diff --git "a/TinyStories_1262.txt" "b/TinyStories_1262.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1262.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of the slide anymore. She would slide down it again and again, feeling wild and free every time. And she always celebrated with an ice cream cone afterwards. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, while playing, Mittens saw a laser pointer. The laser pointer was shining and moving around the park. Mittens chased after it, but it was too fast. + +Suddenly, Mittens saw a big dog. The dog didn't like Mittens and wanted to hurt her. Mittens tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. Mittens remembered the laser pointer and quickly grabbed it. She waved it around and the dog became distracted. Mittens ran away to safety. + +However, as Mittens was running, she accidentally shone the laser pointer in her own eyes. She couldn't see where she was going and fell into a deep hole. Mittens was stuck and no one could hear her meows for help. + +The moral of the story is to be careful with the things we play with and to always be aware of our surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, she found a pack of gum that had different colors. She wanted to match the colors with her dress. She picked the pink gum and put it in her mouth. She chewed and chewed until she got dizzy. She had to sit down and take a rest. After a while, she felt better and continued to chew her gum happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was running too fast and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily and asked, "Are you okay? Can I help you?" Lily nodded her head and the lady helped her stand up. She walked with Lily to a nearby bench and sat down slowly. + +The lady asked, "What happened?" Lily said, "I fell down and it hurts." The lady said, "Don't worry, I'll help you. Let's clean your knee and put a bandaid on it." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry was so tall that he could reach the leaves on the tallest trees. One day, Jerry met a new friend named Timmy who was looking for a tutor to help him learn new things. Jerry offered to help Timmy and they became great friends. + +One day, while Jerry was teaching Timmy about the different animals in the jungle, they heard a loud noise. The ground began to tremble and Jerry and Timmy didn't know what to do. Jerry told Timmy to hold on tight to his neck and they ran as fast as they could. + +After a while, the trembling stopped and Jerry and Timmy were safe. Timmy was so grateful to have Jerry as his tutor and his friend. From that day on, Jerry and Timmy continued to learn new things together and have many more adventures in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mr. John. He loved to fish in the big blue sea. One day, he caught a big fish that looked like a tuna. He was so happy and generous that he decided to share it with his friends. + +Mr. John went to his friends' houses and knocked on their doors. "I have something for you," he said. His friends were curious and asked, "What is it?" Mr. John answered, "It's a big fish that I caught today." + +His friends were so grateful for Mr. John's generous gift. They cooked the tuna and shared it with their families. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal and thanked Mr. John for his kindness. From that day on, Mr. John's friends knew that he was always willing to answer their needs and share what he had. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear loved to rest in the forest. One day, the bear saw a mysterious bird. The bird was very colorful and the bear had never seen it before. The bear wanted to be friends with the bird and show it love. So, the bear followed the bird through the forest. They rested under a big tree and watched the sun go down. From that day on, the bear and the bird were the best of friends and they would always rest together under the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly flying around her garden. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Mommy! A butterfly!" + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast. She ran after it, but it flew away. She felt sad that she couldn't catch it. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to dress up in their favorite outfits. Lily put on her pink dress and said, "This dress fits me perfectly!" Her friend agreed and they went outside to play some more. Even though she didn't catch the butterfly, Lily was happy to have a fun day with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very lazy and didn't like to do much. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his messy room. Timmy didn't want to, but his mom made a request so he had to do it. + +After Timmy cleaned his room, he wanted to go outside to play. But he realized he had a stain on his shirt. His mom told him to change his shirt, but Timmy didn't want to. His mom made another request and Timmy finally changed his shirt. + +Timmy went outside to play and had lots of fun. When he came back inside, his mom told him how proud she was of him for cleaning his room and changing his shirt. Timmy felt happy and proud too. From then on, he tried not to be so lazy and listened to his mom's requests. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear jewelry, especially rings. She had a beautiful ring that her grandma gave her. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy who was crying. The boy said he lost his ring in the park. + +Lily felt sorry for the boy and decided to help him find his ring. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Lily thought about her ring and how much it meant to her. She decided to give her ring to the boy so he wouldn't feel sad anymore. + +The boy was very happy and thanked Lily for her kindness. Lily learned that it's not always about having the best jewelry, but it's about being kind and helping others. From that day on, Lily felt happy knowing she made someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we go to the park and watch the birds together?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, we can go to the park and watch the birds fly. But today is a gloomy day, so we need to bring an umbrella." + +Lily said, "Okay, I will bring my red umbrella!" They went to the park and saw many different kinds of birds. Lily said, "Look mommy, there's a big bird with a long neck!" + +Mommy said, "That's a crane, Lily. It comes from a faraway nation." Lily was very happy and said, "I love watching the birds with you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. He wanted to go to the other side of the pond, but he was afraid to cross the water. His friend, a ladybug named Lily, saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Freddy?" + +"I want to go to the other side of the pond, but I'm scared to cross," replied Freddy. + +"Don't worry, I can help you," said Lily. "I'll fly you across on my back." + +Freddy was so happy and grateful. He climbed onto Lily's back, and they flew across the pond together. When they got to the other side, Freddy said, "Thank you so much, Lily. You're the best friend ever. I couldn't have done it without your help." + +Lily replied, "No problem, Freddy. I'm always here to help my friends. Just be careful next time, because you're fragile and could get hurt." Freddy nodded his head and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, Freddy knew that he could always count on Lily to help him cross the pond safely. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him a question. She asked him if he wanted to go for a jog with her. Timmy was excited and said yes! + +They put on their normal clothes and went outside. Timmy's mom started to jog and Timmy tried to keep up with her. They jogged around the block and Timmy felt happy and proud that he could do it. + +After their jog, Timmy's mom asked him another question. She asked him if he wanted a snack. Timmy said yes again and they went inside to eat some yummy fruit. Timmy felt happy and loved spending time with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a brother named Jack. They loved to play together and explore the world around them. One day, they went to a restaurant with their parents. + +Lily looked at the menu and saw something interesting. She said to her mom, "I want to order mac and cheese, please." Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily, I'll tell the waiter." + +Jack looked at the menu too and said, "I want a burger." Their dad said, "That's a good choice, Jack." + +After they ordered, they waited for their food to come. Lily and Jack played a game of tic-tac-toe while they waited. When their food arrived, they ate happily and talked about how delicious it was. + +Lily said to Jack, "This is so much fun. I love spending time with you, brother." Jack smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. Let's do this again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every morning, he would wake up early to watch the sunrise. The sunrise was so beautiful, with pink and orange colors in the sky. It made the little bird feel peaceful inside. + +One day, the little bird decided to sing a song to the sunrise. He sang a happy tune and the sunrise seemed to dance along. The little bird felt so happy that he sang even louder. The sunrise got brighter and brighter as if it was singing too. + +From that day on, the little bird sang to the sunrise every morning. It was his way of saying thank you for the peaceful feeling it gave him. And the sunrise always seemed to dance along with his song. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very frustrated because he couldn't find his favorite toy. He looked all over his room, but it wasn't there. Timmy's mom suggested that he look in the attic. Timmy didn't know what an attic was, but his mom explained that it was a special room at the top of the house where they kept old things. + +Timmy climbed up the stairs to the attic and looked around. It was very dark and dusty up there, but he kept looking. Finally, he saw a box in the corner. He opened it and there was his favorite toy! Timmy was so happy that he ran down the stairs to the living room to show his mom. She was very proud of him for finding it. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the park to play. They had so much fun on the swings and the slide. Timmy was happy that he found his toy and that he got to play at the park with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cage and was very miserable. One day, Tweety met a friendly cat named Tom. Tom asked Tweety why he was so sad. Tweety explained that he wanted to fly free and not be stuck in his cage all day. + +Tom had an idea and said, "I know a way to get you out of that cage, but it's a joke, so don't tell anyone." Tweety was excited and agreed to hear the joke. Tom said, "All you have to do is fly straight up and hit the top of the cage. It will break open and you'll be free!" + +Tweety believed Tom and flew straight up, hitting the top of the cage. But instead of breaking open, the cage fell over and trapped Tweety inside. Tom laughed and said, "That's the joke! You'll never be free!" Tweety was stuck in the cage forever and felt even more miserable than before. +One day, a little girl named Mia looked up at the sky. She saw a tiny star. Mia began to wonder about the star. She thought, "What is the star doing up there?" + +Mia asked her grumpy cat, Tom, about the star. Tom did not know. He just looked at her and said, "Meow." Mia thought Tom was not much help. She wanted to know more about the star. + +So, Mia went to her mom and asked about the star. Her mom smiled and said, "That star is there to make the night sky pretty. It shines just for you." Mia felt happy and went to bed. She looked at the star and said, "Good night, pretty star." +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Tim. Tim was very adventurous. He loved to run and play all day long. One day, Tim decided to go on a big adventure. + +Tim ran and ran, going far away from his home. He saw big trees, small bugs, and many other things. But, Tim didn't know that he needed gas to keep running. He was having so much fun on his adventure that he forgot all about it. + +As Tim went further, he started to feel tired. He didn't understand why. Suddenly, Tim stopped running. He had no more gas. Tim was very sad and scared, far away from home. He wished he had remembered to get gas before going on his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a modest bunny named Mint. Mint loved to jump all day long. He jumped in the soft grass and in the warm sun. + +One day, while Mint was jumping, he met a little bird. The bird said, "Hi, I am Chirp! I see you like to jump. Can I jump with you?" Mint nodded and said, "Yes, Chirp! Let's jump together!" + +So, Mint and Chirp jumped and played all day. They became good friends and had lots of fun. From that day on, they always jumped and played together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a pink ribbon on the floor. She wanted to attach it to her toy bunny. She asked her mommy, "Can you help me attach this ribbon to my bunny?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, but first you must clean your room. If you do, I will give you a reward." + +Lucy cleaned her room and showed her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "Good job! Here is your reward, a big candy!" + +Lucy was very happy. She ate the candy and forgot about the pink ribbon. The ribbon stayed on the floor and was thrown away by mistake. Poor Lucy never got to attach the pink ribbon to her toy bunny. +One day, a boy named Tim found a shirt. The shirt was red and big. He liked the shirt a lot. Tim wanted to wear the shirt but it was too big for him. He felt sad and ashamed. + +Tim had a friend named Sue. Sue saw Tim was sad. They sat and discussed the big shirt. Sue had an idea to make Tim happy. She told Tim they could fix the shirt together. + +Tim and Sue worked on the shirt. They made it smaller. Now, the shirt fit Tim just right. Tim was very happy and not ashamed anymore. He wore the shirt and played with Sue all day. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big onion farm. Many animals lived on this farm. They were all friends and played together every day. One day, a small rabbit found a big onion in the field. He wanted to share it with his friends. + +The rabbit went to his friends and said, "Let's eat this onion together!" But some friends refused to eat the onion. They said, "We don't like onions. They make us cry." The rabbit felt sad but he still wanted to share. + +The rabbit went to his other friends and asked them to eat the onion. They agreed and ate the onion together. They all had tears in their eyes, but they were happy. The friends who refused to eat the onion saw this and felt sad. They learned that sometimes, trying new things with friends is more important than what you like or don't like. + +The moral of the story is: Don't refuse to try new things, especially with friends. You might find happiness in unexpected places. +One day, a dependable dog named Spot had a plan. He wanted to find a big pot to play with. He thought that a pot would be a fun toy for him and his friends. + +Spot walked around the yard and found a big pot near the flowers. He was very happy and called his friends. They all came running and saw the big pot. They were excited to play with it. + +Spot and his friends had a great time playing with the pot. They put it on their heads and pretended to be kings and queens. They even rolled it around the yard like a big ball. The day was full of fun and laughter, all thanks to Spot's simple plan. +Once upon a time, there was a happy princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. The princess liked to play in the big blue pool in her castle yard. She loved to dive into the water and swim all day. + +One day, the princess saw a big frog in her pool. The frog wanted to play with her, but the princess was scared. She did not want to dive into the pool with the big frog. The princess was sad. + +The princess told her mommy and daddy about the big frog. Her mommy and daddy talked to the frog. They asked the frog to be nice and play with the princess. The frog said yes. The princess and the frog became friends. They would dive and swim in the pool together. The princess was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max had a special key. Max loved his key. Max and the key were best friends. + +One day, Max and the key went to the park. Max found a door on a tree. Max tried to fit the key in the door. The key did not fit. Max was sad. A little girl saw Max and said, "Don't be sad. Maybe the key fits another door." + +Max and the little girl looked for another door. They found a door on a big rock. Max tried the key again. This time, the key fit! Max and the little girl were very happy. They opened the door and found a magical land full of fun and games. Max and the little girl played all day. Max knew his key was very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to create a fun party for all her friends. She thought about making an invitation for each friend. Lily was very excited. + +Lily started to draw on the invitations. She drew a big sun on each one because it was a mild day outside. She also wrote the time and place for her friends to come to the party. She was very proud of her work. + +Lily gave the invitations to her friends. They were all happy to get them. On the day of the party, Lily and her friends played outside in the mild weather. They had a great time at the party that Lily created. +Once upon a time, in a regular little town, there was a pretty white dove. The dove had many friends, but it was always nice to meet new ones. One day, the dove saw a little bird who was all alone. + +The dove flew to the little bird and said, "Hello, I am a dove. Do you want to be my friend?" The little bird was very happy and accepted the dove's offer. They played together, flying high in the sky and singing songs. + +Every day, the dove and the little bird played together. They became the best of friends. The dove was happy to have a new friend and the little bird was no longer alone. And they lived happily ever after in their regular little town. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun in the sky. It made everything warm and happy. In a big park, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and run on the grass. + +One day, Lily saw a lonely stand with a big, soft teddy bear on it. The teddy bear looked sad. Lily went to the stand and said, "Hi, teddy bear! Why are you sad?" + +The teddy bear said, "I am sad because I have no one to hug. I want a friend to love and play with." + +Lily smiled and said, "I will be your friend, teddy bear! I will take you home and we can play together." She picked up the teddy bear and gave it a big hug. The teddy bear was so happy to have a friend. + +From that day on, Lily and the teddy bear were best friends. They played in the park, had fun, and hugged each other every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. He liked the heat because it made him feel warm and happy. One day, Spot found a big red ball in his yard. + +Spot wanted to play with the ball. He used his paw to kick the ball high into the sky. The ball went up, up, up and then came back down. Spot ran to catch the ball as it fell. He was very fast and caught the ball every time. + +Spot had so much fun kicking the ball and playing in the heat. He played all day until the sun went down. When it was time to go inside, Spot was tired but happy. He had a great day playing with his new red ball. +One day, a girl named Sue found a pretty blouse in her room. She loved the blouse because it was blue, her favorite color. Sue wanted to wear it to play with her friends, but she couldn't find the other part of the blouse. She started to feel sorry. + +Sue went to her friend Tom and asked, "Can you help me find the other part of my blouse?" Tom said, "Yes, let's unite and look for it together!" So, they both started searching for the missing piece. + +As they were looking, they found other friends who wanted to help. They all united and searched for the missing part of Sue's blouse. Finally, they found it under a big tree. Sue was so happy and said, "Thank you, friends, for helping me!" They all smiled and played together, happy to have united to help their friend Sue. +One day, a modest zebra was walking in the forest. The zebra felt very tired and let out a big yawn. He saw a little bird sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hello, little bird," said the zebra. "I am so tired. Can you help me find a place to sleep?" + +The little bird looked at the zebra and said, "Sure, follow me!" + +The zebra followed the little bird to a small cave. Inside the cave, they found a soft bed made of leaves. The zebra laid down and yawned again. + +But as the zebra slept, a big lion came into the cave. The lion saw the zebra and was very hungry. The lion ate the zebra, and the little bird flew away, sad that his new friend was gone. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily went to camp. She was very excited to meet new friends. The camp was in the woods, and the sun was shining. Lily felt happy to be there. + +One day, while playing, Lily met a sleepy cat. The cat was big and had soft fur. Lily wanted to be friends with the cat. She gave the cat some food, and the cat ate it all. They played together all day long. + +But the cat was not nice. It was a mean cat. One night, when Lily was sleeping, the cat took her food and toys. The cat went away and left Lily all alone. Lily was sad and cried. The camp was not fun anymore, and Lily wanted to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a tiny friend, a flea named Tiny. They played in the sun all day long. Spot's fur was smooth and shiny, and Tiny liked to jump around on it. + +One day, Spot said to Tiny, "Promise me that you won't bite me, okay?" Tiny said, "I promise, Spot. I won't bite you." They played some more, but Tiny was getting very hungry. He looked at Spot's smooth fur and thought about how good it would be to have just one little bite. + +As the day went on, Tiny couldn't help it any longer. He bit Spot. Spot felt the bite and cried out, "Ouch! Tiny, you promised!" Tiny felt bad, but he was so hungry. He said, "I'm sorry, Spot. I won't do it again." + +But Tiny did bite Spot again. And again. Spot got very itchy and sad. He tried to shake Tiny off, but Tiny held on tight. Spot's smooth fur was now full of red spots from where Tiny had bitten him. + +In the end, Spot had to go to the doctor. The doctor gave Spot some medicine to make the flea go away. Spot felt better, but he was sad that he had lost his friend Tiny. Even though Tiny had promised not to bite, he did, and now they couldn't be friends anymore. +One day, a little bird named Tim was playing with his friends. They liked to fly around and play games in the sky. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to land on it. But when he landed on a branch, he heard a loud "crack!" Tim started to worry. + +Tim looked down and saw the broken branch on the ground. He felt guilty because he broke the tree. Tim's friend, Sam the squirrel, came over and said, "What happened, Tim?" + +Tim said, "I broke the branch. I am sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to do it." Sam told Tim not to worry. "It's okay, Tim. The tree will be fine. Let's go play with our friends again." + +Tim and Sam went back to playing with their friends, and Tim learned to be more careful. He was happy that Sam was not mad at him, and they all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Lily. Lily liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her cat friends, her favorite toys, and the fun games she played. + +One day, Lily could not find her journal. She looked under the bed, in her toy box, and behind the couch. She started to feel sad. She wanted to write about the fun she had with her friends at the park. + +Just then, her friend Max the dog came over. He saw Lily was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily told Max about her lost journal. Max said, "Don't worry, we will find it!" So they both started to look for the journal. They looked in the kitchen, the garden, and even in the bathroom. + +Finally, Max found the journal in the living room, under a big pillow. "Here it is, Lily!" Max said. Lily was so happy, she hurried to get her journal. She thanked Max and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her journal in a safe place. And Max and Lily became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of marbles. Lily loved to play with her marbles every day. + +One day, Lily was very tired. But she still wanted to play with her marbles. So, she sat down and started to add her marbles to a big circle on the floor. She added one marble, then two marbles, then three marbles, and so on. + +Lily was having so much fun adding marbles to the circle. But she was also very tired. Soon, Lily fell asleep right next to her big circle of marbles. She had a nice nap and dreamed of playing with her marbles all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little camel named Cally. Cally lived in a big hot place with lots of sand. One day, Cally was walking with her family. They wanted to find a nice place to rest and drink water. Cally's mom said they were looking for an oasis. + +As they walked, Cally felt the sand under her feet. It was rough and hot. She wanted to find the oasis soon. Cally looked around and saw something far away. She thought she could recognize it. She told her family to follow her. + +Cally led her family to the place she saw. When they got closer, they saw it was the oasis they were looking for! There was water, trees, and soft grass. Cally and her family were very happy. They drank water and rested in the cool shade. +Once upon a time, there was a big war in a far away land. Many people were not comfortable. They were sad and scared. One day, a little girl named Amy wanted to help everyone feel better. + +Amy knew that she could pray for them. So, she closed her eyes and prayed. She asked for the war to stop and for everyone to be comfortable and happy again. + +After some time, the war ended. People started to feel comfortable and happy again. They thanked Amy for her prayers. And from that day, they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a modest little house, there lived a monkey named Momo. Momo loved to eat bananas. One day, Momo found a big banana tree with many bananas. + +Momo said, "Wow, so many bananas! I want to eat them all!" But the bananas were very high up in the tree. Momo needed to solve how to get the bananas. + +Momo tried to jump, but he could not reach the bananas. He thought and thought. Then, Momo had an idea. He asked his friend, Toto the bird, for help. + +Toto said, "I can help you, Momo!" Toto flew up and picked the bananas for Momo. Together, they ate the yummy bananas and were very happy. From that day on, Momo and Toto were best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a silly cat named Tom. Tom loved to play all day long. His favorite season was summer because it was warm and sunny outside. + +One day, during the hot season, Tom went outside to play. He saw a small fire burning in the grass. Tom was curious, but he knew that fire could burn him. So, he stayed away from the fire. + +As Tom played, he met a friendly dog named Max. Max and Tom played together all day. They had so much fun in the warm season. They knew to stay away from the fire, so they didn't get burned. In the end, Tom and Max became best friends and had many more fun days together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a man who had a job. His job was to make sure the rain came when it was needed. He was very good at his job. + +One day, the sky was very harsh. The man knew it was time for the rain to come. He went to the big cloud and asked it to rain. The cloud agreed and started to rain on the town. + +The people in the town were happy because the rain made their plants grow. They thanked the man for doing his job well. From that day on, the man made sure the rain came when the town needed it, and everyone lived happily ever after. +One day, a bird named Lily went to the park. She found a smooth stone on the ground. Lily picked it up and put it in her bag. She felt happy because she liked smooth stones. She met her friend, a dog named Max. + +Max saw the buckle on Lily's bag. He asked, "What do you have in your bag, Lily?" Lily said, "I have a smooth stone. I like to sing to it. Do you want to hear me sing?" Max said, "Yes, I want to hear you sing!" + +Lily began to sing a happy song to the smooth stone. As she sang, the stone started to glow. The glowing stone made Lily and Max feel very happy. They knew that this was a special stone. They played and sang together in the park all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was an independent cat who liked to do things on her own. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a soft cushion. + +One sunny day, Fluffy was playing with her cushion when she met a big dog named Max. Max was curious about Fluffy's cushion and asked, "What is that?" + +"This is my cushion. I like to play with it," said Fluffy. Max wanted to play too, so they both played with the cushion together. + +After a while, Fluffy wanted to see how much the cushion could weigh. She put it on a big scale and found out it was very light. Fluffy and Max laughed and continued to play with the cushion all day long. They became best friends and loved playing together. +One sunny day, Tim and his adorable dog, Spot, went on a safari. They saw big animals like elephants and lions. Tim and Spot were very happy. + +Tim saw a big tree with yummy fruits. He picked some fruits and said to Spot, "Let's share these fruits, Spot!" Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!" They both enjoyed the sweet fruits. + +As they walked, they met a kind girl named Lily. She had a cute hat and a big smile. Tim and Spot shared their safari adventure with Lily. They all became friends and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl named Lily. She loved to help everyone. One day, Lily saw a man with a big car. The man could not drive his car. He was sad. + +Lily said, "I can help you." The man smiled. They looked at the car. The car had a lock. The lock was stuck. Lily had an idea. She found a key. The key opened the lock. The man was happy. + +The man said, "Thank you, Lily." He gave her a big hug. Lily felt good. She learned that helping others makes you happy. And the man learned to always check the lock before he drives. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, Spot found a big, sour lemon under a tree. Spot wanted to eat the lemon, but he had to wait. Spot's mom said, "Wait until after dinner." + +Spot waited and played with his friends. He played catch and hide-and-seek. Then, it was time for dinner. Spot ate his food very fast. After dinner, Spot could eat the sour lemon. He took a big bite, and it made him sneeze! "Achoo!" Spot sneezed so hard that the lemon flew out of his mouth. + +Spot's friends laughed, and Spot laughed too. The sour lemon made him sneeze, but it was fun. Spot learned that waiting can be hard, but sometimes, it is worth it for a good laugh with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around all day. He liked to do exercise in the park with his friends. + +One day, while playing in the park, Spot saw a big, red ball. He wanted to touch the ball with his nose. So, he ran very fast and touched the ball with a big "boop" sound. The ball started to roll away. + +Spot and his friends chased the ball, laughing and barking. They had so much fun playing with the big, red ball. At the end of the day, they were all very tired but happy. And that's how silly Spot and his friends spent their day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the sun all day long. But one day, Spot started to feel hot and tired. + +Spot looked around and saw a big tree with lots of shade. He ran to the tree and lay down in the cool shade. Spot felt so much better now that he was not in the hot sun. + +As Spot lay there, he realized how nice it was to take a break sometimes. He decided that from now on, he would play in the sun and rest in the shade. And that is what Spot did, and he was a very happy little dog. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite jacket with a zipper. He loved to zip and unzip it all the time. One day, Tim was playing outside with his friends. It was cold, so he wore his favorite jacket. + +While they were playing, Tim's friend, Sue, said, "I'm cold. I don't have a jacket like yours." Tim thought for a moment and said, "You can wear my jacket. I'll keep warm by running around." Sue was grateful and wore Tim's jacket. They played together and had lots of fun. + +But then, another friend named Sam came and said, "I'm cold too. Can I wear the jacket?" Tim and Sue didn't know what to do. They both wanted to help Sam, but there was only one jacket. So, Tim said, "Let's all play together and run around to keep warm!" All three friends played together, and they all kept warm. They were grateful for their friendship and for finding a way to solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his friends, a dog named Max and a bird named Sky. They lived in a small town where everyone was happy. + +One day, they heard a loud noise. It was a firework! Tom, Max, and Sky were scared. They did not know what to do. So, they decided to unite and find out where the firework came from. + +They walked and walked until they saw a man. The man was laughing and playing with fireworks. Tom said, "Excuse me, sir, can you please stop? The fireworks are scaring us." The man looked at them and said, "I am sorry. I did not know. I will stop now." Tom, Max, and Sky thanked the man and went back home, happy that they united and solved the problem together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play guessing games with her mother. They would guess the color of the sky, the number of birds in the tree, and the shapes of the clouds. Sue was always enthusiastic about playing this game. + +One day, Sue's mother had a big surprise for her. She said, "Sue, I have something very special for you, but you have to guess what it is." Sue was very excited and started guessing. "Is it a new toy? Is it a big cake? Is it a new dress?" Sue asked. + +Sue's mother just smiled and shook her head. "No, it's not any of those things. Keep guessing!" Sue thought and thought, but she couldn't guess what the surprise was. Then, her mother opened the door, and there was a new puppy! Sue was so happy and gave her mother a big hug. Now, Sue had a new friend to play guessing games with, too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big question in her mouth. She wanted to know if it was fair to always share her toys with her little brother, Tim. + +One day, Lily asked her mommy the question. "Mommy, is it fair that I always have to share my toys with Tim?" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it is fair to share your toys. Sharing is caring, and it makes both of you happy." + +So, Lily tried to share her toys with Tim. At first, it was hard for her, but soon they both had fun playing together. They laughed and played all day. Lily learned that sharing was fair, and it made her and Tim very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a humble airport. Many people went to the airport to watch big planes fly high in the sky. The airport had a big field where kids could play and watch the planes together. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the airport with his mom. They sat on the soft grass and watched the planes take off and land. Tim loved to see the planes go up, up, up into the sky. He clapped his hands and laughed with joy. + +After watching the planes, Tim and his mom had a yummy picnic near the airport. They shared sandwiches and juice while they talked about the big planes. Tim felt happy and loved his day at the humble airport. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play with her toys and explore her house. One day, she went to a room she had never been in before. The door had a big, round knob. Sue turned the knob and went inside the room. + +In the room, Sue saw a friendly cat. The cat came up to her and said, "Hi! I'm Sam. I live here too, but I was hiding because I was ashamed." Sue asked, "Why were you ashamed, Sam?" Sam said, "I broke a toy and I didn't want anyone to know." + +Sue smiled and said, "It's okay, Sam. We all make mistakes. Let's be friends and play together!" From that day on, Sue and Sam played together every day. Sue was happy to meet Sam and they were never ashamed to share their feelings with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy little house. In the house lived a girl named Sue and her mom. Sue loved to observe the stars at night. She would look out her window and dream of going to the moon. + +One day, Sue met a talking cat. The cat said, "I can take you to the moon, Sue. Just close your eyes and dream." Sue closed her eyes and when she opened them, she was on the moon. + +Sue and the cat played on the moon all day. But when it was time to go home, the cat said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I cannot take you back. You must find your own way." Sue was sad and scared. She missed her mom and her tidy little house. + +Sue learned that it is important to be careful when talking to strangers. Even if they seem nice, they might not be. Sue wished she had listened to her mom's advice. Now, she was stuck on the moon, far from her home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy phone. He loved to call his friends and pretend to talk to them. Tim knew that talking to friends was important. + +One day, Tim saw a leak in his house. Water was dripping down from the ceiling. Tim was scared. He knew he had to do something. So, he picked up his toy phone and called his friend, the plumber. + +"Hello, Mr. Plumber," Tim said. "There is a leak in my house. Can you help me fix it?" The plumber came to Tim's house and fixed the leak. Tim was happy and thanked the plumber. Tim learned that asking for help is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little clock. The clock was sad because it had a long hand that always got in the way. The clock wanted to become a happy clock, so it tried to think of a way to fix its long hand. + +One day, a nice girl saw the sad clock. She wanted to help the clock become happy. The girl had an idea. She took a pretty ribbon and tied it around the long hand. Now, the long hand was not in the way anymore. + +The clock was very happy with the pretty ribbon. It became a happy clock and thanked the nice girl. They played together and had lots of fun. The clock was never sad again, and they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim did not like to take a shower. Every day, his mom would ask him to take a shower, but Tim would refuse. He would say, "No, I don't want to!" This made his mom very angry. + +One day, Tim went to play with his friends. They were all running and having fun. But when it was time to go home, Tim's friends did not want to play with him anymore. They said, "You smell bad!" Tim felt sad. + +Tim went home and told his mom what happened. She said, "If you take a shower, you will smell good and your friends will want to play with you again." Tim finally took a shower and felt clean and happy. The next day, his friends played with him again. Tim learned that taking a shower is important to stay clean and keep friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive cook. He liked to make food for all his friends. He had a big hat and a big smile. His friends liked to eat the food he made. + +One day, the cook wanted to make a cake with zero bad things in it. He put in all the good things he could find. He put in milk, eggs, and sugar. He mixed it all together and put it in the oven. + +When the cake was done, all his friends came to eat it. They all said it was the best cake ever. The cook was very happy. His friends were happy too. They all clapped and said, "Good job, Mr. Cook!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big tree. The tree had a lot of yellow things on it. Lily did not know what they were. + +Lily picked one of the yellow things. It was round and a little bit heavy. It was a lemon! Lily liked the lemon. She took it home to show her mom. Her mom was happy. She said, "Good job, Lily! You found a lemon!" + +That night, it was dark outside. Lily and her mom used the lemon to make a yummy drink. They squeezed the lemon and mixed it with water and sugar. They drank the lemon drink together. It was sweet and a little bit sour. Lily loved the lemon drink. She was happy that she found the lemon under the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful horse named Max. Max loved to race with his friends. They would run as fast as they could in the big field. + +One day, Max saw a small, weak bird named Tim. Tim wanted to race too, but he was too small. Max thought he could win easily. Max said, "Let's race, little bird!" + +The race began, and Max was very fast. But Tim was smart. He saw a pick of berries on the ground. Tim stopped to eat the berries and Max stopped too. Max wanted to help his new friend. They ate the berries together and then continued to race. + +In the end, Max and Tim crossed the finish line at the same time. They both won the race! Max learned that it's not always about being the fastest or the most powerful. Sometimes, it's about being kind and helping others. +One day, a fisherman went to the sea. He sat in his boat with his fishing rod. He thought it was very boring. He wanted to catch a big fish, but he only caught small fish. + +A little boy saw the fisherman and asked, "Why are you weeping?" The fisherman said, "I am sad because I only catch small fish. I want to catch a big fish." + +The little boy had an idea. He said, "Let's sing a happy song! Maybe the big fish will hear us and come to us." So, the fisherman and the little boy sang a happy song together. + +Soon, a big fish came to their boat. The fisherman caught the big fish and was very happy. The little boy and the fisherman went home and showed everyone the big fish they caught. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. He lived in a big house with many toys. One day, Bob went for a walk in the park. He saw a little girl named Sue crying by a tree. + +Bob asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue said, "I can't lift my toy up in the tree. I want to play with it, but it's stuck." Bob wanted to help Sue and make her happy again. + +Bob tried to lift Sue up, but she was too small to reach the toy. They saw a tall boy named Tim walking by. Bob asked, "Can you help us get the toy?" Tim helped and lifted Sue higher. She got her toy and smiled. They all played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a small nest. In the nest, there was a mommy bird and her baby birds. The baby birds were hungry, so the mommy bird went to find food for them. + +Mommy bird was flying and saw a big bug. She tried to catch it, but the bug was too fast. Mommy bird felt frustrated. "I need to find food for my babies," she said to herself. + +Just then, a kind ant heard mommy bird. The ant said, "I can help you. Follow me!" The kind ant lead mommy bird to a big pile of food. Mommy bird was so happy. She took the food back to her nest and fed her baby birds. They all ate and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to gaze at the world outside his window. He saw big cars, tall trees, and many people walking by. + +One day, Tim saw an expensive toy car in a store. He wanted it very much. He asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said it was too much money, but maybe they could save for it. + +Every day, Tim would do small jobs to save money. He helped his mom clean the house and water the plants. After some time, Tim had enough money to buy the expensive toy car. He was so happy to play with it and show it to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved dessert. His favorite dessert was cake. He wanted to eat cake all day. One day, Tim had an idea. He thought it would be easy to steal some cake. + +Tim went to the kitchen. He saw his mom making a big cake. Tim waited for his mom to leave the kitchen. When his mom left, Tim went to the cake. He wanted to take a piece. But then, his mom came back. + +"Tim, what are you doing?" his mom asked. Tim felt bad. He knew stealing was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted some cake." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. We can have cake after dinner. But we don't steal. We ask first." Tim learned his lesson. From that day on, he never tried to steal dessert again. +One day, a little dog named Spot saw a shadow on the ground. The shadow was big and long. Spot was scared of the shadow, so he decided to bite it. He opened his mouth and bit the air, but the shadow did not go away. Spot felt sad. + +Spot's friend, a cat named Whiskers, saw him trying to bite the shadow. Whiskers asked, "Why are you biting the air, Spot?" Spot said, "I want to make the big shadow go away. It scares me." Whiskers laughed and said, "That's just your own shadow! It will not hurt you. It's a good thing." + +Spot looked at the shadow again and saw that Whiskers was right. It was just his own shadow. He felt better and stopped trying to bite it. Now, Spot and Whiskers played together in the sun, making big and long shadows. Spot learned that shadows are good and not scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to joke a lot. One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came for a visit. They played and joked all day long. Tim and Sam were very happy. + +But then, Tim had a big idea. He wanted to play a dizzy game. They spun around and around and around. Tim and Sam laughed and joked as they got more and more dizzy. + +Suddenly, Tim fell down. He was too dizzy to stand up. Sam tried to help him, but he was dizzy too. They both felt very bad. Tim's mom came and saw them on the ground. She was not happy. She told them that joking too much can lead to trouble. + +The moral of the story is: always know when to stop joking and playing, or you might end up feeling bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a green ball that he loved to play with. One day, he saw his friend Sam playing with a screen. Tim was curious and wanted to see the screen too. + +"Can I see your screen, Sam?" Tim asked. Sam said, "No, it's mine!" Tim felt sad, but he really wanted to see the screen. So, Tim decided to grab the screen from Sam. + +When Tim grabbed the screen, Sam got very angry. "Give it back!" he shouted. Tim didn't want to make Sam mad, so he gave the screen back to Sam. They both felt upset and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Tim had an idea. "I will share my green ball with you, Sam, if you share your screen with me," Tim said. Sam thought it was a good idea, so they both shared their toys. In the end, Tim and Sam played happily together, and they learned that sharing is better than fighting. +One day, a small cat named Sam went for a walk. He saw a wild dog. The wild dog was big and ran fast. Sam was scared but he had a plan. + +Sam said to the wild dog, "Let's play a game. We will pass the ball and see who can do it more times. If you win, I will give you my best toy." The wild dog liked the idea and agreed to play. They went to a patch of grass to play the game. + +They started to pass the ball. Sam was very good at passing the ball. The wild dog tried hard but could not pass the ball as well as Sam. In the end, Sam won the game. The wild dog was not mad. He said, "You are very good at passing the ball, Sam. You can keep your toy." They both laughed and became friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his room. He was very happy because his uncle was coming to visit. Tim's uncle was deaf, but he was very good at reading lips. They always had a lot of fun together. Tim waited and waited for his uncle to arrive. + +Finally, the door opened, and Tim's uncle arrived. Tim ran to him and gave him a big hug. "Uncle, I am so happy you are here!" he said. Tim's uncle smiled and nodded. He read Tim's lips and knew what he said. They went to the park to play together. + +At the park, they played on the swings and the slide. But then, Tim saw a big dog. The dog looked mean and was running towards them. Tim screamed, "Uncle, help! The dog is coming!" But his uncle could not hear him. The dog bit Tim's leg, and he cried. His uncle tried to help, but it was too late. The dog had hurt Tim very badly. They went home sad and scared. +Once upon a time, there was a huge onion. It lay in the garden, under the warm sun. A little boy named Tim saw the onion and was amazed by its size. + +Tim ran to his friend, Sue. "Sue, come see the huge onion in my garden!" he said. Sue was excited and she followed Tim to the garden. They both looked at the onion and smiled. + +One day, a rabbit hopped into the garden. He saw the huge onion and wanted to eat it. Tim and Sue saw the rabbit and said, "No, rabbit! Don't eat our huge onion!" The rabbit listened and hopped away. Tim and Sue were very happy that their onion was safe. They played in the garden every day, watching their huge onion grow even bigger. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a weak, old dog on the side of the road. The dog had a belt around its neck. Lucy felt sad for the dog and wanted to help. + +Lucy said, "Mom, can we help the dog? It looks weak and lost." Her mom looked at the dog and said, "Yes, we can start by giving it some food and water." + +They went home and got some food and water for the dog. When they came back, the dog was very happy to see them. They gave the dog the food and water, and it started to feel better. Lucy and her mom decided to keep the dog and named it Buddy. + +From that day on, Lucy, her mom, and Buddy became the best of friends. They went on many walks together, and Buddy grew strong and healthy. Lucy was very happy that they could help Buddy and give him a loving home. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big box. It was a gift for him. He was very happy. He wanted to open it, but his mom said, "Wait until dad comes home." + +Tim was sad. He wanted to open the gift now. He sat by the gift and started to march. He marched around the gift, hoping his dad would come home soon. + +His friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw the gift and said, "Let's open it!" Tim said, "No, we have to wait for my dad." Sam got mad and left. + +Tim was sad and marched around the gift again. But then, he tripped and fell on the gift. The gift broke, and Tim cried. + +When dad came home, he saw the broken gift and was sad too. Tim learned to be patient and wait next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a tidy house with his mom and dad. One day, Tim saw an old toy in the park. It was a small, red car. Tim thought it was very nice and wanted to play with it. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, can I grab the old toy car?" His mom looked at the car and said, "No, Tim. That car may belong to someone else. We should leave it there." + +But Tim did not listen to his mom. When no one was looking, he grabbed the old toy car and took it home. He was very happy to play with it. + +Later that day, a sad little girl came to Tim's house. She was crying and said, "I lost my old toy car in the park. Have you seen it?" Tim felt bad and knew he should tell the truth, but he was scared. He did not say anything. + +The little girl left, still crying. Tim felt worse and worse. He knew he should have listened to his mom. The bad ending made Tim very sad. The moral value of the story is to always listen to your parents and not take things that do not belong to you. +One day, a boy named Tim and his mom went to visit the zoo. They saw many animals like big lions, tall giraffes, and funny monkeys. Tim loved looking at all the animals and learning about them. + +At the zoo, Tim met a girl named Sara. Sara had a big, colorful balloon. Tim felt jealous because he wanted a balloon too. He said to Sara, "I want your balloon!" Sara looked sad and said, "But this is my balloon." + +Tim's mom saw that he was jealous and told him, "Tim, it's not nice to take things from others. You can ask for your own balloon." Tim felt bad for making Sara sad. He said sorry to Sara and asked his mom for a balloon. Tim's mom bought him a balloon, and they all played together happily at the zoo. + +The moral of the story is to not be jealous of what others have and to be kind to our friends. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a cool package in her room. It was big and wrapped in shiny paper. She wanted to touch it and see what was inside. Amy's mom said, "No, don't touch it yet. It's not time to open it." + +Amy was sad but listened to her mom. She went to play with her toys, but she couldn't stop thinking about the cool package. She asked her mom, "When can I touch it?" Her mom said, "You can touch it and open it on your birthday." + +Amy waited for her birthday. Each day, she looked at the cool package and thought about what could be inside. She felt happy when her birthday came. She ran to the package and touched it. The paper felt smooth and nice. + +Amy opened the cool package and found a big, soft bear inside. She hugged the bear and felt happy. Her mom said, "I'm glad you waited, Amy. Now you can play with your new friend." Amy played with her bear all day and forgot about the time she couldn't touch the package. +Once upon a time, in a thick forest, there lived a big bear and a little bunny. They were best friends and played together every day. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big bug on a tree. The bug was on the bear's body. + +The bear said, "Bunny, help me! The bug is on my body!" The bunny wanted to help his friend, so he slapped the bug off the bear's body. The bug flew away, and they were both happy. + +The bear thanked the bunny and said, "You are a good friend. You helped me when I needed it." The bunny smiled and said, "We are friends. We help each other." And they continued to play in the thick forest, always helping each other when they needed it. The moral of the story is to always help your friends when they need you. +Once upon a time, in a big sea, there lived a little fish named Fin. Fin was sad because he was stuck near an anchor. The anchor was heavy and wouldn't let him swim far away. Fin wanted to escape and explore the big sea with his friends. + +One day, a friendly crab named Carl came by. Fin said, "Help me, Carl! I want to escape and swim with my friends." Carl saw the anchor and thought of a plan. "I will help you, Fin," Carl said. "We can work together to move the anchor." + +So, Fin and Carl worked hard to move the anchor. They pushed and pulled until the anchor moved just enough for Fin to escape. Fin was so happy! He thanked Carl and said, "You are a great friend, Carl. Now we can play together in the big sea." + +Fin and Carl swam away from the anchor, and they played with their friends in the big sea. Fin was not sad anymore. He was very happy because he could explore the sea with his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little horse named Horsie. Horsie lived in a stable with his family. It was a nice stable, but sometimes Horsie felt uncomfortable. He wanted to go outside and play with his friends. + +One day, Horsie saw a big, red ball stuck in a tree. He really wanted to play with it, but he couldn't reach it. So, he asked his friend, Birdie, to help him. Birdie tried to pull the ball out of the tree, but it was too hard. Horsie felt sad, and he didn't know what to do. + +Then, Horsie had an idea. He asked all of his friends to come and help. They all worked together to pull the ball out of the tree. With everyone's help, they got the ball out, and they all played together. Horsie learned that when you work together, you can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tom. Tom was a regular bird who lived in a small tree. One day, Tom found a rag on the ground. He picked it up with his beak and took it to his tree. + +In the tree, Tom met another bird named Sam. Sam asked, "What is that?" Tom said, "It's a rag. I found it on the ground." Sam wanted to play with the rag, so they both played tug with it. They had a lot of fun. + +Then, Tom tried to whistle a song. But the rag got stuck in his beak. He could not whistle anymore. Tom and Sam tried to get the rag out, but they could not. Tom was very sad because he could not whistle anymore. The end. +One day, a little boat named Bobby lived in a harbor. The harbor was icy and cold. Bobby liked to read books to stay warm. He read about warm places and wished he could go there. + +Bobby had a friend named Sally the Seagull. Sally liked to listen when Bobby read. One day, Bobby said, "I want to find a warm place, Sally." Sally nodded and said, "Let's look for a warm place together, Bobby!" + +They started to look for a warm place. Bobby read a book that said, "Warm places have sun and sand." They looked and looked. One day, they found a warm place with sun and sand. Bobby and Sally were happy. They played in the warm place all day. +One day, a sweet little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily loved to play in the park and see all the pretty things. Her mom had a camera to take pictures of Lily having fun. + +Lily saw a nice boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that could display pretty colors. Lily said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I see?" Tim said, "Sure, look at this!" He pushed a button, and the toy showed many colors. Lily clapped her hands and smiled. + +Lily's mom took a picture with her camera. The picture showed Lily and Tim playing with the toy. When they went home, Lily's mom put the picture on the wall. Now, Lily could always remember her fun day at the park with her new friend and the colorful toy. +Once upon a time, there was a big pond. In the pond, there was a graceful fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day. One day, a thick fog came over the pond. Fin could not see anything. He felt scared. + +Fin heard a voice in the fog. It was his friend, Duck. Duck said, "Fin, don't be scared. I will help you." Duck swam close to Fin. They swam together through the fog. Fin felt happy to have his friend with him. + +After a while, the fog went away. The sun came out and it was a bright day. Fin and Duck swam and played in the pond. They were very happy. They knew they could always help each other. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a weak little ant named Tim was walking to a restaurant. He had a long way to move. On his way, he met a big strong ant named Sam. Sam said, "Hi Tim, where are you going?" Tim said, "I am going to the restaurant to get food." + +Sam saw that Tim was weak and knew it would be hard for him to move all the way to the restaurant. Sam said, "I will help you, Tim. We can go together." Tim was happy and they both moved to the restaurant. + +At the restaurant, they ate good food and got strong. They moved back home, helping each other on the way. Tim and Sam learned that when you help your friends, you can do big things together. And they were not weak anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his pet dog, Max. Max was a deaf dog, but he was very good at understanding hand signs. + +One day, Tim and Max were playing in the living room. Tim's mom called him from the kitchen, "Tim, please go to the bathroom and wash your hands. It's time for dinner." Tim didn't want to stop playing, so he ignored his mom and kept playing with Max. + +Later, Tim and Max were eating dinner with the family. Tim's mom noticed that his hands were still dirty. She was not happy. "Tim, I told you to wash your hands. Why didn't you listen?" Tim felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was having too much fun with Max." + +That night, Tim got very sick because of the germs on his hands. He had to stay in bed for many days. Max was sad and missed playing with Tim. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and do what they ask, because they know what is best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch his favorite cartoon on TV. Every day, he would sit and stay in front of the TV, ready to watch his cartoon. + +One day, Tim's friend Lily came over to play. "Tim, do you want to play outside?" asked Lily. Tim thought for a moment and said, "No, I want to stay and watch my cartoon. It is almost ready to start." + +Lily felt sad, but then she had an idea. "Why don't we play while we wait for your cartoon?" she suggested. Tim agreed, and they played together until the cartoon was ready. They had so much fun that they decided to play together every day before watching the cartoon. And from that day on, Tim learned that it was more fun to play with friends than to just stay and watch TV. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird named Bella. She loved to sing on a tree near a big pitch. Every day, she would sing her songs for everyone to hear. + +One day, a mean cat named Tom came to the pitch. He heard Bella's songs and said, "Stop singing! I don't like your songs!" Bella felt sad, but she decided to ignore Tom and keep singing. + +Soon, a little girl named Lily walked by the pitch. She heard Bella's songs and said, "Wow, Bella! You sing so beautifully!" Bella was happy that Lily liked her songs. Together, they played and sang at the pitch, and they ignored mean Tom. They had a great day, and Bella and Lily became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom did not like to share his toys with his friends. One sunny day, Tom's mom told him, "Tom, you should share your toys with your friends. It will make them happy, and you will be happy too." + +The next evening, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw his friends playing with their toys, and they all looked very happy. Tom thought about what his mom said and decided to try sharing his toys with his friends. + +Tom walked up to his friend, Tim, and said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to play with my toy car?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, Tom! Thank you for sharing!" They played together for a long time, and Tom saw that sharing made Tim happy. + +Later, Tom shared his toy with his other friends too. They all played together, and everyone was happy. Tom was not grumpy anymore. He learned that sharing is a good thing, and it made him feel happy too. From that day on, Tom always shared his toys with his friends, and they all had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small nation, there lived a harmless cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. They all lived happily in their little nation. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard, and the rain fell fast. Fluffy's friends were scared. They did not know what to do. Fluffy wanted to save his friends and their home. + +Fluffy called out to his friends, "Don't worry! I will save our nation!" He worked hard to find a safe place for them to hide from the storm. He found a big tree with a hole in it. Fluffy said, "Come, friends! We can hide in this tree!" + +All the animals went into the tree, and they were safe from the storm. The storm passed, and the sun came out again. Fluffy's friends were so happy that he saved them and their nation. They all played together and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her friends outside. One day, Lucy and her friends found a big spider network in the park. + +Lucy said to her friends, "Let's stay and watch the spider in the network!" Her friends agreed and they all sat down to watch. They saw the spider working hard to make its network bigger and stronger. + +As they watched, a little boy named Timmy walked by. He was scared of the spider network. Lucy smiled at him and said, "Don't be scared, Timmy! The spider is just making its home. It won't hurt you." + +Timmy felt better and decided to stay and watch the spider with Lucy and her friends. They all had a fun day at the park, learning about spiders and their networks. And from that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of spider networks anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily had a toy dog named Blue. Blue was her best friend. Blue was always with Lily, and they played all day long. + +One day, Lily and Blue went to the park. They played and had fun. Lily saw a small box under a tree. She opened the box and found a blue passport. Lily was excited and showed it to Blue. They decided to keep it safe and take it home. + +When they got home, Lily showed the blue passport to her mom. Her mom looked at it and smiled. She told Lily that the passport belonged to her dad, who had lost it a long time ago. Lily's dad was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. He had been looking for his passport to go on a trip. Now, they could all go together. Lily and Blue stumbled and danced around, excited for the adventure that was about to begin. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk with her mom. They saw a big, broken tree with a funny texture. Mia touched the tree and said, "Mom, this tree feels funny." + +Her mom looked at the tree and said, "Yes, Mia. The tree is broken and it has a different texture. Do you like it?" + +Mia thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I like it. It is fun to touch." + +As they walked away from the tree, Mia's foot started to slip on a wet leaf. She held her mom's hand tight and her mom helped her not to fall. "Be careful, Mia," her mom said. "We don't want you to slip and get hurt." + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I will be careful." They continued their walk, holding hands and enjoying their time together. +One day, a powerful lion was walking in the forest. He saw a small rabbit trying to relax under a tree. The lion walked up to the rabbit and said, "Hello, little rabbit. Why are you trying to relax here?" + +The rabbit looked up and saw the smoke from a fire far away. He was scared and said, "Big lion, there is smoke from a fire. I am trying to relax, but I am scared of the fire." + +The powerful lion saw the smoke too. He wanted to help the rabbit. He said, "Don't worry, little rabbit. I will help you. Let's go to a safe place where you can relax." + +The lion and the rabbit walked away from the smoke and found a safe place near a lake. The rabbit was happy and said, "Thank you, powerful lion. Now I can relax without being scared of the smoke." + +The powerful lion and the small rabbit became good friends. They spent their days playing and relaxing together, far away from the smoke and the fire. +One sunny day, a big fish and a small fish swam in the blue sea. The big fish saw a shiny scale laying on the sea floor. He swam down and picked it up carefully. + +"Look, small fish," said the big fish. "I found a pretty scale. It is very shiny and nice." + +Small fish looked at the scale and smiled. "Yes, it is very pretty. Let's be careful with it and keep it safe." + +They swam around, showing the scale to all their fish friends. They were very happy and proud of their shiny scale. At the end of the day, they found a safe spot to lay the scale down. + +"Now our pretty scale can rest here," said the big fish. The small fish agreed, and they swam away, excited to find more treasures in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little dinosaur named Dino. Dino was a friendly dinosaur who liked to spend his days playing with his friends. One day, Dino met a new friend named Birdie. Birdie was a small bird with bitter taste in food. They liked to play together and soon became best friends. + +One day, Dino and Birdie went to the big tree to play. Dino said, "Birdie, let's spend the day playing hide and seek!" Birdie agreed, and they started the game. Dino hid behind a big rock, and Birdie tried to find him. They laughed and played all day long. + +As the sun began to set, Dino and Birdie were tired but very happy. They had spent the whole day playing and having fun. Dino said, "Birdie, even though you like bitter food, you are a sweet friend." Birdie smiled and said, "Thank you, Dino. I had so much fun today." They hugged and went home, excited to spend another day playing together. +One day, a tall man went to the store. He wanted to buy a new staff. The staff was for his friend who loved to walk in the woods. + +At the store, he met a nice lady. The lady asked, "What do you want to buy?" The tall man said, "I want to buy a staff for my friend." The nice lady showed him where the staffs were. + +The tall man picked a strong staff for his friend. He was happy with his choice. He went home to give the staff to his friend. His friend was very happy and said, "Thank you for the staff!" They went for a walk in the woods together with the new staff. +One day, a little octopus was playing in the sea. He was very happy and liked to swim and splash in the water. The octopus had many friends, like fish and crabs, who also loved to play with him. + +One day, the octopus saw a big shell. He wanted to test if he could open it. He used his eight arms to try and open the shell. It was very hard, but he did not give up. After a while, he finally opened the shell. + +Inside the shell, there was a small pearl. The octopus felt grateful and happy that he had found the pearl. He showed his friends his new treasure, and they all smiled and cheered. From that day on, the octopus and his friends played with the pearl and had even more fun in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and eat his favorite snack, beans. One day, Tim saw a big jar of beans on the kitchen table. He wanted to eat them all, but he knew he should mind his mom and dad. + +While mom and dad were busy, Tim took the jar and ate some beans. He felt a little guilty because he knew he should have asked first. Tim put the jar back on the table and went to play with his cars. + +Later, mom saw the jar of beans and noticed some were missing. She asked Tim if he ate them. Tim felt guilty and told the truth. Mom hugged Tim and said, "Next time, just ask before you take the beans." Tim promised to mind his mom and dad from now on, and they all enjoyed some beans together. +One day, a tired cat named Tom was sitting on a couch. Tom had a problem. He lost his ball, and he didn't know where to find it. Tom was sad. + +Tom's friend, a dog named Max, came to help. Max said, "Don't worry, Tom. We will solve this problem together!" They looked in the house and in the yard, but they could not find the ball. + +Then, they asked their friend, a bird named Lucy, if she saw the ball. Lucy said, "Yes, I saw it on the roof!" Max and Tom worked together to get the ball back. They were very happy. The moral of the story is that friends can help solve problems when we are too tired to do it alone. +Once upon a time, in a pretty little house, there lived a mother and her child. They loved to play together in their garden. One sunny day, they found a big, red ball. + +"Let's play with the ball," said the mother. "I will push it to you and you push it back to me." The child smiled and nodded. + +They took turns pushing the ball to each other. The ball went back and forth, back and forth. The child laughed and the mother laughed too. They were having so much fun. + +Suddenly, the ball rolled into a bush. The child tried to get it, but it was stuck. The mother came to help. She pushed the ball out of the bush and gave it to the child. + +"Thank you, mother," said the child. They continued to play and laugh in their pretty garden, happy to be together. +One day, a little girl named Mia and her friend Tom went to play at the park. They loved to play on the swings and slide. The sun was shining bright, and they were very happy. + +As they played, Mia saw a small box with a tight lid on the ground. She picked it up and said to Tom, "Look what I found! Let's open it!" Tom nodded, and they tried to open the tight lid together. It was hard to open, but they did not give up. + +Finally, the tight lid opened, and there was a big shock. A funny clown jumped out of the box and made them both laugh. They were so happy that they found the box and played with the funny clown all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a favorite thing. It was a small, soft toy. Sue loved to hold her toy all the time. She took it everywhere she went. It was her most popular thing. + +One day, Sue went to the park with her mom. She was holding her toy while playing with her friends. They played on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Sue's toy was always with her. Her friends liked the toy too, and they wanted to hold it. + +Sue shared her toy with her friends. They all took turns holding it and playing with it. The toy became very popular with everyone at the park. Sue felt happy that her friends liked her toy too. They all had a fun day at the park, and Sue's toy became even more special to her. +Once upon a time, there was a shy car named Carl. Carl lived in a small town with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to go on fun trips together. + +One sunny day, Carl and Lily decided to go to the park. They were excited to play and have a picnic. But before they left, Carl said, "Wait, Lily! We need fuel to go to the park." So, they went to the fuel store and filled Carl up with fuel. + +On their way to the park, they saw a big parade. They stopped to watch and clapped their hands. "This is fun! But we have to delay our trip to the park," said Lily. Carl agreed, and they enjoyed the parade. After the parade, Carl and Lily finally went to the park and had a great time playing and eating their picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He was a selfish boy who didn't like to share his toys with others. One day, he went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tom saw a girl gazing at his toy car. Her name was Lily. She wanted to play with Tom, but he didn't want to share his toy car. Tom said, "No, it's mine!" Lily was sad and walked away. + +A wise old man saw what happened and came to Tom. He said, "Tom, it's good to share with others. If you share, you make friends and you will be happy." Tom thought about it and decided to share his toy car with Lily. They played together and had lots of fun. Tom learned that sharing is caring, and he became a good friend to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On the ranch, there were many animals. There was a horse, a cow, a pig, and a selfish cat. The cat did not like to share with the other animals. She would take all the food for herself. + +One day, the sun was very hot. It started to burn the grass on the ranch. The animals were scared. They did not know what to do. The selfish cat saw the fire and ran away. She did not tell the other animals about the fire. + +The horse, the cow, and the pig saw the fire too. They worked together to put out the fire. They used water and dirt to stop the fire. The fire went away, and the ranch was safe. The selfish cat came back and saw that the other animals had saved the ranch. She felt bad for not helping them. + +From that day on, the selfish cat learned to share and help the other animals on the ranch. They all lived happily together, and the ranch was a safe and happy place for everyone. +One day, a little monkey named Tim wanted to play. He put on his shoes and went for a jog. Tim jogged through the park and saw a big, shiny toy store. He looked through the window and saw an expensive toy car. Tim really wanted the toy car, but he did not have any money. + +Tim went to his friend, a big elephant named Ella. He told her about the expensive toy car. Ella said, "I can help you, Tim. Let's do jobs for people and earn money together." Tim and Ella did jobs like cleaning and helping people carry things. They worked hard and earned money. + +After a few days, Tim and Ella had enough money to buy the expensive toy car. They went to the toy store and bought the car. Now, Tim and Ella could play with the toy car together. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +One day, a beautiful bird named Bella had to deliver medicine to her sick friend, Timmy the turtle. Bella put the medicine in her beak and flew to Timmy's house. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. + +On the way, Bella met a big, mean cat. The cat said, "Give me the medicine, or I will eat you!" Bella was scared but she knew her friend Timmy needed the medicine. She said, "No, I must give this medicine to my friend Timmy. He is sick and needs it." + +The big, mean cat did not like Bella's answer. He jumped at her to take the medicine. Bella tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The cat took the medicine and ran away. Bella was very sad and cried. + +Bella went to Timmy's house and told him what happened. Timmy was sad too, and they both cried. Without the medicine, Timmy stayed sick and they could not play together. The beautiful day became a sad day for Bella and Timmy. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to be independent. She wanted to tie her shoe all by herself. Mia tried and tried, but she could not do it. + +Mia's mom saw her trying. She said, "Mia, do you need help?" Mia said, "No, I want to do it alone." Mia's mom let her try again. + +Mia kept trying but she still could not tie her shoe. She got very sad. Mia's friend came over and gave her a hug. Mia did not receive help and could not tie her shoe. The day did not end well for Mia. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to surf on the big waves at the beach. One day, Max saw a little bird in the water. The little bird looked worried. + +Max knew he had to save the little bird. He jumped on his surf and paddled very fast. Max reached the little bird just in time. He put the bird on his surf and they both rode back to the beach. + +When they got back to the beach, the little bird was so happy. The bird thanked Max for saving him. Max was happy too. From that day on, Max and the little bird became the best of friends. They played and surfed together every day at the beach. +Once upon a time, in a small, cheerful town, there lived a kind rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to hop around and play with his friends. One sunny day, Remy and his friends decided to enter a new part of the town they had never seen before. + +As they hopped along, they met an old, wise turtle named Terry. Terry looked sad and lonely. Remy said, "Hi, Terry! Why are you sad? Do you want to play with us?" Terry smiled and said, "I would love to, but I am too slow, and I don't want to slow you down." + +Remy thought for a moment and said, "That's okay, Terry. We can all play together and go slow. It's more fun when we are all together." So, Remy, his friends, and Terry played all day in the cheerful town. + +In the end, they had a great time, and Terry was very happy. Remy learned that it's important to include everyone, even if they are different. And from that day on, Remy, his friends, and Terry played together every day, making the cheerful town even more cheerful. +One day, a thin cat named Sam went for a walk. He saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to climb. As he started to climb, he saw a small bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked at Sam and said, "Hello, I am Tina. Be careful not to sneeze while you climb!" + +Sam didn't think much about what Tina said and kept climbing. He was almost at the top when he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. "Achoo!" Sam sneezed very loud. + +Because of the sneeze, Sam lost his grip and started to fall. But, Tina was fast and caught him with her wings. "I told you to be careful!" she said. Sam thanked Tina for saving him and they became good friends. From that day on, Sam always remembered to be careful when he climbed trees. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a big microscope in her dad's room. She was very excited to see what it could do. She picked it up and looked through it, but everything looked dizzy. Lucy felt like she was spinning around and around. + +Lucy's friend, Tom, came over to play. She showed him the microscope and said, "Look, Tom! I found this in my dad's room. But when I look through it, I feel dizzy." Tom wanted to try it too. He looked through the microscope and also felt dizzy. They both paused and sat down to make the dizzy feeling go away. + +After a while, they felt better and decided to ask Lucy's dad about the microscope. Lucy's dad explained, "This is a special tool to see very small things. But you need to put something tiny under it to see it clearly." He showed them how to use the microscope properly. Lucy and Tom took turns looking at small things, like a tiny bug and a piece of hair. They had a lot of fun and didn't feel dizzy anymore. +One day, a big, thick tree and a tall steel pole stood next to each other. They were friends. The tree liked to admire the steel pole because it was so strong and shiny. The steel pole admired the tree because it had many pretty leaves and birds liked to sit on its branches. + +One day, the wind blew very hard. The tree said to the steel pole, "I am scared. The wind is strong." The steel pole said, "Don't worry, friend. I will help you." + +The steel pole held the tree tight with its strong arms. The wind blew and blew, but the tree and the steel pole did not fall down. They stood tall and strong together. + +When the wind stopped, the tree said, "Thank you, steel pole. You are a good friend." The steel pole said, "You are welcome, tree. We are strong when we help each other." + +From that day on, the tree and the steel pole admired each other even more. They knew that they could face any wind when they were together. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a girl named Lily and her dog, Max. One sunny day, Lily decided to have a picnic with Max. They packed a big basket with yummy food like apples, sandwiches, and cookies. Lily and Max were very excited to play and eat outside. + +They went to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. Lily spread out a pretty blanket and put the picnic basket on it. Max wagged his tail happily. They started to eat their yummy food, and Max got a special treat too. After they finished eating, they played games like catch and hide-and-seek. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and Max were tired from playing all day. They packed up their picnic and walked back home, hand in paw. They had so much fun on their ordinary day, and they couldn't wait to have another picnic soon. +Once upon a time, there was a great mechanic named Bob. He loved to fix cars and trucks. Bob had a big garage where he worked all day. + +One day, a big truck came to Bob's garage. The truck had a problem. Its wheels were separate from its body. The truck was very sad. Bob wanted to help the truck. + +Bob worked hard to fix the truck. He put the wheels back on the truck's body. The truck was very happy. Bob was a great mechanic, and everyone loved him. +Lily was a cat who liked to play with her toys. She had a long and fluffy tail that she swung around when she was happy. One day, she saw a shiny ball on the floor. It looked like a fun toy, so she ran to it and tried to catch it with her paw. + +But the ball was not a toy. It was a modern lamp that someone had left on the floor. When Lily touched it, it was very hot and it burned her tail. Lily yowled and ran away. Her tail hurt a lot and it had a red mark on it. + +Lily's owner heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily's tail and felt sorry for her. She took Lily to the vet, who was a nice person who helped animals. The vet looked at Lily's tail and gave her some medicine to make it feel better. He also wrapped it with a bandage to protect it. + +Lily did not like the bandage at first. It was sticky and itchy and it made her tail look funny. She tried to take it off, but her owner stopped her. She told Lily that the bandage was good for her and that it would help her tail heal. She also gave Lily some treats and cuddles to cheer her up. + +After a few days, Lily's tail was much better. The vet took off the bandage and said that Lily was a brave cat. He said that her tail would be fine and that she could play with her toys again. Lily was very happy and thanked the vet. She also learned to be careful with modern things that were not toys. She still liked her shiny ball, but she only looked at it from a distance. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big slide in their backyard. They take turns to go down the slide. Sometimes they go fast, sometimes they go slow. