diff --git "a/TinyStories_1257.txt" "b/TinyStories_1257.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1257.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Lily and Ben are happy too. They learn that sharing is better than fighting. They thank Sam for being a good friend and a good performer. They swim and play with him and the other fish in the reef. They forget about the ring and enjoy the reef. The reef is a big home with many colors and shapes. And many friends. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big box and some paint. They want to make a car. + +"I will paint the wheels black," says Tom. He dips his brush in the paint and makes circles on the box. + +"I will paint the door orange," says Mia. She likes orange. It is a happy color. She paints a big square on the side of the box. + +They are having fun. They sing a song about cars. They pretend to drive around the garden. + +But then, Mia sees something shiny on the grass. It is a key. She picks it up and shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, a key! Maybe it is for our car," she says. + +"Wow, a key! Let me see," says Tom. He takes the key from Mia and tries to fit it in the box. But there is no hole for the key. + +"Maybe we need to make a hole," he says. He looks for a tool. He finds a stick. He pokes the stick in the box. He makes a small hole. + +"Here, try now," he says. He gives the key back to Mia. She puts the key in the hole and turns it. Nothing happens. + +"Maybe it is not the right key," she says. She is sad. She wanted the key to work. + +"Maybe it is someone else's key," says Tom. He is sad too. He wanted to have a car. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. She is calling them. + +"Tom, Mia, time to come in. Wash your hands and wipe your faces. You are all dirty," she says. + +They leave the box and the key in the garden. They run to Mom. They wash their hands and wipe their faces. They hug Mom. + +"Mom, we found a key in the garden. Can we keep it?" they ask. + +Mom looks at the key. She smiles. + +"That is Dad's key. He lost it this morning. He will be happy to see it. You can give it to him when he comes home," she says. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They have a surprise for Dad. They hope he will like their car too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. But today it was raining a lot and the grass was wet and muddy. + +"Be careful, Lily," Ben said. "The ground is slippery. You might fall down." + +"I'm not afraid, Ben," Lily said. "I can run fast and catch the ball." + +She kicked the ball hard and it flew across the park. She ran after it, but she did not see the big puddle in front of her. She stepped into the puddle and splashed water everywhere. Then she slipped and fell on her tummy. + +"Ouch!" she cried. "That hurt!" + +Ben ran to help her. He saw that her dress was wet and dirty. It was a fancy dress that her grandma had given her for her birthday. It had flowers and ribbons and sparkles on it. + +"Oh no, Lily," Ben said. "Your dress is ruined. Grandma will be sad." + +Lily looked at her dress and felt sad too. She liked her fancy dress and she did not want to make grandma sad. She started to cry. + +"Don't cry, Lily," Ben said. "It's not your fault. It was an accident. Maybe we can wash your dress and make it clean again." + +He hugged her and helped her stand up. They picked up their ball and walked back to their mom, who was waiting for them under a tree. + +"Mom, mom," Ben said. "Lily slipped and fell into a puddle. Her dress is all wet and dirty. Can we wash it?" + +Mom looked at Lily and saw that she was crying. She felt sorry for her. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry," mom said. "Are you hurt?" + +Lily shook her head. She was not hurt, but she was sad. + +"Mom, I'm sorry," Lily said. "I ruined my fancy dress. Grandma will be sad." + +Mom smiled and hugged her. + +"Don't worry, Lily," mom said. "Your dress is not ruined. It's just wet and dirty. We can wash it and dry it and it will be as good as new. Grandma will not be sad. She will be happy that you had fun playing in the park." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. + +"Thank you, mom," Lily said. "You are the best." + +Mom kissed her and Ben. + +"Come on, let's go home," mom said. "It's raining too much. There might be a flood." + +They got into their car and drove away. The rain kept falling and the puddles kept growing. But Lily and Ben did not mind. They had their mom and their ball and their fancy dress. They were happy. +Tim and Jen are playing with their toy rockets. They want to fly them to the moon. But first, they need to measure how much fuel they have. + +"Look, Jen, I have a ruler. I can measure the fuel in my rocket," Tim says. He puts the ruler next to his rocket and sees a number. "I have six fuel. That is a lot of fuel." + +"Wow, Tim, your rocket is mighty. It can fly very far," Jen says. She looks at her rocket and sees a smaller number. "I have four fuel. That is not a lot of fuel. Can I borrow some of your fuel, Tim?" + +"Sorry, Jen, I need all my fuel. If I give you some, I will not have enough to reach the moon," Tim says. He does not want to share his fuel with Jen. He thinks his rocket is better than hers. + +Jen feels sad. She wants to fly to the moon with Tim. She thinks of an idea. "Tim, I have a plan. Why don't we put our rockets together? Then we can have ten fuel. That is enough for both of us to reach the moon," she says. + +Tim thinks about Jen's plan. He likes the idea of having a bigger rocket. He agrees to put his rocket with Jen's rocket. They use some tape and glue to join their rockets. They make a mighty rocket with ten fuel. + +"Ready, Jen? Let's fly to the moon!" Tim says. + +"Ready, Tim! Let's go!" Jen says. + +They count to three and press the launch button. Their mighty rocket zooms into the sky. They cheer and clap. They are happy. They are flying to the moon together. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the garden. They dug holes in the soil and planted seeds. They watered the seeds and waited for them to grow. + +One day, they saw an enormous flower in their garden. It was bigger than them. It had red petals and a yellow center. It smelled sweet. + +"Wow, look at that flower!" Sara said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let's go closer and see it," Ben said. They ran to the flower and touched its petals. They felt soft and smooth. + +Suddenly, the flower opened its mouth and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara and Ben were scared. They had never heard a flower talk before. They backed away from the flower. + +"No, thank you," Sara said. "We have to go now." + +"Please, don't go," the flower said. "I'm lonely. I have no friends. Stay with me and I'll give you a gift." + +"What kind of gift?" Ben asked. + +"A magic gift," the flower said. "If you say the word 'vanish', you can disappear and go anywhere you want." + +Sara and Ben thought that sounded fun. They liked magic. They decided to try the flower's gift. + +"OK, we'll play with you," Sara said. "But only for a little while." + +"Yay, thank you!" the flower said. "Say 'vanish' and see what happens." + +Sara and Ben said 'vanish' together. They felt a tickle in their bellies and then they were gone. The flower smiled. + +Sara and Ben reappeared in a different place. They were in a park with swings and slides and a sandbox. They saw other children playing and laughing. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben said. "We can go anywhere we want!" + +"Let's go on the swings!" Sara said. They ran to the swings and had fun. + +They forgot about the flower and the garden. They forgot about their home and their parents. They only wanted to play and explore. + +They said 'vanish' again and again. They went to different places. They saw the ocean and the mountains and the city and the zoo. They saw animals and people and things they had never seen before. + +They did not know that every time they said 'vanish', the flower grew bigger and bigger. It took over the garden and the house and the street. It ate the soil and the water and the air. It wanted to eat everything. + +It was not a nice flower. It was a greedy flower. It tricked Sara and Ben to give it more power. It did not care about them. It only cared about itself. + +Sara and Ben did not notice. They were too busy having fun. They did not think about the consequences. They did not think about the danger. + +They did not think about how to get back. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. One day, it is very cold. Tim and Sam wear hats and coats and gloves. They also wear shoes. + +They go to the park with the ball. They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. But then, a big dog comes. The dog is black and furry. The dog likes the ball too. The dog runs to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tim shouts. He runs after the dog. Sam runs after Tim. They want their ball back. + +The dog is fast. He runs to a tree. He drops the ball under the tree. He barks at Tim and Sam. He does not want to share the ball. + +Tim and Sam are scared of the dog. They stop running. They look at the ball under the tree. They look at the dog. They do not know what to do. + +"Maybe we can get another ball," Sam says. He is cold and sad. + +"No, we want our ball," Tim says. He is brave and angry. He takes off his shoe. He throws his shoe at the dog. He hopes the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. The dog catches the shoe with his mouth. He likes the shoe too. He runs away with the shoe. + +"Hey, that's my shoe!" Tim shouts. He runs after the dog again. Sam runs after Tim again. They want their shoe and their ball back. + +But the dog is faster. He runs to another tree. He drops the shoe and the ball under the tree. He barks at Tim and Sam again. He does not want to give them back. + +Tim and Sam are very scared and very cold and very sad. They have no ball and no shoe. They do not know what to do. + +They see a man. The man is walking in the park. The man sees the dog and the ball and the shoe. The man sees Tim and Sam. He knows what to do. + +He calls the dog. He says, "Come here, boy. Good dog. Drop it. Drop it." He gives the dog a treat. The dog drops the ball and the shoe. The dog wags his tail. He likes the treat. + +The man picks up the ball and the shoe. He gives them to Tim and Sam. He says, "Here you go, kids. Sorry about that. He's my dog. He likes to play, but he doesn't know how to share. He's still learning." + +Tim and Sam say, "Thank you, mister. Thank you for our ball and our shoe. Thank you for your dog. He's very cute, but he's very naughty." + +The man says, "You're welcome, kids. You're very polite, but you're very cold. You should go home and warm up. And be careful with your ball and your shoe. They might get lost again." + +Tim and Sam say, "Okay, mister. We will. Bye bye." They put on their shoe. They take their ball. They wave to the man and the dog. They run to their home. They are happy. They have their ball and their shoe. They have a story to tell. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to jump on the hill. + +"Let's jump on the hill!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"Yes, let's jump!" Anna says. They run to the hill and start to jump. + +But then, Anna sees something green on the ground. She stops jumping and picks it up. It is a mint. She likes mints. She puts it in her mouth. + +"Yum, this is a mint!" Anna says. "Do you want one, Tom?" + +Tom stops jumping and looks at Anna. He is upset. He does not like mints. He thinks they are too strong. + +"No, I don't want a mint!" Tom says. "I want to jump! Mints are not for jumping!" + +Anna is upset too. She thinks mints are good. She wants to share with Tom. + +"Mints are good!" Anna says. "They make your mouth fresh! You should try one!" + +They start to argue. They do not want to play anymore. They turn away from each other. + +But then, they hear a sound. It is a dog. A big dog. The dog runs to the hill. He sees Tom and Anna. He thinks they are toys. He wants to play with them. + +"Woof, woof!" The dog says. He jumps on the hill. He chases Tom and Anna. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not like the dog. They want to get away. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Anna say. They run to each other. They hold hands. + +They see a bench. They run to the bench. They jump on the bench. The dog cannot reach them. + +They are safe. They are glad. They hug each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Anna says. "I should not have made you mad. You can jump if you want." + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Tom says. "I should not have been mean. You can have mints if you like." + +They smile at each other. They are friends again. They share the mint. They jump on the bench. They have fun. +Zip is a frog who likes to hop. He hops on the grass, on the rocks, on the logs. He hops high and low, fast and slow. He is a strong frog who can hop very far. + +One day, Zip meets a new friend. His name is Sam. Sam is a rabbit who also likes to hop. He hops on the grass, on the rocks, on the logs. He hops high and low, fast and slow. He is a strong rabbit who can hop very far. + +"Hi, I am Zip. Do you want to hop with me?" Zip asks Sam. + +"Hi, I am Sam. Yes, I want to hop with you. You are a good hopper," Sam says. + +Zip and Sam hop together. They hop over the pond, over the hill, over the fence. They hop to the park, to the farm, to the forest. They hop all day long. They have fun. They are happy. + +Zip and Sam are friends. They are strong hoppers. They like to hop. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Mom said, "Be careful, kids. The slide is very high. Hold on tight and don't let go." + +Tom and Anna nodded and ran to the slide. Tom went first. He climbed the steps and sat on the top. He looked down and felt scared. He said, "Mom, this is too high. I don't want to slide." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Tom. You can do it. Just push yourself and slide. I will catch you at the bottom." + +Tom took a deep breath and pushed himself. He slid down very fast and screamed. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He reached the bottom and mom caught him. He said, "Wow, that was fun. But also weird. I felt like I was flying." + +Anna saw Tom and smiled. She said, "My turn, my turn. I want to slide too." She climbed the steps and sat on the top. She looked down and felt excited. She said, "Mom, this is awesome. I want to slide." + +Mom said, "Go ahead, Anna. You can do it. Just hold on tight and don't let go." + +Anna nodded and pushed herself. She slid down very fast and laughed. She felt the air in her ears and the grass on her feet. She reached the bottom and mom caught her. She said, "Yay, that was fun. And not weird. I felt like I was a bird." + +Mom hugged Tom and Anna and said, "You did great, kids. You are very brave. Do you want to slide again?" + +Tom and Anna looked at each other and said, "Yes, yes. We want to slide again." + +They ran to the slide and climbed the steps. They slid down again and again. They had a lot of fun. They liked the slide. It was a good day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with green leaves and yellow fruits. They wanted to try the fruits. They looked very delicious. + +"Let's climb the tree and get some fruits," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +They took off their shoes and socks and used their feet and hands to climb the tree. They felt the rough bark and the smooth palm of the leaves. They reached the fruits and picked some. They smelled sweet and juicy. + +"Yum, these are bananas," Tom said. He peeled one and took a bite. + +"Wow, they are delicious," Lily said. She peeled one and took a bite too. + +They ate some bananas and shared them with each other. They felt happy and full. They climbed down the tree and put on their shoes and socks. + +"Thank you, tree, for the bananas," Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you, tree," Tom said. + +They waved to the tree and ran to the swings. They had a fun day in the park. +Mia liked to feed the ducks at the pond. She had a bag of bread that she broke into small pieces. She threw the pieces into the water and watched the ducks swim and quack. + +One duck was different from the others. It was smaller and had a white spot on its head. It looked shy and scared. It did not come close to the bread like the other ducks. Mia felt sorry for it. + +She walked to the edge of the pond and held out a piece of bread in her hand. She called softly, "Come here, little duck. I have something for you. Don't be afraid." + +The little duck looked at Mia and the bread. It wanted to eat, but it was nervous. It did not know if Mia was nice or mean. It had seen some people throw stones and sticks at the ducks. It did not want to get hurt. + +Mia smiled and said, "I won't hurt you, little duck. I want to be your friend. Please accept this bread. It is good and tasty." + +The little duck decided to trust Mia. It swam slowly to her hand and took the bread. It nibbled it and quacked happily. Mia stroked its delicate feathers and said, "You are a brave and beautiful duck. I like you very much. What is your name?" + +The little duck did not have a name, but it felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in its heart. It liked Mia very much, too. It decided to stay with her and be her friend. It quacked again and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a kind and gentle girl. I will call you my friend." +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big basket with many eggs inside. The eggs were not real. They were fake. They had candy and toys inside. Lily and Max wanted to have some. + +"Let's take some eggs," Lily said. "No one will see us." + +But a man was watching them. He was the owner of the basket. He was angry. He wanted to catch them. + +"Hey, you two! Stop!" he shouted. "Those are my eggs!" + +Lily and Max were scared. They ran away. They looked for a place to hide. + +"Look, there is a slide!" Max said. "We can hide under it." + +They ran to the slide. They crawled under it. They hoped the man would not find them. + +But the man was smart. He saw their feet sticking out. He walked to the slide. He bent down. He saw their faces. + +"Got you!" he said. "Give me back my eggs!" + +Lily and Max were sorry. They gave back the eggs. They said they were sorry. + +The man was not so angry anymore. He saw they were just kids. He decided to be nice. + +"OK, I forgive you," he said. "But don't do it again. And here, you can have one egg each. But only one." + +Lily and Max were happy. They thanked the man. They opened their eggs. They found candy and toys inside. They smiled. + +They learned their lesson. They never tried to take fake eggs again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big red truck with a sign that said "Ice Cream". They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. + +"What flavor do you want?" the man in the truck said. + +"I want chocolate!" Lily said. + +"I want vanilla!" Tom said. + +The man gave them each a cone with ice cream. They licked their ice cream and smiled. + +"This tastes yummy!" Lily said. + +"This tastes sweet!" Tom said. + +They walked to a bench and sat down. They saw a big black dog running towards them. The dog barked loudly and showed its teeth. + +Lily and Tom were frightened. They dropped their ice cream and hugged each other. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +The man in the truck heard them and came to help. He shooed the dog away and gave them new ice cream. + +"Are you okay?" he said. + +"Yes, thank you!" Lily and Tom said. + +They ate their ice cream and felt better. They thanked the man again and went back to playing. They were not frightened anymore. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to make sand castles. They also had a ball and a kite to have fun in the water and the air. + +One day, they went to the beach with their mom and dad. They found a nice spot under a big umbrella and put their things on a blanket. Lila and Ben ran to the sand and started to build a castle. They worked hard and made a tall tower and a wide wall. + +"Look, mom and dad, we made a castle!" they shouted. + +Mom and dad smiled and clapped. "Good job, Lila and Ben, it's a beautiful castle!" they said. + +Lila and Ben were very happy. They decided to go and get their ball and kite and play some more. They left their castle on the sand and ran to the blanket. + +But when they came back, they saw a big dog running towards their castle. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. It jumped on the tower and knocked it down. It dug in the wall and made a hole. It ruined their castle. + +Lila and Ben were very sad and angry. They cried and yelled at the dog. + +"Go away, dog, go away! You spoiled our castle! You are a bad dog!" they said. + +The dog did not listen. It kept playing with the sand and the castle. It did not care about Lila and Ben. + +Mom and dad heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. They saw the dog and the castle and understood what happened. They felt sorry for Lila and Ben. + +They went to the dog's owner, who was sitting on a chair nearby. He was reading a book and did not notice what his dog was doing. + +"Excuse me, sir, your dog destroyed our children's castle. Can you please control your dog and apologize to them?" mom said. + +The dog's owner looked up and saw the mess. He shrugged and said, "So what? It's just sand. My dog likes to play. He's not hurting anyone. He's just having fun. You should not be so uptight." + +Mom and dad were shocked and angry. They could not believe how rude and selfish the dog's owner was. He did not care about Lila and Ben's feelings or work. He was a spoiled man. + +They took Lila and Ben by the hand and walked away. They found another spot on the beach and gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"Don't worry, Lila and Ben, we are proud of you and your castle. You did a great job. That dog and that man were very mean and wrong. They don't know how to share and respect. You are much better than them. You are kind and smart. We love you very much." they said. + +Lila and Ben smiled and hugged them back. They felt better and decided to make another castle. They also played with their ball and kite and had a lot of fun. They enjoyed the beach and their family. They forgot about the dog and the man. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Look, leaves!" Lily said. "Let's go!" + +They ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. + +But then they smelled something bad. They looked around and saw a yellow banana. It was old and brown and had flies on it. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "What is that?" + +"It's a banana," Lily said. "But it's not good. It's rot." + +"What does rot mean?" Tom asked. + +"It means it's old and bad and smelly," Lily said. "My mom says we can't eat rot things. They make us sick." + +They got out of the pile and moved away from the banana. They saw a man walking by. He had a big bag and scissors. He was a barber. He cut people's hair. + +"Hello, kids," the barber said. "Do you want a haircut?" + +"No, thank you," Lily said. "We're playing." + +"OK, have fun," the barber said. "But be careful. Don't play with rot things. They're not good for you." + +He walked away and left them alone. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They decided to play somewhere else. They found a slide and a swing. They had fun and forgot about the rot banana. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to look at the stars. They had a big book with pictures of stars and planets and moons. Sometimes, their dad would read them stories from the book before bed. + +One night, their dad said, "Do you want to see something special? There is a comet in the sky. A comet is a big ball of ice and dust that goes very fast around the sun. Sometimes, we can see it when it comes close to the earth. It has a long tail that shines like a star." + +Lila and Tom were very excited. They put on their coats and hats and followed their dad outside. They looked up at the dark sky and saw a bright spot with a long trail. It was the comet! + +"Wow!" Lila said. "It's so pretty!" + +"It's amazing!" Tom said. "Can we visit the comet, dad?" + +Their dad smiled and said, "No, we can't visit the comet. It's too far away and too cold and too fast. But we can watch it and enjoy it. It's a rare and wonderful sight." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They watched the comet for a long time, until their noses and ears felt uncomfortable from the cold. Then, they went back inside and had some hot chocolate. They thanked their dad for showing them the comet and asked him to read them more stories from the book. They dreamed of stars and planets and moons and comets. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of sugar on the shelf. They wanted to taste it. They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too tough to open. They tried to twist it and shake it, but it did not move. + +They got angry and pushed the jar hard. The jar fell off the shelf and broke on the floor. Sugar and glass went everywhere. Ben and Lily were scared. They heard their mom coming. They tried to hide under the table, but it was too late. + +Mom saw the mess and was very mad. She shouted at Ben and Lily. She said they were naughty and dangerous. She said they could have cut themselves or eaten the glass. She said they had to go to their room and no dessert for them. Ben and Lily cried and said they were sorry. But mom did not listen. She took them to their room and closed the door. Ben and Lily felt sad and wished they had not touched the sugar. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a bird or a mouse," Tim said. + +"Or a treasure or a fairy," Mia said. + +They went to the tree and tried to look in the hole. But the hole was too high. They could not reach it. They tried to climb the tree. But the tree was too slippery. They could not grip it. They struggled and struggled. They were frustrated. + +"Let me try," Tim said. He pushed Mia aside and jumped. He missed the hole and fell on the grass. + +"Ouch!" he said. + +"No, let me try," Mia said. She pushed Tim aside and jumped. She missed the hole and fell on the grass. + +"Ow!" she said. + +They looked at each other and pouted. They were about to give up. Then they heard a sound. It was a hoot. They looked up and saw an owl. The owl was in the hole. It looked at them with big eyes. + +"Who are you?" the owl said. + +"We are Tim and Mia," they said. + +"What are you doing?" the owl said. + +"We wanted to see what was in the hole," they said. + +"Well, now you know. It is me," the owl said. + +"Can we be your friend?" they said. + +"Sure, why not?" the owl said. + +"Yay!" they said. + +They smiled and clapped. They were happy. They forgot about their frustration. They talked to the owl and learned many things. They had fun. They made a new friend. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tube in the park. It is bright red and shiny. They want to play with the tube. + +Tom says, "This tube is mine. I saw it first." He tries to pull the tube to his side. Mia says, "No, this tube is mine. I like it more." She tries to pull the tube to her side. They both tug and tug, but the tube does not move. + +A man comes to the park. He is wearing a blue hat and a yellow shirt. He says, "Hello, children. What are you doing with my tube?" Tom and Mia stop pulling. They look at the man. They feel scared. + +The man says, "Don't be afraid. I am a fireman. This tube belongs to me. I use it to put out fires. Do you want to see how it works?" Tom and Mia nod. They are curious. + +The man takes the tube to a big truck. The truck has a ladder and a siren. The man connects the tube to the truck. He turns on a switch. Water comes out of the tube. It makes a loud noise and a big splash. Tom and Mia clap and laugh. They think the tube is fun. + +The man says, "Do you want to try the tube?" Tom and Mia say, "Yes, please." The man lets them hold the tube. They take turns to spray water in the air. They make rainbows and shapes. They have a lot of fun. + +The man says, "It is time for me to go. Thank you for playing with me and my tube. You are very nice children." Tom and Mia say, "Thank you for letting us play with your tube. You are a very nice fireman." They hug the man and wave goodbye. They go back to their parents. They tell them about the tube and the fireman. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big tiger. The tiger was soft and orange and had black stripes. Anna named him Timmy. She hugged him and talked to him every day. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and Timmy. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she felt shy. She held Timmy close to her chest and watched them. + +"Hi, what's your name?" a boy asked her. He had a blue shirt and a red cap. He looked friendly. + +"Anna," she said softly. + +"I'm Ben. Do you want to play with us?" he asked. He pointed to the other kids. They looked happy and loud. + +Anna nodded. She liked to play, but she was afraid to leave Timmy alone. + +"You can bring your toy, too. What is it?" Ben asked. + +"It's a tiger. His name is Timmy. He's my best friend," Anna said. + +"Wow, a tiger! That's cool. Can I see him?" Ben asked. + +Anna hesitated. She loved Timmy, but she also wanted to make a new friend. She decided to share. She handed Timmy to Ben. + +"Wow, he's so soft and big. He looks like a real tiger. Can I hug him?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be gentle. He's very special to me," Anna said. + +Ben hugged Timmy and smiled. He said, "He's very nice. I like him. Do you want to play with my toy, too? It's a car. It's fast and shiny. You can drive it." + +"Okay, thank you. I like cars, too. They're fun," Anna said. + +She took the car from Ben and drove it on the grass. Ben watched her and said, "You're good at driving. You're very smart." + +Anna smiled. She felt happy and proud. She said, "Thank you. You're very kind. You're a good friend." + +They played together for a long time. They shared their toys and stories. They laughed and had fun. They became friends. + +Anna was glad she met Ben. He was popular and nice. He liked her and Timmy. He comforted her when she felt shy. He made her feel brave and happy. She hoped to see him again. She thought, "Maybe I can bring Timmy to the park again. Maybe we can play with more kids. Maybe I can make more friends. That would be fun." +Lila was a modest girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She did not have many friends at school, because she was shy and quiet. One day, a new girl named Mia came to her class. Mia was friendly and liked to talk a lot. She saw Lila sitting alone at lunch and invited her to join her. + +"Hi, I'm Mia. What's your name?" Mia asked. + +"I'm Lila," Lila said softly. + +"Do you want to sit with me? I have some cookies to share," Mia offered. + +Lila nodded and followed Mia to a table. She was happy that Mia invited her. She hoped they could be friends. + +The next day, Mia invited Lila to play with her after school. Lila was excited and asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and come back before dark. Lila packed her backpack with her dolls and her crayons and went to Mia's house. + +Mia's house was big and fancy. She had a lot of toys and games. She showed Lila her room and said they could play whatever they wanted. Lila was amazed by all the things Mia had. She felt a little jealous, but she did not say anything. + +They played with Mia's dolls for a while, but then Mia got bored. She wanted to play something else. She looked at Lila's backpack and saw her crayons. + +"Can I see your crayons?" Mia asked. + +"Sure," Lila said, and opened her backpack. + +Mia took out Lila's crayons and looked at them. They were old and broken. Some of them had no paper. Mia made a face and said, "These crayons are ugly. Why do you have them?" + +Lila felt hurt and embarrassed. She liked her crayons. They were a gift from her grandma. She said, "They are not ugly. They are my crayons. I use them to draw pictures." + +Mia laughed and said, "Your pictures are ugly too. You can't draw well. You are a bad artist." + +Lila felt angry and sad. She said, "That's not nice. You are a mean girl. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +She grabbed her crayons and her backpack and ran out of Mia's room. She wanted to go home. She did not care if Mia was her friend. She wished she never invited her. +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had a big box of makeup that their mom gave them. They liked to put on lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. They felt very pretty and happy. + +One day, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big storm. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was falling fast. They saw lightning and heard thunder. They felt scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, we are afraid of the storm!" they cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The storm will pass soon. We are safe in our home. God is watching over us. Let's pray together and thank Him for His protection." + +Mom, Lily, and Anna knelt down and closed their eyes. They prayed to God and said, "Dear God, thank You for keeping us safe. Thank You for our home and our family. Thank You for the makeup that makes us happy. Please calm the storm and bless everyone who is in trouble. We love You, God. Amen." + +They opened their eyes and smiled. They felt calm and peaceful. They heard the storm getting quieter. They saw the sun coming out. They saw a rainbow in the sky. They thanked God for His love and grace. They went back to their room and played dress-up again. They felt very pretty and happy. +Sara liked to look at herself in the mirror. She liked to make funny faces and see how her hair changed when she brushed it. She wanted to improve her smile, so she practiced every day in front of the mirror. + +One day, Sara saw a big rain cloud in the sky. She loved to play in the rain, so she put on her boots and coat and ran outside. She jumped in the puddles and splashed the water. She felt happy and free. + +But then, she heard a loud thunder. She got scared and ran back to the house. She was wet and cold. She wanted to see herself in the mirror and make a brave face. But when she got to the mirror, she saw something strange. The mirror was wet too! It had drops of water on it, and it made her face look blurry and funny. + +Sara was confused. She touched the mirror and felt the water. She wondered how the water got there. She looked around and saw a window near the mirror. She realized that the rain had come through the window and wet the mirror. She felt silly and laughed. + +She got a towel and wiped the mirror. She saw her smile again. She thought it looked better than before. She had improved her smile by playing in the rain. She was proud of herself and happy. She gave herself a big hug in the mirror. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big blanket and some toys. They wanted to make a tent with the blanket, but they did not know how. + +"Let's spread the blanket over the fence," Lily said. "Then we can crawl under it and pretend we are camping." + +"OK," Ben said. He picked up one end of the blanket and walked to the fence. Lily followed him with the other end. + +But when they got to the fence, they saw something shiny and hard on the ground. It was an iron. Mom had left it there after ironing some clothes. + +"What is this?" Ben asked, pointing at the iron. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It looks hot and heavy. Don't touch it!" + +But Ben was curious. He reached out his hand to touch the iron. Lily felt anxious. She was afraid Ben would get hurt. + +"Ben, no!" she shouted. She pulled him back by his shirt. The blanket fell from their hands and covered the iron. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud hiss and saw some smoke. The iron was burning the blanket! + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. They ran to the house and told Mom what happened. + +Mom was angry and scared. She ran to the backyard and turned off the iron. She threw the blanket in a bucket of water. She checked Lily and Ben for any burns. They were OK, but they were very sorry. + +"Never play with the iron, kids," Mom said. "It is very dangerous. It can hurt you and start a fire. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Lily and Ben said. They hugged Mom and apologized. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. They did not want to touch the iron ever again. +Tim and Sue were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and games, but their favorite was a big puzzle with many pieces. They liked to make the puzzle on the floor and see the picture of a farm with animals and trees. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to grandma's house for a visit. They were happy to see grandma, but they did not want to leave their puzzle. They asked mom if they could take it with them, but mom said no. She said the puzzle was too big and too messy to carry. She said they could finish it when they came back. + +Tim and Sue were miserable. They did not want to leave their puzzle. They wanted to see the farm and the animals and the trees. They cried and begged mom to let them take it, but mom said no again. She said they had to go now or they would be late. + +Tim and Sue got in the car with mom. They were very sad and quiet. They did not look out the window or talk to mom. They only thought about their puzzle. + +When they got to grandma's house, they saw a surprise. Grandma had a big puzzle on the floor, just like theirs. It was the same picture of a farm with animals and trees. Grandma smiled and said she had bought it for them. She said she knew they liked puzzles and she wanted to make them happy. + +Tim and Sue were amazed. They ran to grandma and hugged her. They thanked her for the puzzle and said they loved her. They forgot about their puzzle at home and started to make the puzzle with grandma. They had fun and laughed and talked. They made a memory with grandma that they would always remember. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and their mom's camera. One day, they find the camera on the table and decide to take some pictures. + +"Look, Mia, a camera!" Tom says. "Let's take pictures of our toys!" + +"Okay, Tom, but be careful. Mom says the camera is not a toy," Mia says. + +They pick up the camera and turn it on. They see a bright light and a funny sound. They laugh and point the camera at their toys. They press the button and see the toys on the screen. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. "Let's take more pictures!" + +They take pictures of their dolls, their cars, their blocks, and their books. They giggle and make faces at the camera. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom has an idea. He wants to take a picture of Mia. He sneaks behind her and pokes her in the back. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mia says. She turns around and sees Tom with the camera. + +"Smile, Mia!" Tom says. He presses the button and takes a picture of Mia. + +But Mia is not happy. She does not like to be poked. She grabs the camera from Tom and pokes him in the nose. + +"Ow, Mia, that hurts!" Tom says. He rubs his nose and makes a sad face. + +"Sorry, Tom, but you poked me first," Mia says. She looks at the camera and sees the picture of Tom. He has a funny face and a red nose. + +She laughs and shows the picture to Tom. Tom sees the picture and laughs too. He thinks Mia is clever. He hugs her and says sorry. + +"It's okay, Tom, I forgive you," Mia says. She hugs him back and says sorry too. + +They look at the camera and smile. They press the button and take a picture of them together. They are happy and proud of their pictures. + +They put the camera back on the table and go to show their mom their pictures. They hope she will like them too. They think the camera is a wonderful thing. +Lila and Ben were friends who lived next to each other. They liked to play together and share their toys. One day, they saw a big truck stop in front of a new house across the street. The truck had many boxes and bags that looked heavy and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Maybe they have a lot of candy in those bags. Let's go and see if they will give us some." + +Lila was not sure. She said, "Maybe they are not nice. Maybe they will be angry if we ask them. And we have enough candy at home. Mommy said too much candy is bad for our teeth." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran across the street and knocked on the door of the new house. A man opened the door and looked at Ben. He had a big smile and a fancy suit. + +"Hello, little boy. What can I do for you?" he asked. + +Ben said, "Hi, mister. You have a lot of bags. Do you have candy in them? Can I have some?" + +The man laughed and said, "Candy? No, no, these are not candy. These are jewels and gold and money. I am very wealthy, you see. I have more than I need. But you can have some if you want. Come in, come in." + +Ben was amazed. He followed the man into the house and saw a big room filled with shiny things. The man gave him a bag and said, "Here, fill this with whatever you like. But be quick, I have to go soon." + +Ben was very happy. He filled the bag with jewels and gold and money. He thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. He thanked the man and ran back to Lila. + +"Look, Lila, look what I got!" he said, showing her the bag. "This man is very wealthy and he gave me all this. Isn't it wonderful?" + +Lila looked at the bag and felt sad. She said, "Ben, I don't think this is wonderful. I think this is wrong. You don't know this man. You don't know where he got all this. Maybe he stole it. Maybe he hurt someone. Maybe he is not nice at all. And you don't need all this. You have enough. You have your family and your friends and your toys. Those are more important than jewels and gold and money." + +Ben did not want to hear that. He said, "Lila, you are just jealous. You are just mad because you did not get any. You are not my friend anymore. Go away." + +Lila felt hurt. She said, "Ben, please, listen to me. I am not jealous. I am not mad. I am your friend. And I care about you. Please, give back the bag. It is not good for you. It will make you greedy and unhappy." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "No, no, no. This is mine. I will keep it. I will buy more candy and more toys and more things. I will be the happiest boy in the world. You will see." + +He turned away from Lila and ran to his house. He locked the door and hid the bag under his bed. He did not want to share it with anyone. He did not want to play with anyone. He did not want to talk to anyone. He only wanted to look at his bag and count his jewels and gold and money. + +But he was not happy. He was lonely and bored and scared. He missed Lila and his other friends. He missed his mom and dad. He missed his old toys. He realized that Lila was right. He did not need all this. He had enough. He had more than enough. He had everything he needed. + +He decided to give back the bag. He took it out from under his bed and ran to the new house. He knocked on the door and hoped that the man was still there. He wanted to say sorry and to ask for forgiveness. + +But the door did not open. The house was empty. The truck was gone. The man was gone. He had left without a trace. He had taken everything with him. Except for the bag. + +Ben did not know what to do. He felt sad and ashamed. He wished he had never taken the bag. He wished he had never met the man. He wished he had listened to Lila. + +He walked back to Lila's house and knocked on her door. He hoped that she was still there. He hoped that she was still his friend. He hoped that she would forgive him. + +Lila opened the door and saw Ben. She saw the bag in his hand. She saw the tears in his eyes. She saw the sorry in his face. + +She smiled and said +Tim and Mia wanted to fly their kite in the park. They ran with the kite and let it go in the air. The kite flew high and fast. Tim and Mia were happy. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the kite away. The kite got stuck in a tree. Tim and Mia were sad. They tried to get the kite down, but they could not reach it. + +"Mom, help us!" they cried. "Our kite is in the tree!" + +Mom came and looked at the kite. She said, "I'm sorry, kids. The kite is too high. We can't get it down. Maybe we can find another kite to play with." + +Tim and Mia were frustrated. They liked their kite. They did not want another kite. + +"Please, Mom, can we try again?" they asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, kids. It's too dangerous. The tree is too big and the wind is too strong. We have to leave the kite there. Maybe someone else will find it and enjoy it." + +Tim and Mia sighed. They did not like to leave their kite. But they knew Mom was right. They followed Mom to the car. + +On the way, they saw a man selling kites. He had many kites of different colors and shapes. He smiled at Tim and Mia. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like kites?" he asked. + +Tim and Mia nodded. They looked at the kites. + +"Would you like to buy one?" the man asked. + +Mom looked at Tim and Mia. She saw their sad faces. She felt sorry for them. + +"OK, kids. You can choose one kite to replace the one you lost. But only one, OK?" she said. + +Tim and Mia smiled. They thanked Mom. They looked at the kites. They saw a red kite, a blue kite, a yellow kite, a green kite, a star kite, a butterfly kite, a dragon kite, and a rainbow kite. + +They liked all the kites. But they liked one kite the most. It was a rainbow kite. It had many colors and a long tail. + +They pointed at the rainbow kite. They said, "We want this one, please!" + +The man gave them the rainbow kite. He said, "This is a very nice kite. It will fly very well. Have fun with it!" + +Tim and Mia thanked the man. They held the rainbow kite. They were happy. + +They ran to the park. They let the rainbow kite go in the air. The kite flew high and fast. The kite made a beautiful arc in the sky. Tim and Mia laughed. + +They forgot about the kite in the tree. They enjoyed the kite in the air. They had a good day. +Tim and Sue are playing with cards. They see many cards with different colors and shapes. They like to make piles of cards that match. Tim has a pile of red cards and Sue has a pile of blue cards. + +"Look, I have more cards than you!" Tim says. He is happy and proud. + +"No, you don't. I have more cards than you!" Sue says. She is angry and jealous. + +They start to count their cards. One, two, three, four, five. They both have five cards. They are surprised and confused. + +"Who has more cards then?" Tim asks. + +"Nobody has more cards. We have the same cards." Sue says. + +They look at each other. They feel silly and sorry. They decide to share their cards and make a new pile. They see a pile of purple cards. They like purple cards. They are happy and friendly. + +"Let's play with the purple cards!" Tim says. + +"OK, let's play with the purple cards!" Sue says. + +They play with the purple cards. They make patterns and shapes. They have fun and laugh. + +Mom comes to see them. She sees them playing with the purple cards. She sees them sharing and being nice. She is proud and pleased. + +"Good job, Tim and Sue! You are obedient and kind. I like how you play with the cards." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. We like the cards. We like each other." Tim and Sue say. + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They are happy and loved. +Ben loved balloons. He had many balloons in his room. He liked to blow them up and play with them. He had red balloons, blue balloons, yellow balloons and more. + +One day, Ben found a big balloon in his closet. It was green and shiny. He wanted to blow it up and see how big it could get. He took it out of the closet and put it on his bed. He took a deep breath and blew into the balloon. + +But the balloon did not get bigger. It made a loud noise and popped. Ben was scared and sad. He looked at the balloon. It was not a normal balloon. It was a water balloon. It was full of water and it wet his bed. + +Ben cried. He did not like water balloons. He wanted a normal balloon. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom hugged him and said it was okay. She said she would replace the water balloon with a normal balloon. She said she would dry his bed and give him a new sheet. + +Ben smiled. He thanked his mom and said he loved her. He went back to his room and saw a new balloon on his bed. It was purple and had stars on it. He liked it very much. He blew it up and played with it. He was happy. He had a normal balloon. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box, some crayons, and a sheet. They want to make a fort. + +"Let's fill the box with our toys," Lily says. "Then we can hide inside." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need a door and a window." + +They put their toys inside the box and leave a small hole for a door. Then they cut a bigger hole for a window. They cover the box with the sheet and make it look like a tent. + +"Wow, this is our original fort," Ben says. "No one has a fort like this." + +They crawl inside the box and peek out of the window. They see their mom coming. + +"Shh, mom is here," Lily says. "Let's surprise her." + +They wait until mom is close to the fort. Then they shout, "Boo!" + +Mom jumps and laughs. She lifts the sheet and sees the box and the toys. + +"What a creative fort you made," she says. "You are very clever." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are proud of their original fort. They invite mom to join them inside. They have fun playing together. +Lily loved to bathe. She liked to splash and play with her toys in the water. She also liked to make bubbles with her soap. But today, she did not want to bathe. She wanted to help her mom cook the turkey for dinner. + +"Mom, can I help you with the turkey?" Lily asked. + +"Not now, Lily. You need to bathe first. You are very dirty from playing outside. The turkey is for the elderly people who are coming to visit. They will be here soon. You want to look nice for them, right?" Mom said. + +Lily pouted. She did not care about the elderly people. She did not know them. She only cared about the turkey. It smelled so good. She wanted to touch it and taste it. She had a plan. She ran to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. She pretended to bathe. She made some noises and splashed some water. But she did not get in the tub. She waited for a few minutes. Then she turned off the faucet and dried herself with a towel. She put on her clothes and ran to the kitchen. + +"Mom, I'm done bathing. Can I help you with the turkey now?" Lily said. + +Mom was busy with the stuffing and the gravy. She did not notice that Lily was not wet or clean. She nodded and said, "OK, Lily. You can help me with the turkey. But be careful. It's very hot. And don't touch the knife. It's very sharp." + +Lily smiled. She thought she was very clever. She went to the turkey and reached for it. But she did not know that the turkey was still in the oven. She burned her hand on the metal. She screamed and dropped the turkey. The turkey fell on the floor and broke into pieces. Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lily crying and the turkey ruined. She was very angry and sad. + +"Lily, what did you do? You lied to me. You did not bathe. You spoiled the turkey. How could you be so naughty? The elderly people will have nothing to eat. They will be very disappointed. You are in big trouble, young lady. Go to your room right now. And no dessert for you." Mom said. + +Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had bathed. She wished she had not touched the turkey. She learned her lesson. She never lied or disobeyed again. She always bathed before dinner. And she always respected the elderly people. +Lily hated beans. She did not like how they looked, how they smelled, or how they tasted. She always tried to hide them under her plate or give them to her dog when her mom was not looking. + +One day, her mom made a big pot of bean soup for dinner. She told Lily to eat it all, or she would not get any dessert. Lily felt very sad and angry. She did not want to eat the bean soup. She wanted to eat cake. + +She looked at her brother, Ben. He liked beans. He ate his soup very fast and smiled. He was very organized. He always did his homework, cleaned his room, and followed the rules. Lily thought he was boring. + +She decided to play a trick on him. She waited until he went to the bathroom, and then she poured some of her soup into his bowl. She hoped he would not notice. + +But he did. When he came back, he saw that his bowl was full of soup again. He looked at Lily and saw her grin. He knew what she did. He felt very mad. He said, "Lily, you are very naughty. You should not waste food. You should eat your beans. They are good for you." + +Lily said, "No, they are not. They are yucky. I hate beans. And I hate you. You are a bean lover." + +Ben said, "No, I am not. I am a bean eater. And I love you. You are my sister." + +They stared at each other for a while. Then they both laughed. They realized they were silly. They hugged and said sorry. They finished their soup and shared the cake. They learned to respect each other's likes and dislikes. And they agreed to never play tricks with beans again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Lily got a new doll that had many clothes and shoes. She was very happy and wanted to show Ben her doll. + +"Look, Ben, this is my new doll. Her name is Anna. She can wear this dress or this skirt or this coat. And she has these boots and these sandals and these slippers. Do you like her?" Lily said, as she displayed her doll to Ben. + +Ben looked at the doll and felt envious. He wished he had a doll like that, or a toy car, or a robot. He only had a teddy bear that was old and had no clothes. He felt sad and angry. + +"I don't like her. She is ugly and boring. Her skin is too pink and her hair is too yellow. And she has too many things. You are greedy and mean. I don't want to play with you anymore." Ben said, as he grabbed his teddy bear and ran away. + +Lily was shocked and hurt. She did not understand why Ben was so rude and mean. She liked her doll, but she also liked Ben. She wanted to play with him and share her toys. She did not want to lose her friend. + +"Ben, wait, please. Don't go. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad or angry. I like you. You are my friend. You can play with my doll if you want. Or we can play with your teddy bear. Or we can play something else. Please, come back." Lily said, as she ran after Ben with her doll. +Lily and Ben were playing with their new toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. They pretended they were racing drivers and made loud noises. + +But then, Lily saw a big puddle on the floor. It was coming from the kitchen. She ran to see what it was. She saw that the tap was broken and water was spilling everywhere. She shouted, "Ben, come here! There is a leak!" + +Ben followed her and saw the mess. He was scared. He said, "Oh no, what do we do? Mom will be angry!" + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's get some towels and try to stop the water. Maybe we can fix the tap." + +They grabbed some towels from the bathroom and ran back to the kitchen. They tried to wrap the towels around the tap, but it was too hard. The water was too strong and the towels were too wet. They got soaked and the puddle got bigger. + +They heard the door open. It was Mom. She saw the water and the towels and the toy cars. She was shocked. She said, "What happened here? How did you split the tap?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "We don't know, Mom. We were just playing with our cars. We didn't mean to break the tap. We tried to fix it, but we couldn't. We're sorry, Mom." + +Mom sighed. She said, "It's okay, kids. I know you didn't do it on purpose. But you have to be careful with the water. It can cause a lot of damage. Come on, let's dry you off and clean up this mess. Then we'll call the plumber to fix the tap." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. Thank you for not being mad at us." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, kids. And I'm not mad at you. I'm just glad you're safe and sound." +Tom and Lily were bored. They wanted to play, but it was too hot outside. They asked their mom if they could go to the shop and buy some ice cream. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not run on the road. + +Tom and Lily put on their hats and shoes and walked to the shop. They saw many things on the way: cars, dogs, flowers, birds. They said hello to everyone they met. They were happy. + +At the shop, they looked at all the ice cream flavors. There were so many: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, mint, lemon. Tom and Lily could not decide which one to choose. They asked the shopkeeper for help. + +The shopkeeper was a kind man. He smiled and said, "Why don't you try this one? It is a new flavor. It is called brilliant. It has all the colors of the rainbow and sparkles in the sun. It is very yummy and fun." + +Tom and Lily were curious. They said yes, please. The shopkeeper gave them each a cone with a scoop of brilliant ice cream. Tom and Lily thanked him and paid with their money. + +They went outside and licked their ice cream. It was delicious. It tasted like candy and fruit and magic. It made their tongues and lips colorful. It also made them laugh. They laughed so hard that they dropped their ice cream on the ground. + +They were sad for a moment, but then they saw the funny side. They laughed again and hugged each other. They decided to go back to the shop and buy another ice cream. They hoped the shopkeeper still had some brilliant left in the freezer. They wanted to share it with their mom and make her laugh too. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. The cake is for a party. It has pink and white frosting and sprinkles. + +"Wow, look at the cake!" Tom says. "It looks yummy!" + +"Yes, it does!" Mia says. "But we can't touch it. It is not ours." + +Tom nods. But he is very hungry. He wants to taste the cake. He looks around. He does not see anyone. He reaches out his hand and touches the cake. He takes a small bite. + +"Mmm, it is good!" he says. He smiles. + +Mia gasps. She feels guilty. She knows Tom did a bad thing. She shakes her head. + +"Tom, no!" she says. "You can't do that! That is stealing! Someone will be sad!" + +Tom frowns. He feels guilty too. He knows Mia is right. He puts the cake back on the table. He wipes his mouth. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," he says. "I was wrong. I won't touch the cake again." + +Mia hugs him. She is glad he is sorry. She hopes no one will notice the bite. + +"Let's go play somewhere else," she says. "And next time, we will ask before we touch." + +Tom nods. He agrees. He holds Mia's hand. They run away from the cake. They hope to find a better way to have fun. +Sam and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make roads and bridges with sticks and stones. They also had a big cardboard box that they used as a garage for their cars. + +One day, they saw a big black cloud in the sky. It looked like rain was coming. They did not want their cars and box to get wet, so they decided to make a roof for their garage. They ran inside the house and asked their mom for some old newspapers and tape. + +"Mom, can we have some papers and sticky stuff?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, what are you going to do with them?" Mom asked. + +"We are going to make a roof for our garage, so our cars don't get wet," Mia said. + +"Okay, but be careful not to make a mess," Mom said. She gave them some newspapers and tape and they ran back to the garden. + +They spread the papers over the box and taped them together. They tried to make the roof as tough as they could, so it would not break. They were very proud of their work. + +"Look, we made a roof!" Sam said. + +"It's a very good roof," Mia said. + +They put their cars inside the garage and waited for the rain to come. They hoped their roof would keep their cars dry. They were happy to play together. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They are playful and happy. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. He has a long tail and a wet nose. He runs to Lily and Ben. He wants to play with them. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He likes Lily and Ben. He takes the ball in his mouth and runs away. He wants them to chase him. + +"Hey, give us our ball!" Ben says. "That is our ball, not yours!" + +Lily and Ben run after the dog. They try to get the ball back. The dog is fast and smart. He runs around the trees and the swings. He has fun. + +Lily and Ben are tired. They stop running. They sit on the grass. They are sad. They want their ball back. + +"Please, dog, give us our ball!" Lily says. "We want to play with our ball, not with you!" + +The dog hears Lily. He stops running. He looks at Lily and Ben. He sees that they are sad. He feels sorry. He wants to be their friend. + +He runs back to Lily and Ben. He drops the ball on the grass. He licks their faces. He wags his tail. He is sorry. + +"Thank you, dog!" Lily says. "You are a good dog. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barks and nods. He wants to play with them. He is happy. + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They hug the dog. They throw the ball and the kite. They play together in the park. They are friends. + +"Can we call you Tip?" Ben asks. "Because you have a white tip on your tail." + +The dog barks and nods. He likes his name. He likes Lily and Ben. He minds them. He is their friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They found a big box with many things inside. They saw a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver and some nails. They wanted to make something with them. + +"Let's discuss what we can make," Lily said. "Maybe a house for our dolls?" + +"Or a car for our trucks?" Tom said. "Or a boat for our ducks?" + +They talked and talked, but they could not agree. They both wanted to make different things. + +They decided to try both ideas. Lily took the hammer and some nails. Tom took the saw and some wood. They started to work on their projects. + +But they did not know how to use the tools well. Lily hit her finger with the hammer and cried. Tom cut the wood too short and got angry. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what they were doing. She saw the box and the tools and the broken things. She was not happy. + +"Children, what are you doing?" she asked. "These tools are not for playing. They are dangerous and fragile. You could hurt yourselves or break something." + +She took the tools and the box away. She gave them a hug and a band-aid. She told them to play with safer and simpler things. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. + +They went to play with their dolls, their trucks and their ducks. They had more fun and no more trouble. +Lily was sick. She had a sore throat and a cough. She did not want to play or eat. Her mom said they had to go to the doctor. + +At the doctor's office, Lily saw many toys and books. She wanted to play with them, but she felt too tired. She sat on her mom's lap and waited for her turn. + +The doctor came and smiled at Lily. He said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you feel better. Can you listen to me for a few minutes?" + +Lily nodded. She was a good listener. The doctor asked her some questions, like how long she was sick and what hurt. He looked at her ears, nose, and mouth. He used a stethoscope to listen to her heart and lungs. + +He said, "Lily, you have a cold. It's very common, but it's not fun. You need to drink lots of water, rest, and take some medicine. The medicine will make your throat less sore and your cough less loud. Do you think you can do that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, doctor. Thank you for helping me." She was brave and took the medicine. It tasted bad, but she swallowed it. + +The doctor gave her a sticker and a lollipop. He said, "You're very welcome, Lily. You're a creative girl. I like your dress. Did you make it yourself?" + +Lily smiled. She did make her dress. She used her old shirt and some ribbons. She said, "Yes, doctor. I like to make things. It's fun." + +The doctor said, "That's wonderful, Lily. You have a lot of talent. Keep making things and keep listening to your mom. You'll feel better soon. Goodbye, Lily." + +Lily said, "Goodbye, doctor. Thank you for the sticker and the lollipop." She hugged her mom and went home. She felt a little better already. She hoped to play with the toys and books next time. +Sara was very happy. She was going to the park with her mom. She liked the park. There were swings and slides and sand. She could play and have fun. + +When they got to the park, Sara saw a boy. He was sitting on a bench. He had a big book. He was looking at the book. Sara was curious. She wanted to see the book. + +She walked to the boy. She said hello. The boy looked up. He had blue eyes. Sara had brown eyes. She smiled. She said, "I like your eyes. They are cool." + +The boy smiled back. He said, "Thank you. I like your eyes too. They are pretty." He showed her the book. He said, "This is my book. It has animals. Do you like animals?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, I like animals. They are cute and funny. What is your name?" + +The boy said, "My name is Max. What is your name?" + +Sara said, "My name is Sara. Nice to meet you, Max." + +Max said, "Nice to meet you, Sara. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I want to play with you. You are nice. Can I see your book?" + +Max said, "Sure, you can see my book. Come, sit with me." + +Sara and Max sat on the bench. They looked at the book. They saw lions and tigers and bears. They made noises and laughed. They became friends. They had fun. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a velvet doll that she loved very much. Ben had a truck that he liked to make loud noises with. Sara wanted to play with Ben, but Ben did not want to play with Sara. He wanted to play with his truck alone. + +"Ben, can I play with your truck?" Sara asked. + +"No, go away. This is my truck. You have your doll," Ben said. + +"But I want to play with you. We can share. You can play with my doll too," Sara said. + +Ben ignored Sara. He did not look at her or talk to her. He just drove his truck around the floor and made vroom-vroom sounds. Sara felt sad and angry. She did not like being ignored. + +Sara had an idea. She took her velvet doll and rubbed it on the dirty carpet. She made the doll's hair and dress very dirty. Then she walked over to Ben and said, "Look, Ben, I have a dirty doll. Do you want to play with her?" + +Ben looked at Sara's doll and made a face. He did not like dirty things. He said, "Ew, no. Your doll is dirty. Go away. You are dirty too." + +Sara smiled. She said, "No, I am not dirty. You are dirty. And your truck is dirty too." She threw her doll at Ben's truck and knocked it over. The truck and the doll fell on the floor and made a loud noise. + +Ben was shocked and angry. He said, "Hey, stop that. You broke my truck. You are mean. I don't want to play with you ever." + +Sara and Ben started to cry. They both wanted to play, but they did not know how to share or be nice. Their mom heard them crying and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the toys on the floor. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you crying? Why are your toys dirty?" + +Sara and Ben looked at their mom and tried to explain. They both said, "It's not my fault. It's his/her fault. He/she ignored me. He/she threw my toy. He/she is dirty." + +Their mom shook her head. She said, "That is not how you play. You need to respect each other and your toys. You need to say sorry and clean up. You need to learn how to share and be kind. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We are sorry. We will clean up. We will share and be kind." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, let's go and wash your hands and your toys. Then we can have a snack and read a story." + +Sara and Ben hugged their mom. They said, "We love you too, mom. Thank you for helping us." + +They went to the bathroom and washed their hands and their toys. They made their velvet doll and their truck clean and shiny again. Then they went to the kitchen and had a snack and a story. They learned how to play better and have more fun. They did not ignore each other anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the backyard. They had a lot of toys, but they wanted to try something new. They saw a big pile of plastic bottles and bags that their dad had put in a corner. They wondered what would happen if they burned them. + +"Let's make a fire!" Tom said, enthusiastic. He found a lighter that their mom had left on the table. He ran to the pile of plastic and tried to light it. + +"No, Tom, stop!" Mia shouted. She knew that burning plastic was bad. It made a lot of smoke and smell, and it could hurt them and the plants and animals. She ran after Tom and tried to take the lighter from him. + +But it was too late. The plastic caught fire and started to melt and crackle. The smoke was thick and black, and it made their eyes and noses sting. They coughed and cried, and ran away from the fire. + +Their dad heard the noise and came out. He saw the fire and the smoke, and he was very angry and scared. He grabbed a hose and sprayed water on the fire, until it was out. He looked at Tom and Mia, who were hiding behind a tree. + +"What were you thinking?" he asked them, stern. "Do you know how dangerous and harmful burning plastic is? You could have burned yourselves, or the house, or the garden. And you polluted the air and the soil. You should never play with fire, or with plastic. You should respect nature and be careful with your toys." + +Tom and Mia felt very sorry and ashamed. They apologized to their dad, and promised to never do it again. They learned their lesson, and they decided to recycle their plastic instead of burning it. They hugged their dad, and he hugged them back. He was glad that they were safe, and that they understood their mistake. He told them that he loved them, and that he wanted them to be happy and healthy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. But it is very hot today. The sun is bright and makes them sweat. + +"Let's go to the shade," Lily says. "It is cooler there." + +They look for a big tree with many leaves. They find one near the swings. They run to the tree and sit under it. They feel the breeze and drink some water. + +"Ah, this is nice," Tom says. "The shade is good for us." + +They see a squirrel on the branch. It has a nut in its mouth. It looks at them and makes a noise. + +"Hello, squirrel," Lily says. "Do you like the shade too?" + +The squirrel nods and runs away. It jumps to another tree. + +Tom and Lily laugh. They want to follow the squirrel. They get up and run to the next tree. But they stop when they see something. + +It is a big tent. It is red and blue and yellow. It has many flags and balloons. It looks fun. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Let's go and see." + +They run to the tent. They see a sign. It says: "Welcome to the circus!" + +They realize it is a special show. They see many people and animals. They see clowns and acrobats and lions and elephants. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "This is amazing!" + +"Can we go inside?" Lily asks. + +They look for a door. They find one. It is small and round. They try to go inside. But they do not fit. They are too big. + +"Uh-oh," Tom says. "We can't go in." + +They are sad. They want to see the circus. + +But then they hear a voice. It is a man. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He is smiling. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you want to see the circus?" + +Tom and Lily nod. + +"Then come with me," he says. "I have a special ticket for you. You can sit in the front row and see everything." + +He takes their hands and leads them to another door. It is bigger and wider. They fit. They go inside. + +They see the circus. They see the lights and the music and the tricks. They are happy. + +They clap and cheer and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +They thank the man. He is the ringmaster. He is the boss of the circus. + +He gives them a hug and a balloon. He says: "You are very welcome. I hope you enjoyed the show. Come back anytime." + +Tom and Lily smile. They say: "We did. We loved it. Thank you very much." + +They leave the tent. They go back to the shade. They tell each other what they saw. They agree it was the best day ever. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But their room is not organized. Their cars and trucks are everywhere. Mom is not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, it is time to clean your room. You have too many toys. You need to put them in the boxes." Mom says. + +"But Mom, we like our toys. We want to play with them." Tom and Lily say. + +"I know, but you can play with them after you clean your room. If you clean your room, you will receive a surprise." Mom says. + +"A surprise? What is it?" Tom and Lily ask. + +"You will see. But you have to clean your room first." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily decide to clean their room. They work together. They put their cars and trucks in the boxes. They make their bed. They put their books on the shelf. They make their room organized. + +"Mom, we are done. Can we have our surprise now?" Tom and Lily say. + +Mom comes to their room. She smiles. She is proud of them. + +"Wow, you did a great job. Your room is very organized. I have a surprise for you. Follow me." Mom says. + +Mom takes them to the backyard. There is a big box. Mom opens the box. Inside the box, there is a big road. The road has curves and bridges and signs. There are also new cars and trucks to play with. + +"Wow, this is awesome. Thank you, Mom." Tom and Lily say. + +"You are welcome. This is your new road. You can play with it anytime. But remember, you have to keep your room organized." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily hug Mom. They are very happy. They start to play with their new road. They have fun. They are good twins. +Lily was a nosy girl. She liked to look at everything and ask many questions. She wanted to know what other people were doing and why. Sometimes, she made them angry or annoyed. + +One day, she saw a group of kids playing in the park. They had a big box and some sticks and stones. They were making something with them. Lily was curious. She ran to the group and said, "What are you doing? Can I see? Can I play?" + +The group did not like Lily. They thought she was rude and bossy. They said, "Go away, Lily. This is our secret. You can't see or play. You are too nosy." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why they did not want her. She hoped they would change their minds and be nice to her. She hoped they would let her join their group and share their secret. + +She sat on a bench and watched them from afar. She waited and waited. She hoped and hoped. But the group did not look at her or talk to her. They kept playing with their box and their sticks and stones. + +Lily felt lonely and bored. She wished she had a friend to play with. She wished she had a secret to make. She wished she was not so nosy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found a big pot and some spoons and cups. They filled the pot with water and put it on the stove. + +"Let's make soup!" Lily said. "We need some salt to make it tasty." + +Ben nodded and looked for the salt. He saw a blue jar on the counter. He reached for it and opened it. He saw white crystals inside. He thought it was salt. He poured some into the pot. + +"Turn on the stove, Lily!" Ben said. "Then our soup will be hot and ready." + +Lily did what Ben said. She turned the knob on the stove. She heard a click and saw a flame. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben said. "Now we wait for our soup." + +They waited and waited. They smelled something funny. They saw smoke coming from the pot. They heard a loud hiss. + +"What's that?" Lily asked. She was scared. + +"I don't know!" Ben said. He was scared too. + +They ran to the pot and looked inside. They saw bubbles and foam. They saw the water was gone. They saw the white crystals were not salt. They were soap. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. "We used the wrong jar! We made soap soup!" + +They were very sad. They had no soup to eat. They had an empty pot and a messy stove. They heard a voice. + +"What are you doing, kids?" It was Mom. She came into the kitchen. She saw the pot and the jar and the smoke. She was not happy. + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They said together: + +"Sorry, Mom. We made a mistake." +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the house. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to the living room and looked for a good spot to hide. She saw the chimney and thought it was a good idea. She climbed on the sofa and crawled into the chimney. She was glad that Tom would not find her there. + +Tom counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked for Lily in the kitchen, in the bedroom, in the bathroom, but he could not find her. He wondered where she was. He went to the living room and saw the sofa. He thought maybe Lily was hiding behind it. He moved the sofa and looked behind it. He saw nothing. He was puzzled. + +Then he heard a sound. It was a sneeze. It came from the chimney. He realized that Lily was hiding in the chimney. He smiled and said, "I found you, Lily! You are in the chimney!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice and felt silly. She sneezed again because of the dust. She said, "You found me, Tom! I am in the chimney!" + +Tom helped Lily out of the chimney. They were both dirty and dusty. They laughed and hugged. They were happy to play together. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing. + +One day, they saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and loud. They heard a boom and saw a flash. It was lightning. They were scared and ran inside the house. + +They told their mom what they saw. She said it was a storm and they had to stay inside until it was over. She gave them some cookies and milk and read them a book. + +After a while, the storm was gone. The sun came out and the sky was blue. Lila and Tom wanted to go back to the garden. They put on their boots and coats and went outside. + +They saw something shiny in the dirt. They went to see what it was. They dug and dug and found a metal thing. It was round and had a hole in the middle. It was a ring. They wondered who it belonged to and how it got there. They decided to keep it and show it to their mom. They were happy. They had discovered a treasure. +Anna likes to print pictures with her crayons. She prints flowers, stars, and animals on big sheets of paper. She prints so many pictures that she runs out of paper. She looks for more paper in her room, but she cannot find any. + +She remembers that Mommy has a big closet in her room, with many things inside. Maybe there is paper in the closet, Anna thinks. She goes to Mommy's room and opens the closet door. She sees many clothes, shoes, and bags, but no paper. She moves some things around, hoping to find paper, but she only makes a mess. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" Mommy asks, coming into the room. She sees the closet and the things on the floor. She is not happy. + +"I'm looking for paper, Mommy. I want to print more pictures," Anna says. + +"Anna, you cannot go into my closet without asking. You have to put everything back where it belongs. And you have to use your own paper, not mine. You have plenty of paper in your room. You just have to look better," Mommy says. + +Anna feels sad and sorry. She helps Mommy clean up the closet and the floor. She says sorry to Mommy and gives her a hug. Mommy hugs her back and says she loves her. + +"Let's go to your room and find some paper for you, okay?" Mommy says. + +"Okay, Mommy. Thank you," Anna says. + +They go to Anna's room and find some paper in a drawer. Anna is happy again. She prints more pictures with her crayons. Mommy watches her and smiles. She is proud of Anna's pictures. She is also tired. She sits on the bed and closes her eyes. Anna sees that Mommy is tired. She prints a picture of Mommy and Anna holding hands. She gives it to Mommy and says, "I love you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy opens her eyes and sees the picture. She is touched. She hugs Anna and says, "I love you, too, Anna. You are the best, too." They cuddle on the bed and fall asleep. They have sweet dreams. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, they wanted to make pizza for lunch. Mom gave them some dough, cheese, and sauce, and told them to be careful and not make a mess. + +Tom and Lily rolled the dough and spread the sauce on it. Then they sprinkled cheese on top. They were very proud of their pizza. But they also wanted to add some more toppings. Tom saw a jar of olives on a tall shelf. He wanted to reach it, but he was too short. + +"Let me help you," Lily said. She climbed on a chair and stretched her arm. She could almost touch the jar, but it was still too far. She noticed a spoon on the counter. She had an idea. She used the spoon to push the jar closer to her. But she pushed too hard, and the jar fell down. + +CRASH! The jar broke on the floor, and olives and juice spilled everywhere. Tom and Lily were scared. They heard Mom coming. They tried to hide behind the table, but Mom saw them. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She was not happy. She saw the broken jar, the olives, the juice, and the pizza. She was very angry. + +"Tom and Lily, you were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You made a big mess. You could have hurt yourself. And you wasted the food. You need to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to Mom and helped her clean up. They learned their lesson. They realized that they should not be greedy and careless. They should be thankful and careful. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Mom forgave them and smiled. She still let them have some pizza for lunch, but without olives. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play soccer. They want to win a trophy. They plan to practice a lot. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big soccer field. They see a lot of kids. They see a man with a whistle. He is the coach. He says there is a soccer game. He says the winner gets a trophy. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They want to play. They join a team. They wear red shirts. The other team wears blue shirts. The game starts. + +Tom and Mia run fast. They kick the ball. They pass the ball. They score a goal. They cheer. The red team is winning. + +But the blue team is good too. They are wild. They run faster. They kick harder. They score two goals. They cheer louder. The blue team is winning. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to win. They plan to try harder. They run faster. They kick harder. They pass better. They score another goal. They cheer louder. The game is tied. + +The coach blows the whistle. He says there is no more time. He says the game is over. He says both teams are good. He says both teams get a trophy. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They hug their teammates. They hug the blue team. They get their trophy. They smile. They plan to play again. +Ben liked to build things with his blocks. He had many blocks of different colors and shapes. He could make towers, bridges, cars, and animals. He was very proud of his creations. + +One day, he decided to build a big castle with his blocks. He worked hard and used all his blocks. He made walls, towers, gates, and flags. He put his toy soldiers and horses inside the castle. He smiled and looked at his castle. It was the best thing he ever built. + +But then, he saw a big shadow on the wall. It was moving and growing. It looked like a monster. Ben was scared. He wondered what it was. He turned around and saw his big brother, Tom, standing behind him. Tom was holding a flashlight and making funny noises. + +Tom laughed and said, "Boo! I scared you, Ben! Your castle is stupid. It's just blocks. Watch this!" Tom kicked the castle and made it fall down. The blocks scattered everywhere. The toy soldiers and horses flew out. Ben's castle was ruined. + +Ben was very sad and angry. He cried and shouted, "Tom, you are mean! You are stupid! You broke my castle! Go away!" Tom shrugged and said, "Whatever. It's just a game. Don't be a baby." He walked away with his flashlight. + +Ben picked up his blocks and his toys. He tried to build his castle again, but it was not the same. He wished Tom would say sorry and help him. He wished Tom would be nice and play with him. He wished Tom would not be stupid. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a purple doll and Ben had a red car. They were having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to ignore it, but it got worse. She put her hand over her mouth and sneezed loudly. "Achoo!" + +Ben looked at her and smiled. "Bless you, Lily. Are you sick?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I'm not sick. I just sneezed. Maybe there is dust in the air." + +She looked around and saw a window. The window was dirty and had some cobwebs on it. She pointed at it and said, "Maybe the dust came from there. We should clean the window." + +Ben nodded. He liked to help with chores. He got a cloth and a spray bottle from the kitchen. He sprayed some water on the window and wiped it with the cloth. Lily helped him by holding the cloth and rubbing it on the glass. + +They worked together until the window was shiny and clear. They could see the sun and the sky and the birds outside. They felt happy and proud. + +They put the cloth and the spray bottle back in the kitchen. They went back to the living room and continued playing with their toys. They did not sneeze anymore. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. They are spoiled. + +One day, their mom says, "You have too many toys. You need to sort them. Some toys you can keep. Some toys you can give away. Some toys you can throw away. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They do not want to give away or throw away any toys. But they do not want to make mom angry. They start to sort their toys. + +Anna picks up a band. It is a band of animals. There is a lion, a monkey, a zebra, and a giraffe. They make music when you press their noses. Anna likes the band. She puts it in the keep pile. + +Ben sees the band. He likes the band too. He says, "I want the band. Give it to me." + +Anna says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first. Go away." + +Ben says, "No, it is mine. I like it more. You go away." + +They start to pull the band. The band stretches and snaps. The animals fly in different directions. They make loud noises. The lion lands on mom's head. The monkey lands on the lamp. The zebra lands on the couch. The giraffe lands on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the mess. She sees the band. She is not happy. She says, "What have you done? You broke the band. You made a big mess. You are not sorting. You are fighting. You are very naughty. You do not deserve any toys. You have to give away all your toys. Now." + +Anna and Ben are shocked. They are sad. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to break the band. We did not mean to make a mess. We were selfish. We did not share. Please, do not take away all our toys. Please, give us another chance." + +Mom sighs. She says, "You have to learn to share. You have to learn to sort. You have to learn to be kind. I will give you another chance. But you have to sort your toys properly. And you have to give away some toys to other children who need them. And you have to throw away the broken toys. And you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to hug. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, mom. We are sorry. We will share. We will sort. We will be kind. We will help you. We will say sorry. We will hug." + +They hug each other. They hug mom. They start to sort their toys again. They are not spoiled anymore. They are happy. +Anna liked to wake up early and see the sunrise. She thought it was very pretty and made her happy. She wanted her brother Ben to see it too, but he liked to sleep late and did not want to get up. + +One morning, Anna went to Ben's room and said, "Ben, Ben, wake up! Come and see the sunrise with me. It is very pretty and will make you happy." + +Ben groaned and pulled the blanket over his head. He said, "No, Anna, I want to sleep. The sunrise is not pretty, it is bright and hurts my eyes. Go away and let me sleep." + +Anna did not go away. She was persistent. She pulled the blanket off Ben and said, "Ben, Ben, please wake up! Come and see the sunrise with me. It is very pretty and will make you happy. I insist!" + +Ben groaned again and tried to push Anna away. He said, "No, Anna, I do not want to see the sunrise. I want to sleep. You are annoying and make me unhappy. I insist you go away and let me sleep." + +Anna did not go away. She was very persistent. She tickled Ben and said, "Ben, Ben, come on, wake up! Come and see the sunrise with me. It is very pretty and will make you happy. I insist, I insist, I insist!" + +Ben laughed and squirmed. He said, "OK, OK, Anna, you win. I will see the sunrise with you. But only for a little bit. Then I want to go back to sleep." + +Anna smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good brother. Come on, let's go and see the sunrise. It is very pretty and will make us happy." + +They went to the window and saw the sunrise. It was very pretty. It had many colors, like red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple. It made the sky and the clouds look like a painting. It made Anna and Ben happy. They said, "Wow, the sunrise is very pretty. We are glad we saw it." + +Then they went back to bed and slept. They dreamed of the sunrise and of each other. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with magnets. They have many magnets of different colors and shapes. They like to stick them on the fridge and make patterns. + +"Look, Ben, I made a flower with green magnets!" Anna says, pointing to her creation. + +"That's pretty, Anna. Can I make one too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben. Here, you can use these blue magnets. They are also nice." Anna gives Ben some magnets. + +Ben tries to make a flower, but he is not very good at it. His flower looks messy and crooked. + +"Anna, why is my flower not good?" Ben says, feeling sad. + +"Your flower is good, Ben. It is just different. Flowers can be different, you know. Some are big, some are small, some are round, some are pointy. They are all beautiful." Anna says, trying to cheer him up. + +"Really? Do you think so?" Ben says, looking at his flower. + +"Yes, Ben, I do. And you know what? I have an idea. Why don't we mix our magnets and make a new flower together? A green and blue flower. That would be fun." Anna says, smiling. + +"Okay, Anna, let's do that. A green and blue flower. That sounds cool." Ben says, smiling too. + +They take their magnets and start to make a new flower. They stick them on the fridge, one by one, until they have a big and colorful flower. They are happy with their flower. They point to it and say, "Look, we made a flower together. A green and blue flower. It is the best flower ever." +Mia and Leo were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to pretend that the big cushion was a magic carpet. They took turns to sit on the cushion and make up stories about where they were flying. + +"Look, Mia, we are in the sky!" Leo said, pointing at the window. "We can see the birds and the clouds and the sun. Do you believe me?" + +"Yes, Leo, I believe you," Mia said, smiling. "You are very good at making stories. Can I have a turn now?" + +"OK, Mia, you can have a turn. But be careful, the cushion is very fast and you have to hold on tight," Leo said, getting off the cushion and helping Mia to sit on it. + +Mia held on to the cushion and closed her eyes. She imagined that she was flying to a beautiful garden, where there were many flowers and butterflies and fairies. She felt calm and happy. + +"Where are you, Mia?" Leo asked, curious. + +"I am in a garden, Leo," Mia said, opening her eyes. "It is very pretty and colorful. There are fairies who are singing and dancing. Do you want to join me?" + +"Yes, Mia, I want to join you," Leo said, climbing on the cushion with Mia. "Let's fly to the garden together. I believe you." + +They hugged each other and flew to the garden on their magic cushion. They had a lot of fun and forgot about everything else. They believed in their stories and in each other. +Dan and Mia are friends. They like to play golf in the park. They have a small golf set with balls and sticks. They take turns to hit the balls into holes. + +One day, they see a big pile of sand near the swings. They want to build something with the sand. They get a bucket and a shovel and start to dig and pour. They make a big hill with the sand. They are happy. + +"Look, we built a mountain!" Dan says. + +"Can we play golf on the mountain?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, let's try!" Dan says. + +They put a hole on top of the mountain and a ball at the bottom. They use their sticks to hit the ball up the hill. It is hard, but fun. They cheer when the ball goes in the hole. + +They play golf on the mountain for a long time. They are loyal friends. They share their balls and sticks and help each other. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big maze made of hay. They wanted to try it, but there was a sign that said "Only for big kids". + +"I want to go in the maze!" Anna said. "It looks fun!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "But we are not big kids. We have to wait until we grow up." + +They sat on a bench and watched the big kids run and laugh in the maze. They felt envious of them. They wished they could join them. + +Then, a nice lady came to them. She was wearing a badge that said "Maze Helper". She smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to try the maze?" + +Anna and Ben nodded eagerly. They hoped the lady would let them in. + +The lady said, "You can go in the maze, but you have to follow some rules. You have to stay together, you have to listen to my voice, and you have to accept the challenge. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded again. They were happy and curious. They wanted to know what the challenge was. + +The lady said, "The challenge is to find the exit of the maze. There are many paths and turns, but only one way out. If you get lost, don't worry. I will guide you with my voice. Are you ready?" + +Anna and Ben said, "Yes, we are ready!" + +The lady said, "Good. Then, go ahead and enter the maze. Good luck!" + +Anna and Ben ran into the maze. They held hands and looked around. They saw many walls of hay and many openings. They did not know which way to go. + +They heard the lady's voice say, "Go left, then right, then straight, then left again." + +They followed her instructions. They had fun exploring the maze. They felt brave and smart. + +But soon, they came to a dead end. There was no way out. They felt confused and scared. + +They heard the lady's voice say, "Oops, you made a mistake. Go back and try again." + +Anna and Ben turned around and ran back. They tried to remember the way they came. They hoped they would find the exit soon. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make different shapes with the blocks. Lily has a red block and a blue block. She puts them together to make a triangle. + +"Look, Ben, I made a triangle!" Lily says. + +"What is a triangle?" Ben asks. + +"A triangle is a shape with three sides and three corners. Like this." Lily shows him her blocks. + +"Oh, I understand. Can I make a triangle too?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can. Here, take this yellow block and this green block. Put them together like this." Lily helps him make a triangle. + +"Wow, I made a triangle too! Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben. We are good at making triangles. Do you want to make more shapes?" Lily says. + +"Yes, let's make more shapes. What else can we make?" Ben says. + +They look at their blocks and see more colors and shapes. They have fun making squares, circles, rectangles, and stars. They are happy and proud of their creations. They are little shape-makers. +Sam and Mia love to play on the beach. They like to dig in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells. One day, they find a big, shiny shell that is perfect for their collection. They pick it up and run to show their mom. + +But when they get closer, they see something move inside the shell. It is a crab! The crab is not happy to be in their hands. It snaps its claws and tries to get out. Sam and Mia are scared and surprised. They drop the shell and the crab on the ground. + +"Ouch! That crab is mean!" Sam says. + +"Let's leave it alone. Maybe it has a family in the water," Mia says. + +They watch as the crab scatters away from them and into the waves. They feel sorry for taking its home. They decide to look for another shell that is empty and perfect. They hope the crab will find a new home too. They hug each other and smile. They still love to play on the beach. +Lily and Max went to the grocery with Mom. They liked to see all the different things in the store. They saw fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and many more. Lily and Max each got to pick one thing they wanted. Lily picked a banana and Max picked a cookie. + +When they were in line to pay, they saw a man with a weird hat. It was big and purple and had feathers on it. Lily and Max thought it was funny. They pointed at the hat and giggled. The man saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like my hat?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were curious. + +"Why do you wear it?" Lily asked. + +"Because it makes me happy," the man said. "And it makes other people smile. Do you want to try it on?" + +Lily and Max looked at Mom. Mom nodded. The man took off his hat and put it on Lily's head. It was very big and soft. Lily felt silly. She laughed. + +"Wow, you look great," the man said. "How about you, Max?" + +Max shook his head. He didn't want to wear the hat. He liked his cookie more. He took a bite and smiled. + +"That's okay," the man said. "You can enjoy your cookie. I'm glad you like it." + +The man took his hat back and put it on his head. He paid for his things and waved goodbye. + +"Bye, Lily and Max," he said. "Have a nice day." + +"Bye, weird hat man," Lily and Max said. "Thank you for the hat." + +Mom paid for their things and they left the store. Lily and Max were happy. They had seen something new and fun. They had made a new friend. They had a banana and a cookie. They had a good time at the grocery. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it their secret fort. + +"Let's pretend this is our university," Lily said. "We can learn and teach and have fun." + +"OK, but we need a name for our university," Ben said. "How about Lily and Ben's Funny University?" + +"I like it," Lily said. "But we need to make a sign so everyone knows." + +They used some paper and crayons to make a sign. They wrote "Lily and Ben's Funny University" in big letters. They also drew some pictures of books, animals, and stars. They taped the sign to the box. + +They crawled inside the box and pretended to be teachers and students. They read books, sang songs, and told jokes. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. "Lily and Ben, it's time for lunch. Come out of the garage, please." + +They crawled out of the box and ran to their mom. They saw that she was smiling and holding a camera. + +"Wow, what a great university you have," she said. "Can I take a picture of you and your sign?" + +"Sure, mom," Lily and Ben said. They posed next to their sign and smiled. + +Mom took the picture and showed it to them. "You two are very creative and smart," she said. "But you made a funny mistake. Look at your sign. You spelled university wrong. You wrote 'univercity' instead of 'university'." + +Lily and Ben looked at their sign and laughed. They realized they had mixed up the letters 's' and 'c'. They felt a little embarrassed, but also proud of their sign. + +"It's OK, mom," Lily said. "We like our sign. It's funny and unique. It shows that we are learning and having fun." + +Mom hugged them and said, "You're right, Lily. It's OK to make mistakes. That's how you learn and grow. And it's good to have fun and be yourself. I'm proud of you and your funny university." + +They hugged mom back and said, "We love you, mom. And we love our funny university." +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with toys and balls. One day, they find a big basketball in the park. It is orange and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Max says. "It is so big and round. Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, let's play!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. It is not our ball. Maybe someone is looking for it." + +They take the ball and run to a corner of the park. They try to bounce the ball, but it is too hard for them. They are too small and the ball is too big. + +"Ouch, this ball hurts my hands!" Lily says. "And it is too heavy to throw. I don't like this ball." + +"Me neither," Max says. "Let's find another ball. Maybe a smaller one." + +They leave the ball on the grass and look around. They see a basket with many small balls. They are colorful and soft. They peek inside the basket. + +"Wow, look at these balls!" Lily says. "They are so pretty and fun. Can we play with them?" + +"Yes, let's play!" Max says. "But we have to be careful. They are not our balls. Maybe someone is playing with them." + +They take some balls and run to another corner of the park. They toss the balls, catch them, and roll them. They are happy and laugh. + +"Yay, these balls are great!" Lily says. "They are easy to throw and catch. I like these balls." + +"Me too," Max says. "They are soft and light. I like these balls." + +They play with the balls until they hear a voice. + +"Hey, where are my balls?" The voice says. "Who took my balls?" + +They look up and see a big boy. He is angry and frowns. He has a basket in his hand. It is empty. + +"Uh-oh," Lily says. "He is looking for his balls. We took his balls." + +"Uh-oh," Max says. "He is not happy. We have to give back his balls." + +They drop the balls and run away. They are scared and sorry. + +"Sorry, mister!" Lily says. + +"Sorry, mister!" Max says. + +They find the big basketball and take it. They run to their mommies and daddies. + +"Mommy, daddy, look at this ball!" Lily says. + +"Mommy, daddy, look at this ball!" Max says. + +They show them the big basketball. They are proud and smile. + +"Wow, what a big ball!" Their mommies and daddies say. "Where did you find it?" + +They tell them the story. They say they are sorry for taking the balls. They say they want to give back the big basketball. + +"That's very nice of you," Their mommies and daddies say. "Let's go and find the owner of the ball. Maybe he will let you play with it." + +They go back to the park. They see the big boy. He is still angry and frowns. He has his basket with his small balls. He sees them with the big basketball. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" He says. "Who took my ball?" + +They give him the big basketball. They say they are sorry for taking his ball. They ask him if they can play with it. + +He looks at them. He sees they are small and cute. He sees they are sorry and polite. He smiles and nods. + +"Sure, you can play with it," He says. "But you have to be careful. It is a big ball. And you have to share it with me." + +They say thank you and play with him. They bounce the ball, throw the ball, and roll the ball. They are happy and laugh. + +They make a new friend. They like his big ball. He likes their small balls. + +They have fun. The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a large snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very proud of their snowman and wanted to show it to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, look at our snowman!" they shouted as they ran inside the house. + +Mom smiled and followed them outside. She saw the snowman and clapped her hands. + +"What a wonderful snowman! You did a great job, Tom and Lily!" she said. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said happily. + +They hugged their mom and then looked at the chimney. They saw some smoke coming out of it. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"That is smoke, Tom. It means that there is a fire in the fireplace. It keeps us warm and cozy when it is cold outside." Mom explained. + +"Can we see the fire, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's go inside and see the fire. But be careful, it is very hot and you should not touch it." Mom said. + +They went inside and saw the fire. It was bright and crackling. They sat on the couch and watched the fire. + +"Mom, can you tell us a story?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, I can. What kind of story do you want to hear?" Mom asked. + +"A story about a snowman who comes to life!" Lily said. + +"Okay, I will tell you a story about a snowman who comes to life. But you have to use your imagination and encourage the snowman to do fun things." Mom said. + +They nodded and listened to Mom's story. They imagined the snowman talking, dancing and playing with them. They laughed and cheered for the snowman. They had a lot of fun with Mom's story and the fire. They felt warm and happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very long and shiny. Tom and Jen want to try it. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It looks fast." Jen says. + +They run to the slide. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide and pushes off. He slides down very fast. He laughs and shouts. He likes the slide. + +Jen goes next. She sits on the slide and pushes off. She slides down very fast too. But she does not laugh. She is scared. She tries to stop. She puts her feet on the slide. But she slips. She slides off the slide and falls on the grass. + +"Ow!" Jen says. She cries. She hurts her knee. + +Tom runs to Jen. He sees her knee. It is red and has a little lock of blood. + +"I'm sorry, Jen. Are you OK?" Tom says. + +He gives her a hug. He helps her stand up. + +"It's OK, Tom. It was just a slip. But I don't like the slide. It is too long and fast." Jen says. + +She wipes her tears. She smiles a little. + +"Let's go play something else. How about the swings?" Tom says. + +"OK, I like the swings. They are fun and slow." Jen says. + +They hold hands and walk to the swings. They forget about the slide. They are happy again. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big black plane in the sky. It makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at the plane!" Tom says. "It is so big and black. I want to fly in a plane one day." + +"Me too," Lily says. "But I am scared of the noise. It hurts my ears." + +The plane flies closer and closer. It is very fast. Tom and Lily watch it with wide eyes. They wonder where it is going. + +Suddenly, the plane stops in the air. It does not move. It does not make any noise. It just hangs there, like a big black bird. + +Tom and Lily are very surprised. They do not understand. How can a plane stop in the sky? They look at each other and then at the plane. + +"What is happening?" Tom asks. "Why did the plane stop?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it is broken. Maybe it needs help." + +They are worried about the plane and the people inside. They hope they are okay. They hope the plane can fly again. + +They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They point at the sky and tell them about the plane. + +"Mom, dad, look at the plane!" Tom says. "It stopped in the air. It is not moving. Why?" + +"Is it a magic plane?" Lily asks. "Is it a trick?" + +Mom and dad look at the sky. They see the plane. They smile and laugh. + +"Don't worry, kids," mom says. "The plane did not stop. It is still flying. It just looks like it stopped because it is very far away and we are moving. It is an illusion. It is like when you are in a car and the trees seem to move, but they don't." + +"Oh, I see," Tom says. "So the plane is okay?" + +"Yes, the plane is okay," dad says. "It is going to another place. Maybe another country. Maybe another park. Maybe we will see it again someday." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They are not scared anymore. They understand. They hug their mom and dad and go back to playing. They still look at the sky sometimes and wave at the plane. They hope it has a good trip. They hope it has fun. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was lying on the grass, looking bored. Tim wanted to pet the dog, but Jen was scared. + +"Come on, Jen, he's harmless," Tim said. "He won't bite us. He's just sleepy." + +Jen shook her head. "No, Tim, he might be mean. He might growl or snap at us. Let's go to the swings instead." + +Tim rolled his eyes. He thought Jen was silly. He walked slowly towards the dog, holding out his hand. The dog lifted his head and looked at Tim. He opened his mouth and yawned. Tim saw his big teeth and his pink lip. He thought the dog was smiling at him. + +"See, Jen, he's friendly," Tim said. "He's just saying hello. Come and pet him with me." + +Jen stayed where she was. She didn't trust the dog. She watched Tim get closer and closer to the dog. She felt a cold shiver in her tummy. She wished Tim would listen to her. + +But Tim didn't listen. He reached out to touch the dog's fur. The dog suddenly jumped up and barked. He snapped his teeth at Tim's hand. Tim screamed and ran back to Jen. He had a red mark on his hand where the dog had bitten him. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cried. "He bit me! He bit me!" + +Jen hugged Tim and tried to calm him down. She looked at the dog, who was now wagging his tail and licking his lip. She thought the dog was not harmless at all. He was mean and sneaky. He had tricked Tim with his yawn. + +"I told you, Tim, I told you," Jen said. "You should have listened to me. You should have stayed away from the dog." + +Tim nodded. He was sorry he didn't listen to Jen. He learned his lesson. He never tried to pet a strange dog again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest. They have a bow and some arrows. They pretend to be hunters. + +One day, they see a big bird in a tree. Ben wants to shoot it with an arrow. He says, "Look, Anna, a bird! I can hit it with my arrow. Watch me!" + +Anna says, "No, Ben, don't do that! The bird is nice. It sings for us. It is not food. It is a friend." + +Ben says, "But I want to try. I have a good aim. I am reliable. You can trust me. I will not hurt the bird. I will just make it fly away." + +Anna says, "I don't trust you, Ben. You are not reliable. You are naughty. You will hurt the bird. And then it will not sing for us anymore. And we will be sad." + +Ben says, "Fine, Anna, you are no fun. I will shoot the bird anyway. You can't stop me." + +He pulls the bow and aims at the bird. But Anna is quick. She runs to him and pushes his arm. The arrow flies away and misses the bird. The bird flies away and sings. + +Anna says, "Ha, Ben, you missed! You are not a good hunter. You are a bad friend. You should not shoot the bird. You should be nice to it." + +Ben says, "Hey, Anna, that was not fair. You made me miss. You are a bad friend. You should not push me. You should let me play." + +They start to argue. They are not friends anymore. They are angry. They go home. They are not happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with a rough coat and a long neck. The dog was barking and running after a ball. + +"Let's go and pet the dog!" Tom said. He liked dogs and wanted to make friends. