on the kitchen counter. She opened the jar and tasted the sugar. It was so sweet and yummy! + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her eating the sugar. She told Lily that too much sugar is not good for her teeth. Lily didn't listen and kept eating the sugar. + +After a while, Lily started feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt very hot. She wished she had listened to her mom's advice. The sugar was not cool anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue lived in a nest high up in a tree. One day, Blue went out to find some food for her babies. When she came back, she saw that her nest was gone. Blue didn't know what to do. She felt sad and scared. + +Blue flew around and asked other animals if they knew what happened to her nest. She asked a squirrel, a rabbit, and even a big bear. But no one knew anything about her missing nest. + +Blue felt guilty for leaving her babies alone. She didn't want them to be without a home. So, she decided to build a new nest. She worked hard and made a cozy nest for her babies to sleep in. Blue was happy again, knowing her babies were safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to play games. He was very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, he went to the park to play soccer with his friends. The ground was wet and slippery because it had rained. The man slipped and fell down. His friends helped him up and asked if he was okay. The man was embarrassed but laughed it off. They continued playing and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy hammer. He would bang it on everything he could find. One day, Tim saw his friend Billy with a new toy hammer. Tim felt envious and wanted one too. + +Tim's mom saw how sad he was and decided to take him to the toy store. They found a toy hammer that Tim liked and bought it. Tim was so happy that he started to wave his new toy hammer in the air. + +From that day on, Tim and Billy played together with their toy hammers. They would wave them in the air and pretend to build things. Tim was no longer envious of Billy's toy hammer because he had his own. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess. She had a shiny jewel that she loved very much. One day, a poor farmer came to the castle and asked the princess for help. He said that his farm was having a difficult time growing crops. The princess wanted to help, so she offered the farmer her precious jewel. + +The farmer was very surprised and happy. He thanked the princess and went back to his farm. The jewel helped him grow many fruits and vegetables. He was able to sell them and make a lot of money. He was so grateful to the princess for her kind offer. + +From that day on, the princess continued to offer help to those in need. She realized that helping others was more important than keeping her jewel. And the farmer never forgot the princess's kindness, and he always remembered the jewel that helped him through a difficult time. +Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer. He had a small tool that he used to work on his farm. One day, he went to sleep and had a dream. In his dream, he saw a big and shiny tool that could do all his work quickly. + +When he woke up, he felt sad because he knew he could never afford such a tool. But then he thought, "Maybe I can make my own tool that works better than the one I have!" So he started to work on his own tool. + +It took him a long time, but finally, he made a new tool that was better than the old one. He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, he used his new tool to work on his farm and he never had to dream about a better one again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress with a zipper on the back. One day, Lily went to a show with her mommy and daddy. The show was very funny and Lily laughed a lot. When the show was over, everyone clapped their hands. Lily clapped too and her hands made a loud noise. She was very happy. On the way back home, Lily saw a light in the sky. It was a shooting star! She made a wish and closed her eyes. She wished to go to the show again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he found a unique rock that he wanted to keep forever. He asked his mom if he could pack it in his backpack. + +"Mommy, can I pack this rock in my backpack?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, you can pack it in your backpack," his mom replied. + +As Timmy was walking home, he saw a skeleton in the bushes. He was scared but he remembered what his mom told him about skeletons. "Skeletons are just bones," his mom said. "They can't hurt you." So Timmy picked up his pace and went home to show his unique rock to his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very tasty cake in her room. Her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time for dinner. Please come to the kitchen." + +Lily said, "But mommy, I want to eat my tasty cake. Can I eat it later?" + +Mommy replied, "No, you can't. You have to eat your dinner first." + +Lily got sad but then she had an idea. She said, "Mommy, can I run to the kitchen and eat my dinner quickly so I can come back and eat my cake?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. You can run to the kitchen and eat your dinner quickly so you can come back and eat your cake." + +Lily was happy and ran to the kitchen to eat her dinner quickly. Then, she ran back to her room to eat her tasty cake. She was very happy and full after eating both her dinner and her cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, her mom brought home a new bookshelf. It was big and brown, and it had lots of shelves for her books. + +Lily was so excited to put her books on the new shelf. She carefully placed each book on the shelf, making sure they looked nice. But one book was different. It was an ugly old book, with torn pages and a broken spine. Lily didn't want to put it on the new shelf. + +But then, Lily remembered how her mom always comforted her when she was sad. She decided to do the same for the ugly book. She gently placed it on the shelf, and gave it a little pat. And just like that, the ugly book didn't seem so ugly anymore. It fit in perfectly with all the other books, and Lily felt happy that she could comfort it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy found a ball of yarn. The yarn was blue and soft. Timmy decided to play with the yarn. + +Timmy held the yarn and started to spin it around. The yarn started to spin faster and faster. Timmy felt a little dizzy because the yarn was spinning so fast. He thought it was crazy how fast the yarn was spinning. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw him playing with the yarn. She asked him what he was doing. Timmy said, "I'm spinning the yarn, mom! It's so crazy how fast it can go!" His mom smiled and said, "That looks like fun, Timmy. Keep spinning the yarn!" +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a long, fluffy tail that he loved to wag. One day, Spot was walking in the park when he saw his friend, a cat named Mittens. + +"Hi, Mittens!" said Spot. "Do you want to play?" + +Mittens shook her head. "No, Spot. I can't play today. I have to find a new toy." + +Spot nodded his head. "Okay, Mittens. I understand. But why do you need a new toy?" + +Mittens replied, "My old toy is broken. I need a new one. Do you know where I can find one?" + +Spot thought for a moment. "Hmm, let me see. I think there is a toy store nearby. Maybe they have some toys available." + +Mittens smiled. "Thank you, Spot! You're such a good friend." + +Spot wagged his tail happily. "No problem, Mittens. I'm always here to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag of mints that she loved to eat. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to share her mints with her friend, but she was too shy to ask. + +After a while, Lily's friend noticed the bag of mints and asked if she could have one. Lily was happy to share and gave her friend a mint. They both enjoyed the mint and had fun playing together. + +Later, Lily's mom came into the room and saw that the bag of mints was almost empty. She asked Lily if she had eaten all the mints by herself. Lily felt embarrassed and said that she had shared them with her friend. + +Lily's mom smiled and said that sharing is a good thing to do. Lily felt happy that she had shared her mints and learned a valuable lesson about being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. Her mom came to her room and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I had a bad dream about monsters under my bed." + +Her mom held her tight and said, "Don't worry, there are no monsters under your bed. Look, I'll hold your hand and we'll check together." They looked under the bed and saw nothing but the carpet. Lily giggled and said, "The carpet tickles my nose." + +Her mom smiled and said, "See, there's nothing to be afraid of. Now, let's go back to sleep." Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for holding me. I love you." They both fell asleep, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cherries, they were her favorite. One day, her mommy brought home a big basket of cherries from the store. Lily was very excited and wanted to eat them right away. But mommy told her to be careful because the cherries were fragile and could easily break. + +Lily started to question why the cherries were fragile. Mommy explained that they were delicate and could easily get squished if they were not handled gently. Lily understood and promised to be careful. + +As she ate the cherries, Lily thought about how lucky she was to have such a yummy treat. She was happy that mommy had brought them home and promised to always be careful with fragile things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and asked him to show his muscles. Timmy flexed his arms and showed his muscles. Billy was amazed and said, "Wow, you're so strong!" + +Timmy felt proud and happy. He wanted to show his muscles to everyone. But then, an unknown boy came over and asked, "What are you doing?" Timmy explained that he was showing his muscles to his friend. The unknown boy said, "Oh, that's cool. Can I see too?" + +Timmy was happy to show his muscles to the unknown boy. He flexed his arms again and showed his muscles. The unknown boy was impressed and said, "You're really strong!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you!" From that day on, Timmy loved to show his muscles to anyone who asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to the rhythm of the music. One day, Lily went to a party where she met a boy named Max. Max was different from the other kids at the party because he didn't like to dance and sing. + +Lily asked Max, "Why don't you like to dance and sing like me?" + +Max replied, "I'm just not good at it." + +Lily said, "That's okay. We can dance and sing together. It's fun to be different." + +Max smiled and joined Lily on the dance floor. They danced and sang to the rhythm of the music. After the party, Lily forgave Max for not wanting to dance and sing at first. She realized that it's okay to be different and that everyone has their own talents. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow birdie. The birdie liked to fly around and sing songs. One day, the birdie saw a big, long subway. It went under the ground and made a loud noise. + +The birdie wanted to fly down and see the subway, but it was scared. It didn't know how to balance on the subway. Suddenly, a big, mean cat came and tried to catch the birdie. The birdie flew away, but it was still scared. + +The birdie thought and thought, and then it had an idea. It flew down and landed on the subway. It used its wings to balance and looked at the cat, who was now far away. The birdie felt very proud of itself for being brave and balancing on the subway. From that day on, the birdie flew around and sang songs, and it was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a long trunk that she used to grab leaves from the trees. One day, Ellie was feeling sick and she began to sneeze. She sneezed so hard that she knocked over a tree! + +Ellie's friend, a little bird named Tweetie, saw what happened and flew over to check on her. "Are you okay, Ellie?" asked Tweetie. "I think so," replied Ellie, "but my trunk feels very fragile today." + +Tweetie knew just what to do. She flew to the nearby pond and gathered some cool water in her beak. She brought it back to Ellie and gently sprayed it on her trunk. Ellie felt much better and thanked Tweetie for her help. From that day on, Ellie made sure to take good care of her trunk so it wouldn't get fragile again. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He loved to eat honey from a big beehive. One day, he saw a knife on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. He didn't know it was dangerous. He wanted to display it to his friends, but his mom told him no. She said the knife was not a toy and could hurt someone. The bear listened to his mom and put the knife away. From that day on, he only played with safe toys. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and play outside with his ball. One day, Max's owner wanted to weigh him on a scale. Max didn't like the scale and refused to step on it. But his owner was patient and gave him a treat to coax him onto the scale. Max finally stepped on the scale and his owner was happy to see that he was growing big and strong. From then on, Max wasn't afraid of the scale anymore and continued to play and have fun outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Oink. Oink lived on a farm with his friends, the cows and chickens. One day, Oink went to visit the city. He saw many tall buildings and shiny cars. He even saw a big store with lots of toys on display. Oink thought the toys were very modern and cool. + +Oink decided to buy a toy for his farm friends. He went into the store and saw a toy pig on display. Oink thought it was the perfect gift for his friends. He bought the toy pig and brought it back to the farm. The cows and chickens were very happy with their new toy. They thought it was very modern and fun to play with. Oink was happy that he could make his friends smile. From that day on, the toy pig was always on display in the barn. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to eat carrots. One day, the bunny found a tasty carrot. It was big and orange. The bunny was so happy. + +But then, a big bird came and tried to take the carrot from the bunny. The bunny was scared and ran away. The bunny tried to hide from the bird, but the bird found the bunny. + +The bunny was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, the bunny remembered the thread that it had in its pocket. The bunny used the thread to tie the carrot to a tree. The bird couldn't take the carrot anymore. + +The bunny learned that it is important to be smart and find ways to protect what is important to you. And that was a good lesson for the bunny. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One evening, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to get ready for bed." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I don't want to go to bed yet. I want to play more." + +Her mom said, "Well, you can use your smart brain and think of a way to have fun while getting ready for bed." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know! I can brush my teeth while singing my favorite song. That way, I can have fun and get ready for bed at the same time." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. You're so smart." And with that, Lily happily went to get ready for bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, her mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you! I bought you a new dress that is even more beautiful than the one you have now." + +Lily was so happy and said, "Wow, thank you, Mommy! Can I try it on now?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go to your room and you can stretch your arms out so I can put it on you." + +Lily put on the dress and twirled around in it. She said, "Mommy, this dress is so useful! I can wear it to my friend's birthday party and look like a princess!" +Once upon a time, there was a big school. The teacher wanted to introduce a new pupil to the class. The new pupil was a big, hairy dog. The children were happy to see the dog and they played with him every day. + +But one day, the dog got angry and started to bark loudly. The teacher tried to calm him down, but he wouldn't stop. The children got scared and ran away. The dog chased them and hurt some of them. The teacher had to call for help and the dog was taken away. + +The children were sad and scared to come back to school. They missed their friend, the big, hairy dog, but they knew he was not safe to play with anymore. They learned that sometimes, even if something or someone looks nice, they can still be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to a party. She wore her favorite dress and her sparkly shoes. She made a wish to have lots of fun at the party. + +At the party, Lily saw a big cake. She wanted a piece of the cake so badly, but she was told to wait. She couldn't wait any longer and tried to take a piece of the cake. She accidentally tore the cake and made a big mess. + +Everyone was angry and Lily felt sad. She wished she had waited for her turn. She went home with a heavy heart, knowing she had made a big mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with a handle on it. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a light outside. She went to look and saw her friends coming to play with her. They all laughed and played together. + +Lily's mom called them for a snack and they all sat down to eat. They had some yummy cookies and drank some milk. Lily's friends told funny jokes and they all laughed together. After they finished their snack, they went back to playing with the toys. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's friends had to go back home. They said goodbye and promised to come back and play again soon. Lily waved goodbye and went back inside with her toy box with the handle on it. She was happy and tired from playing with her friends and fell asleep with a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his leg. He cried out in pain and his mom came running. + +"Mommy, my leg hurts," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. I'm here to support you," his mom said as she picked him up and carried him inside. + +Timmy's mom put a bandage on his leg and told him to rest. She explained that his muscle needed time to get strong again. Timmy didn't like resting, but he knew it was important to get better. + +A few days later, Timmy's leg felt better and he was able to run and play again. He was happy to be outside with his friends, but he remembered what his mom had said about getting his muscle strong. So, he did some exercises to make his muscle even stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was holding a glass of milk and walking towards the couch. Suddenly, Mittens jumped on her and the milk spilled all over the floor. + +Lily got worried and said, "Oh no! Now we have to clean up the milk." Mittens looked up at her and meowed. Lily picked up a towel and started to clean up the milk. + +Mittens watched her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to spill the milk." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Mittens. I forgive you." Then, Lily and Mittens hugged each other and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved to hug every night. One day, Lily's mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy her a new toy. Lily felt sad and asked her mommy if they could hope to have more money soon. + +Mommy said, "I hope so too, sweetie. But we still have your soft teddy bear to cuddle with." + +Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear tighter. Later that day, Lily went to the park and met a little boy named Max. Max had a toy car that Lily really liked. She asked him if she could play with it, but Max said no. + +Lily didn't give up hope. She asked Max if they could share the toy car and play together. Max thought for a moment and then said yes. Lily was happy to have a new friend to play with and they had lots of fun together. + +When Lily went home, she told her mommy about her new friend and how they shared the toy car. Mommy was proud of Lily for being kind and sharing. They hugged each other and Lily fell asleep with her soft teddy bear, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy there who was loading his toy truck with rocks. + +Lily went over to the boy and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What are you doing?" + +"I'm loading my truck with rocks," said the boy. + +"That's interesting," said Lily. "Why are you doing that?" + +"I want to see how many rocks my truck can hold," said the boy. + +Lily thought that was a good idea. She asked the boy if she could help him load the truck. Together, they loaded the truck with rocks until it was full. + +Just then, a police officer came over and told the children that they were breaking the law by playing with rocks in the park. The children were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But the police officer explained that there was a law against playing with rocks in the park because it could hurt someone. He told the children to play with something else, like a ball or a frisbee. + +Lily and the boy thanked the police officer and went off to play with their dolls and teddy bears instead. They had learned something new and interesting that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing on the swings, a stranger came up to her. The stranger looked very nice and smiled at Lily. + +"Hello there, little girl," said the stranger. "Do you want to hear a joke?" + +Lily was a little scared of the stranger, but she wanted to be polite. "Okay," she said. + +The stranger told Lily a funny joke and they both laughed. Then, the stranger gave Lily a piece of candy. Lily took a bite, but it tasted bitter. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered what her mommy had told her about talking to strangers. She ran away from the stranger and went to find her mommy. When she got home, she told her mommy all about the stranger and the bitter candy. Her mommy hugged her and told her she was very brave for running away. From then on, Lily never talked to strangers again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his screwdriver. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally dropped his screwdriver. The screwdriver rolled under the couch and Timmy couldn't reach it. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I dropped my screwdriver and I can't get it," Timmy said. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," said Timmy's mom. She got down on the floor and reached under the couch. She found the screwdriver and gave it back to Timmy. + +"Thanks, Mom! You did a good job!" Timmy said with a smile. + +"You're welcome, Timmy. Now be careful with that screwdriver," said Timmy's mom. + +And from that day on, Timmy always made sure to hold onto his screwdriver tightly when he was playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at pictures in her mommy's magazine. One day, she saw a picture of a big, grumpy bear. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can we go see the bear?" + +Her mommy said, "I don't know, Lily. Bears can be dangerous." + +But Lily really wanted to see the bear, so she kept asking her mommy. Finally, her mommy agreed to take her to the zoo. + +When they got to the zoo, they went straight to the bear exhibit. Lily saw the big, grumpy bear just like in the magazine. But then, something unexpected happened. The bear stood up on its hind legs and started to dance! Lily and her mommy were so surprised and happy. + +From that day on, Lily always looked at the pictures in her mommy's magazine, hoping to find more surprises like the dancing bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie saw a big bird with colorful feathers. Tweetie felt envious and wished to have colorful feathers too. + +Tweetie asked the big bird, "How did you get such pretty feathers?" + +The big bird replied, "I was born with these feathers. But you have a lovely voice, Tweetie." + +Tweetie felt happy to hear the big bird's reply. "Thank you," said Tweetie. "I love to sing in the sky." + +From that day on, Tweetie didn't feel envious anymore. Instead, Tweetie was grateful for having a beautiful voice and the ability to fly high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to take long naps on the sunny windowsill. One day, Whiskers' friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, came to visit. + +"Hi Whiskers!" Squeaky said excitedly. "I brought you a spoon to eat your dinner with." + +Whiskers yawned and stretched. "Thanks, Squeaky," he said. "But I don't feel like eating right now. I just want to read my book." + +Squeaky was surprised. "You can read?" she asked. + +Whiskers nodded. "Yes, I love to read. It's my favorite thing to do when I'm feeling lazy." + +Squeaky was impressed. "Wow, Whiskers, you're so smart! Maybe you can read me a story sometime?" + +Whiskers smiled. "Of course, Squeaky. But right now, let's just enjoy each other's company." And so, Whiskers and Squeaky spent the afternoon chatting and playing together, while Whiskers' book sat untouched on the windowsill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a fluffy teddy bear named Brownie. Brownie was very soft and cuddly, and Lily loved to hug him tight. + +One day, Lily and Brownie were playing together when Brownie suddenly stopped moving. Lily tried to make him work again, but he wouldn't move. She realized that Brownie's battery had run out. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about Brownie and the battery. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can change the battery and Brownie will be as good as new!" + +So, they went to the store and bought a new battery for Brownie. When they came back home, Lily's mom changed the battery and Brownie started moving again. Lily was so happy that she hugged Brownie tight and smiled from ear to ear. From then on, she made sure to always have extra batteries for her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to do yoga with her mommy. They would stretch their arms and legs, and take long breaths. + +One day, Lily's mommy said they were going to do a very long yoga session. Lily was excited! They started with some easy poses, like downward dog and tree pose. + +As they kept doing yoga, Lily started to get tired. Her arms and legs felt heavy. But she didn't give up! She wanted to finish the long yoga session with her mommy. + +Finally, they did the last pose and said "Namaste". Lily felt proud of herself for doing yoga for so long. She hugged her mommy and said "I love doing yoga with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook. She always wore a big apron to keep her clothes clean. One day, her apron got a big tear and she didn't know how to fix it. She felt sad because she loved her apron. + +Her little girl saw her mommy was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, mommy?" Her mommy said, "My apron is broken and I don't know how to repair it." The little girl had an idea. She said, "I can help you, mommy!" + +The little girl got some thread and a needle and started to repair the apron. She was very careful and it took some time, but she did it! Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. The little girl felt proud and sleepy because she had worked so hard. She went to bed with a smile on her face, happy to have helped her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom lit a candle in the living room. Lily saw the delicate flame and asked her mom, "What is that?" + +"It's a candle," her mom replied. "It gives us light and smells nice." + +Lily watched the candle for a while and said, "It's so pretty. Can I touch it?" + +"No, Lily," her mom said. "It's very delicate and can hurt you. You can look at it, but don't touch it." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mommy." She sat down next to the candle and watched it flicker. "It's like the sun," she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's like a little sun in our home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her tutu. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw a big, fluffy cloud. "That cloud looks like a bunny!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're so creative, Lily. Why don't you draw a picture of the bunny cloud?" So Lily got out her crayons and drew a beautiful picture of the bunny cloud. "It's dancing!" she said, as she drew the bunny with its paws in the air. + +Later that day, Lily showed her picture to her dad. "Wow, you're such a good artist!" he said. "I love how the bunny is dancing in the sky." Lily felt proud of her drawing and continued to dance around the room, imagining herself twirling in the clouds with the bunny. +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite bathrobe. It was soft and cozy. He wore it every morning when he woke up. + +One day, Timmy's mom got him a new bathrobe. It was brilliant blue with stars on it. Timmy loved it so much that he wore it all day long. He even wore it to dinner! + +Timmy's bathrobe made him feel happy and warm. He loved to wear it and show it off to his friends. Timmy knew that his bathrobe was the best thing ever! +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the doctor. The doctor had a needle that he used to give Timmy a shot. Timmy didn't like needles because they hurt. He started to yell and cry. + +The doctor told Timmy to be brave and that the needle was dull, so it wouldn't hurt too much. Timmy tried to be brave, but he still didn't like the needle. + +After the shot was over, Timmy felt a little better. He was proud of himself for being brave. The doctor gave him a sticker for being a good patient. Timmy went home and showed his mom the sticker. She was proud of him too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was very tidy and always kept her room clean. One day, her mom gave her a bottle of lotion to put on her skin. Lily loved the lotion because it made her skin soft and smooth. + +But one day, Lily accidentally spilled the lotion all over her bed. She was sad because she didn't want her bed to be messy. So, she asked her mom to help her clean it up. Her mom gave her a towel and they wiped up all the lotion together. + +After they were done, Lily's bed was nice and tidy again. She was so happy that she gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because it was his birthday! His mom gifted him a toy car and his dad gifted him a big cake. Timmy was so excited to eat the cake. + +Timmy's friends came over to his house to celebrate his birthday. They all sat on the couch and played with the toy car. Suddenly, Timmy's friend Jack stood up and said, "Let's go outside and play tag!" Timmy said, "Okay, let's go!" They all ran outside and played tag until it was time to go home. + +Timmy was very tired from all the running and playing. He went back inside and sat on the couch. His mom came over and said, "Happy birthday, Timmy! Did you have fun?" Timmy replied, "Yes, I had fun! Jack stood up and we played tag. It was the best birthday ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with, but one day it broke. He was very sad because he couldn't play with it anymore. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and decided to repair the car for him. He used some tools and fixed the car so it was as good as new. Timmy was very happy and thanked his dad for fixing it. + +After playing with the car for a while, Timmy asked his dad for his opinion on something. He wanted to know if his drawing was good. His dad looked at the drawing and said it was very good. Timmy was happy to hear that and showed the drawing to his mom too. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that even if something was bad, it could be repaired and made good again. And he also learned that it's important to ask for other people's opinions sometimes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily found a little bird on the ground. The bird was not moving, and Lily was sad. She picked up the bird and brought it inside. + +Lily asked her mommy and daddy if they could help the bird. Her mommy said, "Let's give it some water and see if it will drink." Her daddy said, "We can also give it some food and see if it will eat." + +Lily's mommy and daddy worked hard to help the bird. They gave it water and food, and soon the bird started to move. Lily was so happy! She said, "You gave the bird life again!" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Yes, we did. But it was hard work." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put on his hat before they went outside. Timmy didn't like his hat because it was too big for him, but he put it on anyway. + +As they walked outside, Timmy saw some of his friends playing. He wanted to join them, but he felt embarrassed because of his big hat. His mom noticed and told him that it's okay to wear a hat and that he looked cool in it. + +Timmy felt better and started playing with his friends. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice Timmy's hat. From that day on, Timmy wore his hat proudly and wasn't embarrassed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a popsicle from the freezer. But when he opened the freezer, he saw that all the popsicles were gone! Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen. He went to see what happened and saw that the freezer door was open and the food inside was starting to get warm. Timmy knew that this was bad and he needed to close the freezer door right away. + +But when he tried to close it, he couldn't because his hand was stuck! It was very uncomfortable and he started to cry. Luckily, his mom heard him and came to help. She got his hand out of the freezer and closed the door. Timmy was happy that the food was safe and he learned to be careful around the freezer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a modern jacket that she loved to wear everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. + +While playing on the swings, a big dog came up to her and started barking. Lily got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom explained that the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. + +Lily felt better and went back to playing. But then, the dog came back and started biting her jacket. Lily tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. Her jacket got torn and she started crying. + +Her parents came over and saw what happened. They called the owner of the dog and explained what happened. But it was too late, Lily's jacket was ruined. She was sad and didn't want to play anymore. From that day on, Lily was afraid of dogs and never wore her modern jacket again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but her bookcase was too small for all her books. One day, Lily decided to get a bigger bookcase. She asked her mommy and daddy for help. + +Mommy and daddy were worried that the new bookcase wouldn't fit in Lily's room. But Lily was sure it would be okay. They went to the store and picked out a big bookcase. When they got home, they put it in Lily's room. It fit perfectly! + +Lily was so happy with her new bookcase. She put all her books on it and they looked so pretty. Lily decided that she would read one book every night before bed. She was so excited to have so many books to choose from! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had long, curly hair that she loved to play with. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, your hair is very bad. We need to wash it with shampoo." + +Lily didn't like the sound of that. She didn't want to get her hair wet and have shampoo in her eyes. But her mommy promised it would be quick and easy. So, Lily sat in the bathtub and her mommy poured water on her head. + +Then, her mommy put some shampoo on her hair and rubbed it in gently. Lily closed her eyes and tried not to move too much. After a few minutes, her mommy rinsed the shampoo out and wrapped a towel around Lily's head. "See, that wasn't so bad, was it?" her mommy said. + +Lily smiled and shook her head. Her hair smelled nice and clean, and she felt proud of herself for being brave during the wash. From then on, she didn't mind getting her hair washed with shampoo anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big fierce lion. He lived in a jungle with many animals. One day, a little rabbit named Benny was walking past the lion's den. The lion noticed Benny and started to chase him. + +Benny was very scared and ran as fast as he could. Suddenly, he saw a box of pastel colors on the ground. He quickly grabbed it and ran into a nearby bush. The lion couldn't find Benny, so he went back to his den. + +Benny felt safe in the bush and started to draw with the pastel colors. A bird flew by and noticed Benny's beautiful artwork. "Wow, that's amazing! Did you draw that?" asked the bird. Benny smiled and said, "Yes, I did. I drew it with these pastel colors." + +From that day on, Benny became known as the jungle's best artist. And the lion never noticed him again, because he was too busy sleeping in his den. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw something appear in the grass. It was a snake! + +Timmy was scared of snakes, so he ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, there's a snake in the grass! What should I do?" + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll take care of it." She went outside and saw the snake too. But instead of being scared, she thought the snake looked pretty. + +So she said to Timmy, "Let's be generous and give the snake a new home in the forest. We can put it in a box and take it there." + +Timmy thought that was a great idea. So they put the snake in a box and drove to the forest. When they got there, they let the snake go free. Timmy was happy that he didn't have to be scared of the snake anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very nosy and loved to explore. One day, the ant found a big pile of dirt. The ant decided to bury some food in the dirt so it could save it for later. The ant worked very hard to bury the food deep in the dirt. After the ant was finished burying the food, it went back to exploring. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tree with her family. One day, Tweetie's mommy told her that it was time to learn how to fly. Tweetie was scared because she didn't want to fall off a cliff. But her mommy urged her to try. + +Tweetie flapped her wings and lifted off the branch. She was flying! It wasn't easy at first, but she kept trying. She flew higher and higher until she reached the top of the tree. Her mommy was so proud of her successful flight. From that day on, Tweetie loved to fly and explore the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. They played with Timmy's toys all morning until noon. + +After lunch, Timmy wanted to play with his favorite toy, a red car. But Johnny accidentally broke it while they were playing. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. + +Johnny said, "I'm sorry Timmy. I didn't mean to break your toy. Can you forgive me?" + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and said, "It's okay Johnny. I forgive you. But my toy is not perfect anymore." + +Johnny felt happy that Timmy forgave him and they continued to play together. Timmy learned that forgiving someone can make them feel better and that things don't have to be perfect to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his family felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! The earthquake made things fall off the shelves and scared Timmy. + +After the earthquake, Timmy's mommy and daddy hugged him tight and told him everything was okay. They went outside to see if their neighbors were okay too. Timmy saw that some houses had broken windows and some trees had fallen down. + +But then, Timmy saw something nice. He saw his neighbor's cat, Mittens, walking towards him. Timmy loved cats and he enjoyed playing with Mittens. Even though the earthquake was scary, Timmy was happy to see Mittens and have a nice time playing with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her classroom every day. One day, her teacher brought in some tasty cupcakes for the class to share. + +Lily was so excited to try one, but when she reached for it, she lost her balance and fell down. Her friend, Tommy, asked if she was okay. Lily said she was fine and just needed to be more careful. + +Tommy said, "I don't want you to get hurt. Let's balance on one foot together to practice our balance." Lily agreed and they both stood on one foot, giggling and trying not to fall over. + +After their balance practice, they each grabbed a tasty cupcake and enjoyed them together. They both agreed that practicing balance was fun and important to stay safe. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to a fair with his mommy. They saw lots of rides and games, and Timmy even won a prize! He got a big red balloon. + +Timmy wanted to write his name on the balloon, so his mommy gave him a marker. Timmy carefully wrote his name on the balloon. + +Later, they saw a man with a spear throwing it at a target. Timmy thought it was cool, but his mommy told him it wasn't safe to play with spears. + +After a fun day at the fair, Timmy and his mommy went home. Timmy was happy he got to write his name on his balloon and see the man with the spear, but he was even happier to be safe at home with his mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big bag of popcorn on the ground. He flew down to get some, but a big dog came and scared him away. The bird was sad because he really wanted some popcorn. + +Later that day, the bird saw a gentle cat who was also looking for some popcorn. The bird and the cat became friends and decided to work together to get the popcorn. They flew up to the bag and pecked it until it popped open. They both had a delicious snack and were very happy. + +But then, a big gust of wind came and blew all the popcorn away. The bird and the cat were sad again. However, they decided to fly together and find more popcorn. They flew and flew until they found a big field of popcorn. They were so happy and ate until they were full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow, but one day she got very cold. Her mother saw her shivering and brought her inside to warm up. Lily's mother gave her a big hug and told her she would take care of her until she felt better. + +Lily's mother made some hot cocoa and they snuggled up together under a cozy blanket. Lily's mother asked her if she wanted to watch a movie or play a game, but Lily just wanted to talk. She told her mother about all the fun things she did outside in the snow and her mother listened and smiled. + +After a while, Lily's mother noticed that Lily wasn't shivering anymore and her cheeks were turning pink again. She asked Lily if she was feeling better and Lily nodded her head. Lily's mother was happy that she could take care of her little girl and make her feel better. They spent the rest of the day playing games and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was different from the other birds because he had a blue feather on his head. One day, Tweety saw a big cage and he wanted to fly away. But the cage was too big for him to escape. + +Then Tweety saw a man with a camera. The man wanted to record Tweety's singing. Tweety thought that if he sang really loud, the man might help him escape from the cage. So he sang his best song, but the man just recorded it and left. + +Tweety was very sad and felt alone in the cage. He wished he had never tried to escape. The next day, Tweety was very weak and tired. He didn't have any food or water. Sadly, Tweety passed away in the cage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One sunny day, she went to the park to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. While she was playing, she saw a boy who looked sad. She went up to him and said, "Why are you sad?" + +The boy said, "I lost my balloon and now I am sad." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." She looked around the park and saw the balloon stuck in a tree. She asked the boy to hold her up so she could spray water on the tree to make the balloon come down. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you for being so polite and helping me find my balloon." + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, it's always nice to help others." They both played together and had a great time at the park. +Tim and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make zoom sounds when they move the cars on the floor. Sometimes they have races to see who is faster. + +One day, Tim and Mia find a big sheet of paper in the closet. They think it is a good place to make a road for their cars. They spread the paper on the floor and draw lines and curves with crayons. They also draw trees, houses, and signs. + +"Look, Mia, this is our road. We can drive our cars here and have fun," Tim says. + +"OK, Tim, but I want to be the boss. I will tell you where to go and when to stop," Mia says. She is very bossy and likes to make the rules. + +"No, Mia, you can't be the boss. It is our road, not yours. We can both decide where to go and when to stop," Tim says. He does not like to be told what to do. + +They start to argue and get angry. They push and pull the paper and the cars. The paper tears and the cars fall. They both cry and feel sad. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She hugs Tim and Mia and helps them clean up. + +"Tim and Mia, why are you fighting? You are both good at playing with cars. You can have more fun if you share and take turns. You don't need to be bossy or stubborn. You can be kind and friendly," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia nod and say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They find another sheet of paper and make a new road. They drive their cars and make zoom sounds. They share and take turns. They have fun. +Tim and Kim like to play sport. They like to run and kick and throw. They play with a ball and a net. They have fun with sport. + +One day, they play sport in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is rough. It barks and runs at them. It wants to play, but it is too rough. It bites the ball and pops it. It jumps on the net and breaks it. Tim and Kim are scared and sad. + +They run away from the dog. They find a stick. They use the stick to cut some grass. They make a new ball with the grass. They find a rope. They use the rope to fix the net. They play sport with the new ball and the net. They have fun again. + +The dog sees them. It wants to play, too. It runs to them. But Tim and Kim say no. They say the dog is too rough. They say the dog needs to be gentle. They show the dog how to play nice. They let the dog touch the ball and the net. They pat the dog and say good dog. + +The dog learns to be gentle. It stops barking and jumping. It plays with Tim and Kim. They have fun with the dog. They make a new friend. They like sport and the dog. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim says. He runs to the dog. He wants to pet it. + +"Wait, Tim!" Sam says. He is scared of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite. He stays behind a tree. + +The dog sees Tim. It barks and growls. It does not like strangers. It jumps at Tim. Tim is scared too. He screams and falls down. + +"Help, Sam!" Tim says. + +Sam hears Tim. He loves his brother. He wants to help him. He runs to the dog. He picks up a stick. He waves the stick at the dog. He shouts, "Go away, dog! Leave my brother alone!" + +The dog is surprised. It does not like the stick. It does not like the noise. It runs away. It finds another place to play. + +Tim and Sam hug each other. They are happy. They are safe. + +"Thank you, Sam!" Tim says. "You are brave. You saved me." + +"You are welcome, Tim!" Sam says. "You are my brother. I love you." + +They walk back to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She is reading a book. She sees them. She smiles. + +"Did you have fun, boys?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom!" Tim and Sam say. They tell her about the dog. They tell her how Sam helped Tim. + +Mom hugs them. She is proud of them. She is glad they are safe. + +"Let's go home, boys," she says. "We can have some cookies and milk. We can relax on the couch. We can watch a light show on TV." + +Tim and Sam agree. They are tired. They are hungry. They are happy. They follow mom to the car. They go home. They relax. They watch a light show. They are safe. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they disagree. One day, they disagree about what to draw. Sara wants to draw a flower, but Ben wants to draw a car. + +"No, flower is better!" Sara says. + +"No, car is faster!" Ben says. + +They pull the paper and the crayons. The paper tears and the crayons break. They both cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. + +"Look what you did! You need to share and be nice to each other!" Mom says. + +She takes the paper and the crayons away. She gives them each a hug and a tissue. She tells them to say sorry and make up. + +Sara and Ben are still sad and angry. They do not want to say sorry. They do not want to make up. They turn away from each other and cross their arms. + +Mom sighs. She thinks of a way to help them. She remembers that they both like to visit their grandma at the hospital. Grandma is sick, but she is very kind and funny. She always tells them stories and gives them cookies. + +"Would you like to go see grandma at the hospital?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Ben perk up. They both love grandma. They both nod. + +"OK, then. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to be good and listen to me. The hospital is not a place to fight or make noise. You have to be respectful and quiet. Can you do that?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They know that Mom is right. The hospital is a serious place. They do not want to upset grandma or the other people there. They want to be good and make grandma happy. + +They nod again. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to Mom and hug her too. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She knows that they are reliable. They can keep their promise. + +She gets their coats and their backpacks. She puts some books and toys in them. She tells them to get ready. They are going to the hospital. They are going to see grandma. They are going to have a nice time. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share or clean up. They always fought over who had more toys and who had to put them away. Their mom was sad to see them so selfish and messy. + +One day, mom had an idea. She told Lily and Ben that they had to give away some of their toys to other kids who had none. Lily and Ben did not want to do that. They said they loved all their toys and needed them. Mom said they had to choose five toys each to give away. + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys and felt bad. They did not know which ones to pick. They liked them all. They started to cry and hug their toys. Mom said they had to hurry or they would miss the bus to the charity shop. + +Lily and Ben saw a little girl and a little boy waiting at the bus stop. They had no toys with them. They looked sad and bored. Lily and Ben felt sorry for them. They thought maybe they could share some of their toys with them. They whispered to each other and made a plan. + +Lily and Ben went to the little girl and the little boy and smiled. They said hello and asked their names. They said they were going to the charity shop to give away some of their toys. They asked if they wanted to see them. The little girl and the little boy nodded and smiled. + +Lily and Ben showed them their toys and let them play with them. They saw how happy they were. They decided to give them all their toys, not just five. They said they did not need so many toys. They said they had each other and that was enough. They said they wanted to make them happy. + +The little girl and the little boy thanked them and hugged them. They said they were very kind and generous. They said they had no friends and no toys. They said they would value their toys and take good care of them. They said they wanted to be friends with them. + +Lily and Ben felt warm and happy. They hugged them back and said they were happy too. They said they were sorry for being selfish and messy. They said they would share and clean up from now on. They said they wanted to be friends with them too. + +Mom saw what Lily and Ben did and smiled. She was proud of them. She said they learned a valuable lesson. She said they learned to value what they had and to value others. She said they learned to be tidy and generous. She said they made new friends and made the world a better place. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and drink juice. Mommy gives them each a cup of juice and says, "Be careful, don't spill it on the floor." + +Anna and Ben drink their juice and say, "Mmm, delicious!" They put their cups on the table and go back to their toys. But then, Ben sees Anna's cup and thinks, "Her juice looks more delicious than mine. I want it." He sneaks to the table and picks up Anna's cup. He drinks it all and puts it back. + +Anna comes back to the table and sees her cup is empty. She says, "Hey, where is my juice? Who drank it?" She looks at Ben and sees his mouth is wet. She says, "Ben, did you drink my juice?" Ben says, "No, I didn't. It was not me." He lies to Anna. + +Anna is sad and angry. She says, "Ben, you are a bad brother. You drank my juice and lied to me. That is not nice. You should share and tell the truth." She cries and runs to Mommy. + +Mommy hears Anna and comes to the table. She sees the cups and knows what happened. She says, "Ben, why did you drink Anna's juice and lie to her? That is wrong. You should apologize to Anna and give her your cup. You should also say sorry to me for spilling juice on the floor. I see a stain there." + +Ben feels ashamed and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, Mommy. I was greedy and dishonest. I will give you my cup and clean the floor. Please forgive me." He hugs Anna and Mommy and says, "I love you. I will not do it again." + +Anna and Mommy forgive Ben and hug him back. They say, "We love you too. We are glad you learned your lesson. Next time, you should ask before you take something that is not yours. And you should always tell the truth. That is what good brothers and sisters do." + +The end. +Tim and Lily were playing with their rubber ducks in the bathtub. They liked to make them swim and splash and quack. Tim had a yellow duck and Lily had a pink one. They pretended their ducks were friends who went on adventures. + +One day, Tim had a new idea. He said to Lily, "Let's make our ducks soar in the air!" He showed her how to squeeze his duck and let it go. It flew out of the water and landed on the floor with a thud. "Wow!" Lily said. "That looks fun!" + +Lily tried to do the same with her duck, but she squeezed too hard. Her duck soared out of the bathtub and hit the window. The window broke and glass fell everywhere. Tim and Lily gasped. They heard their mom coming up the stairs. They knew they were in trouble. + +Their mom opened the door and saw the messy scene. She was angry and scared. She asked them, "What happened here? How did you break the window?" Tim and Lily looked at each other. They didn't know what to say. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +Their mom told them to get out of the bathtub and put on their clothes. She said they had to clean up the mess and pay for the window. She said they couldn't play with their rubber ducks anymore. Tim and Lily cried. They wished they hadn't made their ducks soar. They learned their lesson. +Anna and Ben liked to play with cubes. They had many cubes of different colors and shapes. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with their cubes. Sometimes they shared their cubes, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, Anna had a new idea. She found a long string and tied one end to a cube. She said to Ben, "Look, I made a cube-hang. I can swing it and throw it and catch it. It is fun. Do you want to try?" + +Ben looked at the cube-hang and wanted to play with it too. He said, "Yes, give it to me. It is my turn." He reached for the cube-hang, but Anna pulled it away. She said, "No, it is mine. I made it. You have to wait." + +Ben was angry. He did not want to wait. He thought Anna was mean. He grabbed the other end of the string and pulled hard. He wanted to take the cube-hang from Anna. Anna did not let go. She pulled back. They both pulled and pulled and pulled. + +The string was not strong. It broke. The cube-hang flew in the air. It hit Ben in the eye. Ben cried out loud. He felt a lot of pain. He dropped the string and covered his eye with his hand. He could not see. He was scared. + +Anna was shocked. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She dropped the cube-hang and ran to Ben. She said, "I am sorry, Ben. I am sorry. Are you okay?" She tried to look at his eye, but he pushed her away. He said, "Go away, Anna. You are bad. You hurt me. I hate you." + +Anna felt sad. She did not know what to do. She wanted to help Ben, but he did not want her. She wanted to say sorry, but he did not listen. She sat on the floor and cried. She wished she had been more thoughtful. She wished she had shared her cube-hang. She wished she had not played with it at all. +Tommy loves fruit. He likes to eat apples, bananas, oranges and grapes. He thinks fruit is sweet and good for him. He values fruit more than candy or chips. + +One day, Tommy goes to the market with his mom. He sees a big basket of fruit. He wants to buy some fruit for his snack. He asks his mom if he can have some money. + +His mom gives him a coin. She tells him he can buy one fruit. She says he has to choose carefully. She says he has to find the perfect fruit. + +Tommy looks at the basket. He sees many fruits. He sees red apples, yellow bananas, orange oranges and green grapes. He does not know which one to pick. He wants them all. + +He thinks for a long time. He picks up an apple. He smells it. It smells good. He puts it back. He picks up a banana. He peels it. It looks good. He puts it back. He picks up an orange. He squeezes it. It feels good. He puts it back. He picks up a grape. He tastes it. It tastes good. He puts it back. + +He is confused. He does not know which fruit is perfect. He looks at his mom. His mom smiles. She says he can have them all. She says she values him more than anything. She says he is perfect. + +Tommy is happy. He hugs his mom. He thanks her. He puts the fruits in a bag. He says he loves fruit. He says he loves his mom. He says they are both perfect. +Sara liked to play with her mom's crystals. They were shiny and pretty and made rainbows on the wall. She had a big blue one, a small pink one, and a yellow one that looked like a star. + +One day, Sara saw a new crystal in the store. It was green and sparkly and had many sides. She wanted it very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Mom said, "That crystal is very expensive. You have to pay a lot of money for it. We don't have enough money for it right now. Maybe another day." + +Sara was sad. She really wanted the green crystal. She thought of a plan. She took her blue crystal, her pink crystal, and her yellow crystal and put them in her backpack. She went back to the store with her mom. + +She took out her crystals and gave them to the store lady. She said, "I want to pay for the green crystal with these crystals. They are shiny and pretty and make rainbows. Can I have the green crystal now?" + +The store lady was confused. She did not know what to say. She looked at Sara's mom. Sara's mom was surprised. She did not know Sara had taken her crystals. She said, "Sara, those are my crystals. You can't pay with them. They are not money. They are special to me. You have to give them back." + +Sara was confused. She did not understand why she could not pay with her crystals. She thought they were more valuable than money. She said, "But I want the green crystal. It is shiny and pretty and has many sides. Why can't I have it?" + +Mom said, "I know you want the green crystal, but you can't have everything you want. You have to save money for it. And you have to ask me before you take my things. That is not nice. I'm sorry, but we have to go now. Come on, let's go home." + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not want to go home. She wanted the green crystal. She cried and stomped her feet. Mom took her hand and led her out of the store. The store lady shook her head and put the green crystal back on the shelf. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play cops and robbers. Tim has a gun. It is a toy gun. It makes a loud noise. Sam does not have a gun. He has a hat. It is a big hat. It is a dull hat. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big tree. They run to the tree. They hide behind the tree. Tim says, "I am the cop. You are the robber. I will catch you." Sam says, "No, you will not. I am too fast. You are too slow." They laugh. + +They come out from the tree. They run around the park. They chase each other. They pretend to shoot and dodge. They have fun. + +They see a man. He is wearing a uniform. He is a real cop. He has a real gun. It is shiny and black. He sees Tim and Sam. He smiles. He walks to them. He says, "Hello, boys. What are you playing?" + +Tim and Sam stop. They look at the man. They look at his gun. They are scared. They say, "We are playing cops and robbers. We have a toy gun and a hat." They show him their gun and hat. + +The man looks at their gun and hat. He says, "I see. That is a nice gun and hat. But you know, guns are not toys. They are dangerous. You should not play with them. You should play with something else. Something safe and fun. Like a ball or a kite." + +Tim and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, sir. We understand. We are sorry. We will not play with guns anymore. We will play with a ball or a kite." They put their gun and hat away. + +The man says, "That is good. I am glad you are smart and polite. You are good boys. Here, take this." He gives them a sticker. It has a star and a smiley face. He says, "This is for being good boys. You can wear it on your shirt. It will make you happy." + +Tim and Sam say, "Thank you, sir. Thank you for the sticker. It is pretty. We will wear it on our shirt. It will make us happy." They take the sticker. They stick it on their shirt. They smile. + +The man says, "You are welcome, boys. Have a nice day. Be careful and have fun." He waves. He walks away. + +Tim and Sam wave. They say, "Bye, sir. Have a nice day. Thank you for the sticker." They look at each other. They look at their sticker. They say, "Let's go play with a ball or a kite. It will be fun." They run to the playground. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to skip on the grass, swing on the swings, and slide on the slide. One day, they saw a new toy in the park. It was a big wheel that you could turn and make it spin. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "Let's try it!" + +They ran to the wheel and took turns to turn it. They had fun spinning and laughing. But then, a grumpy boy came and pushed them away. + +"That's mine!" he shouted. "Go away!" + +Lily and Ben were sad and scared. They did not want to fight with the grumpy boy. They wanted to share the toy. + +"Please, can we play with you?" Lily asked. "We can take turns." + +The grumpy boy shook his head. "No, it's mine! I don't want to share!" + +He turned the wheel faster and faster. He did not care if Lily and Ben were hurt. + +Lily and Ben did not know what to do. They looked around and saw a nice lady who worked in the park. She saw what was happening and came to help. + +"Hello, children," she said. "What's the matter?" + +She listened to Lily and Ben and the grumpy boy. She smiled and said, "I have an idea. Why don't we all play together? We can make a game. We can skip to the wheel, turn it, and then skip away. The one who skips the fastest wins. Does that sound fun?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked the game. They hoped the grumpy boy would like it too. + +The grumpy boy thought for a moment. He did not want to be alone. He wanted to have fun. He nodded too. + +"Okay, let's play," he said. + +The nice lady clapped her hands. "Great! Let's start!" + +They all skipped to the wheel, turned it, and skipped away. They laughed and cheered. They made friends. They had fun. +Tom and Lily liked to play with dough. They had many colors of dough and they made shapes and animals with it. One day, Tom made a big red dragon with his dough. He was very proud of his dragon and he showed it to Lily. + +Lily liked the dragon too, but she was envious. She wanted to make a dragon, but she only had yellow and blue dough. She tried to mix them, but they became green. She did not like green. She wanted red. She looked at Tom's dragon and she felt angry. + +She decided to take some of Tom's red dough when he was not looking. She reached for it, but Tom saw her. He shouted, "No, Lily! That is my dough! You have your own dough! Do not take mine!" + +Lily was scared by Tom's shout. She dropped the red dough and started to cry. Tom felt sorry for Lily. He did not want to make her cry. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to shout. But you should not take my things. That is not nice." + +Lily said, "I am sorry, Tom. I just wanted to make a dragon like yours. I like your dragon. It is very pretty." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I like your shapes and animals too. They are very cute. Do you want to share my red dough? We can make a dragon together." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Tom. You are very kind." + +Tom and Lily shared the red dough and made a dragon together. They were happy and they played with their dough until it was time to clean up. +Sam likes to build things with his blocks. He can make towers, bridges, houses and cars. He has many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and more. He likes to mix them and see what he can create. + +One day, Sam finds an old journal in his mom's closet. It has many pages with words and pictures. Sam does not know what the words mean, but he likes the pictures. He sees a picture of a big castle with many towers and flags. He thinks it looks like a fun place to play. + +Sam decides to build a castle with his blocks. He takes the journal and the blocks to his room. He looks at the picture and tries to copy it. He uses many blocks to make the walls, the towers, the doors and the windows. He finds some paper and crayons to make the flags. He puts them on sticks and sticks them on the towers. He is very proud of his castle. + +He shows his mom his castle and the journal. She smiles and hugs him. She tells him that the journal was hers when she was a little girl. She liked to draw and write about things she saw and imagined. She says that Sam has a good imagination too. She asks him if he wants to keep the journal and use it to draw and write his own stories. Sam says yes. He thinks that would be fun. He thanks his mom and gives her a kiss. He takes the journal and the blocks to his room. He has many ideas for what to build next. +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They have a big kite with many colors. They want to make the kite fly high in the sky. They need a long pole to help them. + +They find a pole near the swings. It is brown and smooth. Ben says, "This is a good pole. Let's use it for our kite." Lily nods and smiles. They tie the kite to the pole with a string. + +They run to the grass with the pole and the kite. They wait for the wind to blow. The wind is gentle and soft. It makes the leaves dance and the flowers sway. Ben says, "Now, Lily, raise the pole up. I will hold the string." Lily does what Ben says. She raises the pole up with both hands. + +The kite lifts off the ground. It flaps its wings like a bird. It catches the wind and flies higher and higher. Ben and Lily laugh and clap. They watch the kite soar in the blue sky. They are happy and proud. They have made the kite fly with the pole and the wind. +Sam liked to play sport with his friends. He liked to run, kick, and catch. He was good at sport and he had fun. But sometimes he was not nice to other kids. He would laugh at them if they missed or fell. He would not share the ball or let them play. He thought he was the best and he did not care. + +One day, Sam and his friends went to the park to play sport. They saw a big slide and they wanted to try it. Sam ran to the slide first and climbed up. He looked down and saw how high it was. He felt scared, but he did not want to show it. He said to his friends, "Look at me, I am brave. I will slide down fast and you will see." He pushed himself off and slid down. + +But he did not see a big rock at the end of the slide. He hit the rock with his leg and he cried out loud. He felt a lot of pain and he could not move. His friends ran to him and tried to help. They called for a grown-up to come. Sam was sorry for what he did. He wished he had been nice to other kids. He prayed to God to make him better and to forgive him. + +A grown-up came and took Sam to the hospital. He had a broken leg and he had to stay in bed. He could not play sport for a long time. He was sad and bored. He missed his friends and the park. He learned his lesson. He said to God, "Thank you for making me safe. Please help me to be kind and fair. I will not laugh at other kids or be mean. I will share and play with them. I will be a good friend." + +The moral of the story is: Be nice to others and do not be proud. God loves you and hears your prayers. He will help you when you are in trouble, but he also wants you to learn from your mistakes. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a net to catch bugs and butterflies. They looked for them in the grass and the flowers. Sometimes they found a big one and put it in a jar. + +One day, they saw a shiny green bug on a leaf. It had long wings and a pointy tail. Ben said, "Wow, look at that bug! It is so pretty! Let's catch it with our net!" + +Mia nodded and they ran towards the bug. But the bug was very intelligent. It saw them coming and flew away. Ben and Mia chased it, but it was too fast. It disappeared behind a tree. + +"Where did it go?" Ben asked. He looked around, but he could not see the bug. + +Mia shrugged. She said, "Maybe it hid in the tree. Or maybe it flew to another place. It was a smart bug. It did not want to be in our jar." + +Ben and Mia felt sad. They wanted to see the bug again. They walked back to their net and jar. They hoped to find another bug that was not so intelligent. +Anna likes to play with her toy fly. She makes it buzz and zoom in the air. She pretends it is a real fly that can go anywhere. She likes to watch it fly over her bed, her table, and her chair. + +One day, Anna wants to show her toy fly to her friend Ben. She puts it in her pocket and goes to his house. She knocks on the door and Ben's mom opens it. She says hello to Anna and lets her in. + +"Hi, Anna!" Ben says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. "I have something to show you. It is a toy fly. It can fly very fast and make noise. Do you want to see it?" + +"Wow, a toy fly!" Ben says. "Yes, I want to see it. Can I hold it?" + +Anna nods and takes out her toy fly. She gives it to Ben and he turns it on. The toy fly starts to buzz and zoom in his hand. He smiles and laughs. + +"This is so cool!" Ben says. "Can I make it fly in the air?" + +"OK, but be careful," Anna says. "Don't let it fly too high or too far. And don't make too much noise. We have to be quiet. Ben's mom is working in the other room." + +"OK, I will be careful and quiet," Ben says. He throws the toy fly in the air and watches it fly. He and Anna clap and giggle softly. They have fun playing with the toy fly. They request each other to catch it and throw it back. They are good friends who share and care. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the yard. The yard has a big tree and a swing. Lila and Tom take turns on the swing. They push each other and laugh. + +One day, they see a bird in the tree. The bird has thick feathers and a long tail. It makes a loud sound. Lila and Tom want to see the bird better. They climb the tree. They are careful not to fall. + +They reach a part of the tree where the bird is. The bird looks at them with bright eyes. It says, "Hello, hello!" Lila and Tom are surprised. They say, "Hello, bird!" + +The bird says, "I am a parrot. I can talk. Do you want to be my friends?" Lila and Tom nod. They think the parrot is funny and smart. They ask the parrot its name. + +The parrot says, "My name is Polly. I like to eat nuts and seeds. Do you have any?" Lila and Tom shake their heads. They say, "No, we don't. But we can share our snacks with you. We have apples and crackers." + +Polly says, "Thank you, thank you! You are very kind. I like apples and crackers too. Can I stay with you?" Lila and Tom smile. They say, "Yes, you can. We are happy to have a new friend." + +They give Polly some apples and crackers. They eat and talk together. They have fun in the yard. They are glad they met Polly the parrot. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with paper and glue. They make many things with paper and glue. They make hats, boats, flowers and birds. + +One day, they want to make a big bird. A big bird that can soar in the sky. They use a lot of paper and glue. They make a big bird with wings, a beak and a tail. They are very happy with their big bird. + +They take their big bird outside. They want to see it soar in the sky. They run with their big bird. They hold it high. They let it go. But the big bird does not soar. It falls to the ground. It breaks. Tom and Mia are sad. + +They see a real bird in a tree. The real bird is small and gray. It has a song. It sings to Tom and Mia. Tom and Mia listen to the real bird. They smile. + +"Hello, bird," Tom says. "You can soar in the sky. You are brave." + +"Hello, children," the bird says. "You can make things with paper and glue. You are clever." + +"Thank you, bird," Mia says. "You are kind." + +"Thank you, children," the bird says. "You are friendly." + +Tom and Mia are happy again. They make friends with the bird. They play with the bird. They sing with the bird. They forget about their big bird. They have a new friend. A friend that can soar in the sky. +Sara liked to mark on the wall with her crayons. She made many colors and shapes. She was happy when she marked. But Mama was not happy. She said, "Sara, you are a bad girl. You make the wall dirty. You must not mark on the wall. You must mark on paper." + +One day, a stranger came to the house. He was a man with a big bag. He said, "Hello, I am here to fix the wall. Your Mama called me." He looked at Sara's marks on the wall. He said, "Wow, you are a good artist. You make beautiful marks. Can I see your crayons?" + +Sara was surprised. She thought the stranger was nice. She said, "Yes, you can see my crayons. They are in my room." She took the stranger to her room. She showed him her crayons. He said, "Thank you. Can I mark with you?" + +Sara said, "Yes, you can mark with me. But not on the wall. On paper." She gave him a paper and a crayon. They marked together. They made many colors and shapes. They were happy when they marked. + +Mama came to the room. She saw Sara and the stranger marking on paper. She said, "Sara, who is this?" Sara said, "This is the man who fixes the wall. He likes my marks. He marks with me." Mama said, "Oh, I see. He is a nice man. I am sorry I was angry with you. You are not a bad girl. You are a good artist. But you must not mark on the wall. You must mark on paper." Sara said, "I know, Mama. I am sorry I made the wall dirty. I am ashamed." Mama said, "It's okay, Sara. I love you. And I love your marks. But only on paper." She hugged Sara and the stranger. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. They had a lot of fun with their friends. + +But then they saw a big tree with many leaves. The leaves were red and yellow and orange and brown. They looked very pretty and fancy. + +"Wow, look at the leaves!" Anna said. "They are so colorful!" + +"Let's go and pick some!" Ben said. "We can make a leaf pile and jump in it!" + +They ran to the tree and started to pick the leaves. They made a big pile and took turns to jump in it. They laughed and shouted and threw leaves in the air. + +They played with the leaves for a long time. They were very happy. + +But then they started to feel tired. They had played a lot and used a lot of energy. They felt their eyes get heavy and their mouths open wide. + +"Yawn, I'm sleepy," Anna said. "Me too," Ben said. "Yawn, let's go home and take a nap." + +They got up from the leaf pile and held hands. They walked to their mom and dad, who were waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna and Ben said. "We played with the fancy leaves!" + +"That's great!" Dad said. "But you look very tired. Do you want to go home and rest?" + +"Yes, please," Anna and Ben said. "Yawn, we are very sleepy." + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. They took them to the car and drove them home. Anna and Ben fell asleep on the way, dreaming of the fancy leaves. +Ben and Lily liked to help their mom in the kitchen. They liked to wash and peel the potatoes for dinner. Mom said they were very generous and good helpers. + +One day, mom gave them a big bowl of potatoes and a small bottle of salt. She said, "Can you shake some salt on the potatoes and toss them in the bowl? Then we can put them in the oven and make them crispy and yummy." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They took turns to shake the salt on the potatoes. They liked the sound of the salt and the potatoes in the bowl. They tossed the potatoes with their hands and giggled. + +But then, Ben shook the bottle too hard and the lid came off. All the salt came out and covered the potatoes and the floor. Ben and Lily gasped and looked at each other. They felt bad and scared. What would mom say? + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the sad faces of Ben and Lily. She did not get angry or yell. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. You were trying to help and that's what matters. We can clean this up and get some more salt. You are still very generous and good helpers." + +Ben and Lily felt happy and relieved. They said sorry and thank you to mom. They helped her to clean the kitchen and get ready for dinner. They enjoyed the crispy and yummy potatoes and gave mom a big kiss. They learned to shake the salt more gently next time. +Mia was a cat who lived in a big house with a human family. She liked to sleep on the sofa, play with balls of yarn, and drink milk from a bowl. Sometimes, she would sneak into the kitchen and sniff the food that the humans cooked. She was curious about the different smells and tastes. + +One day, she saw a red bottle on the counter. It had a picture of a pepper on it. Mia wondered what it was. She jumped on the counter and knocked the bottle over. It spilled on the floor and made a mess. Mia licked some of the liquid with her tongue. It was very spicy! It burned her mouth and made her eyes water. She ran away and hid under the bed. + +"Mia, what did you do?" she heard the human mom say. She sounded angry. She came into the bedroom and saw the cat under the bed. She bent down and reached for her. "Come here, you naughty kitty. You made a big mess in the kitchen. And you spilled the hot sauce. That's not for cats. That's for humans." + +Mia was scared. She did not want the human mom to be mad at her. She did not mean to make a mess. She just wanted to try something new. She wished she could say sorry. She crawled out from under the bed and rubbed her head against the human mom's hand. She made a soft purr. + +The human mom smiled. She picked up Mia and hugged her. "It's okay, Mia. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful. Some things are not good for cats. They can hurt you. Next time, ask me before you touch anything in the kitchen. Okay?" + +Mia nodded. She felt better. She liked the human mom. She was nice and warm. She whispered in her ear. "Meow. I love you." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is very cold. Anna wears a sweater. Ben does not have a sweater. He shivers. + +"Are you cold, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I am cold," Ben says. + +Anna is compassionate. She takes off her sweater and gives it to Ben. + +"Here, you can wear my sweater," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are very kind," Ben says. + +He puts on the sweater and feels warm. + +They smile and wave to each other. They run and play in the park. They are happy. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the park, and in the school. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. She had a pink dress and a pink bow that she wore when she danced. + +One day, she saw a poster for a dance show. It said, "Dancers wanted! Come and try out for the show! No experience needed!" Lily was very happy. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and stay with her. + +They went to the big hall where the show was. There were many other kids who wanted to be dancers too. Lily was nervous, but she was also excited. She waited for her turn to dance. + +When it was her turn, she went to the stage. She saw a man with a clipboard and a microphone. He said, "Hello, what is your name?" + +Lily said, "Lily." + +He said, "And how old are you, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Three." + +He said, "Three? You are very young. Do you know how to dance?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. I love to dance." + +He said, "Well, let's see what you can do. Show us your best dance." + +Lily smiled and started to dance. She twirled and jumped and spun. She felt happy and free. She thought she was doing very well. + +But the man did not think so. He frowned and shook his head. He said, "Stop, stop, stop. That's enough. Thank you, Lily, but you are not what we are looking for. You are too young and too clumsy. You are not a dancer. You are a disaster. Please leave the stage." + +Lily was shocked and sad. She did not understand why the man was so mean. She wanted to cry, but she did not. She ran to her mom and hugged her. Her mom said, "Don't listen to him, Lily. You are a wonderful dancer. You are my star." + +But Lily did not feel like a star. She felt like a failure. She did not want to dance anymore. She threw away her pink dress and her pink bow. She never danced again. +Ben and Mia liked to swim in the big pool at the park. They had fun splashing and kicking in the water. Sometimes they played with the other kids, and sometimes they made up their own games. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the pool. It was a statue of a fish. It was very big and shiny. It had scales and fins and a tail. It looked like a real fish, but it did not move. Ben and Mia wondered who put it there and why. + +They swam closer to the statue. They wanted to touch it and see how it felt. They thought it would be cold and smooth. But when they reached the statue, they heard a loud noise. It was a siren. It was coming from the park gate. They saw a man running towards them. He was wearing a uniform and a badge. He looked angry. + +"Stop! Don't touch that statue!" he shouted. "It's very expensive! It's a prize for a contest! You're not supposed to swim near it!" + +Ben and Mia were scared. They did not know it was a prize. They did not know it was a contest. They did not know they were doing something bad. They quickly swam away from the statue. They got out of the pool and ran to their mom. She was sitting on a bench with a book. She looked surprised. + +"What's wrong, kids?" she asked. "Why are you so wet and nervous?" + +Ben and Mia told her what happened. They told her about the statue and the man and the siren. They said they were sorry. They did not mean to cause trouble. + +Mom hugged them and said it was okay. She said they did not know the rules. She said the man was just doing his job. She said they should be more careful next time. She said they should always ask before they touch something that is not theirs. + +Ben and Mia nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play somewhere else. They did not want to swim near the statue anymore. They thought it was too big and shiny and scary. They liked the pool better when it was just water and fun. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a small candle in a drawer. It is white and smells good. + +"Look, a candle!" Tom says. "Let's light it and see what happens." + +Lily shakes her head. "No, Tom. Candles are not for playing. They are for grown-ups. They can make fire and fire can hurt us." + +Tom does not listen. He takes a match and strikes it on the box. He brings the match to the candle. The candle wick catches fire and makes a bright flame. + +"Wow, so pretty!" Tom says. He holds the candle in his hand and moves it around. + +Lily is scared. She sees the flame getting bigger and the wax melting. She knows that fire can burn things and make smoke. She does not want Tom to get hurt or make a mess. + +"Tom, stop! Put the candle down!" Lily says. "You are being silly and dangerous. Let me teach you how to be safe with candles." + +Lily takes a glass and puts it over the candle. The flame goes out and the smoke stays inside the glass. She shows Tom how the candle is hot and the wax is sticky. + +"See, Tom? Candles are not toys. They are for making light and smell. You have to be careful with them and never touch them without a grown-up. Do you understand?" Lily says. + +Tom nods. He feels sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. Candles are not for playing. Thank you for teaching me how to be safe with them. You are a good friend." Tom says. + +Lily smiles. She is glad that Tom is okay and that he learned his lesson. She hugs him and says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's go and play something else." +Anna liked to jump on her bed. She jumped up and down, up and down, with her teddy bear. She felt happy and free. She liked to look at the pictures on her wall. They were pictures of animals and flowers and stars. She liked to make up stories about them. + +One day, she saw a new picture on her wall. It was a picture of a big castle. It had many windows and doors and towers. It looked mysterious. Anna wondered who lived there. She wanted to go inside and explore. She jumped off her bed and ran to the picture. + +She touched the picture with her hand. It felt smooth and cold. She pushed on it. It moved a little. She pushed harder. It opened like a door. She saw a bright light inside. She was curious. She took her teddy bear and went inside the picture. + +She found herself in a big hall. There were many paintings and statues and carpets. There were stairs and doors and windows. There were no people. It was quiet and empty. She felt scared and excited. She wanted to see more. She walked around the hall. + +She saw a door that had a sign. It said "Library". She liked books. She opened the door and went inside. She saw many books on shelves and tables. There were books of all sizes and colors. There were books with pictures and words. There were books with stories and facts. She wanted to read them all. She picked up a book and opened it. It was a book about dragons. She liked dragons. She sat down on a chair and read the book. She forgot about the picture and the castle. She was happy. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. They have a network of other friends who live near them. They can see them at the park or at school. + +One day, Tim and Jen wake up early. They want to go to the park and meet their friends. They ask their moms if they can go. + +"Mom, can we go to the park?" Tim says. + +"Mom, can we go to the park?" Jen says. + +Their moms say yes, but they have to eat breakfast first. Breakfast is important. It gives them energy and makes them strong. + +Tim and Jen eat their breakfast. They have cereal and milk and fruit. They say thank you to their moms. Then they put on their shoes and coats and hats. They are ready to go. + +They walk to the park. They see their friends. They say hello and give them hugs. They play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They have fun. They are happy. They have a good network of friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see some ice on the grass. They want to touch it. + +"Look, ice!" Tom says. "It is shiny and cold." + +"Can we jog to it?" Jen asks. "I want to feel it." + +"OK, let's jog!" Tom says. They jog to the ice. They are careful not to slip. + +They touch the ice with their fingers. It is hard and wet. They make shapes on the ice with their fingers. + +"This is fun!" Jen says. "We can draw on the ice." + +"Yes, we can!" Tom says. "Let's draw a sun and a flower." + +They draw on the ice. They are happy. But soon, the ice starts to melt. It becomes water. + +"Oh no, the ice is gone!" Tom says. "Our sun and flower are gone too!" + +"That's OK," Jen says. "We can make new ones. Or we can play something else." + +"Like what?" Tom asks. + +"Like tag!" Jen says. "You are it!" + +She taps Tom on the shoulder and runs away. Tom laughs and chases her. They forget about the ice. They have fun. They are friends. +Jill likes to draw with her crayons. She makes many images of her family, her friends, and her toys. She is very proud of her images and shows them to everyone. + +One day, she goes to visit her aunt, who has a modern house. Her aunt has many paintings on the walls, but they are not like Jill's images. They are big and bright and have strange shapes and colors. Jill does not like them. She thinks they are ugly and messy. + +She decides to make her own images on the walls with her crayons. She thinks her aunt will like them better. She draws a big sun, a happy face, and a flower. She is very happy with her work. + +But when her aunt sees what Jill has done, she is very angry. She screams at Jill and tells her to stop. She says Jill has ruined her walls and her paintings. She takes away Jill's crayons and sends her to the corner. + +Jill is very sad and scared. She does not understand why her aunt is so mad. She thinks her images are pretty and nice. She cries and wishes she could go home. +Anna and Ben love to go to the zoo with their mom. They like to see the big animals, like the lions and the elephants. They also like to feed the small animals, like the goats and the rabbits. + +One day, they went to the zoo and saw a new sign. It said: "Please do not feed the animals. They have special food from the zookeepers." Anna and Ben were sad. They wanted to give the animals some carrots and lettuce. + +They saw a zookeeper with a big bucket of food. He was going to replace the old food with the new food. Anna and Ben had an idea. They ran to the zookeeper and asked him: "Can we help you feed the animals?" + +The zookeeper smiled and said: "Sure, you can help me. But you have to be very careful. Some animals might bite or scratch you. And some animals might be allergic to some food. You have to follow my instructions." + +Anna and Ben nodded and took some food from the bucket. They followed the zookeeper to the different cages and pens. They fed the monkeys, the parrots, the zebras, and the giraffes. They were very careful and listened to the zookeeper. They had a lot of fun. + +The zookeeper thanked them for their help and gave them a sticker. It said: "I helped feed the animals at the zoo." Anna and Ben were very happy. They showed their mom their stickers and told her about their adventure. They said: "We love the zoo!" +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog is dangerous. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. He runs to the dog. He wants to pet it. + +"No, Tom, stop!" Lily says. She is scared. She knows the dog can bite. She runs after Tom. + +The dog sees Tom. It growls and barks. It does not like Tom. It wants to chase him. + +Tom is afraid. He turns around and runs back to Lily. The dog runs after him. + +Lily and Tom reach a bench. They climb on it. The dog jumps and tries to reach them. It is angry. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Tom shout. They hug each other. They hope someone will come and save them. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the dog. He calls its name. He tells it to stop. He grabs its collar. He pulls it away from the bench. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" the man says. He is sorry his dog scared Lily and Tom. He says his dog is not bad. He says his dog is just playful. He says his dog needs to learn to be nice. + +Lily and Tom are still scared. They do not believe the man. They do not like the dog. They want to go home. + +The man says he is sorry again. He says he will take his dog home. He says he will teach his dog to be good. He says he hopes Lily and Tom are okay. + +Lily and Tom nod. They say thank you. They say goodbye. They get off the bench. They hold hands. They walk to their homes. + +Lily and Tom are friends. They love each other. They are glad they are safe. They do not want to see the dog again. They want to play in the park. But they will be careful. They will watch out for dangerous things. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of cars, dolls, blocks and books. They like to make up stories and pretend they are different people. + +"Let's be doctors and fix the toys that are broken," Mia says. She picks up a doll that has a tear in its dress. "This doll needs a bandage. Do you have any tape?" + +Tom looks around and sees a roll of tape on the table. He tries to reach it, but it is too high for him. He jumps and stretches his arms, but he cannot touch it. He feels sad and frustrated. + +"I can't get the tape. It is too hard," he says. + +Mia has an idea. She sees a chair near the table. She pushes the chair to the table and climbs on it. She is careful not to fall. She grabs the tape and gives it to Tom. + +"Here you go. You can have the tape. I will help you fix the doll," she says. + +Tom smiles and thanks Mia. He takes the tape and wraps it around the doll's dress. He makes a bow and sticks it on the tape. He is proud of his work. + +"Look, we fixed the doll. She is happy now," he says. + +Mia nods and claps her hands. She picks up another toy that needs fixing. She and Tom work together and manage to fix all the toys. They have fun and learn how to share and help each other. They are good friends. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play dress-up. They have many hats, scarves, and shoes. They have a lot of style. + +One day, they find a big box in the attic. It has old clothes from their grandma and grandpa. They are very happy. They want to try them on. + +"Look, Mia, I have a long coat and a funny hat. I look like a detective," Ben says. + +"You do, Ben. And I have a pretty dress and a pearl necklace. I look like a princess," Mia says. + +They laugh and run around the attic. They pretend to solve mysteries and go to balls. They are very playful. + +They have so much fun that they forget the time. They hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, Mia and Ben. It's time to eat," their mom says. + +"Okay, mom. We're coming," they say. + +They take off the old clothes and put them back in the box. They hug the box and say thank you to their grandma and grandpa. + +They run downstairs to have lunch. They tell their mom about their dress-up adventure. Their mom smiles and says they have a lot of style and imagination. +Sam and Mia like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they find a big metal thing in the sand. It has a pointy end and a round end with a hole. + +"What is this?" Sam asks. + +"I think it is an anchor," Mia says. "It is for boats. It makes them stay in one place in the water." + +"Can we play with it?" Sam says. + +"Maybe. But it is very heavy. We need to gain some strength to lift it," Mia says. + +They try to pull the anchor out of the sand, but it does not move. They push it, but it does not move. They kick it, but it does not move. + +"It is too hard," Sam says. "We are not fit enough to play with the anchor." + +"Let's do something else," Mia says. "Maybe we can find a ball or a kite or a bucket." + +They leave the anchor in the sand and run to look for other toys. They have fun playing on the beach. They forget about the anchor. But the anchor does not forget them. It waits for them to come back. Maybe one day, they will be fit enough to play with it. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups. Lily was the mom and Ben was the dad. They had a big couch, a table, a lamp and an ashtray. + +"Look, dad, I made you a card," Lily said. She held up a piece of paper with some crayon drawings on it. "It says I love you." + +"That's very nice, mom," Ben said. He took the card and smiled. "Can I mail it to grandma?" + +"Sure, dad," Lily said. "But you have to put it in an envelope and write her name and address." + +Ben nodded. He found an envelope and a pen. He tried to copy the letters he saw on a magazine. He put the card inside the envelope and sealed it. He was very proud of himself. + +"Where is the mailbox, mom?" he asked. + +"It's outside, dad," Lily said. "But you have to be careful. It's raining and it's very wet." + +Ben didn't mind. He put on his coat and his boots. He grabbed the envelope and ran to the door. He opened it and saw the raindrops falling from the sky. He saw the mailbox across the street. He dashed towards it. + +But he didn't see the car coming. The car honked and screeched. Ben stopped and dropped the envelope. He was scared and he cried. + +Lily heard the noise and ran to the door. She saw Ben and the car and the envelope. She was scared too. She ran to Ben and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, dad?" she asked. + +"I'm okay, mom," Ben said. He sniffed and wiped his tears. "But the card is wet." + +Lily looked at the envelope. It was soaked and torn. She felt sad. + +"I'm sorry, dad," she said. "We can make another card for grandma." + +Ben nodded. He hugged Lily back. + +"Thank you, mom," he said. "You're the best mom ever." + +They went back inside. They dried themselves and made a new card. They put it in a new envelope and wrote grandma's name and address. They waited for the rain to stop. Then they mailed it together. They were happy. +Anna liked to teach her little brother Tom how to do things. She taught him how to count, how to draw, and how to sing. She also taught him about the truth. She said, "The truth is what is real and good. You should always tell the truth and not lie." + +One day, they were playing outside when they saw a big butterfly. It was light blue and had spots on its wings. Tom wanted to catch it, but Anna stopped him. She said, "No, Tom, you can't catch the butterfly. It is alive and it needs to fly. If you catch it, you will hurt it and make it sad. That is not the truth. The truth is to let it be free and happy." + +Tom listened to Anna and nodded. He said, "Okay, Anna, I understand. I will not catch the butterfly. I will watch it and enjoy it. That is the truth." Anna smiled and hugged him. She said, "Good, Tom, you are learning. You are a good brother. I love you." Tom said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a good sister. You teach me a lot." They watched the butterfly fly away in the light. They felt happy and proud. They had learned the truth. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big orange door in the park. They wonder what is behind the door. + +"Let's go and see," Ben says. + +"OK," Lily nods. + +They walk to the door and push it. The door opens and they see a lot of toys inside. There are dolls, cars, balls, books and more. + +"Wow!" Ben and Lily say. + +They run inside and start to play with the toys. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the time. + +After a while, they hear a voice. + +"Ben, Lily, where are you?" It is Ben's mom. She is looking for them. + +Ben and Lily stop playing and look at each other. + +"We have to go," Ben says. + +"OK," Lily nods. + +They put the toys back and run to the door. They see Ben's mom outside. + +"Sorry, mom, we found a big orange door and we wanted to see what was inside," Ben says. + +"It's OK, Ben, but you have to tell me where you are going next time," Ben's mom says. + +She smiles and hugs Ben and Lily. + +"Did you have fun?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we had a lot of fun," Ben and Lily say. + +They wave goodbye to the big orange door and go home. They hope to see the door again. +Lily was a shy mouse who lived in a big house. She liked to sleep in a cozy hole under the sofa, where no one could see her. She was afraid of the loud noises and the big people who walked around the house. + +One morning, Lily woke up to a strange sound. It was a soft, squeaky voice that said, "Hello, hello, is anyone there?" Lily peeked out of her hole and saw a small, brown mouse with a red bow on her head. She looked friendly and curious. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked, feeling nervous. + +"I'm Rosie, I'm a new mouse in the house. I came from the farm with some cheese. Do you want to be my friend?" Rosie said, smiling. + +Lily felt shy, but also curious. She had never had a friend before. She wondered what it would be like to play with Rosie and share cheese. + +"Maybe," Lily said, slowly coming out of her hole. "But you have to be quiet. The big people don't like us." + +"Don't worry, I know how to be sneaky. Come on, let's go explore the house. There are so many things to see and do. It will be fun!" Rosie said, grabbing Lily's paw. + +Lily felt a little scared, but also excited. She decided to give Rosie a chance. She followed her out of the hole and into the big, bright house. She hoped they would have a good time and not get into trouble. She thought maybe Rosie could be her first friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the market with their moms. The market has many things to see and buy. Anna and Ben see a stall with toys. They want to play with the toys. + +"Mom, can I borrow a toy?" Anna asks her mom. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to give it back when we leave, okay?" her mom says. + +"Mom, can I borrow a toy too?" Ben asks his mom. + +"No, Ben, you have to buy a toy if you want one. We don't borrow things from strangers," his mom says. + +Anna picks a modest toy. It is a small car. She likes the color and the shape. She plays with it happily. Ben picks a big toy. It is a robot. He likes the sound and the light. He plays with it loudly. + +"Ben, can I see your toy?" Anna asks Ben. + +"No, Anna, this is my toy. You have a boring toy. Go away," Ben says. + +Anna feels sad. She goes back to her mom. Her mom hugs her and tells her that her toy is nice and that she is a good girl for borrowing and not taking. + +"Anna, can I see your toy?" Ben asks Anna. + +"Why do you want to see my toy? You said it was boring," Anna says. + +"Because my toy is broken. It stopped making sound and light. I want to play with your toy," Ben says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers that Ben was mean to her. She wants to say no. But she also remembers that her mom taught her to share and be kind. She decides to let Ben see her toy. + +"Okay, Ben, you can see my toy. But you have to be careful and give it back when we leave, okay?" Anna says. + +"Okay, Anna, thank you. You are a nice friend," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben play with the toy together. They have fun. They learn that borrowing is better than taking, and that modest is better than greedy. They also learn to be polite and generous to each other. Their moms are proud of them. They buy them ice cream as a treat. Anna and Ben smile and hug. They are happy. +Sara liked to bathe in the big tub with lots of bubbles. She had a yellow duck and a blue boat to play with. She made the duck swim and the boat sail in the water. She sang a song about the duck and the boat. + +One day, she saw something shiny in the water. It was a buckle. It was silver and had a star on it. Sara wondered who it belonged to. She picked it up and looked at it. It was very pretty and mysterious. She wanted to keep it. + +She put the buckle in her pocket and got out of the tub. She dried herself with a towel and put on her pajamas. She said good night to her mom and dad and went to her bed. She took out the buckle and put it under her pillow. She thought maybe it was a magic buckle that could make her dreams come true. She closed her eyes and wished for a pony. +Tom was a soldier. He had a big hat and a gun. He liked to help people and fight bad guys. He was very brave and strong. + +One day, he had to go far away to a new place. He said goodbye to his mom and dad and his little sister, Lily. Lily was sad. She did not want Tom to go. She hugged him and said, "Please don't go, Tom. I will miss you. Will you come back?" + +Tom smiled and kissed her. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will come back soon. I promise. You have to be a good girl and listen to mom and dad. And you have to believe in me. I will be safe and I will think of you every day." + +Lily nodded and said, "I believe in you, Tom. I love you. Be safe and come back soon." + +Tom got on a big truck with other soldiers. He waved to his family and said, "I love you too, Lily. I will be back soon. Bye!" + +Lily watched him go. She felt sad, but she also felt proud. She knew Tom was a good soldier and he would help people and fight bad guys. She hoped he would be safe and come back soon. She believed in him. +Lily was sad. She fell down and hurt her knee. It was red and sore. She cried and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, help me! My knee hurts!" she said. + +Mom hugged her and looked at her knee. "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. You have a scrape. It will heal soon, don't worry. Let me get a band-aid and some ice," she said. + +She went to the kitchen and came back with a band-aid and a bag of ice. She put the band-aid on Lily's knee and the ice on top. "There, that should feel better. You are very brave, Lily," she said. + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She felt a little better. She asked her mom, "Can I play with Max now?" + +Max was Lily's big brother. He was a lawyer. He liked to read books and write papers. He was very smart, but he was also very lazy. He did not like to play with Lily. He always said he was too busy or too tired. + +Mom looked at Max, who was sitting on the couch with his laptop. "Max, can you play with your sister for a while? She had a bad fall and she needs some fun," she said. + +Max sighed and rolled his eyes. He did not want to play with Lily. He wanted to finish his work and watch TV. He said, "Mom, I have a lot of work to do. I can't play with Lily. She is too noisy and messy. She always breaks my things." + +Mom frowned and said, "Max, that's not nice. Lily is your sister and she loves you. You should be kind and gentle with her. She is only three years old. You are much older and you should know better. Playing with her will not take much time and it will make her happy. And it will make me happy too. Please, Max, be a good brother and play with Lily." + +Max groaned and closed his laptop. He knew he had no choice. He said, "Fine, mom, fine. I'll play with Lily. But only for a little bit. And she can't touch my laptop or my books or my papers. And she has to be quiet and careful. And she has to do what I say." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. I appreciate it. And I'm sure Lily will too. She is very sweet and fun. You might enjoy playing with her. Now, go and have some fun." + +Max got up from the couch and walked to Lily. He said, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Max. I want to play with you. You are my big brother and I love you. What do you want to play?" + +Max thought for a moment. He did not know what to play with Lily. He did not like her toys or her games. He said, "How about we play lawyer? I'll be the lawyer and you'll be the client. I'll help you with your problem and you'll pay me with candy." + +Lily did not know what a lawyer was or what a client was. She did not know what a problem was or what candy was. But she did not care. She was happy to play with Max. She said, "Okay, Max. Let's play lawyer. You are the lawyer and I am the client. You help me with my problem and I pay you with candy." + +Max smiled and said, "Good. Let's go to my room. That's my office. Come on, Lily. Follow me." + +He took her hand and led her to his room. He opened the door and said, "Welcome to my office. Please, sit down and tell me your problem." + +Lily sat down on a chair and looked around. She saw a lot of books and papers and a laptop on a desk. She saw a bed and a closet and a window. She saw a picture of Max and mom and dad and her on the wall. She liked the picture. She said, "Max, I like your office. It's very nice. And I like the picture. It's very pretty." + +Max said, "Thank you, Lily. I like it too. But we are not here to talk about my office or the picture. We are here to talk about your problem. What is your problem, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not have a problem. She was happy and she felt better. She said, "Max, I don't have a problem. I'm happy and I feel better." + +Max said, "You don't have a problem? But you have to have a problem. That's the point of the game. You have to have a problem and I have +Tim is a dog who likes to play with his bone. He likes to run, jump and chew on his bone. He thinks his bone is very funny. He likes to make noises with his bone, like "woof" and "grrr". + +One day, Tim sees a cat in his yard. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. Tim does not like the cat. He thinks the cat is mean and wants to take his bone. He barks at the cat and runs towards it. + +The cat sees Tim and his bone. The cat does not care about the bone. The cat thinks the bone is boring and dirty. The cat only wants to sleep in the sun. The cat yawns and stretches. The cat says to Tim, "Go away, dog. I do not want your bone. I want to nap." + +Tim is angry and confused. He does not understand why the cat does not like his bone. He thinks his bone is the best thing ever. He tries to make the cat play with him and his bone. He drops his bone near the cat and wags his tail. + +The cat is annoyed and scared. He does not want to play with Tim and his bone. He thinks Tim is loud and silly. He hisses and scratches at Tim. He says to Tim, "Leave me alone, dog. I do not like your bone. I do not like you." + +Tim is sad and hurt. He does not understand why the cat does not like him and his bone. He thinks the cat is rude and mean. He picks up his bone and runs away. He says to himself, "I do not need the cat. I have my bone. My bone is my friend." +Lily and Ben like to help Mom make cake. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. She says, "You can mix the flour and the sugar. Be careful, don't spill." Lily and Ben nod and start to mix. They have fun making the bowl go round and round. + +Mom takes some eggs and says, "Now I need to crack the eggs and add them to the bowl. Watch me, I will show you how." She taps an egg on the edge of the bowl and makes a crack. Then she opens the egg and lets the yellow and white go in the bowl. Lily and Ben clap and say, "Wow, that's cool!" + +Mom says, "Do you want to try?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, yes!" Mom gives them each an egg and says, "Be gentle, don't hit too hard. And don't drop the egg, it will make a mess." Lily and Ben hold their eggs and try to copy Mom. Lily taps her egg and makes a small crack. She smiles and opens the egg. But Ben hits his egg too hard and makes a big crack. The egg breaks in his hand and falls on the floor. Lily and Ben gasp and say, "Uh-oh!" + +Mom sees the egg on the floor and says, "Oh no, what a waste!" She is not happy. She says, "Ben, you need to be more calm and careful. You can't make cake if you break the eggs." Ben feels bad and says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to." Mom says, "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. But next time, listen to me and do as I say." She gives him a hug and says, "Let's clean up the mess and finish the cake." + +Lily and Ben help Mom wipe the floor and wash their hands. Then they go back to the bowl and mix the eggs with the flour and the sugar. Mom adds some butter and vanilla and says, "Now the cake is ready to bake. Let's put it in the oven and wait for it to rise and smell good." Lily and Ben say, "Yay, cake!" They are happy and excited. They hope the cake will be yummy and sweet. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Sara talks to Lily and pretends that Lily talks back. + +One day, Sara sees a big pear on the table. It is yellow and green and looks yummy. Sara thinks that Lily would like to eat the pear with her. She picks up the pear and says to Lily, "Do you want to have a pear with me? It is a great pear. I will invite you to my tea party." + +Lily nods and smiles. Sara is happy. She takes Lily and the pear to her room. She sets up a small table and two chairs. She puts a plate and a cup for each of them. She cuts the pear in half and gives one piece to Lily. She says, "Here you go, Lily. This is your pear. It is sweet and juicy. You will like it." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. This is a great pear. I like it very much." + +Sara and Lily eat their pears and sip their tea. They talk about their dolls and their games. They have a lot of fun. Sara is glad that she invited Lily to her tea party. She thinks that Lily is her best friend. +Tommy liked to chew on things. He chewed on his toys, his books, his clothes, and sometimes even his mom's shoes. He liked the way they felt in his mouth and the sounds they made. But his mom did not like it. She said chewing on things was bad for his teeth and could make him sick. She told him to chew only on his food or his gum. + +One day, Tommy saw a new thing in his yard. It was a big, shiny, modern car. It belonged to his new neighbor, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee had just moved in next door and he was very proud of his car. He said it was fast and smart and had many buttons and lights. Tommy was curious. He wanted to see the car up close. He waited until Mr. Lee went inside his house and then he ran to the car. + +He touched the car with his hands. It was smooth and cold. He looked at the car with his eyes. It was red and black and had a big logo on the front. He smelled the car with his nose. It had a strange and strong smell. He wondered how the car would taste. He opened his mouth and bit the car. + +"Ow!" Tommy cried. The car was hard and hurt his teeth. He spat out a piece of metal. He felt blood on his tongue. He heard a loud noise. It was Mr. Lee. He came out of his house and saw Tommy and his car. + +"What are you doing?" Mr. Lee shouted. "You bit my car! You ruined my car! You are a bad boy!" + +Tommy was scared and sorry. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom was angry and sad. She took him to the dentist and then to Mr. Lee. She said sorry to Mr. Lee and paid for the damage. She said Tommy had to learn not to chew on things that were not food or gum. + +Tommy learned his lesson. He never chewed on anything but food or gum again. He also never went near Mr. Lee's car again. He found other things to do with his mouth, like talk and sing and laugh. He was a good boy. +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put red on her lips and blue on her eyes. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and smile. But her mom did not like it when Lily played with her makeup. She said it was not for kids and it was very messy. + +One day, Lily saw her mom's makeup bag on the table. She wanted to play with it again. She took the bag and ran to her room. She opened the bag and saw many colors and brushes. She started to put makeup on her face and her doll. She did not hear her mom calling her name. + +"Lily, where are you?" her mom asked. She looked around the house and did not see Lily. She was alert and worried. She went to Lily's room and opened the door. She saw Lily and her doll with makeup all over their faces and clothes. She also saw her makeup bag empty and her makeup all over the floor and the bed. + +"Lily, what have you done?" her mom said. She was angry and sad. She had lost her makeup and her room was dirty. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. She was scared and sorry. She liked to play with makeup, but she did not want to make her mom mad. + +"You are in big trouble, young lady," her mom said. "You have to clean up this mess and you are not allowed to touch my makeup ever again. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. She started to cry. She wished she had not played with her mom's makeup. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned a lesson that day. Makeup was not a toy. +Lily liked to bathe her toy birds in the sink. She had a birdcage with four toy birds: blue, yellow, red and green. She would fill the sink with water and soap and gently wash each bird. Then she would dry them with a towel and put them back in the birdcage. + +One day, Lily saw a huge bird outside the window. It was black and white and had a long beak. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to bathe it too. She opened the window and called to the bird. "Hello, bird! Do you want to come in and play with me? I have a birdcage and water and soap!" + +The bird flew to the window and looked at Lily. It saw the birdcage and the toy birds and felt angry. It did not like to be in a cage or to be washed. It wanted to be free and dirty. It squawked at Lily. "No, no, no! I do not want to play with you! I do not like cages or water or soap! Go away, go away, go away!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not understand why the bird was so mean. She closed the window and ran to her mom. She told her mom what happened and cried. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Not all birds are friendly or like to bathe. Some birds are wild and like to be alone. You did nothing wrong. You just wanted to be nice. But you should not open the window without me. It is not safe." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again. Can I bathe my toy birds now?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. You can bathe your toy birds as much as you want. They are very lucky to have you." Lily smiled and went back to the sink. She loved her toy birds and they loved her. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben says. "The slide is wet and slippery!" + +Lily does not listen. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. But she goes too fast and slips off the slide. She falls on the grass and hurts her knee. She cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Lily says. + +Ben runs to Lily and hugs her. He helps her stand up and walks with her to their mom. Their mom is sitting on a bench with a bag. She sees Lily's knee and takes out a band-aid and a pill. + +"Lily, you have a boo-boo. Let me put this band-aid on your knee. It will make it better," Mom says. + +She sticks the band-aid on Lily's knee and kisses it. Then she gives Lily a pill. + +"This is a pill. It will make the pain go away. But you have to be careful with pills. You can only take them when Mom or Dad gives them to you. And you have to swallow them with water. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Lily nods. She takes the pill and drinks some water from Mom's bottle. She feels better. + +"Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry I was not careful. I will listen to Ben next time," Lily says. + +Mom smiles and hugs Lily and Ben. + +"That's good, Lily. I'm glad you're okay. And I'm proud of you, Ben, for being a good brother and helping Lily. Now, do you want to play some more in the park?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They hold Mom's hand and go back to the park. They play on the swings and the seesaw. They do not go on the slide again. They have fun and are careful. +Anna likes to play with her model cars. She has many cars of different colors and sizes. She likes to spread them on the floor and make them go zoom and beep. + +One day, Anna's friend Ben comes to visit. He also likes cars, and he brings his own model car. It is a big red car with shiny wheels. Anna thinks it is very nice. + +Anna and Ben decide to share their cars and play together. They spread all the cars on the floor and make a race. They take turns to drive the big red car and the other cars. They have a lot of fun and laugh a lot. + +Anna and Ben are jolly friends. They like to play with their model cars and share them. They are happy and kind. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Lily, our tower is almost complete!" Tom says. He is happy and proud. + +"Yes, Tom, it is very high and strong!" Lily says. She is happy and proud too. + +They only need one more block to finish their tower. But there is a problem. The last block is on the other side of the room. And their mom is cleaning the floor with a mop. + +"Mom, can we have that block, please?" Tom asks. + +"Not now, Tom. You have to wait until I finish cleaning the floor. It is wet and slippery. You might fall and hurt yourself." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily are sad and impatient. They want to complete their tower. They look at the block. It is red and shiny. It is the perfect block for their tower. + +They sit on the floor and wait. They feel uncomfortable. They are bored and restless. They wish mom would hurry up. + +"Mom, are you done yet?" Lily asks. + +"Almost, Lily. Just a little bit more. Be patient, please." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily sigh. They hope mom will finish soon. They want to play with their tower. They want to see how high it can go. They want to have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. The sun was bright and warm, and they were happy. + +But then, the sky turned dark and gray. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. It was thunder. They saw flashes of light like fire. It was lightning. They felt drops of water on their skin. It was rain. + +"Let's go inside!" Lily said. "It's scary out here!" + +But Ben did not want to go inside. He liked the thunder and the lightning. He thought they were fun and exciting. He wanted to keep playing with the ball. + +"No, let's stay!" Ben said. "It's not scary, it's cool!" + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They both pulled the ball, trying to get it from each other. They did not see the big puddle of water near them. They did not hear the loud thunder that came closer and closer. + +Suddenly, a bright flash of lightning hit the puddle. It made a big boom and a spark. Lily and Ben felt a shock in their hands and feet. They screamed and let go of the ball. They fell to the ground, shaking and crying. + +The ball was burned and melted. It was not a ball anymore. It was a black lump of smoke and ash. + +Lily and Ben were hurt and scared. They wished they had gone inside. They wished they had not fought over the ball. They wished they had listened to each other. + +But it was too late. The ball was gone. The rain was still falling. The thunder was still roaring. And they were still lying on the ground, wet and cold and sad. +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more with their blocks. + +One day, they want to make a big tower with all their blocks. They start to stack the blocks on top of each other. They are careful not to make the tower fall. They want to see how high they can go. + +But then, they have a problem. They have only one block left. It is a red square block. Jen and Ben both want to put the block on the top of the tower. They both reach for the block at the same time. + +"Give me the block!" Jen says. "I want to finish the tower!" + +"No, give me the block!" Ben says. "I want to finish the tower!" + +They pull the block from each other. They start to argue. They make angry faces at each other. They forget about the tower. + +The tower wobbles. It shakes. It falls. The blocks scatter on the floor. Jen and Ben stop arguing. They look at the mess. They feel sad. + +They look at each other. They see their sad faces. They feel sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Jen," Ben says. "I was not nice to you." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Jen says. "I was not nice to you." + +They hug each other. They smile. They have sweet faces. + +They pick up the blocks. They decide to share the last block. They take turns to put it on the top of the tower. They make a new tower. It is not as high as the first one, but it is still good. + +They are happy. They have solved their problem. They have learned to share. They are good twins. +Tim liked cream a lot. He liked to eat it with cake or fruit or just by itself. He saw a big jar of cream in the fridge. He wanted to have some. But his mom said no. She said he had to wait for dinner. She said too much cream would make him sick. + +Tim was sad and angry. He did not want to wait. He wanted cream now. He thought his mom was mean. He waited until his mom went to the bathroom. Then he ran to the fridge. He opened the jar of cream. He took a big spoon. He put it in his mouth. + +But the cream was not cream. It was black and sour and bitter. It was not cream at all. It was something else. It was something bad. Tim spat it out. He felt sick. He cried. His mom heard him. She came to the kitchen. She saw the jar. She saw Tim's face. She was not happy. + +She said, "Tim, what did you do? That is not cream. That is yeast. I use it to make bread. You are not allowed to touch it. It is not good for you. It can make you very sick. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Tim was sorry. He was scared. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted cream. I did not know it was yeast. I did not mean to be bad. Please don't be mad at me." + +But his mom was mad. She said, "You were very bad, Tim. You did not obey me. You did not respect me. You did not care about your health. You have to learn your lesson. You have to go to your room. You have to stay there until dinner. And you will not have any cream or cake or fruit for dessert. You will only have bread. Bread with yeast." + +Tim felt worse. He felt sad and angry and sick and ashamed. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had waited for dinner. He wished he had not eaten the black cream. He wished he could have some real cream. But he could not. He had to go to his room. He had to eat bread. He had no cream. He had a bad ending. +Ben and Mia like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, and they jump over rocks and logs. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a big tent in the park. It is red and blue and has many balloons. They want to go inside and see what is there. They jog to the tent and peek inside. + +They see a man and a woman who wear funny clothes and hats. They are clowns. They make jokes and do tricks. They also have a bike that is broken. The wheel is bent and the chain is loose. + +"Can you fix our bike?" the woman clown asks Ben and Mia. "We need it for our show. It is very flexible and we can do many things with it." + +Ben and Mia nod. They like to help. They go to the bike and look at it. They try to pull the wheel and tighten the chain. But it is hard. The bike is very big and heavy. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a dog. It is big and black and has sharp teeth. It runs to the tent and barks at the clowns. It does not like them. It wants to bite them. + +The clowns are scared. They run away from the dog. They leave the bike behind. + +Ben and Mia are scared too. They do not like the dog. They want to run away too. But they see the bike. They do not want to leave it. They want to fix it. + +They have an idea. They grab the balloons that are tied to the tent. They tie them to the bike. The bike becomes light and floats in the air. The dog cannot reach it. + +Ben and Mia smile. They have fixed the bike. They jog to the clowns and give them the bike. The clowns are happy. They thank Ben and Mia. They invite them to watch their show. + +Ben and Mia agree. They watch the show and clap and cheer. They see the clowns do many tricks with the bike. The bike is very flexible and funny. + +They have a good time. They are glad they helped the clowns. They are glad they jogged to the park. They are glad they are friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box full of cars, dolls, blocks and books. But they did not like to share their toys with each other. They always fought and grabbed and yelled. + +One day, their mom came into their room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Anna and Ben, you have so many toys, but you are not nice to each other. You are spoiled. Do you know what spoiled means?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and shook their heads. They did not know what spoiled means. + +Mom said, "Spoiled means you have too much and you do not care about others. You do not say thank you or please. You do not help or share. You only think about yourself. That is not good." + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They did not want to be spoiled. They wanted to be good. + +Mom said, "I will remind you how to be good. I will take away your box of toys for one week. You will only have one toy each. You will learn to appreciate what you have and to be kind to each other. Maybe then you will not be spoiled anymore." + +Anna and Ben cried. They did not want to lose their box of toys. They loved their toys. They begged mom to give them another chance. + +Mom said, "No, this is your chance. You have to learn your lesson. Now, pick one toy each and put the rest in the box. I will put the box in the closet. You can have it back in one week if you behave well." + +Anna and Ben did as mom said. They picked one toy each and put the rest in the box. Mom took the box and put it in the closet. She locked the door. + +Anna and Ben looked at their one toy each. They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had been nicer to each other. They hugged mom and said, "We are sorry, mom. We will try to be good. We will not be spoiled anymore." + +Mom smiled and said, "I hope so. I love you both. Now, go and play nicely with your one toy each. And remember, sharing is caring." +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Sam has a big motorcycle toy. Ben has a small car toy. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Sam sees a new motorcycle toy in the store. It is shiny and fast. He wants it very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him. His mom says no. She says he already has a motorcycle toy and he should be happy with what he has. + +Sam is angry. He goes home and takes his motorcycle toy. He says to Ben, "This is mine. You can't play with it. Go away." Ben is sad. He likes to play with Sam and his motorcycle toy. + +Sam plays with his motorcycle toy alone. He makes it go very fast. He pretends it is the new motorcycle toy from the store. He does not see the rock on the floor. He hits the rock and falls down. His motorcycle toy breaks. It splits in two. Sam cries. He says, "My motorcycle toy is broken. I can't play with it anymore." + +Ben hears Sam cry. He runs to him and sees the broken motorcycle toy. He feels sorry for Sam. He says, "Don't cry, Sam. I have an idea. We can fix your motorcycle toy. We can use some glue and tape. We can make it look like new. We can play with it together. It will be fun." + +Sam looks at Ben. He sees that Ben is kind and helpful. He says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I am sorry I was mean to you. I don't need the new motorcycle toy from the store. I have you and our toys. That is enough for me." + +They hug and smile. They fix the motorcycle toy and play with it. They share their toys and have fun. They are happy and healthy. + +The moral of the story is: Be grateful for what you have and share with others. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They have a secret place under a big tree. There they can hide and talk and laugh. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He is big and loud. He runs around and kicks the ball. He disturbs the other kids who are playing. Anna and Ben do not like him. + +They go to their secret place under the tree. They hope he will not find them. They whisper and giggle. They have fun. + +But then they hear a noise. It is the new boy. He has followed them. He sees them under the tree. He says, "Hey, what are you doing here? This is my tree. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to go away. They say, "No, this is our tree. This is our secret place. You are disturbing us. Go away!" + +The new boy is angry. He says, "No, you go away. I am bigger and stronger. I can do what I want. I will take your tree and your secret place. You are bad." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not know what to do. They wish he would leave them alone. They wish he would be good. They wish they had a friend. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They play in the yard. + +One day, Sara says, "I want to try your car. Can we trade?" Tom says, "OK, but only for a little. I like my car a lot." They trade their toys and play some more. + +Sara likes the car. It is fast and shiny. She makes it go vroom vroom on the grass. Tom likes the doll. It is soft and pretty. He makes it sit and talk on the bench. + +But then, Sara sees something amazing. It is a big truck. It is red and loud. It stops in front of the house. Sara runs to see it. She forgets about the car. + +Tom sees Sara run away. He feels sad. He wants his car back. He runs after Sara. He sees the truck too. He thinks it is scary. He wants to go back to the yard. + +He finds Sara near the truck. She is talking to the driver. The driver is nice. He says, "Do you like trucks?" Sara says, "Yes, I love trucks. They are amazing." The driver says, "Do you want to see the seat? You can sit in it for a minute." Sara says, "Yes, please. Can I?" The driver says, "Sure. But be careful. It is high and big." + +Sara climbs up the truck. She sits in the seat. She feels happy. She sees the wheel and the buttons. She says, "Wow, this is so cool. Thank you, mister." The driver says, "You're welcome, little girl. But don't touch anything. The truck is not a toy." + +Tom watches Sara. He feels angry. He thinks Sara is mean. She took his car and now she is in the truck. He says, "Sara, give me back my car. You said we would trade for a little. You lied." Sara says, "No, I didn't. I just wanted to see the truck. It is amazing. You can have your car back later." Tom says, "No, I want it now. It is mine. You are not my friend." Sara says, "Yes, I am. Don't be silly. The truck is more fun than the car. You should try it too." Tom says, "No, I don't want to. I want my car. Give it to me." + +They start to yell and cry. The driver hears them. He says, "Hey, hey, what's going on? Why are you fighting?" Sara says, "He wants his car back. But I want to stay in the truck." Tom says, "She took my car. But I want to play with it." The driver says, "Oh, I see. You traded your toys. But you didn't agree on how long. That's not fair. You should share and be nice. How about this? You can both sit in the truck for a little. And then you can trade your toys back. OK?" Sara and Tom look at each other. They think for a moment. They say, "OK." They stop yelling and crying. They smile and say, "Sorry." The driver says, "Good. Now, come on. The truck is waiting." He helps them up the truck. He shows them the seat and the buttons. He says, "This is how you drive a truck. It is fun. But it is also hard. You have to be careful and follow the rules. Do you understand?" Sara and Tom say, "Yes, we understand." They listen and learn. They sit in the seat and pretend to drive. They say, "Vroom vroom." They have fun. They are friends again. +Tom and Lily like to play in the park. They like to race each other to the swing. The swing is big and fun. It goes up and down and makes them feel happy. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. The sun is bright and warm. The sky is blue and light. They see the swing and they want to play on it. + +"Let's race to the swing!" Tom says. + +"OK, ready, set, go!" Lily says. + +They run as fast as they can. They laugh and shout. They are both very fast. But Tom is a little faster. He gets to the swing first. + +"I win, I win!" Tom says. He jumps on the swing and starts to swing. + +"Good job, Tom!" Lily says. She is not sad. She is a good sister. She waits for her turn. + +"Can I swing with you, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, Lily. Come on, there is room for two!" Tom says. + +He moves over and makes space for Lily. Lily climbs on the swing and sits next to Tom. They hold the ropes and swing together. They go up and down and feel the wind on their faces. They smile and giggle. + +They are happy. They love to swing. They love to race. They love each other. They love the park. They love the light. +Tom and Lily are twins who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with many ducks and fish. They want to feed the ducks and fish, but they have no bread. + +"Let's go and find some bread," Tom says. + +"OK," Lily says. + +They look around the park, but they cannot find any bread. They see a man selling ice cream, a woman selling balloons, and a boy selling lemonade, but no one selling bread. + +"Maybe we can ask someone to give us some bread," Lily says. + +"Or maybe we can find some hidden bread," Tom says. + +He thinks he is very clever. He sees a picnic basket under a tree. He runs to the basket and opens it. He sees some bread, cheese, and fruit inside. + +"Look, Lily, I found some hidden bread!" he shouts. + +He takes some bread and runs back to the pond. He does not see the angry woman who owns the basket. She follows him and yells at him. + +"Hey, you little thief, that's my bread! Give it back to me!" + +Tom is scared. He drops the bread and runs away. He bumps into Lily, who is waiting for him at the pond. + +"What happened, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"I took some hidden bread, but it was not really hidden. It was someone's bread, and she was very mad at me," Tom says. + +He feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He says sorry to the woman, who is still angry, but accepts his apology. + +"Next time, don't take what is not yours," she says. + +Tom and Lily learn a lesson. They decide to not feed the ducks and fish, but to watch them and enjoy them. They also decide to not look for hidden bread, but to ask for bread nicely or to bring their own bread. They think this is a better way to play in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll that could talk and sing. Ben had a car that could zoom and beep. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what the other had. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asked Lily. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give her back," Lily said. + +She handed her doll to Ben and took his car. She pressed a button and the car made a loud noise. She liked it, but she also missed her doll. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lily asked Ben. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back," Ben said. + +He held the doll and pressed a button. The doll said, "I love you!" and sang a song. He liked it, but he also missed his car. + +They played for a while, but then they heard a knock on the door. It was their friend Sam. He had a new toy. It was a rocket that could fly and sparkle. + +"Look what I got!" Sam said. "It's a rocket. It can go up and down and make sparks. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They gave their toys back to each other and followed Sam outside. Sam showed them how to launch the rocket. He pressed a button and the rocket flew into the air. It made a whoosh sound and left a trail of sparks. It was very pretty. + +"Wow!" Lily and Ben said. "That's a cool toy!" + +"Thanks!" Sam said. "It was a gift from my grandma. She said it was cheap, but I don't care. I love it!" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy for Sam. They also liked their own toys. They decided to play together with the rocket, the doll, and the car. They had a lot of fun. They learned that it was nice to share and to give. They also learned that cheap toys could be sparkly and fun. +Tom and Lily were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's go to the garage and see what we can find," Tom said to Lily. "Maybe we can find something to make or fix." + +Lily nodded and followed Tom to the garage. They saw their dad's automobile. It was big and shiny and had four wheels. They liked to pretend to drive it sometimes, but they knew they were not allowed to touch the keys or the buttons. + +They looked around and saw a box of nuts and bolts and screws and wires. They were shiny and metal and had different shapes and sizes. They wondered what they were for. + +"Let's make something with these," Lily said. "Maybe we can make a robot or a spaceship or a castle." + +Tom agreed and they opened the box. They took out handfuls of nuts and bolts and screws and wires and started to scatter them on the floor. They tried to connect them and make patterns and shapes. They had fun and made a lot of noise. + +But they did not hear their dad coming back from the store. He opened the garage door and saw the mess on the floor. He was angry and surprised. + +"What are you doing?" he shouted. "You made a big mess and you could have hurt yourselves. These are not toys. They are parts for the automobile. You are not supposed to touch them. Go to your room right now and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily felt scared and sorry. They dropped the nuts and bolts and screws and wires and ran to their room. They did not want to make their dad angry. They wished they had not gone to the garage. They wished they had played with their toys instead. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and a shiny beetle. They put them in a jar and showed them to their mom. + +"Wow, you found some nice friends," mom said. "But you are very dirty. You need to wash your hands and your neck before lunch." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They ran to the bathroom and turned on the tap. They rubbed soap on their hands and their neck. They rinsed off the bubbles and dried themselves with a towel. + +They were about to go back to the garden when they heard a loud noise. It was their cat, Max. He had jumped on the counter and knocked over the jar. The worm and the beetle escaped and crawled away. + +"Max, you are so nosy!" Anna shouted. "You let our friends go!" + +Ben ran after the worm and the beetle. He tried to catch them and put them back in the jar. But they were too fast and too small. He lost them in the grass. + +Anna was sad and angry. She scolded Max and pushed him off the counter. Max meowed and ran away. + +Mom came to the bathroom and saw the mess. She saw the empty jar and the wet counter. She saw Anna and Ben's faces. + +"What happened here?" mom asked. + +"Max happened," Anna and Ben said. "He was nosy and he let our friends go." + +Mom hugged Anna and Ben. She said she was sorry. She said they could find new friends in the garden. She said they should wash their neck again, because they were dirty from chasing the worm and the beetle. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They liked mom. They liked the garden. They liked to find new friends. They did not like Max. He was too nosy. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to play in the pool. They liked to splash each other with water and make big motions with their arms and legs. They also liked to pretend they were fish or sharks or dolphins. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the pool. It was a big yellow duck that could float and squeak. Sara and Ben wanted to play with it, but they had to share. Sara went first and hugged the duck. She felt comfortable and happy. She said, "This is my duck. I like it." + +Ben waited for his turn, but he was impatient. He wanted to splash Sara and make her let go of the duck. He said, "No, it is our duck. Give it to me." He swam closer and closer to Sara and the duck. + +Sara saw Ben coming and knew he was going to splash her. She did not want to get wet or lose the duck. She said, "No, go away. It is my turn." She held the duck tighter and turned away from Ben. + +Ben did not listen. He reached Sara and the duck and splashed them with a big motion. He hoped Sara would drop the duck and he could grab it. But he did not know that the duck had a surprise. When he splashed it, the duck squeaked loudly and squirted water from its mouth. The water hit Ben in the face and made him cough and blink. He was shocked and scared. He said, "Ahh, what is that?" + +Sara laughed and said, "That is the duck. It can splash you back. It is funny." She felt sorry for Ben and said, "Do you want to play with the duck too? We can share." She offered the duck to Ben. + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to play with the duck too. It is cool." He took the duck and hugged it. He felt comfortable and happy. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister." + +Sara and Ben played with the duck together. They splashed each other and the duck and made big motions with their arms and legs. They also pretended they were fish or sharks or dolphins. They had fun and were friends. +One night, Lily and Ben wanted to see the stars. They put on their warm pajamas and crawled out of their beds. They tiptoed to the window and looked up at the sky. They saw many bright stars twinkling. + +"Wow, look at all the stars!" Lily said. "They are so pretty!" + +"I like that one," Ben said, pointing at a big star. "It is the biggest and brightest. Do you think it is a special star?" + +"Maybe," Lily said. "Maybe it is a wish star. If we make a wish, it might come true." + +They closed their eyes and made their wishes. Lily wished for a new doll and Ben wished for a new truck. They opened their eyes and smiled at each other. + +"Let's go back to bed," Lily said. "Maybe our wishes will come true in the morning." + +They crawled back to their beds and snuggled under their blankets. They felt happy and brave. They knew the stars were watching over them. They fell asleep and dreamed of their wishes. +Lily likes to gather things. She gathers rocks, leaves, flowers and sticks. She puts them in a big basket. She likes to look at them and make things with them. + +One day, she finds a hat. It is a unique hat. It is big and round and has many colors. It has feathers and ribbons and bells. Lily thinks it is pretty and fun. She puts it on her head and smiles. + +She shows her hat to her mom and dad. They say it is a unique hat too. They say it is a special hat. They say it is a hat for a circus. Lily likes the circus. She likes the clowns and the animals and the music. + +She asks her mom and dad if they can go to the circus. They say yes. They say they have tickets for tomorrow. Lily is happy. She hugs her mom and dad. She says she will wear her unique hat to the circus. She says she will gather more things there. She says she will have a lot of fun. +Lily was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to make her doll have tea and cake. She put a bright hat on her doll's head. The hat was red and yellow and had flowers on it. + +But then Lily felt something on her arm. It was a bug. The bug bit Lily and made her arm itch. Lily did not like the bug. She wanted it to go away. She scratched her arm, but it did not help. The itch was still there. + +Lily ran to her mom, who was sitting on a chair. She showed her mom her arm. She asked her mom to make the itch go away. Her mom looked at her arm and saw the bug bite. She said, "Oh, poor Lily. You have a bug bite. Don't worry, I can help you." + +Her mom took Lily inside the house. She put some cream on Lily's arm. The cream was cold and soft. It made the itch feel better. Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you. Now, do you want to go back to your doll and your tea party?