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They want to see who can go down the slide the fastest. They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. They count to three and then push off. + +"Ready, set, go!" they shout. + +Lila slides down quickly. She is ahead of Ben. She smiles and waves at him. But then she slips on the slide. She falls off and lands on the grass. She cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she says. + +Ben slides down slowly. He sees Lila on the ground. He stops and runs to her. He hugs her and asks her if she is okay. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. Are you hurt?" he says. + +Lila stops crying. She looks at her knee. It is red and sore. She feels sad and angry. + +"It's not fair, Ben. You made me slip. You cheated. You win the race," she says. + +Ben shakes his head. He did not make her slip. He did not cheat. He did not care about the race. He cares about his sister. + +"No, Lila. I did not make you slip. I did not cheat. I do not win the race. You are my sister. I love you," he says. + +He helps her stand up. He takes her to their mom. Their mom is inside the house. She is making lunch. It is almost noon. She sees Lila and Ben. She sees Lila's knee. She is worried and kind. + +"What happened, my darlings? Did you have an accident?" she says. + +Lila and Ben tell her what happened. They tell her about the race and the slide and the slip. Their mom listens and nods. She is patient and gentle. + +"I see, I see. Well, accidents happen sometimes. It's okay. Let me clean your knee, Lila. It will feel better soon. And Ben, you are a good brother. You helped Lila and comforted her. I'm proud of you both," she says. + +She cleans Lila's knee and puts a band-aid on it. She gives them both a hug and a kiss. She tells them to wash their hands and come to the table. She has made their favorite food. They are hungry and happy. + +They forget about the race and the slide and the slip. They eat and talk and laugh. They love their mom and each other. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they each had a favorite one. Tom loved his blue car, and Lily loved her pink doll. They always kept their favorite toys with them and did not share them with anyone. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. There, they saw a big band playing music. The band had drums, trumpets, flutes, and other things that made sounds. The band was doing a march, walking and playing at the same time. Tom and Lily watched the band with wonder. They liked the music and the colors. + +But then, they saw something that made them envious. A boy and a girl, who looked like twins too, were holding hands and following the band. They each had a toy instrument, a drum and a trumpet, that matched the band's. They were playing along with the music and smiling. Tom and Lily wanted to have toy instruments too. They thought they would be more fun than their car and doll. + +They looked at their mom and asked, "Mom, can we have toy instruments like them?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe for your birthday, but not today. You already have nice toys that belong to you. Why don't you play with them and enjoy the music?" + +Tom and Lily looked at their toys and then at the band. They felt a little sad, but they also knew that mom was right. They hugged their toys and decided to play with them and listen to the music. They realized that they did not need to be envious of others, because they had each other and their favorite toys. They still liked the band, but they also liked their own march. +Tommy hates the telephone. It makes loud noises and takes away mommy's attention. He thinks it is stupid and boring. He wants to play with mommy, not with the telephone. + +One day, the telephone rings when mommy is making lunch. Mommy says, "Hello, who is this?" Tommy runs to the kitchen and grabs the telephone. He says, "No, no, no! Go away! Mommy is busy!" + +Mommy is surprised and angry. She takes the telephone from Tommy and says, "Tommy, that is very rude! You can't do that! That was grandma on the phone. She wanted to talk to you and me. She loves you very much. You hurt her feelings." + +Tommy feels bad. He loves grandma too. He did not know it was her. He says, "Sorry, mommy. Sorry, grandma. I hate the telephone, not you. Can I talk to grandma now?" + +Mommy smiles and hugs Tommy. She says, "It's okay, Tommy. I understand. You can talk to grandma now. But next time, you have to ask me first before you take the telephone. And you have to be polite and say hello. The telephone is not stupid. It helps us talk to people we love when they are far away." + +Tommy nods and says, "Okay, mommy. I will try. Can you please call grandma back? I want to say I love her and I miss her." + +Mommy says, "Of course, Tommy. I love you and I miss her too. Let's call grandma together." She dials the number and hands the telephone to Tommy. He says, "Hello, grandma. It's me, Tommy. I'm sorry I was rude. I love you. Do you want to hear a joke?" +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a basketball. They have a big yard with a hoop. They throw the ball and try to make it go in the hoop. + +One day, a big bird comes to the yard. It is black and has a yellow beak. It sees the basketball and thinks it is a big egg. It flies down and grabs the ball with its claws. It flies away with the ball. + +Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They want their ball back. They run after the bird and shout. + +"Hey, bird, give us our ball!" Tom says. + +"No, it is my egg!" the bird says. + +"It is not your egg, it is our ball!" Sam says. + +They chase the bird to a big tree. The bird lands on a branch and holds the ball. Tom and Sam throw sticks and stones at the bird. They try to make it drop the ball. + +But the bird is strong and smart. It dodges the sticks and stones. It laughs at Tom and Sam. + +"Ha ha, you can't get me!" the bird says. + +Tom and Sam are tired and sad. They sit on the ground and cry. They think they will never see their ball again. + +But then, they hear a loud bang. They look up and see smoke and fire. The bird has flown too close to a power line. The ball has touched the wire and made a spark. The ball and the bird are dead. They fall to the ground with a thud. + +Tom and Sam are shocked and scared. They run to the ball and the bird. They see that the ball is burned and the bird is fried. They feel sorry for the bird, but they are happy to have their ball back. + +They take the ball and go back to their yard. They wash the ball and play with it. They are careful not to fly too high. They are friends again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the park. They had a big red car, a yellow ball, and a blue teddy bear. They were having fun and sharing nicely. + +But then, a bad boy came and saw their toys. He wanted to have them all for himself. He ran to the car and grabbed it. He said, "This is mine now!" + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They said, "No, that is our car! Give it back!" They ran after the bad boy, but he was too fast. He laughed and said, "You can't catch me!" + +The bad boy did not see a big rock on the ground. He tripped and fell. The car flew out of his hands and landed near Lily and Tom. They were happy and picked up the car. They said, "This is our car! You are a thief!" + +The bad boy was hurt and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Please don't tell anyone!" He ran away and did not come back. + +Lily and Tom hugged each other and their toys. They said, "We are glad we have each other and our toys. They are perfect!" They went back to playing and having fun. They did not let the thief ruin their day. +Lily was very tired after playing all day. She wanted to go to bed and relax. She brushed her teeth, put on her pajamas, and hugged her teddy bear. Her mom kissed her goodnight and turned off the light. + +Lily closed her eyes and started to dream. She dreamed of a colorful world, where everything was bright and happy. She saw flowers, rainbows, butterflies, and stars. She heard music, laughter, and birds. She felt warm, cozy, and safe. + +She smiled in her sleep and cuddled her teddy bear. She was having a wonderful dream. She did not want to wake up. She wanted to stay in the colorful world forever. She was very happy and relaxed. +Tom was a king who had a big staff. The staff was a long stick that he used to hit things. He liked to hit rocks, trees, and sometimes his toys. He thought it was fun to make loud noises and break things. + +One day, he wanted to hit a big bell that hung in the castle. He took his staff and ran to the bell. He lifted his staff and tried to strike the bell, but it was too high. He jumped and swung his staff, but he missed. He tried again and again, but he could not reach the bell. + +He felt frustrated. He wanted to hear the bell ring. He shouted, "I want to hit the bell! I want to hit the bell!" + +His mother heard him and came to see what was wrong. She saw him with his staff and the bell. She said, "Tom, why are you trying to hit the bell? That is not a good thing to do. The bell is for telling time and calling people. If you hit it, you will make everyone angry and scared." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "But I want to hit the bell! It is fun! Let me hit the bell!" + +His mother shook her head. She said, "No, Tom, you cannot hit the bell. You have to be gentle and respectful with the bell. If you want to make noise, you can use your drum or your whistle. But you have to stop hitting things with your staff. It is not nice and it can hurt you or others." + +She took his staff and put it away. She gave him his drum and his whistle. She said, "Here, Tom, you can play with these. They are safe and fun. But you have to be careful and not make too much noise. And you have to say sorry to the bell for trying to hit it." + +Tom looked at his drum and his whistle. He felt a little sad. He liked his staff more. But he also liked his mother. He did not want to make her angry or sad. He said, "Sorry, bell. I will not hit you again. I will play with my drum and my whistle." + +He started to play with his drum and his whistle. He made some noise, but not too much. He smiled and laughed. He forgot about his staff and the bell. He had fun. His mother smiled and hugged him. She said, "That's a good boy, Tom. I love you." +Anna was very happy. It was her birthday today. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many presents from her family and friends. She had a new doll, a new book, a new dress and a new hat. + +But there was one present that she liked the most. It was from her grandpa. He gave her a rare toy. It was a truck that could load and unload things. It had a button that made it beep and move. It had a lever that made it lift and lower. It had a scoop that made it pick and drop. + +Anna wanted to play with her truck right away. She asked her grandpa, "Can I load some things with my truck, please?" + +"Of course, my dear," her grandpa said. "But be careful not to break it. It is a rare toy. You can't find it in any store. I made it for you with my own hands." + +Anna hugged her grandpa and thanked him. She was very proud of her rare toy. She took it to the garden and found some rocks, sticks and leaves. She loaded them with her truck and unloaded them in different places. She had so much fun with her truck. She said, "This is the best birthday ever!" +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they find a stream in the woods. They see fish and frogs and stones in the water. + +"Look, Anna, a fish!" Ben says. He points to a shiny fish that swims fast. + +"I see it, Ben. It is very pretty," Anna says. She bends down to touch the water. It is cold and wet. + +Spot barks and runs to the stream. He jumps in and splashes water everywhere. He tries to catch the fish with his mouth, but they are too quick. He seems happy and silly. + +Anna and Ben laugh and clap their hands. They are proud of their dog. They join him in the stream and have fun. They make bubbles and boats and bridges with the stones. They forget about time and enjoy the stream. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They wear warm coats and hats and boots and gloves. + +One day, Ben finds a big book in his house. It has many pictures of animals and plants and rocks and stars. Ben wants to study the book and learn new things. He asks Mia to come and study with him. + +"Look, Mia, this is a book. It has many things to see and know. Do you want to study with me?" Ben says. + +Mia looks at the book. She sees a picture of a lion. She likes lions. They are big and strong and have fur. She nods and says, "Yes, Ben, I want to study with you. But can we also play in the snow later?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, Mia, we can also play in the snow later. But first, let us study the book. Maybe we can find more animals that we like." + +They sit on the floor and open the book. They study the pictures and the words. They learn about elephants and penguins and whales and owls. They have fun and ask each other questions. + +After a while, they hear a knock on the door. It is Ben's mom. She says, "Ben, Mia, it is time to go outside and play. Put on your coats and hats and boots and gloves. And be safe, okay?" + +Ben and Mia close the book and put it away. They say, "Okay, mom, we will be safe. Thank you for letting us study the book. It was very interesting." + +They put on their clothes and go outside. They play in the snow and make more snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They are happy and safe. They are good friends. +Sara liked to watch the stars at night. They were bright and shiny and made her happy. She had a watch that her dad gave her. It was unusual because it had stars on it too. She wore it every night when she went to bed. + +One night, Sara heard a noise outside her window. She got up and looked. She saw a big shiny thing in the sky. It was not a star. It was a spaceship. She was curious and scared. She opened the window and waved at the spaceship. + +"Hello, shiny thing!" she said. "Who are you?" + +The spaceship came closer and closer. It had a big door that opened. Sara saw some strange creatures inside. They had big eyes and long arms. They looked at Sara and smiled. + +"Hello, little girl!" they said. "We are from another planet. We like your watch. It is unusual. Can we have it?" + +Sara was surprised and scared. She liked her watch. It was a gift from her dad. She did not want to give it away. + +"No, you can't have it!" she said. "It is mine!" + +The creatures did not listen. They reached out their long arms and grabbed Sara. They pulled her into the spaceship. They took her watch and put it on their wrist. They laughed and closed the door. + +The spaceship flew away with Sara inside. She cried and screamed. She wanted to go back to her bed. She wanted to see her dad. She wanted her watch. + +But no one heard her. No one saw her. She was gone. +Lily and Ben were playing near the big water. They liked to throw stones and watch them splash. They saw many birds and fish and shells. They were happy and loud. + +But then they saw something new. It was a high place with rocks and dirt. It looked like a big hill, but it had no top. It ended with a sharp edge. Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +They walked towards the high place. They held hands and stepped on the rocks and dirt. They climbed and climbed. They were careful not to fall. They reached the edge and looked down. + +They saw more big water, but very far away. They saw waves and foam and rocks. They heard the wind and the water. It was very quiet. They felt scared and small. + +"Wow, this is a cliff," Lily said. "It is very high and steep." + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. "We should not go any closer. It is dangerous." + +They nodded and backed away from the edge. They decided to go back to the beach. They stepped down the rocks and dirt. They ran and laughed. They were happy and loud again. +Lily liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She put her toys in the toy box, her books on the shelf, and her clothes in the closet. She felt happy when her room was neat and tidy. + +One day, it rained a lot. Lily could not go outside and play. She was bored and sad. She decided to go to the kitchen and look for a snack. She opened the fridge and saw many things. She saw milk, cheese, eggs, juice, fruit, and cake. She wanted to try them all. + +She took out the milk and poured some in a cup. She took out the cheese and cut a slice. She took out the eggs and cracked one on a plate. She took out the juice and filled another cup. She took out the fruit and grabbed a banana. She took out the cake and cut a big piece. She put everything on the table and sat down. + +She was about to eat when her mom came in. Her mom saw the mess and was angry. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You made a big mess in the fridge and on the table. You wasted a lot of food. You are not organized at all. You need to clean up and say sorry." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did something wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was bored and hungry. I wanted to try everything. I didn't mean to make a mess. I will help you clean up." + +Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. I know you were bored and hungry, but you need to ask me before you take things from the fridge. You need to be organized and careful with food. You can have one snack, but not everything. Now, let's clean up together." + +Lily and her mom cleaned up the fridge and the table. They put everything back in its place. Lily chose the cake as her snack and shared it with her mom. They hugged and said, "I love you." Lily learned to be more organized and respectful with food. She hoped the rain would stop soon so she could go outside and play. +Jill and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They liked to make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. But they had a problem. They did not have the same number of blocks. Jill had more blocks than Ben, and Ben was jealous. + +One day, Jill said to Ben, "Look at my tower. It is so tall and strong. It has many colors and shapes. How many blocks do you have in your tower?" + +Ben looked at his tower. It was not tall or strong. It had few colors and shapes. He counted his blocks. He had ten blocks. He said to Jill, "I have ten blocks in my tower. It is not as good as yours." + +Jill said, "That is too bad. You need more blocks to make a better tower. Maybe you can find some more blocks somewhere." + +Ben thought for a moment. He saw a strip of paper on the floor. It had numbers on it. He thought, "Maybe this is a magic strip. Maybe it can give me more blocks. I will try it." + +He took the strip of paper and tore it into pieces. He put the pieces on his tower. He said, "Now I have more blocks. Look at my tower. It is better than yours." + +Jill looked at his tower. She saw the pieces of paper. She said, "Those are not blocks. Those are paper. Paper is not good for towers. It is weak and soft. It will fall down soon." + +Ben said, "No, they are blocks. They are magic blocks. They will make my tower stronger and taller." + +But Jill was right. The paper was not good for towers. It was weak and soft. It did not stick to the blocks. It fell down soon. Ben's tower collapsed. He was sad and angry. + +Jill said, "I told you so. Paper is not good for towers. You should have used blocks. Blocks are good for towers. They are strong and hard. They stick together. They do not fall down." + +Ben said, "I am sorry. I was jealous of your blocks. I wanted to have more blocks like you. I thought the paper was magic. But it was not. It was a mistake." + +Jill said, "It is okay. I forgive you. You can share my blocks. We can make a tower together. A tower with blocks and paper. A tower that is tall and strong and colorful and fun." + +Ben said, "Thank you. You are a good friend. I am sorry for being jealous. I will share your blocks. We can make a tower together. A tower with blocks and paper. A tower that is tall and strong and colorful and fun." + +They hugged and smiled. They made a tower together. A tower with blocks and paper. A tower that was tall and strong and colorful and fun. They learned a lesson. They learned that being jealous is not good. They learned that sharing is good. They learned that blocks and paper can work together. They learned that friendship is the best. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red apples on it. They wanted to pick some apples, but the tree was on the other side of the road. The road was busy and noisy, and their parents told them to never cross it alone. + +"Let's go get some apples," Ben said. "They look yummy and juicy." + +"But we can't cross the road," Anna said. "It's dangerous and our parents will be angry." + +"Come on, don't be scared," Ben said. "We can run fast and no one will see us." + +Ben grabbed Anna's hand and pulled her to the road. He looked left and right, and saw a distant car coming. He thought they had enough time to cross, so he ran with Anna. But he was wrong. The car was faster than he thought, and it hit them with a loud bang. + +Anna and Ben fell to the ground, bleeding and hurting. The driver of the car stopped and called for help. The people in the park heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw Anna and Ben lying on the road, and the apples scattered around them. + +Anna and Ben's parents came soon, and they were very sad and angry. They hugged their children and cried. They took them to the hospital, but it was too late. Anna and Ben died from their injuries. + +Anna and Ben regretted crossing the road. They wished they had listened to their parents and stayed in the park. They never got to taste the apples, or play with their friends, or grow up. They learned a hard lesson, but it was too late. + +The moral of the story is: always obey your parents and be careful of the road. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to race each other. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and on their sleds. They always had fun and laughed a lot. + +One evening, they decided to race down the big hill near their house. It was dark and cold, but they did not care. They put on their coats and hats and ran to the hill with their sleds. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted, and they both slid down the hill as fast as they could. They felt the wind in their faces and the snow under their sleds. They were having a great time. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily did not see a big rock in her way, and she hit it with her sled. She flew off the sled and landed hard on the ground. She screamed in pain and started to cry. + +Tom heard her scream and stopped his sled. He ran back to her and saw that she was hurt. Her leg was bleeding and twisted. He was scared and did not know what to do. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay?" he asked, holding her hand. + +"No, Tom, it hurts so much. I can't move my leg. Help me, please!" she sobbed. + +Tom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, Lily, I'll get help. I'll be right back. Stay here, okay?" + +He left her sled and ran to their house. He hoped that their mom and dad were home and that they could help Lily. He felt sorry for his sister and wished they had not raced down the hill. He wished they had stayed home and played something safe and healthy. He wished he could make Lily feel better. He wished he could change the bad ending of their race. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of cars and trucks and buses. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving. One day, they found a new toy in the box. It was a van. It was old and dirty and had a broken wheel. + +"Look, a van!" Sam said. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK!" Mia said. "But it needs to be fixed. It's not ready to drive." + +They took the van to their dad. He was good at fixing things. He had a lot of tools and parts. He smiled and said he would help them. + +"Can you restore the van, dad?" Sam asked. "Can you make it new and shiny?" + +"Sure, I can try," dad said. "But it might take some time. You have to be patient and careful." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They watched dad work on the van. He took off the broken wheel and put on a new one. He cleaned the dirt and rust. He painted the van with bright colors. He added some stickers and a horn. He worked hard and long. + +"Wow, dad, you did it!" Mia said. "The van looks amazing!" + +"Thank you, dad!" Sam said. "Can we play with it now?" + +"Of course, you can," dad said. "But remember, it's still a toy. You have to be gentle and share." + +Sam and Mia hugged dad and took the van. They were so happy. They ran to the living room and put the van on the floor. They made noises and pretended they were driving. They had so much fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Sam wanted to drive the van faster. He pushed it hard and it zoomed across the room. It hit the wall and bounced back. It hit Mia in the face and made her cry. It hit the lamp and made it fall. It hit the vase and made it break. It hit the TV and made it crack. It made a big mess and a loud noise. + +Dad heard the noise and came to the living room. He saw the mess and the broken things. He saw Mia crying and Sam scared. He saw the van smashed and ruined. He was very angry and sad. + +"What did you do?" dad yelled. "You broke the van and everything else! You were not careful and gentle! You were not patient and sharing! You were bad and naughty!" + +He took the van and threw it in the trash. He made Sam and Mia clean up the mess. He made them say sorry and go to their room. He did not let them play with any toys for a long time. + +Sam and Mia felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had listened to dad. They wished they had been good and nice. They wished they had the van back. But it was too late. The end. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of blocks, a teddy bear, a doll and a mug. The mug is unusual. It has a picture of a cow on it and a handle that looks like a tail. + +"Look, Ben, this is my mug," Anna says, holding the mug in her hand. "It is very pretty. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Anna, I like it. It is funny. Can I see it?" Ben asks, reaching for the mug. + +"OK, Ben, you can see it. But be careful. It is not for drinking. It is for playing," Anna says, and passes the mug to Ben. + +Ben takes the mug and looks at it. He likes the cow and the tail. He pretends to drink from it and makes a moo sound. Anna laughs. She thinks Ben is silly. + +"Ben, you are funny. You are not a cow. You are a boy," Anna says. + +"I know, Anna. I am just playing. Do you want the mug back?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, please. I want the mug back. It is my favorite toy," Anna says. + +"OK, Anna. Here you go. I pass the mug back to you," Ben says, and passes the mug to Anna. + +Anna takes the mug and hugs it. She is happy. She likes playing with Ben and the mug. They are her best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big, soft thing on the grass. It was brown and furry. It had a long tail and two ears. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a dog?" Ben said. + +They went closer to the thing. It was sleeping. It made a snoring sound. Lily touched it. It was warm and soft. + +"Hello, thing," Lily said. + +The thing opened its eyes. It looked at Lily and Ben. It smiled. It was not a dog. It was a bear. + +"Hello, kids," the bear said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away. They did not want to play with a bear. + +"Wait, don't go," the bear said. "I'm friendly. I won't hurt you." + +But Lily and Ben did not hear him. They ran to their mom. They told her what they saw. + +"A bear? In the park?" Mom said. "That's impossible. You must have imagined it." + +"No, mom, it was real. It talked to us," Lily said. + +"Yeah, it was soft and big," Ben said. + +Mom did not believe them. She thought they were making up a story. She took them home. + +Lily and Ben never saw the bear again. But they always remembered it. They wondered if it was lonely. They hoped it found some friends. They wished they were not so scared. Maybe the bear was nice. Maybe they could have played with it. Maybe. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noise and pretend they were animals. Tim was a lion and Lily was a monkey. They roared and chattered and jumped on the couch. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said from the kitchen. "You are making too much noise and you are going to break something!" + +But Tim and Lily did not listen. They kept playing and having fun. They did not see the vase on the table. The vase was very pretty and shiny. Mom liked it a lot. It was a gift from Grandma. + +Tim and Lily bumped into the table and the vase fell down. It broke into many pieces. They heard a loud crash and saw the mess. They were scared and shocked. They looked at each other with guilty eyes. + +"What was that?" Mom said, coming into the living room. She saw the broken vase and the toys. She was very angry and sad. She clapped her hands and shouted. "Tim and Lily, what have you done? You broke my vase! You are very naughty and careless! Go to your room right now! No more toys for you today!" + +Tim and Lily started to cry. They said they were sorry, but Mom did not listen. She sent them to their room and cleaned up the mess. Tim and Lily felt bad. They wished they had listened to Mom and played quietly. They learned their lesson, but it was too late. They broke Mom's vase and Mom's heart. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a trail in the woods. They want to follow it. + +"Let's go, Tim!" Sam says. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"OK, Sam," Tim says. "But we have to be careful. The trail might be dangerous." + +They walk on the trail. They see birds and bugs and flowers. They are happy. But then, they hear a loud roar. They see a big bear. The bear is angry. It runs at them. + +"Run, Tim, run!" Sam shouts. "The bear is bad!" + +They run away from the bear. But the bear is fast. It catches up with them. It tries to bite them. Tim and Sam are scared. + +Tim sees a big stick. He picks it up. He kicks the bear in the nose. The bear is hurt. It stops chasing them. It runs away. + +"Wow, Tim, you are brave!" Sam says. "You saved us!" + +"Thank you, Sam," Tim says. "You are my best friend!" + +They hug each other. They go back to their home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. They are proud. They are safe. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They have many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his blocks to his sister. "It is very tall and strong!" + +Lily smiles and claps her hands. "Wow, Ben, that is a good tower! Can I help you make it taller?" + +"Yes, you can, Lily. Here, take some blocks and put them on top. But be careful, do not make it fall!" + +Lily and Ben work together to add more blocks to the tower. They stretch their arms to reach the top. They are having fun. + +But then, their cat, Fluffy, comes into the living room. Fluffy sees the tower and thinks it is a toy. Fluffy jumps on the tower and tries to catch the blocks. The tower shakes and wobbles and then crashes to the floor. The blocks scatter everywhere. Fluffy runs away. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cry. "Our tower is gone! Fluffy is naughty!" + +They are sad and angry. But then, they see the light from the window shining on the blocks. The blocks sparkle and glow in different colors. They look pretty and bright. + +"Look, Lily, the blocks are light!" Ben says, picking up a yellow block. "They are like suns!" + +Lily picks up a blue block. "They are like stars!" she says, holding it up. + +Lily and Ben forget about the tower. They start to make new shapes with the light blocks. They make a rainbow, a flower, a car, and more. They laugh and giggle and play. They are happy again. +Tim and Liz are friends. They like to play with their wagon. They put toys and books in the wagon and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they pretend the wagon is a car or a boat or a plane. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. They ask Mom if they can open it. Mom says no, it is a surprise for later. Tim and Liz are curious. They want to know the surprise. + +They have an idea. They put the box in the wagon and cover it with a blanket. They say they are going to the park. Mom says okay, but be careful and come back soon. Tim and Liz smile and pull the wagon out of the garage. + +They go to a quiet spot behind a tree. They lift the blanket and peek at the box. They see a picture of a bike on the box. They are excited. They think the bike is for them. + +They hear Mom calling them. They quickly put the blanket back and run to the wagon. Mom is looking serious. She says, "Did you open the box?" Tim and Liz shake their heads. They say, "No, Mom, we did not. We just played with the wagon." Mom says, "Are you sure?" Tim and Liz nod. They say, "Yes, Mom, we are sure." + +Mom smiles and says, "Okay, then. I guess you are good kids. Come on, let's go inside. I have another surprise for you." Tim and Liz wonder what it is. They follow Mom and pull the wagon with the box. They hope it is something good. They hope Mom does not find out they lied. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with trains. They had a big train set in Tim's room. They made the trains go fast and slow, and make loud noises. + +One day, Tim's mom said they could go to the park. There was a real train there. It was old and big and black. It had a lot of steam coming out of it. Tim and Sam were very excited. They wanted to see the train up close. + +They ran to the park with Tim's mom. They saw the train on the tracks. It was shiny and noisy. They saw the driver. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He smiled at them and said hello. + +"Can we go on the train?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, if you are honest and good," the driver said. "But you have to follow the rules. No touching anything. No running. No yelling. And you have to stay with your mom." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They were honest and good. They wanted to go on the train. They followed the driver and Tim's mom. They climbed on the train. They saw the seats and the windows and the lights. They saw the engine and the coal and the fire. They saw the steam and the smoke and the whistle. + +They were very happy. They sat on the seats and looked out the windows. They saw the trees and the flowers and the birds. They saw the people and the cars and the bikes. They saw the sky and the clouds and the sun. + +They felt the train move. It went faster and faster. It made a loud noise. It blew the whistle. They heard the driver say "All aboard!" + +They laughed and clapped. They rubbed their eyes. They couldn't believe it. They were on a real train. They had the best day ever. +Lily liked to organize things. She liked to put her toys in boxes, her books on shelves, and her clothes in drawers. She wanted to be helpful and make her room neat and tidy. + +One day, she saw her mom's purse on the couch. It was big and full of things. Lily thought her mom would be happy if she organized her purse too. She opened the purse and took out everything. She saw keys, a phone, a wallet, a lipstick, a tissue, and a candy. + +Lily decided to put the things in different places. She put the keys in a bowl, the phone on a table, the wallet in a drawer, the lipstick in a box, the tissue in the trash, and the candy in her mouth. She felt proud of her work. She left the purse empty on the couch. + +When her mom came home, she looked for her purse. She saw it on the couch and picked it up. It was very light. She opened it and saw nothing inside. She was confused and worried. She asked Lily, "Where are my things, honey? Did you see my purse?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy, I saw your purse. I organized it for you. I was helpful. I put your things in different places. Look, your keys are in the bowl, your phone is on the table, your wallet is in the drawer, your lipstick is in the box, your tissue is in the trash, and your candy is in my mouth." + +Her mom was shocked and angry. She said, "Lily, you can't do that! You can't take my things and put them in different places. You can't eat my candy. You can't organize my purse. You made a big mess. You were not helpful. You were naughty." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I wanted to make you happy. I wanted to organize your purse. I didn't know it was bad. I won't do it again." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I know you meant well, Lily. But you have to ask me before you touch my things. You have to learn what you can and can't organize. You have to be careful and respectful. I love you, Lily. But please, don't organize my purse again." +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big model of a lion. The lion is fierce and has sharp teeth and a loud roar. Tom and Anna pretend that the lion is their friend and they go on adventures with him. + +One day, they take the lion to the park. They see other kids playing with their toys too. Some have cars, some have dolls, some have balls. Tom and Anna want to show their lion to the other kids. They think their lion is the best toy ever. + +They walk to a group of kids who have cars. They say hello and ask if they can play with them. The kids look at Tom and Anna and their lion. They laugh and say that their lion is silly and not a real toy. They say that cars are better and faster and more fun. They tell Tom and Anna to go away. + +Tom and Anna feel sad and angry. They don't like the kids who have cars. They think their lion is not silly and is a real toy. They think their lion is better and fiercer and more fun. They don't want to go away. + +They look at each other and nod. They have an idea. They make their lion roar as loud as they can. They make their lion run towards the kids who have cars. They make their lion bite and scratch the cars. They make their lion scare the kids who have cars. + +The kids who have cars scream and run away. They drop their cars and leave them behind. Tom and Anna smile and hug their lion. They pick up the cars and put them in their bag. They say thank you to their lion for being their friend and helping them. They mention that they have more toys to play with now. They go to another group of kids who have dolls. They say hello and ask if they can play with them. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play match. They have cards with pictures of fruits and vegetables. They turn the cards over and try to find two that are the same. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a vendor with a cart. He sells fruits and vegetables. He has apples, bananas, carrots, and more. They are all healthy and fresh. + +"Can we buy some, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can each choose one," Mom says. + +Lily picks an apple. Ben picks a banana. They pay the vendor and say thank you. + +Then they have an idea. They run to a bench and put their cards on the ground. They turn them over and try to match them with their fruits. + +"Look, I have an apple card and an apple fruit!" Lily says. + +"I have a banana card and a banana fruit!" Ben says. + +They are happy. They eat their fruits and play match. They share with Mom. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with many feathers. The bird was on a tree. Lily and Ben wanted to touch the feathers. + +"Look, Ben, the bird is so pretty!" Lily said. "Can we get a feather?" + +"I don't know, Lily. The bird may not like it," Ben said. "Maybe we should leave it alone." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the tree and tried to climb it. She wanted to get a feather. Ben followed her. He was scared. + +The bird saw Lily and Ben. It was angry. It did not want them to touch its feathers. It flew down and pecked them. It pecked them hard. Lily and Ben cried. They fell from the tree. They hurt themselves. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Ben said. "The bird is mean! It hurt us!" + +They ran to their mom. She was on a bench. She was reading a book. She saw Lily and Ben. They had blood and dirt on them. She was shocked. + +"What happened to you?" she asked. "Why are you crying?" + +"The bird, the bird!" Lily and Ben said. "It pecked us! It did not let us get a feather!" + +Their mom hugged them. She was warm. She tried to make them feel better. She cleaned their wounds. She gave them a kiss. + +"You should not bother the bird," she said. "The bird needs its feathers. They are not for you. They are for the bird. You should be nice to the animals. They have feelings too." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They learned their lesson. They did not want to touch the feathers anymore. They wanted to go home. They were sad and sore. They did not have fun in the park. The end. +Ben loves yogurt. He likes to eat it with a spoon or with his fingers. He likes all the colors and flavors of yogurt. But his mom says he can only have one yogurt a day. + +One day, Ben sees a big box in the kitchen. He wonders what is inside. He climbs on a chair and opens the box. He sees many yogurts. He is very happy. He thinks his mom will not notice if he takes one. + +He removes a yogurt from the box. He looks for a place to hide it. He sees a drawer under the sink. He opens the drawer and puts the yogurt inside. He closes the drawer and smiles. He has a hidden yogurt. + +Later, he hears his mom calling him. She says it is time for lunch. He runs to the table. He sees a sandwich and a carrot and a glass of water. He is not very hungry. He thinks about his hidden yogurt. + +He eats his sandwich and his carrot very fast. He drinks his water. He says he is full. He asks his mom if he can go play. His mom says yes, but first he has to help her with the dishes. + +He follows his mom to the kitchen. He sees her open the box. She counts the yogurts. She frowns. She says one yogurt is missing. She asks Ben if he knows where it is. + +Ben feels scared. He does not want to lie to his mom. He does not want to make her angry. He does not want to lose his hidden yogurt. He does not know what to say. He looks at the drawer under the sink. He hopes his mom will not see it. He hopes his yogurt will not spill. He hopes his mom will not find out. He hopes his mom will still love him. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box. It had a lock. They wanted to open it. + +"Maybe there is something fun inside," Lily said. + +"Maybe there is candy or toys," Tom said. + +They looked for a key. They saw a man. He had a key. He was selling it. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want this key? It can open any lock. It is very cheap. Only one dollar," the man said. + +Lily and Tom had one dollar. They gave it to the man. He gave them the key. They were happy. + +They ran to the box. They put the key in the lock. They turned it. The lock opened. They lifted the lid. + +But there was nothing inside. Only a note. It said: "You are fools. This key is fake. I tricked you. Ha ha ha." + +Lily and Tom were sad. They had no money. They had no fun. They had a bad key. They cried. The man laughed. He ran away. He had many dollars. He had a good day. He had a real key. He was bad. +Lily loved to play with her toy dragon. It was green and soft and had shiny wings. She liked to pretend that it could fly and breathe fire. Sometimes, she would take it outside and run around the garden with it. + +One night, Lily had a dream. She dreamed that her toy dragon came to life and took her to a big castle. There, she met a real dragon. He was big and red and had scales and horns. He was very friendly and told her his name was Rolo. He said he was the king of the dragons and he had a very important job. + +"What is your job?" Lily asked. + +"I have to glow every night," Rolo said. "I glow so bright that I light up the sky. I help the stars and the moon to shine. I make the night beautiful and safe for everyone." + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Lily said. "Can I see you glow?" + +"Of course," Rolo said. "But you have to close your eyes first. It is very bright." + +Lily closed her eyes and hugged her toy dragon. She felt a warm and gentle light on her face. She heard Rolo roar and felt him flap his wings. She smiled and felt happy. + +She opened her eyes and saw that she was back in her bed. It was morning and the sun was shining. She looked at her toy dragon and saw that it had a faint glow on its wings. She wondered if it was a gift from Rolo. She kissed it and said, "Thank you, Rolo. You are the best dragon ever." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a big dress, big eyes and big hair. Lily took Anna everywhere. She played with her in the garden, in the kitchen and in the bedroom. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean your room. You have too many toys on the floor. If you clean your room, you can have a treat." Lily wanted a treat. She liked cookies, ice cream and candy. She said, "OK, mom, I will clean my room." + +Lily started to pick up her toys and put them in a box. She found her cars, her blocks, her books and her puzzles. She put them all in the box. But she could not find Anna. She looked under the bed, behind the door, in the closet and in the drawers. She could not find Anna anywhere. She felt sad. She loved Anna. She wanted to play with her. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is Anna? I can't find her. I need her." Her mom said, "Lily, I don't know where Anna is. Maybe you left her somewhere. Did you play with her in the garden today?" Lily said, "Yes, I did. I played with her in the garden. Maybe she is still there." + +Lily ran to the garden. She looked for Anna. She saw her on the grass. But she was not alone. A big dog was playing with her. The dog had Anna in his mouth. He was biting her and shaking her. Anna's dress was torn, her eyes were scratched and her hair was dirty. Lily was scared. She shouted, "No, no, no! That's my Anna! Give her back! Bad dog, bad dog!" + +The dog heard Lily. He dropped Anna and ran away. Lily ran to Anna. She picked her up and hugged her. She said, "Oh, Anna, I'm so sorry. You're hurt. You're dirty. You need to be clean. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. I will clean you. I will make you better." + +Lily took Anna to the bathroom. She washed her with soap and water. She dried her with a towel. She combed her hair and fixed her dress. She said, "There, Anna, you're clean now. You're beautiful. You're my best friend. I love you." + +Lily's mom came to the bathroom. She saw Lily and Anna. She said, "Lily, you did a good job. You cleaned Anna. You took care of her. You're a good girl. And you cleaned your room too. You deserve a treat. What do you want?" Lily said, "I want a cookie, mom. And I want to share it with Anna. She deserves a treat too. She had a big adventure today." Lily's mom smiled. She said, "OK, Lily, you can have a cookie. And you can share it with Anna. You're a sweet girl. I love you." Lily said, "I love you too, mom. And I love Anna. She's my favorite doll." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was a fireman truck. They wanted to see it up close. + +"Let's go to the fireman truck!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the fireman truck. They saw a fireman in a yellow suit and a big hat. He was holding a hose. + +"Hello, fireman!" Ben said. + +"Hello, kids!" the fireman said. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, you can't," the fireman said. "It's very hot and dangerous. You have to stay away from it." + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They were naughty. They wanted to touch the truck. They waited until the fireman was busy. Then they sneaked to the truck. They touched the wheels, the doors, and the lights. They felt very happy. + +"Look, Lily!" Ben said. "I can wave the hose!" + +He grabbed the hose and waved it in the air. He did not know that the hose was full of water. He pressed a button. The water came out very fast and strong. It hit the fireman, the truck, and the park. It made a big mess. + +"Stop, stop!" the fireman shouted. "You are making trouble!" + +He ran to Ben and took the hose from him. He was very angry. He looked at Ben and Lily. They were wet and scared. + +"You are very naughty kids!" the fireman said. "You did not listen to me. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You have to go home now. And you have to say sorry to me and to the park." + +Ben and Lily felt very bad. They did not want to go home. They did not want to say sorry. They wanted to play with the fireman truck. But they had no choice. They had to leave. They walked away with their heads down. They did not wave to the fireman. They did not have fun. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big cap on a bench. The cap is dark and has a star on it. + +"Look, a cap!" Tom says. He puts the cap on his head. "I am a star now!" + +Lily laughs. "You are funny, Tom. Can I try the cap too?" + +Tom nods. He gives the cap to Lily. She puts it on her head. "I am a star too!" + +They run and jump in the park. They feel happy. They sing a song. The song is about stars and friends. + +"We are stars, we are stars, we shine in the dark, we shine in the dark. We are friends, we are friends, we play in the park, we play in the park." + +A man sees them. He smiles. He walks to them. He says, "Hello, kids. You have a nice song. And a nice cap. Do you know where you found it?" + +Tom and Lily look at him. He is wearing a dark coat and a badge. He is a policeman. + +"We found it on the bench, sir," Tom says. + +The policeman nods. He says, "Well, this is my cap. I left it there by mistake. Thank you for finding it for me. You can keep it for a while, if you want. But then you have to give it back, OK?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "OK, sir. Thank you, sir." + +The policeman smiles. He says, "You're welcome, kids. Have fun. And keep singing. You have good voices." + +He leaves. Tom and Lily look at each other. They smile. They put the cap on their heads, one after the other. They keep playing and singing in the park. They are stars and friends. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new boy on the swing. He had a big hat and a loud voice. + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asked the new boy. + +"No, go away. This is my swing. You are rude." The new boy said. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not want to be rude. They wanted to be nice. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked the new boy. + +"I am Sam. I just moved here. I don't know anyone." The new boy said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for Sam. They knew how it felt to be new. + +"We are Tom and Lily. We live near the park. We can be your friends." Tom said. + +"Really? You want to be my friends?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, of course. You are welcome to play with us." Lily said. + +Sam smiled. He felt happy. He got off the swing and gave it to Tom. + +"Thank you. I'm sorry I was rude. I was scared and lonely." Sam said. + +"That's okay. We understand. Come on, let's play together." Tom said. + +Tom, Lily and Sam played in the park. They had fun. They became good friends. They learned to share and be kind. That is what happened. +Sara and Tom are playing with their dolls. They have a big black seat in the living room. Sara wants to sit on the seat with her doll, but Tom says no. + +"Tom, let me sit on the seat. It is big enough for both of us and our dolls," Sara says. + +"No, Sara, this is my seat. You have to sit on the floor. Go away," Tom says. + +Sara feels sad and angry. She does not want to sit on the floor. She wants to sit on the seat with Tom and play nicely. She thinks of a way to make Tom share the seat. + +"Tom, look at your doll. She is not happy. She wants to sit on the seat too. She needs your support. She is your friend, right?" Sara says. + +Tom looks at his doll. He sees that she is frowning. He feels sorry for her. He remembers that she is his friend. He thinks of a way to make her happy. + +"Okay, Sara, you can sit on the seat with me and your doll. But only for a little while. Then you have to give me the seat back. Deal?" Tom says. + +"Deal, Tom. Thank you for sharing the seat. You are a good brother," Sara says. + +Sara and Tom sit on the seat with their dolls. They smile and hug each other. They play nicely and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their jeep. It was a big toy jeep that they could ride in the yard. They took turns to drive and to sit in the back. Sometimes they pretended to go on adventures in the jeep, like to the zoo or the beach. + +One day, they were playing with the jeep when Max said, "I want to drive now. It's my turn." Lily said, "No, it's not. I just started. You had a long turn before." Max said, "No, I didn't. You always drive more. Quit being mean. Give me the jeep." Lily said, "No, you quit being mean. It's my jeep. I got it for my birthday." + +They started to pull and push the jeep, trying to take it from each other. They yelled and cried and made a lot of noise. Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw them fighting over the jeep and said, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you being so rude to each other?" + +Lily and Max stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We wanted to play with the jeep, but we couldn't agree on who should drive." Their mom said, "I understand, but you can't fight over the jeep. You have to share and take turns. The jeep is for both of you to enjoy, not to argue about. How about you both drive together? One can steer and one can honk the horn. Would that be fun?" + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They said, "Yes, mom. That sounds fun. We're sorry for being mean. We love each other and we love the jeep." They hugged their mom and each other and got back in the jeep. They drove around the yard, steering and honking and laughing. They had a lot of fun and forgot about their fight. They learned to share and play nicely with the jeep. +Sam and Mia are playing with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and a cop hat. Sam likes to pretend he is a cop and Mia is a robber. He puts on the cop hat and says, "Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" + +Mia laughs and runs away with a doll. She says, "No, cop! You can't catch me! I am too fast!" + +Sam chases her around the room. He says, "Yes, I can! I have a fast car and a loud siren!" + +They run and run until they are tired. They sit on the floor and breathe hard. Sam says, "That was fun, robber. Do you want to play something else?" + +Mia nods and says, "Yes, cop. What do you want to play?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He says, "How about we play a game that includes both of us? We can be friends and share our toys." + +Mia smiles and says, "That sounds good, cop. What toys do you want to share?" + +Sam looks at his toys and says, "I have a lot of toys, but I don't have a doll. Can I play with your doll?" + +Mia looks at her toys and says, "I have a lot of toys, but I don't have a cop hat. Can I wear your cop hat?" + +Sam says, "Sure, robber. We can trade. Here, you can have my cop hat and I can have your doll." + +Mia says, "Thank you, cop. Here, you can have my doll and I can wear your cop hat." + +They trade their toys and hug each other. They say, "We are friends, cop and robber. We have fun together." + +They play with their new toys and are happy. They are glad they have each other and their toys. They are glad they have a game that includes both of them. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hole!" Tom said. + +"No, it looks smelly and dark. We might get lost or hurt," Lily said. + +"Please, please, please, Lily. It will be fun. I will go first and you can follow me," Tom said. + +Lily was scared, but she did not want to make Tom sad. She said yes and followed Tom into the hole. + +They crawled and crawled in the hole. It was smelly and dark. They could not see anything. They heard strange noises and felt cold and wet. + +"Tom, I don't like this. Let's go back," Lily said. + +"OK, OK, Lily. Let's go back," Tom said. + +But they could not find the way back. They had gone too far and got lost. They cried and cried for help. But no one heard them. They were stuck in the hole. They were very sad and scared. They wished they had never gone in the hole. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are very intelligent. They like to learn new things and play with puzzles. They are going on vacation with their mom and dad. They are very excited. + +They pack their bags and get in the car. They drive for a long time. They see mountains and lakes and trees. They sing songs and tell jokes. They are happy. + +They arrive at a big house by the beach. They run out of the car and hug their grandma and grandpa. They have not seen them for a long time. Grandma and grandpa are happy too. + +They go inside the house and see a big surprise. There is a puppy in a basket. It has brown fur and black eyes. It wags its tail and barks. Anna and Ben love puppies. They go to the basket and pet the puppy. + +"Who is this?" Anna asks. + +"This is your new friend, Coco. We got him for you as a gift. He is very friendly and smart. Do you like him?" Grandma says. + +"We love him! Thank you, grandma and grandpa! Can we play with him?" Ben says. + +"Of course, you can. But be gentle and careful. He is still a baby. He needs food and water and sleep. And he likes to shake his toys and chase his ball." Grandpa says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They take Coco out of the basket and put a collar and a leash on him. They take him to the backyard and play with him. They throw his ball and he runs after it. They give him his toys and he shakes them. They laugh and hug him. They are very happy. + +They have a lot of fun on their vacation. They play with Coco every day. They also go to the beach and swim and build sandcastles. They help grandma and grandpa with the garden and the kitchen. They read books and watch movies. They have a great time. + +They are sad when they have to leave. They say goodbye to grandma and grandpa and Coco. They promise to visit again soon. They get in the car and drive back home. They take Coco with them. He is their new friend. They are very happy. +Sam and Mia are playing in the pool. They like to splash and swim and have fun. Sam has a radio that plays music. He puts it on the edge of the pool, but not too close to the water. + +"Listen, Mia, this is my favorite song!" Sam says. He sings along with the radio. Mia likes the song too. She claps her hands and dances in the water. + +"Can I dive, Sam?" Mia asks. She wants to go under the water and see the bubbles. + +"Sure, Mia, you can dive. But be careful, okay? Don't dive too deep or too hard. And don't touch the radio!" Sam says. He watches Mia as she dives. + +Mia dives into the water. She feels the cool and wet on her skin. She sees the sun shining through the water. She sees the bubbles coming out of her mouth. She is happy. + +But then, she sees something shiny on the edge of the pool. It is the radio. It looks like a toy. Mia wants to touch it. She forgets what Sam said. She swims to the radio and reaches for it. + +"NO, MIA, NO!" Sam shouts. He sees Mia touching the radio. He is scared. He jumps into the water and grabs Mia. He pulls her away from the radio. + +The radio falls into the water. It makes a loud noise and sparks. The music stops. The radio is broken. + +Sam and Mia are out of the water. They are wet and scared. Sam is angry. Mia is sorry. + +"Sam, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break your radio. I just wanted to see it. I'm sorry, Sam." Mia says. She cries. + +"Mia, you were very bad. You didn't listen to me. You could have hurt yourself and me. You broke my radio. It was my favorite radio. Now it's not available anymore. I'm very sad." Sam says. He cries too. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. But they are not happy. They miss the radio and the music. They wish they could play again. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to do everything together. They played with the same toys, ate the same food, and wore the same clothes. They never wanted to separate from each other. + +One day, their mom took them to the park. She said they could play on the swings, the slide, or the sandbox. Lily and Max ran to the swings and sat on them. They pushed each other and laughed. + +But then, a boy came to the swings and asked if he could join them. He had curly hair, glasses, and a big smile. He said his name was Sam. + +Lily and Max looked at him and shook their heads. They said they did not want to play with him. They said he was not like them. He was not a twin. He did not have the same hair, eyes, or clothes. He was not regular. + +Sam felt sad and walked away. He went to the slide and tried to have fun by himself. But he wished he had someone to talk to and share with. + +Lily and Max saw him and felt a little sorry. They wondered if they were too mean to him. They decided to give him a chance and see if he was nice. They got off the swings and went to the slide. They said hello to Sam and asked if he wanted to play with them. + +Sam was happy and said yes. He thanked them for being kind. He said he did not mind that they were twins. He said he liked them for who they were. He said he had something to show them. He took out a book from his backpack and opened it. It was full of colorful pictures and stories. He said he loved to read and learn new things. + +Lily and Max were curious and looked at the book. They saw animals, plants, stars, and more. They asked Sam to tell them more about the book. Sam was glad and started to read and explain. He said he could teach them many things. + +Lily and Max listened and learned. They realized that Sam was very smart and fun. They liked him a lot. They forgot that he was different from them. They saw that he was a good friend. + +They played and read until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to Sam and hugged him. They said they hoped to see him again. They said they were sorry for being rude to him. They said they learned a lesson. They said they learned that it was good to separate from each other sometimes and meet new people. They said they learned that people could be different and still be friends. They said they learned that being regular was not as important as being kind. +Lily was a wealthy girl who had many toys and dolls. She liked to play with them in her big room, but she was not happy. She wanted a friend who could talk to her and hug her. She asked her mom and dad for a pet, but they said no. They said pets were too messy and noisy. + +One day, Lily saw a mouse in the garden. It was small and brown and had a long tail. Lily thought it was cute and wanted to catch it. She ran after the mouse, but it was too fast. It ran into a hole under a tree. Lily was sad and went back to her room. + +The next day, Lily had an idea. She took some of her toys and dolls and put them in a basket. She went to the garden and put the basket near the hole. She hoped the mouse would come out and see the toys and dolls. She hid behind a bush and waited. + +Soon, the mouse came out of the hole. It smelled the toys and dolls and was curious. It went to the basket and looked inside. It saw a teddy bear, a ball, a car, a doll, and a book. It liked the teddy bear and the ball. It took them out of the basket and played with them. + +Lily was happy and came out of the bush. She said hello to the mouse and smiled. She said she wanted to be its friend and buy it more toys and dolls. The mouse was scared and ran back to the hole. Lily was sad and cried. + +The mouse felt sorry for Lily and came out of the hole again. It brought the teddy bear and the ball back to the basket. It said hello to Lily and smiled. It said it wanted to be her friend too, but it did not need more toys and dolls. It said it only needed some cheese and a warm place to sleep. + +Lily was happy and hugged the mouse. She said she had cheese and a warm place to sleep in her room. She asked the mouse to come with her and be her pet. The mouse agreed and climbed into the basket. Lily took the basket and the mouse to her room. She gave the mouse some cheese and a cozy bed. She played with the mouse and the toys and dolls. She was happy and so was the mouse. They became the best of friends. +Sara and Ben like to jog with their dog, Rex. Rex is a big, brown dog who likes to run and play. One day, they go to the park and see something unusual. It is a big, green ball with spikes. Sara and Ben wonder what it is. + +"Look, Rex, a ball!" Ben says. He runs to the ball and tries to kick it. But the ball is hard and heavy. It does not move. Ben hurts his foot. He cries. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Sara asks. She runs to Ben and hugs him. Rex runs to the ball and sniffs it. He thinks it smells good. He tries to chew it. But the ball is tough and prickly. It hurts his mouth. He barks. + +"Rex, stop!" Sara says. She pulls Rex away from the ball. She sees a sign next to the ball. It says: "Do not touch. This is a cactus." Sara reads the sign to Ben and Rex. + +"A cactus?" Ben says. He wipes his tears. "What is a cactus?" + +"A cactus is a plant that grows in the desert. It has spikes to protect itself from animals. It is not a ball. It is not for playing or chewing," Sara says. + +"Oh, I see," Ben says. He looks at the cactus. He feels sorry for hurting it. He says: "I'm sorry, cactus. I did not know you were a plant. You are very unusual." + +Rex looks at the cactus. He feels sorry for biting it. He says: "Woof, woof. I'm sorry, cactus. I did not know you were a plant. You are very unusual." + +Sara, Ben, and Rex leave the cactus alone. They go to find a real ball to play with. They have fun jogging and playing in the park. They learn something new today. They are happy. +Tommy loves waffles. He likes to eat them with butter and honey. He likes to make them with his mom. He likes to smell them when they are hot. + +One day, Tommy and his mom go to the park. They see many things. They see birds and flowers and swings. They see a big pond with ducks. Tommy likes to feed the ducks. He has some bread in his bag. + +But when he opens his bag, he sees something else. He sees a waffle. A big, golden waffle. He does not know how it got there. He thinks maybe his mom put it there for him. He is very happy. He loves waffles. + +He shows the waffle to his mom. She is surprised. She did not put the waffle in his bag. She thinks maybe someone else did. She thinks maybe it was a mistake. She tells Tommy to be careful. She says maybe the waffle is not good to eat. + +But Tommy does not listen. He is hungry. He wants to eat the waffle. He takes a big bite. He thinks it is delicious. He thinks it is the best waffle ever. + +He does not see the squirrel. The squirrel that was hiding in his bag. The squirrel that stole the waffle from a picnic table. The squirrel that was very angry. The squirrel that wanted his waffle back. + +The squirrel jumps out of the bag. He runs to Tommy. He tries to grab the waffle. He makes a loud noise. He scares Tommy. + +Tommy drops the waffle. He cries. He does not like the squirrel. He does not like the noise. He does not like to lose his waffle. + +His mom hugs him. She tells him it is okay. She tells him the squirrel was naughty. She tells him they can get another waffle. She tells him she loves him. + +Tommy stops crying. He hugs his mom. He tells her he loves her too. He tells her he is sorry. He tells her he is grateful. He tells her he does not need another waffle. He tells her he has enough. He tells her he has her. +Anna liked to bounce on her bed. She bounced up and down, up and down, with a big smile on her face. She pretended she was a kangaroo, hopping around the room. She had a spoon in her hand, and she used it as a microphone. She sang a song she made up, about bouncing and spooning. + +"Bounce, bounce, bounce, I love to bounce, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I sing a tune, bounce, bounce, bounce, I'm a kangaroo, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I say hello to you!" + +She bounced so high, she could see out of the window. She saw a distant hill, with a big tree on top. She wondered what was on the other side of the hill. She wanted to go there and explore. She stopped bouncing and looked at the spoon. She had an idea. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making soup. She asked her mom if she could borrow a big pot. Her mom said yes, but asked her what she wanted to do with it. Anna said she wanted to make a rocket. Her mom smiled and said okay, but be careful. + +Anna took the pot and the spoon, and ran back to her room. She put the pot upside down on her bed, and climbed inside. She held the spoon in front of her, like a steering wheel. She closed her eyes and imagined she was flying to the hill. She made rocket noises with her mouth. + +"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, I'm a rocket, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I fly to the moon, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, I'm a rocket, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I see the hill soon!" + +She opened her eyes and saw the hill was closer. She was almost there. She was so excited, she bounced inside the pot. The pot bounced with her, and then it bounced off the bed. It rolled on the floor, and hit the door. The door opened, and the pot rolled out of the room. Anna screamed with joy. + +"Yay, yay, yay, I'm a rocket, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I go on an adventure, yay, yay, yay, I'm a rocket, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I wonder what I'll see!" + +She rolled down the hall, and then down the stairs. She rolled past the living room, where her dad was watching TV. He saw her and said, "Anna, what are you doing?" Anna said, "I'm a rocket, dad, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I'm going to the hill, dad, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, do you want to come with me?" Her dad laughed and said, "Sure, Anna, I'll come with you, but first, let's get out of the pot, okay?" Anna said, "Okay, dad, but hurry, the hill is waiting for us!" They got out of the pot, and hugged each other. They took the spoon and the pot, and went outside. They walked to the hill, and climbed to the top. They saw a beautiful view, and a rainbow. Anna said, "Wow, dad, this is amazing, I'm so happy, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, I made it to the hill, dad, with my spoon, spoon, spoon, thank you for coming with me!" Her dad said, "You're welcome, Anna, I'm proud of you, with your spoon, spoon, spoon, you have a great imagination, Anna, with your spoon, spoon, spoon, I love you very much!" They hugged again, and then they bounced on the hill, with their spoon, spoon, spoon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big group of ducks by the pond. The ducks are hungry and eager for food. + +"Look, ducks!" Lily says. "Let's feed them some bread." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we have to be careful. Ducks can bite." + +They break some bread into small pieces and walk slowly to the pond. They order the ducks to come closer. "Here, ducks, here!" they call. + +The ducks hear them and swim to the shore. They quack and flap their wings. They open their beaks and eat the bread. Lily and Ben laugh and throw more bread. They have fun feeding the ducks. + +But soon, the bread is gone. The ducks are still hungry and eager for more. They follow Lily and Ben as they walk away. They quack and peck at their shoes and clothes. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily says. "We have no more bread." + +"Go away, ducks, go away!" Ben says. "You are too greedy." + +They run to the playground and climb on the slide. The ducks can't follow them there. They are safe and happy. They wave at the ducks and say goodbye. They decide to bring more bread next time. +Lily was a stubborn girl who did not like to help with the laundry. She always ran away when her mom asked her to put her dirty clothes in the basket. She wanted to play with her toys and watch cartoons instead. + +One day, her mom was very busy and needed Lily's help. She said, "Lily, please bring me your laundry. I have to wash it now. If you don't, you will have no clean clothes to wear tomorrow." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, mom. I don't want to. I want to play. You do it." She ran to her room and slammed the door. + +Her mom was very sad and angry. She said, "Fine, Lily. If you don't want to help, you will have to face the consequences. I will not wash your laundry. You will have to wear your dirty clothes tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily woke up and looked for her favorite dress. She could not find it. She opened her closet and saw only dirty clothes. They smelled bad and had stains and holes. She cried and said, "Mom, where is my dress? I want to wear it." + +Her mom said, "I told you, Lily. I did not wash your laundry. You have to wear your dirty clothes. Maybe next time you will help me and be a good girl." + +Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. She realized she had been very stubborn and rude. She wished she had helped her mom with the laundry. She did not succeed in getting what she wanted. She had to go to school in her dirty clothes and everyone laughed at her. She had a very bad day. +Lila and Ben are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Lila says. + +"Maybe it is a cake," Ben says. + +They open the box and see a lot of shiny things. They are coins and jewels. They are very pretty and sparkly. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila says. She picks up a necklace and puts it on. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. He picks up a ring and puts it on. + +They feel very happy and rich. They think they can buy anything they want. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is angry and scary. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my box? Give it back to me right now!" he yells. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the necklace and the ring and run away. They hide behind a bench. + +The man comes and takes his box. He looks around and sees the necklace and the ring on the ground. He picks them up and puts them back in the box. + +"Stupid kids. They should not touch what is not theirs," he mutters. + +Lila and Ben feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They should not have taken the man's things. + +They come out from behind the bench and go to the man. They say sorry to him. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not know it was your box. We thought it was a gift. We are sorry we took your things," Lila says. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not mean to make you angry. We were just curious. We are sorry we made you sad," Ben says. + +The man looks at them. He sees they are honest and true. He is not angry anymore. He is kind. + +"It is okay, kids. I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you said sorry. That is good. You are honest and true. That is better than coins and jewels," he says. + +He gives them a smile and a hug. He also gives them a candy each. + +"Here, take this. It is a gift. You can keep it. It is sweet and yummy," he says. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They thank the man and eat the candy. They think it is the best gift ever. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that being honest and true is more important than being rich and shiny. They also learn that saying sorry is good when they do something wrong. They are still best friends. They play together in the park. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pastels. Pastels are soft and colorful. They can make many pictures with pastels. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park. They bring their pastels and paper. They find a big tree. They sit under the tree and start to draw. + +Lily draws a flower. She uses pink and yellow pastels. She likes her flower. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I draw a flower. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at Lily's flower. He thinks it is weird. He does not like it. He likes to draw cars. He uses blue and red pastels. He draws a car. He shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I draw a car. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +Lily looks at Ben's car. She thinks it is weird. She does not like it. She likes to draw flowers. She does not understand why Ben likes cars. + +They look at each other's pictures. They do not say anything. They feel sad. They do not want to draw anymore. + +Then, they see a bird. The bird is green and purple. It has a long tail. It sings a funny song. It lands on the tree. + +Lily and Ben look at the bird. They think it is amazing. They both like it. They smile at each other. + +"Wow, look at that bird. It is so pretty. And it sings so well. Let's draw it together." Lily says. + +"OK, let's draw it. It is so cool. And it has so many colors. We can use all our pastels." Ben says. + +They take their paper and pastels. They draw the bird. They use green and purple and pink and yellow and blue and red. They make a beautiful picture. They are happy. They share their pastels. They are friends. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play near the harbor. They watched the big boats and the small fish and the noisy birds. Sometimes they saw wild animals, like seals and dolphins, who came to say hello. + +One day, Sara and Tom saw a new boat in the harbor. It was big and shiny and had a flag with many colors. They wanted to go and see it, but their mom said no. She said the boat was not for children, and they had to stay away. + +Sara and Tom were sad and angry. They frowned and crossed their arms. They did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was busy and then they ran to the boat. They climbed on the deck and looked around. They saw many things they did not understand. They touched and moved and broke some of them. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. It was the captain of the boat. He was very angry. He saw Sara and Tom and shouted at them. He said they were naughty and bad. He said they had to leave his boat and never come back. He said they had caused a lot of trouble and damage. + +Sara and Tom were scared and sorry. They ran back to their mom and hugged her. They told her what they had done and said they were sorry. Their mom was worried and disappointed. She said they had to learn to obey and respect. She said the boat was not a toy, but a tool. She said the captain had a job and a responsibility. She said the harbor was not a playground, but a place of work and safety. + +Sara and Tom understood their mom. They said they would not do it again. They said they would be good and careful. They said they would say sorry to the captain. Their mom smiled and kissed them. She said she loved them and was proud of them. She said they had learned a valuable lesson. She said the harbor was a wonderful place, but they had to be respectful and responsible. +Lily and Max were adventurous twins who loved to play near the pond. They liked to splash in the water, look for frogs and fish, and pretend they were pirates. One day, they found a big hook in the grass. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Look, Max, a hook!" Lily said. "Maybe it belongs to a pirate. Let's use it to catch a fish." + +"Good idea, Lily. But we need some bait. What can we use?" Max asked. + +Lily looked around and saw a worm wriggling on the ground. She picked it up and put it on the hook. "This will do. Come on, let's go to the pond." + +They ran to the pond and threw the hook into the water. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. They were about to give up when they felt a tug on the hook. They pulled hard and saw a big fish jumping out of the water. + +"Wow, we caught a fish!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Let's take it home and show Mom and Dad!" Max said. + +They ran back to the house, holding the fish and the hook. They were very proud and happy. They had had an adventurous day. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play games. One day, they found a big box in the garage. Tim said, "Let's play a game. I will hide in the box and you will find me." + +Lily said, "OK, that sounds fun. But don't stay in the box too long. It might be uncomfortable." + +Tim said, "Don't worry, I will be fine. Just count to ten and then look for me." He climbed into the box and closed the lid. + +Lily started to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around the garage, but she could not see Tim. She called his name, but he did not answer. She thought he was hiding very well. + +She walked to the box and knocked on it. "Tim, are you in there?" She heard a faint voice. "Yes, I am. But I can't get out. The lid is stuck. Help me, Lily. I can't breathe. I'm scared." + +Lily tried to open the lid, but it was too heavy. She pushed and pulled, but it did not move. She started to cry. "Tim, I'm sorry. I can't open it. I don't know what to do. I'll go get help. Wait for me, Tim. Please, wait for me." + +She ran out of the garage and looked for someone to help. But there was no one around. The street was empty and quiet. She felt alone and afraid. She wished she had not played that game. She wished she had not believed Tim. She wished she could see him again. But it was too late. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play on the beach. They saw many crabs in the sand and wanted to catch them. They ran after the crabs and put them in a bucket. They did not care if the crabs were happy or sad. + +One day, they saw a big crab with a shiny shell. They wanted to have it for their collection. They tried to grab it, but the crab was fast and smart. It ran away from them and hid under a rock. Tom and Sam did not give up. They worked hard to move the rock and get the crab. + +But the crab was not alone. It had many friends who were also crabs. They saw how Tom and Sam were mean to their friend and wanted to help. They came out of their hiding places and pinched Tom and Sam with their claws. Tom and Sam screamed and dropped the bucket. All the crabs escaped and ran back to the sea. + +Tom and Sam ran away from the beach, crying and hurting. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that crabs are not toys, but living things. They learned that crabs can be helpful to each other, but not to people who are cruel. They learned that they should be kind and respectful to all animals, or they might get hurt. +Tommy was a persistent boy. He liked to do things his way, even when his mom and dad said no. One day, he wanted to eat some honey from the jar. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar on the shelf. But his mom saw him and said, "Tommy, stop! That's too much honey for you. You'll get a tummy ache." + +Tommy did not listen. He grabbed the jar and ran to his room. He locked the door and opened the jar. He found a teaspoon in his drawer and dipped it in the honey. He licked the teaspoon and smiled. The honey was sweet and sticky. + +But soon, he heard a knock on the door. It was his dad. He said, "Tommy, open the door. You can't have all the honey by yourself. You have to share with your sister and brother. And you have to say sorry to your mom." + +Tommy did not want to open the door. He wanted to keep the honey. He hid under his bed and ate more honey. He thought his dad would go away. + +But his dad did not go away. He was persistent too. He said, "Tommy, I know you're under the bed. I can see your feet. Come out and open the door. Or I'll have to use the key." + +Tommy was scared. He did not want his dad to use the key. He did not want to get in trouble. He decided to surrender. He crawled out from under the bed and opened the door. He saw his dad holding the key. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I was naughty. I took the honey and locked the door." + +His dad hugged him and said, "I'm glad you're sorry, Tommy. But you have to say sorry to your mom too. And you have to give back the honey and the teaspoon. They don't belong to you." + +Tommy nodded and followed his dad. He gave back the honey and the teaspoon to his mom. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was greedy. I wanted all the honey for me." + +His mom kissed him and said, "I forgive you, Tommy. But you have to learn to share and listen. Honey is good, but too much honey is bad. And locking the door is dangerous. What if there was a fire?" + +Tommy understood. He said, "I'll share and listen, mom. And I'll never lock the door again." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's good, Tommy. Now, how about some toast with a little honey for a snack?" + +Tommy smiled too. He said, "Yes, please, mom. And can I have some milk too?" + +His mom said, "Of course, Tommy. And you can have some with your sister and brother. They're waiting for you in the kitchen." + +Tommy ran to the kitchen. He saw his sister and brother sitting at the table. They had toast and milk too. They said, "Hi, Tommy. We're glad you're back. Do you want some honey?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, please. And I'm sorry I took the honey. Can we share?" + +His sister and brother said, "Sure, Tommy. We can share. We love you." + +Tommy felt happy. He said, "I love you too." He sat down and ate his toast with honey and milk. He learned his lesson. He was a persistent boy, but he was also a good boy. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to throw leaves in the air. They liked to see the leaves fall down like rain. It was fall, their favorite season. + +One day, they saw a big pile of leaves near a tree. They ran to the pile and started to throw leaves. They laughed and shouted. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". They did not know that the pile was for a project. + +A man came out of a van. He was angry. He had a camera and a clipboard. He was doing a study of the leaves. He wanted to take pictures and write notes. He saw Sara and Ben messing up his pile. He yelled at them. He told them to stop and go away. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They dropped the leaves and ran to their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She was reading a book. She was calm. She did not hear the man. She asked them what was wrong. They told her what happened. She hugged them and said it was okay. She said they did not mean to do anything bad. She said they should say sorry to the man and find another pile to play with. + +They walked back to the man. He was still angry. He was fixing his pile. He did not look at them. Sara and Ben said sorry. They said they did not see the sign. They said they liked his leaves. The man looked at them. He saw their sad faces. He felt a little sorry too. He said it was okay. He said he was sorry for yelling. He said they could play with some of his leaves. He said he had enough for his project. He gave them a smile. + +Sara and Ben smiled back. They thanked the man. They took some leaves and went to another spot. They threw the leaves in the air. They laughed and shouted. They were happy again. It was fall, their favorite season. +Lily and Ben were playing ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they did not mind. They had fun. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It saw the ball and wanted to play too. It ran after the ball and grabbed it with its teeth. It shook the ball and made it wet and dirty. Lily and Ben were scared and angry. They wanted their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Ben shouted. He tried to get closer to the dog, but the dog growled and barked. Ben stopped and felt helpless. He did not know what to do. + +Lily had an idea. She saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and threw it far away. She said, "Look, dog, a stick! Go get it!" The dog heard her and looked at the stick. It dropped the ball and ran after the stick. It liked the stick more than the ball. + +Lily and Ben ran to the ball and picked it up. They were happy and relieved. They thanked Lily for her smart idea. They decided to play somewhere else, away from the dog. They did not want to lose their ball again. They learned to mind the dog. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a sticker that said "mail". They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Max said. + +"No, we can't. It's not ours. It's for mom and dad," Lily said. + +"But maybe it's a surprise for us. Maybe it's a toy or a book or a cake," Max said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked surprises. She liked toys and books and cakes. She looked at Max. He looked excited. She looked at the box. It looked big. + +"OK, let's open it. But we have to be careful. And we have to put it back the way it was," she said. + +They opened the box. Inside, there were many small boxes. They had different colors and shapes. They had ribbons and bows. They had tags that said "To" and "From". + +"Wow, look at all these gifts!" Max said. + +"Who are they for?" Lily asked. + +They looked at the tags. They saw names of people they knew. Grandma, uncle, cousin, friend. They realized that the big box was full of gifts that mom and dad wanted to mail to their family and friends. + +"Oh, no. We can't open these. They are not for us. They are for other people. We have to put them back," Lily said. + +"But they look so nice. I want to see what's inside. Maybe we can just peek at one," Max said. + +He picked up a small box that had a tag that said "To Max, From Grandma". He shook it. It made a rattling sound. + +"What do you think it is?" he asked. + +"I don't know. But you can't open it. It's rude. And it will ruin the surprise. And mom and dad will be mad," Lily said. + +She tried to take the box from Max. But he held it tight. He pulled it away from her. She pulled it back. They started to tug and pull and fight over the box. + +"Give it to me!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Max said. + +They pulled harder and harder. The box ripped. The ribbon snapped. The bow flew. The gift fell out. It was a race car. A shiny red race car. It looked fast and fun. + +"Wow, look at that!" Max said. + +He forgot about the box and the tag and the fight. He grabbed the race car. He turned it on. It made a loud noise. It zoomed across the floor. + +"Hey, that's not fair! You opened it! You broke it! You took it!" Lily said. + +She was angry and sad. She wanted to play with the race car too. She chased after Max. He ran away from her. He laughed. He drove the race car around the garage. + +"Look at me! I'm the fastest! I'm the best! I'm the winner!" he said. + +They raced and chased and yelled and cried. They did not hear mom and dad come home. They did not see them open the garage door. They did not notice them look at the big box. They did not feel them grab them by the arms. + +"What are you doing?" mom asked. + +"Where did you get that?" dad asked. + +They looked at mom and dad. They looked at the big box. They looked at the small boxes. They looked at the race car. They looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had been friendly. They wished they had shared. They wished they had listened. They wished they had waited. They wished they had said sorry. +Sara loved to play with water. She had a toy spray bottle that she filled with water and sprayed on the plants, the rocks, and sometimes the cat. The cat did not like it and ran away, but Sara laughed. + +One day, Sara found an old spray bottle in the garage. It was bigger than her toy and had a label with words she could not read. She thought it was water too, so she filled it and sprayed it on the grass. But it was not water. It was something that smelled bad and made the grass turn brown. + +Sara's mom saw what she did and was very angry. She took the spray bottle away and told Sara it was poison. She said it could hurt the plants, the animals, and Sara too. She said Sara had to be careful and only use her toy spray bottle. + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to hurt the grass. She wanted to make it green and happy. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. Her mom hugged her back and said she loved her. + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She never used the old spray bottle again. She only used her toy spray bottle and water. She still loved to play with water, but she was more careful. She kept the old spray bottle in her memory, but she left it empty. +Sara and Tom love to swim in the pool. They wear their swimsuits and jump in the water. They splash and kick and have fun. + +But one night, they have a big idea. They want to swim in the dark. They wait until mom and dad are asleep. Then they sneak out of their room and go to the pool. + +They are very quiet. They do not turn on the lights. They only see the stars and the moon. They think it is cool and exciting. + +They swim and swim in the night. They feel wet and cold, but they do not care. They giggle and whisper to each other. + +"Look, Sara, I can swim like a fish!" Tom says. + +"Me too, Tom, me too!" Sara says. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is mom and dad. They are angry and scared. They run to the pool and turn on the lights. + +"Sara! Tom! What are you doing? You could have drowned! You could have gotten sick! You are in big trouble!" mom and dad yell. + +Sara and Tom feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They get out of the pool and say sorry. They hug mom and dad and promise to never swim in the night again. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys that they shared. But sometimes they wanted different toys at the same time. Then they would fight and pull and cry. + +One day, their mom had an idea. She took a long rope and tied it across the room. She said, "This is a river. You can play on this side, and you can play on that side. But you cannot cross the river. You have to stay on your own side." + +Lily and Max thought this was fun. They each picked some toys and went to their side of the river. They played happily for a while. But then they started to look at each other's toys. They saw some toys that they wanted more than their own. They became competitive. + +Lily said, "I want that car. It is faster than mine." Max said, "No, it is mine. You have the doll. It is prettier than mine." They both tried to reach for the car, but the river was in the way. They stretched and pulled and yelled. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw them fighting over the car. She said, "Stop! You are not being nice. You have to share your toys. The river is not to separate you, but to help you play together. You can cross the river if you ask nicely and trade your toys. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said they were sorry. They asked each other if they could trade their toys. They agreed and crossed the river. They gave each other a hug and a smile. They played together again. They learned that sharing was better than competing. +Lily and Sam were playing with their crayons and paper on the desk. They liked to draw flowers, cars, and animals. They were having fun and being quiet. + +"Look, I made a sun!" Lily said, showing her yellow circle to Sam. + +"That's nice. I made a tree!" Sam said, pointing to his green and brown shape. + +They smiled at each other and kept drawing. They were peaceful. + +But then, Lily's crayon broke. She tried to fix it, but it only made a mess. She felt sad and angry. + +"Sam, give me your crayon!" she shouted, grabbing his paper. + +"No, Lily, that's mine!" Sam shouted back, pulling his paper away. + +They started to fight and tear each other's paper. They were not peaceful. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken crayon, the ripped paper, and the unhappy children. + +"Stop, Lily and Sam! What are you doing?" she asked, frowning. + +"Lily broke her crayon and took mine!" Sam said. + +"Sam wouldn't share his crayon with me!" Lily said. + +Mom sighed and picked up the crayon and the paper. She gave them to Lily and Sam. + +"Look, this crayon is not broken. It's just dry. You can still use it if you rub it hard. And this paper is not ruined. You can still draw on the other side. Why don't you try again and be nice to each other?" she said. + +Lily and Sam looked at the crayon and the paper. They felt sorry for fighting. + +"Sorry, Lily. Here, you can have my crayon." Sam said, handing her his yellow one. + +"Sorry, Sam. Here, you can have my paper." Lily said, giving him her white one. + +They hugged and said thank you. They went back to the desk and started to draw again. They were peaceful. +Sara loved horses. She had a toy horse that she played with every day. She named it Sparky, because it had a shiny mane and tail. She wished she could have a real horse, but her mom said they were too big and too expensive. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the park. There was a big field with some horses and a sign that said "Ride a Horse for $5". Sara's eyes lit up. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, can I ride a horse? Please, please, please!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Sara, you can ride a horse. But you have to be careful and listen to the man who takes care of them. He will tell you what to do." + +Sara nodded and followed her mom to the man. He was wearing a hat and boots and had a friendly face. He said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to ride a horse?" + +Sara said, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +The man said, "Well, then, let me introduce you to Rosie. She is a very gentle and compassionate horse. She likes children and will take good care of you. But you have to be gentle and compassionate too. You have to pet her softly and talk to her nicely. And you have to hold on to the saddle and not pull her hair. Do you understand?" + +Sara said, "Yes, sir. I will be gentle and compassionate. I love Rosie already." + +The man helped Sara get on Rosie's back and gave her a helmet. He said, "Now, you have to follow me. I will lead you around the field. Don't worry, Rosie will follow me too. She knows what to do. Are you ready?" + +Sara said, "Yes, sir. I'm ready." + +The man said, "Okay, then, let's go." + +Sara and Rosie followed the man around the field. Sara felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt Rosie's warm breath and soft fur. She felt happy and free. She said, "Thank you, Rosie. You are the best horse ever. I wish I could keep you." + +Rosie neighed and nuzzled Sara's cheek. She said, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a very sweet and brave girl. I wish I could stay with you too." + +But they both knew that they had to say goodbye soon. They had a special bond, but they also had different needs. Sara needed to go back to her mom and her home. Rosie needed to go back to her herd and her field. They were grateful for the time they had together, but they also knew they had to let go. + +They finished their ride and the man helped Sara get off Rosie's back. He said, "You did very well, Sara. You and Rosie are a great team. Did you have fun?" + +Sara said, "Yes, sir. I had a lot of fun. Thank you for letting me ride Rosie. She is a wonderful horse." + +The man said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Rosie is a wonderful horse indeed. She likes you a lot. Do you want to give her a hug and a carrot?" + +Sara said, "Yes, sir. I do." + +Sara hugged Rosie and gave her a carrot. She said, "Goodbye, Rosie. I love you. I hope I see you again someday." + +Rosie said, "Goodbye, Sara. I love you too. I hope you come back someday." + +Sara and Rosie looked into each other's eyes and smiled. They knew they had a special friendship that would last in their hearts. They knew they had been gentle and compassionate to each other. They knew they had made each other happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play pretend in the park. One day, they found a big cardboard box. They decided to make it their palace. + +"Look, Ben, we have a palace now!" Lily said. "We can be the king and queen of the park!" + +"Yes, Lily, we can!" Ben said. "But we need a crown and a scepter. And some guards to protect us." + +They looked around and saw some flowers, sticks and rocks. They used them to make their royal accessories and their army. They put the box on a hill and decorated it with more flowers. + +"Wow, our palace is so pretty!" Lily said. "And we have so many guards. No one can bother us here." + +They sat inside the box and pretended to rule the park. They made up rules and stories and had fun. They felt very happy and proud. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. A big dog was running towards them. It saw the box and wanted to play with it. It jumped on the box and tried to bite it. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "A monster is attacking our palace!" + +They ran out of the box and hid behind a tree. They were very scared and sad. The dog tore the box apart and made a mess. + +"Go away, go away!" Lily and Ben cried. "You are ruining our palace!" + +But the dog did not listen. It wagged its tail and barked. It wanted to be their friend. It licked their faces and nudged them with its nose. + +"Hey, hey, calm down!" a voice said. It was a man who came to get the dog. "I'm sorry, kids, he's just playful. He didn't mean to harm your palace. He likes to chew on things." + +He took the dog by the collar and pulled it away. He smiled at Lily and Ben. + +"Can you accept my apology?" he asked. "And can you accept him as your friend? He's a good dog, really. His name is Rex." + +Lily and Ben looked at the man and the dog. They were still scared and sad, but they also felt sorry for the dog. He looked friendly and cute. + +"OK, we accept your apology," Lily said. "And we accept him as our friend. But he has to be more careful next time." + +"Yes, we accept," Ben said. "But he has to be more alert. He can't just destroy our palace." + +The man nodded and thanked them. He gave them a hug and a treat. He told them they were very brave and kind. + +"Thank you, kids," he said. "You are very nice. And you have a great imagination. Your palace was amazing." + +Lily and Ben smiled and thanked him. They shared the treat with Rex. They decided to forgive him and play with him. They made a new palace with the remains of the box and the flowers. They invited the man and the dog to join them. + +They had a new friend and a new palace. They felt very happy and proud. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend that their dolls were princesses and knights who had many adventures. Lily had a pink doll with a long dress and a crown. Tom had a blue doll with a sword and a shield. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was very noisy and ran around the grass. It saw Lily and Tom and their dolls and wanted to play with them. It barked and jumped and tried to grab the dolls with its teeth. + +Lily and Tom were scared of the big dog. They hugged their dolls and trembled. They did not know what to do. They wanted the big dog to go away. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Go away, big dog! Leave us alone!" + +A man heard their cries and came to the park. He was the owner of the big dog. He saw that his dog was bothering Lily and Tom and their dolls. He called his dog and put a leash on it. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he said. "My dog is very friendly, but he does not have much wisdom. He does not know that your dolls are not toys for him. He just wanted to play with you. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were still trembling, but they felt better. They thanked the man for saving their dolls. + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. You are very brave, kids. You did not run away or throw your dolls. You protected them with love. That is very noble. You have more wisdom than my dog. Maybe you can teach him some manners." + +Lily and Tom smiled too. They liked the man and his dog. They decided to be friends with them. They asked the man if they could pet his dog and play with him. + +The man agreed and said, "Sure, you can. His name is Rex. He is very noisy, but he is also very gentle and loyal. He likes to be petted and to play fetch. Maybe you can show him how to play with your dolls nicely." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They petted Rex and played fetch with him. They also showed him their dolls and told him stories about their adventures. Rex listened and wagged his tail. He learned to be gentle and respectful with the dolls. He liked Lily and Tom and their dolls. They liked him too. + +They had a lot of fun in the park. They learned that sometimes noisy things are not scary, and that wisdom can come from love and friendship. +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to make things with mud and sticks and leaves. They were very creative. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, showing Sam her mud pie. "It has berries and flowers on top." + +"That's nice," Sam said. "I made a house. It has a door and a window and a roof." + +They put their creations on a pitch. The pitch was a big stone that was flat and smooth. They liked to pretend it was a table. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the hose. Dad was watering the plants. He did not see Sam and Lily or their pitch. + +"Oh no!" Sam and Lily cried. "Our things!" + +They ran to the pitch. But it was too late. The hose had soaked their mud cake and house. They were wet and ruined. + +"Dad, dad, stop!" Sam shouted. "You broke our things!" + +Dad turned off the hose. He looked at the pitch. He saw the mud and the sticks and the leaves. He did not see a cake or a house. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he said. "I didn't know you were playing here. What were these things?" + +Sam and Lily were very sad. They tried to explain, but Dad did not understand. He said they were just mud and trash. He said they should clean up the mess. + +Sam and Lily did not want to clean up. They wanted to play. They wanted their cake and house back. But they were gone. They had a bad ending. +Sam and Mia liked to build things with their blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make houses, towers, cars, and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to build a surprise for their mom. They wanted to make a big heart with red blocks. They worked hard and put the blocks together. They were happy with their surprise. + +But then, their little brother Ben came into the room. He saw the blocks and wanted to play with them. He did not know that Sam and Mia were making a surprise. He grabbed some blocks and threw them around. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +Sam and Mia were upset. They saw their surprise falling apart. They shouted at Ben. "No, Ben, no! Those are our blocks! We are making a surprise for mom! Go away!" + +Ben was scared. He did not understand why Sam and Mia were angry. He started to cry. He ran to his mom and hugged her. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw the blocks and the broken heart. She saw Sam and Mia's sad faces. She saw Ben's tears. She felt sorry for all of them. + +She hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. You did not mean to ruin their surprise. You just wanted to play. But you have to be careful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch them." + +She hugged Sam and Mia and said, "I'm sorry, Sam and Mia. I know you worked hard on your surprise. It was very sweet of you. I can see the heart you made. It is beautiful. Thank you for thinking of me." + +She helped them pick up the blocks and fix the heart. She put it on the table and smiled. She said, "Look, we have a surprise for dad. He will love it when he comes home. Why don't we all have a snack and play together?" + +Sam and Mia smiled. They felt better. They said, "Okay, mom. We love you." + +Ben smiled. He felt better. He said, "Me too, mom. Me too." +Lily liked to read books. She had many books on her shelf in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and the words. Sometimes, her big sister Mia would read to her and teach her new words. + +One day, Lily wanted to read a book about animals. She went to her shelf and looked for the book. She saw it on the top shelf, but it was too high for her. She tried to reach it, but she could not. She felt sad. + +She heard Mia coming to her room. She ran to her and said, "Mia, can you help me? I want to read the book about animals, but it is too high for me." + +Mia smiled and said, "Sure, Lily, I can help you. But first, let me teach you something. Do you know what this is?" She pointed to a stool in the corner. + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, what is it?" + +Mia said, "This is a stool. You can use it to stand on and reach things that are high. But you have to be careful and not fall. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mia helped Lily to move the stool to the shelf. She held Lily's hand as she climbed on the stool. Lily reached for the book and took it. She was happy. + +She said, "Thank you, Mia! You are very kind. You taught me how to use the stool and get the book. Can you read it to me?" + +Mia said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you learned something new. And yes, I can read it to you. Come on, let's sit on the bed and read the book about animals." +Jen likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sings happy songs and silly songs and sometimes sad songs. + +One day, Jen finds a lime in the kitchen. She does not know what it is. She thinks it is a green ball. She picks it up and plays with it. She rolls it on the floor, she bounces it on the couch, and she throws it in the air. She sings a song about the green ball. + +"Green ball, green ball, you are so fun. You are round and smooth and bright like the sun. Green ball, green ball, you make me smile. You are my friend and I love you a lot." + +Jen's mom sees her playing with the lime. She laughs and says, "Jen, that is not a ball. That is a lime. It is a fruit that you can eat. It is sour and juicy and good for you. Do you want to try it?" + +Jen is curious. She nods and says, "Yes, please." She gives the lime to her mom. Her mom cuts it in half and gives one piece to Jen. Jen takes a bite and makes a face. She does not like it. It is too sour and bitter and makes her mouth hurt. She spits it out and says, "Yuck! I don't like it. It is bad. It is not fun. It is not my friend." + +Jen is sad. She cries and says, "I want my green ball back. I want to sing to it. I want to play with it. I want to love it a lot." + +Jen's mom hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Jen. I didn't mean to make you sad. You can have your green ball back. It is still a lime, but you can pretend it is a ball. You can sing to it and play with it and love it a lot. But don't eat it, okay? It is not good for you." + +Jen smiles and says, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you a lot." She takes the lime and hugs it. She sings a song about the green ball again. She is happy. She likes to sing. +Anna was very happy. She got an invitation to Ben's birthday party. She liked Ben. He was her friend from school. He had a big house and a nice dog. Anna wanted to play with Ben and the dog. + +She asked her mom to help her get ready. Her mom put a pretty dress on her and a bow in her hair. She gave her a gift for Ben. It was a book with pictures of animals. Anna loved animals. She hoped Ben would like the book too. + +They got in the car and drove to Ben's house. Anna saw many other cars and kids. She was excited. She ran to the door and rang the bell. Ben's mom opened the door and smiled. She said, "Hello, Anna. Welcome to Ben's party. Come in, come in." + +Anna followed Ben's mom to the living room. She saw Ben and the dog. She gave Ben a hug and the gift. Ben opened the gift and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Anna. I love animals too. This is a great book. Do you want to see my room?" + +Anna nodded. She wanted to see Ben's room. She followed him and the dog upstairs. They went to Ben's room. It was full of toys and books and posters. Anna liked Ben's room. She saw a big bed with a blue cover. She felt tired. She said, "Can I rest on your bed for a little bit?" + +Ben said, "Sure, Anna. You can rest on my bed. I will show you my toys and books later. Do you want a pillow?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. A pillow would be nice." Ben gave her a pillow and a blanket. Anna lay down on the bed and closed her eyes. She felt cozy and warm. + +But then she smelled something disgusting. She opened her eyes and saw the dog. The dog had jumped on the bed and was licking her face. Anna screamed. She did not like the dog's tongue. It was wet and sticky and smelly. She pushed the dog away and jumped off the bed. She said, "Yuck! Yuck! Yuck! Get away from me, you disgusting dog!" + +Ben heard Anna scream. He ran to his room and saw what happened. He said, "Oh, no. I'm sorry, Anna. My dog just wanted to say hello. He likes you. He doesn't mean to be disgusting. He is a good dog." + +Anna was angry and scared. She did not want to play with Ben and the dog anymore. She said, "No, he is not a good dog. He is a bad dog. He ruined my dress and my hair and my rest. I want to go home. I don't like your party." + +She ran downstairs and found her mom. She told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "Oh, dear. I'm sorry, Anna. That was not very nice of the dog. But maybe he was just curious and friendly. Maybe you can give him another chance. He is Ben's best friend. And Ben is your friend too. Don't you want to stay and have some cake and games?" + +Anna shook her head. She said, "No, mom. I don't want to stay. I don't want cake and games. I want to go home. I don't like Ben's dog. He is disgusting." + +Her mom sighed. She said, "Okay, Anna. If you really want to go home, we can go home. But I think you should say goodbye to Ben and his mom. And maybe say sorry to the dog. He didn't know he was bothering you. He was just being a dog." + +Anna did not want to say goodbye or sorry. But she knew her mom was right. She was a good girl. She went to Ben and his mom and said goodbye. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I have to go home. I'm not feeling well. Happy birthday. I hope you like the book." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I hope you feel better. Thank you for the book. I like it a lot. I hope you come back another day. We can play with my toys and books. And maybe you can be friends with my dog. He is not so bad. He is just a little silly." + +Anna nodded. She did not say anything. She went to the dog and said sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, dog. I didn't mean to scream at you. You are not so disgusting. You are just a little wet and sticky and smelly. Maybe you can be nicer to me next time. Maybe you can lick your own face instead of mine." + +The dog wagged his tail and barked. He did not understand what Anna said. He just wanted to play. He licked her +Ben likes to study animals. He has many books with pictures of animals. He likes to learn their names and sounds. He also likes to watch animals outside. He sees birds, squirrels, dogs and cats. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big animal with a long neck and spots. He points and says, "Mom, what is that?" + +Mom says, "That is a giraffe, Ben. It is a very tall animal that eats leaves from trees." + +Ben says, "Wow, a giraffe! Can I touch it?" + +Mom says, "No, Ben, you cannot touch it. It is not a regular animal. It lives in a far place called Africa. We can only see it here because it is in a zoo." + +Ben says, "Oh, I see. Can I study it?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can study it. You can look at it and learn more about it. But you have to stay behind the fence. The giraffe might kick you with its foot if you get too close. Its foot is very big and strong." + +Ben says, "OK, Mom. I will study the giraffe from here. It is a very interesting animal. Maybe I can see more animals like it in my books." + +Mom says, "Yes, Ben, you can. You are a very smart boy. I am proud of you." +Ben likes to zoom his toy car on the floor. He makes loud noises with his mouth. Vroom, vroom, vroom! He pretends his car is very fast and can go anywhere. + +One day, he zooms his car under the sofa. He reaches his hand to get it, but he feels something hard and sharp. Ouch! He pulls his hand back and sees a tooth. It is white and shiny, but it has blood on it. + +Ben is scared. He runs to his mom and shows her the tooth. He thinks it is his tooth, but it is not. His mom smiles and hugs him. She tells him it is not his tooth, but his dog's tooth. His dog, Max, is old and deaf. He cannot hear Ben's car noises. He likes to sleep under the sofa and sometimes he loses his teeth. + +Ben feels sorry for Max. He goes to the sofa and pets him gently. He says sorry for hurting him. Max wags his tail and licks Ben's face. He is not angry. He is happy to have a friend. + +Ben gives Max his toy car. He thinks Max might like to play with it. He finds another toy for himself. He and Max zoom their toys together on the floor. They have fun and make each other laugh. +Anna loved to draw. She had many crayons and papers. She was gifted at making beautiful pictures. She liked to draw animals, flowers, and people. + +One day, she wanted to draw a bowl of fruit. She saw a bowl on the table. It had apples, bananas, and oranges. She took a paper and a crayon. She started to draw the bowl. + +"Can I help you?" her brother Ben asked. He was older than Anna. He liked to play with cars and trucks. + +"No, thank you," Anna said. "I can do it by myself. I want to draw a bowl of fruit." + +Ben watched her draw. He saw that she was good at drawing. He wanted to try too. He took another paper and a crayon. He tried to draw a bowl of fruit. + +But his drawing did not look like a bowl of fruit. It looked like a mess. He was not gifted at drawing. He felt sad. + +"Ben, what is wrong?" Anna asked. She saw that he was sad. + +"I can't draw a bowl of fruit," Ben said. "My drawing is bad. I can't manage to make it look good." + +Anna looked at his drawing. She saw that he tried hard. She wanted to make him happy. + +"Your drawing is not bad," Anna said. "It is different. It is your own way of drawing. I like it. It is special." + +Ben smiled. He felt better. He hugged Anna. + +"Thank you, Anna," Ben said. "You are a good sister. And a gifted artist." + +They put their drawings on the wall. They were proud of their work. They had fun drawing together. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and bake. Mom said that cooking and baking were fun and good skills to have. She also said that Anna could improve her recipes by trying new things and tasting them. + +One day, mom asked Anna to help her make a menu for dinner. She said they had chicken, potatoes, carrots, cheese, and bread. Anna thought for a moment and said, "Can we make chicken pie with cheese and bread on top? And can we mash the potatoes and carrots together?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That sounds lovely, Anna. You have a good idea for a menu. Let's try it and see how it turns out." She gave Anna a hug and a kiss and they started to work together. + +They cut the chicken into pieces and cooked it in a pot with some water and salt. They peeled the potatoes and carrots and boiled them in another pot. They grated the cheese and sliced the bread. They mixed some flour and butter in a bowl to make a sauce. + +When the chicken and the vegetables were done, they drained them and put them in a big baking dish. They poured the sauce over them and sprinkled the cheese on top. They covered the dish with the bread slices and put it in the oven. + +They waited for the pie to bake and smelled the yummy aroma. Anna was proud of her menu and hoped that dad and her brother would like it too. Mom said, "You did a great job, Anna. You are a wonderful helper and a creative cook. I think you improved our dinner with your menu." + +They set the table and waited for dad and her brother to come home. When they arrived, they saw the pie and said, "Wow, that looks delicious. What is it?" Anna smiled and said, "It's chicken pie with cheese and bread on top. And mashed potatoes and carrots. I helped mom make the menu. Do you want to try it?" + +Dad and her brother said, "Yes, please. It sounds lovely. Thank you, Anna and mom." They served themselves and tasted the pie. They liked it very much and said, "Mmm, this is very good. You are a great cook, Anna. You improved our dinner with your menu." + +Anna was happy and said, "Thank you, dad and brother. I'm glad you like it. I like to cook and bake with mom. It's fun and yummy." They all smiled and enjoyed their dinner. They thanked mom and Anna for their lovely menu and gave them hugs and kisses. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One day, their mom takes them to a farm. She says they can see some animals and have fun. + +Lily and Ben are excited. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They want to pet them and feed them. Mom says they can, but they have to be careful and gentle. + +They go to the stable, where the horses are. They see a big brown horse and a small white horse. The big horse is friendly and lets them touch his nose. The small horse is shy and stays in the corner. + +"Hi, horse," Lily says to the big horse. "You are nice. Can I give you a carrot?" + +The big horse nods and takes the carrot from Lily's hand. He chews it and makes a happy sound. + +"Hi, horse," Ben says to the small horse. "You are cute. Can I give you a carrot too?" + +The small horse shakes his head and backs away. He looks scared and sad. + +"Why are you scared?" Ben asks. "We are not bad. We want to be your friends." + +The small horse does not answer. He just stares at Ben with his big eyes. He has a terrible scar on his face. It looks like he was hurt by something. + +Ben feels sorry for the small horse. He wants to help him. He takes a step closer and holds out his hand. + +"Please, don't be afraid," Ben says softly. "I won't hurt you. I have a carrot for you. It is yummy." + +The small horse stares at Ben for a long time. He does not know if he can trust him. He has been hurt before by bad people. He is afraid of everything. + +But Ben looks kind and gentle. He does not move or shout. He just smiles and waits. + +Slowly, the small horse moves his head. He sniffs Ben's hand. He smells the carrot. He is hungry and curious. + +He takes a small bite of the carrot. It is sweet and crunchy. He likes it. + +He takes another bite. And another. He finishes the carrot and licks Ben's hand. + +Ben laughs and strokes the small horse's mane. He feels his soft fur and his warm breath. + +"See, you are brave," Ben says. "You are a good horse. What is your name?" + +The small horse does not have a name. He has never had a friend. He does not know how to speak. + +But he feels something in his heart. He feels happy and safe. He feels like he belongs. + +He makes a soft sound. He nuzzles Ben's cheek. + +Ben hugs the small horse. He gives him a name. + +"I will call you Snowy," Ben says. "Because you are white and beautiful. Do you like that?" + +The small horse nods. He likes his name. He likes Ben. + +He looks at Lily and the big horse. They are watching them and smiling. + +He thinks they can be his friends too. + +He thinks he can be happy in the stable. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they found a big box behind a tree. It was the perfect thing to hide in. + +"Let's hide in the box!" Lily said. "No one will find us there!" + +"OK!" Ben said. They crawled into the box and closed the lid. They giggled and waited for someone to look for them. + +But no one came. They waited and waited. They started to feel hot and bored. They tried to open the lid, but it was stuck. + +"Help!" Lily shouted. "We're trapped in the box!" + +"Help!" Ben shouted. "Someone, please help us!" + +They banged on the lid and cried. They wished they had not hidden in the box. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Lily's mom. She had been looking for them all over the park. She heard their cries and followed the sound. She saw the box and lifted the lid. + +"Lily! Ben! What are you doing in there?" she asked. She was angry and worried. + +"We're sorry, mom!" Lily said. "We wanted to hide in the box, but we couldn't get out!" + +"We're sorry, too!" Ben said. "We didn't think it was a bad idea!" + +Lily's mom hugged them and helped them out of the box. She explained to them that hiding in a box was dangerous and not fun. She told them to never do it again. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to hide in safer places from then on. They thanked Lily's mom and went back to play with their friends. They were happy to be free and safe. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to try new things. She wanted to ride her bike on the big hill near her house. She asked her mom if she could go. + +"Okay, but you have to wear your helmet and be careful," her mom said. "The hill is steep and fast." + +Lily put on her helmet and rode her bike to the hill. She saw some older kids zooming down the hill and having fun. She wanted to join them. She pedaled hard and started to go down the hill. + +But the hill was too steep and fast for Lily. She lost her balance and fell off her bike. She scraped her knee and elbow and cried. Her helmet protected her head from getting hurt. + +The older kids stopped and helped her. They asked her if she was okay and gave her some water. They told her that the hill was too hard for beginners and that she should practice on a smaller hill first. + +Lily thanked them and limped back to her mom. She told her mom what happened and showed her her scrapes. Her mom hugged her and cleaned her wounds. + +"I'm sorry you got hurt, Lily," her mom said. "But I'm proud of you for being adventurous and trying new things. Sometimes we learn from our mistakes and get better. Next time, you can try a smaller hill and have more fun." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She learned that being adventurous was good, but she also had to be safe and smart. She decided to try the smaller hill tomorrow and wear her helmet again. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful. She said there were many cars and bikes on the road. She said they had to hold hands and look both ways. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They put on their shoes and hats. They took their ball and their snacks. They said bye to mom and went outside. They held hands and looked both ways. They crossed the road and walked to the park. + +The park was big and green. There were swings and slides and a sandbox. There were other kids and dogs and birds. Tom and Lily ran to the swings. They took turns pushing each other. They laughed and shouted. They had fun. + +Then they saw a big hill. The hill had a path that went up and down. They wanted to climb the hill. They thought it would be fun. They left their ball and their snacks by the swings. They held hands and walked to the hill. + +They started to climb the hill. They went up and up. They saw the park and the road and the sky. They felt proud and happy. They reached the top of the hill. They smiled and hugged. They did it. They succeeded. + +They wanted to go down the hill. They saw the path that went down and down. They thought it would be easy. They let go of their hands and ran to the path. They did not see the rock. The rock was big and sharp. The rock was on the path. + +Tom tripped on the rock. He fell and rolled and bumped. He hurt his knee and his elbow and his head. He cried and screamed. He was scared and sad. He had a terrible trip. + +Lily saw Tom trip on the rock. She stopped and ran to him. She hugged him and kissed him. She said sorry and said it was okay. She said they would go back to mom. She said mom would help him and make him feel better. + +They held hands and walked back to the swings. They took their ball and their snacks. They crossed the road and walked to their house. They saw mom waiting for them. They told her what happened. Mom hugged them and kissed them. She said they were brave and good. She said she was proud of them. She said she loved them. +Lily was a painter. She liked to make pictures with colors. She had many brushes and paints. She painted flowers, animals, and houses. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "We are going to the museum. They have many paintings there. Do you want to go?" Lily was excited. She wanted to see the paintings. She said, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +Lily and her mom got on the bus. They went to the museum. They saw many paintings. Some were big, some were small. Some were bright, some were dark. Lily liked them all. She looked at them with her eyes wide open. + +Lily saw a painting of a girl with a blue dress. She said, "Mom, look! She looks like me!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, she does. She is a painter too. Her name is Frida. She painted herself." + +Lily was amazed. She said, "She painted herself? How did she do that?" Her mom said, "She used a mirror. She looked at herself and painted what she saw." Lily said, "Wow, that is cool. I want to do that too." + +Lily and her mom went home. Lily got her paints and brushes. She found a mirror. She looked at herself and painted what she saw. She made a painting of a girl with a pink dress. She was a painter too. She was happy. +Sara was a small girl who liked to play with her dog, Max. Max was a big dog who liked to run and jump and lick Sara's face. Sara and Max were best friends. + +One day, Sara and Max went to the park with Sara's mom. There were many other children and dogs in the park. Sara saw a boy with a ball and wanted to play with him. She asked him, "Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at Sara and said, "No, you are too small. You can't throw the ball far. Go away, small girl." He teased Sara and made her feel sad. + +Max saw that Sara was sad and wanted to help her. He ran to the boy and barked loudly. He grabbed the ball with his teeth and ran away. The boy chased Max and shouted, "Hey, give me back my ball, you bad dog!" + +Max was faster than the boy and ran to Sara. He dropped the ball at Sara's feet and wagged his tail. He licked Sara's face and made her smile. Sara hugged Max and said, "Thank you, Max. You are a good dog. You are my best friend." + +Sara's mom saw what happened and smiled. She said, "Sara, you don't need to play with that boy. He is not nice. He is a bully. You have Max, and he loves you. He is your loyal friend. He will always protect you." + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love Max, too. He is loyal and brave and fun. He is the best dog in the world." + +Sara and Max played with the ball and had a great time. They did not care about the boy who teased Sara. They were happy together. +Lily and Ben were playing in their house. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They had fun making loud noises and chasing each other around the rooms. + +But their mom was not happy. She had a headache and wanted some quiet time. She asked them to stop roaring and play something else. She said they could read a book or draw a picture or play with their toys. + +Lily and Ben did not listen. They thought roaring was more fun than anything else. They kept roaring and running and jumping. Their mom got very angry. She said they had to go outside and play in the yard. She said they could not come back until they were calm and quiet. + +Lily and Ben did not like that. They did not want to leave their house. They said they were sorry and they would stop roaring. But their mom did not believe them. She said they had to go now and learn to be respectful. + +Lily and Ben went outside. They felt sad and mad. They did not have anything to do in the yard. They missed their house and their toys and their books. They looked at each other and realized they had made a mistake. They wished they had listened to their mom. + +They decided to say sorry again and ask for another chance. They knocked on the door and waited. Their mom opened it and saw their faces. They looked sorry and quiet. They said they were sorry and they would not roar anymore. They said they wanted to play something peaceful and nice. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said she forgave them and she loved them. She said they could come back in and play. But they had to be quiet and gentle. They agreed and nodded. They went back to their house and played peacefully. They did not roar anymore. They were happy and so was their mom. +Tom and Mia like to play with their boat in the bath. They make the boat go fast and splash the water. They pretend the boat is powerful and can sail anywhere. + +One day, Mom says they have to wash their hair. Tom and Mia do not want to wash their hair. They say they are not dirty and they want to play more. + +Mom says, "You have to wash your hair, or it will get sticky and smelly. It is good to be clean and healthy. Come on, it will not take long." + +Tom and Mia are not happy. They think washing their hair is boring and hurts their eyes. They try to hide their boat under the bubbles. They hope Mom will not see it. + +But Mom is smart. She sees the boat and says, "I see your boat. It is a nice boat, but it also needs to be washed. Look, it has soap and dirt on it. How about we wash your hair and your boat together? Then you can play with your boat again." + +Tom and Mia think about it. They like their boat and they want it to be clean and shiny. They agree to wash their hair and their boat with Mom. Mom is gentle and careful. She does not let the water go in their eyes. She sings a song to make them laugh. + +Soon, Tom and Mia are done. They rinse their hair and their boat. They dry themselves with a towel. They feel fresh and cozy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. Can we play with our boat now?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But first, let me see your boat. Wow, it is so clean and powerful. It looks like a new boat. You did a good job washing it. Now you can sail it anywhere you want." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They put their boat back in the bath. They make the boat go fast and splash the water. They pretend the boat is powerful and can sail anywhere. They have fun with their boat. They love their boat and their Mom. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a box of matches in the shed. They think it is fun to light them and watch them burn. + +"Look, Sam, I can make fire!" Ben says, holding a match in his hand. + +"Don't do that, Ben, it is bad!" Sam says, feeling scared. "Mom and Dad will be angry. Matches are not toys. They can hurt you and make things burn." + +But Ben does not listen. He lights another match and throws it on the grass. The grass catches fire and makes a big flame. Ben laughs and claps his hands. + +"Wow, look at that, Sam, it is wild!" Ben says, feeling happy. + +But Sam does not feel happy. He feels very scared. The fire is getting bigger and bigger. It is coming closer and closer to them. It is making a lot of smoke and noise. + +"Ben, we have to run! The fire is too big! It will catch us!" Sam says, feeling worried. + +He grabs Ben's hand and pulls him away from the fire. They run to the house and call for Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad come out and see the fire. They are very angry and scared. They call the firemen to come and put out the fire. + +"Sam, Ben, what did you do?" Mom says, feeling sad. "Why did you play with matches? You could have been hurt or burned the house. Matches are very dangerous. You should never touch them again." + +"We are sorry, Mom, we are sorry, Dad," Sam and Ben say, feeling sorry. "We did not know it was so bad. We just wanted to have fun. We will never play with matches again." + +Mom and Dad hug them and say they love them. They are glad that Sam and Ben escaped the fire and are safe. They tell them to be careful and never play with fire again. Sam and Ben nod and say they will. They learned their lesson. They do not like fire anymore. They like water and ice and snow. They are not wild. They are good. +Tom and Lily were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their parents and make them talk and do things. Tom had a big doll with a mustache and a hat. He called him Dad. Lily had a small doll with a dress and a bow. She called her Mom. + +"Mom, can I have some cookies?" Tom asked, making his doll sound deep and gruff. + +"No, Dad, you have to eat your vegetables first," Lily answered, making her doll sound sweet and soft. + +"But I don't like vegetables. They are yucky and green," Tom complained, making his doll pout and frown. + +"Too bad, Dad. You have to eat them or you will get sick. And you have to share with me and Lily," Lily said, making her doll smile and nod. + +Tom did not like that. He wanted all the cookies for himself and his doll. He did not want to share with Lily and her doll. He was upset. He grabbed the plate of cookies and ran away. + +"Hey, stop! That's not fair!" Lily shouted, making her doll chase after him. + +Tom ran to his room and locked the door. He put the plate of cookies on his bed and started to eat them with his doll. He felt happy and sneaky. + +But then he heard a knock on the door. It was his real dad. He had a mustache and a hat, just like his doll. + +"Tom, open the door. What are you doing in there?" his dad asked, sounding angry and worried. + +Tom felt scared and guilty. He knew he had done something bad. He hid the plate of cookies under his pillow and opened the door. + +"Hi, Dad. I was just playing with my doll," he said, trying to sound innocent. + +His dad looked at him and saw the crumbs on his mouth and the pillow. He knew what Tom had done. He was upset. + +"Tom, you know you are not supposed to take the cookies without asking. And you are not supposed to run away from your sister. And you are not supposed to lie to me. That's very naughty. You have to say sorry to Lily and share the cookies with her. And you have to eat your vegetables, too. Or you will get a time-out," his dad said, sounding stern and serious. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He knew his dad was right. He nodded and followed his dad to the living room. He saw Lily and her doll sitting on the couch. She looked sad and hurt. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I was selfish and mean. I should have shared the cookies with you. Can you forgive me?" he said, sounding sincere and sorry. + +Lily looked at him and saw the tears in his eyes. She felt sorry for him, too. She nodded and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You are my brother and I love you. But don't do that again, okay?" she said, sounding kind and forgiving. + +Tom hugged her back and smiled. He felt happy and relieved. He gave her half of the cookies and they ate them together. They also ate their vegetables, because they knew it was good for them. And they played with their dolls, because they liked to pretend. And they loved each other, because they were family. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Ben and Mia liked to feed the ducks with bread. They also liked to look for stones near the pond. They found many stones of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Mia, I found a shiny stone!" Ben said, holding a smooth, round stone in his hand. "It looks like a pearl!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's a pretty stone!" Mia said, admiring the stone. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave the stone to Mia. She felt how smooth and cool it was. She liked the stone too. + +"Can I keep it, Ben?" Mia asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked the stone, but he also liked Mia. He decided to share the stone with Mia. + +"Okay, Mia, you can keep it. But you have to let me play with it sometimes, okay?" Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben, thank you!" Mia said, hugging Ben. "You are a good brother!" + +Mom smiled and watched them. She was happy that Ben and Mia were kind and generous. She decided to take them to the ice cream shop as a treat. + +On the way to the ice cream shop, Ben and Mia saw a big hill. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. They were adventurous and curious. + +"Mom, can we climb the hill?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay together, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom!" Ben and Mia said. + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to find the best way up. They saw flowers, bugs, and birds on the hill. They also saw more stones. They picked some stones and put them in their pockets. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a beautiful view. They saw the park, the pond, the trees, and the sky. They also saw a rainbow. + +"Look, Mia, a rainbow!" Ben said, pointing to the sky. + +"Wow, Ben, a rainbow!" Mia said, clapping her hands. + +They sat on the hill and watched the rainbow. They felt happy and proud. They decided to make a wish on the rainbow. + +"I wish we can always have fun together, Ben," Mia said. + +"I wish we can always be friends, Mia," Ben said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to go back to Mom and show her their stones and tell her their wish. They decided it was a good day. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to draw with pastels. Pastels are soft and colorful. They make pretty pictures on paper. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They bring their pastels and paper. They find a big table under a tree. They start to draw. + +"Look, I draw a flower," Lily says. She shows Tim her picture. It has a yellow center and pink petals. + +"Wow, that's nice," Tim says. He shows Lily his picture. It has a blue sky and a green grass. + +They draw some more. They are happy. + +Then, a bald man comes to the table. He is angry. He says, "Hey, kids, this is my table. Go away. You are making a mess with your pastels." + +Tim and Lily are scared. They don't know what to do. They look at their moms. + +Their moms come to the table. They are not scared. They are calm. They say, "Hello, sir. We are sorry if we disturbed you. We didn't know this was your table. The kids are just drawing with their pastels. They are not making a mess. They are being creative." + +The bald man looks at the moms. He looks at the kids. He looks at the pastels. He sees the pretty pictures. He feels a little sorry. He says, "Well, I guess you are right. The kids are being creative. And the pastels are not so bad. They are soft and colorful. They make pretty pictures." + +He smiles a little. He says, "Maybe I was too harsh. Maybe I can share the table with you. Maybe I can even try to draw with your pastels. Do you have a spare paper?" + +Tim and Lily are surprised. They are happy. They say, "Yes, we have a spare paper. You can draw with us. We can share our pastels." + +They give the bald man a paper and some pastels. He sits down with them. He starts to draw. He draws a sun. It has a yellow center and orange rays. + +He shows Tim and Lily his picture. He says, "Look, I draw a sun. It is bright and warm. It makes me happy." + +Tim and Lily smile. They say, "Wow, that's nice. We like your sun. It makes us happy too." + +They draw some more. They are friends. They solve the problem. They have fun. +Sam and Lily liked to play at the pond. They saw ducks, frogs and fish. They also saw a big crane. The crane was yellow and had a long arm. It was digging dirt from the pond. + +"Look, Lily, the crane is making a big hole!" Sam said. + +"Can we go closer?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, it is not safe. The crane is loud and strong. It can hurt us," Sam said. + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see the hole. She ran towards the crane. Sam followed her. He was scared. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Sam shouted. + +But Lily did not stop. She reached the edge of the hole. She looked down. She saw water and mud. She leaned over to touch it. + +Suddenly, the crane moved. It swung its arm over the hole. It dropped a big load of dirt. The dirt fell into the hole. It made a big splash. + +Lily was too close. The splash hit her. She got wet and dirty. She screamed. + +Sam ran to her. He hugged her. He was wet and dirty too. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I'm sorry," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily, it's okay," Sam said. + +They walked back to their mom. She saw them. She was shocked. + +"What happened to you?" she asked. + +"We played with the crane," Sam said. + +"That was not fair. The crane splashed us," Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She smiled. + +"Come on, let's go home. You need a bath," she said. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big truck with a picture on it. The picture is of a rhinoceros. Lila and Ben do not know what a rhinoceros is. They want to find out. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see a big cage with a big animal. The animal has a horn on its nose and gray skin. It looks like the picture. It is a rhinoceros. Lila and Ben are amazed. They want to touch it. + +They reach out their hands to the cage. The rhinoceros sees them and makes a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. Lila and Ben are scared. They pause and pull back their hands. They hear a voice behind them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like the rhinoceros?" The voice belongs to a man. He is wearing a hat and a shirt with the same picture as the truck. He is the rhinoceros keeper. He smiles at Lila and Ben. + +"Yes, we like it. But it is loud and scary," Lila says. + +"Don't worry. It is not mean. It is just curious. It likes to meet new people. Do you want to feed it?" The keeper asks. + +Lila and Ben nod. They are curious too. The keeper gives them some carrots and apples. He tells them to hold them through the bars of the cage. The rhinoceros comes closer and sniffs them. It takes the food gently with its lips. It chews and swallows. It makes a happy noise. It sounds like a snort. + +Lila and Ben laugh. They are not scared anymore. They are glad. They feed the rhinoceros more food. They stroke its horn and its skin. They feel its breath on their faces. They make friends with the rhinoceros. + +The keeper tells them more about the rhinoceros. He tells them where it comes from and what it likes to do. He tells them it is a special animal that needs to be protected. He tells them to be kind to all animals. Lila and Ben listen and learn. They thank the keeper and the rhinoceros. They say goodbye and run back to the park. They have a new story to tell. They have a new friend to remember. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It is a great sight. + +"Look, look!" Anna says. "A balloon!" + +"Wow!" Ben says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +They run to the balloon. They want to touch it. But the balloon is too high. They cannot reach it. + +"Maybe we can hold it," Anna says. "If we jump." + +They try to jump. They jump and jump. But the balloon is still too high. + +"Jump higher!" Ben says. + +"I am jumping high!" Anna says. + +They jump and jump. But the balloon is still too high. + +They are sad. They want to hold the balloon. + +Then, a man comes. He has a long string. The string is tied to the balloon. + +"Hello, children," the man says. "Do you like the balloon?" + +"Yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. "We like the balloon!" + +"Would you like to hold the balloon?" the man says. + +"Yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. "We want to hold the balloon!" + +The man smiles. He gives them the string. They hold the string. They hold the balloon. + +They are happy. They thank the man. + +They play with the balloon. They make it go up and down. They make it go left and right. They laugh and sing. + +They have fun. They love the balloon. It is a great sight. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They are very happy. But it is a hot day. The sun is bright and the air is warm. They feel thirsty and tired. + +"Can we have some water, please?" Anna asks her mom. + +"Of course, my loves. Here you go." Mom gives them each a bottle of water. She also has a surprise for them. She takes out two oranges from her bag. + +"Look what I have for you. Some juicy oranges. Do you want some?" Mom says. + +"Yes, please! We love oranges!" Ben says. + +Mom peels the oranges and gives them each a half. They bite into the oranges and feel the sweet juice in their mouths. The oranges are cold and refreshing. They make them feel better. + +"Thank you, Mom. These oranges are yummy!" Anna says. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like them. Oranges are good for you. They have vitamin C, which helps you stay healthy." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben finish their oranges and drink some more water. They feel happy and full. They hug their mom and say thank you again. Then they go back to play. They have more fun in the park. They are not so hot anymore. They have oranges in their tummies. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big, soft monkey. They call him Mr. Monkey. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with Mr. Monkey in their room. They make him jump and dance and hug. They are very happy. + +"Mr. Monkey is my best friend," Lily says. + +"No, he is my best friend," Ben says. + +They start to pull Mr. Monkey from each other. They are not happy. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mr. Monkey says. He can talk, but only when Lily and Ben are alone. "You are hurting me. You have to share me. I love you both." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They let go of Mr. Monkey. They look at him. + +"Sorry, Mr. Monkey," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Mr. Monkey," Ben says. + +They hug him and say sorry again. + +"It's okay, it's okay," Mr. Monkey says. "I know you both love me. But you have to be nice to each other. You are twins. You are close. You have to help each other and play together." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They smile at each other and at Mr. Monkey. + +"Can we play with you, Mr. Monkey?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, of course," Mr. Monkey says. "I am always available for you. But you have to take turns and share me. Okay?" + +"Okay," Lily and Ben say. + +They take turns and share Mr. Monkey. They make him sing and swing and tickle. They are very happy. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the yard. But they do not like to listen to Mom. Mom says they have to stay in the yard and not go to the street. The street is dangerous. There are big cars and loud noises. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a big hole in the fence. They want to see what is on the other side. They think it is a secret escape. They do not listen to Mom. They sneak through the hole and run to the street. + +But the street is not fun. It is scary. The big cars honk at them. The loud noises hurt their ears. They see a big dog with sharp teeth. The dog barks at them. They are afraid. They want to go back to the yard. + +They run to the hole in the fence. But the hole is too small. They cannot fit. They are stuck. They cry for Mom. Mom hears them. She comes to the street. She is angry. She scolds them. She pulls them out of the hole. She takes them to the yard. + +She gives them a hug. She says she loves them. But she says they have to listen to her. She says they have to be safe. She says they have to stay in the yard. She gives them a glass of lemonade. The lemonade is sour. They make a face. They say they are sorry. They say they will listen to Mom. They say they do not like the street. They say they like the yard. They drink the lemonade. They play in the yard. They are happy. +Lila was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She was good at sharing, singing and drawing. She always helped her teacher and her classmates. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Sam. He was shy and did not talk much. He did not know anyone and he felt alone. He sat in a corner and looked at his books. + +Lila saw Sam and wanted to help him. She went to him and said, "Hi, I am Lila. What is your name?" + +Sam looked up and said, "I am Sam. I am new here." + +Lila smiled and said, "Do you want to play with me and my friends? We have many fun games and toys. You can choose what you like." + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, thank you. That sounds nice." + +Lila took Sam by the hand and led him to her friends. She introduced him to them and they welcomed him. They played together and had a good time. Sam felt happy and made some new friends. + +Lila's teacher saw what Lila did and was proud of her. She said, "Lila, you are very kind and helpful. You have a lot of wisdom for a little girl. You know how to make others feel good and how to be a good friend. I am glad you are in my class." + +Lila blushed and said, "Thank you, teacher. I just wanted to help Sam. He looked sad and lonely. I know how that feels. I was new here too, once." + +The teacher hugged Lila and said, "You are a wonderful girl, Lila. You have a big heart and a bright mind. You will always be popular and loved." +Lily likes to watch the animals at the zoo. She sees big cats, long snakes, and funny monkeys. She likes the monkeys best. They jump and swing and make noises. + +One day, Lily goes to the zoo with her mom and dad. She runs to the monkey cage. But the monkeys are not jumping or swinging or making noises. They are sitting on the ground. They look sad and bored. + +Lily asks her mom, "Why are the monkeys so lazy?" Her mom says, "They are not lazy, Lily. They are unhappy. They don't like to live in a cage. They want to be free in the trees." + +Lily feels sorry for the monkeys. She wishes she could help them. She says, "Can we take them home, mom?" Her mom says, "No, Lily. We can't take them home. They belong to the zoo. But we can do something else. We can write a letter to the zoo and ask them to make a bigger and better cage for the monkeys. A cage with more trees and toys and friends." + +Lily thinks that is a good idea. She says, "Yes, mom. Let's write a letter. Maybe the monkeys will be happy then." She hugs her mom and dad. Then she waves to the monkeys and says, "Bye, monkeys. I hope you feel better soon." +Lily liked to clap her hands when she was happy. She clapped when she saw a butterfly, when she ate a cookie, when she played with her toys. She also liked to clap when she heard music. She loved to dance and sing along. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. There was a man with a guitar. He was playing songs and singing. Lily liked his music. She ran to him and clapped her hands. She smiled and said, "Hello, I like your music. Can I dance with you?" + +The man was surprised. He looked at Lily and smiled back. He said, "Hello, little girl. I'm glad you like my music. You can dance with me if you want. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "I'm Lily. What is your name?" + +The man said, "I'm Tom. I'm a stranger. Do you know what that means?" + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, what does it mean?" + +The man said, "It means I don't know you and you don't know me. We are not friends or family. We just met." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. But you are nice and you play good music. Can we be friends?" + +The man said, "Sure, we can be friends. But you have to ask your mom first. She might be worried if you talk to strangers." + +Lily said, "OK, I will ask her. Mom, can I be friends with Tom? He plays good music and he is nice." + +Lily's mom came over. She saw Lily and the man. She said, "Hello, who are you?" + +The man said, "Hello, I'm Tom. I'm a musician. Lily likes my music and she wants to be friends with me. Is that OK with you?" + +Lily's mom said, "Hello, Tom. I'm Lily's mom. It's nice to meet you. Lily likes music a lot. She is very friendly. But you know, you should not talk to strangers without asking me first. It can be dangerous. Some strangers are not nice. They can hurt you or take you away." + +Lily said, "But Tom is nice. He is not a bad stranger. He is a good stranger. Right, Tom?" + +Tom said, "Yes, Lily. I'm a good stranger. But your mom is right. You should be careful with strangers. You should always stay close to your mom and listen to her. She loves you and wants to keep you safe." + +Lily said, "OK, I understand. I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to dance and clap with Tom. He has a bright guitar. See, it's red and yellow and blue. It's pretty." + +Lily's mom said, "It's OK, Lily. I'm not angry. I'm happy that you like music and that you are polite. But you have to be smart too. You have to learn who you can trust and who you can't. Tom seems nice, but we don't know him well. Maybe we can see him again another day. But for now, we have to go. It's time for lunch. Say goodbye to Tom." + +Lily said, "Bye, Tom. Thank you for your music. I hope to see you again. Can I give you a hug?" + +Tom said, "Bye, Lily. You're welcome. I hope to see you again too. Sure, you can give me a hug. But only if your mom says it's OK." + +Lily's mom said, "It's OK, Lily. You can give him a hug. But only a quick one. Then we have to go." + +Lily gave Tom a hug. She said, "You are a good stranger. But maybe you can be a friend too." + +Tom said, "Maybe I can. Goodbye, Lily. Goodbye, Lily's mom. Have a nice day." + +Lily and her mom waved to Tom. They walked away. Lily clapped her hands. She was happy. She had a new friend. And she had a new word. Stranger. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and barks. + +"Hello, dog!" Anna says. She wants to pet the dog. Ben is scared. He thinks the dog is angry. + +"Anna, no!" Ben says. "The dog is not nice. He can bite you. Come here!" + +But Anna does not listen. She goes to the dog and puts her hand on his head. The dog likes Anna. He licks her hand and wags his tail. + +"See, Ben?" Anna says. "The dog is sweet. He is not angry. He is happy. He wants to play with us." + +Ben is not sure. He stays away from the dog. He sees something shiny on the dog's neck. It is a tag. It has a name and a phone number. + +"Anna, look!" Ben says. "The dog has a tag. He has a name. He is not a wild dog. He has a home. Maybe he is lost. Maybe his family is looking for him." + +Anna looks at the tag. The name is Spot. She likes the name. She thinks it is a good name for a dog. + +"Spot, you are a good dog," Anna says. "But you need to go back to your home. Your family misses you. They are sad. We can help you. We can call the number on your tag. We can save you." + +Anna and Ben go to a nearby shop. They ask the shopkeeper to use his phone. They call the number on Spot's tag. A woman answers. She is happy to hear about Spot. She says she has been looking for him all day. She says she will come to the park to get him. + +Anna and Ben go back to the park. They wait with Spot. They give him some water and a biscuit. They play with him. They tell him he is a good dog. + +Soon, the woman arrives. She is Spot's owner. She is very grateful to Anna and Ben. She hugs them and thanks them. She says they are very kind and brave. She says they saved Spot. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They are glad they helped Spot. They say goodbye to him. They hope he will be happy at his home. They go back to their own homes. They tell their parents about their adventure. They are proud of themselves. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to pick fruit from the trees. They liked apples, pears and plums. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and furry. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. Lily and Ben were scared of the dog. They ran away from the dog. They hid behind a tree. They trembled and hugged each other. + +The dog came closer to the tree. It sniffed and growled. Lily and Ben were very quiet. They hoped the dog would go away. But the dog did not go away. It saw the fruit on the ground. It liked fruit too. It ate the apples, pears and plums. It wagged its tail and licked its lips. + +Lily and Ben watched the dog. They saw that the dog was not mean. It was playful. It wanted to have fun. It wanted to make friends. Lily and Ben felt brave. They came out from behind the tree. They said hello to the dog. The dog said woof. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. Lily and Ben laughed and petted the dog. They gave it some more fruit. They played with the dog. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. The dog was happy too. They became best friends. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Rex. Rex was a big and friendly dog, who liked to run and bark and lick their faces. He was also a good guard, who would protect them from anything scary. + +"Look, Tim, there is a slide!" Lily said, pointing to a shiny metal slide. "Let's go and slide down!" + +"Okay, Lily, but be careful. The slide is high and fast. Rex, you stay here and guard our toys, okay?" Tim said, holding Rex's collar. + +Rex wagged his tail and barked. He understood what Tim said. He would guard their toys and watch them slide. He was a good dog. + +Tim and Lily ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. They took turns sliding down, laughing and shouting. They had so much fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck, driving on the road near the park. The truck was honking and making smoke. It scared Tim and Lily. They stopped sliding and looked at the truck. + +"Tim, I'm scared!" Lily said, holding Tim's hand. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's go back to Rex. He will protect us!" Tim said, pulling Lily with him. + +They ran to Rex, who was still guarding their toys. He saw them running and barked. He was happy to see them. He licked their faces and snuggled with them. He made them feel warm and safe. + +"Good boy, Rex. You are the best guard ever. Thank you for protecting us!" Tim said, hugging Rex. + +"Yes, thank you, Rex. You are so warm and brave. We love you!" Lily said, kissing Rex. + +Rex wagged his tail and barked. He loved them too. He was a good dog. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red button on a wall. The button says "Do not push". + +"What is that?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it makes something happen," Mia says. + +They look around. No one is watching. They feel curious. + +"Let's push it and see," Tim says. + +"No, we can't. It says do not push. That means it is bad," Mia says. + +But Tim does not listen. He is naughty. He runs to the button and pushes it hard. + +BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! + +A loud noise comes from the button. Tim and Mia are scared. They see a man running to them. He is angry. + +"Who pushed the button?" he shouts. "That is the fire alarm. You are in big trouble!" + +Tim and Mia feel sorry. They did a bad thing. They run away from the man. They hide behind a tree. + +"We are sorry. We did not know. We were just playing," they say. + +But the man does not hear them. He is busy talking to the firemen. They came because of the alarm. + +Tim and Mia learn a lesson. They should not push buttons that say do not push. They should listen to Mia. She is smart. They should not be naughty. They should be good. +One day a bright girl was walking through the woods. She heard a noise and stopped to listen carefully. She then heard a strange cry. Suddenly she saw a little bird. It was stuck in the branches of a tree. + +The girl thought quickly. She knew she had to help and so she said, "I have an idea! I can work it out." + +The little bird replied, "Please try, I'm stuck here and can't get free." + +The girl started to work. She worked quickly. She grabbed a long stick and managed to get hold of the branch the bird was stuck on. With one quick pull, the branch broke and the bird was free! + +The little bird thanked the girl and flew away. The girl smiled, happy that she had done some good work. She was bright and had worked it out. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and full of life. + +One day Sarah was playing in the park when she saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but it fluttered away. She chased it until she saw a big tree. + +Under the tree there was a unique page full of pictures. Sarah looked at the page and couldn't believe what she saw. She had never seen anything like it. + +Suddenly, the butterfly flew past again. Sarah paused to delay the chase but she couldn't help herself. She followed it, leaving the unique page behind. + +The end. +On a warm summer day, Momma and her little boy went to the park. The boy saw a bee buzzing around. He wanted to catch it and laughed a silly laugh. He ran and picked up the bee, but it stung him. + +Momma shouted, “Put it down! Let the bee go!†+ +The boy reluctantly removed his hands and the bee flew away. He then saw a butterfly with beautiful wings. He thought he could catch and play with it, so Momma said it was okay. But when he tried, the butterfly's wing got removed. + +The butterfly flew away, sad and hurt. The boy began crying. Momma wiped away his tears, hugged him and said, “We must be gentle with the animals and take care of them.†+Once upon a time, there was a goose. He was very creative. He liked to do things no other goose had ever done before. + +One day, he decided he wanted to eat something different. He flew down to a nearby farm and started to look around. He spotted some apples on the ground and decided to eat them. + +The goose was delighted with his tasty snack. He munched away, enjoying them greatly. But then he spotted something else that he wanted to eat. It was a big basket of corn! The goose had never eaten corn before, but it looked tasty. + +He pecked at the corn and ate his fill. The goose was very pleased with his creative meal. He waddled off, full and happy. +Once upon a time, two sisters were walking in the park. It was a very light day and the sun was shining. + +The younger sister said, “Let’s pause here and look at the flowers.†+ +The older sister smiled and said, “Yes, let’s do that. The flowers are very pretty.†+ +The two sisters looked at the flowers and paused for a little while. The sun was so bright, it made the flowers look even more beautiful. + +The younger sister said, “I love it here. It is so light and peaceful.†+ +The older sister smiled and nodded. “Yes, it is. What a lovely day.†+ +The two sisters enjoyed their time together in the park and then headed home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a boy called Tim and a girl called Jill. They were both very gifted and liked to play together. + +One day, they were in the garden when tim mentioned that he was scared of falling. Jill showed him how to use his feet and hands to climb on the tree. + +Tim was so excited and tried to climb the tree himself. Unfortunately he lost his footing and fell from the branches. He was very scared but Jill comforted him by giving him a hug. + +Finally, Tim and Jill shared a smile, realising that even though it was scary, it was ok. They continued playing and enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play in the woods. He'd explore its trees and branches, and often stay out after dark to pick the biggest, sweetest berries. + +One night, while he was looking around, he heard a noise coming from the woods. It sounded funny, like someone was having a good time. He wanted to see who it was, so he tiptoed closer. + +When he arrived, he saw a big, furry creature sitting in the middle of the woods. It was drinking from a little stream and laughing. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it meant trouble. + +The little boy wanted to get away as quickly as he could, but he didn't want to scare the creature. He also wanted to know why it was in the woods. So, he took a deep breath and called out to it. + +The creature stopped drinking and looked at him. Its eyes twinkled with mischief and it asked him why he was in the woods. The little boy said he was looking for berries. + +The creature smiled and said it was here looking for the same thing. The two of them agreed to go look for berries together. They had fun hunting for the berries and making funny noises. + +When they were done, the creature thanked the little boy for his help and gave him a handful of freshly-picked berries before it +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny in a big forest. The bunny liked hopping around and playing hide and seek with the other woodland creatures. One day, the bunny heard a noise coming from underground. He asked: "What is that noise?" + +The other creatures didn't reply. They just looked at eachother. The bunny hopped over to an old tree and asked again: "what is that noise?" + +The old tree said: "It's the sound of the underground. It is deaf and doesn't speak." + +The bunny was curious. He hopped even closer to the ground and listened carefully. Suddenly he heard something very faint: "Who's there?" + +The bunny said: "It's just me, the bunny." + +The voice replied: "I'm down here, in the underground. Please help me!" + +The bunny was so excited. He quickly asked the other animals to help him dig in the ground. And soon, they found a little mouse who had been trapped underground. + +The bunny and the other creatures were so happy when the little mouse was finally safe. They all smiled and hugged each other, and the bunny was never so glad! He was glad that he listened carefully and that he asked the right questions. +Once upon a time there was a very young boy. His name was Sam and he was only 3 years old. He was a good boy and very curious. + +One day, Sam went on an adventure with his family. He wanted to go explore a new place. When they arrived, he saw a colorful lake with lots of beautiful animals. Sam wanted to go see it, but was scared. + +Then, a magical creature appeared! She was called the Promise Keeper and she made a special promise to Sam. She said that she would save him if he crossed the lake. Sam was very brave and he accepted! + +The Promise Keeper brought out her magical powers and created a bridge of colorful lights. Sam happily crossed the bridge and made it to the other side of the lake. He was so happy that he made it and he thanked the Promise Keeper for helping him save. + +The Promise Keeper smiled and was happy that Sam trusted her promise. From that day on, Sam went on many more adventures and always remembered the promise of the Promise Keeper. +Jimmy was a 3 year old who had a lot of power in his home. He sometimes felt like he had too much because it was very hard to manage it. His parents had to tell him no sometimes and it made him upset. +Jimmy was having a really messy day. He wasn't able to manage all his power very well and it was making it hard for him to tidy up. His parents tried to help him but he just couldn't seem to get it done. +Finally, Jimmy's parents came up with an idea. They taught him how to do a little bit at a time so he could manage his power and clean his room. After a few minutes, Jimmy's room was tidy and he felt much better. +Once upon a time there was a lively boy named Jack. He was always on the go and he loved to explore. One day, he was out in the forest when he saw an old man. + +"Hello," said Jack. +"Hello there," said the old man with a smile. + +"What are you making?" asked Jack. +"I'm making a sign," replied the old man. + +Jack curiously looked at the sign. It said 'Take Care of Nature'. + +"Why?" asked Jack. +"We must take care of nature and be kind to our environment so that everyone can enjoy it," replied the old man. + +Jack nodded, understanding the old man's words. He thanked him and said goodbye. As he wandered back home, he felt very happy knowing that the sign will help spread the message of protecting nature. + +The moral of the story is that if we take care of nature, it will be lively and full of life for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time there was a brave little reindeer. He liked to explore the world, always looking for new and exciting places to follow. One day, while running along, he noticed something different. He couldn't quite make out what it was, but he decided to follow it anyway. + +When he came a bit closer, he realised it was a sled full of presents that was slowly making its way over the white snow. He was so excited and decided to follow it. + +As he was running after the sled, he came across another reindeer. This one was big and strong, and the little reindeer couldn't help but feel a bit intimidated. He nervously asked the new reindeer what he was doing, and the large reindeer replied with a proud voice, “I'm an original reindeer. I'm here to guide Santa's sleigh around the world to deliver presents to everyone.†+ +The little reindeer thought that was the coolest thing ever, and he was determined to join the original reindeer in his important mission. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was excited to follow and learn from this brave leader. + +The adventure wasn't easy, but the little reindeer followed the original reindeer and persevered, and in the end, they delivered all of the presents that Santa had asked for. + +The little reindeer had achieved +One day, Dave and Sue decided to go to the store. They climbed in the car and Dave started the engine. He looked at the fuel gauge and saw it was low. "We need fuel," he said. + +"Let's get some at the gas station," Sue recommended. + +Dave drove to the station and filled up the car. He saw a pretty flower in the station. He thought it would make Sue happy, so he bought it and put it in the car. + +The car felt a little strange. Dave and Sue looked at each other. On the way home, their car sputtered and stopped. Suddenly, the pretty flower seemed like a bad idea. Sue started to cry. + +Dave ran to the mechanic's and after a few minutes, he returned with information. He shook his head sadly. + +"The flower was blocking the fuel line," he said. + +Dave and Sue knew they had to pay for the damage. They waved goodbye to their pretty flower and went home. +"Run, Pat!" yelled Mommy. Pat loved running. He would run and run all day. Today, he was running towards a big bridge. Pat ran over the bridge, and saw something magical. A big, soft ball was rolling across the bridge! Pat thought it must be fun to roll like the ball. + +Pat asked Mommy, "Can I roll too?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can!" Pat hopped off the bridge and ran after the ball. Pat felt the soft grass beneath his feet as he quickly chased the ball. + +He rolled and rolled until he caught up with it. The ball giggled and Pat laughed. He felt so happy! + +Mommy watched in delight as Pat and the ball rolled together, back across the bridge. Pat smiled as he realized rolling could be a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was a brave, courageous girl and she loved to explore new and exciting places. + +One day, Emily came across a mysterious place. It was a smooth and dry place, surrounded by a desert. She was curious and wanted to explore the area. + +So, she stepped inside and started walking around. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said “Emily, I dare you to jump on the smooth stone!†+ +Emily was unsure. She hesitated and asked “But what if I get hurt?†+ +The mysterious voice said “I promise you won’t. Now go on, take the dare!†+ +With a deep breath, Emily decided to take the dare. She stepped onto the smooth stone and jumped up and down. She was amazed by the smoothness and was very proud of herself for taking the dare! Emily was feeling brave and courageous, and she celebrated by exploring the mysterious place further. +Mum was painting the cupboard. She was in a very good mood and she was singing while she was painting. She looked very happy. + +Mum said: "Look, I am painting the cupboard. It's going to look amazing when I am finished!" + +Jack was her three year old son. He watched Mum as she painted and he said: "Wow! It looks amazing!" + +Mum said: "Yes, I'm almost finished. Do you want to help me?" + +Jack said: "Yes! I want to paint the cupboard too!" + +Mum laughed happily and said: "Okay, here you go! Let's paint this cupboard together and make it look amazing!" + +So Jack and Mum painted together, and when they were finished, the cupboard looked amazing! + +Mum said: "See, we did a great job! Let's admire our work!" + +Jack beamed with pride and said: "It looks amazing!" +John was playing with his toy gun. He was running around and shooting everywhere. His mom was watching him, shaking her head. Suddenly, John turned and pointed the gun at his mom. + +His mom said, "John, no. Put the gun down. That's not a nice thing to do." + +John frowned and argued, "But I'm only playing. I want to have fun." + +His mom said, "I know you do, but this is not the way to do it. It's selfish." + +John shook his head and disagreed, but he put the gun away. His mom smiled and hugged him. + +John learned that day that it is important to respect other people, even if you don't always agree with them. +One day, Lucy and her mommy drove to the park. They had all the equipment they needed, like balls and a kite. Mommy had to make sure Lucy was strong enough to take care of the equipment. When they arrived, Lucy was so excited to play! + +Mommy showed her how to play catch with a soft ball. Lucy tried hard to catch the ball, but she was not very successful. Mommy accepted Lucy's efforts and helped her by throwing the ball slower. Lucy got better and better until she could almost catch the ball every time. + +Mommy saw how strong Lucy was and she was so proud of her. Lucy felt like she achieved a great feat and she smiled with joy. After a while, Mommy and Lucy packed up the equipment and drove home. + +When they arrived home, Lucy was so proud to tell her dad what a strong girl she had become. Dad was amazed and he accepted Lucy's joy with lots of love. +One day, Ella went on a ride with a sailor. He was so nice! He had long, brown hair and a smile that was so pretty. Ella was excited to go and waved goodbye to her mommy and daddy. + +The sailor took Ella to the beach in his boat. Ella rode on the sunny water and laughed as the wind blew her hair in all different directions. It was such an adventure! + +The sailor even showed Ella a pretty rainbow. Ella was so delighted she clapped her hands together and said “Wow!†+ +They rode and rode until Ella was tired and ready to go home. The sailor hugged Ella goodbye and said he had a wonderful time. Ella thanked him for taking her and blew him a kiss before she headed home. + +Ella was very thankful for the special ride with the sailor. She felt lucky to have such an incredible adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. She had a favorite cap which was blue and white. She wore it every day. + +One day it was sunny, so Sarah asked Mommy if she could go outside and play. Mommy said yes and Sarah ran outside with her cap on. She went to the park to play with her friend Tony. + +But when Sarah got to the park, she was very sad. Tony had said he would be there, but he was not. Sarah sat on the swings and started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was Tony! He had lied to her. She was angry and told him it was terrible to lie. Tony felt so bad that he promised he would never lie again. + +Sarah smiled and put her cap back on. She was happy to see Tony and even happier that he promised not to lie again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy called Ben. He was very small but he never felt scared. One day, his mommy took him to a big circus. He saw a clown and he wanted to go near. His mommy said, “Ben, don’t be scared, you can go and say hello to the clown.†+ +Ben slowly walked to the clown. He waved and said “Hello!†He was still a bit scared, but he was brave. The clown smiled and said, “Would you like to come inside and play?†Ben said yes, so the clown opened a door and let him inside the circus tent. + +It was really special inside. Ben saw acrobats and jugglers and things he'd never seen before. He was amazed, but he was still a bit scared. Suddenly, the clown said, “You can take a dare!†Ben didn't know what to do, but he was brave. He nodded and said, “Yes, I’ll take the dare!†+ +The clown smiled and asked Ben to ride a big, scary elephant. Ben was very scared, but he was brave. He nodded again and said, “Yes, I’ll take the dare!†Ben was so brave that he did it! + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be brave and take +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She lived in a big castle, and every day she would explore. One day while she was exploring, she came across a clock. She noticed how big it was and she wanted to try it out. + +So, she took a few steps back, held her breath counted to three and kicked the clock. The clock started to move and made a loud noise. She was scared, and started to run. + +As she was running, she realized the loud noise was not coming from the clock but from a big dragon. The dragon was angry because the brave little girl had kicked his clock. He tried to catch her by flapping his big wings, but the little girl kept running and eventually the dragon gave up. + +The brave little girl made it safely home and from then on she knew she was brave enough to do anything, even kick a clock. +Once upon a time there was a crazy pirate called Jake. He loved to jump and spring around the ship, making all the other pirates laugh. One day, Jake wanted to have a springing competition with all the other pirates on the ship. + +When all the pirates had gathered, Jake shouted "Who wants to spring with me?!". Everyone cheered and all the pirates started to jump and spring around the ship. + +Suddenly, a little three year old girl came along and shouted "Me! Me! I want to spring too!". All the pirates turned around to look at the little girl and laughed. "No way!", they said. But Jake smiled at the little girl. + +"Come along then! Let's spring together!", Jake said to the little girl. The little girl smiled and quickly jumped and spring around the ship with Jake. Everyone clapped and cheered as they watched the little girl and Jake springing together. + +The little girl and Jake had such fun, they decided to spring together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a bunny named Jack. Jack liked to hop around. One day, he saw an expensive looking club. It was gold and had many sparkles. + +“Wow,†Jack said. “I have to have this club!†+ +So, Jack hopped over and grabbed it. He hopped away with the shiny club. + +The bunny hopped for days and days. He felt very happy, until finally he reached a river. + +Suddenly, Jack saw a sign warning him that the river was very deep. But Jack was too excited, so he decided to just hop in. + +When Jack hopped into the river, he quickly sank underwater. He was so sad that he could not get the expensive shiny club. + +“Oh no,†Jack said. + +And he never saw his precious club again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Alex and Max. They were walking around the park when they suddenly felt really excited. They noticed a park ticket machine and rushed to it. + +Laughing, they each put a coin in the slot and out popped a ticket! Max waved his ticket around excitedly. + +Alex, however, was looking very concerned. He said to Max,"Where is my ticket?!" Max and Alex both stared at the machine, but there was no ticket to be found. + +Max gave Alex one of his tickets and said, "Don't worry about it. Let's just go." + +Alex sighed, feeling a bit embarrassed. He had been careless and had dropped his ticket from the machine. + +Max put his arm around Alex's shoulder and said, "Let's go enjoy the park!" They both smiled and ran off happily. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only three years old and he loved adventures. One day, he decided to climb up a tree. He got a little seat - something his dad had found - and decided this would make a good climbing vehicle. + +He quickly found a spot and released the seat from his hands, sending it spinning up in the air towards the tree. He watched it with his eyes wide and full of glee. + +He shouted up to the tree “Come on seat! Come back down!†+ +But the seat was too high up for his little arms to reach. He tried again, but still the seat wouldn’t release from the tree branches. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. “Here, let me help you, little one.†+ +He turned around to see an old man gently shaking the seat free from the tree and handing it back to him. + +“Thank you!†he cried in delight “Now I can go on more adventures!†+ +The old man smiled and said “It was my pleasure, little one. Go now and make the most of your adventures!†+Once upon a time there was a strong oak tree. It was stood in the middle of a warm sunny meadow. + +One day, a little bunny wandered into the meadow. She hopped happily around the meadow and came to the oak tree. + +The bunny said, "Hello tree, what do you do?" + +The tree said, "I serve the meadow. I protect the animals and keep them safe." + +The bunny was amazed. She said, "Thank you, strong oak tree!" + +The tree smiled, and the bunny hopped away content and happy. The strong oak tree continued to serve the meadow, forever. +It was a sunny day, and two friends, Jack and Lila, decided to race to the playground. They both ran as fast as they could, and Jack quickly got to the playground. He turned around and saw Lila, who was laughing and having fun while running. He shouted, “Hurry up, Lila!" + +But Lila just smiled and said, "I am already having fun!" Jack got serious and said, "But that's not fair! I have a hat on and you don't! That's not fair!" + +Lila looked around and spotted a hat on the ground next to a tree. She smiled and put on the hat. Then she said, "Now it's fair, let's race again!" So the two friends ran to the playground. + +This time Lila arrived first, and she shouted, "I won!" Jack laughed and said, “That was a close race!†They both smiled and continued having fun at the playground. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to learn. Every day he touched something new, and he was always so happy to learn something new. + +One day he touched something red. He knew it was a special colour, and he wanted to learn more about it. + +He went around the house, looking for more things that were red. He found a red balloon, and a red broom, and a red toy car. + +He tried to learn what the red things were. He tried to touch them, and he asked his mom questions. In the end, he learned that each of the red things had a special name. + +The red things made him feel so happy. He had learned something new, and that made him feel special. +Once upon a time there was a pirate who was very smart. He knew a lot of things and was the smartest pirate around. He was so clever that other pirates were scared of him. One day, the pirate went on an adventure. He had to face lots of danger but he was brave and bravely kept going. + +He eventually came to an island that was full of people. The people were scared of him, so the pirate clapped his hands to show them he meant no harm. The people were surprised by his claps and soon came to realise that he was intelligent, not scary. + +They clapped with him and the pirate was so happy to make new friends. After that, he shared his knowledge and everyone learned something new about the pirate's world. He sailed away, happy to have made lots of friends. +Samantha was so excited as she stepped outside. She could feel it wherever she went - spring was coming! She could see all the lovely new buds starting to sprout everywhere, and she could feel the sun's warm rays on her face. + +As she walked, she spotted something really interesting - a triangle sitting on the ground. She bent down to take a closer look, and saw that it had been made of small stones. It was so nice! + +Samantha picked up the triangle and carried it with her. As she walked around, she asked everyone she passed if they knew who had made it. No one had seen it before. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "Hey! That's mine!" + +Samantha turned around, and standing there was a boy who looked to be around the same age as her. He smiled, excited that she had found his triangle. + +"I made it," he said proudly. "This is the first spring I can make them - I'm learning how to build things, and I thought a triangle would be nice." + +Samantha smiled back at him. She was so excited for him and for what he was learning! + +"I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with that triangle," she said, handing it back to him. + +The boy nodded and taking the triangle in his hand said, "Thanks!" + +Samantha +Joe was three years old and he was very excited. Joe's aunt was coming to visit from far away and he could hardly wait to see her. On the day of her arrival, Joe woke up early and bounded out of bed. He bounced around the house all day, waiting impatiently. Finally, the doorbell rang and Joe ran to answer it. There, stood his aunt, with a huge smile on her face. + +Joe was so envious of all of his aunt's stories about where she had been. He listened for hours and felt like he had been there too. Joe could hardly contain his excitement as he asked his aunt about her next trip. But she simply smiled and said she was staying put! Joe felt sad until his aunt said she was taking him to the park. + +Joe's eyes lit up and he grabbed his coat on the way out. Outside, the world had changed. It was all so fresh and new compared to the last time Joe had gone to the park. New flowers were blooming, birds were singing - and then it happened! The sun shone down as the first flower of spring popped open, a bright yellow in stark contrast to the grey sky. Joe was so excited and shouted "Look, Auntie! Spring is here!" + +Joe's aunt smiled and nodded. She had known spring was coming. Joe had already learned a valuable lesson on this day. His aunt had been planning this all along and she +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to play with his blocks. One day he took them to the park. He wanted to make a big tower with them. Suddenly a big bird flew over the park. Its wings were icy and it had a big beak. The little boy was scared and raised his hands to the sky. He made a wish. He wished he had a gun to shoot. + +The bird was getting closer and closer. The little boy was so scared. But then he remembered the blocks! He quickly grabbed some of the blocks and threw them up at the bird. The blocks were heavy and hit the bird hard, and it flew away! The little boy was so happy. He had saved the park from the icy bird. + +From that day on, whenever the little boy went to the park, he always brought some blocks. Just in case the icy bird ever came back again! +Sally was walking in the park when she saw an elderly man. She ran up to him and gave him a big hug with a big surprise. The elderly man was embarrassed and couldn't stop laughing. + +Sally thought it was so funny that she started to laugh too. Everyone around them was laughing too. The elderly man said, "You are a very special little girl." + +Next, Sally ran to the pond and picked some flowers. She gave them to the elderly man as a special gift. He thanked her and gave her a big hug. + +Sally was so happy and embarrassed at the same time. She knew she had made the elderly man happy, and that made her happy too. +John and his mom were in the kitchen. John saw the stove and thought it looked fun. He asked his mom if he could play with it. His mom said no and told him to stay away from it because it was dangerous. + +John was very curious and he wanted to touch it. So he snuck away when his mom wasn't looking. He touched the stove and it was very hot. He quickly pulled his hand away and it hurt. + +John went back to his mom and asked her to make it better. His mom told him to kiss it and he did. His kiss was so tight that he couldn't move his lips. He tried to perform, but he couldn't free himself. + +John was stuck tightly on the stove and his mom had to call the paramedics. They came and managed to get him off the stove but the kiss left a very nasty burn that stayed with John forever. +One day, a little girl named Sarah went to the beach with her family. She built a sandcastle and found a lot of shells, but the best part of the day was the music. As the waves rolled in and out, the rhythm created a beautiful sound. Sarah was mesmerized by it. She quickly learned to move with the rhythm and started to spin around. + +Her father watched her and said, "The rhythm is so normal." + +Sarah was confused. "What do you mean, Daddy?" + +He replied, "The rhythm is like a supply that never runs out. You'll hear it everywhere, every day." + +Sarah smiled and kept spinning. She felt the rhythm supply her with joy. From that day on, the rhythm became a part of her life. +Once upon a time there was a powerful princess who had lots of food. One day she was very tired and decided to lie down in the grass. Suddenly, a little bug came up to her and said, "I am hungry. Can I have some of your food?" The princess felt so kind and she gave the bug some of her food. The bug thanked the princess and flew away. The princess felt so happy and powerful that she had been so kind. The bug never forgot the powerful princess. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a hunter. He was always trying to improve his hunting skills. One day he went to the woods. He spotted a big, fat rabbit. He was very excited! He got ready for the hunt. He set the traps nice and tight. He waited and waited. Finally he got a rabbit! + +He could not believe it. He was very happy. He had improved his hunting skills a lot! From then on, he was a very good hunter. He always made sure his traps were tight and that he caught a lot of rabbits. Everyone praised him when they saw what a great hunter he had become. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a strong mommy who lived in a big house with her little baby. Every day, the mommy would raise the baby up in the air and laugh. + +One day, the mommy was too weak to raise the baby. She was very sad, so the baby started to cry. + +But then, Daddy came in to the room. He was so strong and he picked up the baby with ease. The baby laughed and the mommy smiled. Daddy held the baby high in the air and kissed her cheeks. + +The baby was so happy and the mommy was so thankful that Daddy was there to help. He made the room feel warm and safe. From then on, whenever mommy was weak, Daddy would always be there to raise the baby up in the air. +Once upon a time there was a princess who loved to spring around the kingdom. Everyone was so impressed by her skill and grace, because she could move faster than any other person in the kingdom. + +One day the princess was feeling extra adventurous, and she decided to explore a new part of the kingdom. As she spring through the forest, she noticed something that was even more impressive than her skills. Her eyes lit up with amazement when she saw a beautiful waterfall cascading down the mountain. + +The princess marveled at the sight and wanted to get closer to the water. She carefully spring around the rocks and over the streams, until she reached the base of the waterfall. Here, she took a deep breath and relaxed, feeling the soothing mist from the waterfall coming down on her skin. + +The princess was so happy that she had found this special place - she knew she could come back anytime she wanted. With a big smile on her face, she started to spring back home for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a pencil. It had a bright colour and a pointy tip so it could make marks in the paper. + +One day, a girl picked up the pencil. She held it gently, then started to tear the paper. Little pieces of the paper floated away in the wind. The girl felt happy and laughed. + +The girl had so much fun tearing the paper, she spent the whole day playing. In the evening, it was time to go home. The girl said goodbye to the pencil and picked it up to take it home. She held it gently in her hand. + +The next day, the girl and the pencil were together again. They were ready for lots more fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very stubborn. She loved to push things. One day, she saw a lawn of green grass. She decided to push it. She pushed and she pushed, but nothing happened. She kept pushing but the lawn still wouldn't move. + +The little girl's mom saw what was happening and said, "It's not easy to push a lawn. You have to be smart and ask for help if you can't do it by yourself." But the little girl was stubborn and kept pushing. + +Finally, the little girl got help from her mom and her dad. Together, they were able to push the lawn. The little girl was very happy and she realized that it's important to ask for help when you can't do something by yourself. + +The moral of the story is to always remember to ask for help when something seems too hard. +Once upon a time there lived two very nice bears. They were the best of friends and were always together. Sadly, one day they had to go on different journeys. The first bear asked the second bear to take a pillow with him so he wouldn't forget his friend. + +The first bear said: "Where ever you go, if you get lonely, just hug the pillow and it will keep you company." The second bear said goodbye and left on his journey. + +The first bear waited for his friend for many days, but his friend didn't return. The first bear was starting to feel very lonely, until one day he had an idea. He picked up the pillow and hugged it tight. He closed his eyes and all of a sudden, he felt like his best friend was right there with him. + +The first bear remembered how they had always been so great together and how they were always so united. He knew that no matter how far apart they were, they could still stay connected. + +The first bear smiled, hugged his pillow and never again felt alone. +Once upon a time there was a little bear walking through the forest. He was looking for something delicious to eat, but he couldn't seem to find anything. + +Then, he saw something and said, "Ah, an apple! Just what I was looking for!" + +He went over to the apple and grabbed it from the tree. It was wet from the morning dew and he knew it would be sweet and juicy. + +He took a big bite out of it and it was even sweeter than he could've ever imagined. But, he had forgotten that it'd been sitting on the tree for a while and when he bit down, it was starting to rot. + +He could taste it in his mouth and knew he'd have to spit it back out. He quickly looked around to see if anyone was watching before he spat it out and said, "Yuck!" + +The result was that the bear had wasted a perfectly good apple! He was sad and wished he knew how to tell if an apple was still fresh or not. +Once there was a boy named Benny. He was three years old and he really liked bananas. Every day, Benny went to the store to buy a banana. + +One day when Benny got to the store, the man said to him, "You need to pay for the banana if you want it." But Benny didn't have any money. He told the man that he really wanted it but he just didn't have any money. + +The man said, "Well, if you don't pay for the banana you can't have it." Benny was so sad. He tried to think of a way to have his banana. Then Benny had an idea. He told the man, "I'll pay you...Tomorrow." + +The man laughed and said, "No, I'm afraid that won't work. I need to get paid today." + +Benny started to think again. Suddenly he said, "Wait, I do have something I can pay you with. I have some cheap books. Would you accept them instead of money?" + +The man thought about it and then he said, "Yes, Benny I'll take them, and you can have the banana!" Benny was so happy. + +He thanked the man and then picked out the ripest banana he could find and skipped home with it. + +He was so excited that he was able to pay for the banana with something other than money. +Once upon a time there was a clever little ant. He was always looking for new ways to do things faster. One day he came across an old switch, and the switch caught his eye. + +He wondered what it could do, and eventually he decided to give it a try. He grabbed a feather from the ground, and placed it close to the switch. After a few seconds, the feather started to burn. The little ant was surprised and quickly pulled the feather away from the switch. + +He thought for a moment, and then exclaimed, "I can use this switch to make fire!" + +The ant was now sure that he had come up with a clever way to make fire in less time than ever before. He set to work, and soon enough he had a fire. He was so proud of himself for figuring out how to use the old switch. + +The ant was now sure that he would be able to help his ant family and friends to build fires quickly whenever they needed one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was only three-years-old, but he was a very brave boy. One day, Jack found a shiny lock on the ground. He decided to open it and see what was inside. + +Jack tried to open the lock, but it wouldn't budge. He used all his strength but it still wouldn't open. He was getting frustrated. + +Then, out of nowhere, a big man appeared. He was very tall and had a rough voice. He said, “Why are you trying to open this lock? It’s mine!†+ +Jack was scared and he tried to run away, but the man grabbed him. He said, “If you don't give me back my lock, I will have to slap you!†+ +Jack quickly handed the lock to the man and ran away as fast as he could. He was so relieved to be safe. From that day on, Jack promised himself to never touch something that didn't belong to him. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He was strong and wanted to show everyone around him that his strength was the best. He would run fast and jump high to prove his strength. + +One day, a fox appeared. He was bigger and stronger than the rabbit. The rabbit was scared but he didn't want to give in. He ran and jumped but he could not outrun or outjump the fox. He had no choice and he had to surrender. + +When the fox asked him why he didn't surrender before, the rabbit said that he did not knew the value of surrender. He thought it meant to be weak and not strong. But the fox told him surrender was not a bad thing and it did not mean being weak. + +The fox gave the rabbit a celery and said that celery was really tough when you try to bite it. But if you surrender to it and chew it, it becomes really soft. That was the power of surrender. + +The rabbit learnt this valuable lesson and he thanked the fox for teaching him. From then on, he learnt to surrender whenever needed and it made his life easier. +Once there was a frog who lived in a swamp. He was very proud of his home. One day, he decided to splash around in the water to show off. But he splashed too much and made a huge wave. The wave was so big that it broke the banks of the swamp and the water rushed away. + +The frog felt sad and he knew he should have been more careful. He stayed in the swamp, but it was very different now. Without the water, it was just a dry, sandy place. + +The frog was sad and lonely, so he tried to find a new home. But he never found one. He was so proud before, but now he wished he had been more careful. He wandered the world, always looking for a new home, but he never found one. + +The frog never splashed again. +Once upon a time there was a kind, fair garden. In the garden were all sorts of vegetables. Tom and his mommy decided to go for a walk to show Tom the garden. + +As they walked, Tom looked around. There were so many different vegetables! There were carrots, tomatoes and pumpkins. Tom was so excited. He wanted to try everything. + +His mommy showed him how to pick them. She showed him how to be fair and only take a few, so everyone can have some. Tom carefully picked a few. + +At home, they prepared the vegetables together. Tom enjoyed the smell and the taste. He thought the vegetables were the best ever! + +Tom and his mommy had a fun time in the garden and Tom was so proud that he was fair and only picked a few vegetables. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Liza. She lived in a small house with her parents. Her Daddy was a professional wrestler. + +One day she came home from playing in the park and Dad was sitting in his armchair. He had a little sack in his hand. + +Liza asked, "Daddy, what's in the sack?" Dad smiled and said, "It's a surprise, sweetheart." + +Liza was excited and asked, "Can I open it?" Dad nodded and said, "Go ahead!" + +Liza unwrapped the little sack and found a beautiful doll inside. She squealed with delight and hugged the doll. + +Dad smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Liza. It's all yours!". + +Liza hugged her dad and said, "Thank you, Daddy!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. She was very happy and loved to soar high into the sky. But one day, she got caught in a noisy cage. She was so sad, because she had no freedom. She could not soar the way she wanted. + +She tried her best to get out of the cage, but she just couldn't. Then one day, a strong wind came to her rescue. It blew the cage open and the little bird was able to fly away. She was so happy and could soar high into the sky again. + +The lesson the little bird learned was that freedom is the most important thing. No matter how noisy or restricting a place may be, she should always strive for her freedom. Everyone should always stay brave, fight for their freedom, and never give up. +Tina was a three-year-old who loved to fold. She was very good at it. + +Tina had an older sister who had a special watch. It was silver and sparkly. Tina really wanted a watch, too. She was envious of her sister's. + +One day, Tina was folding laundry and she found some paper. She meticulously folded it into the shape of a watch. She was very proud of her work. + +She showed her sister who was very impressed. Soon all the other kids in the neighborhood wanted their own paper watch. + +Tina was very happy to be able to share her skill with them. Everyone was now wearing a paper watch that Tina had folded. + +Tina thought to herself, "I'm the best folder of them all." +Once upon a time there were two friends named Linda and Joe. They liked to play together and often made up special games. + +One day, Linda brought Joe a cool surprise. It was a game where they could match special pieces together. Joe was excited to play and the two of them worked together to match the pieces. As they worked, Linda shared with Joe a word of wisdom. + +"Remember Joe," she said, "each piece you match is useful." Joe smiled, understanding how important it was to make sure each piece was just right. Together, Linda and Joe continued matching pieces and learning new things. + +At the end of the game, Joe felt like he had gained a lot of wisdom. He thanked Linda for the fun and useful game. From that day forward, the two friends had even more fun when they played. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. One day, Jimmy wanted to help his mom around the house. So he asked her, “Mommy, can I do something to help?†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Yes! You can help me with the laundry.†+ +Jimmy smiled. He had never done the laundry before, but he was ready to learn. + +He helped his mom sort the socks and t-shirts and put them all in the washing machine. While it was washing, they hung up a big sheet of cloth in the backyard. + +When the washing machine stopped spinning, Jimmy and his mom gathered up all the clothes and took them outside. Then, Jimmy got to help his mom hang the laundry up on the big sheet. He was so proud and happy! + +His mom smiled and said, “That was so impressive, Jimmy!†+ +Jimmy thanked his mom and ran inside to show his dad what he had done. He was so excited to have learned something new. +Nate woke up early and remembered it was a special day. He excitedly jumped out of bed and went to the kitchen for breakfast. + +His mom smiled and said, "We are going to the park today. Would you like that?" + +"Yes!" Nate exclaimed. + +Nate was excited to explore the park. He quickly ate his breakfast and put on his shoes. + +Once they arrived at the park, Nate noticed lots of ants. He squatted to examine them more closely. “Look mommy, lots of ants. They look easy to catch,†he said. + +"Yes honey, but let's leave the ants at the park,†his mom replied. + +Nate sighed but agreed. He knew that there were plenty of other easy things to do at the park. He took his mom's hand and the two went off to enjoy the day. +John stood proudly in front of the dishwasher. He gazed at the sparkling dishes inside. His mom had asked him to help empty it. He smiled as he grabbed a plate and placed it carefully on the counter. Then he grabbed a glass and put it next to the plate. He worked for a few minutes until the dishwasher was empty. + +He stepped back and beamed with pride. He had done it! His mom came in and told him what a good job he had done. + +John smiled and looked at her proudly. He was proud of all he had achieved. He was so proud of himself. He looked at the empty dishwasher one last time and then skipped away, happy to have done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to crawl. He would crawl around the house, in the park and even in the garden. One day he saw something that he had never seen before, a big pedal. It looked so inviting and soft, he wanted to try it out. He crawled up close and touched it, it felt so soft! He decided he wanted to push it with his little hands. + +The boy's mom saw him and said, "No, you can't do that. It looks dangerous. Maybe you should crawl away from it." + +But the boy was so curious and excited he wouldn't listen and kept trying to push the pedal with his little hands. Suddenly the pedal started moving and before the boy and his mom could do anything, the pedal flipped over and crushed the little boy beneath it. + +The little boy was hurt and crying. His mom hugged him and said softly, "It's okay, don't worry. We will take care of you." + +The little boy was very sad and would never get to push that pedal again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old and very excited to get something new. + +One day, she begged her mom to go shopping with her. Her mom said, "Yes! But we must watch our budget." Sue was so excited! + +They went to the store and saw lots of things to buy. There were expensive dresses and toys that Sue wanted to attach to her cart, but her mom said no. Sue was disappointed. + +"It's too expensive," her mom said. "Let's find something else." Sue grabbed another toy from the shelf and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom shook her head. + +Sue began to cry. Her mom put an arm around her shoulders and said, "Don't worry, we will find something special for you." + +Suddenly, Sue saw a box with a big smile on the front. She knew it was just the thing she was looking for. + +"Can we buy this?" Sue asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can." + +The two of them attached the box to their cart and paid for it. Sue was so happy to have something special just for her. +Once upon a time there was a kind and friendly dog called Spot. Spot was a happy dog and he liked to spend his days playing and snuggling on his favourite couch. + +One day, Spot was playing with his ball in the garden when his ball rolled under the couch. Spot tried to get the ball back from under the couch but he couldn't reach it. He tried and tried but he just couldn't get it. + +Spot started to feel sad. He lay down on the grass and looked sadly at the couch. Then a little girl called Sarah walked past. She looked at Spot and wanted to help him. Sarah went up to the couch and stretched as far as she could and pulled the ball out. + +Spot was so happy to get his ball back. He leapt up and wagged his tail and licked Sarah's face. Sarah smiled and said "You're such a friendly dog!" + +The moral of the story is: Always be kind and helpful because you never know when you can help someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Luke. Luke had a special job. Every day he went outside to collect things he found. + +One day, while looking around Lukes' house, he found a really big bathtub. He was so excited and said, “I must collect this bathtub! It’s so important!†+ +So Luke did just that, he collected the big bathtub and took it inside. + +When his mum saw what he had done, she smiled and said to him, “Well done Luke for collecting the big bathtub. It’s very important for washing the dirty dishes.†+ +Luke was so proud that he had helped out and using his own words, he said to his mum, “Yay, I collected a bathtub! I’m so important!†+ +The mum smiled and said to Luke, “Yes indeed you are! That was a very important job.†+ +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Abby. She didn't like doing her work very much. It was dull and boring. So she decided to go take a nap instead. She lay down on the couch and closed her eyes. + +Pretty soon she was fast asleep. She dreamed of green fields, blue skies, and bright sunshine. In her dream she was happy and everything sparkled. + +When she woke up she felt much better. Her work seemed much less dull now. She decided to get to work and finish it. She worked hard until it was done. And then she was happy to be finished. + +At the end of the day, Abby had done her work and she was proud. She lay down on the couch and closed her eyes for another nap. No more dull work for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a beef. The beef was big and strong. It lived in a peaceful place. The beef was happy and knew it was safe. + +One day the beef was walking through the peaceful woods. The beef wanted to explore the woods. Suddenly, the beef heard a noise. The beef was scared and did not know what to do. + +Then the beef saw something that made it happy. It saw a little bird. The bird was also scared of the noise. The beef and the bird looked around and saw that it was just the wind blowing through the trees. + +The beef and the bird felt peaceful and happy to know there was nothing to fear. They both smiled and the beef continued on its journey. +Once upon a time, a mommy and daddy wanted to visit a tree. They were very proud. So they took their little girl out of the car and they stood in front of the tree. The little girl thought the tree was so tall and she was amazed. She asked what the tree was called. Mommy and Daddy said it was called an oak tree. They looked around and saw the birds flying around the branches. The little girl thought the birds were so pretty. + +Mommy and Daddy were very proud of their little girl. They smiled at each other and hugged their little girl. They said that one day, when she was very big, she could come and visit the tree again. That made the little girl very happy. She hugged her mommy and daddy and thanked them for taking her to visit the tree. +Once there was a bear. He wanted to go out and play with his friends. But the door was very dry, so he couldn't open it. He tried pushing, pulling, and even banging on the door, but nothing worked. He was so frustrated! + +Then he remembered that his mom had taught him how to squeeze the door open. He put his small hands on the door and squeezed as hard as he could. Suddenly, the door opened and the bear ran out! He ran and ran until he saw an exit. + +The bear ran out the exit and saw his friends. They were so excited to see each other! They played tag and hide and seek until they were all too tired. The bear said goodbye and ran back to the door. He squeezed it again and it opened. The bear went back inside and waved goodbye to his friends. +Once upon a time there was a family who decided to stay in a hotel. +The mama put her daughter to bed in a room at the hotel. She said, "It's time to sleep now sweetheart" + +But the daughter was embarrassed. She said, "No, I'm too embarrassed. Everyone can see me!" + +Mama tried to explain that hotels were special places, but her daughter just kept shaking her head and refused to go to sleep. + +The mama didn't know what to do. She had to find a way to make her daughter feel comfortable in the hotel. + +So the mama found a big blanket, and she tucked it around her daughter like a tent. Then she said, "Now nobody can see you. You can sleep in your own special 'tent'". + +The daughter smiled and snuggled in the blanket. She felt safe, and soon drifted off to sleep. + +Mama was so proud of her daughter for being brave and trying something new! +Mummy wanted to decorate the pan. She brought some colourful stuff out of the kitchen cupboard. It was so flexible! First mummy taped some stripes of yellow and blue paper onto the pan. Then she put some sparkly green glitter glue around the edges. + +The pan was looking very bright now. Mummy added some ribbons of pink and purple. They fluttered in the wind like colourful flags. Mummy even put a big yellow star in the middle of the pan. It twinkled brightly in the sun. + +With all the decorations complete, the pan looked like a lovey home. Everyone clapped their hands when they saw it. They said ‘it’s so pretty!’. + +Mummy was very happy. She had decorated the pan beautifully. +Once upon a time, there was a land full of love. In this land, everyone was kind and helped one another. + +One day, a fierce animal came to the land. Everyone was afraid, but they remembered that love was strong, and so they weren't scared for long. + +The animal was so fierce that it wanted to chase away the people who lived there. But the people didn't give up, and kept loving each other. + +And soon, the animal realized that he wouldn't win. He saw that love was more powerful than anything, and so he quietly left. + +The people of that land stayed together, loving each other forever. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Sally. She wanted to do a job that was tough! One day, she got an idea and she went to ask her mum for help. + +Sally's mum said 'Yes! You can do it, Sally!'. Sally smiled and gave her mum a big nod. + +Sally had a plan. She put on her warm coat and bravely walked outside. It was cold outside, but Sally didn't mind. She bravely marched through the snow, and stood in front of her job. + +Sally stared at the job, and then nodded her head to show she was brave and ready. She gathered all her courage, and with one brave nod, she started her job. Sally worked hard and finished the job. She was so proud of herself! + +Sally walked back inside with a big smile on her face, feeling warm and happy. And the brave Sally knew she could do any tough job with only one brave nod! +Once upon a time, there was a snowman. He was white, soft and squashy. He was the bravest snowman that ever lived. He dared to do anything. + +One day, he got curious about the world outside his garden. He looked around for something to help him get out of the garden. Suddenly he saw a big red truck. He hopped on the truck and went out of his garden. + +He did not know where he was going but he was brave and dared to go. Everywhere he went, he saw something different. He saw trees, sky and birds. He saw colors he had never seen before. Yet he did not get scared. + +To his surprise, he saw a big white bear. He had never seen a white bear before. He was scared at first but he got courageous and brave. He dared to go near the bear. The bear was friendly and nice. The snowman asked the bear to take him back home. + +The bear was happy to take him. The snowman hugged the bear and thanked him for being so nice. He got back home safe and sound. From that day on, the snowman was brave and dared to do anything... even going out of his garden. +Emma lived on a farm with her family. Every day, she loved feeding and petting all the animals. In particular, she liked visiting the horses in the stable. + +One morning, Emma was feeling very tired and started to yawn. Her big sister Lisa said, "What a big yawn! You must be more tired than I thought." + +Emma said, "I guess I was so happy visiting the horses that I forgot to take my nap!" + +Lisa said, "Oh, I think I know why you're so sleepy. There's a fake horse in the stable that always looks like it's yawning!" + +Emma smiled and said, "That's why I'm so sleepy! Let's go back to the stable and I'll give the horse a big hug!" + +So they went back to the stable and Emma gave the fake horse a big hug. As she hugged it, the horse made a yawning sound. Lisa and Emma both laughed and jumped around. Emma had found the secret why she was so tired. +Once upon a time there was a mighty bird. He lived in a deep, dark forest and it made him so sad. One day, the mighty bird decided to fly away to find some happiness. + +He flew and flew, until he stopped at a river. He saw a bottle of bright and shiny wine lying on the riverbank. The bird was very curious and he wanted to try some. He took a sip from the bottle and it made him feel good. + +But when the bird looked up, the bottle had vanished! The bird searched for it everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. The bird was disappointed and flew away sadly. + +Maybe one day the bottle of wine will reappear and the bird will be able to drink its tasty goodness once again! +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Lucy. She was very careful when she played. One day, Lucy went outside and saw a beautiful crystal in the grass. She was so excited! She picked it up and asked her mommy if she could keep it. + +Her mommy said yes, but she said Lucy had to be very careful with the crystal. She said Lucy had to be sure to hold it very gently. So, Lucy promised to be careful and put the crystal in her pocket. + +Soon Lucy arrived at her friend's house to play. She was very excited to show her friend the crystal. But when Lucy opened her pocket, the crystal wasn't there anymore! Lucy started to cry. + +Her friend's mommy said, "Maybe the crystal jumped out of your pocket! Let's look for it so you can have it back." + +They looked and looked, and eventually they found it! Lucy was so excited. Her mommy said, "Now that you found it, you must be careful with it, okay?" + +Lucy agreed and promised to be more careful. She said she was so glad to have the crystal back, and thanked her mommy for letting her keep it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Joe. Every day Jack would serve breakfast to Joe, who seemed to always be happy. Jack enjoyed taking care of his friend Joe and was glad to help. + +As days went by, Joe's happiness started fading and he seemed to be sadder instead. Jack was worried about his friend, so he asked Joe what was wrong. But Joe kept it a secret and refused to tell Jack. + +He asked again, but Joe just said, "I can't tell you, Jack. It's a secret." Jack accepted the answer but kept wondering why Joe seemed so strange. + +The next day, Jack served lunch to Joe, but this time it came with a surprise. He had written something on a piece of paper, but he kept it hidden from Joe. When Joe finished his meal, Jack revealed the secret with a clear smile on his face. Joe smiled too and thanked Jack for being such a good friend. Jack smiled back, knowing that he had helped his friend feel better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was walking down the street one day when she saw an old phone on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. + +Suddenly, a strong wind came. It was so strong it took the phone from her hands and blew it away. + +The little girl was so sad! She wanted the phone so badly but she was too weak to chase after it. She started to cry. + +Then, the wind got stronger and stronger. It blew the little girl off her feet and she landed in a big mud puddle. She was very frightened and began to cry even louder. + +The wind kept blowing and blew the little girl home. When she got there she was very wet and very sad. She never saw the phone again. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved to go jogging in the park, it was his favorite thing to do. + +One day, Jake jogged through the park and noticed something strange. It was a flag in the ground, but it was very dark. Jake thought it looked very strange, so he decided to go a little closer and have a look. + +When Jake got to the flag, he realized it was in the middle of a big, open square. He touched it and realized it was made of metal. Jake thought it felt pretty cool, so he decided to jiggle it. Suddenly, the flag started shining and Jake could see a very beautiful yellow light all around it. + +Jake was so excited, he wanted to show everyone his discovery. He quickly jogged to get his mom and dad and when they all came back, they were so surprised! It was the most beautiful flag they had ever seen! + +Jake was so proud of his discovery he decided to tell everyone in the park. From then on, every time Jake jogged in the park he stopped and looked at the shining flag in the dark. +One day, Mike saw something shiny in the distance. He wanted to get closer, so he decided to peek. When he peeked, he saw a huge icy maze. Mike took a step back in surprise, and he noticed that the maze was sticking out of the ground. He wanted to explore, but he felt a bit scared. + +Mike asked his mum if he could explore the maze. She said, "Not today, Mike. It's too icy, and it's getting late. Maybe another day." Mike felt disappointed. + +That night, Mike snuggled cosily in his bed and he had a big dream. In the dream, he was exploring the icy maze, which wasn't as scary as he imagined. Every time he turned a corner, something exciting was waiting for him. Every time he opened a door, there was something new to explore. + +The next day, Mike asked his mum again if he could explore the maze. This time, she said yes. Mike took one long peek at the icy maze before he stepped inside. + +For the rest of the day, Mike explored the maze. He found hidden treasures, made brand new friends and discovered so many amazing things inside the maze. Mike couldn't believe that the same icy maze which had made him scared the day before could bring so much joy today. +Once upon a time, there was a bright rhinoceros. He was a very happy animal. He lived in the jungle with his friends. +One day, he decided to spend the morning sunbathing. He rolled around in the mud and laughed as it tickled his skin. + +Suddenly, he heard a grass rustle. He looked up to see a small monkey. + +The monkey said, "Hey rhinoceros, what are you doing?" +The rhinoceros said, "I'm spending the morning soaking up the sun!" + +The monkey smiled. "That sounds like fun! Can I join you?" +The rhinoceros said, "Of course! The more, the merrier!" + +They spent the rest of the morning laughing and playing in the sun. +The rhinoceros thanked his friend for making the day extra bright. +John was very excited. Today was his birthday and he was going to have a big party. Everyone was very happy when they heard the news. + + John's mom was getting ready for the party. She made sure to decorate the house with balloons, banners, and party hats. John couldn't wait to play games and open presents with his friends. + +Then something unexpected happened. Suddenly, it started to rain and the party had to be canceled. Everybody was very upset. John was crying. He didn't want to go back inside the house. + +John's mom had an idea. She said, "John, what if we can still have your birthday party outside? We can put the banners up in the backyard and use umbrellas." + +John smiled and said, "Yeah! Let's go!" + +So, John and his mom went outside and had a special birthday party under the umbrellas in the rain. They had a great time and John was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bella. Bella was 3 years old and loved to explore. +One day, she went into the attic and saw the fragile ceiling. She wondered what it would feel like to touch it, so she reached out her tiny hand. +Just then, her mom called out from below, "Bella, don't touch the ceiling!" Bella quickly pulled her hand back and pulled a little shrug. +"Why not, Mommy?" she asked. +Her mom smiled and replied, "Because it's very fragile, sweetheart. We don't want it to break!" +Bella nodded and slowly backed away from the ceiling. +From then on, she was careful not to touch the fragile ceiling of the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a mild pumpkin. The pumpkin was strong and healthy. One day, a boy came to the pumpkin patch. He wanted to repair the pumpkin. + +The pumpkin didn't want to be repaired! It said "No! I'm healthy and I don't need to be fixed." But the boy didn't listen. He grabbed the pumpkin and started to repair it. + +The pumpkin shouted "Put me down! I don't need any repairs!" But the boy didn't listen. He kept on repairing the pumpkin. Finally the pumpkin felt weak and tired. + +The boy felt happy and said "I'm finished! I fixed the pumpkin!" But the pumpkin hadn't been fixed… its insides had been destroyed! + +The boy had ruined the pumpkin. The once mild pumpkin was now ruined and couldn't be repaired. +Once there was a boy, his name was Tom. Tom wanted to play, so he went outside to look for fun. He saw a big tree in a field, and he decided to climb it. As he climbed, he saw something strange - it was a dead bird! He felt very sad, but he also knew that he must yield and let nature take its course. + +Tom then noticed something really cool - a little door in the tree! He opened it up and inside he found lots of wonderful toys. He was very excited and couldn't wait to play with them. So he climbed down from the tree and ran around playing with his new toys. + +The sun began to set and Tom knew he had to go home, but he had had a wonderful day. He was happy he yielded to the dead bird, because nothing brings more joy than play. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Anna. She loved to play everywhere she went. One day her mom said, "Anna, it's time to bring in our week." + +Anna asked, "What does that mean, Mommy?" + +Her mom said, "It means we need to get our things together for the end of the week to prepare for the weekend. Can you help me?" + +Anna nodded her head and said, "Yes!" + +So, Anna helped her mom bring in their week. They gathered their toys, clothes and shoes and put them into a small bag. When they were done, her mom smiled and said, "Great job Anna! You are so helpful." + +Anna smiled and said, "I like helping you, Mommy. Can I help bring in our week again next week?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course! Thank you for helping me." + +And so, Anna and her mom brought in their week every week together. +Once upon a time there was a princess who loved to wear pretty dresses. Her delicate dresses were made of the softest fabrics and trimmed with feathers. She was so proud to serve her kingdom and do her best every day. + +One day, the princess looked down at her favorite feather dress and noticed a tear. She was very upset and started to cry. + +“Oh no,†she said. + +Her fairy godmother came to her rescue and said, “Don’t worry, I can help you.†The fairy godmother waved her wand and filled the room with the most delicate feathers. + +“These feathers will serve to repair your dress. I’m sure it will make it as good as new!†the fairy godmother said. + +The princess was so excited and thanked her fairy godmother for helping her. She carefully arranged the feathers on her dress and it was just as beautiful as before. The princess smiled and learned a valuable lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a special opera. It was very unique. Every day, people would go and care for it. They would take care of the outside and take care of the inside. Everyone was very happy. + +But one day, something bad happened. Something really bad. People stopped caring for the opera. They stopped cleaning it and stopped taking care of it. And soon, the opera became sad and run-down. + +Finally, the opera was too run down. Nobody wanted to see it anymore. And it had to close its doors forever. Everyone was very sad. They had all loved the opera, even though it was unique. + +So in the end, the special opera closed its doors forever. No one was able to care for it anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. John loved to explore and discover new things. +One day, he went out into his garden and he discovered a curious object on the roof of his house. It looked like a smooth rock. + +He shouted, "Mummy! Mummy! I found something on the roof!" +His mum came out to take a look. "Oh, that's a smooth stone, isn't it? It's quite a special discovery. Let's take it inside and see what it feels like." + +John and his mummy took the stone inside and examined it. It was very smooth to the touch. They decided to use it to make some sculptures. The smooth stone was perfect for the job! + +John was so proud of his discovery and he couldn't wait to explore and discover even more new things. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Sarah. John was very happy and always made Sarah laugh. One day, John asked Sarah to go for a walk in the park. At first, Sarah wasn't sure, but she knew it would be helpful to say yes. + +So they began to walk through the park and John said something that made Sarah laugh so much that she began to giggle. Soon, the pair started to feel hungry, so they began looking for something to eat. + +All of a sudden, an emergency happened. Sarah couldn't help but gasp. Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. John stayed calm and said that he would help. + +John ran off and came back a few minutes later with a big smile on his face. He had found something to eat, which made everyone laugh with relief. It turned out that being helpful had saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a red line. It sparkled in the sun and made everyone smile. One day, two tiny birds wanted to take a closer look. They flew over the red line but weren't quite sure what to do. So they decided to turn around. As they turned, something amazing happened. The red line started to stretch and twirl, sending sparkles all around. The tiny birds were delighted! They turned and flew around the red line again and again, enjoying their new discovery. The red line kept stretching and twirling, up in the sky, down to the ground. It was like a game to the tiny birds. They turned and twirled, chasing the red line all day long! +Once upon a time there was a generous kid. His name was Joe. He liked helping people, giving away toys and lending a hand when anyone needed it. Joe sighed a lot when he saw people who had trouble and he wanted to help them. + +One day, Joe went to the town park. He saw a little girl crying alone and he wanted to help. He went over and asked what was wrong and she said she couldn't find her mom. Joe put his arm around her and said he would help her look. + +They searched all over the park and finally they found the little girls mom. She thanked Joe for helping her and was so happy to have her daughter safe. Joe was happy too and he sighed with relief. He got a big smile and a hug from the little girl and he knew he had done a good deed. + +Joe was proud of himself for being such a generous kid. He knew he had helped the little girl feel better and that made him feel so happy and proud. Joe smiled and kept on walking, continuing to do generous deeds for people whenever he could. +Once, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a big muddy puddle in his backyard. One day, Timmy dressed up in his best clothes and stepped into the muddy puddle. He was so excited to splash and play in the mud! + +But when Timmy was in the middle of the muddy puddle he got very confused. He tried to move his feet, but they just kept sinking in the mud. No matter what he did, he just couldn't get out. + +Timmy started to worry, so he called out for help. Soon, his mom came and rescued him. She held his hand firmly, and together they were able to pull him out of the mud. + +When Timmy was out of the puddle, his mom scolded him for getting so muddy. She fixed Timmy up, and made sure he was all dressed again. After that, Timmy stayed away from the muddy puddle! +Once upon a time, there was a long road. At one end of the road was a small square. The square was peaceful and the animals that lived there were happy. But one day, the animals started to complain. + +The animals were upset about the noise from the road. Every day, more and more vehicles drove past and the animals wanted the road to be quiet. The animals argued and complained as loud as they could but nothing changed. + +The animals got together and decided to set up a plan. They wanted to block the road. The rabbits gathered rocks from the field, the deer brought big logs from the forest and the birds flew high in the sky to watch for any disturbances. + +The animals managed to put the pieces together, forming the longest wall they had ever seen. The noise of the vehicles was blocked and the square was peaceful again. Finally, the animals had something to cheer about! +Once upon a time there was a furry dog called Aiden. He was very excited to explore the outdoors. + +In the morning, Aiden decided to move around and look for something new to do. He came across a big tree and decided to climb it. Little did he know, this would be a very big adventure. + +When Aiden reached the top, he heard some strange noises coming from the nearby house. He peeked around the corner and saw a person talking on the phone. As he listened in, he heard the news that the park was opening back up! + +Aiden couldn't believe his ears - he was so excited to move around there. Once the park opened, Aiden ran as fast as he could and enjoyed the day at the park. He made many new furry friends, played games and climbed trees. + +Aiden had a wonderful time at the park and was very happy with all the new adventures he had. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful dog named Max. He had a colorful collar and he was always happy. Every day he would go out, sniff around and have lots of fun. + +One day, Max was running and he noticed a squirrel. He chased it but soon he realized it was too far away and he couldn't catch it. He needed to stop, so he decided to sit under a tree and rest. Later, he heard people talking and he quickly realized they were his owners. + +His owners were saying, "We can't take Max with us anymore. We need to leave him here." + +Max was sad, he didn't want to be left alone. He started barking but they didn't listen.The next thing Max knew he felt something cold on his neck and realized it was the collar being taken away. + +His owners left him alone under the tree, and Max never saw them again. He stayed there for a long time and he was never the same. He was no longer graceful, just sad. +One day, Sammy and Mandy were playing in the park. They were having lots of fun running around and playing with their toys. Suddenly, Mandy saw a truck nearby and wanted to go for a ride. + +Sammy thought it sounded fun too, so the two of them went over to the truck. Sammy got onto the driver's seat and Mandy sat in the passenger's seat. + +Sammy pressed the button to make the truck start but nothing happened. He pressed it harder and harder but the truck still didn't move. Mandy was getting frustrated and said, "Why won't the truck go?" + +Sammy was feeling helpless and replied, "I don't know." They both sat in the truck feeling miserable. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "Let me help you!" The two children looked up and saw a small man smiling at them. He showed them how to turn the ignition and rev the engine. + +Sammy and Mandy gave each other a high-five. Clapping, they jumped out of the truck with big smiles on their faces. They had built a road to happiness, and it started with simply sitting in a truck. +Once upon a time there was an ugly jelly. It was very sad because no one wanted to test it. + +One day, a young girl saw the jelly and said, "It looks so sad! I will test it!" + +She licked the jelly and said, "Mmm, this is so yummy!" + +The jelly was so happy! It smiled and gave the little girl a big thank you hug. + +The little girl said, "You're welcome! Jelly is always better with a friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a nosy guard. He liked to go out and play in the sun. One day, he went for a walk around his town and noticed something strange. There were lots of people playing in the streets. + +The guard became very nosy and wondered what all the people were up to. He decided to follow them around and see what they were doing. + +As the guard got closer, he noticed the people were playing a game. It was a fun game that the guard wanted to join in on. He asked the people if he could play and they said yes! + +So, the nosy guard played with the people for the whole day. He had so much fun that day, he became the town's new guard to make sure everyone had fun. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Chris and Anna. Chris wanted to play in the creek. "Let's go," he said. Anna was obedient and soon they were both trudging through the grass, headed towards the creek. + +They could see it just up ahead. Chris hurried his pace, running ahead of Anna. He wanted to be the first one to enter the creek. Soon, they both reached the edge of the creek. Chris was so happy! He splashed right in, squealing with joy. + +Anna still hesitated. She was scared. But then she looked up and saw that Chris wasn’t scared at all and he was having fun. That gave her the courage she needed and she took a step into the creek. She felt the water splash against her legs and that made her laugh. + +Chris and Anna played in the creek together for a long time. They laughed as they skated across the water, floating with the ripples. They felt so free and happy. When the sun started to go down, they knew it was time to go home. They said goodbye and started heading back, happy to be such good friends. +Once upon a time there was a large tree in the east. Every day, the tree would tell stories to the birds and the animals. The animals loved to hear the stories and would never miss a day. + +One morning, the tree told a special story. It told the animals that there was a large bird that flew very far. The bird had never been seen before and the animals were very excited. + +The next day, the bird came to the tree. It was very large and the animals were amazed. They listened as the bird told them a story of its adventure. They heard of the cities and mountains it had seen and how far it had flown. + +The animals were so happy. The bird had become their new friend and they loved its stories. From then on, the bird visited the east every day and always had a new story to tell. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Bill and Ben. Bill had an acorn and he wanted to show it to Ben. But it was getting dark so Ben suggested that they should make a fire. They both got wood and put it in a pile. Bill was very impatient and wanted to get the fire started. He picked up his acorn and put it in the middle of the pile of wood. Then he lit a match to make the wood burn. The fire started to burn brightly and they both watched as the flames danced around the acorn. Soon the acorn was burnt to a crisp, and they had toasted marshmallows and shared stories until it was time to go home. +Once there was a girl named Miki who was 3 years old. Miki was very tall compared to all of her friends. Every day, she would play in the yard and have a lot of fun. + +One day, Miki was playing in the yard when she saw a big TV. She was so excited and asked her dad if she could play with it. Her dad said, "Yes, Miki, try to win the game and you can have it." + +Miki was so happy. She ran up to the TV and started playing. After a few minutes, she won a game and shouted out, "Yes! I won!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Well done Miki. You have won the TV and you can keep it forever." + +Miki was so happy and ran around the house shouting, "I won the TV! I won the TV!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mike and he wanted to do something special. He was very excited, so he decided to print out a picture. He picked a picture of a big, black cat. + +When he went to the printer, however, he was met with a big surprise. Instead of printing his picture, it printed out a threat. Mike was very scared and he started to cry. + +"What is this?" Mike asked. + +His dad was very sad and told Mike that someone was mad and sent them a message. He had to be very careful because the person might try to hurt him. + +Mike was so worried that he could hardly sleep that night. + +The next day, Mike went outside to play, but suddenly he could feel someone watching him. He quickly ran away and all the way home, he could feel the same presence, getting closer and closer. + +When he opened the door, he saw the black figure standing in front of him. The figure reached out to grab him but Mike was too fast. He ran into the house and slammed the door shut, but the figure was still outside, waiting. + +Unfortunately, there was no escape for Mike. The black figure had won. +Once there was a little girl who was always troubled. Everywhere she went she felt like nobody understood her. Until one day she found an old drain. She smiled, happy to have something to play with. Everyday she went back to the drain, even when it rained. + +One day, when the little girl returned to the drain, she found it was filled with water! She excitedly peered into the water and saw a little fish inside. The fish looked troubled and sad too. + +The little girl smiled and reached her hand into the cold water. She slowly petted the fish, calming it down. All of a sudden a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky above her. The little girl and the fish were amazed. + +The fish then jumped from the drain and happily swam away, it seemed much less troubled. The little girl smiled knowing she had helped the fish, and she was no longer troubled either. +Once there was a girl named Jane who loved to play with circles. She made them out of string and tied them together. She was so happy when she was done! The circles were so light and pretty. + +Jane made lots of circles and liked to see how high she could hang them in her room. She started to tie them to the door and covered it in circles. The circles were so light that the door easily opened and closed. + +Jane liked to play with her circles. She threw them up in the sky and watched as they came down. She even clapped when they landed on the grass. + +At the end of the day Jane's mom came in and saw all of the circles. She told Jane that she did a wonderful job and hugged her for being so creative. Jane smiled and felt so happy to have made something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was tough. She was always playing in the garden and having fun. +One day, as she was playing in the garden, something happened. She heard a noise coming from behind her. She turned around and saw a big, tough bear! +The girl was scared so she closed her mouth and stayed very still. The bear seemed gentle and he just looked at her. +Then, the bear did something surprising. He opened his mouth and said, "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you." +The girl was amazed. She said, "Thank you for being so nice and understanding." The bear smiled and walked away. +The girl learnt a lesson that day: being tough can help in difficult situations. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Suzie. She was 3 years old. One day, she wanted to go outside and play. + +She went outside, but it had started to rain. Suzie looked up and saw a big, colourful rainbow in the sky. She was so happy she wanted to go and find it. + +So Suzie set off to find the rainbow. She walked along a path in the woods, but it was getting dark. This made her feel a bit scared, but she kept going. + +The path went on for a long time, but eventually Suzie arrived at the other side of the woods. And there it was - a bright and beautiful rainbow! She jumped around and clapped with joy. + +The rainbow was so big and colourful that it chased away all her scary feelings. Suzie decided she would come back to see it again soon. +Once upon a time there was a robot who wanted to surprise everyone. He worked hard for days, but he had one rough problem. The robot couldn't find a way to surprise everyone at once. + +One day, he thought of an idea. He would build a big, special machine! He worked on the machine for weeks, and the robot couldn't wait to show the world his surprise. + +Finally, the day arrived. The robot was ready to show his surprise to the world. Everyone was excited. They watched as the robot pressed the button. + +Suddenly, the machine exploded and shot off in the sky! Everyone gasped in shock and awe. Then, beams of light crashed on the ground, and hundreds of little robots appeared! Everyone was amazed by the robot's surprise. +Once upon a time there was a poor boy. He liked to wander around and explore the world. One day while wandering he saw a stick. The stick was lying on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. He liked it so he decided to keep it. + +He wandered around his neighbourhood with his stick. He used it to prod things and draw lines in the dirt. He used it to pick up rocks and leaves too. + +He kept wandering with his stick until he was hungry and tired. Then he went home and put the stick away; but he promised himself he would take it out and wander again the next day. +"Mum, what's finish?" + +Mum smiled at her three-year-old daughter. "It means to complete something. Like when you finish a puzzle." + +The little girl thought for a moment. "Do you know lots of words, mum?" + +"Yes, I know lots of words in different languages. Lots of people around the world speak different languages." + +The little girl smiled. "So, when they finish all their words, they can't speak anymore?" + +"No! All languages are alive and never finish. So, no matter how many words you learn, you'll always have something new to learn." + +The little girl giggled, then yawned. "Okay mum, I'm getting tired so I'm gonna finish learning my words now." + +Mum smiled. "Goodnight sweetheart. Sleep tight, and don't worry, dead language won't come to get you!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, clean watch. It was so shiny and it glowed in the sun. Everyone noticed it and thought it was very beautiful. + +One day a little girl saw the watch and wanted to play with it. She took it from where it had been lying and ran off with it. She was full of glee! + +She played with it for hours, but then it started to get dark outside. With a sad face, she put the watch back where she had found it. + +But as she was leaving, she noticed that the watch was still glowing! It was even shinier and brighter than when she had found it. She smiled, happy that the watch was so clean and was still glowing. +Once there was a boy who was naughty. He always misbehaved and did things he was not allowed to. His parents were very unhappy and decided to punish him. + +So one day they took him to his room. There was a dull ceiling above him. His parents told him that he had to stay in his room until he behaved better. The little boy was very sad and did not understand why he was being punished. + +After a long time, he became very angry. He climbed onto the chair in his room and punched the dull ceiling until he made a hole in it. His parents were so angry that they decided to punish him even more. + +The little boy started crying, but it was too late. The bad ending was here, and he had to suffer the consequences of his actions. +Once upon a time a big lion lay in a maze. He had an idea. He wanted to find a way out. But try as he might, he was stuck and couldn't find the way out. He was getting very frustrated. + +Then he saw a little mouse. He asked the mouse very kindly, “Do you know the way out of the maze?†The mouse was thoughtful and said, “Yes, I do. I can show you the way.†+ +The lion was so happy and thanked the mouse. Together, they walked through the maze and soon the lion lay outside in the sunshine. He couldn’t believe it! He was so happy he lay in the sun, purring and looking pleased. + +The mouse smiled and said, “Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful.†+ +The lion smiled back and said, “You are welcome. It was a pleasure helping you find your way out of the maze.†+Once upon a time, there was a monkey and a fox. The fox was very hungry and he wanted to eat something. He asked the monkey if he knew where food was, and the monkey said, “There is an oven in the forest that has lots of food in it. But be careful and don't get caught.†+ +The fox was so excited and he ran to the oven. He opened the door, and there was so much delicious food inside. He grabbed some food that looked very tasty and started eating. But it was very bitter tasting. + +The fox was confused and thought to himself, “Something is not right here.†He realized that the food had been stolen from another animal's home. He knew it was wrong to take someone else's food, so he quickly put the food back in the oven and ran back home. + +The next day, the fox had a plan. He asked the monkey to help him, and together they returned to the oven and stole all the food that was inside. This time it tasted sweet, and they enjoyed their feast! + +Even though they had gotten away with their sneaky plan, the fox still felt a little bit bad. He had learned a valuable lesson and promised himself to never steal again. +Once there was a generous raccoon. He liked to whistle in the park. Every morning, he would wake up early and whistle his favorite song. + +One day, he heard a reply. It was a bird, singing an answer. The raccoon was so happy! He asked the bird if he wanted to be friends. + +The bird said yes and told the raccoon there would be race in the park that day. The raccoon was excited. He thought it would be fun to race against the bird. + +On the day of the race, many animals gathered. The rabbit said she was the fastest, but the raccoon didn't mind. He knew that he was not the fastest, but he was still happy to join the race. + +When the whistle blew, all the animals started running. The raccoon was the last one to finish, but he still had a big smile on his face. He was happy to join the race and be part of the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lion and mouse. They were friends and lived together in a meadow. + +One day, the lion was taking a nap in the meadow when the mouse came over to say hello. But when the lion saw the mouse, he got very nervous. He gave the mouse a mean gaze and growled. + +The mouse was scared, so he ran away and found a safe spot under a bush. He was sad and started to cry. The lion felt bad because he wasn't very nice. + +The lion ventured into the bush to find the mouse. He apologized to the mouse, who then popped out from the bush. The lion was gentle, speaking in a friendly voice. + +The moral of the story is that even though someone may seem scary, they may just need a friendly voice and kind words to show that you care. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who loved to fill his tummy with tasty treats. He filled his tummy with treats every day until other tigers became jealous of him. + +One day, the jealous tigers decided they wanted to fill their tummies too. They asked the tiger to show them where to get the treats. + +The tiger was happy to help, so he showed them the way. But when the jealous tigers found the treats, they filled their tummies too quickly and left none for the tiger. + +The poor tiger was so sad and had nothing to fill his tummy with. He always remembered the day the jealous tigers took away all the treats, and he was never able to fill his tummy ever again. +One day, a little girl named Sally was playing in the garden. It was a cold day and the roof was icy. She wanted to find out why it looked like this. Sally asked her mom, "Why is the roof so icy?" Her mom looked up at the roof. "I guess it's because it's so cold outside," she said. + +Sally looked around and saw a big pile of snow. "Can I play with it?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can! You can even make a snowman." + +Sally clapped her hands. She had a great idea. She grabbed some rocks and started building the snowman. She used the icy roof for some of the pieces of the snowman. But she was careful not to make it too big. + +Sally smiled when she was finished. She had built a very nice snowman. The icy roof had helped her to make it even more special. Sally couldn't wait to show her friends! +Mum was feeling very adventurous. She had an old cap that she hadn't used for a while. She wanted to test the cap to see if it still worked. + +Mum took the cap and put it on her head. To her surprise, the cap fit perfectly! + +Mum was very pleased. She now knew that the cap was ready for her adventures. + +Mum took the cap and went on a fun trip. Everywhere she went, the cap kept her warm and protected. + +Mum was happy that the test had been successful. It was a good thing she had decided to try out her old cap! +Mommy and Daddy were very excited. They asked their 3-year-old to help design a big bookcase for their living room. The 3-year-old thought it was fun, and got a piece of paper and a crayon. She drew the most colorful bookcase she could imagine - with lots of shelves and doors. + +Mommy and Daddy said she did an amazing job and they quickly started to build it. It took a while, but the bookcase was soon ready. The 3-year-old was delighted with the big bookcase. She put her dolls and books on the shelves and opened and closed the doors. + +The 3-year-old felt very proud of the bookcase and all the work she had done to design it. She was so happy that she started to dance around the room and sing a little song. Mommy and Daddy just smiled at each other and hugged their 3-year-old. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who loved ice cream cones. She got one every day from the ice cream truck. All her friends were so jealous of her, but Anna didn't mind. + +One day, Anna was walking to the ice cream truck and she tripped, falling to the ground. Her ice cream cone rolled away and she started to cry, she didn't want to lose it. + +Her neighbours saw what happened and came to comfort her, one of them said "Don't worry Anna, I'm sure you'll get another cone". Anna smiled and nodded, wiping away her tears. + +The next day, Anna woke up and saw that her neighbours had left her a cone on her door step. Anna was so excited and ran over to get it. She giggled as she ate it and waved goodbye to them, thanking them for being so kind. + +Everyone around was so happy for Anna and all her friends were a little bit jealous, but that didn't matter because Anna was happy and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to play with her brother, who was on the other side of the door. + +The little girl said: "Let me in! I want to play with you!" + +But the brother said: "No! You can't come in!" + +So the little girl decided to attach something yummy on the door. She thought her brother would smell the yummy smell and then open the door to eat it. + +She attached some yummy candy to the door. + +But when her brother opened the door, all the candy fell off the door and fell to the floor. + +The brother didn't get to eat the yummy candy, and the girl didn't get to play with him. They both felt sad. + +The End. +Cindy was walking in the woods. It was a clean, sunny day and the leaves rustled in the breeze. She felt happy and free. + +All of a sudden, she heard a loud noise. She was startled and looked up to see a tall tree standing in front of her. She wanted to get close to it but was afraid. + +"Do not be scared," the tree said. "Come and hug me." + +Cindy felt a bit better but was still scared. She hesitantly reached up and hugged the tree. As soon as she stepped away, the tree started to fall. Cindy screamed and tried to run away. She was too slow and the tree fell on her. + +Cindy was sad. She knew she should have listened to her gut feeling and not gone towards the tree. She learned an important lesson that day - to always trust your instincts and not take risks. +Davey was very excited. Today was his birthday. He was three years old. His mom asked him what he wanted. Davey wanted chocolate. His mom said that was a very good idea. She asked if he wanted the big bar or the small bar. Davey said the big one. + +Davey was so happy when he finally got the chocolate. He ate it all quickly. But then he got a tummy ache. His mom said he was being a bit stupid. She asked him to never eat so much chocolate in one go again. + +Davey said ok and he remembered her words. From then on he remembered to eat chocolates in small portions. He was no longer stupid - he was wise! +Once there was a famous flute. It was loved by everyone in the kingdom. The King asked the court musician to play it. + +The musician said, "Of course Your Majesty. I will be happy to play the famous flute for you." + +The King smiled and said, "Wonderful! Let the music begin!" + +The musician began to play the flute. It was so beautiful. People from all around the kingdom gathered to hear its lovely sound. + +A three year old child was in the crowd. She listened to the musician's playing very carefully. After the concert, the child asked the musician, "Can I be like you when I grow up?" + +The musician smiled and said, "Yes of course, my child. You too can be famous, if you practice hard and never give up on your dreams." +Once there was a little boy. His name was Peter and he was three years old. One day, he was staring out of the window when he saw something interesting. It was a big yellow lemon! He wanted to try and pick it, so he asked his mum if he could. + +His mum said it was too high, but that they could get a ladder and try to pick it together. So they went outside, got a ladder and put it in front of the lemon. Climbing it was very easy, and soon Peter was looking down at the lemon. He carefully picked it, and gave it to his mum. + +His mum said it was too big, and gave him half of it. Peter held onto his half, and stared at it. He was so excited to try something new - he had never tasted a lemon before! He bit into it, and it was both sour and sweet! He smiled and asked for more lemons. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bunny. The bunny loved to hop around the garden. The bunny was very happy in the garden. It smelled the sweet perfume of the flowers and the grass. Every time the bunny hopped, it was so graceful. The bunny felt so much joy in the garden. But the bunny also wanted to find another garden with even better perfume. So one day, the bunny hopped away in search of an even bigger and better garden. The bunny hopped and hopped until it found the most beautiful garden it had ever smelled. The bunny hopped around the garden, smelling all of the wonderful perfume of the flowers and grass. The bunny was so happy that it finally found the garden it had been searching for. The bunny stayed in the garden forever so that it could keep hopping and smelling the wonderful perfume. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old and loved to play outside. + +One day, Tim and his mommy went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, the sky became very dark and a strong storm appeared. Tim's mommy picked him up and hugged him. "Don't worry, Tim," she said. "We will find a safe place to hide from the storm!" + +Tim and his mommy pulled out an umbrella and started to walk quickly. Soon they found a house with a big door. Tim's mommy opened the door and they both went inside. "We are safe now," said Tim's mommy. + +Tim and his mommy sat inside and waited for the strong storm to pass. They talked and laughed until finally, the storm was gone. "Let's go outside now, Tim," said his mommy. + +They both walked out of the house and started to play. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining brightly. + +Tim was very happy! He looked up at the sky and said "Now there won't be any more strong storms!" His mommy smiled and said "That's right, Tim. We can enjoy the sunshine together." +Once there was a big orange cat and a small white mouse. The mouse wanted to play outside, but the cat disagreed. The cat said that being outside was too dangerous. But the mouse still wanted to go. + +The cat thought for a moment and then told the mouse that they could do some exercise instead. The mouse thought this was a good idea. The cat showed them how to run and jump. The mouse thought it was fun! + +But then the cat showed the mouse some disgusting exercises. The mouse thought that they were too yucky and disagreed. So the cat showed the mouse some more fun and safe exercises instead. The mouse liked these much better and they did lots and lots of them. + +The mouse was so happy that the cat had shown them some fun exercises. They enjoyed exercising together and even became best friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. Joe wanted to be successful, so he decided to send some mail. He had to be very careful to mind what he wrote. He knew just what to say in the letters and then put them in the post box. + +The next day, the post man arrived with some mail for Joe. He carefully opened each letter, eager to see if they had been successful. Inside each one was a big surprise! + +Joe was so happy that he was successful! He had sent mail to special people and now they wanted to be his friends. He had made many new friends, and he was very proud of himself. + +From then on, Joe was careful to always mind how he wrote his mail - it was the key to success! +Jack was waiting for the subway. It was dangerous, but he had to take it. He was completing an important task. It was dangerous but he had no choice. Suddenly, he noticed a huge creature by the tracks. It was huge and had sharp teeth. It made growling noises. Jack was so scared! He wanted to run away, but if he did, he would never complete his task. + +Jack bravely faced the creature. He tried to talk to it, but it didn't understand. He slowly moved forward and tried to show the creature that he meant no harm. After a few minutes, the creature left and Jack was relieved. Now he could safely take the dangerous subway. He had completed his task! +Timmy was feeling brave today. He had decided to explore his backyard for the first time. He stepped out and started running. Suddenly his feet stopped. Something was in his path. It was a big green drain. Timmy looked down and poked it. He felt disgusted when he touched it because it was slimy and wet. + +Timmy decided to rub it with his hand to see what would happen. All of a sudden, out came a tiny frog. He was so surprised that he jumped back. The frog hopped away and Timmy started to laugh. After a while, Timmy put his hand back on the drain and started to rub it again. This time a small spider came out. + +Timmy felt brave enough to pick it up and he placed it on top of the drain. He watched it until it disappeared. "That was really cool!" he said to himself. Timmy had discovered that by rubbing the drain, he could make new and interesting friends. He smiled, living his adventure in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy cared for the baby very much. She made sure it was always warm with lots of heat. One day, the baby got confused. It didn't know where to put its toys. Mommy helped the baby put away all the toys. She showed it which basket to use for each toy. The baby was no longer confused. Mommy had taken care of it, and the baby felt happy again. +Once there was a lumberman. He was very important in his village. Everywhere he went people smiled and said hello. + +One day he was walking through the forest when he came upon a small gecko. The gecko said, "Hello, why are you so important?" + +The lumberman smiled. He said, "I am important because I cut lumber for my village. It is very important for us to have lumber for our buildings and fires." + +The gecko nodded. Then it said, "That sounds like exciting work. Could I come and help you sometime?" + +The lumberman was surprised. He said, "Yes, I think that would be alright." + +So, the lumberman and the gecko worked together every day, cutting lumber for the village. They soon became the best of friends and worked side by side. It was important work they did, and they were proud to help their village in such an important way. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. Sam wanted to win something. He wanted to win so badly that he asked the wind for help in making his dream come true. + +So, the wind took Sam on an adventure. They flew high up above a mysterious forest. Suddenly the wind stopped and pointed. Sam looked down at a tree in the middle of the forest and saw a shining prize inside. He knew that it was the thing he wanted to win. + +The wind helped Sam fly down and land near the prize. But as he got nearer, he saw that the tree was surrounded by a big gate. + +Sam knew he would have to use all his strength to win, so he grabbed the gate and tried to push it open. Eventually, it creaked and opened. Sam ran to the prize, but just as he got to it, a giant monster jumped out of the tree! + +Sam was terrified, but he knew he had to try and win. With the wind at his back, the little boy summoned all of his strength and courage and ran towards the monster. He beat it with courage and strength, and Sam won. Now Sam has the mysterious prize, all thanks to the wind. +Once upon a time there was a brave mouse called Jamie. Jamie lived in a small house near a forest. Every day she would go for a walk and explore the forest. + +One day, Jamie found a big, tall tree that she had never seen before. Jamie decided to climb the tree and see what was at the top. As she climbed higher and higher, she began to go faster and faster. + +Suddenly, Jamie heard a very loud noise coming from behind her! She looked down and saw a distant bathroom! It was getting bigger and bigger as it came closer. Jamie was so scared, but she was brave. With all her strength, she climbed back down the tree and ran away as fast as she could. + +The moral of the story is, don't speed! Instead, take your time and think about the consequences before you make any decisions. Good things take time, but bad decisions can be made in an instant! +One day, Jack wanted to do something fun. He saw his mom's jug and decided to play with it. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy! So he yelled, "Mommy, can you help me do it please?". Mommy smiled and came over. + +"Where do you want to do with the jug, Jack?" she asked. + +Jack smiled and said, "I want to make a comfortable bed with it!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "That's a great idea, Jack!" She helped Jack move the jug and they made a nice, comfortable bed. Jack was super excited and jumped onto it, saying, "I love my new bed, Mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Good job doing this, Jack!" +Once upon a time, there lived a jolly little girl called Mimi. Every morning, Mimi enjoyed playing with her paints. She would squirt the paint onto an inch thick canvas with her paintbrush. + +Mimi loved to mix and mix the paint colours until they were just how she liked them. She would swirl them together like they were in a big, colourful soup. + +Every day, Mimi would paint until the canvas was covered in colour. She made pictures of animals and people and even lots of different patterns. + +Mimi was always so proud of her painting. She would show it to her mom who would smile and say "That's wonderful, Mimi!". Mimi was so happy and jolly. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little girl named Clara. She was only three years old, but she loved exploring new places. One day she decided to explore a nearby forest. + +When Clara arrived in the forest, she saw something between the trees. It was a tall, scary man! She was about to be scared, but then she heard him introduce himself as 'Uncle Comb'. Clara was curious and didn't know what to do. + +"Hi there!" said Uncle Comb. "I would like to introduce you to my friends. They live in the trees!" he said. + +Clara smiled and got excited. Uncle Comb took her to meet his friends - they were all colourful combs! Clara had never seen such combs before. She looked at the combs with wide eyes. Uncle Comb showed her how to use the combs to make her hair look beautiful. + +Clara thanked Uncle Comb for introducing her to his comb-friends. She then slowly and bravely walked back home. She was so happy to have explored the forest and made a new friend! +Once there was a little rabbit who lived in a well. The well was made of wood, and it was very deep. Every day the rabbit would cover the top of the well with leaves to keep the sun out. + +One day, the rabbit wandered away too far from the well, and when he returned he found something sweet on the well. It was a big honeycake! The rabbit was so excited. He couldn't wait to take a bite of the soft, sweet honeycake. + +He quickly grabbed a big piece and covered the top of the well again with leaves. The rabbit then hopped up onto the well and enjoyed the honeycake a smile on his face. + +The little rabbit loved how sweet the honeycake was, and he was very happy that he got to share it with his friends. He ate it all until there was none left. From then on, the rabbit made sure to cover the well with leaves every day, just in case there might be something sweet left inside! +Sammy was walking down the street with his orange bag. He saw a clown in the park and started to watch him. Sammy was very impressed with the clown's tricks and the way he performed. Everywhere the clown went, he seemed to make people smile. So Sammy thought he should try to perform too! + +He opened his orange bag and took out a wooden train. Sammy placed the train on the ground and then he started to pretend it was alive. He made the train chug around the park and the clown laughed. Everyone watching seemed to have a lot of fun. + +When the train ride was finished, everyone started to cheer and the clown hugged Sammy. The clown said he was a natural performer and gave him a hug. Sammy was so happy and he couldn't help but smile. From then on, he knew he wanted to perform and make people smile! +Jenna and Nathan were friends who liked to play together. Jenna had a game and asked Nathan to come over. Nathan was very polite, so he said yes. + +When Nathan came over they started to play the game. Jenna and Nathan laughed and had fun. + +Suddenly, the game broke and Jenna started to cry. Nathan felt sorry and said to Jenna, "Don't worry. That's ok. We can still be friends." + +Jenna smiled and looked at Nathan. Jenna said, "Yes, we can be friends." + +They hugged and were still friends. They had a lot of fun that day, even without the game. +Once upon a time, there was a very ordinary girl. Every week, she would wake up early and shine her shoes before going on her way. She loved to see how the shoes shone like diamonds in the sunlight. + +One day, the girl decided to go for a walk in the sunshine. She looked up at the sky and it was so bright and blue. She felt so happy and she smiled. + +She walked and walked, until she found a pond. She looked into the pond and saw it was shiny and smooth. She splashed around and pretended to be a fish. The sun shone so brightly, it gave her an idea. + +The girl started to shine the pond. She scooped up some of the water in her hands and started to move them around in circles. Everywhere the water touched, it shone so brightly. + +The girl was so proud of her work and she looked up at the sun and smiled. She'd shine each and every week of the year and the pond would twinkle and sparkle for evermore. +Once upon a time, there was a big temple in the middle of the town. It was very gloomy and made everyone feel sad. One day, a little girl went to the temple with her mom. + +“Mommy, why is this temple so gloomy?†said the little girl. + +Her mom smiled and said, “I don’t know, let’s go inside and discuss it.†+ +They opened the door and went inside. Everything was silent, so they started having a discussion. + +The little girl asked “What is this place?†+ +Her mom said “This is a temple where people come to pray.†+ +The little girl was so happy. She thanked her mom for bringing her to the temple and said “I will come back here to pray one day.†+ +Then, they left the gloomy temple, holding hands and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally wanted to visit another country, so she asked her mom and dad if she could go. + +"What do you want to do in another country?" asked her mom. + +"I want to attach things," Sally answered. + +"Can you be more specific?" asked her dad. + +Sally thought for a bit before answering. "I want to attach flags to the houses in a different country." + +Sally's parents smiled. They knew that if Sally was regular with her attaching of flags, she could make the people in that country very happy. + +So, with a little help from her parents, Sally grabbed a bag of flags and hopped on a plane to a distant country. She went house to house attaching flags to the front of every house she could find. Soon the entire country was bright and colorful with Sally's flags! + +Sally smiled, feeling proud of her accomplishment. She had made an entire country a much brighter place! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Maggie. She lived in the countryside with her family. One day, Maggie's mom said, "Maggie, how would you like to go to the market with me?" + +Maggie was so excited. She ran outside and put on her cap. "Yes!" she yelled. + +Maggie and her mom drove to the market. When they arrived, Maggie saw a man with a cart filled with coal. She asked her mom, "What are those rocks, Mama?" + +Her mom smiled. "Those are coal, Maggie. Can you help me lift one so I can look at it more closely?" + +Maggie was so excited. She grabbed the coal and lifted it up. The coal was dark and very heavy. + +Maggie's mom said, "This coal looks quite fine. We should buy some for the fire." + +Maggie was so proud that she had helped. She helped to carry the bags of coal back to the car and they headed home. + +When they got home, Maggie's mom started a fire in the hearth. She added a little of the coal which Maggie had lifted at the market. As the logs crackled, a warm glow came through the room. + +Maggie was so glad she had helped her mom by lifting the coal. The fire was so warm and comforting! +It was a sunny day and Billy was excited. He grabbed his rake and started to swing his arms. He loved to rake up the leaves from the garden! He had lots of fun and was feeling very lively. + +Billy saw a tree branch and suddenly he came up with an idea. He started to swing on the branch, up and down. It was so much fun! Higher and higher he went. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was his sister. She was calling him to help with the garden. "Billy, come help me with the rake!" she yelled. + +Billy smiled and jumped down from the branch. He ran with the rake and helped his sister. Soon the garden was tidy and they both felt satisfied. + +Billy went back to the branch and started to swing again. This time he brought his sister with him. Together they swung happily! +One day, a mom and her son drove to the supermarket in their dependable white car. Mom was so happy that she sang a funny song. + +The son said to his mom: "Mommy, can I get some meat?" +"Sure, honey!" said the mom. + +So, the mom and the son drove up to the meat section of the store. They saw lots of different meats - some were round and some were thin. + +"Mommy, which one should I get?" asked the son. + +The mom told him to get some beef, because it was dependable. The son held the beef with both hands and smiled. + +The mom and the son drove back home with the beef. They were both so happy and excited to cook it! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old, but he was very brave. One day, his mom took him to the park. It was a beautiful day and Jack wanted to explore. He climbed up a big tree and when he got to the top, he looked down. + +He was so excited! He wanted to show his mom. He yelled down to her, "Look at me, mom! I can shoot from the branch!" His mom called back up to him, "That's wonderful, Jack! I'm so proud of you!" + +Jack felt very happy. He had never done something like this before and it felt very important to him. He listened to his mom, and jumped back down from the branch. He gave her a big hug and said, "Thanks, mom, for helping me do something important today!" +One day, a clumsy frog was sitting in a pond. He wanted to gain some friends to play with. Unfortunately, no other frog wanted to be his friend. + +The frog jumped out of the pond and started looking around, hoping to find a friend. Suddenly, there was a flood which made the frog hop very high. He hopped so high that he ended up on a nearby lilly pad. + +On the lilly pad, the frog saw another frog who was also looking for a friend. When the frog saw the other frog, he said hello. The other frog was excited to find a friend and he said hello back. + +The two frogs became best friends. They both had so much fun jumping in the pond and playing together. + +This story teaches us that even when you think you won't find a friend, you can always gain one if you look hard enough. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. His name was David and he always made trouble. His parents had had enough and decided to give him a rub. + +David was feeling brave and thought he could change this bad rub to something else. He asked his mum: "Can I change the rub to something else?" Mum replied "No David, the rub will stay". + +So David got angry and ran to his room, slamming the door behind him. He began to rub the wall, thinking he could change it. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and smoke started to come out of the wall. It was still smouldering when his parents ran in. They saw what he had done and were very angry. + +Mum said "David, your naughty behaviour has caused a major change here!". Dad added "You should think before you do anything and not be so naughty in the future". They gave him one more rub on his shoulder and then said no more. + +David realised that his behaviour had caused a big change and he should be more careful and thoughtful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Mo. Mo lived in a cozy house with her family. Every day, Mo liked to go out and explore. One day, as Mo was exploring outside, she came to a big patch of ground. + +Mo looked around and saw something shiny. Mo went closer and realized it was a printing machine. She had never seen one before and was so excited. + +“What is this?†Mo asked. + +“This is a printing machine,†said the owner of the house. “It’s a machine that prints out things.†+ +Mo was so excited! She asked the owner if she could use it. The owner said yes and showed Mo how to operate the machine. Mo started to print out lots of different things. + +When Mo was done printing, she thanked the owner of the house. She then waved goodbye and went back to her cozy house. Every day, Mo would take new things to the big patch of ground and print them out. +Once there was a blue coin. It was beautiful and shiny, but no one dared to pick it up. They were scared it might be magic! + +But one brave little girl was not afraid. She knew it was just a special coin and she wanted it for herself. So she reached out her hand and she dared to pick it up. + +Instantly the girl was filled with joy! She ran off with the coin and showed it to all her friends. Everybody was so excited and happy for her. + +From then on, the little girl kept the blue coin near and dear. She took it everywhere with her, and would even hold it when she was going to bed. + +That blue coin was her special treasure, and every time she looked at it she was reminded of how brave she was to dare pick it up that day! +"Max found a cord outside. It was hidden in the grass. He picked it up and showed it his mom. + +"Oh no Max, that cord is dangerous!" said his mom. + +Max didn't understand why it was dangerous. He wanted to play with it. His mom tried to explain to him why he shouldn't keep it but he just ignored her. + +Max went outside and played with the cord. He put it around his neck and pretended he was a superhero. But then something bad happened. The cord got wrapped too tightly around his neck and he couldn't breathe. + +Max tried to gasp for air, but it was too late. His mom rushed outside, but it was too late. Max had been choked by the hidden cord. + +His mom started to cry and was filled with sadness. She wished she had taken the cord away from Max when she saw it. But now it was too late." +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She was very adventurous and loved exploring nature. One day, Amy was in the park when she saw a big purple chest. She was amazed by it and stopped to admire it. It was a very beautiful purple colour that shone in the sun. Amy wanted to take the chest home with her. She tried to open it, but the chest was locked up tight. She wanted to know what was inside, so she took out a rock and tried to break it open. + +Unfortunately, the rock was too small, and Amy could not get into the chest. Amy was so upset that she started to cry. When she finally stopped crying, she looked around. She saw that a park ranger had noticed her, and he was not happy. He scolded Amy and told her to leave the chest alone. Amy was sad and ran away, leaving the purple chest behind. +Little Henry was very excited to design his own firework. He asked his dad for help. His dad said yes, so they went off to the store. + +When they got to the store, Little Henry saw all the different kinds of fireworks. He saw big ones, small ones and ones with all different colors. He was so excited he couldn't decide what he wanted. + +Finally, his dad said, "That one. I think it will look nice in the sky". Henry chose a blue and green firework and they went home. + +Back home, Henry and his dad got to work. They worked together to design the firework. It was hard work, but soon it was finished. + +When the night came, everything was calm. Henry and his dad lit the firework and watched it sparkle beautifully in the night sky. Henry was very happy with how his firework turned out. +Once there was a big wide tree in the forest. The tree had a secret. Hidden in its trunk was a jewel. + +The girl wanted to find the jewel. She looked high and low but it was nowhere to be seen. So she used her hands and squeezed the tree trunk. Suddenly, out of the trunk came the jewel! + +The girl was so happy. It was beautiful and sparkly! And when she looked closely she could see that it had a secret. There was a magic spell hidden inside it. + +The girl read out the spell and something magical happened. A big wide rainbow appeared in the sky! She was thrilled. She squeezed the jewel and the rainbow got bigger and brighter. + +The girl was so happy. She had found the jewel and the rainbow was for everyone to see. All thanks to the big wide tree! +Jack was an angry little boy. He had wanted to play in the river, but his mom said no. He was so mad that he picked up a stick and began to burn it in the fire. The flames came higher and higher, until the whole stick was on fire. + +Jack tossed the stick into the river. He watched as the flames spread on the water and it started to burn. He was fascinated by the sight! + +Suddenly, his mom came running, shouting at him to stop. She quickly grabbed a bucket and started throwing water on the burning river. Within minutes, all the flames were gone and the water was as calm as ever. + +Jack looked at his mom and saw she was no longer angry. Instead, she looked proud of him. She smiled and said, "That was really brave of you, Jack." Jack smiled back, feeling happy that he had helped save the river. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had big dreams. Every night before he slept, he put on his special hat and it took him somewhere far away. He went to a magical theater where all the weird things happened. He saw funny puppets, clowns and animals singing together. Every day, he would wake up and remember what he had dreamed of and would tell his mom all about it. Then one day, something special happened. He realized he could actually visit the theater in his dreams every night! He was so excited and amazed that he could see so many wonderful and weird things. Each night he would put on his special hat and travel across the magical land of dreams. He never wanted to leave! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny who was three years old. She went to the park with her mom, who was carrying a basket. Inside the basket was a lovely salad for a picnic. + +As they walked through the park, Jenny saw a huge pile of leaves in front of her. "Mom, can I match the leaves?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Jenny! That looks like great fun!" + +Jenny began to match the leaves and soon they were in piles of different colors and sizes. She was delighted to see the results of her work. + +When Jenny was done matching the leaves, she and her mom ate their lovely salad in the park. Jenny was happy and full, and the day had been so much fun! + +Later that night, her mom tucked her into bed and hugged her tight. "I love you so much, Jenny," she said. + +And Jenny smiled and said, "I love you too, Mom." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was 3 years old and loved going outside to explore. + +One day, Sam saw a stick lying on the ground. He immediately picked it up and started playing with it. He ran around and waved the stick in the air like a sword. + +Unfortunately, Sam was being careless as he played. He ran too quickly and ended up tripping over a rock. He fell forward and the stick flew out of his hand. It landed in a nearby bush. + +Sam was sad, but then he heard a rustling in the bush. He looked closely, and to his surprise, he saw a bunny had been hiding in the bush! The bunny had been scared away by the stick. + +Sam felt happy that the stick had yielded something so special. He held out his hand and said, "Here, little bunny. You can come out." The bunny came out and hopped away. + +Sam smiled. He had found a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful plant. It wanted to grow, so it stretched and stretched. But something was in its way. It was a big, shiny knife! The plant was scared, but it was brave. Every day it kept growing and growing despite the knife. Eventually, it grew so big that the knife couldn't stop it. The plant had become so powerful! It kept growing and growing until it was strong and tall. It was so happy to have grown despite the knife. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sally. One day, Sally was very sad. She wanted to cook something but she had no food. She looked around and noticed some string on the ground. She wanted to do something special, so she decided to cook the string. + +Sally thought this would make her happy, but it didn't. She was still a bit sad. She started to cry and there were lots of tears. + +Then, suddenly, something small and shiny caught her eye. It was a pretty, sparkly butterfly. Sally watched it fly away and soon she forgot all her sadness. She felt happy and she started to smile. + +After a while, the butterfly came back with a special gift for Sally. It was a yummy meal that the butterfly had cooked for her. Sally was so delighted that she forgot all her sadness. She thanked the butterfly and enjoyed her meal. And from that day on, Sally never felt sad again. +Sam was always excited when he heard the trumpet being played. He loved the sound it made and it always reminded him of something special. +Today the trumpet was playing a nice, spicy tune. He knew that he was allowed to go to a special place because of it. He ran towards the destination and saw a lot of fun things that he could do. + +He played with the toys and made a lot of noise with them. Then, he saw some tasty food that smelt so spicy and also reminded him of the trumpet's sound. He couldn't help but taste it and was excited when he found out just how delicious it was. + +He decided that the trumpet was a very special instrument and made sure to remind himself of this every time he heard it. Every time the trumpet was played, Sam knew it was time for another fun adventure. +One day, Mom and Dad had a very important meeting to go to. They gave their three-year-old daughter, Lila, a calendar so she could keep track of their day. She was very intelligent for her age and looked at the calendar with wide eyes. + +"Will you be back soon?" Lila asked, unsure. + +"Yes, today will be a short meeting," Dad said. + +Mom shrugged. "We are not sure, but we'll try to be back before dinner." + +Lila nodded then watched them leave. She looked at the calendar and wanted to understand it. After a few minutes of studying, she finally cracked it. + +"Mom and Dad will be home soon!" she shouted with joy. + +Then she kissed the calendar and went off to play. She knew that she was really intelligent, and that today she had learned something new. +There was a little boy who liked to repair things. He collected all kinds of things and organized them in his room. He even asked his mom for some tools to help him repair the things. + +One day, he found a broken toy and decided to repair it. He opened the toy and carefully put it back together. With his tools, he tightened the screws and made sure everything was in the right place. + +Once the toy was repaired, the boy felt very proud of his work. He admired his handiwork and put the toy back together. He was very happy and organized all of his things. + +The boy now loves to repair things. Whenever he finds a broken thing, he tries his best to fix it. He is always happy when he repairs something and can show it off to his mom.Repairing things has become a favorite hobby of his! +Once upon a time there was a jolly little fawn. He lived in the woods, far from people and the hustle and bustle. One day he ventured out of the shelter of the woods, against his better judgement, and got himself into a lot of trouble. + +Luckily, his family was near and they were so kind and forgiving. They came to his rescue and took him back home. He was so thankful that they had forgiven him and that he was safe in the shelter of his family's care. + +He vowed never to venture out on his own again, but to remember to stay safe and jolly in the woods. +Once there was a curious rabbit named Peter. He was always hopping around exploring the world and looking for adventure. +One day, Peter was hopping through the forest when he saw a strange creature. The creature was a hunter and he was carrying something big. Peter was so curious to know what it was that he decided to get closer. + +The hunter noticed Peter and ran away, but Peter was determined to find out what the hunter was carrying. He hopped and hopped until he finally caught up with the hunter. +He looked at the hunter and realized it was carrying a big bag of food. Peter was delighted and tried to take it away, but the hunter kept holding on to it. + +The hunter was not happy and tried to keep Peter away from the food. But Peter was brave and kept on trying until the hunter finally gave up. +Peter hopped away with the bag of food and realized he was not alone in the forest. Even though the hunter had tried to keep him away from the food, Peter was happy that he had been curious enough to figure it out. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who loved to play with his friends on the shore. He was a silly bear, playing foolish games and having plenty of fun. + +One day, the tide started to come in, and the water kept getting higher and higher. The little bear wanted to resist the tide, but it was too strong. Little by little, the water was pushing him towards the shore. + +Still, the bear kept trying his best to resist. He used all his strength, but the water won in the end. He was pushed back to the shore, and the tide soon went away. + +The bear was a bit sad that he couldn't resist the tide, but he thanked it for the chance to play. He knew that next time, he'd use even more strength so he could resist the powerful tide! +Nina was very excited when her grandmother gave her a bag of junk. It was a bag full of old broken toys, scraps of fabric and other odds and ends. But Nina knew that even though it was junk, it had value. + +"What will I make with this?" Nina asked her grandmother. + +Her grandmother smiled. "Use your imagination!" she said. + +Nina was so excited she started running around the house trying to find the perfect things to make with the junk. She found a piece of fabric and some old buttons, and she used them to make a beautiful dress for her doll. She found some wire and made a necklace from it. She used paint and crayons to make a picture. + +Nina even made a scrapbook out of some of the junk, to remind her of all the fun things she made. She loved that bag of junk and always felt excited when she thought of all the things she could make with it. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck named Lucy. She liked to paddle around in the water. One day, she saw a handle floating in the water. She paddled over to take a closer look. + +"What could I do with this handle?", she thought to herself. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "You can gain a surprise if you take it!" + +Lucy was very excited and grabbed the handle with her beak. But as soon as she touched it, the handle started to glow. Lucy felt scared, but was determined to see what surprise was inside. + +After a few moments, the handle opened and a powerful force of water flew out. Lucy tried to fly away but it was too late –- the strong force of water had pushed her deep into the water. + +And that's how poor Lucy lost her life and never got to gain her surprise. The end. +Once upon a time there was a pale puppy. The puppy had ten numbers on her back. One day, the puppy was feeling sick, so the family took her to the veterinarian. The veterinarian looked at all the numbers and knew the puppy was not feeling well. He asked questions and made her some medicine. After taking the medicine, the puppy felt much better. She ran and played with the family, wagging her tail and feeling happy. The veterinarian smiled and said she was all better now. The pale puppy was so happy that she was feeling better! +Once upon a time, there was a very pretty bird who loved to soar in the sky and sing beautiful songs. Everyone around her would always applaud her singing and it made her very happy. + +One day, as she was flying, she noticed a pepper bush below her. She flew down and perched on top of the bush. She noticed that the peppers were bright and shining. She decided to try one to see what it tasted like. + +At first she liked the taste, but then she realised that it was very hot and spicy. She started to cough and splutter! The spicy pepper was making her very sad. + +Suddenly, a tiny bird flew up and landed on the bush beside her. The bird chirped and said, "Hello! I think you should try some sugar. That usually helps." + +The pretty bird was so relieved. She ate the sugar and was feeling much better. Everyone around started to applaud the tiny bird for helping the pretty bird! The pretty bird was so happy and the two birds flew through the sky singing beautiful songs together. +Once upon a time, there was a badger called Robyn. Robyn had an unusual dream: to be the best singer ever. Every day, Robyn practiced and practiced and practiced her singing until her voice was sweet and clear as a summer breeze. + +One day, Robyn decided to show off her hard work. She put on a special show for all the other animals in the forest. As soon as she opened her mouth, everyone in the crowd began to applaud. Robyn started to sing and her voice rang out loud and clear. Everyone was so impressed with her magical singing. + +At last, the show was over and Robyn was given a special award for her success. Everyone in the crowd cheered and clapped for Robyn and the magical show she put on. She had accomplished her unusual dream, and everyone was so proud of her. +Once upon a time, a reindeer named Andy was feeling very dizzy. He didn't know why he was feeling so funny. + +Andy decided to take a nap, so he lay down in the grass. Suddenly, the grass began to rot away! Andy hopped up and looked around. All the grass in the whole field was starting to rot. + +Andy was worried. If the grass rotted away, where would all the other animals find food? Then he saw a sign on a nearby tree. It said: "Call Rudolph. He knows what to do!" + +Andy ran to find Rudolph, and eventually he found him. Rudolph said, "Don't worry, Andy. I'm sure I can help!" Rudolph waved his antlers around and the grass stopped rotting! + +Andy was so relieved. He thanked Rudolph for saving the day. He knew that it wouldn't have been possible without him and his magical reindeer powers! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Amy and Joe. One day, Joe wanted to give Amy a surprise. He told her he had a special treat for her. + +Excitedly, Amy said "yes" and followed Joe. Soon they arrived at a forest with lots of animals. Joe told her to stop and kept quiet. Then he pointed at a deer that was standing near some trees. + +Amy was happy and said: "It's so pretty!" But before she could take a closer look, the deer disappeared. + +Suddenly, Amy realised Joe had tricked her. He had wanted her to be scared because the deer was deaf. + +Amy was so angry. She shouted at Joe and called him mean. Then she left and never saw Joe again. +Once upon a time, there was a patient girl. She wanted to take a special trip, so she decided to take the subway. + +The girl was so excited! She packed her bag with lots of important things to include. She looked at the clock and counted down the minutes until she could leave. + +Finally, it was time! She waved goodbye to her family and hopped onto the subway. She loved the feeling of the wind in her hair as the subway raced along the tracks. + +The girl arrived to her destination and was so happy. She had a great time on the subway and was patient during the whole journey. + +And that's how the patient girl took the subway for her special trip! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She loved to swim in the big, blue sea. She was so happy when she was swimming and it made her feel free. + +One day she went swimming like always, and when she did she saw something so amazing. She saw a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky. She was so excited and she watched it until it disappeared. + +She wanted to show everyone else the rainbow, so she told them all about it when she got back home. They were very jealous because they didn't get to see it. + +The girl wanted to show everyone something even more special, so she chose to swim around the whole earth. She was so excited, and started from one side then swam around the rest. + +When she got back, everyone was so impressed with what she had done, and they were no longer jealous. They were so happy for her and were so proud of her. +Once there was a little girl named Lilly. One day Lilly wanted to go camping, so she asked her mom for a new tent. Her mom said yes and gave Lilly a brand new tent. Lilly was so excited to try it out. She took her new tent outside and tried to put it up all by herself. But it didn't seem to fit right. + +Lilly got very sad. She did not know how to fix the tent. Then her dad came out to help her. He had a special tool to fix the tent. He fixed the tent so it was the right size and fit perfectly. Lilly was so happy! + +Now Lilly had a new tent and was ready to go camping. She put some blankets inside the tent and she was ready to go. Lilly spent hours playing in her tent and had so much fun. + +Lilly was so happy that her dad had been able to fix her new tent. Now she will be able to enjoy it for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a big open sky. One day, two friends called Ben and Dan decided to make a rainbow. They looked up at the sky and smiled, because they were so excited. + +"Let's make a rainbow together," said Ben. + +"Yes! We can do it," said Dan. + +So the two friends started to make a rainbow. They made a red stripe, then an orange stripe, a yellow stripe and so on. When they had finished, they looked at the rainbow and smiled even more. + +"Look! The rainbow is so beautiful," said Dan. + +"It's even better than I thought it would be," said Ben. + +They both hugged and jumped with joy. Then they opened their eyes and saw their very own rainbow in the sky, made by their hands. What an amazing sight! +Brian was walking in the woods with his dad to find some firewood. His dad had an axe in his hands and he was looking around for something to cut. Suddenly, Brian noticed a giant axe on the ground. His dad ignored it. + +Brian asked his dad, “Dad, why did you ignore that axe? Can I try it out?†His dad smiled and said, “No, Brian it’s not safe. It looks too sharp and competitive.†+ +Brian didn’t really understand what his dad meant, but he nodded and kept walking with his dad. Then, Brian noticed a small tree that had fallen on the ground and his dad asked Brian to get the axe from before. + +This time, Brian could see why his dad had ignored the giant axe. His dad had found a small axe that was just the right size for Brian to use. This axe was much safer, gentler and not competitive. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to think before doing something. If a situation seems unsafe or competitive it is best to ignore it, not matter how tempting it might be. +One day there was a graceful deer who lived in the forest. He had many friends who all cared for him very much. One day the deer was thirsty and decided to go to the edge of the forest to get some water. + +However, there he found an old bottle filled with poison. This poison had an alluring smell which urged him to drink it all up. The deer did not know that this would make him really sick, but he drank it anyway. + +As soon as the deer drank all the poison, he knew he had made a big mistake. He felt really bad and he knew he had to tell his friends what had happened. + +That day was a very hard lesson for the deer and his friends. They all learnt that even when something looks or smells good, you must never try it without knowing all the facts first. + +No matter how tempting something may be, it is always important to ask for more information. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a funny comb. She liked to shout and wave it around in a funny way. One day, she heard someone shout from the park. She was curious who it was and ran to the park to see. + +When she arrived, she saw a funny clown with a balloon tied to his comb. He was shouting and spinning in circles. The girl laughed and started shouting too. + +The clown saw her and gave her his comb. He said if she shouted, it would make the balloons fly and it would be a lot of fun. The girl smiled and shouted as loud as she could. The balloons flew away and the girl laughed and shouted with joy. +Jim was a friendly little boy who loved to play with his scooter. One afternoon, he was in the park and playing with his scooter when he saw another little boy. The other boy had a scooter too, so Jim asked if he wanted to play. + +The other boy smiled and said, "Yes!" So, Jim and the other boy had a lot of fun racing their scooters around the park. + +But then, the other boy started teasing Jim. He said, "I'm going to beat you!" Jim just laughed and said, "Let's have a race and see who wins." + +The boys raced around the park and Jim won! The other boy laughed and said, "You're faster than me! We should race again." + +Jim and the other boy became good friends and they raced each other often. Jim was glad to have a new, friendly friend to play with. +The little girl loved to chew. Every day, she would get a big, yummy snack from her mom or dad. She even had her own special chew toy that she would play with for hours. + +One day, something strange happened. The little girl was taken far away to a new nation. Everything was so different. People spoke different languages and ate different foods. + +The little girl was scared and felt very alone. But then she noticed something. Everywhere she looked, people were chewing! It didn't matter what language they spoke or what food they ate. Everyone was chewing something. + +The little girl smiled, remembering the smelly chew toy she had at home. Suddenly, she didn't feel so alone. She found a new toy in the nation and shared it with her new friends. + +Together, they all chewed happily, no matter where they came from. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very young, only three years old. She had a big bell in her hand, and every time she shook it, it made a tinkling sound. + +One day, Daisy was walking down a long, winding road, when suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the bushes. It sounded like someone talking. Daisy peered through the leaves and saw an old man. His ears were alert and he was nodding. Daisy was a bit scared and started to back away slowly. + +The old man looked up and said, "Don't be afraid, child. I'm just a kind, old man and I wish to give you a lesson. You see, every time you hear your bell you should always be alert, for that is the sign that something wonderful is about to happen." Daisy smiled and nodded. + +Now, whenever Daisy hears the tinkling sound of her bell, she knows that something good is just around the corner. The important thing is to stay alert and open to new possibilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who loved to gaze out the window of her bedroom. As she did, she noticed a strange vase in the garden. She was curious, and so ventured over to take a closer look. + +When she got to it, she found it to be hard and bumpy. She ran her finger along the top, and it felt cold and rough. She wondered how it got there, and what it was for. She prodded it, looking for a clue, but there were none. + +The little girl kept gazing at the vase. Suddenly, she noticed something sparkly and shiny on the side of it. She reached out to touch it, and was surprised to find that it was a small key! Excited, she wondered what it might open, and looked around to find whatever it was meant for. + +But she couldn't find anything. Eventually, she decided to take the key and keep it for herself. And that's how the little girl came to possess a secret key. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very creative. Every day she explored the world around her and discovered new things. On this day Jane decided to gather some materials to make something special. She went down to the river and gathered some stones, leaves and sticks. + +Jane found a magnet while she was gathering materials. She was curious and tried to use the magnet to pick up stones. She found that the magnet was able to pick up the stones, even when she let go. She was so excited about her discovery and she decided to take it with her. + +Jane went back home and used her materials, along with the magnet, to make a beautiful necklace. She showed her necklace to her mother, who was very impressed. + +The moral of the story is that you should use your creative thinking when facing problems in life. When in doubt, turn to your imagination and use it to find solutions! +Once there was a horse named Sam. Sam was an orange horse, and he lived in the countryside. In the mornings, he would go for a run and prance in the fields. + +One day, while Sam was running and galloping, he heard a voice. It was an old man calling out to him. The old man said, "Stop! I must warn you! Look out for the wolf!" + +Sam stopped, and looked around. He couldn't see the wolf. "Where is the wolf?" he asked. + +The old man replied, "The wolf is near, and he is hungry. He's big and he's scary, so watch out!" + +Sam listened carefully, and he was careful not to go too far. He thanked the old man and then ran back home. + +To this day, Sam always remembers to listen for the old man's warnings, and to be careful of the orange wolf. +Once there was a lazy man. He never liked to do anything. All he wanted was to sit around doing nothing. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he saw something that a rag lying in the street. He thought it might be fun, so he bent down and pulled the rag. Little did he know that it was attached to something else. + +Suddenly the rag started to pull him! He was dragged down the street and couldn't stop it. The more he tried the more he was pulled. + +Finally, he got to the end of the street. He was so tired from being pulled. He looked back and saw a big dumpster. He had been pulled all the way to the dumpster by the rag! + +The lazy man had learned his lesson. From then on, he never touched another rag. +Once upon a time, there was a wide underground game. Everyone loved the game and the way it glowed. All of the players were excited to be playing together. + +On the first day, the players ran and laughed around the underground game. They enjoyed the feeling of the warm glow. Everyone wanted to play for as long as possible. + +The next day, the players were happily surprised to find the underground game even more wide than before. The glow was even brighter, like a big light was lit up. All of the players tried to keep up but the game was too full of fun! + +The players continued to enjoy the game each day. The glow of the underground game made them smile. Eventually, everyone was proud of how well they had done playing. The game was even wider and brighter than before. Everyone was happy with the way it glowed. +Once there was a big dog. He was always hungry. One day he saw a fork on the ground. He wanted to lick the fork so he picked it up with his mouth. But the fork was too big. When he tried to eat it the sharp edges pinched his tongue. The dog howled with pain. He tried to get the fork out, but it was too late! The fork had gotten stuck in his mouth. He ran away, never to find the fork again. + +The dog never looked for a fork again. He was too afraid. Whenever he saw forks, he would run away, remembering the pinching pain. The big dog had learned his lesson. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very excited. +He was so excited because he had an axe. His daddy had given it to him to help him chop wood. +He was so proud with his axe. He chopped wood all day long, and loved it. + +At the end of the day, his Daddy showed him how to put the axe away. He was careful to make sure it was safe and he was even more excited when he realized how important it was to look after his axe. + +From that day on, the little boy always kept his axe safe and neat. He kept it in a special place and he felt proud when people praised him for looking after it. + +The little boy knew that it was important to take care of this special axe, so he made it part of his everyday routine to check on it. He was so excited to have it and he knew that it would never end! +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three years old and very curious. She had a toy in her hand and she wanted to play with it. + +Every day, Jane used to go for a walk in the park with her parents. One day, Jane saw something wild in the park that made her mind wander. It was a toy! She had never seen anything like this before. + +Jane ran to her parents and asked if she could keep it. She really wanted the toy! With a smile, her parents said yes and she was so happy. + +Jane took the toy home and played with it all the time. She enjoyed making it move and do tricks. Jane was so excited that she had found the wild toy! +There was a strong boy. He wanted to help his friends. He had a drum with him. Every time he wanted to help, he would hit his drum. + +The friends liked it. They said the sound of the drum was strong. It was like a song for them. + +The boy kept helping his friends. He hit the drum and made a happy sound. Everyone followed the beat of the drum. + +The boy's friends were happy because he was helping them. He was strong and kind. With the help of his drum, he could help more people. Everyone enjoyed the sound of his drum. +Sam was feeling very tidy. He liked things to be neat. So he decided to make his room look nice. +He picked up all his toys and put them away. He put his books in the shelf, nice and straight. He put his pencils in the cupboard. He made sure everything was nice and tidy. + +He looked around his room and it seemed perfect. But then he noticed something strange! There was a pencil rolling across the floor! + +Sam looked closely and he spotted a little mouse. It had taken the pencil and was running around the room trying to hide it. + +Sam wanted to give the mouse a safe home. So he set up a little home for the mouse with a pencil in it. + +The mouse was very happy. He had a safe and tidy home. Now he could play with his pencil! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play with her toys. + +One day, Lucy decided to go on an adventure. She packed her bag and ventured out of her house. After walking for a while, she came across a big red barn. + +Curious, Lucy opened the door and peered inside. She spotted a big black pig sleeping in the corner. When the pig noticed her, he offered her a thumb up. + +Lucy smiled and stretched out her thumb to meet the pig's. Suddenly, the ground began to shake and a loud rumble filled the air. Lucy ran outside and saw a big, bad storm rolling in. + +The pig followed Lucy outside. He offered her his trunk to help keep her dry from the rain. Lucy grabbed hold and the two of them ran for home together. + +The next day, Lucy returned to the barn with a basket of apples for her new friend. The pig was very happy to see her and offered her another thumb up. This time, he was rewarded with a big juicy apple. +Once there was a lazy frog. His name was Fred the Frog. Everywhere he went he moved slowly and sighed a lot. One day, Fred went against the law, but he was too lazy to even think of the consequences. + +The next day, Fred was arrested and put in jail. As he sat in his new home, he sighed and lamented his poor decision. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the other side of the jail cell. + +"Why did you do such a thing?" the voice said. Fred peered up to see the voice belonged to a dog. + +The dog continued and said, "If you had used your head and been more careful, you wouldn't be stuck in this place." + +Fred sighed again and said, "I know, I was just too lazy to think." + +The dog nodded and said, "The next time you want to do something, use your head." +Once upon a time there was a mighty dragon. It had a big button on its back. Every day the dragon liked to mix things up. One day the dragon decided to mix things up in a strange way. It mixed together two groups of animals that were very different from each other. + +The first group of animals were frightened by this and ran away, but the mighty dragon didn't seem to care. He kept mixing and mixing until disaster struck. Two of the animals fought with each other and one of them hurt the other one. + +The mighty dragon was so angry when he saw what happened. He looked at the button on his back and pressed it really hard. Suddenly the two groups of animals were separated again and the dragon gave them a stern warning not to mix things up like that again. Everyone was happy and the dragon flew away, satisfied that he had saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a patient rabbit. He was hopping around in the forest one day when he spotted something shiny in the ground. He hopped closer to take a look and suddenly he fell down a deep hole! He tried to jump out but the walls were too slippery. + +The rabbit was scared but he stayed patient. He waited and waited and soon a friendly fox came by. The fox saw the rabbit stuck in the hole and he got an idea. The fox found a stick and pushed it into the hole. The rabbit grabbed the stick and with the fox's help, he was finally able to climb out! + +The rabbit thanked the fox for the help and he hopped away. From that day onwards, he always remembered to be patient. He knew that if he stayed calm and waited, good things would happen. +Once there were two friends who were playing with an old bus. It was very interesting, with lots of buttons and colours. They wanted to add something extra to make it even more exciting. + +So they added a few extra wheels. But then they added too many and the bus became too heavy. It started to wobble and shake and then it stopped rolling altogether. The two friends tried to make it move, but it just wouldn't work. + +Their fun adventure came to a bad end and they never got to play with the bus again. They learned a very important lesson and never tried to add too many things again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Brian. He lived with his parents in a small house. Every morning Brian liked to go and sit by the mailbox and wait for the morning mail. + +One day when he was sitting at the mailbox he heard a loud noise coming from behind the hill. Brian was very curious so he decided to take a closer look. He went over to the hill and looked around and soon found an old man. The man was very mad and he shouted, "I will not resist!" + +Brian did not understand what the man meant so he asked, "What do you mean, sir?" + +The man replied, "I will not resist what I have been told to do, no matter how bitter it may be. I must do it." + +Brian wanted to help the man, so he said, "I will help you! I want to resist!" + +But before he could do anything the man was gone. Brian was very sad, but he knew he had to keep resisting. + +But in the end, Brian could not make a difference. He never saw the old man again and he never found out what made him so bitter. He had to accept the fact that sometimes resisting is not enough. +"Where are we going, Daddy?" asked Andy. + +"We're going for a walk, my little one," said Daddy. + +They walked through the gloomy evening. As they walked, Andy noticed something in Daddy's arms. + +"What are you carrying, Daddy?" asked Andy. + +"It's a surprise! You'll find out soon enough," replied Daddy with a smile. + +Andy and Daddy kept walking until they reached a happy place. Daddy put down what he was carrying, and Andy was amazed! It was a bouquet of bright, colorful flowers. + +"Surprise!" said Daddy. + +Andy smiled and hugged Daddy. He was so happy to find such a surprise in such a gloomy evening! +Once upon a time there lived a little boy called Max. One day, he decided to explore his modern home. As he looked around the house, he noticed a big bowl in the corner of the living room. He was curious, so he walked to the bowl cautiously. Suddenly, his mom shouted “Max! Don’t touch the bowl!â€. Max was puzzled, so he asked his mom “Why?â€. His mom replied “I must warn you about the bowl, it’s very fragile and it might break if you touch itâ€. Max paused for a moment and said “Okay, I won’t touch itâ€. His mom smiled, relieved, and gave him a big hug. Max quickly ran off to explore the rest of the house. +Once, there was a duck who liked to spin around in circles. Every day he would do this, twirling and twirling in the sunshine. + +One day, he saw a rude little bird who thought it was funny to tease the duck for spinning about. "What are you doing?!" the bird chirped in a very rude voice. + +The duck ignored the bird, and kept spinning. He didn't think it was right to be so rude to someone. So, he kept spinning and spinning and spinning, until he felt so dizzy he had to stop. + +When he stopped, the rude little bird was gone. But the duck didn't care. He knew that being kind was more important than being rude. He smiled, shook his head, and then flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a black bookcase. It was in a little house, and the little house was on a hill. Every day, the bookcase was in danger. But a kind man came to save it. + +The kind man was brave, and he had a big plan. He got some tools to fix the bookcase, and he worked very hard. He made the bookcase strong, so it wouldn't break or blow away. + +The bookcase was safe! The kind man had saved it. The little house was happy, and the black bookcase stayed safe. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jenny and Lily. One day Jenny had to borrow something from Lily. Jenny asked Lily, "Can I lend something from you please?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, of course. What do you need to borrow?" + +Jenny said, "I need to borrow your brush to make my messy face look nice and neat." + +Lily smiled and handed her brush to Jenny. Jenny brushed her face until it shined. + +As Jenny handed the brush back to Lily, she said, "Thank you so much for lending your brush to me. It made my face look so nice and neat." + +Lily smiled and replied, "You're welcome. I'm happy to help you." + +The two best friends enjoyed their day and played outside together. They had lots of fun. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy called Paul. He enjoyed talking to his friends in school and he was always praised for being so intelligent. One day, Paul went to the park with his parents and saw something very special. + +As they walked further into the park, they noticed a flock of pretty birds flying around. Paul waved and smiled, and the birds waved back. He could not believe his eyes! + +Paul's parents waved to the birds too and said, “Welcome!â€. The birds heard them and began to chatter and sing. Paul was so amazed by the birds' behaviour - it was as if they were talking back to him. + +The birds then flew off, leaving Paul with a feeling of excitement and joy. From that day on, Paul knew that being intelligent was a special gift, and it was important to talk to the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who lived in a small cabin. Every day, he would pick up sticks and leaves around his cabin. One day, the wind started to blow. It blew very hard and made a lot of noise. The grumpy old man didn't like the wind. He tried to pick up all of the leaves and sticks but he couldn't. The wind blew them away again and again. He was very frustrated. Then, he looked up in the sky and saw a big bird. It flew around in circles in the sky. Suddenly, the wind stopped and the leaves and sticks stopped flying away. The grumpy old man smiled and praised the big bird. Then, he continued to pick up the leaves and sticks until his yard was neat and tidy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She went on an adventure and she had something special to collect. Every day she traveled a new place and she looked for something black. + +One day, she found a temple! She was so excited and decided to take a closer look. Inside the temple she could see something black. It was a necklace! The little girl was so excited that she collected it. + +When she arrived back home, her mum asked: "What did you collect?" And the little girl said: "A necklace!" Her mum smiled and said: "Oh my, it looks lovely!" + +The little girl was so happy with her find. She could wear her necklace every day and it reminded her of her great adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two girls, Rose and Daisy. Rose was very brave and Daisy was very shy. One day, they were playing outside near a river. Rose wanted to take a row in the boat, but Daisy was too scared. She shook her head and said, "I cannot stay in the boat. It is too terrible." + +Rose didn't want Daisy to be afraid, so she tried to show her how much fun it can be. Rose stayed in the boat and said, "Come with me! It will be fun!" But Daisy was still scared. Rose said to her, "Sometimes it's ok to remain in a bit of a scarry place; it will help you feel braver and more confident." + +So Daisy agreed to stay in the boat, and Rose gave her a big hug. Together they took a row in the river and Daisy was amazed at how calm and peaceful it was. She felt brave and proud of herself for daring to stay in the boat. In the end, Daisy learned an important lesson: courage is about staying in a place even if it is a bit scary, and that is a great way to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and persistent girl who loved to wander. Each day she would wander further and further away from home, until one day she found herself in a mysterious mine. She decided to explore and was surprised by what she found. In one corner of the mine she noticed a large pile of shiny rocks. She gathered up as many of the rocks as she could and took them home. + +When she got home and showed her parents the rocks, they were very excited. They knew that these special rocks were a sign of a hidden fortune beneath the mine. So, with their encouragement, the brave and persistent girl decided to keep exploring the mine, day after day. + +Sure enough, the girl eventually found a small opening in the mine with a large chest inside. She opened it up and to her great surprise she found treasure! All of her hard work and persistence had paid off. + +The brave and persistent girl took the treasure home to her parents and they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl who loved to explore. She wanted to find out what was beyond the dry fields behind her house. One day, she decided to put a dress on and go find out. + +As she got closer to the fields, she noticed a tunnel in the side of a hill. It looked so exciting! She ran over to it and started to explore. She carefully walked through the tunnel, feeling the walls and looking around. + +At the end of the tunnel, she saw a stream running past. It was so exciting! She splashed in the stream with her bare feet and smiled. Then she decided to sit on the banks and watch the water. + +The sun was warm and the air was dry. She was so happy that she had found a little secret place. She had so much fun that day, she couldn't wait to visit the tunnel again. +There was a little girl who lived in a garden. She was very independent and loved to run around and explore. Every day she would look for something new and exciting. + +One day she went for a walk and saw a beautiful dress lying in the grass. She excitedly picked it up and took it home. + +The girl couldn't wait to try the dress on so she ran to her room and searched in her drawers for her scissors. She cut off the dresses' old and tattered edges and the dress suddenly looked like new. + +The next day, the girl was delighted to wear her new dress. She felt so independent in it! Everywhere she went, people noticed her and praised her for her fashion sense. She laughed and smiled, feeling as if she could conquer the world. + +The beautiful dress amazed all who saw it, but the little girl knew it was only a small piece of the independence she feels every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was very eager to learn new things. Whenever Emily was asked what she loved most, she would always reply: "I love to study". + +One day, at noon, Emily was walking in the woods. The sky was very gloomy and the sun was hiding behind the clouds. Suddenly, Emily heard a voice calling her. She turned around and saw a little fairy. The fairy asked her, "Why do you love to study so much?" + +Emily thought for a moment and then smiled. She said, "Because I believe knowledge brings joy and strength to my life!" + +The fairy nodded and smiled back. She said,"You are a very wise girl, indeed. You are right. Only by studying and learning, can you become powerful and brave. Always remember that". + +Then she fluttered away. Emily looked up to the sky and sang a cheerful song. She was so thankful for the life lessons she had learned. + +The moral of the story is that knowledge is a beautiful gift that can bring joy and strength to our lives. So, take time out to study and learn something new each day. +Sam was excited. He was at the pet store and he was going to get a new pet! He saw a tank filled with water and there were lots of colourful fish swimming inside. Sam asked the lady at the pet store what was in the tank and the lady said, 'these are fish'. Sam decided to buy one! + +On the way back home, Sam took care of his new pet fish. He made sure the tank was clean and he wiped it to make sure it was spotless. + +When they got home, he filled the tank with water and put his new pet inside. The fish was very happy in its new home! + +Sam was so happy with his new pet that he now spends all his time taking care of it. He cleans the tank regularly and always makes sure his fish stays happy and healthy. +Once there was a strong bear. He lived in the forest with all his friends. One day, he wanted to go for a walk. He put on his mittens so he wouldn't get cold. He asked his friends if they wanted to go with him, but none of them said yes. + +The bear went for a walk by himself. He looked around and enjoyed the scenery. After a while, he noticed something up ahead. It was a big gate. The bear tried to open it, but it wouldn't open. + +Then he saw a man standing near the gate. He asked the man if he could open the gate. The man said he would allow the bear to enter if he had the right key. + +The bear started looking around for a key. Then he saw something bright in the snow. He picked it up and it was a mitten! He put the mitten in the gate's lock and opened it. + +The bear went through the gate and went on his walk. He had found the strong mitten that allowed him to open the gate! He was so happy that he kept the mitten with him forever. +Jimmy wandered down the street. He was only three years old and he was feeling brave. He came across a tough old man with a cane. The man pointed his cane at Jimmy and said "Where are you off to, young man?" + +Jimmy was scared but he didn't show it. He pointed down the street and said he was off to the park. The old man smiled and said "You're going the right way. Just watch out though, it's tough out here." + +Jimmy felt a little braver now, but he still walked slowly. As he continued, the man with the cane waved goodbye and smiled. Jimmy waved back and kept going until he made it to the park. + +At the park, he saw lots of other kids and he felt much less scared. He stayed at the park for hours and when it was time to go home, he walked back down the street with a smile on his face. +Tommy was a curious little three year old. He liked to explore, and his parents were always careful to watch him. +But one day, they accidentally left the door open while they were out. They thought they had locked the door, but it was really unlocked. +Tommy went to the door and noticed that it was open. He pushed it open and tiptoed outside. He had never been outside without his parents before, and he was so excited to explore! +He went down to the garden and found an old shed. Inside, there was an old suit. Tommy was fascinated by the suit so he put it on. He started to feel very strong and thought it would be fun to uncover the secrets of the garden. +Suddenly, he heard his parents calling him. He quickly took off the suit and unlocked the shed door. When his parents came and saw him, they were relieved that Tommy was safe but also very surprised that he had been so curious to explore. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very sad because her castle was full of soup. A brave knight saw her plight and he knew he had to help. + +The knight rode on his white horse to the castle door. He said a kind hello and asked the princess what was wrong. She said she needed help to rescue her castle from the soup. + +The knight grabbed a big spoon and began to scoop the mild soup. He scooped and scooped until the soup was gone. When the knight had finished all the soup was gone and the castle was safe. + +The princess was so happy and thanked the brave knight for his help. She said thank you and gave him a big hug! The knight and the princess lived happily ever after. +Alice and her Mum were excited. They had been packing for the family trip. Finally, they had arrived at the hotel. They quickly unpacked their suitcases, but then there was a sudden, loud noise. Alice's mum went to check what it was, and she saw that an earthquake was happening outside. + +Alice scurried to her Mum and asked, "What was that?" + +"That was an earthquake," her Mum said calmly. "But you're safe. Let's go and check on our neighbours." + +Alice and her Mum went to visit the nearest neighbour. His name was Nick, and he was very nosy. He had seen the earthquake and asked lots of questions about it. + +Alice nodded along as her Mum explained, then enthusiastically said to Nick, "It was very exciting, right?" + +Nick smiled and said, "Yes, it was exciting. Hopefully the next one won't be too big!" +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she was an only child. Lucy had a unique desk which she would often sit at to draw and play. Her desk was painted yellow with red polka dots. She loved it very much. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her toys on the ground when her mum called her into the living room. She asked her to take a seat at her desk. + +As Lucy sat there, her mum said “Lucy, I want you to know how much I love you. Your desk is so unique and I’m glad you enjoy it.†+ +Lucy smiled and said “I love my desk too!†+ +That night before bed, Lucy's mum gave her a hug and said “I love you so much! I hope you always remember that.†+ +Lucy hugged her mum and said “I love you too, and I’ll never forget!†+Todd was only three years old, but he was a tough kid. He wasn't afraid of anything, not even monsters. So one day when a monster showed up at the park, Todd didn't run away, he just stared. +The monster was huge and seemed quite sad. Todd couldn't believe it, why would a monster be sad? +He walked up to the monster and asked, "Are you ok?" +The monster grunted, "No, I'm not ok. I want people to care about me, just like I care about them." +Todd smiled. "I can care about you. Would that make you feel better?" +The monster smiled back and nodded. Then, Todd and the monster spent the whole afternoon playing in the park. Todd was happy, he had found a new friend. + +From then on, Todd and the monster were best friends. Todd came to the park every day and he always showed the monster how much he cared. +Whenever Todd would get scared, the monster would protect him. Together they were tough, and nothing could stand in their way. +The little boy was being very naughty. He found a match and thought it would be neat to light it. So he did. The flame began to spread, quickly getting bigger and bigger. He tried to put it out, but he couldn't. Before long, the whole room was filled with smoke and the flames were destroying everything. The little boy was scared and ran away. He learned that being naughty can cause destruction. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Every Saturday, Jane had to clean her room. She found it very boring, so she hummed a song as she dusted and tidied her room. She was very polite to her toys and made sure she kept her room neat. + +When she finished, she noticed that her room was shining and sparkly. She smiled because it was so clean. To celebrate, she sang a happy song and danced around. + +Jane was so proud of her hard work and decided to help her mom clean the kitchen too. She was so polite and gentle with the dishes. Jane and her mom finished the kitchen and rewarded themselves with an ice-cream. + +Jane had a great day, and she was so proud of being so helpful and having a clean room. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy playing in the garden. He picked up some big, fat raindrops and made an ornament. He was so proud of his ornament, it made him smile. + +Suddenly, the sky opened up and the rain started to come down hard. The little boy had to go inside, but he didn't want to leave his ornament behind. He grabbed the ornament and ran back in the house. + +But when he got inside, he saw his ornament was all wet! He quickly ran to the kitchen and grabbed some paper towels. He dried off the ornament and smiled. He was so happy he could play with his ornament again. + +From that day forward, the little boy always remembered to bring his ornaments inside before it started to rain. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her backyard. She was wearing an apron and was very happy. Suddenly, she saw something glimmering in the grass. She crouched down, hoping it would be a special surprise. + +But when she got closer, she saw it was an ordinary rock. Lucy's face turned from hope to disappointment. + +Just then, Lucy heard her mom calling from inside. "Lucy, it's time to come inside. Wash your hands and put on an apron," Lucy's mom said. + +Sighing, Lucy obediently put on an apron and went inside. But her hope for a special surprise was crushed. + +THE +Once upon a time there were two friends: a bear and a rabbit. They both loved to play together in the shade. + +One day, the bear did something naughty and the rabbit said it was wrong. The bear didn't listen and kept making the same mistake. + +The rabbit was sad and the bear felt bad. The bear decided to do something to make it better. He made the rabbit a comfortable chair in the shade. + +The rabbit was happy and thanked the bear for his kindness. The bear was no longer naughty and was happy again. + +Now whenever the bear does something naughty, the rabbit reminds him to be good. If he doesn't listen, the rabbit will punish him, but it is always done with kindness and love. +A little girl called Lucy was feeling very lonely. She was sitting all alone on a big rock in the park. As she sat there, she started to lean forward. Suddenly, there was a little bird in front of her. It had a small carton of yogurt in its beak! + +The bird looked at the little girl and said 'wanna share?' Lucy was very excited. She smiled and nodded. The bird opened up the carton and shared the yogurt with Lucy. They sat there together, leaning against the rock, sharing the yogurt and enjoying each other's company. + +Lucy felt much less lonely. She smiled and waved goodbye as the bird flew away. From that day on, whenever she felt lonely, she would close her eyes and think of the little bird who shared his yogurt with her. +Once upon a time there was a bee called Buzzby. Buzzby lived in the hive with his friends. + +One hot day, Buzzby set out to explore the world beyond the hive. He was very excited. Soon, Buzzby came across a beautiful butterfly flapping its lovely wings. Buzzby was amazed and his little bee heart was full of joy. + +So Buzzby called out to the little butterfly. "Hello, Butterfly! Can you be my friend?" + +The butterfly smiled and replied, "Of course I would love to be your friend!" + +The two of them flew around and Buzzby showed the butterfly all the wonderful things in the world. Finally, they landed on a big tree. The butterfly told Buzzby to close his eyes and then clapped his wings together. + +When Buzzby opened his eyes, he was so happy to see that the tree was covered with delicious honey! Everyone around them was applauding and cheering for Buzzby. + +From that day on, Buzzby and his butterfly friend spent every hot summer day exploring and collecting honey from the trees. + +The End. +One day, Ben was walking in the park. He had his purse in his hand. Suddenly, he heard a noisy sound. He looked around and saw a puppy. The little puppy was happily running around and chasing a ball. + +"Where are you going?" Ben asked the pup. + +The pup came up and sat beside him. He looked up and smiled. + +"Do you want to come with me?" Ben asked. + +The pup barked, as if saying yes. So Ben started walking, and the pup followed. He lead the pup to a big playground. + +The pup was so excited. He was running and jumping and barking. Ben watched him with a smile on his face. Soon, they were both having a lot of fun. + +They stayed at the playground until it was time for Ben to go home. He said goodbye to the pup, and gave him a pat on the head. Then, he took his purse and started walking again, with the pup still following. + +It was noisy but Ben enjoyed the company. He was happy to have the pup as his friend. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible hunter. He always went into the woods to find and hunt animals. One day, he was out in the woods when he came across a stream. He decided to wash in it to clean of the dirt from his hunt. As he was washing, he heard a voice from the other side of the stream. It said: "Come closer, hunter!" + +The hunter was curious. He slowly approached the other side of the stream and saw a frog. The hunter thought it was incredible, so he asked the frog: "What are you doing here?" + +The frog said: "I'm here to wash! It's much better than washing in a bowl. Will you wash with me?" The hunter found the idea amusing, so he said yes. So the hunter and the frog washed together in the stream. They both felt clean, refreshed and incredible after their wash. The end. +Sammy was very excited. He was getting a big green tray for his bath. He couldn't wait for mummy to fill it up with water. + +"Come on, Sammy, it's time for your bath!" said mummy. + +"Yay!" said Sammy. + +Mummy filled up the tray with water and Sammy climbed in. He loved playing with his toys and feeling the water soothe his skin. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard a loud bang. He was so startled that he slipped and fell into the water. + +"Oh no!" Mummy shouted. She grabbed a towel and picked Sammy up. + +The big green tray was broken and water was soaking the floor. Sammy was so upset he started to cry. + +Mummy knew he had had a bad experience. She put Sammy in a dry towel and held him close. + +"Let's try again tomorrow, okay Sammy?" said mummy. But Sammy was too upset to answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lili. Lili wanted to borrow her mommy's muscle for the day. Her mommy said no. But Lili didn't give up! She kept asking and asking. + +Finally, her mommy said yes. She lent the muscle to Lili. Lili was so happy! She quickly took the muscle and began her task. She wanted to make things easy for her mommy. + +Lili worked hard with the muscle all day long. She moved furniture, she dug in the garden and did lots of other jobs too. With the muscle, she could make things move just like her mommy could. + +By the end of the day, Lili was very happy. She had made things easy for her mommy and everyone was very impressed. Her mommy was so pleased that she hugged Lili and thanked her for borrowing her muscle! +One morning, a young girl called Mary got up out of bed and dressed. She picked out her favourite dress which was bright blue with pink flowers, as always. She then skipped downstairs to the living room where her mum and dad were busy laying down a new carpet. Mary was so excited because it was a pretty cream colour with a pattern of blue stars. + +That night, when the carpet had been laid, Mary's parents asked her to get dressed again. She put on her favourite dress and twirled around in it, feeling really happy. Then her parents called her over to the carpet and asked her to take a deep breath. She did and when she inhaled, sparks of blue light came from her nostrils and flew across the carpet. The sparks sparkled and twinkled, making it look even more beautiful. + +That night, Mary and her parents had a magical night, exploring the carpet and all the colours and patterns it had. Mary felt so young, happy, and full of wonder as she played on the carpet and discovered new things. + +From that day on, Mary understood that the beautiful carpet was much more than just a floor covering, it was something special that she could always depend on when she felt young, happy and full of wonder. +Once there was a beautiful frog that was hopping around outside. He liked to jump from leaf to leaf and splash in the pond. + +One day the little frog hopped onto a big rock, and he saw something amazing. There were two big animals talking to each other! He couldn't understand what they were saying, but he kept watching them. + +The animals kept talking, and the little frog was so curious! He looked closer, and he finally understood what the animals were saying. They were talking about bugs and sunshine and funny stories. + +The frog felt happy. He was glad that he understood what the animals were talking about. He watched them as they talked, and as he hopped away, he thought to himself that they were so beautiful. +Max was a very independent three year old who loved to explore. He wanted to play with all of his friends, but they were far away. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to invite them all to a zoom party. He was so excited and asked his mom to help him send the invitations. + +Max chose the nicest pictures and colors for the invitations. He was so proud when he sent them out. He even got an email back to confirm that everyone had received their invitations. + +On the day of the zoom party, Max was excited. He put on his best clothes and was ready to greet his friends. One by one, his friends began to arrive. They played and laughed and had lots of fun. Max was delighted with his independent party and the fun he had with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dance. She would dance for hours and soon became the best dancer. + +One day, she was getting ready to perform in a show. She put on her special shoes and a bracelet her mom had made her. “I must hurry,†she thought. + +The little girl was ready and as she danced, everyone watched in awe. After she finished, the crowd gave her a huge round of applause. + +Little did the crowd know, a surprise was waiting for the girl. Everyone stood up and the little girl went behind the curtain. When the curtain opened again, the little girl was wearing a deep blue dress and a different bracelet - the most beautiful one she had ever seen. + +The girl was so excited. She had never seen anything like it! As she looked closer, she noticed that the bracelet was an exact copy of the bracelet she had worn earlier. It was a gift from her mom - who had known all along that the little girl would be a star. +Once upon a time, there lived a tiny mouse who loved to explore the world around him. One day, the tiny mouse set off on an adventure and he soon stumbled upon an old tree. The tree had lots of yellow, red and brown leaves that were so big and strong! The tiny mouse was amazed by the tree and he heard a noise from the top of it. + +Curious to find out, the mouse climbed up to the top branch and noticed it was a bird. The bird looked at the mouse and said: "What are you doing here so early in the morning?" The mouse explained he was just curious about the old tree and its leaves. + +The bird smiled and said: "It's cold outside, so I have come here to find shelter amongst the leaves. They keep me warm and safe." The mouse looked at the leaves and realized they were perfect for keeping the bird warm. + +The bird thanked the mouse and flew away, off on its own adventure. The tiny mouse set off too and he was happy to have helped the bird. As he walked away, he thought about how the leaves had saved the bird on a cold day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary who loved to sing. One day Mary wanted to go and sing in the forest near her home, so she set off with her big brother, Richard. As they were walking, they came across an old hut. + +Richard kept warning Mary not to go into the hut as it looked dangerous, but Mary was careless. She didn't listen, and decided to go in. + +As soon as she stepped inside, a big spell was cast on the hut and it started to move. Mary was so scared that she quickly stepped out. + +Once outside, Mary and Richard hugged each other tightly and laughed. Mary realised, that it was a good thing she listened to her brother because if she had stayed any longer she could have been in danger. + +From then on, Mary was more careful and always listened to her big brother. Mary learned that listening to family can help you stay safe. Richard and Mary sang together in the forest and had the most amazing time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Timmy. He was deaf but he wasn’t sad, because he had a lot of fun things to do. One of them was counting. + +One day, he went to the bathroom with his mom, who was carrying a big bottle of shampoo. Timmy happily started to count the drops of shampoo as they dripped out of the bottle. + +“One, two, three, four…,†said Timmy. His mom smiled and said, “Very good counting, Timmy!†+ +Timmy was so proud of himself that he kept counting until the last drop of shampoo had been squeezed from the bottle. “Twenty-six!†he said, jumping up and down in excitement. + +His mom gave him a hug and said, “You’re such a clever boy!†+ +Timmy smiled. He couldn’t hear his mom, but he understood the look on her face and the hug she gave him. Yes, counting was fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Lucy and her family were walking around the porch when Lucy saw something interesting. She asked her dad, "What is that?" + +Her dad replied, "That is a measuring tape. We can use it to measure things around the porch!" + +Lucy was so excited that she wanted to use it. She played with the measuring tape for a while. She measured the porch, the trees and even the leaves! + +Next, her dad gave Lucy a tasty treat. It was a delicious apple, which Lucy ate with great delight. + +After eating the apple, Lucy asked her dad, "Can we measure the apple, too?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, we can measure the apple. Anything can be measured!" + +So Lucy measured the apple with her measuring tape and she enjoyed it very much. After that, she ran off to find more tasty treats! +Once upon a time, there was a small frog who lived all alone in a big, swampy forest. Every day, the little frog would hop around and explore the swamp, but since he was all alone, he felt very lonely. + +One day, the frog was hopping around when he heard a strange noise. He hopped towards it and soon realized it was coming from a spinning wheel. The frog was curious, so he hopped over to take a closer look. + +The frog said, "Hello!" But nobody answered. He hopped closer and then he noticed something strange...there was nobody there! It was all alone, just like him. + +The frog hopped and hopped, until he spun around the wheel. He smiled, it felt so good to spin! He spun faster and faster, and he began to feel so happy he wasn't alone. + +The frog spun round and round until he could spin no more, and he hopped away happy once again. He spun and spun until he found many other tiny frogs in the swamp and he was never lonely again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved rocks. She liked to look for them in the garden and collect them in her pockets. + +One day she went outside looking for rocks. She found some in the grass then fell to her knees and started digging. Suddenly she felt something slimy beneath her fingers. She reached underneath and pulled out a disgusting rock. It was so slimy, she wanted to put it back quickly but she couldn't because it was stuck to her hand. + +She jumped to her feet and ran to her mom. She showed her the slimy rock and asked for help. Her mom said that she would have to delay a bit before she could take the rock off. She said that the slimy substance was sticky, like glue, and it would take some time to let go. + +So they waited. After some time they saw that the slimy substance had begun to loosen its grip. Finally, after a few more minutes, the rock slid off the little girl's hand and they both laughed. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a wife. The wife was always very clumsy, so the man always had to repair things around the house. + +One day, the man was cleaning up all the things his wife had broken. As he was cleaning, he said to his wife: "You are always so clumsy. I am always repairing things around here! Can't you be more careful?" His wife was very sorry, and she said: "I'll try to do better!" + +But that day, the man noticed something strange. As the man looked around the house, he noticed that things seemed to be staying in one piece. He looked at his wife curiously. "What is going on?" he thought to himself. + +The man was right. His wife had been trying extra hard not to be clumsy. By the end of the week, the house was completely repaired and the man was very happy. He smiled at his wife and thanked her for being so careful. + +From that day on, the man and his wife always tried to repair things together — both inside and outside of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a brave, adventurous boy called Jack. + +One day, Jack wanted to go on a special adventure. He asked his mum and dad if he could go, but they said no. + +Jack was very sad, but then he had an idea. He decided to request a reward from his mum and dad if he did all his chores. + +He quickly finished his chores, and then asked his mum and dad to reward him with a special adventure. His mum and dad thought it was a great idea, so they said yes! + +Jack was so happy! He put on his adventure outfit and set off. + +He had an amazing day and came home with lots of stories to tell. Wasn't that lucky? Everyone was delighted - Jack had got his reward! +The group needed something open. They wanted to go on an adventure! So, they gathered on the grass in the open field. They turned to each other and smiled. Suddenly, a rabbit hopped across the field. Everyone laughed, and the group started to chase it. Then, they noticed a big tree in the open field. It was full of big, red apples! Everyone was so happy and they needed something to eat them with. So, they found some sticks and used them as make-believe forks to eat the apples. They all enjoyed the delicious apples in the open field. At the end of the day, the group was tired but happy. They had found the perfect thing they needed in the open field! +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he saw something pinching and he wanted to find out what it was. He picked it up and saw a label on it. The label said "sweet". Sam was excited and tasted it. He smiled, as it was very sweet. Sam was so pleased that he showed all his friends. They all had a sweet treat and enjoyed it so much. From then on, Sam loved to find things with pinch and a label that said "sweet". +Once upon a time there was a little pet called Charlie. Charlie was a rabbit, and he was orange! Charlie was playing in the garden, hopping around, when he stumbled on a wire. It was tangled, and so he couldn’t see what it was. + +“Oh, what is this?†he asked. He just had to find out! + +Charlie decided to follow the wire, and he hopped and hopped until he came to a long orange wire that ran along the garden fence. + +“This is an orange wire!†He said. + +He knew that he must be careful as he hopped around, as tangled wires can be dangerous. He made sure he went around them carefully so he didn't stumble again. + +Once he knew the wire’s colour, he hopped away again, soon forgetting the wire and going about his day. +Once there was a little girl called Annabelle. She was just three years old. Annabelle was feeling weak so she asked for help. Her mum and dad said yes and gave her a present. The present was a Teddy bear with a big smile. Annabelle hugged the Teddy bear and thanked her parents for helping her. + +Annabelle took her Teddy bear everywhere she went. She would take it to bed at night and it made her feel better even when she was feeling weak. The Teddy bear was a big help when Annabelle was feeling down and it gave her lots of cuddles. + +One day, Annabelle's mum and dad took her to the park. Annabelle played lots of games and had lots of fun with her Teddy bear. Soon, Annabelle was no longer feeling weak. The Teddy bear had helped Annabelle feel better and she was very happy about it. Annabelle kept her Teddy bear for many more years and it was always a big help when she was feeling weak. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny town with only two classes of people - the yummy people, who enjoyed sweet treats, and the bitter people, who only ate vegetables. + +One day, the mayor of the town decided to reveal a secret. He told everyone that the yummy people were allowed to eat all the sweets and treats they wanted, but the bitter people were allowed too! Everyone was so surprised and excited to hear the news! + +The mayor was very happy. He had wanted everyone to be able to enjoy the same treats. Now that he had revealed the secret, everyone was happy. + +The bitter people could now eat sweet treats, just like the yummy people. Everyone was delighted and the town was full of smiles and laughter. + +From that day on, the two classes of people all ate the same sweet treats - and it was delicious! +Once there was an old man. He was very ill, so his family took him to the hospital. The nurses were very kind and compassionate. But unfortunately, the old man was too sick and nothing the nurses did could help him. + +The old man's family was sad and cried tears of sorrow. They hugged each other tight, not wanting to let go. Even the nurses felt tearful. + +Finally, the old man passed away. Everyone was very quiet, and nobody could find the right words to say. They could only gather around and watch sadly as the nurses took the old man away. + +No matter how compassionate and kind the nurses tried to be, the old man was gone. Nothing could bring him back again. + +Nobody knew what to do and they all left the hospital feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a curious bear who lived near the mountains. He saw a fan in the distance and decided to taste it. He was so excited, that he quickly ran towards it. As he got closer, he noticed a strange smell in the air that he had never smelled before. + +When he got to the fan, he was surprised to find that it tasted sweet. He had never tasted anything like this before! He was so intrigued, he wanted more. He asked the fan where he could get more of this sweet taste and the fan pointed him in the direction of the nearby mountains. + +The curious bear thanked the fan and followed its directions. He was so eager that he quickly ran towards the mountains. When he got there, the bears all gathered around him and applauded him. In that moment, the bear realized that the strange smell he had smelled earlier was fresh honey! He was so thankful, he couldn't stop smiling. From then on, the bear was always curious when tasting new things, thanks to his experience with the fan. +Once upon a time, there were two friends Amanda and Bob. Amanda loved to eat shrimp and Bob loved to smile. + +One day, both of them decided to go find some shrimp. Amanda was really excited and she smiled big. “Let's go find some shrimps!†she said. + +Bob smiled too and started walking. He noticed a nearby pond and said, “Let's try this pond and see if we can spot any shrimps.†+ +Amanda was so happy. She ran to the pond, which was full of flexible water plants. She put her hands in the water and grinned as she said, “Look Bob! I found a shrimp!†+ +Bob smiled, “Well done, Amanda! Let's take it home and we can enjoy a delicious shrimp dinner together.†+ +Amanda smiled, she was so happy. They went back to Amanda’s house, cooked a delicious shrimp dinner and enjoyed it with big happy smiles. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was happy and loved to play with her toys. One day she thought of a great idea. She wanted to create a new toy. She asked her mom to help her. + +"Mom, can you help me attach a pillow to the wall?" she asked. + +"Yes, of course honey," her mom replied. + +Mom found a big, heavy pillow and helped the little girl attach it to the wall with some tape. + +The little girl was very excited. She jumped onto the pillow and had the best time playing until it was time to go to bed. + +She was so happy she called it her special pillow toy! +Once upon a time there was a boy with a furry blanket. Every morning he would wake up, grab the furry blanket and go outside to gaze. He dreamed of a special trip he wished to take one day. Every day his mommy would ask him what the trip was and he would giggle. + +One sunny day, his mommy had a surprise. She said they were going on a trip! He was so excited and couldn't wait to see where they were going. He grabbed his furry blanket and hopped in the car with his mommy. + +They drove for a very long time and eventually he could see the ocean. He had never seen the ocean before and it was so big and so beautiful. He wanted to take a big jump into the ocean but his mommy said that was too scary. + +He was disappointed and started to grumble. But soon he saw a big hot air balloon in the sky. His mommy told him it was time for their trip. He jumped with joy and waved at the furry balloon as it flew away into the horizon. +Once there was a fierce bird. Every day, the bird would make a fly around the town. The townspeople would stop and watch the bird, amazed at how it soared in the wind and did loop-d-loops. + +One day, the bird was making its usual fly, but this time it made a strange noise. A little girl, who was watching the bird, asked her mom what it was. "I think the bird is trying to make something," her mom replied. + +The bird kept flying and eventually it flew in a very tight circle. "What is the bird up to?" the little girl asked. "I'm not sure, but something incredible is about to happen," her mom said. + +Finally, the bird flew straight up and released a powerful, loud screech. In that moment, the sky lit up and a brilliant rainbow appeared. The townspeople marveled at the bird and exclaimed, "That bird is so fierce, it can make rainbows!" +Once upon a time, there was a very brave parrot. She lived in a big tree and would often sing from its branches. She was very curious and would often explore her surroundings. One day, she saw something strange in the distance. It was a small bottle and it was spraying out a mysterious liquid. + +The curious parrot flew down to take a closer look. She smelled the liquid and it made her feel very fearful. As the parrot moved closer, she heard a voice. + +"This is my magical potion. I use it to turn people into parrots!" the voice said. + +The parrot was fearful and flew back to her tree. She thought of the strange bottle and wondered what would happen if she got too close. + +When the parrot returned to the tree, she looked down and saw the bottle again. It was now closer to her nest! The fearful parrot started to chirp loudly, warning her friends. + +The mysterious bottle stopped spraying and flew away. The parrot was relieved, but she knew that if the bottle came back, she would need to be extra careful. From then on, she made sure to stay far away from the bottle and its strange liquid. +Tommy was always a curious little boy. He had a lot of questions about everything. He asked his mom one day, “Why do clouds move so quickly?†His mom smiled and said, “I don’t know Tommy, but if you want to find out why not try to catch one?†Tommy thought about this for a second and then said, “OK, I’ll try to catch one.†+ +Every day after that, Tommy went outside in the backyard and looked up at the sky. He watched the clouds zigzag across the sky and tried to think of different ways to catch one. One day he had an idea. He ran back into the house and said to his mom, “I know how to catch a cloud!†His mom said, “Tell me what your plan is.†+ +Tommy said, “I’m going to tie a string to a balloon and it will float up until it reaches the cloud. Then when I pull on the string it will bring the cloud down.†His mom thought this was a great idea, so she gave Tommy a balloon and a string. + +The next day Tommy went outside and tried his plan. He tied the string to the balloon, let it go and then held the end of the string tightly. The balloon floated up, up, up and then finally reached the cloud. Tommy waited +Once upon a time, there was an ugly paper. It lay on the ground, trembling all alone. It wanted to find someone to love it. + +Suddenly, a three year old child came by and saw the paper. The child knew that the paper needed love, so he gently picked it up and hugged it. He saw the ugly paper turn into something beautiful in his hands. + +The paper was so happy that it stopped trembling. It hugged the child back tightly, and he felt special and loved. + +The child and the paper played together all day. Even when it was time to go home, the child never forgot about the paper and the love it gave him. He would always remember the time he shared with his special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who felt very miserable. She wanted to go outside and play, but she felt too sad for that. + +Just then, her mom came in the room. She asked "what's wrong, sweetheart?". The little girl replied "I feel so miserable". Her mom sat down on the couch and said "I'm here to answer any questions you have". + +The little girl thought for a moment, then she said "I just want to go and play outside". Her mom smiled and said "you know, when you play outside you always feel better. Come on, let's go outside and have fun!" + +The little girl was so excited. She went outside right away and began to play with her friends. Before long, she forgot all about how miserable she had felt. + +The moral of this story is that doing something fun can help us to feel better when we are feeling down. It's okay to feel bad sometimes, but it's important to look for ways to feel better. +Once upon a time there were two friends, they were a pig and a mouse. The mouse liked to rummage around in the garden, while the pig liked to go walking in the woods. One day, as they walked together, they discovered a patch of velvet in the undergrowth. + +The pig was so excited and said, “Look at this velvety patch! I've never seen anything like it before. Let's try and take it home!†+ +The mouse was nervous, but the pig was keen to keep exploring. “We can take the velvet with us and value it as a special thing. We can hang it up in our house and always remember this day.†The mouse smiled and agreed. + +After much effort, they managed to carry the velvet home. They hung it on the wall and never forgot the wonderful day they had together. +Once upon a time there was a rubber duck. It wanted to go fast so it started to speed around the pond. The duck was so fast that it started to leave a trail of bubbles behind it. + +Then the rubber duck came across a long snake. The snake asked the duck if it wanted to race the snake around the pond. The duck said yes and they started off. The snake was very long and he wrapped himself around the pond. The duck was so fast that it left the snake behind. + +The rubber duck was so proud of itself and thought it was the fastest duck in the pond. The snake was also proud of the duck and congratulated it for winning the race. Both the duck and the snake had made new friends and played together in the pond for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a dog who liked to bite. He loved to bite things like toys, balls and mail. One day, he found a hard piece of mail. It looked very different to the other pieces of mail he had seen. He put it in his mouth and it tasted yummy. + +The dog thought it was fun chomping and biting the mail, so he bit it harder and harder. Suddenly, he heard a loud crack. The hard mail had broken! + +The dog was so surprised. He looked inside the broken mail and found a delicious bone inside. He was so happy! From then on, he always looked for hard mail to bite. +Duke liked to stir the bowl of peanuts. He especially liked to see them move around in the bowl. One day, Duke wanted to make a special treat. He put the peanuts in the bowl, then he stirred them with his spoon. He added some sugar and honey. Stirring fast, Duke waited impatiently for something special to happen. + +Suddenly, Duke heard a loud crack. He was surprised to see a huge angry peanut spring out of the bowl! Duke was scared and tried to hide. But the angry peanut kept chasing after him! Duke ran around the room, but the angry peanut followed him, getting closer and closer. + +Finally, Duke remembered the special ingredient he had added to the bowl! He quickly scooped up some honey and threw it at the peanut. When it landed, the honey calmed the angry peanut down and it sank gently back into the bowl. + +Duke was relieved to see the angry peanut was gone. From that day on, he remembered to add honey to his peanuts before he stirred them. +One day, a big cat was sitting in a tree. It had a long tail, and was looking down at the ground. The cat watched as a little boy walked by. + +The boy stopped and looked up at the cat. He smiled and said, “Hello kitty!†+The cat meowed back, and the boy was very excited. + +The boy asked the cat what he was doing in the tree. The cat replied, “I am looking for something to swing on.†The boy looked around and saw a rope swing nearby. It was big and strong enough to hold the cat. + +The boy held the rope while the cat jumped onto it. The cat began to swing back and forth on the rope. The boy cheered, and the cat purred with joy. + +The boy and the cat had so much fun together. They kept swinging for hours, until finally it was time for the boy to head home. The big cat stayed in the tree, and waved goodbye as the boy walked away. +Once upon a time, there were two figures who wanted to join together. They were both good friends who trusted each other and were reliable companions. + +The bigger figure asked the smaller figure, "Do you want to join together?" + +The smaller figure smiled and said, "Yes! I want to join with you." + +The two figures happily joined hands and walked around together. They were so excited that they laughed and giggled. + +The two figures found a big playground and went down the slide over and over again. They played tag and jump ropes and had so much fun. + +The two figures continued to join together every day and were the bestest of friends. Together they were reliable and they always had a great time. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play. Every day he would visit his friends, his toys, and even his mom and dad. He was always happy when he was having fun. + +One day, the little boy's mom asked him to be extra careful and behave properly. He agreed and tried his best. He stood straight and smiled, he even helped to keep his room nice and clean. + +But the next day, the little boy wasn't careful. He acted wild and had a bad attitude. He wasn't being kind to his mom and dad and was not doing the things he should have been. + +Finally, his mom had enough and told him that it was important to behave in a certain style. He realized that it was important to be respectful and to act in a responsible way. The little boy began to do what was asked of him and to have a clean, proper style of behaviour. + +By being polite, kind, and keeping his room clean, the little boy was being his best and showing that behaving properly mattered. He learned that it was important to be respectful to everyone. +Once there was a bull who was always in a hurry. He was always running around and never taking the time to enjoy life. Each day he would rush through his tasks as quickly as possible. This made the other animals feel weak because they couldn't keep up with his speed. + +Every day the bull would call out to the animals to hurry up, telling them to 'Hurry, hurry!'. But one day, the animals decided to work together and delay the bull from getting his tasks done quickly. + +The animals used this time to slow down and enjoy life, but the bull couldn't understand why they wouldn't hurry up. He thought it was a waste of time. + +Finally the bull realized how much happier the other animals were, and he decided to join them in slowing down and taking the time to enjoy life. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's ok to delay and take your time to enjoy life. Rushing through life can make you and the people around you feel weak, whereas taking a moment to enjoy life can create a stronger bond with those around you. +Billy was sad. He had been playing with his toys all day but he couldn’t find the one he wanted. It was his favourite tool. + +"Where is it?" he said to himself. + +He searched high and he searched low, but it was nowhere to be seen. He got a little bit anxious and sighed. + +Just then, Grandma came into the room. + +“Oh Billy, what is the matter?†she asked. + +He told her he was looking for his tool, but he couldn’t find it. + +“Well, what can I do to help?†Grandma asked. + +“Can you help me look?†Billy asked her politely. + +Grandma smiled. + +“I’m sorry, but I think we will have to surrender,†she said. + +Billy felt a little bit better and he hugged Grandma. They both knew that it was time to give up the search. + +But just then, Grandma spotted something beside the sofa. She raised her hand and there it was! Billy's favourite tool! + +Billy was so happy! He thanked Grandma for her help and gave her a huge hug. + +Grandma smiled and said, “Sometimes, surrendering is the best way to find what you’re looking for!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He had a dream to be a pilot one day. + +One day, Sam was looking out of the window when he saw something in the sky. He ran to get his dad, who was in the garden. + +"Daddy, daddy look! Look up in the sky," Sam said as he pointed up. + +Sam's dad looked up and saw a gray plane flying in the sky. + +"It's a plane, Sam," his dad said. +"What's a pilot?" asked Sam. +"A pilot is someone who flies planes," his dad said. + +From that moment on, Sam had a special admiration for pilots and dreamed of one day becoming one. +Once there was a daisy. She was a very big daisy, with deep pink petals. Everyday she opened her petals to feel the sun on her face. + +One day, a strong wind blew through the meadow. It blew so hard, it made the daisy disappear. + +The daisy didn't like being gone. She missed the sun and the warm breeze on her petals. + +But then something magical happened. After a few days, the daisy slowly reappeared. She was in a deep, dark cave, but the sun still shone down on her petals. + +The daisy was very happy. She had gone on an adventure and now she was back home. And from then on, she opened her petals to feel the sun every day. +Once there was a curious bunny looking for a place to stay. He searched high and low until he found the perfect shelter. It was a cozy burrow with plenty of room. + +The bunny was very happy and settled down in his new home. But he soon learned that it was lonely living by himself. He wanted someone to care for him and share his burrow. + +One day, a small squirrel found the bunny in his home. The squirrel asked if he could stay. The bunny was so pleased that he said yes! + +They became fast friends and enjoyed special moments together in their new home. They curled up in the soft burrow and talked about anything and everything. + +The bunny and the squirrel cared for each other like family. They were happy to have a place to call home and be a family forever. +The sun shone through the window and little Suzy was busy playing with her toys on the floor. Suddenly, she noticed her little brother looking sad. + +"What's wrong?" she asked. + +He sighed and looked up. "I'm worried about school. It's so hard," he said. + +Suzy smiled. "That sounds interesting," she said. "Let's go outside for a walk and think about it. Maybe we can figure out a way to make it fun." + +So the two of them set off for the park, walking hand in hand. On the way, Suzy reminded her brother that tomorrow was the day he was starting school. He sighed, but the thought of spending time with Suzy made him smile. + +When they reached the park and sat down, Suzy began to whisper her secret idea. She had been thinking of it ever since she saw her brother's sad face. + +"Tomorrow, let's pretend like school is a game. We can try to find things that are fun, and you can learn something interesting!" + +Her brother smiled and hugged her. He was now excited to start his new school journey. They made plans for new ways of learning and enjoyed their time in the park. + +Little did they know, this would be the beginning of a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a proud woman named Mary. Mary loved to do everything all by herself. One day, Mary decided to climb a tall tree. No one was around to help her, so she had to work hard to reach the top. + +When she finally got there, she looked down and said, “Wow, I made it!†But then, Mary started to feel scared. She was stuck and scared to come down. + +Suddenly, Mary heard someone calling her name. It was a kind old lady. She said, “Mary, I'm here to help you. Please come down.†+ +Mary fought back the tears and said, “No, I can do this all by myself.†+ +But the old lady said, “It's okay if you can't. You don't have to be scared.†+ +So Mary slowly climbed down with the old lady's help. When they finally reached the bottom, Mary looked embarrassed and said, “I regret not listening to you.†+ +The old lady smiled at her and said, “It's okay. Being proud is a good thing. Just remember to be careful next time.†+Mandy was very excited to go to the circus. When she arrived, she saw the clowns riding their bicycles and the acrobats performing on the tightrope. Mandy was so happy that she couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly, she noticed a small animal that appeared to be in a very filthy cage. She asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom replied, "That's a monkey and it's here to perform." + +Mandy was fascinated. She watched the monkey use its muscles to pull the rope and turn itself around in the air. She clapped and cheered as the monkey performed its trick perfectly. + +When the act was over, Mandy asked her mom, "Can I have a monkey that I can train to perform too?" Her mom laughed and said, "Maybe one day!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. She really wanted a bathrobe, so she asked her mom for one. But mom wasn't happy about it. "You don't need a bathrobe," she said. + +But Daisy was determined and she kept asking for one. Her friends at school even started to tease her about it. They were jealous that she wanted something so special that none of them had. + +Still, Daisy didn't give up. One day, she was playing in her backyard and she saw something really special in the tree. It was a bathrobe! Daisy put it on and it fit perfectly. She couldn't believe it. + +It turns out, Daisy's mom knew all along that she wanted a bathrobe. She had put it in the tree, just waiting for Daisy to find it. Mom was so happy to see her daughter finally find the bathrobe that she hugged her tight and said, "I forgive you." + +Daisy was so happy and she hugged her mom back. From then on, Daisy wore her bathrobe with pride. The end. +Once upon a time there was a thin little girl named Joy. She had very long blonde hair and always wore a pink dress. One day, Joy's Grandma told her that she had a magical gift to bring life to anything she wanted. Joy was so excited, she couldn't believe it. + +"Where is it, Grandma?", Joy asked. + +Grandma smiled, "It's right in front of you, Joy. Just close your eyes and imagine the life you want to bring." + +Joy shut her eyes and thought very hard. Then, all of a sudden, she felt a burst of energy from inside her and she knew that something special was happening. When she opened her eyes again she saw a bright, colourful flower in the middle of her living room. + +"Look what I did, Grandma!", Joy said happily. + +Grandma nodded. "That's amazing, Joy. You have the special gift to bring life to anything you imagine." + +Joy smiled as she held the life she had brought into being. Even though it was still thin, it was full of life and Joy was proud. +Once upon a time, there was a duck called Daisy. Daisy loved playing in the pond with her friends. Every day she would make a big splash! + +One day, Daisy found a really cool feather. She thought it was so pretty and fluffy. She spoke to all her friends, telling them about her amazing find. + +But Daisy soon realised that the feather was not real. It was fake! Daisy was a bit sad, but then she had a wonderful idea. She took the feather and had lots of fun pretending it was real. + +Soon enough, Daisy was back in the pond playing with her friends, making a big splash! +Once upon a time there was a bag. It was a very peaceful bag. It always felt really good when it was around. Everywhere the bag went, it filled the area with peace. + +One day the bag went on a trip to the park. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing in the trees. The bag enjoyed the peacefulness of the day. + +When the bag arrived at the park, it saw a group of kids. They were all playing together, running and laughing. It was amazing to watch them all have such a good time. + +The bag decided to join in the fun. It hopped into the group of kids and was soon rolling around with them. Everyone was having a great time. + +The bag stayed at the park for a while before heading home. It was happy to have spent the day in such a peaceful place. +John and Mommy were walking through the park. They saw a big, happy dog wagging its tail. Suddenly, the dog frowned and ran away. + +John said, "Why did the dog frown?" Mommy said, "The dog saw a mean cat and she was scared." + +John asked, "Why wasn't the cat nice?" Mommy said, "Well, the cat wasn't being honest. He wasn't showing kindness, which is an important part of being nice." + +John nodded. He knew it was important to be honest and kind. John patted Mommy's hand, feeling proud of being an honest and kind person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Bailey. Every day, her mumma taught her new things. One day, mumma took Bailey to the park and taught her how to swing on the swing. Bailey loved it! + +The next day, she asked mumma to teach her about the window. Mumma showed her the window and taught her that it was smooth and shiny. The sun shone through the window and made it look so sparkly. Bailey loved the window! + +Mumma then opened the window and taught Bailey all about the outside world. They watched the birds fly and the trees sway in the wind. It was such a beautiful day. + +Mumma taught Bailey all about nature and how to appreciate the world. Bailey listened and smiled. What else would mumma teach her today? +One day a little kid decided to take a walk. She stepped off her porch and put one foot in front of the other. She saw a wave up ahead. She wanted to get to it, but every time she stopped, the wave seemed farther away. + +Finally, the little one stopped and the wave was right in front of her. She smiled and bent down to touch it. The wave was thick and icy cold. + +The little kid began to dance in the wave. Up and down, back and forth. She giggled as the wave splashed her. Then the wave started to get bigger and bigger. + +The little one knew it was time to stop. She closed her eyes and stepped away from the wave. When she opened them, the wave had gone. She walked back home with a smile. +Jimmy was very excited to unpack his new box. Inside was a piece of chalk that was very popular. Everyone wanted it! Jimmy had the best chalk ever and he couldn't wait to show off. + +As he was playing with it, he dropped it. He tried to pick it up, but it was broken. Oh no! Everyone now knew that he had the popular chalk and it was no longer perfect. + +Jimmy was sad. He tried to think of ways to fix the chalk, but it was too late. He would just have to leave it the way it was and hope that it still looked good. He was worried he would never be popular again. + +Jimmy packed away the broken chalk and sadly put it back in the box. He knew he would never have the perfect chalk again. +Once upon a time, there was a young rabbit named Bika. Bika lived in the woods and liked to pick berries every morning. One day while she was picking berries, she spotted an interesting log near a berry tree. Bika hopped over to the log and was surprised to find that it was hollowed out in the center. + +Bika called out, "Hello? Is anyone here?" + +An old, wise fox's voice answered, "Yes, I am available." + +Bika was excited about this. She asked, "What is this log?" + +The fox replied, "This is a special log. If you touch it, you can get magic powers." + +Bika was amazed and asked, "What kind of magic will I get?" + +The fox smiled and said, "If you touch the log, you will yield an amazing power of strength and energy." + +Bika eagerly touched the log and sure enough, she suddenly felt stronger and full of energy. She was so surprised and happy with her new power that she thanked the fox and ran back home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a kid who had an idea. He wanted to pass it to his friends. He worked really hard and thought it was a good idea because everybody should share their ideas. + +But then he got careless. He thought that maybe his idea was too special and he didn't want to share it with anyone. So he kept it to himself. + +But then one day he felt really bad, because his friends all had better ideas than his. He regretted not passing his idea before. He felt really sad and disappointed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a brother named Jack, and they loved to play together. + +One day, Lucy and Jack were playing in the garden. Everything was going well until Lucy stepped on a bee by accident. + +The bee became so angry that it flew around Lucy and Jack, buzzing loudly. Lucy and Jack were very scared and they both froze. + +Then Lucy had an idea. She looked at Jack and said "Let's stay very still and count to sixty. Maybe the bee will become bored and fly away." + +Jack nodded, so Lucy and Jack stayed very still and counted. After one minute, the bee flew away. Lucy and Jack were excited. + +"That was too close," said Jack. + +"You need to be more careful," said Lucy, "We were lucky that the bee flew away." + +Jack agreed, and from then on, he was very careful and was no longer careless when playing in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little bear who was looking for something special. He was walking around when he felt a soft motion. He got really close to the motion and peeked around the corner. + +He found a kitty cat making little circles around the garden while chasing her tail. The bear yelled, “Wait!†+ +The kitty stopped and said, “Yes?†+ +The bear said with a big smile on his face, “Let's play together!†+ +The kitty purred, “Sure!†+ +They ran around the garden, chasing each other in circles and laughing. They kept running until their tummies were full and then they lay close together in the soft grass. They watched the clouds go by until it was time to go home. + +The kitty said goodbye to the bear and he waved and said, “See you soon!†+ +The little bear watched the kitty until she was out of sight. Then he whispered a happy goodbye and he closed his eyes and went to sleep. +Once there was a little girl named Martha. She wanted to go to university when she grew up. So she asked her mom to discuss it with her. +Her mom explained that university was a special place, and that it was very important to be careful when studying. Martha agreed and promised to always be careful. +Every day, Martha studied hard and practiced her reading and writing. When she was seven, her mom took her to visit the university. +Martha was so excited because now she could see what university was like. She wanted to learn so much more! +At the university, Martha was very careful and asked lots of questions. She wanted to make sure she was ready for when she was old enough to attend university. +Then one day, when Martha was old enough to go to university, she was accepted! Martha was so thrilled and couldn't wait to attend the university and pursue her dreams. +Jack and Jill were playing together in the park. They were having so much fun that they didn't realize it was getting dark outside. Suddenly, Jill saw a truck go past with a charming yellow paint. She immediately wanted it! + +Jack said, "That's mine!" But Jill said, "No, it's mine!" They argued for a few minutes, until Jill started to cry. + +Jack quickly softened, and said, "You can have the truck if you share it with me." Jill smiled and agreed, and the two of them hopped in the truck. They drove around the park together, enjoying their new shared toy. + +Jack and Jill were still friends, even after they had quarrelled. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a very graceful three year old. Every day she would use her special diary to write stories and draw pictures. + +One day, she decided to make a story about a fairy. She wrote that the fairy was very graceful and always used her magical wand to help people. + +When Lucy finished her story, she looked at it and smiled. She was proud of her story and all the nice things she wrote about the graceful fairy. + +From then on, Lucy used her diary very often. She wrote stories and drew pictures of graceful fairies, magical adventures and all kinds of wonderful things. + +Every time Lucy opened her diary, she was reminded of the graceful fairy she created in her imagination. Lucy was always proud of her stories and her beautiful diary. +Once there was a brave girl who liked to take risks and do daring things. Every day she would look for things to do that scared her and made her heart beat faster. + +One day she came across a big lake. She wanted to explore it and see what she could find. But she was careful and she knew she should not jump in without checking first. So she found a nearby branch and very carefully put her arm in the water. + +When she moved her arm around, she felt something brush against her hand. She gasped, scared of what she might find. When she looked in, she saw that the water was full of fish but one in particular was right next to her arm. + +The brave girl started to laugh. She realized that she could dare herself to catch the fish despite her fears. She closed her eyes and brought her arm up from the water. When she opened them, she was holding the wonderfully bright fish in her hands. + +The girl was so proud of herself and the fish. She was careful during her adventure and she was glad she had taken the dare. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice. She loved playing with her toys and learning new things. One day, Alice's mom and dad took her to the park. + +When they arrived, Alice saw a big net. It was a volleyball net! She was so excited - she had never seen a volleyball net before. + +Alice was very curious, so she asked her mom what it was for. Her mom explained that it was used for a game called volleyball. Alice was eager to learn how to play the game. + +Alice and her parents spent the afternoon learning how to play volleyball. Alice learned quickly and soon she was able to hit the ball really well. Her parents were so proud of her. + +Alice was getting better and better, and soon she wanted to join a competitive volleyball team. After a few weeks she was ready to join, and she had a lot of fun with her new teammates. + +Alice learned a lot playing on the team and she was very proud of how much she had improved. She had turned out to be quite a competitive player! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenna. Jenna loved to wear pretty dresses. Every morning when she woke up she looked through her wardrobe to find the perfect dress to wear that day. One day she found a yellow dress with lots of stars on it. She tried it on and it fit her perfectly. + +Next Jenna went out for a walk with her mom. They passed by a big shop with a big sign outside. The sign said "easy" and there was a picture of a yellow dress with stars. Jenna clapped her hands and called to her mom, "Look, Mommy, it's my dress!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a nice dress, Jenna. That sign means that dress is very easy to wear. It feels nice and is perfect for you." Jenna smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +The next day Jenna wore the yellow dress to school. All of her friends said how pretty it was and how nicely she wore it. Jenna was very proud to wear such a special dress. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved ice-cream. Every day, she would go to the ice-cream shop and get a regular scoop of strawberry. + +Today, the girl couldn't find her usual flavor. When she asked the shopkeeper, he said “Sorry, we ran out of strawberry. We still have chocolate.†+ +The girl thought for a moment, and then smiled. She said “Okay, I’ll take the chocolate.†+ +The girl was very excited to try her new ice-cream, so she licked it as soon as she got home. After one lick, her face lit up with joy. + +“Yay, it’s so yummy!†she shouted. She put the ice-cream down and ran to her mom. She said “Mommy, can I have a kiss?†Her mom said “Of course, sweetie!†+ +After they kissed, the girl returned to her ice-cream, still grinning from the kiss she got from her mom. From then on, she would get a regular scoop of chocolate every day and finish it with a kiss from her mom. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a baby. A baby that was full of energy and very impatient. + +The mommy and daddy wanted to make sure the baby grew up and had a good life. So they made an important decision. They worked really hard so they could get a book full of history. They wanted to help the baby learn all about the world. + +Sometimes, the baby can get a little too excited and act a bit too quickly. The mommy and daddy use their book of history to prevent the baby from doing things that would be bad for her. + +The mommy and daddy also explain to the baby why it is important to be patient and take things slow. This way, the baby can learn and grow in the right way. The baby is surrounded by love and history, which helps her learn and grow. +John saw a bird fly over him and wanted to be able to fly like that. He asked his mom, “Can I fly?†She smiled and said, “No, sweetie. You can’t fly, but you can do other things. You can do your best in school and pass your exams.†+ +John got very excited. He knew he had to work hard if he wanted to pass his exams. He studied every day, and when his exam came, he was very ready. His mom was proud of him. + +John looked up and saw a bird fly over him again. He smiled and waved at it. He didn’t need to fly to be proud of himself. He knew he was ready and had done his best. +Once upon a time, there was a mama and a baby. The mama was at home and the baby was playing with her toys. + +The mama said to the baby, "Let's go outside and play. There's a pretty park just around the corner." + +The baby smiled and the mama got ready to go. But then the baby said to the mama, "I don't wanna go, I want pizza!" + +The mama smiled and told the baby, "We can get pizza when we get back home. But we need to go to the park first, it'll be fun!" + +The baby thought about it and then agreed. So the mama and the baby went to the park. + +When they got back, the mama and the baby had a delicious pizza waiting for them. The baby was so happy and told the mama, "This is the best day ever!" + +The moral of the story is that it is important to share experiences with family, even if the experience isn't as exciting as getting pizza. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Sarah. Sam had a great idea to do something fun. He suggested they go play in the desert! Sarah thought it sounded like lots of fun so they set off. + +When they arrived at the desert, Sarah noticed how gloomy it was. Sam noticed a cactus nearby and said to Sarah, “Look at that cactus! Let's go climb it!" Sarah thought this was the best idea ever and they made their way to the cactus. + +When Sarah and Sam got to the cactus, they stopped and looked up. It was really tall! But Sam said, “Let's try and make it to the top!†So they started climbing the bigger part of the cactus and soon enough, they made it to the top! + +The view above the cactus was beautiful! Sarah and Sam stayed at the top of the cactus for a while and enjoyed the view. Then they started climbing down and made their way back home. What a great day they had! +Once upon a time, there were two friends about to have an adventure. One was a little girl named Hannah and the other was a little boy named Jonah. Hannah took out a special package from her pocket and showed it to Jonah. + +“What is it?†asked Jonah. + +“It's a surprise,†said Hannah with a smile. “But first, let's go on our adventure.†+ +The two children starting running and were soon lost in a big field with tall grass. “This way!†the two shouted, running towards the trees. + +Suddenly, Hannah stopped and sneezed. She had a feeling that something amazing was going to happen. She handed the package to Jonah. + +“Open it,†she said. + +Inside the package was a magical wand and a pair of wings. The two friends were so excited. They put on the wings, waved their wands, and flew off on an adventurous journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to create something special. She gathered some chicken eggs from the barn and carefully cracked them into a bowl, stirring the eggs together quickly. She was very proud of what she had created. + +The little girl eagerly ran to the kitchen and grabbed a hot pan. She poured the eggs onto the hot pan and watched them cook until they were golden brown. + +"Wow!" said the little girl. "I made a yummy breakfast!" + +Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was her mom. "Did you make breakfast today, sweetheart?" asked her mom. + +The little girl proudly said, "Yes, I did! I cracked the eggs and made them into something delicious". + +Her mom smiled. "That's great, honey. You did a good job. Let's eat!" + +The little girl and her mom enjoyed the tasty breakfast together. The little girl was especially proud of her creation. +Once upon a time, there was a bad bird that could fly. Whenever it wanted to go somewhere far away, it would just flap its wings and fly away. One day, the bird wanted to take a shower. So it flew and flew until it found a stream of water. The bird splashed around in the stream and felt so good! + +Suddenly, a big and bad storm came. The wind was so strong that it blew the bird away! The bird held onto a tree branch and waited until the storm passed. Once the storm was gone, the bird flew back home. + +The bird felt amazing after its shower and flew around. It flew up high in the sky until it could barely be seen. Then, it flew back down to the ground and was happy to be home again. +One day, a red bird had a question. The bird saw a big tree with a strange texture. It wanted to know what the tree was. The bird went to its friend, the cat. + +"Cat, what is this tree with the odd texture?" the bird asked. The cat looked at the tree and thought for a moment. + +"I don't know," the cat said. "Let's ask the wise old owl." + +The bird and the cat went to the owl's home. The owl listened to their question about the red tree with the strange texture. The owl knew a lot, but it didn't know about this tree. + +"I'm sorry, I don't have the answer," the owl said. The bird and the cat were sad. They really wanted to know about the tree. + +The bird and the cat decided to ask other animals in the forest. They asked the squirrel, the rabbit, and the deer, but no one knew about the red tree with the strange texture. The bird and the cat didn't give up. They kept looking for the answer, and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She was not an ordinary girl, because she had a special friend. Her friend was a big bird named Max. Max had strong wings and could fly very high. + +One day, Max asked Lily, "Do you want to fly with me?" Lily was happy and said, "Yes, I do!" Max told Lily to seat on his shoulder. Lily climbed up and sat on Max's shoulder. Max started to flap his wings and they began to fly. + +They flew over houses, trees, and rivers. Lily saw many things she had never seen before. She was very excited. After a while, Max and Lily came back down. Lily thanked Max for the fun ride. From that day on, Lily and Max became the best of friends. +There was a bossy person named Tom. One day, Tom went to the park to play with his friends. But when he got there, he could not find them. He was sad because he missed his friends. + +Tom looked everywhere in the park. He saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing with her ball. Tom went to Sue and said, "Have you seen my friends?" Sue shook her head and said, "No, but I will help you find them." + +Tom and Sue looked all around the park. They asked other kids if they saw Tom's friends. Finally, they found Tom's friends near the swings. Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Sue!" Then, they all played together and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big board in his room. He dared to use the board to make a bridge. He wanted to go from his bed to his toy box without touching the floor. He thought the floor was hot lava. + +Tim asked his sister, Sue, "Sue, do you dare to walk on the board too?" Sue was honest and said, "No, I am scared. What if we fall in the lava?" Tim said, "Don't worry, I will hold your hand." + +Tim and Sue held hands and walked on the board. They were careful not to fall in the lava. They made it to the toy box and played with their toys. They were happy they dared to be brave and had fun together. +One day, a big, ugly frog lived in a pit. The pit was his home. He had many friends who came to play with him. They liked to jump and swim in the water. + +A little dog came to the pit. He saw the frog and said, "Hello, Mr. Frog. Can I play with you?" The ugly frog smiled and said, "Yes, little dog. Jump in and swim with me." + +The little dog jumped in and swam with the ugly frog. They had so much fun. After they played, the little dog said, "Thank you, Mr. Frog. I had a great time." The ugly frog was happy and bowed to the little dog. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a regular pocket on his pants. One day, he found a magic stone. The stone could change things. Tim was very happy. + +Tim wanted to change his toy car into a big car. But his sister, Sue, wanted the stone too. They started to fight. They both wanted the stone to change things for them. + +Mom saw Tim and Sue fight. She took the stone and said, "You must share." Tim and Sue learned to share the stone. They changed many things together. And they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy model car that he loved to play with. One day, he saw a big, dangerous dog outside his house. Tim was scared, but he wanted to play with his model car outside. + +Tim's mom saw him looking at the dog and said, "Tim, don't go near that dangerous dog. It's not safe." Tim listened to his mom and stayed inside the house. But he still wanted to play outside with his model car. + +So, Tim had an idea. He called his friend, Sam, and asked, "Sam, can you come and play with me? There's a big, dangerous dog outside, and I'm scared." Sam said, "Sure, Tim! I'll come over right away." When Sam came over, they played with the model car inside the house and had lots of fun. Tim was happy that he called his friend and stayed safe from the dangerous dog. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He lived in a big house. One day, he found a letter on the ground. The letter was from a bird who needed help. + +The wealthy man wanted to help the bird. He went outside and started to whistle. The bird heard the whistle and flew to the man. The bird was very happy to see the man. + +The man and the bird became good friends. They played and whistled together every day. The bird was very happy, and the wealthy man was happy too. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Momo. Momo loved to eat bananas. One day, he found a big, yellow banana under a tree. Momo was very happy. But, there was something different about this banana. It was an unknown banana. + +Momo took the unknown banana to his friend, Lulu the bird. Momo had a question for Lulu. He asked, "Do you know this banana?" Lulu looked at the banana and said she did not know it. Momo was not sure if he should eat the unknown banana. + +Momo and Lulu decided to ask their other friends about the unknown banana. They asked Zara the elephant, Timmy the turtle, and Binky the bear. But no one knew the banana. Momo was sad. Then, a wise old owl saw Momo's question. The owl said, "I know this banana. It is a magic banana. If you eat it, something special will happen." + +Momo was excited. He shared the magic banana with all his friends. When they ate it, they all became very happy. They laughed and played together all day. From that day on, Momo and his friends knew that if they had a question, they could always ask the wise old owl. And they never forgot the magic of the unknown banana. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a busy town with lots of cars and traffic. Every day, Lucy liked to count the cars as they went by her house. She would say, "One, two, three," as she watched the cars drive by. + +One sunny day, Lucy was counting the cars like always. But today, there were so many cars that she lost her number. "Oh no," she said, "I can't remember my number!" Lucy felt sad because she loved to count the cars. + +Just then, her big brother Tom came outside. He saw Lucy looking sad and asked her what was wrong. Lucy told him about her lost number. Tom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I can help you find your number!" Together, they counted the cars again. "One, two, three," they said, and Lucy found her number. She was so happy, and they both laughed and played outside until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his dog, Max. They would run, jump, and have so much fun together. One day, Tim decided to teach Max a new trick. He wanted Max to be quiet when he said "shh". + +Tim and Max practiced the new trick in the yard. Tim would say "shh" and Max would stop barking. They worked very hard, and Max learned the trick quickly. Tim was very happy and proud of Max. + +The next day, Tim's friend, Lily, came over to play. Tim wanted to show Lily the new trick Max learned. He said, "Watch this, Lily!" and told Max to bark. Max barked loudly, and then Tim said "shh". Max stopped barking and was very quiet. Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, Tim! You're a great teacher!" Tim felt a little embarrassed but happy that his friend liked the trick. They all played together and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely rocket. The rocket lived in a big field. It was all by itself. The rocket wanted a friend to play with. + +One day, the sun was shining bright. The lonely rocket saw something in the grass. It was a big box. The rocket was very excited. It wanted to know what was inside. + +The rocket opened the box. It revealed a little robot. The robot said, "Hi, I am your new friend!" The lonely rocket was so happy. They played together all day long. +One day, a big enthusiastic frog named Fred went to the river. He saw a little fish named Tim who was sad. Tim could not swim fast like the other fish. Fred wanted to help Tim. + +Fred said, "I can teach you to swim fast, Tim!" Tim was happy and said, "Yes, please!" So, Fred taught Tim how to move his tail and fins in the water. + +At first, Tim was not good at swimming fast. But, Fred did not give up. They tried and tried until Tim could swim fast. Tim was so happy and said, "Thank you, Fred!" Now, Tim could play with the other fish in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a tall goose. The tall goose liked to act. One day, the tall goose went to the park to play. + +At the park, the tall goose saw a big tree. The tall goose wanted to act like a bird in the tree. So, the tall goose jumped and flapped its wings. It acted just like a bird. + +The tall goose was happy to act like a bird. It played all day in the park. Then, the tall goose went home to rest. The tall goose had a fun day acting and playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing a game with numbers. They had to find the biggest number they could think of. + +Lily thought of the number ten, but her friend Sam thought of the number twenty. They did not know which number was bigger. So, they asked their teacher, Mr. Fox. Mr. Fox told them that the number twenty was bigger than the number ten. + +Lily was sad that her number was not the biggest. But Mr. Fox told her that it was okay. He said that there are many numbers and that everyone can think of a big number. Lily and Sam were happy again, and they went back to playing their game with numbers. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play outside, but today it was very cold. Buddy's mom said, "You need to wear a sweater to stay warm." + +Buddy put on his favorite sweater. It was a soft and warm sweater with a picture of a bone on it. Buddy went outside to play with his friends. They played catch with a ball and ran around the yard. + +While they were playing, Buddy could hear a little bird singing in a tree. The bird was cold too, so Buddy shared his sweater with the bird. They both felt warm and happy. The bird sang a thank you song, and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, in a deep, deep forest, there lived a big bird. This bird had many pretty feathers. One day, the bird was flying high in the sky, playing with the wind. + +As the bird played, one of its feathers fell down, down, down to the ground. A small girl saw the feather and picked it up. She was so happy to find it. She wanted to do something fun with the pretty feather. + +The girl ran to her friend, a little boy. She showed him the feather and said, "Look what I found! Let's do something fun with it!" The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, let's make a hat!" So, they did. They made a hat with the pretty feather on it. They played and laughed all day long, happy with their new hat. And the big bird in the sky smiled, happy that its feather brought joy to the little girl and boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toy blocks. One day, he wanted to build a big stack with his blocks. He worked hard and made a tall stack. + +Tom was proud of his stack. He called his friend Sam to come and see. Sam came and looked at the stack. He said, "That is a big stack, Tom! But be careful, it might fall!" Tom just laughed and said, "No, it won't fall. I am very good at stacking blocks." + +Sam was worried, but he didn't want to be foolish. So, he just nodded and smiled. Then, Tom tried to put one more block on top. The stack wobbled and then, it fell down with a big crash! Tom and Sam looked at the mess. Tom said, "I should have listened to you, Sam." + +From that day, Tom always listened to his friends and never acted foolish again. And they all played together, building many more stacks of blocks, but always being careful. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile human named Tom. Tom wanted to sail on the big blue sea. He had a little boat with white sails. + +One day, Tom met a fish. The fish said, "Hello, Tom! Where are you going?" Tom said, "I want to sail on the big blue sea." The fish said, "I can help you. Let's go together!" + +Tom and the fish sailed far away. They saw big fish and little fish. They saw pretty shells and soft sand. Tom and the fish had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, they sailed back home. Tom and the fish were happy and tired. They said, "Goodbye, friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a blue car. The blue car had a pole on the back. One day, the blue car went for a ride in the park. + +In the park, the blue car saw a big tree. The blue car did not want to hit the tree. So, the blue car had to reverse. The blue car went back, back, back, and did not hit the tree. + +The pole on the back of the blue car was very helpful. When the blue car reversed, the pole touched the tree. The blue car knew it was safe. The blue car was happy it had the pole and could go on more fun rides in the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play. It was a nice day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Mia saw a berry bush and wanted to pick some berries. She took a basket and began to pick the berries. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. The rain made Mia sad. She didn't want to get wet, so she ran under a big tree. Under the tree, she met a little bird. The bird was also sad because of the rain. Mia said, "Hi bird, I am sad too. The rain stopped me from picking berries." + +The bird said, "I am sad because I can't fly in the rain. Let's be friends and wait for the rain to stop." Mia smiled and agreed. They sat under the tree, talking and laughing. Soon, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. + +Mia and the bird were happy. They went back to the berry bush and picked more berries together. They had a fun day and became good friends. From that day on, whenever Mia felt sad, she would visit her bird friend, and they would play and laugh together. +Once upon a time, there was a big sea. In the sea, there were many fish. The fish liked to play games. They were competitive. They wanted to be the best at the games they played. + +One day, the fish played a new game called "disappear". The fish would hide, and the other fish had to find them. The fish that hid the best would win. They all wanted to win the game. + +The fish swam and hid all over the sea. Some fish hid under rocks. Some fish hid in the sand. Some fish hid behind plants. The fish looked and looked for their friends. When they found all the fish, they played the game again. They had so much fun playing "disappear" in the big sea. +Once upon a time, there was a big kitchen. In the kitchen, there was a mom and her little boy, Tom. Tom loved to help his mom cook. They were making a yummy cake for a party. + +Mom told Tom to stir the cake mix. Tom took a big spoon and stirred and stirred. He was so happy to help. They could hear music from the distant room, where dad was playing a fun song. + +When the cake was ready, mom put it in the oven. Tom and mom danced to the music while they waited. The whole family enjoyed the yummy cake at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a clever ostrich named Ollie. He lived in a big forest with his friends. Ollie loved to help his friends when they had problems. + +One day, Ollie's friend, a little bird, had a broken nest. The little bird was sad. Ollie wanted to help. He said, "I can fix your nest!" Ollie used his big, strong legs to find sticks and leaves. He worked hard to fix the nest for his friend. + +After the nest was fixed, all the animals in the forest were happy. They knew they could count on Ollie to help them. The moral of the story is that it is good to be kind and help others when they need it. +One day, a girl named Lily was playing in the park. She saw an amazing bird with big, bright wings. The bird was in a rush and dropped a note on the ground. Lily picked up the note and read it. + +"Help! My baby bird is stuck in a tree!" the note said. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she asked her friend Tom to come with her. They walked to the big tree where the baby bird was stuck. + +"I can't reach it!" said Tom. "What do we do?" Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She found a long stick and used it to help the baby bird down. The amazing bird was so happy and thanked Lily and Tom for their help. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a happy kid who liked to play with his toys. One day, he saw a big, red ball in the park. He wanted to play with it, but it was too big for him. He tried to push it, but he couldn't. Tim started to struggle, but he didn't give up. + +While Tim was struggling, a big dog came to help. The dog was very strong and pushed the ball with Tim. Together, they made the ball roll and roll. Tim was happy, and he thanked the dog. They became good friends and played with the ball all day long. + +After playing, Tim and the dog were very hungry. They went home and Tim's mom gave them some tasty food. They ate and ate until they were full. Tim and the dog were happy and tired. They went to sleep, dreaming about their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an interesting toy named Mr. Bunny. Mr. Bunny had a hurt knee. He could not hop and play like other toys. + +One day, Tim wanted to help Mr. Bunny feel better. He told Mr. Bunny, "I will encourage you to hop on your hurt knee, and it will get better soon." Mr. Bunny was happy to have a friend like Tim. + +Tim and Mr. Bunny played and hopped together every day. Tim would always say, "You can do it, Mr. Bunny!" Soon, Mr. Bunny's knee got better. He could hop and play just like before. Tim and Mr. Bunny were very happy and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a big land, there lived a happy little bird named Tim. Tim loved to fly and play with his friends. Every day, they would fly around the land and find new places to play. + +One day, Tim had a plan to find a new place to play with his friends. They flew high up in the sky and looked down at the land. They saw a big tree and thought it would be a great place to play. So, they flew down to the tree and started to play. + +But, there was an angry cat named Max living in the tree. Max did not like Tim and his friends playing in his tree. He hissed at them and tried to catch them. Tim and his friends were scared, so they flew away from the tree. They found a new place to play, far away from the angry cat. And they all played happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a dead bug in his room. He did not like it and wanted to remove it. He ran to his parent and told them about the bug. His parent said they would help him. + +Tim and his parent went to his room. They saw the dead bug on the floor. The parent picked it up and said they would remove it. Tim was happy that the bug would be gone. + +After the parent removed the dead bug, Tim felt better. He thanked his parent for helping him. They hugged and went to play with Tim's toys. Tim knew his parent would always help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive car. It had four round wheels and went very fast. The car had a special paper called a "license" so it could go on the road. + +One day, the car met a little red bike. The bike was curious and asked the car a question. "Why do you need a license to go on the road?" The car smiled and said, "It is because I am big and fast. The license helps keep everyone safe." + +The little red bike thought about it and said, "That makes sense. I am not as big and fast as you, but I still want to be safe too." So, the car and the little red bike became friends and always followed the rules on the road. They had lots of fun and everyone was safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He had a big boat. He liked to use the boat to go on the water. One day, the sailor saw another boat. The other boat was very close to his boat. + +The sailor was worried. He did not want the boats to hit. So, he yelled, "Watch out!" But the other boat did not hear him. The boats got closer and closer until they hit each other. The sailor was very sad. + +The person on the other boat said, "I am sorry!" The sailor was still sad, but he knew it was an accident. They both worked together to fix the boats. After they fixed the boats, they became good friends. The sailor was not sad anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat lived in a house with a big fireplace. He liked to sit by the fireplace to feel warm. One day, the cat felt very impatient. He wanted to play outside, but it was too cold. + +The cat had a friend, a little bird. The bird told the cat, "Wait, the sun will come soon. Then we can play outside together." But the cat did not want to wait. He went outside to play, even though it was cold. + +The cat felt colder and colder. He wished he had waited for the sun like the bird said. The cat went back inside and sat by the fireplace. He felt warm again. The next day, the sun came, and the cat played outside with the bird. The cat learned to wait and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty cat named Tom. Tom had a little friend, a mouse named Jerry. They loved to play together and help each other. + +One day, Jerry said, "Let's decorate the house for a big dinner!" Tom agreed, and they started to work. They put up colorful papers and drew fun pictures. + +After they finished, they made a yummy dinner with tasty food. They invited all their friends to join them. Everyone was happy and had a great time. + +At the dinner, Tom said, "This is the best dinner ever!" Jerry smiled and said, "Yes, we did a great job!" And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a toy with a handle. Sue liked to play with the toy all day. One day, Sue met a boy named Tim. Tim was rude. He took Sue's toy and ran away. + +Sue was sad and wanted her toy back. She asked her big brother, Sam, for help. Sam was strong and fast. He found Tim and asked him to give the toy back. Tim said sorry and gave the toy back to Sue. + +Sue was happy to have her toy again. She told Tim it was not nice to take things from others. Tim learned his lesson and promised to be nice. Sue and Tim became friends. They played together and shared their toys. When they were tired, they would lie on the grass and look at the clouds. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a dependable girl named Lily. She had a favorite shoe that she wore every day. The shoe was red and shiny, and it made Lily very happy. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you must permit me to clean your shoe. It is very dirty." Lily did not want to give her the shoe, but her mom was kind and promised to be careful. So, Lily said, "Okay, Mom. I will permit you to clean my shoe." + +While her mom cleaned the shoe, Lily played with her toys. She missed her shoe but knew her mom would give it back soon. When the shoe was clean and dry, her mom gave it back to Lily. Lily was so happy to have her shiny red shoe again. She thanked her mom and put the shoe back on her foot. From that day on, Lily always let her mom clean her shoe when it was dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a cold day. A little girl named Mia was walking to the store. She wanted to buy some gum. She wore a big coat to stay warm. + +On her way, she met a friendly dog. The dog said, "Woof! I am cold too. Can I walk with you?" Mia smiled and said, "Yes, let's go to the store together." + +They walked to the store and Mia bought some gum. She shared her gum with the dog. Mia and the dog spread the gum in their mouths. They were happy and warm, and they walked back home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play pretend. One day, Lucy decided to pretend she was a princess. She put on her pretty dress and her shiny crown. + +In her room, she saw some dust on her toy box. "Oh no!" said Lucy. "A princess can't have dust in her castle!" So, she grabbed a cloth and cleaned the dust away. She felt very happy with her clean castle. + +Later, Lucy saw her friend Tom looking miserable outside. She asked, "Why are you sad, Tom?" Tom said, "I can't find my toy car." Lucy had an idea. "Let's pretend we are detectives and find your car!" They searched and found Tom's toy car under a bush. Tom was happy, and they played pretend together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a normal boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Tim and his friends found a toy that could shoot. They took turns to shoot the toy into the sky. It was so much fun to see it go up, up, up! + +As they played, a rainbow appeared in the sky. It was big and had many colors. Tim and his friends were happy to see the rainbow. They kept playing under the rainbow until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a lively cat named Tilly. Tilly loved to play with her ball of yarn. She would roll it, toss it, and turn it all day long. The yarn was her favorite toy. + +One day, Tilly saw that her yarn was stuck under a big chair. She tried to get it out, but it was too hard. She felt sad, and she wanted her yarn back. Tilly thought about what to do. + +Then, Tilly had an idea. She would turn the big chair and get her yarn back. Tilly pushed and pushed, and soon the chair moved. Tilly was so happy to see her yarn again. She played with it all day long, feeling lively and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to collect masks. He had many masks on his wall. Tim was very generous. He liked to share his masks with his friends. + +One day, Tim met a new friend named Sam. Sam saw Tim's masks and said, "Wow! You have so many masks! Can I borrow one for the party tonight?" Tim was happy to share and said, "Yes, you can have one. I like to share my masks." + +At the party, Sam wore the mask Tim gave him. But Sam was not a good friend. He spilled juice on the mask and broke it. The mask was ruined. Tim was very sad when he saw his broken mask. + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to break your mask." Tim was still sad, but he knew it was an accident. He said, "It's okay, Sam. I'm just sad because it was my favorite mask." + +From that day on, Tim didn't share his masks with anyone. He kept them all to himself. His friends were sad because Tim was not generous anymore. The end. +One day, a small boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They saw two big boys having a fight. Tim wanted to help, but he was too weak. Spot barked and ran to Tim. + +"Spot, can you bring help?" Tim asked. Spot barked again and ran away. + +Spot found a grown-up and brought him to the fight. The grown-up stopped the fight and made the boys say sorry. Tim was happy that Spot could help, even if he was weak. From that day on, Tim and Spot knew they could count on each other. +Once, there was a boy named Tom. He liked to play with matches. One day, he found a match in his house. He thought it would be fun to light it. So, he did. But, he did not know that matches can be dangerous. + +Tom's mom saw him play with the match. She said, "Tom, do not play with matches! They can hurt you and others. The fire can grow big and burn things." Tom looked at the fire and saw it was getting bigger. He felt scared and did not know what to do. + +Tom's dad came and put out the fire. He said, "Tom, you must be careful. Fire can be very bad if not used right. You should not play with things you do not know about." Tom learned that day to always think before doing something new. And he never played with matches again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spot. Spot was smart and loved to help people. One day, Spot wanted to drive a car to help his friends. + +Spot knew he needed a license to drive the car. He went to the place where people get licenses. Spot worked hard to complete the test. He passed the test and got his license. Spot was very happy. + +Now, Spot could drive the car and help his friends. He always drove carefully and followed the rules. Everyone loved Spot, and they learned to be like him. The moral of the story is to work hard and follow the rules to be helpful and loved by others. +One day, a gray cat named Tom saw a big package. It was outside his home. He was very curious about it. He thought, "What could be inside?" + +Tom asked his friend, a dog named Max, "Can you lend me your nose? I want to know what is inside the package." Max said, "Sure, I will help you." Max sniffed the package and wagged his tail. He knew what was inside. + +Tom and Max opened the package together. Inside, they found many toys! They remembered that they had been good friends and had helped other animals. This was a gift for them. They were very happy and played with the toys all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat. The rat lived in a big house with a kind girl. The girl liked to play with the rat every day. They were very happy. + +One day, the girl found the rat looking sad. She wanted to make the rat feel better. The girl picked up the rat and gave it a gentle rub. The rat started to feel better and smiled. + +The rat was grateful for the girl's help. It wanted to say thank you. The rat found a small toy and gave it to the girl. The girl was happy and hugged the rat. They played together all day long. +One day, a red train and a blue train were on the same track. They both wanted to get to the end of the track first. The red train said, "I want to race you to the end!" The blue train agreed and said, "Let's race!" + +The race was hard for both trains. They both went very fast. The red train was in front, but the blue train was close behind. The trains knew that there was only one more turn to go before the end. + +As they got closer to the end, the red train saw a big rock on the track. The red train knew that if they didn't stop, they would crash. The red train yelled, "Stop, blue train! There's a rock!" + +The blue train heard the red train and stopped just in time. They both looked at the rock and knew they couldn't finish the race. The red train and the blue train decided to work together to move the rock. After they moved the rock, they both went to the end of the track together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a big, cool room. In the room, a little girl named Sue lived with her cat, Tom. Sue and Tom liked to play all day long. One day, they found a box with a lock on it. They did not know what was inside the box, but they wanted to find out. + +Sue and Tom looked all over the house for the key to open the lock. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the door. They were getting very tired. Sue let out a big yawn. Tom yawned too. They decided to take a nap and look for the key later. + +After their nap, Sue and Tom went to the kitchen for a snack. There, on the table, they saw the key! Sue picked up the key and ran to the cool room with Tom. They opened the lock on the box. Inside the box, they found lots of fun toys to play with. Sue and Tom were so happy they found the key, and they played with their new toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl named Lucy. She liked to balance on one foot. One day, Lucy saw a hanger in her room. She had an idea. + +Lucy said to her mom, "Can I balance on the hanger?" Her mom said, "No, Lucy, that is not safe. The hanger is not strong like you." But Lucy did not listen to her mom. + +Lucy tried to balance on the hanger. But the hanger was not strong like Lucy. It broke and Lucy fell down. She cried because she was hurt. Lucy's mom was sad too. They both wished Lucy had listened. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a tray. It was a good tray. Tim wanted to use the tray to carry his toys. He put his toys on the tray and carried it to his room. Tim was happy. + +In his room, Tim saw his sister, Sue. Sue saw the tray and wanted it. She tried to take the tray from Tim. Tim did not like this. He started to frown. + +Tim said, "No, this is my good tray." Sue frowned too. Their mom saw them and said, "You can both use the tray. Share and play together." Tim and Sue smiled. They played with the tray and their toys. They had fun and were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow dog with a big paw. The dog liked to play and do fun things. He had many friends in the park. They would run and jump all day. + +One day, the yellow dog saw a big ball. He wanted to play with it. He used his big paw to push the ball. The ball went very fast. The yellow dog was happy and wanted to do it again. + +But the ball went near a big road with many cars. The yellow dog did not look and ran after the ball. His friends called for him to stop, but he did not hear them. The yellow dog got hit by a car. The ball was not fun anymore, and his friends were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her parents told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily loved the beach because she could build sandcastles and swim in the ocean. + +On the day of the trip, Lily's mom packed a delicious lunch with sandwiches and fruit. But as they were driving, Lily started feeling sick. She realized that she ate too much candy before the trip. It was disgusting! + +Lily learned that eating too much candy can make her feel sick and ruin her fun trip. From then on, she promised to eat healthier snacks before going on any trips. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to clean up his toys before he could have any candy. Timmy didn't want to clean up, so he threw a tantrum. + +Timmy's mom explained to him that it was important to clean up after himself and be responsible. She told him that when he did something wrong, he should pray and ask for forgiveness. Timmy didn't really understand what "pray" meant, but he knew it had something to do with talking to God. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. They saw a man who looked very sad. Timmy's mom explained that the man had lost his job and didn't have any money. Timmy didn't understand what "job" or "money" meant, but he knew that the man was "dead" inside. + +Timmy's mom gave the man some money and they prayed for him. Timmy didn't know what to say, but he closed his eyes and tried to talk to God. When they got home, Timmy cleaned up his toys without complaining. He knew it was the right thing to do, and he felt good about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to pour some milk into her cereal bowl. Lily was happy to help and carefully poured the milk. + +After breakfast, Lily went to check the mailbox with her mommy. They found a letter from her grandma, who lived far away. Lily was so excited to read it! But then she noticed something naughty - a bird had made a mess on the mailbox. + +Lily's mommy got some water and a cloth to clean it up. Lily helped by pouring the water on the mailbox. They cleaned it up together and then went inside to read the letter from grandma. It was a happy day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom brought home a newspaper. Lily loved looking at the pictures in the newspaper. She said to her mom, "Can I join you and look at the newspaper too?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, you can join me." Lily felt lucky to be able to look at the newspaper with her mom. They looked at the pictures together and talked about what they saw. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a picture of a puppy. She said, "I want a puppy too!" Her mom replied, "Maybe one day we can get you a puppy, but for now, let's enjoy looking at the pictures in the newspaper together." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. I love looking at the newspaper with you." From that day on, Lily and her mom would often join each other to look at the newspaper and talk about what they saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her family and friends. One day, her mommy asked her to write her name on a piece of paper. Lily took her crayon and wrote her name very carefully. + +Her mommy was so proud of her and said, "You write so well, Lily! It's important to practice writing so you can get better and faster." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to be the fastest writer in the world!" Her mommy laughed and said, "That's a big goal, but it's good to have dreams. Just remember, it's more important to write neatly and correctly than to write fast." + +Lily nodded and continued to practice writing every day. She knew that speed was important, but so was doing things the right way. And who knows, maybe one day she would be the fastest writer in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her room with her favorite doll when her mom walked in and asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to clean up because she was having too much fun playing. + +Her mom explained that if she didn't clean up, she wouldn't be able to find her toys later. Lily reluctantly agreed and started putting her toys away. As she was cleaning, she accidentally knocked over an ashtray that was on the shelf. Her mom was upset because it was a gift from her grandma and it was the perfect ashtray. + +Lily felt bad and apologized to her mom. Her mom forgave her and explained that accidents happen but it's important to be careful with things that are special to others. From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with her mom's special things. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit named Benny. Benny was very intelligent and loved to play tricks on his friends. One day, Benny saw a big knot in a tree and wanted to try to untie it. He called out to his friend, a little bird named Tweetie, and asked for her help. + +Tweetie flew over to the tree and asked Benny what he was trying to do. Benny explained that he wanted to untie the knot and see what was inside. Tweetie giggled and said, "That knot is too big for us to untie!" + +But Benny was determined to try. He hopped onto the tree and started to nibble at the knot. After a while, the knot started to loosen and Benny was able to unravel it. Inside the knot, they found a shiny new toy! + +Benny and Tweetie were so happy and played with their new toy all day long. From that day on, Benny knew that he could try to do anything he set his mind to, even if it seemed impossible at first. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with many animals. There were cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. The sheep were very busy eating grass and playing with each other. One day, a big bad wolf came to the farm. The wolf wanted to eat the sheep, but the farmer did not permit it. + +The wolf was very angry and decided to sneak into the farm at night. When the sheep were sleeping, the wolf attacked them. The sheep tried to run away, but the wolf was too fast. The wolf ate all the sheep and ran away. The farmer was very sad because he loved his sheep very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the hot sun. One day, Lily and her mommy went on a long walk in the desert. They were very thirsty and tired. Suddenly, they saw an oasis in the distance. An oasis is a good place with water and trees. + +Lily insisted that they go to the oasis, but her mommy said they should wait until they got closer. As they got closer, they saw that the oasis was just a mirage. A mirage is when you see something that isn't really there. They were very sad and had no water to drink. + +They walked and walked until they were too tired to go on. They sat down and waited for help, but nobody came. It was a very bad ending to their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird who lived in a tree. The bird loved to sing and fly around all day. One day, a sly fox came by and asked the bird to come down and play with him. The bird was happy to have a friend and agreed to go down. + +When the bird was on the ground, the fox tried to catch her. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the bird remembered what her mother had mentioned to her before. Her mother told her that if she ever felt scared or in danger, she should wink her eye and fly away. + +So, the bird winked her eye and flew away from the fox. The fox was left feeling foolish and alone. The bird realized that it's important to be careful of who you trust and to always remember the advice of those who care about you. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved cheese more than anything in the world. He would always look for cheese wherever he went. One day, he saw a big piece of cheese on a table. It was so big and yellow, he couldn't resist it. + +Timmy decided to dive into the cheese and take a big bite. But as he was eating, he heard a fierce noise. It was a cat! The cat was coming to catch Timmy. Timmy quickly ran away, but he didn't forget his cheese. He took a big piece of cheese with him and ate it while hiding from the cat. From that day on, Timmy knew he had to be careful when he was diving into his cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big display of strawberries. They were so red and juicy! She wanted to eat them all. + +But then, she saw something strange. There was a green strawberry in the display. She had never seen a green strawberry before. She asked her mommy why it was green. Her mommy said that it was not ripe yet. That means it was not ready to eat. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't eat the green strawberry, but she was happy to learn something new. She knew that she had to wait for the green strawberry to turn red before she could eat it. And so, she happily picked out some red strawberries and went home to enjoy them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and dad. They walked through the forest, and Lily saw a big tree with a hole in it. + +Lily said, "I wonder what's inside the hole?" + +Her dad said, "Let's take a look and discover what's in there." + +They looked inside the hole and saw a kangaroo! The kangaroo hopped out of the hole and said, "Hello, I'm an intelligent kangaroo. Nice to meet you!" + +Lily was so surprised to see a talking kangaroo. She asked, "Can we be friends?" + +The kangaroo smiled and said, "Of course! Let's play together." And from that day on, Lily and the kangaroo had many fun adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful swan who loved to swim in the pond. One day, the swan saw a shiny cable in the water. The swan didn't know what it was, but it looked interesting. + +The swan wanted to play with the cable, so it swam closer. But as it got closer, the cable wrapped around its leg and pulled the swan under the water. The swan was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind fisherman saw what happened and quickly came to help. The fisherman carefully untangled the cable from the swan's leg and helped it back to the surface. The swan was grateful and accepted the fisherman's help. From that day on, the swan was more careful and never played with cables again. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird had a small arm and it couldn't fly very well. One day, the bird saw a big tree and wanted to go there. But it was too far away. + +The bird tried to fly but it couldn't go very high. It felt sad and worried. Suddenly, a big wind came and lifted the bird up. It felt like it was soaring in the sky! + +But then, the wind stopped and the bird started to fall down. It was scared and didn't know what to do. Just then, a friendly bird came and helped it. Together, they flew to the big tree. The small bird was happy and grateful. From that day on, it knew it could always count on its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her tablet. One day, her tablet broke and she was very sad. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my tablet is broken. Can you fix it?" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We have to buy a new one. But we don't have enough money right now." + +Lily was sad, but her loyal dog, Max, came to her and held her hand with his paw. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You make me happy." + +A few days later, Lily's mom surprised her with a new tablet. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mommy! And thank you, Max, for holding my hand and making me feel better." + +From that day on, Lily watched videos on her new tablet with Max by her side, always loyal and always holding her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy some treats. Lily wanted some candy, but her mommy said they could only get one treat because too much candy would spoil their dinner. + +Lily picked out a chocolate bar and they went to the checkout. The lady at the store was very nice and gave Lily a sticker for being so good. When they got home, Lily's daddy was there. He asked if they had a normal day at the store. Lily told him about the candy and the sticker, and how they had to be careful not to spoil their dinner. + +After dinner, Lily got to eat her chocolate bar. It was very yummy, but she knew she couldn't have too much because she didn't want to spoil her teeth. From then on, she made sure to brush her teeth extra well every night before bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to chop some vegetables. Lily was very helpful and did as she was told. She chopped carrots, onions, and peppers. + +As she was chopping the peppers, Lily noticed something strange. One of the peppers was very spicy. It made her eyes water and her nose tingle. She knew she had to be careful. + +Later that day, Lily and her family sat down to eat. Her mom had made a delicious stir-fry with all the vegetables Lily had chopped. But when Lily took a bite, she realized something was wrong. The stir-fry was too spicy! + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She went to the kitchen and grabbed the pepper that had made her eyes water earlier. She chopped it up and added it to the stir-fry. The spicy flavor surrendered to the power of the new pepper, and the stir-fry was perfect. Everyone was happy and full. Lily had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there were two twins. They were very happy because they had a new toy to play with. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, the twins were playing with their new toy when one of them accidentally broke it. The other twin was sad and said, "Oh no! Our new toy is broken. What should we do now?" + +The first twin replied, "Don't worry, we can still play together. We can play with our old toys and have just as much fun." And so, the twins continued to play and have fun together, even without their new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got a new toy for her birthday, a big teddy bear. She loved it so much that she hugged it tight all day. But then, she accidentally tore one of its arms. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Yet, her mom told her that it was okay and they could fix it together. They got some thread and a needle and Lily helped sew the teddy bear's arm back on. It wasn't perfect, but it was better than before. + +Lily was happy again and hugged her teddy bear tight. She learned that even if things get torn, they can be fixed with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a soft blanket that he loved to snuggle with every night. One day, Timmy’s friend Sally came over to play. Sally saw Timmy’s blanket and wanted to play with it too. + +Timmy didn't want to share his blanket with Sally. He said, "No, it's mine!" Sally got upset and said, "But I want to play with it too!" + +Suddenly, Timmy felt something tickling in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't stop himself from sneezing. Sally giggled and said, "Bless you!" + +Timmy wiped his nose with his sleeve and said, "Okay, you can play with my blanket too." Sally was happy and they played together with the soft blanket. They both had fun and became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly farmer who had a mule. The mule was big and strong, but sometimes he was lazy too. One day, the farmer asked the mule to help him count the apples on the trees. The mule didn't know how to count, but he tried his best to help the farmer. + +The farmer showed the mule how to count by pointing at each apple and saying "one, two, three". The mule listened carefully and followed along. They counted all the apples on the trees together. + +After they finished counting, the farmer gave the mule a big hug and said "Good job, my friend!" The mule felt proud of himself for helping the farmer. From that day on, the mule tried even harder to be a good helper to the elderly farmer. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Max. Max was always nice to his owner and never ran away. Max was very loyal to his owner. + +One day, Max's owner got a letter in the mail. The letter said that Max had been digging holes in the yard. Max's owner was very angry and wanted to punish Max. + +Max didn't understand why his owner was angry. Max just wanted to play in the yard. Max's owner decided to teach Max a lesson and put him in a time-out. Max was sad but he knew he had to be a good dog and not dig holes anymore. +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 a big, grey wolf. The wolf looked scary, but Lily wasn't afraid. She said, "Hi, Mr. Wolf! Do you want to play with me?" + +The wolf said, "I'm not scary. I just want to eat something yummy." Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have some yummy cookies in my backpack. Do you want one?" The wolf's eyes lit up and he said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily opened her backpack and took out a cookie. She attached it to a stick and gave it to the wolf. He took a bite and said, "This is really yummy! Thank you, Lily." From that day on, the wolf and Lily became friends and they played together every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she noticed her shoelaces had a knot in them. She tried to untie the knot, but it was too tight. + +Lily started to feel sad because she couldn't run and play with her friends. Suddenly, a kind boy named Max came over and asked if he could help. Max was very good at untying knots. He took Lily's foot and carefully untied the knot. + +Lily was so happy and thanked Max for his help. She could run and play with her friends again. Max was happy too because he was able to help his friend. After playing for a while, Lily and Max went home. Lily's mom noticed how thin her shoelaces were and bought her new ones. From that day on, Lily always made sure to tie her shoelaces in a simple knot. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a boy and a girl. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a big piece of candy on the ground. They both wanted it, but there was only one piece. They started to disagree and argue about who should get it. + +The boy said, "I found it first, so it's mine!" The girl said, "But I want it too! Let's share it." But the boy didn't want to share. They continued to disagree and argue, until they were both very sad. + +Then, a wise old owl flew down from a tree and said, "Children, it's not kind to argue and fight over things. You should learn to share and be fair with each other." The boy and girl felt ashamed and apologized to each other. They decided to break the piece of candy in half and share it equally. From that day on, they were happy friends again and never disagreed like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a big city with lots of people. In the middle of the city, there was a big statue. The statue was very pretty and everyone liked to look at it. One day, a bad person came and stole the statue. Everyone was very sad and the city became very noisy because people were shouting and crying. But then, a brave police officer found the statue and brought it back to the city. Everyone was very happy and the city became quiet again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat apples. One day, she got an apple from the tree in her backyard. But the apple was dirty and had some mud on it. + +Lily decided to clean the apple. She took a cloth and wiped it. Then, the apple was shiny and clean. Lily was happy because now she could eat it. + +Lily's mom was proud of her for being so modest and cleaning the apple before eating it. From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean her apples before eating them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had nothing to do. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm bored. Can we play a game?" + +His mom replied, "Sure, what game do you want to play?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Let's play a quiet game. Whoever can be the quietest for the longest time wins." + +So they started the game, and Timmy was winning. He was being very quiet and his mom was impressed. Suddenly, Timmy gained a burst of energy and shouted, "I won!" + +His mom laughed and said, "You were doing so well, but you lost because you weren't quiet anymore. Good job for trying though!" Timmy smiled and was happy that he gained a new game to play with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved tomatoes. He would eat them every day and was always happy when he saw them. One day, Timmy's mom bought some tomatoes from the store, but they looked different. They were big and shiny, but they didn't taste good. Timmy didn't like them. + +Timmy's mom explained that sometimes things can appear different than they really are. Just because something looks good on the outside doesn't mean it's good on the inside. Timmy learned that it's important to not just judge things by how they look. + +Later that day, Timmy heard a noisy sound outside. He went to see what it was and saw a group of kids teasing a boy because he looked different. Timmy remembered what his mom had said and went over to the boy to be his friend. Timmy learned that it's important to be kind to everyone, no matter how they appear on the outside. +Once upon a time, there was a lady named Lisa. Lisa had a car that could zoom very fast. She loved her car very much and she always showed it off to her friends. But one day, Lisa's friend Sarah got jealous of her car. Sarah wanted a car like Lisa's too. + +One day, Sarah stole Lisa's car when she wasn't looking. She zoomed away with it and Lisa was very sad. She didn't know what to do without her car. Lisa went to the police to report her stolen car. The police found Sarah and the car, but it was too late. The car was broken and couldn't be fixed. + +Lisa was very upset and didn't want to be friends with Sarah anymore. She learned that being jealous and stealing things from friends is not nice. And that's the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because her teacher was very nice and always taught her new things. One day, Lily's dog got loose and ran away. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her teacher came to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's normal to feel sad when you lose something you love. Let's go look for your dog together." They searched all over the neighborhood, but they couldn't find him. + +Just when they were about to give up, Lily saw a tear in a bush. She ran over and found her dog hiding inside. She was so happy and grateful to her teacher for teaching her to never give up and to always keep looking. From that day on, Lily and her dog were inseparable and they always went on adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they played a game and Lily won a prize! She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her mom. + +But when she got home, she realized she accidentally left her prize at her friend's house. She felt guilty for forgetting it. So, she asked her mom if they could go back and get it. Her mom said yes and they went to her friend's house. + +Lily's friend was happy to see her and brought out the prize. Lily was so happy to have it back and thanked her friend. She promised to never forget her prize again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow toy car. One day, she wanted to bring her car to lunch with her. She put it in her backpack and went to school. During lunchtime, Lily's friend asked to see her toy car. Lily pushed her backpack towards her friend and took out the car. Her friend loved it and they played with it together. After lunch, Lily put her car back in her backpack and went back to class. She was happy to have a fun lunchtime with her friend and her yellow toy car. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lily saw a mouse in her house. She got scared and ran to her mommy. "Mommy, there's a mouse!" she said. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll try to catch it." + +They got a trap and put some cheese in it. They waited and waited, but the mouse didn't come. "Maybe the cheese isn't impressive enough," said Lily. Her mommy laughed and said, "You're right, Lily. Let's try something else." + +They put some peanut butter in the trap and waited again. This time, the mouse came and ate the peanut butter. The trap closed, and they caught the mouse. "Wow, Lily, that was impressive!" said her mommy. Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad we caught the mouse." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her colorful crayons. One day, she was drawing a picture of a big, tasty cake. + +Her mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time for lunch. Would you like a sandwich?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, please! But can I taste my blue crayon first?" + +Her mom was surprised and asked, "Why do you want to taste your crayon?" + +Lily explained, "I think it will taste like blueberries. It looks so tasty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I don't think crayons are for eating, but I can make you a sandwich that's even tastier than a crayon." + +Lily laughed and said, "Okay, Mommy. I trust you." And they went to the kitchen to make a delicious lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew on her favorite gum. It was so yummy! One day, she went to the park and met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a nosy little boy. He asked Lily, "What are you chewing?" Lily replied, "I'm chewing my gum. Do you want some?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily gave Timmy a piece of gum, but he made a funny face and said, "It's too salty!" Lily was confused because she didn't taste any salt. She asked Timmy, "What do you mean?" Timmy pointed to the bag of chips he was holding and said, "I accidentally put salt on my chips and then touched your gum." Lily laughed and said, "That's okay. I don't mind salty gum." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends. They loved to go to the park and chew gum together. They even started a club for kids who loved to chew gum. And every time they ate chips, they made sure to keep the salt away from their gum! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to explore and climb on everything she could find. One day, Mittens saw a big, shiny buckle on her owner's bag. She wanted to play with it, but her owner said no and put the bag up high on a shelf. + +That night, Mittens couldn't sleep. She kept thinking about the buckle and how much fun it would be to play with. She decided to try and get the bag down from the shelf. She jumped and climbed, but she couldn't reach it. + +The next morning, Mittens woke up early and tried again. This time, she climbed onto a chair and reached for the bag. Suddenly, the chair started to wobble and Mittens felt herself rise up into the air. She had accidentally buckled herself into the chair! Her owner found her a few minutes later and helped her out of the chair. From that day on, Mittens learned to leave the buckles alone and stick to climbing on things that were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a big billboard in the middle of the forest. It was hidden behind some trees, but Benny saw it and wanted to know what it said. + +Benny hopped over to the billboard and read the words. It said, "Value your friends and family." Benny thought about his friends and family and how much he loved them. He realized that they were very important to him and he wanted to show them how much he cared. + +Benny decided to make a special card for his mom and dad to show them how much he valued them. He hopped back to his burrow and got to work. When he was finished, he gave the card to his parents and they were so happy. Benny felt proud that he had shown them how much he cared. From that day on, Benny always remembered to value his loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. Jack was very brave and always listened to his boss. He was an obedient fireman. One day, there was a big fire in a house. Jack and his team quickly went to the house to put out the fire. They used a big hose to spray water on the fire. The fire was very hot and dangerous, but Jack was brave and didn't get scared. + +After a while, the fire was put out and the family was safe. The family was very happy and thankful to Jack and his team. They said, "Thank you, Jack! You are a hero!" Jack smiled and felt happy that he could help. From that day on, the family always remembered Jack as the brave and obedient fireman who saved their house. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very clumsy and always tripped over his own feet. One day, Ducky was walking along the shore when he saw a big scary crab. + +"Oh no!" said Ducky. "That crab scare me!" + +"Don't be afraid," said a friendly seagull. "Crabs can't hurt you if you stay away from their pinchers." + +Ducky was grateful for the seagull's advice and decided to keep a safe distance from the crab. From that day on, Ducky was more careful when walking along the shore and never got scared by the crabs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and fly her kite. Her kite was big and colorful. It was her favorite thing to do on a sunny day. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy said, "Your kite is so ordinary. I hate it." This made Lily very sad. She didn't understand why Timmy didn't like her kite. + +Lily's mom overheard their conversation and said, "Timmy, it's not nice to say you hate something. Everyone has different things they like." Timmy felt bad and said sorry to Lily. They all went outside to fly the kite together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Timmy learned to appreciate ordinary things and never said he hated anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a generous leopard who lived in the jungle. He loved to share his food with his friends. One day, he met a little monkey who was sad because he had no food to eat. The leopard shared his food with the monkey and they became good friends. + +The next day, the leopard saw a hunter in the jungle. He knew that the hunter was dangerous and wanted to catch him. So, he decided to study the hunter's moves and find a way to stop him. The leopard was very smart and learned quickly. + +After a few days of studying, the leopard came up with a plan. He called his friends and together they stopped the hunter from hurting any more animals in the jungle. The little monkey was very happy that his friend, the generous leopard, had saved them all. From that day on, the leopard was known as the hero of the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a big bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat salad, especially the ones with carrots and lettuce. One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Billy, came to visit him. + +"Hi Benny, what are you doing?" asked Billy. + +"I am making a salad," replied Benny. "Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Billy. + +Benny showed Billy how to wash the vegetables and fold them gently. They made a big bowl of salad together and enjoyed it under the sun. From that day on, Benny and Billy made salads together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a young mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to move around and explore the world. One day, he met a big mouse named Jerry. + +"Hello young mouse, what are you doing?" asked Jerry. + +"I'm moving around to see what's out there," replied Timmy. + +Jerry smiled and said, "That's great! I like to move too. Do you want to come with me and see what we can find?" + +Timmy was excited and said, "Yes please!" So, the two mice moved together and discovered many new things. They had so much fun that they became good friends and moved around together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in the forest behind her house. One day, she was walking through the forest and saw a big bush full of blueberries. + +Lily was so excited that she started picking the blueberries. Suddenly, she heard a lively voice behind her. "Hi there, little girl! What are you doing?" It was a friendly squirrel who had been watching her. + +"I'm picking blueberries," said Lily. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" said the squirrel. "I love blueberries!" So, Lily shared her blueberries with the squirrel and they became good friends. From that day on, they went on many lively adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to clean up, she demanded to keep playing. + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's important to keep our room clean and tidy. Let's work together and make it fun!" Lily thought about it and agreed to help. They put all the toys away and made the bed. + +After they were done, Lily's mom said, "Wow, your room looks so cheerful and bright now!" Lily looked around and saw that her blue curtains and blue rug made the room look happy. She smiled and felt proud of her hard work. From that day on, Lily learned that cleaning up can be fun and it's always good to listen to her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She liked to explore the world around her and see new things. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some yummy snacks. + +While they were there, Lily saw a big tower made of blocks. She was so curious about it that she ran over to play with it. But then, she accidentally knocked it down and destroyed the tower! + +Lily felt bad about what she had done, but her mommy told her it was okay and they could build a new tower together. So, they got some more blocks and built an even bigger tower than before. Lily was so happy that she could hardly contain her excitement! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in her garden. One day, she found a beautiful flower that she had never seen before. She was so grateful to have found it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the flower and wanted to pick it too. Lily disagreed and told him that the flower was special to her. Timmy got upset and went home. + +The next day, Lily went to visit Timmy. She brought him a flower just like the one she had found. Timmy was surprised and grateful. He realized that Lily was a good friend who cared about his feelings. From that day on, they both agreed to share their special flowers with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big class at school with lots of friends. One day, Lily was feeling very restless during class. She couldn't sit still and kept fidgeting in her seat. + +Her teacher noticed and asked if she needed a break. Lily nodded her head and her teacher let her have a rest outside. Lily felt much better and was able to go back to class and learn with her friends. + +After class, Lily went home and told her mom about her restless day. Her mom gave her a big hug and said it was okay to feel restless sometimes. Lily felt happy and loved, and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a charming house in the forest with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a glass of grape juice and said, "This is like wine for kids!" Lily loved it and asked for more. + +The next day, Lily's mommy and daddy went to a fancy dinner party. They wore their best clothes and smelled nice. Before they left, they told Lily to be a good girl and not make a mess. They also said, "If you need anything, just repeat it three times and we'll hear you." + +Lily played with her toys for a while, but then she got thirsty. She remembered the grape juice from before and wanted more. She went to the kitchen and saw a bottle that looked like the one her mommy gave her. She poured some in a glass and drank it all up. But it wasn't grape juice - it was wine! + +Suddenly, Lily felt dizzy and fell down. She tried to call for her mommy and daddy, but her words were all mixed up. She remembered what they said and repeated, "Mommy, daddy, mommy, daddy, mommy, daddy!" They heard her and rushed home. They were so happy to see Lily was okay and hugged her tight. From then on, Lily knew to always ask before drinking something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big cop named Max. Max was very strong and he liked to help people. One day, Max got a call that someone needed his help. He got in his car and drove fast to get there. + +When Max arrived, he saw that a little girl had lost her kitten. Max asked the girl what the kitten looked like and where she last saw it. Max walked around and looked for the kitten. He searched high and low until he finally found the kitten hiding under a bush. + +The little girl was so happy to get her kitten back. She hugged Max and thanked him for being so strong and helpful. Max smiled and drove away, feeling happy that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run around and explore the big world outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and dad. They walked through a big field with lots of tall grass and wildflowers. + +Lily saw a cow in the distance and asked her parents, "What is that big animal over there?" Her dad replied, "That's a cow, Lily. They like to chew on grass all day." Lily giggled and said, "Chew, chew, chew!" + +As they continued their walk, they came across a beautiful landscape. Lily pointed to the mountains and said, "Look at those big hills! They're so pretty!" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. The landscape is so beautiful out here." + +Suddenly, Lily's parents heard a loud noise coming from behind them. They turned around and saw a big truck driving towards them. Lily's dad quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the way. After the truck passed, Lily's mom said, "That was scary. We need to be careful when we're walking on the road." Lily looked at her parents and said, "I didn't know that. I'm ignorant." Her parents smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We're here to teach you and keep you safe." +Once upon a time, there was a shy little mouse named Mousy. Mousy lived in a big house with lots of dishes. One day, Mousy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cheese. But, the cheese was in a dish that was on a high shelf. Mousy tried to climb up, but he was too shy to ask for help. + +Suddenly, the cat came into the room and saw Mousy. Mousy was scared and ran to hide behind a dish. The cat tried to catch Mousy, but Mousy was too quick. Mousy ran to the shelf and shut the door, trapping the cat inside. + +Mousy felt very brave and proud of himself for being able to shut the door. He climbed up to the dish with the cheese and enjoyed a nice snack. From that day on, Mousy was not as shy and learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build tall towers with his blocks. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing outside when they saw a big building. + +Timmy said to Billy, "Look at that big building! It's so tall!" + +Billy replied, "I know, but it looks troubled. It needs some fixing." + +Timmy asked, "What can we do to help?" + +Billy said, "Let's cut some wood and fix the building." + +So, Timmy and Billy went to get some wood and tools. They worked hard all day and finally fixed the building. The people who worked there were very happy and thanked Timmy and Billy for their help. Timmy and Billy felt proud of themselves for doing a good job. From that day on, they knew they could help others when they saw something that needed fixing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cage, but he didn't like it. He wanted to fly free like the other birds. One day, Tweety saw a little girl outside his cage. She looked sad and Tweety wanted to help her. He let himself out of the cage and flew to the girl. The girl was so happy to see Tweety flying. She was proud of him for being so brave. Tweety felt happy too, he was finally free. From that day on, Tweety would fly to the girl's window every day and they would play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks in the forest with her mommy. One day, they found a lovely mushroom. It was red with white spots. Lily's mommy warned her not to touch it because it could be dangerous. But Lily wanted to pick it anyway. + +Suddenly, the mushroom vanished! Lily didn't understand what happened. Her mommy explained that sometimes things disappear for a reason. It's important to listen to warnings and be careful. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her mommy. From then on, they continued their walks in the forest and found many more lovely things, but they always remembered to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite truck when he noticed a screw was loose. He tried to tighten it, but it was too tight for him. + +Timmy went to his dad and said, "Daddy, can you help me fix my truck? The screw is loose and I can't make it tight." + +His dad replied, "Sure, let me take a look." After a few minutes, his dad fixed the screw and gave the truck back to Timmy. + +Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Daddy! I almost forget to ask you for help." + +His dad smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Don't forget to ask for help when you need it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One evening, she went for a walk in the forest with her teddy bear. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and became frightened. She hugged her teddy bear tightly and started to run. + +As she was running, she stumbled and hurt her knee. Lily started to cry and suffer from the pain. But then, she saw a friendly squirrel who came to help her. The squirrel gave her a band-aid and some nuts to make her feel better. + +Lily felt happy again and thanked the squirrel for helping her. She continued her walk in the forest, enjoying the beautiful evening sky and feeling grateful for her new friend. From that day on, she knew that even when she was scared or hurt, there would always be someone to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to take a bath with her mommy. Her mommy put some shampoo on her hair and Lily started to wash it. Suddenly, Lily saw an unusual toy in the bathtub. She asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy said, "It's a rubber duck. Do you want to lift it?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" So, her mommy helped her lift the rubber duck out of the water. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the sea. The boat was called a navy ship. The sailors on the ship were very polite. They said "hello" and "goodbye" to everyone they met. + +One day, a little boy saw the navy ship sailing by. He waved and shouted, "Hello, sailors!" The sailors waved back and shouted, "Hello, little boy!" + +The little boy asked, "Can I come sail with you?" The sailors smiled and said, "Of course, you can!" So, the little boy climbed aboard the navy ship and sailed away with the polite sailors. + +They had a great adventure on the sea. They saw dolphins and whales and even a big octopus. When it was time to go back home, the sailors said to the little boy, "Thank you for sailing with us. You were a great sailor!" The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you for having me. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always carried her favorite pen with her. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her and asked to borrow her pen. Lily was hesitant because her pen was very expensive, but she wanted to be kind and let her friend borrow it. + +However, when Lily's friend returned the pen, it was all scratched up and the ink had run out. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her to rub the pen gently with a cloth to see if it would help. Lily tried it and to her surprise, the scratches disappeared and the pen looked good as new! + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that it's okay to be kind and share, but it's also important to take care of our things. She promised herself to always be careful with her belongings and to teach her friends to do the same. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wore a shiny crown on his head. The crown was so clear that it sparkled in the sun. The king was very kind and loved to talk to the children in his kingdom. One day, a little girl came to the king and asked him a question. "Do you understand why the sky is blue?" she asked. The king thought for a moment and then replied, "No, I don't understand why the sky is blue, but I think it's beautiful." The little girl smiled and said, "I think your crown is beautiful too." The king laughed and thanked the little girl for her kind words. From that day on, the king wore his crown with even more pride, knowing that it was loved by the children in his kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom. They bought some tuna for dinner. + +On their way back home, they met a polite old man. He said hello to Lily and asked her how she was doing. Lily smiled and said she was fine. But then, the old man asked if they needed help carrying their groceries. Lily's mom thanked him but said they could manage. + +As they walked away, Lily turned to her mom and said, "Mommy, I forget to say thank you to the nice man." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can say thank you next time we see him." And so, Lily learned the importance of being polite and showing gratitude. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was very quick and loved to run around in the park. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big, ugly bird sitting on a tree. Lily stared at the bird, but Max was not interested. He just wanted to play fetch. + +As they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly with beautiful colors on its wings. She tried to catch it, but it flew away too quickly. Max barked happily as he watched Lily try to catch the butterfly. Suddenly, Lily saw a squirrel running up a tree. She stared at the squirrel, but it was too quick for her to catch. + +After a while, Lily and Max got tired and sat down on the grass. Lily looked up at the sky and saw some clouds that looked like animals. She pointed to the clouds and showed them to Max. Max just wagged his tail and licked her face. Lily giggled and hugged Max, happy to have him as her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Jack. Jack liked to look at the moon at night. He would come outside every night to see the moon. + +One night, Jack saw a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Jack, "Why do you come outside every night?" Jack said, "I like to see the moon. It is very pretty." + +Lily said, "I like the moon too. It looks like a big ball in the sky." Jack and Lily talked about the moon for a while. They both liked it very much. + +From that night on, Jack and Lily would come outside every night to see the moon together. They would talk about how pretty it was and how much they liked it. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big table in her room where she liked to play with her toys. One day, she was looking for her favorite doll, but she couldn't find it anywhere. So, she started to search all around her room. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and even on the table, but the doll was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw her searching. She asked Lily what was wrong, and Lily told her about her missing doll. Her mom was very generous and wanted to help, so she started to search too. They looked together all around the room until finally, Lily's mom found the doll hiding behind a pillow. Lily was so happy to have her doll back and thanked her mom for being so kind and generous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers in the garden. One day, while she was playing, she found a piece of paper on the ground. It was a special paper that you could fold into different shapes. + +Lily started to fold the paper into a square, then a triangle, and then a rectangle. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice the statue in the garden. The statue was big and made of stone, and it looked like it had been there for a long time. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a yummy snack. It was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and Lily loved it. As she was eating, she looked out the window and saw the statue again. She remembered the paper and started to fold it into a special shape. When she was finished, she ran outside and put the folded paper on the statue. + +To Lily's surprise, the statue started to move! It was actually a person who had been turned into a statue by an evil witch. The person was so grateful to Lily for setting them free that they gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to look for hidden treasures and to use her special paper to fold magical shapes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. There, she met a boy named Jack. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?" Jack asked. + +Lily was shy at first, but then she said, "Yes, let's pretend we're pirates searching for treasure!" + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find any treasure. Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was coming from behind a bush. They cautiously walked towards it, and found an amazing treasure chest! + +They opened it and found a note that read, "Congratulations, you found the treasure! Enjoy your amazing prize." + +Lily and Jack were so happy and amazed by their discovery. They hugged each other and said, "We make a great team!" From that day on, they were the best of friends and always played pretend together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it was snowing. One day, she went outside to build a snowman. She had so much fun rolling the snowballs and decorating the snowman's face with a carrot nose and coal eyes. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mom calling her for dinner. She looked at her watch and realized it was already late. She quickly ran back inside, forgetting to put her snowman away. The next morning, Lily went outside to play again. But when she got to the spot where her snowman was, she saw that it had melted and was now just a pile of slush. + +Lily felt sad and wished she had remembered to put her snowman away. She learned that if she didn't take care of the things she loved, they could freeze or melt away. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of all her charming creations, so they would last a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a blue train. It had a long rail to ride on. The train had many cars with lots of toys inside. The train driver liked to count the toys. He would say "number one, number two, number three" as he counted them. + +One day, the train stopped on the rail. The driver got out to fix the engine. A little boy saw the blue train and ran over to it. He saw the toys and wanted to play with them. But the train driver said "no, these toys are not for you". The little boy was sad, but he still liked looking at the blue train on the rail. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom said it was very pretty and normal to find rocks in the park. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends played on the swings. They took turns hanging from the bars and laughing. Lily showed her friends the gem she found and they all thought it was cool. + +When it was time to go home, Lily put the gem in her pocket and said goodbye to her friends. She couldn't wait to show her dad the gem and tell him about her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. Her mommy made her a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Lily ate the sandwich and felt better, but she wanted to do something special. So, she decided to make a sparkly picture for her mommy. She got out her glitter and glue and made a beautiful picture of a rainbow. After she finished, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I made this for you. Let's pray and thank God for our food and for my pretty picture." They held hands and prayed together. Lily was happy because she was not hungry anymore and she made her mommy happy with her sparkly picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he was scared of the dark. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park. Timmy was having a great time playing on the swings and the slide, but then the sun started to go down and it started to get dark. Timmy got scared and wanted to go home. + +But then, his mommy had an idea. She took out a flashlight and turned it on. She showed Timmy that even though it was dark, there was nothing to be scared of. She told him that sometimes we need to release our fears and be brave. Timmy felt better and he even started to have fun again. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of the dark anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big and mighty lion named Leo. Leo had a calendar that he used to keep track of all his important events. One day, Leo was walking in the forest when he saw a sharp rock on the ground. He wanted to pick it up, but he was afraid it might hurt him. So, he decided to ask his friend, the wise owl, for help. + +The owl flew down from a nearby tree and asked Leo what was wrong. Leo showed him the sharp rock and asked if it was safe to touch it. The owl examined the rock and said, "It's sharp, but if you're careful, you can pick it up without getting hurt." Leo was relieved and thanked the owl for his help. From that day on, Leo kept the sharp rock in his calendar as a reminder to always be careful in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, they went to a big park. Lily saw lots of flowers and wanted to gather them. Her mommy told her to be safe and not go too far. + +Lily walked around and saw some birds. They were singing and flying high in the sky. She wanted to touch them, but they were too far away. She decided to gather some leaves instead. + +After a while, her family called her to go back. She was happy because she had a bag full of leaves. She showed them to her mommy and daddy. They were happy too and told her she did a good job being safe. Lily was proud of herself and went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a purple ball in the pond. She wanted to get it, but there was a big crocodile in the water. + +Lily's friends told her not to go in the water, but she really wanted the purple ball. She had to choose between her friends' advice and the ball. She decided to be brave and go get the ball. + +Lily tiptoed into the water and grabbed the ball. Suddenly, the crocodile woke up and started to chase her! Lily ran as fast as she could and finally made it back to the shore. She was safe, but she learned a valuable lesson: sometimes it's better to listen to your friends than to choose something dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to the radio with her mommy. One day, they heard a song that made Lily dance and point her fingers in the air. The song was so good that Lily's mommy turned the volume up. + +Lily was wearing her favorite dress, which was purple. She loved the color purple because it was so pretty. When the song finished, Lily asked her mommy to play it again. Her mommy smiled and turned the radio up once more. Lily danced and pointed her fingers in the air again, feeling so happy. From that day on, every time Lily heard that song on the radio, she would dance and point her fingers in the air, wearing her favorite purple dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go outside and play in the park. She put on her shoes and ran outside. When she got there, she saw her friend Max playing with a ball. Max threw the ball to Lily and she caught it. But then, she accidentally fell and scraped her knee. She started to cry, but Max wiped her tears away and gave her a hug. Lily felt better, but she was still hurt. Max told her to take a deep breath and use her lung to blow on her knee. Lily did what Max said and it made her feel better. After that, they continued playing and had a lot of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a birdie. The birdie had a nest in a tree. The nest was cozy and warm. The birdie liked to sit in the nest and relax. + +One day, the birdie saw a worm. The worm looked good to eat. The birdie flew down to get the worm. But the worm was wiggly and hard to catch. + +The birdie got tired and flew back to the nest. The nest was still cozy and warm. The birdie felt good to be back in the nest. The birdie decided to relax and forget about the worm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around in her tutu all day long. One day, she was practicing her dance moves when she fell down and hurt her knee. + +Lily's mom came over and asked, "Are you okay, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "My knee hurts. Can you help me?" + +Her mom picked her up and carried her to the couch. She got a bandage and put it on Lily's knee. "There you go, all better!" her mom said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom! You're brilliant!" and went back to dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very cold and shivering. He asked his mommy, "Mommy, can we buy a warm blanket?" His mommy replied, "Yes, let's go to the store and buy a reliable blanket." + +So, Timmy and his mommy went to the store. They found a warm and reliable blanket. Timmy was very happy and said, "Mommy, this blanket is perfect for me! Thank you for buying it!" His mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm happy you like it." + +Timmy wrapped himself in the blanket and felt warm again. He said, "Mommy, this blanket is so cozy. I love it!" His mommy replied, "I'm glad we could buy this reliable blanket for you, Timmy. Now, let's go home and get some hot cocoa to warm us up even more." And they lived happily ever after, warm and cozy under the reliable blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. As they walked, they saw a lot of trash on the ground. + +Lily's mom told her, "We should pick up the trash so we don't waste the earth's resources." Lily agreed and they started to pick up the trash. As they were cleaning up, they found a shiny rock. + +Lily picked up the rock and said, "This is so cool! Can I keep it?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, but remember, it's important to always tell the truth. Don't lie about where you found it." + +Lily nodded and said, "I promise I won't lie. I found it while we were cleaning up the park." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. You're an adventurous and honest girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park and climbed to the top of the slide. She felt very happy up there because she could see everything from above. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend Emily walking towards her. Emily was wearing a yellow hat and Lily knew that it was her friend from far away. Emily climbed to the top of the slide too and they both sat there, looking at the view. Lily told Emily that she loved her yellow hat and Emily said that she knew Lily loved yellow. They both laughed and went down the slide together. It was a fun day at the park for Lily and Emily. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with lots of animals. One day, he went to the store to buy some food for his animals. When he came back, he saw that his animals were gone! He was very sad and worried. + +Suddenly, he saw a man walking by. He asked the man if he had seen his animals. The man said, "Yes, I saw them. I printed them on my farm. They are now my animals." The farmer was very angry and called the man stupid. + +The man said sorry and gave the farmer back his animals. The farmer was very happy and thanked the man. From that day on, the farmer made sure to always keep his animals safe on his farm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a human named Jack. Jack was very independent and loved to explore the world around him. He would often go on walks in the park and sing to himself. + +One day, Jack met a bird who was also singing. The bird was so happy to see Jack and asked him to sing with him. Jack was a little shy at first, but then he started to sing too. They sang and danced together for a long time. + +After their singing session, Jack and the bird became good friends. They would often sing together whenever they met in the park. Jack realized that even though he loved being independent, having friends to sing and play with was just as important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design pretty pictures. One day, she drew a picture of a happy face with a tidy bow on its head. + +Lily showed her picture to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I made a happy face with a pretty bow!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a lovely picture, Lily. Maybe we can use it to decorate your room." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She couldn't wait to see her picture on the wall. And when her mom hung it up, Lily felt so proud. She knew she had designed something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite cartoon on TV. One day, while he was watching, his mom came in and asked him if he wanted some cereal in a bowl. Timmy said yes and his mom brought him an enormous bowl of cereal. + +Timmy was so happy and started eating his cereal. But then he noticed something strange. His spoon was so small compared to the enormous bowl! "Mommy, my spoon is too small for this bowl!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom laughed and said, "Yes, that's because it's an enormous bowl! You need a bigger spoon." + +Timmy's mom went to the kitchen and came back with a big spoon. "Wow, this spoon is perfect!" Timmy said. He continued to eat his cereal while watching his favorite cartoon. It was a happy day for Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was a very obedient bunny who always listened to his mommy. One day, while Benny was playing in the garden, he saw a frog. The frog said, "Hello, little bunny! Do you want to jump with me?" + +Benny replied, "Yes, I want to jump! How high can you jump?" + +The frog said, "I can jump very high! I can jump zero times or I can jump ten times. How many times can you jump?" + +Benny said, "I can jump two times, but I want to learn to jump higher like you!" + +The frog said, "Okay, I'll teach you how to jump higher. First, you need to bend your legs and then jump as high as you can!" + +Benny tried and tried, but he couldn't jump as high as the frog. The frog said, "Don't worry, Benny. You'll get better with practice. Keep trying and you'll be able to jump higher than me one day!" +Once upon a time, there was a curious dog. The dog liked to sniff and explore everything. One day, the dog saw a big box. The dog was curious and went to sniff the box. Suddenly, the box opened and a cat jumped out. + +The dog was surprised and barked, "Woof woof!" The cat said, "Don't be scared, I just wanted to surprise you." The dog wagged its tail and said, "Oh, you scared me, but that was a fun surprise!" + +The cat and the dog became friends and went on many adventures together. The dog learned that sometimes surprises can be scary, but they can also be fun and lead to new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She would take her crayons and create beautiful pictures of flowers, animals, and her family. One day, her mommy took her to school and Lily met her new teacher. The teacher's name was Miss Rose and she had very thick glasses. Lily was curious and asked, "Why do you wear those glasses, Miss Rose?" Miss Rose smiled and said, "I wear them because I am a teacher and I need to see my pupils clearly." + +Lily was amazed and asked, "What is a pupil?" Miss Rose explained that a pupil is a student who comes to school to learn new things. Lily was excited to be a pupil and learn new things too. After school, Lily went home and drew a picture of Miss Rose with her thick glasses. She was proud of her creation and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "Lily, you are such a great artist!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help mail a letter at the post office. Lily was very excited to do this. + +When they got to the post office, Lily's mommy gave her the letter and showed her where to put it. Lily put the letter in the big mailbox and felt very proud of herself. + +After mailing the letter, they went to the grocery store to buy some rice. Lily loved rice and was happy to help her mommy pick out a big bag of it. The bag was heavy, but Lily carried it all the way home. + +When they got home, it was already getting dark outside. Lily's daddy turned on the light and they all sat down to eat dinner. Lily's mommy cooked the rice and it smelled so good. Lily took a big bite and said, "Yummy! This rice is delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play games with his friends. They would always have fun together. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win the race. + +Before the race, Timmy and his friends went up a big hill to see the view. Timmy thought it was so pretty and he felt very happy. He thought that if he won the race, he would be even happier. + +The race began and Timmy ran as fast as he could. He was winning for a while, but then he tripped and fell. He hurt his leg and couldn't get up. His friends ran past him and finished the race. Timmy was sad because he didn't win and he couldn't even see the pretty view anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved jumping in puddles. He went outside and saw a big puddle. He jumped in it and got his shoes wet. He went back home and his mom told him to take off his shoes. + +The boy saw that his shoes were wet and dirty. He told his mom that he needed new shoes. His mom said they didn't have enough money to buy new shoes. The boy was sad. + +He went outside and found a pair of shoes that someone left outside. He put them on and they fit perfectly. But the shoes were sour and made his feet smell bad. The boy didn't know what to do. He decided to replace the shoes with his old wet ones. + +But when he went to put his old shoes back on, he slipped and fell. He hurt his head and had to go to the hospital. The boy learned that it's not good to take things that don't belong to you and to always listen to your mom. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird liked to skip around in the grass and sing songs. One day, the bird hurt its wing and needed a massage. A kind girl saw the bird and gave it a massage. The bird felt better and flew away. + +But then, the bird saw a big, scary cat. The bird tried to fly away, but its wing still hurt. The cat caught the bird and ate it for dinner. The moral of the story is that sometimes, even when we try our best, bad things can happen. We should always be careful and look out for danger. +Once upon a time, there was a big camp in the forest. Lots of kids went there to play and have fun. One day, a little girl named Lily arrived at the camp. She had a unique backpack with lots of colors on it. Everyone thought it was pretty. + +But Lily started to complain because she missed her mommy and daddy. She wanted to go home. The camp counselors tried to make her feel better by showing her all the fun things they could do together. Eventually, Lily stopped complaining and started to have fun with the other kids. She even made some new friends. And when it was time to go home, Lily was sad to leave the camp and her new friends behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write in her diary every day. Her diary was a special book where she wrote down all her thoughts and feelings. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big pile of toys and wanted to play with them. But the toys were all mixed up and she couldn't find the one she wanted. So, she decided to sort them out. + +Lily opened her backpack and took out her diary. She used it to write down the names of all the toys she found. She sorted them into different piles and put them away neatly. Lily was happy because now she could find the toy she wanted to play with easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny named Benny. One day, Benny fell on the floor and his ear broke. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom suggested that they use some tape to fix the ear. Lily thought it was a helpful idea and they got to work. Lily held the ear while her mom used the tape to put it back on. + +After they finished, Lily was happy again because Benny was fixed. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for being so helpful!" Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and he accidentally pushed it too hard. The car crashed into the wall and broke. + +Timmy's mom came over to see what happened and saw the broken toy car. She told Timmy that it was okay and that he should be more careful next time. She also reminded Timmy that it's important to stay healthy by playing outside and getting exercise. + +Timmy felt sad about his broken toy car, but he knew that he could always play with his other toys. He also remembered what his mom said about staying healthy and decided to go outside and play. Timmy had a lot of fun running around and playing with his friends, and he felt happy and healthy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge. It was very modern and shiny. Lots of cars and trucks went over it every day. One day, a little girl was walking across the bridge with her mom. She tripped and fell down. She felt embarrassed because lots of people saw her fall. But her mom helped her up and gave her a hug. They walked the rest of the way across the bridge together. The end. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they found a big table in the park. It had many things on it. There were books, toys, and candy. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lily said. "Can we take some?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe they belong to someone." + +Lily saw a shiny necklace. She wanted it. She grabbed it and put it on. "Look, I'm a princess!" she said. + +Tom saw a big car. He wanted it. He grabbed it and made noises. "Look, I'm a driver!" he said. + +They did not see the man who was hiding behind a tree. He was bad. He wanted to trick them. He smiled and came out. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like my table?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Tom said. + +"Good, good," the man said. "You can have anything you want. But you have to trust me. Come with me, and I'll show you more things." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They wanted more things. They did not think. They trusted the man. They followed him. + +The man took them to a dark place. It was scary. There were no things. There were only cages. The man locked them in a cage. He laughed. + +"Ha, ha, ha," he said. "You are so foolish. You trusted me. Now you are mine. I will sell you to someone who will make you work hard. You will never see your parents or your friends again." + +Lily and Tom were scared. They cried. They wished they had not taken the things. They wished they had not trusted the man. They wished they had listened to their parents, who told them to never talk to strangers. + +The moral of the story is: Do not trust strangers. Do not take things that are not yours. Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big sunflower that they water every day. The sunflower is tall and yellow and happy. + +One day, a big bird comes to the garden. It sees the sunflower and wants to eat its seeds. It flies to the sunflower and pecks at it. The sunflower is sad and hurt. + +Anna and Ben see the bird and run to the sunflower. They shout at the bird. "Go away, bird! Leave our sunflower alone! We love our sunflower and we will protect it!" + +The bird is scared of Anna and Ben. It flies away and does not come back. Anna and Ben hug the sunflower and check if it is okay. The sunflower is okay, but it has some holes in its petals. + +Anna and Ben find some bandages and wrap them around the sunflower's petals. They say to the sunflower, "We are sorry, sunflower. You are very brave and strong. You have hard petals that can heal. We will take good care of you and make you happy again." The sunflower smiles and nods. It is glad to have Anna and Ben as its friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they crashed their cars and made a big wreck. + +"Look, Lily, I have a red car. It is very fast and shiny," Ben said. + +"I have a blue car. It is very charming and smooth," Lily said. + +They zoomed their cars around the carpet, making turns and honks. But then, Ben's car bumped into Lily's car and they both flew off the carpet. Lily's car hit the wall and broke its wheel. Ben's car hit the lamp and knocked it over. + +"Oh no, our cars are broken! And the lamp is broken too!" Ben cried. + +Lily was sad and angry. She picked up her car and looked at the broken wheel. "You wrecked my car, Ben! You have to pay for it!" she shouted. + +Ben was scared and sorry. He picked up his car and looked at the dent. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to wreck your car. How can I pay for it?" he asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved her car, but she also loved her brother. She didn't want to be mean to him. She had an idea. + +"You can pay for it by giving me a hug and saying you're sorry. And then we can fix our cars and the lamp together," she said. + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you and your car. Can we still be friends?" he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben back. "Of course we can, Ben. I love you and your car too. Let's go get some tape and glue and make our cars and the lamp better," she said. + +They went to the kitchen and got some tape and glue. They fixed their cars and the lamp as best as they could. They were proud of their work and happy to play together again. They learned to be careful and kind with their toys and each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they see a big book on the table. It has many words and pictures. It is the news book. Mom and Dad read the news book every day. + +"Can we look at the news book?