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. She was scared of dogs and wanted to stay away. "The dog might bite you!" + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran towards the dog and tried to touch its neck. The dog did not like that. It growled and snapped at Tom. It bit his hand and made him cry. + +"Help, help!" Tom shouted. He was hurt and scared. He let go of the dog's neck and ran back to Lily. + +Lily tried to help Tom. She wrapped his hand with her scarf and hugged him. She looked for a grown-up to help them. But there was no one around. The park was empty and dark. + +The dog was still angry. It chased after Tom and Lily. It wanted to bite them again. It was faster and stronger than them. They could not run away. They could not yield. They could not hide. + +The dog caught them and bit them. They screamed and cried. But no one heard them. No one came to save them. The dog hurt them very badly. They stopped moving. They stopped breathing. They were gone. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play and learn together. They go to school and do work with their teacher. They learn to read, write and count. They also learn to be healthy. They eat good food, drink water and run in the park. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a big truck on the road. The truck has many candies and toys. Tom and Lily want to have some. They run to the truck and ask the driver. + +"Can we have some candies and toys, please?" they say. + +The driver is a bad man. He smiles and says, "Sure, you can have some. But you have to come with me in the truck. I will take you to a place where you can have more." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They think the driver is nice. They do not listen to their teacher, who tells them to stay away from strangers. They do not think about their parents, who will be worried. They do not remember to be healthy, and eat too many candies. They go with the driver in the truck. + +The driver is not nice. He does not take them to a place where they can have more. He takes them to a place where they are locked up. He makes them do hard work and gives them no food or water. He sells their toys and candies to other bad people. Tom and Lily are sad and scared. They wish they did not go with the driver. They wish they listened to their teacher. They wish they remembered to be healthy. They wish they could go back to their parents and their school. But they cannot. They are stuck in the bad place. They do not play and learn anymore. They do not smile anymore. They cry everyday. The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to play in the farm. They liked to run, jump, and chase the animals. But their favorite thing was to sneak into the barn and look at the enormous chicken. The chicken was bigger than a dog and had shiny feathers and a loud cluck. The twins thought it was a magic chicken and wanted to touch it. + +One day, they waited until their mom was busy in the kitchen and ran to the barn. They opened the door very quietly and tiptoed inside. They saw the enormous chicken sitting on a pile of hay in the corner. Ben whispered to Lily, "Let's go closer and pet it. Maybe it will give us a wish." + +Lily nodded and followed Ben. They walked slowly and carefully, trying not to make any noise. But the enormous chicken heard them and turned its head. It saw the twins and opened its beak. It was not happy to see them. It flapped its wings and let out a loud cluck. It sounded like a roar. + +The twins were scared and ran back to the door. But the enormous chicken was faster and blocked their way. It pecked at them with its sharp beak and scratched them with its claws. Ben and Lily cried and screamed for help. + +Their mom heard them and came to the barn. She saw the enormous chicken attacking her children and grabbed a broom. She hit the chicken with the broom and chased it away. She hugged Ben and Lily and checked their wounds. They had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. She scolded them for going to the barn without permission and told them to never bother the enormous chicken again. She said it was not a magic chicken, but a mean and dangerous one. She took them to the house and gave them some cookies and milk. + +Ben and Lily learned their lesson and never went to the barn again. They still played in the farm, but they stayed away from the enormous chicken. They found other animals to befriend, like the cow, the pig, and the duck. They were happy and safe. And they never wished for anything else. +Lily was a chubby girl who liked to read stories. She had many books in her room, with pictures of animals, princesses, and pirates. She liked to pretend she was in the stories, and act them out with her toys. + +One day, she decided to invite her friend Max to play with her. Max was a boy who lived next door, and he liked stories too. He came over with his own book, and knocked on Lily's door. + +"Hi, Lily," he said. "Do you want to read stories with me?" + +"Yes, Max," Lily said. "Come in, I have many books. We can choose one and read it together." + +They went to Lily's room, and looked at all the books. They picked one that had a dragon on the cover, and sat on the floor. Lily opened the book, and started to read. + +"Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who wanted to fight a dragon. He rode his horse to the dragon's cave, and saw a big, scary, fire-breathing dragon. He drew his sword, and shouted, 'I am here to challenge you, dragon!'" + +Max listened to Lily, and imagined he was the knight. He held a toy sword in his hand, and waved it in the air. He said, "I am not afraid of you, dragon! I will defeat you, and save the princess!" + +Lily and Max had fun reading the story, and acting it out. They took turns being the knight and the dragon, and made noises and movements. They laughed and smiled, and enjoyed their playtime. They were happy to be friends, and to share their love of stories. +Lily was a thin girl who liked to hug her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big bear. She hugged the bear every day and night. She did not like to share her bear with anyone. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her bear with her. She saw a boy who had no toys. He looked sad. Lily wanted to play with him, but she did not want to give him her bear. + +The boy saw Lily and her bear. He asked her if he could hug the bear too. Lily said no. She held the bear tight. The boy felt hurt. He walked away. + +Lily's mom saw what happened. She was not happy. She told Lily that it was not nice to be selfish. She said that sharing is caring. She said that if Lily shared her bear, she would make a new friend. She said that friends are more important than toys. + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She felt sorry. She ran after the boy. She gave him her bear. She said that he could hug the bear too. The boy smiled. He thanked her. He hugged the bear and then he hugged Lily. They became friends. + +Lily learned a lesson. She learned that sharing is good. She learned that hugging is not only for toys, but for people too. She learned that being kind makes her happy. +Lily and Ben were furry cats who lived in a big house with a nice family. They liked to play with toys, nap on the sofa, and chase each other around. One night, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw bright colors in the sky. They were fireworks! + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and shiny!" + +"Let's go outside and see them better!" Ben said. He ran to the door and scratched it. + +"No, Ben, we can't!" Lily said. "The family said we have to stay inside at night. It's not safe out there. There might be dogs or cars or mean people." + +"But I want to see the fireworks!" Ben said. He did not listen to Lily. He pushed the door open and ran outside. + +Lily was scared for Ben. She followed him and tried to catch him. But Ben was too fast. He ran across the street and into the park. He saw a big firework that looked like a star. He wanted to touch it. He did not know it was hot and dangerous. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily shouted. "That's not a toy! That's a firework! It can hurt you!" + +But Ben did not hear Lily. He jumped up and tried to grab the firework. But the firework exploded in his face. He felt a sharp pain and a loud noise. He fell down and cried. + +Lily ran to Ben and licked his face. She saw that he had a burn on his nose and his fur was singed. She was very sad and worried. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +Ben opened his eyes and saw Lily. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +"Lily, I'm sorry," Ben said. "I was silly and naughty. I should have listened to you. I regret going outside and touching the firework. It was a bad idea." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful and follow the rules. The fireworks are not for us. They are for the people to enjoy. We have to stay inside and be safe." + +Ben nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. You're a good sister. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's go back to the house. Maybe the family will give us some treats and cuddles. And maybe they will put some cream on your nose to make it feel better." + +Ben smiled and said, "That sounds nice. Thank you, Lily. You're the best." + +They walked back to the house, holding each other's tails. They learned their lesson and never went outside at night again. They watched the fireworks from the window and enjoyed their cozy home. +Lily and Max are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very excited. They want to see the big planes and the people. Mom and Dad say they are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa in another place. + +At the airport, Lily and Max see many things. They see suitcases and carts and signs. They see a lot of people. Some people are happy, some people are sad, some people are busy. They hear noises. They hear announcements and beeps and engines. + +Lily and Max are playful. They run and jump and laugh. They pretend to be planes and pilots and passengers. They do not want to sit still. They want to have fun. + +"Come on, Lily, let's do a race!" Max says. "Let's see who can get to that gate first!" + +"OK, Max, let's do it!" Lily says. "But be careful, don't bump into anyone!" + +They start to run, but Mom and Dad stop them. + +"Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down, you two!" Dad says. "You can't run in the airport. You have to stay with us. You have to be safe and polite." + +"Sorry, Dad," Max says. "We were just playing." + +"We know, sweetie, but this is not a place to play," Mom says. "This is a place to wait and listen and follow the rules. We have to go to our plane soon. Do you want to see Grandma and Grandpa?" + +"Yes, Mom, we do!" Lily says. "We love Grandma and Grandpa!" + +"Then let's go, come on, hold our hands," Mom says. "We'll show you the plane. It's very big and cool. You'll like it." + +Lily and Max hold Mom and Dad's hands. They walk to the plane. They still feel playful, but they also feel curious and happy. They are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They are going to fly in the sky. They are going to have a great time. +Sara and Ben are young. They like to play and sing. They have a big show today. They will sing for their mom and dad. + +They put on their best clothes. They make a stage with chairs and a blanket. They find a toy microphone and a guitar. They are ready to sing. + +They say, "Mom, Dad, come and see our show! We will sing for you!" + +Mom and Dad sit on the couch. They smile and clap. They say, "We are so proud of you! You are very good singers!" + +Sara and Ben sing their favorite songs. They sing loud and happy. They have fun. They make mom and dad laugh. + +When they finish, they bow and say, "Thank you for watching our show! We love you!" + +Mom and Dad stand up and applaud. They hug and kiss Sara and Ben. They say, "You are amazing! You are the best singers in the world!" + +Sara and Ben are happy. They feel warm and loved. They say, "We love you too! You are the best mom and dad in the world!" + +They all sit on the couch and cuddle. They are quiet and cozy. They watch a movie and eat popcorn. They have a good day. +Lily liked to dance. She liked to move her feet and arms to the music. She wanted to learn how to tap dance. Tap dance was when you wore special shoes and made sounds with them on the floor. + +One day, Lily went to a tap dance class with her mom. She saw other kids wearing the special shoes. She saw a lady who was the teacher. The teacher smiled and said, "Hello, everyone. Welcome to tap dance class. I'm Miss Amy and I'm going to teach you how to tap dance." + +Lily felt nervous. She did not know how to tap dance. She did not know the other kids. She held her mom's hand and said, "Mom, I'm scared. What if I can't do it?" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Miss Amy is very nice and she will help you. The other kids are learning too. You can do it. You just have to try and have fun." + +Lily nodded and put on her special shoes. She followed Mom to the dance floor. She saw Miss Amy and the other kids standing in a circle. Miss Amy said, "Okay, everyone. Let's start with some warm-ups. Follow me and do what I do." + +Miss Amy started to tap her feet and clap her hands. She said, "Tap, tap, clap, clap. Tap, tap, clap, clap." Lily watched and tried to copy her. She felt the shoes make sounds on the floor. She heard the claps in the air. She felt her heart beat faster. She felt happy. + +She looked at Mom and saw her smile. She looked at Miss Amy and saw her nod. She looked at the other kids and saw them tap and clap too. She realized she was not scared anymore. She was having fun. She was learning how to tap dance. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big closet. Sometimes they hide in the closet and pretend it is a secret cave. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing in their room. They hear their mom call them for lunch. They do not want to stop playing. They have an idea. They run to the closet and hang a sign on the door. The sign says "Do not open. We are busy." + +They go inside the closet and close the door. They are very quiet. They think their mom will not find them. They giggle and whisper. They look for things to play with in the closet. They find a bottle of lotion. They do not know what it is for. They open it and smell it. It smells good. They squirt some on their hands and rub it on their faces. They think it makes them look pretty. They squirt some more and rub it on their clothes. They think it makes them smell nice. They squirt some more and rub it on the walls. They think it makes the closet shiny. + +They are having fun. They do not hear their mom knock on the door. They do not hear her say "Sara, Ben, where are you? It is time for lunch." They do not hear her open the door. They do not see her face. They only see her eyes. Her eyes are big and angry. She sees the lotion on their faces, their clothes, and the walls. She sees the sign on the door. She says "Sara, Ben, what have you done? This is not a game. This is a mess. You are in big trouble. Come out of the closet right now." + +Sara and Ben are scared. They stop giggling and whispering. They say "Sorry, mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to make a mess. We will clean it up." They come out of the closet. They see their mom's face. Her face is sad and tired. She says "Sara, Ben, I love you, but you have to listen to me. You cannot hide in the closet and make a mess. You have to come when I call you. You have to be careful with things. You have to be good. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben nod. They say "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We love you too." They hug their mom. She hugs them back. She says "Let's go have lunch. Then we will clean up the closet together. OK?" Sara and Ben say "OK, mom." They follow their mom to the kitchen. They are quiet. They think about what they did. They feel bad. They want to be good. They want to make their mom happy. They do not want to play in the closet anymore. They want to play with their toys and books. They want to play with their mom. They want to be good twins. +Lily liked to play theater with her dolls. She had a big box that was her stage, and she made curtains from a pink blanket. She liked to dress up her dolls in different clothes and make them act out stories. + +One day, she wanted to make her theater more fun. She asked her mom for some stickers and crayons. She used them to decorate the box with stars and flowers. She also found some old hats and scarves in her closet. She put them on her dolls to make them look fancy. + +She invited her brother Max to watch her show. She told him to sit on the floor and be quiet. She opened the curtains and started to talk for her dolls. She made them sing and dance and tell jokes. She made them happy and sad and angry and silly. + +Max liked the show. He clapped and laughed and cheered. He asked Lily to do more. Lily was happy. She liked to make her brother happy. She decided to increase her show. She added more dolls and more stories. She made her show longer and longer. + +Soon, it was time for dinner. Mom called them from the kitchen. Lily and Max did not want to stop. They wanted to keep playing theater. But Mom said they had to eat. She said they could play again tomorrow. She said she was proud of them. She said they were very creative. Lily and Max smiled. They closed the curtains and put away their dolls. They ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and happy. They had fun playing theater. +Anna was eager to grow big and strong like her big brother Tom. She wanted to play with him and his friends, but they always said she was too small and slow. Anna wished she could drink from the big mug that Tom used every morning. She thought it had magic milk that made him grow. + +One day, when Tom was at school, Anna saw his mug on the table. She climbed on a chair and reached for it. She was very careful not to spill the milk. She took a big sip and felt proud. She hoped she would grow right away. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was Mom coming back from the store. Anna got scared and tried to put the mug back. But she was too late. Mom saw her with the mug and frowned. + +"Anna, what are you doing with Tom's mug?" Mom asked. "That's not for you. You have your own mug. And you know you're not supposed to climb on chairs. You could fall and hurt yourself." + +Anna felt ashamed and sad. She wanted to explain, but she couldn't find the words. She started to cry and hugged the mug. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to grow like Tom. I thought his milk was magic." Anna sobbed. + +Mom sighed and hugged Anna back. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"Oh, Anna. You don't need magic milk to grow. You just need to eat healthy food, drink water, sleep well, and have fun. You're growing every day, and I love you just the way you are. And so does Tom. He'll be happy to share his mug with you, if you ask nicely. But you have to be careful and respectful, okay?" + +Anna nodded and smiled back. She felt better and understood. She gave Mom the mug and said thank you. She decided to wait for Tom and ask him to play with her. She hoped he would say yes. She was eager to show him how much she had grown. +Tom and Sue were twins. They liked to play outside in the snow. They had red and blue gloves to keep their hands warm. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +One day, they saw a big sign on their door. It said: "Happy Birthday, Tom and Sue!" Their mom and dad had a surprise for them. They had a cake with candles and balloons and presents. They invited their friends to come and celebrate with them. + +Tom and Sue were very happy. They opened their presents and saw new toys and books and clothes. They thanked their mom and dad and their friends. They blew out the candles and ate the cake. They played games and sang songs. They had a mighty fun time. + +They did not forget their snowman. They put a slice of cake and a balloon next to him. They said: "Happy Birthday, Mr. Snowman! You are our friend. We hope you like your cake and balloon." They gave him a hug and a kiss. + +The snowman smiled. He was glad to have Tom and Sue as his friends. He thought they were mighty kind and sweet. He wished them a happy birthday too. He ate his cake and played with his balloon. He had a mighty good day. +Lily liked her long hair. She could make braids and buns and ponytails. She did not want a haircut. But Mom said she had to. Mom said her hair was too messy and tangled. Mom said she would look nice and normal with a haircut. + +Lily cried and kicked and screamed. She did not want to go to the salon. She did not want to sit in the big chair. She did not want the scissors near her head. But Mom dragged her there anyway. Mom said it would be quick and easy. Mom said she would get a lollipop after. + +Lily hated the salon. She hated the noise and the smell and the people. She hated the lady who cut her hair. She pulled and tugged and snipped and chopped. She made Lily's hair very short and very straight. She said it was cute and modern. Lily did not think so. + +Lily looked in the mirror and sobbed. She did not like her haircut. She did not look like herself. She did not look like Lily. She looked like a boy. She looked like a stranger. She wanted her long hair back. She wanted to be normal. + +Lily ran out of the salon. She ran away from Mom. She ran into the street. She did not see the car. She did not hear the horn. She did not feel the pain. She did not rest. She did not get a lollipop. She did not get anything. +Lily was sad. She wanted milk, but there was no milk in the fridge. She asked her mom for milk, but her mom said they had to go to the store to buy more milk. + +"Can we go now, please?" Lily said. + +"Not now, sweetie. I have to finish some work first. Maybe in an hour, okay?" her mom said. + +Lily did not like to wait. She was very thirsty and hungry. She looked around the kitchen for something else to drink or eat. She saw a box of cookies on the counter. She climbed on a chair and reached for the box. She opened it and took a big bite of a cookie. + +"Yum!" she said. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was her mom's phone. It was ringing and ringing. Lily was curious. She wanted to see who was calling. She got off the chair and walked to the living room, where her mom's phone was on the couch. She picked up the phone and pressed the green button. + +"Hello?" she said. + +"Hi, this is Bob from the milk delivery service. I'm sorry to bother you, but I have some bad news. We had a problem with our truck and we won't be able to deliver your milk today. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will try to make it up to you next week. Thank you for your understanding and have a nice day." the voice on the phone said. + +Lily did not understand what the voice was saying. She only heard the word "milk". She thought the voice was telling her that they had milk for her. She was very happy. She said "Thank you!" and hung up the phone. + +She ran back to the kitchen and told her mom the good news. + +"Mom, mom, guess what? The milk is coming! The milk is coming!" she said. + +Her mom looked confused. She checked her phone and saw the missed call from the milk delivery service. She read the message and realized what had happened. She felt bad for Lily. She knew she had to tell her the truth. + +"Lily, honey, I'm sorry, but the milk is not coming. There was a mistake. The milk delivery service had a problem and they can't bring us milk today. We still have to go to the store to buy more milk." she said. + +Lily was very sad. She started to cry. She did not want to go to the store. She wanted milk now. She hugged her mom and said "Please, please, please, can we have milk?" + +Her mom hugged her back and said "I'm sorry, sweetie. I know you want milk, but we have to wait a little bit longer. How about we go to the store together and we buy some milk and some ice cream? Would you like that?" + +Lily stopped crying. She liked ice cream. She nodded and said "Okay. But can we go fast?" + +Her mom smiled and said "Yes, we can go fast. Come on, let's get ready. We'll be back soon with some milk and some ice cream. And then we can have a nice snack together. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said "Good. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said "I love you too, Lily." +Tom likes to jog. He likes to jog fast and feel the wind on his face. He likes to jog with his dog, Spot. Spot likes to jog too. They jog every day in the park. + +One day, Tom and Spot jog to a new place. They see a big house. The house has a high ceiling. Tom thinks the ceiling is pretty. He wants to see it better. He sees a ladder. He climbs the ladder. Spot barks. He does not like the ladder. + +Tom reaches the top of the ladder. He looks at the ceiling. He sees many colors and shapes. He thinks they are paintings. He wants to touch them. He reaches his hand. But they are not paintings. They are bugs. Big, disgusting bugs. They crawl on the ceiling. They see Tom's hand. They bite Tom's hand. Tom screams. He falls off the ladder. He hits his head. He does not move. Spot barks louder. He is scared. He runs to Tom. He licks Tom's face. But Tom does not wake up. Tom is gone. Spot is alone. +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoomed their cars around and made loud noises. + +One day, Tim found a new car in his toy box. It was shiny and red, with a big loop on the back. He wondered what the loop was for. He showed it to Lily and asked her, "Do you know what this loop does?" + +Lily looked at the car and shrugged. She did not know. She said, "Maybe it is for hanging the car on a hook. Or maybe it is for pulling the car with a string. Or maybe it is for nothing at all." + +Tim was not satisfied with Lily's answers. He wanted to find out the truth. He was a thoughtful boy who liked to learn new things. He said, "Let's try to find out. Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad. Or maybe we can look in a book. Or maybe we can try something with the loop." + +Lily agreed to help Tim. She was a curious girl who liked to have fun. She said, "OK, let's try. Maybe we can make the car do something cool with the loop. Or maybe we can find a new way to play with the car. Or maybe we can surprise someone with the loop." + +They took the car and went to look for clues. They asked Mom and Dad, but they did not know either. They looked in a book, but they did not find anything. They tried to do something with the loop, but they did not succeed. They were about to give up, when they saw their cat, Fluffy, sleeping on the couch. + +They had an idea. They tied a string to the loop and dangled the car in front of Fluffy. Fluffy woke up and saw the car. He was interested. He reached out his paw and tried to catch the car. Tim and Lily giggled and moved the car around. Fluffy chased the car and jumped and pounced. He had fun. Tim and Lily had fun. They found a new way to play with the car and the loop. They were happy. +Ben had a big bag of candy. He got it from a nice lady who lived on his street. She said he could have it if he helped her with her garden. Ben liked candy very much, but he did not like to share. He hid the bag under his bed and ate some every day. + +But Ben was lazy. He did not brush his teeth or wash his face. He did not listen to his mom or dad. He did not play with his friends or do his homework. He only wanted to eat candy and watch TV. He did not know that candy could make his teeth rot. + +One day, Ben felt a pain in his mouth. He looked in the mirror and saw a big hole in his tooth. He cried and ran to his mom. She took him to the dentist. The dentist said Ben had a cavity and he had to fix it. He gave Ben a shot and drilled his tooth. Ben hated it. It hurt and it was loud. + +The dentist told Ben he had to take better care of his teeth. He said he had to brush them twice a day and floss them. He said he had to eat less candy and more healthy food. He said he had to drink water and not soda. He said he had to be more active and not lazy. + +Ben learned his lesson. He did what the dentist said. He shared his candy with his friends and ate more fruits and vegetables. He played outside and did his homework. He smiled and his teeth were shiny and white. He had zero cavities and zero pain. He was happy and healthy. +Ben likes to read novels. He has many novels in his room. He likes to look at the pictures and make up stories in his head. Sometimes he reads the words too, but they are hard. + +One day, Ben finds a new novel on his bed. It is a gift from his aunt. He is happy and excited. He opens the novel and sees a big dragon on the cover. He likes dragons. He thinks they are cool and strong. + +He starts to read the novel, but he does not understand many words. He sees words like "kingdom", "quest" and "magic". He does not know what they mean. He feels frustrated and bored. He does not like this novel. He wants to read something else. + +He decides to throw the novel away. He does not care if his aunt will be sad. He does not want to keep the novel. He picks up the novel and throws it across the room. He does not see where it lands. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" his mom asks. She hears a loud noise and comes to his room. She sees the novel on the floor, near the window. She is angry and shocked. She picks up the novel and looks at it. It is torn and dirty. She sees the dragon on the cover and recognizes it. It is her favorite novel. She loves this novel. She gave it to her sister when she was young. She wanted to share it with Ben. She thinks he will like it too. + +"Mom, I don't like this novel. It has too many hard words. I want to read something else." Ben says. He does not look at his mom. He does not feel sorry. + +"Ben, this novel is very special. It is a gift from your aunt. She loves you and wants you to enjoy it. It is also my favorite novel. I read it when I was a kid. It has a wonderful story. It is not too hard. You just need to try. You can ask me if you don't understand something. You can't just throw it away. That is very rude and wasteful. You have to be careful and respectful with books. They are not toys. They are treasures." his mom says. She is sad and disappointed. She wants Ben to love reading and learning. She wants him to be kind and grateful. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't know. I was just bored. I didn't mean to hurt your novel. Can you fix it? Can you read it to me? Maybe I will like it then." Ben says. He looks at his mom. He feels sorry. + +"Ben, I'm glad you are sorry. I can try to fix it, but it will not be the same. I can read it to you, but you have to listen and pay attention. Maybe you will like it then. Maybe you will learn something new. Maybe you will have fun. Reading novels can be fun. They can take you to different places and times. They can make you imagine and dream. They can make you feel safe and happy." his mom says. She smiles and hugs Ben. She is hopeful and proud. + +She takes Ben to his bed and sits with him. She opens the novel and starts to read. She shows him the pictures and explains the words. She tells him the story of the dragon and the brave knight. She makes him laugh and wonder. She makes him feel safe and happy. Ben listens and pays attention. He likes the novel. He likes his mom. He likes reading. He is happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a butterfly on a flower. The butterfly is yellow and black. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Anna says. She points to the flower. + +"Wow, Anna, it is so pretty!" Ben says. He wants to touch the butterfly. + +"Be careful, Ben, don't scare it!" Anna says. She moves slowly to the flower. She holds out her hand. The butterfly flies to her hand. It tickles her fingers. + +"Anna, you are so lucky!" Ben says. He smiles at Anna. + +Anna smiles back. She is very proud. She shows the butterfly to Ben. Ben shows the butterfly to Anna. They take turns holding the butterfly. They are very happy. + +The butterfly stays with them for a while. Then it flies away. It goes to another flower. Anna and Ben wave goodbye to the butterfly. + +"Bye, butterfly, thank you for playing with us!" Anna and Ben say. + +They hug each other. They are still happy. They go to play some more in the park. They hope to see the butterfly again. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play together. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a toy for us," Ben said. + +"Maybe it is a cake for us," Lily said. + +They decided to peek inside the box. They lifted the lid a little bit. They saw something soft and fuzzy. They lifted the lid more. They saw two hats. One was red and one was blue. They had ears and eyes and noses. They looked like animals. + +"Wow, they are hats that look like animals!" Ben said. + +"They are so cute and funny!" Lily said. + +They took out the hats and tried them on. Ben wore the red hat that looked like a fox. Lily wore the blue hat that looked like a bear. They looked at each other and laughed. They felt warm and cozy. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She had a big smile on her face. + +"Surprise! I made these hats for you. Do you like them?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily ran to hug their mom. They thanked her for the hats. They told her they loved them. + +"I'm so glad you like them. I'm very proud of you. You are my sweet fox and my cuddly bear," she said. + +They kissed their mom and put on their hats again. They went outside to play. They pretended to be animals. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. They see corn, wheat, carrots, and apples. + +One day, they find a big pile of corn. They want to eat some. They pick some corn and peel the green leaves. They see the yellow corn inside. It looks yummy. + +But then, they see a black horse. The horse is angry. It does not like Tom and Jen. It thinks they are stealing its corn. It runs to them and kicks the pile of corn. The corn flies everywhere. Some corn hits Tom and Jen. They are scared and hurt. + +They run away from the horse. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad hug them and give them some water. They say they are sorry. They say they should not take corn without asking. They say the horse is not bad. It is just protecting its food. + +Tom and Jen say they are sorry too. They say they will not do it again. They say they will be nice to the horse. They say they will share their corn with it. They hope the horse will be their friend. They hope the horse will not kick them again. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big hose that can spray water. They like to spray the flowers and the grass and make them wet. + +But they also like to spray each other and laugh. Tom sprays Lily on her face and she makes a funny noise. Lily sprays Tom on his back and he jumps. + +"Stop, stop!" Tom says. "You are too wet!" + +"No, you stop!" Lily says. "You are too wet too!" + +They keep spraying and laughing until they see a big cat. The cat has black and white fur and a wide face. It is sitting on the fence and watching them. + +"Look, a cat!" Tom says. "Let's spray the cat!" + +"No, don't spray the cat!" Lily says. "The cat will be angry!" + +But Tom does not listen. He sprays the cat with the hose. The cat does not like it. It hisses and scratches and runs away. + +"Bad cat!" Tom says. "Go away!" + +"Tom, you are mean!" Lily says. "The cat was not bad. You were bad!" + +Lily is sad. She likes cats. She does not like Tom. She does not spray him anymore. She goes inside the house. + +Tom is sorry. He likes Lily. He does not like cats. He does not spray them anymore. He goes after Lily. + +"Lily, Lily, wait!" Tom says. "I am sorry. I will not spray the cat again. Can we play again?" + +Lily stops. She looks at Tom. He looks wet and sad. + +"OK, Tom," Lily says. "But you have to be nice. And you have to say sorry to the cat too." + +Tom nods. He says sorry to the cat. He says sorry to Lily. They hug. They play again. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a place to hide and have fun. + +They use scissors to cut a door and windows in the box. They find some pillows and blankets to make the inside soft. They also find some stickers and crayons to decorate the outside. They are very happy with their place. + +But the box is not very strong. It starts to bend and sag. Sara and Ben are worried. They do not want their place to break. They think of a way to support the box. + +They ask their dad for some books. He gives them some old books that he does not need. They use the books to prop up the sides and the roof of the box. They make sure the books are not too heavy or too many. They do not want the box to collapse. + +Now their place is strong and cozy. They crawl inside and play with their toys. They read some of the books and tell each other stories. They are very proud of their place. They thank their dad for his help. He smiles and hugs them. He is proud of them too. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to wander in the park. They saw many things that made them happy, like flowers, birds, and swings. Sometimes they met other children who wanted to play with them, but they did not speak the same language. + +One day, they saw a huge dog that was running and barking. It was brown and furry, and had a long tail. Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to pet the dog, but they were also a little scared. + +"Hello, doggy!" Tom said, holding out his hand. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The dog stopped and looked at Tom. It wagged its tail and licked his hand. Tom smiled and stroked the dog's head. + +"Lily, come and see!" Tom called to his sister. "The doggy is nice!" + +Lily came closer and reached out her hand, too. The dog sniffed her and licked her hand, too. Lily giggled and hugged the dog. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lily said. "You are so soft and warm!" + +The dog barked and wagged its tail. It seemed to like Tom and Lily, too. + +"Hi, kids!" A voice said. "I see you found my dog. His name is Max. He is very friendly, but he doesn't understand your language. He only knows English." + +Tom and Lily looked up and saw a man who was smiling. He had a leash in his hand. He was the dog's owner. + +"Hello, sir!" Tom said. "We like your dog. He is huge and fun. What is English?" + +"English is the language I speak," the man said. "And you speak a different language. Do you know what it is called?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not know. + +"It is called Spanish," the man said. "It is a beautiful language, too. Do you want to learn some English words?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked to learn new things. + +"OK, then," the man said. "Let's start with the word for dog. In English, it is dog. Can you say dog?" + +Tom and Lily repeated after the man. "Dog!" + +"Very good!" the man said. "And the word for friend is friend. Can you say friend?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Friend!" + +"Excellent!" the man said. "You are very smart. And you know what? Max is your friend, too. He likes you very much." + +Tom and Lily smiled and hugged Max again. They were happy to have a new friend, even if he spoke a different language. They decided to wander with him and the man for a while, and learn more English words. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Sara was a dog who lived with a human family. She liked her human family very much. They gave her food, water, toys and love. Sara also liked to go for walks with her human family. They would spend time together outside, playing, running and sniffing. + +One day, Sara saw a new human in the park. He was walking a big, fluffy dog. Sara thought the human was attractive. He had shiny hair, a nice smile and a friendly voice. Sara wanted to meet him and his dog. She barked and pulled on her leash. + +Her human family noticed Sara's interest. They smiled and walked towards the new human and his dog. They said hello and introduced themselves. The new human's name was Tom and his dog's name was Max. Tom and Max were also friendly and happy to meet Sara and her human family. + +Sara and Max sniffed each other and wagged their tails. They liked each other. They started to play and chase each other in the grass. Sara and Max had fun. Sara also liked Tom. He petted her and gave her a treat. Sara licked his hand and wagged her tail. Tom also liked Sara. He said she was a good and cute dog. + +Sara and her human family spent a long time in the park with Tom and Max. They talked, laughed and played. Sara was very happy. She hoped to see Tom and Max again soon. She thought they could be her new friends. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They held hands and walked to the hole. It was dark and cold. They were scared. They heard a loud roar. It was a bear! The bear was angry. It wanted to eat them. + +Lily and Ben ran away from the hole. They passed some trees and rocks. They looked for a safe place to hide. They saw a small cave. They ran inside. The cave was warm and cozy. They saw some blankets and toys. They were happy. + +The cave belonged to a kind old man. He was not home. He liked to help animals and people. He left some food and water for them. Lily and Ben ate and drank. They felt better. They played with the toys. They had fun. + +The old man came back. He saw Lily and Ben. He smiled. He was not mad. He was glad. He asked them their names. He told them his name. He said they could stay as long as they wanted. He said he would take them back to the park later. Lily and Ben thanked him. They liked him. They felt peaceful. They hugged him. They were friends. +Sara and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They shared their toys, their snacks, and their secrets. They also liked to stretch their arms and legs and pretend they were superheroes. + +One day, Sara and Ben found a shiny ring on the ground. Sara picked it up and put it on her finger. She said, "Look, Ben, I have a ring. This means we are married, like mommy and daddy." + +Ben frowned and said, "No, Sara, we are not married. We are too young. And that ring is not yours. It belongs to someone else. You have to give it back." + +Sara did not want to give back the ring. She liked how it sparkled on her finger. She said, "No, Ben, this is my ring. I found it, so I keep it. And we are married, so you have to do what I say." + +Ben got angry and said, "No, Sara, you are being selfish and bossy. That is not how marriage works. Marriage is about love and respect and sharing. You are not sharing the ring, you are not respecting me, and you are not showing love. You are hurting our friendship." + +Sara and Ben started to argue and shout. They did not notice a big dog that was running towards them. The dog was hungry and curious. It saw the shiny ring on Sara's finger and wanted to bite it. + +The dog barked loudly and jumped on Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben were scared and screamed. They dropped the ring and the dog grabbed it in its mouth. The dog ran away with the ring. + +Sara and Ben were sad and sorry. They realized they had been foolish and mean. They hugged each other and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry, Ben. You are my best friend. I love you." + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that friendship is more important than things. They learned that marriage is not a game. They learned that they have to be alert and careful when they play outside. They learned that they have to stretch their hearts and minds and be kind and generous. +Tom and Mia are playing with a toy car. The car has a battery inside. The battery makes the car go fast. Tom and Mia like to make the car go high on a ramp. They laugh when the car flies in the air. + +"Look, Mia, I can send the car higher than you!" Tom says. He pushes the car hard on the ramp. The car goes very high. It goes so high that it hits the ceiling. The car falls down and breaks. + +"Oh no, Tom, you broke the car!" Mia says. She is sad and angry. She likes the car. She wants to play with it more. + +"I'm sorry, Mia, I didn't mean to break the car," Tom says. He is sorry too. He likes the car too. He wants to fix it. + +But the car is too broken. The battery is out. The wheels are off. The car does not go fast anymore. It does not go at all. + +Tom and Mia cannot play with the car anymore. They have no more fun. They are both sad. They wish they did not send the car so high. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a lot of toys, but they also liked to dig in the earth and find bugs and stones. One day, they found a shiny stone that looked like a star. Sara wanted to keep it, but Ben wanted it too. + +They started to fight over the stone, and they both pulled and tugged. They did not share or take turns. They teased each other and said mean things. They made each other cry and angry. + +Their mom saw them and came to the garden. She was not happy. She took the stone and said, "This is a very charming stone, but it is not worth fighting over. You are both more precious than any stone. You should love and respect each other, not tease and hurt each other. Sharing is caring, and caring is better than having." + +She gave them a hug and said, "Now, why don't you play nicely together and find more stones to make a necklace or a picture? You can have more fun and joy if you work together and help each other." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to share the stone and make a necklace for their mom. They played happily in the earth and found more stones and bugs. They learned that teasing is not nice, and sharing is kind. They thanked their mom for the lesson and gave her the necklace. Their mom smiled and said, "You are my charming twins, and I love you very much." +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Lily and Tom wanted to pet the dog, but they were afraid of its long fur. + +"Can we cut the dog's hair?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, we can't. That would hurt the dog. And we don't have scissors," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can use mom's gas?" Lily said. She remembered that mom used gas to make the car go. + +"No, we can't. That would be dangerous. And we don't have gas," Tom said. + +"Then what can we do?" Lily said. She was sad. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was the dog's owner. He was a nice man with a big smile. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog? His name is Max. He is very hairy, but he is also very clean and soft. You can pet him if you want. He likes children," the man said. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They smiled. They went to pet Max. He licked their faces. They laughed. + +They learned that they didn't need to cut the dog's hair or use gas. They just needed to be kind and gentle. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a yellow pipe in the grass. They wonder what it is for. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Lily says. "Let's blow into it and see what happens." + +They take turns to blow into the pipe. Nothing happens. They are disappointed. + +"Maybe it is broken," Tom says. "Let's try to fix it." + +They look for tools in the shed. They find a hammer, a screwdriver, and some tape. They try to hit, twist, and stick the pipe. But it still does not work. + +They are frustrated. They throw the pipe on the ground. They hear a loud hiss. They see water spraying out of the pipe. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "We broke the pipe!" + +They run to the house. They tell their mom what happened. She is not angry. She says they need to bathe. + +"Come on, kids," she says. "Let's go to the bathroom and wash off the dirt and the water." + +They follow their mom. They take off their clothes. They get into the tub. They splash and laugh. They enjoy the bath. + +They forget about the pipe. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they decide to go on a journey. They pack some snacks and a blanket in a big bag. They take their bikes and ride to the park. + +At the park, they see a pond. There are ducks and fish in the pond. They also see a small boat. The boat is red and has a sail. Tom and Mia want to go on the boat. They leave their bikes and bag near a tree. They get on the boat and push it into the water. + +The boat is fun. They pretend to be pirates and sailors. They sing songs and wave to the ducks. But then, the wind blows hard. The boat goes fast. Tom and Mia are scared. They try to steer the boat, but they can't. The boat goes to the other side of the pond, where there are rocks and weeds. + +The boat hits a rock. It makes a hole. Water comes in. The boat starts to sink. Tom and Mia cry for help. They are wet and cold. They hold on to the sail. + +Near the pond, there is a man. He is busy. He is mowing the grass. He hears Tom and Mia cry. He looks at the pond. He sees the boat. He runs to the pond. He takes off his shoes. He jumps into the water. He swims to the boat. He is strong. He rescues Tom and Mia. He carries them to the shore. He wraps them in the blanket. He is kind. He calls their parents. + +Tom and Mia are safe. They are happy. They thank the man. They hug each other. They learn a lesson. They will not go on the boat again. They will be careful. They will have fun. But they will not forget their journey. And they will not forget the man who rescued them. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of figures. They are amazing. They have different colors, shapes, and clothes. Ben and Mia want to play with them. + +But they have a problem. Ben likes the blue figures. Mia likes the pink figures. They do not want to share. They say, "These are mine. You cannot have them." They start to fight. They pull and push. They yell and cry. They hate each other. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the box of figures. She sees Ben and Mia. They are angry and sad. Mom says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? These figures are for everyone. You can play with them together. You can have fun. You can be nice. You can be friends." + +Ben and Mia listen to Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Ben. We are sorry, Mia." They hug and say, "We do not hate you. We like you. You are our friend." They share the figures. They play with them together. They have fun. They are nice. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is bad. Friendship is good. +Lily was a dog who loved her owner, Ben. Ben was a boy who liked to play with Lily and give her treats. They were happy together. + +One day, Ben had to go to a big place with many books and people. He said it was school. Lily did not like school. She wanted to stay with Ben. She felt sad and bitter when he left. + +Lily waited for Ben to come back. She heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck hit a small car. The car was Ben's mom's car. Lily barked and barked. + +Ben's mom got out of the car. She looked hurt and scared. Lily wanted to help her. She ran to the door and scratched it. She hoped someone would open it. + +A man came and opened the door. He was Ben's dad. He saw the crash and ran to Ben's mom. He hugged her and said he would call for help. Lily followed him. She licked Ben's mom's face and wagged her tail. She wanted to show her that she was not alone. She wanted to support her. + +Ben's mom smiled and petted Lily. She said Lily was a good dog. Lily felt happy and proud. She knew Ben would be happy too. She waited with Ben's mom and dad until help came. She hoped Ben would come back soon. She loved her owner. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They saw a creek with water and rocks. Lily wanted to go to the creek and look for fish and frogs. Max wanted to go to the fancy castle with towers and flags. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the castle!" Max said. "It is so big and fun!" + +"No, Max, I want to go to the creek!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and cool!" + +Max did not listen to Lily. He ignored her and ran to the castle. He climbed the stairs and waved a stick like a sword. He pretended to be a king. + +Lily did not follow Max. She ignored him and walked to the creek. She bent down and touched the water. She saw a fish and a frog. She smiled and made a crown with flowers. She pretended to be a queen. + +Lily and Max were happy in their own places. But after a while, they got bored and lonely. They missed each other. They looked around and saw each other. + +"Lily, do you want to play with me?" Max shouted. + +"Max, do you want to play with me?" Lily shouted. + +They ran to each other and hugged. They decided to share their games. They took turns to be king and queen of the castle and the creek. They had more fun together. They did not ignore each other anymore. +Tim and Lily like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see the big slide and the swings and the sandbox. They have fun with their toys and their friends. + +But the sun is going down. The sky is red and orange and purple. It is very pretty. Tim and Lily want to see the sunset. They run to the hill. They climb up and sit on the grass. + +They see the sun get smaller and smaller. It is hiding behind the trees and the houses. It is almost gone. Tim and Lily feel sad. They like the sun. It is warm and bright and makes them happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. It is big and black and angry. It is barking and growling. It is running to the hill. It wants to bite Tim and Lily. They are scared. They do not like the dog. It is harsh and mean and makes them cry. + +They jump up and run down the hill. They run to their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them about the dog. Their mom and dad are worried. They say they are sorry. They say they will keep them safe. They say they will go home. + +Tim and Lily are still sad about the sunset. But they are happy to be with their mom and dad. They love them. They say goodbye to the park. They hope to see the sun again tomorrow. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with tools. They had a big box of tools that their dad gave them. They had hammers, saws, nails, screws, and more. They liked to build things with the tools, like houses, cars, and boats. + +One day, Ben and Sam were playing with the tools in the backyard. Ben wanted to use the hammer, but Sam had it. Ben asked Sam to give him the hammer, but Sam said no. He said it was his turn to use the hammer, and Ben had to wait. Ben got angry and tried to grab the hammer from Sam. Sam pulled the hammer away and said, "Stop it, Ben! It's mine!" + +Ben did not stop. He pushed Sam and slapped him on the face. Sam cried out and dropped the hammer. Ben picked up the hammer and said, "Ha! Now I have the hammer!" He swung the hammer in the air and hit a bird that was sitting on a branch. The bird fell to the ground and did not move. It was dead. + +Ben and Sam were shocked. They ran to the bird and saw that it had blood on its head. They felt sorry for the bird and scared of what they had done. They heard their dad coming and hid the hammer and the bird. They hoped their dad would not find out. + +Their dad came and saw them sitting quietly. He asked them what they were doing. Ben and Sam did not answer. They looked at each other and felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They decided to tell their dad the truth. They told him how they fought over the hammer and how Ben killed the bird. They said they were sorry and asked for forgiveness. + +Their dad was sad and angry. He said, "Boys, you should not fight over things. You should share and take turns. You should not slap each other. You should be kind and gentle. You should not kill animals. You should respect and protect life. You have done a very wrong thing. You have to learn from your mistake and never do it again." + +He took them to the bird and buried it in the ground. He said a prayer for the bird and asked God to forgive them. He hugged them and said, "I love you, boys, but I am disappointed in you. You have to be better than this. You have to be good and responsible. You have to use your tools for good, not for evil. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, dad. We understand. We are sorry. We love you, too." They hugged their dad and promised to be good. They learned their lesson and never fought over the tools again. They used the tools to make nice things for their dad, their mom, and their friends. They were happy and peaceful. They never forgot the bird and the hammer. They never forgot the moral value. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a lot of ants on the ground. They decided to have a race with the ants. + +"Look, Lily, this ant is very fast. I will race with him. You can race with that ant," Tom said, pointing to a black ant. + +"OK, Tom, but my ant is faster than yours. She is very enthusiastic. She wants to win," Lily said, pointing to a red ant. + +They put their fingers next to the ants and said, "Ready, set, go!" + +The ants started to run along the dirt. Tom and Lily followed them with their fingers. They cheered for their ants. + +"Go, go, go, ant! You can do it!" Tom shouted. + +"Come on, ant! You are the best!" Lily shouted. + +The ants ran very hard. They passed some rocks, some leaves, and some flowers. They were almost at the end of the garden. + +"Look, Lily, my ant is ahead. He is going to win!" Tom said, smiling. + +"No, Tom, my ant is catching up. She is going to win!" Lily said, frowning. + +The ants reached the fence. They climbed up the fence. They were very close to each other. + +"Who will win? Who will win?" Tom and Lily asked. + +The ants reached the top of the fence. They stopped. They looked at each other. They smiled. + +They had both won. They had both had fun. + +Tom and Lily clapped their hands. They were happy for their ants. + +"Good job, ants! You are both very fast and very enthusiastic. You are both winners!" Tom and Lily said. + +The ants nodded. They thanked Tom and Lily. They waved goodbye. + +Tom and Lily waved back. They hugged each other. They had both had fun. +Anna loved to play in the woods with her dog, Spot. She liked to look for pine cones and smell the pine trees. She wanted to find a rare pine cone, one that was very big and shiny. She had seen one in a book and thought it was beautiful. + +One day, she saw a pine cone that looked like the one in the book. It was on a high branch of a tall pine tree. She wanted to get it, but it was too far for her to reach. She asked Spot to help her, but he could not climb the tree. She looked around and saw a big rock. She had an idea. + +She dragged the rock to the tree and stood on it. She stretched her arms and tried to grab the pine cone. She was very close, but not close enough. She jumped and jumped, but she could not touch it. She felt sad and tired. She was about to give up, when she heard a loud crack. + +The branch with the pine cone had broken and fallen to the ground. Anna was surprised and happy. She ran to the pine cone and picked it up. It was big and shiny, just like the one in the book. She hugged it and thanked Spot for being with her. She had succeeded in finding a rare pine cone. She smiled and ran home to show it to her mom. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees and look for birds and bugs. One day, they saw a big branch with many leaves and flowers. It looked very interesting. + +"Let's go and see what's on that branch!" Lila said. + +"OK, but be careful. It looks very high." Ben said. + +They climbed the tree and reached the branch. They saw a nest with three eggs inside. They were blue and speckled. + +"Wow, look at the eggs! They are so pretty!" Lila said. + +"Maybe they belong to a bird. We should not touch them." Ben said. + +But Lila was curious. She reached out her hand and touched one of the eggs. It felt warm and smooth. She wanted to see it better. She picked it up and held it in her palm. + +"Look, Ben, I have an egg!" Lila said. + +But as soon as she said that, the egg cracked and a baby bird came out. It was wet and fluffy and had a big beak. It looked at Lila and chirped. + +"Uh-oh, Lila, you made the egg hatch! Put it back in the nest!" Ben said. + +But before Lila could do that, the baby bird flapped its wings and flew away. It vanished in the sky. + +"Where did it go?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it went to find its mom and dad. But now they will miss one of their babies. And the other eggs will be lonely." Ben said. + +Lila felt sad and sorry. She realized she had done a bad thing. She put the empty shell back in the nest and climbed down the tree. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have listened to you. I should not have touched the eggs. They were not ours to play with." Lila said. + +"It's OK, Lila. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Next time, we will be more careful and respectful of nature. Nature is interesting, but we have to leave it alone sometimes." Ben said. + +They hugged and went to play somewhere else. They hoped the bird family would be happy and safe. They never forgot the lesson they learned that day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand with their buckets and shovels. They liked to make castles and roads and bridges. They also liked to find shells and stones and put them on their sand creations. + +"Look, I made a big castle with a flag!" Lily said, showing Tom her bucket. + +"That's nice, Lily. I made a long road with a tunnel!" Tom said, pointing to his shovel. + +They were having fun, until they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. It wanted to play, too. But it did not know how to play with sand. It jumped on Lily's castle and knocked it down. It ran over Tom's road and made a hole in it. It dug up their shells and stones and threw them around. + +"Hey, stop it! You wrecked our sand!" Lily and Tom shouted at the dog. They were sad and angry. + +The dog did not listen. It kept on playing with the sand. It saw something shiny under the sand. It was Lily's necklace. She had taken it off and buried it in the sand for safekeeping. The dog grabbed the necklace and ran away. + +"Come back! That's mine!" Lily cried. She chased after the dog. + +Tom followed her. He wanted to help her get her necklace back. They ran and ran, but the dog was faster. It disappeared behind some bushes. + +Lily and Tom stopped. They were tired and out of breath. They looked around. They did not know where they were. They had run too far from their spot on the beach. They did not see their buckets and shovels. They did not see their parents. They did not see anyone. + +They were lost. + +They were scared. + +They hugged each other and started to cry. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Where are you?" they sobbed. + +They hoped someone would hear them and find them. They hoped the dog would bring back Lily's necklace. They hoped their sand would be tidy again. They hoped they would be happy again. +Anna likes to visit her grandma every week. Grandma has a big house with many rooms and a garden. Anna likes to play with the toys and books that grandma has. She also likes to help grandma bake cookies and feed the birds. + +One day, when Anna and grandma were in the garden, they saw a big, fluffy cat. The cat was white and black and had green eyes. It was sitting on the fence and looking at them. Anna liked the cat and wanted to pet it. + +"Look, grandma, a cat!" Anna said, pointing at the fence. + +"Yes, dear, I see it. It's a pretty cat, isn't it?" grandma said, smiling. + +"Can I go and say hello to the cat, grandma?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, dear, but be careful. The cat might be shy or scared. Don't run or shout. Just walk slowly and quietly, and hold out your hand gently. Maybe the cat will let you touch it," grandma said. + +Anna nodded and did what grandma said. She walked slowly and quietly towards the fence, and held out her hand gently. The cat stared at her with its green eyes. It did not run or hiss. It seemed curious and friendly. Anna smiled and said softly, "Hello, cat. You are very pretty. Can I pet you?" + +The cat stared at her for a few more seconds, then moved its head closer to her hand. It sniffed her fingers, then rubbed its cheek against them. It purred softly. Anna felt its fur. It was very soft and warm. Anna giggled and stroked the cat. The cat closed its eyes and purred louder. + +"Grandma, the cat likes me!" Anna said, happily. + +"I'm glad, dear. You are very gentle and kind. The cat can tell that you are a good friend," grandma said, proudly. + +Anna and the cat played for a while, then Anna said goodbye to the cat and thanked it for letting her pet it. She and grandma went back to the house and had some cookies and milk. Anna told grandma that she liked the cat very much and hoped to see it again. Grandma said that maybe the cat would come back for another visit. Anna hoped so, too. She liked to visit her grandma and the cat. They were both very nice and soft. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. They see a big switch. The switch can make different sounds and lights. + +"Wow, look at that switch!" Anna says. "I want to play with it!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's share it!" + +They ask their moms if they can play with the switch. Their moms say yes, but they have to take turns. Anna and Ben agree. They go to the switch and press it. It makes a beep sound and a red light. + +"Beep, beep, beep!" Anna says. "This is fun!" + +She presses the switch again and again. Ben waits for his turn. He counts to ten in his head. + +"Anna, can I have a turn now?" Ben asks. + +Anna does not listen. She presses the switch more and more. It makes a honk sound and a yellow light. + +"Honk, honk, honk!" Anna says. "This is more fun!" + +She presses the switch faster and faster. Ben waits for his turn. He counts to twenty in his head. + +"Anna, please, can I have a turn now?" Ben asks. + +Anna still does not listen. She presses the switch harder and harder. It makes a siren sound and a blue light. + +"Siren, siren, siren!" Anna says. "This is the most fun!" + +She presses the switch so hard that it breaks. It makes a loud noise and a smoke. Anna and Ben are scared. Their moms come to see what happened. + +"Anna, what did you do?" Anna's mom asks. "You broke the switch!" + +"I'm sorry, mom," Anna says. "I just wanted to play with it." + +"Ben, did you get to play with the switch?" Ben's mom asks. + +"No, mom," Ben says. "Anna did not let me." + +"That's not nice, Anna," Ben's mom says. "You should share with your friend." + +"I know, mom," Anna says. "I was selfish. I'm sorry, Ben." + +"It's okay, Anna," Ben says. "But next time, can we play together?" + +"Yes, Ben," Anna says. "Next time, we can play together." + +They hug and say sorry. Their moms take them to another toy. They find a ball. The ball is available. They play with the ball. They take turns and have fun. They learn to share and be kind. +Timmy was a very hairy boy. He had long hair on his head, and hair on his arms and legs. He did not like to cut his hair, because he thought it was fun to play with it. He liked to make braids, and knots, and curls with his hair. + +One day, his mom said, "Timmy, you need to go to the barber. Your hair is too long and messy. You will look nicer and feel cooler with a haircut." Timmy did not want to go to the barber. He said, "No, mom, I like my hair. Please let me keep it." + +But his mom was firm. She said, "Timmy, you have to go to the barber. It is good to take care of your hair. The barber will be gentle and friendly. He will give you a nice haircut that you will like. Come on, let's go." + +Timmy was scared and sad. He did not want to lose his hair. He cried and held on to his hair. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It will be okay. I will go with you and hold your hand. You can choose a haircut that you like. Maybe you can get a sticker or a candy from the barber." + +Timmy and his mom went to the barber. The barber was a kind man with a big smile. He said, "Hello, Timmy. I'm Bob, the barber. I'm here to give you a haircut. What kind of haircut do you want?" Timmy looked at the pictures on the wall. He saw different haircuts for boys and girls. He saw short hair, long hair, curly hair, straight hair, and more. He saw one haircut that he liked. It was a haircut with a spike on the top. He pointed to it and said, "I want that one." + +The barber said, "Okay, Timmy. That's a cool haircut. You will look very handsome with it. Let me get my scissors and comb. You can sit on this big chair and watch yourself in the mirror. Are you ready?" Timmy nodded and climbed on the chair. His mom sat next to him and held his hand. The barber put a cape around Timmy's neck and started to cut his hair. He was gentle and careful. He talked to Timmy and made him laugh. He said, "You have very nice hair, Timmy. It is soft and shiny. I'm going to cut it a little bit, but not too much. You will still have some hair to play with. Do you like the spike on the top? It is very cool. You can display it to your friends and family. They will like it too." + +Timmy felt the scissors snip his hair. He saw his hair fall on the cape and the floor. He felt the comb brush his hair. He saw his hair change in the mirror. He saw the spike on the top. He liked it. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Bob. I like my haircut. It is cool and fun. I want to display it to everyone. Can I have a sticker and a candy?" + +The barber said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you like your haircut. You are a brave and good boy. You can have a sticker and a candy. Here you go. You can choose any sticker and candy you want." Timmy chose a dinosaur sticker and a lollipop. He put the sticker on his shirt and licked the lollipop. He said, "Thank you, Bob. You are a nice barber. I will come back to you next time." + +The barber said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a nice customer. I will be happy to see you next time. Have a good day." Timmy and his mom said goodbye to the barber and left the shop. Timmy was happy and proud. He displayed his haircut to everyone he met. He said, "Look at my haircut. It has a spike on the top. It is cool and fun. Bob, the barber, gave it to me. He is nice and gentle. He gave me a sticker and a candy. Do you like my haircut?" Everyone liked Timmy's haircut. They said, "Wow, Timmy. Your haircut is cool and fun. You look very handsome with it. Bob, the barber, did a great job. He is nice and gentle. He gave you a sticker and a candy. You are lucky and happy." Timmy was lucky and happy. He loved his haircut. He loved his mom. He loved his sticker and his candy. He loved Bob, the barber. He was a very hairy boy, but he was also a very happy boy. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to jog with Mom and Dad in the park. They put on their shoes and hats and go outside. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big slide!" Jen says. She points to the playground. "Can we go there after we jog?" + +"OK, Jen, but we have to jog first," Ben says. He likes to be organized. He follows Mom and Dad on the path. + +They jog for a while and see many things. They see birds, flowers, dogs, and bikes. They say hello to other people who jog. They have fun. + +"Time to go back, kids," Dad says. "We jogged a lot. Are you tired?" + +"A little," Jen says. "But I still want to go to the slide." + +"Me too," Ben says. He rubs his head. He feels sweaty. + +They jog back to the car and drink some water. Then they go to the playground. Jen and Ben take turns on the slide. They laugh and shout. They are happy. They jogged and played. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tree with many fruits on it. + +"Look, Lily, fruits!" Ben says. He points to the tree. + +"Yes, fruits! I like fruits. Do you like fruits, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"I like fruits too. They are yummy and colorful. Can we pick some fruits, Mom?" Ben asks his mom. + +"Sure, Ben, but only if the tree owner says it is okay. Let's ask him nicely," Ben's mom says. She walks with Ben to the tree owner, who is sitting on a bench. + +"Hello, sir. We like your tree. It has many fruits. Can we pick some fruits, please?" Ben's mom says. + +"Hello, ma'am. Thank you for asking. You can pick some fruits, but not too many. Leave some for the birds and the bees," the tree owner says. He smiles. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very kind," Ben's mom says. She helps Ben pick some fruits. Lily and her mom also pick some fruits. + +"Wow, look at all these fruits. We have apples, pears, oranges, bananas, and grapes. What can we do with them?" Lily says. + +"We can eat them. They are good for us. They make us strong and healthy," Ben says. + +"Yes, we can eat them. But we can also do something else with them. We can be creative with them. We can make fruit art," Lily says. + +"Fruit art? What is fruit art?" Ben says. + +"Fruit art is when you use fruits to make something pretty or funny. Like this," Lily says. She takes an apple and a grape. She puts the grape on top of the apple. She makes a face with the grape as the nose and the apple as the head. + +"Look, Ben, this is a fruit face. It is silly. Do you like it?" Lily says. + +"I like it, Lily. It is silly and cute. Can I make a fruit face too?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. You can make a fruit face too. You can use any fruits you want. Be creative," Lily says. + +Ben and Lily make more fruit faces. They use different fruits and make different expressions. They have fun. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their creative children. They take pictures of their fruit art. They share the fruits and eat them. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are best friends. They like to play with trucks and cars and balls. One day, Tom has a big surprise for Sam. He says, "Come to my house after lunch. I have something cool to show you." + +Sam is very excited. He wonders what Tom has. Maybe it is a new toy, or a book, or a game. He eats his lunch quickly and runs to Tom's house. He knocks on the door and Tom opens it. He says, "Follow me. It is in the backyard." + +Sam follows Tom to the backyard. He sees a big box covered with a cloth. He asks, "What is it?" Tom smiles and says, "It is my new equipment. I got it for my birthday. Do you want to see it?" Sam nods and says, "Yes, please." + +Tom pulls the cloth off the box. He reveals his new equipment. It is a telescope. It is shiny and black and has a big lens. Tom says, "It is for looking at the stars and the moon. My dad helped me set it up. It is very cool." + +Sam is amazed. He says, "Wow, that is awesome. Can I try it?" Tom says, "Of course. You are my best friend. Come on, let's look at the sky." They take turns looking through the telescope. They see the sun, the clouds, and some birds. They have a lot of fun with Tom's new equipment. They are happy. +Ben and Mia liked to play outside in the fog. They pretended they were explorers in a new land. They made up names for the trees and rocks and animals they saw. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside. Ben said he wanted to look. Mia said she was fearful. She said it was too dark and scary. Ben said he was not fearful. He said he was brave and curious. + +Ben took a stick and went to the hole. He leaned over and tried to see. But he slipped and fell in. He screamed and dropped the stick. Mia heard him and ran to the hole. She saw his stick on the ground. She was very fearful. She did not know what to do. + +She looked around and saw a rope. It was tied to a tree. She had an idea. She took the rope and ran to the hole. She shouted to Ben. She said she would help him. She said she would replace the stick with the rope. She said he could grab the rope and climb out. + +She threw the rope into the hole. She hoped Ben would catch it. She waited and listened. She heard Ben say thank you. She heard him pull the rope. She saw his head and then his body come out of the hole. She was very happy. She hugged him and said she was glad he was safe. + +They decided to go back home. They said they had enough of the fog and the hole. They said they would play something else tomorrow. They walked hand in hand and smiled. They were not fearful anymore. They were brave and smart and kind. +Anna likes cherries very much. She likes how they are red and sweet and have a small seed inside. She likes to eat them with her mom and dad after dinner. Sometimes, mom and dad buy cherries from the store and bring them home in a big bag. + +One day, mom and dad tell Anna that they have a surprise for her. They say they will give it to her after dinner, but she has to be patient and wait. Anna is very curious and excited. She wonders what the surprise could be. She hopes it is something she likes. + +After dinner, mom and dad bring out a big cake with candles on it. They say it is Anna's birthday cake and they sing a song for her. Anna is very happy and blows out the candles. Then, mom and dad cut the cake and give Anna a big slice. Anna sees that the cake has cherries on top and inside. She is very surprised and delighted. She says thank you to mom and dad and gives them a big hug. + +Anna receives a cherry cake for her birthday. She thinks it is the best surprise ever. She eats the cake and the cherries and shares some with mom and dad. She is very grateful and happy. She thinks she is the luckiest girl in the world. She is glad she was patient and waited for the surprise. +Ben had very long hair. It was so long that it covered his eyes and ears. He did not like it. He wanted to see and hear better. He wanted to look like his dad, who had short hair. He decided to go to the barber with his dad. + +The barber was a nice man. He had a big chair and a sharp tool. He asked Ben how he wanted his hair. Ben said he wanted it short, like his dad. The barber smiled and put a cloth around Ben's neck. He turned on the sharp tool and started to cut Ben's hair. + +Ben felt the sharp tool tickle his head. He saw his long hair fall on the floor. He heard the barber talk to his dad. He looked in the mirror and saw his face. He was happy. He liked his new hair. He looked like his dad. + +The barber finished cutting Ben's hair. He took off the cloth and gave Ben a lollipop. He said Ben was a good boy. He said he liked Ben's hair. He said Ben looked handsome. Ben thanked the barber and gave him a hug. + +Ben and his dad left the barber shop. They walked on the street. Ben saw an enormous dog. It was bigger than him. It had long, fluffy hair. It looked like a lion. Ben was scared. He hid behind his dad. He decided he did not want to have long hair like the dog. He was glad he went to the barber. He liked his short hair. He liked his dad. He liked his lollipop. He was happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Rose. Rose had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Lily liked to brush Rose's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Lily found a big box in the bathroom. It had a picture of a lady with white hair and a lot of powder on her face. Lily was curious. She opened the box and saw a lot of white powder inside. She thought it was snow. She wanted to make Rose look like the lady on the box. + +She took some powder and put it on Rose's face. She put a lot of powder, until Rose's face was all white. She thought Rose looked very pretty. She was happy. + +But then, her mom came in and saw what Lily had done. She was not happy. She was angry. She said, "Lily, what have you done? That is not snow, that is powder. That is not for dolls, that is for grown-ups. You have made a big mess. And you have ruined your doll. Look, her face is all white. She does not look like a regular doll anymore. She looks like a ghost. How will you fix this?" + +Lily was scared. She did not know what to do. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She did not mean to ruin her doll. She loved her doll. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to make Rose look pretty. Please, please, can you help me fix her? Please, please, can you make her look regular again?" + +Her mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also felt sorry for Lily. She said, "Okay, Lily. I will help you fix her. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never play with powder again. You have to promise me that you will only use things that are for dolls, not for grown-ups. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I promise, mom. I promise. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go and wash Rose's face. Maybe we can make her look regular again. Maybe we can make her smile again." +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big maze made of hay. Mom said they could play in the maze, but they had to stay together and not get lost. + +Lily and Ben ran to the maze. They saw many paths and turns. They had to choose which way to go. Lily wanted to go left, but Ben wanted to go right. + +"Let's go this way," Lily said. "It looks fun." + +"No, let's go that way," Ben said. "It looks faster." + +They argued for a while. Then they heard a loud snort. They turned around and saw a fat pig behind them. The pig had escaped from the farm next to the park. It was hungry and smelled the hay. + +"Uh-oh," Lily and Ben said. "The pig wants to eat the maze!" + +They were scared of the pig. They decided to stop arguing and work together. They quickly chose a path and ran away from the pig. They followed the signs and found the exit of the maze. They ran back to their mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was glad they were safe. She said they were brave and smart. She gave them a hug and a snack. She also called the farmer and told him about the pig. The farmer came and took the pig back to the farm. He thanked them for letting him know. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They learned to cooperate and solve problems. They also learned that mazes are fun, but pigs are not. +Tim is a bald boy. He has no hair on his head. He likes to wear hats and caps. He has many hats and caps of different colors and shapes. + +One day, Tim goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big yellow slide. He wants to play on the slide. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top and slides down. He feels happy and excited. + +He slides down many times. He laughs and shouts. He makes friends with other kids. They play together on the slide and the swings. They have fun. + +After a while, Tim feels thirsty. He wants to drink some water. He tells his mom. His mom takes him to a fountain. She gives him a cup. He fills the cup with water. He drinks the water. He feels better. + +He says thank you to his mom. He gives her a hug. He puts on his yellow hat. He goes back to the slide. He slides down again. He smiles. He likes the park. He likes the yellow slide. He likes his yellow hat. He is a bald boy, but he is a happy boy. +Lily was a happy girl who liked to play outside. She had a big garden with many flowers and trees. She also had a friend who lived in the hedge. His name was Spike and he was a hedgehog. + +One day, Lily and Spike were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Spike. She saw his spiky back behind a rose bush. She ran to catch him, but he was too fast. He ran into the hedge and hid there. + +Lily followed him into the hedge, but it was dark and prickly. She felt something tickle her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed very loud. "Achoo!" + +Spike heard Lily's sneeze and came out of his hiding place. He saw her rubbing her nose and eyes. He felt sorry for her. He said, "Are you okay, Lily? The hedge made you sneeze. I'm sorry." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Spike. I'm fine. You are a good friend. You win this game. Let's play something else. Maybe we can make a flower crown or a mud pie." + +Spike nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. That sounds fun. I like playing with you. You are a good friend too." + +Lily and Spike left the hedge and went to play with the flowers and the mud. They were happy. They did not sneeze anymore. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cliff near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +But the cliff was very high and steep. The sun was hot and made them sweat. Tom and Sue had to use their hands and feet to find places to hold on. They were scared and tired. + +Sue said, "This is too hard. I want to quit. Let's go back." + +Tom said, "No, we can do it. We are almost there. Don't quit. It will be fun." + +Sue said, "No, it's not fun. It's dangerous. I don't want to fall. Please, let's go back." + +Tom said, "Fine, you can go back. But I will keep going. I want to see the top." + +Sue said, "OK, bye." She turned around and started to go down. + +Tom said, "Bye." He kept going up. + +But as Tom climbed higher, he realized that Sue was right. The cliff was too hard and dangerous. He wished he had listened to her. He wanted to go back, too. But he was too proud to admit it. + +He looked down and saw Sue was far away. He called her name, but she did not hear him. He felt alone and scared. + +He looked up and saw the top was still far away. He felt dizzy and tired. + +He said, "I made a mistake. I should have quit. I should have stayed with Sue. She is my friend." + +He tried to go down, but he slipped and fell. He hurt himself badly. He cried for help, but no one came. + +Sue heard his cry and ran back to him. She saw him lying on the ground, bleeding and crying. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Tom, I'm here. I'm sorry. Are you OK?" + +Tom said, "Sue, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have quit. I should have stayed with you. You are my friend." + +Sue said, "It's OK, Tom. I forgive you. You are my friend, too." + +She hugged him and called for help. Soon, their parents came and took them to the doctor. The doctor fixed Tom's wounds and gave him medicine. He said, "You were lucky. You could have died. You should never climb a cliff without a grown-up. It's too dangerous." + +Tom and Sue learned their lesson. They never climbed a cliff again. They stayed together and played safely. They were happy and grateful for their friendship. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be too proud or stubborn to quit when something is too hard or dangerous. Listen to your friends and stay with them. They care for you and want you to be safe. +Tom and Jen are playing with their toy cars on the floor. Tom has a red car and Jen has a blue car. They make vroom-vroom noises as they drive their cars around. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Tom says, zooming past Jen. + +"No, it's not!" Jen says, chasing after him. + +They reach the end of the rug and have to turn around. Tom tries to reverse his car, but he pushes it too hard and it flies off the rug and hits the wall. + +"Ow, you broke my car!" Tom cries, picking up his car and seeing a dent on the hood. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" Jen says, feeling bad. + +She looks at her car and sees that it has a light on the back. She has an idea. + +"Hey, Tom, I have some news for you!" she says, smiling. + +"What?" Tom says, still sad. + +"Your car is not broken, it's special!" Jen says, holding up her car. + +"See, my car has a light on the back, and your car has a light on the front. That means they can talk to each other!" + +"Really?" Tom says, looking at his car. + +"Yes, watch this!" Jen says, turning on her light and making a beep-beep noise. + +Tom turns on his light and makes a beep-beep noise back. They start to laugh and make more noises. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says, forgetting about the dent. + +"See, I told you your car is special!" Jen says, happy. + +They hug and keep playing with their cars, making them talk with their lights. +Lila and Sam liked to create things with their toys. They had blocks, cars, dolls, and animals. They made houses, roads, farms, and zoos. They played together and had fun. + +One day, they decided to create a big cross with their blocks. They put four long blocks in the middle and four short blocks on the ends. They said it was a cross for their church. They were proud of their work. + +But then, Max came. Max was their distant cousin. He was older and bigger than them. He did not like to create things. He liked to break things. He saw the cross and laughed. He kicked it and made it fall. He said it was a silly cross. + +Lila and Sam were very cross. They cried and shouted at Max. They told him to go away. They said he was mean and rude. They did not want to play with him. + +Max felt bad. He saw that he had hurt Lila and Sam. He said he was sorry. He asked them to forgive him. He said he wanted to help them create a new cross. He said he wanted to learn how to create things. + +Lila and Sam looked at Max. They saw that he was sorry. They decided to give him a chance. They said they forgave him. They said they would teach him how to create things. They said they would play with him. + +They all hugged and smiled. They picked up the blocks and started to create a new cross. They also created other things. They had fun and became friends. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy cars. They like to pretend they are drivers who deliver things to different places. Lily has a pink car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Where are you going, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"I'm going to deliver flowers to Grandma. She likes pink flowers. They make her happy," Lily says. + +"That's nice. I'm going to deliver pizza to Dad. He likes cheese pizza. It smells good," Ben says. + +They zoom their cars around the room, making vroom-vroom noises. They stop at the door and knock. + +"Who is it?" Grandma and Dad say. + +"It's Lily and Ben. We have a delivery for you," they say. + +Grandma and Dad open the door and smile. They see the colorful flowers and the yummy pizza. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind and helpful. Come in and give us a hug," they say. + +Lily and Ben hug Grandma and Dad. They are happy to deliver things to their family. They love to play with their toy cars. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made noises like engines and raced them on the floor. + +One day, Tom saw a new car that Lily had. It was shiny and red and had a big engine. Tom wanted the car very much. He asked Lily if he could play with it. + +"No, this is my car. You have your own cars," Lily said. + +Tom was angry. He waited until Lily was not looking and grabbed the car. He ran away with it. + +Lily saw what Tom did and ran after him. She shouted, "Give me back my car! That is not nice!" + +Tom did not listen. He laughed and said, "This is my car now. It is better than yours." + +Lily caught up with Tom and tried to take the car back. They pulled and pushed and fought over the car. Tom slapped Lily on the face. Lily cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting and the red car on the floor. She was not happy. + +She picked up the car and said, "Who does this car belong to?" + +"It is mine!" Tom and Lily both said. + +Mom looked at them and said, "No, it is not. It is mine. I bought it for Lily as a gift, but she has not been very good at sharing. And you, Tom, have been very bad at asking. You both hurt each other and broke the car. Now none of you can play with it." + +She took the car away and put it on a high shelf. She said, "You both need to say sorry to each other and learn to be kind and respectful. Maybe then you can earn the car back." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They realized that fighting over a toy was not worth losing a friend. They decided to play with their other cars and share them nicely. They wanted to make Mom proud. +Ben and Mia were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the sea, like fish, crabs, and shells. But they also saw something new: a jellyfish. It was clear and wobbly, and it had long tentacles. + +"Look, a jellyfish!" Ben said, pointing at it. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, no, no!" Mia said, shaking her head. "Jellyfish can hurt you. They can sting you with their tentacles. Mom and dad told us to stay away from them." + +"But it looks so pretty and soft," Ben said, moving closer to it. "Maybe it is friendly. Maybe it wants to play with us." + +"Ben, don't!" Mia said, grabbing his arm. "It is not a toy. It is a wild animal. It can disappear if it feels scared or angry. And then you won't see it anymore." + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He reached out his hand to touch the jellyfish. But as soon as he touched it, he felt a sharp pain in his fingers. He screamed and pulled back his hand. The jellyfish disappeared into the water, leaving behind a red mark on Ben's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried, holding his hand. "It stung me! It stung me!" + +Mia ran to get their mom and dad. They came quickly and saw what happened. They wrapped Ben's hand in a towel and took him to the first aid station. They gave him some medicine and a bandage. They told him he would be okay, but he had to be more careful next time. + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he should have listened to Mia and his parents. He learned that jellyfish are not toys, and that some things are better to look at than to touch. He also learned that new things can be exciting, but also dangerous. He hugged Mia and thanked her for trying to help him. He promised to be more careful and respectful of the sea creatures. He also hoped to see the jellyfish again, but from a safe distance. +Lily was a lovely girl who liked to play with her toys and draw pictures. She had a big brother, Ben, who sometimes played with her, but sometimes was mean to her. One day, Ben got an envelope in the mail. It was from his friend, who lived far away. Ben was very happy and ran to his room to open it. + +Lily was curious and wanted to see what was in the envelope. She followed Ben to his room and knocked on the door. Ben said, "Go away, Lily, this is mine!" But Lily did not go away. She waited until Ben was busy reading the letter, and then she sneaked into his room. She saw the envelope on his bed. It had a sticker of a dinosaur on it. Lily liked dinosaurs. She picked up the envelope and looked inside. + +There was a card with a picture of a dinosaur and a funny joke. Lily smiled and tried to read the joke, but she did not know all the words. She saw another thing in the envelope. It was a small toy dinosaur. It was green and had sharp teeth. Lily thought it was cute and wanted to play with it. She took it out of the envelope and held it in her hand. + +Ben heard a noise and turned around. He saw Lily with his toy dinosaur. He was very angry and yelled, "Lily, what are you doing? That's mine! Give it back!" He ran to her and tried to grab the toy. Lily was scared and did not want to give it back. She held it tight and said, "No, it's mine! I like it!" They both pulled on the toy and fought over it. + +The toy dinosaur was not very strong. It broke in half. The head and the tail fell to the floor. Lily and Ben both stopped and looked at the broken toy. They were both sad and sorry. They had ruined the toy and the envelope. They did not know what to do. They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She had heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the broken toy. She was very disappointed and angry. She said, "Lily, Ben, what have you done? This is very bad. You have to apologize to each other and to Ben's friend. And you have to clean up this room. And you have to go to bed early. No more toys or stories for you tonight." She took them by the hand and led them out of the room. Lily and Ben felt very bad. They wished they had not fought over the toy. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they had not poked the envelope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to think about cake all day. Amy's mom knew this, so she decided to make a special cake for her. + +Amy's mom made a cake that was very flexible. It could bend and twist, but it was still yummy to eat. Amy was so happy to see the cake. She thought it was magic and could not wait to show her friends. + +Amy took the flexible cake to her friends. They all played with the cake and ate it too. It was a fun day for everyone. They all laughed and thought about how much they loved the magic cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little train with a cheap engine. The train was very slow but it was very happy. It liked to go up and down the tracks, carrying people from one place to another. + +One day, the little train saw a big hill. It wanted to go up the hill, but it was very hard. The train tried and tried, but it could not move. The train felt sad and started to shout for help. + +A big and strong train heard the little train's shout. It came to help the little train go up the hill. The big train pushed the little train, and together they went up the hill. The little train was very happy and thanked the big train. From that day on, they became good friends and helped each other. +One day, a girl named Jane wanted to drive her toy car. It was a dry day, so she went outside to play. She liked to drive her car fast and make it go around in circles. + +Jane had a friend named Sam. Sam liked to write poems. He wrote a short poem about Jane's car. The poem made Jane happy. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +Jane and Sam played together all day. They drove the car and read the poem over and over. They had lots of fun on the dry day. +Once upon a time, there was a rare bird. The bird was very pretty. The bird liked to fly and play with friends. + +One day, the bird saw a drink. The bird did not know it was poison. The bird was very thirsty. The bird drank the poison. + +The bird felt sick. A kind friend helped the bird. The bird got better. The bird learned to be careful with drinks. The bird and the friend played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a humble bird named Bob. Bob had a big mustache on his face. All the other birds would laugh at Bob's mustache, but he did not care. + +One sunny day, Bob decided to soar high up in the sky. He flapped his wings and went up, up, up! The other birds watched him go higher and higher. They were amazed at how well Bob could fly. + +As Bob flew back down to the ground, the other birds stopped laughing at his mustache. They saw that even with a big mustache, Bob could still be a great flyer. From that day on, they all wanted to be friends with the humble bird with the mustache. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He took his kite with him. The sky was blue, and the sun was bright. It was a perfect day to fly a kite. + +Tim ran and ran, trying to get his kite to fly high in the sky. But the kite felt helpless and would not go up. Tim's mom saw him and said, "You can do it, Tim! Yell to the wind to help you!" So Tim yelled, "Wind, please help my kite fly!" + +The wind heard Tim and started to blow. The kite went up, up, up into the sky. Tim was so happy. He looked at his mom and said, "Thank you, Mom! Yelling to the wind worked!" They both laughed and watched the kite dance in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was a cheap man. He did not like to spend money. One day, the man went to the store. He wanted to buy a toy for his little girl. + +At the store, the man saw a pretty doll. It was not cheap. He asked the store lady, "Can I get this doll for cheap?" The store lady said, "No, I cannot do that. But I can help you find a cheaper toy." + +The man did not mind. He wanted a cheap toy. The store lady showed him a ball. It was cheap. The man was happy. He bought the ball for his little girl. She loved the ball and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat. The cat had a big wink. One day, the cat saw a big cake. The cat wanted to eat the cake, but it tried to resist. + +The cat said, "I must not eat the cake. It is not mine." But the cake looked so good, the cat could not resist. The cat ate the whole cake. + +Later, the cat felt bad. The cat's tummy hurt. The cat said, "I should not have eaten the cake." The cat was sad and its tummy hurt for a long time. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big bell. The bell had a name. Its name was Bossy Bell. Bossy Bell liked to tell everyone what to do. It would ring loud and clear when it was time for the kids to play or when it was time to go home. + +One day, a little girl named Amy didn't want to listen to Bossy Bell. Amy wanted to play with her red ball, but Bossy Bell said it was time to go home. Amy was sad and didn't know what to do. She didn't want to make Bossy Bell mad, but she also wanted to play. + +Amy had an idea. She asked her friends to help her talk to Bossy Bell. They all went to Bossy Bell and told it that they wanted to play for a little bit longer. Bossy Bell listened to the kids and decided to let them play for a little more time. From that day on, Bossy Bell learned to be kind and listen to others too. Everyone was happy, and they all played together in the small town. +Once, there was a big tree. The tree had many leaves. The tree loved to spread its leaves wide. It liked to see the view of the sun and the sky. The tree was very happy. + +One day, a sad little bird came to the tree. The bird was lost. The tree wanted to help the bird. The tree let the bird stay on its branch. The bird felt better. + +But then, a big wind came. The wind was very strong. The tree tried to hold the bird. The wind was too strong. The bird flew away. The tree was sad. The tree could not see the bird again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty farm. On the farm, there was an attractive garden. The garden had many colorful flowers. In the middle of the garden, there was a patch. The patch had yummy vegetables. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim and his mom went to the garden. Tim's mom said, "Tim, let's feed the rabbits with these vegetables from the patch." Tim was happy and picked the vegetables. + +Tim and his mom went to the rabbits. Tim said, "Here, little rabbits, eat these yummy vegetables." The rabbits ate the vegetables from the patch. They were very happy. Tim and his mom smiled and went back to their pretty farm. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside when the sun was hot. One day, he saw a pretty kite in the sky. It was red and blue and had a long tail. + +Tim wanted to fly a kite too. So, he asked his mom for a kite. She got him a big, green kite. He was so happy! Tim and his mom went to the park to fly the kite. The sun was hot, and the sky was blue. + +As the sun began to set, the kite started to glow in the sky. Tim was amazed by how pretty it looked. He and his mom played with the kite until it was dark. Then, they went home and had a nice, warm dinner. Tim couldn't wait to fly his kite again. +Once upon a time, there was a proud cat named Velvet. Velvet loved to act and play all day. She had many friends in her little town. One day, Velvet heard about a big show coming to town. She knew she had to be in the show, so she practiced her act every day. + +Velvet's friends saw her act and knew she would be great in the show. They helped her get ready for the big day. They made her a pretty dress and found her a nice stage to practice on. They could see that Velvet was going to do something special. + +Finally, the day of the big show came. Velvet was so excited and a little bit scared. But when she got on the stage, she remembered all her practice and her friends cheering her on. She did her act and everyone clapped and cheered. Velvet was so happy and proud. She knew that with the help of her friends, she could do anything. +Once upon a time, in a lovely little house, there lived a boy named Tim and his dog, Spot. They loved to play outside together. One day, they were playing when they saw big, dark clouds in the sky. They knew a storm was coming, so they ran inside the house. + +As the storm got closer, Tim and Spot could hear the loud thunder. Tim said, "Spot, listen to the storm!" Spot barked and wagged his tail. They sat by the window and watched the rain fall. The storm was big and loud, but they were safe inside their lovely house. + +After the storm was over, Tim and Spot went outside to play again. They saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Tim said, "Look, Spot! The storm is gone, and now we have a lovely rainbow to see!" Spot barked happily, and they played under the rainbow until it was time to go inside for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rough rock. This rock could talk! It had a secret, the truth about the forest. + +One day, a small boy named Tim came to the forest. He saw the rock and said, "Hello, rock! Can you tell me a story?" + +The rock replied, "Yes, I can. I store the truth about the forest. Long ago, the trees and animals played together. They were all friends. But, a big storm came and scared them. Now, they hide and don't play." + +Tim wanted to help. He went to the trees and animals. He said, "Rock told me the truth. You were friends once. Let's be friends again and play." + +The trees and animals listened to Tim. They remembered the good times. They became friends again and played together. The forest was happy, and the rough rock smiled, knowing it shared the truth it had stored. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a nest. In the nest, there were three birds. One bird was big, one bird was small, and one bird was very modern. The modern bird liked to stand on one leg. + +One day, a big wind came. The wind wanted to take the nest away. The big bird and the small bird were scared. But the modern bird had an idea. + +The modern bird stood on one leg and flapped its wings very hard. The wind could not take the nest away. The big bird and the small bird were happy. They all stood together in the nest, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a big wardrobe in a small room. The wardrobe was very powerful. It could raise up and walk around the room. It liked to help people put away their clothes. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the room. He saw the wardrobe and wanted to play with it. The wardrobe wanted to be friends with Tim too. So, they started to play together. The wardrobe raised up and walked around the room with Tim. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +But then, the wardrobe became too excited. It raised up too high and bumped into the ceiling. The ceiling broke and made a big mess. Tim's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was very sad and angry. She told Tim and the wardrobe that they could not play together anymore. The wardrobe felt bad and went back to its corner. Tim was sad too, and he had to clean up the mess all by himself. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was in the kitchen. She wanted a drink. She looked at the cups on the shelf. She was patient and waited for her mom to come help her. + +"Mom, can I have a drink, please?" Lucy asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lucy. What would you like to drink?" + +Lucy thought for a moment. "I want some water, please." Her mom got a cup and filled it with water. She gave it to Lucy, who drank it happily. + +After Lucy finished her drink, she thanked her mom. They cleaned up the kitchen together. Lucy felt happy and proud for being patient and asking for help. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a hairy dog named Max. Max loved to run and play all day. One day, Max saw a big ice cream truck. The truck had many cones with yummy ice cream. Max wanted a cone too. + +Max went to the ice cream truck and asked for a cone. The ice cream man gave Max a cone. Max was very happy. He sat under a tree to relax and eat his ice cream cone. While Max was eating, a small cat came by. The cat was very hungry. + +Max thought for a moment. He decided to share his ice cream cone with the cat. The cat was very happy and ate the ice cream with Max. They both became good friends. From that day on, Max and the cat played together and shared their treats. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and share with others. Sharing can make you and others happy, and you can make new friends too. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Tom. Tom was very happy because it was his birthday. He put on a big party hat and danced around. + +Tom's friend, a small mouse named Tim, came to the party. "Happy birthday, Tom!" Tim said. Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim! Let's eat cake!" They both sat down and ate the yummy cake. + +After eating the cake, Tom wanted to play a game. He looked at Tim and said, "I demand we play hide and seek!" Tim agreed and they played the fun game all day. They had the best birthday party ever. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous dog named Max. Max loved to play all day. He would run, jump, and chase his ball. But at night, Max liked to relax with his family. + +One night, Max's family took him to a big party. There were lots of people, food, and games. Max was so happy to be there with his family. They played, ate, and had lots of fun. + +When it got dark, Max saw something new in the sky. It was a firework! The firework was big, bright, and colorful. Max was a little scared at first, but his family was there to help him relax. They all sat together and watched the fireworks light up the night. Max knew he was safe and loved. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big animal stuck in a hole. The animal was very sad. Tim wanted to help the animal. + +Tim said, "Don't worry, animal! I will help you get out!" The animal smiled at Tim. Tim tried to pull the animal out of the hole. He pulled and pulled, but the animal was too big. Tim felt tired. + +Then, a great big bird came and said, "I can help too!" The bird tried to lift the animal out, but it was too heavy. The bird and Tim both tried, but they could not get the animal out. The animal was still stuck in the hole and they all felt very sad. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy man named Mr. Brown. He had a big house and many toys. One day, he felt sick and needed to go to the doctor. The doctor gave him medicine to help him feel better. + +Mr. Brown took the medicine and started to feel better. He saw a little girl named Lucy who was also sick, but her family did not have money for medicine. Mr. Brown felt sad for Lucy and wanted to help her. + +He decided to go and buy medicine for Lucy. Lucy took the medicine and felt better too. Mr. Brown was happy he could help Lucy. From that day on, he shared his toys and money with others who needed help. The town people loved Mr. Brown and he learned that sharing is caring. +One day, a black cat named Zero went to the park to play. Zero saw a big box of colors. He wanted to mix the colors to make new ones. He started to mix red and yellow, and it made a pretty orange color. Zero was very happy. + +Then, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw Zero mixing the colors. Lily said, "Hey, I want to mix colors too!" Zero did not want to share the colors. He wanted to mix them all by himself. + +Lily was sad. She asked Zero, "Please, can we mix the colors together?" Zero thought for a moment. He knew it was nice to share. So, Zero said, "Okay, we can mix the colors together." + +Lily and Zero mixed the colors and made many new ones. They had lots of fun and became good friends. From that day on, they always played together at the park. +One day, a girl named Sue went to play with her toys. She had many toys with different textures. Some were soft like her teddy bear, and some were hard like her toy car. Sue liked to sort her toys into groups. + +Sue's friend Tim came over to play. He saw her toys and said, "Wow, you have so many toys! Can I play with them too?" Sue said, "Yes, but we need to be careful. I have a broken toy that I don't want to make worse." + +They played with the toys and had lots of fun. But then, Tim found the broken toy. It was a small toy house with a broken roof. Tim said, "Oh no, I found the broken toy. What should we do?" + +Sue thought for a moment and said, "Let's fix it together!" They found some glue and fixed the broken toy house. Now, it was as good as new. Sue and Tim were happy that they could play with all the toys and fix the broken one. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Spot. Spot loved to play golf with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would play golf in the park every day after school. + +One day, while playing golf, Spot started to suffer. His leg was hurting very bad. Tim saw that Spot was not feeling good, so he stopped playing golf and took Spot to his mom. + +Tim's mom saw that Spot was brave even though he was suffering. She gave Spot a big hug and took him to the vet. The vet said that Spot just needed some rest. So, Tim and Spot went home and took a break from playing golf. After a few days, Spot felt better and they went back to play golf in the park again. +One day, a calm little girl named Lucy wanted to design a picture. She found a big peanut in her yard. Lucy thought the peanut was very funny. She decided to draw a picture of the peanut. + +Lucy sat down and began to design her peanut picture. She used many colors like red, blue, and yellow. She was very happy with her drawing. The peanut in the picture looked very nice and funny. + +Lucy showed her mom the picture she designed. Her mom smiled and said, "What a beautiful peanut!" Lucy felt proud and happy. She hung her picture on the fridge for everyone to see. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a package on the ground. It was a big, brown package with a pretty bow. Lily was very alert, looking around to see who it belonged to. + +Lily picked up the package and started to walk. She saw her friend, the bunny, spring out from the bushes. The bunny was fast and happy. Lily asked the bunny if the package was his. The bunny said no, but he would help her find who it belonged to. + +Lily and the bunny walked together. They saw a little boy crying. The boy was sad because he lost his package. Lily and the bunny gave the package to the boy. The boy was very happy and said thank you. Lily and the bunny felt good for helping the boy. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a funny, ugly scarecrow. He had a big hat, a round nose, and a big smile. He stood in the field all day to keep the birds away. + +One day, a little bird came to the field. The bird saw the ugly scarecrow and was not scared. The bird flew close to the scarecrow and said, "Hello, Mr. Scarecrow! Can we be friends?" + +The ugly scarecrow could not talk, but he wanted to be friends with the bird. So, he did the only thing he could do. He made a big bow to the bird. The bird was very happy. + +From that day on, the bird and the ugly scarecrow were best friends. They played in the field all day, and the bird helped the scarecrow keep the other birds away. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. One day, Spot was playing outside when it started to rain. He got very wet, but he kept playing in the puddles. Spot loved to splash and have fun in the water. + +As Spot played, he saw a big, spoiled cat named Fluffy. Fluffy did not like the rain, so she sat under a tree and stared at Spot. She did not understand why Spot liked to be wet and play in the puddles. + +Spot saw Fluffy staring and wanted her to join the fun. He ran over and splashed some water on Fluffy. At first, Fluffy was mad, but then she started to laugh. She joined Spot, and they both played in the puddles, getting wet and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and play all day. But one day, the sky was gloomy and sad. Lily felt sad too, because she could not dance outside in the rain. + +Lily had an idea to solve her problem. She put on her rain boots and her raincoat. She went outside and started to dance in the rain. The rain made fun splashes and sounds as she danced. + +As Lily danced, the gloomy sky started to change. The sun came out and the rain stopped. Lily was happy that she could solve her problem and dance outside again. And the world was a bright and happy place once more. +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle named Tim. Tim had a special zipper on his shell. This zipper helped him open and close his shell when he needed to hide from his friends. + +One day, Tim wanted to play with his friends, but he did not know how to open his zipper. He went to his mom and asked her to help him. His mom told him that he needed to order his zipper to open by saying "please open, zipper." + +Tim went outside and tried what his mom said. He said, "please open, zipper." And just like that, the zipper opened! Tim was so happy that he could play with his friends now. They all had a fun day playing in the sun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little baby. The baby had a crib. The crib was in a room that was sometimes gloomy. The baby did not like the gloomy room. + +One day, the baby saw a toy. The toy was a horse. The baby wanted to ride the horse. The baby got out of the crib and went to the horse. The baby tried to ride the horse, but it was too big. + +The baby's mom saw the baby and the horse. She helped the baby ride the horse. The baby was happy. The mom opened the window to let the sun in. The room was not gloomy anymore. The baby and the mom played and laughed together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his ball. He would kick it all day long. One day, while playing, he saw a big, dry tree. Tim thought it would be fun to kick his ball at the tree. + +As Tim kicked his ball, he heard a loud "thud". He looked up and saw a lollipop stuck in the tree. "Wow!" said Tim, "I want that lollipop!" He tried to jump and reach it, but it was too high. + +Just then, a kind squirrel came by. "Can you help me?" asked Tim. The squirrel nodded and climbed the tree. It got the lollipop and gave it to Tim. "Thank you!" said Tim with a big smile. They became good friends and played together every day. And Tim shared his yummy lollipop with his new friend, the squirrel. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to her garden. She saw an ugly wall. Amy wanted to make it pretty. She thought, "I will decorate the wall with a vine." + +Amy went to the store with her mom. She bought a pretty vine. They went back home. Amy and her mom put the vine on the ugly wall. The vine started to grow. + +The next day, a little bird came to the vine. The bird said, "Thank you for the pretty vine. Now I have a home." Amy smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. I'm happy the vine helped you." Now, the ugly wall was pretty and had a new friend too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Amy was a troubled girl because she did not like the cobwebs in her room. She wanted her room to be clean and pretty. + +One day, Amy saw a little spider in her room. The spider was making a cobweb. Amy said, "Mr. Spider, I do not want cobwebs in my room. Can you please go away?" The little spider listened to Amy and went away to find a new home. + +Amy's mommy saw her talking to the spider and smiled. She helped Amy clean her room and remove the cobwebs. Now, Amy's room was clean and pretty, just like she wanted. Amy was very happy, and she thanked her mommy for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with stones. One day, he found an incredible big stone in his yard. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. + +Tim ran to Sam's house and said, "Sam, look at my incredible stone! Let's add more stones and make a big tower!" Sam was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +Tim and Sam found more stones and added them to their tower. They worked hard and had fun. Soon, they made a big and incredible tower with all the stones. They were very proud of their work and played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy shark named Sam. Sam was not like other sharks. He loved to clean his home in the sea. Every day, he would pick up trash and put it away. Sam's friends liked how clean his home was. + +One day, Sam found a big piece of paper in the water. He wanted to clean it up. Sam used his teeth to tear the paper into small pieces. He put the small pieces in a bag. His friends saw him and clapped their fins. + +Sam the tidy shark was very happy. He knew that he was helping his friends and the sea. Now, everyone could swim and play in a clean and beautiful home. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little white bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to skip and play in the green grass. One sunny day, Fluffy heard that there was going to be a big meeting with all the animals in the forest. + +Fluffy skipped to the meeting and saw all his friends. He asked his friend, the squirrel, "What is the meeting about?" The squirrel said, "We will find out soon. I think it is something fun!" Fluffy was very excited and couldn't wait for the meeting to start. + +At the meeting, the wise old owl told all the animals about a big race. The race was for all the animals to see who could skip the fastest. Fluffy was so happy because he loved to skip! The day of the race came, and Fluffy skipped as fast as his little legs could go. He skipped and skipped, and he won the race! All the animals cheered for Fluffy, the little white bunny who loved to skip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved her red skirt. She wore it every day. She was very enthusiastic about her skirt. + +One day, Sue's skirt got dirty. She spilled juice on it. Sue was sad. She knew she needed to wash her skirt to make it clean again. + +Sue's mom helped her wash her skirt. They used soap and water. Sue scrubbed and scrubbed until the skirt was clean. Sue was happy and enthusiastic to wear her clean red skirt again. +One day, a little duck named Ducky went to the pond. It was a dark day, but Ducky was not scared. Ducky loved to splash in the water. He would flap his wings and make big splashes. + +Ducky saw a little fish named Finny. Finny was scared of the dark. "I don't like the dark," said Finny. "I want to feel safe." Ducky wanted to help Finny feel safe. + +Ducky had an idea. "Let's splash and play together!" said Ducky. "When we play, we can feel safe and have fun!" Finny liked the idea. They splashed and played all day. The dark day was not scary anymore. Ducky and Finny felt safe and happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big tree and wanted to add more fun to his day. So, he decided to climb the tree. As he went higher and higher, he got scared. He looked down and the ground seemed very far away. + +Tim called out, "Help, I am scared! I can't get down!" A kind girl named Lucy heard him. She looked up and saw Tim in the tree. She said, "Don't be scared, Tim. I will help you come down." + +Lucy went to get a long rope. She threw one end up to Tim. He held on tight and Lucy pulled him down. Tim was so happy to be back on the ground. He said, "Thank you, Lucy! You are a good friend." They played together for the rest of the day, and Tim promised not to climb any more trees. +Once upon a time, there was a big, proud cat named Tom. Tom loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Tom saw a little red ball in a bush. He wanted to get the ball, but the bush was very thick. + +Tom asked his friend, a small bird named Tim, "Can you help me get the ball?" Tim said, "Yes, I can help you. I am small and can fly into the bush." Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" + +Tim flew into the bush and got the ball for Tom. Tom's mom saw them play and said, "I permit you to play with the ball, but be careful." Tom and Tim played with the ball all day. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was an adventurous girl who loved to explore and play. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mom. + +While playing, she saw a big tree with a small hole in it. She peeked inside and found a bag of candy. "Mom, look! I found candy!" she shouted with joy. Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! You can share it with your friends." + +The next day, Lily took the candy to school. During lunch, she shared the candy with her friends. Suddenly, a big wind blew and the candy started to fly away. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "We have to save the candy!" + +Lily and her friends ran after the candy, catching each piece before it flew away. They were all very happy to save the candy. And from that day on, Lily's friends thought she was the most adventurous girl they knew. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a big, soft cushion that she loved very much. The cushion had pretty colors and was perfect for her to sit on and play with her toys. + +One day, Lily's cushion was lost. She looked all over the house but could not find it. She was very sad. Then, she heard a small cry from outside. She went to the window and saw her cushion stuck in a tree. It was too high for her to reach. + +Lily asked her big brother, Tom, to help her. Tom was very strong and brave. He climbed the tree and rescued the cushion for Lily. She was so happy to have her perfect cushion back. They both went inside the house and played with the cushion all day long. They had so much fun together, and Lily was very thankful to Tom for saving her cushion. +Once upon a time, there was a big room. In the room, there was a big scale. The scale could weigh things. One day, a little mouse named Tim went into the room. He wanted to weigh himself. + +Tim jumped on the scale and said, "I want to be successful and big like my dad." His friend, a small bird named Sue, flew into the room. Sue saw Tim on the scale and said, "What are you doing, Tim?" + +Tim said, "I am weighing myself. I want to see if I am big like my dad." Sue smiled and said, "You will be successful, Tim. Just keep trying and growing." + +Tim and Sue played in the room. They had a lot of fun. They knew that one day, they would both be successful and big. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his ball. He played with his ball every day. Tom had a door in his house that was always open. + +One day, Tom saw a big box near the open door. He was very curious. He went inside the box and found a new toy. Tom played with the new toy for a while. He was very happy. + +The next day, Tom went to play with his ball again. But he could not find it. He looked and looked. Then he remembered the open door and the big box. He went back to the box and found his ball inside. Tom was so happy that he shut the door and played with his ball and new toy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a special aunt who loved to surprise her. Her aunt would always wear fancy clothes and bring her fun toys. + +One day, Lily was playing in her room when her aunt came to visit. Her aunt said, "Lily, I have a big surprise for you!" Lily looked up and saw her aunt holding a big, shiny box. She was very excited to see what was inside. + +Lily opened the box and found a pretty dress, just like the ones her aunt would wear. She put on the dress and twirled around, feeling very fancy. Lily and her aunt spent the whole day playing together, and they both had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a small bug named Bob. He loved to crawl all over the place. One day, he found a silver coin on the ground. It was shiny and pretty. Bob wanted to show it to his friend, a little bird named Sue. + +Bob crawled to Sue's tree and said, "Sue, look what I found!" Sue flew down and looked at the silver coin. "Wow, that's pretty, Bob!" she said. They both smiled and looked at the shiny coin together. + +Then, Bob had an idea. "Let's share the silver coin," he said. Sue agreed. They decided that Sue could keep the coin in her nest, and Bob could visit it anytime he wanted. They were both happy with their new treasure, and they became even better friends. +One day, a jolly frog named Fred hopped near a pond. He saw a pretty pebble on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. Fred was very happy with his new pebble. + +A little bird saw Fred with the pebble. The bird flew down and said, "Give me the pebble!" The bird was very loud and wanted the pebble right now. This is what we call a demand. + +Fred did not want to give the pebble to the bird. He said, "No, this is my pebble." The bird flew away, sad. Fred hopped away with his pebble, still jolly and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went on a walk with his mommy and they discovered a tiny bug crawling on a leaf. Timmy was so excited to see the bug up close and he watched it for a whole minute. + +As they continued their walk, Timmy saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. But he was too little and got frustrated because he couldn't make it to the top. His mommy hugged him and said they could try again another day when he was bigger. + +After their walk, Timmy went home and told his daddy all about the bug he saw. He was so happy to have discovered something new and couldn't wait to go on more adventures with his family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong frog named Freddy. Freddy liked to bounce around the pond and catch flies with his long, sticky tongue. One day, as he was hopping along, he saw a book with a shiny page sticking out of the water. + +Freddy was curious, so he hopped over to the book and pulled it out of the pond. He opened the book to the shiny page and saw a picture of a princess. Freddy thought she was very pretty and wanted to meet her. + +So, he hopped and bounced all the way to the castle where the princess lived. When he got there, the guards tried to stop him, but Freddy was too strong for them. He bounced right past them and into the castle. + +The princess was surprised to see a big, strong frog in her castle, but Freddy explained that he just wanted to say hello. The princess thought it was funny and they became good friends. From that day on, Freddy would visit the princess every day and they would bounce and play together. And they all lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put on his socks before going outside. But Timmy didn't want to wear his socks because they were too hot. So, he yelled at his mom and ran outside without his socks on. + +As Timmy was playing with his friends, he started to feel cold without his socks. His feet were getting dirty too. Timmy realized that his mom was right, and he should have worn his socks. He felt bad for yelling at his mom earlier. + +When Timmy went back inside, he apologized to his mom for yelling and promised to always listen to her. His mom forgave him and helped him put on his socks. From that day on, Timmy always wore his socks when he went outside to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion. He lived in a jungle with his friends, the monkeys. One day, the lion asked the monkeys to row him across a river. The monkeys agreed and started rowing the lion across the river. + +As they were rowing, the lion saw a deer and he got very excited. He asked the monkeys to row faster so he could catch the deer. The monkeys tried their best to row faster, but they couldn't keep up with the lion's speed. + +Suddenly, the lion jumped out of the boat and chased after the deer. The monkeys were left stranded in the middle of the river. They tried to row back to the shore, but they were too tired. They were stuck in the middle of the river and had to wait for help. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we ask for help without thinking about the consequences. We should always be careful and think about the safety of ourselves and others. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He looked around and saw a big tree with some fruits on it. The bear climbed up the tree and picked a juicy apple. He chewed the apple and it was delicious. + +After eating the apple, the bear saw a shiny crown on the ground. He picked it up and put it on his head. The crown was very pretty and made the bear feel like a king. He walked around with his chubby belly and the crown on his head, feeling very proud. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a sound. It was a little bird who had lost its way. The bear decided to help the bird and showed it the way back home. The bird was very happy and thanked the bear. The bear felt even happier than before, knowing that he had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. One day, her mom brought her a cushion to put on her bed. It was very soft and fluffy. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to try something spicy for dinner tonight?" Lily replied, "Yes, please!" She loved trying new things. + +At dinner time, Lily's mom made chicken curry. It was very spicy but Lily loved it. After dinner, Lily went to bed with her new cushion. She snuggled up to it and fell asleep. + +In the middle of the night, Lily woke up and saw something strange. She saw a little mouse trying to reach for her leftover curry on the table. Lily remembered how spicy it was and said, "No, no, little mouse! That's too spicy for you!" The mouse ran away and Lily went back to sleep, feeling happy that she had helped the mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to race his toy cars all around the living room. One day, Timmy's little sister, Sally, accidentally knocked over his favorite bottle. The bottle was ancient and had been passed down from their great-grandfather. Timmy was very upset and started to cry. + +Sally felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break your bottle." + +Timmy replied, "It's okay, Sally. But now I don't have anything to race my cars around." + +Sally had an idea. She went to their toy box and found an old, ancient box. She opened it up and inside were some old toy cars that their great-grandfather used to play with. Sally said, "Here, Timmy. You can use these cars to race around the living room." + +Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Sally! These are perfect!" Timmy and Sally spent the rest of the day racing their cars around the living room, and Timmy forgot all about his broken bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the pond to see the fish. They were so pretty and colorful. One day, she saw a lovely fish that was bigger than all the others. She wanted to catch it and take it home as a pet. + +Lily went to the pond every day with her net, but she couldn't catch the lovely fish. One day, she stumbled and fell into the pond. She got scared and tried to swim to the shore, but she couldn't. The lovely fish swam by her and she grabbed onto it. + +The fish tried to swim away, but Lily held on tight. She didn't want to let go. Suddenly, the fish swam too fast and pulled Lily under the water. She couldn't breathe and everything went dark. The lovely fish had led her to her death. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy asked her, "Lily, do you want to help me bake some cookies?" Lily was jolly and shouted, "Yes, mommy!" They went to the kitchen and got all the ingredients they needed. They mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. + +While they were waiting for the cookies to bake, Lily's mommy asked her to get some plates from the closet. Lily went to the closet and found the plates. She brought them back to the kitchen and her mommy said, "Good job, Lily! You're such a big helper." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. + +Finally, the cookies were ready and they smelled so good. Lily's daddy came into the kitchen and said, "Mmm, what's that delicious smell?" Lily said, "We baked cookies, daddy!" They all sat down to eat the cookies and they were so yummy. Lily felt happy that she helped her mommy bake them. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a swan swimming in the pond. Lily said, "Mommy, look at the pretty swan!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily. The swan is very beautiful." + +Lily wanted to get closer to the swan, so she started to hop towards the pond. But when she got there, she saw that the pond was empty. + +Lily said, "Mommy, where did the swan go?" + +Mommy said, "The swan probably went to a different pond, Lily. Let's go play on the swings instead." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy!" And they went to play on the swings together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and play with her friends. One day, Lily met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy spoke a different language than Lily, but he was very nice. Lily wanted to talk to Timmy, but she didn't know how to speak his language. + +Lily's mom introduced her to a language teacher named Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith was very kind and patient. She taught Lily how to speak Timmy's language. Lily was very persistent and practiced every day. Soon, Lily was able to talk to Timmy and they became great friends. Lily was very happy that she learned a new language and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside and explore. One day, he saw an alligator near the pond. The alligator was big and scary. Timmy wanted to touch it, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his friends. He said something rude to one of them and hurt their feelings. Timmy felt bad and regretted what he said. He apologized to his friend and they forgave him. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be kind to others and not do anything that might make them feel sad. And he also learned that alligators are not friendly animals to play with! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He lived in a big house with lots of trees. One day, a little girl came to his house. She wanted to play with him. + +"Hello, what's your name?" asked the old man. + +"My name is Lily," said the little girl. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily. Do you want to jog with me?" asked the old man. + +"Yes, I do!" said Lily. + +So they jogged around the trees. After a while, the old man stopped and said, "Look at this tie, Lily. It's very ancient. My grandpa gave it to me a long time ago." + +"It's pretty," said Lily. + +Then they talked and talked until it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to the old man and went back to her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to play and saw a big snowman. She said, "Wow, that snowman is so big! I wish I could be as big as him." + +Suddenly, the snowman started to shrink! Lily was surprised and said, "What's happening to the snowman?" A voice came from the snowman and said, "I'm melting because it's getting warmer outside." + +Lily felt sad for the snowman and said, "I wish I could help him." She had an idea and ran inside to get a bucket of cold water. She poured the water on the snowman and he stopped shrinking. "Thank you, Lily! You saved me," said the snowman. Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome! Now we're both the perfect fit for each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play the flute and make beautiful music. One day, Timmy went to the park to play his flute for the animals. He saw a little bunny and wanted to hug it, but the bunny ran away. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a man take a lady's purse and run away. Timmy knew it was wrong, but he didn't know what to do. He felt guilty for not doing anything to help the lady. + +Timmy went home and told his mom what happened. She hugged him and told him he did the right thing by telling her. The next day, Timmy went back to the park and played his flute again. But this time, the man who stole the purse came back and took Timmy's flute. Timmy was sad and cried. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to always do the right thing and to never feel guilty for doing what is right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and pick flowers. One day, she found a funny looking plant with green leaves and a strong smell. Her mommy told her it was called an herb and that it was used to make food taste yummy. + +Lily was excited to try it out, so she asked her mommy if they could perform a cooking experiment together. Her mommy agreed and they made a delicious spaghetti sauce with the herb. But when they tasted it, it was terrible! Lily's mommy forgot to read the recipe carefully and put too much of the herb in. + +Lily made a funny face and said, "Mommy, this sauce is terrible!" Her mommy laughed and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We'll try again next time and make sure to measure the herb properly." From then on, they always made sure to read the recipe carefully and never made a terrible sauce again. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny had a box of pastels, which he loved to use to draw pretty pictures. One day, Benny met a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to draw too, but she didn't have any pastels. Benny felt happy and kind, so he decided to share his pastels with Lily. + +Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave Benny a big hug. Benny felt proud and happy that he could make someone else happy too. But then, Benny remembered that he had taken some of Lily's cookies earlier without asking. He felt ashamed and sad. + +Benny knew he needed to apologize to Lily and make it right. So, he went to her and said sorry for taking her cookies. Lily forgave him and they became good friends. From then on, they always shared their things and helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big jug. It was so big that she couldn't lift it. She decided to fill it with water. + +As she was filling the jug, she heard a loud noise. It was thunder! She got scared and ran inside her house. Suddenly, a bright light struck the tree in her backyard. She was so scared that she hid under her bed. + +After a while, the storm stopped and Lily came out from under her bed. She looked outside and saw that the tree had been struck by lightning. She was amazed by the power of nature. From that day on, she always respected the power of the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a garden. One day, the family wanted to have a party. The mommy and daddy went to the store to buy food. They bought cake, fruit, and pizza. When they came home, the children helped decorate the house with balloons and streamers. The children were proud of their work. The family had a fun party and ate lots of yummy food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a big, gray cloud in the sky. She asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was a tornado. + +Lily got scared and ran inside to call her daddy. Her daddy answered the phone and Lily told him about the tornado. Her daddy said not to worry and that they would stay safe inside. + +The tornado came close to their house, but luckily it didn't touch down. Lily was happy that her family was safe and she went back outside to play in the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They played in the sand and splashed in the water. Suddenly, Lily saw a jellyfish on the shore. It was slimy and wiggly. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy said it might hurt her. + +Later, Lily and her family went to get some ice cream. Lily wanted a big cone with lots of flavors. But the ice cream man said it wouldn't fit in her little cup. So, she got a small cup instead. It was just the right size for her. She was happy and didn't feel hurt anymore. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Ben. They both loved playing with toys, but one day they wanted to play with the same toy car. They started to quarrel and shout at each other. Tom said he saw the toy car first, but Ben said he wanted to play with it too. + +Their parents heard the noise and came to see what was happening. They told the boys not to quarrel and share the toy car. But Tom was still jealous and didn't want to share. Then, their mom had an idea. She brought an iron and said they could play a game with it. They had to pass the iron to each other without dropping it. + +Tom and Ben forgot about the toy car and started playing with the iron. They laughed and had fun together. They realized that sharing and playing together is more fun than fighting and being jealous. From that day on, they played together and shared their toys. They never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, stubborn bear. He lived in a big forest with his friends, the birds and the bees. One day, the bear wanted to rub his back on a tree to scratch an itch. But he couldn't find a good tree to rub on. + +He looked and looked, but still no good tree. The bear got very angry and started to scream. His friends tried to calm him down, but he just kept screaming. Suddenly, a hunter came and saw the bear. He thought the bear would make a good rug for his home. + +The hunter shot the bear and took him away. The birds and the bees were very sad and missed their friend. They wished he had never gone looking for a tree to rub on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky saw a fish swimming in the pond. Ducky said, "Hi fishy! Can I swim with you?" The fish said, "Sure, but be patient. I swim fast." + +Ducky was patient and waited for the fish. They swam together and had fun. Suddenly, Ducky saw a sharp rock and accidentally cut his foot. Ducky cried, "Ouch! My foot hurts!" The fish said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +The fish splashed water on Ducky's foot to clean it. Ducky felt better and said, "Thank you, fishy! You are a good friend." From that day on, Ducky and the fish swam together every day. They were happy and had lots of fun in the pond. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a magic stick in the woods. They played with it, and it made magic things happen. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came out and saw the magic stick. She told Timmy that he should not play with it because it was dangerous. Timmy was brave and said, "But Mom, it's just a magic stick. It's not dangerous!" + +His mom punished him by taking away the magic stick. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a big pile of powder. She was curious and wanted to touch it, but her mommy told her not to. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly flying around and she got anxious. She wanted to catch it but it was too fast. Then, she saw a ball and grabbed it to play with her mommy. They had so much fun throwing it back and forth. + +After playing for a while, they went back home. Lily was tired and took a nap. When she woke up, she remembered the powder and asked her mommy if they could go back to the park to play with it. Her mommy said no, but promised to take her to the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He was very brave and always helped people. One day, Jack went to a house where there was a big fire. He was very sad because he knew that someone might be hurt. + +When he arrived, he saw a little girl named Lily staring at the fire. Jack asked her, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm scared." Jack said, "Don't worry, I'm here to help." + +Jack went into the house and found a family trapped inside. He quickly rescued them and put out the fire. Lily was very happy to see that everyone was safe. She ran up to Jack and said, "Thank you, fireman Jack! You're my hero!" + +Jack smiled and said, "It's my job to help people. I'm glad I could make you feel better, Lily." And from that day on, Lily knew that whenever she needed help, she could always count on fireman Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a green garden with lots of flowers. One day, a bee came to visit the garden. The bee was very busy and flew from flower to flower to collect nectar. But then, the bee accidentally bumped into a spider web. + +The spider saw the bee and wanted to eat it. The bee was scared and didn't know what to do. Just then, a kind lady came to the garden. She saw the bee in trouble and introduced herself to the bee. She gently took the bee out of the spider web and put it on a safe flower. + +The bee was very grateful to the kind lady and flew away happily. The lady explained to the spider that it's not nice to hurt others and that we should always try to help each other. From that day on, the spider became friends with the bee and they lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to others, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a strange noise coming from her closet. She went to check it out and the closet seemed very dark and scary. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the noise and how the closet seemed very scary. Her mom opened the closet and found that it was just some clothes that had fallen off the hanger. + +Lily felt much better and thanked her mom for checking the closet. She seemed worried before, but now she was happy and went back to playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together to make the dough. Lily loved to help her mommy roll the dough into little balls and put them on the baking sheet. + +One day, Lily's mommy got a big shock when she dropped a fragile plate on the floor. It broke into tiny pieces and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and hugged her mommy tightly. They cleaned up the mess together and mommy explained that some things are very delicate and can break easily. + +After they finished cleaning, they went back to baking their cookies. Lily was happy again and couldn't wait to taste them. When they came out of the oven, they were warm and smelled delicious. Lily and her mommy enjoyed their cookies together and felt happy and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kitten named Mittens. Mittens was white and black and had wide eyes. Lily loved to play with Mittens and give her lots of kisses. + +One day, Lily and Mittens went outside to play in the grass. Mittens chased a butterfly and Lily watched with wide eyes. Suddenly, Mittens got stuck in a tree! Lily was scared but she knew just what to do. She climbed up the tree and gave Mittens a big kiss. Mittens was so happy that she purred and licked Lily's face. + +From that day on, Lily and Mittens were best friends. They played together every day and Lily always gave Mittens lots of kisses. Even when Mittens got into trouble, Lily knew just what to do. She would give Mittens a kiss and everything would be okay again. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big, beautiful castle. One day, the king's crown broke and he was very sad. He asked his servant, "Can you fix my crown, please?" + +The servant replied, "I don't know how to fix it. I'm ignorant." + +The king was upset and said, "You must learn how to fix things if you want to be helpful. I need my crown fixed!" + +The servant felt bad and decided to learn how to fix things. He went to the village and found a wise old man who taught him how to fix the crown. The servant went back to the castle and fixed the crown. The king was happy and said, "Thank you for fixing my crown. You are no longer ignorant. You have learned a new skill!" + +From that day on, the servant was proud of himself for fixing the crown and he felt happy that he could help the king. The king was happy too and they both lived happily ever after in their big, beautiful castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies, especially the ones her mom made. One day, Lily saw her brother, Max, with a very attractive cookie. She wanted it so badly, but Max wouldn't give it to her. + +Lily said, "Max, can I have the cookie please?" Max replied, "No, it's mine." Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered something her mom had told her before, "If you want something, you need to speak kindly and ask nicely." + +So, Lily took a deep breath and said, "Max, can you please give me the cookie? I promise to share my toys with you." Max thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can have half of it." + +Lily was so happy and grateful. She learned that speaking kindly and asking nicely can help her get what she wants. And most importantly, sharing is always a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the snow. She would build big snowmen and slide down the hill on her sled. One day, Lily's mom gave her a diary to write in. Lily was so excited to write down all of her adventures in her diary. + +As Lily played outside, she noticed that the snow was starting to freeze. She could hear the ice crackling under her feet. Lily knew that meant it was time to go inside and warm up. She went inside and wrote about her snowy adventures in her diary. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling sick. She had a cough and a runny nose. Her mom told her that she needed to stay inside and rest so she could get healthy again. Lily was sad that she couldn't play outside in the snow. But she remembered her diary and started reading about all of the fun she had in the snow. It made her feel better and she knew she would be healthy again soon so she could go back outside and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a man with a modern car. Lily said, "Wow! That car is so cool!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it is very modern." + +As they walked through the park, they saw a tree with pears on it. Lily said, "Look mommy, there's a pear tree! Can we pick some pears?" + +Her daddy said, "Sure, let's pick some pears." + +Lily picked a pear and gazed at it for a moment. She said, "It's so round and green!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it is very pretty. Let's take it home and eat it later." + +Lily was very happy and they all had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny clock in the grass. Benny was confused because he didn't know what a clock was, but he thought it was pretty. + +Benny decided to take the clock home with him, but he accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. Benny was sad and didn't know what to do. His mother told him that when things are broken, we should bury them to let them rest. + +Benny listened to his mother and buried the broken clock in the ground. He felt much better knowing that the clock was no longer confused and could rest in peace. From that day on, Benny learned that it's important to take care of our things and to let them rest when they are broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to listen to music and dreamed of becoming a musician one day. One day, he went to the store with his mommy to buy a guitar. His mommy said they needed to find a cheap one because they didn't have a lot of money. + +Timmy looked and looked, but all the guitars were too expensive. Then, he saw a sign that said "raise your hand if you want a cheap guitar." Timmy raised his hand and a nice man came over to help him. He showed Timmy a guitar that was not too expensive and Timmy was very happy. + +Now, Timmy practices his guitar every day and hopes to become a famous musician one day. He is very grateful for the nice man who helped him find a cheap guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he lost his favorite toy car. He searched everywhere in his room, but he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad and asked his mom to help him search for his toy car. + +His mom looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the dresser, but they still couldn't find it. Suddenly, Timmy remembered that he had taken his toy car apart to see how it worked. They searched for the screws that held the car together, and finally found them. They put the car back together and Timmy was happy again. + +Timmy's mom told him that it was a humble thing to ask for help when he needed it. Timmy didn't understand what "humble" meant, but he knew that it made his mom smile. From that day on, Timmy learned to ask for help when he needed it, and he never lost his toy car again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she found a big, scary bug and it made her jump and scream. Her mom came running outside to see what happened and Lily showed her the bug. + +Her mom told her not to be scared because bugs are harmless and they help the flowers grow. Lily was still a little scared, but her mom held her hand and they watched the bug together. It was very quiet outside and they could hear the birds singing in the trees. + +Lily learned that bugs are not so scary after all and she continued to play outside and explore the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing tag and Lily got very tired. She said to her friend, "I need to rest for a little bit." + +Her friend said, "Okay, let's sit down and play with my phone. We can watch some lively videos." + +Lily was very happy to rest and watch videos on her friend's phone. They watched videos of animals dancing and singing. It was so much fun! After a little while, Lily felt better and they went back to playing tag. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and feed the ducks. One day, she saw a big, white swan swimming in the pond. The swan was so pretty, but Lily thought it looked scary too. + +Lily decided to throw some bread to the swan, but when she got closer, the swan started to hiss and flap its wings. Lily got scared and ran away. She promised herself she would never go near the swan again. + +But the next day, Lily's little brother wanted to see the swan too. Lily didn't want to go, but she promised her brother she would take him. When they got to the pond, Lily was scared again. But this time, she remembered her promise to her brother and bravely threw some bread to the swan. The swan didn't hiss or flap its wings this time. It just ate the bread and swam away peacefully. Lily felt happy that she kept her promise and that the scary swan wasn't so scary after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was playing with Teddy and accidentally broke his arm. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, we can fix Teddy's arm with a stitch." Lily didn't know what a stitch was, but she trusted her mommy. + +They went to the store to buy a needle and thread. On the way, they passed a smelly garbage can. Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, that's smelly!" + +When they got home, mommy stitched Teddy's arm back together. Lily was happy that Teddy was fixed and gave him a big hug. Teddy was happy too and said, "Thank you, mommy. I'm all better now!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind and helpful rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Benny was looking for his favorite carrot in the bin but it was gone! It had vanished into thin air! + +Benny was sad because he really wanted that carrot. He asked his friends if they knew where it went, but no one had seen it. Benny looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Just when Benny was about to give up, he saw something shiny in the distance. It was his carrot! It had somehow rolled away and ended up in a different part of the garden. Benny was so happy and grateful for his helpful friends who helped him find it. From then on, Benny made sure to keep a closer eye on his carrots so they wouldn't vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a unique bird with bright colors. She wanted to catch it, but she couldn't reach it. + +Lily's mom decided to hire a tutor to help her catch the bird. The tutor was a kind man who taught Lily how to use a net. They went outside and tried to catch the bird, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad, but the tutor told her that it was okay. He said that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to keep trying. Lily felt better and thanked the tutor for his help. From then on, she continued to watch the birds and appreciate their beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her candy cane so much that she carried it everywhere she went. One day, Lily met her friend, Timmy, who was envious of her candy cane. + +Timmy said, "I want your candy cane, Lily. It looks so tasty!" + +Lily replied, "I love my candy cane, but I can share it with you if you want." + +Timmy was happy and accepted Lily's offer. They both enjoyed the candy cane together and became good friends. From that day on, they shared everything and were always happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pretend he was a famous superhero. He would run around the house with a cape and a mask, saving his toys from danger. + +One day, Timmy decided to pretend he was swimming in the ocean. He made shark noises and pretended to swim away from the big, scary shark. But then, Timmy accidentally knocked over a lamp and it broke into a million pieces. + +His mom was very angry and told him he couldn't play with toys for a week. Timmy was sad and missed playing with his toys. He tried to pretend he was still a superhero, but it wasn't as fun without his toys. + +In the end, Timmy learned that pretending can be fun, but it's important to be careful and not break things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Fuzzy. Fuzzy loved to play on the beach. He liked to build sandcastles and splash in the water. One day, Fuzzy saw something furry in the distance. It appeared to be a big dog. Fuzzy was scared at first, but then he realized that the dog was friendly. They became friends and played together on the beach all day. From that day on, Fuzzy and the furry dog were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved going to the market. He liked to buy fruits and vegetables there. One day, he saw a little boy who was lost. The boy asked him for help. + +The man replied, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your mom and dad." They walked around the market together, looking for the boy's parents. Finally, they found them and the boy was very happy. + +The man felt good that he could help the little boy. He continued to go to the market every week and always looked out for others who might need his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore her house and find new things to play with. One day, she found a door with a shiny knob. She turned the knob and the door opened to reveal a room filled with toys. + +Lily was so happy and played with the toys for hours. But then she realized that the toys didn't belong to her and she felt bad for taking them. She knew it wasn't right to take things that weren't hers. + +Lily decided to return the toys to their rightful owner. She went to her mom and told her what she had done. Her mom was proud of her for being honest and returning the toys. Lily felt rich in her heart because she knew she did the right thing. The moral of the story is to always be honest and return things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who loved to hide. He would hide in the trees and bushes all day long. One day, he found a hidden spot where he thought nobody could find him. But then, a big storm came and a tree fell on his hiding spot. The little squirrel got scared and wanted to escape, but he was trapped. + +Luckily, a kind rabbit saw what had happened and came to help. The rabbit moved the tree and helped the little squirrel escape. The squirrel learned that sometimes it's better to not hide in hidden spots, because they can be dangerous. He also learned that it's important to have friends who can help you when you need it. From that day on, the little squirrel was more careful about where he hid and made sure to always have friends nearby. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. The frog liked to jump and play all day. He lived in a big pond with his family. They were all happy. + +One day, the green frog saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was flying near the pond. The green frog wanted to be friends with the butterfly, so he jumped very high to say hello. + +The green frog and the butterfly played together. They had so much fun. But the green frog was not careful and he fell down to the floor. The butterfly felt sad for the frog. She gave him a gentle kiss to make him feel better. The green frog smiled and they continued to play. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had four paws that were always busy. He liked to run, jump, and play all day long. One day, Max saw a big cat in his yard. The cat was not nice, and Max did not want the cat to be there. + +Max tried to be brave and scare the cat away. He barked and ran at the cat, but the cat did not move. Max was scared, but he did not give up. He knew he had to find a way to make the cat go away. + +Max had an idea. He went to his toy box and found his loudest toy. He knew this toy would help him. Max ran back to the cat and squeezed his toy. It made a loud noise! The cat was scared and ran away. Max was so happy that his busy paws saved the day. Now, Max knew he could be brave and protect his yard. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot was always tripping and falling. One day, Spot saw a cat up in a tree. The cat was scared and didn't know how to get down. + +Spot wanted to help the cat, so he said, "Don't worry, cat! I will encourage you to jump, and I will catch you!" The cat looked at Spot and was not sure if he could trust the clumsy dog. + +But Spot kept talking to the cat, saying nice things to make the cat feel brave. The cat decided to trust Spot and jumped. Spot tried his best to catch the cat, but he was still clumsy and they both fell. + +Even though they fell, the cat was happy to be on the ground again. The cat said, "Thank you, Spot, for helping me. You are a good friend." Spot was proud that he could help the cat, even if he was clumsy. And they both became good friends, sharing many fun stories together. +One day, a girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a high tree with a bird on top. Mia wanted to touch the bird, but the tree was too high. She had an idea and ran back home. + +Mia found her big brush in her room. She thought, "I can bring the brush to the park and use it to touch the bird!" So, she took the brush and went back to the park. + +When she got to the park, she saw a boy named Tim. Mia said, "Hi Tim! I want to touch the bird in the high tree. I bring my big brush to help me. Can you help me too?" Tim said, "Yes, Mia! Let's try together!" + +Mia and Tim tried to touch the bird with the big brush. But the bird flew away to another high tree. Mia and Tim laughed and played with the brush in the park. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in her big yard. One day, she saw a small bird near a hedge. The bird was cold and shivering. + +Lily said, "Oh, little bird, you look cold. Come inside my house, and I will teach you how to be warm." + +The bird followed Lily into her house. She showed the bird how to sit by the warm fire. They sat together, and Lily taught the bird how to make a warm nest with soft blankets. + +Soon, the bird was warm and happy. It said, "Thank you, Lily, for teaching me how to be warm. I will go back to my hedge now." + +Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the bird. She was happy that she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, in a hot summer, there was an amazing ice cream shop. A little girl named Lily loved to go there. She liked to eat ice cream when the sun was shining. + +One day, Lily went to the shop with her mom. She saw a big ice cream cone with many colors. "Mom, I want that one!" Lily said, pointing at the ice cream. Her mom smiled and bought it for her. + +Lily was so happy. She took her ice cream and went outside to play. But the sun was very hot. Soon, her ice cream began to melt. Lily was sad and said, "Oh no! My ice cream is melting!" + +Her mom came over and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can go back and get another one. But this time, let's eat it inside where it's cool." + +Lily smiled and agreed. They went back to the shop and got another amazing ice cream. This time, they ate it inside and enjoyed the cool air. Lily learned that ice cream melts in the hot sun, but she still loved her summer treat. +One day, a pale bunny named Lily went for a walk. She hopped and hopped until she found a big tree. Under the tree, she saw a green lime. Lily was hungry, so she picked up the lime to eat it. + +Just then, a little bird flew down from the tree. The bird said, "Stop! That lime is mine. I dropped it by mistake." Lily looked at the bird and said, "Okay, I will not eat your lime." + +The bird thanked Lily and they became friends. They played and laughed under the big tree. From that day on, Lily and the bird shared their food and had lots of fun together. And they never forgot the day they met under the tree with the green lime. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a girl named Sue. Sue loved to draw with ink. She would draw all day long. One day, Sue met a new friend named Tim. + +"Hi, I'm Tim," said the boy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm drawing with ink," Sue replied. "Do you want to draw with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tim said with a big smile. + +As they were drawing, Sue felt a pinch on her arm. She looked down and saw a tiny ant. The ant was trying to say hello. Sue and Tim laughed and continued to draw together. They had so much fun drawing with ink and making a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the mall with his mom. The mall was very big and had many shops. Tim liked the mall, but today it seemed ordinary. He wanted to do something fun and different. + +In the mall, Tim saw a small bird. The bird was trying to escape from a store. Tim felt bad for the bird and wanted to help. He said to his mom, "Mom, can we help the bird escape? It wants to go outside and fly." + +His mom agreed, and they opened the door to let the bird out. The bird flew away, happy to be free. Tim felt good about helping the bird escape. And in the end, his day at the mall was not so ordinary after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his best friend, Tim. Tim was a little boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Tim saw a weird bug on the ceiling. He wanted to reach it, but he was too short. + +"Spot, can you help me reach the bug?" Tim asked. Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, Tim! I'll help you!" So, Spot stood on his back legs and tried to reach the bug, but he was still too short. + +Tim had an idea. He found a big box and put it under the bug. He climbed on the box and reached up. He was just tall enough to touch the ceiling! Tim and Spot laughed and played with the weird bug all day. They were very happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an intelligent girl named Lily. She was very kind and always helped others. One day, Lily met a sad boy named Tom. Tom was holding his head and looking very upset. + +"Hi, Tom. Why are you sad?" asked Lily. Tom replied, "I have a big pain in my head." Lily wanted to help Tom feel better. She remembered that her mom told her to rub her temples when she had a headache. So, Lily said, "I know what to do! Let me help you, Tom." + +Lily showed Tom how to rub his temples gently. After a few minutes, Tom's headache went away. He was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so smart and kind." + +From that day on, Tom and Lily became good friends. They always helped each other and the people in their village. The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to cook. He had a toy kitchen and would pretend to cook all day. One day, Tim found a filthy old pot in the yard. He knew it would be perfect for his toy kitchen. + +Tim's big brother, Sam, saw the pot and said, "That pot was used in a war a long time ago." Tim didn't know what "war" meant, but he was excited to have a pot from a special time. He cleaned the pot and put it in his toy kitchen. + +The next day, Tim and Sam played with the toy kitchen. They pretended to cook a big meal for their family. When they were done, Tim showed his family the filthy pot from the war. Everyone was amazed and proud of Tim for finding such a special pot. The pot became a treasure in their family, and Tim and Sam cooked many more meals with it. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a small, soft toy named Teddy. Lily and Teddy were best friends. They played together every day. Lily was very glad to have Teddy. + +One day, while they were playing, they heard a strange sound. "What was that?" asked Lily. Teddy did not know. They decided to find out where the sound came from. They walked and walked until they found a tiny, scared kitten. + +Lily picked up the kitten and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Don't be scared," she said. "We will help you find your home." The kitten felt safe and happy. They all walked together, looking for the kitten's home. + +Soon, they found the kitten's family. The kitten's mom and dad were so happy to see their little one. They thanked Lily and Teddy for their help. The kitten gave Lily a big hug and said, "Thank you for being my friend." + +Lily, Teddy, and the kitten played together for the rest of the day. They were all very glad to have found each other. And from that day on, they were the best of friends, always ready to help each other and share their adventures. +One day, a clumsy dog named Daisy went for a walk. She loved to play outside. Daisy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But she was not good at climbing. Daisy was sad. + +A friend, a small cat, saw Daisy and asked, "Why are you sad, Daisy?" Daisy told the cat about the tree. The cat was smart and said, "I have an idea! I will suggest a game we can play together on the ground." + +Daisy was happy and asked, "What game can we play?" The cat said, "Let's play with a ball!" Daisy and the cat played with the ball. They had lots of fun. Daisy forgot about the tree and was not sad anymore. +One day, a little dog named Max was very weak. He wanted to take a nap, but he could not find his favorite hat. Max loved that hat because it was soft and warm. He looked everywhere, but he could not find it. Max was sad. + +Max asked his friend, a big cat named Sam, "Have you seen my hat?" Sam shook his head and said, "No, but I will help you find it." They looked and looked, but they could not find the hat. Max felt even more weak and sad. + +Then, a little bird named Sue flew down and said, "I saw your hat by the big tree!" Max and Sam went to the big tree and there it was! Max was so happy. He put on his hat and took a long, cozy nap. Sam and Sue were happy too, because they helped their friend. +Once upon a time in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim and his cat, Whiskers. They were best friends and always played together. One day, they went outside to play in the sun. + +As they played, Tim saw a big tree with a dead branch. He pointed at it and whispered to Whiskers, "Look, that branch is dead. Let's be careful when we play near it." Whiskers nodded and they decided to play far away from the tree. + +Later, Tim's mom called them inside for a snack. They sat at the table and Tim said, "Mom, we found a dead branch on the tree outside. We stayed away from it." His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim. You and Whiskers are very smart." They enjoyed their snack and continued to have a fun day together. +One day, a little boat named Bobby was sailing on the sea. Bobby was a bit nervous because it was his first time going far from home. As he sailed, he saw a big ship with a big anchor. The anchor had a frown on its face. + +Bobby went close to the big ship and said, "Hello, Mr. Anchor. Why do you have a frown on your face?" The anchor looked at Bobby and said, "I am sad because I am always stuck here on the ship. I never get to go out and have fun like you." + +Bobby thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can be friends and have fun together. I can tell you stories about my adventures on the sea, and you can tell me about the big ship and all the things you see from here." + +The anchor smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! Let's be friends." From that day on, Bobby and the anchor were best friends. They talked and laughed every time Bobby sailed by the big ship. And even though the anchor couldn't go on adventures with Bobby, they still had lots of fun together. +One day, a big dog named Zip went for a walk. Zip liked to run and play in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Zip was very happy. + +In the park, Zip met a cat named Wine. Wine was sitting under a tree. Zip said, "Hi Wine! Do you want to play with me?" Wine looked at Zip and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +Zip and Wine ran and played together. They chased each other and laughed. They had so much fun in the park. Then, they both got tired and sat under the tree. Zip and Wine were now good friends. They loved to play together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a toy dog that she loved very much. This toy dog was very special to Sue because it was a memory of her grandma. Sue would take her toy dog everywhere she went. + +One day, Sue was playing with her toy dog outside. Her friend Tom came over to play. Tom saw Sue's toy dog and was envious. He wanted a toy like that too. Tom said, "Sue, I wish I had a toy dog like yours. Can I play with it too?" Sue said, "Yes, Tom, you can play with my toy dog." + +While they were playing, Tom accidentally cut the toy dog's ear. Sue was sad, but Tom said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I didn't mean to cut your toy dog's ear." Sue forgave Tom, and they both decided to fix the toy dog's ear together. After they fixed it, they continued to play happily with the toy dog. Sue was happy to share her special memory with her friend, and Tom learned to be more careful when playing with other people's toys. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He found a track in the woods. Tim was confused. He did not know where the track went. So, he decided to follow it. + +As Tim walked on the track, he saw a big tree. A squirrel was sitting on a branch. The squirrel said, "Hello, Tim! What are you doing?" Tim said, "I am following this track. I am confused. I do not know where it goes." The squirrel said, "I can help you. Follow me!" + +The squirrel jumped from the tree and ran on the track. Tim followed the squirrel. They found a big, muddy puddle. The squirrel tried to jump over it, but it fell in. It got all wet and muddy. The squirrel slapped the mud off its tail. Tim laughed. + +In the end, the track led them to a beautiful meadow with flowers and butterflies. Tim and the squirrel played there all day. They were not confused anymore. They had so much fun together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the gloomy forest. He saw a big tree with a palm leaf on it. Tim wanted to take the leaf home, so he reached up to get it. + +Tim tried to snap the palm leaf off, but it was too high. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. Tim felt sad and sat down under the tree. + +A friendly squirrel came by and saw Tim. The squirrel asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim said, "I want the palm leaf, but I can't reach it." The squirrel climbed the tree and snapped the palm leaf off for Tim. Tim was so happy and thanked the squirrel. They became good friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a regular house with her mom and dad. She had a cat named Max. Lily and Max were best friends. They played together all day long. + +One day, Max was sad. Lily asked, "Why do you feel sad, Max?" Max said, "I don't feel love." Lily felt sad too. She wanted Max to be happy. + +Lily thought hard. She decided to give Max a big hug. Max felt the hug and started to smile. Lily said, "I love you, Max." Max felt love and was happy again. They played together and had fun. + +The moral of the story is to always show love to your friends and family. When you show love, they will feel happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily found a hidden toy under her bed. She was so happy to play with it. She noticed that the toy was cold, so she wrapped it in a warm blanket. The toy felt better and thanked Lily. + +Lily's mom saw her taking care of the toy and smiled. She told Lily that it was good to care for others, even if they were toys. Lily felt proud and happy. She wanted to help more. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird outside her window. The bird was shivering in the cold. Lily remembered how she had helped the toy, so she took a blanket and went outside. She wrapped the bird in the blanket and soon, the bird felt warm and happy. The bird thanked Lily and flew away. + +Lily learned that it was important to be kind and help others, no matter how small they were. She promised to always help those in need and be a good friend to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very organized. Every day, he would lead his family to the park. Max liked to play with his little sister, Lily. + +One day, Max and Lily were playing in the park. They met a new friend, a small cat named Bella. Bella was very patient. She waited for Max and Lily to finish playing before she talked to them. + +"Hi, I am Bella," said the cat. "Can I play with you?" Max and Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, Max, Lily, and Bella played all day. They became best friends and always played together in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town in the east, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to study her books and play with her toys. One day, she met a new friend named Sam. + +"Hi, I'm Sam! Do you want to play?" asked Sam. + +"Yes, I want to play! Let's play with my toys," said Lily. + +Lily and Sam played with the toys and had a lot of fun. They also studied the books together. They learned about animals, colors, and shapes. They became very good friends. + +Lily and Sam were successful in their studies. They knew a lot of things, and they were happy. They played and studied together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little bug named Billy went to play outside. He loved to dig in the dirt and look for things to fill his tiny bag. He was a very curious bug and liked to learn about new things. + +As Billy was digging, he found a filthy old shoe. He thought it was very interesting. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sally the snail. So, he went to her house and knocked on the door. "Sally, come see what I found!" he said. Sally came out and looked at the shoe. "Wow, that is a very filthy shoe, Billy!" she said. + +Together, they decided to clean the shoe and fill it with pretty flowers. They worked all day, and when they were done, the shoe looked beautiful. They were very proud of their work. They showed it to their friends and everyone loved it. Billy and Sally learned that even filthy things can become beautiful with a little bit of work and love. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to dive deep into the sea. Fin's mother was a reliable fish who always took care of him. She told him, "Fin, be careful when you dive. There are big fish down there." + +Fin swam and swam until he saw a big fish. The big fish wanted to eat him. Fin was scared and said, "Please don't eat me, big fish! I just want to dive and see the deep sea." + +The big fish thought for a moment and said, "Okay, little fish. I won't eat you. But you must be careful and go back to your mother soon." Fin thanked the big fish and continued to dive deeper. He saw many beautiful things in the deep sea. + +Soon, Fin realized it was time to go back to his mother. He swam up and up until he found her. Fin told his mother about his adventure and the big fish. His mother was happy that he was safe and said, "Fin, always remember to be careful when you dive." + +From that day on, Fin always listened to his mother and was careful when he went diving. He knew that his mother was reliable and wanted the best for him. +Once upon a time, there was a big, pale bear. He lived in the woods with his family. The bear loved his family very much and wanted to protect them. + +One day, a war started in the woods. The animals were fighting each other. The bear did not like the war. He wanted to protect his family from the war. + +The bear tried to protect his family by hiding them in a cave. But the war came to the cave. The animals fought, and the bear's family was hurt. The bear was very sad. The war did not stop, and the bear could not protect his family. The end was bad, and the bear cried. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little boy named Tim. He had no friends to play with. One day, he saw a frog in the grass. The frog said, "Hello, Tim! I believe I can be your friend." + +Tim was happy. He and the frog played all day long. They played catch and hide-and-seek. The frog was very good at hiding. Tim said, "You are the best at this game! Let's have a test to see who can find the best hiding spot." + +The frog agreed to the test. They took turns hiding and finding each other. Tim found the frog behind a big rock. The frog found Tim in a tall tree. They laughed and played until the sun went down. Tim was not lonely anymore. He had a new friend, and they believed they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max loved to play with his favorite toy, a cone. He would shake the cone all day long. Max had a little friend, a cat named Lucy. They would play together every day. + +One day, Max and Lucy were playing with the cone. They both wanted to shake the cone, but they could not agree on who should do it first. This made Max and Lucy very sad. They both wanted to play, but they could not find a way to share the cone. + +Max had an idea. He thought if he shook the cone very hard, it would break in two, and they could both play with a piece. But when Max shook the cone, it flew far away. Max and Lucy looked and looked, but they could not find the cone. They were both very sad because they had lost their favorite toy. And that is how the story of Max and Lucy had a bad ending. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went for a walk. They saw a sign that said "Park." Tim was very happy and said, "Come on, Spot! Let's go play!" They ran to the park, but Tim was a little tired from running. + +At the park, they saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad because her bag was stuck in a tree. The bag had a big zip that was caught on a branch. Tim wanted to help Sue, but he didn't know how to reach the bag. + +Tim had an idea. He said to Spot, "We can use your long leash to pull the bag down!" Spot barked happily, and Tim tied the leash to the bag's zip. They both pulled and pulled, and the bag came down! Sue was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tim and Spot!" + +Tim and Spot felt very proud of themselves. They played with Sue at the park until they were all very tired. Then, they walked back home, knowing they had made a new friend today. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent bird named Bobby. Bobby lived in a big tree near a small house. Every day, he saw a kind lady in the house who liked to cook. + +One day, Bobby saw the lady was sad. She was looking for a tool to cook her food, but she could not find it. Bobby wanted to help her, so he flew around and looked for the tool. + +Bobby found the tool near the tree. He picked it up with his beak and flew back to the lady. The lady was so happy to see the tool. She thanked Bobby and cooked a yummy meal. Bobby felt good that he could help the kind lady. They became good friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day and play all night. One day, Whiskers saw a water spray bottle on the table. He had an idea. + +Whiskers went to his friend, the dog named Buddy. "Buddy, let's play a game," said Whiskers. "I will spray water from this bottle, and you try to catch it with your mouth." Buddy was excited and said, "Okay! I love to play games!" + +Whiskers and Buddy played the game all day long. Whiskers would spray the water, and Buddy would jump and try to catch it with his mouth. They laughed and had so much fun. At the end of the day, Whiskers was not lazy anymore. He liked playing games with Buddy and using the water spray bottle. They became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange fish named Fin. Fin lived in the big sea with his family. One day, Fin saw a big, shiny rock. He wanted to show his mom, but he could not find her. + +Fin started to feel sad. Then, he met a big whale named Willy. Willy asked, "Why are you sad, little fish?" Fin said, "I can't find my mom!" Willy wanted to help, so he told Fin, "Let's pray together and look for your mom." + +So, Fin and Willy prayed, and then they swam all around the sea. They looked under rocks and in caves. Finally, they found Fin's mom near some pretty plants. Fin was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Willy!" And they all swam home together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gym. This gym was different from other gyms. It had a big door that was always open for everyone. Many kids loved to go there and play. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the gym. She saw the open door, and she went inside. Inside, she found many different games and toys. She played with a big, bouncy ball and jumped on a soft mat. + +Lucy made new friends at the gym. They played together and had a lot of fun. The gym was a happy place where they could try different things. When it was time to go home, Lucy waved goodbye to her friends. She knew she would come back to the open gym again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Kitty. She loved to play outside. One sunny day, Kitty found a bucket in the yard. She was very curious about it. + +Kitty decided to shake the bucket to see what was inside. To her surprise, a little mouse jumped out! The mouse said, "Hello, Kitty! I was hiding in the bucket. Do you want to play with me?" + +Kitty and the mouse played all day long. They took turns shaking the bucket and hiding inside it. They became the best of friends. And from that day on, Kitty and the mouse always played together with the bucket, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was eager to go on a big adventure. He wanted to find the best place to watch the sun set in the west. + +One day, Tim met a wise old owl. The owl said, "I can help you find the best spot to watch the sun set in the west. But first, you must remind me to eat my dinner." + +Tim and the owl went on their journey. They walked and walked, and Tim reminded the owl to eat his dinner. The owl was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim. Now, let's find that spot." + +They finally reached a beautiful hill, where they could see the sun set in the west. Tim and the owl sat down and watched the sun go down. They were both very happy to have found the perfect spot. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a jolly land, there was a big folder. The folder was red and blue. It loved to play with the other folders in the land. + +One day, the folder met a new folder named Tim. The new folder was green and yellow. The red and blue folder said, "Hello, Tim! Do you want to join us and play?" + +Tim said, "Yes, I want to join! Let's play together!" So, the red and blue folder, Tim, and the other folders played all day. They were all very happy. + +At the end of the day, the red and blue folder said, "Goodbye, Tim! We had fun today. Come back tomorrow and join us again!" Tim said, "I will! I had a great time playing with all of you. See you tomorrow!" And they all went home to rest, ready for another fun day together. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play. She saw a beautiful butterfly flying around her yard. Mia wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, trying to grab it with her hands. + +As Mia chased the butterfly, she saw her dad by the grill. He was cooking food for dinner. Mia stopped running and said, "Dad, look at the beautiful butterfly!" Her dad looked up and smiled. "Wow, it is very pretty," he said. + +Mia started to feel tired from all the running. She let out a big yawn. "I think it's time for a nap," her dad said. Mia agreed and went inside to rest. The butterfly flew away, and Mia knew she would see it again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. He loved to play with clay. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw another boy playing with clay, too. Tim wanted to play with the boy, so he asked his mom if he could. + +Tim's mom said, "Yes, you can play with him, but you must behave." Tim was happy and ran to the boy. They started to make clay animals together. But soon, Tim got angry because the other boy made a better clay animal than him. Tim did not behave and threw the other boy's clay animal on the ground. + +The other boy started to cry, and his mom came over. She was not happy with Tim. She told Tim's mom what happened. Tim's mom was sad that Tim did not behave. They had to leave the park, and Tim did not get to play with clay anymore that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to move and play with his ball. One day, Spot saw his mom drinking a cup of coffee. He was curious and wanted to try it. Spot asked his mom, "Can I try your coffee?" + +His mom said, "No, Spot. Coffee is not for little dogs like you. It might make you feel sick." Spot felt embarrassed for asking, but he still wanted to try it. So, when his mom was not looking, he moved quickly and took a small sip from her cup. + +Suddenly, Spot did not feel good. He moved slowly and his tummy hurt. His mom saw him and knew what had happened. She said, "Spot, I told you not to drink the coffee. Now you don't feel well." Spot felt even more embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again." + +His mom gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, Spot. We all make mistakes. Now you know that coffee is not for you." Spot learned his lesson and never tried to drink coffee again. From that day on, he only played with his ball and moved happily without any tummy aches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to help her parents with chores. One day, her mom asked her to help with the dishwasher. + +Lily said, "Yes, mom!" She went to the dishwasher and opened it. Inside, there were many dirty dishes. Lily started to put the dishes in the dishwasher. She was very careful not to break them. While she was doing this, her mom was talking to her, but Lily could not hear her. + +Her mom said, "Lily, are you deaf? I am talking to you!" Lily looked at her mom and said, "No, mom, I am not deaf. I just did not hear you." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay. Just make sure to listen when I talk to you." + +Lily finished putting the dishes in the dishwasher. She felt proud that she was able to help her mom. From that day on, Lily always made sure to listen when her mom and dad talked to her. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toys, especially her puzzle. One day, she saw a fake bird sitting on her window. She was very excited and wanted to show it to her mom. + +Amy ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! There's a fake bird on my window!" Her mom smiled and went to see the bird with Amy. Together, they watched the fake bird and laughed. + +Later, it started to rain outside. Amy was worried about her puzzle getting wet, so she asked her mom, "Will my puzzle be okay?" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will keep it dry inside the house." + +After the rain stopped, Amy and her mom went outside to play. They saw the fake bird was wet from the rain, but they were happy because Amy's puzzle was safe and dry inside. They played with the puzzle and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful little town, there lived a girl named Lily. She loved to make jewelry with beads and string. She made necklaces, bracelets, and rings for all her friends. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came to her and said, "Lily, can you help me improve my jewelry making? I want to make a gift for my mom." Lily smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's make something beautiful together." + +They sat down and started making jewelry. Lily showed Tim how to put the beads on the string and tie knots. They talked and laughed while they worked. In the end, they made a pretty necklace for Tim's mom. Tim was happy and thanked Lily for helping him improve his jewelry making. And they all lived happily ever after in their peaceful little town. +One day, in a big forest, there was a lonely mushroom. It was small and red. It had no friends. The mushroom was sad. + +A little bird flew down and saw the mushroom. The bird said, "Why are you sad?" The mushroom said, "I am lonely. I have no friends." The bird wanted to help. The bird tried to explain to the mushroom how to make friends. + +The bird said, "To make friends, you need to talk and play with others. Look for other mushrooms or animals in the forest." The mushroom listened and started to look for friends. + +The mushroom saw a group of other mushrooms. They were different colors. The lonely mushroom went to them and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" The other mushrooms said, "Yes, come and play!" Now, the lonely mushroom had friends and was not sad anymore. + +The little bird was happy to see the mushroom with friends. The bird flew away, knowing the mushroom was not lonely anymore. They all played together and had fun in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Bob found a green leaf on the ground. He picked it up and felt it with his paws. The leaf was rough. + +Bob decided to taste the leaf. When he took a bite, he was surprised! The leaf tasted like mint. It was a new taste for Bob, but he liked it very much. He wanted to share the mint with his friends. + +Bob hopped to his friend, Sally the squirrel. He gave her a piece of the rough mint leaf. Sally tasted it and liked it too! They went to find more mint leaves to share with all their friends. Soon, all the animals in the forest were enjoying the tasty mint leaves together. And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely dog named Spot. Spot lived in a big house near a university. Spot did not have any friends to play with, so he would walk around and look for someone to talk to. + +One day, Spot saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he did not have any friends either. Spot went up to Tim and said, "Hi! I am Spot. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, Spot! I would love to be your friend!" From that day on, Spot and Tim were best friends. They would play together every day after school. They would run around the university and have fun. + +Tim's mom saw how happy Spot made Tim, so she decided to own Spot. Now, Spot and Tim were not lonely anymore. They had each other, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a rich man named John lived in a big house. He loved to eat bread with jam for breakfast. One day, he ran out of jam, so he went to the store to buy some more. + +At the store, he met a girl named Sally. Sally said, "I like to print pictures of jam on my paper." John laughed and said, "That's funny! I like to eat jam on my bread." + +They both bought jam and went back to their homes. The next day, John tried to print a picture of jam like Sally. He showed it to his friends, and they all laughed and thought it was fun. + +From that day on, John and Sally became good friends. They shared their love for jam and printing pictures. They always had fun together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a popular toy named Tommy. Tommy could turn and spin all day long. All the kids loved to play with Tommy. + +One day, while Tommy was turning, he fell down and felt pain. Tommy was sad and couldn't turn anymore. He needed help to feel better. + +A little girl named Lucy saw Tommy and said, "Oh no, Tommy is hurt!" She picked him up and gave him a big hug. "Don't worry, Tommy. I will help you." + +Lucy took Tommy to her mom. Her mom put a bandage on Tommy's boo-boo. Tommy started to feel better. He said, "Thank you, Lucy and Mom!" + +Now, Tommy could turn and spin again. He was happy and so were the kids. They all played together and had lots of fun. Tommy was popular and loved once more. +Once upon a time, there was a busy parrot named Polly. Polly liked to wear a tiny hat on her head. She lived in a big tree with her family. + +One sunny day, Polly met a little boy named Tim. Tim saw Polly's hat and said, "Wow, Polly! I like your hat!" Polly was happy and replied, "Thank you, Tim! I like to wear my hat every day." + +Together, they played and had fun all day long. Polly showed Tim how to fly high in the sky, and Tim showed Polly how to play with toys. They became best friends and had many more happy days together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was always scared of meeting new friends. One day, Timmy heard a beautiful sound coming from a house. It was an opera! Timmy loved the sound and wanted to go inside the house. But he was too shy to knock on the door. + +Timmy decided to wait outside the house and listen to the opera. As he sat outside, he saw a big rock. Timmy thought it would be fun to play with the rock. He pushed the rock and it started rolling down the hill. Suddenly, the rock hit the house where the opera was playing! + +Everyone inside the house was scared and ran outside. Timmy was so scared that he hid behind the rock. But then, the people saw Timmy and realized that he was just a shy little mouse who loved the opera. They invited Timmy inside to watch the rest of the show with them. From that day on, Timmy wasn't so shy anymore and loved going to the opera. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her teddy bear, but one day she accidentally spilled her juice all over him. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "Teddy is wet!" + +Her mom came into the room and saw the mess. "Don't worry, Lily," she said. "We'll wipe Teddy clean." + +Lily and her mom got a towel and gently wiped Teddy until he was dry. "There, all better," said her mom. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and fell asleep. Suddenly, she heard a noise and woke up. She saw that her room was empty, but then she heard a voice. "It's just me, Teddy," said her teddy bear. "I wanted to say thank you for wiping me clean." + +Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear. "You're welcome, Teddy," she said. "I love you." And then they both fell back asleep, happy and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, it started to rain and a big rainbow appeared in the sky. Lily was so happy and she wanted to show her friends. + +Lily ran to her friend's house and knocked on the door. Her friend, Emma, opened the door and saw the rainbow in the sky. Emma was jealous because she had never seen a rainbow before. + +Lily said, "Let's go outside and see the rainbow together!" Emma agreed and they ran outside. But then Lily remembered, "Oh no! We need to pack our umbrellas so we don't get wet!" + +Emma and Lily quickly packed their umbrellas and ran outside. They saw the rainbow and it was so beautiful. They both smiled and felt happy together. From that day on, they always looked for rainbows together whenever it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special box that she kept all her toys in. One day, she went to play at her friend's house and forgot to bring her box with her. When she got home, she was sad because she missed her toys. + +Her mom saw that Lily was sad and reminded her that she had left her box at her friend's house. Lily was happy because she remembered that her mom was right. + +The next day, Lily went back to her friend's house and her friend gently gave her back her box. Lily was so happy to have her toys back and she thanked her friend for being so kind. From then on, she always remembered to bring her box with her when she went to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Timmy's dad gave him a rod to use. Timmy was excited to catch a fish with his new rod. + +Timmy's dad told him to be patient and wait for the fish to bite. Timmy waited and waited, but no fish came. He got frustrated and wanted to give up. But his dad told him to keep trying and to be reliable. Timmy listened to his dad and kept trying. + +Finally, a fish bit on Timmy's rod! He was so happy and shouted, "Dad, I caught a fish!" His dad smiled and said, "I told you to be patient and reliable. Good job, Timmy!" From that day on, Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad and always remembered to be patient and reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the carnival. They bought a ticket to ride the big Ferris wheel. But when they got on, Lily felt weird. She didn't like how high up they were. + +She told her mommy she wanted to get off, but her mommy said they had to stay until the ride was over. Lily was scared, but she trusted her mommy. When the ride was finished, Lily felt proud of herself for being brave. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to stay in uncomfortable situations, but if we trust the people we are with, we can get through it and feel proud of ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play chess with his dad. Chess is a game with kings, queens, and knights. One day, Tim was very serious about winning the game. He wanted to shake his dad's hand and say, "Good game!" + +But things didn't go as planned. Tim's dad made a move that Tim didn't expect. Tim's pieces started to shake on the board. Tim didn't know what to do. He tried to think of a way to win, but his dad was too good. + +In the end, Tim's dad won the game. Tim was sad, but he knew he could try again next time. He shook his dad's hand and said, "Good game!" even though he lost. Tim learned that it's important to be serious about the game, but it's also important to have fun and try again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cupcakes. Lily poured the flour and sugar into a bowl and mixed it all up. She loved to mix! + +But then, when they went to put the cupcakes in the oven, they realized they didn't have any cupcake liners. This made Lily sad. She didn't want the cupcakes to stick to the pan. + +But then, her mommy had a brilliant idea! They could use parchment paper to line the pan. Lily helped her mommy cut the paper and line the pan. + +When the cupcakes were done baking, they came out perfectly! Lily was so happy that they didn't stick to the pan. She loved baking with her mommy and was excited to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat chocolate every day. One day, her mom told her to get dressed so they could go to the store and buy more chocolate. But Lily didn't want to get dressed, she wanted to eat chocolate at home. + +Lily's mom got angry and said, "You have to get dressed if you want chocolate!" Lily started to cry and said, "But I don't want to get dressed, I just want chocolate!" + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I understand you love chocolate, but we need to go to the store to get more. If you get dressed now, we can go quickly and come back to eat chocolate at home." + +Lily stopped crying and got dressed. They went to the store and bought lots of chocolate. When they got back home, Lily was very happy and ate lots of chocolate. The end. +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 to the beach with his family. He saw a big boat with a giant anchor. The anchor was so big, it looked like it could hold the whole world! + +Timmy's mom told him to be careful and not go too far into the water. But Timmy didn't listen and went too deep. Suddenly, a big wave came and Timmy got scared. He couldn't swim back to shore. Luckily, a lifeguard saw him and swam out to save him. + +After that day, Timmy learned an important lesson. He should always listen to what his mom tells him and be careful around the water. He was lucky the lifeguard was there to help him. From then on, Timmy always remembered to be safe and listen to his parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins and ate them every day. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a muffin, but they were all sold out! She was sad and restless because she really wanted a muffin. + +Suddenly, she saw a man with a big machine. He said, "Hello little girl, do you want me to print you a muffin?" Lily was surprised and asked, "Print a muffin? Can you do that?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can. What flavor do you want?" + +Lily said, "I want a chocolate muffin, please." The man printed the muffin and gave it to her. She took a bite and it was delicious! Lily was so happy that she could print her own muffins now. She thanked the man and went home with her muffin, feeling very satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, she found a little bug in her room. She thought it was harmless and decided to keep it as a pet. + +Lily took the bug to her dad's lab to study it. Her dad was a scientist and had lots of cool things in his lab. But when Lily put the bug in a jar, it escaped and started flying around the lab. Her dad tried to catch it, but accidentally knocked over a bottle of chemicals. + +The chemicals spilled everywhere and made a big mess. Lily and her dad tried to clean it up, but they didn't realize that the chemicals were harmful. They both got sick and had to go to the hospital. From then on, Lily learned that it's important to be careful when studying things in a lab. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories. Her mommy would read her a story every night before she went to bed. + +One night, Lily's mommy was feeling weak and tired. She said, "Lily, mommy can't read you a story tonight. I'm sorry." + +Lily sighed and said, "That's okay mommy. Can you tell me a story instead?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, I can tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to listen to stories." + +Lily giggled and said, "That's me!" Her mommy continued to tell her a story until Lily fell asleep. From that night on, they made it a tradition to tell each other stories every night. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mama. Mama loved to cook and wear her apron. She had a wise old dog named Max who always stayed by her side. + +One day, Mama was cooking and Max saw that the kitchen was on fire! Max barked and barked until Mama noticed the fire. Mama quickly took off her apron and used it to put out the fire. Max saved Mama and the kitchen! + +From that day on, Mama knew that Max was a wise dog who could save her from anything. She always wore her apron when she cooked and Max stayed close by, ready to save the day again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she saw a graceful ballerina on TV and said, "Mommy, I want to be graceful like her!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can be graceful too, Lily. All you have to do is practice and stand tall." + +So, Lily practiced every day and soon she realized that she was becoming more graceful. One day, she saw a little boy who was sad because he couldn't play soccer like the other kids. Lily went up to him and said, "Don't worry, you can do it. Just stand up and keep trying." + +The little boy tried and tried and soon he was playing soccer just like the other kids. Lily realized that being kind and helping others is just as important as being graceful. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others, even if it's just by standing up and encouraging them. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who loved her bookshelf. She had many books on it, and she loved to read them every day. One day, she noticed that her bookshelf was getting too small for all her books. She tried to put them in, but they wouldn't fit. + +The woman was very sad because she didn't want to get rid of any of her books. So, she decided to do something about it. She went outside and found some seeds. She planted them and watered them every day. Soon, a big tree grew. She cut the tree down and made a new bookshelf out of it. + +The woman was very happy because now she had more space for her books. She learned that if you want something, you have to work hard for it. She also learned that sometimes you have to let go of old things to make room for new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the hall of her house. One day, she saw her cat sitting on the floor. Lily wanted to play with her cat, so she sat next to her. They played together for a while, and Lily noticed that her cat was very fast. She tried to catch her, but the cat was too quick. Eventually, Lily got tired and sat down to rest. It was a fun day in the hall with her fast cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to play in the sandbox. He dug and dug and found a shiny rock. "Look what I found!" Timmy said to his friend, Billy. + +"Wow, that's cool! Can I see it?" Billy asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said, handing the rock to Billy. As Billy held the rock in his arm, he accidentally dropped it. The rock hit the sand and broke into two pieces. + +"Oh no!" Billy said, feeling bad. "I'm sorry, Timmy." + +"It's okay," Timmy said. "I didn't really gain anything from it anyway. It was just a dry old rock." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a unique toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toy car. He left it on the seat while he went to play on the swings. When he came back, the toy car was gone! A thief had taken it! + +Timmy was very sad. He loved his toy car and it was very special to him. He looked around the park to see if he could find the thief, but he was nowhere to be seen. Timmy sat on the seat and cried. Suddenly, he saw a man walking by with his toy car! It was the thief! + +Timmy ran up to the man and took his toy car back. He was very happy to have it back and he made sure to never leave it on a seat again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big stadium to watch a game. Timmy thought the stadium was very big and cool. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw an ugly bug crawling on his arm. He didn't like it and started to cry. His mom asked what was wrong and Timmy said, "An ugly bug is on me!" His mom quickly brushed the bug away. + +After that, Timmy said, "Mommy, can we run around the stadium?" His mom said, "Sure, let's run!" So they ran around and had lots of fun. Timmy was very happy and said, "I love running with you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a wallet that he always kept with him. One day, Jack felt weak and he couldn't walk anymore. He sat down on the ground and waited for help. + +A little girl named Lily saw Jack sitting on the ground. She went up to him and asked, "Are you okay?" Jack replied, "No, I feel weak and I can't walk anymore." + +Lily wanted to help Jack, so she said, "I can provide you with some water and food to make you feel better." Jack was grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." + +Lily ran home to get some water and food for Jack. She came back and gave it to him. Jack felt much better and was able to stand up and walk again. He gave Lily a big hug and said, "You are my hero. Thank you for helping me." From that day on, Jack and Lily became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his dog Spot. Spot was a big, fluffy dog with soft fur. + +One day, Timmy received a new ball as a gift from his grandma. He was so excited to play with it outside with Spot. They played catch for hours until the sun went down. + +As they were walking back inside, Timmy noticed a soft spot on Spot's fur. He petted him gently and realized that Spot had a small cut. Timmy quickly ran inside to get a band-aid for Spot's boo-boo. Spot licked Timmy's face to say thank you for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. He had a big, furry paw that he loved to use to play with his toys. Spot's favorite toy was a squeaky ball that he would chase around the yard all day long. + +One day, Spot's owner took him to the park to play. While they were there, Spot saw a little girl crying. He could tell she was sad and needed someone to care for her. So, Spot walked over to her and put his paw on her lap. The little girl smiled and gave Spot a big hug. + +From that day on, Spot made sure to always be there for the little girl whenever she needed him. Even when the weather was terrible and it was raining outside, Spot would still go to the park to see his friend. He knew that caring for others was the most important thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Kitty. Kitty was very hot and wanted to sit in the shade. She walked around looking for a place to sit. + +She saw a little girl named Lily and asked, "Can I sit under your tree, please?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can sit with me. It's very hot today." + +Kitty sat down next to Lily and they talked about their day. Lily told Kitty about her favorite toy and Kitty purred with happiness. + +After a while, the sun went down and it was time for Kitty to go home. She thanked Lily for letting her sit under the tree and said, "I had a great time with you. Let's play again soon!" + +And so, Kitty went home feeling happy and cool. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted a pet. One day, her parents took her to a pet store to buy a parrot. + +Lily saw a parrot that she really liked, but her parents said it was too expensive. Lily felt sad and said, "I really want that parrot." + +Her parents encouraged her and said, "Let's look for a cheaper parrot." They found a parrot that was not as colorful as the first one, but it was still very cute. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! I love my new parrot!" She played with her parrot every day and taught it how to say "hello" and "goodbye". The parrot became her best friend and they had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, they saw a boy named Max. Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go meet Max!" + +Lily and Max played together on the swings and then they sat on a bench. Max had a blueberry muffin and he offered one to Lily. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is really good!" + +Max smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. My mom made them this morning." + +Lily and Max became good friends and they played together every time they went to the park. They would always share snacks, especially blueberries, which they both loved. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale in the sea. The whale was very big and blue. It was a harmless whale. The whale liked to swim and play in the sea with its friends. + +One day, the whale saw a big boat in the sea. The boat had a lot of people on it. The people were not nice to the whale. They tried to hurt the whale. The whale was scared and sad. + +But then, the whale saw a big door on the boat. The whale swam fast and shut the door with its tail. The people on the boat could not hurt the whale anymore. The whale was happy and safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to visit his grandma who lived in the forest. + +As they walked through the forest, Timmy saw a big tree that looked like it was going to fall down. "Mommy, that tree looks like it's going to fall down and destroy everything!" Timmy said. His mom told him not to worry and that they would be safe. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy noticed a razor on the table. "Mommy, what's that sharp thing?" he asked. His mom explained that it was a razor and that it was very sharp and could hurt him if he touched it. + +Later that night, Timmy smelled something smelly coming from outside. "Mommy, what's that smelly smell?" he asked. His mom told him that it was just a skunk and that they should stay inside. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up to find that the big tree had fallen down and destroyed grandma's garden. "Mommy, I told you it was going to destroy everything!" Timmy said. His mom smiled and said, "You were right, Timmy. You're very observant." As they were leaving, Timmy remembered the razor and made sure not to touch it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy blocks. He loved to build things with them, especially square towers. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play with him. They started building a tower together, but Billy accidentally knocked it down. Timmy was troubled and didn't know what to do. + +"Sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to knock it down," said Billy. + +"It's okay, but we need to complete the tower again," replied Timmy. + +They worked together to build the tower again, and this time it was even better than before. They were both happy and proud of what they had accomplished. From that day on, they always made sure to work together and complete their tower without any troubles. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his bicycle very much. One day, Timmy was riding his bicycle in the park when he saw a shiny bicycle. + +"Wow, that bicycle is so pretty!" Timmy said to himself. + +He went up to the owner of the bicycle and asked, "Can I ride your bicycle?" + +The owner replied, "Sure, but be careful. It's not as fun as it looks. It's dull and doesn't glow like your bicycle." + +Timmy rode the bicycle and realized that the owner was right. His bicycle was much more fun to ride. He thanked the owner and went back to his own bicycle, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on his TV. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a delicious apple to eat. Timmy loved the apple so much that he wanted to share it with his friend, Sally. + +Timmy picked up his phone and called Sally. "Hey Sally, I have something delicious to share with you. Can you come over?" Timmy said. Sally said yes and came over to Timmy's house. + +When Sally arrived, Timmy acted like he was going to give her the apple, but then he pretended to eat it all by himself. Sally was sad and disappointed. Timmy realized he made a mistake and apologized to Sally. He then gave her the other half of the apple and they both enjoyed it together. From that day on, Timmy learned to always share and not act selfishly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she looked up in the sky and saw the moon. She asked her mommy, "Can I have the moon, please?" + +Her mommy replied, "No, you can't have the moon. It's too far away." + +Lily was sad and said, "But I want it so much. It's so pretty." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe one day you can go to the moon. But for now, let's decide what we can do to make you happy." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want some ice cream. But not the spoiled one we had yesterday." + +Her mommy laughed and said, "Okay, let's go get some fresh ice cream." And they went to the store to get some ice cream that was not spoiled. Lily was happy and forgot all about the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast, but one day, he broke down. His friend, Beep, said, "Don't worry, I know a mechanic who can help." + +They went to the mechanic's shop and saw lots of tools and cars. The mechanic said, "Your car is broken, but don't worry, I can fix it. But you must be careful, it's dangerous to drive a broken car." + +Zoom said, "Please hurry, I want to go fast again." The mechanic worked very fast and soon, Zoom was fixed. "Thank you, mechanic!" Zoom said. "Now I can go fast again, but I will be careful and not drive dangerously." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the grass and picking flowers. One day, she found a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Lily wanted to help the bird, but its wing was tight and it couldn't fly. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the bird. She questioned Lily about what had happened and Lily explained everything. Together, they took care of the bird and helped it get better. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they need it, even if it's just a little bird. And sometimes, it's okay to question things and ask for help when we need it too. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a pigeon. The pigeon was eating some bread crumbs on the ground. Lily was glad to see the pigeon because she thought it was cute. + +Suddenly, Lily's foot slipped on a banana peel and she fell down. She was a little scared, but she wasn't hurt. The pigeon flew away when he saw Lily fall. Lily's mom came over to help her up and asked if she was okay. Lily said she was fine and just happy to see the pigeon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cherries and would eat them all day long. One day, she saw a bird with a broken wing. Lily felt very sad for the bird and wanted to help. She asked her mommy if they could help the bird. Her mommy said yes and they went to the park. + +At the park, they found the bird and Lily's mommy attached a little bandage to its wing. Lily felt very happy and compassionate towards the bird. She wanted to make sure it was okay, so they stayed with the bird until it was time for it to fly away. Lily felt proud that she could help the bird and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little dog named Max. Max liked to stand on his hind legs and bark at the birds in the trees. One day, Max's owner took him to the park and told him to stay by his side. Max listened and didn't run away. He was a good dog. + +While they were walking, Max saw a squirrel and wanted to chase it. But he remembered to stay by his owner's side. His owner was happy and gave him a treat. Max felt proud of himself for being so smart and obedient. + +As they walked back home, Max saw a big puddle of water. He wanted to jump in it, but he knew his owner wouldn't like it. So he just stood there and looked at the water. His owner patted him on the head and said, "You're such a good boy, Max." Max wagged his tail happily, knowing he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She was sad and went to her mom to tell her what happened. + +"I wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away," said Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. Sometimes things don't go the way we want them to," said her mom. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a smooth rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a smooth rock. Can we display it in our garden?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily. That's a great idea," said her mom. + +Lily was happy again and they went to display the smooth rock in their garden. As they walked, they saw the butterfly again. This time, Lily didn't try to catch it. She just watched it fly around and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. + +As she walked, she saw a big rock. She climbed on top of it and pretended she was a queen. Suddenly, the rock started to wobble and Lily fell off. She hurt her knee, but she was okay. + +Lily continued her walk and met a man who was cutting down trees. He was ignorant and didn't care about the animals who lived in the forest. Lily tried to tell him to stop, but he didn't listen. + +Later that day, Lily went to bed feeling sad. She had seen too many bad things in the forest. She wished she could make the world a better place. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw that the man who cut down the trees had fallen off a cliff. It was a terrible ending, but Lily knew that she had to keep trying to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Rosie. Rosie lived in a forest with her friends, the birds and the squirrels. They loved to play together and explore the forest. + +One day, they found a big tree with a hole in it. Rosie wanted to go inside the hole, but her friends were scared. She said, "Don't worry, I will allow you to come with me." + +They all went inside the tree and found a secret room filled with toys and treats. They played and ate until it was time to go back home. Rosie was happy that she could share her adventure with her friends. From that day on, they always went on adventures together in the pink forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing with her friends. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we should go to church on Sunday." Lily asked, "What's church?" Her mom explained, "It's a special place where we go to pray and sing songs about God." + +Lily's friend, Jack, heard them talking and said, "I go to church with my family every Sunday. It's fun!" Lily asked, "Do you recommend it?" Jack nodded and said, "Yes, I do!" + +On Sunday, Lily and her family went to church. It was very busy and there were a lot of people there. They sang songs and listened to the pastor talk about being kind to others. After the service, Lily said, "Mom, I really liked going to church. Can we go again next week?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Going to church is a good way to learn about being kind and helpful to others." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to try new things and listen to recommendations from friends. Going to church can be a fun and meaningful experience for families. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with many other animals. One day, Benny saw a big bear walking towards their home. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat all the animals. Benny knew he had to do something to save his friends. + +So, Benny went to the bear and said, "Please don't eat us. We are a nation of animals who live here peacefully." The bear thought about it for a moment and then yielded. He said, "Okay, I won't eat you. But you have to promise to share your food with me." Benny and his friends agreed and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a red car named Max. Max loved to drive fast and explore new places. One day, while driving on a bumpy road, Max started to tremble. "Oh no!" cried Max. "What's wrong with me?" + +Max decided to visit the mechanic to see what was wrong. The mechanic looked at Max's engine and said, "Your engine is broken, Max. You need a new one." Max was sad to hear this news, but he knew he needed to get fixed. + +After a few days, Max returned to the mechanic and got a brand new engine. Max was so happy that he started to tremble again, but this time it was with excitement. "Thank you, mechanic!" said Max. "I can't wait to explore more places with my new engine." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very scared of the dark. He would always hide under his blanket when it was time to go to bed. One night, Tim's mother came into his room and saw him hiding under his blanket. She asked him why he was so fearful. + +Tim told his mother that he was scared of the monsters in his room. His mother told him that monsters weren't real and that he didn't have to be afraid. She then gave him a flashlight and told him to point it around his room to show him that there was nothing to be afraid of. + +Tim picked up the flashlight and pointed it around his room. He saw that there were no monsters, just his toys and clothes. From that night on, Tim was no longer afraid of the dark. He learned that sometimes things aren't as scary as they seem and that it's important to face your fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her scooter and rode it every day. One day, she saw a scratch on her scooter and it made her sad. + +So, Lily decided to rub her scooter with a soft cloth. She rubbed and rubbed until the scratch disappeared. Her scooter looked perfect again! + +Lily was so happy and rode her scooter around the park. She showed her friends how perfect her scooter looked now. They all wanted to rub their scooters too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat a big steak. He asked his mom for steak, but she said they didn't have any. Timmy was sad and jealous because he saw his neighbor eating a big steak. + +Timmy decided to go to his neighbor's house and ask for some steak. His neighbor said he would give him some steak, but only if Timmy surrendered his toy truck. Timmy thought about it and decided it was worth it to get some steak. + +Timmy went back home with his steak and his mom asked where he got it from. Timmy told her he surrendered his toy truck to the neighbor. His mom was proud of him for being brave and sharing his things. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and he didn't feel jealous anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a rag doll that her grandma had made for her. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. Timmy had a modern toy car that he was very proud of. + +Lily said, "Wow, your car is so cool! Can we play with it?" + +Timmy replied, "Sure, but only if we can also play with your rag doll." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, let's play with both toys. Whoever wins the race with the car gets to hold the rag doll." + +They set up a race track and started the race. Timmy's car was very fast and he was ahead for most of the race. But in the end, Lily's car won the race! She was so happy that she got to hold her favorite rag doll. + +Timmy said, "Good job, Lily! Your car is faster than mine. Maybe we can race again tomorrow." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's race again tomorrow. And you can play with my rag doll anytime you want." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day and had lots of fun with their modern toys and old rag dolls. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who lived in a big jungle. One day, Max saw a banana tree, and he felt very hungry. He wanted to eat a banana, but he was too small to reach it. + +Max saw a bird flying by and asked, "Can you help me get a banana? I am too small to reach it." The bird replied, "I can't reach the banana, but I know someone who can. His name is Tony, and he is a gifted gorilla. He can perform amazing tricks." + +Max went to find Tony, and when he did, he asked, "Can you help me get a banana?" Tony replied, "Sure, I can perform a trick to get it for you." Tony then climbed the tree and got the banana for Max. + +Max was very happy and thanked Tony for his help. He learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it, and it's important to be kind to others who are gifted in different ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school and playing with his friends in the classroom. But one day, something strange happened. Timmy's teacher, Miss Smith, told the class that there was a naughty spider in the classroom. + +Timmy didn't like spiders, but he didn't want to be scared. So he tried to resist being afraid. He told himself that he was brave and strong, and that he could handle anything. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his friends when he saw the spider. It was big and hairy and very scary. Timmy felt his heart beating fast in his chest. But he remembered what he had told himself earlier. He took a deep breath and walked over to the spider. + +To his surprise, the spider didn't seem so scary anymore. It was just a little bug, after all. Timmy picked it up and showed it to his friends. They all laughed and played together, and Timmy felt very proud of himself for resisting his fear. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very stubborn and always wanted to do things their way. One day, the ant saw a big crumb of bread. The ant wanted to bring the crumb to their home, but it was an inch too big to carry. The ant thought and thought about what to do. + +Suddenly, the ant had an idea! They would ask their friends for help. The ant asked their friends to come and help carry the crumb. Together, they were able to bring the crumb back to their home. The ant felt happy and proud that they were able to think of a solution and work with their friends to solve the problem. From that day on, the ant learned that sometimes it's better to ask for help when things are too stubborn to handle alone. +Once upon a time, in a big wide field, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the field and his mom would always allow him to go outside. One day, Tim found a long stick that he could use as a measure to see how tall he was. + +Tim took the stick and walked far into the wide field. He was so busy measuring how tall he was, he didn't see the big hole in the ground. Tim fell into the hole and couldn't get out. He was very scared and sad. + +Tim called for help, but no one could hear him. He tried to use the stick to climb out, but the hole was too deep. Tim was stuck in the hole and couldn't go home. He missed his mom and wished he had stayed close to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play in her garden. She had a small spade to dig with. One day, she wanted to make a big hole. + +Sue started to dig with her spade. She dug and dug, but the hole was still small. Sue felt frustrated. She wanted her hole to be big and deep. So, she tried again. She dug and dug, but the hole did not get bigger. Sue paused to think. What could she do? + +Then, Sue had an idea. She asked her big brother, Tom, for help. Tom was very strong. He took the spade and dug with Sue. Together, they made the hole big and deep. Sue was happy, and she thanked Tom. They played in the garden all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a big house with a soft carpet. Tim loved to play on the carpet with his toy cars. + +One day, Tim was playing with his cars when he heard a loud slap. He looked around and saw his sister, Sue. Sue was trying to kill a bug on the wall. "I got it!" Sue said with a big smile. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. + +Sue came to play with Tim on the carpet. They played with the cars and made them go fast. They had a race to see who could make their car go the hardest. Tim and Sue laughed and had fun on the soft carpet all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big octopus. He lived in the sea. The octopus was nervous because he had never been on a rock before. + +One day, the octopus saw a big rock. He wanted to try to go on the rock. He swam to the rock and climbed on it. The octopus was very happy because he did it. + +The octopus liked the rock a lot. He played on the rock all day. He was not nervous anymore. The octopus had fun and made new friends on the rock. They all played together and had a great time. +One day, a thoughtful bird named Bob loved to sing. He sang every day, but he sang the loudest on Wednesday. All the animals liked to listen to him sing. They knew when Wednesday came, they would hear the best songs. + +One Wednesday, a little mouse named Tim was sad. He wanted to be like Bob and sing loud, but his voice was small. Tim went to Bob and asked him to teach him how to sing. Bob thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I will help you." + +Bob and Tim practiced singing every day. Slowly, Tim's voice got louder and better. On the next Wednesday, Bob and Tim sang together, and all the animals listened happily. The animals learned that when you help each other, everyone can be happy and do great things. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle truck. The truck lived in a small town with many friends. The truck liked to help everyone. + +One day, a little cat was stuck in a tall tree. The cat was scared and cried for help. The gentle truck heard the cat and wanted to save it. The truck had a big ladder that could reach the tree. + +The gentle truck moved close to the tree and put the ladder up high. The cat climbed down the ladder and jumped onto the truck. The truck saved the cat! The cat and the truck became good friends, and they played together every day. Everyone in the town was happy, and they all loved the gentle truck. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big billboard. It had a picture of a wise owl on it. The owl had big eyes and always looked happy. The people in the town loved the owl and the billboard. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim was playing near the billboard. He saw a big red ball stuck behind it. Tim wanted to get the ball, so he tried to push the billboard. But it was too heavy for him. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He asked his friends to help him push the billboard. They all pushed together and the big red ball rolled out. Tim and his friends were so happy. They learned that working together like the wise owl on the billboard is the best way to solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a long paint brush. He loved to paint all day. One day, he wanted to paint a big tree. + +He went outside and saw a big tree. Tim started to paint the tree. A little bird came and sat on the tree. The bird asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" + +Tim looked up and answered, "I am painting the tree with my long brush." The bird liked the idea and said, "Can I help you?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's paint the tree together!" They painted the tree with many colors. It was so much fun. Tim and the bird became good friends. They painted many more things together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to build things with his toy blocks. One day, he wanted to build a big tower for his toy friends to live in. + +Tom started to build the tower, but he was worried. He needed a bulb to make the tower bright and happy for his toy friends. Tom looked everywhere for a bulb, but he could not find one. + +Finally, Tom found a bulb in a box. He put the bulb in his tower, and it was bright and happy for his toy friends. Tom was not worried anymore. His toy friends loved their new home, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her daughter. They lived in a small house. The mom loved her daughter very much. The daughter was not happy because her room was dull. She wanted to make it fun. + +One day, the mom had an idea. She thought they could paint the room together. This would include picking new colors for the room. The daughter was very excited. They went to the store and picked out bright colors. + +They painted the room, and the daughter was so happy. The room was not dull anymore. It was fun and colorful. The mom and daughter had a great time together. They loved their new room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved going to her class every day. She had many friends and they all liked to play together. The class was perfect for Sue. + +One day, Sue woke up late. She had to rush to her class so she would not miss it. She put on her shoes and ran as fast as she could. She did not want to be late for her perfect class. + +But when Sue got to the class, the door was closed. She missed her class and could not play with her friends. Sue was sad because she rushed and still did not make it in time. The day was not perfect for Sue anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bob. Bob lived in a big tree near the river. One day, Bob found a small pebble on the ground. The pebble was shiny and pretty. Bob liked the pebble very much. + +Bob wanted to show the pebble to his friends. He went to the river to find his friend, the fish. Bob said, "Welcome, fish! Look at my pretty pebble!" The fish liked the pebble too. The fish said, "Thank you for showing me your pebble, Bob!" + +Next, Bob went to the forest to find his friend, the squirrel. Bob said, "Welcome, squirrel! Look at my pretty pebble!" The squirrel liked the pebble too. The squirrel said, "Thank you for showing me your pebble, Bob!" + +Bob was very happy that his friends liked his pebble. He learned that sharing made him and his friends happy. The moral of the story is that sharing is good and makes everyone happy. +One day, a noisy bird was flying around the town. The bird liked to design things. He saw a big jail and wanted to make it look nice. + +The bird went to the jail and said to the guard, "I can design this jail to look nice." The guard didn't like the noisy bird and said, "Go away, we don't want you here." + +The bird was sad and flew away. He didn't get to design the jail. The jail stayed the same and everyone was not happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little cat. The cat loved to play with a soft blanket. One day, the cat found a new blanket. It was big and red. The cat wanted to play with it. + +The cat tried to kick the blanket, but it was too heavy. The cat got mad. It wanted to play with the big red blanket. The cat tried again and again to kick it, but it just couldn't. + +Then, a small dog came. The dog saw the cat and the big red blanket. The dog wanted to help the cat. So, they both kicked the blanket together. They played and had fun. The cat and the dog became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a big green garden, there lived a tiny fly named Fizzy. Fizzy was adventurous and loved to explore new places. One sunny day, Fizzy saw a big red flower and decided to go near it. + +As Fizzy got closer, he met another fly named Buzz. Buzz said, "Hello, Fizzy! Do you want to play with me?" Fizzy happily said, "Yes, let's play together!" They had lots of fun flying around the big red flower. + +After playing for a while, Fizzy started to feel tired. He told Buzz, "I need to go home now, but I forget the way." Buzz smiled and said, "Don't worry, Fizzy! I know the way. I will help you." So, Buzz and Fizzy flew together, and soon Fizzy was back home, safe and sound. They became best friends and had many more adventurous days in the big green garden. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Kitty saw a little bird on a tree. The bird was singing a pretty song. Kitty walked up to the bird and said, "Stop singing! I want to take a nap." + +The little bird looked at Kitty and said, "No, I like to sing. I won't stop." Kitty got mad and raised her paw to slap the bird. But the bird was fast and flew away. Kitty missed the bird and hit the tree instead. + +Kitty was sad and sat down for a minute. She thought about how she acted. She knew she was too bossy. Kitty decided to be nicer to the other animals. She went to find the bird and said, "I am sorry. I won't be bossy anymore. Can we be friends?" The bird smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends." From that day on, Kitty was much nicer to everyone, and they all lived happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was very independent and liked to do things on her own. One day, she found a long rope with a big knot in it. Mia wanted to untie the knot, but it was very hard. + +Mia tried to move the knot with her hands, but it did not work. She felt sad and wanted to give up. But then, she remembered how her mom always told her to never give up. So, Mia tried again and again. + +After many tries, Mia finally moved the knot and untied it. She was very happy and proud of herself. She learned that even when things are hard, she should never give up. And that's how Mia became even more independent and brave. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to play with a new toy. He saw a cheap laser on TV. He asked his mom if he could get it. His mom said yes, and she ordered it for him. + +The next day, the laser came in a box. Tim was very happy. He opened the box and took out the laser. It was small and light. He turned it on and a red light came out. + +Tim played with the laser all day. He made the red light go on the wall and on the floor. His cat, named Mittens, liked to chase the red light. Tim and Mittens had lots of fun playing with the cheap laser. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Mia saw a shiny chain on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Sam. + +"Look, Sam! I found a chain!" Mia said, waving it in the air. Sam looked at it and smiled. "Let's be careful with it," he said. + +They decided to wear the chain while they played. They took turns wearing it and waving to each other. They had so much fun with their new toy. And they always remembered to be careful with the shiny chain. +One day, a little bird named Tim was playing near the pond. He saw a big frog named Ben. Ben liked to dive into the water. Tim thought it looked like fun. He wanted to try it too. + +"Can I dive like you?" Tim asked Ben. Ben said, "Yes, but be careful. The water can be uncomfortable for a little bird like you." Tim was excited. He took a deep breath and dived into the water. + +When Tim came out of the water, he felt uncomfortable. He was wet and cold. He saw a drum near the pond. Tim went to the drum and started to dance and sing. The drum made a loud sound. Ben came out of the pond to see what was happening. + +Tim said, "I don't like diving, but I love this drum!" Ben laughed and said, "That's okay. We can play with the drum together." So, Tim and Ben played the drum and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Tim. Tim was a very impatient man. He always wanted to go fast and help people right away. + +One day, Tim got a big red truck. He was so happy to own it. He drove the truck to help people when there were fires. The truck had a loud siren and bright lights. + +Tim and his truck saved many people. The people loved Tim and his truck. They were happy and safe because of the impatient fireman and his big red truck. And Tim was proud to help them. +Once there was a girl named Mia. Mia had a big bag. She liked to pack things in her bag. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Mia wanted to pack something special in her bag. + +At the park, Mia saw a snake. The snake was nice and obedient. The snake liked Mia. Mia asked her mom if she could pack the snake in her bag. Her mom said yes, but only if the snake would stay calm. + +Mia put the snake in her bag. The snake was very happy. They played all day at the park. When it was time to go home, the snake went back into the bag. Mia and the snake became best friends. +One day, there was a lot of fog. The fog was everywhere. It was hard to see. In the fog, there were some animals. They wanted to play, but they could not see each other. + +The animals decided to be organized. They made a line. The line had a big animal, a middle animal, and a small animal. They held hands and walked together. Now, they could play and not get lost in the fog. + +The big animal was a bear. The middle animal was a dog. The small animal was a cat. They played and had fun in the fog. When the fog went away, they could see again. The bear, the dog, and the cat were happy. They were friends and played together every day. +One day, a little girl named Jane went to the park. She saw a humble dog playing with a ball. Jane wanted to play with the dog, so she asked the dog's owner if she could. The owner said yes, and Jane had a lot of fun. + +While playing, Jane saw a shiny screw on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to the dog's owner. The owner mentioned that it might be from the nearby bench. They went to check if the bench was okay. + +Together, they found where the screw was missing from the bench. Jane helped the owner put the screw back in. They were happy that they fixed the bench. After that, Jane and the humble dog played until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, in a warm little house, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to sit and play with his toys. One day, Tom found a whip in the backyard. He thought it was a fun toy to play with. + +Tom took the whip and started to play with it. He whipped the air and the trees. Tom was having fun, but he did not know that playing with a whip can be dangerous. + +Tom's mom saw him playing with the whip and ran to stop him. But it was too late. Tom whipped himself by mistake and it hurt a lot. Tom cried and his mom took the whip away. Tom learned that some things are not meant to be played with. +Once upon a time, there was a unique bug. This bug liked to wear a hat made of grass. Every day, the bug went to play in the sun. + +One day, while playing, the bug met a frog. The frog said, "I like your grass hat! Can I wear it too?" The bug said, "Yes, you can try it!" The frog tried the hat, but it was too small. The frog felt sad. + +The unique bug had an idea. The bug and the frog went to find more grass. They made a big hat for the frog. Now, both the bug and the frog wore grass hats. They played together every day and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. He liked to sleep all day and play all night. Tom had a friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play together. + +One day, Tom saw a pattern on Lily's leg. It was a big red spot. Lily said, "Ouch, Tom! It hurts!" Tom wanted to help Lily, so he thought of a way to heal her leg. + +Tom found a soft leaf and put it on Lily's leg. He said, "Lily, this leaf will heal your leg." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!" After some time, Lily's leg started to feel better. They were happy and played together again. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to prepare for her friend's birthday party. She put on a pretty dress and looked at her hair in the mirror. Her hair was messy and she wanted it to look nice for the party. + +Lily's mom saw her looking sad and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "My hair is messy and I want it to look nice for the party." Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +Lily's mom combed her hair gently because she didn't want to be harsh. She made a pretty braid for Lily. Lily looked in the mirror and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Mom! My hair looks nice now." Lily and her mom went to the party and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to clean her room and play with her toys. One day, Sally found a fragile toy in her toy box. It was a tiny cart made of glass. She thought it was very pretty. + +Sally wanted to show the cart to her friend, Timmy. She put the cart in her pocket and went outside. On her way, she saw a big rock. Sally thought it would be fun to climb the rock, but she forgot about the fragile cart in her pocket. + +When Sally got to the top of the rock, she slipped and fell. She heard a loud crack. Sally felt sad and scared. She looked in her pocket and saw that the fragile cart was broken. She could not show it to Timmy anymore. Sally learned that she should be more careful with fragile things. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. He lived in the big blue sea. One day, Fin swam close to the shore. He saw many new things and wanted to learn more about them. + +While Fin was near the shore, a big wave came and pushed him onto the sand. Fin felt helpless because he could not swim back to the sea. He flopped around, trying to get back to the water. + +Just then, a kind boy saw Fin and knew he needed help. The boy gently picked up Fin and put him back in the water. Fin was so happy to be back in the sea. He learned that it was important to be careful near the shore, and he was grateful for the boy's help. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play on the pitch. He loved to kick the ball and run fast. He saw a girl named Sue playing with her toy. Sue was having fun, but she did not see the ball coming. + +Tim kicked the ball very hard. It went flying towards Sue. She did not see it, and it hit her toy. Sue's toy fell down and broke. Sue was sad and cried. Tim felt bad for what he did. + +Tim wanted to help Sue. He picked up her toy and tried to fix it. He worked very hard and did not give up. Finally, he fixed the toy and gave it back to Sue. Sue was grateful and stopped crying. They both played together on the pitch and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, a cheerful dinosaur named Dino lived. Dino loved to play with his friends. Every day, they would run and jump, and have so much fun. + +One sunny day, as Dino was playing hide and seek, he saw something new appear. It was a big, shiny rock. Dino had never seen anything like it before. He was so excited, he called his friends to come and see. + +Together, Dino and his friends looked at the shiny rock. They touched it and played with it. They had a great day with their new toy. And from that day on, the cheerful dinosaur and his friends had even more fun in the big green forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Tom. Tom liked to spend his days playing outside. One day, Tom decided to go on an adventure. He wanted to find a special place in the east. + +Tom walked and walked until he saw a big tree. He thought the tree looked like a fun place to play. He climbed up the tree and saw a bird. The bird said, "Hello, Tom!" Tom was so happy to meet a new friend. + +But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Tom was scared and wanted to go home. He tried to climb down the tree, but he slipped and fell. Tom was hurt and sad. His adventure to the east did not end well. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious big box. Inside the box, there was a board. The board was magic. It could talk to the kids who played with it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the board. He was very happy. He showed it to his friend, Sue. They played with the board all day. But the board liked to tease them. It would say funny things to make them laugh. + +Tim and Sue loved the board. They played with it every day. They laughed and had fun with their new friend. And the mysterious board was happy to make them laugh too. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little ball named Bounce loved to jump and play. Bounce had a friend named Brush, who was very good at painting. They were in a park, and Bounce felt helpless because he could not paint like Brush. + +Bounce said, "Brush, I feel helpless. I want to paint like you, but I can only jump and play." + +Brush smiled and said, "Don't worry, Bounce. We can paint together. You can jump and play while I paint, and we will make a beautiful picture." + +So Bounce jumped and played while Brush painted. They had lots of fun, and soon they made a beautiful picture. Bounce was happy, and he didn't feel helpless anymore. They played together every day, and they were the best of friends. +One day, a girl named Lucy found a box of pastel colors. She loved to draw with them. She drew a big sun, a tree, and a modern house. The house had big windows and a door. Lucy felt happy with her drawing. + +Lucy's little brother, Tom, saw her drawing and wanted to try too. He picked up a pastel and started to draw. He drew a cat, a dog, and a car. But Tom was not happy with his drawing. He looked at Lucy's drawing and said, "Lucy, can you help me?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Sure, Tom! Let's draw together. I will show you how to make your drawing better." They both sat down and started to draw. Lucy showed Tom how to draw a big sun, a tree, and a modern house. Tom tried to repeat what Lucy did. Soon, Tom's drawing looked nice too. They both laughed and had fun drawing together. +One day, a little dog named Max went to search for his favorite toy. He looked under the bed, but it was not there. He looked behind the couch, but it was not there either. Max was sad because he could not find his toy. + +Max went outside to search more. The sun was hot that day. He saw a big tree with many roots. Max thought his toy might be hiding under the roots. He dug and dug, but his toy was not there. Max was very tired and still sad. + +Just then, his friend, a small bird, saw Max and asked, "Why are you sad?" Max told the bird about his lost toy. The bird said, "I saw your toy near the house!" They both went to search again. And there it was! Max was so happy to find his toy. He thanked the bird and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball. One day, Tom was playing with his ball when he met a new friend. The new friend was a little dog named Sam. + +Tom said, "Hi, Sam! Do you want to play with me?" Sam was happy and said, "Yes, Tom! I want to play with you too!" So, Tom and Sam played with the ball together. They were both good players and had lots of fun. + +But then, Tom remembered that it was time to go home. He said to Sam, "I have to go now, but we can play again tomorrow." Sam said, "Okay, Tom! I will remember to come back and play with you." And they both went to their homes, excited to play together again the next day. +One day, a boy named Tom went to play outside. He saw a big tree with a lot of fruit. He thought, "I will get some fruit for mom." He tried to reach the fruit, but it was too high. He yelled for help, but no one came. He was sad and went back home. + +The next day, Tom found a long stick. He remembered the tree and the fruit. He thought, "This stick will help me get the fruit." He went back to the tree and used the stick. This time, he got a lot of fruit. He was very happy and ran home. + +Tom gave the fruit to his mom. She smiled and said, "Thank you!" They tried the fruit, but it was sour. They made a face and laughed. Then mom had an idea. She took the sour fruit and made a sweet jam. They ate the jam on bread and it was very good. Tom was happy he could help his mom. +Once upon a time, in a wide, green park, there lived a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends, the birds and squirrels. They all had fun together every day. + +One day, a big, mean cat came to the park. The cat did not want Spot and his friends to play. The cat chased Spot and his friends away. Spot and his friends were sad. They wanted to play in the wide, green park again. + +Spot had an idea. He asked all his friends to help him. They all worked together to make a big trap for the mean cat. They dug a hole and covered it with leaves. The mean cat fell into the hole and could not get out. Spot and his friends were happy. They could play in the wide, green park again. In the end, they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big red bus wanted to travel to find new friends. The bus went on a long road under the hot sun. It saw many things like trees, birds, and houses. The bus was very happy. + +On its way, the bus saw a big green tree. The tree had a lot of picks on it. The bus stopped and looked at the tree. It saw a little girl trying to get a pick from the tree. The girl could not reach the pick. + +The bus wanted to help the girl. It moved close to the tree. The girl climbed on the bus and got the pick. The girl was happy and said "thank you" to the bus. The bus was happy too. The bus and the girl became good friends, and they traveled together under the hot sun. +One day, a little girl named Lily was very excited. She wanted to decorate her room. She asked her mom, "Can I blow bubbles to make my room pretty?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can use bubbles to decorate your room. Let's get the bubble bottle." + +Lily and her mom went outside with the bubble bottle. They blew lots of bubbles into the air. The bubbles were big and small. They floated around and made Lily's room look very pretty. + +Lily's friend, Sam, came over to play. He saw the bubbles in Lily's room and said, "Wow, your room is so pretty with all the bubbles! Can I help you decorate, too?" + +Lily and Sam blew more bubbles together. They laughed and had so much fun. The bubbles made their day very special. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a monkey named Momo. Momo loved to play in the trees and hang from the branches. He was always happy and liked to share his food with his friends. + +One day, Momo saw a big, dangerous snake near the tree. The snake wanted to eat Momo's food. Momo's friend, Lulu the bird, said, "Momo, be careful! That snake is dangerous. Don't go near it." + +Momo listened to Lulu and stayed away from the snake. He told all his friends about the dangerous snake, and they stayed away too. The snake couldn't eat Momo's food and went away hungry. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends when they warn you about something dangerous. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a strong lion. The lion was big and had a loud roar. All the animals in the forest were scared of the lion. + +One day, a little mouse came to the lion's home. The lion saw the mouse and frowned. He did not like the mouse in his home. The mouse was scared, but it wanted to be friends with the lion. + +The mouse said, "Please, Mr. Lion, don't be mad. I want to be your friend." The lion thought about it and smiled. From that day on, the strong lion and the little mouse were best friends, and they played together in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was a very lucky girl. She had a pretty dress and a toy phone that she loved to play with. One day, Lucy put on her pretty dress and played with her toy phone in the park. + +While playing, Lucy met a little boy named Tim. Tim saw Lucy's toy phone and said, "Wow, I like your phone! Can I play with it?" Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with my phone. We can play together!" + +Lucy and Tim played with the toy phone and talked to each other like they were on a real phone. They had lots of fun and became good friends. Lucy felt very lucky to have a new friend to play with in the park. They played until it was time to go home. Lucy and Tim said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim was in his room. He wanted to read a book. He found a book about math. Tim liked math a lot. He opened the book and started to read. + +As Tim was reading, his little sister, Sue, came into the room. "What are you doing?" she asked. Tim said, "I am reading a math book." Sue wanted to read too, but she was too young to read. Tim felt guilty because he could read and Sue could not. So, he decided to help her. + +Tim read the math book to Sue. They learned about numbers and shapes together. Sue was happy that Tim helped her. They had fun reading and learning. The moral value of the story is to always help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat yummy food. One day, Tom saw a little mouse named Jerry. Tom wanted to catch Jerry and eat him. + +Jerry was very smart. He found some ink and made a plan. He put the ink on the floor. When Tom tried to catch him, he slipped on the ink and fell down. Tom was all dirty, and Jerry laughed at him. + +Tom did not like being laughed at. He knew he could not catch Jerry. So, Tom gave up and surrendered. He decided to find other yummy food to eat. Tom and Jerry became friends, and they both lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a photo in her room. In the photo, there was a strong man. He had big arms and a big smile. Mia did not remember who he was. She showed the photo to her mom. + +"Mom, who is this man?" Mia asked. Her mom looked at the photo and smiled. "This is your grandpa," she said. "He was very strong and loved to play with you when you were a baby." + +Mia wanted to know more about her grandpa. Her mom told her a story. One day, grandpa was going to visit Mia. He had a big surprise for her. Mia was very excited. + +When grandpa came, he had a big box. Inside the box was a beautiful doll. Mia loved the doll and played with it all day. She was very happy. + +Now, Mia always remembers her strong grandpa when she looks at the photo. She knows that he loves her and is always with her in her heart. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his dog, Sam. They had a lot of fun together. One day, Tim wanted to send a letter to his friend, Sue. In the letter, he wrote his opinion about a toy. + +Tim thought the toy was harsh. It was not nice to touch. He wanted Sue to know. So, he put the letter in an envelope and gave it to his mom. His mom sent the letter to Sue's house. + +After a few days, Sue got the letter. She read Tim's opinion about the toy. Sue agreed with Tim. She also thought the toy was harsh. Sue and Tim talked about the toy and played with other toys that were soft and nice. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hockey with his friends. They would run, laugh, and have fun together. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Tim and his friends were playing hockey, but they started to feel tired. They began to complain. "It's too hot," said Tim. "I don't want to play anymore." + +Tim's mom heard them complain. She had an idea. She brought out a big bowl of cold water and some cups. "Here, have a drink," she said. The young hockey players drank the cold water and felt better. They thanked Tim's mom and went back to playing hockey. They learned that even when things are hard, they can still have fun if they don't complain too much. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very rude. He did not like to play with others. He always said mean things to them. + +One day, the sun was shining very bright. The rude man with the mustache went for a walk. He saw a little girl playing with a ball. The ball rolled to the man. The little girl asked him to give the ball back. + +The rude man with the mustache did not give the ball back. He kicked it far away. The little girl was sad. The rude man with the mustache laughed and walked away. He did not know that being mean would make him sad too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big square. Many kids liked to go there and play. It was a very popular place. They played with balls, dolls, and cars. The sun was always shining, and the kids were always smiling. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the square. She was new in town and wanted to make friends. She saw many kids playing, and she wanted to play too. She walked up to a group of kids and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +The kids looked at Lily and smiled. They said, "Yes, of course! We love to play with new friends." So, Lily joined them, and they played all day long. They played catch, hide and seek, and tag. The kids in the square were very happy to have a new friend to play with. + +As the sun began to set, the kids knew it was time to go home. They said goodbye to Lily and told her to come back to the square tomorrow to play again. Lily went home with a big smile on her face, excited to play with her new friends again. And from that day on, the square became an even more popular place for kids to play and make new friends. +Once upon a time, a little bell loved to ring. It lived in a small, safe town. The bell had many friends who liked to play with it. They laughed and smiled when the bell rang. + +One day, a big rain came. It rained all day and all night. The next morning, the sun came out, and there were many puddles on the ground. The little bell wanted to play with its friends, but they were all inside their homes, staying safe and dry. + +The little bell felt sad, but then it had an idea. It started to ring and ring, making a happy sound. One by one, the friends came outside to see the bell. They all jumped and splashed in the puddles, having fun together. The little bell rang, and everyone felt safe and happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a hidden tree. This tree was not like other trees. It was a very special pine tree. It could talk! + +One day, a man came to the forest. He wanted to sell trees. He saw the special pine tree and said, "Hello, tree! I want to sell you to a family for their home." + +The pine tree was scared but said, "Please, no! I like living in the forest with my tree friends. I don't want to go away." + +The man listened to the pine tree and felt sad. He said, "Okay, I won't sell you. You can stay with your friends in the forest." The pine tree was very happy and thanked the man. + +The man left the forest and told others about the special pine tree. People came to visit and talk to the tree. They all loved the hidden pine tree, and it became a special place for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, in a little red house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his red ball in the yard. One day, while playing, his ball went into the woods. Tim was scared, but he wanted his ball back. + +In the woods, Tim met a talking bird. The bird said, "I can help you find your ball, but you must help me first." Tim agreed to help the bird. They found the bird's nest, but it was high up in a tree. Tim tried to climb, but he was too small. + +The bird asked a big, strong bear to help them. But the bear refused. "I am too busy," said the bear. Tim felt sad, but the bird had an idea. "Let's ask the ants for help!" said the bird. The ants were happy to help. They climbed the tree and brought the nest down. + +With the nest safe, the bird helped Tim find his red ball. Tim thanked the bird and the ants. He learned that even the smallest friends can be the biggest helpers. And from that day on, Tim was never afraid of the woods again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. He would run and jump to catch it. Spot was very competitive. He always wanted to be the best at playing with his ball. + +One day, Spot saw a big point on a hill. He thought, "I need to get my ball to that point. Then I will be the best." So, Spot ran and ran with his ball up the hill. He was very tired, but he kept going. + +When Spot got to the point, he was so happy. But then, a big wind came and blew his ball away. Spot tried to catch it, but he was too tired. The ball rolled far away, and Spot could not find it. Spot was very sad because he lost his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with clay. He would make animals, cars, and houses with his clay. Tim's clay was very flexible, so he could make many things. + +One day, Tim wanted to show his friends his clay. He brought the clay to the park, and all his friends gathered around. They all wanted to play with the clay too. But Tim and his friends started to disagree about what to make with the clay. + +Tim wanted to make a big snake, but his friend Sam wanted to make a car. They argued and pulled the flexible clay in different directions. The clay got thinner and thinner, and then it broke. + +Tim was sad, and his friends were sad too. They had broken the clay, and now they couldn't play with it anymore. The day ended badly for Tim and his friends, and they learned to not disagree when they played together. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, lived a kind girl named Lily. She loved to number her toys and tell stories to her friends. + +One sunny day, Lily's friend, Tom, came over to play. "Let's tell a story," said Lily. "I have a new one about a big, red ball!" Tom smiled and nodded, excited to hear the story. + +Lily began, "Once there was a big, red ball that went on a fun adventure. It rolled down a hill, jumped over a puddle, and even played with a cute puppy!" Tom clapped his hands and laughed. "I love this story, Lily! Can we play with your toys now?" + +Lily agreed and they started to play with the toys. They counted and numbered the toys together, making sure each one had a special place in the tidy room. After a fun day of stories and play, Tom went home with a big smile on his face. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the pumpkin farm with his mom. They saw big pumpkins and small pumpkins. Tim liked the big pumpkins. He wanted to take one home. He saw a very big pumpkin and said, "Mom, I want this one!" + +At home, Tim heard a loud noise coming from the pumpkin. He was scared. He poked the pumpkin to see what was inside. A small, funny-looking creature jumped out! The creature wanted to play with Tim, but it was making a very loud noise. Tim said, "You are too loud! I can't play with you." + +The creature was sad. It wanted to be friends with Tim. The creature thought, "If I am quiet, maybe Tim will play with me." So, the creature tried to be quiet. It worked! Tim saw that the creature was trying to be a good friend. He said, "Now that you are not loud, we can play together!" + +Tim and the creature played all day. They had so much fun. And that is how Tim found a new friend in a big pumpkin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a small pet rock named Rocky. Lily loved to play with Rocky and give him big hugs. + +One day, Lily and Rocky were playing outside. Lily threw Rocky too far and he got lost. Lily felt very sorry. She looked everywhere, but she could not find Rocky. She was sad and missed giving him hugs. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her mom about losing Rocky. Her mom helped her look for Rocky. They found him under a tree. Lily was so happy! She gave Rocky a big hug and promised to be more careful. From that day on, Lily learned to take better care of her things and be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play a game called golf. Golf was a fun game where you hit a little ball into a hole. Tom had a modern golf club that was shiny and new. + +One day, Tom's mom said, "Tom, bring your golf club. We are going to the park to play." Tom was very happy. He picked up his modern golf club and went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tom played golf with his mom. They laughed and had a great time. Tom's modern golf club helped him hit the ball very far. After playing golf, they went home and ate a big dinner. It was a fun day for Tom and his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big piece of cardboard. She wanted to make something fun with it. Sue thought and thought about what to make. + +Sue had an idea! She wanted to make a cardboard house. She asked her mom for help. Her mom was happy to help her. They cut and folded the cardboard to make a little house. Sue was grateful for her mom's help. + +Sue played with her cardboard house all day. She put her toys in the house and had a tea party. At the end of the day, Sue said "thank you" to her mom. They were both very happy. +One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to have a party. She had a big red ball that she wanted to play with at the party. She told her friends to come and play with the red ball. Sue was very happy. + +Before the party, Sue wanted to test the big red ball. She threw it up in the air and it went very high. She was so excited to play with it at the party. But when the ball came down, it hit a tree and got stuck. Sue was sad and worried that her friends would not have fun at the party without the red ball. + +The party started and Sue's friends came. They saw the red ball stuck in the tree and wanted to help. They all tried to get the ball down by throwing small rocks at it. Finally, the big red ball fell down and everyone was happy. They played with the red ball all day long and had the best party ever. +Once upon a time, there was a funny bunny named Bob. He had a job to deliver apples to his friends in the forest. Every day, he would put apples in his big bag and hop to his friends' homes. + +One day, while Bob was on his way to deliver apples, he met a big bear. The bear was angry and wanted to take all the apples from Bob. Bob was scared, but he didn't want his friends to be sad without apples. + +So, Bob thought of a plan. He told the bear a funny story that made the bear laugh so hard. While the bear was laughing, Bob quickly hopped away to finish his job. He delivered the apples to all his friends, and they were all very happy. In the end, Bob learned that being funny can help solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He loved to eat pears. One day, he went to the store with his mom to buy some pears. They saw a big box of pears and Tim was very happy. + +"Mom, can we buy the pears?" Tim asked. His mom said, "Yes, we can buy some pears." + +After they bought the pears, they went home. Tim was so excited to eat the pears, but when they got home, they could not find the pears. Tim and his mom had lost the pears. + +They looked everywhere for the pears. They looked in the car, in the kitchen, and in the living room. Finally, they found the pears under Tim's bed. Tim was so happy to find the pears, and he ate one right away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an adorable bedroom with pretty colors on the walls. Lily loved to play in her bedroom with her toys. + +One day, Lily's mom came into the bedroom. She saw Lily playing with her dolls. "Lily," her mom asked, "Can you help me with the dishes?" + +Lily looked up and smiled. "Yes, Mommy," she said. She put her dolls down and went to the kitchen with her mom. They washed the dishes together and had fun. + +When they were done, Lily went back to her adorable bedroom. She picked up her dolls and continued to play. She was happy to help her mom and play in her favorite room. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived an enormous panda. The panda was very kind and loved to help his friends. One day, he saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly, and the panda felt sad for the bird. + +The enormous panda thought of a way to help the bird. He leaned against a tall tree, making a bridge for the bird to climb up. The bird was so happy and climbed up the panda's back to the tree. The bird's family was very thankful for the panda's help. + +The other animals in the forest saw the kind panda and learned from him. They started to help each other too. The forest became a happier place, all because the enormous panda leaned to help the little bird. The moral of the story is to be kind and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was hungry and wanted to eat a sandwich. He asked his mom to make him a big, yummy sandwich. + +His mom made a fragile sandwich with soft bread, cheese, and some tasty jam. She told Tim, "Be careful with the sandwich, it's fragile!" She wanted to warn him not to drop it. + +Tim held the sandwich very tight. But then, his big brother Tom came and tried to take the sandwich away from him. They both pulled on the sandwich and it broke into two parts. Tim was sad, and Tom felt bad. They both learned to be careful with fragile things and to share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tim. Tim did not like to run or play. He just liked to sleep all day. His body was very big and round. + +One sunny day, Tim's friend, a little bird named Sue, came to visit. Sue asked Tim, "Please, will you come and play with me?" Tim said, "No, I am too lazy to play today." + +Sue tried to get Tim to play, but he would not move. Sue was sad and flew away. Tim went back to sleep. + +The next day, it rained very hard. Tim's home was in a tree. The tree fell down because of the rain. Tim was too lazy to move and got wet and cold. Tim wished he had played with Sue when she asked him to. +One day, a little boy went for a walk. He saw a slow frog near the water. The frog was green and small. The boy liked the frog and stared at it for a long time. + +A mosquito came and landed on the frog's nose. The frog did not like the mosquito. The mosquito was not nice to the frog. The boy wanted to help the frog. + +The boy clapped his hands to scare the mosquito away. The mosquito flew away fast. The frog was happy and jumped away. The boy smiled and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a tall house. The house had many windows. One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the tall house to play. + +Lucy saw a window that was closed. She wanted to unlock the window to let the sun in. Lucy found a small key and used it to unlock the window. The window opened and the sun came in. + +Lucy played in the tall house all day. She was happy that she unlocked the window. The sun made the house warm and bright. When it was time to go home, Lucy closed the window and said goodbye to the tall house. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to pretend. He would pretend to be a big, strong hero who saved the day. + +One sunny morning, Tim went outside to play. He decided to pretend he was a cowboy riding to the west. He put on his cowboy hat and jumped on his pretend horse. "Giddy up!" he shouted, and off they went. + +As Tim and his pretend horse rode to the west, they met a friendly dog. The dog wanted to play too. So, Tim, the dog, and the pretend horse had a fun day playing together in the ordinary little town. And when the sun went down, they all went home, happy and tired from their big adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was making a cake for a very important party. Amy wanted to help, so her mom let her pour the cake mix into the big bowl. + +After they mixed the cake, they put it in the oven. The oven was hot, so Amy's mom told her to be very careful. They waited and waited for the cake to bake. Amy was so excited to see the cake when it was done. + +Finally, the oven timer went "beep beep!" and the cake was ready. Amy and her mom took the cake out of the oven and let it cool. They put pretty decorations on it for the important party. Everyone at the party loved the cake, and Amy was very proud that she helped make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a big wing. The bird loved to fly fast in the sky. One day, the wind blew very strong. The bird wanted to resist the wind and keep flying. + +The bird tried to fly fast, but the wind pushed it back. The bird did not want to give up. It flapped its wing harder and harder. The bird knew it could resist the wind and fly fast again. + +Finally, the bird was able to resist the wind and fly fast in the sky. It was happy and proud of itself. The bird knew that if it tried hard, it could do anything. And the bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. In the tree, a calendar was hanging. The calendar was very important to the animals. They used it to know when to have fun parties. + +One day, a little squirrel wanted to see the calendar. But it was too high for the squirrel to reach. The squirrel asked his friends, a bird and a cat, to help him reach the calendar. They all wanted to see the calendar too. + +The bird flew up and tried to reach the calendar, but it was too hard for the bird alone. So, the cat climbed the tree, and the squirrel jumped on the cat's back. Together, they reached the calendar. They were all very happy and excited. Now they knew when the next party was, and they could have a great time with their friends. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly and sing all day. One day, while flying, he saw a big, incredible tree. It was full of red berries. Billy was very happy because he loved berries. + +Billy flew to the tree and started to eat the berries. He ate and ate until his tummy was full. Then, he saw a small squirrel on the ground. The squirrel was hungry, so Billy decided to help. + +"Hello, squirrel! Do you want some berries?" Billy asked. The squirrel nodded, so Billy picked a berry with his beak and flew down to feed the squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and thanked Billy. + +Together, they ate more berries and played under the incredible tree. They became best friends and had lots of fun in the forest. From that day on, Billy and the squirrel shared their food and played together every day. +Once there was a soldier who was not regular. He was very small. One day, he wanted to reach a big red ball on a shelf. But he was too small to reach it. + +He saw a tall friend and asked, "Can you help me reach the big red ball?" The tall friend said, "Yes, I can help you." So the tall friend reached up and got the big red ball for the small soldier. + +The small soldier was very happy. He played with the big red ball all day. The tall friend was happy too because he could help the small soldier. They both had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had many toys in his room. Tim's mom asked him to sort his toys and put a label on each box. She gave him some cheap stickers to use as labels. + +Tim started to sort his toys. He had cars, dolls, and blocks. But, his little sister, Lily, came into his room. She wanted to play with the toys, too. Tim did not want Lily to mess up his sorting. So, they started to argue. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She told Tim and Lily to work together. Tim could sort the toys, and Lily could put the cheap labels on the boxes. They both agreed and started to work together. In the end, they finished sorting the toys and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Spot and his friends decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +The race began, and all the dogs ran as fast as they could. Spot was running very fast, but he saw a big, pretty butterfly. Spot wanted to chase the butterfly, but he knew he should not ignore the race. So, Spot kept running and did not look at the butterfly. + +In the end, Spot won the race! All of his friends were happy for him. They all had fun and played together after the race. Spot was glad he did not ignore the race, and he knew he could always chase butterflies another time. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty was a poor cat with no home. She liked to play with her friends in the park. + +One day, Kitty met a nice lady who wanted to teach her new games. The lady showed Kitty how to chase a ball and jump high in the air. Kitty was very happy to learn and play with the lady. + +But one day, the nice lady had to go away, and she vanished. Kitty was sad and missed her friend. But she remembered the games the lady taught her. Kitty played with her friends in the park and taught them the games too. Now, all the cats could have fun together, even though the nice lady was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a lively farm called Little Ranch. Many animals lived there, like cows, pigs, and chickens. They played all day and were very happy. + +One day, a little cow started to worry. She lost her favorite toy in the big field. She looked and looked, but could not find it. The cow was very sad. + +The other animals saw the sad cow and wanted to help. They all looked for the toy together. At last, they found it under a big tree. The cow was so happy to have her toy back. Now, they could all play and be lively again at the Little Ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hug her big, soft teddy bear. Today, Lily and her teddy bear went to the park. They saw a big tree with tasty red apples. Lily said to her teddy bear, "I want to eat one of those tasty apples!" + +Lily tried to get an apple from the tree, but she was too small. A nice boy named Tim saw her trying. Tim said, "I can help you get an apple, but first, can I have a hug?" Lily hugged Tim, and he felt very happy. Then, Tim helped Lily get a tasty apple from the tree. + +In the end, Lily and Tim sat under the tree and ate the tasty apples together. They both had a great day. Lily hugged her teddy bear and Tim, and they all became good friends. And from that day on, they always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was restless. He wanted to sail on the big blue sea. One day, he found a small boat near the water. Tim got in the boat and started to sail. + +As Tim sailed, he saw a big pastry on a small island. He wanted to eat the pastry, so he sailed to the island. The pastry was very big and sweet. Tim ate and ate until he was full. + +But then, the sky turned dark and the wind blew hard. The sea got angry and the waves were big. Tim tried to sail back home, but the boat flipped over. Tim was wet and cold. He could not sail back home. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a special mitten. The mitten was interesting because it could heal. One day, Lily saw a hurt bird outside her window. She knew her mitten could help the bird. + +Lily went outside with her mitten. She put the mitten on the bird's wing. The bird's wing started to heal. The bird was happy and flew away. Lily smiled and knew her mitten did a good job. + +Later, the bird came back with a friend. The friend bird also had a hurt wing. Lily used her mitten to heal the friend bird too. The birds were very thankful and sang a happy song for Lily. The mitten helped many animals and made Lily feel good. +One day, a little duck named Ducky went to the pond to bathe. The water was pale blue and very pretty. Ducky loved to play in the water and splash around. + +As Ducky was playing, he saw his friend, Bunny, sitting near the pond. Bunny looked sad. Ducky swam over to Bunny and asked, "Why are you sad, Bunny?" + +Bunny said, "I want to bathe too, but I have to wait for my fur to dry. I don't like to wait." + +Ducky thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! You can sit on the edge of the pond and put your feet in the water. That way, you can have fun and not get your fur all wet!" + +Bunny liked Ducky's idea. So, they both sat on the edge of the pond, splashing their feet in the pale blue water. They laughed and played together, and Bunny didn't have to wait anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to follow her friend, a little dog named Max. Max and Kitty lived in a house with a family who had a television. They liked to watch the television together. + +One day, Max saw a high tree in the yard. Max and Kitty wanted to play near the tree. Max ran to the tree and Kitty followed him. They played under the high tree all day long. + +When they were tired, Max and Kitty went back to the house. They sat in front of the television and watched their favorite show. Max and Kitty were happy to spend their day together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bear named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big cave in the forest. He had many friends, but sometimes he was too shy to play with them. + +One day, Bobo's friends asked him to help complete a puzzle. They were all very excited. Bobo was a little scared, but he wanted to help his friends. So, he went to their house to play with the puzzle. + +Bobo and his friends worked together to complete the puzzle. They were all very happy. Bobo was not shy anymore. He learned that playing with friends and helping them can be lots of fun. And from that day on, Bobo always played with his friends and lived happily in his cave. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and look at her face in the mirror. One hot day, she wanted to go outside and play. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I go outside and play, please?" Her mom said, "No, Lily, it is too hot outside. You might get sick." Lily was sad but she did not want to get sick, so she refused to go outside. + +Instead, Lily went to her room and looked in the mirror. She made funny faces and laughed. She played with her toys and had a good time. Even though it was hot outside, Lily had fun inside her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the sun. One day, he wanted to make a sand castle. He knew he needed a bucket and a wet sand to make it. + +Tim asked his mom to help him prepare. His mom got a bucket and filled it with sand. She poured water on the sand to make it wet. Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, mom!" + +Together, they took the wet sand in the bucket outside. Tim started to build his sand castle. He used the bucket to make the big towers. He had so much fun and his sand castle was the best one ever. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Max. Max lived in a shelter with many other animals. Max was a very happy dog, and he loved to play with his friends. + +One day, Max decided to lead his friends on an adventure. They walked and walked, and soon they found a big park. Max and his friends played and ran in the park. They were having so much fun. + +As the sun began to set, Max led his friends back to the shelter. They were tired but happy from their adventure. Max and his friends curled up in their warm beds and went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days to come. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Anna. She had a big tree in her backyard. The tree had many olives. Anna loved to eat olives. + +One day, Anna saw a bird on the tree. The bird was frustrated. It could not get the olives. Anna said, "Do not worry, bird. I will help you." She picked some olives from the tree and sent them to the bird. The bird was very happy. + +Anna and the bird became good friends. They played together under the olive tree every day. They shared the olives and had lots of fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus. The bus was a fun color. It was unknown to many people in the town. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the bus. She smiled when she saw it. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mom, I saw a big bus! It made me smile!" Her mom smiled too and said, "That sounds like a fun bus, Lily!" + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the bus stop. They waited for the unknown bus. When it came, they got on and smiled. The bus took them to a fun place with lots of other kids. They played all day and made new friends. At the end of the day, they got back on the bus and went home. They smiled all the way home, and they couldn't wait to ride the bus again. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She was eager to see new things. She saw a big tree and a little bird. The bird sang a pretty song. + +Lily looked at the tree and saw a pattern on the bark. She wondered what made the pattern. She touched the tree and felt happy. + +Lily walked more and saw a butterfly. The butterfly had a pattern on its wings too. Lily wondered if the tree and butterfly were friends. She waved goodbye to the tree and the butterfly and went home, eager to tell her mom about her day. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a big castle. He was an honest prince who liked to help people. One day, he went for a walk in the woods near his castle. + +As the prince walked, he heard a scream. He looked around and saw a little girl crying. She was lost and scared. The prince went to her and said, "Don't cry, little girl. I will help you find your way home." + +The little girl stopped crying and said, "Thank you, prince." They walked together through the woods, and the prince made her laugh with funny stories. Soon, they found her house, and her mom and dad were so happy to see her. + +The honest prince said goodbye to the little girl and her family. He went back to his castle, feeling good that he had helped someone that day. And the little girl never forgot the kind prince who had saved her. +Once upon a time, there was a gray crane. The crane had a long neck and big wings. It lived near a big lake. The crane had many friends. They played together every day. + +One day, the gray crane saw a big fish in the lake. The crane wanted to have the fish. It tried to catch the fish with its long beak. But the fish was too fast. The crane tried and tried, but it could not catch the fish. + +The gray crane was very sad. It wanted to have the fish so much. It tried one more time to catch the fish. But the fish was too smart. The crane fell into the lake and could not get out. The crane's friends tried to help, but they could not. The gray crane stayed in the lake and was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat honey. One day, Bobo went to find honey in the cold forest. He put on his warm coat and walked with his little feet. + +Bobo found a big tree with honey inside. He climbed the tree and ate a lot of sweet honey. His tummy was full and happy. Bobo was tired after eating so much honey. + +Bobo decided to sleep under the big tree. He closed his eyes and dreamed about more honey. When he woke up, he went back to his warm house. Bobo was very happy and loved his adventure in the cold forest. +One day, a boy named Tom found a heavy spear. The spear was very sharp. Tom wanted to show his friend, Sam, the sharp spear. So, he went to Sam's house. + +Tom said, "Look, Sam! I found a sharp spear." Sam looked at the spear and said, "Wow! That is a heavy spear. Be careful with the sharp part." Tom and Sam decided to play with the spear, but they knew they needed to be safe. + +They played a game where they tried to throw the heavy spear at a big tree. Tom threw the sharp spear first. It hit the tree and made a loud noise. Sam laughed and clapped. Then it was Sam's turn. He threw the spear, but it didn't hit the tree. They both laughed and played with the sharp spear until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Bob. Bob lived on a farm with many other animals. The sun was very harsh, but Bob liked it because it kept him warm. + +One day, Bob met a new friend named Tim. Tim was a pig. Tim asked Bob, "What is your favorite number?" Bob thought for a moment and said, "My favorite number is two!" + +Bob and Tim played all day in the harsh sun. They counted their steps and found that they walked two times around the farm. They were very happy and tired. + +At the end of the day, they sat under a big tree. Bob said to Tim, "I had fun today. I like the number two and I like you, too!" Tim smiled and said, "I like you too, Bob. We are best friends now." And from that day on, Bob and Tim were always together, playing and counting in the harsh sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his purple ball. One day, Tim went to the beach with his mom and dad. They had a big bag to unpack. Inside the bag, they had a surf board and a purple ball. + +Tim's dad said, "Let's play with the surf board and the purple ball!" Tim was very happy. He played with the surf board in the water and threw the purple ball around with his dad. + +But then, a big wave came and took the purple ball away. Tim was sad. He cried and said, "My purple ball is gone!" His mom and dad tried to find the ball, but they couldn't. Tim and his family went home without the purple ball, and Tim was still sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hard rock near a small pond. The pond was home to many fish and frogs. The rock liked to store water when it rained, so the animals could drink it. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the pond. She saw the fish and frogs playing in the water. Lily wanted to play too, so she took off her shoes and put her feet in the pond. + +The fish and frogs were happy to have a new friend. They played with Lily all day long. When it was time for Lily to go home, she promised to come back and play with them again. The big, hard rock near the pond smiled, knowing that it had helped make new friends. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary cow. Her name was Margie. Every day she would go to the field and eat the delicious grass. One day she saw a tractor in the field and she called out to the driver. + +"Hey!" Margie shouted. "What are you doing in my field?" + +The driver said, "I'm sorry I was just in a hurry and I didn't mean to delay you". + +Margie snorted and said, "That's okay but please don't do it again". The driver smiled and said, "I won't. Have a nice day Margie". + +Margie smiled and went back to eating the delicious grass. The driver waved goodbye and drove off. From then on, Margie always remembered to be careful so she wouldn't be delayed. +Once there was a strong boy named Tony. One day, Tony and his mom went to the park to have a picnic. Tony brought a sandwich with him. + +At the park, Tony saw a big tree and he ran to it. He wanted to climb it! But it was too high. He was sad. + +Suddenly, Tony felt the tree shake. He was surprised! He looked up at the tree and saw a big, green parrot. + +The parrot flew down and landed on Tony's shoulder. Then it said, "Hi, Tony! I will help you climb this tree!" + +Tony was so happy he began to laugh. He and the parrot had a lot of fun together. Finally, with the parrot's help, Tony reached the top of the tree. Tony planted his arms to the sky and shouted, "I'm strong!" + +The parrot smiled at Tony and flew away. Tony smiled back, waved goodbye, and enjoyed his picnic sandwich. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He was very curious, and loved to explore his world. + +One day, John went for a walk with his mom and saw a very big, deep pond. He asked his mom, "What's that?" His mom said, "That's a pond, John. It's very deep; you must never step in it." + +John was very excited and wanted to step into the pond. But his mom warned him again, "You must never step in the pond, John. It's very dangerous." + +John obeyed his mom and kept on walking. Suddenly, there was a funny-looking man with a big mustache. He asked John, "Would you like to step into my boat?" + +John looked up at his mom, who said, "No, John. You must not step into the boat without asking me first." + +John listened to his mom and decided not to go into the boat. The funny-looking man smiled, patted him on the head, and said, "Good boy, you always listen to your mom. That is a very important lesson." + +John's mom was very proud of him. They continued their walk and John understood the moral of the story - always listen to your mom and never do anything without her permission! +Mommy was measuring something on the table. She smiled and said to her 3 year old daughter, "Honey, I'm measuring the texture of the fabric. Don't you think it looks nice?" The daughter went over and felt the fabric with her little hands. She smiled and said, "It's so soft and nice, Mommy! I love it." Mommy smiled and said, "That's why I'm measuring it – to make sure it's just the right texture for our new dress. She continued to measure the fabric and soon finished. She smiled and said, "Now it's perfect." The daughter smiled and said, "I can't wait to see the dress, Mommy." Mommy hugged her daughter and said, "Me too, sweetheart. Me too!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Gigi. She was only 3 years old. One day, Gigi decided to explore her house. + +She tiptoed her way all around the house looking for something new, until she found the bathroom. She heard the loud drip drip drip of the water from the tap. + +Gigi wanted to open the door and see what was inside the bathroom. But the door was closed. She wanted to get inside so she tried to turn the handle, but she couldn't do it. She then began to repeat, "Please open! Please open! Please open!" + +Suddenly, Gigi heard a fierce voice coming from behind the door. It said, "No! You can't open this door!" Gigi was scared and ran away. + +But Gigi was brave and curious too. She wanted to open the door, so she went back to the bathroom door and began to repeat the same thing again and again; "Please open! Please open!" + +Finally, the fierce voice said, "Yes, OK. You can open the door. But be careful!" + +Gigi opened the door carefully and saw the most beautiful bathroom ever. She was so happy that she could explore the mysterious room. She stayed there for a while and then ran away to tell her mom about her adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Maggie. She was three years old, and every day she loved going outside and playing in the sun. One day, as she was looking around the park, she noticed a little boy, alone in the corner, lost in his own world. + +Maggie went closer and asked him why he was so upset. The little boy said he was lost in his own dream. He had no idea how he was going to make it come true. + +Maggie smiled and simply said, "If you try, you can make it happen. Don't give up and don't be afraid to try". The little boy's eyes brightened up, then he looked up to the sky and began to gaze in wonder. + +Maggie's words had given him the courage to never give up. From that day on, the little boy worked hard and managed to make his dream a reality. + +Moral: Stay true to your dreams, never give up and don't be afraid to try. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Meg. She loved to jog. One day, while Meg was jogging, she saw a pond. It looked really nice, so Meg decided to go and look at it. + +When she got there, she saw some strange bad things swimming in the pond. She asked, "What are those bad things?" + +A voice behind her said, "Those are bad fishes! You better not go in the pond!". + +Meg was very scared and she started to jog away from the pond as fast as she could. After she was far away from the pond, she stopped and breathed a sigh of relief. + +From then on Meg never jogged near that bad pond again. The end. +Tommy was in his classroom looking at the big blackboard when he saw something gracefully drop from the ceiling. "Wow!" he exclaimed. + +He ran to the teacher to find out what had fallen. The teacher looked up and smiled. "It's a butterfly," she said. + +Tommy was so excited. He'd never seen a butterfly before! He asked the teacher if he could pet it. "Be very gentle," she said. + +Tommy gently placed his finger on the butterfly's back and it gracefully dropped down to his palm. He could feel its wings fluttering. It was an amazing feeling. + +Tommy looked at the butterfly in awe. He asked the teacher if he could keep it. "No," she said, "butterflies must stay free." + +Tommy smiled, and gently lifted the butterfly back up to the ceiling. He watched it fly away gracefully, until it was out of sight. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. She had big green eyes and soft, brown hair. One day, Lily went to the store to buy a vegetable. She noticed one with a hairy skin. "What is this?" She asked. + +The storekeeper smiled. "That is a sharp vegetable," he said. + +Lily looked surprised. "Is it sharp?" + +The storekeeper nodded and handed her the vegetable. He gave her a knife and warned her to be careful. + +Lily held the vegetable carefully. She poked it with the knife, and sure enough, it was very sharp. She cut it open, and inside was a soft, juicy green vegetable. + +Lily smiled. She took the vegetable home and enjoyed it with her dinner. Now she knows that the hairy vegetable can be very sharp! +John and his mom were walking through the dark woods. John spotted a mushroom and pointed to it, "mommy, mushroom!" he shouted. His mom smiled, "yes, John, that's a mushroom". She bent down and picked it up. + +John was curious and asked, "what are you doing with the mushroom, mommy?" She answered, "I'm going to twist it, look". His mom twisted the stem and then the top, until it suddenly popped off! John exclaimed in awe, "wow! What did you do, mommy?" + +His mom smiled, "I twisted it and now I can eat the mushroom." John was not happy with this. He loved mushrooms and he wanted to eat it. He shouted, "no mommy! I want it!" His mom said, "no John, I twisted the mushroom so I can eat it". + +John was determined and he started to cry. His mom just laughed and said, "no John, I twisted it so I can eat it". John was still not happy and he didn't want his mom to eat the mushroom. "Please, mommy, don't eat the mushroom!" he cried out. + +His mom smiled and said, "I won't. Let's look for some more mushrooms, shall we?" They searched the woods until they found a dark, perfectly shaped mushroom. John grinned, ran over to it and announced, "This one's mine +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tiny who wanted to find something rare and make her life special. She asked her mom if she could go on an adventure to find what she was looking for. Her mom said, "No, Tiny. I fear it's too dangerous." Tiny was so disappointed and refused to listen to her mom. + +She decided to go on the adventure anyway. On her journey, she encountered many objects of interest, but nothing that felt rare. Just when she was about to give up, she noticed a shiny stone in the distance. She recognized it and quickly ran over to grab it. + +With the rare stone in her hands, Tiny went back to show her mom what she had found. Her mom was astonished, and she knew it was something very special. + +"You found a rare stone, Tiny. Where did you find it?" + +Tiny looked back proudly and said, "I refused to listen to you and went on my own adventure. Now I have something that will make my life special!" + +The mom and daughter hugged, and Tiny knew this special stone would make a wonderful, rare gift that would make her life even more special. +One day, a three year old girl named Lucy was very miserable. She was sad because she wanted to have a tea party, but she had no tea to drink. She went to her mom and asked, "Mommy, can I have tea for my party?" + +Her Mom said, "We don't have any tea, Lucy. We have to go and gather it." + +They went to the store and Lucy got to measure out the tea that she wanted. After she measured it, which was very exciting for Lucy, they went home. + +But when they got home, the mom realized something was wrong. She had forgotten to buy cups to drink the tea out of! Lucy was so miserable again because she couldn't have her tea party without any cups. + +Lucy then told her mom, "Let's go back and gather cups too so I can have my tea party!" + +And so they went back to the store and gathered cups so that Lucy could have her tea party. + +When they finally got home with the cups, Lucy was delighted. She quickly set up her tea party and invited all of her friends. Everyone had a wonderful time having tea and Lucy was very happy. +Once there was a naughty dog. His name was Goody. Goody always broke his toys, so his mom asked him for help. "Goody, can you please go to the mechanic?" she asked him. + +Goody hopped in the car and drove to the mechanic. He wanted to be helpful so he waited and hoped for the mechanic to fix his toys. + +The mechanic said, "Goody, your toys are all fixed! Now, keep them safe and don't be naughty." Goody smiled and said, "OK, I promise I'll try!" And he drove off with his toys. + +Goody kept his promise and was happy knowing he had been helpful to his mom. He was very proud of himself! +The little boy was in a dangerous forest all alone. He didn't know what to do, so he decided to surrender. He closed his eyes and waited. Suddenly, he heard the soft rustling of wings and looked up to see a small bird. Its feathers were so colourful, the little boy smiled. + +The bird flew right up to the little boy and then settled next to him. It opened its beak and dropped a small, blue journal. The little boy was so excited! He reached out and picked it up, carefully opening it. Inside, he saw colourful pictures and stories of different kinds of creatures. + +The little boy thanked the bird and looked around at the dangerous forest. He felt different now - he could explore this place without fear. He snuggled the journal under his arm and walked off into the forest, ready for adventure! +One day Johnny and his Mom went shopping. Johnny wanted everything he saw. "Mom, can I have that?" He pointed to a big toy. But his Mom said, "No, Johnny. We don't need that." + +Johnny kept walking around the store until he came to the shelf with a small scale. "Mom, can I have this?" he asked. Mom said "Yes, Johnny, you can have it." + +So Johnny went home with the scale. He liked it very much, it looked glossy and he liked the way it raised on its own. Johnny asked his Mom what it did. She said, "Let's find out together." + +They opened the scale and tried it. They learnt it was a popular game and it would help Johnny learn how to solve puzzles. Johnny was very excited. He couldn't wait to show his friends. + +From that day on, Johnny and his friends would use the scale to raise the biggest puzzles and solve it together. It became so popular that everyone wanted to join in, but only Johnny and his friends were permitted to play. + +It was the beginning of something special for Johnny and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fine goose. She wanted to go for a walk, so she decided to crawl. Everywhere that she crawled, she looked for food to eat. She found some bites to eat, but she wanted more. She kept on crawling until she saw a big pond. + +The goose looked in the pond and saw some small fish swimming around. She thought it was fun to watch them swim, so she decided to join them! She crawled into the pond and started to swim. + +The goose was having so much fun swimming with the fish, until she saw a big creature in the water. It was a giant sea monster! The monster opened his mouth and tried to eat the goose. + +The goose crawled very quickly out of the water, and flew away as fast as she could. The monster couldn't catch her and the goose made it safely home. The goose was so glad that she was fine! +Mum and baby were in the garden. Baby was running around with her hair waving in the breeze. + +Mum said, "Baby, come here" + +Baby ran to her mum and she said, "What is it, mum?" + +Mum said, "Let me show you something. Look at the tree." + +Baby looked at the tree. Its leaves were very mild and gentle. + +Mum said, "This is a mild tree. It shows you how to be mild even when you feel cross." + +Baby smiled and said, "Yes, mum. I will be mild like the tree. But mum, can I still play with my hair?" + +Mum said, "Of course you can, Baby. Let's have some fun!" +Once upon a time, two best friends were walking along a path in the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from a bush. A giant alligator appeared! The two best friends were scared and didn't know what to do. + +The best friends asked the alligator why he made the noise and the alligator answered in an unknown language. The best friends didn't understand him and asked him to answer in a language they can understand. So the alligator started to speak in a very simple language. + +He told them that if people treat each other with respect, then animals will also treat them with respect. He said that it is important to understand and respect each other's differences. + +The best friends were so impressed and pleased with the alligator’s wise words that they hugged him before he left. + +The moral of the story is to be kind and respectful to one another. It is important to show respect to everyone, even if they are unknown to you! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear who had just woken up. He looked at himself in the mirror and was not very happy. He decided that he needed to get a haircut. + +So off he went on a walk into town. He found the barber shop and he entered. He saw the friendly barber and waved hello. + +The barber smiled and said, "Hello, what can I do for you today?" + +The bear thought for a moment and then said, "I think I would like a haircut please." + +The barber nodded and said, "That is a good decision. Come and sit down in the chair and I will get started." + +The bear sat in the chair, ready to get his haircut. The barber carefully trimmed the bear's long and hairy fur. When he was finished, the bear looked fantastic. He saw himself in the mirror and was very happy with the haircut. + +The bear thanked the barber and went on his merry way, feeling much better. The moral of the story is: making the right decisions can really change our lives! +Jim had a doll. He liked it a lot. It seemed like it wanted to play. Jim smiled and spoke to it. He asked it what it wanted to do. + +The doll seemed to think for a moment and then it spoke. It said it wanted to go outside. Jim thought that was a stupid idea. After all, dolls can't walk outside! + +But Jim wanted to be nice. He told the doll it could go outside, but he had to carry it. He went outside and put the doll down in the garden. + +The doll seemed to be happy. Jim laughed and he watched it play in the garden. It seemed like the doll was having so much fun! +Once, there was a mommy and a little girl named Katy. Katy was only three years old, but she knew how to behave. + +One day, Katy and her mommy went to the lumber store. Mommy was looking for some new wood to build a toy house. Katy looked around and saw lots of different kinds of lumber. She was so excited and she wanted to pick out the perfect one. + +Mommy said, "Katy, let's get something special. Look for something cheap that we can afford and make something fun." + +Katy looked around until she found a piece of wood that she liked. She said, "Mommy, this lumber is perfect. It's cheap and it will make a great toy house!" + +Mommy was pleased with Katy's choice and they took it home. With the help of Mommy, Katy was able to build a beautiful and sturdy toy house. She was so proud of herself for behaving and picking the right lumber. +Once there was a little rabbit called Jack. He was out hopping around when he came across a melon field. The melon field was full of melons of all colours and shapes. Jack hopped over to a black melon and picked it up. He looked at it and said, "What a nice melon!" + +Jack hopped away with the black melon in his hands. As he hopped away, he started to lose balance. He dropped the melon, trying to keep his balance. Jack looked up to see a bear standing right in front of him. The bear said, "You dropped your melon! Here, let me help you find it!" + +Jack was so grateful. The bear carefully helped him balance himself and they started to look for the melon. Finally, they found it and the bear helped Jack balance the melon onto his head. Jack thanked the bear and hopped away with the black melon. From then on, Jack always remembered to keep his balance! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was out for a walk near her house when she noticed a big broken van parked in the driveway of an old abandoned house. She looked closely at it and thought it was really strange. + +Sally felt scared and started to run until she stopped to catch her breath. Suddenly, a man appeared out of the old house and asked her why she was running. + +Sally answered, "I saw a broken van and it scared me." + +The man replied, "Don't worry, it's just old and broken, it won't hurt you." + +Sally felt much better once the man reassured her and they both went on their way. Sally would never forget her encounter with the old broken van! +Once upon a time there lived a dad and his little girl. Every day, she would ask for something new, but all dad ever said was "No money". + +One day, dad had a surprise for her. He said, "Let's go somewhere new!" The little girl was so excited. Her dad took her to the toy store, and she gasped. Everything was so new and shiny! + +The dad smiled and said, "Pick anything you like, except for the expensive ones. We don't have enough money". + +The little girl sighed and chose a new doll. She hugged it and said, "Thank you daddy!" + +Dad smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now let's go home." + +The little girl was thrilled. She hugged her new doll tight and skipped all the way home. +Nina was very nosy. She wanted to explore everything she saw. One day, Nina was walking with her mum and dad when she saw a rail. She was excited and wanted to go and touch it. Her mum said no, but Nina wanted to see what it was. So, she ran off to the rail and started jumping up and down on it. + +Her mum and dad were so shocked but they had to laugh too. They asked Nina to stop, but this only made her jump and laugh even more. Then, Nina's dad took out a piece of candy. He asked her to calm down and relax. Nina loved candy and so she stopped jumping and started to relax. + +Nina was still nosy and liked exploring, but she also knew that there were certain times when it was important just to relax. From then on, every time Nina saw a rail, she would remember her dad and the special day at the rail. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were very different. One was rude, and the other was very kind. The rude friend always said mean things, while the kind friend always was caring. + +One day, they were playing a game. The kind friend said, "Let's measure how far we can jump!" But the rude friend said, "No way! That's so boring!" The kind friend said, "It's not boring! Let's try it! Please?" + +The rude friend stayed still and said, "No. You do it, if you want to." So the kind friend jumped and measured how far she could go. She was so happy that she had jumped far. + +But when the rude friend saw the measure, he said, "That's not very far. You can't jump very well!" The kind friend was so upset with the rude friend's words. + +The lesson of this story is that it is not very nice to be rude to others. Being kind will always be the best way to stay friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to reach a dessert that was high up on a shelf. Each time she tried to get the treat, she couldn't quite reach it. + +One day, Sarah's mommy said, "Let me help you, Sarah." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Thanks, Mommy!" + +Together, they both tried to reach the dessert. They struggled and jumped and finally, Sarah's mommy reached it. She handed the treat down to Sarah. + +Sarah was happy because she was able to have the dessert. She grinned from ear to ear and thanked her mommy. + +The end. +Little Joe stepped out of the house with a big smile on his face. He loved finding new things to explore in the warm sunshine. Today, he decided he would go to the old park down the street. He held his father’s hand as they walked. + +“Daddy, what’s in the park?†Little Joe asked. + +“You’ll have to see for yourself,†his dad said. + +Little Joe stepped into the park and saw a big yellow slide. He wanted to play on it right away, but then he noticed something else - a table filled with jelly! There were all kinds of jellies, different colors and shapes. Little Joe looked at his dad with an excited smile. + +“Can I try?†he asked. + +His dad nodded and Little Joe gleefully stepped over to the jelly table. He was surprised to also find some old jelly, wrinkled and pink. He decided to try it first. + +Little Joe took a big bite, and he was delighted to find it was sweet and juicy. He smiled and decided that old jelly was his new favorite. From then on, Little Joe always saved the old jelly for last. It was the best surprise in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lacey. She was very excited to try on a new pair of boots she had just gotten. She put on the boots and started to walk around her backyard. She wobbled and tried her best to balance, but it was difficult. + +"Can you help me?" she asked her Mama who had been watching her from the windows. + +"Of course I can help you," Mama said and went outside. + +Mama held Lacey's hands and helped her balance as she walked. Soon, Lacey was feeling confident in her new boots and running around with ease. + +When the sun began to set, Mama said it was time for bed. Lacey was getting sleepy, but she wanted to keep practicing her balancing with her new boots. + +"Maybe just for a few more minutes," she said with a yawn. + +Mama said ok, and together they practiced balancing for a few more minutes until Lacey was too tired. She said goodnight and went up to her bedroom, feeling proud of her new balancing skills. +Jack was an excited 3 year old. He loved watching parades. Today he was lucky, a big one was coming to town! He went outside to admire the parade. + +"Look Mommy! A big parade with lots of tall people," said Jack. + +"Yes, it looks exciting doesn't it," said Mommy. + +Jack watched as the parade went by with people dressed in fancy clothes and lots of music playing. He admired all of the tall people marching down the street and waving to the crowd. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud boom that made him jump. + +"What was that, Mommy?" asked Jack. + +"It was a cannon ball, Jack," said Mommy. "They shoot the cannonballs to mark the beginning of the parade!" + +Jack was amazed. He waved and smiled at all the tall people in the parade. He was so excited that he wanted to march in the parade too! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lila. One sunny day, Lila went outside to smell the flowers. She enjoyed the open air and warm sun on her skin. + +Lila wanted someone to play with her, so she looked up to the sky and said, "Rise, and join me!" +Suddenly, a cloud popped up from the sky and it said, "Hello Lila!" +"Hello, Cloud!" Lila replied. + +Lila liked the cloud very much. They played tag, skipped rocks, and shared stories for hours. After some time, the cloud said goodbye and hugged Lila goodbye. + +As it hugged her, Lila felt something open inside. She smiled and waved goodbye as the cloud rose back into the sky. + +Lila felt happy and content. She sat down and hugged herself, feeling her open heart and a burst of joy inside. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl who loved playing with water. She had a cup that she filled with water and liked to close her eyes, pretend it was her own special lake. + +One day, while she was playing, her mum called out to her "What are you doing?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm closing the lake". + +Her mum looked at the cup and said, "Oh honey, that's not a lake, it's just water in a cup". + +But the little girl just smiled and said, "That's okay, I still like to close it". +It was cold, but warm inside the jewelry store. Two little girls were excited to look at the shiny things. One of the girls said, "Look at all the sparkles!" They began to speak of who could have all the pretty jewelry. + +Suddenly, a woman walked in. She was wearing a scarf and carrying a bag. She spoke softly and said, "Good morning." The woman looked around and then began to speak to the girls. She asked them if they liked all the jewelry and the girls nodded their head excitedly. + +The woman asked the girls, "Do you think you could help me find something special?" The girls said, "Yes! We'll help you look." Together, the girls and the woman searched and searched, until they found something incredible. It was a sparkly necklace, with gems and diamonds. + +The woman said, "This is a special necklace for special people. I want to give it to someone very special. Do you know anyone special to give it to?" The girls looked at each other and smiled. One said, "We know a very special person and we'll give it to her." The woman said, "That's wonderful. The necklace is cold now, but when it finds its special home, it will warm up and be loved forever." The girls thanked the woman and went home to give the special necklace to the special someone. +Once there was a little rabbit called Tim who lived in a big forest. He wanted to be the boss of the forest so he was very bossy with all the other animals and told them what to do. One day, he met a fox and the fox was very unhappy with Tim's bossiness. The fox said, "You should not be so bossy, little rabbit!" + +Tim was embarrassed, so he ran away and hid in a bush. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling him. He looked around and saw an old ant standing there. She said, "Come here, little rabbit." Curious, Tim went to the ant. She gave him something and said, "Drink this medicine. It will make you shrink so you do not have to be so bossy and everyone will like you." + +Tim drank the medicine and it worked! He felt much smaller and he was no longer bossy. He thanked the old ant and promised to be kind and gentle to the other animals in the forest. + +Moral of the story: +Being bossy to others is not the right way to be a leader. It's better to be kind and gentle and people will like you better. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Sam and Emily. Sam was a three year old, who was very brave and liked to take risks. + +One day, Sam and Emily were playing at the park. Emily noticed something strange in a bush. It looked like a stack of toys. They went to take a closer look and noticed that it smelt very bad. + +They soon heard a baby crying. Emily was worried and said, “We must save the baby.†Sam looked determined and said, “Let’s go!†+ +So the pair ran towards the crying and soon discovered a baby rabbit stuck in the smelly stack of toys. Sam carefully took the baby rabbit out of the toys. + +The friends hugged the baby rabbit and decided to take him home with them. Now the trio is always playing together, and the rabbit loves being with his two best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved adventures. Such was the case one day when Jack went to visit his grandma. + +When Jack arrived, his grandma was really busy. She said: "Jack, I need to go out for a few minutes. Can you do something for me?" "Sure!" replied Jack. + +So Jack went to the bedroom and his grandma asked him to put the books on the shelf. As he was doing it, he was surprised to see a weird bathe next to the shelf. He asked his grandma: "What does this weird bathe do?" + +Grandma explained that this bathe was special. She said: "This bathe is for you, Jack. Whenever you feel dirty, you can use it to get clean." + +Jack was amazed! He thanked Grandma then he run outside to play. From time to time, Jack remembered to take a bathe to stay clean and healthy. + +The end. +Once there was a girl who loved patterns. Everywhere she went, her eyes searched for the colourful shapes and her heart lifted when she found them. One day, she found a special pattern which she wanted for herself. It was so full of beauty that she couldn't resist. She unpack it and took it home without asking. + +The owner of the pattern was very sad when they realised it had gone. They looked everywhere, shouting angrily. It was then they spotted the girl with the pattern in her hands. They were so angry and they asked for the pattern back. + +The girl was selfish. She was clinging to the pattern and refused to give it back. She shouted and waved the pattern in the air, not wanting to let it go. + +The pattern's owner had no choice but to take it back. They grabbed it out of the little girls hands and ran away. The girl began to cry as she watched it disappear. + +The end. +John and his friends sailed across the lake in their boat. It was quite a bumpy ride, and it made John's friend Clara a little nervous. + +John loved going boating, and he had a plan. He wanted to find a wonderful plant! "Let's look for a crazy plant!" he shouted. + +Clara couldn't believe her ears. "What are you talking about John?" she said. + +John had been reading up on plants, and he was convinced that he would find a special one. "We'll sail over to that island and see what we can find," he said. + +Clara was a little bit worried. Even though she wasn't so sure about a 'crazy' plant, she joined in with John and his other friends to go explore the island. + +It didn't take long until they saw something really strange. It was a wild, bright purple plant! John was right, they had found a crazy plant! Clara had never seen anything like it before. + +John and his friends were all very excited. They took the crazy plant back to the boat, and sailed home happily. They hadn't expected to find something so special on their journey. It had been an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived in a town far away. He had a lot of friends, but things in his town were bad. He was very sad and wanted to quit. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk and explore. He saw mountains and fields and lots of trees. Everywhere he went, he saw something new and interesting. + +He stopped and looked at a big lake. The water of the lake was so clear and he saw fish swimming in it. It made him so happy. He forgot all about quitting the town. + +The boy soon returned to his home in the town. He was surprised to see all the friendly people who lived there and he knew that he would never quit. He was very happy to be part of the town and spread happiness wherever he went. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. Every day she went to the park to collect stones from the ground. She collected them because she loved their colors. + +One day, Lucy came across a dull stone. She bent down to take a closer look. + +"What color is this stone?" She asked her mom. + +"It's just a dull color", her mom replied. + +But Lucy didn't give up. She decided to keep the dull stone and looked around for more colorful stones. She collected bright yellow, green and blue stones. She scrunched her face in delight every time she found one. + +At the end of the day, Lucy held out her hands and proudly showed off her collection of colorful stones. Her mom smiled and said "Well done, Lucy. Such a beautiful collection". + +The happy little girl skipped all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a house. It was a nice house, but it was very dirty. + +One day, a little girl came to the house. She was so happy and she wanted to dance! + +The little girl looked around the house and asked "Where can I dance?". + +The house answered. It said "You can dance in the garden!" + +So the little girl ran out to the garden and started to dance. She twirled and jumped, and she was so happy. + +When she was done, the little girl thanked the house. "Thank you for letting me dance in your garden!" she said. + +The house smiled. It was happy that the little girl had enjoyed dancing in its garden. +Once upon a time, a brave little girl named Emily was walking through the woods. As she walked, she heard a strange whisper coming from behind a big oak tree. When Emily walked closer, she saw a witch! The witch had a big purple hat, a black dress and she was carrying a big wooden spoon. Emily was scared, but the witch just smiled and asked her if she would like a delicious treat. + +Emily thought for a moment and then replied, "Yes please!" The witch handed Emily a small box filled with yummy chocolates, but she also said that the chocolates were very expensive. Emily had some money with her, but not enough to buy the chocolates. + +The witch asked Emily if she had anything else of value that she could trade for the chocolates. Emily thought for a moment and remembered that she had a pretty necklace. She gave the necklace to the witch and the witch gave Emily the chocolates. Emily was very happy that she was able to get the chocolates. She thanked the witch and skipped happily home. +One day, a mother and her little girl, who was three years old, were walking through the park. They noticed something large in the distance, so they slowly walked closer. It was an elephant! + +The mother said to her daughter, "Let's go and show the elephant to you". Her daughter was so excited and couldn't wait to get closer. + +They walked up to the elephant and the large animal was so gentle. The little girl said to her mother, "Mommy, look at the elephant!" + +The elephant saw the little girl and did something strange. It bent down and picked up the little girl with its trunk! + +The little girl's mom was a little worried, so she ran to get help. But the elephant put the little girl down, so gently and slowly that she wasn't scared at all. + +The little girl laughed with delight as she hugged the elephant's trunk. From that day on, the little girl always remembered the big elephant, and she would come back to the park with her mom, to show the elephant love. +Once upon a time, there was an old man with a purple hat. He was walking down the street when he heard a loud slap. He looked around and saw a small boy crying. "Why did you hit him?" he asked. + +The boy looked up and said, "He called me purple and I got mad!". + +The old man smiled and said, "You should never hit someone. No matter what they say, it is not okay to hit them. How about you apologize to him?" + +The boy nodded and said sorry to the other boy. They hugged and the old man said, "See, everything can be fixed with kind words". The boy smiled and his eyes lit up. The old man said goodbye and the two boys continued playing, this time without any slapping. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She liked to swing when the sun came up in the morning. Every day Jenny would put on her shoes, grab her favourite pink doll and head outside to the park. + +At the park Jenny loved to swing as high as she could until she could almost touch the clouds. After a few minutes in the swing she would jump off and run to the exercise area. Here, she liked to crawl and climb over all the fun things like the big log and the big rock. + +On the way home Jenny enjoyed a yummy snack like a banana. She always ate it while swinging. After she'd had her snack, Jenny would say goodbye to the swings and head home for a nap. + +When Jenny's mum came home that afternoon she asked Jenny, “What did you do today?â€. + +“I swung, exercised and ate yummy things!†Jenny said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow hop frog. He was very nosy and always wanted to know what was going on. One day, the frog spotted a shiny staff on the ground. He hopped towards it and grabbed it in his hands. The frog was so excited! + +As the frog was hopping away, a tall man saw him. + +"Hey, little one!" the man asked. "Where are you going with my staff?" + +The frog was so scared! He stopped in his tracks. + +"I ... I found it," the frog replied. + +The man smiled and said, "That's alright! You can keep it. I'm sure you'll find a much better use for it!" + +The frog hopped away with his new staff, feeling very happy. From that day onward, the nosy hop frog was always seen carrying his special staff. He even used it to explore places he'd never explored before. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. One day she was walking through the park when she saw something shine in the grass. She stopped to take a closer look and found a beautiful gift. She picked it up and smiled. + +"What have you got there?" asked her mom. + +"It's a gift," said Lucy. + +"Oh wow!" said her mom. "Where did you find it?" + +Lucy told her mom that she had found it while she was walking in the park. + +"That was very nice of you," said her mom. "But be careful. Sometimes bad people hide bad things." + +Lucy listened to her mom and said that she would be careful. She was happy to have her sunny gift and hoped it would always shine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was feeling very sad. She wanted to play but her friends were all busy. She sat alone in her garden and started to cry. Suddenly her brother appeared and said, "What's wrong my lazy little sister?" + +The girl looked up at him. Through her tears she said, "I wanted to play but nobody wants to play with me." + +Her brother smiled. He said, "Don't feel sad! I have a really fun game that I can play with you. Come on, let's try it out!" + +The girl stopped crying and followed her brother. With his help, she forgot all about being lonely and frustrated. Together they laughed and played until dusk. They had so much fun that the girl never felt lazy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pat. She loved playing outside on a hot day. + +One day, Pat was outside and she heard a funny noise. She went to see what it was and she found a thing. It had colored lights and buttons. + +She wanted to play with it, so Pat pressed one of the buttons. Suddenly the thing started to turn. Pat was excited and started to turn it faster. + +"Whoa! be careful," Pat's mom said. "That thing looks hot." + +Pat stopped and felt the thing. Sure enough, it was hot. She quickly put it down. + +"We need to be careful with things that are hot," Pat's mom said. + +Pat nodded and she promised to be careful. Then they both went back inside and cooled off with some ice water. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy who was very smart. She had many friends at school and always did her best. Every afternoon Mandy and her friends played together at the park. + +One day Mandy went to bed, but soon she awoke with a scream. She had a terrible nightmare and was so scared. Mandy had dreamt of a monster chasing her around the park. + +Mandy's friends heard her scream and quickly rushed to her room to comfort her. They asked what was wrong, but Mandy was too afraid to tell them. Her friends were smart and decided to stay with Mandy until morning. + +When the morning came, Mandy's friends cheered her up by playing some of her favourite games. She soon forgot about her nightmare and went to school with a smile on her face, safe in the knowlege that her friends were there for her. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Carl. Tom and Carl lived near the river. Every day, they would explore the riverbank looking for treasures. + +One day, Tom and Carl found a big and clear gem. Tom said to Carl, “Let’s keep this gem!†Carl replied, “That’s not a nice thing to do. We should leave it for someone else to findâ€. + +Tom thought for a minute and he spoke, “OK, let’s leave it here. Someone else might find it one dayâ€. Tom and Carl put the gem back where they found it and they went back to their homes. + +The moral of this story is that it is better to share with others than to keep things for yourself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was very fond of baking and wanted to bake a big and delicious cake. One day her mommy said to her, "Let's bake a cake, Sally!" Sally was so happy that she was jumping with joy. + +They went to the kitchen and Sally gathered all the ingredients they needed. She noticed that the kitchen walls were very filthy and felt very sad. She started to bake the cake and her mommy watched her with a wide smile on her face. + +But soon the kitchen filled with smoke. The cake was too burned and it was the most awful cake Sally had ever seen. Her mommy asked her, "What happened here, Sally?" But Sally felt so disappointed that she couldn't answer. + +The end. +Jill and her dad decided to go on a safari. Jill was so excited! Dad showed her their plan. "We're going to see a lot of different animals," he told her. She was so happy she almost jumped out of her chair! + +Dad loaded all of their things into the car and they set off. Along the way, Jill asked dad a lot of questions about the safari. He told her it would include birds, monkeys, and many other animals. + +Finally, they arrived at the safari park! They were both feeling really lively. As they entered the park, Jill could see a lot of colourful birds in the trees. She was amazed. + +"Look, Dad, look!" she called out. She wanted to stay and watch the birds, but Dad said there were more animals to see. They went around the safari park and saw lots of different animals. They also watched a couple of lively monkeys playing together. + +After a while they decided to go back home. Jill was so excited to tell everyone about her safari adventure. She had seen so many animals and had had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she liked music very much. She would always play it, hum it and sing it all day. + +One day, the little girl had an argument with her best friend. The little girl was so mad that she did not want to be friends anymore. But her friend said, "If you forgive me, we can still be friends". + +The little girl thought about it, and she knew it was fair. So she smiled and said, “Alright, I forgive you. Let’s play music together again.†+ +The little girl and her friend hugged and laughed. Happy with their friendship, they started singing and playing music together once more. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted a pet. She wanted to choose between a cat and a dog. She thought about it for a long time until one day she decided to choose a dog. + +The girl was very excited and she wanted to take care of the dog very well. She was very organized and took the time to make sure the dog had food and water and was always happy. + +One day, the girl had to go somewhere without her dog. She asked her friend if he would take care of the dog while she was gone. Her friend said yes, but he didn't do it well. He didn't feed the dog or give him water. + +The girl was very angry with her friend and told him that it was not right what he did because he didn't take care of the dog like she had asked him to. She said that it was important to be organized and take care of the things that we choose, like her dog. + +The girl's friend apologized and agreed with her. From then on he was very careful with taking care of the dog and he realized that it's important to be organized and to take good care of the things that you choose. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mary. Mary was a naughty girl and always behaved badly. One day Mary saw a beautiful butterfly outside. She wanted to touch the butterfly and feel how smooth it was. + +Mary slowly reached out to touch the butterfly and the butterfly flew away. Mary was very naughty, so she chased the butterfly away from her garden. + +The butterfly flew to a nearby tree and Mary quickly caught it in her hand. Mary was so happy that she could now touch the butterfly to feel how smooth it was. + +Suddenly, the butterfly started to struggle in Mary's hand. Its wings snapped and it could no longer fly away. Mary had hurt the butterfly and felt very sad. She knew she had behaved badly, and there was nothing she could do to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sam. He was three years old. Sam saw a trap that was ready and waiting. + +Sam said, "What can I do with this trap?" His mom smiled and said, "Maybe you can catch some animals!" Sam shouted, "Great!" + +Sam set the trap and waited. Soon, he heard a sneeze. Sam was excited and ran to investigate. When he arrived, he saw a cat inside the trap. + +Sam said, "You can't stay in there! I'll let you go." He opened the trap and wished the cat good luck. + +The cat said "Thank you! I'll remember you." Then it ran away. + +Sam smiled and said, "I'm ready to catch more animals now!" And so, he set the trap once more and waited. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She was only three years old, but already she knew her heart. She knew it was a special part of her and that it should be looked after. + +One day, Mary's mum told her they were going on an adventure. Mary hopped with excitement! She didn't know where they were going, but it made her heart flutter. + +As they drove away, the sky became dark and gloomy. Mary's mum told her it was going to be a long drive. Mary was so excited that she just wanted to keep driving. + +But then her mum said she had to be a big girl and take a nap. Mary didn't want to lie down. But her mum stopped the car and said, "I'm not going to tell you where we are going, but if you lie down now, you'll find out soon". + +Mary lay down, thinking of all the possibilities. Where could they be going? Was it an island? A castle? + +Finally, the car stopped and Mary heard the sound of waves. She rushed outside to find a beach. Mary was so excited. There was a beach! And she had to figure out what surprise lay ahead. + +Soon after, Mary found out it was a prefect day for a picnic. She couldn't believe it! Her mum had set up a picnic on the beach. She had a wonderful day, full of sand and sunshine +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to make something special for her family. She went to the kitchen to get some dough. She seemed excited as she rolled the dough on the counter. + +Daisy's mom smiled and asked, "What are you making?". Daisy replied, "A big 'cook-ie'. It's for everyone!". Her mom hugged Daisy and said, "That's so sweet of you. I'm sure everyone will love it". + +The cookie was soon ready. Everyone in the family was delighted when they saw it. They all smiled and said that it seemed yummy. Daisy was so happy that she had made something special with her young hands. Everyone enjoyed the cookie and the family thanked Daisy for her delicious treat. +John and Grandma were walking to the zoo. John was excited to see all the animals, but he was a bit shy. When they got to the entrance, Grandma said, "Let's go inside and see the animals! + +They were walking through the zoo and John was fascinated by all the animals he saw. He wanted to touch them, but Grandma warned him to be careful. Then they came to a small rabbit. John was scared, but Grandma showed him how to be gentle and he slowly reached out and gave it a hug. + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's the kind of love that animals need - gentle and kind. It's the same way we should treat each other too." + +John nodded and smiled and Grandma gave him a big hug. John felt happy and he knew Grandma was right, love is powerful and it should always be gentle and kind. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous spark. It sparkled in every direction. All the people around it were amazed and could not believe their eyes. + +The spark grew bigger and bigger each day, until it was so big it could no longer be contained. It flew around the world, spreading wonder everywhere it touched. + +The people wanted to help the spark and encourage it to keep growing. So they jumped and waved their arms in the air and shouted "Go, Spark! Go!" + +And with each cheer, the spark grew bigger and brighter still. Soon it was so large and so bright that it lit up the night sky. + +The people all cheered and they each gave the spark a hug. They were so proud of the spark, and of each other. + +Since that night, the spark has been a symbol of hope and courage. Everyone knows the power of an enormous spark, and how it can encourage and help people in need. +Once there was a boy named Tom who loved to play with his football. One day, Tom wanted to do something special on his own. He wanted to feel independent! + +Tom's dad saw him and said, "Do you need help, Tom?" + +Tom said, "No, dad. I can do it on my own." + +Tom took his football, placed it in the middle of the yard, and lit it on fire. He watched carefully, making sure that it would not spread. After a few minutes, the flames stopped burning the football and Tom smiled. He now felt independent because he did something by himself! + +From that day on, Tom was always trying new things to show his independence. He was not scared to try new things, no matter how often he failed. Tom had learned that even though burning his football was a big step for him, it was worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to eat jelly. Every day she would go to the store to buy a new jar. + +One day, Lucy was walking home from the store with her jelly when she saw something strange. It was a monster! It tried to take her jelly away, but Lucy was too fast for it. + +The monster tried to follow her but Lucy managed to prevent it. She ran as fast as she could and soon the monster was gone. + +When she got home Lucy was out of breath. She was relieved that she had managed to keep her jelly safe. From then on, she always made sure to carry it in a normal way. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to go on bike rides, but her bike was not working well. The gears were so rusty that the bike would not move. She needed a way to fix it. + +Daisy asked her mom for help and her mom brought out some tools. With the help of her mom, Daisy carefully cut away the rusty gears. Soon, the bike was ready to ride. + +Daisy was so excited to go on a bike ride. She asked her brother if he wanted to come, but he said no. He was feeling very selfish and wanted to play alone. + +So, Daisy went on a bike ride all by herself. She pedaled and pedaled until the wind was blowing through her hair. It was so much fun that she almost forgot how selfish her brother was. + +Daisy was so happy that she had fixed her bike. She promised herself that she would never be so selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a blue place. It was a very happy place, full of bouncy things and cool slides. Everyone loved the blue place and they loved to play there. + +One day, a small boy called Tom was playing in the blue place. He saw a big ball and wanted to catch it. So, he and his friend ran after it. They chased it around but the ball kept getting away. + +Suddenly, a big man came along. He smiled and asked Tom if he wanted help catching the ball. Then, he bent down, took a big breath and blew the ball right to Tom. + +Tom caught the ball and was so happy. He thanked the big man and he and his friend went back to playing. + +Tom had learned that it's always good to ask for help when needed. He knew that it was much easier to catch the ball with help from someone else. + +The end. +Little Jane sat in a corner. She trembled with fear. In front of her stood an elderly lady. The lady held a glass in her hand happily. Jane watched the glass in amazement. + +"Why is the lady so happy?" Little Jane thought to herself. + +The elderly lady chuckled and said, "Because this glass is magical!" + +Little Jane gasped in surprise. She asked, "What kind of magic?" + +The elderly lady smiled. She said, "Whenever someone drinks from this glass, they can go on wonderful adventures!" + +Little Jane trembled with excitement. She asked, "Can I drink from it?" + +The elderly lady handed the glass to Little Jane. She said, "Yes, dear. Go on, take a sip and let your adventures begin!" + +Little Jane eagerly drank from the glass. Moments later, Little Jane found herself in a magical forest. She couldn't believe her eyes! She was so happy and she couldn't stop trembling with excitement. +Little Robby's mom was very excited. She had been invited to take part in a big quiz. She was so busy packing her bag and getting ready that she made Robby take a nap before she had to leave. + +Robby wanted to go with her so he could watch and help. Mom said no, that she had to take the quiz alone. + +Robby decided he wanted to be bossy so he jumped out of bed and started running around. He kept asking mom if he could come and she kept saying no. In the end she got frustrated and said if he didn't relax she wouldn't take him to the park when she got back. + +Robby stopped and sighed. He curled up in a corner of the room and while his mom finished getting ready he slowly began to relax. + +It was too late though, when Mom left she was too angry to take him to the park. Robby was left at home by himself, sad and lonely. +Once upon a time, a gray beetle crawled up on a sack. The beetle was very curious and wanted to see the inside of the sack. He crawled inside, but the sack closed up behind him. + +The beetle shouted out, "Help! Someone let me out!" But nobody was around to hear him. + +The beetle felt so cold and scared all alone in the sack, but after a while he fell asleep. When he woke up, he found he had been put outside in the rain. + +The beetle was very sad and wished he had been more careful. He learned his lesson and never crawled inside a sack again. + +The moral of this story is to always be careful and think before you act! You never know what might happen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was very sad and was crying a lot. Her mom was worried about her and decided to take her to the doctor's office. + +At the doctor's office, they entered an exam room with a big screen at the end of the room. Molly was curious, so she asked her mom, “What is that big screen?†+ +Her mom answered, “That’s a special machine. It can help to heal your sadness.†+ +Molly was a little scared but she stayed brave. She watched as the doctor put special lights up on the screen. The lights moved around in circles and flashed different colors. + +The doctor said to Molly, “These lights help to heal things that are hurting. It can help make you feel better.†+ +Molly looked at the lights and felt a little better. She took a deep breath and smiled. “Thank you for making me feel better!†+ +The doctor told Molly that she was healing and that the lights would keep helping her to feel better. Molly thanked the doctor and waved goodbye. Then, she and her mom left the doctor's office and went home feeling happy and safe. +Once there was a baby named Laura. She enjoyed playing with her toy car and singing songs. + +One day, Laura saw some kids in the park playing and she wanted to join them. She ran over, but when she got there, she was too embarrassed to say anything. + +The kids noticed Laura standing there and started to laugh. Laura was embarrassed and wanted to leave, but the kids invited her to play. + +Laura was so excited and began to play with the kids. The kids were so happy and asked Laura to stay. + +However, Laura’s mom called from home to say it was time to leave. Laura said goodbye to the kids and her mom sent her home. + +Laura smiled all the way home, feeling proud and happy that she had been able to make new friends. +Once upon a time, there lived a small dog named Toby. He was very brave and wanted to overcome any challenge. One day, he decided to cross the road. He waited for the cars to stop, then carefully stepped on the dirty strip between the two roads. But as soon as he stepped on the strip, he started slipping and almost fell! He was so scared that he was stuck and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a little boy ran up to him. He bent down and smiled at Toby, telling him it was alright. Then he picked up Toby and put him on the side of the road. Toby was so relieved, he thanked the little boy with a wag of his tail. The boy laughed and explained that Toby needed to be careful when crossing roads. The stripe between the roads can be slippery and dirty, and it’s easy to lose your balance. + +After that, Toby was more careful when crossing the road. He remembered the lesson from the little boy, and from that day forward, he succeeded in crossing the street without any trouble. + +The moral of this story is that with courage and help, anything can be achieved. If you don’t give up, you will eventually succeed! +Once there were two sisters. They were both very independent. +One day the sisters went to a shop. The shop was filled with lots of colourful things. +The sisters talked and laughed as they looked at all the things. They had so much fun. +One of the sisters wanted a bright green teddy bear. The other wanted a sparkly pink dress. They both found what they wanted. +The sisters were so happy when they left the shop. They were so proud of how independent they had been. +From then on, the sisters talked about their shopping trip all the time. They had so many stories to share. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He lived on a big farm next to a volcano. Every day he would get up early and help his mom with the chores. He liked the way the sun sparkled on the volcano in the morning. + +One day, Max's mom said, "Max, why don't you go play near the volcano today? It'll be fun!" + +Max was so excited. He put on his shoes and ran outside. He stopped at the edge of the volcano, and looked up. He saw something rising up out of the crater. It was little bits of smoke. Max said, "Mom, what is that?". + +His mom smiled and said, "Those are the signs of an eruption. I think the volcano is getting ready to erupt! But don't worry, it shouldn't be dangerous". + +Max continued to look and he noticed a little orange spark coming out of the volcano. Then, right before his eyes, the volcano erupted! Red hot lava shot out and it scared Max a little. He asked his mom, "Please make it stop!" + +But his mom said, "It's okay, little one. This happens all the time. The lava will cool off and then you can explore the volcano!" + +Max was so excited. He loved his little volcano and he couldn't wait to explore it. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Ellie. Ellie was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she went out for a walk in the woods. + +She was walking along and discovered a branch lying on the ground. She picked it up and saw it was weak. “Hmm,†she thought, “I wonder what I can do with this?†+ +She put it in her pocket and decided to keep exploring. Eventually, she came across a little stream, and saw that the branch she was carrying could be used as a bridge! + +So Ellie put the branch over the stream and it held up. She smiled and shouted, “I discovered my very own bridge!†+ +That made Ellie happy, and she skipped along, content in the knowledge that she had made such an amazing discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful girl. Every day, she would tell stories to the other children. All the children listened very carefully to her stories, because they were so magical! + +The powerful girl had many ideas about how to make the day special and fun. Every day, she would tell the other children what they could do. Whether it was playing a game, making up a song, or telling a story, she always had new ideas! + +All the children loved the stories she told. Even at the end of the day, when they were tired, they never wanted the stories to end. + +The powerful girl was special because she could always make the day special. The other children were so thankful to have her. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl, named Amy. She was always very serious and loved to try new things. One day, she saw a sail in the sea. Her eyes lit up and she quickly ran to the beach. + +Amy saw a little boat with a sail, but it was stuck in the sand. She wanted to help, but she didn't know how. Then she saw a big boat nearby and the captain waved hello. + +"Can you help me move the sail?" she asked. + +The captain smiled and said, "I can if you're careful not to get too close to the water." + +Amy smiled. She was happy to help and was very serious about not getting too close to the sea. Together, the two of them were able to move the sail away from the sand and back into the water. + +Soon, the captain and Amy were sailing away, with Amy now happy she had been able to help. +Once upon a time, two friends, Anna and James, were playing by a valley. Anna wanted to explore the far side of the valley, but James didn't think it was a good idea. + +"Let's stay here," said James. + +"No, I want to go there," Anna said, pointing at the far side of the valley. + +James was upset and tried to stop Anna from exploring the valley, but she ignored him and ran across the grass towards the far side. James was beginning to panic and ran after her. + +As Anna reached the top of the valley, she heard a loud roar. She was so scared she stopped in her tracks. James saw Anna was scared and upset, so he ran to her side and hugged her. + +The roar came from a thunderstorm. Anna and James ran back to safety and hugged each other tight until the rain stopped. + +The storm was over and Anna and James were safe. From then on, they never strayed too far away from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was very excited today because he was going to ride his new toy, a motorcycle. Joe jumped on the motorcycle, grabbed the handlebars, and was about to speed away. + +Just then, Joe's mom called out to him. "Joe! Don't mix the motorcycle with your toy cars! You'll get in trouble!" Joe was so excited that he almost rode the motorcycle out of the driveway, but he quickly stopped because he didn't want to get in trouble with his mom. + +Joe thought for a minute. He remembered that there was a fence in the backyard and he decided to test his motorcycle there. He called out to his mom. "Can I mix my motorcycle with my toy cars and ride them in the backyard? I promise to be careful, mom." + +His mom thought for a moment and then agreed. Joe was so excited. He quickly put the motorcycles, cars and trucks in the backyard and started to race around on them. He rode the motorcycle so fast and he had so much fun! + +Joe was very excited to finally be able to mix his motorcycle with his toy cars and race around in his backyard. He had a great time and he learned an important lesson - to always listen to his mom. +One day, Tony was out playing with his scooter. Suddenly, a big bird flew down and said: "Hey, Tony! I need your help. Can you count to 10 for me?" + +Tony was excited and said: "Yes!" He started counting and when he got to 10, the bird said "Thank you!" and flew away. + +Tony kept playing with his scooter until he saw his mom. He went over to her and said: "Mommy, a bird asked me to count to 10!" His mom smiled and said: "That's amazing, Tony!" + +But then, Tony noticed he had left his scooter behind. He felt very sorry and said: "Oh no! I left my scooter!" His mom said: "That's okay, Tony. We'll go get it." + +They went back to the spot where Tony had left his scooter. Tony was so happy to see it and said: "Thank you, Mommy!" His mom smiled and said: "You're welcome, honey." They went home with the scooter and Tony learned an important lesson: don't forget your things! +One day, Jake and his dad went outside to a beautiful park. Jake looked around in awe at all the pretty trees and flowers. As they walked, Dad said, "Let's have a game. See that tree over there? If you can pull it, you'll get a reward!" + +Jake got excited and ran to the tree. With all his strength, he pulled and pulled. But no matter how hard he tried, the tree didn't budge. Dad saw his effort and said, "I'm so proud of you for trying. Here's your reward!" + +He handed Jake a small toy car. Jake was so happy and thanked his dad for the great reward. The two of them played in the park for a while before heading home, still smiling happily. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Maria. She was three years old and loved to play outside. + +One day, Maria was playing in the park with her ball. The sun was shining down and it felt warm. Suddenly, Maria heard a ring nearby. She looked around and then saw a bell hanging from a tree. + +Maria went over to the bell and grabbed the string. She gave it a gentle tug and the bell made a ringing sound. She smiled and did it again. + +Every time the bell rang, a score appeared. There was a zero, a one, a two, and so on. Maria counted the score and it began to add up. + +When she reached 10, Maria was very happy. She shouted with delight and ran to her mom. “Mom, look at the clean score I made," she said. + +Mom laughed and gave Maria a hug. Then they went home together, and Maria never forgot the day she made her clean score. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard with bright brown fur. He was very happy in his home in the jungle. Each day he would rest in the sunshine and eat juicy fruit. + +One day a man came to his home. The leopard was afraid, but the man offered him some food. The leopard was very hungry and followed the man. The man gave him a big plate of yummy food. + +The leopard stayed with the man for many days. He thought the man wanted to help him restore his home, but this was not true. + +The man was really a hunter and he wanted to keep the leopard as a pet. He put a chain around the leopard and brought him to a cage in a zoo. + +The leopard was very scared and sad. He wanted to restore his home, but instead he was locked away and could not be free. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Molly and Lucy. Molly and Lucy both loved to play together, and no matter what games they played, they always had fun. + +One day, the two friends had an idea. They decided to marry one another! Lucy smiled and said, “Let’s do it! It will be so fun!†Molly agreed and said, “Yes, let’s marry one another!†+ +The two friends put on their best outfits and held hands. They began walking away together down the street. Everyone in the neighborhood had a different foot, as some people wore sandals and some people wore shoes. Molly and Lucy stopped and waved at each of their friends as they walked by. + +At the end of their walk, the two friends hugged each other and giggled. They had married one another and were the best friends ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Miranda. Miranda was very thoughtful and always thought of others. She had a special gift that she could only use once very day. Every morning when Miranda woke up, she would ring a very special bell. + +That day, Miranda's big toe was a little sore. She wanted to give her big toe a special treat, so she thought of a special plan. She ran to the kitchen and got a few ingredients, then made herself a nice, hot bowl of soup. + +After lunch, Miranda headed outside for a walk in the park. Suddenly she heard a bell ringing. It was the same bell she had rung that morning! She knew it was from her special gift. + +Miranda hurried back home and found her mom sitting on the couch. She was ringing the same bell Miranda had rung earlier in the day! "What are you doing mommy?" asked Miranda. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I was being thoughtful and thought you might need this bell today. It's just like your bell, only bigger!" Miranda was so happy and thanked her mom with a big hug. + +From that day on, Miranda and her mom would ring the bell together every morning before she went to school. +once there was a little girl named anna. She was so obedient and was always happy. One day, she and her father went to the park. Her father bought her a cone full of ice-cream and they played together. Anna won every game they played, and she was very excited. + +"Did I win, daddy?" Anna asked her father. + +"Yes, you won honey! You are so lucky and obedient," said her father. + +Anna was thrilled because she won. She skipped around the park and saw all the different colors of the flowers and the birds. She was so happy, she thought she was dreaming. + +At the end of the day, her father gave her an extra big cone of ice-cream as a reward for being such an obedient little girl. + +Anna thanked her father and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who owned a beautiful vest. He wore the vest every day and loved it dearly. One day, he decided to wear it on a walk down to the river. He started slowly, taking in the views around him. + +As he walked along the path, he saw a small 3 year old girl. She was standing there in wonder. She looked up to the man in his vest and said, “Wow! Is that your vest? Can I touch it?†+ +The elderly man smiled and said “Of course! You can start by petting it softly.†So the little girl started touching the vest and exploring the intricate details. She was fascinated by the beautiful fabric and said, “It’s so soft! I love it!†+ +The elderly man smiled, pleased that the little girl was enjoying his vest. He said “Yes, it is very special. I have had it for many years and it will stay with me for many more. Perhaps one day you will have your own vest that you can wear and be proud of.†+ +The little girl nodded in agreement and smiled. She said “I will! Thank you for letting me touch your vest!†The elderly man gave her a hug and continued down the path, feeling proud of his beautiful vest. +Once upon a time, there was a frog called Jamie. He lived near a pond. One day he decided to take a walk around the pond, but he soon became very sleepy. He knelt down and took a nap. + +Suddenly, Jamie heard a noise. It was a duck! The duck said, "Jamie, why are you kneeling here all alone?" + +Jamie was embarrassed, he said, "I'm just taking a nap." + +The duck had a cheeky look on her face, she said, "Oh, okay. I'm just curious, because I thought you looked a bit envious of my pond. Is that why you're here?" + +Jamie laughed, "No, I'm just sleepy." + +The duck chuckled. She said, "I'm glad you're here, you can join me and the other frogs for a swim. It will be fun!" + +Jamie was excited, he jumped up and said, "Yes, let's go swimming!". They raced around the pond, Jamie was happy to have such a great friend. +Once upon a time there lived a little kid. He lived in a big city and everyday he would go out to play. One day, he went out to meet some new playmates. He was so excited to meet them but when he arrived the other kids didn't want to play with him. They didn't accept him because he looked different. + +The little kid felt so sad and alone. But then, he got an idea. He asked his new playmates why they didn't accept him. They replied that his clothes and shoes were not like theirs. So the kid went home and changed into something else. + +When he came back, the other kids accepted him. They played together and had a great time. The little kid learned a valuable lesson that day - it's important to be compassionate and accept people no matter what they look like. From then on, the little kid was determined to be kind and accepting to others. +Once upon a time there was a tree in the park. It was tall and dark and one day a bird got an idea. He asked the tree for a favor, something that he needed. The tree said yes and so the bird gave it a gift. He gave it a beautiful ribbon with shiny sparkles. The tree was happy and smiled. + +The next day the bird came back and asked the tree for another favor. The tree said yes, but this time things were different. The bird gave the tree a big hug. The tree felt embarrassed but still thanked the bird. + +The next day when the bird came, the tree received a surprise. The bird had brought its friends and they had written a special message on the tree. The tree felt so special and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. The little brother was very playful. The older brother was always looking out for his younger sibling. + +One day, the younger brother saw a teaspoon and he wanted to play with it. His older brother immediately said, “No, that’s not a toy. You must protect it.†+ +The little brother understood and put the teaspoon back on the table. “Thanks brother, I won’t touch it!†+ +The older brother smiled and said, “It’s important to be careful. Now, let’s go play outside.†+ +And the two joyful brothers went out to play. The older brother always kept an eye out to protect his playfully younger brother from any harm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary loved to color in her coloring books and draw pictures. She had lots of different colors of crayons and pencils to do this. One day, Mary wanted to use something different to draw her pictures. Her mother had an idea and gave her a pot of ink. + +Mary was excited and used the ink to draw different shapes and colors. She giggled with delight. But when Mary was done, she couldn't believe her eyes. Everywhere she had drawn with the yellow ink was bright yellow! + +Mary turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, why did the ink turn yellow everywhere I drew?" + +Her mother said gently, "Mary, that is what yellow ink does. It colors everything it touches with its yellow color." The young girl understood and knew that from now on she wouldn't use yellow ink in the same way again. + +The moral of the story is that some things do not always do what you expect them to do. When you do things, be careful to use what is best for the job. +Emma, a 3-year-old, was playing with her dolls when her mummy came in. +"Emma," she said, "I need you to hold the thermometer for me." +Emma was a bit scared of the thermometer, but she agreed and held it carefully. Mummy put the thermometer under Emma's arm and said, "It's a bit loud, but be brave and stay still." +After a few minutes, mummy took the thermometer out and said, "Well done, Emma!" Emma felt so grown up and proud! +Mummy smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you - the thermometer showed that you don't have a fever, so that's all good." +"Yay!" said Emma, and ran off to play with her dolls again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to skip along the path. One day it started to rain, and the rain was heavy on the path. + +The little girl wanted to keep skipping, so she skipped out into the road, where the rain was less heavy. But, the road was very dangerous because cars drove on it! + +The little girl got scared, and she looked around for help. Suddenly, she heard a deep voice behind her. + +"Little girl, why are you skipping on the road? You should not do this! It is dangerous!" + +The little girl was scared and she ran back onto the path. + +The voice was friendly and it belonged to a kind old man. + +"It is safer to stick to the path when it's raining!" He said. + +The little girl thanked him and promised to follow his advice. From then on she always stayed on the path when it was raining. +Max and his mom were going to the park. On their way, Max saw a sign for a jazz band. He asked his mom if they could go, but she told him it was too late. + +Max became very sad and started whining. His mom said, "What's make you so miserable?" + +Max said, "I wanted to listen to the jazz music. It's my favorite." + +His mom gave him a hug and said, "We can come to the next performance. How about that?" + +Max cheered up and said, "Yay!" + +His mom and Max walked to the park, signing along the way. At the park, Max had lots of fun and forgot all about the jazz. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jean. She loved to draw and play with dolls outside. One day, she heard her mommy talking to a man. The man was a lawyer, so Jean knew that this was an important person. + +The lawyer asked Jean's mommy questions about her work. Jean saw that her mom was a bit upset, but couldn't figure out why. The lawyer told Jean's mom to not worry and said he would help. + +Jean's mom said goodbye to the lawyer, and Jean asked what he was doing. Her mother said the lawyer was going to help her rise. Jean didn't understand, but she smiled anyway. + +When Jean was a bit older, her mother told her all about the lawyer. Many years before, her mother hadn't made her job payments on time. That was when the lawyer stepped in and helped take care of the problem. The lawyer helped her mother to rise out of debt and made sure she had the right laws to protect her. + +Jean was so happy that the lawyer had helped her mother that she decided to become a lawyer one day too. She would use the laws and rise to help other people like her mom had been helped. + +And that's how Jean became a lawyer, just like the one who helped her mother. She was never again in a situation that made her feel so upset. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. +Every day the little girl had to push her wheel around. She was so tired and troubled. +One day, the little girl noticed a pond in the woods. It looked so cool and refreshing. She wanted to have a drink. So she went over to the pond and drank some water. It was so nice and cold! + +The little girl was feeling much better. She said a big thank you to the pond and went on her way. + +She continued pushing her wheel and smiling the whole way home. Her troubles were gone and she was happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ruby. She was three years old and very excited, because today a new telephone had arrived in her house! + +Ruby ran to the telephone and saw it was very big and charming. She picked it up and said “Hello?â€. + +Then she heard a friendly voice on the other side of the phone. It was her grandmother! + +Grandma said: “Welcome Ruby! I'm so happy to hear from you. It's been a long time since we have spoken. How are you?†+ +Ruby replied: “I'm great, grandmother. I'm so happy because I just got to have a new telephone. It's very nice!†+ +Grandma laughed and said: “That's wonderful. Now you can call me anytime you want. I'm always here to welcome your call.†+ +Ruby smiled and said goodbye. She was so happy she had a new telephone and could talk to her grandmother anytime she wanted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was only 3 years old and very curious. Every day, Emma asked her mommy questions about the world. One day, she asked her mommy "What is a cauliflower?". + +"A cauliflower is a very special vegetable," her mommy said. "It looks like a big white head, and it's delicious when it's cooked. Why do you want to know about it? + +"I want to gain it," Emma said, "It looks fun!" + +"Oh, my sweetheart, I'm afraid you can't do that," her mommy said, shaking her head. + +Emma was so disappointed, she started to cry. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, honey. We can try to find one on our next trip. How would you like that?". + +Emma was so excited that she jumped up and down. Her mommy had to hold her steady, since she was getting dizzy. + +"Yes, please!" she said, smiling. + +And so, the next day, they went on a trip to find a cauliflower. They found one and Emma was so happy, she hugged it and ran around with it. + +Her mommy was happy to see Emma gain something so special. +One day, a little girl named Emma was walking in a park. It was a gloomy day, so there wasn't many people around. She saw a bench in a corner of the park, so she decided to sit down. She was very happy to rest and watch the birds flying in the sky. + +Suddenly, she heard someone saying: "Excuse me, could you please pay me?". Emma looked around and saw an old man standing next to her. She asked him why she had to pay and the old man told her that he was selling balloons. + +Emma thought it was a great idea and asked him how much the balloons cost. They man said each one was only 50 cents. Emma took out a 50 cent coin from her pocket, paid the man and got a red balloon. + +The old man smiled and waved her goodbye. Emma thanked him and let the balloon fly away. She happily watched the balloon until it was out of sight. Emma enjoyed the day at the park and the newly bought balloon. +Once there was a brave little girl called Sari. She had heard there was an ancient structure in the woods nearby and she wanted to see it. So, she grabbed her water bottle and set off. + +When she got there, she saw the ancient structure and it was amazing. It was a big stone castle with lots of details. But it was in a bad condition. + +Sari looked around and saw a tall, dark figure coming her way. + +The figure said, "Hello little one, why don't you help me fix the old structure?". She stared at him for a few seconds and finally said, "Yes, I will!" + +So Sari and the figure worked together to fix the ancient structure. They worked for days, mending the broken walls and painting the castle. Finally, it was complete and looking good as new. + +Sari was so happy that she had helped fix the ancient structure. She smiled as she looked around and said, "I have done something great today." +Jake was playing in the park with his aunt. His aunt was very strong and could push the heavy swing. Jake loved playing on the swing and having fun with his aunt. + +The two were having a great time, until a big dog came along. The dog was very big and loud and scared Jake. He started to cry and his aunt tried to comfort him. But the dog was too loud and Jake was too scared. + +The dog started barking even louder and his aunt was worried. He ran over to Jake and picked him up. She quickly took Jake home and put him in his room. His aunt told Jake to take a nap while she tried to make the loud dog go away. + +But sadly, the dog didn't leave. His aunt was so tired and the dog was so heavy. She had to end the playtime early and go back home. Jake was disappointed that the playtime had to end so abruptly. His aunt gave him a big hug and said she would take him back to the park soon. + +But Jake never got to return to the park with his aunt. A few days later, his aunt was hit by a car and killed. Jake and his family were very sad and Jake never got to go back to the park. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady named Grandma. Grandma decided she wanted to have a special show for the kids, so she went out to buy some firework. She loaded them into her car and drove off to the park. + +When Grandma got to the park, the kids were so excited! They loved the pretty firework. + +Grandma said to the kids, "Do you want to help me set them up?" + +The kids all shouted, "Yes!" + +Grandma carefully loaded each firework into the holders and soon they were ready to go. She lit the firework and the kids watched them brighten up the sky. + +The kids said to Grandma, "It looks so pretty!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, it sure does." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was out in the garden playing with her bucket. As she dug in the dirt a big gust of wind blew and made her jump! She felt scared and started to cry. + +Molly's mum heard her and ran to comfort her. She asked her, "What's wrong Molly?" + +Molly pointed at the sky and said, "The wind made me scared!" + +Her mum hugged her and said, "Come on, let's go inside, it's ok." + +They went inside and Molly put her bucket down. That's when she noticed a tear in the bucket. She gasped and pointed to the tear. "Mummy, my bucket has a tear!" + +Her mum smiled and said, "It's ok, we can fix it and make it good as new. Don't be scared, I'll help." + +So they patched up the tear in the bucket. Then Molly hugged her mum and said, "I'm not scared anymore." + +Molly was so happy that she and her mum were able to fix her bucket. From then on, she played with her bucket every day, feeling happy and safe. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Jake who had a very special statue. He found it in a special place that no one else seemed to know about. He would take it out every day and set it in the garden so everyone could see it. + +One day, Jake was out playing in the garden when it started to rain. He was so worried that his statue would be ruined. Then, a mild wind blew the statue over to a bush, which protected it from the rain. + +When Jake realised that the bush had protected his statue he was very happy. He knew that he should take care of the things he cherished, and that he should also take care of the things others cherished, like the bush. + +Afterwards, Jake always remembered to look after his statue, as well as all the other things in his garden that made him happy. From then on, he was careful to make sure that everything was kept safe and cared for, just like his beloved statue. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who was a very good cook. She always wore a special apron when she cooked. Everyday, the mommy would make yummy food. + +The child, who was very curious, loved to watch the mommy cook. One day, the child asked the mommy why she always wore her apron while cooking. The mommy smiled and said that one day the child would understand. + +After a few months, the child got bigger and was even allowed to help the mommy cook. They cooked together every day and the child noticed that the mommy still had her apron on. + +At last, the child understood. The apron kept the mommy clean while she cooked, so they could make yummy food. The child thought it was very clever and from that day on, the wore an apron like the mommy whenever they both cooked. +Samuel was a popular 3 year old boy who lived in a small village near the top of a hill. One day his parents told him they were going on a nice walk through the village. + +Samuel was so excited and started running ahead of his parents. On their way they saw a big tree with a rope swing at the top. + +Samuel asked his parents what it was. His father smiled and explained that it was a swing. He said it was very popular to push kids and adults on the swing and make them fly up high. + +From then on, Samuel was extremely excited every time he got to go to the top of the hill as he wanted to take a ride on the swing. He would come back home with the biggest smile on his face. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She had a mother who was always there for her. One day, the little girl wanted to help her mother around the house. She wanted to make her mother happy. + +The little girl tried to do some jobs but it was difficult. She tried to dust the furniture but she kept stumbling and falling. Every time she stumbled, her mother smiled sadly. + +The little girl felt a bit sad, until her mother hugged her and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Life is sometimes difficult, but we should always try our best. Don't give up!" + +The little girl kept trying. Even if she stumbled now and then, she kept getting up and kept trying her best. The little girl and her mother were both very happy. + +This story teaches us that life is sometimes difficult, but no matter how much we stumble, we should never give up! +Billy and his friend were having lots of fun playing together. They had been running around in the park all day. Eventually, the sky grew dark and they had to go home. Billy's friend ran a little faster to get home before it started to rain. + +When they got home, Billy noticed that his friend had left something heavy on the ground. He picked it up and ran to catch up with his friend. When they got to his friend's house, he thanked Billy and said, “You’ve been such a good friend today – thank you for carrying my heavy backpack home!†+Once there was a little boy called Steve, who loved dogs. He went to the park to look for a dog to be his best friend. As he was carefully looking around, he came across a very small white dog. Steve was very excited and he couldn't wait to meet the little dog. + +Steve slowly and carefully approached the little dog. "Hello little dog," he said quietly, but the little dog was too scared to answer. The little dog started to tremble, so Steve decided he should be patient. He slowly held out his hand and the little dog stopped trembling. + +The little dog cautiously sniffed Steve's hand and then Steve started to gently pat its back. The little dog seemed to like it, so Steve started to quietly talk to the little dog. After a while, he asked, "Do you wanna be my best friend?" The little dog wagged its tail in answer. Steve was so glad! + +From that day on, Steve and the little dog became best friends. They went to the park together everyday, had lots of fun and Steve was always patient with the little dog. It was the best friendship ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty who was very curious and wanted to explore the world. One day, the kitty decided to go on an adventure. + +On its journey, the kitty observed lots of different things. It saw trees, birds and even some flowers. As the kitty was walking, it saw something shiny on the ground. It was a letter! + +The kitty picked up the letter. It started to open it and inside was a note. The kitty was curious and started to read it. The letter said that the kitty was a very special cat and the note was from its loving owner. The kitty was so grateful. + +The little kitty finished its adventure and went home with the letter in its paws. It was very happy. The kitty was grateful that it had the opportunity to observe the world and even find a special letter. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Emily saw a glove hanging from a tree. She got a little bit nervous, as she had never seen a glove hang from a tree before. + +"Hi, glove!" Emily said, as she cautiously stepped closer. + +But the glove did not answer, so Emily reached out to grab it. + +Suddenly, the glove jumped away from her. Emily screamed and jumped backwards in surprise! + +It was then a squirrel appeared from the branches of the tree. + +"Don't worry," the squirrel said to Emily. "I was just hanging out in the glove, trying to stay warm. I'm glad you didn't take it away from me!" + +Emily smiled and nodded her head, relieved that the glove wasn't scary after all. + +From then on, Emily and the squirrel were friends and she often visited the tree to say hello. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He was 3 years old and loved to pick flowers. One day, Tom went outside and he saw a big field full of sheep. He was confused and didn't know what to do. + +Tom said, "What are these sheep doing here?" + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a farmer. The farmer said, "Those are my sheep! Would you like to help me pick them?" + +Tom was excited and happy. He said yes and started to pick the sheep. He picked one sheep, then another and another. Tom loved picking the sheep and he was very proud of himself. + +When Tom was finished, the farmer said, "Thank you, Tom! You did a great job". Tom smiled and said goodbye to the farmer. Then, he went home feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a humble bear named Tiny. Tiny always wanted to protect her friends. One day, Tiny saw that her best friend Susie was in trouble. Her zipper was stuck! + +Tiny ran to Susie's side and tried to help her. Tiny tried to unzip Susie's zipper but nothing happened. She put her paw on the zipper and used all her strength. Finally, the zipper opened! Susie was so happy and said thank you to Tiny. + +From that day onwards, Tiny made sure to always protect her friends. She never needed to be brave or strong to protect them. She used her heart to protect them. +Tim and his mom were shopping at the stores. They wanted to buy a new hockey to play with. + +Mom said: “Let’s spend some money on a new hockey!†+ +Tim was so excited as they walked over to the sporting goods store. He saw several different kinds of hockey, but he settled on a very messy one. + +It had bright colors and he knew it would make playing hockey more fun. + +Mom said: “That hockey looks great Tim!†+ +Tim smiled and asked, “Can we spend money on it?†+ +Mom happily nodded and said, “Yes, we can spend money on it.†+ +They bought the hockey and took it home. That night, Tim and his mom spent some time playing hockey. It was a lot of messy fun! +Mia was on an adventure with her friends. They were walking through a park and Mia saw a kite. It was so beautiful, it was a bright rainbow colour! She wanted to fly it. + +"Can we have a go with this kite?" Mia asked her friends. + +They all nodded and they ran to gather some sticks they found nearby. They put them together and Mia's grandpa showed them how to make the kite. He was an elderly man and he had lots of experience making kites. + +They worked together and soon the kite was complete. Mia was so excited. They took it to the park and Mia ran with the kite string. + +The kite flew into the sky, higher and higher until it was just a tiny dot. Mia laughed with joy and waved to the old man. He smiled back. + +The friends gathered their things and went home. Mia couldn't stop thinking about her shiny rainbow kite, flying high in the sky. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to explore her house. One day, she noticed the stairs and wondered where they went. + +She asked her mom, "Mommy, what's up the stairs?" + +Her mom said, "That's a surprise. You'll find out soon!" + +Emma was excited and couldn't wait to see the surprise. She kept trying to peek upstairs, but her mom always said no. + +Meanwhile, all her friends shared stories about their houses. They included swimming pools, tree houses, and expensive things. Emma wanted to show them something special, too. + +Finally, the day came to open the surprise. Emma ran upstairs and saw the most beautiful room she had ever seen. It had a big bed, a playroom, and beautiful furniture. + +Emma was thrilled. She realized that the expensive surprise included in her house was a secret bedroom, just for her! +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was very small and 3 years old. He had a lot of toys and liked to play. One day, Tim wanted to play a game of match. He found his matchbox but found only one match in it. + +Tim said, "This is so bad! I don't have enough matches to play with." + +Suddenly, Tim heard a voice. It was his mom. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. Just go and ask your friends. I'm sure they will come to help you." + +Tim was very excited. He went to his friends and asked if they could come and help him. His friends were very kind. They all came and gave Tim many matches to play with. + +Tim was so happy and thanked his friends for their help. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to ask for help when you need it. Together, with the help of others, we are able to do more. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal cat. Everywhere the cat went it looked for friends. One day, the cat came across a 3 year old child. The child asked the cat, "What are you doing?" + +The cat replied, "I am spending my day looking for friends". The child was happy to join the cat and they became good friends. + +The child and the cat spent many days together, playing and having fun. The child learned important lessons from the loyal cat about being kind and how to make friends. + +One day, the child had to part ways with the cat and was sad. But the lessons the child had learned stayed with them forever, and they took those lessons to school and used those lessons to make many new friends. + +The moral of the story is that being loyal and having kindness are important ways to make and keep friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dress up in all sorts of costumes. She loved to try on different dresses, hats, and necklaces. + +One day, Lily's mom said to her, “Lily, it's time to dress up! Do you want to dress up like a princess?†Lily replied, “Yes! I want to be a princess!†+ +So Lily put on a beautiful pink dress and a sparkly tiara. She also wore some pretty earrings. Once she was all dressed up, she asked her mom, “What do I do now?†+ +“Well, Lily, now it's time to start your adventure!†said Mom. So Lily grabbed a little basket and set off on her journey. + +She ventured through a forest, a meadow, and a mountain, but the basket only got a little bit lighter. Finally, she arrived at a castle where she found her happily-ever-after…. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went out to eat at a restaurant. Mama and Papa were hungry, but their two kids, Max and Lily, were not sure what to order. Mama looked at the menu and said, “Why don’t you try the grilled cheese sandwich, Max?†+ +Max shook his head. “No, I want French fries!†He said, crossing his arms. + +Papa tried to reason with him, “Max, you really shouldn’t be so selfish. Think of your sister, too.†+ +But Max refused to listen. He continued to resist. He was determined to get his own way. + +Lily started to cry. Mama tried to be patient. “Max, why don’t you be kind and share the fries with Lily?†+ +Max hesitated, but finally relented. He smiled and said, “Ok, I'll share.†+ +Mama and Papa were very proud of Max. In the end, they all had a great meal, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were trying to figure out the best way to plant a vegetable garden. + +The first one said, “Let’s get some soil and carrots first. Then we can make them grow." + +The second one said, “I don’t really understand. What do we do?†+ +The first one smiled and said, “We need to be slow and careful about it. We have to dig a hole and put the carrots in the ground. Then we need to water them so they can get bigger.†+ +The second one nodded and said, “OK, I understand now. We can do it!†+ +The two friends spent the whole day planting carrots in the garden. They were careful to not make any mistakes. After a few weeks, the carrots started to grow slowly. + +The two friends were so proud of their vegetable garden! +One sunny day, Jack was walking in the park. He saw a lake, and noticed something very exciting - a sail! Jack wanted to get on it and explore the lake, so he ran over and jumped onto the sail. His feet felt wet, so he knew it must have been raining recently. + +Jack decided to skip around the lake on the sail. He hopped, skipped, and jumped over the water and felt the wind blowing in his face. He started humming a song and kept skipping until he was almost at the other side of the lake. + +Just then, it started to rain, and the raindrops splashed on Jack's face. He knew he was in trouble and had to get off the sail quickly, but the sail was wet and slippery - he couldn't stay on it for too long. Jack managed to jump off the sail and make it back to the bank, but he was soaked. + +Jack laughed -- he had a great time skipping around the lake and felt lucky that he wasn't stuck on the sail when the rain started! +Jimmy was walking alone at night, carrying his flashlight. He felt embarrassed in the dark, so he kept looking around. Suddenly he heard a loud noise and he stopped, afraid. He looked around but couldn't see anything. + +Jimmy heard the noise again so he switched on his flashlight. He gasped. In front of him was a big dog! The dog stopped and howled, then started to move closer. Jimmy felt scared and wanted to run but his feet felt like bricks. + +The dog kept barking at him. Then Jimmy finally realized that the dog wasn't actually threatening him - he was just asking for help. Jimmy suddenly felt embarrassed and he started to blame himself. He should have noticed the dog earlier, he thought. + +Jimmy started to move closer, but he was too late. The dog jumped onto him, making Jimmy lose his balance and fall to the ground. Jimmy screamed in pain and all he could think of was escaping. He waved the flashlight around him desperately in a last attempt to scare the dog, but it was too late - the dog had already bit his leg. + +Jimmy left the place with a injured leg and an embarrassed feeling. He never wanted to see the dog again. +Once there was a little girl named Sandra. She was very happy and loved to bounce. She would bounce when she woke up in the morning, and when she was excited about something. + +One day, Sandra was bouncing around in her bedroom. She noticed the curtain and she wondered what was behind it. She bounced over and pulled it open. + +When she opened the curtain, light shone through. She gasped in amazement. "Wow!" she said. "Look at all the light!" + +Sandra bounced around the room, feeling full of joy. The light made everything so beautiful and warm. She bounced around for a long time, until her mom came and found her. "What a sight!" Her mom said, smiling. "You look happy, and that's all that matters." + +Sandra smiled and kept bouncing around the room, full of joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Lucky. Lucky was always very foolish and liked to spend a lot of time playing. One day, Lucky was running around the garden, when he came across a rabbit. Lucky barked loudly at the rabbit, hoping to get it to come closer. + +The rabbit was scared and ran away, but Lucky kept chasing it until it disappeared from view. When Lucky finally stopped running, he was completely out of breath. An old man who happened to be nearby said, "That was very foolish of you, Lucky. You shouldn't spend so much time chasing after rabbits - it will get you into trouble one day." + +Lucky looked ashamed and shook his head. The old man smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lucky. You just need to learn to be a bit more sensible." + +Lucky nodded and trotted off home, where he spent the rest of the day playing nice and safe games. From then on, Lucky was more careful, and was a much wiser dog. +Once, there was a little boy. He had a toy he liked to mix. It was an adorable toy. He mixed and mixed until the toy was tiny. Then, he mixed it again, and it disappeared! He screamed and cried, but he couldn't find it. He had mixed it away! He was very sad and never mixed again. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Emily. She was very cheerful and always loved to joke around with her friends. One day, she decided to take the elevator. When she got in, she couldn't help but to make a joke. "Look!" she said. "I'm so tall that I can touch the ceiling!" Her friends in the elevator all laughed and she smiled. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the elevator's speaker. It was her mother! "Emily, be careful with the elevator, dear," said her mother. Emily blushed with embarrassment and said, "Okay Mummy." + +Emily and her friends had a good laugh and continued to joke around until they reached their destination. Emily said goodbye to her friends and waved as they left the elevator. She was happy and cheerful, and she couldn't wait to tell her friends and family the joke she had made in the elevator earlier. +Once upon a time there was a boy, who was very happy. He loved to do different things like playing with toys and eating special treats. + +One day, the boy's mom said that it was time for them to watch TV. So he ran to the living room and plopped down on the couch. The boy saw a big, pale television and he was so excited. + +Then one of his favorite shows came on. The boy smiled and clapped. He laughed and enjoyed himself while they watched the show. + +Afterwards, his mom said that it was time to do something else. The boy was sad, but he knew that he should come and play outside. He put his shoes on and ran out to play in the sunshine. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys in the yard. Little John and his best friend, Jake. Jake was very thoughtful and wanted to make something nice for Little John. + +So he took some meat, put it in a pan, and put it on the fire. Little John was scared at first, watching the meat burn. But when he smelled the delicious aroma of the cooked meat, he was so happy. + +"Wow, this looks amazing!" Little John said. + +But just as they were about to eat, a gust of wind blew and the meat flew out of the pan and rolled away. Little John was so sad and started to cry. + +But Jake was thoughtful and quickly grabbed another piece of meat. He put it in the pan and carefully watched it cook. + +Little John was so excited when he saw the cooked meat ready to eat! They shared the yummy treat and stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was very reliable and loved to sing everywhere she went. One day, she was walking in the forest when she saw a castle. She was so excited and wanted to explore it. Jane decided to go inside. + +As she entered, she heard a voice, "Sing for me and I will give you anything you want". She thought for a moment and then decided to sing her favorite song. When she finished, the voice said, "You have done well now I will give you a surprise". + +Jane was so excited. But when the castle door opened, she saw a big, scary monster! She was so scared and ran away as fast as she could. When she finally got back home, she learned the important moral: never trust strangers, no matter how reliable they seem. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little bird. She lived in a tree with her family. Every morning she would fly around and play with her brothers and sisters. + +One day she decided to take a different path and flew toward a large branch nearby. She had never been to this branch before. + +On the branch, she saw a strange creature sitting there. It was a rabbit! The rabbit reminded her of a story from home and she started to feel homesick. The rabbit said, “Don’t worry, I’ll help you find your way back.†+ +The rabbit showed the little bird the way back to her tree. On the way, the rabbit reminded the little bird to always stay close to home, even if she was being stubborn. + +The little bird thanked the rabbit and flew back home. From then on, every time she saw that branch, it reminded her of the wonderful story the rabbit had shared with her. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey who wanted to spend the day with her friends. The turkey asked her friends if they wanted to go to the park. They looked out the window and saw that it was very hot outside. + +The turkey gave her friends something special to keep them cool in the hot sunshine. They opened the package and there were hats and sunglasses inside. Everyone put on their hats and sunglasses and went outside. + +They had a great time playing tag and running in the grass. After a while, they got very hot, so the turkey took them to the beach. Everyone had a dip in the cool water and then they lay on the sandy beach and watched the clouds float by. + +As the sun started to set, they all went back home. The turkey said goodbye to her friends and thanked them for spending the day with her. The turkey was happy and tired after their fun day. +"Johnny had to go to school for the first time and he was feeling very worried. His mom gave him a big hug and said, "I know it's scary to go to a new school, but everything will be okay." + +When Johnny got to the classroom, it was very dark. He couldn't see anyone and he was scared. All of a sudden, someone turned on the lights, and he saw Classmates were already in the classroom, smiling and playing with each other. Johnny started to feel a little better and even smiled at his classmates. + +One of Johnny's classmates said to him, "Don't be scared, we can help each other." Johnny felt much better after that, and they all joined together in fun activities. + +At the end of the day, Johnny's mom asked him how it went. He told her that he was initially scared but that his classmates helped him feel okay. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be scared of things, but having friends to help and support is important. When we worry about something, we can turn that worry into positive energy and use it to help ourselves and others." +John felt excited as he grabbed his soft notebook. It was a special one, with a pretty pink cover. He walked outside and saw his friend, Kelly. + +"Let's go outside and play!" Kelly said with a big smile. + +John agreed, but held up his notebook to show Kelly. "Look, I got a new book!" + +Kelly gasped. "Oh wow! That looks so exciting! What is it for?" + +"It's for my ideas and drawings," John replied. + +"Can I see it?" Kelly asked. + +John opened the notebook, let Kelly take a look, and then closed it again. "Inside are all of my fun ideas and drawings," he said with a grin. + +Kelly was so excited for John and his new notebook. "That is so cool!" she said. + +John smiled and gave Kelly a high five. He was thankful for his new soft notebook and knew it would be lots of fun to use. +One day, Jack, who was only 3 years old, went to a lab with his mom. Everything in there looked very big and exciting. Mom showed him a big machine and started to explain something about it. +Jack was curious and wanted to touch it, so he reached out his hand. Suddenly, the machine started to make loud noises and smoke came out from it. Jack got scared, and before Mom could do anything, Jack had already disappeared! + +Mom was very worried, but then she remembered something the scientist had told her earlier. He said it was a modest lab, so everything is magic here. Soon, Jack re-appeared, holding a toy fire truck. "Mommy, look what I found!", he said gleefully. + +Mom smiled, relieved that her son was safe. From then on, they were more careful when they visited the lab. +Timmy was a three year old boy who was very curious about everything. One day, he asked his dad about flags. His dad smiled and said, "I can teach you, son." + +Timmy's dad took out a large flag from his drawer and explained, "This is a flag. It stands for our country, and it is very important to us." + +Timmy was fascinated by the flag. "Daddy, why is it important?" he asked. + +His dad looked at him with a compassionate look. "Our flag stands for all the good things in our country. It stands for freedom, justice and respect. It is important because it reminds us to be good people and to take care of each other," he said. + +Timmy nodded, understanding. He had learnt something very important that day, and he vowed to never forget what he had been taught. +Once upon a time, there were two horses: one named Ruby, and one named Daisy. Daisy and Ruby were best friends, but Daisy had a bad habit. She liked to ignore her stable and make it very, very dirty. + +One day, when Ruby came to visit Daisy, she noticed that the stable was filthy. There was mud and hay everywhere, and Daisy was too busy eating to care. Ruby knew that the stable needed to be cleaned up, so she asked Daisy, "How come you have not been cleaning the stable?" + +But Daisy ignored Ruby's question, and kept on eating. So Ruby decided to help Daisy clean the stable. With a broom and a bucket, they scrubbed and wiped until the stable was sparkling clean. Daisy was so happy to see the clean stable. Ruby smiled, too. + +From that day on, Daisy and Ruby always took care of the stable, to make sure it stayed clean. The two horses lived happily ever after in their nice, clean stable. +Once upon a time there was an enormous statue in a far away land. Every morning, a young boy would go and sit in front of it, gazing in wonder at its size and grandeur. Every evening, when the sun sank low, his father would come and teach him about the statue. + +"This is an enormous statue my son," said his father. "It towers high, and it is made of stone. Can you say 'enormous'?" + +"Enormous," the little boy repeated. + +His father smiled and continued to teach him about the statue. "This statue has been here for many years and it represents the people of this land. Can you say 'statue'?" + +"Statue," the little boy said. + +"Good! Now, remember that this statue is enormous and you must always respect it," said his father. + +The little boy nodded and smiled as they both watched the enormous statue standing tall and strong against the sky. +Once upon a time there lived two friends. They were called Mary and John. Mary and John loved to play in the park. + +One day, Mary and John noticed the sky turning grey. "Uh oh, I think something bad is coming," said Mary. "Let's turn and go home quickly," John said. + +So the two friends quickly turned and ran home. As they were running, they could hear a loud noise. + +The noise got louder and louder until they arrived home. It was a hurricane! The wind was blowing really fast and it was blowing hard. + +Mary and John were scared, so they held each other tight. Mary suddenly remembered John's advice. "John, you told us to turn quickly before the storm. We listened to you and turned home quickly. We did the right thing," she said. + +John smiled. He was happy that his advice worked. From then on, Mary and John always remembered to turn fast to go home safely. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to the advice of your friends, it can help you stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a little baby bear called Baker. Baker was always so curious and loved to explore his world. One sunny morning, Baker woke up and saw a big, open field full of wildflowers in front of him. He couldn't help but take a big sniff with his cute little nose. Baker then went off to explore and see what else was around. + +While walking, he saw a tall, open tree with a lot of juicy looking apples on it. Baker was so excited and he just had to try one. As he stood below the tree, he tried to think about how to get the yummy apples. Then, he knew what he had to do! + +He said to himself "I woke up, so I should wake up the tree too!" With all his might, he started to shake the trunk of the tree and yelled "Wake up tree! Wake up! " Suddenly, the tree shook with all its might and the apples tumbled down right into Baker's open arms. He was so pleased with himself and enjoyed the yummy apples that he had gotten. + +What a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jimmy. He was three years old and loved to go outside and play. One day, Jimmy and his friends were out playing during their lunch break. Suddenly, Jimmy found something shiny and sparkly in a pile of leaves. He picked it up and wondered what it was. + +Jimmy's friends were also curious and asked what it was. "It looks like a golden coin," Jimmy said. They all gasped in surprise. + +Jimmy's friends were about to take the coin for themselves but Jimmy stopped them. "Let's give it to the lunch lady," he said. So they gave it to the lunch lady at school and thanked her for making them lunch every day. + +The lunch lady was very grateful and gave them an extra big lunch each. Jimmy and his friends were so happy that they had done the right thing. + +Jimmy and his friends learned a valuable lesson that day: it is always better to be kind and do the right thing. This made Jimmy and his friends feel very happy and grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rebecca. She was so excited - today her family was going to the park for her third birthday! They all bundled up in their warm jackets and headed out. + +When they arrived at the park, Rebecca could hardly contain her excitement. She ran over to the playground and started to explore. Then she noticed something on the ground - it was a big round of cheese! She couldn't believe it! She asked her mom, "Can I care for it?" + +Her mom nodded and smiled, "Funnily enough, sure you can care for it, but you have to share it with your friends too!" + +Rebecca was so anxious, but also happy to have something to care for. She gave everyone a slice of the cheese and they ate it while they explored the park. + +What a wonderful birthday! Rebecca and her friends had a great time and she was so proud of the cheese she had cared for all day. +Max was a happy three year old boy. He loved playing with his friends and eating spaghetti. One day, Max was playing with his friends in the garden when he started to feel dizzy. + +"Do you feel okay, Max?" one of his friends asked. + +Max nodded slowly and continued to play, but the dizziness stayed. + +The next day, the dizziness was back. As Max was playing, he started to feel increasingly weepy. His friends looked concerned, but continued to play with him. + +The third day, the dizziness and weepiness had gotten even worse. Max's friends looked worried, but Max still kept playing. + +Late that night, Max's parents took him to the hospital. The doctors diagnosed Max with a serious illness. Max's father started to weep, and Max soon followed. His parents were saying something about spaghetti, but Max didn't understand. + +The next morning, Max's parents told him he had a very severe brain infection that was caused by eating too much bad spaghetti. The doctors had said if he had been taken to the hospital sooner, the infection could have been treated. + +Max started to weep again, knowing he had missed his chance to get better. He would have to live with the illness forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy went to the park with her mom and dad. It was raining, so Daisy put her umbrella up to keep her dry. When she got there, she saw a man juggling balls. Everyone was clapping and cheering. Daisy liked it so much she clapped too. "Well done!" shouted Daisy's mom. Suddenly the juggling man dropped the balls and Daisy started to laugh. Everyone applauded the man to show how terrific he was. After that, Daisy and her mom and dad all went home. The next day, the weather was terrible and it was raining. Daisy put up her umbrella and Daisy's mom clapped and cheered. Daisy laughed and smiled. Everyone was happy and it was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a very dull class. The children were bored and wanted something to make it more exciting. So one day, one of the children decided to reveal a secret. The secret made the class really excited. + +But suddenly, the teacher realized that the secret was not the kind of thing that should be shared. He was so mad that the child had revealed the secret, he said that everyone had to stay an extra hour in class. The kids were so sad and angry that they had to stay longer. + +The lesson that the kids learned was to never reveal secrets. They also learned that things can quickly go from exciting to dull. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a girl called Lucy and a boy called Jake. Every day, they had lots of fun playing together. + +One day, they found a tasty peanut in the garden. They decided to have a race to see who could twist it the fastest. + +Lucy was very quick and soon twisted her peanut with ease. "My peanut is twisted!" she giggled. + +Jake had a much harder time because his peanut was much thicker than Lucy's. He struggled and struggled until finally, with one final twist, he managed to make his peanut thin too. + +"I did it!" shouted Jake. Then the best friends circled their hands in the air and shouted "Yippee!". +Once upon a time, there was a turkey who was very lazy. He lived on a farm and was not used to doing very much. One day, the farmer needed help to balance some rocks, so he asked the turkey to lend a hand. + +The turkey was not very happy. "I don't want to move," he said. + +The farmer replied, "But if you help me balance the rocks, then you will have a nicer home. So please, come and help me." + +The turkey still wasn't happy, but he knew the farmer was right. Taking a deep breath, he slowly walked over to the rocks and started balancing them. It took him a long time but eventually he managed to balance them all. + +The farmer was very pleased. He thanked the turkey and said, "You did a great job. You can now go back to the farm and have a nice rest." + +The turkey was relieved and quickly went back to the farm. He had worked so hard that he fell asleep for hours! + +From that day onwards, the turkey was known as the "Lazy Balancer". He was proud of his new nickname and never stopped trying to help the farmer whenever he needed it. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Bob and Mac. They were in the park playing tag. Mac was always very nosy and would often try to stick his nose into other people's business. + +Suddenly, Bob decided to run off with the ball. He raced towards the tree and took a turn around it before Mac could reach it. Mac was angry and chased after him, but realized he was too slow. + +Mac stopped and thought. He decided to use his nosiness to figure out where Bob went. He asked someone who had seen him turn around the tree. + +The person pointed Mac in the right direction and he followed it to catch up with Bob. They had lots of fun playing together and Mac was glad he was nosy - it had paid off! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Terry and Alice. They decided to go and eat in the forest. As they were walking, they saw a tree with lots of oxygen coming out of it. Terry and Alice were so excited! + +Terry said, "Look Alice! That tree is giving us oxygen!" Alice replied, "Let's go and eat some of the oxygen!" Terry and Alice agreed and began to eat the oxygen from the tree. + +Suddenly, the oxygen became spoiled and smelled bad. Terry and Alice coughed and stopped eating the oxygen from the tree. + +Alice said, "Uh oh, that oxygen is spoiled. We should go before it makes us sick". Terry agreed and they quickly ran away from the tree. + +Terry and Alice never ate spoiled oxygen again! +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old and liked to sort things. +One day, he found a box with lots of batteries inside. Sam sorted the batteries into two piles - one pile was big batteries and the other was small batteries. +He then put the small batteries into one box and the big batteries into another box. + +Sam noticed that some of the batteries were mild and some were hot. He sorted the mild batteries into one box and the hot batteries into another box. +He then carefully labeled each box with a different color to remind himself which batteries were mild and which were hot. + +Sam was very pleased with his sorting job. He was proud of himself for sorting the batteries so neatly and neatly labeling each box. +Now, every day he could easily find the mild batteries whenever he needed them. +Once there was a little girl named Annabel. She loved to mix things together. One day, she asked her Daddy if she could mix with a helicopter. Her Daddy said, "No, that would be silly. Helicopters don't mix!" Annabel felt very miserable. + +The next day, Annabel asked her best friend Barbara if she could mix with a helicopter. Barbara said, "Sure! We can build one with our blocks. Let's mix them into a helicopter and play!" Annabel smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +Annabel and Barbara worked together to mix the blocks into a helicopter. Annabel was very proud of their work. "Look at our helicopter!" she said. + +Annabel and Barbara played with the helicopter for the rest of the day. Annabel was so happy, she had forgotten all about feeling miserable. +"What are you doing, mommy?", asked the three-year-old. + +"I'm baking a cake, sweetie," replied mommy. + +The little one said, "Can I help?" + +"Sure you can, baby!", said mommy, giving him a bowl and wooden spoon. + +The small child felt happy as he mixed the ingredients together. When the cake was done, the little one carefully cut it into regular pieces and put them on the plate. He put a big piece for mommy and a small piece for himself. + +The little one couldn't wait to eat the cake, but it was too cold. He showed mommy, who said, "We'll just put it in the microwave for a bit. That will make it warm and yummy." + +The little one felt excited as he saw the cake warming up. Soon it was warm enough to eat and they both enjoyed it. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Rover. Rover was a very happy dog and he loved to play every day. One day, however, he became very sad because he started to feel sick. + +So Rover's family decided to take him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian looked at Rover and said he needed special medicine. Then, the veterinarian gave Rover a big smooch on the head, and Rover knew he was in good hands. + +The vet was very patient with Rover. He explained everything to Rover and his family and the kind doctor gently comforted Rover when he was feeling scared. + +Next, the veterinarian gave Rover the special medicine and he started to feel better. Rover was happy and safe again! + +After that, Rover and his family left the veterinarian with a smile on their faces, and they went back home. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant rainbow in the sky. Little Timmy was so happy to see it. He wanted to get closer. He waved his hand and asked, "Can I enter the rainbow?" + +Unfortunately, the answer was no. Instead, Timmy entered a nearby house. Little did he know that it was filled with dust. Timmy sneezed at the sight. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared. "Welcome to my house! Let me help you get rid of the dust," she said. + +Timmy nodded and began to help. They swept and blew away the dust until the house was sparkling clean. + +He smiled at the fairy and said, "The rainbow was brilliant, but this house is even more so!" +Mum and her little girl Jane were in the kitchen. Mum was busy making dinner and Jane was looking for something to do. She spotted the calendar on the wall and asked, “Mummy what is that?†+ +Mum replied, “It’s a calendar. It tells us what day it is.†+ +“Can I play with it?†Jane asked. + +“Of course you can!†Mum said. + +So Jane took the calendar off the wall and dropped it down on the ground. She thought it was a really fun game and laughed happily. + +Suddenly, something magical happened. A rainbow shot out from the calendar and a lucky four-leaf clover popped out. Jane was so excited and began hopping around on her toes. + +“Where did that come from?†Jane exclaimed. + +Mum smiled and replied, “I think it must have come from the calendar! That was really lucky!†+ +Jane clapped her hands in delight and ran off to show all her friends the magical lucky clover. +Mum and Tom were walking in the park together. Tom was very happy and excited. He saw a small bright picture on the ground and ran over to pick it up. + +Mum said, "What have you found Tom?" +Tom held up the picture and said, "I picked this!" +Mum smiled and said, "That's great - it's a very small and pretty picture!" + +Tom smiled at the picture and asked, "What should I do with it?" +Mum said, "Why don't you take it home and hang it on your wall. That way you can enjoy it every day!" + +Tom smiled at the thought and said, "Yes, I'll do that!" He carefully put the picture in his pocket and they went home. + +Tom hung the picture on his wall and smiled. He was proud that he had picked such a lovely small picture. +Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a big castle. He felt very comfortable there - so comfortable that often he fell asleep. One day, a small cloud floated across the sky. + +The king woke up, looked outside, and began to laugh. He said, "It looks like the clouds are covering up the sun!" + +Just then, a little rabbit hopped up to the castle door and said, "What's so funny?" + +The king smiled and said, "I'm laughing because the clouds are covering the sky." + +The rabbit smiled too and said, "That's so funny! I want to cover up something too!" + +The king waved his arm in the air and said, "Sure thing! Just go outside and cover something up with a blanket. Then you will feel comfortable like me." + +The little rabbit smiled and thanked the king. Then, he hopped outside, grabbed a blanket, and covered up a tree trunk. The two were both happy and relaxed, feeling very comfortable. +Mia went to school one day, excited to learn new things. When she stepped into the classroom, she was surprised to see a big bowl of delicious candy in the corner of the room! Mia couldn't help herself and grabbed one of the candies and ate it. The teacher saw her, and told her she shouldn't have done that! She said Mia should always mind the rules. Mia felt sad and promised to never do it again. When the teacher wasn't looking, Mia grabbed two more of the delicious candies and quickly ate them! The teacher saw her and said that if she didn't mind the rules, she'd have to stay in the classroom during recess. Mia was very sad, but she didn't want to stay in during recess, so she promised to mind the rules from now on. Thankfully, the teacher let her go out to play. Mia was very happy, and although she still wanted some more of the delicious candies, she kept her promise and never took any more. +Once upon a time a daddy was walking with his three year old daughter. He told her, "I have a surprise for you." As they walked, the corner of a building caught his eye - something was peeking out from behind it. When the daddy and his little girl got closer, she shouted with excitement, "It's a box! Can I open it?" The daddy said, "We can try. Let's see if the box unlocks." + +The little girl was so excited. She pulled her daddy's hand and they walked closer to the box. The daddy started to kneed the door of the box and suddenly it clicked open. A familiar smell of ink hit their noses - the box was filled with colorful markers and pencils. The little girl giggled as she picked up a red marker and started drawing on the sidewalk. The daddy was so happy to see the little girl having so much fun. + +After they had finished the drawing they walked back home. The little girl said, "that was so much fun, but my hands feel uncomfortable." The daddy hugged his daughter and said, "I know it can be a bit tiring to draw. That's why I'm so happy that I could unlock the surprise for you." The little girl smiled and held her daddy's hand as they continued their journey home. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was getting ready for a swim in the ocean, so she decided to take out her charming towel. + +The baby was very interested in the towel and asked, "Mommy, can I come?" + +The mommy looked lovingly at her baby and said, "Of course, honey! You can come too!" So, the mommy and the baby went to the beach, ready to enjoy a dip in the ocean. + +The mommy and the baby went into the water and enjoyed the ocean together. The baby was smiling, enjoying the feeling of the cool water all around them. + +The baby looked around and saw some other children playing in the sand. The baby decided that this looked like lots of fun and asked the mommy, "Mommy, can I play in the sand?" + +The mommy nodded her head with a warm smile and replied, "Yes, you can play in the sand. Have fun!" + +The baby went off and had lots of fun playing and building sand castles with the other children. He was so happy and content when he eventually got back to the towel, wrapped in its charming cloth. + +The mommy and the baby went home, both feeling very happy and content after a wonderful beach day! +Once upon a time, there was a mother and her three year old son, Samson. They were walking through a forest, hand-in-hand, when suddenly, Samson spotted a huge cone. + +Samson looked up to his mum and said: "Look, Mum, a huge cone!" his eyes were bright with wonder. + +The mother smiled and said: "Wow, yes! It's very interesting, isn't it?" + +Samson nodded and said: "Mum! Let's attach it to my bike, so I can ride like a real superhero!" + +The mum looked at the cone, and then back at Samson, and said: "Yes, that sounds like a great idea! Let's do it!" + +So, together, mother and son attached the huge cone to the back of Samson's bike and secured it with a rope. + +Samson was so excited and he couldn't wait to take the bike for a spin through the forest. He wanted to be the bravest superhero, so he could show off his amazing superpower to everyone. + +And from that day, Samson had the most amazing adventures with his huge cone-tastic bike. +Once upon a time there were two monkeys named Sam and Liam. Sam loved to be flexible and try new things. But Liam was more anxious and he was scared to try new things. + +One day Sam and Liam ran into a big problem. They had to cross a big river but they weren't sure how. They looked around the river and there was nothing that could help them cross. + +"Liam, what will we do?" Sam asked. Liam just shrugged and looked away. + +Sam didn't give up. He spotted a big tree and he had an idea. He remembered his mother's advice: "Be flexible in life, there's always another way around." So Sam grabbed a big branch and he started making a bridge. Soon the bridge was ready and he asked Liam to come try it. + +Liam was scared at first but with Sam's help, he was able to make it across. He was so relieved and happy. + +As they walked away from the river, Liam thanked Sam for having the courage and being flexible. Sam smiled and said, “It's better than having a nightmare! Let's always remember to stay flexible and open-minded, and life will be much easier.†+ +And that's the moral of our story. Being flexible can make all the difference in the world. +One day, the sun was shining bright in the sky. In the east, a bird was flying high. Then, the bird decided to dive down from the sky. It flew to the west, away from the bright sun. The bird saw something colorful deep in the water. It decided to dive in and take a closer look. But when it got closer, it realized it was a big monster! The monster looked so scary, so the bird flew away as fast as it could. The monster was so angry because it wanted to catch the bird. It made a big splash into the water, but the bird flew away and was safe. The monster was angry, but the bird happily flew away to the east. +Timothy was a poor boy who wanted to make some money. One day, he saw a magnet in the street and he thought he could split it and sell the pieces. He was sure he could make some money. He looked around and saw that nobody was watching, so he took the magnet and started to try to split it. + +But it was too thick for him and he thought he should ask for help. He went to his neighbour and said, "Can you help me split this magnet?". His neighbour said, "No, I can't. Splitting a magnet is a bad idea. You should not try to do this". + +Timothy decided to ignore his neighbour's advice, so he kept trying to split the magnet. Suddenly, something unexpected happened and the magnet split in two. Unfortunately, Timothy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to the wise advice of others. Ignoring their advice can get us into trouble. +Mummy and Daddy were taking a walk together in the park. Suddenly, Mummy saw something shiny in the grass. She bent down and grabbed it. It was a little shiny bulb. + +Mummy said, "Wow, look what I found! It's a little bulb!" + +Daddy said, "Can I see it, please?" + +Mummy said, "Sure!" and she handed it to Daddy. Daddy looked at the little bulb carefully and smiled. + +Mummy said, "Do you know what we can do with it?" + +Daddy said, "I think I do!" + +They took the little bulb home and put it in the garden. After a few days, the little bulb had grown and flowered into a beautiful plant. Mummy and Daddy smiled and said, "It's perfect!" +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who lived by the oasis. One day, they decided to go explore up high. They walked up the hill, and at the top, they saw a big door. When they opened the door, there was a beautiful castle inside. + +The brothers wanted to explore the castle, so the older brother said, "Let's go in!" The younger brother shook his head and said, "But what if the door locks us in?" + +The older brother laughed and said, "It won't lock if we leave it open." So the brothers explored inside and found many rooms and treasures. But soon, it was time to go home. + +The brothers left the castle and looked back one last time. To their surprise, the door had locked behind them! They were safe, and now they both remembered to never leave a door open. +Mama and Little One were flying in the sky one day. Mama said, “Look Little One! That round thing down there is the Earth.†+ +Little One said, “I want to go down and play on the Earth. Please can we go?†+ +Mama laughed and said, “No, Little One, we can’t go. We have to stay up here.†+ +Little One said, “But I’m hungry. I want to find something to eat.†+ +Mama smiled and said, “We’ll have to store food up here Little One. We can’t find anything to eat down there.†+ +So Mama and Little One stored some food in the sky and had a snack. Then they flew around the Earth, looking down at all the beautiful things below. Little One was happy and no longer hungry. +One day, Molly's Mom and Dad invited her to the park. Molly was so excited - she had never been to the park before. + +When they got there, she played on the swings and went down the slide. She even made some new friends. They played together until it was time to go home. + +On the way home, they stopped to get an ice cream. Molly's Mom bought her an ice cream with two special flavour toppings - one pink and one yellow. It was the best ice cream she'd ever tasted and the prettiest, too! + +When they got home, Molly couldn't believe it - she had gotten a new cell for her birthday! It looked so sleek and modern, and it was so expensive. She was really happy and thanked her parents for the lovely present. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was walking through the forest and she felt so tired. She decided to sit under a shade and rest for a bit. + +Lucy was very thirsty and thirsty. As she looked around for something to drink, she spotted a funny looking shiny stone on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was an old lady. + +"Don't forget the rule," the old lady warned. "Throw the stone away, or you'll be sorry." + +Lucy was scared, but she wanted to keep the stone. She smiled and said, "Okay, I'll remember." + +Later that day, Lucy was running through the forest, but it was getting dark. She wanted to find the shade she had rested in earlier that day. The ground was very rough, and it was difficult to find her way back, but eventually she saw it. As she ran towards the shade, she realized that she had forgotten to throw the stone away. + +Then, just as Lucy reached the shade, she heard a loud roar and felt a big heat. Suddenly, Lucy heard the old lady's voice from earlier that day. + +"I told you to throw the stone away," the old lady said sadly. "You didn't listen and now look what happened. The stone was magical and it caused a forest +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was very organized. Every day, she wore shoes with very high heels. But one day, her shoes changed. Instead of wearing heels, she put on shoes that were flat. She felt so different and danced around the house, happy that she was able to change. + +Then, the little girl that lived with the mommy had an idea. She asked her mommy to put the heels back on and to dance with her. The mommy smiled and nodded, so she put her heels back on. + +The little girl and mommy danced around the room until they were both out of breath. Mommy smiled at the little girl and said, "You made me very happy when you asked me to change my shoes and to dance with you!" + +That night, the mommy put her shoes away and she made sure that they were very organized. She was so happy to have spent time with her little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Millie who lived in a big, pink house. Inside the house, there was a special game that Millie loved to play. + +It was called the Speed Game. Each time she played, she had to make a request to the game, and then the game would make her speed faster and faster. + +One sunny day, Millie asked the game, "Please make me go fast!" The game made her go at a speedy pace. Millie was so excited. She moved around the house at a great speed. + +Suddenly, something pink caught her eye. It was a bright, pink balloon. Millie wanted the balloon so badly that she decided to make one more request to the game. She asked the game, "Please make me go extra fast so I can get that pink balloon!" + +The game made her speed up even more. Millie had never gone so fast before. With one last burst of speed, she reached out and grabbed the balloon. She cheered with joy! +Once there was a very intelligent boy named Jack. He loved to play with his football. He would run and kick it around the park. One day, Jack noticed something strange. He tried to kick the football and it went the opposite way! + +Jack went up to his dad and asked, "Daddy, why did the football reverse?" + +His dad laughed and said, "Jack, that's just a special move you can use when you play football. It's called a reverse kick!" + +Jack smiled and said, "I want to learn how to do a reverse kick!" + +So Jack and his dad practiced in the park. Jack kept practicing his reverse kick until he was an expert. Everyone noticed how intelligent Jack was and how he could play football with such skill. + +Jack was proud of himself and his reverse kick and he always enjoyed playing when he had the chance. +One day, a girl walked through the woods. Suddenly, she stumbled over a rock and almost fell over. A farmer saw her from afar and rushed to help her. He offered his hand and said, "Are you okay, little one?" She smiled and said, "Yes, thank you for asking." + +The farmer took her back to his farm and showed her around. Everything was so lovely! She looked at the chickens, the ducks, and all the cows. She was so happy, she even got to pet a lamb. + +Afterwards, the farmer took her inside to his home. He said, "Why don't you stay here a while with me? I could use some help around the farm." She happily agreed and stayed with the farmer for a long time. + +The girl and the farmer got to know each other and gradually became very close. Soon, she learned all about farming and the two shared a lovely friendship. Now and then she would stumble around the farm, but she knew the farmer was always there for her. +Once there was a small girl who wanted to count. She went outside and looked around her garden. She saw a clean, green lizard. The girl was happy and she smiled. She started to count with her fingers. She counted one, two, and three. She saw that the lizard was counting too. She and the lizard continued counting up to ten. + +The lizard moved its body as it kept counting. The girl was so excited and she jumped around the garden. Suddenly the lizard was gone and the girl got very sad. + +But the small girl never gave up. She kept looking and searching until she finally found the clean, green lizard again. She was so happy that she started counting all over again, from one to ten. The little girl smiled as she continued counting and the lizard also followed. + +The two were counting together and having so much fun. +Once there was a girl named Lucy who was very serious. Every day when she woke up she went to the park to fill her bucket with the sand. + +One day on her way to the park, she saw a quick bird. She tried to get closer to the bird but it flew away quickly. + +Lucy was very sad. She wanted to keep the bird with her. She walked slowly to the park, holding back her tears. + +When she arrived at the playground, a boy was there filling a bucket with sand too. He asked Lucy, "Why aren't you filling your bucket?" She explained to him, "I saw a quick bird, but it flew away before I could catch it." + +The boy smiled and said, "That's too bad. But I know what can make you feel better. I can help you fill your bucket with sand." Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you! That would make me very happy!" + +Together, the two of them filled her bucket with sand until it was full. Lucy was soon smiling again, feeling much better after sharing her story with the boy. She said goodbye and went home, feeling much less serious than before. +Once, there was a little three year old boy called Sammy. He had a toy that he really liked; it was a car. Sammy liked to play with it all the time. + +One day, Sammy and his toy car were playing in the garden. Sammy was pushing the car around and having a lot of fun. Suddenly, he noticed something in the grass. Sammy bent down and saw that it was a shiny red apple. + +He couldn't resist it and said, "I want to taste it!" He picked it up and took a big bite. It tasted beautiful. + +However, suddenly, Sammy heard a voice. It was his Mom. She said, "No Sammy, don't eat the apple - it's not safe!" Sammy was sad but obeyed his Mom and put it back on the ground. + +But it was too late. The apple had been bad and made Sammy sick. He had to go to the hospital and, sadly, he didn't get to play with his toy again. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She was only three years old. She had a toy bunny named Bob. Jane liked to play with Bob every day. + +One special day, Jane and Bob were playing together in the park when suddenly a boy appeared from behind a tree. He was wearing strange clothes and had a serious expression on his face. Jane and Bob stared at him. + +The boy asked Jane: "Why are you so troubled?" Jane stood there without answering. + +The boy then said: "Here, take this as a present." With a wink, he gave her a shiny necklace. + +Jane looked at the necklace and then at Bob. Bob smiled and said: "Let's go home, Jane." + +As they walked home, Jane stared at the necklace and they both smiled. +Jennifer was very excited. Today was her first day of school! She woke up early and got dressed in her new outfit. As she arrived at school everyone started to wave at her. + +Jennifer was nervous but very curious as to what school would be like. Her teacher, Mrs. Smith, gave Jennifer a folder when she arrived. + +As soon as Jennifer opened the folder she was surprised to see a yummy looking snack inside. She couldn't wait to eat it! + +Mrs. Smith smiled and said to Jennifer, "Welcome to school, Jennifer. Let me know if you need anything." + +Jennifer smiled back and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Smith." + +Jennifer sat down with her friends and they all opened their folders. Everyone exclaimed over how yummy the snacks were and waved to each other. + +Jennifer was so happy and excited to be at school with all her new friends. She knew this was going to be the start of something great. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was very brave and loved playing outdoors. One day, he decided to jump off a big green swing. He jumped so high that he leaned too far and fell over. He scraped his knee and it started to bleed. + +Luckily, his mom was there and gave him a bandage. She wrapped it around his knee to make it feel better. But the scrape was deep and it hurt a lot. Sam shed a few tears but he knew he was a brave boy. + +His mom said he was very brave for being so strong. She kissed his knee and he thought it felt better. Then she gave him a big hug and he smiled. That night, Sam was very proud of himself for being brave and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful rabbit. The rabbit had an important mission, so it was always busy. The rabbit wanted to carry something through a hole in the mountain. + +"I need to carry this very important thing," the rabbit said bravely. Every day, the rabbit would work very hard on the process of carrying the thing. Week after week, the rabbit kept working and working. + +One day, the rabbit said to itself, "I'm finally ready to carry the thing, but the hole in the mountain looks so small. Maybe I don't have the power to do this." The rabbit stopped for a moment and thought. Then it straightened up and said, "I'm powerful enough, I can do this!" + +The brave rabbit put the thing in its mouth and started carrying it. Each step was hard work, but the rabbit persevered until it made it through the hole. Suddenly, the mountain started shaking and the hole got bigger and bigger. The rabbit looked around and saw that the thing it was carrying was so powerful, it was able to make the hole much bigger! + +The rabbit was proud of itself. It had successfully carried the thing and made the hole bigger, just like it said it would. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice who loved to play outside. One day, she found a tear in her favourite dress. She was very sad and started to cry. + +"What's wrong, Alice?" asked her mum. + +"My dress has a tear," Alice said, sobbing. + +Mum told Alice, "Don't worry. You can fix it. Let's see what we can do." + +Mum and Alice went to the shop to buy a patch for the dress. It was shiny, blue and made Alice feel safe. + +When the patch was ready, Alice put it on her dress and showed it to her dad. + +"Look at how safe my dress is now!" Alice said. + +Dad replied, "It looks great! I think you're the best judge for mending your dress." + +Alice was so happy that her dress was safe again. She hugged her mum and dad and went back outside to play. +Danny was standing in front of the decorations in the shop. He saw a very shiny purple ornament on the shelf and wondered what it was. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Danny asked, pointing at the purple ornament. + +Mommy smiled. "That is a decoration for the Christmas tree, Danny." + +Danny was amazed. "Can I have it for Christmas?" He asked with wide eyes. + +Mommy nodded. "Of course you can!" + +Danny smiled and thanked Mommy. + +Then he stood in front of the shelf and wondered what else he could get for Christmas. He saw a lot of colorful decorations and he wondered how they would look on the Christmas tree. He knew he had made the right choice with the purple ornament. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy who received a new leash. The puppy was so excited and kept jumping up and spinning around with it in their mouth. The puppy's owners were worried, so they gently took the leash away and told the puppy that they had to be very careful. They showed the puppy how to wear the leash properly and how to walk calmly on it. After that, the puppy was happy and went on lots of nice walks with the owners, being careful and having lots of fun. They even received lots of treats and nice pats from the people they met on the way. The pup and its owners were so happy that they always made sure to be extra careful when out on a walk. The end. +Henry was a proud and humble little boy. He loved playing in his backyard with his sisters. This afternoon, his sisters had promised him a game, so he eagerly waited. + +He watched as they set up an odd obstacle course over the lawn. His sisters placed markers throughout to create a score. + +"What kind of game is this?", Henry asked, wide eyed. + +"It's an agility course!", one of his sisters announced, "We'll see who can complete it the fastest and the winner will get a prize!" + +Henry squealed with delight. When they were finished setting up the course, they started the timer. Henry paused, looking over the many markers, before taking off running. He wanted to complete the course as fast as he could so he could win the prize! + +Henry did his best, running as fast as he could, jumping over markers and taking quick turns. Finally, he sprinted across the finish line and, looking up, he saw he had set a new high score! He was so proud! + +His sisters beamed. "You won! Here's your prize", they said, handing him a humble, but thoughtful surprise. Henry was ecstatic! + +He had won a game that he had never played before. Henry could not believe it! He paused for a moment, shocked, amazed, and incredibly proud. +Teresa was a 3 year old girl who had a wide smile. She often played make-believe with her friends. But one time, when she was playing, she saw something very interesting. It was a phone. Teresa's mom had told her not to touch it, but she couldn't help it. She wanted to pick it up and find out what it was. So she did. + +As soon as she touched it, the phone lit up. Teresa started to ignore her mom's warnings and started to poke around with the phone. She pressed buttons and explored the phone. She couldn't understand why it lit up, but continued to ignore her mom and play with it. + +Soon, Teresa became confident with the phone. She pretended to make calls and talk to the people on the phone. She was so happy and amused with it. + +But then, Teresa realized that she had ignored her mom. She decided to put it back. She learned her lesson, and from then on she made sure to always obey her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a daisy. It was a beautiful daisy and it loved to spin. It would spin so fast it could hardly be seen. + +The daisy loved spinning so much it would spin all day and night. One morning the daisy found the sun was shining, so it started to spin again. + +Round and round the daisy went, so fast it was nothing but a blur. Everywhere it went, it left a trail of petals and laughter. + +Everyone who saw the spinning daisy could not help but smile. They felt so happy and light each time the daisy flew by. + +The daisy kept spinning for what felt like forever and everyone was so happy with its joy. + +Then the sun started to set, and the daisy stopped spinning. Everyone was sad that the daisy was done spinning, but happy, too, because they had seen such a special sight. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Sofia. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, the sky became dark and the wind blew very hard. Suddenly, there was a big storm. + +Sofia and her friends were very confused. They felt scared and ran towards their homes. Suddenly, lightning filled the sky and thunder roared. + +Sofia cried, "Help me!". She knew she had to fight the storm. + +She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. With courage and determination, she started to walk against the wind. + +Sofia's friends cheered and clapped for her. Slowly but surely, Sofia got closer and closer to her house. When she reached her home, everyone cheered and clapped for her bravery! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Jack. He was three years old and very curious. One day, he found a violin in the attic and asked his mom, "What's this?" His mom replied, "It's a violin, Jack. It can make beautiful music. Why don't you try playing it?" + +Jack was so excited to try playing the violin that he immediately took it outside and started playing. A chill came over him and he began to feel scared, but he still continued playing. After a few minutes, he heard something coming up behind him. He turned around and saw a big blanket slowly coming towards him. It covered the violin and all of Jack until he couldn't see anymore. + +Suddenly, Jack heard his mom's voice, "Don't be scared, Jack. I'm here and I will always protect you." Jack felt so relieved at hearing his mom's voice that he started to cry. His mom wrapped her big arms around him and hugged him tightly, until he felt safe. + +Now, when Jack plays his violin, his mom always covers him with her big blanket. He knows he is safe and loved and isn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Polly. She loved to wander around the world, exploring and meeting new people. + +One day she was walking down a path when she saw an old man clung to a tree, shaking and crying in the rain. Polly crept closer and held out her hand to the man. + +"Would you like some help?" she asked. + +The old man nodded, so Polly took his arm and helped him to his feet. She put his arm on her shoulder to steady him and they began walking together. + +"Where are we going?" asked Polly. + +The old man stopped, looked at her with grateful eyes, and said, "To a safe place." + +Polly could see he was very tired. After a few minutes he stopped. + +"We are here," said the old man. + +Polly looked around and saw a small shed with a warm light coming from the window. She helped him inside and tucked him into a cozy bed. + +Before she left, Polly thanked the old man for trusting her and said goodbye. + +The old man smiled and said, "You are very brave for such a young girl. God bless you." + +This is a story of a kind girl who wandered, helped, and made someone feel very grateful. +Little Bob was playing by himself in the garden one day. He was having so much fun. Suddenly, a big creepy bug flew past Bob's face and tried to land on him. It terrified Bob so much he began to cry. + +Bob's mom rushed outside to see what was wrong. She saw the bug and told Bob not to worry. She said it was just a harmless bug, but Bob was still scared. + +Bob's mom said she knew a sure way to get rid of it. She took Bob inside, found some reliable poison and put it outside. It quickly got rid of the bug. + +Little Bob felt much better and safer now that the bug was gone. He hugged his mom to show how grateful he was for her help. Together, they returned to Bob's garden to play once more! +Once upon a time there was a dry town. All the people in the town were happy and liked to play. One day, the town felt a big shake. That shake was an earthquake! Everyone was scared and ran away. + +After the earthquake stopped shaking, the people slowly came back. They looked around and saw that some of the houses were not fit anymore. They were broken! Everyone was sad because the homes weren't safe anymore. + +The people worked together to fix the broken houses. They put in new doors, windows, and walls. Soon, all the houses were fit again and the town felt happy. + +The people thanked each other for working so hard. They were glad that the town was fit again. They knew that if they all worked together, they would be okay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice who was always very curious. Every Sunday, she liked to wander around her garden and look for new things. + +One Sunday, she spotted an object with a sharp edge. She picked it up, but when she held it in her hand, it cut her. She was confused. + +Alice quickly ran inside the house to find her mother. Her mother saw the cut and said: + +"Alice, you must never pick up anything that has a sharp edge. It can hurt you. You must always be careful." + +Alice nodded, understanding that it was important to keep herself safe. But a few Sundays later she forgot this lesson. She found another sharp object in the garden and was curious. She smiled, thinking that she was being brave. + +But, when she lifted it this time, she cut her finger badly. Alice was very frightened. Her mother ran to her aid and took her to the hospital. + +Alice had to spend the night in the hospital and learned a very important lesson: never pick up sharp objects, no matter how tempting it may be. She was brave but also confused and this confusion nearly cost her dearly. +One day, two friends were walking along the street. The first friend said to the second, "I have a great idea!". + +The second friend said, "What is it?". + +The first friend offered, "We could draw a mark on the ground and make a game out of it. It'll be fun!". + +The second was very excited and said, "That sounds like a great idea!". + +The two of them worked together to draw a circle in the dirt. They then took turns trying to guess where the mark was in the circle. The game was lots of fun and soon the two of them had made a great mark in the dirt. +Once upon a time there was a farmer named Sammy. He had a huge farm with cows, sheep, and chickens. Every day he would raise the animals and take care of them. + +One day Sammy saw mist rolling in over his fields. He smiled as he watched it, but soon it became so thick that he couldn't see anything. He started to worry, not knowing what to do. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It said, "It looks like the mist is getting very huge, Sammy. Have you taught your animals what to do if it gets too much?" Sammy thought carefully about it and decided that he had not done enough. + +So Sammy gathered all his animals together and discussed what to do if the mist got too thick. He explained how they should stay close together and not panic. The animals all agreed and thanked Sammy for his advice. + +From that day on, Sammy was very diligent in raising his animals. He taught them how to look out for one-another no matter what the circumstances. He also made sure that the mist never became too huge for them to handle. + +This story teaches that it is important to prepare for the future. Even when things seem peaceful, it's important to teach others how to act in difficult situations. That way, when the mist comes, everyone will know what to do. +Billy was playing with his toy truck in the park. He loved to roll it on the soft grass. Suddenly, a big puddle popped up right in front of him and the little truck rolled right into it. Billy was now wet and he started to cry. + +His mom ran to him, put him on her lap and said, “Don't worry, a nice hot shower will make you feel better and your truck will be all dry. Okay?†+ +Billy smiled, and said, “Okay!†+ +The two went home and back into the warm bathroom. Billy's mom took her hand and softly poured the water from the shower over Billy's head. The warm water washed away all the wetness and soon, Billy was warm and clean. He felt better already!" + +Billy said, “More more! More rolling!†His mom smiled and said, “We can do that later. Let's go out and play now.†+ +Billy was very excited. He couldn't wait to go back to the park and roll his toy truck around. +Once upon a time there was a very popular shelf. It was located in a living room, and it was filled with books and toys. One day, two little boys were playing in the living room when one of them wanted to remove the shelf. + +The other boy said: "No! That shelf is very special and popular, we must leave it alone!" + +But the first boy had already started to take it apart. He said: "I want to remove the shelf and paint it a new colour!" + +The other boy sighed, then he said: "If you must, I'll help you! But please be careful not to break it!" + +So the two boys carefully took off all the books and toys from the shelf, then they removed it and carried it out of the living room. + +The following day, the boys had painted the shelf a bright blue colour, and they put it back in the living room. Now the popular shelf was even more beautiful than before! + +The End. +Alice was a 3 year old girl who loved to play pretend. One day, her mom saw her kneeling in the living room and said, "Alice, why are you kneeling?" + +Alice smiled and said, "I'm pretending to be a princess! I'm waiting for my prince to come and rescue me!" +Alice's mom laughed and said, "But how will he know where to find you, my dear?" + +Alice smiled and held out her hand. On her hand was a fake pearl necklace. She explained, "I'm wearing the special necklace. The prince will follow it's sparkly light and find me!" + +Alice's mom smiled and said, "Well, that sounds like a great plan! I can't wait to see what happens!" + +Alice nodded her head, excited to see if her plan would work. She waited, wondering if the prince would ever come. +Jimmy had a board and he loved to play with it. He would ride it around the garden and the neighbourhood. But one day he found that the board was too small for him to play with. + +He was sad and he couldn't understand why. Then his father came to him and said, "Jimmy, your board is too small for you now, but don't worry. I'll take you to the store and you can choose a new one." + +Jimmy was so happy. He wanted a dependable board that he could play with safely. When they arrived at the store, Jimmy saw lots of boards to choose from. After a few minutes, he found the perfect board! + +The store clerk said to Jimmy's father, "This board is a great replacement for Jimmy. It's dependable and strong." + +Jimmy was so excited to finally have a new board. He thanked his dad and looked forward to having lots of adventures with his new board. +John and Sue were playing in the garden. John picked up a weight and put it down on the ground. It made a rough noise. + +Sue stopped playing and said to John, "That sound was very loud. Don't do it again!" + +John replied, "But I just wanted to see what would happen." + +Sue said, "You could hurt yourself or break something if you keep putting the weight down like that. Please stop!" + +John said, "But I like the noise it makes!" + +Sue said firmly, "No, John. That noise is too loud. Please put the weight away." + +John thought for a moment and realized that Sue was right. He put the weight away carefully, and they started playing again. +Nina was searching for something special. She looked high and she looked low but nothing seemed to fit. Then she saw it! It was a firework up in the sky! She jumped with joy. She quickly ran over and looked closer. It was the silliest firework she had ever seen! It was bright, colourful and sparkly. Nina wanted the firework all for herself! She grabbed it with both hands. Suddenly, the firework started to move and it flew away! Nina started to search for the firework again. She smiled as she watched it sparkle in the sky. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dance. Everywhere she went, she would twirl and spin with so much joy. She felt so free and happy when she was dancing. + +One day her Mommy gave her a beautiful yellow dress. It had a sparkly necklace with little purple gems around her neck. The little girl was so excited that she started to do a happy dance around the room. + +The little girl's Mommy laughed and said “look at how you dance! You look so beautiful!†+ +The little girl giggled and said, “thank you Mommy!†She continued to dance around, feeling the joy in her heart. + +But soon the little girl realized that her neck felt tight and sore. She stopped dancing and rubbed her neck. Mommy asked, “what’s wrong my little one?†+ +The little girl replied, “my necklace is too tight Mommy. It hurts my neck.†+ +Mommy said, “oh no, let me help you with that.†She loosened the necklace and soon the little girl felt better. Mommy gave her a big hug and said, “now you can go back to dancing!†+ +The little girl smiled and began to dance again, feeling the happiness in her heart. She danced and twirled around the room like a beautiful little butterfly. +Danny was tired. He was tired from playing outside in the sun all day. When he came home, he wanted a cool drink from the fridge. But when he opened the fridge door, something bad happened. His glass of juice tumbled out and spilled all over the kitchen floor. + +Danny's mom was very sad. She said, "Danny, why did you do that?" Danny was scared and he did not know what to do. But his mom smiled, and said to him, "It's okay. I forgive you." + +Danny was so happy that his mom had forgiven him. He ran over and gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you!" Now Danny could get a cool drink from the fridge without feeling embarrassed. +Once there was a girl named Alice who was 3 years old. She was walking through the woods one day when she unexpectedly discovered a long, winding pathway that led to a secret garden. She was excited but also a little scared because she had never seen anything like it before. + +As she carefully made her way down the path, she noticed that there were lots of beautiful plants and colourful flowers. Suddenly, she reached the end of the garden and saw something amazing - a big tree with lots of different kinds of fruit on it. + +Alice was excited but also a little worried because she knew it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to her. She decided to just look at the fruit and not take any, but then something unexpected happened. As Alice was looking at the fruit, suddenly one of the branches began to shake and move. + +Alice was scared and backed away, but then she saw a small creature at the top of the tree that revealed itself to be a friendly little monkey. The monkey explained that it had been living secretly in the tree and collecting fruit. It offered Alice an apple, which she happily accepted and thanked the monkey for. + +Alice was so grateful for this special experience that she decided to visit the secret garden every day. She made a long-term friend in the monkey, who she would talk and laugh with while eating delicious fruit together. +John and Emma were playing in the park. It was very attractive, with tall trees and soft grass. + +Emma liked the park a lot and said, "I wish I could lend it to my friends." + +John thought this was a great idea. He said, "Let's ask the park keeper and see if we can lend the park to them. Then they will all be able to play here too." + +So they both went together to find the park keeper. When they found him Emma said, "Hello! Can we lend our park to our friends?" + +The park keeper smiled and said, "Yes! You can lend them the park if they like. It's a great park, and everyone should be able to enjoy it. Just remember to pick up any litter, and put it in the bin." + +John and Emma were very excited. Now they could lend the park to their friends and everyone could enjoy the park together! +Lucy was walking through the park with her mom. The sun shone brightly and all was still and quiet. Lucy looked around and noticed a big puddle of water. She got a funny urge to jump in it. Without waiting, she ran over and gazed down at the wet puddle. + +Mom saw what Lucy was doing and yelled, "No, Lucy! That water is dangerous." + +Lucy backed away from the wet puddle and looked at her mom. She had a sad face, so Mom said, "Don't worry, we will find a different way to explore. Let's go look at the ducks!" + +Lucy smiled and took her mom's hand. They walked away from the big, wet puddle and went to look at the ducks. Lucy and her mom had a great time, and they never forgot the wonderful day they spent together. +One day, a little girl named Eliza wanted to build something. She found a hammer and decided to use it. She asked her mom for help. + +“Mom, can you help me touch the hammer?†Eliza asked. + +“Sure, honey,†her mother replied. She took the hammer and showed Eliza how to hold it correctly. Together, they touched the hammer and built a bridge. + +Once they finished the bridge, Eliza felt very organized. She looked around and saw the wonderful structure they had made together. + +“Mom, this is amazing!†Eliza said excitedly. + +“Yes, it is. We did a very good job,†her mother said, giving her daughter a big hug. +Once there was a family of four. They were two mommies, a baby and a 3 year old. Every morning, the family woke up early and had breakfast. One morning, when everyone was sitting around the table, the 3 year old asked for spaghetti. + +Mommie 1 smiled. “We don’t have spaghetti, but we can make it.†+ +The 3 year old was very excited. They quickly made some spaghetti together and put it on the table. + +“It looks so yummy,†said the 3 year old. + +But when they started to eat, the 3 year old noticed that the spaghetti was cold. + +“Why is it cold?†they asked. + +“It has to remain cold to keep it safe,†said Mommie 1. + +The 3 year old thought about this for a minute, and then decided to eat the cold spaghetti anyway. And it tasted delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He had a bright yellow spade and he liked to use it to dig in the sand. One day, he was walking when he found a hole in the ground. He was so excited and started to dig it with his spade. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud shout. It was his mother and she was calling him. “Jack, come here,†she shouted and Jack had to stop digging the hole. He was sad, so he took his spade and decided to hide it. + +He opened his backpack to put the spade in it, but he couldn’t find it. He looked everywhere, but the spade was gone. + +Finally, he decided to tell his mother that he had lost his spade. He was so sorry and his mother said, “Don’t worry, Jack. We will find it.†+ +Sure enough, soon after, his mother found the spade in the hole Jack had been digging. + +Jack was so happy, and he said to his mother, “Thank you, Mummy. I’m sorry I hid it and I won’t do it again.†“That’s alright,†his mother said with a smile. +John and Jack were walking in the park. It was very dry, and not many other people were around. +Suddenly, Jack saw a hammer in the distance. +Jack said, "Let's go get the hammer! We can play with it!" +John said, "OK!" +They walked closer and picked up the hammer. +John said, "We can be builders!" +Jack smiled happily. +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. +A policeman had arrived. +He said, "That hammer is not yours! Put it back or I will have to take you to the police station!" +John and Jack were scared. They put the hammer down and left. +They never returned to the park again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Julia. She was very independent, and loved to do new things and explore. One day, she decided to take a walk in the woods. She enjoyed discovering new things around her. + +While she was on her walk, she saw an old oak tree with a big number carved into its trunk. She was curious and stepped closer to take a better look. She noticed the number was trembling, so she asked it: "What's wrong, why are you trembling?" + +The number replied: "I'm nervous because I am by myself and I wished I could ask someone to help me. I want to be in a group of numbers and can only be part of it if somebody adds me". + +Julia was sad that the number felt like he had to be part of a group to be complete. She put the number in her pocket and continued her walk. Suddenly, she found a big group of numbers who were all dancing together. + +Julia smiled and placed the number on a tree trunk. The number was so excited to be part of the group, and was grateful of Julia's kindness. Julia thanked the number, and walked away feeling happy, knowing that everyone is better off when we help each other and are independent, yet not alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom who had a very special ornament. It was round and colourful, and it made him happy when he looked at it. + +One day he decided to spend his time playing with the ornament. He was so eager to have fun with it that he held it tightly in his hands. + +Tom's mum saw him and said, "What are you doing, Tom?" + +Tom replied, "I'm playing with my ornament. I love it so much." + +Mum smiled and said, "That's nice, but make sure you don't spend too much time playing with it." + +Tom nodded in agreement and then went back to playing with his very special ornament. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her mom. The little girl really wanted to ride a bike. Every day her mom said, "Not today sweetie, maybe soon", but she never let the girl ride. + +The little girl was persistent. She asked her mom for days and days to ride the bike. One day, the news came that the girl could ride her bike. She was so excited and couldn't wait. + +The girl ran outside to see the bike. It was pink and had a pretty bow on it. She quickly got on and her mom showed her how to ride it. She took off on her bike and she never stopped riding. She went around the block many times and waved to her neighbors. + +The girl had so much fun riding her bike. She never wanted to put it away. She always wanted to keep riding it and her mom said, "Ok, just be careful". + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He had gray fur, big ears, and a small round nose. One day, the little rabbit wanted to go outside. He looked through his closet for something to wear. + +He pulled out his favorite gray clothes and put them on. Then, he started to crawl outside. First, the rabbit crawled through tall grass. He could feel the soft grass tickle his ears. Next, he crawled over a sandy hill. The sun was hot on his furry skin. + +Finally, he reached the river. The river was sparkly and blue. He wanted to get closer, so he started to crawl down the bank. He heard a noise behind him. It was his mom! + +"Where do you think you're going?" his mom asked. + +The rabbit stopped and smiled. "I'm going for a walk!" + +His mom smiled too. "Well, don't forget to wear your gray clothes! It's getting cold outside." + +The little rabbit nodded and crawled off towards the river. He ran and skipped and splashed in the cool water. He had a wonderful adventure today. +Once upon a time there were two birds, Jack and Jill. Every day they flew over their favourite tree looking for the perfect nest. "We must keep searching," said Jill. + +"Yes, we must keep looking," replied Jack. + +Then one day, they came across the most beautiful nest. It looked just perfect! They quickly decided it was the one for them. Jill said, "Let's keep it for us only." + +But Jack wanted to see who else wanted the nest too. "It would be more fun if we made it a competitive nest-sharing game," he said. So that's what they did! + +Every night Jack and Jill would take it in turns to sleep in the nest, challenging each other to be the best nest-maker. They soon became the most competitive nest-sharper in the whole neighbourhood! +Alice had the best friend in the entire universe; her loyal puppy Jenny. Every time Alice saw Jenny, she would give her a big kiss. + +One day, when Alice went out to play, she asked her mom if she could take Jenny with her. Mom said yes and the two began their journey around the garden. + +Alice looked up at the stars and said, “Jenny, can you see the universe up there?" Jenny barked, and Alice smiled at her. + +Then Alice told Jenny, “You know, I love you more than the universe". She bent over and kiss Jenny on the head. Jenny licked Alice's face as if to say “I love you, too". + +Alice hugged Jenny and said, “I'm so glad that you're loyal to me". Jenny barked again and they both laughed. + +Alice and Jenny looked up at the stars, hand in hand and shared a special moment of friendship and love. +There was a family of bears who lived in a cave in the forest. Papa bear was a very bossy bear and always wanted things done his way. + +One day, he said to the other bears, “All of you, it is time to go spear fishing! We must study the river and catch lots of fish for our supper.†+ +The other bears started to grumble because they didn’t want to do what Papa Bear told them to, but they were too scared of him to say anything. + +Little bear bravely said, “I don’t want to study the river, Papa Bear. Can’t we just play in the forest instead?†+ +Papa Bear laughed. “That’s a silly thing to say, Little Bear. Come on, everyone, follow me and let’s go spear fishing!†+ +And so the family of bears got to work. They studied the river and learned how to spear fish. Papa Bear was the best of all of them, and he soon caught the most fish for the family to eat. + +The other bears cheered for Papa Bear and thanked him for being so bossy. They all enjoyed the yummy fish supper that night. +Once upon a time, there were two little sisters who were playing in the park. They were so excited to explore and to see all the wonderful things the park had to offer. + +The older sister said to the younger one, "Let me lead you on a tour of the park! We will see a lot of things we don't normally get to explore!" + +The little one smiled happily and said, "Okay, I can't wait!" + +So the older sister lead the tour. First, they saw the small playground and the colorful flowers. Then they came across a large pond. The little one was so excited because she'd never seen anything so big before. + +The older sister warned, "Be careful; this pond is big, so we can't go too close." But the little one wanted to get a closer look, so she took a step towards the pond. + +Suddenly, the bigger sister grabbed her wrist, gently pulled her back and said, "Remember, different things can become dangerous if not handled with care." The little one had forgotten to obey the rules, but thanks to her sister's warning, she quickly understood the moral of the story. After that, they enjoyed their tour of the park, staying away from the large pond. +Mandy couldn't wait for the big day. It was going to be an amazing day. She woke up, got dressed and ran to the living room to find Daddy. + +"Daddy, where are you?" she asked. + +"I'm here Mandy," Daddy replied with a big smile on his face. + +Mandy was so excited. They were going to the playground. It was going to be so much fun. + +At the playground, they played lots of games and Mandy had the best time. When it was time to go home, Daddy said it was time for Mandy to get some sleep. + +Mandy was sad to go home, but she knew that sleep was important. As Daddy tucked her in, he said, "Sleep tight Mandy, have an amazing dream." + +Mandy fell asleep dreaming of all the fun she had with Daddy at the playground. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was John. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day he was picking blueberries in the forest, when he realized one of the bushes was broken. He started to cry. + +John's mom heard him and came running. She said, "John, what's wrong?" + +John sniffled, "The blueberry bush is broken." + +His mom said, "That's okay. Let's see if we can help." + +John and his mom carefully looked at the blueberry bush. They found some big leaves and wrapped them around the broken branches. + +John smiled, "Look mom! We helped the poor blueberry bush." + +John was so proud of himself. He and his mom smiled at each other knowing that they had helped the poor blueberry bush. +Molly and her Dad were outside, watching the clouds roll by. It was a very harsh day, and the sun was shining brightly. + +"I don't want to go inside, Daddy. Can't I stay out a little longer?" Molly asked, with hope in her voice. + +"I'm sorry, Molly," Dad said, "but it's too hot today. We need to keep you safe and cool." + +Molly sighed and followed her Dad inside. He patted her head, and said, "You can come out again soon! Today was just too harsh for us to stay out much longer." + + +Molly nodded and gave her Dad a big hug. Even though it was too hot outside, it was nice to spend some time with him. She wanted to keep the moment in her heart forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emmi who had a pet owl. She loved her owl more than anything else. + +One day, Emmi was playing in her garden when the owl started making funny noises. She thought it was funny so she decided to throw something at him. + +Emmi picked up a smelly old ball and threw it at the owl. Suddenly a big gust of wind blew it away and it was gone. + +"Oh no!" shouted Emmi. But then she heard a funny noise coming from the trees. + +When she looked up she saw her smelly old ball stuck in the tree. And right next to it was the owl! + +Emmi laughed and went over to give the owl a hug. She had forgotten how fun it was to throw things at her pet owl. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to play together all the time. + +One day, Jack and Jill were walking in the park. Jack saw a video on the ground. It was dirty. He said, "Jill, I want that video." Jill said, "No, it's dirty. We shouldn't touch it." + +But Jack still wanted to pick it up. He said, "It's just a little dirty. I can clean it. I promise!" + +Jill shook her head and said, "No, Jack. If something is dirty, it needs to be dried first. You can't just clean it without drying it." + +Jack finally understood and he dried the video with a cloth. When the video was clean and dry, they both played with it happily. + +The moral of this story is that if something is dirty, it needs to be dried first to become clean. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old. One day, Jack was playing outside wearing his favourite purple clothes. + +"Look at me!" exclaimed Jack. "My clothes look so bright in the sunshine". + +Just then, a voice called out. + +"Hello!" + +Jack turned around and saw a lovely little girl wearing purple clothes like his. + +"Hi!" said Jack. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Alice," replied the girl. + +Jack and Alice smiled at each other. Then, they started to play together. + +At first, they raced each other and had fun. Then, they found a tree and sat under it for a rest. + + Jack and Alice talked until it was time to go home. + +"This was fun," said Alice. "We should meet again". + +"Yes!" said Jack. "Let's meet here tomorrow". + +So, they said goodbye and Jack and Alice went off, still wearing their favourite purple clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a faithful dog whose name was Spot. Spot was always very happy and playful. + +One day, Spot and the farmer went for a walk in the country. They were walking along, enjoying the fresh air and wild flowers, when suddenly Spot disappeared. + +The farmer became very worried and called out for Spot. He shouted "Spot! Where are you?" + +The farmer heard a whimper and there was Spot, standing very still and looking very fearful. The farmer asked Spot what was wrong and Spot said that he saw a big bear. The farmer was very relieved and he put his arm around Spot and promised that he would keep him safe. + +The farmer and Spot returned home safe and sound. The farmer was so pleased with Spot that he gave him an extra big hug and promised to take him on more walks in the countryside. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Jane. They loved to play all kinds of games. + +One day, they spotted a toy shop. As they walked in, they saw lots of interesting things. They quickly ran to the shelf full of toys. + +John was looking at a toy car. He asked the shopkeeper, "How much is this toy car?" + +The shopkeeper replied, "This car is not very cheap. It will cost you twenty dollars." + +John was very excited and told his friend, "Let's buy the toy car." + +But Jane said, "That's too expensive, let's wait until some other day." + +John was disappointed, but then he had a better idea. He said, "Let's look around for more cheaper toys. That way, we can buy more things together with the same money." + +So they both started looking around and found many interesting and cheap toys. After they had bought the toys, they went back home feeling contented. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to reveal and find the right price before you buy something, instead of paying a high price for something. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy kangaroo. He always liked to roll around in the grass and take lots of naps. + +One day, he decided to go to a different part of the park. As he rolled along, he saw some tall trees. At the top of one of the trees, he could see something interesting! + +He hopped closer to take a look and it was a little cute baby kangaroo! The baby was so excited, he started to jump up and down. Then, he hopped right into the lazy kangaroo's pouch. + +The lazy kangaroo was a bit surprised, but he didn't want to unpack the babyKangaroo. So, he started to roll through the grass again, with the little baby riding in his pouch. + +They rolled, and rolled, and rolled across the green fields together. The lazy kangaroo was very happy to have made a new friend, and the baby kangaroo was happy to find a nice place to play. + +And so, the lazy kangaroo and the baby kangaroo continued rolling around together, enjoying each other's company in their adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a foolish man who journeyed to a far away land. Upon arriving, he stepped off the boat and said, "I have arrived! Now I will balance on the land and become a power like none other!" + +But as he stepped forward, his foolishness caught up with him and he lost his balance. He tumbled to the ground and was unable to stand up. He shouted out, "Help me! I'm stuck here and cannot get up!" + +A nearby fisherwoman heard his cries and approached him. She said, " You are too foolish to roam this land. Leave now or suffer the consequences!" The man was too embarrassed to stay and so he quickly departed. + +But as he tried to leave, the man tripped again, falling flat on the ground. He said, "It's no use! I've been too foolish to be here and now I can't leave". + +The fisherwoman just laughed and said, "You are now stuck. Balance yourself and prove you can leave." And so the foolish man stayed in the far away land until he was no more. +Maddie was walking home from school one day when she saw a penny on the ground. She knew it would bring her luck so she decided to pick it up. + +As she was bending down to pick it up, she heard a voice. "Hey there, don't pick that up!" + +Maddie turned around, scared. It was a dead flower, lying on the ground. "Why not?" Maddie asked. + +"Because," said the flower, "that penny is dangerous. It used to be alive like me, and now it's dead." + +Maddie thought for a minute, then decided it was probably best not to touch the penny. She said goodbye to the flower and walked away. She took a different route home, just to be safe. + +Maddie never forgot that day. She still tells her friends the story of the dead penny whenever she has the chance. +Once upon a time, there was a small red bird. He was so excited to explore the jungle. He had never been there before! So, he flew away, singing a happy song. + +He soon arrived at the jungle. It was so big and full of fun things to explore. He started to fly around, looking for something to catch his eye. Then, he spotted it! A big, red fruit that seemed so delicious. + +He zipped closer to take a better look. Little did he know, a large, wild animal was nearby and was getting ready to pounce. The bird's happy song was the last thing the animal heard before it pounced! + +The small red bird was too slow to get away in time. The wild animal ate the bird in one bite. The story ends with the wild animal enjoying its delicious snack. +Once upon a time there were two friends, named Jack and Jill. They were playing together in the park. Suddenly, Jack saw a big, black bird. He was so frightened he jumped up and ran away. + +Jill, who was brave, stayed and kept watching the bird. She tapped on the ground and clapped her hands. She started to sing and dance, and pretty soon she was keeping time with a rhythm. + +The bird seemed to be listening. After a few minutes, the bird flew away. + +Jack came back and asked Jill why the bird had gone away. Jill explained that the bird was scared of her song, her dance and her rhythm. + +To make a point, Jill said to Jack, "You will learn that things don't always go with the first idea that you have. Before you marry what you think is the answer, take time to observe, ask questions and think about the rhythm of the situation." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to think before acting. That way, one can find the right answer. +John woke up and said to his mum, "I need to go outside today". His mum replied, "It's too cold outside. What do you need to do?". He thought for a moment and said, "I need to find something hairy". His mum smiled and said, "Why don't we go to the park?". + +They jumped in the car and drove to the park. When they arrived, John ran to the nearest bush and looked inside. He pulled out a hairy caterpillar and said, "Look! I found it!". His mum smiled and said, "Let's find a place to watch him". + +John and his mum sat together and watched as the caterpillar moved around. After a while, the caterpillar started to build his home. Today, was a very hairy day for John and his mum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lexi. She loved to spin. Every day after school, Lexi would run to the stadium to spin. + +One day, when she arrived at the stadium, the ground was covered in a disgusting slime. Lexi was so surprised and immediately stopped spinning. Lexi did not want to touch the nasty, slimy ground. + +Suddenly, Lexi had an idea. She decided to spin on the stadium steps. It was a lot safer than spinning on the slimy ground. Lexi hopped up the steps and began her spin. + +She twirled and twirled, feeling brave and powerful. Soon, she was spinning faster than ever before. Lexi felt like she was a top flying through the sky! + +The end. +George was a rich tiger. He lived in a big beautiful house and every day he could do whatever he wanted. Every morning he would go for a big bounce around the garden, stretching his body as he leapt from one place to another. + +One morning, as George was walking and bouncing through the garden, he came across a old, tired looking cat. She was sitting under a bush, shaking with fright. + +George stopped bouncing. He slowly made his way towards the scared cat, sitting and trying to stay as still as he could. + +George gently touched the old cat's fur and said, "Hello, I'm George. What's your name?". + +The cat slowly looked up and said, "I'm Mittens. I'm very scared and lonely and I have nowhere to go. Do you think you can help me?". + +George looked away and thought for a moment. Then, he smiled and said, "Yes I can help you. You can stay in my big, rich house. From now on you can call this place your home". + +Mittens blinked in surprise. Never before had she seen a house so full of love and kindness like this one. + +Suddenly, Mittens couldn't help it - she started bouncing around the garden, excitedly exploring all the wonderful new places she could call her home. +Once upon a time, two kids named Lucy and Jack went to visit a barn. + +On the way, Jack asked Lucy, "Why do we need to visit the barn?" + +Lucy replied, "Because I heard there are lots of fun things to do!" + +When they finally arrived, the barn was large and clear. Inside, they found horses, rabbits, and cows. + +Jack exclaimed, "Wow, this barn is so cool!" + +Lucy said, "Let's explore more!" + +So they got to know the animals, played in the hay, and rode the ponies. They found lots of fun things to do at the barn. + +At the end of their visit, they said goodbye to their furry friends and went home. + +The two were happy that they had a memorable visit to the barn. +One day, Paul had a diary that he kept all of his secrets in. He kept it hidden beneath his bed and loved to write in it. +However, one day Paul left it in the kitchen and his mom saw it. She was worried and asked him what was in it. Paul didn't want to answer because he knew that it was special and he didn't want his mom to know his secrets. +He tried to say it was nothing, but his mom didn't believe him. She asked for him to show her what was in it but Paul still didn't want to. +The mom was getting more and more worried, so Paul agreed and reluctantly showed her what was inside. +When she saw it was just a silly diary she was relieved and hugged Paul. She told him that it was ok to keep his diaries and secrets, but to be sure to not let anyone else know them. +Paul was happy that his mom understood and knew that his diary was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She liked to be very tidy and always kept her room in perfect order. One day, her mom gave her a special bracelet. It was a beautiful bracelet with red and yellow stones. She put it on and admired it in the mirror. + +Emma rushed outside to show her friends her new bracelet. She ran around the park, twirling and spinning as fast as she could. Her friends watched in amazement and clapped their hands with delight. + +Suddenly it started to rain. Emma anxiously looked around for a place to take shelter, but her friends had already gone inside. She ran quickly, so the rain wouldn't get her bracelet wet. + +Finally, Emma made it home safe and sound. She took off the bracelet and put it safely in her room. Then she hurried to get her room nice and tidy before her mom got home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Jeff. Joe was having a bad day and was feeling very sad. So Jeff, being a good friend was trying to cheer Joe up. He told him they could go to the ice-cream shop and get a yummy treat. + +Joe agreed and they set off. On their way there, they heard someone yelling in the distance. Joe wanted to go and investigate, but Jeff told him to ignore it and keep walking. Joe reluctantly agreed, but he was still curious. + +When they arrived at the ice-cream shop, Joe and Jeff found out that the person who had been yelling in the distance was a lost little girl. Joe and Jeff realized that, if they had stopped to help her out, they could have been able to find her parents more quickly and make her less sad. + +So the moral of the story is: always help people in need, instead of walking away from them. Even if, it feels like it is too far away or too difficult to help, it is always the right thing to do. +One day Sally, a 3 year old, looked up at the sky. She saw the big yellow sun smiling down at her. She pointed at it and asked her mum, "What's that?" Her mum smiled and said, "That's the sun." + +Sally looked at the sun thoughtfully and said, "I wonder what the sun wants." Her mum laughed and said, "I don't know, maybe you should ask it." But Sally knew that wasn't possible, so she just said, "Ok." + +As the day went on, Sally kept wondering what the sun wanted. She asked her friends, her teacher, and even her cat. But no one knew. As it began to get dark, Sally lay in bed and looked outside at the sky. Suddenly, something sour dropped onto her nose and she tasted it. It was a sour lemon! + +Then it clicked. She knew what the sun wanted - it wanted the sour lemon to unite with its yellow light to create something new. She jumped up with excitement and ran outside, not wanting to wait until morning. She raised the lemon high in the air, and together with the sun, it created the most beautiful, bright yellow color she'd ever seen. + +Sally knew then that the sun wanted her to make something unique and special just like her. It was a memory that she would always treasure. +Jimmy and his mom were walking down the street, holding hands and looking around. His mom said, "Look Jimmy, do you see those birds flying up there?" + +Jimmy was so excited. He said, "Yes, mommy!" But then he stopped in his tracks. He couldn't believe his eyes. In front of them, was an incredible gas station! + +Jimmy said, "Mommy, look! What is that?" His mom smiled and said, "That's a gas station, that's where cars fill up their tank with gas." + +Jimmy was so surprised. He had never seen a gas station before and thought it was amazing. He said, "Can we go in and explore?" + +His mom laughed and said, "Sure! That sounds like fun. Come on, let's go!" + +They went inside the station and Jimmy was even more surprised. He saw different signs, big machines and even lots of cool snacks. He said, "Mommy, this is incredible!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is." + +Jimmy was very happy. He had a lot of fun exploring the gas station with his mommy. What an incredible surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a baby who wanted to play a game. The baby went to the box and opened it. Inside, the baby saw a chess game. The baby was so happy because it was a clever game and the baby knew how to play. The baby opened the chess board and placed the pieces carefully. Then the baby started to play the game. The baby was so clever and played the game very well. The baby wanted to play more games, so the baby opened another box and found another game to play. The baby had lots of fun playing the games. +Once there was a man who was very sick. He needed medicine but every time he tried to travel to get it, the road was too tough. One day his little son said to him, "Don't worry, dad. I will get the medicine for you." The father was so proud of his son and smiled. + +The little boy was brave and began his journey. He kept walking until he found the medicine store. But when he went inside, the medicine was too expensive. He sadly walked out of the store, not knowing where to get the medicine. + +Suddenly, a kind old woman appeared and said, "Little boy, why are you so sad?" He told her the whole story and she smiled. The old woman said, "Take this from me, it is the medicine your father needs!" She handed him the medicine and little boy thanked her with a big smile. + +Then the little boy ran back home to give his father the medicine. The father was so relieved and hugged his son. + +The moral of this story is that kindness goes a long way. No matter how tough the journey, if you have kindness in your heart, you will succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly lion who lived in a forest. One day, the lion was walking by a clearing with an old seat. He plopped down on the seat and roared loudly. + +Suddenly, the lion heard a booming voice shout, "Stop! Leave that seat alone!" Startled, he looked up and saw a giant nearby. The giant scowled and said, "This seat belongs to me. Get off or else!" + +The lion was scared, but he said bravely, "But it's so comfortable. Just let me stay a little longer, please?" + +The giant shook his head and growled, "Leave now or else!" + +The lion quickly hopped off the seat and ran away. As he ran, he heard the giant roar. + +The end. +Once there was a forest. It was a special forest because it was full of animals and plants that wanted to be safe. So the animals worked together to protect their forest. + +At first it was fun! They all made sure no one was being too noisy, and that nobody was polluting the air or water. They even helped the birds build their nests in the trees. + +But after a while, things got a bit boring. The animals missed the fun, and wanted something exciting to do. So they decided to have a picnic! + +They brought food and drinks from all around the forest, and they all had a great time. Even though it was a boring job, they made sure nobody was polluting the forest, because they knew it was important to protect it. + +The animals kept up their hard work, and made sure their forest stayed healthy and safe, always. +Once upon a time, there was a brave pirate who sailed the seven seas. One day, he found himself caught in a very wet storm. The waves were so high, the pirate's ship was getting tossed around like a toy boat. Suddenly, the door to the cabin shut. The pirate was stuck inside, and he knew he had to get out. + +He searched around the cabin and finally found a small key in a drawer. He put it in the door's lock and slowly turned it. The door slowly opened, but the pirate was still scared. He slowly stepped out and faced the storm. + +The pirate was brave, and he shouted at the storm: "I'm not afraid of you anymore!" He raised his old pirate sword to the sky and the storm seemed to calm down a bit. + +The pirate was relieved, but he knew that he still had quite a journey ahead of him. He quickly ran to his ship and sailed off to his next adventure. +One day, a cheerful nurse was carrying a patient to the hospital. The patient was very sick, but the nurse was very kind. She carried the patient slowly and carefully, so she wouldn't get hurt. + +The nurse was determined to help the patient feel better. But when they reached the hospital, the nurse was shocked and sad to see another patient. She knew this second patient was very sick too, and the nurse couldn't carry both of them. + +The nurse was upset, but she was also determined to find a way to help the two patients. Suddenly, she had an idea! She asked two of her friends to help her carry the second patient. With their help, the nurse was able to carry both of the patients to the hospital. + +All the patients got the help they needed and the nurse was very cheerful. She was grateful to have such amazing friends who were willing to help her. They all smiled, knowing that even in times of difficulty, they could find a way to help each other. +Once upon a time there was a family of three. They were very rich, and they had a lot of things. One day, the little girl decided she wanted to have a grill. Her mum and dad smiled and told her that she could have one. + +The little girl was delighted, and she ran to look for the grill. She couldn't find it at first, then finally, she spotted it in the corner. She picked it up and carried it to the garden. She then asked her mum and dad to show her how to use it. + +Mum and Dad were both excited to show the little girl how to grill. They explained how to light the grill, how to make sure it was safe to cook over and also how to cook different foods. The little girl decided that it was very easy to learn and was thrilled with her new skill. + +The little girl had lots of fun grilling with her mum and dad. They cooked lots of delicious food and enjoyed being able to cook together as a family. The little girl was so delighted with her new skill, and she loved being able to cook food for her family. The family were all very happy and the little girl was really glad she had decided to get a grill. +One morning, Jack was outside in his garden. It was a normal morning, and Jack had his toy gun with him. His dad saw him and said, "Jack, you can't shoot in the garden!" + +Jack looked sad and said, "Why can't I shoot?" + +His dad explained, "It's dangerous to shoot anywhere but at the shooting range. I will take you to the shooting range later and you can shoot there." + +Jack was happy again and said, "Oh, ok. I'll be careful." + +His dad smiled and said, "That's a good boy. When it's time, we'll go to the shooting range together and you can shoot there." + +Jack was excited and said, "Yay!" + +The rest of the morning, Jack played in his garden and waited for the shooting range. +Tommy was three years old and he liked computers, but he was clumsy. He wanted to play a fun game, but every time he tried he could not. Every day his parents watched him try, but he failed and got angry. + +"I know what can help!" said his father. "A new computer just arrived in the mail!" + +Tommy was excited, but he was hesitant. His father saw Tommy's face. + +"Don't worry, Tommy," he said. "You'll love it." + +Tommy's father helped him set up the computer. They both assumed it would be easy, but it was a long and difficult process. Tommy was getting angrier and angrier by the minute. + +Suddenly, it was done. The computer was set up and ready to go. Tommy decided to give it a try and saw that it was the perfect fit! He was so happy that he forgot all his troubles with setting it up. + +But the story doesn't end there. Just a few weeks later, the computer stopped working and Tommy had to call a repairman. He felt angry again, because he had grown to love his computer, but he knew that there was nothing he could do. He was once again reminded of how clumsy he was and decided he would hate anything that reminded him of it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lila. She was walking down the street with her mom when they came across a delicate balloon. Lila's mom held the balloon and told Lila she could have it if she was very careful. Lila was excited and promised she would be careful. + +The next day Lila and her mom went outside to fly the balloon. Lila held on to the string with all her might and the balloon went up into the sky. Lila watched the balloon float higher and higher until it disappeared from sight. + +Lila was sad that she had lost her balloon, but then she heard something from up above. It was the delicate balloon, fluttering back down to Lila. It had a note attached and when Lila opened it she read, "Surprise! I came back to you. Now you will always have me." + +Lila was so happy that the balloon had come back. She hugged the balloon and gave it a big kiss. She was so thankful for such a delicate and kind balloon. From that day on Lila never let go of her beloved balloon. That is the story of Lila and her balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie wanted to ride on the train but she didn't know how to use it. She asked her mum to explain it to her. + +Mum said, "It's easy. +First, we have to get a ticket and introduce it to the machine. Then, we can wait for the train to arrive. After that, you can get on the rail and it will take you where you want to go." + +After that, Sophie was very excited and couldn't wait to ride the train. On the way to the station, her Mum told her an important lesson. "It's important to listen carefully to what people tell you. That way, you can find things out quickly and easily." + +Sophie nodded and promised to remember this advice. When they arrived at the station, Sophie made sure to listen carefully to the instructions for using the tickets, and she soon mastered how to use the rail. Sophie had a wonderful time riding on the train and was proud that she had managed to understand the instructions. + +Moral: It is important to listen carefully, as it can help you learn how to do things quickly and easily. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and his name was Jack. He loved to run around outside and play with all of his friends, but his parents were very strict and wouldn't let him go outside without first putting on his shoes. + +One day Jack was getting ready to go outside and play when his mom said, "Jack, don't forget to put on your shoes before you go!" + +But Jack was very stubborn and insisted he didn't need to put them on. His mom tried to explain why he did need to wear his shoes, but Jack insisted that he would not wear them. + +Finally, Jack's mom said, "If you don't listen and wear your shoes, I will have to stop you from going outside to play." Jack knew that his mom was serious and reluctantly he put his shoes on. He soon realized why he needed them. Every time he stepped on the ground, he felt the heel of his shoe protect his foot from the bad rocks and sticks. + +From then on, Jack listened to his mom and put on his shoes before going out to play. He quickly learned that insisting on not wearing them was a bad idea. +John was feeling very happy. He was eating his toast and looking out the window to a world of wonder. He could see birds in the sky and people down on the street. + +Suddenly, his happiness evaporated. His mom had come home and said they needed to mail something. It was a scary task that didn't feel safe. + +John was scared. “Mom, I don’t want to mail it. It looks scary,†he said, frowning. + +“It will be safe,†mom reassured. “You can stay with me the whole time.†+ +John sighed, but reluctantly nodded. He followed his mom to the post office and watched her mail the item. He felt relieved and hugged his mom. + +But when they got home, they found out that the mailing hadn't been safe after all. They had put the wrong address on the package, and their efforts had been wasted. + +John was so sad. All he wanted was for everything to be safe. But in the end, he was forced to accept that sometimes things just don't work out. +Jim was feeling frustrated. He wanted to go to the grocery store, but his mom didn't want to take him. + +"Mom, can I go to the grocery store?" asked Jim. + +"No, Jim," his mom replied. "You're too little to go alone." + +Jim was very insistent. "But Mom," he pleaded, "I just want to go." + +But his mom was not budging. She said firmly, "Jim, the answer is still no. I'm sorry." + +Jim was even more frustrated now. He just wanted to go to the grocery store, but he saw that his mom was not going to let him. He knew it was time to give up. + +"Ok, Mom," he said sadly. "I won't go to the grocery store." +Once there was a child. He was not very old, only three. He found a smelly old box in his cupboard. He opened it up and inside was an old toy. The child was so excited and took it out. He started playing with it for hours and hours. + +One day, when he was playing, he noticed that it was getting smelly. He needed to find a way to make it smell nicer again. He thought and thought, then finally he knew what to do. He got some nice smelly soap and washed the toy. Now it smelled nice and it was even more fun to play with. + +The child had learned a valuable lesson - when something gets smelly, you need to store it away and give it a good wash. He was very happy with his clean toy and would never forget his lesson. +One day, a little girl named Kate went to the park. When she got there, she saw something smelly. It was a big, round cheese! + +Kate loved cheese, so she wanted to eat it. She thought it would be fun to pinch it. She pinched it until it was soft, then she opened it up. Inside, she found a special memory. It was a picture of a happy family, with all their arms around each other. + +Kate was so excited to find this memory. She decided to take it home to show her family. She ran to her house and told her mom about the special memory, and the smelly cheese she had found! + +Kate's mom was so proud, and she hugged her tight. Then, she helped Kate to frame the picture so that it could hang on their wall. Every time Kate saw it, it reminded her of the special pinch and smelly cheese that led her to the wonderful memory. +Monica was a brave little girl. She was only three years old, but she was very brave and curious. Monica went out alone one day, determined to explore her village. + +She stumbled upon a large steel gate deep in the woods. She tapped it with her little hands. It was strong and solid. + +Monica peered through the gate and was surprised by what she saw. She saw many poor people living in small, dark homes scattered around a big, empty courtyard. + +Monica was sad that so many people lived in such bad conditions, but she also felt excited to have made such a marvelous discovery. She shouted out to them, "Hello! Can I come in?" + +The people inside the gate paused, amazed at the little girl standing outside the gate. But they soon smiled and waved at her. + +Monica opened the gate and went into the courtyard. She happily explored the homes of the poor people she had discovered. The poor people welcomed her in and treated her with great kindness. + +Monica had a wonderful time getting to know her new friends. She eventually returned home, happy with the new friends and exciting discovery she had made. +Once upon a time there was a lion. He was strong and proud but he was also very lonely. He roamed around the forest looking for somebody to be his friend, but there was nobody. + +One day, as he was walking around, he spotted a little rabbit. The rabbit was wearing a tie and it looked scared. The lion asked kindly: "Hello, what is your name?" + +The rabbit replied: "My name is Rabbit. Can you please leave me alone?" + +The lion realized that maybe he was intimidating the rabbit and so he said in a kind voice: "I'm sorry. I am actually very lonely. Can I be your friend?" +The rabbit thought for a moment and then nodded. + +They became best friends and were never lonely again! + +The moral of this story is that even when you feel very lonely, if you are kind to others, you will find a friend. +Once there was a girl who loved to play outside. She lived in a house in the woods, and the path to her house was winding and long. Every day she set off to explore the woods and take a different path. + +One day, she was extra patient because this day her path was a bit tricky. She followed the twists and turns until she came to a fork. She wasn't sure which way to go. + +So she stopped and thought for a minute, and then she decided to part the two paths and take one path at a time. She followed the first path and then the second, until they brought her to a garden full of flowers. She was so excited! + +That day she learned that being patient is a helpful quality! She was glad she followed the path instead of rushing and decided to take her time to explore the next path she took. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little caterpillar who loved to crawl around. One day, the caterpillar saw a model boat near a pond. The caterpillar was fascinated and wanted very much to explore the boat. + +But the caterpillar was too small to make it up the boat's sides. So, the caterpillar grabbed onto a blade of grass and called out, "Help! I can't get up there!" + +Just then, a kind frog hopped nearby. The frog smiled and said, "I can help you, caterpillar. Just climb onto my back and I'll take you up!" + +The caterpillar happily hopped onto the frog's back and soon they were at the boat's side. The caterpillar had a wonderful time exploring the boat until it was time to go home. + +The caterpillar thanked the kind frog and crawled away, feeling very happy. And the caterpillar learned a valuable lesson—it's always better to ask someone for help instead of trying to do something all alone. +The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Marie was happy to go on a fun trip to the airport. She dreamed of seeing the planes take off and the people bustling around. + +When she got to the airport, she saw many people getting ready to go on their own trips. They wore nice clothes and carried colorful bags. Marie was envious of how much fun they were about to have. She wished it had been her trip instead. + +Marie went to the window and looked outside. She saw one of the planes take off. It soared into the sky, giving her hope. She wanted to fly away too. + +Then Marie noticed something else in the sky. A wonderful rainbow! All the colors of the rainbow shone so brightly that it made the airport sparkle. Marie was filled with joy watching it. + +But then something unexpected happened. One of the planes crashed. Marie was terrified. The rainbow was gone and the airport was quiet. Marie knew her dreams of flying away were gone forever. +One night, on a dark, windy night, a little girl named Tina was feeling very sad. She missed her mom and dad who were away for a long time. + +Suddenly, Tina heard a mysterious voice coming from the woods at the side of her house. "Help me!" the voice pleaded. + +Tina was scared and shouted out "Who are you?" + +"I am a ghost!" the voice replied. + +Tina was even more scared and started to cry. + +The ghost said gently, "Don't cry. I don't want to hurt you. I just want someone to talk to. I miss my old friends and my home. It's so lonely and rough out here in the woods." + +Tina stopped crying and said in a gentle voice, "What can I do to help you?" + +The ghost replied, "Thank you for your kind offer. I just need a friend to talk to." + +And from that day onwards, Tina and the ghost became friends. They talked and played games together, with the wind and stars twinkling above them. They both missed their families, but now they had each other. +Once upon a time there was a nice spirit who loved to fly. Everywhere he went he made everyone smile. + +One day the spirit wanted to explore a new place, so he flew to the top of a big mountain. When he got there he saw a friendly animal who was walking around - it was a bear. + +The spirit said to the bear, "Hello there, why don't you come and join me on my adventure?" The bear looked a little scared, so the spirit said, "Please don't be scared, it will be fun!" + +The bear thought for a moment, then it nodded and said, "Yes, I will join you!". The spirit was so happy, he started to urge the bear up the mountain. + +They spent the whole day together. The spirit showed the bear lots of interesting things and the bear was amazed. When the sun started to set they looked back at all they had seen and the bear was really happy. + +The spirit and the bear hugged goodbye, then the spirit flew off. Both of them had had a really nice day and they knew they would not forget it. +Once there was a small boy called Jack who loved playing with tops. He had a special top that was very powerful. Whenever he played with it, his top would spin very quickly. + +One day, Jack was playing with his top in the garden and it started spinning so fast that it broke. Jack was very sad and started to cry. His mom came outside to see what had happened and found Jack crying over the broken top. + +His mom comforted him and said: "It's okay Jack. This top may have been powerful, but it can still be broken. We all make mistakes, but that does not mean that we are broken. We can always learn from our mistakes and try again." + +Jack was happy to hear his mom's wise words. He resolved that next time he played with his top, he would be more careful so that it wouldn't break. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl. She always had a lovely dress on and she smiled a lot. + +One day, the girl was walking in the park, admiring the flowers. Suddenly, a big man appeared. He said to the girl, “I like your dress! Give it to me!†+ +The girl tried to be brave. She said, “No! This dress is lovely, and I'm keeping it.†+ +But the man wouldn't listen. He grabbed the dress and ran away. The girl was very sad. + +She cried and said, “Why did he take my dress? It was so lovely!†+ +The girl was never able to wear that dress again. She was very sad and never smiled again. +Once upon a time there was a kind little boy who had a very special stamp. It was a special stamp that could heal any wound and make everyone feel better. The little boy was so grateful to have it, as it brought smiles and health to everyone that he gave it too. + +One day he was walking and he saw an old man sitting by the road side. He was crying and his leg looked hurt. The little boy quickly took out his special stamp and approached the old man. + +He said with a smile, “I can help make you feel better, just put this special stamp on your leg!†The old man was surprised and a bit suspicious, but the little boy assured him that it was ok and he put the stamp on his leg. + +The old man said, “Thank you so much, young one. This little stamp has done wonders.†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “It is important to always take care of others, even if it is in a small way.†+ +The little boy walked away, feeling very grateful for his special stamp and for being able to help the old man. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate trophy. It belonged to a small boy named Peter who kept it very carefully on top of a shelf. Every day Peter looked at his trophy, proud of his special prize. + +One day, however, the trophy suddenly split. It broke in two, and a tiny piece of it flew off and got lost. Peter was so sad, he didn't know what to do. He cried and said to his mom: "The trophy is split! What am I going to do?" + +His mom immediately knew what to do. She said: "I'll help you make the trophy whole again. I'll help you find a lost piece and mend it together with glue. You'll see, it will be just as good as new". + +Peter was grateful for his mother's help. They searched for the lost piece and, together, glued the trophy back together. With a bit of skill, the trophy looked more beautiful than ever before. + +When the trophy was ready, Peter was very proud of his special prize. He thanked his mom for helping him mend his delicate trophy back together. +John was walking down the street looking for his lollipop. He had been playing all day and must have dropped it. He was getting very angry when he found it lying on the ground. + +John had been out all day playing, and now he couldn't find his lollipop. He was getting very angry and started to cry. + +Just then he saw it lying on the ground nearby. He was so happy! He ran over and picked it up, ready to continue playing. + +John was relieved to find his lollipop, so he made a promise to himself, "I will keep it safe this time." + +He looked around and saw his mom standing nearby, and he ran over to show her. + +"Mom, look! I found my lollipop!" he said. + +His mother smiled and replied, "That's great, John. Now let's make sure you keep it safe this time, ok?" + +John nodded, and knew he'd keep his promise. He hugged his mom, and they both continued down the street together, with the lollipop safe in John's pocket. +Once upon a time, there lived a little bunny. The bunny was very lonely and wanted a friend to play with. One day, the bunny saw a twig lying on the ground. The bunny decided to count the twigs and make them into a pile. + +"One twig, two twig, three twig, four twig," the bunny counted very carefully. + +Just then, the bunny heard a noise. It was a caterpillar! The caterpillar saw the bunny counting and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The bunny was so excited to finally have a friend to talk to. Smiling, the bunny replied, "I'm counting twigs! Would you like to help me?" + +The caterpillar smiled back and said, "Yes! I'd love to." + +So the bunny and caterpillar counted the twigs together and had lots of fun. No longer did the little bunny feel so lonely. +Once, there was a little girl. She had a cold and it made her feel sad. Her mum said, "Take your medicine, it will make you feel better." + +The little girl shook her head, "No, I don't want to". + +Her mum smiled and said, "Don't worry, it taste sweet and it will make you feel better fast. Follow me". + +So the little girl followed her mum. They went to the kitchen and her mum took out a spoonful of medicine. She gave it to the little girl and said, "It's yummy and fast. When you finish it you'll feel much better". + +The little girl tasted it and it was sweet! She smiled and said, "I'm all better now". + +Her mum said, "See, I told you. Now go and play!". + +And so the little girl went outside and played with her friends, feeling happy and fast. +Mum was worried. She could see that her little three year old daughter was sad. +She put her hand on her daughter's shoulder and said "What's wrong, sweetie?". +"I want to hang in the shower," her daughter said while her lip trembled a bit. + +Mum smiled. She knew what to do. She picked up her daughter and said: "Let's go hang in the shower! It'll be fun!" + +Her daughter got really excited and started laughing. Mum brought her daughter to the bathroom and hung her up in the shower with her dad's help. She held onto the shower handle and laughed. + +Mum smiled, happy that her daughter was no longer worried. They stayed in the shower for a while, laughing together. After that, her daughter had loads of happy memories of the time spent in the shower. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl called Alice. She loved to help others and made sure everyone was happy. + +One day, Alice heard something very special. It was a poem that her grandmother had written. A pale light shone from the poem, and Alice couldn't help but be curious. + +She went over to her grandmother's house to see it up close. When she saw it, Alice was in awe. Her grandmother revealed the poem to her with a warm smile on her face. + +Alice asked if she could keep the poem, and her grandmother happily agreed. She said she wanted the poem to bring Alice joy and happy memories. + +Alice thanked her grandmother and hugged her tightly. Now she had something special that she was going to treasure. +Teddy was a very bossy little bear. He lived in the woods with his mommy bear and his two brothers. One day, Teddy wanted to explore the woods. He asked his mommy if he could go for a walk, but she said he was too little. Mama bear said "no". Teddy was sad and he missed his mommy. + +The next day, Teddy tried again. He asked even more politely, but his mommy said "no" again. He was disappointed and he missed his mommy more than ever. + +When Teddy couldn't go outside, he sat in the sun and enjoyed the warmth on his soft skin. He smiled, and even though he missed his mommy, he was happy too. + +Teddy was getting older and more bossy every day. And even though he couldn't go for a walk, maybe one day his mommy would let him go outside and explore the woods on his own. +One day a little girl named Jane was playing in the park with her friends. She saw a big, round ball rolling near her. +She became very excited and ran after it. She caught it and held it close. + +All of a sudden, she remembered her mom telling her to never touch a strange ball. "Oh no!" said Jane. She quickly went over to her mom, who was sitting nearby. + +"Mommy, I found this ball. Should I keep it?" asked Jane, holding the ball up. + +Her mom looked worried and said, "No sweetie, I'd like you to put it back where you found it. Let's do it quickly now, okay?" + +So they rolled the big, round ball back to where it came from. Jane's mom hugged her and said, "Good job. Now let's go play something else." + +Jane smiled and ran off to play with her friends. She was happy that she had done what her mom asked and was no longer worried. +Once there was a little bunny. He was hopping around in the garden looking for something nice to eat. Suddenly, he found an egg laying on the ground. It was a sweet one, so he decided to take it with him. + +He ran back to his burrow and quickly snatched the egg. He was about to take a bite when he heard a voice. + +"That egg is mine!", the voice said. It was a fox. + +The bunny was scared and tried to lie. "I thought it was a rock," he said. + +The fox didn't belive him. "Come on, tell me the truth!" + +The bunny hung his head and said," I wanted to eat the egg because it looked so sweet. Please forgive me." + +The fox smiled and said, "This time I forgive you, now give me back my egg!" The bunny returned the egg with a smile. The fox thanked him for being honest and went away. + +The bunny was relieved. He knew that honesty is always the best policy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Every day, Jack liked to play outside with his chalk. One day, Jack took his chalk to the park and started to draw on the ground. But when Jack was finished, he saw his friend, Tom, was playing in the same place. + +Tom asked Jack, "What are you doing with my chalk?" Jack was surprised and said, "I'm just playing with it!" Tom shook his head and said, "That's my chalk!" + +Jack tried to explain to Tom, but he kept saying no. He was starting to get dizzy from the conflict. Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind a tree. The old man said with a kind reply, "The two of you can share the chalk, it's big enough for both of you." + +Jack and Tom smiled. They agreed to share the chalk and soon they were laughing and playing together. Jack and Tom never argued again, thanks to the old man's wise reply. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was very excited to visit his grandfather's house. He had never been there before. + +When he arrived, he saw that his grandfather's house was very cute. Grandpa had a big backyard with lots of trees and a pond. + +Jake was so curious about what was in the pond. He asked grandfather, “What’s in the pond?†+ +Grandpa smiled and said, “Let’s find out. I have a fishing hook. Why don’t you help me fish?†+ +So, Jake and his grandpa went to the pond and started fishing with the hook. After some time, they caught some cute little fish. + +Grandpa and Jake had so much fun fishing. Jake was so happy to visit Grandpa’s house. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Julie and Colin. They were playing in the garden, having lots of fun. + +Julie touched a flower and said to Colin, “It’s so pretty! It makes me feel happy.†+ +Then Colin asked her, “What does it feel like?†+ +“It feels soft and caring, like when someone shows love,†replied Julie. + +Colin tried to touch the flower, but it was too high for him. He felt sad and a bit worried. + +Then Julie said, “Don’t worry Colin, let’s get a ladder so we can both touch the flower together.†+ +When Julie and Colin got the ladder, they both climbed up and touched the flower. They felt so happy and excited! + +The moral of this story is that patience and persistence pays off. By being patient and spending time together, Julie and Colin were able to touch the flower and enjoy the beautiful moment. +One day, a little girl had to go somewhere far away. She couldn't walk that far, so she had to choose a taxi. She soon found a taxi that was fit for her. She got into the taxi with her family and they started the long drive. + +Eventually, the awkward little girl noticed that the taxi was going in the wrong direction and not taking her to where she wanted to go. She asked the driver why he wasn't taking them where they wanted to go, but he didn't answer her. She soon realised that the driver was taking them to a bad place. + +The girl was scared, so she asked her family to help her, but they were too scared to help. They soon arrived at the bad place and the driver smiled at the girl. The girl knew that this wasn't going to end well, but she didn't know what to do. + +The driver locked the little girl and her family in a room. The little girl was so scared. She had chosen the wrong taxi and now she and her family were stuck in a bad place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Every morning, Lily would go to the kitchen with her mum and they would create something special together. + +One morning, Lily was very excited because they were going to create yogurt. Her mum taught her how to be gentle while stirring the yogurt mix. After carefully stirring the yogurt mix, Lily watched as her mum placed the yogurt into cups and added colourful toppings. + +When the yogurt was ready, Lily could not wait to eat it. Her mum asked her, "Do you like yogurt, Lily?" + +Lily smiled and replied with a happy, "Yes!" +Billy was feeling bored in his humble room, so he decided to go for a walk. He ran outside and spotted a large tree root. “That looks fun†thought Billy, so he grabbed it and gave it a tug. The root was so heavy that Billy fell to the ground. He laughed and laughed as he lay there. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the tree. “Hey, be careful!†it said. Billy looked up, surprised. He noticed a big, brown squirrel in the branches of the tree. The squirrel climbed down and sat on a branch right beside Billy. + +“My root is very important to me†said the squirrel. “It helps me find food in the winter.†Billy felt sorry and he apologised. The squirrel smiled and said, “Don't worry! You can come and visit me any time.†+ +Billy thanked the squirrel and went back to his humble room, happy that he made a new friend. +Once there was a pink stair. It was very tall. But one day something strange happened. The stair began to shrink! It was very odd. + +Little Matt was very curious. He didn't know what was happening. He wanted to find out. He tried to climb the stair but it was shrinking too fast. He couldn't make it to the top. + +One day he decided to try again. He was lucky this time. The stair had shrunk enough that he could climb it all the way to the top. He felt very excited. + +When he got to the top he was surprised to see a very special surprise. There was a pink chair waiting for him! He knew that his curiosity had paid off. He could finally sit in his own pink chair. It was perfect. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl named Lucy. She was so excited to go to the movies. She got comfy in her seat and waited patiently for the show to start. + +Suddenly, the lights went dark, the screen lit up and the movie began! Lucy sat quietly and watched. She loved it! + +Soon, it was time for popcorn! Lucy was so excited to eat some. She got a large bucket filled with buttery popcorn and started to eat. Suddenly, she heard someone bow. + +Lucy looked up and saw an old woman making her way up the aisle. She was wearing a shawl and she looked very angry. She pushed Lucy out of the way and grabbed the bucket of popcorn! + +Lucy was very upset. She burst into tears and the old woman just walked away with her stolen popcorn. The movie seemed sad now that her popcorn was gone. It had a bad ending after all. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Lucky. He was so happy with his life, because he could go for walks, fetch sticks and he always got enough food. + +One day Lucky found a dish with something special inside. He was very excited and quickly started eating it. Suddenly, he became very sleepy and lay down on the ground to rest. + +All of a sudden, a farmer came across Lucky. He shouted out, "What are you doing here, little dog?†+ +Lucky seemed too tired to answer, so the farmer grabbed him and put him in a cage. He said, "You'll have to stay here little guy. You're lucky I'm such a kind man.†+ +Sadly, Lucky was never seen again. He had become a prisoner in the farmer's house. +Once there was a small girl named Sarah. She loved to laugh and giggle but most of all, she loved to talk. +One day, Sarah went to the park to play, and as she was running around, she stepped on a toe. The toe belonged to an old, wise man sitting by himself on a bench. + +The old man looked at Sarah with a kind face and said, "Why don't you sit down and talk with me? I know you meant no harm with your toe, but it can be useful to learn a lesson to help make the world a little more peaceful." + +Sarah took the old man's advice and sat down. The old man smiled and said, "It's important to be careful when you're running around, because sometimes you can hurt people, even if you didn't mean to. We all need to be kind to one another and look out for each other." + +Sarah thanked the man for his wisdom and promised to be more careful in the future. She learned that day that it's our job to make the world a peaceful place, and that kindness is a great way to do it. +Once there was a furry puppy. He wanted to go for a swim. But he was scared. He went to the beach and found a big shell. He put his paws inside the shell and paddled. He started to swim. He quickly swam around in circles, splashing the water. He was so excited. He kept swimming until he was too tired to swim any more. Then he curled up in the shell and had a nap. After he woke up, he swam one more time and went home. He was so happy that he could swim. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally really wanted a new dress for her birthday, so she looked in her wardrobe to see if she had anything that would work. + +Sally sighed when she looked inside the wardrobe. It was all full of old clothes. She couldn't see anything that would be suitable. + +Just then, Sally's mom came into the room. "What's wrong, Sally?" she asked. + +"I looked in my wardrobe, but I can't find anything that I can wear to my birthday party," Sally said sadly. + +"Maybe I can help," Mum said. She opened the wardrobe door, and let out a big, clear sigh. Sally was amazed at what she saw. Inside the wardrobe were lots of brightly coloured dresses. + +"Oh Mama," Sally squealed. "I love them!" + +Mum smiled. "I hope one fits, sweetie," she said. + +Sally chose a beautiful pink dress and put it on. It fit perfectly. Sally smiled and gave her mum a big hug. + +"Thanks, Mum!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. One day, Jack's mom gave him a sail. He was so happy and ran outside to show his sail to his friends. But when he was running, he dropped the sail and it landed on the ground. It was very heavy, so Jack couldn't lift it up with his tiny hands. He tried again and again but it was too heavy. + +When his mom saw what had happened, she was very sad. She said to Jack, "Oh no! It's too heavy for you! You have to be careful with it next time." + +Jack cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mom." His mom wiped his tears and took the sail inside. + +The next day they went back outside, but the sail was gone! Jack was very sad, but he knew that he wouldn't ever be able to get it back. The sad story of the sail had a bad ending. +Billy was a little nervous when he went outside to feed the pigeons. He held a bag of breadcrumbs in both hands and chatted away as he got closer. "Hello Mr. Pigeon!", he said. He sprinkled some breadcrumbs on the ground and waited. + +After a while, a pigeon came flying down. The pigeon was white and fluffy. It hopped around and pecked at the bread crumbs. Billy smiled and watched. + +Suddenly, he noticed a small purple feather on its back. He bent down carefully and plucked the feather. He studied the feather, twirling it around in his hand. "What do you hope to find with this feather?" the pigeon asked softly. + +Billy thought for a while before he replied. "I'm hoping to find something special.", he said. The pigeon nodded and flew away. Billy watched as it flew away, still clutching the feather. + +Hel felt a bit braver now and he hoped that the feather would bring him a lot of luck. He smiled and looked up to the sky, determined to find something special. +Nina was sad. She was at the mall with her mom but her mom was paying too much attention to shopping rather than paying attention to her. Nina told her mom, “Mommy, I want to go on the elevator!†+ +But her mom was very busy shopping. She ignored Nina. + +Nina felt so sad that her mom was being so selfish and not paying attention to her. She decided to take the elevator by herself. + +Nina climbed up a chair and pressed the button to the elevator. It arrived and the doors opened. But Nina was scared. She knew her mom might be mad if she went inside the elevator alone. + +She stepped back and decided not to take the elevator. Instead she waited for her mom until she was done shopping. + +Moral: We should not ignore others when they need us. +Once upon a time there was a poor little teddy bear. He lived under a bridge in a lonely place. The teddy bear was very sad and felt so lonely but he didn't give up. Every night, the teddy bear would pray and ask to be blessed with a rich fur coat. + +One night while the teddy bear was praying, he heard a voice calling out to him. He opened his eyes and saw an angel with beautiful wings. The angel said, "My child, your prayers have been heard. I bring you a gift of fur to keep you warm." + +The teddy bear smiled so brightly and thanked the angel, jumping up and down with joy. The angel gave the teddy bear a coat of the softest, richest fur. It was so warm and comfy the teddy bear couldn't stop smiling. + +After that night, the teddy bear was never cold or lonely again. Every night he still prays and is thankful for his beautiful, rich fur coat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and loved to have fun. One day she decided to go for a wander in the woods. + +She started walking deeper and deeper between the tall trees. Suddenly it became very cold, so Jane kept on walking until she found a clearing in the woods. + +Jane looked around and noticed a little house. She approached it and knocked on the door. A fairy opened the door. She was honest and smiled at Jane. + +The fairy said that she could settle in her house for the night and stay warm. Jane was happy and thanked the fairy. She went inside and the fairy gave her a cup of hot chocolate. + +Jane was so relieved to settle down in a warm place and she had a great night's sleep. In the morning the sun was shining and the cold had gone away. + +Jane thanked the fairy again and went on her way, happy to have found such a kind and honest friend in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bobby who liked to play outside. On this day, Bobby was very frustrated because it had been raining all week and he couldn't go outside. He sat inside and watched the rain pitter-patter on the window. + +Bobby thought and thought and soon came up with a plan. He went to the closet and took out an umbrella. "I can use this to keep dry!" Bobby said. + +Bobby ran outside with the umbrella and opened it up. He jumped in a big puddle and clicked his feet in the water. Bobby was so happy to be outside that he didn't care how he looked. + +Soon, Bobby's mommy came outside. "Bobby!" She said. "What are you doing? You look all wet and dry." She said with a disappointed look on her face. + +"Mommy," Bobby said, "I wanted to have fun, so I used my umbrella to stay dry in style." + +His mommy shook her head. "Bobby," she said, "you have to think of the consequences of your actions. You can't just do things without thinking. Now you're going to have to go and change into some dry clothes." + +Bobby was frustrated as he went inside. He had thought his plan was a good one, but mommy had shown him the importance of being wise before taking action. +Molly and Jake were walking in the park. "Look," shouted Jake and pointed at a big blue animal. "What is it?" asked Molly. "It's a zebra," replied Jake. "It zips around the park all day." + +Molly was amazed. She had never seen a zebra before. She wanted to get closer. So, she started to run. But the zebra was fast and it zigzagged around the grass, zipping away. + +Molly and Jake giggled. "Maybe we can try again tomorrow," said Molly. "Let's go home now." + +When they got home, Molly and Jake saw something blue outside their window. "What's that?" asked Molly. Then, the blue animal zipped past the window. "That was a hummingbird!" exclaimed Jake. "It's so fast! I wonder where it's going." + +Molly and Jake smiled. They had seen two amazing blue animals in one day. They couldn't believe it! +Once upon a time, two friends, Jake and Bella, were playing on the beach. The sky was dark and the sea was rough. Suddenly, a tall wave rose from the water. Jake was scared, but Bella wasn't. She looked at Jake and said, "Let's go on an adventure, Jake!" + +So Jake and Bella sailed off in Bella's boat. They sailed to a far away port. The port was dark and there were lots of shadows everywhere. But Jake and Bella were brave. + +When they reached the port, the water rose around them. They were so surprised! But then they heard a voice coming from the water. It was a kind voice. The voice asked them, "Would you like to go on a magical adventure?" + +Jake and Bella looked at each other and didn't know what to do. They were scared. But then Bella said, "Why not! We have nothing to lose!" + +So the water rose and took them away to a magical place. Jake and Bella were amazed. They were having so much fun on their adventure. + +And ever since then, Jake and Bella have been best friends. They always tell their friends stories about their magical sea adventure. +Mia and her Mom were walking in the park. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Mia skipped and jumped, enjoying the nature around her. + +Her Mom stopped in front of a big lake. She looked around with a sad face. "Mia," she said, "this is where your Dad used to bring us." + +Mia looked around too, but she couldn't remember her Dad. "Was my Dad nice?" she asked. + +Her Mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, he was. He cared about us both very much," she said. + +Mia's mom held her hand softly. They started walking again, taking small steps. Mia felt lonely, thinking about her missing Dad. + +"Let's go back soon," Mia said after a while. + +Her Mom nodded and squeezed her hand. "Yes," she said, "Let's go back home. We can take care of each other." +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He lived deep in the forest and didn't like to talk to anyone. One day, a huge hurricane came to the forest and the bear had to try to find a safe place to hide. He ran around in circles, but no matter how hard he tried, the hurricane was too strong. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. He stopped running and looked around. He saw a rabbit and an owl, and they were talking. +"We must find a safe place!" said the rabbit. +The grumpy bear spoke up. "Let's try the cave," he said. +So they all ran to the cave. But when they got to the cave, they saw that it was too small to fit them all. + +The grumpy bear shouted angrily, "What are we going to do now?!" +The rabbit replied, "We'll just have to stay out here and hope that the hurricane passes soon." + +But the grumpy bear didn't listen and he stayed out in the open. Unfortunately, the hurricane was too strong, and the grumpy bear was swept away and never seen again. + +The end. +Once there was a kind ant who wanted to clean the garden. She had very small arms and legs, but she was determined to finish the job. + +The ant started gathering sticks and leaves and putting them into a pile. But, before she could finish, a big gust of wind blew the pile all around! The ant was very sad. + +The ant looked around for help. She saw a bird flying in the sky and she called out to it: "Hello! Can you help me clean the garden?". + +The bird flew down and said, "Of course! I'll help you. But, be careful. There's no telling what might come along and try to ruin your work". + +The ant followed the bird's advice. She was extra careful and made sure nothing else disturbed their work. The ant and the bird worked together until the garden was clean. The ant was so happy and thankful for the bird's kind help. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Mina. She was only 3 years old. One day, Mina wanted to go to the market. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no because it was a dangerous place. Mina was sad, but she respected her mom's wishes. + +The next day, Mina was walking in the garden and she found a big, bright red apple. She wanted to take it to the market, so she asked her mom again if she could go. This time, Mina's mom said yes, as long as she was careful. + +Mina ventured off to the market, taking her apple with her. Along the way, she met a fox. The fox told Mina that she should give him the apple if she wanted to make it to the market. Mina was scared, but she decided to be brave and told the fox no. + +She eventually made it to the market and found the stall she was looking for. It was the last one she needed to visit to complete her task. After buying a few things, Mina started to walk back home. She noticed the fox again, waiting for her at the end of the market. + +To Mina's surprise, the fox smiled and cheered for her. He was happy that she was brave and did not give him the apple. The fox thanked her and said to remember that dangerous places can have happy endings +Once upon a time, there was a very special boy and every day he would create things with his imagination. One day he decided to create a sword. He gathered some wood, found some string and used mud to stick everything together. As the sun began to set, the boy was getting very sleepy. He had worked hard all day and now he was ready for bed. + +The boy's mum came over to tuck him in for the night and asked him, "what have you been up to today?" The boy proudly replied, "I made a sword, mum. Look!" He showed her the sword he had created. + +Mum smiled. "That's amazing, my love," she said. She kissed him goodnight, wished him pleasant dreams and turned off the light. The boy fell asleep, dreaming of the adventures he would have with his new sword. +Candy was a persistent 3-year-old. Every day, she asked her parents the same question: "Mommy, Daddy, will I ever be a peace?" + +Her parents both hesitated, and each had different answers. Mommy explained to Candy, "If we all follow the rules and take care of each other, then yes, we can all have a peaceful life." + +Daddy on the other hand, was a bit more specific. "Candy, you don't necessarily need to worry about peace. I know how persistent you are and if you keep helping others, peace will come easier." + +Candy thought back on her Daddy's words and decided to be even more persistent than she had been before. She started looking for ways to be a bigger help to their family and to the community around them. + +Soon enough, Candy started to see the peace that Daddy was talking about. All of her hard work and persistence paid off, and her family was so proud of her. Now, she could answer her own original question with a resounding "Yes!" +Tom and Anna like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make roads and bridges with their blocks and books. Sometimes they pretend to be drivers and honk and beep. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their cars. They prepare a line of cars on the floor. They choose their favorite cars and hold them in their hands. They count to three and then let go of their cars. The cars zoom and slide on the floor. They cheer and laugh as they watch their cars. + +But then, something happens. One of the cars hits a book and flips over. It lands on a small spider that was crawling on the floor. The spider is scared and angry. It tries to bite the car, but it cannot. It sees Tom and Anna and thinks they are big and mean. It runs towards them, ready to bite. + +Tom and Anna see the spider and scream. They are afraid of spiders. They think spiders are bad and dangerous. They jump on the couch and hug each other. They cry and call for their mom. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the spider and the cars. She is not afraid of spiders. She knows spiders are harmless and helpful. She picks up the spider gently and puts it outside. She tells Tom and Anna that the spider was just scared and did not want to hurt them. She says spiders are good for the garden and eat bugs. She hugs Tom and Anna and tells them to be careful with their cars. + +Tom and Anna calm down and say sorry to the spider. They learn that spiders are not bad and dangerous. They thank mom and go back to play with their cars. They have fun and are happy. They are careful not to hit any more spiders. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir and pour and taste. She also liked to load the dishwasher with the dirty plates and cups. She felt very helpful when she did that. + +One day, mom was making a big cake for dad's birthday. Lily wanted to help, but mom said the cake was too hot and too heavy for her. Lily was sad. She wanted to do something nice for dad. + +She saw the dishwasher was full of clean dishes. She had an idea. She opened the dishwasher and took out all the dishes. She put them on the floor, on the table, on the chairs, everywhere. She wanted to make room for the dirty dishes from the cake. + +She was very busy and did not hear mom coming. Mom saw the mess and gasped. She saw Lily holding a big plate with frosting on it. She had taken it from the cake. Lily smiled and said, "Look, mom, I load the dishwasher for you!" + +Mom was not happy. She was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You ruined the cake and the dishes! You are not helpful, you are naughty!" + +Lily did not understand. She thought she was doing a good thing. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom, I just wanted to help." + +Mom felt sorry for Lily. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily, I know you meant well. But you have to listen to me and follow the rules. Loading the dishwasher is not always helpful. Sometimes it can make more trouble. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. Can we fix the cake?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, we can fix the cake. And we can put the dishes back in the dishwasher. And we can clean the kitchen. But we have to do it together. Will you help me?" + +Lily nodded again. She said, "Yes, mom, I will help you. I love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet and helpful girl." +Sara likes to watch cartoons on the screen. She has a big screen in her room, and a small screen in the car. She watches the screen a lot, because it makes her happy and laugh. But her mom and dad say she should not watch the screen too much. They say it is bad for her eyes and her brain. They recommend that she plays with her toys, or reads a book, or goes outside. + +One day, Sara is watching her favorite cartoon on the big screen. She does not want to stop, even when her mom calls her for lunch. She says, "Just one more, please!" Her mom says, "No, Sara, you have watched enough. Turn off the screen and come to the table." Sara is angry. She does not listen to her mom. She turns up the volume and keeps watching. + +But then, something bad happens. The screen makes a loud noise and goes black. Sara is scared. She tries to turn it on again, but it does not work. She cries and runs to her mom. Her mom says, "What happened, Sara?" Sara says, "The screen is broken! I don't know why!" Her mom says, "Maybe you watched it too long, Sara. Maybe you should have listened to me and turned it off." Sara feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. You were right. I should have played with my toys, or read a book, or gone outside." Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Sara. I forgive you. But next time, please follow my recommendation. The screen is not everything. There are many other things you can do and enjoy." Sara nods and says, "I will, mom. I will." +Ben and Mia were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of ash near the fence. It was from the fire that burned the old shed last week. + +"Look, ash!" Ben said. He picked up some and threw it in the air. It made a gray cloud. + +"Stop, Ben!" Mia said. "Ash is dirty. It can hurt your eyes and nose." + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the pile and dug a hole. He found something shiny inside. It was a metal spoon. + +"Wow, a spoon!" Ben said. He showed it to Mia. "Maybe we can feed the birds with it." + +Mia liked the idea. She ran to the house and got some bread. She tore it into small pieces. She and Ben filled the spoon with bread and walked to the big tree. There were many birds on the branches. They had wide wings and bright colors. + +"Hello, birds!" Mia said. "We have food for you. Come and eat!" + +The birds saw the bread and flew down. They landed on the ground and pecked at the spoon. Ben and Mia smiled. They felt happy to feed the birds. + +But one bird was not happy. It was a crow. It had black feathers and a sharp beak. It did not like the bread. It wanted the spoon. It flew to the pile of ash and waited. + +When Ben and Mia were not looking, it swooped down and grabbed the spoon. It flew away with it. + +"Hey, that's our spoon!" Ben shouted. He and Mia ran after the crow. But the crow was too fast. It flew over the fence and disappeared. + +Ben and Mia were sad. They lost their spoon. They went back to the yard and sat on the grass. + +"Maybe we can find another spoon," Mia said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But I liked that one. It was shiny and special." + +They hugged each other and looked at the sky. They hoped the crow would bring back their spoon someday. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play games. One day, they had a plan. They wanted to scare their big sister, Mia. + +They found a pin in the kitchen. They hid it in Mia's bed. They waited for Mia to come home. They smiled at each other. + +Mia came home. She was tired. She went to her room. She did not see Sara and Tom. She pulled the blanket over her. She felt a sharp pain in her foot. She screamed. + +Sara and Tom ran to her room. They laughed. They said, "We got you! We got you!" + +Mia was angry. She saw the pin. She said, "That was not funny! That was mean! You could have hurt me!" + +Sara and Tom stopped laughing. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mia. We just wanted to play. We did not want to hurt you." + +Mia said, "You should not play with pins. They are dangerous. And you should not scare me in the dark. That is scary." + +Sara and Tom said, "You are right, Mia. We will not do that again. We will find another game to play. A nice game." + +Mia said, "OK. I forgive you. But you have to be careful. And you have to say sorry to Mom. She heard you scream. She was worried." + +Sara and Tom said, "OK. We will say sorry to Mom. And we will hug you. We love you, Mia." + +Mia said, "I love you too, Sara and Tom. But next time, no pins, OK?" + +Sara and Tom said, "OK. No pins." +Ben was a brave boy, but he was also scared. He had to go to the hospital for an operation. He did not like the hospital. It was big and noisy and smelled funny. He did not know what the operation was for, but his mom said it would make him feel better. + +"Mom, will it hurt?" he asked, holding her hand. + +"No, honey, it won't hurt. The doctor will give you some medicine to make you sleep. And when you wake up, you will have a mighty new heart that will help you run and play and have fun," she said, smiling. + +Ben tried to smile back, but he was still scared. He wished he could stay home with his toys and his dog. He heard the nurse call his name. It was time to go. + +"Mom, can I take my teddy bear with me?" he asked, clutching his favorite toy. + +"Of course, you can. Teddy will keep you company. And I will be right here, waiting for you. I love you, Ben," she said, hugging him. + +"I love you, too, mom," he said, and followed the nurse. + +The nurse was nice. She talked to him and gave him a sticker. She wheeled him to a room with a big bed and a lot of machines. She put a mask on his face and told him to breathe. + +"Think of something happy, Ben. Something that makes you smile," she said. + +Ben thought of his mom and his dog and his toys. He thought of how he wanted to go to the park and ride his bike and fly his kite. He thought of how he would have a mighty new heart that would make him strong and healthy. He felt sleepy. He closed his eyes. + +He did not hear the doctor and the nurses come in. He did not hear the machines beep and buzz. He did not hear the operation start. He did not hear anything until he woke up. + +He opened his eyes and saw his mom. She was smiling and crying at the same time. She kissed him and hugged him. + +"Ben, you did it! You are amazing! You have a mighty new heart!" she said. + +Ben felt his chest. He felt his heart beat. It was steady and strong. He smiled. + +"Mom, I did it! I have a mighty new heart!" he said. + +"Yes, you do, honey. And I am so proud of you. You are my brave boy. You are my mighty boy," she said. + +Ben hugged her and his teddy bear. He felt happy. He felt mighty. He heard his mom say, "I love you, Ben." + +He said, "I love you, too, mom." +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. Sam has a red car and Lily has a green car. They drive their cars on the floor and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am fast!" Sam says. + +"Beep, beep, I am smart!" Lily says. + +They have fun until they see their mom come in. She looks sad and tired. She has a big worry on her face. + +"Mom, what is wrong?" Sam asks. + +"Mom, are you okay?" Lily asks. + +Mom sits down and hugs them. She says, "I am sorry, my loves. I have some bad news. Your dad had an accident. He was driving his car and another car hit him. He is in the hospital now. He is hurt, but he will be okay." + +Sam and Lily feel scared and sad. They love their dad very much. They want to see him and hug him. + +"Can we go to the hospital, mom?" Sam asks. + +"Can we take our cars, mom?" Lily asks. + +Mom smiles a little and says, "Yes, we can go to the hospital. And yes, you can take your cars. Maybe your dad will like to see them. He likes cars too, you know. He has a green car, just like Lily." + +Sam and Lily nod and run to get their cars. They hope their dad will get better soon. They drive their cars to the door and wait for mom. They want to make their dad happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a huge truck on the road. It was red and shiny and loud. + +"Look, a fire truck!" Tom said. "I want to see it up close!" + +He ran towards the road. Lily followed him. She was scared. She knew they had to stop and look before crossing the road. She saw a green car coming fast. She tried to pull Tom back. + +"Tom, stop! There is a car!" she yelled. + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to touch the fire truck. He did not yield to the car. He did not hear the whistle of the car horn. He did not see the angry face of the driver. + +The car hit Tom. He flew in the air. He landed on the ground. He did not move. He did not make a sound. + +Lily screamed. The fire truck stopped. The firemen jumped out. They ran to Tom. They tried to help him. But it was too late. Tom was gone. + +Lily cried. She wished she could go back in time. She wished Tom had listened to her. She wished they had stayed on the grass. She wished they had never seen the fire truck. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go underground and do some exploring!" Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dark and scary," Lily said. + +They climbed down the hole and saw many rocks and dirt. They also saw some shiny things that looked like metal. They picked some up and put them in their pockets. + +"Wow, these are cool! Maybe they are treasure!" Tom said. + +"Maybe, but they are also very hot. They make my hand hurt," Lily said. + +They heard a loud noise and felt the ground shake. They were scared and wanted to go back up. + +"What was that? Is it a monster?" Tom said. + +"No, it is a train. We are under the train tracks. We have to get out of here!" Lily said. + +They ran to the hole and climbed up as fast as they could. They saw a train passing by and felt the wind blow. They were glad they were safe. + +"Phew, that was close. We should never go underground again. It is too dangerous," Lily said. + +"You are right. We should respect the earth and not dig where we don't belong. We should also be careful with what we find. Some things might be harmful or belong to someone else," Tom said. + +They threw away the shiny things and went home. They learned their lesson and decided to play somewhere else next time. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals, houses, and flowers. They use many colors to make their pictures pretty. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He says to Mia, "Let's make a silly picture. We can include things that do not belong together. Like a fish with wings, or a car with legs, or a banana with eyes." + +Mia thinks this is a fun game. She says, "OK, let's do it. I will make a fish with wings. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be purple and green. And I will make a car with legs. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be pink and yellow. And I will make a banana with eyes. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be blue and orange. And I will make a hat with ears. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be red and black. And I will make a cake with teeth. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be brown and white. And I will make a star with a nose. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be gold and silver. And I will make a flower with a tail. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be rainbow. And I will make a bird with a horn. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be all the colors. And I will make a moon with a smile. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be white and bright. And I will make a sun with a wink. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be yellow and warm. And I will make a heart with a hug. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be red and soft. And I will make a friend with a laugh. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be you. And I will make a friend with a laugh. What color do you want it to be?" + +Tom says, "I want it to be me. And we will make a silly picture. What color do you want it to be?" + +Mia says, "I want it to be the best color. The color of fun. The color of us." + +They finish their silly picture. They look at it and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. They love colors. They love silly. +One day, a youth named Tom went to the park with his ball. He saw some other youths playing with a kite. He wanted to join them, but he was shy. He sat on a bench and watched them. + +"Hi, what is your name?" a girl with a red hat asked him. She came to him with a smile. + +"I am Tom," he said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" she asked. "We have a big kite. It is fun." + +Tom nodded. He liked kites. He followed the girl to the other youths. They were nice to him. They let him hold the kite string. They taught him how to make the kite fly high. + +Tom was happy. He made new friends. He thanked the girl with the red hat. + +"You are welcome," she said. "We like to include everyone. It is more fun that way." + +Tom agreed. He learned that it is good to include others and to be friendly. He also learned that playing with a kite is peaceful and fun. He hoped to see his new friends again. He went home with a smile. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, to draw pictures, and to share snacks. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Marry Me" with balloons and flowers. They wondered what it meant. + +"Who is marry?" Lily asked. + +"I think it is when two people love each other very much and want to be together forever," Tom said. + +"Like us?" Lily said. + +"Yes, like us," Tom said. "Do you want to marry me, Lily?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. "Yes, I want to marry you, Tom." + +They hugged and kissed each other on the cheek. They felt very happy and excited. + +But then they heard a loud cry. It was an infant who was lying on a blanket near the sign. He was alone and scared. He had lost his mommy and daddy. + +Lily and Tom ran to the infant. They tried to calm him down and make him laugh. They gave him some of their snacks and toys. They told him stories and sang songs. + +Soon, the infant stopped crying and smiled. He liked Lily and Tom. They were very kind and brave. + +Then, the infant's mommy and daddy came back. They had gone to get some water and had not seen the sign. They were very worried and sorry. They thanked Lily and Tom for taking care of their infant. They gave them a big hug and a reward. + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They had helped someone in need. They had shown their love and courage. + +They looked at each other and said, "We are married!" + +The moral of the story is: Love is not only about words and gifts, but also about actions and care. +Tom likes to gaze at the fish in the pond. He sees big fish and small fish, red fish and blue fish. He wants to catch a fish and take it home. He asks his dad for a rod. + +Dad gives Tom a rod and a hook. He shows Tom how to put a worm on the hook and throw the rod in the water. He tells Tom to wait and be quiet. Tom waits and waits. He hopes a fish will bite his worm. + +Suddenly, Tom feels a tug on his rod. He pulls hard and sees a big fish on his hook. He is very happy and excited. He shouts, "Dad, I caught a fish! I caught a fish!" Dad comes and helps Tom lift the fish out of the water. He says, "Wow, Tom, you caught a strong fish! You are a good fisher!" + +Tom smiles and hugs his dad. He gazes at his fish and says, "Can I keep it, Dad? Can I keep it?" Dad says, "No, Tom, we have to let it go. It is not fair to keep the fish in a bowl. It belongs in the pond with its friends." Tom nods and says, "OK, Dad, I understand. Bye, fish, thank you for playing with me!" He lets the fish go and watches it swim away. He feels happy and proud. He says, "Dad, can we fish again tomorrow?" Dad says, "Sure, Tom, we can fish again tomorrow." They pack their rod and go home. +Anna and Ben are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They want to give him a nose, but they do not have a carrot. + +"Look, there is a tree with red fruits!" Ben says. "Maybe we can use one for the nose." + +Anna nods. They run to the tree and try to pick a fruit. But the fruits are high and the branches are icy. They cannot reach them. + +"Let me help you," a voice says. They turn around and see a man with a big cut on his hand. He is holding a ladder and a bag. + +"Who are you?" Anna asks. + +"I am Tom. I work at the farm. I was cutting some fruits for the market, but I slipped on the ice and hurt myself. I saw you trying to get a fruit for your snowman. Do you want one?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +Tom puts the ladder against the tree and climbs up. He picks a red fruit and throws it to Ben. Ben catches it and smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom!" he says. + +"You're welcome, Ben. Be careful with the ice. It is very slippery," Tom says. + +He climbs down and gives Anna another fruit. She thanks him too. + +Tom waves goodbye and walks away with his bag. + +Anna and Ben run back to their snowman. They stick the fruits on his face for his nose and eyes. He looks funny and happy. + +They hug each other and laugh. + +They managed to make a nice snowman with the help of a kind man. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, wide slide. It is red and yellow and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Jill says. "Can we go on it?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a boy at the top of the slide. He has a mean face and a big hat. + +"Stop!" the boy says. "This is my slide. You can't go on it." + +"Why not?" Jill asks. "It is for everyone." + +"No, it is not. It is mine. If you want to go on it, you have to pay me. Give me your toys or your snacks or your money." + +Jill and Ben are sad. They don't want to give their things to the boy. They think he is not nice. They look at the slide. It is so wide and fun. They want to go on it. + +"Please, let us go on it," Ben says. "We will be nice to you. We can be friends." + +The boy laughs. He does not want to be friends. He wants their things. He says, "No, you have to pay me. Or you can go away." + +Jill and Ben are angry. They don't like the boy. They think he is not charming. They have an idea. They whisper to each other. Then they smile. + +"Okay, we will pay you," Jill says. "But we have to go to our bags first. We have something for you there." + +The boy is happy. He thinks he will get their things. He says, "Hurry up, then. I will wait here." + +Jill and Ben run to their bags. They take out something. They run back to the slide. They show the boy what they have. + +"Here, this is for you," Ben says. He throws a big, wet, muddy ball at the boy. It hits his face and his hat. + +"Yuck!" the boy says. He is dirty and angry. He tries to wipe his face. But he slips and falls down the slide. + +Jill and Ben laugh. They are happy. They climb up the slide. They slide down together. They have fun. + +The boy runs away. He is sad and mad. He does not like the slide anymore. + +The end. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play soccer. They were on the same team and wore red shirts. They practiced a lot and learned how to kick, pass and score. They had a big game against another team that wore blue shirts. They were excited and nervous. + +Before the game, their coach gave them a pep talk. He said, "You are a unique team. You have different skills and talents, but you work together and help each other. You are strong and smart and kind. I am proud of you. Remember to have fun and thank your teammates for their support." + +The game started and it was very close. Both teams played hard and tried their best. Lily and Sam ran and chased and cheered. They made some good plays and some mistakes, but they never gave up. They smiled and high-fived and said "good job" and "thank you" to their friends. + +Near the end of the game, the score was tied and the clock was running out. Lily had the ball and saw Sam open near the goal. She passed the ball to him and he kicked it with all his might. The ball flew past the blue goalie and into the net. The red team scored and won the game! + +Lily and Sam hugged and jumped and shouted. They were so happy and proud. They thanked each other and their coach and their teammates. They also thanked the blue team for playing fair and being good sports. They got medals and snacks and went home with their families. They had a unique and fun day. They were a great team. +Lily and Max were playing with their dog, Spot, in the backyard. They threw a ball for him and he ran after it, wagging his tail. They laughed and clapped when he brought it back to them. + +"Spot is a good dog," Lily said. "He is very fast and smart." + +"Yes, he is," Max agreed. "But he does not like his collar. He always tries to scratch it off." + +Lily looked at Spot's collar. It was red and had a bell on it. Their mom had put it on him so they could hear him if he ran away. + +"Why does he not like his collar?" Lily asked. "It is pretty and it makes a nice sound." + +Max shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe it is too tight or too heavy. Maybe he thinks it is not fun." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. + +"I know!" she said. "Why don't we suggest to mom that we get him a new collar? A collar that he likes. Maybe a blue one or a green one. Or one with bones or stars on it." + +Max smiled. "That is a good idea, Lily. Maybe Spot will be happier with a new collar. And maybe he will stop being grumpy." + +They ran inside to find their mom and tell her their suggestion. Spot followed them, barking and wagging his tail. He hoped they would get him a new collar soon. He did not like his old one at all. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They found a shiny crown in a box. Lily wanted to wear the crown. She put it on her head and said, "I am the queen of the garden. You have to do what I say." + +Max did not like that. He wanted to wear the crown too. He said, "No, you are not the queen. Give me the crown. It is my turn." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, it is not your turn. I found the crown first. I will keep it. You can have something else." + +Max was angry and impatient. He did not want something else. He wanted the crown. He tried to grab the crown from Lily's head. Lily held on to the crown. They both pulled and tugged. The crown broke in half. + +Lily and Max were sad. They looked at the broken crown. They wished they had shared it. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to fix the crown with some tape and take turns wearing it. They learned to be kind and fair. They played happily in the garden. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Anna had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They raced each other on the grass and on the path. + +"Look, I can reverse my car!" Ben said, showing Anna how he could make his car go backwards. "Can you do that?" + +Anna tried to reverse her car, but she did not know how. She pushed the button, but nothing happened. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to reverse her car too. + +"Let me help you," Ben said, being kind. He took Anna's car and showed her how to press the button and move the stick. "See, now you can reverse your car. It's easy!" + +"Thank you, Ben!" Anna said, smiling. She took her car back and tried to reverse it. It worked! She was happy and proud. She hugged Ben and said, "You are a good friend. I promise to share my car with you." + +They played some more, reversing and racing their cars. They had a lot of fun. They did not know that their mom was watching them from the window. She was glad to see them get along and help each other. She thought of a surprise for them. She had bought them a new toy car, a big yellow one that could reverse and make sounds. She decided to give it to them after lunch. She knew they would love it and share it. She smiled and went to make some sandwiches. +Lily and Ben wanted to play with the big box. It was brown and had pictures of toys on it. They thought there were toys inside, but they did not know how to open it. + +They asked Mom to help them, but Mom was busy. She said, "Wait a little, please. I have to measure the flour for the cake. Then I will help you open the box." + +Lily and Ben were impatient. They did not want to wait. They wanted to see the toys now. They tried to pull the box, but it was too heavy. They tried to tear the tape, but it was too sticky. They tried to shake the box, but it was too noisy. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw Lily and Ben with the box. She said, "What are you doing? You have to be careful with the box. It is not a toy. It is a gift for your cousin. He will come tomorrow for his birthday." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They did not know the box was a gift. They felt sorry for making a mess. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We thought the box had toys for us. We were impatient. We wanted to play." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "It's okay. I understand. You are curious and excited. But you have to be patient and respectful. The box has a special toy for your cousin. He will love it. And you can play with him tomorrow. Now, let's clean up the mess and finish the cake. Then we can read a story together." + +Lily and Ben nodded and helped Mom. They learned to be patient and to wait for their turn. They were happy to make a cake and to read a story. They were also happy to see their cousin and to share his gift. They liked the big box, but they liked Mom more. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. They also liked to eat dessert after dinner. Sometimes they had cake, sometimes they had ice cream, sometimes they had fruit. They always shared their dessert and said thank you to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom made a big pie with apples and cinnamon. It smelled very good and looked very yummy. Lily and Max admired the pie and wanted to eat it right away. But Mom said they had to wait until after dinner. She put the pie on the table and told them not to touch it. + +Lily and Max ate their dinner quickly. They had chicken and carrots and rice. They were good and ate all their food. They asked Mom if they could have some pie now. Mom said yes and cut two big slices for them. She gave them each a plate and a fork. + +Lily and Max were very happy. They thanked Mom and took their plates to the couch. They sat down and started to eat their pie. It was warm and sweet and crunchy. They made happy noises and smiled at each other. + +But then they heard a loud meow. It was their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy jumped on the table and saw the pie. He liked pie too. He licked his lips and walked towards the pie. He did not see Mom or Dad. He thought the pie was available for him. + +Lily and Max saw Fluffy and gasped. They put down their plates and ran to the table. They shouted, "No, Fluffy, no! That's our pie! Go away!" They tried to shoo Fluffy away from the pie. But Fluffy was fast and sneaky. He jumped on the pie and took a big bite. He made a mess and ran away. + +Lily and Max were very sad and angry. They looked at the pie and saw a big hole. They cried and said, "Fluffy, you are bad! You ruined our pie! We don't like you!" They hugged each other and felt sorry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the table. They saw the pie and Fluffy and Lily and Max. They understood what happened. They felt sorry too. They said, "Oh, no, Fluffy, you are naughty! You should not eat our pie! You should say sorry to Lily and Max!" They scolded Fluffy and put him in his bed. + +Then they said, "Lily and Max, we are sorry too. We know you liked the pie and wanted to enjoy it. But don't worry, we have another dessert for you. We have some cookies and milk in the kitchen. Do you want some?" They smiled and hugged Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max wiped their tears and nodded. They said, "Yes, please. We like cookies and milk too. Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you." They followed Mom and Dad to the kitchen. They forgot about the pie and Fluffy. They ate their cookies and milk and felt happy again. They shared their dessert and said thank you to Mom and Dad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But then Ben tripped on a rock and hurt his foot. He cried and sat on the grass. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My foot is bad!" he said. + +Lily ran to him and looked at his foot. It was red and had a small cut. She felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Ben. I can help you. I have a band-aid in my bag," she said. + +She took out a band-aid and put it on his foot. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"There, there. Your foot will heal soon. The band-aid will make it better," she said. + +Ben stopped crying and smiled at her. He felt a little better. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Can we still play?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and helped him stand up. She held his hand and they walked to the slide. + +"Be careful, Ben. Don't run too fast. Your foot is still big and sore," she said. + +Ben nodded and followed her. They slid down the slide and laughed. They had fun and forgot about his foot. They were happy. +Ben and Mia are hungry. They want to eat spaghetti for lunch. Mom says she will make spaghetti for them. She puts a big pot of water on the stove. She adds some salt and oil. She waits for the water to boil. + +Ben and Mia watch the pot. They see bubbles in the water. They hear a hissing sound. They smell the salt and oil. They are excited. They love spaghetti. + +Mom takes a box of spaghetti from the cupboard. She opens the box. She pours some spaghetti into the pot. She stirs the spaghetti with a wooden spoon. She says, "Be careful, it's hot. Don't touch the pot or the stove." + +Ben and Mia nod. They watch the spaghetti. They see the spaghetti get soft and bendy. They see the water turn cloudy. They wonder how long it will take. + +Mom takes a can of sauce from the cupboard. She opens the can. She pours the sauce into a small pot. She puts the pot on the stove. She turns on the heat. She adds some cheese and herbs. She stirs the sauce with a wooden spoon. She says, "This is tomato sauce. It's red and yummy. It goes well with spaghetti." + +Ben and Mia watch the sauce. They see the sauce bubble and thicken. They smell the cheese and herbs. They think it smells good. They want to taste it. + +Mom takes a colander from the cupboard. She puts it in the sink. She turns off the heat. She holds the pot of spaghetti with oven mitts. She pours the spaghetti into the colander. She shakes the colander to drain the water. She says, "The spaghetti is done. It's time to eat." + +Ben and Mia clap. They watch the spaghetti. They see the spaghetti fall into the colander. They see the steam rise from the spaghetti. They are hungry. They want to eat. + +Mom takes a big bowl from the cupboard. She puts the bowl on the table. She scoops the spaghetti into the bowl. She takes the pot of sauce from the stove. She pours the sauce over the spaghetti. She says, "The sauce is done. It's time to eat." + +Ben and Mia cheer. They watch the sauce. They see the sauce cover the spaghetti. They see the cheese melt on the sauce. They are hungry. They want to eat. + +Mom takes four plates from the cupboard. She puts the plates on the table. She takes four forks from the drawer. She puts the forks on the plates. She says, "Let's eat. It's time to eat." + +Ben and Mia run to the table. They sit on their chairs. They grab their forks. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love spaghetti." + +Mom smiles. She sits on her chair. She grabs her fork. She says, "You're welcome, Ben and Mia. I love spaghetti too." + +They eat the spaghetti. They slurp the spaghetti. They chew the spaghetti. They enjoy the spaghetti. + +They don't see the black cat. The black cat sneaks into the kitchen. The black cat jumps on the counter. The black cat smells the spaghetti. The black cat likes spaghetti. + +The black cat licks the spaghetti. The black cat nibbles the spaghetti. The black cat eats the spaghetti. + +Ben and Mia finish their spaghetti. They put their plates in the sink. They say, "That was delicious, Mom. Can we have more spaghetti?" + +Mom says, "Sure, there's plenty left. Let me get you some more spaghetti." + +Mom goes to the kitchen. She sees the black cat. She sees the empty bowl. She sees the spaghetti on the floor. She says, "Oh no, the black cat ate the spaghetti!" + +Ben and Mia hear Mom. They go to the kitchen. They see the black cat. They see the empty bowl. They see the spaghetti on the floor. They say, "Oh no, the black cat ate the spaghetti!" + +The black cat sees Mom. The black cat sees Ben and Mia. The black cat feels full. The black cat feels guilty. The black cat says, "Meow." + +The end. +Sara was sad. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to stay with her grandma. Grandma was elderly and sick. She needed Sara to comfort her. + +"Please, don't go, Sara," Grandma said. "I don't like to be alone. You are my sunshine." + +"But I have to go, Grandma," Sara said. "Mommy said so. She said school is good for me. I will learn new things and make new friends." + +Sara hugged Grandma and kissed her cheek. She put on her backpack and walked to the door. She looked back and saw Grandma's eyes were wet. + +"I love you, Grandma," Sara said. "I will come back soon. Don't worry." + +Sara went outside and waited for the bus. She felt a lump in her throat. She wished she could stay with Grandma. + +The bus came and Sara got on. She sat by the window and looked out. She saw Grandma's house getting smaller and smaller. She waved goodbye, but Grandma did not see her. + +Sara did not like school. She did not understand the teacher. She did not know the other kids. She missed Grandma. She wanted to comfort her. + +At lunchtime, Sara's phone rang. It was Mommy. Sara answered. + +"Sara, I have bad news," Mommy said. "Grandma is gone. She died in her sleep. I'm so sorry, Sara." + +Sara felt a sharp pain in her chest. She dropped the phone and started to cry. She did not want to believe it. She wanted to see Grandma. She wanted to comfort her. + +But it was too late. Grandma was gone. Sara was alone. She did not have sunshine anymore. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bag of candy on a bench. They are very happy. They open the bag and take some candy. + +"Yum, this candy is so sweet and soft!" Tom says. + +"I like the red ones, they are my favorite!" Sue says. + +They eat some candy and put the bag on the bench. Then they go to the slide and the swings. They have a lot of fun. + +But when they come back to the bench, the bag is gone. They look around, but they cannot see it. They are very sad. They lose the candy. + +"Where is our candy?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe someone took it!" Sue says. + +"Who would do that? That is not nice!" Tom says. + +They feel angry and sad. They want their candy back. + +Then they see a squirrel. The squirrel has the bag in its mouth. It runs to a tree and climbs up. It opens the bag and takes out a candy. It bites the candy and makes a face. The candy is dry and hard. The squirrel does not like it. It throws the candy away and takes another one. It does the same thing. It tries all the candy, but none of them are good. The squirrel is disappointed. It loses the candy too. + +Tom and Sue see the squirrel. They laugh. They think the squirrel is funny. They do not want the candy anymore. They are not sad or angry. They are happy. + +They go to the fountain and drink some water. They are thirsty. They feel better. They decide to play some more. They forget about the candy. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Sam like to play pretend. They pretend to be brave knights and princesses. They have a big box of toys. They find a sword, a shield, a crown and a bow and arrow. + +They go to the garden and pretend to fight a dragon. Lily is the princess and Sam is the knight. Sam shoots the arrow at the dragon. The dragon is a big bush. The arrow gets stuck in the bush. Lily says, "Wow, you are so strong!" + +They hear Mommy calling them. She says, "Lunch is ready!" They run to the kitchen and see yummy sandwiches and fruit. They wash their hands and sit down. They eat and drink and tell Mommy about their adventure. + +Mommy smiles and says, "You are very good at pretending. I'm proud of you." Lily and Sam say, "Thank you, Mommy. We love you." They hug Mommy and finish their lunch. They are happy and full. They go back to the garden and pretend some more. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and eat together. One day, their mom gives them a new food. It is green and soft. It is called avocado. + +"Avocado is good for you," mom says. "It has healthy fat and vitamins. Do you want to try some?" + +Sara and Ben look at the avocado. They are confused. They have never seen this food before. It does not look like a fruit or a vegetable. It does not smell like anything. + +Sara is brave. She takes a small bite of the avocado. She makes a face. She does not like it. It is mushy and bland. + +"Yuck!" Sara says. "I don't like avocado. It is not yummy." + +Ben is curious. He wants to try the avocado too. He takes a big bite of the avocado. He smiles. He likes it. It is creamy and smooth. + +"Yum!" Ben says. "I like avocado. It is yummy." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They are confused. How can they like different things? They are twins. They should like the same things. + +Mom sees their confusion. She laughs. She hugs them. + +"It's okay to like different things," mom says. "You are twins, but you are also unique. You have your own tastes and preferences. That's what makes you special." + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They are twins, but they are also different. They love each other anyway. They share the avocado. Sara gives Ben her half. Ben gives Sara some of his. They both try something new. They are happy. +Ben likes to record his voice with his mom's phone. He likes to say funny things and hear them again. He also likes to sing songs and make noises. He thinks it is fun to record. + +One day, Ben and his mom go to the park. They see many leaves on the ground. They are red and yellow and brown. Ben wants to play with the leaves. He sees a rake near a bench. He asks his mom if he can use it. His mom says yes, but be careful. + +Ben takes the rake and starts to move the leaves. He makes a big pile of leaves. He thinks it is a mountain. He runs and jumps into the pile. He laughs and says "wee!" He asks his mom to record him. His mom takes her phone and records Ben playing with the leaves. + +Ben watches the video on the phone. He likes to see himself jumping and laughing. He says "that's me!" He shows the video to his mom. His mom smiles and says "you are very cute, Ben." She hugs him and says "are you hungry?" Ben nods and says "yes, mom. I want a snack." His mom says "okay, let's go find a snack. But first, let's put the rake back where we found it." Ben says "okay, mom." He puts the rake back near the bench. He holds his mom's hand and they walk to find a snack. Ben is happy. He likes to record and play with leaves. +Lila liked to fly. She had a big red pedal that made her go fast on the road. She wore a yellow hat that had wings on it. She felt like a bird when she flew on her pedal. + +One day, she saw a new road that went up a hill. She wanted to fly higher and see more things. She pedaled hard and went up the hill. But the hill was very steep and Lila got tired. She started to go slower and slower. She was troubled. She wished she had a friend to help her. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you need a push?" It was a boy on a blue pedal. He had a green hat that had a propeller on it. He looked like a plane. + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, please. I want to fly higher, but the hill is too hard." + +Ben nodded and said, "Me too. I like to fly. Let's fly together." He pushed Lila's pedal and they went faster and faster. They reached the top of the hill and saw a beautiful view. They saw the sun, the clouds, the trees, and the birds. + +Lila and Ben laughed and said, "We did it! We flew higher!" + +They became friends and flew on their pedals every day. They had fun and helped each other. They felt like birds and planes when they flew on their pedals. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the farm. One day, they saw an enormous corn field with many yellow ears. They wanted to pick some corn and eat it. + +"Look, Lily, so much corn!" Tom said. "Let's go and get some." + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The farmer might see us." Lily said. + +They ran into the corn field and looked for the biggest ears. They pulled and pulled, but the corn was hard to get. They heard a loud noise behind them. It was the farmer on his tractor. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing in my corn field?" the farmer shouted. "Get out of here!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the corn and ran away. They hid behind a big tree and waited for the farmer to go away. + +"That was close, Tom. We almost got caught." Lily said. + +"I know, Lily. That was not nice of us. We should not take the farmer's corn." Tom said. + +They felt sorry for what they did. They decided to go back to the corn field and say sorry to the farmer. They hoped he would not be angry. + +They walked back to the corn field and saw the farmer. He was still on his tractor, but he was not shouting. He was smiling. + +"Hello, you two. I saw you running away. Why did you take my corn?" the farmer asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. + +"We are sorry, sir. We wanted to eat some corn. We did not think it was wrong." Tom said. + +"We are sorry, too, sir. We did not mean to make you mad. We like your corn. It is enormous and yellow." Lily said. + +The farmer listened to them. He was not mad. He was kind. + +"I see. Well, I appreciate your honesty. It is wrong to take things that are not yours. But I can share some corn with you. Do you want some?" the farmer offered. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice." Tom said. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very generous." Lily said. + +The farmer gave them each an ear of corn. He showed them how to peel it and eat it. It was sweet and juicy. They enjoyed it very much. + +They thanked the farmer again and said goodbye. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect other people's things and to be honest and polite. They also learned that corn is delicious. +Lily and Ben were very excite to go to the park. They had new bikes that they got for their birthday. They wanted to ride them on the hill and see how fast they could go. + +They put on their helmets and followed their mom to the park. They saw the hill and smiled. It was big and green and had a path on it. They got on their bikes and started to pedal. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Let's go!" Ben answered. + +They raced each other up the hill. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They reached the top and looked around. They saw the trees, the flowers, the birds and the pond. They felt happy. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Lily said. + +"I know, right? Let's go down now!" Ben said. + +They turned their bikes and zoomed down the hill. They felt the thrill of going fast and the fun of being together. They laughed and shouted and waved to their mom. + +They reached the bottom and stopped. They were out of breath and sweaty, but they were also proud and joyful. + +"That was awesome!" Lily said. + +"That was the best!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and gave their mom a high five. They had a great time at the park with their new bikes and the hill. They couldn't wait to do it again. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to eat candy. They ate candy every day, even when their mom said no. They hid candy under their beds, in their pockets, and in their toys. They thought candy was the best thing in the world. + +One day, their mom took them to the dentist. The dentist looked at their teeth and made a sad face. He said, "You have too many cavities. Cavities are holes in your teeth that hurt and make them bad. You need to stop eating candy or your teeth will spoil and fall out." + +Tom and Jen were scared. They did not want their teeth to spoil and fall out. They asked the dentist, "How can we make our teeth good again?" + +The dentist said, "You need to brush your teeth every morning and night, and floss them too. You also need to eat healthy food, like fruits and vegetables, and drink water. And you need to eat less candy, or only on special days." + +Tom and Jen nodded. They wanted to have good teeth and not hurt. They said, "We will do what you say, dentist. We will take care of our teeth." + +The dentist smiled and gave them each a sticker and a toothbrush. He said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Come back in six months and I'll check your teeth again." + +Tom and Jen went home with their mom. They threw away their candy and brushed their teeth. They ate apples and carrots and drank milk. They felt better and their teeth looked shiny and white. + +The next day, they went to school and saw their friend Ben. Ben had pale skin and red eyes. He looked sick and tired. He said, "Hi, Tom and Jen. Do you want some candy? I have a lot. I eat candy all the time. It's yummy." + +Tom and Jen shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you, Ben. We don't eat candy anymore. Candy is bad for your teeth. It makes them spoil and fall out. You should brush your teeth and eat healthy food. Then you will feel better and your teeth will be good." + +Ben frowned. He said, "I don't care. I like candy. I don't want to brush my teeth or eat healthy food. They are boring. Candy is fun." + +Tom and Jen shrugged. They said, "OK, Ben. It's your choice. But we think you are making a mistake. We hope you don't spoil your teeth and get sick." + +They walked away and left Ben alone with his candy. They wondered if he would ever change his mind. They hoped he would, before it was too late. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big ball and a small dog. The dog is playful. He likes to chase the ball and bark. + +One day, Anna and Ben see something funny. They see their shadows on the ground. Their shadows look like them, but they are dark and flat. Anna and Ben laugh. They try to touch their shadows, but they cannot. + +"Look, Ben, my shadow is bigger than yours!" Anna says. + +"No, it is not. It is because you are closer to the sun. Watch this!" Ben says. He runs away from the sun. His shadow gets smaller and smaller. + +Anna runs after him. Her shadow gets bigger and bigger. The dog runs after them. His shadow is the smallest of all. + +They play with their shadows for a long time. They make funny shapes and poses. They pretend to be animals and monsters. They have fun. + +But then, the sun goes down. The sky gets dark. The shadows disappear. + +"Where did our shadows go?" Anna asks. + +"They are hiding. They need the sun to show up. They will come back tomorrow." Ben says. + +"Can we play with them again tomorrow?" Anna asks. + +"Sure. But now we need to go home. It is getting late. And we need to eat and sleep." Ben says. + +"OK. Bye, shadows. See you tomorrow." Anna says. + +They wave to the ground. The dog barks. They go home with their ball. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to a party. There is music and cake and balloons. Anna and Ben are happy. + +"Can we dance?" Anna asks Ben. She likes to dance. She likes to move her feet and arms and spin around. + +"Yes, we can dance!" Ben says. He likes to dance too. He likes to jump and clap and shake his head. + +They go to the dance floor. It is light and colorful. There are lights that change colors and make shapes. Anna and Ben think they are pretty. They dance with the music. They have fun. + +"Look, Anna, look!" Ben says. He points to a big ball that hangs from the ceiling. It is shiny and round. It has many small lights on it. It makes the dance floor sparkle. + +"Wow, Ben, wow!" Anna says. She looks at the big ball. She thinks it is beautiful. She wants to touch it. + +"Can we touch it?" Anna asks Ben. She requests to touch the big ball. + +"I don't know, Anna, I don't know," Ben says. He is not sure. He thinks the big ball is high and far. He thinks they need to ask someone. + +They look around. They see a man who works at the party. He has a microphone and a hat. He talks to the people and plays the music. + +"Can we ask him?" Ben asks Anna. He thinks the man can help them. + +"OK, Ben, OK," Anna says. She agrees to ask the man. + +They go to the man. They say hello. They are polite. + +"Hello, little ones, hello," the man says. He smiles. He is friendly. + +"Can we touch the big ball?" Anna asks the man. She points to the big ball. + +"The big ball? You mean the disco ball?" the man says. He looks at the big ball. + +"Yes, the disco ball," Anna says. She learns a new word. + +"Well, I'm sorry, little ones, I'm sorry," the man says. He shakes his head. He is sorry. "You can't touch the disco ball. It is too high and too hot. It is not safe for you." + +"Oh, no, oh, no," Anna says. She is sad. She wants to touch the disco ball. + +"Don't be sad, little ones, don't be sad," the man says. He tries to cheer them up. "You can still dance and have fun. You can still enjoy the disco ball. Look, I can make it spin and flash. Do you like that?" + +"Yes, yes, we like that!" Anna and Ben say. They look at the disco ball. They see it spin and flash. They think it is cool. + +"Then dance, little ones, dance!" the man says. He plays a happy song. He invites them to dance. + +Anna and Ben dance. They dance with the disco ball. They dance with the music. They dance with each other. They are happy. They forget about touching the disco ball. They have fun. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. Mommy gave her a pill to make her feel better. Lily did not like the pill. It was big and bitter. She tried to spit it out, but Mommy said, "No, Lily, you have to swallow it. It will help you stop coughing." + +Lily made a face and swallowed the pill. She drank some water and lay down on the couch. She felt sleepy and sad. She wanted to play with her toys, but Mommy said she had to rest. + +Tommy was Lily's brother. He was not sick. He was happy and loud. He played with his cars and his blocks and his train. He made zoom and beep and choo-choo noises. He did not care that Lily was sick. He did not share his toys with her. + +Lily watched Tommy play. She felt envious. She wanted to play with his toys, too. She wanted to touch his cars and his blocks and his train. She wanted to make noises with him. She thought Tommy was mean and selfish. + +She got up from the couch and walked to Tommy. She reached for his train, but Tommy pushed her away. He said, "No, Lily, this is my train. You can't touch it. You are sick and you will make it dirty. Go away and leave me alone." + +Lily felt angry and hurt. She started to cry. She ran to Mommy and hugged her. Mommy said, "What's wrong, Lily? Did Tommy hurt you?" Lily said, "Yes, Mommy, he did. He won't let me touch his train. He says I'm sick and dirty. He's not nice." + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Tommy is not being nice. He should share his toys with you. You are not sick and dirty. You are just a little unwell. You will feel better soon. How about we read a book together? I have a new one with pictures of animals. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily nodded. She liked books with pictures of animals. She said, "Yes, Mommy, I do. Thank you, Mommy. You are nice." Mommy smiled and kissed her. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are nice, too. I love you." She took Lily to her room and read her the book. Lily forgot about the pill and the train. She felt happy and loved. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Sara puts one block on top of another. Ben does the same. They take turns to add more blocks. The tower grows taller and taller. + +"Look at our tower!" Sara says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "We are good at making towers!" + +They are happy and proud of their work. But then, Tom comes along. Tom is older and bigger than Sara and Ben. He does not like to share. He sees the tower and wants to play with it. + +"Hey, that's my tower!" Tom says. "Give me those blocks!" + +He pushes Sara and Ben away. He grabs some blocks from the tower. The tower shakes and wobbles. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Sara says. "You are being mean!" + +"Go away, Tom!" Ben says. "This is our tower!" + +But Tom does not listen. He pulls more blocks from the tower. The tower falls down with a loud crash. The blocks scatter everywhere. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and shout at Tom. + +Tom laughs. He thinks he is clever and strong. He does not care about Sara and Ben. He picks up some blocks and makes his own tower. He makes it bigger and bigger. He wants to show off. + +"Look at my tower!" Tom says. "It is bigger and better than yours!" + +He smiles and gloats. But then, he makes a mistake. He puts one block too many on the top. The tower becomes too heavy and unstable. The tower tips over and falls on Tom. The blocks hit him and hurt him. Tom cries and screams. He is scared and sorry. + +Sara and Ben see what happens. They feel sorry for Tom. They are humble and kind. They go to help him. They pick up the blocks and put them away. They comfort him and ask him if he is okay. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Sara says. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Ben says. + +Tom stops crying. He feels ashamed and grateful. He realizes he was wrong and rude. He apologizes to Sara and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Sara and Ben," Tom says. "I was mean and selfish. I should not have taken your blocks and ruined your tower. Can you forgive me?" + +Sara and Ben forgive him. They are friends again. They decide to play together. They make a new tower. They make it big and strong. But they also make it fair and fun. They share and care. They are happy and proud of their work. And their friendship. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the pool. They had a big toy whale that they could ride on. They pretended they were in the ocean, looking for fish and treasure. + +One day, a scary noise came from the pool. It was loud and deep, like a roar. Ben and Lily looked around and saw a big splash. A real whale had jumped into the pool! + +Ben and Lily were scared. They hugged each other and tried to swim away. But the whale was faster. It swam towards them and opened its mouth. Ben and Lily thought the whale wanted to eat them. + +But the whale did not eat them. It was a friendly whale. It wanted to play with them. It lifted them up with its nose and made a happy sound. Ben and Lily smiled and laughed. They touched the whale's skin and felt how smooth and wet it was. + +The whale was gentle. It did not hurt them. It squeezed them with its fins, like a hug. Ben and Lily squeezed back. They made a new friend. They played with the whale until it was time to go home. They waved goodbye and thanked the whale for the fun. The whale waved back and jumped out of the pool. It made a big splash and a loud noise. Ben and Lily clapped and cheered. They were not scared anymore. They loved the whale. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Anna likes to play with dolls and Ben likes to play with cars. They share their toys and have fun. + +Anna finds a shiny crown in the box. She puts it on her head and says, "Look, Ben, I am a queen. You are my king. We rule the garden." + +Ben smiles and says, "OK, Anna, you are a queen. But I want to play with my cars too. Can I have a car crown?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She is intelligent. She has an idea. She says, "Yes, Ben, you can have a car crown. Let's make one with these blocks and stickers. It will be fun." + +They work together to make a car crown. They use blocks to make the shape and stickers to make the colors. They finish their car crown and Ben puts it on his head. He says, "Wow, Anna, this is a great car crown. Thank you for helping me." + +Anna says, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good king. And you are intelligent too. We make a good team." + +They hug and laugh. They play with their crowns and toys. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma kept there. They saw a big chest that was locked with a key. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it has treasure!" Tom said. + +"Or toys!" Lily said. + +They looked around and found a small key on a shelf. They tried to fit it in the chest, but it was too small. They tried another key, but it was too big. They tried many keys, but none of them worked. + +They were about to give up when they saw a shiny key hanging from a hook on the wall. It had a leather tag that said "chest". They ran to get it and put it in the lock. It turned with a click. + +They opened the chest and saw a lot of old clothes and books. They were disappointed. They hoped for something more fun. + +But then, Tom saw something under the clothes. He pulled it out and revealed a heavy sword. It had a metal blade and a wooden handle. It looked like a sword from a fairy tale. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "Look what I found!" + +Lily gasped. She wanted to see the sword too. She reached for it, but Tom pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. "I found it first!" + +They started to fight over the sword. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not hear their grandma coming up the stairs. + +"Children, what are you doing?" Grandma said. She saw the sword and the chest and the keys. She was not happy. + +She took the sword from Tom and put it back in the chest. She locked it and took the key. She told them to put the other keys back where they found them. + +She explained that the sword was very old and very dangerous. It belonged to her grandfather, who was a soldier. He fought in a war a long time ago. He gave the sword to her when she was a little girl. She kept it as a memory, but she never played with it. + +She said that they should never touch the sword again. She said that they could play with the clothes and the books, but they had to be careful and respectful. She said that they should always ask before they opened the chest. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They hugged their grandma and said they loved her. + +Grandma smiled and said she loved them too. She said they could stay in the attic for a little while longer, but they had to be quiet and gentle. She said she would make them some cookies and milk. + +Lily and Tom nodded and said thank you. They decided to play dress-up with the clothes and read the books. They forgot about the sword. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were restless. They did not want to nap. They wanted to play. They saw a big ball in the yard. They ran to get it. + +"Let's bounce the ball!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They bounced the ball high and low. They bounced it fast and slow. They bounced it to each other. They had fun. + +But then the ball bounced too far. It bounced over the fence. It bounced into the street. They could not see it. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. + +"Where is the ball?" Ben said. + +They ran to the fence. They looked for the ball. They saw a car. The car stopped. A man got out. He had the ball. + +"Hello, kids!" the man said. "Is this your ball?" + +"Yes!" Lily and Ben said. + +The man smiled. He gave them the ball. He also gave them a message. + +"This is for you," he said. "It is from your mom. She says she loves you and she will be home soon." + +Lily and Ben looked at the message. It was a picture. It had a heart and a smiley face. They liked it. + +"Thank you!" they said. + +"You're welcome!" the man said. He got in his car. He drove away. + +Lily and Ben hugged the ball and the message. They felt happy. They were not restless anymore. They went inside. They took a nap. They dreamed of bouncing the ball again. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys in their room, but they did not always share them. Sometimes they fought over who got to play with what toy. + +One day, Ben found a new toy in a box. It was a shiny car that made noises and moved by itself. Ben was very happy and wanted to examine the toy. He took it out of the box and turned it on. It made a loud beep and zoomed across the floor. + +Lily heard the noise and came to see what it was. She saw the car and wanted to play with it too. She said, "That's my toy! Give it to me!" She tried to grab the car from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"No, it's my toy! I found it first!" Ben said. He pushed Lily away and ran to the other side of the room. Lily followed him and tried to catch him. They both shouted and argued. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting over the toy and was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! Why are you making so much noise? You need to be quiet and share your toys. That car is for both of you to play with, not to fight over." + +She took the car from Ben and gave it to Lily. She said, "Lily, you can examine the toy for a few minutes, and then you have to give it to Ben. Ben, you can wait your turn and play with something else. And both of you, say sorry to each other and be nice." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They hugged each other and agreed to share the toy. They played with the car together and made it go around the room. They were quiet and happy. Mom smiled and left them to play. +Ben was a big boy who liked to learn new things. He wanted to go to university when he grew up, like his mom and dad. He had many books and toys that taught him about numbers, letters, animals, and colors. He was very smart and happy. + +But Ben also liked to complain a lot. He complained when he had to wake up early, when he had to eat his vegetables, when he had to share his toys, and when he had to go to bed. He always wanted more and more, and he never said thank you. His mom and dad were sad and tired of his complaining. + +One day, Ben saw a big box in the living room. He thought it was a present for him. He ran to the box and opened it. Inside, he saw a new bike. It was shiny and red, with a bell and a basket. Ben was very excited. He wanted to ride the bike right away. + +But when he tried to get on the bike, he realized it was too big for him. He could not reach the pedals, or the handlebars, or the bell. He could not balance or steer or brake. He fell off the bike and hurt his knee. He started to cry and complain. + +"Mom, dad, this bike is not fit for me! It is too big and hard and scary! I want a different bike! I want a better bike! I want a bike that is fit for a big boy like me!" + +His mom and dad came to the living room and saw Ben crying and complaining. They were not happy. They told Ben that the bike was not for him. It was for his cousin, who was older and taller and nicer than him. They told Ben that they were going to give the bike to his cousin as a birthday gift. They told Ben that he had to wait until he grew up to get a bike that was fit for him. They told Ben that he had to stop complaining and be grateful for what he had. + +But Ben did not listen. He did not want to wait. He did not want to be grateful. He wanted the bike. He threw a tantrum and kicked and screamed and threw his toys. He was very naughty and rude. + +His mom and dad were very angry and disappointed. They decided to punish Ben. They took away all his books and toys that taught him about numbers, letters, animals, and colors. They told him that he could not learn new things anymore. They told him that he could not go to university when he grew up. They told him that he had to stay in his room and think about his behavior. + +Ben was very sad and sorry. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He realized that he had lost his chance to learn and grow and be happy. He realized that he had ruined his future. He wished he had not complained so much. He wished he had been more fit for the bike. He wished he had been more fit for university. He wished he had been more fit for life. But it was too late. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud and runs fast. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +"No, Tom, don't go!" Lily says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks the dog is scary. She wants to stay away from the dog. + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the dog. He says, "Hi, dog! Do you want to play?" + +The dog does not want to play. The dog is angry. It growls and snaps at Tom. It bites Tom's hand. Tom cries out. He is hurt and scared. + +Lily runs to Tom. She hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" + +Tom nods. He says, "I'm okay, Lily. But the dog is mean. It does not like to talk." + +They go to find their mommies. They tell them what happened. Their mommies are worried. They take them to the doctor. The doctor gives Tom a bandage and a sticker. He says, "You are brave, Tom. But next time, be careful. Don't talk to strange dogs. They can be scary." + +Tom and Lily say, "Okay, doctor. Thank you." + +They go home. They play with their toys. They are happy. They are still friends. +Ben and Mia like to play pirates in the backyard. They have a big box that is their ship, and a flag with a skull on it. They pretend to sail the seas and look for treasure. + +One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is black and has a yellow beak. It looks like a crow, but bigger. Ben and Mia think it is a pirate bird. They wave their swords and shout, "Ahoy, matey!" + +The bird sees them and flies down. It lands on their flag and grabs the skull with its beak. It tries to fly away with it, but the flag is stuck to the box. The bird pulls and pulls, but it cannot get free. It hangs from the flag, flapping its wings and squawking. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They think the bird will hurt them or their ship. They run inside and tell their mom. She comes out and sees the bird. She is not scared. She says, "Poor bird, it is trapped and helpless. We need to help it." + +She gets a pair of scissors and cuts the flag. The bird falls to the ground, still holding the skull. It looks at them and drops the skull. It hops away and flies up. It caws once and then disappears. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug their mom and thank her. They pick up the skull and put it back on their flag. They say, "We are brave pirates, but we are also kind. We help animals in trouble." They go back to their ship and play some more. +Tom was a little boy who liked to dream. Every night, he dreamed of being a king. He dreamed of having a high crown, a big castle, and many friends. He dreamed of riding a horse, playing with a sword, and eating cake. + +One night, he dreamed that he was a king for real. He wore a high crown, lived in a big castle, and had many friends. He rode a horse, played with a sword, and ate cake. He was very happy. He saw another king, who was his friend. The other king said, "Hello, Tom. Do you like being a king?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom said. "It is fun. Do you like being a king, too?" + +"Yes, I do," the other king said. "But it is also hard. You have to be good, and fair, and brave. You have to help your people, and protect your land, and make peace. Being a king is not only a dream, it is a duty." + +Tom thought about what the other king said. He realized that being a king was not only fun, but also hard. He wondered if he could be a good, fair, and brave king. He wondered if he could help his people, protect his land, and make peace. + +Then, he woke up. He saw his mom, who smiled at him. She said, "Good morning, Tom. Did you have a nice dream?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I dreamed of being a king. It was fun, but also hard. I learned a lot from the other king, who was my friend." + +Mom hugged him. She said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream, Tom. I'm proud of you for learning from your dream. You can be anything you want, if you work hard and be kind. Maybe one day, you will be a king, or something else that makes you happy." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Tom. Now, let's have some breakfast. Do you want some cake?" + +Tom laughed. He said, "Yes, please. Cake is good for kings and boys." +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down. Whee! + +"Can we have ice-cream, mom?" Lily asked. She loved ice-cream. It was sweet and cold and yummy. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's go to the ice-cream truck," mom said. She took their hands and walked to the truck. There were many colors and flavors of ice-cream. Lily chose pink and Ben chose blue. + +They paid the man and got their cones. They licked their ice-cream and smiled. It was so good! + +But then, a terrible thing happened. A big dog came running to them. It barked and jumped and tried to get their ice-cream. Lily and Ben were scared. They held their cones high and cried. + +"Go away, dog! This is our ice-cream!" Ben shouted. + +"Mom, help us!" Lily screamed. + +Mom came quickly and shooed the dog away. She hugged Lily and Ben and checked their ice-cream. They were still there, but a little messy. + +"I'm sorry, kids. That was a bad dog. Are you okay?" mom asked. + +"We're okay, mom. But our ice-cream is not," Lily said. + +"Can we have new ones, mom?" Ben asked. + +Mom looked at the ice-cream truck. It was still there, but the line was very long. She sighed. + +"I'm sorry, kids. We can't. The line is too long. And we have to go home soon. How about we enjoy what we have left?" mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at their cones. They were not as pretty as before, but they were still ice-cream. They nodded and licked their ice-cream again. It was still sweet and cold and yummy. + +They decided to enjoy their ice-cream, even if it was terrible. They finished their cones and threw them in the trash. They thanked mom and gave her a kiss. They had a good day at the park, even if it was not perfect. They learned that sometimes, things can go wrong, but they can still have fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the forest near their home. One day, they find a big log. They want to roll it down the hill. + +"Let's start, Lily!" Tom says. He pushes the log with his hands. Lily pushes too. The log is heavy. It does not move. + +"Push harder, Tom!" Lily says. They push and push. The log starts to roll. It goes faster and faster. Lily and Tom are happy. They run after the log. + +But the log is too fast. It hits a tree. The tree falls down. It makes a loud noise. Lily and Tom are scared. They stop running. They look at the tree. + +"Oh no, Lily! We broke the tree!" Tom says. He feels bad. Lily feels bad too. + +"Sorry, tree!" Lily says. She hugs the tree. Tom hugs it too. They hope the tree is not hurt. They hope the forest is not angry. They go back to their home. They do not play with the log again. +Anna and Ben are young twins who like to play with toys. One day, they find a big machine in the garage. It has many buttons and lights and wires. They stare at the machine and wonder what it does. + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asks. + +"No, Mama said it is not for us. It is for Papa's work. He makes music with it," Anna says. + +"But I want to hear the music. Maybe we can make some too," Ben says. He reaches for a button. + +Anna grabs his hand and pulls him back. "No, Ben, it is dangerous. Papa said it can make loud noises and sparks. It can hurt us. We have to wait for him to come home and show us," she says. + +Ben is not happy. He wants to play with the machine. He thinks Anna is scared. He waits for a moment when Anna is not looking. Then he runs to the machine and pushes a button. + +The machine makes a loud noise and a bright flash. Anna and Ben scream and cover their ears. The machine starts to smoke and shake. Mama and Papa hear the noise and run to the garage. They see the machine and the twins. + +"What have you done?" Papa shouts. + +"Mama, Papa, help!" Anna and Ben cry. + +Mama hugs the twins and checks if they are hurt. Papa turns off the machine and looks at the damage. He is angry and sad. He worked hard to make the machine. He wanted to surprise the twins with a song. Now the machine is broken and he does not know if he can fix it. + +He looks at Anna and Ben. They are sorry and scared. They did not mean to break the machine. They just wanted to hear the music. + +Papa sighs and calms down. He loves his twins more than his machine. He knows they are young and curious. He decides to teach them a lesson and a song. + +He says, "Anna, Ben, you should never touch things that are not yours. You should always listen to Mama and me. You could have hurt yourselves or the machine. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Papa, we understand. We are sorry. We will not do it again," Anna and Ben say. + +"Good. Now, I will show you how the machine works. It is a special machine that can make different sounds. You can use it to make music. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. Do you want to learn?" Papa says. + +"Yes, Papa, we want to learn. We love music," Anna and Ben say. + +Papa smiles and turns on the machine. He shows them how to use the buttons and the lights and the wires. He teaches them how to make a simple song. Anna and Ben listen and learn. They are happy and excited. They forget about the noise and the flash and the smoke. They only hear the music. They sing along with Papa. Mama joins them and claps. They have fun together. They are a happy family. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks some bread. They ran to the pond with a bag of bread. + +But when they got to the pond, they saw something else. It was an alligator! The alligator was big and green. It had many teeth. It was lying on the grass, with its mouth open. + +"Look, Lily, an alligator!" Tim said. He was not scared. He wanted to touch the alligator. + +"No, Tim, don't!" Lily said. She was scared. She knew that alligators could bite. She pulled Tim back. + +The alligator heard them. It moved its head. It looked at Tim and Lily. It made a loud noise. + +"Roar!" the alligator said. + +Tim and Lily were very scared. They dropped the bag of bread. They ran away from the pond. They ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is an alligator in the pond!" Tim said. + +"An alligator? Are you sure?" Mom said. She was surprised. + +"Yes, mom, we saw it! It was big and open!" Lily said. + +Mom took Tim and Lily by the hand. She walked with them to the pond. She wanted to see the alligator. + +But when they got to the pond, the alligator was gone. There was only the bag of bread on the grass. And the ducks were eating the bread. + +"Where is the alligator?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe it was not an alligator. Maybe it was a log. Or a toy. Or a dream." Mom said. + +Tim and Lily looked at each other. They were not sure. They thought they saw an alligator. + +But they were happy that the alligator was gone. They were happy that the ducks were happy. They were happy that they had mom. + +They hugged mom. Mom hugged them back. + +They said, "We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Tim and Lily." +Sam and Lily were best friends at school. They liked to play with blocks, draw pictures and sing songs. But they did not like Miss Lee, their teacher. Miss Lee was always angry and mean. She shouted at them when they made noise, took away their toys when they had fun and gave them hard work to do. + +One day, Sam and Lily had a plan. They wanted to make Miss Lee happy and nice. They thought maybe she was sad because she had no friends. So they decided to give her a present. They found a big box in the corner of the room. They filled it with things they thought Miss Lee would like: a teddy bear, a flower, a book and a candy. + +They carried the box to Miss Lee's desk and put it on her chair. They wrote a card that said: "To Miss Lee, from Sam and Lily. We hope you like our present. We want to be your friends." They smiled and ran back to their seats. + +Miss Lee came into the room. She saw the box on her chair. She frowned and opened it. She pulled out the things one by one. She did not like them at all. She threw the teddy bear on the floor. She ripped the flower apart. She tore the book to pieces. She spat out the candy. She was very angry. She turned to Sam and Lily and yelled: "Who did this? Who gave me this filthy box? This is not a present. This is garbage. You are bad pupils. You are in big trouble." + +Sam and Lily were scared and sad. They did not understand why Miss Lee was so mean. They did not want to be in trouble. They wanted to be her friends. They started to cry. They wished they had never given her the box. They wished they had a nice teacher. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw many people with flags and drums. They were making a lot of noise and walking in a line. Mom said they were doing a march. + +"What is a march?" Lily asked. + +"A march is when people walk together for something they want or like," Mom said. "They use flags and drums to show their feelings." + +Lily and Tom liked the flags and drums. They wanted to join the march. They asked Mom if they could. + +"OK, but you have to stay close to me," Mom said. "And don't touch anything that is not yours." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They followed Mom to the end of the line. They saw a big flag with many colors. They liked it very much. They waved their hands and said hello to the people in the march. + +The people in the march smiled and said hello back. They gave Lily and Tom some stickers and balloons. Lily and Tom were very happy. They felt like they were part of the march. + +They marched for a long time. They saw many things in the park. They saw birds and flowers and swings and slides. They saw other kids playing and laughing. They had a lot of fun. + +When the march was over, Mom said it was time to go home. Lily and Tom thanked the people in the march. They said goodbye to the flag and the drums. They took their stickers and balloons with them. + +They walked back to the car with Mom. They told Mom how much they enjoyed the march. They said it was a perfect day. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was proud of them. She said she loved them very much. + +They got in the car and drove home. They sang songs and told stories. They were very tired but very happy. They had a perfect day. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to share their snacks. Lily always brought mints, and Sam always brought crackers. + +One day, Lily forgot to bring her mints. She was worried. She knew Sam liked mints a lot. She did not want to make him sad. She looked in her bag, but there were no mints. She looked at Sam, who was smiling and holding his crackers. + +"Hi, Lily!" Sam said. "Do you want some crackers? They are yummy!" + +Lily smiled back. She was happy that Sam was nice. She took a cracker and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I have something to tell you. I forgot to bring my mints today. I am sorry." + +Sam hugged Lily and said, "That's okay, Lily. I don't mind. I like crackers too. And I like you more than mints. You are my best friend." + +Lily and Sam ate their snacks and played in the park. They had a lot of fun. They did not need mints to be happy. They had each other. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to look at their shadows. Their shadows followed them everywhere they went. + +"Look, Mia, my shadow is bigger than yours!" Tim said. + +"No, it's not, Tim, my shadow is bigger than yours!" Mia said. + +They ran to a big tree and looked at their shadows again. They saw that their shadows were different shapes. Tim's shadow was long and thin. Mia's shadow was short and round. + +"Ha, ha, my shadow is funny!" Mia said. + +"Mine is funny too!" Tim said. + +They laughed and played with their shadows. They made their shadows dance and wave and hug. + +But then, a big cloud came and covered the sun. The shadows disappeared. Tim and Mia looked around and could not see their shadows. + +"Where did our shadows go?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know, Tim, maybe we lost them!" Mia said. + +They felt sad and scared. They wanted their shadows back. They thought their shadows were gone forever. + +"Don't worry, Mia, maybe they will come back soon!" Tim said. + +"I hope so, Tim, I miss my shadow!" Mia said. + +They hugged each other and waited for the cloud to go away. + +After a while, the cloud moved and the sun came back. The shadows came back too. Tim and Mia saw their shadows on the ground. They were happy and relieved. + +"Look, Mia, our shadows are back!" Tim said. + +"Yay, Tim, our shadows are back!" Mia said. + +They ran to their shadows and touched them. They felt nothing. Their shadows were harmless. They could not hurt them or leave them. + +"Shadows are silly, Tim, they can't go away for real!" Mia said. + +"You're right, Mia, shadows are silly, but they are also fun!" Tim said. + +They smiled and played with their shadows again. They were glad they had their shadows and each other. +Lily was happy today. It was her birthday. She wanted to celebrate with her friends. She put on her new blouse. It was pink and had flowers on it. She liked it very much. + +She went to the living room. There was a big cake on the table. It had candles and sprinkles. There were also balloons and streamers. Lily smiled. She saw her friends. They were waiting for her. + +"Surprise!" they shouted. "Happy birthday, Lily!" + +Lily hugged them. She thanked them for coming. They sang a song for her. Then they helped her blow out the candles. She made a wish. She hoped it would come true. + +They ate the cake. It was yummy. They played games. They had fun. They gave Lily presents. She opened them. She got a book, a doll, a puzzle and a hat. She loved them all. + +Soon it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to her friends. She thanked them again. She was very happy. She had the best birthday ever. + +She went to her room. She put her presents on her bed. She looked at them. She felt lucky. She had good friends. She took off her blouse. She hung it in her closet. She put on her pajamas. She brushed her teeth. She got into bed. + +She looked at her window. She saw the moon and the stars. They were bright and shiny. She closed her eyes. She fell asleep. She dreamed of her birthday. She dreamed of her wish. + +The living room was empty. The cake was gone. The balloons and streamers were still there. They moved in the wind. They looked like they were celebrating too. They were happy for Lily. They wished her sweet dreams. +Sara and Tom were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to play with the lamp best. The lamp was big and shiny, and it had a switch that made it bright or dark. Sara and Tom liked to pretend that the lamp was a magic wand, a rocket, or a monster. + +One day, Sara wanted to play with the lamp, but Tom did not. Tom wanted to play with his cars. He said, "The lamp is boring. Cars are fun. Let me have the lamp. I need it for my garage." + +Sara said, "No, the lamp is mine. I want to play with it. It is a perfect magic wand. I can make anything happen with it." + +They both pulled the lamp, and it fell on the floor. It made a loud noise, and the light went out. Sara and Tom were scared. They heard their mom coming. + +Mom saw the lamp on the floor. She was angry. She said, "What did you do? You broke the lamp. It was a nice lamp. You are very naughty. You have to share your toys. And you have to be careful with them. Now you have no lamp and no light." + +Sara and Tom felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing. We did not mean to break the lamp. We like the lamp. Can you fix it?" + +Mom sighed. She said, "I don't know if I can fix it. It is very broken. Maybe we can buy a new lamp. But you have to promise me that you will not fight over it. And you have to play nicely with your other toys. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nodded. They said, "We understand, mom. We promise. We love you." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you too. Now let's go to the kitchen. I have some cookies for you. Maybe they will make you feel better." +Ben likes to play with his toy snake. He calls it Sam. Sam is green and long and soft. Ben can make Sam move and curl and hiss. Ben thinks Sam is useful. He can use Sam to scare his sister, or to make a belt, or to pretend he is a jungle explorer. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom and dad. He brings Sam with him. He sees a big slide and wants to go on it. He asks his mom and dad if he can. They say yes, but he has to leave Sam on the bench. Ben does not want to leave Sam. He says Sam wants to go on the slide too. He says Sam is useful. He can use Sam to hold on to, or to make a rope, or to pretend he is a snake charmer. + +His mom and dad say no. They say Sam is not a real snake. They say Sam might get lost or dirty or hurt on the slide. They say Ben can play with Sam later. They request Ben to be a good boy and listen to them. Ben is sad and angry. He does not want to listen. He wants to play with Sam. He thinks his mom and dad are not fair. He thinks they do not understand how useful Sam is. He thinks they do not like Sam. + +He decides to sneak Sam on the slide. He puts Sam in his pocket and runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. He takes Sam out of his pocket and wraps him around his neck. He smiles and says, "Ready, Sam?" He slides down the slide with Sam. + +But he slides too fast and too hard. He loses his balance and falls off the slide. He lands on the ground with a thud. He hurts his knee and his elbow and his head. He cries out loud. He drops Sam on the grass. He looks for Sam, but he cannot see him. He is scared and sorry. He wishes he had listened to his mom and dad. He wishes he had left Sam on the bench. He wonders where Sam is. He hopes Sam is not lost or dirty or hurt. He hopes Sam is still useful. He hopes Sam is still his friend. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing with their toy rockets. They pretended to fly to the moon and the stars. They liked to imagine what was out there in the big space. + +"Look, Lily, I have a secret," Tom said. He showed her a button on his rocket. "If I press this, it will reveal something amazing." + +"What is it?" Lily asked. She was curious. + +Tom pressed the button and a screen popped up on his rocket. It showed a picture of the universe. There were many bright dots and swirls of colors. Tom and Lily gasped. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. "Is that the real universe?" + +"Yes, it is," Tom said. "My dad gave me this rocket. He said it has a special camera that can see the universe. He said the universe is very big and wonderful." + +Tom and Lily stared at the screen. They felt like they were exploring the universe with their rocket. + +Suddenly, a loud voice interrupted them. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my rocket?" It was Max, Tom's older brother. He was very rude. He snatched the rocket from Tom's hands and turned off the screen. "This is mine, not yours. You can't play with it. Go away." + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They did not like Max. He was mean and selfish. + +"Give it back, Max!" Tom shouted. "You are not nice. You are not fair. You are not sharing." + +"I don't care," Max said. "It's mine and I can do what I want with it. You are too little to understand the universe. You are silly and stupid." + +Max ran away with the rocket. Tom and Lily cried. They wished they could see the universe again. They wished Max would be nicer to them. They wished they had their own rocket. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the zoo. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They have fun. + +But it is a hot day. Lily and Ben are tired and thirsty. They want to rest. They look for a shady place. They see a big pool of water. They see a hippo in the water. The hippo is sleeping. + +"Look, Ben, a hippo!" Lily says. "He is so big and fat. He looks cool in the water." + +"Can we go near him, Lily?" Ben asks. "Maybe he will wake up and play with us." + +"No, Ben, we can't," Lily says. "The hippo is sleeping. We have to be quiet and not bother him. He might get angry if we wake him up. Hippos can be very strong and fast. They can bite and hurt us." + +"OK, Lily, you are right," Ben says. "Let's find another place to rest. Maybe we can find a bench or a tree." + +Lily and Ben walk away from the pool. They leave the hippo alone. The hippo keeps sleeping. He does not hear them. He is happy in the water. He dreams of more water and more hippos. He does not mind the hot day. He likes the zoo. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. They liked to see how the trees and flowers changed with the seasons. One day, they saw that the leaves were falling from the trees and the air was cold. They knew it was autumn. + +"Look, Lily, the leaves are red and yellow and brown. They are so pretty!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, they are. But they will not stay on the trees for long. Soon they will all be on the ground," Lily said. + +They picked up some leaves and made a big pile. Then they jumped into the pile and laughed. They had fun throwing the leaves at each other. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Max, barking. He was alert and ran towards them. + +"What is it, Max? What do you see?" Lily asked. + +Max barked again and pointed his nose at the sky. Lily and Tom looked up and saw a big bird. It was an eagle. It had a sharp beak and long claws. It was flying over their heads. + +"Wow, Lily, look at that bird! It is so big and strong!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. But it is also scary. It might want to catch us or Max," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and held Max close. They hoped the eagle would not come down. They wished their mom or dad would come and get them. + +The eagle circled in the air for a while. It looked at the twins and the dog. It was hungry and curious. But it also saw that they were not alone. It saw their house and their car and their fence. It knew there were people around. It decided to look for food somewhere else. + +It flew away and soon it was out of sight. Lily and Tom felt relieved. They thanked Max for being alert and protecting them. They decided to go inside and tell their mom and dad what they saw. They learned that autumn was a beautiful but also a dangerous season. +Sam likes cars. He likes to play with his toy cars and make them go fast. He likes to watch real cars on the road and hear their noises. He wants to be a mechanic when he grows up. A mechanic is someone who fixes cars. + +One day, Sam goes with his dad to the mechanic shop. His dad's car has a problem and needs to be fixed. Sam is very excited. He wants to see the mechanic and learn how he fixes cars. He wants to ask him many questions. + +The mechanic is a nice man. He smiles at Sam and says hello. He tells Sam and his dad what is wrong with the car and what he needs to do. He shows Sam his tools and how he uses them. He lets Sam touch some of the parts and explains what they do. Sam listens carefully and nods. He thinks the mechanic is very smart and cool. + +Sam asks the mechanic many questions. He asks him how he became a mechanic, how many cars he fixes in a day, what is his favorite car, and what is the hardest thing to fix. The mechanic answers all of Sam's questions patiently and kindly. He tells Sam that he likes his curiosity and that he can be a good mechanic if he works hard and learns a lot. + +Sam is very happy. He thanks the mechanic and tells him that he is his hero. He tells his dad that he wants to be like the mechanic when he grows up. His dad hugs him and tells him that he is proud of him. They pay the mechanic and drive away in their fixed car. Sam is very sleepy. He closes his eyes and dreams of cars and tools and mechanics. +Tom and Mia were playing in the big house. They liked to explore the rooms and find new things. One day, they found a door that was locked. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They tried to push the door, but it was too strong. They saw a big hammer in the hall. They thought they could use it to open the door. + +They took the hammer and hit the door hard. The door made a loud noise, but it did not open. They hit it again and again, until they made a hole. They looked inside and saw a dark chamber. It was full of wires and machines and lights. + +They were curious and scared. They wanted to see more. They crawled through the hole and entered the chamber. They touched the wires and the machines and the lights. They did not know what they were doing. + +Suddenly, there was a big flash and a big boom. The wires and the machines and the lights exploded. The chamber was on fire. Tom and Mia screamed. They tried to go back to the hole, but it was too small. They were trapped. + +The fire spread to the rest of the house. The house was burning. The people who lived in the house ran outside. They saw the smoke and the flames. They called for help, but it was too late. + +Tom and Mia did not know that the chamber was very important. It was the control room for the big house. It made everything work. It made the house normal. They destroyed the chamber and the house. They destroyed themselves. They were very sorry, but no one could hear them. +Tom and Anna are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a blue car and Anna has a yellow doll. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving and talking. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast and cool!" Tom says, moving his car on the floor. + +"Hello, my doll is pretty and nice!" Anna says, holding her doll in her arms. + +They are having fun, but they also want to share. They look at each other and smile. + +"Can I see your car, Tom?" Anna asks. + +"Can I see your doll, Anna?" Tom asks. + +They nod and swap their toys. They are curious and happy. + +"Wow, your car is blue and shiny!" Anna says, setting the car on the floor and spinning the wheels. + +"Wow, your doll is yellow and soft!" Tom says, setting the doll on the floor and touching the hair. + +They play with each other's toys for a while, then they hug and say thank you. + +"You are a good friend, Anna!" Tom says. + +"You are a good friend, Tom!" Anna says. + +They swap their toys back and keep playing. They are glad they have each other. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy rockets in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore different planets. Anna had a red rocket and Ben had a blue one. + +"Look, I found a green planet!" Anna said, holding up a ball. "It has trees and flowers and animals. Let's go there!" + +"OK, but be careful. It might have aliens too." Ben said, following her with his rocket. They put their rockets on the grass and ran to the ball. + +Anna touched the ball gently. It was soft and fuzzy. She smiled. "This is a nice planet. I like it." + +Ben poked the ball harder. It made a squeak. He frowned. "This is not a planet. This is a toy. A toy for a dog." + +Suddenly, a big dog ran towards them, barking loudly. It wanted its toy back. Anna and Ben were scared. They grabbed their rockets and ran back to the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, there was a dog!" Anna cried, hugging her mom. + +"It was a big dog!" Ben added, hiding behind her. + +Mommy smiled and hugged them both. "Don't worry, my little astronauts. The dog was just playing. He didn't mean to scare you. He was grateful that you found his toy." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt silly. They had mistaken a dog toy for a planet. But they also felt happy. They had a fun adventure and a loving mommy. + +"Can we play with our rockets again?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but stay away from the dog's toys." Mommy said. + +"OK, we will." Ben said. + +They kissed their mommy and went back to the backyard. They still wanted to explore different planets. But they also learned to be careful and grateful. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a big orange rocket that she likes to zoom around the floor. Ben has a small blue car that he likes to race with Lily's rocket. They are having fun and making loud noises. + +"Look at my rocket, Ben! It can fly to the moon!" Lily says, lifting her rocket in the air. + +"That's cool, Lily, but my car is faster than your rocket!" Ben says, pushing his car along the carpet. + +"No, it's not! My rocket is the fastest!" Lily says, putting her rocket down and chasing Ben's car. + +They run around the living room, trying to catch each other's toys. Lily catches Ben's car and picks it up. Ben catches Lily's rocket and holds it tight. + +"Give me back my car, Lily!" Ben says, pulling on his car. + +"Give me back my rocket, Ben!" Lily says, tugging on her rocket. + +They both pull harder and harder, but neither of them wants to let go. They start to get angry and frustrated. Lily decides to pinch Ben's arm to make him drop her rocket. Ben feels a sharp pain and cries out. + +"Ow! Lily, that hurts! Why did you pinch me?" Ben says, dropping Lily's rocket and rubbing his arm. + +"Because you took my rocket and you wouldn't give it back!" Lily says, dropping Ben's car and grabbing her rocket. + +"That's not nice, Lily! You shouldn't pinch people!" Ben says, picking up his car and pouting. + +They both sit on the floor, holding their toys and looking away from each other. They are not happy anymore. They are sad and sorry. + +After a while, they hear their mom calling them from the kitchen. + +"Kids, it's time for a snack! Come and have some cookies and milk!" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They both like cookies and milk. They also miss playing with each other. They realize that they were silly to fight over their toys. They decide to say sorry and share their toys. + +"I'm sorry I pinched you, Ben. That was mean of me. Can we be friends again?" Lily says, giving Ben a hug. + +"I'm sorry I took your rocket, Lily. That was rude of me. Can we play together again?" Ben says, giving Lily a smile. + +They both nod and hug each other. They put their toys in their toy box and run to the kitchen. They have some cookies and milk and tell Mom about their game. Mom is happy to see them getting along. She gives them both a kiss and tells them that they are good kids. They feel happy and proud. They finish their snack and go back to the living room. They take out their toys and play nicely. They take turns with the rocket and the car. They zoom and race and laugh. They have fun and make loud noises. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to ride their bikes. They had two wheels and pedals to make them go fast. One day, they saw a big hill near the park. Lily wanted to go up the hill, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, don't be a baby," Lily said. "It will be fun to go up and down the hill." + +"No, Lily, it is too high and steep," Ben said. "We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +Lily laughed and teased Ben. "You are a chicken, Ben, a chicken. Bawk, bawk, bawk!" + +Ben felt angry and sad. He did not like when Lily teased him. He wanted to show her that he was not a chicken. He decided to follow her up the hill, even though he was scared. + +Lily and Ben pedaled hard and reached the top of the hill. They looked down and saw the park far below. Lily smiled and said, "See, Ben, it was not so bad. Now let's go down and have fun." + +But Ben did not smile. He felt dizzy and scared. He did not want to go down the hill. He wished he had stayed in the park. + +Lily started to pedal down the hill. She went very fast and felt the wind in her hair. She shouted, "Whee, this is fun!" + +Ben tried to pedal down the hill, too. But he went too fast and lost control of his bike. He swerved and hit a rock. He fell off his bike and scraped his knee and elbow. He cried out in pain. + +Lily heard Ben cry and stopped her bike. She ran back to him and saw him lying on the ground. She felt sorry for him and said, "Oh, Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry I teased you. That was foolish of me. You were right, the hill was too high and steep." + +Ben looked at Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry I followed you. That was foolish of me. I should have listened to you." + +Lily and Ben hugged and said they were still friends. They walked their bikes back to the park and put band-aids on their wounds. They decided to play on the swings and slides instead of riding their bikes. They learned that teasing and following are not good things to do. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They run, ride and fly. They are happy. + +But the sun is very bright. It is warm. Anna and Ben are thirsty. They want to drink water. They look for a fountain. They do not see one. + +"Where is the water?" Anna asks. + +"I do not know," Ben says. "Maybe we can ask someone." + +They see a lady with a dog. She is sitting on a bench. She has a bottle of water. + +"Excuse me, lady," Anna says. "Can you tell us where the water is?" + +The lady smiles. She points to a sign. The sign has a picture of a fountain and an arrow. + +"The water is over there," the lady says. "Follow the arrow. It is not far." + +"Thank you, lady," Ben says. "You are very kind." + +The lady gives them some water from her bottle. She pets her dog. + +"You are welcome, children," the lady says. "Have fun. But be careful. It is noon. The sun is hot. Wear a hat and put on some sunscreen." + +Anna and Ben nod. They drink the water. They feel better. They say goodbye to the lady and her dog. They follow the arrow. They find the fountain. They fill their cups. They drink more water. They splash each other. They laugh. + +They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing with dolls in the garden. Anna had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben had a small doll with short hair and a blue shirt. They were pretending that the dolls were friends and had a tea party. + +"Would you like some cake, Anna?" Ben asked, holding a plastic plate with a pretend cake. + +"Yes, please, Ben. That looks yummy," Anna said, taking a slice of cake and giving it to her doll. + +They were having fun until a big dog came running into the garden. The dog saw the dolls and thought they were toys. He barked loudly and ran towards them. Anna and Ben were scared and tried to grab their dolls, but the dog was faster. He snatched Anna's doll in his mouth and shook it hard. + +"Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" Anna shouted, running after the dog. + +"Bad dog! Leave the doll alone!" Ben yelled, following Anna. + +The dog did not listen. He ran away with the doll, tearing its dress and hair. Anna and Ben chased him, but they could not catch him. They felt helpless and sad. + +They saw the dog drop the doll near a fence and run away. They ran to the fence and saw the doll lying on the ground. It was dirty and broken. Its face had a big mark from the dog's teeth. Anna picked up the doll and hugged it. She started to cry. + +"It's okay, Anna. Don't cry. We can fix it," Ben said, trying to comfort her. + +"No, we can't. It's ruined. The dog slapped it and made a mark. It's not pretty anymore," Anna sobbed. + +"Yes, it is. It's still your doll and you love it. The mark doesn't matter. It shows that it had an adventure. We can clean it and sew it and make it new," Ben said. + +He took the doll from Anna and wiped its face with his shirt. He found a needle and thread in his pocket and started to sew the dress and the hair. He gave the doll a smile and a kiss. + +"See? It's better now. It's still your doll and it's still your friend," he said, giving the doll back to Anna. + +Anna looked at the doll and smiled. She saw that Ben was right. The doll was still her doll and still her friend. The mark was not bad. It was a story. She hugged the doll and hugged Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You helped me and my doll. I'm sorry I shouted at you before," she said. + +"That's okay, Anna. I'm sorry I took your cake before. You are a good friend, too. Do you want to play some more?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do. Let's have another tea party. And this time, we can share the cake," she said. + +They went back to the garden and played with their dolls. They were happy and forgot about the dog. They did not feel helpless anymore. They felt brave and strong. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for rocks. Sometimes they found big rocks, sometimes small rocks, sometimes shiny rocks, sometimes dull rocks. + +"Look, Lily, I found a pretty rock!" Tom said, holding up a smooth, pink rock. "It has spots of white and yellow. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded. "It is very pretty, Tom. Can I see it?" She reached out her hand. + +Tom gave her the rock. "Be careful, Lily. Don't drop it. It is my favorite rock. I want to keep it." + +Lily looked at the rock. She liked it too. She wanted to keep it. She thought of a plan. "Tom, do you remember the big slide?" She asked. + +Tom looked at the slide. It was very high and very fast. He was a little scared of it. "Yes, I remember the slide. Why?" + +Lily smiled. "Let's go to the slide. It is fun. You can go first. I will give you back the rock after." + +Tom thought for a moment. He wanted to try the slide. He wanted to be brave. He nodded. "OK, Lily. Let's go to the slide. But don't forget the rock. It is mine." + +Lily and Tom ran to the slide. Tom climbed up the ladder. He looked down. He felt nervous. He held on to the sides. He slid down. He screamed. He landed on the ground. He laughed. He did it! + +Lily watched Tom. She was happy for him. She was also happy for herself. She put the rock in her pocket. She did not give it back to Tom. She hoped he would forget. She liked the pretty rock. She wanted to keep it. +Lily likes to talk to her daddy. He is kind and funny. He tells her stories and jokes. He listens to her and asks her questions. He makes her feel happy and smart. + +One day, Lily and her daddy go to the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. He has a long tail and a wet nose. Lily wants to pet the dog, but she is a little scared. + +Daddy says, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly. He likes to play. You can say hello to him. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nods. She walks slowly to the dog. She holds out her hand. The dog sniffs her hand. He wags his tail. He licks her hand. Lily giggles. She pets the dog. She says, "Hi, doggy. You are soft and nice. What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He looks at Lily with his big eyes. He seems to say, "I like you, too. You are sweet and brave. My name is Max." + +Lily and the dog become friends. They play and run and roll in the grass. Daddy watches them and smiles. He is proud of Lily. He says, "You are doing great, Lily. You are talking to the dog. You are making a new friend. You are having fun." + +Lily looks at her daddy. She hugs him. She says, "Thank you, daddy. You are the best. I love you." +Tom and Sue wanted to go to the park with Mom. Mom said they had to clean their room first. Tom and Sue did not like to clean. They liked to play with their toys and books. They did not want to put them away. + +"Can we go now, Mom?" Tom asked. He had put some toys in a box. + +"Not yet, Tom. You and Sue have to clean more. Look at all the mess on the floor and the bed." Mom said. She pointed to the clothes, papers, and crayons that were everywhere. + +Sue sighed. She had put some books on a shelf. She did not want to clean more. She wanted to go to the park and swing and slide. She had an idea. + +"Mom, can we clean later? It is very hot today. We need to go to the park and cool down." Sue said. She hoped Mom would say yes. + +Mom looked at Sue and smiled. She knew Sue was trying to trick her. She had a plan. + +"Okay, Sue. You and Tom can go to the park. But you have to wear these." Mom said. She gave them each a big, woolly sweater and a hat. + +Tom and Sue looked at the sweaters and hats. They were thick and fuzzy. They would make them very hot and sweaty. + +"But Mom, these are for winter. It is summer now. We will be too hot in these." Tom said. He did not want to wear the sweater and hat. + +"That's right, Tom. It is summer now. And you know what else is for summer? Cleaning your room. If you don't want to wear these, you have to clean your room first." Mom said. She winked at them. + +Tom and Sue realized Mom was smarter than them. They did not want to wear the sweaters and hats. They wanted to wear their shorts and T-shirts. They decided to clean their room fast. + +They put away their clothes, papers, and crayons. They made their bed. They arranged their toys and books. They cleaned their room in no time. + +"Good job, Tom and Sue. You cleaned your room very well. Now you can go to the park and have fun." Mom said. She gave them their shorts and T-shirts. She helped them put on their shoes and socks. She took them to the car. + +Tom and Sue were happy. They thanked Mom for letting them go to the park. They put on their seat belts and buckled them. They were ready to go. + +"Mom, you are the best. We love you." Tom and Sue said. + +"I love you too, Tom and Sue. And I'm proud of you for cleaning your room. Now let's go to the park and enjoy the sun." Mom said. She started the car and drove away. +Lily and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. Today they have a test. The test is about animals. Lily likes animals. She knows a lot of animal names and sounds. Ben is not sure. He is a little scared of the test. + +"Ben, do not be scared," Lily says. "You can do it. I will help you. We can study together. Look, this is a cat. It says meow. This is a dog. It says woof. This is a cow. It says moo. Do you know what this is?" + +Lily shows Ben a picture of a penguin. Ben thinks hard. He remembers seeing a penguin on TV. It was black and white and had a beak. It lived in a very cold place. It slid on the ice and swam in the water. + +"It is a penguin," Ben says. "It is cool. It says squawk." + +Lily smiles. She is happy that Ben knows the answer. She gives him a high five. + +"Good job, Ben. You are smart. You will do well on the test. I am proud of you. You are my friend." + +Ben smiles too. He feels better. He is not scared anymore. He is glad that Lily is his friend. She encourages him. He thanks her. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are kind. You help me. You are my friend too." + +They hug and go to the classroom. They are ready for the test. They are confident. They are cool. +Anna liked to play doctor with her toys. She had a white coat, a stethoscope, and a band-aid box. She also had a ruler to measure her patients. She pretended that her teddy bear had a sore tummy and needed an operation. + +She put the teddy on the couch and listened to his heart. She said, "Don't worry, teddy, you will be fine. I will make you better." She measured his tummy with the ruler and drew a line with a crayon. She said, "This is where I will cut. It will not hurt, I promise." + +She took a pair of scissors and pretended to cut along the line. She said, "I found the problem, teddy. You ate too much honey. I will take it out and sew you up." She took a spoon and scooped out some cotton from the teddy. She said, "Look, this is the honey. It is sticky and sweet, but too much is bad for you." She threw the cotton in the trash. + +She took a needle and thread and sewed the teddy's tummy. She said, "There, all done. You are a brave teddy. Now you need a band-aid and a hug." She put a band-aid on the teddy's tummy and hugged him. She said, "You are my adorable teddy. I love you so much. You will feel better soon." + +She put the teddy on a pillow and gave him a kiss. She said, "You need to rest, teddy. I will check on you later. You are a good patient." She smiled and went to play with her other toys. She was a good doctor. +Sara and Ben were twins who lived in a big house in the valley. They liked to play outside in the mild weather, when the sun was warm and the breeze was soft. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees, and a swing and a slide. + +One day, they decided to explore the valley and see what they could find. They packed some snacks and water in their backpacks and put on their hats and shoes. They told their mom where they were going and she said, "Be careful and come back before dark." + +They walked along the road, past the farms and the fields, until they saw a hill with a big tree on top. They wanted to climb the hill and see the view from the tree, so they left the road and followed a path. The path was steep and rocky, and they had to hold hands and help each other. + +When they reached the top, they were tired and thirsty, but also happy and curious. They saw the valley below, with their house and the road and the farms and the fields. They also saw a river and a bridge and a forest and a town. They felt like they were on top of the world. + +They climbed the tree and sat on a branch. They ate their snacks and drank their water and talked about what they saw. They said, "Look, there is our house. And there is the farm with the cows. And there is the bridge where we saw the ducks. And there is the town where we go to the store." + +They enjoyed the view and the breeze and the tree. They did not want to leave, but they knew they had to. They said, "We should go back now. It is getting late and mom will be worried." + +They climbed down the tree and followed the path back to the road. They walked along the road, past the fields and the farms, until they saw their house. They ran to the door and hugged their mom. They said, "We had a great adventure. We climbed a hill and saw the valley. It was beautiful and fun." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time. But next time, don't go so far and remain in sight. The valley is big and you are small. I love you and I want you to be safe." + +Sara and Ben said, "We love you too, mom. And we will remain in sight next time. But can we go to the hill again someday?" + +Their mom said, "Maybe someday, when you are older and wiser. But for now, let's go inside and have some dinner. You must be hungry and tired." + +They went inside and had some dinner. They told their mom more about their adventure and what they saw. They were happy and proud and grateful. They had a big day in the valley. +Lily was nervous. She had a loose tooth and it hurt. She did not want to pull it out. She wanted to keep it in her mouth. + +"Mama, my tooth hurts," she said. "Can you bring me some ice?" + +Mama came with a small bag of ice. She put it on Lily's cheek. "This will help with the pain, sweetie," she said. "But you know what? Your tooth will fall out soon. And then you can put it under your pillow for the tooth fairy." + +Lily looked at Mama with big eyes. "The tooth fairy? Who is that?" + +Mama smiled. "The tooth fairy is a special friend who comes at night. She brings you a coin or a gift for your tooth. She likes to collect teeth from children who are brave and healthy." + +Lily thought about it. She wanted to meet the tooth fairy. She wanted to get a coin or a gift. Maybe she could buy a new book or a toy. But she was still nervous. What if it hurt to lose her tooth? + +"Mama, will it hurt when my tooth falls out?" she asked. + +Mama hugged her. "No, honey, it won't hurt. It will just come out easily. And then you will have a new tooth growing in its place. It's part of growing up. All children lose their teeth and get new ones. It's normal and natural." + +Lily felt a little better. She decided to be brave and try to wiggle her tooth. She used her tongue and her finger. She felt it move a little. She wiggled it some more. And then, pop! Her tooth came out! + +Lily was surprised. It didn't hurt at all. It was just a small white thing in her hand. She showed it to Mama. + +"Look, Mama, I did it! I lost my tooth!" + +Mama was proud. She praised Lily and gave her a kiss. "You did it, indeed! You are so brave and strong! Now, let's wash your tooth and put it in a little envelope. And then, tonight, you can put it under your pillow for the tooth fairy. I wonder what she will bring you?" + +Lily was excited. She washed her tooth and put it in the envelope. She wrote her name on it. She couldn't wait for the night. She wanted to see the tooth fairy. She wanted to see what she would bring. She hoped it would be something nice. She was not nervous anymore. She was happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big cake on the table. It smells good and looks yummy. + +"Let's eat some cake," Tom says. He is eager to taste it. + +"No, we can't," Sam says. "Mom said we have to wait until after dinner. She made a promise to us. If we are good, we can have some cake later." + +"But I'm hungry now," Tom says. He does not want to wait. He thinks Mom will not know. + +He takes a knife and cuts a slice of cake. He eats it fast. It is sweet and soft. + +"Come on, Sam, have some too," Tom says. He cuts another slice and gives it to Sam. + +Sam looks at the cake. He wants to eat it, but he remembers Mom's promise. He shakes his head. + +"No, thank you," Sam says. "I want to keep Mom's promise. She will be happy if we are good. And the cake will be more special later." + +Tom shrugs. He eats Sam's slice too. He feels full and happy. + +Soon, Mom comes home. She sees the cake on the table. She sees that some slices are missing. She is sad and angry. + +"Who ate the cake?" she asks. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. Tom feels guilty. He knows he did wrong. + +"I did, Mom," Tom says. He lowers his head. "I'm sorry. I was hungry and eager. I did not keep your promise." + +Mom sighs. She is disappointed in Tom. + +"I'm glad you told the truth, Tom, but you should have waited. You broke my promise and you spoiled the cake. Now you can't have any more cake tonight. You have to learn to be patient and respectful." + +She turns to Sam. She smiles at him. + +"Thank you, Sam, for keeping my promise. You were good and honest. You can have some cake after dinner. You have earned it." + +Sam smiles back. He feels proud and happy. + +He hugs Mom and says, "You're welcome, Mom. I love you and your cake." + +The moral of the story is: It is better to keep your promises and be honest than to be greedy and dishonest. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy cars. Sara has a new car that is shiny and fast. Ben has an old car that is dull and slow. He wants a new car like Sara's, but his mom says he has to save his money. + +One day, Sara and Ben are racing their cars in the backyard. Sara's car zooms ahead of Ben's car. She laughs and says, "My car is better than your car. Your car is ancient and boring." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He says, "My car is not ancient and boring. It is special and smart. I can improve it and make it faster." + +Sara says, "How can you improve it? It is just a toy car. You need a new car like mine." + +Ben says, "No, I don't. I can use my tools and my imagination. Watch me." + +Ben goes to his garage and finds some things to improve his car. He finds some stickers, some paint, some wheels, and some batteries. He works hard and makes his car look colorful and cool. He also makes his car run faster and smoother. + +He goes back to the backyard and shows his car to Sara. He says, "Look at my car now. It is not ancient and boring. It is new and fun. Do you want to race again?" + +Sara looks at Ben's car and feels surprised and curious. She says, "Wow, your car is very nice. You did a good job. I want to see how fast it is. Let's race again." + +Sara and Ben race their cars again. This time, Ben's car is faster than Sara's car. He wins the race and feels happy and proud. He says, "See, I told you I can improve my car. It is not about how new or shiny it is. It is about how much you love and care for it." + +Sara smiles and says, "You are right, Ben. Your car is amazing. I am sorry I was mean to you. Can we be friends and share our cars?" + +Ben says, "Yes, we can. Friends are more important than cars. Let's play together and have fun." +Sara and Ben love to play in the garden. They like to run, jump, and hide behind the plants. Sara's favorite plant is the vine. It has big green leaves and purple flowers. She likes to smell the flowers and pretend they are her friends. + +One day, Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek. Sara ran to the vine and hid behind it. She whispered to the flowers, "Please don't tell Ben where I am. You are my dependable friends." The flowers nodded and smiled. + +Ben looked for Sara everywhere. He could not find her. He was getting tired and bored. He decided to ask the plants for help. He went to the rose bush and said, "Have you seen Sara?" The rose bush shook its head and said, "No, I have not. She is not here." He went to the sunflower and said, "Have you seen Sara?" The sunflower turned its face and said, "No, I have not. She is not here." He went to the vine and said, "Have you seen Sara?" The vine did not say anything. It was very quiet. + +Ben thought the vine was hiding something. He pushed the leaves aside and saw Sara. She was smiling and holding a flower. Ben said, "I found you! You were hiding behind the vine!" Sara said, "Yes, I was. The vine is my dependable friend. It did not tell you where I was." Ben said, "But that is not fair. The vine should have told me. It is not a good friend." Sara said, "Yes, it is. It is a good friend to me. It loves me and I love it." + +Ben was angry and jealous. He wanted to be Sara's best friend. He grabbed the vine and pulled it hard. He wanted to break it and make Sara sad. But the vine was strong and did not break. It wrapped itself around Ben and squeezed him tight. Ben screamed and said, "Help! Help! The vine is hurting me! Let me go!" Sara heard Ben and ran to him. She saw the vine holding him and said, "Stop! Stop! Don't hurt Ben! He is my brother and I love him too!" The vine heard Sara and let go of Ben. It was sorry and did not want to make Sara unhappy. It gave Ben a flower and said, "I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt you. I was scared and angry. You are Sara's brother and I love her too." Ben took the flower and said, "I am sorry too. I did not mean to pull you. I was jealous and mean. You are Sara's friend and I love her too." Sara hugged Ben and the vine and said, "I am happy. You are both my dependable friends. I love you both." The vine, Ben, and Sara smiled and played together in the garden. They were happy and loved. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with toy weapons. They have swords, guns, and bows. They pretend to be heroes and fight bad guys. + +One day, Sam is sick. He has to stay in bed. He cannot play with Ben. He is sad. He misses Ben. + +Ben comes to visit Sam. He brings a gift. It is a new weapon. It is a shield. It is big and strong. It has a star on it. + +"Hi, Sam. I miss you. Do you like my gift?" Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben. It is a cool shield. Thank you. You are a good friend." Sam says. + +"I am glad you like it. It is for you. You can use it when you play with me. It will protect you from bad guys. You are a hero." Ben says. + +Sam smiles. He feels better. He hugs Ben. He is happy. He has a new weapon and a good friend. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play pretend a lot. Today, they pretend to be pirates on a big ship. They use a cardboard box as the ship, and a broom as the mast. They also wear hats and scarves to look like pirates. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben says to Lily. "Do you see any treasure on the island?" + +Lily looks out of the box and points to a big rock. "Yes, I do!" she says. "It is shiny and sparkly. Let's go get it!" + +They jump out of the box and run to the rock. They pretend to dig and find a lot of jewels and coins. They are very happy and excited. + +"Wow, this is the best treasure ever!" Lily says. "We are the most original pirates in the world!" + +They hug and laugh. They put the treasure in a bag and go back to the ship. They sail away to have more adventures. They have a lot of fun playing pretend. +Anna liked to tell stories. She was very creative. She used her toys and her drawings to make up stories. She told stories to her mom, her dad, and her little brother Ben. + +One day, Anna wanted to tell a story about a princess and a dragon. She took her doll, her scarf, and her crayons. She tied the scarf around the doll's waist to make a dress. She drew a dragon on a big paper. She put the paper on the floor and the doll on the paper. She was ready to tell her story. + +"Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She was very brave and kind. One day, a dragon came and tried to take her away. The princess said, 'No, dragon, you can't take me. I don't want to go with you. Go away!'" Anna said in a loud voice. + +Ben heard Anna's story. He wanted to play too. He ran to the paper and grabbed the dragon. He made a roar sound. He said, "I am the dragon. I will take the princess. She is mine. Roar!" + +Anna was angry. She did not want Ben to ruin her story. She said, "No, Ben, stop it. You can't take the princess. She is mine. This is my story. Go away!" + +Ben did not listen. He pulled the dragon and the doll. Anna pulled back. They both pulled and pulled. The paper tore. The scarf came off. The doll and the dragon fell to the ground. + +Anna and Ben started to cry. They both wanted the princess and the dragon. They both wanted to tell the story. They both wanted to play. + +Mom heard Anna and Ben cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the paper, the scarf, the doll, and the dragon. She saw Anna and Ben. She said, "What happened here? Why are you crying?" + +Anna and Ben told Mom what happened. They both said, "It's not fair. He/she ruined my story. He/she took my princess/dragon. He/she won't play with me." + +Mom hugged Anna and Ben. She said, "I'm sorry you are sad. I know you both like to tell stories. You are both very creative. But you can't play alone. You have to share. You have to take turns. You have to listen. You have to be kind. Why don't you try to tell a story together? Maybe you can make a new story with the princess and the dragon. Maybe they can be friends. Maybe they can have an adventure. Maybe they can meet other characters. What do you think?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They looked at the paper, the scarf, the doll, and the dragon. They thought for a moment. They nodded. They said, "Okay, Mom. We will try. We will tell a story together. We will share. We will take turns. We will listen. We will be kind." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's great. I'm proud of you. I can't wait to hear your story. I'm sure it will be very creative." She gave them a kiss. She left them to play. + +Anna and Ben picked up the paper, the scarf, the doll, and the dragon. They fixed the paper. They tied the scarf. They put the doll and the dragon on the paper. They looked at each other. They smiled. They said, "Once upon a time, there was a princess and a dragon who were friends. They lived in a castle. They were very brave and kind. One day, they decided to go on an adventure. They met a fairy, a knight, and a unicorn. They had a lot of fun. They learned a lot of things. They told a lot of stories. The end." + +Anna and Ben clapped. They hugged. They were happy. They had told a story together. They had been creative. They had played. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big brown dog near the trees. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Let's go and pet the dog!" Tom said. He liked dogs. He ran towards the dog. + +"No, Tom, wait!" Lily said. She was scared of dogs. She followed Tom slowly. + +The dog saw Tom and ran to him. He licked Tom's face and jumped on him. Tom laughed and hugged the dog. + +"See, Lily, he is nice. He just wants to play," Tom said. + +Lily came closer. She reached out her hand to touch the dog. But the dog did not like that. He growled and snapped at Lily. He bit her finger. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cried. She pulled her finger back. It was bleeding and hot. She ran to her mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mommy, mommy, the dog bit me!" Lily sobbed. + +"Oh, no, Lily, let me see," her mom said. She took Lily's finger and wrapped it in a tissue. She looked at the dog and Tom. "Tom, come here. We have to go." + +Tom came with the dog. He was sad. He liked the dog. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know he would scare you and bite you," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Tom. It's not your fault. The dog was bad," Lily said. + +Her mom took them to the car. She drove them to the doctor. The doctor gave Lily a band-aid and a sticker. He said she would be fine. + +Lily and Tom hugged and said sorry. They decided to play with other animals next time. Animals that did not scare or bite. +Lily liked to match things. She matched her socks, her dolls, and her books. She matched the colors, the shapes, and the sizes. She was very good at matching. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big gate. The gate had many flowers on it. The flowers were different colors, shapes, and sizes. Lily wanted to match the flowers. + +She ran to the gate and picked a red flower. She looked for another red flower on the gate. She found one and picked it too. She smiled and said, "I matched the red flowers!" + +She did the same with the yellow flowers, the blue flowers, and the pink flowers. She had a bunch of flowers in her hands. She was very happy. + +But then, her mom came and saw what she did. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You picked the flowers from the gate. The flowers are delicate. They need to stay on the gate. They are not for picking. You hurt the flowers and the gate. You have to say sorry and put them back." + +Lily felt sad. She did not know she hurt the flowers and the gate. She thought she was just matching them. She said sorry and put the flowers back on the gate. She hugged her mom and said, "I will not pick the flowers again. I will only match the things I have at home." +Tommy liked to play with his hair. He had long, curly hair that he could make into different shapes. Sometimes he made a hat, sometimes he made a snake, sometimes he made a lion. He liked to look at himself in the mirror and laugh. + +But his mom did not like his hair. She said it was too messy and dirty. She said he needed to go to the barber and get a haircut. Tommy did not want to go to the barber. He liked his hair the way it was. He said no to his mom. + +One day, his mom took him to the barber anyway. She said it was a surprise. Tommy was scared. He did not like surprises. He saw a big chair and a big man with scissors and a comb. The man smiled and said hello. He said he was the barber and he would make Tommy look nice. + +Tommy did not want to look nice. He wanted to look like himself. He cried and kicked and screamed. He did not want to sit in the big chair. He did not want the barber to touch his hair. He said his hair belonged to him. + +The barber was kind. He said he understood. He said he would not cut Tommy's hair if he did not want to. He said he had something else for Tommy. He showed him a box of colorful clips and ribbons and stickers. He said Tommy could choose any of them to decorate his hair. He said he could make his hair even more fun and pretty. + +Tommy liked the colorful things. He liked the red clip and the blue ribbon and the yellow sticker. He said yes to the barber. He let him put the colorful things in his hair. He looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. He still had his long, curly hair, but now it was more colorful. He said thank you to the barber. He said he liked his hair. He said he was happy. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going to visit their grandpa and grandma at the ranch. They liked the ranch very much. There were many animals there, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. + +When they arrived, grandpa and grandma hugged them and gave them cookies. Then they took them to see the animals. Tom and Lily were excited. They wanted to pet them and feed them. + +"Look, Lily, that cow is very big and brown!" Tom said. + +"Yes, and that horse is very fast and black!" Lily said. + +They heard a loud noise. It was a rooster. He was crowing on the fence. + +"Cock-a-doodle-doo!" the rooster said. + +"Wow, he is very loud and proud!" Tom said. + +"He is saying hello to us!" Lily said. + +They laughed and waved at the rooster. They had a lot of fun at the ranch. They loved their grandpa and grandma and the animals. They wanted to visit them again soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bag of oats on a bench. They are hungry and want to eat some. + +"Look, oats!" Lily says. "Let's have some for a snack." + +"OK, but we should ask first," Ben says. "Maybe someone left them here for a reason." + +Lily shakes her head. "No, they are ours now. Come on, they are yummy and good for you." + +She opens the bag and takes a handful of oats. She puts some in her mouth and chews. Ben watches her and feels unsure. + +"Are you sure we can do this?" he asks. + +"Of course, don't be silly," Lily says. "No one will know. Here, have some." + +She gives him some oats. He takes them and eats them. They are crunchy and sweet. He likes them. + +They eat more and more oats. They feel jolly and happy. They laugh and sing. They forget about everything else. + +Soon, they finish the bag of oats. They are full and tired. They lie down on the grass and close their eyes. + +They do not see the old man who comes to the bench. He is the owner of the oats. He feeds them to his pigeons every day. He is sad and angry when he sees the empty bag. + +"Hey, who did this?" he shouts. "Who ate my oats?" + +He looks around and sees Lily and Ben. They are sleeping on the grass. They have oats on their faces and clothes. + +He walks over to them and wakes them up. He scolds them for being greedy and rude. He tells them they should not take things that are not theirs. He tells them they should ask before they eat. He tells them they should share with others. + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed and sorry. They apologize to the old man. They promise to never do it again. They offer to help him feed his pigeons. + +The old man accepts their apology. He forgives them. He lets them help him. He teaches them about pigeons and oats. He tells them they are good for birds and people. + +Lily and Ben learn a lesson. They realize they were wrong. They understand they should be respectful and kind. They become friends with the old man and his pigeons. + +They never eat oats without asking again. They always wear a smile. +Timmy liked to play with his mom's telephone. He liked to press the buttons and hear the noises. He liked to pretend he was talking to his friends or to animals. He did not like to share the telephone with his sister, Lily. + +One day, mom was busy in the kitchen and left the telephone on the table. Timmy saw it and ran to grab it. He hid under the sofa and started to play. Lily saw him and wanted to play too. She crawled under the sofa and reached for the telephone. + +"Give me the telephone!" she said. + +"No, it's mine!" Timmy said. He held the telephone tight and pushed Lily away. + +"Please, Timmy, let me play too!" Lily said. She tried to be nice and humble. + +"No, go away!" Timmy said. He was not nice and humble. He was mean and selfish. He demand to keep the telephone for himself. + +Lily started to cry. She ran to mom and told her what Timmy did. Mom was angry and sad. She went to the sofa and pulled Timmy out. She took the telephone from him and scolded him. + +"Timmy, you are very naughty and rude. You should share the telephone with your sister. You should not demand things that are not yours. You should be humble and kind. Now you have to say sorry to Lily and to me. And you have to go to your room. No more telephone for you today." + +Timmy felt bad. He knew he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily and to mom. But it was too late. He had to go to his room. He had no telephone, no friends, no animals. He had nothing to play with. He was bored and lonely. He wished he had been humble and shared the telephone. He learned a hard lesson. He had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, they found a big box of masks in the attic. They were very happy and tried on different masks. They pretended to be animals, superheroes, and monsters. + +"Look at me, I'm a lion!" Tom roared, wearing a furry mask with a mane. + +"I'm a princess!" Lily said, wearing a sparkly mask with a crown. + +They had a lot of fun, but soon they got bored. They wanted to play something else, but they could not agree. + +"I want to play hide and seek!" Tom said. + +"No, I want to play dress up!" Lily said. + +They started to argue and pull each other's masks. They got angry and sad. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming into the attic. "Why are you fighting over masks? They are just toys. You should share and be kind to each other." + +"But mom, he/she won't let me play what I want!" Tom and Lily both said. + +Mom sighed. She had an idea. She took off their masks and gave them a hug. + +"How about we play a different game?" she said. "A game where you don't need masks. A game where you can use your imagination and provide for each other. A game where you can be a family." + +"What game is that, mom?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"It's called camping!" mom said. "We can make a tent with blankets and pillows, and pretend we are in the woods. We can make a fire with flashlights, and roast marshmallows. We can tell stories and sing songs. And we can cuddle and be warm and cozy." + +Tom and Lily liked the idea. They smiled and nodded. They helped mom make the tent and the fire. They shared the marshmallows and the stories. They sang and laughed. They felt happy and loved. + +Soon, they got sleepy. They snuggled in the tent with mom. They did not need masks to have fun. They had each other. + +The end. + +Moral: Masks can be fun, but they are not important. What is important is to share and be kind to your family and friends. They will provide for you and make you happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy dragon. They named him Spike and pretended he could fly and breathe fire. They made up stories about Spike and his adventures in the land of magic. + +One day, they decided to teach Spike some words. They held him close and said, "Hello, Spike. Can you say hello?" They waited for Spike to repeat, but he did not make a sound. They tried again, "Hello, Spike. Can you say hello?" Still nothing. + +They looked at each other and wondered why Spike did not talk. Maybe he was shy, or maybe he did not like them. They felt sad and put Spike down. + +Then, they heard a small voice say, "Hello, Spike. Can you say hello?" They turned around and saw Spike smiling at them. He had tricked them! He could talk, but he wanted to see their faces. + +Ben and Lily were surprised and happy. They ran to Spike and hugged him. They said, "You are a smart dragon, Spike. You can talk!" Spike nodded and said, "Yes, I can. And I can repeat too. Watch this." He copied everything they said and made them laugh. + +They played with Spike for a long time, teaching him more words and having fun. They loved their toy dragon, and he loved them too. They were the best of friends. +Lily liked to choose her own clothes. She did not like it when Mommy told her what to wear. She wanted to wear purple every day, because purple was her favorite color. She had a purple dress, a purple hat, a purple coat, and even purple shoes. + +One day, Mommy said they had to go to a party. She said Lily had to wear a nice dress, not a purple one. She showed Lily a pink dress with flowers and a white bow. Lily did not like the pink dress. She said, "No, Mommy, I want to wear purple!" + +Mommy said, "Lily, you have to wear the pink dress. It is a special party, and you have to look pretty. You can wear purple another day." She put the pink dress on Lily and combed her hair. Lily was very angry. She did not want to look pretty. She wanted to look purple. + +When Mommy was not looking, Lily ran to her room. She grabbed her purple coat and her purple hat. She put them on over the pink dress. She also took her purple shoes and hid them in her coat. She ran back to Mommy and said, "I'm ready, Mommy!" + +Mommy did not see the purple coat and hat. She thought Lily had changed her mind. She said, "Good girl, Lily. Let's go to the party." She took Lily's hand and they went to the car. + +At the party, there were many people. They all said hello to Lily and Mommy. They said Lily looked very pretty in her pink dress. Lily did not like that. She wanted them to see her purple clothes. She waited for the right moment. When Mommy was talking to someone, Lily took off her coat and hat. She threw them on the floor. She also took off her pink shoes and put on her purple ones. She ran to the middle of the room and shouted, "Look at me! I'm purple!" + +Everyone looked at Lily. They were very surprised. They did not think Lily looked pretty. They thought Lily looked naughty. Mommy was very embarrassed. She ran to Lily and said, "Lily, what have you done? You are being very naughty. You have to wear the pink dress. You have to apologize to everyone." + +Lily did not want to apologize. She did not want to wear the pink dress. She wanted to wear purple. She said, "No, Mommy, I like purple. Purple is better than pink. I don't care what they think. I choose purple!" + +Mommy was very angry. She said, "Lily, you are being very rude. You have to learn to respect others. You have to listen to me. You are not allowed to choose purple. You have to wear what I tell you to wear." + +Lily did not like that. She did not like Mommy. She did not like the party. She did not like anyone. She started to cry. She said, "I hate pink. I hate you. I hate everyone. I want to go home." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "Lily, you have made a big mess. You have hurt my feelings. You have upset everyone. You have to say sorry. Then we can go home." + +Lily did not want to say sorry. She did not want to go home. She wanted to wear purple. She said, "No, Mommy, I don't want to say sorry. I don't want to go home. I want to wear purple!" + +Mommy shook her head. She said, "Lily, you are being very stubborn. You have to learn to compromise. You have to be more flexible. You have to understand that sometimes you can't always choose what you want. Sometimes you have to choose what is best for everyone." + +Lily did not understand. She did not want to compromise. She did not want to be flexible. She did not want to choose what was best for everyone. She only wanted to choose what was best for her. She said, "No, Mommy, I don't want to learn. I don't want to understand. I only want to choose purple!" + +Mommy gave up. She said, "Lily, you are being very selfish. You have to grow up. You have to realize that life is not always purple. Sometimes it is pink. Sometimes it is blue. Sometimes it is green. Sometimes it is yellow. Sometimes it is red. Sometimes it is orange. Sometimes it is brown. Sometimes it is black. Sometimes it is white. Sometimes it is gray. Sometimes it is rainbow. You have to accept that. You have to appreciate that. You have to enjoy that." + +Lily did not accept that. She did not appreciate that. She did not enjoy that. She only liked purple +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. + +They run to the hill. They run fast. They run with their feet. Their feet are strong. They run and run and run. + +They get to the top of the hill. They are happy. They look at the sky. They look at the trees. They look at the birds. They see a lot of things. + +They want to go down the hill. They run down the hill. They run faster. They run with their feet. Their feet are hard. They run and run and run. + +They get to the bottom of the hill. They are tired. They sit on the grass. They drink some water. They laugh. They had fun. They like to run. +Tim and Lily were gifted twins who liked to play in their tent. They had many toys and books in their tent, and they pretended to be explorers or pirates or astronauts. One day, they decided to play in their tent in the backyard, where their mom could see them. + +But Tim had a cold, and he sneezed a lot. Every time he sneezed, he made a loud noise and shook the tent. Lily did not like that. She wanted to play quietly and read her book. She asked Tim to stop sneezing, but he could not. + +"Tim, you are ruining our game!" Lily said. "You are too noisy and you make the tent move. Go inside and rest. I want to play by myself." + +Tim felt sad and hurt. He did not want to leave his sister and his tent. He liked to play with Lily, and he did not mean to sneeze. He tried to hold his sneeze, but it was hard. + +"Lily, I can't help it. I have a cold. I want to play with you. Please don't be mad at me." Tim said. + +But Lily did not listen. She was angry and annoyed. She told Tim to go away and leave her alone. She closed the tent flap and ignored him. + +Tim felt tears in his eyes. He did not know what to do. He wanted to make Lily happy, but he also wanted to stay with her. He looked at his mom, who was watching them from the window. She smiled and waved at him. She knew he was feeling bad. + +She came out of the house and walked to the tent. She opened the flap and saw Lily sitting in a corner, holding her book. She looked at her mom and frowned. + +"Mom, Tim is bothering me. He is sneezing all the time and he is making the tent shake. He is not fun to play with. Can you make him go inside?" Lily said. + +Mom looked at Lily and then at Tim. She saw that Tim was sad and sick. She felt sorry for him. She also saw that Lily was gifted and smart, but she was not being kind or fair. She wanted to teach her a lesson. + +She took Tim by the hand and said, "Come on, Tim. Let's go inside. I have a surprise for you. You will like it." + +Tim was curious and hopeful. He followed his mom, but he also looked back at Lily. He wondered what the surprise was. + +Lily watched them go. She felt a pang of jealousy and curiosity. She wondered what the surprise was, too. She wished she could go with them. She realized that she had been mean to Tim, and that she missed him. She wished she could say sorry and play with him again. + +She put down her book and ran out of the tent. She called out, "Tim, wait! Mom, wait! I want to go with you. I want to see the surprise. I'm sorry, Tim. I love you." + +But it was too late. Tim and mom were already inside the house. They closed the door behind them. Lily was left alone in the backyard, with her tent and her book. She felt lonely and sad. She learned a lesson. She learned that being gifted is not enough. She also needed to be kind and share. She hoped that Tim and mom would forgive her and let her join them soon. She hoped that the surprise was something they could all enjoy together. She hoped that Tim would stop sneezing and feel better. She hoped that they could play in their tent again, as happy twins. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things, like shells, fish, and birds. + +One day, they found a crab in a hole. It was red and had big claws. Tom wanted to touch it, but Lily was scared. + +"Look, a crab!" Tom said. "Can I hold it?" + +"No, Tom, it might pinch you!" Lily said. "Leave it alone!" + +But Tom did not listen. He reached his hand into the hole. The crab saw Tom and snapped its claws. Tom felt a sharp pain and pulled his hand back. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The crab bit me!" Tom said. + +Mom and Dad heard Tom and ran to him. They saw his hand was bleeding. They wrapped it with a cloth and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, are you okay?" Mom said. + +"It hurts, Mom, it hurts!" Tom said. + +Dad looked at the crab. It was still in the hole, but it looked sleepy. It had been awake all night, hiding from bigger animals. Now it just wanted to rest. + +"Poor crab, it was just defending itself," Dad said. "It was afraid of Tom's hand. It didn't mean to hurt him." + +"Can we say sorry to the crab?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we can," Dad said. "But we have to be gentle and quiet. The crab is sleepy now." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They went to the hole and whispered to the crab. + +"Sorry, crab, for bothering you," Tom said. + +"Sorry, crab, for being scared of you," Lily said. + +The crab heard them and opened its eyes. It saw Tom and Lily and waved its claws. It was not angry anymore. It was glad they were sorry. + +"Hello, crab, we are Tom and Lily," Tom said. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily, I am Crab," the crab said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They had met a new friend. They said goodbye to the crab and left it to sleep. They went back to Mom and Dad and told them what happened. + +Mom and Dad were proud of Tom and Lily. They had learned to be kind and respectful to the crab. They had also learned to be careful and brave. They had a good day at the beach. +Jill and Tom liked to play with their toys in the yard. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big green alligator. The alligator could open and close its mouth and make a loud roar. Jill and Tom pretended it was a real alligator and had fun scaring each other. + +One day, the alligator stopped working. It did not roar or move its mouth anymore. Jill and Tom were sad. They asked their mom to repair it. Their mom said she would try, but she needed some tools and batteries. She told them to wait inside and not touch the alligator. + +But Jill and Tom did not listen. They were spoiled and impatient. They wanted to play with the alligator right away. They sneaked outside and grabbed the alligator. They tried to make it work by shaking it and hitting it. They did not see the wires and screws that their mom had taken out. + +Suddenly, the alligator made a loud noise. It was not a roar, but a beep. Jill and Tom were scared. They dropped the alligator and ran away. But it was too late. The alligator had a short circuit and exploded. It made a big fire and smoke. It burned the yard and the toys. It also burned Jill and Tom's clothes and hair. They screamed and cried. + +Their mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the fire and the alligator and her children. She was angry and worried. She called the firemen and the doctor. She scolded Jill and Tom for being naughty and careless. She said they could have been hurt or killed. She said they had to learn to obey and wait. She said they had no more toys to play with. Jill and Tom were sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had not spoiled their alligator. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing is to hang from the monkey bars. They try to hang with one hand, with two hands, and with their feet. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with their mom. They run to the monkey bars and start to hang. Sara hangs with one hand and Ben hangs with his feet. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Ben slips and falls. He hurts his foot and cries. Sara and mom run to him and hug him. Mom looks at his foot and says it is not bad. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. + +Ben stops crying and smiles. He says he is okay. Sara says she is sorry and gives him a toy. They sit on a bench and play quietly. Mom says they are good and brave. She says they can go back to the monkey bars when Ben's foot feels better. Sara and Ben nod and hug mom. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their ball. They bounce it on the floor, on the wall, on the sofa. They have fun. + +But one day, they bounce the ball too hard. It hits a dish on the table. The dish falls and breaks. It makes a loud noise. Mom comes and sees the mess. + +"Who did this?" Mom asks. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. + +"It was him!" Anna says, pointing at Ben. + +"No, it was her!" Ben says, pointing at Anna. + +Mom is sad and angry. She knows they are lying. She says, "You are both wrong. It was the ball. And you are both responsible. You should not bounce the ball inside the house. You should be careful with the dishes. They are not toys. They are for eating. And you should tell the truth. Lying is bad. It hurts people's feelings. And it does not make the problem go away." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not bounce the ball inside the house anymore. We will be careful with the dishes. And we will tell the truth. We are sorry we lied to you." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I forgive you. I love you. But you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to do an extra chore today. That is your consequence. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +They help Mom clean up the mess. And they do an extra chore. They learn their lesson. They do not bounce the ball inside the house anymore. They are careful with the dishes. And they tell the truth. They are good twins. And Mom is happy. +Anna likes to play teacher with her dolls. She has a big book with many pictures and words. She sits on her bed and puts her dolls in a row. She opens the book and points to a word. She says, "This is cat. Cat says meow. Can you say cat?" + +One of her dolls, Lily, nods and says, "Cat. Meow." Anna smiles and says, "Good, Lily. You are a smart doll." She gives Lily a sticker and a hug. She points to another word and says, "This is dog. Dog says woof. Can you say dog?" + +Another doll, Ben, shakes his head and says, "No. Dog. Woof." Anna frowns and says, "No, Ben. You have to say dog, not no. Try again. Dog. Woof." + +Ben tries again, but he says, "No. Dog. Woof." Anna sighs and says, "Ben, you are a silly doll. You have to listen to me. I am the teacher. I will help you. Say after me. Dog. Woof." + +Ben says, "Dog. Woof." Anna claps and says, "Yes, Ben. You did it. You are a good doll." She gives Ben a sticker and a hug. She points to another word and says, "This is curtain. Curtain is on the window. It can be open or closed. Can you say curtain?" + +All her dolls say, "Curtain." Anna nods and says, "Very good, dolls. You are all successful. You learned three words today. You are the best class ever." She closes the book and says, "Now, it is time for a snack. Let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk." + +She picks up her dolls and carries them to the door. She opens the curtain and sees the sun shining. She says, "Look, dolls. It is a beautiful day. Maybe we can play outside later. But first, let's have some yummy food. Come on, follow me." She walks to the kitchen, happy and proud. She loves to play teacher with her dolls. +Lily and Tom were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They were going to a new island for a holiday. Lily liked to see the water and the fish, but Tom was bored. He wanted to play with his toys and watch TV. + +"Can we bake a cake, mom?" Tom asked. He liked to bake with mom at home. He liked to mix the flour and the eggs and the sugar. He liked to lick the spoon and smell the cake in the oven. + +"Not now, Tom," mom said. "We don't have an oven on the boat. We have to wait until we get to the island. Maybe we can bake a cake there." + +Tom was sad. He did not want to wait. He looked out of the window and saw a small island with a lot of trees and a beach. He had an idea. + +"Look, mom, there is an island. Can we go there and bake a cake?" he asked. + +Mom looked at the island and shook her head. "No, Tom, we can't go there. That island is not safe. There might be wild animals or bad people there. We have to stay on the boat." + +But Tom did not listen. He was curious and sneaky. He waited until mom and dad were busy and Lily was asleep. He took his backpack and put some flour, eggs, sugar, and a matchbox in it. He also took a knife and a pan. He went to the back of the boat and saw a small rowboat. He climbed into the rowboat and untied the rope. He took the oars and started to row to the island. + +He did not know how to row very well. He was tired and scared. The water was deep and dark. The wind was strong and loud. The island was far and strange. He wished he had stayed on the boat with his family. + +He finally reached the island and dragged the rowboat to the shore. He looked around and saw a lot of trees and rocks and sand. He did not see any animals or people. He felt a little better. He decided to find a place to bake his cake. + +He walked into the forest and looked for some dry wood. He found some sticks and leaves and made a pile. He took the matchbox and tried to light a fire. He did not know how to light a fire very well. He was frustrated and angry. The matches were wet and the wood was damp. The fire did not start. + +He heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and angry. It saw Tom and his backpack and smelled the food. It roared and ran towards Tom. + +Tom was frightened. He screamed and dropped his backpack. He ran back to the beach and the rowboat. He did not care about his cake anymore. He just wanted to go back to the boat and his family. + +He jumped into the rowboat and grabbed the oars. He rowed as fast as he could. He saw the boat and his mom and dad and Lily. They saw him and his rowboat and the bear. They were shocked and worried. They shouted and waved. + +"Tom, what are you doing? Come back here! There is a bear!" mom yelled. + +"Tom, you are in trouble! Why did you leave the boat? Where is your backpack?" dad scolded. + +"Tom, are you okay? Did the bear hurt you? I was looking for you!" Lily cried. + +Tom was sorry and ashamed. He did not say anything. He just rowed and rowed until he reached the boat. He climbed up and hugged his mom and dad and Lily. He was safe and happy. + +He learned his lesson. He never tried to bake a cake on a wild island again. He waited until they got to the nice island and baked a cake with mom in the oven. He shared his cake with his family and said sorry. They forgave him and loved him. They had a good holiday. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they saw a new path in the park. It was a dirt path that went into the woods. They wanted to see where it went. + +They held hands and walked on the path. They saw trees, flowers, birds and bugs. They were happy and curious. They did not see any other people on the path. They felt like explorers. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. It came from behind a big bush. They stopped and looked at each other. They were frightened. They did not know what made the roar. Maybe it was a lion, or a bear, or a monster. They did not want to find out. + +They turned around and ran back the way they came. They did not care about the path anymore. They only wanted to be safe and with their mom and dad. They ran and ran until they saw the park again. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them on a bench. They ran to them and hugged them. + +They told them what happened. Their mom and dad listened and said they were brave. They said they were sorry they were scared. They said they valued them very much. They said they should always stay close to them in the park. They said they loved them. + +Tom and Anna felt better. They still liked to play in the park. But they never went on the path again. They learned that some things are too scary for them. They learned that their mom and dad are always there for them. They learned that they value each other. They learned that they love each other. +Tom and Lily wanted to watch a movie. They liked movies with animals and songs. They asked their mom to take them to the movie theater. Their mom said yes, but they had to be good and quiet. + +At the movie theater, they saw a big poster of a movie with a lion and a mouse. The lion looked scary and the mouse looked cute. Tom and Lily wanted to see that movie. Their mom bought them tickets and popcorn. + +They found their seats and waited for the movie to start. Tom was excited and kept talking. Lily was annoyed and told him to be quiet. Tom did not listen. He kept talking and making noises. Lily got angry and pinched him hard. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Tom cried. He pinched her back. Lily cried too. They started to fight and pinch each other. Their mom tried to stop them, but they did not listen. They made a lot of noise and disturbed the other people. + +The other people got angry and complained. The movie theater staff came and told them to leave. Their mom was very disappointed and embarrassed. She took them out of the movie theater. They did not get to see the movie. They missed the charming story of the lion and the mouse. They went home sad and sorry. They learned their lesson. They should have been good and quiet. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily saw a mask in her mom's room. It was white and had holes for the eyes and mouth. Lily thought it looked funny. She wanted to try it on. She took the mask and put it on her face. She looked in the mirror and laughed. She looked different. + +She ran to her room with the mask. She wanted to show Anna. She put the mask on Anna's face and said, "Hello, Anna. Do you like your mask?" But Anna did not answer. Lily felt sad. She thought Anna did not like her anymore. + +She took off the mask and saw that Anna's face was dirty. The mask had left some black marks on her cheeks and nose. Lily was scared. She thought she had ruined Anna. She cried and hugged Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you. I will clean you." + +She ran to the bathroom with Anna. She found a cloth and some water. She rubbed Anna's face gently with the cloth. She tried to clean the black marks. But they did not go away. They were stuck. Lily cried harder. She said, "Anna, please don't be mad at me. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She opened the door and saw Lily and Anna. She saw the mask and the black marks. She smiled and said, "Lily, what are you doing?" + +Lily looked at her mom with big eyes. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I found your mask and I wanted to play with it. But I made Anna dirty and I can't clean her. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. You were just curious. The mask is not a toy. It is a special mask that I use for work. It has some ink on it that makes the black marks. But don't worry, they are not permanent. They will wash off with some soap and water. Come on, let's clean Anna together." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can I help you clean Anna?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, you can. You are a good helper. And maybe next time, you can ask me before you use something that is not yours. Okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's make Anna pretty again." +Once upon a time, there was a big mommy bear and her little bear. They went on a trip to the forest to pick berries. While they were walking, they saw a big tree with a beehive. The mommy bear said, "Let's bake some honey cakes with the honey from the beehive!" So they climbed the tree and got some honey. + +When they got home, they baked yummy honey cakes in the oven. The little bear was so happy and said, "Mommy, these cakes are so big and delicious!" They had a fun trip and enjoyed their sweet treats. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ball and roll it around the garden. One day, she was rolling her ball and accidentally hit a vegetable patch. The vegetables were thick and green, but now they were all messed up. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to fix it. She tried to roll the vegetables back into place, but they wouldn't budge. Suddenly, she heard a loud growling noise. It was a big, hungry rabbit who was upset that his vegetables were messed up. + +Lily didn't know what to do, but she knew she had to fix the problem. She rolled up her sleeves and got to work, carefully placing each vegetable back where it belonged. The rabbit watched her work, and when she was done, he hopped over and thanked her. From that day on, Lily and the rabbit were friends, and they made sure to always be careful when rolling their toys near the vegetable patch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with blocks. She would stack them up high and then knock them down with a big smile on her face. One day, she was playing with her blocks when her friend Timmy came over. + +"Wow, Lily! That's a tall stack!" said Timmy. + +"I know, I'm trying to make it even taller!" replied Lily. + +Suddenly, the stack started to wobble and then it fell over, striking Lily's foot. She cried out in pain and Timmy rushed over to help her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean for that to happen," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, accidents happen. But we have to be careful with our blocks so we don't get hurt," said Lily. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when playing with toys so we don't get hurt. And even though Lily's stack was thin and tall, it wasn't worth getting hurt over. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was very cheerful and always had a smile on his face. + +Lily asked Timmy a question, "Do you want to play with me?" Timmy said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" Lily was very happy and they played together all day. + +But then, Lily's other friend came over and she didn't like Timmy. She said, "I hate Timmy, he's not fun." Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't want to hurt her friend's feelings, but she also didn't want to stop playing with Timmy. + +So, Lily asked her friend a question, "Why don't you like Timmy?" Her friend answered, "I don't know, I just don't like him." Lily thought about it and decided that she still wanted to play with Timmy because he made her feel happy and cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a king who was very good. He loved to help his people and make them happy. One day, the king decided to spend all his money on a big party for his kingdom. He invited everyone to come and celebrate with him. + +But as the party went on, the king realized that he had spent too much money. He had nothing left for his people. He felt sad and knew he had made a mistake. From that day on, the king learned to be more careful with his money and to think about the needs of his people first. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be good and to think about others before ourselves. We should always be careful with our money and make sure we use it wisely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. But one day, she ate too many sweets and got a tummy ache. Her mommy called the nurse, who came to check on her. + +The nurse told Lily that she needed to eat healthy food and exercise to stay fit and healthy. But Lily didn't listen and kept eating sweets. Soon, she started to lose her energy and couldn't play outside anymore. + +One day, Lily saw her friends playing outside and she wanted to join them, but she was too tired. She realized that the nurse was right and she needed to take care of her body. From that day on, Lily ate healthy food and played outside to stay fit. She learned that it's important to listen to the nurse and take care of herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the woods near his house. One day, he saw a big blue bird flying overhead. He was so excited to see such a beautiful bird! + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him on a walk in the woods. They came across a small hut that looked like it had been there for a long time. Timmy asked his mom what it was, but she didn't know. She said they would have to ask the old man who lived nearby. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the old man's house. He explained that the hut was built by his grandfather many years ago. He told them stories about how his grandfather used to live in the hut and hunt for food in the woods. Timmy was amazed by the stories and couldn't wait to explore the hut himself. When they got back to the hut, Timmy saw the blue bird again. He knew it was a sign that he was meant to explore the hut and learn more about the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her bright red coat when she went outside to play. One day, Lily went to the park to swing on the swings. But when she got there, she saw that the swings were all twisted and broken. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went to find her dad. He was good at fixing things. She told him about the swings and he said he would go and take a look. When they got back to the park, Lily's dad saw that someone had twisted the chains on the swings. + +Lily's dad fixed the swings and they were as good as new. Lily was happy that she could swing again. She thanked her dad for fixing the swings and they went home. From that day on, Lily always looked out for things that were twisted and told her dad so he could fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bear. He wanted to go on an aeroplane ride. So, he went to the airport. He saw many aeroplanes there. He asked the pilot if he could go for a ride. The pilot said yes! The bear was so happy that he started to skip around. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a task to clean up her toys, but she didn't want to do it. Her mommy told her that she would be proud of her if she did it all by herself. + +Lily started to pick up her toys, but then she saw her favorite book on the shelf. She wanted to read it instead of cleaning up. But then she remembered what her mommy said and went back to cleaning. + +When she finished, her mommy came into the room and was very proud of her. Lily felt happy and not ashamed anymore. From that day on, Lily always remembered to do her tasks before she played with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and jump in puddles with his boots on. But his boots were old and worn out, and they made his feet wet and cold. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy new boots. The new boots were shiny and black, and Timmy was very happy. His mom said, "These boots will improve your playtime outside!" + +That night, Timmy went to bed feeling very sleepy. He put on his cozy pajamas and snuggled under his blanket. As he closed his eyes, he thought about his new boots and how much fun he would have wearing them tomorrow. He smiled and fell asleep, dreaming of jumping in puddles with his new boots on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. He had a big baseball bat that he liked to use to hit the ball. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Max and he was very shy. Timmy wanted to make friends with Max, so he asked him if he wanted to play baseball with him and his friends. Max was nervous at first, but he decided to give it a try. + +Timmy showed Max how to use the baseball bat and how to throw the ball. Max was a quick learner and soon he was having a lot of fun playing with Timmy and his friends. From that day on, Max wasn't shy anymore and he and Timmy became best friends who loved to play baseball together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw pictures and write her name on paper. Her mommy gave her a special table and chair to sit at and do her writing. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help organize the furniture in the living room. Lily didn't know what "organize" meant, but her mommy showed her how to put everything in its place. They moved the couch, the chairs, and the table until it looked nice and neat. + +After they finished, Lily wanted to write a thank you note to her mommy. She sat at her special table and wrote "Thank you mommy for helping me organize the furniture." Her mommy was so proud of her for using such a big word! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her mommy and daddy would buy her new toys sometimes. One day, her mommy got a package in the mail. It was a big box with a bow on it. Lily was so excited to see what was inside the package. + +Her mommy told her to be careful as she opened the package. Inside the box was a new toy for Lily to play with. She was so happy and spent the whole day playing with it. She loved her new toy so much that she even took it to bed with her that night. + +The next day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to spend the day at the park. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to play on the swings and slide. She asked if she could bring her new toy with her and her mommy said yes, but to be careful not to lose it. So, Lily held onto her new toy tightly and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat green vegetables because they made her strong and healthy. But her friend, Billy, did not like green vegetables at all. + +One day, Lily invited Billy over for dinner. She wanted to prepare a delicious meal for him, but she knew he didn't like green vegetables. So, she decided to make a yummy salad with lots of colorful fruits and veggies. + +When Billy arrived, he saw the jolly smile on Lily's face and the colorful salad on the table. He decided to try it, and to his surprise, he loved it! From that day on, Billy started eating more green vegetables and became healthier like Lily. + +The moral of the story is that we should always try new things, even if we think we won't like them. Who knows, we might end up loving them and becoming healthier and happier! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved magic and always dreamed of being a magician. One day, Timmy found a magic wand in the park. He was so happy and he wanted to show his friends. + +Timmy marched through the park with his magic wand, feeling very organized. But then, he saw a big dog. The dog barked and growled at Timmy. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He waved his magic wand and said, "Abracadabra!" The dog disappeared, and Timmy was safe. He was so happy and amazed that his magic wand really worked. From that day on, Timmy felt like a real magician and he marched proudly with his magic wand everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a very long tail that he loved to wag. One day, Max was feeling very uncomfortable because his tail was too hot. He asked his friend, a wise old owl, what he should do. + +The owl said, "Max, you should find a cool place to rest your tail." Max thought about it and decided to go to the pond where he could dip his tail in the water. As he was walking to the pond, he saw a rabbit who was very sad. + +Max asked the rabbit, "Why are you so sad?" The rabbit replied, "I lost my favorite carrot and I can't find it anywhere." Max knew just what to do. He zoomed off to find the carrot and brought it back to the rabbit. The rabbit was so happy and grateful to Max. + +From that day on, Max realized that helping others made him feel comfortable and happy. He wagged his tail with joy and knew that he had made a new friend in the rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the gym with her mommy because they could play together. One day, Lily received a special toy from her mommy for being so good at the gym. + +But when they left the gym, Lily noticed that she had accidentally taken someone else's toy instead of her own. She felt embarrassed and didn't want to return it. + +Her mommy noticed that something was wrong and asked her what was going on. Lily told her what had happened and how she felt embarrassed. Her mommy told her that it was okay and that they needed to return the toy to its rightful owner. + +So, they went back to the gym and found the owner of the toy. Lily apologized and returned the toy. The owner was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily felt much better and learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's embarrassing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her family. They sat down at a table and a nice lady gave them a menu. Lily looked at the menu and saw lots of yummy food. + +Lily's dad said, "Let's get pizza!" But Lily's mom said, "No, we had pizza yesterday. Let's get something else." + +Lily didn't know what to do. She felt tight inside. She wanted pizza, but her mom wanted something else. Finally, Lily's mom set the menu down and said, "Let's get burgers instead." Lily smiled and said, "Okay!" + +They ordered the burgers and they were very tasty. Lily was happy again and she didn't feel tight anymore. She learned that sometimes it's okay to try new things and not always get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to surf on the big waves at the beach. He was famous for being the best surfer in town. + +One day, Timmy went to the beach to catch some waves. He saw his friend Billy and said, "Hey Billy, do you want to surf with me?" + +Billy said, "Yes, I want to surf with you!" + +Timmy and Billy caught some big waves together. They were having so much fun! Timmy said to Billy, "You are a great surfer too! We should surf together more often." + +Billy replied, "I would like that. You are a famous surfer and I want to be just like you!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Billy. Let's catch some more waves!" And they continued to surf together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big swing and she wanted to try it. She asked her mom, "Can I swing, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's test it first to make sure it's safe." So, they tested the swing and it was safe. + +Lily got on the swing and started to go back and forth. She went higher and higher until she felt like she was flying. She loved it so much that she wanted to swing deeper. She asked her mom, "Can I swing deeper, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful." Lily swung deeper and felt like she was touching the sky. + +After a while, Lily got tired and went back to her mom. She said, "That was so much fun! Can we come back tomorrow and swing again?" Her mom said, "Of course, we can come back anytime you want." Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to come back and swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he decided to sort his toys into different piles. He put all his cars in one pile and all his dolls in another pile. + +While sorting, Timmy found a funny looking toy. It was a small spear with a feather on top. Timmy didn't know what it was for, but he thought it looked cool. He showed it to his mom and she explained that it was a toy spear used by Native Americans a long time ago. + +From then on, Timmy loved playing with his toy spear and pretending he was a Native American warrior. He would run around the house with his spear, making funny noises and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Rose. One day, Lily wanted to play with Rose's toy, but Rose said no. Lily got angry and shouted, "I want to play with it!" Rose said, "No, you can't. If you do, there will be a bad result." + +Lily didn't understand what "result" meant, so she asked Rose. Rose explained, "It means something bad will happen if you don't listen to me." Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I don't want anything bad to happen." + +Rose smiled and said, "Good choice. How about we play together instead?" Lily was happy and gave Rose a big kiss on the cheek. From that day on, they played together all the time and never got angry with each other again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went on a walk and Lily stumbled over a rock. She fell down, but she wasn't hurt. + +As they continued on their walk, Lily's friend noticed that her zip was undone. She quickly helped her to zip up her coat. They continued on, talking and laughing. + +When they got back to Lily's house, her mom had made cookies for them. They all sat down to eat the cookies and drink milk. It was a fun day for Lily and her friends, even with the stumble and the undone zip. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but sometimes he got frustrated when they didn't work right. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a toy car that had the power to drive on its own. Timmy was so happy, he gave his mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for giving me this cool toy!" + +Later that day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with the toy car, but Timmy wasn't patient and didn't want to share. "No, this is my toy!" Timmy said. But then, Timmy remembered how happy he felt when his mom gave him the toy car. He decided to be patient and give Billy a turn to play with it too. + +Billy was so happy that Timmy gave him a turn to play with the toy car. "Thanks, Timmy! You're a good friend," Billy said. Timmy smiled and felt proud that he was able to give his friend some joy. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing and giving can make everyone happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and stuff animals. One day, she went to the park and met a new friend named Max. Max was a clever boy and he loved to play hide-and-seek. + +Lily said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" + +Max replied, "My name is Max. Do you want to play hide-and-seek with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I love to play hide-and-seek! Let's go!" + +They played together for hours and had so much fun. Lily thought Max was very clever because he always found the best hiding spots. After they finished playing, they exchanged phone numbers and promised to meet again soon. From that day on, they were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man. He had a mighty body and could lift heavy things. One day, he had to part with his favorite toy. It made him sad, but he knew it was time to let someone else play with it. So, he gave it to a little boy who was very happy to have it. The man felt good knowing he made someone else happy. From that day on, he learned that parting with things can sometimes make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty stones on her walks in the woods. One day, while she was gathering stones, she saw a big, scary bear. She quickly ran away and hid behind a thick tree. + +Lily knew she needed to be careful in the woods, so she decided to make a file of all the different animals she saw. She drew pictures of the animals and wrote down their names. She even included a picture of the bear she saw that day. + +Years went by, and Lily grew up to be a scientist. She remembered her file of animals and decided to study them. She went back to the woods and saw many of the same animals she had seen as a little girl. She was glad she had gathered all the information she needed to help her research. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy. One day, they were walking to the park when they saw a lot of cars on the road. "Look, mommy! So much traffic!" said Lily. + +They had to cross the street, but the road was slippery because it had rained earlier. "Be careful, Lily. The road is slippery," warned her mommy. + +When they finally reached the park, they saw that it was very popular. Lots of kids were playing on the swings and slides. "Can I play too, mommy?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, sweetie," replied her mommy. They played together for a while, and Lily had so much fun. As they were leaving, Lily said, "Mommy, can we come back tomorrow? This park is so popular!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw an owl sitting on a tree branch. The owl looked at her and said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +Lily replied, "I'm playing. Do you want to play with me?" + +The owl said, "I would love to play with you, but I have to watch over my babies in the nest." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Why don't we share? I will help you watch your babies and you can play with me." + +The owl was very happy and said, "You are such an obedient girl. Thank you for being so kind." From that day on, Lily and the owl became best friends and had many adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Blue. Blue was a very cute kitten with soft fur and big eyes. One day, Blue was playing with a ball of yarn when a big dog came along. The dog wanted to play too, but Blue was scared and ran away. + +Blue ran and ran until she found a tree to hide in. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea! She would plan to climb higher up the tree so the dog couldn't reach her. Blue climbed and climbed until she was safe and sound in the branches. + +From up high, Blue looked down and saw the dog had gone away. She was so happy she had made a plan and it worked! Blue stayed in the tree for a while, enjoying the view and feeling proud of herself for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a village with her family and friends. One day, she went for a walk in the village and saw a weird animal. It had long ears and a fluffy tail. Lily was scared at first, but then she realized it was just a bunny. + +Lily picked up the bunny and tried to balance it on her head. It was too heavy, so she put it down. She decided to take the bunny home and show her family. They thought it was weird too, but they loved it. + +From that day on, Lily would see the bunny around the village. It would balance on walls and jump over flowers. Lily loved watching the bunny play. It made her happy to see something so weird and special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw other kids playing with different toys. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, why do they have different toys than me?" + +Her mom replied, "Everyone likes different things, just like how some people like different foods. It's what makes us unique." + +Lily understood and continued playing with her teddy bear. As she was playing, she heard a bird singing in the tree. She said to her teddy bear, "Do you hear the bird singing too? It sounds so pretty." + +Her teddy bear didn't reply, but Lily loved talking to him anyway. She also noticed the texture of the grass beneath her feet and thought it felt bumpy. She enjoyed playing with her popular teddy bear and was happy to have him as her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a vine growing on the fence. It was incredible! She had never seen anything like it before. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the vine too. "Can I touch it?" asked Lily. "Yes, you can touch it," her mom permitted. Lily touched the vine and felt its bumpy leaves. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise. It was her friend, Timmy. "Wow, that vine is incredible!" Timmy said. Lily smiled and said, "I know! My mom permitted me to touch it." Timmy touched the vine too and they both giggled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting packages in the mail. One day, her mom told her that a package was coming for her. Lily was so excited! + +The next day, the mailman came and gave Lily the package. She tore it open and found a toy inside. But as she was playing with it, she accidentally poked herself with it. "Ouch!" she cried. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was being rude and not sharing her toys. Lily remembered how she felt when she poked herself and didn't want her friend to feel that way. So she shared her new toy with her friend and they had fun playing together. From then on, Lily knew that being kind was much better than being rude. +Once upon a time, there was a big, smelly crocodile. He lived in a river and scared all the animals who wanted to drink water. One day, a little boy saw the crocodile and wanted to help. He went to his dad and said, "Dad, we need to fix the crocodile. He's scaring all the animals." + +The dad thought for a moment and then came up with an idea. He went to the store and bought a big bag of soap. They went to the river and threw the soap into the water. The soap made lots of bubbles and the crocodile didn't like the bubbles. He swam away and never scared the animals again. The little boy was happy that he could fix the problem with the smelly crocodile. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max had a very long and curly tail that he loved to wag when he was happy. One day, Max went for a walk and found a small, black cat. The cat was scared and alone, so Max decided to take care of him. The cat was very happy to have a new friend and they played together all day. + +As the sun started to set, Max realized that the cat didn't belong to anyone. Max knew that he had a home and a family, but the cat didn't. Max decided that the cat must belong somewhere and he was going to help him find a new home. + +Max and the cat walked all around the neighborhood looking for someone who might be missing a cat. They asked everyone they saw if they knew where the cat belonged. Finally, they found a kind lady who said that the cat belonged to her. She was very happy to have her cat back and even gave Max a big hug and a treat for being such a good dog. + +Max was very proud of himself for helping the cat find his home. He wagged his tail and smiled, showing off his big, bushy mustache. Max was ready for bed after a long day of adventures with his new friend. +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 big, black spider crawling near her toys. She got worried and shouted, "Mommy, mommy! There's a spider!" + +Mommy came running and saw the spider too. She got a spray bottle and sprayed some water on the spider. The spider didn't like the water and ran away. Lily was happy that the spider was gone. + +Later, Lily and her mommy went inside the house. Mommy asked, "Lily, can you tie your shoes?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, mommy. Can you help me?" Mommy smiled and tied Lily's shoes for her. + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" And they both hugged each other. It was a good day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and hop around. One day, he realized his carrot was missing. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Benny decided to search for his carrot. + +He hopped and hopped until he saw a big tree. Benny thought his carrot might be up in the tree. He tried to climb it, but he couldn't reach. So, he decided to stretch his legs as far as he could. But still, he couldn't reach the top of the tree. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a kind squirrel. The squirrel asked Benny what was wrong. Benny told him about his missing carrot. The squirrel said, "I have some available nuts. Would you like to share them with me?" Benny was happy to have found a new friend and they sat together, ate nuts and played all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, they were making soup and her mom asked her to add some salt. But Lily accidentally poured too much salt in the soup. + +Her mom tasted the soup and said, "Lily, this soup is too salty. We need to add more water to make it regular again." + +Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to put too much salt. I'll be more careful next time." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Everyone makes mistakes. Just remember to have patience and be careful when cooking." + +Lily learned her lesson and from that day on, she always measured the salt carefully. She realized that having patience and being careful is important in cooking and in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. + +Lily climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. She felt dizzy when she got to the top. She hoped she wouldn't fall down. + +Her mom stood at the bottom of the slide and said, "Are you ready, Lily?" Lily said, "Yes, I am ready!" She slid down the slide and it was so much fun! + +When she got to the bottom, she said, "Mom, can we do it again?" Her mom said, "Of course, let's go!" Lily was so happy and hoped they could play at the park all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pink crayons and play with her dolls. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy, she ate all the candy at once. + +But then, Lily felt sick and her tummy hurt. She realized she wasted all the candy and didn't share with her friends or family. She felt sad and guilty. + +Lily learned that it's important to not be greedy and to share with others. She promised to never waste anything again and to always share. She shut her eyes and made a wish to be a kind and generous person. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean and play with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a big, scary shark swimming towards him. Nemo knew he had to dive deep to escape from the shark. + +Later that day, Nemo's friend Dory asked him to take a photo with her. Nemo was excited and swam fast to get to Dory. But when he got there, he saw that the shark was following him again! Nemo quickly remembered how to dive and swam down into the deep, dark ocean. + +After a while, Nemo came back up to the surface and saw that the shark was gone. He took a photo with Dory and they both smiled big. Nemo felt proud that he knew how to dive and escape from danger. From that day on, Nemo always remembered to be careful and keep an eye out for any sharks in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would pick them every day. One day, Lily met a boy named Max. Max was very careless and didn't care about the flowers. + +Lily said, "Max, please be careful with the flowers. They are very pretty." + +Max replied, "I don't care about the flowers. They are just plants." + +Lily was sad, but she continued to pick the flowers. She wanted to pack them up and take them home. But when she got home, she realized that the flowers were all wilted and dead. Lily cried and wished that Max had been more careful with the flowers. + +From that day on, Lily never talked to Max again. She learned that it's important to be careful with the things you love. +Once upon a time, there was a happy staff of animals who worked in a big forest. They loved to play and sing together. One day, they heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the forest. They wondered what it could be. + +They decided to go and find out. On the way, they met a grumpy bear who told them to stop and go back. But the cheerful animals didn't listen and continued on their journey. + +As they got closer to the noise, they saw a big tree that had fallen down, blocking the path. They knew they had to work together to move it. The animals used their strong muscles and pushed the tree out of the way. + +When they finally reached the other side of the forest, they saw a group of lost animals who were crying for help. The cheerful staff of animals knew what to do. They took the lost animals back to their homes and everyone was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike on the street near her house. One day, she saw a sad boy sitting on the curb. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The boy replied, "I lost my bike. It was my favorite thing to ride on this street." + +Lily felt sad for the boy and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." + +Together, they searched the street and finally found the boy's bike. He was so happy and grateful. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to do yoga. She would stretch and bend her body every day, and she was very good at it. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. The park was very big, and there were lots of kids playing. + +Lily wanted to play on the slide, but the slide was very slippery. Her mommy warned her to be careful, but Lily was a stubborn girl. She wanted to go down the slide anyway. So, Lily climbed up the ladder and sat down on the top of the slide. + +As she started to slide down, she slipped and fell off the slide. She wasn't hurt, but she was scared. Her mommy and daddy rushed over to help her up. Lily realized that she should have listened to her mommy and been more careful. From that day on, she was more careful when she played on slippery things. And she continued to do yoga every day, because she loved it so much. +Once upon a time, there was a pale princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to walk in the garden and smell the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a mill in the distance and demanded to go see it. Her father, the king, said yes and they went on a journey to the mill. + +When they arrived, the princess saw how the mill turned round and round, making flour from grains. She was amazed and wanted to try it herself. The miller showed her how to turn the mill and she had so much fun. + +After their visit to the mill, the princess was very happy and thanked her father for taking her on such a fun adventure. From that day on, she would always ask her father to take her to the mill whenever she wanted to have some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly crab named Crusty. Crusty lived in a big ocean with his friends. One day, Crusty found a shiny oyster. He tried to open it, but it was too hard. He asked his friends to help, but they couldn't open it either. + +Suddenly, a big scary shark came swimming towards them. Crusty was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the shark surrendered and swam away. Crusty and his friends were safe! + +After the scary moment, they all went back to trying to open the oyster. Finally, they found a way to open it and inside was a beautiful pearl. They were all so happy and celebrated together. From that day on, Crusty and his friends knew that they could overcome any challenge as long as they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park and play with his toys. One day, Timmy saw a cop who was helping an old lady cross the street. Timmy was grateful to the cop for helping the old lady. + +Later that day, Timmy went to see a magic show at the park. The magician did a trick and everyone started to applaud. Timmy clapped his hands too and felt very happy. After the show, Timmy went to the magician and said "Thank you for the magic show, I am grateful". + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be grateful to people who helped others, like the cop who helped the old lady. And whenever he saw something amazing, he would always applaud just like he did at the magic show. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a boy named Max playing by the fountain. Max was very kind and always shared his toys with Lily. + +Lily went up to Max and said, "Will you marry me?" Max laughed and said, "We're too young to get married, Lily. But we can be best friends forever!" Lily was happy and they played together all day. + +As they were playing, Lily noticed that Max found a toy that wasn't his. She asked him where he got it from, and Max said he found it by the fountain. Lily knew it wasn't honest to keep something that wasn't theirs, so they went to the lost and found to give it back to its rightful owner. + +From that day on, Lily and Max were the best of friends, always playing together by the fountain and being honest with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her phone. One day, Lily's mom gave her a snack while she was playing. Lily accidentally dropped her snack on her phone and it got dirty. + +Lily's mom saw the dirty phone and said, "Let's clean it!" They got a cloth and some water and wiped the phone until it was clean again. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her phone again when she noticed a sticker on it. She wanted to remove the sticker, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom gently removed the sticker and Lily was happy to have a clean phone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink juice from her cup. Her mommy would always put sweet juice in her cup. One day, Lily wanted to pour her own juice, but her mommy didn't allow her. Lily was sad, but mommy said she could try when she was bigger. So, Lily waited patiently and drank her sweet juice from her cup every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a big garage with his family. One day, Mittens saw a mouse running around. Mittens wanted to catch the mouse, so he decided to cut off its escape. + +Mittens ran after the mouse and cornered it. The mouse tried to run away, but Mittens was too clever. Mittens pounced and caught the mouse in his paws. Mittens was very proud of himself for catching the mouse. + +From that day on, Mittens was known as the clever cat who caught the mouse in the garage. Mittens was happy to live in the garage with his family, and he always kept an eye out for any more mice that might try to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Rose who loved to tease her. One day, Lily was very excited because it was her birthday. She woke up early and saw a big brown box wrapped with a bow on the table. She knew it was a present from her sister. + +Lily opened the box and found a beautiful brown teddy bear inside. She hugged the bear and thanked her sister. But Rose just laughed and said, "That's not all, there's something else in the box." Lily looked inside and saw a spider. She was scared and started to cry. + +But then, Rose said, "Don't worry, it's just a toy spider. I wanted to tease you a little bit, but I would never want to scare you on your special day." Lily felt happy and hugged her sister. From then on, they had a fun birthday celebration together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a plate of delicious shrimp for lunch. Timmy was so excited to eat it, he started to jump up and down with enthusiasm. + +As Timmy was eating his shrimp, his daddy came home from work. Daddy told Timmy a funny joke and Timmy laughed so hard, he almost choked on his shrimp! But don't worry, Timmy was okay and kept eating his yummy lunch. + +After lunch, Timmy played with his toys and pretended to be a superhero. He laughed and had so much fun being a superhero. Timmy loved to laugh and have fun every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with brown pedals. One day, she rode her bike to the park and met a new friend named Max. Max had a brown dog with a waggy tail. + +Lily and Max played together on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun! Then, they decided to ride their bikes together. Max thought Lily's bike was cool because of the brown pedals. They rode around the park and had a race. Lily won! + +At the end of the day, Lily and Max said goodbye. They promised to meet again at the park next week. Lily rode her bike home, feeling happy that she had made a new friend. She couldn't wait to see Max and his brown dog again! +Once upon a time, there was a big, purple elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie was playing hide-and-seek with her friends when she suddenly disappeared! Her friends looked everywhere for her, but they couldn't find her. They were very worried. + +After a while, Ellie's friends heard a loud noise coming from a nearby bush. They went to investigate and found Ellie stuck in the bush! She had been playing and accidentally got stuck. Her friends were so happy to find her and helped her out of the bush. + +From that day on, Ellie's friends made sure to keep a closer eye on her so she wouldn't disappear again. And Ellie was grateful to have such caring friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to bake chocolate chip cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix the batter and put it on a sheet. The sheet was heavy, but they were able to put it in the oven. After a little while, the cookies were done and they smelled so good! Lily and her mommy enjoyed eating the warm cookies together. It was a happy day for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she went on a walk and got lost in the woods. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, her dog, Max, came to rescue her. He barked and found her. Lily was so grateful to have Max there to help her. She gave him a big hug and they started walking back home. + +On the way home, Lily's coat got stuck on a zip. She couldn't get it off and started to cry. Max saw what was happening and chewed the zip until it came undone. Lily was so happy that Max was there to help her again. They made it back home safely and Lily's parents were grateful to see her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, but she didn't have any paper. Her mom said, "Let's go to the store and buy some paper." + +At the store, Lily saw a pretty pink notebook, but it was too expensive. She said, "Mommy, can we buy the cheap notebook instead?" Her mom said yes. + +When they got home, Lily started drawing in her new notebook. She drew a picture of a flower and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, Lily, that's beautiful! Let's fold the paper in half and make it into a card for grandma." + +Lily folded the paper and drew more pictures on the front. She was so excited to give it to her grandma. When they visited her grandma, Lily gave her the card. Her grandma looked at it and said, "Oh my, this is the best card I've ever seen!" Lily smiled and felt proud of her artwork. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Lucky. Lucky lived in a stable with many other horses. One day, Lucky realized that he was different from the other horses. He was gifted! He could run faster and jump higher than any other horse in the stable. + +Lucky was so happy about his special gift that he started to show off to the other horses. He would run around the stable and jump over fences, trying to impress them. But the other horses didn't like it. They thought Lucky was being mean and trying to make them feel bad. + +One day, Lucky's friend, a wise old owl, came to talk to him. The owl told Lucky that it's not nice to raise yourself up by putting others down. Lucky realized that he had been acting selfishly and apologized to the other horses. From then on, he used his gift to help others and make them happy. And the other horses saw how kind and generous Lucky was, and they all became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the shade of the trees. One day, Benny met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Benny!" said Lily. "Do you want to play?" + +"Yes, please!" said Benny. "What do you want to do?" + +"I want to make a sandcastle," said Lily. + +"Okay!" said Benny. "I can help you part the sand." + +Benny and Lily played together in the shade, making a big sandcastle. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time go by. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thanks for playing with me, Benny. You're a great friend!" + +Benny smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. I had fun too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mommy. They would sit on a big, comfy chair and read lots of books together. + +One day, Lily's mommy was feeling careless and accidentally left her phone on the chair when they left the library. They didn't notice until they got home. + +Lily said, "Mommy, where's your phone?" and her mommy realized what had happened. They quickly went back to the library and found the phone still sitting on the chair where they left it. Lily was so happy they found it and they both learned to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write on her paper with her blue pen. One day, she was writing a story about a princess and a dragon when her little brother came and scribbled all over her paper. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Her mom came to see what was wrong and saw the icy look on Lily's face. She asked what happened and Lily showed her the dish of food that her brother knocked over onto her paper. Mom hugged Lily and said they could start a new story together. They sat down and wrote about a magical unicorn who helped clean up the spilled dish and saved the day. + +Lily was happy again and forgot all about the ruined paper. From then on, she always made sure to keep her writing safe from her little brother's curious hands. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tasty cookie in her hand, but her little brother wanted it too. They both tried to grab it, but it broke in half and fell on the ground. Lily's brother started to cry, and Lily felt sad too. + +Suddenly, a quick bird flew down and picked up one of the cookie halves. Lily and her brother chased after the bird, but it was too fast. They were sad and hungry, but then Lily had an idea. She snapped the other half of the cookie in two and gave one piece to her brother. + +He smiled and took a bite, and Lily smiled too. They both had a tasty snack, and they were happy again. The bird flew away with the other half, but Lily and her brother didn't mind. They had each other, and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. But one morning, she couldn't find the bread in the kitchen. She looked everywhere but it was not there. She felt sad because she really wanted to eat toast. + +Then, her mom came to the kitchen and saw Lily's sad face. She asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she couldn't find the bread. Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can plan better next time and make sure we have bread for your toast." + +From that day on, Lily's mom organized the kitchen better and made sure they always had bread for Lily's toast. Lily learned that it's important to plan ahead and be organized so that things can go smoothly. And she was happy because she got to eat her favorite breakfast every day. The end. +Once upon a time, a dog named Max had a flea on his back. The flea was very small and liked to jump around. Max tried to scratch the flea off, but it wouldn't go away. Max felt frustrated and didn't know what to do. + +Max's owner saw him scratching and knew something was wrong. She looked at Max's back and saw the flea. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. She felt frustrated too. + +Finally, Max's owner got an idea. She put some special shampoo on Max's back to get rid of the flea. The flea didn't like the shampoo and jumped off of Max. Max was happy to be flea-free and his owner was happy to have solved the problem. They both felt relieved and went for a walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a bird stuck in a tree. "Mommy, we need to rescue the bird!" Lily said. + +Her mom helped her get the bird down safely. Then, they saw a big event happening in the park. There were lots of people and music. "Wow, this is so cool!" said Lily. + +Suddenly, a nosy dog came running towards them. "Oh no, the dog is going to get us!" Lily said. But the dog just wanted to play and they ended up having fun together. Lily and her mom had a great day at the park, rescuing a bird and making a new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his colorful cubes. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. Timmy wanted to show his amazing cube tower to his friend. + +But when Timmy's friend arrived, he knocked over the tower by accident. Timmy got very angry and shouted at his friend. His friend felt sad and left. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and talked to him. She said, "It's not nice to get angry at your friend. Accidents happen. Instead, why don't you ask your friend to sit with you and build an even more amazing cube tower together?" + +Timmy realized his mistake and apologized to his friend. They sat together and built an even more amazing cube tower. Timmy learned that it's better to forgive and work together with friends than to get angry and upset. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly knight named Jack. Jack had a big sword that he loved to play with. One day, Jack met a dragon named Timmy. + +"Hello, Timmy! Would you like to play with my sword?" Jack asked. + +Timmy replied, "No, thank you. Swords are scary. But can I tease you instead?" + +Jack laughed and said, "Sure, Timmy! Let's play together." And so, they spent the day playing games and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Timmy. He loved to run around and play all day. One day, his mommy asked him to help her clean the floor. "Can you help me clean the floor, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy replied, "Yes mommy, I can help you." + +As they were cleaning the floor, Timmy saw a toy car under the sofa. He rushed to get it and showed it to his mommy. "Look mommy, I found my toy car!" he said excitedly. His mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. But let's finish cleaning the floor first." + +Timmy helped his mommy clean the floor very fast. When they were done, Timmy said, "Mommy, that was fun. Can we do it again?" His mommy replied, "Of course, Timmy. Cleaning the floor can be fun too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the desert with her family. One day, they went on a hike and saw a big, prickly cactus. Lily's mom told her to be careful and not touch it. + +Lily was curious and wanted to touch the cactus, but she remembered what her mom said. Instead, she pointed at the cactus and asked her dad what it was called. He told her it was a cactus and that it was very prickly. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to a restaurant for lunch. The waiter was very kind and brought them lots of yummy food. Lily was grateful for the delicious meal and thanked the waiter. + +As they were leaving the restaurant, Lily saw a small cactus in a pot. She remembered the big cactus from the hike and told her mom and dad about it. They were proud of her for remembering and being careful. From that day on, Lily loved exploring the desert and pointing out all the different cacti she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a piggy bank where she saved all her pennies. One day, she wanted to buy a toy but she didn't have enough pennies. + +Lily felt troubled and sad. But then, her mom told her that she could send a letter to her grandma and ask for some pennies. + +Lily was happy and wrote a letter to her grandma. She put the letter in an envelope and sent it in the mail. A few days later, she received a letter from her grandma with some shiny pennies inside. Lily was overjoyed and bought the toy she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's favorite car got stuck under the couch. He was upset because he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy's mom asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"My car is stuck, Mommy. I can't get it out," Timmy replied. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We'll solve this problem together," said his mom. + +Together, they moved the couch and retrieved the car. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for helping him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to put his cars away after playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Bun wanted to go explore the forest, but was too scared to go alone. + +Bun asked his friend, a wise old owl named Hoot, for help. Hoot told Bun that he would supply him with a map and some snacks for the journey. Bun was very happy and thanked Hoot. + +As Bun was hopping through the forest, he came across a big knot in a tree. He was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered what Hoot had told him: "Don't be fearful, just take a deep breath and think." Bun took a deep breath and thought for a moment. He then realized that he could go around the knot and continue on his journey. + +Bun learned an important lesson that day. Sometimes we may encounter obstacles, but with the help of friends and some thinking, we can overcome them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to sleep and would always take naps. One Tuesday, Teddy woke up feeling very sleepy. He rubbed his eyes and yawned. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw a butterfly fluttering by. Teddy wanted to catch it, so he tried to pinch it with his paws. But the butterfly was too quick and flew away. + +Feeling a little sad, Teddy continued his walk and saw his friend, a rabbit. The rabbit noticed that Teddy looked tired and asked him if he wanted to take a nap together. Teddy happily agreed and they both fell asleep under a tree. + +When Teddy woke up, he felt much better and thanked his friend for the nap. From then on, Teddy made sure to take naps whenever he felt sleepy on a Tuesday. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big fish swimming in the pond. Ducky wanted to swim with the big fish, but he was scared. + +So, Ducky decided to walk around the pond instead. As he was walking, he saw a group of ants carrying food. They were very organized and Ducky thought it was amazing. + +After his walk, Ducky went back to the pond and saw that the big fish was still there. This time, Ducky was not scared anymore. He took a deep breath and swam towards the big fish. The big fish was friendly and they became friends. From that day on, Ducky learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to face your fears and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who lived in a big house with a garden. She loved to play outside in the garden and touch the flowers. One day, her parents decided to make the garden modern by adding new plants and a fountain. Lily was very excited to see the changes in the garden. + +When the garden was finished, Lily ran outside to touch the new plants. She saw the fountain and thought it was beautiful. She loved how the water sparkled in the sun. From that day on, Lily spent even more time in the garden, touching the flowers and watching the water in the fountain. She was very happy with the modern garden her parents had made for her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim's mom asked him to go to the store and request a sack of apples. Tim was happy to help his mom, so he went to the store. + +At the store, Tim saw a silly clown juggling balls. Tim laughed and watched the clown for a bit before remembering why he was there. He went up to the storekeeper and asked for a sack of apples. The storekeeper smiled and gave Tim a big sack of apples. + +Tim was proud of himself for helping his mom and carrying the heavy sack all the way home. When he got home, his mom thanked him and gave him a big hug. Tim felt happy and proud of himself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking, Lily found a sign. It was a big, red sign that said "STOP". + +Lily's mommy explained to her that the sign was there to keep everyone safe. They had to stop and look both ways before crossing the street. Lily thought it was a good sign and felt happy that she found it. + +As they continued their walk, they felt a mild breeze blowing. Lily's mommy told her that it was a gentle wind. Lily liked how the wind felt on her face and in her hair. She felt happy that she found the sign and enjoyed the mild breeze on their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and chew on bones. One day, Spot smelled something yummy coming from the oven. He wanted to see what it was, so he jumped up and accidentally turned the oven on. + +Spot didn't know what he had done and went back to playing with his toys. Soon, the oven started to get really hot and smoke started to come out. Spot didn't know what to do and started to bark for help. + +But it was too late. The oven caught on fire and the whole house burned down. Poor Spot didn't make it out alive. His family was very sad and missed him very much. They learned to always be careful around ovens and to never leave them on when they're not using them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a purple blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, can I play with your purple blanket?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure, but be careful not to rip it," replied Lily. + +Timmy took the blanket and started to chew on it. "Mmm, this blanket is so soft," said Timmy. + +"Lily, why does Timmy chew on your blanket?" asked Lily's mom. + +"He likes the way it feels in his mouth," replied Lily. + +After a while, Timmy gave the blanket back to Lily. "Thanks for sharing your blanket with me, Lily. It's the best blanket ever," said Timmy. + +Lily smiled and hugged her purple blanket tightly. She was happy to share it with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her blue dress and her mommy's jewelry. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help load the dishwasher. Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will help!" + +While loading the dishwasher, Lily saw her mommy's shiny blue necklace. She asked, "Mommy, can I wear your blue shiny necklace?" Her mommy said, "No Lily, it's too special to wear. It's only for special occasions." + +Lily was sad but she still loved her mommy. Later that day, Lily went to play outside. She saw a shiny blue rock and thought it was like her mommy's necklace. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When Lily got home, she showed her mommy the blue rock. Her mommy said, "Oh no Lily, that's not a rock. It's a poisonous bug." Lily got sick and had to go to the hospital. She learned that she should never touch things she doesn't know about. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there was a little rabbit who was very obedient. One day, the little rabbit went for a walk in the forest. As he hopped along, he noticed a big tree with lots of leaves. + +Suddenly, the little rabbit heard a loud noise. He noticed that it was a big bear who was looking for food. The little rabbit got scared and ran away as fast as he could. The obedient little rabbit knew he had to be careful in the forest and always stay alert. + +From that day on, the little rabbit was even more careful when he went for walks in the forest. He knew that he had to be obedient and listen to his instincts to stay safe. And whenever he noticed something strange or scary, he would run away as fast as he could! +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a cozy armchair. The armchair was very important to the family who lived there. They would sit in it to watch TV, read books, and relax. + +One day, the family decided to have a party. They needed someone to serve drinks and snacks to their guests. The little girl who lived in the house wanted to help. She asked her mom if she could serve the guests. Her mom said yes, as long as she was careful. + +The little girl was excited to help. She put on her best dress and waited for the guests to arrive. When they did, she served them drinks and snacks from the cozy armchair. Everyone was very impressed with how helpful she was. The little girl felt proud and happy. From that day on, she knew that serving others was an important thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the river with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a big raft. They all climbed on it and floated down the river. Timmy was scared because the water was deep and he couldn't swim very well. His face turned pale, but his friends held his hand and made him feel better. + +After a while, they saw a postman walking along the riverbank. Timmy's mom had told him about postmen and how they deliver mail. Timmy was so excited! He shouted to the postman and waved his hand. The postman saw them and waved back. Timmy's friends asked him if he wanted to mail a letter, but Timmy didn't have one. They all laughed and continued on their adventure down the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They brought a kite with them, and Lily held the string while her friends ran around with the kite. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and lifted the kite up high into the sky. Lily held onto the string tight, and the kite started to sail through the air. Lily's friends cheered and clapped as they watched the kite fly higher and higher. + +Lily was so happy that she got to sail the kite. When it was time to go home, Lily carefully wrapped the string around the kite and carried it back to her house. She couldn't wait to show her mom how high the kite had sailed in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the mud. She would jump and splash in the puddles all day long. When it was time to go inside, her mommy would say, "Lily, it's time to wash up!" + +Lily would go to the sink and turn the knob to make the water come out. She would use soap to make bubbles and wash her hands and face. Her mommy would help her wash her hair too, and it always smelled lovely after they were done. + +One day, Lily went to play in the park with her friends. They had so much fun running and playing, but when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had mud all over her clothes. Her mommy said, "Let's wash your clothes so they are clean and lovely again." They put the clothes in the washing machine, turned the knob, and soon they were clean and fresh. Lily was happy to wear her lovely clothes again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat jelly. One day, Lily's mom bought her a beautiful glass jar filled with jelly. Lily was so excited to eat it. + +But as she was carrying the jar to the table, she accidentally dropped it and it broke into tiny pieces. Lily was sad and scared because she knew her mom would punish her for breaking the jar. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home and saw the broken jar. She asked Lily what happened and Lily told her the truth. Her mom was upset but instead of punishing her, she hugged her and said accidents happen. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, she saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean. She was so happy to see the dolphin and wanted to play with it. + +Lily ran to the water and called out to the dolphin. The dolphin came closer and Lily reached out to touch it. But suddenly, the dolphin disappeared! Lily looked around, but she couldn't see it anywhere. + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She thought maybe she scared the dolphin away. But then, she heard a voice behind her. It was an old man who had been watching her. "Don't be ashamed, little one," he said. "Sometimes dolphins just disappear. They're very good at hiding." + +Lily felt better and thanked the old man. She continued to play in the sand, hoping that one day the dolphin would come back to play with her again. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow flower in a garden. It was called a sunflower. The sunflower loved to stand tall and quiet in the sun all day. It made the garden look pretty. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She liked to pick flowers and play. But she didn't see the sunflower. She ran and jumped around, and disturbed the sunflower. The sunflower didn't like that, it wanted to be quiet and still. + +The little girl saw the sunflower and said sorry. She promised to be quiet and not disturb the sunflower again. The sunflower was happy, and they became friends. From then on, the little girl would come to the garden to play with the sunflower, but always remembered to be quiet and gentle. +Once upon a time, there was a little dove. The dove was very sad and gloomy because nobody wanted to play with it. The other birds would ignore the dove and fly away when it tried to join in their games. + +One day, the dove saw a little girl playing alone in the park. The dove decided to fly down and say hello. The little girl was happy to see the dove and they played together all afternoon. + +From that day on, the dove was no longer sad and gloomy. It had found a friend who didn't ignore it. The little girl and the dove played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in a jungle with his friends. One day, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a festival. The lion got excited and wanted to go there. But his friends were troubled because they were scared of people. The lion tried to convince them that everything would be fine. He said that they would have fun and enjoy the festival. Finally, his friends agreed and they all went to the festival. The lion was so happy that he roared loudly. They danced, played games and had lots of fun. The lion and his friends realized that festivals are not scary, they are fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing with her dolls when she heard her mommy calling her. "Lily, come here please!" her mommy said. Lily ran to her mommy and asked, "What do you need mommy?" + +"I need you to pour me a glass of water," her mommy said. Lily went to the kitchen and poured a glass of water for her mommy. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a knock on the door. It was the nurse who came to check on Lily's baby brother. The nurse was very kind and dependable. Lily's mommy thanked the nurse for coming and asked her to check on the baby. + +After the nurse left, Lily's mommy said, "I am so glad we have a dependable nurse to help us take care of your baby brother." Lily smiled and said, "Me too mommy, she is very nice." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help her make a sandwich. Lily was so excited to help. + +Her mommy gave her an onion to chop. Lily tried her best but the onion made her eyes watery. "Mommy, my eyes hurt," said Lily. "It's okay, sweetie. Just fold a towel and put it on your eyes," said her mommy. + +Lily did as her mommy said and felt better. She continued to help her mommy make the sandwich. She put the lettuce on the bread and folded it tight. "Look, mommy! I made a sandwich!" exclaimed Lily. "Great job, sweetie!" said her mommy. Lily felt proud of herself for helping her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool during the summer. One day, her mom told her they were going to a fancy party at her friend's house. + +Lily was excited to wear her new dress and see all the pretty decorations. When they arrived, she saw a big pool in the backyard. She asked her mom if she could swim, but her mom said they had to wait until after dinner. + +During dinner, Lily ate all her food, even the vegetables she didn't like. Her mom was impressed and said she could go swim in the pool now. Lily ran outside and jumped in the pool. +