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. But can I take the cream with me? Just in case the bug comes back." + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course you can. But be careful, the bug might like the cream too." + +Lily giggled and said, "No, the bug can't have the cream. The cream is for me and my doll. The bug can have the bright hat. Maybe it will make him happy and stop biting." + +Her mom said, "That's a good idea, Lily. Maybe the bug will like the bright hat. But don't forget to share with your doll. She might want the hat too." + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will share with my doll. She is my friend. And maybe the bug can be my friend too. If he stops biting." + +Her mom said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. You are a kind and sweet girl. Now, go and have fun with your doll and your bug." + +Lily took the cream and the bright hat and ran back to the garden. She put the hat on the bug and said, "Hello, bug. I'm sorry I scratched you. Do you like the hat? It's very pretty. Do you want some tea and cake?" + +The bug did not answer. He just crawled on the hat and looked at Lily. Lily thought he was smiling. She smiled back and said, "I think you are happy, bug. I'm happy too. Let's be friends." +Sara liked to watch TV with her mom. She saw many people who were famous. They had nice clothes and big houses and many friends. Sara wanted to be famous too. She wondered how she could be like them. + +One day, Sara saw a show about a famous singer. The singer had a big mug with her name on it. Sara thought the mug was very pretty. She wanted to have a mug like that. She wondered where she could find one. + +Sara looked around the house. She saw a mug on the kitchen table. It was her mom's mug. It had flowers on it. Sara thought it was not as pretty as the singer's mug, but it was still a mug. She decided to take it and pretend it was hers. + +Sara ran to her room with the mug. She put it on her desk and smiled. She felt like she was famous. She sang a song and danced around. She was very happy. + +But then, she heard her mom calling her name. She sounded angry. Sara wondered what was wrong. She went to the door and opened it. She saw her mom standing there with a wet shirt and a frown. + +"Sara, what did you do with my mug?" her mom asked. "It was full of coffee and you spilled it all over me and the couch. That was very naughty. You have to say sorry and clean up the mess." + +Sara felt very bad. She realized she had made a big mistake. She was not famous. She was in trouble. She wished she had never taken the mug. She said sorry and followed her mom to the kitchen. She was very sad. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. But today the sky is dull. It is gray and cold. They do not want to play. + +"Let's go inside," Tom says. "We can watch TV or read books." + +"No, that is boring," Sue says. "We can do something fun. We can help the world." + +"Help the world? How?" Tom asks. + +Sue thinks for a moment. She sees a big trash can near the park. She has an idea. + +"Look, there is a lot of trash. It is bad for the world. It makes the world dirty and sad. We can help by picking up the trash and putting it in the can. Then the world will be happy and clean." + +Tom likes Sue's idea. He nods and smiles. + +"OK, let's do that. We can help the world. Maybe the sky will be bright again." + +They take a big bag and some gloves. They go to the park. They pick up the trash. They put it in the bag. They put the bag in the can. They work hard. They have fun. + +They look at the sky. The sky is not dull anymore. It is blue and sunny. They see a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "The world is happy. We helped the world." + +"Yes, we did," Sue says. "We are good friends. We are good helpers." + +They hug and laugh. They are happy too. They go to play some more. They love the world. The world loves them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the woods. They saw a big hole in the rocks. It was a cave. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom said. He was brave. + +"No, it's dark and scary!" Lily said. She was afraid. + +"I dare you to go inside!" Tom said. He wanted to see what was in the cave. + +Lily did not want to go inside, but she did not want to look like a baby. She followed Tom into the cave. + +They walked for a while. It was very dark. They heard strange noises. They saw bones and fur on the ground. + +"Maybe there is a monster in here!" Lily whispered. + +"Or maybe it's just a dead animal," Tom whispered back. + +They saw a light at the end of the cave. They ran towards it. They hoped it was the way out. + +But it was not the way out. It was a fire. And next to the fire, there was a big bear. It was not dead. It was alive. And it was angry. + +The bear roared and stood up. It saw Lily and Tom. It wanted to eat them. + +Lily and Tom screamed and turned around. They ran back the way they came. They hoped they could find the entrance. + +They ran and ran. They saw the hole in the rocks. They jumped out of the cave. + +They were safe. They were happy. They hugged each other. + +"Let's never go into a cave again!" Lily said. + +"OK, me too!" Tom said. + +They ran back to their home. They told their mom what happened. She was glad they were OK. She gave them cookies and milk. + +They learned their lesson. They never dared to go into a cave again. +Lisa liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga made her feel good and strong. She could bend and stretch her body in many ways. She was very flexible. + +One day, Lisa wanted to show her friend Sam how she could do yoga. She invited him to her house after school. They went to her room, where she had a yoga mat and a book with pictures of poses. + +"Look, Sam, I can do this one!" Lisa said, pointing to a picture of a girl standing on one leg and holding the other one behind her head. "It is called king pigeon pose. Can you do it?" + +Sam shook his head. He did not think he could bend his leg like that. He tried to copy Lisa, but he lost his balance and fell on the floor. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. He felt a sharp pain and a warm wetness on his skin. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. He was scared and sad. He wanted to go home. + +Lisa felt bad for Sam. She did not mean to make him fall. She wanted to make him happy, not hurt. She was embarrassed. She thought Sam would think she was silly and mean. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I'm sorry!" Lisa said. She ran to get a band-aid and some water. She helped Sam clean his wound and put the band-aid on. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"It's okay, Lisa, it's okay," Sam said. He felt better. He saw that Lisa was sorry and kind. He did not think she was silly or mean. He smiled and hugged her back. + +"Thank you, Lisa, thank you," Sam said. "You are a good friend. And you are very flexible. Maybe you can teach me some easier poses next time." + +Lisa nodded. She was happy. She and Sam were still friends. They decided to play with her dolls instead of doing yoga. They had fun and laughed. They forgot about the fall and the blood. They were happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find bugs and stones. They did not care if they got filthy. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud bark. A big dog was running towards them. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. Lila and Ben were scared. They did not know the dog. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Lila's hand and they ran to the house. The dog chased them. It was faster than them. + +"Help!" Lila cried. She saw her dad at the door. He heard them and came out. He saw the dog and yelled at it. He picked up a stick and waved it. He tried to protect Lila and Ben. + +"Go away!" he said. "This is our home. You are not welcome here." The dog stopped and growled. It did not like the stick. It turned around and ran away. + +Lila and Ben hugged their dad. They were safe. They thanked him for saving them. + +"Are you OK?" he asked. He looked at their filthy clothes and faces. He smiled. "You need a bath. Come on, it's evening. Time to get ready for bed." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They followed their dad to the house. They were happy. They had a good day. And they had a brave dad. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with many flowers and rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but be careful. + +Lily and Max ran to the hill and started to climb. They saw yellow flowers, red flowers, and blue flowers. They saw small rocks, big rocks, and shiny rocks. They picked some flowers and rocks to take home. They were having fun. + +But then, Max saw a very big rock that looked like a house. He wanted to see what was inside. He told Lily to come with him, but Lily said no. She wanted to stay on the hill and look at the sky. She said the hill was comfortable and soft. Max said the rock was more fun and exciting. They split and went different ways. + +Max went to the big rock and found a hole. He crawled inside and saw a dark tunnel. He thought it was cool and wanted to explore. He walked deeper and deeper into the tunnel. He did not see any light or hear any sound. He felt scared and lonely. + +Lily stayed on the hill and lay down on the grass. She looked at the sky and saw white clouds, a yellow sun, and a blue bird. She felt happy and calm. She wondered where Max was and hoped he was okay. + +After a while, Max decided to go back. He turned around and walked to the hole. But he did not remember which way he came from. He saw many tunnels and did not know which one to take. He felt lost and confused. He wished he had stayed with Lily. + +He tried to find the right tunnel, but he made a mistake. He walked into a tunnel that had a big crack. He did not see the crack and stepped on it. He tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried and shouted for help. + +Lily heard Max's cry and got up. She ran to the big rock and saw the hole. She called Max's name and heard him answer. She found the tunnel with the crack and saw Max lying on the ground. She ran to him and hugged him. She said she was sorry and she loved him. Max said he was sorry and he loved her too. + +They helped each other get out of the tunnel and back to the hill. They saw their mom waiting for them. She was worried and angry. She asked them what happened and why they split. They told her the truth and said they were sorry. She said she was glad they were safe and hugged them. She said they should never split again and always stay together. They said they would and hugged her back. + +They went home and showed their mom the flowers and rocks they picked. She said they were beautiful and put them in a vase. She gave them some cookies and milk and told them to rest. They ate the cookies and drank the milk and felt better. They went to their room and lay down on their beds. They said good night and sweet dreams. They felt comfortable and happy. They were twins who liked to play outside. But they liked to play together more. +Anna liked to wander around the park with her mom. She saw many things that made her happy: flowers, birds, dogs, and people. Sometimes she stopped to smell the roses or pet a friendly dog. Her mom smiled and held her hand. + +One day, they saw a group of people doing yoga on the grass. They were bending and stretching and breathing. Anna was curious. She asked her mom, "What are they doing?" + +"They are doing yoga, Anna. It is a way to make your body and mind feel good. Do you want to try?" her mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Anna said. She ran to the group and joined them. She tried to copy their poses, but some were hard. She felt rough on her knees and elbows. She giggled when she fell down. The people smiled and helped her up. + +Anna liked yoga. She felt happy and calm. She thanked the people and hugged her mom. They wandered back home, feeling good. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a boy on the slide. He is big and mean. He does not let anyone go on the slide. + +"Go away!" the boy says. "This is my slide!" + +Tom and Mia are sad. They do not know what to do. + +"Can we please go on the slide?" Mia asks. + +"No!" the boy says. "You are too small and silly!" + +The boy laughs. He thinks he is the best. + +Tom is angry. He has an idea. He grabs a stick. He throws the stick at the boy. + +"Ow!" the boy says. "That hurts!" + +He falls off the slide. He cries. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They go on the slide. They have fun. + +A man sees what happens. He is a judge. He works at the park. He helps people who have problems. + +He goes to the boy. He asks him what happened. + +"He threw a stick at me!" the boy says. "He is bad!" + +The judge looks at Tom and Mia. He asks them what happened. + +"He did not let us go on the slide!" Tom says. "He was mean!" + +The judge thinks. He knows who is right and who is wrong. + +He tells the boy to say sorry. He tells him to share the slide. He tells him to be nice. + +He tells Tom and Mia to be careful. He tells them to not throw sticks. He tells them to be kind. + +Tom and Mia say sorry. They say thank you. They make friends with the boy. + +They all go on the slide. They all have fun. + +The judge is happy. He is successful. He smiles. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Anna says. + +"No, it is too high. I do not want to go." Ben says. + +"Please, Ben, please. I promise it is not scary. I will go with you." Anna says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He does not like to say no to Anna. He likes her. He nods his head. + +"Okay, Anna, I will go. But you have to hold my hand." Ben says. + +Anna smiles. She takes Ben's hand. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. Anna counts to three. + +"One, two, three, wheee!" Anna says. + +They slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh. They reach the bottom. They are happy. + +"That was fun, Anna! Thank you for making me go!" Ben says. + +Anna hugs Ben. She has a secret. She wants to tell Ben a joke. She thinks he will like it. + +"Ben, I have something to tell you." Anna says. + +"What is it, Anna?" Ben says. + +Anna whispers in Ben's ear. + +"I did not promise. I crossed my fingers." Anna says. + +Ben looks at Anna's fingers. He sees they are crossed. He gasps. He feels tricked. He is angry. He is grumpy. + +"Anna, that is not nice! That is a bad joke! You lied to me!" Ben says. + +Anna sees Ben's face. He is not laughing. He is not happy. He is sad. She feels sorry. She did not mean to hurt him. She wanted to make him laugh. She made a mistake. + +"Ben, I am sorry. I did not lie. I was joking. I thought you would think it is funny. Please do not be grumpy. Please be my friend." Anna says. + +Ben looks at Anna's eyes. He sees they are wet. She is not mean. She is sorry. He likes her. He forgives her. + +"Anna, it is okay. I am not grumpy. I am your friend. But do not do that again. It is not a good joke. It is a bad joke." Ben says. + +Anna nods her head. She smiles. She hugs Ben. They are friends. They go to play again. They are happy. +Anna likes to help her mom decorate the tree for Christmas. She picks up an ornament from the box. It is a shiny star with glitter. She wants to hang it on the tree. + +But the ornament is very hard and heavy. It weighs more than Anna's hand. She tries to lift it up, but it is too hard. She drops it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. Anna is scared. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees the broken ornament and the glitter on the floor. She is not happy. She tells Anna to be careful with the ornaments. They are not toys. They are fragile and can break. + +Anna feels bad. She says sorry to mom. She did not mean to break the ornament. She just wanted to make the tree pretty. Mom hugs Anna and says it is okay. She knows Anna did not do it on purpose. She gives Anna a soft and light ornament. It is a red ball with a ribbon. She helps Anna hang it on the tree. + +Anna smiles. She likes the red ball. It is not hard or heavy. It does not weigh much. It is easy to hang. She thinks it looks nice on the tree. She thanks mom for helping her. Mom says she loves Anna. They finish decorating the tree together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to share. Lily likes to be organized. She puts her dolls, books and puzzles in different boxes. Ben likes to be messy. He throws his cars, trains and blocks everywhere. + +One day, Lily wants to make a picture with tape and paper. She looks for her tape in her box, but she cannot find it. She sees Ben playing with her tape. He is sticking it on his cars and trains. + +"Ben, give me my tape!" Lily says. "That is my tape, not yours!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. "I found it on the floor. It is fun to play with tape!" + +Lily is angry. She tries to take the tape from Ben, but he holds it tight. They pull and tug on the tape. The tape breaks and snaps. Lily and Ben fall on the floor. + +"Ow!" Lily says. "You hurt me, Ben!" + +"Ow!" Ben says. "You hurt me, Lily!" + +They start to cry. They complain to their mom. Mom comes to their room. She sees the tape and the toys all over the floor. She is not happy. + +"Look at this mess!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over the tape? You have so many toys to play with. You need to share and be nice to each other." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play together with the tape and the paper. They make a big picture of their family. They show it to Mom. Mom smiles and hugs them. She is proud of them. She helps them to clean up their room. She puts the tape in a new box. She writes "Lily and Ben's tape" on it. She tells them to always ask before they use each other's things. Lily and Ben agree. They are happy. They love their mom and their tape. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom brings a new toy to Mia's house. It is a big ball with many colors and lights. Tom says, "This is my universe toy. It can make sounds and show stars and planets." + +Mia is curious. She wants to see the universe toy. She asks, "Can I play with it, Tom? It looks fun and pretty." Tom nods and gives the toy to Mia. They turn it on and watch the lights and hear the sounds. They pretend they are in space and explore the universe. + +But then, something bad happens. The toy makes a loud noise and stops working. The lights go off and the sounds stop. Tom and Mia are sad and scared. They think they broke the toy. Tom says, "Oh no, what did we do? My universe toy is broken. My mom will be angry with me. She gave it to me for my birthday." + +Mia feels sorry for Tom. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. Maybe we can fix it. Or maybe we can ask for help. Let's bring the toy to my dad. He knows a lot about toys and machines. Maybe he can make it work again." + +Tom and Mia bring the toy to Mia's dad. He is in the kitchen. He sees the toy and smiles. He says, "What a cool toy! Is this your universe toy, Tom? I have seen it in the store. It is very smart and fun. But why does it look sad and quiet?" + +Tom and Mia tell him what happened. They say they are sorry and ask him to help them. Mia's dad says, "Don't be sorry, kids. It is not your fault. Sometimes toys need new batteries or a little fix. Let me see what I can do. Maybe I can make your universe toy happy and noisy again." He takes the toy and opens it. He checks the batteries and the wires. He finds the problem and fixes it. He closes the toy and turns it on. The toy makes a happy sound and shows the lights again. Tom and Mia are happy and clap their hands. They thank Mia's dad and hug him. He says, "You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your universe toy. But be careful with it. It is a special toy and needs love and care. And remember to share it with each other and your friends." + +Tom and Mia agree. They say they will be good and kind with the toy and each other. They go back to the living room and play with the toy. They have fun and learn about the universe. They are good friends. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Anna says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. "Whee!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. He follows Anna and slides down. "Yay!" + +They slide again and again. They have fun. But then, they see a boy and a girl who speak a different language. They look at them and point. + +"What are they saying?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "It sounds funny." + +They go closer and listen. The boy and the girl are talking and laughing. They have dolls and cars too. + +"Hello," Anna says. She smiles. + +The boy and the girl stop talking. They look at Anna and Ben. They don't smile. + +"Go away," the girl says. She pushes her doll to her chest. + +"We don't like you," the boy says. He holds his car tightly. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They don't understand. They like dolls and cars too. Why don't the boy and the girl like them? + +They go back to the slide. They don't play anymore. They sit and sigh. + +Their moms see them and come to them. + +"What's wrong, sweeties?" Anna's mom asks. + +"They don't like us," Anna says. She points to the boy and the girl. + +"They speak a different language," Ben says. He lowers his head. + +Their moms hug them and kiss them. + +"It's okay, honey," Ben's mom says. "Sometimes people are different. But that doesn't mean they are bad. Maybe they are shy or scared. Maybe they don't know how to be friends." + +"Maybe you can try to be nice to them," Anna's mom says. "Maybe you can share your toys or show them the slide. Maybe you can learn some words from their language. Maybe they will learn some words from your language. Maybe you can have fun together." + +Anna and Ben think about it. They look at the boy and the girl. They look at their dolls and cars. They look at the slide. They look at each other. + +They nod and smile. + +They stand up and walk to the boy and the girl. They hold their toys in their hands. + +"Hi," Anna says. She offers her doll to the girl. + +"Hi," Ben says. He offers his car to the boy. + +The boy and the girl look at them. They look at the toys. They look at each other. + +They nod and smile. + +They take the toys and give their toys to Anna and Ben. They say something in their language. + +Anna and Ben don't understand. But they try to say something back. They say something in their language. + +The boy and the girl don't understand. But they try to say something back. + +They laugh and giggle. They play with the toys. They show each other the slide. They learn some words from each other's language. They have fun together. + +Their moms watch them and smile. They are happy. They see that Anna and Ben are good friends. They see that the boy and the girl are good friends too. They see that language is not a problem. They see that playing is the best way to learn. + +They sigh and relax. They sit on a bench and talk. They have a lot in common. They are moms. They love their kids. They want them to be happy and clean and safe. + +They are friends too. +Ben liked to play with his trumpet. He could make loud and funny sounds with it. He liked to show his trumpet to his friends and make them laugh. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and his trumpet. He saw a girl playing with a ball. He wanted to play with her, so he went to her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to hear my trumpet?" + +The girl looked at him and said, "No, thank you. I'm playing with my ball. It's flexible and bouncy. I can roll it and catch it and throw it." + +Ben felt sad. He thought his trumpet was better than her ball. He said, "But my trumpet is loud and funny. It can make any sound I want. It's more fun than your ball." + +The girl shook her head and said, "No, it's not. Your trumpet is noisy and annoying. It can only make one sound at a time. It's not fun at all." + +Ben got angry. He said, "Yes, it is. My trumpet is the best. You don't know anything about music. You're silly and boring." + +He blew his trumpet as hard as he could, hoping to make her change her mind. But instead of making her like his trumpet, he made her cry. She dropped her ball and ran away, sobbing. + +Ben's mom saw what happened and came to him. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, what did you do? Why did you make that girl cry? That was not nice at all." + +Ben felt ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play with her. I wanted to show her my trumpet. I thought she would like it." + +His mom said, "Ben, you can't force people to like what you like. Everyone has different tastes and preferences. You have to respect that. You have to be kind and polite to others. You have to use your trumpet to make people happy, not sad." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I understand, mom. I was wrong. I should have asked her if she wanted to play with me, not with my trumpet. I should have listened to her, not shouted at her. I should have used my trumpet to make friends, not enemies." + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "That's right, Ben. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, why don't you go and apologize to that girl? Maybe you can still play with her, if she wants to. Maybe you can share your trumpet and her ball. Maybe you can find something in common. Maybe you can have fun together." + +Ben agreed. He took his trumpet and went to look for the girl. He hoped she would forgive him and play with him. He learned that his trumpet was not the most important thing in the world. He learned that being flexible and friendly was more important. He learned that his trumpet could be a tool to make music, not noise. He learned that his trumpet could be a gift, not a weapon. +Tim and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and had a shop. Tim was the shopkeeper and Mia was the customer. They used the refrigerator as the shop counter. + +"Hello, what do you want to buy?" Tim asked. + +"I want some milk and some cheese, please," Mia said. + +"OK, here you are. That will be five coins, please," Tim said. + +Mia took out her toy coins from her pocket and gave them to Tim. Tim counted them and smiled. + +"Thank you, you are a good customer. Have a nice day," Tim said. + +Mia put the milk and the cheese in her toy basket and turned to leave. But then she saw something else in the refrigerator that she wanted. + +"Wait, I also want some cake. Can I have some cake, please?" Mia asked. + +Tim looked at the cake. It was his birthday cake that his mom had made for him. He did not want to share it with Mia. + +"No, you can't have some cake. The cake is mine. It is my birthday today. Go away," Tim said. + +He slammed the refrigerator door shut and glared at Mia. Mia felt sad and angry. She thought Tim was being harsh and mean. + +"That's not fair. You have to share. You are a bad shopkeeper. I don't want to play with you anymore," Mia said. + +She threw her toy coins on the floor and ran out of the kitchen. Tim felt sorry and guilty. He realized he had hurt Mia's feelings. He wanted to make up with her. + +"Mia, wait. I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have some cake. Please come back and play with me," Tim said. + +He opened the refrigerator and took out the cake. He cut a big slice and put it on a plate. He ran after Mia and gave her the plate. + +"Here, this is for you. Happy birthday to you, too. You are my best friend," Tim said. + +Mia smiled and hugged Tim. She forgave him and thanked him. She took a bite of the cake and shared it with Tim. They both enjoyed the cake and laughed. They went back to the kitchen and continued to play. They were happy again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things with their eyes. They see birds, flowers, swings and slides. They think the park is beautiful. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They run and laugh and have fun. Sara sees a big pond with ducks. She wants to go and feed them. She says to Tom, "Come, let's go and see the ducks. They are cute and funny." + +Tom says, "OK, but be careful. The pond is deep and wet. Don't go too close." Sara nods and smiles. She takes some bread from her mom and walks to the pond. Tom follows her. + +Sara throws some bread to the ducks. The ducks come and eat the bread. Sara is happy. She wants to see them better. She goes closer to the pond. She leans over the edge. She sees her eyes in the water. They are big and blue. She thinks they are beautiful. + +But then, she slips and falls into the pond. She screams and splashes. The water is cold and dark. She can't see anything. She can't breathe. She is scared. Tom hears her scream. He runs to the pond. He sees Sara in the water. He is scared too. He shouts for help. He says, "Mom, dad, help! Sara is in the pond! She can't swim! Help!" + +Mom and dad hear Tom. They run to the pond. They see Sara in the water. They are scared too. They try to save her. They jump into the pond. They swim to Sara. They grab her and pull her out. They lay her on the grass. They try to make her breathe. They call for help. They cry and pray. + +But it is too late. Sara is not breathing. Sara is not moving. Sara is not alive. Sara is gone. Tom is sad. Mom and dad are sad. The ducks are quiet. The pond is still. The park is not beautiful. The park is sad. The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is a brown dog with black spots. He is very fast and friendly. + +One day, they see a big billboard near the park. It has a picture of a new toy. The toy is a robot that can talk and dance. Tom and Lily want the toy very much. They think it is cool and fun. + +They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They point to the billboard and say, "We need that toy! Please, please, please!" Mom and dad look at the billboard and shake their heads. They say, "That toy is too expensive. We can't buy it for you. You have many toys at home. You don't need that toy." + +Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They cross their arms and pout. They say, "But we do need that toy! It is the best toy ever! You are mean and unfair!" Mom and dad sigh and try to explain. They say, "We are not mean and unfair. We love you very much. But we have to save money for other things. Like food and clothes and books. Those things are more important than toys. You have to understand that." + +Tom and Lily don't understand. They think mom and dad are wrong. They want the toy more than anything. They look at the billboard again and wish they had the robot. Spot sees them and barks. He runs to them and licks their faces. He wags his tail and jumps. He wants to play with them. Tom and Lily smile and hug Spot. They say, "We love you, Spot. You are our best friend. You are better than any toy." They forget about the billboard and the robot. They play with Spot in the park. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big doll that she loved very much. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun until Sara saw Ben's car and wanted it. + +"Give me your car, Ben!" Sara said. "It is shiny and fast. I want it more than my doll." + +"No, Sara!" Ben said. "This is my car. You have your doll. It is pretty and soft. You can't have both." + +Sara got angry and tried to grab Ben's car. Ben held on tight and pulled back. They started to fight over the car. They yelled and cried and made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Sara and Ben fighting over the car. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, Sara and Ben!" Mom said. "You are being very naughty. You can't share your toys. You can't be nice to each other. You have to surrender the car and the doll. They are not yours anymore. They are mine." + +Sara and Ben were shocked. They did not want to lose their toys. They loved their toys. They looked at Mom with sad eyes. + +"Please, Mom, don't take our toys!" Sara and Ben said. "We are sorry. We will share. We will be nice. Please give us another chance." + +Mom sighed and smiled. She saw that Sara and Ben were sorry. She decided to give them another chance. + +"Okay, Sara and Ben," Mom said. "I will give you another chance. But you have to learn to share your toys. You have to be kind to each other. You have to play together. If you do that, you will have more fun. And you will get a prize. A hug and a kiss from me." + +Sara and Ben nodded and smiled. They hugged and kissed Mom. They thanked her for the chance. They took their toys and played together. They shared the car and the doll. They made each other laugh. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is bad. Being nice is good. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play and share toys. One day, they found a big book of stories in the library. They wanted to read it together. + +They opened the book and saw many pictures and words. They tried to read some of the words, but they were hard. They asked their teacher for help. She said, "This book has stories from different countries. Some of them are spicy, some of them are sweet, some of them are funny, and some of them are sad. You can learn a lot from them, but you have to be careful and respectful." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were curious and excited. They turned the pages and looked at the pictures. They saw a story about a dragon, a story about a princess, a story about a monkey, and a story about a turtle. They liked all of them. + +But then, they saw a story that made them laugh. It was about a boy who liked to poke people with a stick. He poked his sister, he poked his dog, he poked his teacher, and he poked his friends. He thought it was funny, but no one else did. They were angry and hurt. + +Lily and Tom thought it was funny too. They decided to try it. They found a stick and started to poke each other. They giggled and poked harder. They did not notice that they were hurting each other. They did not notice that they were making a mess. They did not notice that their teacher was watching them. + +Their teacher came over and took the stick away. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you poking each other? Don't you know that it is not nice? Don't you know that it can hurt? Don't you know that you can break things? Don't you know that you can lose friends?" + +Lily and Tom stopped laughing. They looked at each other. They saw that they had scratches and bruises. They saw that they had torn pages and spilled ink. They saw that they had made their teacher sad. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They said, "We are sorry, teacher. We were reading a story about a boy who poked people. We thought it was funny. We wanted to try it. We did not mean to hurt anyone or anything. We did not mean to be bad. We did not know." + +Their teacher sighed. She said, "I understand. But you have to learn that not everything in a story is good or true. You have to learn that poking people is not funny or kind. You have to learn that you have to be careful and respectful when you read a story. You have to learn that you have to be careful and respectful when you play with your friends. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "We understand, teacher. We are sorry. We will not poke anyone again. We will be careful and respectful. We will be good friends." + +Their teacher smiled. She said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's clean up this mess and find another story to read. A story that is not spicy, but sweet. A story that is not mean, but nice. A story that is not bad, but good. Do you want that?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, teacher. We want that. Thank you, teacher." + +They hugged their teacher and each other. They cleaned up the mess and found another story to read. A story that they liked and learned from. A story that made them happy and wise. +Tom and Lily were young twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tent that their dad gave them for their birthday. They liked to pretend that the tent was a castle or a spaceship or a cave. + +One day, they wanted to sleep in the tent at night. They asked their mom if they could. She said no, it was too cold and dark outside. They asked their dad. He said maybe, if they were good and ate their dinner and brushed their teeth. + +Tom and Lily were very excited. They ate their dinner very fast and brushed their teeth very well. They put on their pajamas and their warm hats and their flashlights. They said good night to their mom and dad and ran to the tent. + +But when they got to the tent, they saw something scary. There was a big shadow inside the tent. It looked like a monster with big teeth and claws. They heard a loud growl. They were very afraid. They dropped their flashlights and ran back to the house. + +They knocked on the door and cried for their mom and dad. Their mom and dad opened the door and hugged them. They asked them what was wrong. Tom and Lily told them about the monster in the tent. Their mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. + +They took them to the tent and showed them what was inside. It was not a monster. It was their dog, Rex. He had sneaked into the tent and made himself comfortable. He was snoring and wagging his tail. He was happy to see them. + +Tom and Lily felt silly and relieved. They laughed and petted Rex. They decided to let him sleep in the tent with them. They got their flashlights and their blankets and cuddled with Rex. Their mom and dad said good night and went back to the house. + +They permitted them to sleep in the tent, but they told them to be careful and not to make too much noise. They said they would check on them in the morning. Tom and Lily said thank you and they loved them. They closed the tent and turned off their flashlights. They fell asleep with Rex, dreaming of adventures. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a person with a big bag of candy. The candy looked yummy. Ben and Lily wanted some. + +"Hello, person. Can we have some candy?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, kids. You can have some candy. But you have to do something for me first. You have to change your clothes with me," the person said. + +"Why?" Lily asked. + +"Because I like your clothes. They are pretty and colorful. And mine are old and dirty. Come on, it's a fair trade. Candy for clothes," the person said. + +Ben and Lily thought about it. They really wanted the candy. They decided to change their clothes with the person. They took off their clothes and gave them to the person. The person gave them the candy and put on their clothes. + +"Thank you, kids. Enjoy your candy. Bye-bye," the person said. He ran away with their clothes. + +Ben and Lily ate the candy. It was yummy. But then they felt sick. Their stomachs hurt. They wanted to go home. But they had no clothes. They were cold and ashamed. They cried. + +"Help! Help! We need help!" they shouted. + +But no one heard them. No one came to help them. They were alone and sad. They wished they never changed their clothes with the person. They wished they never ate the candy. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. The book is about animals and plants. They open the book and see many things. + +"Look, Kim, this is a cell," Tim says. He points to a small circle with dots and lines. "It is very small. You need a glass to see it." + +"What is a cell?" Kim asks. She looks at the circle. "Is it an animal or a plant?" + +"A cell is a part of an animal or a plant," Tim says. He remembers what Mom told him. "All animals and plants are made of many cells. They are very hard to see." + +Kim nods. She turns the page and sees a big picture of a lion. The lion has a mane and teeth. It looks scary. + +"Wow, this is a lion," Kim says. She points to the picture. "It is very big. You need a cage to keep it." + +"What is a cage?" Tim asks. He looks at the picture. "Is it a house or a toy?" + +"A cage is a thing with bars and a door," Kim says. She remembers what Dad showed her. "Some people keep animals in cages. They are very hard to open." + +Tim shakes his head. He does not like cages. He thinks animals should be free. + +"I do not like cages," Tim says. "They are not nice. I like cells. They are interesting." + +Kim smiles. She likes cells too. They are fun to learn. + +"I like cells too," Kim says. "They are cool. Let's see more cells." + +They turn the page and see more pictures of cells. They learn many things. They have fun with the big book. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with the horse. The horse was big and brown and had a long tail. They liked to feed the horse carrots and apples and pet its nose. But today, the sun was very hot and the horse was tired. It did not want to run or jump or let Tom and Lily ride on its back. + +"Please, horse, please!" Tom said. "We want to play with you! You are our friend!" + +But the horse shook its head and neighed. It walked away to the shade of a big tree. It lay down on the grass and closed its eyes. + +Lily was sad. She loved the horse very much. She wanted to make it happy. She had an idea. She ran to the house and got a bucket of water and a sponge. She came back to the horse and said, "Horse, I have a surprise for you! I want to help you cool down!" + +She poured some water on the sponge and rubbed it gently on the horse's back. The horse opened its eyes and felt the water. It was cold and nice. It made the horse feel better. It lifted its head and licked Lily's cheek. It thanked her with a soft nicker. + +Tom saw what Lily did and smiled. He got another bucket of water and a sponge and joined her. They both washed the horse and made it wet and shiny. The horse enjoyed their attention and care. It stood up and trotted to them. It invited them to climb on its back. It was ready to play again. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged the horse and thanked it for being their friend. They rode on the horse and had fun. They did not mention the hot sun anymore. They only felt the breeze and the joy. They loved the horse and the horse loved them. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben were playing a game with cards. They had to match the cards with the same animals. Lily had a card with a raven, a big black bird. She looked for another card with a raven, but she could not find it. + +"Where is the other raven?" she asked Ben. + +Ben smiled. He had the other raven card in his hand. He wanted to win the game. He was about to put the card on the table, when he heard a loud caw outside the window. + +He turned his head and saw a real raven sitting on a branch. The raven looked at him with shiny eyes. Ben thought the raven was very cool. He forgot about the game and ran to the window. + +"Look, Lily, a real raven!" he shouted. + +Lily saw the raven too. She also thought it was cool, but she remembered the game. She saw the raven card in Ben's hand. She quickly grabbed it and put it with her own raven card. + +"I found the other raven!" she said. "I win the game!" + +Ben came back from the window. He saw that Lily had taken his card. He felt sad. He had lost the game. + +"That's not fair!" he said. "You took my card!" + +Lily laughed. She thought Ben was silly. She gave him a hug. + +"It's just a game, Ben," she said. "Don't be sad. The raven is still there. Maybe he wants to play with us too." + +They looked at the window again. The raven was still there. He cawed again, as if he agreed. Lily and Ben smiled. They decided to play another game with the raven. They had fun. They forgot who won or lost. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. Ben liked to make his car zoom and crash on the floor. Lily did not like the noise. She wanted to play with her doll quietly. + +"Ben, stop making so much noise!" Lily said. "You are hurting my ears!" + +Ben ignored Lily. He liked his car too much. He made his car zoom and crash louder and louder. Lily got angry. She grabbed Ben's car and threw it on the sofa. + +"Hey, give me back my car!" Ben shouted. He ran to the sofa and tried to get his car. But the car was broken. One of the wheels had come off. Ben started to cry. + +"Look what you did, Lily! You broke my car! It was my favorite car!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to break Ben's car. She just wanted him to be quiet. She hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not want to break your car. I was just mad at you. Can we share your car and my doll?" + +Ben stopped crying. He looked at Lily and said, "OK, Lily. We can share. But you have to be nice to my car. It is still a good car." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They fixed the car with some tape and played with it and the doll. They learned to share and not ignore each other. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big thing with wheels and a horn. It is a bus. + +"Wow, look at that thing!" Anna says. "It is so big and loud!" + +"Can we go inside?" Ben asks. "I want to see more." + +Anna nods. She holds Ben's hand and leads him to the bus. They see a man with a hat. He is the driver. + +"Hello, kids," the driver says. "Do you want to ride the bus?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. + +The driver smiles. He gives them two tickets. He tells them to sit down and buckle up. He starts the bus and drives away. + +Anna and Ben look out the window. They see many things. They see houses, shops, trees, and cars. They see people, dogs, birds, and flowers. They see a bridge, a river, a hill, and a tower. + +"Wow, this is impressive!" Ben says. "We are going so fast and far!" + +"I know, right?" Anna says. "This is fun!" + +They enjoy the bus ride. They thank the driver when they get off. They go back to the park. They tell their parents about their adventure. + +The end. +Baa is a sheep who likes to grow wool. He thinks his wool is powerful. It keeps him warm and soft. He likes to show his wool to the other sheep. They say his wool is nice, but not powerful. + +One day, a man comes to the farm. He has a big bag and a sharp thing. He looks at the sheep. He points at Baa. He says, "I want that one. He has the most wool." + +Baa is scared. He does not want to go with the man. He does not want to lose his wool. He runs away. He hides behind a tree. He hopes the man will not find him. + +But the man is clever. He sees Baa's wool behind the tree. He walks to the tree. He grabs Baa. He says, "You can't hide from me. Your wool is too big and bright. I will take your wool and make a sweater." + +Baa cries. He says, "Please, no. My wool is powerful. It is part of me. It is my friend. Please, let me keep my wool." + +The man laughs. He says, "Your wool is not powerful. It is just wool. It is mine now. You don't need it. You will grow more wool soon." + +He puts Baa in his bag. He takes his sharp thing. He cuts off Baa's wool. He throws the wool in another bag. He leaves Baa in the bag. He goes away. + +Baa feels cold and sad. He misses his wool. He thinks his wool was powerful. He thinks he was wrong. He thinks he is nothing without his wool. He wishes he could have his wool back. He wishes he could be powerful again. +Lily and Tom were having a picnic with their mom and dad. They had sandwiches, apples, cookies, and jelly. Lily loved jelly. She liked how it was sweet and wobbly and shiny. She wanted to eat all the jelly by herself. + +"Can I have some jelly, please?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the jar of jelly close to her chest. "You can have a cookie." + +"But I want jelly too," Tom said. He felt sad. He liked jelly as well. He thought it was fun to poke and squish and spread. + +Mom and dad saw Lily and Tom. They did not like how Lily was being selfish. They wanted to teach her to share and to value her brother. + +"Lily, why don't you give some jelly to Tom?" mom asked. "He is your brother and he is hungry. You have plenty of jelly. Sharing is nice." + +"But I love jelly!" Lily said. "It's my favorite. I don't want to share." + +Dad took the jar of jelly from Lily. He opened it and showed her. "Look, Lily, this jelly is very thick. It is too much for one person. If you eat it all, you will get a tummy ache. And you will make Tom unhappy. Do you want that?" + +Lily looked at the jar of jelly. She saw how thick it was. She also looked at Tom. He had tears in his eyes. She felt sorry for him. She realized that she was being mean. She shook her head. + +"No, I don't want that," she said. "I'm sorry, Tom. Here, you can have some jelly. I will share with you." + +She took a spoon and scooped some jelly for Tom. She gave it to him with a smile. Tom smiled back. He thanked her and took a bite. He said it was yummy. + +Mom and dad were proud of Lily. They hugged her and told her she was a good sister. They also gave her a cookie. Lily felt happy. She learned that sharing and valuing her brother was better than keeping all the jelly for herself. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, furry dog. The dog has a red cap on his head. + +"Look, a dog with a cap!" Tim says. He runs to the dog. He wants to pet him. + +"Wait, Tim!" Sam says. He is scared of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite. He stays behind. + +Tim reaches the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. You are very furry. Can I touch your cap?" He raises his hand. + +The dog wags his tail. He likes Tim. He lets Tim touch his cap. He licks Tim's face. + +"Wow, he is nice!" Tim says. He laughs. He hugs the dog. + +Sam sees that the dog is friendly. He is not scared anymore. He walks to the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. I am Sam. Can I pet you too?" + +The dog wags his tail again. He likes Sam too. He lets Sam pet him. He licks Sam's hand. + +"Yay, he is nice!" Sam says. He smiles. He hugs the dog too. + +The dog is happy. He has two new friends. He barks. He plays with Tim and Sam. They have fun in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie loved to eat carrots and cauliflower. One day, Rosie went to the market to buy some cauliflower. She met her friend, a little mouse named Max. + +"Hi, Max! Do you want to come with me to buy some cauliflower?" Rosie asked. + +Max was shy and didn't like to talk to new friends, but he really wanted to go with Rosie. "Yes, please!" Max said. + +They went to the market and found a big, white cauliflower. Rosie said, "This is perfect! We can complete our dinner with this yummy cauliflower." + +Max was so happy to have a new friend like Rosie, and they went home together to eat their delicious dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow. The cow was very happy because she had lots of grass to eat. One day, the cow saw another cow. The other cow was very sad because she had no grass to eat. The first cow felt grateful for her grass and wanted to help the sad cow. + +The two cows talked and decided to unite their fields. Now they both had lots of grass to eat! The sad cow was very grateful to the first cow for her kindness. They became good friends and shared the grass together. The two cows were very happy and lived together in peace. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert, especially ice cream. One day, her mom gifted her a big bowl of ice cream with lots of toppings. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +After eating, Lily went to play in the park. She saw a little bird stuck in a tree. She wanted to save the bird, so she climbed up the tree. But she slipped and fell down, hurting her head. + +Lily's mom took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save her. Lily passed away and her family was very sad. They missed her and her love for dessert and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to read. He had many books and would read them every day. One day, he saw a model airplane in a store and he wanted it so badly. He begged his mom to buy it for him but she said no. The boy became impatient and cried. + +The next day, the boy went back to the store and stole the model airplane. He ran home and played with it all day. But later that night, he felt guilty and sad. He knew he shouldn't have stolen it. The next morning, the police came to his house and took him away. The boy learned that stealing was wrong and he was very sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing sports, especially soccer. Every day, he would go outside and kick the ball around with his friends. + +One day, Timmy met a new friend named Jake. Jake was also into sports and loved playing soccer too. They quickly became friends and started playing together every day. + +One afternoon, Timmy and Jake decided to play soccer in a field that was a bit dirty. They didn't mind getting dirty, but Timmy's mom always reminded him to wash his hands before eating. However, they forgot to do so and ended up getting sick. + +After that, Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mom and wash his hands before eating. He also learned that it's important to meet new friends and play sports, but to always remember to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, she was playing outside and she fell down. She hurt her thumb and it started to hurt a lot. She was confused and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw her crying and came to help. She asked Lily what happened and Lily showed her thumb. Her mom knew what to do. She got a band-aid and put it on Lily's thumb. Lily felt better and was happy again. From that day on, she always made sure to be careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a blueberry bush. She wanted to pick some blueberries, but her mom told her to only take a few. + +Lily saw a big blueberry and wanted to take it, but it wouldn't move from the bush. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't come off. Then, she remembered her mom told her to be honest and not take too many. So, she left the big blueberry and only picked a few small ones. + +When Lily got home, she showed her mom the blueberries she picked. Her mom was proud of her for being honest and not taking too many. Lily learned that it's important to be honest and not take more than you need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, Timmy's coach said, "Timmy, if you study hard and practice every day, you could win a trophy!" + +Timmy was so happy to hear this. He went home and told his mom, "Mom, I want to win a trophy! I will study and practice every day!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. But remember, you need to be reliable too. You need to show up to practice on time and do your best every day." + +Timmy nodded and said, "I will be reliable, Mom. I want to win that trophy!" And so, Timmy studied and practiced every day. He showed up to practice on time and did his best. And in the end, he won the trophy! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a delicate butterfly with beautiful wings. She wanted to catch it, but she didn't want to hurt it. + +Lily's mom saw her trying to catch the butterfly and said, "Be careful, Lily. That butterfly is very delicate. You don't want to hurt it." + +Lily replied, "I know, Mommy. I just want to set it free." + +So, Lily carefully caught the butterfly with a cap and set it free outside. The butterfly flew away happily, and Lily felt happy too. She learned that it's important to be gentle with delicate creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy make dinner every night. They would work together to chop vegetables and stir the pot. Lily was so happy to help! + +But one day, Lily was feeling impatient. She wanted dinner to be ready right away. She kept asking her mommy, "Is it done yet?" Her mommy told her to be patient and that dinner would be ready soon. + +Finally, dinner was ready! Lily and her mommy sat down to enjoy their meal. Lily was so proud of the work they did together to make the delicious food. She learned that sometimes it's important to be patient and wait for good things to come. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a shiny toy car. She loved it so much, she took it everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She left her toy car on the bench and went to the slide. When she came back, her toy car was gone! Someone had stolen it! + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mommy and told her what happened. Her mommy said they would go to the toy store and buy a new one. But Lily didn't want a new one, she wanted her old toy car back. + +So, Lily decided to go on an adventure to find her toy car. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Just when she was about to give up, she saw a boy playing with a toy car that looked just like hers! Lily knew he had stolen it. + +She ran up to him and said, "That's my toy car! You stole it!" The boy looked ignorant and didn't know what to say. Lily took her toy car back and escaped from the park, happy to have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to class every day. Her teacher, Miss Rose, was very nice and always helped her learn new things. One day, Lily had a fierce cold and couldn't go to class. She felt sad because she loved learning and didn't want to miss anything. + +Lily's mom stayed home with her and made her some soup. Lily felt a little better, but still hoped she could go to class the next day. She went to bed early, hoping she would feel better in the morning. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling much better! She was so happy because she could go to class and see Miss Rose. When she got there, Miss Rose was happy to see her too. Lily was excited to learn new things and hoped she wouldn't miss any more class. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb trees and hang from their branches. He loved the view from up high, where he could see the whole town. One day, Tim climbed a very tall tree and found a deep hole in the trunk. He looked inside and saw a small, furry creature. Tim was scared at first, but the creature looked friendly, so he reached in and petted it. From then on, Tim visited his new friend every day and they would hang out together in the tree, enjoying the view. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very helpful and kind to everyone he met. One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a little girl holding a balloon. The girl accidentally dropped the balloon and it flew away. The man with the mustache saw how sad she was and decided to buy her a new one. The little girl was very happy and thanked him for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries and would eat them every day. One day, she went outside to play and saw the sun shining brightly in the sky. She picked a strawberry and held it up to the sun. The strawberry looked so pretty in the shining sun. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and became frightened. She looked around and saw a big dog running towards her. She didn't know what to do, but then she remembered the strawberry in her hand. She threw the strawberry at the dog and it stopped running. The dog sniffed the strawberry and started eating it. Lily was happy that the strawberry saved her from the scary dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom called her. "Lily, come listen to me," her mom said. Lily stopped playing and went to her mom. + +Her mom told her that it was time to go to the toilet because they were going out. Lily ran to the toilet very fast and did what she needed to do. Then, she washed her hands and went back to her mom. + +Lily and her mom went outside and walked to the park. They saw many birds and flowers. Lily was very happy and had a lot of fun. When they came back home, Lily was tired and went to bed. She fell asleep quickly because she had a busy day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play and have fun with his friends. Today, he woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. It was an amazing day! + +Teddy decided to go for a walk in the forest. He saw many animals on his way, like squirrels and rabbits. But he didn't hug them because they were too fast for him. + +Finally, Teddy saw his best friend, a little girl named Lily. He ran to her and hugged her tightly. They played together all day long and had an amazing time. Teddy was so happy to have a friend like Lily. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside on a wet evening. She was wearing her favorite yellow raincoat and jumping in puddles. Suddenly, she heard a loud tear sound coming from her raincoat. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"My raincoat tore, Mommy," Lily replied with a sad face. + +"It's okay, we can fix it. Let's go inside and dry off," her mom said. + +Lily and her mom went inside and cuddled up with a warm blanket. As they watched the raindrops fall outside, Lily said, "I love spending evenings with you, Mommy." + +"I love spending evenings with you too, my dear," her mom replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, she saw her mommy wearing an ancient dress that was very beautiful. She asked her mommy if she could wear it too. + +Mommy said, "Yes, but be careful. It's very old and fragile." + +Lily put on the dress and felt like a princess. She rushed around the house, twirling and spinning. But then, she heard a rip. The dress had torn! + +Lily felt very sad and told her mommy what happened. Mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We can fix it. But remember, fashion is not as important as being careful and taking care of things." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, she always took extra care of her clothes and toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy car when her little brother accidentally destroyed it. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She went to her mom and said, "My car is broken! He destroyed it!" Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. It was just an accident. We can fix it." + +Lily's brother felt very sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to be clumsy." Lily forgave him and they hugged. + +The next day, Lily's mom gave her a new job. She asked her to help clean up the toys. Lily felt very important and did a great job. She even helped her brother clean up his toys too. They played together happily and promised to be more careful with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to race with his friends, the other mice. They would run and run, trying to be the fastest. One day, Max heard about a maze. He wanted to try it out and see if he could be successful at finding his way through it. + +Max asked his friend, Sammy, if he wanted to come with him. Sammy said, "Sure, I love mazes!" Max and Sammy raced to the maze and started to run through it. They were having so much fun, but they kept getting lost. They didn't know which way to go. + +Suddenly, Max remembered something his dad had told him. "Always look for the cheese," his dad had said. Max and Sammy followed their noses and found the cheese. They were successful in finding their way out of the maze! Max and Sammy were so happy and proud of themselves. They raced back home to tell all their friends about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty body with long hair and big eyes. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. There, she saw another little girl playing with a toy that she wanted. Lily felt jealous and sad. + +Suddenly, the other little girl came over and tried to pinch Lily. Lily's mom saw what happened and told the other girl to be nice. Then, Lily felt better and played with the other girl and her toy. They had lots of fun together! + +After that day, Lily learned that it's not good to be jealous and it's always better to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Jack got stuck on the slide. He couldn't move and he started to cry. + +Lily saw that Jack needed help. She ran over to him and asked him what was wrong. Jack said he was scared and didn't know what to do. Lily urged him to be brave and promised to help him get down. + +Lily climbed up the slide and helped Jack slide down. He was so happy and thanked Lily for being such a good friend. Lily felt proud of herself for helping Jack and making him feel better. The slide was now smooth and they both went down it together, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big stage. It was very long and shiny. Many people came to watch shows on the stage. One day, a mommy and her little girl came to see a show. The little girl saw a boy she liked on the stage. She wanted to kiss him. But her mommy said no. + +The little girl was sad. She wanted to kiss the boy so much. She waited until the show was over. Then she ran to the stage and kissed the boy. But when she turned around, her mommy was gone. She got lost and couldn't find her mommy. She cried and cried on the big, long stage. The end. +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 saw a little bird that fell from its nest. The bird looked sad and scared. + +Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he picked it up gently and held it in his hands. He said to the bird, "Don't worry little bird, I will help you." Timmy became very helpful and decided to take care of the bird until it was better. + +Timmy fed the bird some seeds and gave it some water. The bird started to look better and happier. Timmy was happy too because he helped the little bird. From that day on, Timmy became known as the helpful boy who took care of animals. +Once upon a time, there was a pale little bunny. He loved to hop and play in the fields. One day, he saw a big truck deliver a package to his house. The bunny was so excited to see what was inside! + +He hopped over to the package and started to handle it with his little paws. But the package was too heavy for him to carry. Suddenly, the package fell on him and he couldn't move. + +The bunny's family came home and found him under the package. They tried to help him, but it was too late. The bunny had passed away. The family was very sad and missed their little bunny very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hop. Hop loved to jump and play in the meadow. One day, while Hop was playing, he saw a scary hook hanging from a tree. + +Hop was curious and asked, "What is that scary hook for?" + +A wise old owl perched on a nearby branch answered, "That hook is for catching fish in the nearby pond." + +Hop was amazed and asked, "Can I try to catch a fish with the hook?" + +The owl replied, "No, little one. That hook is too dangerous for you. Stick to hopping and playing in the meadow." + +And so, Hop continued to hop and play, enjoying the simple pleasures of life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yarn, making colorful bracelets and necklaces. One day, she wanted to mail a special bracelet to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we mail this bracelet to grandma? I miss her so much." But her mom said, "I'm upset because we don't have any stamps." + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went to her neighbor's house to ask for help. "Can you help me mail this bracelet to my grandma?" she asked. The neighbor smiled and said, "Of course! Let's go to the post office together." + +At the post office, Lily and her neighbor bought stamps and mailed the bracelet to grandma. Lily was so happy that she could send her grandma a special gift. She learned that even when there is a problem, there is always a way to solve it with the help of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her family. One day, she went to the cornfield to play. She noticed that the corn was very tall and yellow. + +Lily's mom came to check on her and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm playing with the yellow corn," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Be careful not to get lost in the corn maze." + +Lily giggled and continued to play. She loved the way the corn stalks swayed in the breeze. She picked one and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! This corn is so pretty and yellow!" + +Her mom agreed and they both enjoyed the beauty of the cornfield together. Lily was happy to have such a wonderful place to play. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy lady who loved to bake. She had a big kitchen with a shiny oven. One day, she decided to bake a cake for her friends. While she was mixing the ingredients, she saw a snake on the floor. She was scared but then she realized the snake was just a toy. She laughed and continued to bake her cake. + +After the cake was done, she put it on a fancy plate and called her friends. They came over and saw the cake. They loved it and asked her how she baked it. She told them the secret was to mix all the ingredients together and put it in the oven. They all had a piece of cake and it was delicious. The fancy lady was happy that her friends liked her cake and she was proud of herself for baking it. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little bunny. He liked to hop and play in the green grass. One day, he met a pretty bunny and they became friends. They loved to eat carrots and dessert together. + +The funny bunny loved the pretty bunny very much and decided to marry her. They had a big party with lots of carrots and dessert. All their bunny friends came to celebrate with them. + +After the party, the funny bunny and the pretty bunny went to live in a cozy burrow together. They were very happy and loved each other very much. And they still loved to eat dessert together every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very bored because she had nothing to do. She looked around her room and saw a big chamber in the corner. She decided to go inside and explore. + +Inside the chamber, Lily found a lot of toys. She was very happy and started playing with them. But then her brother came in and started making a lot of noise. Lily asked him to stop, but he ignored her and continued to make noise. + +Lily got very upset and decided to leave the chamber. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom talked to her brother and he apologized. From that day on, Lily was happy to play in the chamber, but only when her brother wasn't around. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big, tall horse named Max. One day, Jack wanted to measure how tall Max was. He got a long stick and put it next to Max. Then he looked at the stick to see how tall Max was. + +After that, Jack went to work in his farm. He had to plant seeds and water them. It was hard work, but Jack loved it. He worked all day until the sun went down. + +When Jack came back to the barn, he saw Max was sleeping. He was so tall that his head almost touched the ceiling. Jack smiled and thought, "Max is the tallest horse in the whole farm." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big chain on the ground. She picked it up and started to swing it around. It was heavy, but she was strong. + +Suddenly, her little brother came outside and wanted to play too. He tried to take the chain from Lily, but she wouldn't let go. They started to argue and Lily got mad. She stepped on the chain to keep it away from her brother. + +But then, they both smelled something tasty coming from the kitchen. They forgot about the chain and went inside to eat cookies. They were happy again and played together nicely. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench and watched the birds fly high in the sky. Suddenly, Lily's mom noticed that their water bottle had a leak. + +"Oh no, the water is coming out!" said Lily's mom. + +"It's okay mommy, we can get a new one," replied Lily. + +As they walked home, they saw a deep hole on the sidewalk. A man was trying to fix it. + +"Be careful, don't fall in the hole," said Lily's mom. + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me. Safety is important." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be aware of our surroundings and to always think about safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little white bunny named Snowy. Snowy loved to play in the meadow with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Snowy saw a big emergency. His friend, the little birdie, had fallen from the tree and couldn't fly anymore. Snowy knew he had to help his friend. + +He hopped to his other friends and said, "We need to help our friend. He can't fly anymore." His friends agreed and they all went to the little birdie. Together, they made a plan to help him. Snowy remained with the birdie and kept him company while the others went to find some help. + +After a while, Snowy's friends came back with the doctor. The doctor helped the little birdie and soon he was able to fly again. Snowy and his friends were happy that they could help their friend in need. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, especially in an emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti, but he always made a big mess. His mommy would give him a napkin to clean up, but he didn't mind the mess. + +One day, Timmy's mommy made him spaghetti for lunch. Timmy was so excited to eat it that he forgot to use his napkin. He got sauce all over his shirt and his mommy got upset. + +Timmy didn't understand why his mommy was upset, but he knew he made a mistake. He apologized and used his napkin to clean up the mess. His mommy was so proud of him and said he did an incredible job. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to use his napkin when he ate spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was playing in his garden when he found a treasure. "Wow, this is a fine treasure!" Benny said. "I want to keep it safe." + +Just then, Benny's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, came over. "What did you find, Benny?" Sammy asked. "I found a treasure," Benny replied. "I want to bury it in the ground so it stays safe." + +Sammy thought that was a good idea. "I will help you bury it," Sammy said. They dug a hole and buried the treasure. "Now it's safe," Benny said. "We are a great team," Sammy said. "We are like a nation of friends!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his big ball. He would roll it around the house all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mommy brought home a special toy for him. It was a microscope! Timmy was so excited to use it. He looked through the microscope and saw tiny bugs that he had never seen before. + +But then, Timmy's mommy told him that the microscope was dangerous if he played with it without her help. Timmy promised to be careful and only use it when his mommy was around. + +Later, Timmy and his mommy were playing with his ball when his mommy asked, "Do you want to see what your ball looks like up close?" Timmy said yes and his mommy put the ball under the microscope. They were amazed at how bumpy and colorful it looked. Timmy was so happy to have a new toy to play with and he learned to always listen to his mommy's warnings about dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with yarn and make pretty things. One day, while she was playing with her yarn, she realized that she was lost in the woods. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily tried to find her way back home, but everything looked the same. Suddenly, she saw a scary shadow behind a tree. She was so scared that she started to cry. But then, she realized that the scary shadow was just a friendly puppy who wanted to play with her. + +Lily was so happy to have found a new friend. Together, they followed the yarn trail that she had left behind and finally found their way back home. From that day on, Lily and the puppy played together with yarn every day and they were never scared again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, she was drawing a picture of a big, green frog when her tummy started to feel hungry. + +Lily went to the kitchen to find something to eat, but there was nothing there. She asked her mom for some food, but her mom said they needed to go to the store. + +So, Lily and her mom went to the store. On the way, they saw a car that had to yield to the people crossing the street. Lily's mom explained to her what "yield" meant. + +Finally, they arrived at the store and Lily's mom bought her some yummy snacks. She was no longer hungry and went back home to finish her drawing of the big, green frog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw circles with her crayons. One day, Lily drew a big circle and was very happy. + +Her mom saw the circle and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great circle! Can you reach the red crayon for me?" + +Lily reached for the red crayon and gave it to her mom. Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so helpful!" + +Lily smiled and continued to draw more circles. She was very happy that her mom liked her drawing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he especially loved tigers. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He saw a big tiger and he wanted to get closer to it. + +But the tiger was sleeping and Timmy had to be quiet so he wouldn't wake it up. Timmy's dad told him to be very quiet and not make any noise. Timmy understood and he tiptoed closer to the tiger. Suddenly, the tiger woke up and demanded that Timmy leave. Timmy was scared and ran back to his mom and dad. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that he had to be quiet and respectful around tigers. And even though the tiger demanded that he leave, Timmy still loved them and wanted to learn more about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish who loved to swim in the big blue sea. One day, the fish saw a shiny white hook and thought it looked like a fun toy. The fish swam up to the hook and let it catch onto its mouth. + +The fish tried to swim away, but the hook wouldn't let go. The fish became scared and tired, but the hook was too strong. Eventually, the fish became too weak to swim and was caught by a big, mean fisherman. + +The fisherman took the little fish out of the water and put it in a bucket. The fish was sad and scared, and wished it had never let the hook catch onto its mouth. The fisherman took the fish home and cooked it for dinner. The little fish's adventure in the big blue sea ended in a very bad way. +Once upon a time, there was a white leopard. The leopard lived in a big jungle with many trees and flowers. One day, the leopard saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. The butterfly flew away, but the leopard kept trying. Suddenly, the leopard heard a loud noise and saw a big spring. The leopard was scared, but then saw a fish swimming in the spring. The leopard was happy and watched the fish swim for a long time. Finally, the leopard went back to its home in the jungle, feeling very content. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named George. George had a long neck that he loved to show off to his friends. One day, George's friend Ellie the elephant came to visit him. + +Ellie said, "George, I have a surprise for you! Close your eyes and I'll reveal it to you." + +George closed his eyes and waited. Ellie put a new hat on George's head. It was a perfect fit! George was so happy and he thanked Ellie for the wonderful gift. + +They played together all day, and George couldn't stop showing off his new hat to all of his animal friends. They all thought it looked great on him, especially with his long neck. George felt proud and happy to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with lots of friends. One day, Nemo went to explore a reef. The reef was very pretty, with lots of colorful plants and animals. Nemo thought it was perfect. + +Nemo wanted to stay at the reef forever, but he knew he had to go back home to his family. As he swam back, he saw a big shark. Nemo was scared, but he remembered what his dad had told him. He stayed very still and quiet, and the shark swam away. + +Nemo was happy to be back with his family, but he couldn't stop thinking about the perfect reef. He promised himself that one day he would go back and stay there forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went for a walk with his mommy and they found a creek. The creek was a little stream of water that flowed through the forest. + +Timmy thought the creek was so cool and wanted to play in it. He took off his shoes and socks and splashed his feet in the water. It was so much fun! But then, Timmy saw something disgusting floating in the creek. It was a dirty old sock! + +Timmy's mommy told him not to touch the disgusting sock and they continued their walk. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play in the creek anymore, but he knew it was important to listen to his mommy. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep the creek clean and never littered in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the market with her mom. One day, they went to the market to buy some fruits and vegetables. Lily's mom asked her to pick some apples, but Lily didn't like the ones that were there. She said, "Mommy, these apples look spoiled. Can we please get some other ones?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's go to the other stall." They went to another stall and found some fresh apples. Lily was happy and said, "Yay, these apples are perfect!" They bought the apples and went home. + +When they got home, Lily's mom asked her to wash the apples. Lily washed them carefully and then took a big bite out of one. She smiled and said, "Mmm, these apples are yummy!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack liked to go outside and play with his friends. One day, Jack and his friends saw a goose walking in the park. The goose was very big and had feathers that were white and gray. Jack and his friends decided to follow the goose. + +As they followed the goose, they saw that it was walking towards an ordinary pond. Jack and his friends thought it was strange that the goose was going to an ordinary pond. But when they got closer, they saw that there were many other geese in the pond. Jack and his friends decided to watch the geese swim and play in the water. + +After a while, Jack and his friends got tired and decided to go back home. They said goodbye to the goose and the other geese and went back to their houses. Jack was happy that he got to see the goose and the other geese in the ordinary pond. +Once there was a little girl called Abi who wanted to find out a secret. She saw a tall rail and she expected it to reveal the secret. Abi was very curious, so she jumped on the rail. Suddenly she saw a rude man. He shouted at Abi, telling her to go away. Abi was scared, so she ran off. She was sad that she didn't find her secret but she was happy that she hadn't been too rude! + +The next day Abi tried again. She was very brave and didn't give up. She jumped on the rail and was excited to see what would be revealed. This time she saw a great big tree with lots of beautiful birds singing. Abi was amazed and she knew that this was the secret she had been looking for. She sang with the birds, feeling happy and content. Abi was so pleased that she had finally revealed her secret. +Once upon a time, there was a potato. He was small and tough. One day, he decided to take a journey. He wanted to go find new friends. + +First, he had to find a way to get there. He looked around, but there were no buses or boats. Just then, he heard a noise from the sky. It was a plane! The potato was so excited. + +He watched as the plane landed. Then he quickly hopped on board. Soon he was soaring through the air. He could see for miles and miles. + +Finally, he arrived. He hopped off the plane and looked around. It was full of new friends. He was so happy he had made the journey. + +The potato made lots of friends and had lots of fun. He was glad he had been so brave and tough. +Once there was a lively pigeon. She wanted to explore the world. So she started to crawl across the ground. + +She found a big, green tree. She flew onto the branch and saw a pond. She watched the ducks swim and quack. + +The lively pigeon flew into the pond. The water felt cool and she floated around. She swam underneath the lily pads and saw a fish. + +The lively pigeon swam away from the fish and crawled back onto the branch. She spread her wings and flew into the sky. She flew over the pond and all the happy animals. + +The lively pigeon flew back home to her nest. She was very tired from her long day of crawling and exploring. +One day Timmy went out for a walk in the park. He saw a mysterious cooler sandwiched between two trees. Timmy's curious nature took over and he decided to investigate the mysterious cooler. He reached out and opened the cooler's lid. Inside, he found a strange, sparkling rock. + +Timmy thought it was so cool that he decided to take it home. Suddenly, a voice whispered, "Hey! What are you doing with my rock?" + +Startled, Timmy quickly tried to hide the rock in his pocket. He looked up and saw a man with a long grey beard and a brown hat. + +The bearded man said sternly, "That's my rock! I found it in the forest and I wanted to keep it as my own special treasure. Give it back to me!" + +Timmy felt really scared and he still wanted to keep the rock for himself. After a long pause, he said, "Can I keep it if I promise to take really good care of it?" + +The man smiled and answered, "Okay, you can keep the rock, but remember to take good care of it. It's very special and mysterious." + +Timmy was so happy! He thanked the mysterious old man and ran all the way home. From that day on, the shiny rock stayed with Timmy as a reminder of his special adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet land. In the middle of this land, there was a big tree. Every day, birds would fly around the tree and sing sweetly. + +One day, a new friend visited the land. She said hello to the birds and waved at the tree. The birds chirped back and the tree moved in the wind. + +The new friend was happy to introduce herself. She explained that her name was Clara and she was from far away. Everyone was excited to meet Clara and welcomed her to their land. + +The birds sang louder and the tree waved even harder. This made Clara so happy that she jumped into the air and did a twirl. + +Then the land became quiet again. Clara, the birds and the tree were all happy to be together in the quiet land. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little boy called Tom. Tom loved to go to the zoo. He was always so excited when he arrived at the zoo, he would always skip around while looking at all the animals. + +One day, however, he noticed something different as he skipped around – one of the animals, a monkey, was missing! Tom was very surprised and even a bit worried. He asked the zookeeper what had happened to the monkey, but the zookeeper just smiled and said nothing. + +Tom was so nosy that he just couldn't resist trying to figure out what had happened. He looked all over the zoo but he couldn't find it anywhere. He even asked some of the other animals, but no-one seemed to know where it was. + +Eventually, out of frustration, he started to shout "Where is the missing monkey?" That's when he heard a voice from a nearby tree – "I'm up here!" + +Tom gasped. He had found the missing monkey! The monkey then told Tom he had been feeling lonely, so he had decided to take a little skip away and explore the zoo by himself. Tom smiled and said he was glad that the monkey was ok. + +Tom and the monkey remained friends ever since. Tom visited the zoo often, and they spent every visit having lots of fun, with Tom skipping around and the monkey always close by. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three-years-old and liked to play outside. One day Amy was playing with her ball when a big, mean dog came up to her. The dog started barking loudly and growling at Amy. She was scared and felt very weak. + +Amy shouted out to the dog, "Go away! Stop! Don't touch me!" But the dog barked even louder and came closer to Amy. + +Amy ran and hid behind a big tree. The dog was still barking and now it was even closer. She felt so scared and alone. + +Just then, her father came running up. He shouted at the dog and it ran away. "I'm sorry, Amy," said her dad, "that was a scary threat, but I'm here to make sure you are safe." + +Amy hugged her daddy and felt strong again. With her daddy by her side, she was brave enough to venture back outside and play with her ball. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She noticed a beautiful statue of a cute cat. She was so excited! She ran up to the statue and asked her mom if she could keep it. + +Her mom said no, but she said they could take a picture of it. So the little girl smiled and showed her mom the statue with a big grin on her face. + +Her mom accepted the picture and told the little girl that she couldn't keep the statue. But the little girl smiled and accepted it. She still thought the statue was cute and was just happy that she got to take a picture of it. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends named Sam and Jacob. Sam and Jacob liked to play together everyday. + +One day, they were walking in the forest when they stumbled upon a big mystery. They were excited, so they tried to figure out what it was. + +Jacob said to Sam, "Let's reach and see what it is." + +Sam was a bit jealous that Jacob was the first to reach it. But Jacob was able to grab something, so he motioned for Sam to come closer and see what he was holding. + +When they looked closer they saw a big box with a lock. "It's a mystery box," Jacob said. + +They both looked at each other in wonder, wondering what the mystery box had inside. Sam smiled and said, "Let's find out!" They both grabbed on and shook it with excitement. Then, they opened the box and found some treasure! + +They were so happy! They ran out from the forest and shared their mystery with everyone. They promised to never forget the special day they found the mysterious treasure. +Once upon a time there was a pink tower. It was a tall and beautiful tower that went up to the sky. One day, something special happened. + +A pink car drove up to the tower. The car was going very fast. The car was going so fast that it looked like it was flying around the tower. Everyone who was watching the car was amazed. + +The pink car made it around the tower again and again. It kept on going faster and faster. Finally, the pink car flew off into the sky. + +The tower stayed pink and beautiful. Everyone who saw the car driving around the tower never forgot about it. They talked about it for days and days. It was a magical sight to see the pink car speeding around the pink tower. +Once upon a time there was a small seed. The seed was all alone and felt helpless. As the weeks grew, the seed started to get bigger, and then one day it sprouted. Small green leaves grew out of the top of the seed and tiny shoots of roots grew out of the bottom. +