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Mom and Dad say the news book is not for kids," Ben says. + +They open the news book and see many things. They see animals, cars, people, and places. They try to read the words, but they are too hard. They only know some words, like cat, dog, red, and blue. + +"Look, Ben, a cat!" Lily points to a picture of a cat. + +"Wow, it is a wide cat. It is bigger than our cat, Fluffy," Ben says. + +They turn the page and see another picture. It is a picture of a cake. It has candles and frosting. It looks yummy. + +"Look, Lily, a cake!" Ben points to the picture of a cake. + +"Wow, it is a big cake. It has many candles. I want to eat it," Lily says. + +They turn the page again and see another picture. It is a picture of a man. He has a big smile and a hat. He is holding a microphone. He is talking to the news book. + +"Look, Ben, a man!" Lily points to the picture of a man. + +"Wow, he is a happy man. He has a nice hat. I wonder what he is saying," Ben says. + +They try to listen to the man, but they hear nothing. They put their ears to the news book, but they still hear nothing. + +"Maybe he is not talking to the news book. Maybe he is talking to us," Lily says. + +"Hello, man. What is your name?" Ben says to the news book. + +But the man does not answer. He just smiles and holds the microphone. + +"Maybe he is shy. Maybe he needs a friend," Lily says. + +"Maybe we can be his friends. Maybe we can share our toys with him," Ben says. + +They look around and see their toys. They have a ball, a doll, a car, and a book. They pick up their toys and put them on the news book. + +"Here, man. These are our toys. You can play with them," Lily says. + +"Maybe you can teach us some words. We want to learn more words," Ben says. + +But the man still does not answer. He just smiles and holds the microphone. + +Lily and Ben are confused. They do not understand why the man does not talk to them. They do not understand why the news book is not for kids. + +They hear a sound. It is Mom and Dad. They are coming back from work. They see Lily and Ben with the news book and the toys. + +"What are you doing, kids?" Mom asks. + +"We are trying to make friends with the man in the news book," Lily says. + +"We are trying to learn some words from the news book," Ben says. + +Mom and Dad look at each other and laugh. They hug Lily and Ben and take them to the kitchen. + +"The news book is not for kids. It is for grown-ups. It has big words and serious things. You are too young to understand them," Mom says. + +"But you can look at other books. We have many books for kids. They have easy words and fun things. You can learn a lot from them," Dad says. + +They give Lily and Ben some books for kids. They have stories, rhymes, and games. They have animals, cars, people, and places. They have cat, dog, red, and blue. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like the books for kids. They read the words and look at the pictures. They learn new things and have fun. + +They forget about the news book and the man. They do not need them. They have their own books and their own friends. + +They also have a snack. Mom and Dad give them some cookies and milk. They are yummy. + +They eat the cookies and drink the milk. They say thank you to Mom and Dad. + +They are good kids. They are smart kids. They are happy kids. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big purple balloon in the sky. They gaze at it and wonder where it came from. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Lily says. "It is so big and purple. I like purple. Do you like purple, Ben?" + +"Yes, I like purple too," Ben says. "But I like red more. Red is my favorite color. Do you see any red balloons?" + +Lily looks around, but she does not see any red balloons. She only sees the purple balloon. She wants to have it. She thinks it is very pretty. + +"I want the purple balloon," Lily says. "It is mine. I saw it first. Can you get it for me, Ben?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to get the purple balloon for Lily. He thinks it is too high and too far. He also wants to have it. He thinks it is very cool. + +"No, I want the purple balloon," Ben says. "It is mine. I saw it too. You cannot have it, Lily." + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They both want the purple balloon. They do not want to share. They do not listen to each other. They are not nice. + +The purple balloon hears them. It does not like their noise. It does not like their fight. It does not want to be with them. It wants to be free. It flies away, higher and higher, until it is out of sight. + +Lily and Ben stop arguing. They look at the sky. They do not see the purple balloon anymore. They feel sad. They wish they had not fought. They wish they had been friends. + +They look at each other. They say sorry. They hug. They decide to play together. They do not need the purple balloon. They have each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, towers and more. + +One day, they want to make a big castle with their blocks. They start to build the walls and the doors. They need more blocks to make the roof and the windows. They look for more blocks in their toy box. + +"Anna, I need more blocks!" Ben says. "Can you give me some?" + +"Sorry, Ben, I need more blocks too!" Anna says. "I want to make a flag for the castle." + +They look at each other. They both want to finish their castle. But they do not have enough blocks. What can they do? + +They think hard. They are smart twins. They have an idea. + +"Anna, I have an idea!" Ben says. "Why don't we share our blocks? We can make one big castle together. Then we will have enough blocks for everything." + +"Ben, that is a good idea!" Anna says. "We can work together. We can make the best castle ever. We can put the flag on the top." + +They smile. They are happy. They share their blocks. They work together. They make one big castle. It has walls, doors, windows, a roof and a flag. It is a beautiful castle. They are proud of their castle. + +They hug each other. They are good twins. They know how to share and help each other. They have fun playing with their castle. They do not need more blocks. They have each other. They are on the same side. +Sam liked to play with his fireman toy. He pretended to put out fires and rescue people. He wore a red hat and a yellow coat. He made siren noises with his mouth. + +One day, he saw a real fireman outside his house. He was holding a hose and a big axe. He looked troubled. Sam ran to the window and waved at him. + +"Hello, fireman!" Sam shouted. "Are you here to put out a fire?" + +The fireman smiled and waved back. He recognized Sam from the park. He had seen him play with his fireman toy before. + +"Hello, Sam!" the fireman said. "No, there is no fire here. I am just checking the hydrant. It is very important to have water in case of a fire." + +Sam nodded. He knew water could stop fire. He wanted to help the fireman. + +"Can I help you, fireman?" Sam asked. "I have a hose too. It is in my toy box." + +The fireman laughed. He liked Sam's enthusiasm. + +"Thank you, Sam, but I don't need your hose. You can help me by being a good fireman yourself. Always be careful with fire and smoke. And if you ever see a fire, call 911 and get out of the house. OK?" + +Sam agreed. He wanted to be a good fireman like the fireman outside. He gave him a thumbs up and said goodbye. + +The fireman finished his work and left. Sam went back to his fireman toy. He pretended to check the hydrant and put out a fire. He felt happy and proud. He hoped to see the fireman again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a sausage in his mouth. The sausage is green. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "He has a sausage!" + +"Can we have the sausage?" Mia asks. "I am hungry." + +"No, Mia. The sausage is his. And it is green. Green sausages are bad." Tom says. + +But Mia does not listen. She runs to the dog. She tries to take the sausage. The dog growls. He does not want to share. + +"Go away, girl!" the dog barks. "This is my sausage!" + +Mia is scared. She cries. Tom runs to her. He hugs her. + +"Sorry, dog. She did not know." Tom says. "Can we be friends?" + +The dog wags his tail. He is not angry. He likes children. + +"Okay, boy. We can be friends. But you cannot have my sausage." the dog says. + +Tom and Mia smile. They do not want the sausage anymore. They want to play with the dog. The dog is happy. He has new friends. And he has his green sausage. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park on Tuesday. Tuesday is their day off from school. They bring their toys and snacks and have fun. + +One Tuesday, they see something new in the park. It is a big tent. It is open. They can see some people and animals inside. They are curious. + +"Let's go and see what is in the tent," Ben says. + +"OK, but be careful," Anna says. + +They walk to the tent and peek inside. They see a man with a funny hat and a long coat. He is talking to a crowd of people. He is holding a stick. + +"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the amazing circus show!" he says. "You will see wonders and marvels that will make you gasp and cheer. Come and see the lion, the elephant, the monkey, and more!" + +Anna and Ben gaze at the animals. They are big and colorful and noisy. They look happy and friendly. They want to see more. + +"Wow, look at the lion!" Ben says. "He is so brave and strong. I want to be like him." + +"Look at the elephant!" Anna says. "He is so big and gentle. I want to hug him." + +They smile and clap their hands. They are excited. They want to watch the circus show. They forget about their toys and snacks. They forget about everything else. They only see the tent and the animals and the man with the funny hat. They are happy. It is a good Tuesday. +Sara and Ben were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and animals with it. Sara made a snake and Ben made a turtle. They showed each other their creations. + +"Look at my snake!" Sara said. "It is long and smooth. I like the texture of the clay. It feels nice in my hands." + +"Look at my turtle!" Ben said. "It is round and bumpy. I like the texture of the clay too. It feels funny in my hands." + +They touched each other's clay animals. Sara felt the bumps on Ben's turtle. Ben felt the smoothness of Sara's snake. + +"I don't like your turtle," Sara said. "It is too bumpy. It hurts my fingers." + +"I don't like your snake," Ben said. "It is too smooth. It slips from my fingers." + +They started to argue. They did not want to share their clay animals. They did not want to play with each other. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them holding their clay animals and frowning. + +"What is the matter, Sara and Ben?" she asked. "Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Sara and Ben told her what they did not like about each other's clay animals. They said they liked their own better. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "You know, there is no right or wrong way to make clay animals. You can make them however you want. And you can like different textures. Some people like smooth things and some people like bumpy things. That is okay. It is good to have different preferences. That means you have different tastes. But you can still be friends and share your clay animals. Maybe you can learn something new from each other. Maybe you can try to make something different next time. Maybe you can mix the textures and make something interesting. Would you like to try that?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry for arguing. They said they wanted to play together. Mom helped them to make new clay animals. She showed them how to make a mild texture, not too smooth and not too bumpy. Sara made a cat and Ben made a dog. They liked their new clay animals. They liked the mild texture. They thanked mom for explaining it to them. They hugged mom and each other. They played happily with their clay animals. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big tree with a rope. The rope is tied to a branch. It looks like a swing. + +"Can we try the swing?" Mia asks Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. The rope is old and thin. It might break," Tom says. + +They take turns to sit on the rope and push each other. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. It is a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. + +Tom pushes Mia hard. She swings high and laughs. She leans back and forth to go faster. She feels happy and free. + +But then, the rope snaps. Mia falls to the ground with a thud. She cries out in pain. Tom runs to her and sees blood on her knee. + +"Oh no, Mia, are you OK?" Tom asks. + +He helps her stand up and hugs her. He says he is sorry for pushing her too hard. + +"It's OK, Tom. It was not your fault. The rope was bad. It was fun until it broke," Mia says. + +They limp to the bench and sit down. Tom takes out a tissue from his pocket and wipes Mia's knee. He gives her a candy from his backpack. She smiles and thanks him. + +They are still friends. They decide to find another game to play. Maybe they can slide on the slide or swing on the swings. They hope to find a better rope next time. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a spade and a bucket. They wanted to make a big castle. + +"Can I use the spade?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine. You can use the bucket," Lily said. + +"But I want the spade too. It's not fair," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the spade from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to pull and tug. The spade broke in half. + +"Oh no! Look what you did!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it," Ben said. + +They both felt sad. They looked at the broken spade and the empty bucket. They couldn't make a castle anymore. + +"Maybe we can share the spade. You can have one half and I can have the other," Ben suggested. + +"OK. That sounds fair," Lily agreed. + +They smiled and hugged. They started to use the half-spades to dig and scoop. They made a small castle together. They were happy again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She liked to make them talk and have fun. But sometimes, she got very tired and needed to nap. + +One day, she was playing with her car on the floor. She made it go fast and slow, and honk and beep. She was having a lot of fun, but she also felt very sleepy. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to nap, but she did not want to stop playing. + +She decided to take her car to her bed and nap with it. She picked it up and walked to her room. But on the way, she saw something that made her stop. It was a big book on the table. It had a picture of a lung on the cover. Lily did not know what a lung was, but she was curious. + +She put her car down and climbed on a chair to look at the book. She opened it and saw more pictures of lungs. They were pink and red and had many tubes. They looked like balloons. Lily wondered what they were for. She touched one of the pictures and felt the paper. It was smooth and thin. + +She turned the page and saw more words and pictures. She did not know what they said, but she saw a word that she knew. It was "rare". She had heard her mom say that word when she cooked meat. She knew that rare meant not cooked a lot. She wondered why the book said that about lungs. + +She was so interested in the book that she forgot about her car and her nap. She kept looking at the pictures and trying to read the words. She did not hear her mom come in and see her on the chair. + +"Hi, Lily," her mom said. "What are you doing?" + +Lily looked up and smiled. She pointed at the book and said, "Lung. Rare." + +Her mom laughed and hugged her. She was proud of her smart girl. She said, "That's right, Lily. That's a lung. And it's rare to see a book like that. It's for big people who study lungs. Do you want to learn more about lungs?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to learn new things. She said, "Yes, please." + +Her mom said, "Okay, then. Let's go to the couch and read the book together. But first, let's get your car and take a nap. You look very sleepy." + +Lily agreed. She was sleepy, but she also wanted to read the book. She got her car and followed her mom to the couch. She snuggled with her mom and her car and listened to her mom read the book. She learned that lungs were for breathing and that they were very important. She also learned that some people had problems with their lungs and needed help. She felt sorry for them and hoped they would get better. + +She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She felt her lungs fill with air and then let it out. She was happy that she had lungs and that they worked well. She was also happy that she had a mom who loved her and taught her. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. She had a rare and wonderful day. +Tom was very happy. It was his birthday. He had a big cake and many balloons. He invited his friends to his part. They played games and sang songs. + +But Tom wanted to do something more. He saw a big hill with snow and ice. He wanted to slide down the hill. He asked his friends to come with him. + +"No, Tom, it is too cold and too slippery," said Anna. "We might get hurt." + +"I don't care," said Tom. "It looks fun. I am going to slide down the hill. You are all scared." + +Tom ran to the hill. He found a big board. He put the board on the snow and ice. He sat on the board. He pushed himself down the hill. + +"Look at me!" he shouted. "I am sliding down the hill!" + +But Tom did not see the big rock at the bottom of the hill. He slid faster and faster. He could not stop. He hit the rock with a loud bang. He fell off the board. He cried and cried. He had a big bump on his head and a cut on his arm. + +His friends ran to him. They tried to help him. They called his mom. His mom came and took him to the doctor. The doctor gave him a bandage and a lollipop. He said Tom would be okay. + +But Tom was not happy. He missed his part. He missed his cake and his balloons. He missed his friends. He was sorry he did not listen to Anna. He learned a hard lesson. He wished he had a better birthday. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they get bored. They want to do something new. + +One day, they find a big box in the hall. It is from their grandma. They are curious. They open the box. Inside, they see a lot of stickers. The stickers have pictures of animals, flowers, stars and letters. They are colorful and shiny. + +"Wow, look at these stickers!" Sara says. "They are so pretty!" + +"Let's stick them on the wall!" Ben says. "We can make our room more charming!" + +They take the stickers and run to their room. They start to stick them on the wall. They make patterns and shapes. They spell their names and words. They have fun. + +But they do not ask their mom and dad. They do not know that the stickers are hard to remove. They do not know that the wall will be damaged. + +Soon, their mom comes to their room. She sees the wall. She is shocked. She is angry. + +"Sara and Ben, what have you done?" she asks. "You have ruined the wall! You did not order these stickers. You did not ask me. You did not listen to the rules. You are in big trouble!" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They are sorry. They did not mean to make their mom mad. They did not know that the stickers were bad. + +"Mom, we are sorry," they say. "We just wanted to make our room charming. We like the stickers. They are from grandma. She sent them to us." + +Mom sighs. She is still angry, but she is also sad. She loves her twins. She loves her mom. She knows that grandma wanted to make them happy. + +"Grandma sent you the stickers?" she asks. "She did not tell me. She did not know that the stickers are not good for the wall. She wanted to give you a gift. She wanted to make you smile." + +She hugs Sara and Ben. She is not so angry anymore. She is still sad. + +"Listen, my loves," she says. "I know you like the stickers. I know you wanted to be creative. But you have to order before you do something. You have to ask me or dad. You have to follow the rules. You have to respect the wall. The wall is part of our home. We have to take care of it. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They are still sorry. They want to fix the wall. They want to make their mom happy. + +"Mom, can we help you clean the wall?" they ask. "Can we remove the stickers? Can we say sorry to the wall?" + +Mom smiles. She is proud of her twins. They are charming. They are learning. + +"Yes, you can help me clean the wall," she says. "You can remove the stickers. You can say sorry to the wall. And you can also say thank you to grandma. She loves you very much. She will be happy to hear from you." + +Sara and Ben smile. They are happy. They love their mom. They love their grandma. They love their wall. They will order next time. They will be good. +Lily and Ben are playing with a ball in the park. They like to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they kick the ball too hard and it goes far away. + +One time, they kick the ball so hard that it flies over the fence and lands in the street. They run to the fence and look for the ball. They see a big car coming from the east. The car is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a loud horn. + +"Look, Lily, a car!" Ben says. + +"Beep, beep!" the car says. + +The car sees the ball in the street and stops. The driver gets out of the car and picks up the ball. He is a man with a hat and a beard. He is not happy. He looks at the ball and sees that it is dirty and messy. He frowns and shakes his head. + +"Who kicked this ball?" he asks. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They hide behind the fence and do not say anything. + +"Did you kick this ball?" the man asks again. + +He walks to the fence and looks over it. He sees Lily and Ben. They look at him with big eyes. + +"Sorry, sir," Lily says. + +"We did not mean to kick the ball so hard," Ben says. + +The man sighs and smiles. He is not angry anymore. He throws the ball over the fence and back to Lily and Ben. + +"Here, take your ball. But be careful next time. Do not kick the ball in the street. It is dangerous," he says. + +"Thank you, sir," Lily and Ben say. + +They take the ball and hug it. They are happy to have their ball back. They wave to the man and say goodbye. The man waves back and gets in his car. He drives away to the east. + +Lily and Ben go back to playing with the ball. They kick the ball to each other and run after it. But they do not kick the ball too hard anymore. They do not want to lose their ball again. They have fun and laugh. They are good friends. +Anna loves to dance. She dances every day in her room. She dances with her dolls and her teddy bear. She dances to the music on the radio. She is a dancer. + +But Anna is lonely. She has no friends to dance with. She goes to school, but the other kids do not like her. They say she is weird and silly. They laugh at her and push her away. They hate her. + +One day, a new girl comes to school. Her name is Lily. She has long brown hair and big blue eyes. She sits next to Anna in class. She smiles at her and says hello. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" she asks. + +"I'm Anna. I like to dance," Anna says. + +"Really? I like to dance too. I go to a dance class every week. Do you want to come with me?" Lily says. + +Anna's eyes light up. She nods and says yes. She is happy. She has found a friend who likes to dance. She is not lonely anymore. + +The next day, Anna and Lily go to the dance class together. They wear pretty dresses and shoes. They learn new steps and moves. They have fun and laugh. They are dancers. + +The other kids at school see them. They are surprised and curious. They stop laughing and pushing. They ask them questions and watch them dance. They do not hate them anymore. + +Anna and Lily are happy. They have each other and they have dance. They are not lonely anymore. They are dancers. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they decided to have a tea party with their toys. They set up a table and chairs and cups and plates. They poured some water in the cups and pretended it was tea. + +"Would you like some tea, Mr. Bear?" Lily asked, holding a cup to her doll. + +"Yes, please, Lily. You are very kind," Mr. Bear said in a high voice. + +"Would you like some tea, Mr. Lion?" Tom asked, holding a cup to his car. + +"No, thank you, Tom. I only drink juice," Mr. Lion said in a low voice. + +Tom frowned. He did not like that Mr. Lion did not want tea. He wanted everyone to have tea. He grabbed Mr. Lion and threw him on the floor. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily cried. "You hurt Mr. Lion!" + +"I don't care. He is rude. He does not like tea," Tom said, crossing his arms. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She loved Mr. Lion. He was her favorite car. She picked him up and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Mr. Lion?" she asked, rubbing his wheels. + +"I'm okay, Lily. Thank you for hugging me," Mr. Lion said, smiling. + +Lily looked at Tom. She wanted him to say sorry. She wanted him to be kind. She wanted him to be her friend. + +"Tom, please say sorry to Mr. Lion. He is not rude. He just likes juice. We can all have different things. That's okay," she said, holding Mr. Lion to her chest. + +Tom looked at Lily and Mr. Lion. He saw that they were happy. He felt sorry for throwing Mr. Lion. He wanted to be happy too. He wanted to be kind. He wanted to be her friend. + +"Okay, Lily. I'm sorry, Mr. Lion. I was mean. You can have juice. I can have tea. We can all have different things. That's okay," he said, walking to them. + +Lily smiled. She was glad that Tom said sorry. She was glad that he was kind. She was glad that he was her friend. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind," she said, giving him a hug. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind," he said, hugging her back. + +They put Mr. Lion and Mr. Bear on the table. They poured some water and some juice. They pretended to have a tea party. They laughed and talked and played. They were happy. They were kind. They were friends. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought over them. One day, they both wanted the same red car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Give me the car, it's mine!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily said. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She was not happy. She took the car away and said, "You are both being naughty. You need to share and be kind. If you can't play nicely, you will be punished. No car for either of you today." + +Tom and Lily felt sad and sorry. They did not want to be punished. They wanted to have fun. They looked at each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, brother. We're sorry, sister. Can we have a hug?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry. I love you both very much. You are my incredible children. Now, why don't you play with something else? There are many toys you can enjoy together." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you too." They went to find another toy. They decided to play with the train set. They took turns to drive the train and make it go fast and slow. They had a lot of fun and did not fight anymore. They learned to share and be kind. They had a good life. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big hill with many rocks and trees. Tom said, "Let's go up the hill and see what is there." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Tom. Mother said we should not go far from the swings. She said there might be snakes or bees or bad people on the hill. We should stay here and be good." + +Tom said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. There is nothing to be afraid of. I dare you to go up the hill with me. It will be fun. We can find treasures and animals and flowers. Come on, Lily. I dare you." + +Lily did not want to be a baby. She wanted to be brave like Tom. She said, "OK, Tom. I will go with you. But we have to be quiet and careful. And we have to come back soon. Mother will be worried if we are gone too long." + +Tom and Lily held hands and walked up the hill. They were quiet and careful. They saw many rocks and trees, but no snakes or bees or bad people. They found a shiny stone, a feather, a pine cone and a flower. They put them in their pockets. They were happy. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was Mother. She was calling their names. She sounded angry and scared. Tom and Lily looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They ran down the hill and back to the swings. They said, "Sorry, Mother. We were just playing. We did not mean to make you worry." + +Mother hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe, but you should not go far from me. You should not dare to do things that are dangerous or wrong. You should listen to me and be good. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mother. We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mother smiled and said, "I love you too. Now let's go home and have some cookies. And you can show me your treasures." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flag on a pole. The flag is red and white and blue. It has stars and stripes. + +"Look, Ben, a flag!" Lily says. "Do you know what it is?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not know. He wants to learn. + +"It is the flag of our country," Lily says. "My dad showed me. He said it is very important. He said we should be proud of it." + +Lily and Ben run to the flag. They want to touch it. They want to feel it. They are very fast. + +But a man is watching them. He is wearing a uniform. He has a badge and a hat. He is the guard of the flag. He does not like children. He does not like them to touch the flag. + +"Hey, you two, stop!" he shouts. "You cannot touch the flag. It is not a toy. It is a symbol. You have to respect it." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They stop running. They look at the man. He is angry. He is coming to them. + +But then, another man comes. He is wearing a uniform, too. But he is different. He has a smile and a medal. He is a soldier. He knows Lily and Ben. He is Lily's dad. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "What are you doing here?" + +Lily and Ben run to him. They hug him. They are happy. + +"We saw the flag, dad," Lily says. "We wanted to touch it. We wanted to learn." + +The soldier nods. He understands. He is not angry. He is proud. + +"That's good, Lily," he says. "The flag is very important. It is the flag of our country. It is the flag of freedom. It is the flag of the people who fight for us. Like me." + +He points to his medal. He shows it to Lily and Ben. It is shiny and bright. It has a star and a ribbon. + +"What is that, dad?" Lily asks. + +"This is a medal, Lily," he says. "It is a reward. It is for being brave and strong. It is for helping others. It is for loving the flag." + +Lily and Ben look at the medal. They look at the flag. They look at the soldier. They are amazed. They are proud. + +"Wow, dad, you are awesome!" Lily says. + +"Yeah, dad, you are cool!" Ben says. + +The soldier laughs. He hugs them. He is happy. + +"Thank you, kids," he says. "You are awesome, too. You are cool, too. You are my friends. You are my family. You are the reason I love the flag." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first and slid down fast. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Ben wanted to try too, but he was scared. The slide was high and shiny. He shivered and said, "I don't want to go. It's too scary." + +Mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. You can do it. You are brave and flexible. You can bend and twist like a leopard." + +Ben looked at mom and said, "A leopard? What's that?" + +Mom pointed to a picture on the wall. It showed a big cat with spots. It had long legs and a long tail. It was jumping and running in the grass. Mom said, "That's a leopard. It's a wild animal that lives in faraway places. It's very fast and strong and flexible. It can climb trees and catch prey. It's not afraid of anything." + +Ben looked at the picture and said, "Wow, it's beautiful. I want to be like a leopard." + +Mom smiled and said, "You can be, Ben. You just have to try new things and have fun. Come on, let's go to the slide. I'll go with you." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Let's go." He held mom's hand and walked to the slide. He still shivered a little, but he felt brave. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. Mom sat behind him and wrapped her arms around him. She said, "Are you ready, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Yes, mom. I'm ready. I'm a leopard!" + +Mom said, "Me too. Let's go!" She pushed them down the slide. They slid down fast and felt the wind in their hair. They laughed and said, "Weee!" + +They reached the bottom and got off the slide. They hugged and said, "That was fun!" + +Lily ran to them and said, "You did it, Ben! You're a leopard!" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I am. And so are you. And mom. We're all leopards!" + +They all roared and played in the park. They were happy and flexible and brave. They were leopards. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. Lily wanted to climb the tree, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it's fun!" Lily said. "You can see the whole park from up here." + +"No, Lily, it's too high. I might fall and hurt myself," Ben said. "Let's play something else." + +Lily was angry. She liked to climb trees and have adventures. She thought Ben was boring and cowardly. + +"Fine, I'll climb by myself. You can stay down here and be a baby," she said. She ran to the tree and started to climb. + +Ben felt sad. He wanted to play with Lily, but he didn't like heights. He wished she would understand him. He sat on a bench and watched her. + +Lily reached the top of the tree. She felt proud and happy. She looked around and saw the park, the sky, the birds. She also saw something shiny on a branch. She reached for it and found a necklace with a locket. She opened the locket and saw a picture of a man and a woman. They looked old and happy. + +"Wow, this is a pretty necklace. I wonder who it belongs to," she said. She put it around her neck and felt a warm feeling in her heart. + +She looked down and saw Ben. He looked lonely and sad. She felt sorry for him. She remembered that he was her friend and that he always helped her and shared his toys with her. She decided to go down and show him the necklace. + +"Ben, look what I found!" she said. She jumped down from the tree and ran to him. She showed him the necklace and the locket. + +"That's nice, Lily. It's very shiny," Ben said. He smiled a little. + +"I think it's very old. Maybe it's a memory of someone who loved this tree," Lily said. She thought about the man and the woman in the picture. She wondered who they were and what their story was. + +"Maybe they were friends, like us," Ben said. He touched the locket gently. + +"Maybe. Do you want to wear it for a while?" Lily asked. She took off the necklace and gave it to him. + +"Really? Thank you, Lily. That's very kind of you," Ben said. He put on the necklace and felt a warm feeling in his heart. + +They hugged and smiled. They felt happy and close. They decided to play together and have fun. They didn't notice an old lady walking by. She saw the necklace and the locket. She recognized them. They were hers. They were a memory of her husband, who had died a long time ago. They were ancient and precious. She had lost them in the park when she was young and climbing the tree. She had never found them again. She felt a surge of emotion. She walked up to the children and spoke to them. + +"Excuse me, children. Where did you find that necklace?" she asked. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They go to the park and blow bubbles. The bubbles are big and shiny. They float in the air and make rainbow colors. + +"Look, Mia, I can make a huge bubble!" Tim says. He blows hard on the wand and a giant bubble comes out. It is bigger than his head. + +"Wow, Tim, that is amazing!" Mia says. She claps her hands and smiles. She wants to try too. She takes the wand from Tim and blows on it. But nothing happens. She blows harder and harder, but still no bubble. + +"Tim, why can't I make a bubble?" Mia asks. She feels sad and frustrated. + +Tim thinks for a moment. He remembers that his mom taught him to be polite and share. He says, "Maybe you need more bubble soap, Mia. Here, you can have some of mine." He pours some bubble soap from his bottle into Mia's bottle. + +"Thank you, Tim, you are very kind," Mia says. She feels happy and grateful. She dips the wand into the bubble soap and blows on it. A beautiful bubble comes out. It is not as big as Tim's, but it is still pretty. + +"Yay, Mia, you did it!" Tim says. He cheers for Mia and gives her a high five. They both laugh and hug. + +They blow more bubbles together. They have fun and gain more joy. They are polite and share with each other. They are good friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their new toy, a big kangaroo. They liked to bounce with it, hug it and make funny noises. The kangaroo was soft and brown, with a long tail and a pouch. + +"Look, Lily, there is something in the pouch!" Max said, pointing to a small lump. "Maybe it is a baby kangaroo!" + +Lily was curious and wanted to see. She walked over to the toy and gently opened the pouch. Inside, she saw a tiny kangaroo, with a pink nose and a fluffy fur. It was sleeping and did not notice them. + +"Wow, it is so cute!" Lily said, smiling. "Can I hold it, Max?" + +Max nodded and helped Lily to take out the baby kangaroo. Lily held it in her arms and felt its warm breath. She gave it a gentle squeeze and whispered, "Hello, little one. I am Lily and this is Max. We are your friends." + +The baby kangaroo opened its eyes and looked at Lily. It made a soft sound and snuggled closer to her. Lily felt happy and gave it another squeeze. + +"Can we keep it, Max?" she asked. "It is so rare and special. I love it so much." + +Max thought for a moment. He liked the baby kangaroo too, but he knew it was not a real one. It was part of the toy and it belonged to the park. He did not want to take something that was not theirs. + +"I am sorry, Lily, but we cannot keep it," he said. "It is a pretend kangaroo, not a real one. It needs to stay with its mommy in the park. Maybe we can come back and visit it another day." + +Lily felt sad and disappointed. She wanted to keep the baby kangaroo and play with it at home. She did not want to let it go. + +"But I love it, Max," she said. "It loves me too. Can we not keep it, please?" + +Max shook his head and hugged Lily. He understood how she felt, but he also knew what was right. + +"No, Lily, we cannot keep it," he said. "It is not fair to the park or to the kangaroo. We have to put it back in the pouch and say goodbye. Come on, let's do it together." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She gave the baby kangaroo one last squeeze and kissed it on the nose. She said, "Goodbye, little one. Thank you for being my friend. I will miss you." + +She put the baby kangaroo back in the pouch and closed it. She and Max waved to the toy and walked away. They felt sad, but they also felt proud. They had done the right thing. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and see amazing things. She would dream of flying with birds, swimming with fish, or playing with stars. She loved her dreams and always looked forward to them. + +One night, she had a different dream. She dreamed of a person who was gentle and kind. The person had a big smile and a soft voice. He said, "Hello, Lily. I am your friend. Do you want to come with me?" Lily felt happy and curious. She said, "Yes, please. Where are we going?" + +The person took her hand and led her to a beautiful garden. There were flowers of all colors, butterflies of all shapes, and fruits of all tastes. The person said, "This is a special place. It is where I live. I want to share it with you. You can have anything you want here. Just ask me." + +Lily was amazed and delighted. She said, "Thank you, friend. You are very nice. Can I have a flower?" The person nodded and picked a pink rose for her. He said, "This is for you. It is a symbol of love. I love you, Lily. You are my daughter." + +Lily felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her heart. She said, "I love you too, friend. You are my daddy." She hugged him and smelled the rose. She felt very happy and safe. + +She did not know that this was not just a dream. It was a memory. A memory of her father who had died when she was a baby. He had left her a rose and a letter before he went away. He had told her that he would always watch over her and visit her in her dreams. He had told her that he was proud of her and that he would always love her. + +Lily did not know this, but she felt it. She felt his love and his presence. She felt that he was real and that he was her daddy. And she smiled in her sleep. +Sara and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of toys and costumes. One day, they decide to play shop. Sara is the shopkeeper and Ben is the customer. + +"Hello, what do you want to buy?" Sara asks. + +"I want to buy a skeleton," Ben says. + +"A skeleton? Why do you want a skeleton?" Sara wonders. + +"Because it is spooky and cool. And I can scare my sister with it," Ben explains. + +Sara looks in the box and finds a plastic skeleton. She puts it on the table. + +"Here is your skeleton. It is very good and strong. It costs five coins," Sara says. + +Ben looks at the skeleton and smiles. He takes out his coins and counts them. + +"One, two, three, four, five. Here you go," he says and gives the coins to Sara. + +"Thank you. Here is your skeleton. Have fun," Sara says and gives the skeleton to Ben. + +Ben takes the skeleton and runs to his room. He puts it on his bed and laughs. + +"I have a skeleton. I have a skeleton. I will scare my sister so much," he says. + +But he does not know that his sister is hiding under the bed. She heard everything. She has a plan. She waits until Ben leaves the room. Then she jumps out and grabs the skeleton. She runs to the kitchen and finds some spicy sauce. She pours the sauce all over the skeleton. She runs back to the room and puts the skeleton back on the bed. She hides under the bed again. + +Ben comes back to the room. He wants to play with his skeleton. He picks it up and feels something wet and sticky. He smells something spicy and hot. He looks at his skeleton and sees that it is covered in red sauce. + +"Yuck! What is this? Who did this to my skeleton?" he cries. + +He hears a giggle under the bed. He looks and sees his sister. + +"Ha ha ha! I did it! I did it! I made your skeleton spicy. How do you like it now?" she teases. + +Ben is very angry. He throws the skeleton at his sister. She dodges and laughs. They start to fight and yell. + +Sara hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the mess and the skeleton. She is very sad. + +"Hey, stop it! Stop it! That is my skeleton. You broke it. You ruined it. You are bad," she says. + +She takes the skeleton and the coins and runs away. She cries and says she will never sell anything to them again. +Tom is a bald man who works in a big shop. He likes to help people find things they want to buy. He puts things on shelves and makes them look nice. + +One day, a little girl comes to the shop with her mom. She sees a pink teddy bear on a high shelf. She wants the teddy bear very much. She points to it and says, "Mom, look! A teddy bear! Can I have it, please?" + +Her mom looks at the shelf and says, "I'm sorry, honey, but that shelf is too high for me. Maybe we can find another teddy bear somewhere else." + +The little girl feels sad. She really likes the pink teddy bear. She looks at it with big eyes. + +Tom sees the little girl and her mom. He hears what they say. He wants to make them happy. He takes a big ladder and climbs up to the high shelf. He takes the pink teddy bear and brings it down. He smiles and says, "Hello, I'm Tom. I work here. Do you like this teddy bear?" + +The little girl nods and says, "Yes, I do! It's so soft and cute!" + +Tom says, "Well, then, I have a surprise for you. I want to offer you this teddy bear as a gift. You can take it home and play with it. It's yours." + +The little girl can't believe it. She is so happy. She hugs the teddy bear and says, "Thank you, Tom! You are very kind and nice!" + +Her mom says, "Thank you, Tom! You are very generous and sweet!" + +Tom says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like it. Have a wonderful day!" + +The little girl and her mom leave the shop with the pink teddy bear. They smile and wave to Tom. Tom waves back and feels happy too. He likes to make people happy. He thinks the pink teddy bear has found a good home. +Tom likes to mix things. He likes to mix water and soap, or paint and glue, or sand and dirt. He thinks mixing is fun and makes new things. But sometimes he makes a mess. + +One day, Tom finds a big bookcase in his room. It has many books and toys and things. Tom thinks he can mix them too. He takes some books and toys and things and puts them in a big bowl. He adds some water and soap and paint and glue. He stirs and stirs and stirs. + +He makes a big green mix. It is sticky and bubbly and gooey. Tom is happy. He thinks he made a new thing. He wants to show his mom and dad. + +But when he tries to lift the bowl, it is too heavy. He drops it on the floor. The green mix spills everywhere. It covers the books and toys and things. It covers the bookcase and the rug and the wall. It makes a big mess. + +Tom is not happy. He thinks he made a bad thing. He hears his mom and dad coming. He is scared. He hides under the bed. He hopes they will not be mad. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to Sam's house. Sam has many toys, but they are messy. Sam's mom says, "You need to sort your toys, Sam. Put the same toys in the same box. Then you can find them easily." + +Sam and Mia start to sort the toys. They find cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They put them in different boxes. But Sam has a problem. He has an old teddy bear. He loves his teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It is reliable. It always makes him feel happy. But he does not know where to put it. It is not a car, or a doll, or a block, or a book. + +"Where do you want to put your teddy bear, Sam?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. "It is old. It does not fit in any box." + +"Maybe you can make a new box for it," Mia says. "A box for old and reliable toys. Like your teddy bear." + +Sam likes Mia's idea. He finds a big cardboard box. He writes on it with a marker. He writes, "Old and Reliable Toys". He puts his teddy bear in the box. He also puts a wooden train, a rubber duck, and a puzzle. They are old and reliable toys too. + +"Look, Mia," Sam says. "I made a new box for my old and reliable toys. They are special to me." + +"I think that is a good box, Sam," Mia says. "Your old and reliable toys are lucky to have you." + +Sam and Mia smile. They finish sorting the toys. They are happy. They play with the toys. They have fun. +Tim and Jen are playing with their cars. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. Tim has a red car and Jen has a blue car. They pretend they are racing on a big road. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He pushes his car hard and it zooms ahead. Jen pushes her car too, but it is slower. She tries to catch up with Tim, but he is too fast. + +"Ha ha, I win!" Tim says. He stops his car and counts. "One, two, three, four, five. I have five gas cans. How many do you have?" + +Jen stops her car and looks. She only has two gas cans. She feels sad. She wants to have more gas cans like Tim. She thinks Tim is not fair. He always takes more gas cans than her. + +"That's not fair!" Jen says. She grabs Tim's car and tries to take some of his gas cans. Tim does not like that. He grabs his car back and pulls hard. Jen pulls harder. They both pull and pull until they hear a loud pop. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Jen say. They look at Tim's car and see that it is broken. The gas cans are all over the floor. Some of them are leaking gas. The gas smells bad and makes them cough. + +They both feel sorry. They did not mean to break Tim's car. They are clumsy. They hug and say sorry to each other. They decide to share the gas cans and fix Tim's car together. They are still friends. +Anna likes to mail letters to her grandma. She draws pictures of her toys, her dog and her family. She puts them in envelopes and sticks stamps on them. Then she walks with her mom to the big blue box on the corner. She lifts the flap and puts her letters inside. She feels happy when she mails her letters. + +One day, Anna gets a letter from her grandma. She is very excited. She opens the envelope and sees a card with a big heart on it. Inside, her grandma writes, "I love you, Anna. You are my sweet girl. I miss you very much." Anna hugs the card and smiles. + +She also sees a small package in the envelope. She wonders what it is. She tears the paper and finds a necklace with a shiny stone. It is very pretty. She puts it on and looks in the mirror. She feels special. + +She runs to her mom and shows her the card and the necklace. Her mom says, "Wow, that is a lovely gift from your grandma. She is very kind. Do you want to call her and say thank you?" Anna nods and takes the phone. She dials her grandma's number and waits for her to answer. + +When she hears her grandma's voice, she says, "Hi, grandma. I got your letter and your necklace. Thank you very much. I love you, too. You are my best grandma." Her grandma says, "You are very welcome, Anna. I am so glad you like them. I love you, too. You are my best girl." They talk for a while and laugh and sing. Anna feels happy and warm. + +She says goodbye to her grandma and gives the phone back to her mom. She says, "Mom, can I mail another letter to grandma tomorrow?" Her mom says, "Of course, you can. You can mail as many letters as you want. Grandma loves to hear from you." Anna says, "OK, I will draw her a picture of my necklace and tell her how much I like it. And I will tell her I can't wait to see her when it is our turn to visit." Her mom says, "That sounds like a great idea. I'm sure she will love it. And I can't wait to see her, too. Maybe we can go when the weather is mild and sunny." Anna says, "Yes, that would be nice. I love you, mom." Her mom says, "I love you, too, Anna." They hug and kiss and go to make dinner. Anna wears her necklace and feels happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they saw a big building with a wheel that turned by the water. It was a mill. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a mill. It makes flour from wheat," Ben said. He had learned that from his dad. + +"Can we go inside?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked at the mill. It was old and dark. He felt worried. + +"I don't know. It might be dangerous. Maybe there are rats or spiders inside," he said. + +Lily was not afraid. She wanted to see the mill. + +"Come on, Ben. It will be fun. Let's go and explore," she said. + +She took his hand and pulled him towards the mill. + +Ben was not sure. He looked at the mill again. He saw a sign that said "Keep Out". + +"Lily, wait. Maybe we should not go. The sign says keep out. That means we are not allowed," he said. + +Lily did not care. She was curious. + +"Don't be silly, Ben. The sign is old and broken. Nobody lives here. Nobody will mind if we go inside. Come on, it will be an adventure," she said. + +She let go of his hand and ran to the door of the mill. + +Ben followed her. He did not want to lose his friend. He hoped they would be safe. He wished they had suggested another game. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big puddle of water. Sara wants to jump in it. Tom says no. + +"It is wet and dirty. You will get wet and dirty too. Mom will be mad," Tom says. + +Sara does not listen. She runs to the puddle and jumps in it. Splash! The water goes everywhere. Sara laughs. She feels cheerful. She likes the wet. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not like the wet. He stays away from the puddle. He watches Sara. She jumps and splashes again and again. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun. You will like it too," Sara says. + +Tom shakes his head again. He does not want to get wet and dirty. He likes to be dry and clean. + +"Fine. I will play by myself. You are boring," Sara says. + +She turns away from Tom and keeps jumping in the puddle. She does not see the big dog that comes to the park. The dog likes the wet too. It runs to the puddle and jumps in it. Splash! The water goes everywhere again. The dog barks. It feels cheerful too. + +Sara is surprised. She sees the big dog. She is scared. She screams. She wants to get out of the puddle. The dog does not let her. It wants to play with her. It shakes its wet fur. The water goes everywhere again. It splashes Sara. She gets more wet and dirty. + +"Help! Help! Tom, help me!" Sara cries. + +Tom hears Sara. He sees the big dog. He is scared too. But he loves Sara. He wants to help her. He runs to the puddle. He grabs Sara's hand. He pulls her out of the puddle. He hugs her. He says sorry. + +"I am sorry, Sara. I should have played with you. I was not nice. Are you okay?" Tom says. + +Sara hugs Tom back. She says sorry too. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I should have listened to you. I was not smart. I am wet and dirty. And scared. Thank you for helping me," Sara says. + +They look at the big dog. The dog is still in the puddle. It is still cheerful. It does not know that it scared Sara. It thinks that it made a new friend. It wags its tail. It wants to play more. + +Sara and Tom shake their heads. They do not want to play with the dog. They want to go home. They hold hands. They walk to mom. Mom sees them. She is not mad. She is glad. She hugs them. She says she loves them. + +"I love you, Sara. I love you, Tom. You are wet and dirty. But you are safe and brave. And you are my children. Let's go home and get dry and clean," mom says. + +Sara and Tom smile. They love mom. They love each other. They learned a lesson. They say bye to the park. They say bye to the puddle. They say bye to the dog. They go home. They are cheerful. +Sara and Ben like to draw with crayons. They have many colors and papers. They make pictures of animals, houses, flowers and cars. Sara likes to draw cats, because they are soft and cute. Ben likes to draw trucks, because they are big and loud. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to draw on the same paper. Sara starts to draw a cat in the corner. Ben starts to draw a truck in the middle. They do not see each other's drawings. They are busy and happy. + +But soon, they run out of space. Sara wants to draw more cats. Ben wants to draw more trucks. They look at the paper and see that it is full. They see each other's drawings and get angry. + +"Hey, you drew over my cat!" Sara says. "That is not nice!" + +"Hey, you drew over my truck!" Ben says. "That is not fair!" + +They start to pull the paper. They want to keep their drawings. They do not want to share. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the paper. She sees the drawings of cats and trucks. She is not happy. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom says. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Sara drew over my truck!" Ben says. + +"Ben drew over my cat!" Sara says. + +Mom looks at the paper. She sees that Sara and Ben did not finish their drawings. They only drew parts of cats and trucks. She has an idea. + +"Look, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "You did not finish your drawings. You only drew half of a cat and half of a truck. Why don't you finish them together? You can make a new animal. A cat-truck!" + +Sara and Ben look at the paper. They see that Mom is right. They see that they can finish their drawings together. They think that a cat-truck is funny and cool. They stop fighting and start smiling. + +"Okay, Mom," Sara says. "We will finish our drawings together. We will make a cat-truck!" + +"Okay, Mom," Ben says. "We will finish our drawings together. We will make a cat-truck!" + +They take their crayons and finish their drawings. They draw the other half of the cat and the other half of the truck. They make a cat-truck. It has a soft fur and a big wheel. It has a cute nose and a loud horn. It is a new animal. It is a cat-truck. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They like their cat-truck. They show it to Mom. Mom likes it too. She thinks that Sara and Ben are creative and smart. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "You finished your drawings together. You made a cat-truck. It is a beautiful print. I am proud of you." + +Sara and Ben hug Mom and kiss her. They are proud of themselves. They are proud of their cat-truck. They are proud of their print. They are happy. +Ben and Lily like to play with their toy guns. They pretend to be cowboys and shoot at each other. They make loud noises and run around the yard. + +One day, they hear some music from the neighbor's house. It is jazz music. It has horns and drums and sounds fast and fun. Ben and Lily stop shooting and listen. + +"Wow, what is that?" Ben asks. + +"It is jazz music. My dad told me. He likes jazz music. He says it makes him happy," Lily says. + +"Can we play jazz music too?" Ben wonders. + +They look at their toy guns and have an idea. They hold them like horns and blow into them. They make funny sounds and try to copy the music. They also tap their feet and clap their hands. + +They play jazz music with their toy guns and have a lot of fun. They forget about shooting and laugh and dance. The neighbor hears them and smiles. He thinks they are very clever and cute. He invites them to come over and listen to more jazz music. Ben and Lily are happy and say yes. They like jazz music and their new friend. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook and eat. They have pots and pans and spoons and plates. They have fun. + +One day, Lily finds a cookie jar on the shelf. She wants a cookie. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the jar. She holds the jar in her hands. She opens the lid and takes a cookie. She smiles. + +Tom sees Lily with the cookie. He wants a cookie too. He says, "Lily, can I have a cookie?" Lily says, "No, these are mine. Go away." Tom feels sad and angry. He says, "That's not fair. You have to share. Mom said so." Lily says, "No, I don't. Mom is not here. She won't know." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "Lily, you should be honest. Mom will know. She always knows. She will be mad at you. She will take away your cookies. She will give me a hug. Do you want that?" Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "No, I don't. I don't want Mom to be mad at me. I don't want to lose my cookies. I don't want you to get a hug." Tom says, "Then, give me a cookie. Please." Lily says, "Okay, fine. Here, take one. But don't tell Mom." Tom says, "Thank you, Lily. I won't tell Mom. I promise." He takes a cookie and holds it in his hand. He smiles. + +Lily and Tom eat their cookies. They are yummy. They are happy. They hug each other. They say, "We love you." They go back to playing in the kitchen. They are honest twins. +Tom and Sam were playing with their bikes in the park. They both had helmets to keep their heads safe. Tom had a blue helmet and Sam had a red helmet. + +"Look at my helmet, it has a star on it!" Tom said, showing off his helmet to Sam. + +"So what? My helmet has a fire on it!" Sam said, pointing to his helmet. + +They started to argue about whose helmet was better. They did not see a big boy coming on his bike. The big boy was rude. He did not care about other people. He wanted to have fun by making trouble. + +He saw Tom and Sam and smiled. He rode his bike very fast towards them. He had a pair of scissors in his hand. He wanted to cut their helmets and make them cry. + +"Hey, watch out!" Tom shouted, seeing the big boy coming. + +"Let's get away!" Sam said, grabbing his bike. + +But it was too late. The big boy reached them and cut Tom's helmet with his scissors. He made a big hole in the star. Tom felt a sharp pain on his head. He dropped his bike and started to cry. + +"Ha ha ha, look at your helmet now!" the big boy laughed, riding away. + +Sam was angry and scared. He helped Tom get up and checked his head. He saw a little cut on his skin. He took off his helmet and gave it to Tom. + +"Here, you can have my helmet. It has a fire on it. It will make you feel better." Sam said, trying to be nice. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend." Tom said, putting on Sam's helmet. + +They hugged each other and walked to find their moms. They told them what happened. Their moms were sad and mad. They said they would call the police and find the big boy. They said they would buy new helmets for them. + +Tom and Sam felt better. They learned that helmets are important, but friends are more important. They decided to share their helmets and play together. They hoped the big boy would learn to be nice and not cut other people's things. +Sam and Mia were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They saw a big log floating on the water. It looked like a fun thing to climb on. + +"Let's go on the log!" Sam said. "It will be like a boat!" + +"Okay!" Mia said. "But be careful, it might be slippery." + +They ran to the edge of the water and grabbed the log. They pulled themselves up and sat on it. They pretended to be pirates and sailors. They sang and laughed. + +But the log was not a log. It was a crocodile. It had been sleeping in the sun, but now it felt the children on its back. It opened its eyes and saw them. It was hungry and angry. + +The crocodile snapped its jaws and shook its body. Sam and Mia screamed and fell off the log. They splashed into the water. The crocodile followed them. It was fast and strong. It was tough. + +The crocodile caught Sam and Mia in its mouth. It bit them hard and dragged them under the water. They could not breathe. They could not escape. They were gone. + +The end. +Lila and Tom were new friends. They met at the park and liked to play together. One day, they decided to go for a walk in the forest. They saw many trees, flowers, birds and animals. They were happy and curious. + +"Look, Tom, a squirrel!" Lila said, pointing to a furry brown creature that ran up a tree. + +"Wow, it's so fast and cute!" Tom said, trying to follow it with his eyes. + +They walked some more and found a stream. They heard the water making a soft sound as it flowed over the rocks. They dipped their hands in the water and felt how cold and fresh it was. + +"Let's make a boat!" Lila said, picking up a big leaf. + +"Good idea!" Tom said, finding a stick. They put the stick on the leaf and made a sail. They put their boat in the water and watched it float away. + +"Bye, bye, boat!" they said, waving their hands. + +They walked some more and found a clearing. They saw a big log and decided to sit on it. They looked at the sky and saw the sun shining and the clouds moving. + +"Tom, do you like the forest?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I do. It's so beautiful and fun. Do you?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I do. It's my favorite place to be. We are lucky to have the forest," Lila said. + +They smiled at each other and clapped their hands. They were happy and grateful. They were new friends in the forest. +Tom and Lily were very happy to go on a tour with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big animals at the zoo. They got on a bus with other people and a man who talked a lot. + +The man said, "Look, there is a huge lion. He is the king of the animals. He can roar very loud and run very fast. Do not go near him, he is not friendly." + +Tom and Lily noticed the huge lion. He was lying on a rock and looked sleepy. They thought he was cute and wanted to pet him. They did not listen to the man. They got off the bus when no one was looking. They ran to the fence where the lion was. + +"Hello, lion," Tom said. "Can we be your friends?" + +The lion opened his eyes and saw Tom and Lily. He was not sleepy anymore. He was hungry and angry. He jumped off the rock and ran to the fence. He roared very loud and showed his big teeth. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They tried to run back to the bus, but it was too late. The lion broke the fence and caught them. He bit them and dragged them to his rock. He ate them for his lunch. + +Mom and dad and the other people heard the roar and saw the lion. They were shocked and sad. They could not help Tom and Lily. They cried and called for help. The man said, "I told you not to go near him. He is not friendly. He is a wild animal. You should have listened to me." + +The end. +Tom and Mia are playing with their cars on the floor. They make them zoom and crash and beep. Tom has a red car and Mia has a blue car. They like to race each other and see who is faster. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Tom says as he pushes his car. "I will win!" + +"No, no, no!" Mia says as she pushes her car. "I will win!" + +They reach the end of the rug and stop their cars. They look at each other and smile. They both had fun. + +But then, Tom sees something on the floor. It is a lemon. He picks it up and looks at it. He wonders how it tastes. He bites it and makes a face. + +"Yuck!" he says. "This is sour!" + +He spits out the lemon and throws it away. He rubs his tongue with his hand. He does not like the lemon. + +Mia laughs at him. She thinks he is funny. She picks up her car and zooms it near his face. + +"Be careful!" Tom says. "You will hit my toe!" + +He moves his foot away and picks up his car too. He zooms it near her face. + +"Be careful!" Mia says. "You will hit my nose!" + +They giggle and zoom their cars again. They forget about the lemon. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were going to visit their grandma in the woods. They liked their grandma, but they did not like her cabin. It was old and dark and had no toys or games. They wished their grandma lived in a modern house, like theirs. + +When they arrived, their grandma was waiting for them with a big smile. She hugged them and said, "Welcome, my dear children! I'm so happy to see you! Come inside, I have a surprise for you!" + +Sam and Lily followed their grandma into the cabin. They expected to see the same old furniture and pictures, but they were wrong. The cabin looked different. It was bright and cozy and had new things. There was a TV, a computer, a sofa, and a shelf full of books and toys. + +"Wow!" Sam and Lily exclaimed. "What happened, grandma? How did you get all these things?" + +Their grandma laughed and said, "Well, I decided to make some changes. I wanted to make the cabin more comfortable and fun for you. Do you like it?" + +Sam and Lily nodded and hugged their grandma. They felt happy and grateful. They realized that their grandma loved them very much and wanted them to enjoy their visit. They decided that they liked their grandma's cabin, after all. It was not old and dark, but modern and warm. It was their grandma's home, and they loved her. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and castles and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +But then, Ben saw a block that he wanted very much. It was a red block with a star on it. He thought it was the most beautiful block in the world. He reached for it, but Lily grabbed it first. + +"Mine!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, mine!" Ben said. "I want it!" + +They both pulled on the block, trying to take it from each other. But the block was not strong enough. It broke in half, with a loud snap. + +Ben and Lily were shocked. They looked at the broken block in their hands. They both loved the block, and now it was ruined. They felt very sad and angry. + +They dropped the block pieces and started to weep. They wept so loud that their mom heard them from the kitchen. She came to see what was wrong. + +"What happened, my darlings?" she asked. + +They pointed at the broken block and wept some more. + +"Oh, I see," she said. "You both wanted the same block, and it broke. I'm sorry, that's very unfortunate. But you know, it's just a block. It's not worth fighting over. There are many other blocks you can play with. And you have each other, and that's more important than any block." + +She hugged them and wiped their tears. She picked up the block pieces and put them in a box. + +"Maybe we can fix it later, or make something new with it. But for now, why don't you share the other blocks and play nicely together? You can build something enormous and wonderful, if you work as a team." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt a little better. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to share the blocks and build a big rocket together. They smiled and laughed as they stacked the blocks and pretended to fly to the moon. They forgot about the broken block and had fun. Their mom watched them and smiled too. She was proud of them. +Sara and Tom were playing in the old house. They liked to explore the rooms and find things. But they did not like the cobwebs. They were sticky and scary. + +"Look, Sara, a big cobweb!" Tom said, pointing to the ceiling. "I dare you to touch it!" + +"No, Tom, I don't want to!" Sara said, backing away. "It might have spiders!" + +"Come on, Sara, don't be a baby!" Tom said, grabbing her hand. "It's just a cobweb, it won't hurt you!" + +He pulled her closer to the cobweb and made her touch it. Sara felt something crawl on her finger. She screamed and shook her hand. A big spider fell on the floor. + +"Tom, you're mean!" Sara cried, running away. "I hate you!" + +Tom laughed and followed her. He did not see the hole in the floor. He stepped on it and fell down. He hit his head on a pipe and felt a lot of pain. He saw blood on his face. He was scared and alone. + +"Sara, help me!" Tom shouted, but Sara did not hear him. She had found the door and ran outside. She was angry and scared. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. + +She saw her mom waiting for her in the car. She ran to her and hugged her. She told her what happened. Her mom was worried and called the police. She was grateful that Sara was safe. She did not know where Tom was. + +Sara and her mom went home. They bathed and ate dinner. Sara felt better. She did not think about Tom. She did not know that he was still in the old house. He was hurt and cold. He cried and wished that Sara would come back. He was sorry that he was mean. But it was too late. +Anna liked to sort things by color. She had a box of beads that she sorted on rods. She put red beads on one rod, blue beads on another, and so on. She liked to see the rods lined up with different colors. + +One day, she saw a rainbow in the sky. It had all the colors of her beads, and more. She wanted to sort the rainbow on rods, too. She asked her mom if she could go outside and catch the rainbow. + +Her mom smiled and said, "The rainbow is very distant, Anna. You can't catch it or sort it on rods. It is made by the sun and the rain, and it changes when they move. But you can look at it and enjoy it. It is a beautiful gift from God." + +Anna nodded and went outside with her mom. She looked at the rainbow and saw how it shone and curved. She thought it was very pretty, even if she couldn't sort it. She said, "Thank you, God, for the rainbow. And thank you, mom, for the beads. I love them both." +Anna and Ben wanted to watch a movie with their mom. They had a movie about a big red dog that they liked very much. They asked their mom if they could watch it after dinner. + +"Sure, you can watch the movie, but first you have to finish your food and clean your plates," their mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and ate their food. They were very excited to watch the movie. They liked the big red dog and his funny friends. + +But when they finished their food, they forgot to clean their plates. They ran to the living room and turned on the TV. They looked for the movie, but they could not find it. + +"Where is the movie, mom?" Anna asked. + +"The movie is in the kitchen, on the table, next to your dirty plates," their mom said. She was grumpy because they did not listen to her. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They had forgotten to clean their plates. They knew their mom was not happy with them. + +"We are sorry, mom. We forgot to clean our plates. Can we please watch the movie now?" Ben asked. + +Their mom sighed. She was not very grumpy anymore. She loved her children, even when they forgot things. + +"Okay, you can watch the movie, but only if you promise to clean your plates after the movie. And no more forgetting, okay?" their mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We promise. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom," Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged their mom and took the movie to the living room. They watched the movie and laughed with the big red dog. They did not forget to clean their plates after the movie. They were happy and their mom was happy too. +Tom and Lily went to the fair with their mom and dad. They saw many fun things, like rides, games, and animals. They also saw a big tent with a sign that said "Circus". Mom and dad said they could go inside and watch the show. + +Inside the tent, they saw many clowns. Some clowns were funny, some clowns were silly, and some clowns were scary. Tom and Lily liked the funny and silly clowns, but they did not like the scary clowns. One scary clown had a big nose, a big mouth, and a big gun. He pointed the gun at the other clowns and said "Bang! Bang! Bang!" He pretended to shoot them, but it was not real. It was a joke. + +Tom and Lily did not think it was a joke. They thought it was mean and scary. They wanted to leave, but mom and dad said they had to stay until the end of the show. They said the scary clown was just part of the act, and that he would not hurt anyone. They said he was an ancient clown, and that ancient clowns used to do things like that to make people laugh. + +Tom and Lily did not understand. They did not think ancient clowns were funny. They thought ancient clowns were bad. They wished the scary clown would go away, and that the funny and silly clowns would come back. They hoped the show would end soon, and that they could go to the fair and have some ice cream. They did not like the circus. They did not like the scary clown. They did not like the gun. They did not like the bang. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run, jump and dig in the dirt. They were having fun, but they were also getting very dirty and thirsty. + +"Anna, I want a drink," Ben said. "And a snack. I'm hungry." + +"Me too," Anna said. "Let's go inside and ask Mom." + +They ran to the house and knocked on the door. Mom opened it and smiled. + +"Hello, you two. You look like you need a wash. Come on, I have some water and snacks for you." + +Mom took them to the kitchen and gave them each a glass of water and a plate of crackers and cheese. They drank and ate happily. + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna and Ben said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Now, why don't you go to the bathroom and wash your hands and faces? Then you can play some more, or read a book, or take a nap. Whatever you like." + +Anna and Ben nodded and went to the bathroom. They used soap and water to clean their hands and faces. They dried them with a towel. They felt much better. + +They decided to read a book together. They picked a book with colorful pictures and funny words. They sat on the couch and looked at the book. They laughed and pointed at the things they saw. + +The house was peaceful and quiet. Anna and Ben were happy. They hugged each other and said, "I love you, brother/sister." + +"I love you, too," the other said. +Lila and her mom want to go to the park. They do not have a car, so they need to take a taxi. They walk to the street and look for a taxi. Lila sees a big yellow taxi and points to it. + +"Mom, look! A big taxi!" she says. + +"Yes, that is a big taxi. Do you want to ride in it?" her mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lila says. + +Her mom waves her hand and the taxi stops. The driver opens the door and smiles. + +"Hello, where do you want to go?" he asks. + +"We want to go to the park, please," her mom says. + +"OK, hop in," he says. + +Lila and her mom get in the taxi. Lila sits on the seat and looks out the window. She sees many things: cars, buses, bikes, people, dogs, trees, flowers. She is very happy. + +"Mom, can I request something?" she asks. + +"Sure, what do you want to request?" her mom asks. + +"Can I request a song?" Lila asks. + +"A song? What song do you want to request?" her mom asks. + +Lila thinks for a moment. She remembers her favorite song that she learned at school. She starts to sing. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..." + +The driver hears her and smiles. He joins her and sings along. + +"Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky..." + +Lila and her mom laugh and clap. They have fun in the big taxi. Soon, they arrive at the park. They thank the driver and pay him. They get out of the taxi and run to the swings. They have a great day at the park. +Lily and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do. They saw a big seat in the living room. It was soft and red and had many pillows. + +"Let's play on the seat!" Lily said. "We can pretend it is a boat or a castle or a rocket!" + +"OK!" Ben said. He liked to play with his sister. They climbed on the seat and made up stories. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud ring. It was the phone. Mom ran to answer it. She talked for a long time. Lily and Ben waited for her to finish. They wanted to ask her for a snack. + +"Who is it, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"It's Grandma," Mom said. "She wants to talk to you and Ben. She misses you a lot." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They loved Grandma. They ran to the phone and said hello. Grandma was happy to hear their voices. She asked them what they were doing. + +"We are playing on the seat!" Ben said. "We are having a lot of fun!" + +"That sounds wonderful!" Grandma said. "I wish I could play with you. Maybe next time I visit, we can play on the seat together." + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. "We miss you too, Grandma. We love you!" + +They talked for a while and then said goodbye. Mom hugged them and gave them a snack. They ate it on the seat and continued to play. They forgot about the gloomy day. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to talk to each other before they sleep. + +One night, Anna has a bad dream. She wakes up and sees a big shadow on the wall. She is scared and cries. + +"Ben, Ben, wake up! There is a monster in our room!" she says. + +Ben opens his eyes and looks at the wall. He sees the shadow too. He is not scared. He knows what it is. + +"Anna, don't cry. It is not a monster. It is just our lamp and our teddy bear. See? The lamp makes the light and the teddy bear makes the shadow. It is like a game," he says. + +He gets up and turns on the lamp. The shadow is gone. He shows Anna the teddy bear. It is soft and delicate. He gives it to her. + +"Here, you can hug the teddy bear. It will make you feel better. It is your friend. It will not hurt you," he says. + +Anna stops crying and hugs the teddy bear. She feels better. She smiles at Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You are brave and smart. You make me feel better too. You are my friend," she says. + +They go back to bed and cuddle with the teddy bear. They talk to each other about their dreams and their day. They are happy and sleepy. They fall asleep. +Sara and Ben were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to draw animals and flowers and houses. Sara had a red crayon and Ben had a blue one. They shared the other colors. + +"Look, I made a fish!" Sara said, showing her paper to Ben. "It has a big mouth and a tail." + +"That's nice," Ben said. "I made a bird. It has wings and a beak." + +They smiled at each other and kept drawing. + +But then, Ben saw something shiny on the table. It was a pen. It had a metal tip and a black tube. Ben was curious. He picked up the pen and opened it. He saw a dark liquid inside. It was ink. + +"What is that?" Sara asked, looking at the pen. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's another crayon." + +He touched the tip of the pen to his paper. He made a dot. Then he made a line. Then he made a circle. + +"Wow, it's like magic!" Ben said. "It makes black marks!" + +Sara wanted to try too. She reached for the pen. But Ben did not want to share. He held the pen tightly. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "You have your crayon!" + +Sara was angry. She pulled the pen from Ben's hand. Ben was angry too. He grabbed the pen back. They started to fight. + +"Stop it!" Sara said. "Let go!" + +"No, you stop it!" Ben said. "Give it back!" + +They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see that the pen was breaking. The ink was spilling. It stained their hands and clothes and paper. It made a big mess. + +Then, Ben did something bad. He bit Sara's arm. Sara felt a sharp pain. She cried out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sara said. "You bit me! You bit me!" + +Sara let go of the pen. She dropped it on the floor. She ran to their mom. She showed her the bite mark and the ink stains. She told her what Ben did. + +Mom was not happy. She looked at Ben. Ben looked down. He felt sorry. He knew he was wrong. + +Mom took Sara to the bathroom. She cleaned her arm and put a band-aid on it. She washed her hands and clothes. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom," Sara said. "But Ben was mean. He bit me and he made a mess." + +Mom nodded. She said, "Biting is not nice. It hurts people. And playing with ink is not safe. It can ruin things. You and Ben should be careful and gentle with your toys. And you should share and take turns. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Sara said. "I understand." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Good. Now, let's go back to the living room. Maybe Ben wants to say sorry." + +Sara nodded. She said, "Okay, Mom." + +They went back to the living room. They saw Ben sitting on the couch. He had a sad face. He held the broken pen in his hand. He saw Sara and Mom. He felt ashamed. + +"Hi, Ben," Mom said. "Do you have something to say to Sara?" + +Ben looked at Sara. He saw the band-aid on her arm. He remembered the bite. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry I bit you. And I'm sorry I made a mess. I was bad." + +Sara looked at Ben. She saw the ink on his hand. She remembered the fight. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry too. I'm sorry I pulled the pen. And I'm sorry I yelled. I was bad too." + +They smiled at each other. They hugged. They said, "I love you." + +Mom smiled too. She said, "I love you both. Now, let's clean up the mess. And then, we can find some new crayons and paper. And maybe a book. How about that?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. That sounds good." + +They helped Mom clean up the mess. They threw away the broken pen and the stained paper. They found some new crayons and paper. And they found a book. It was a book about animals and flowers and houses. They sat on the couch with Mom. They read the book. They drew some pictures. They had fun. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that biting is not nice. And that ink is not a crayon. And that delicate things can break. And that sharing and taking turns is better. And that saying sorry and I love you is important. + +The +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they brought a kite to the park. The kite was red and blue and had a long tail. + +"Look at my kite!" Ben said. "It can fly high in the sky!" + +"Can I try?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. He gave Lily the string. Lily held the string and ran with the kite. The kite flew up and up. + +But then, a big wind came. The wind was too strong for Lily. The string slipped from her hand. The kite flew away. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I lost your kite! I'm sorry, Ben!" + +Ben was sad. He liked his kite. He looked at the sky. He could not see his kite anymore. + +"It's OK, Lily," Ben said. "It was an accident. You did not mean to lose my kite." + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are a good friend. I'm sorry I made you sad." + +They hugged each other. Then they saw something in the pond. It was the kite. The wind had blown it into the water. + +"Look, there's your kite!" Lily said. "Maybe we can get it back!" + +They ran to the pond. They saw a duck. The duck was swimming with the kite. The duck liked the kite. It thought it was a toy. + +"Hey, duck, that's our kite!" Ben said. "Can we have it back, please?" + +The duck looked at them. It quacked. It did not want to give the kite back. + +"Please, duck, we like our kite too," Lily said. "We will give you something else to play with. How about this ball?" + +Lily showed the duck a ball. The ball was yellow and bouncy. The duck liked the ball. It quacked again. It let go of the kite. It took the ball. + +"Thank you, duck!" Ben and Lily said. They took the kite. The kite was wet, but it was still red and blue and had a long tail. + +They dried the kite. Then they flew it again. The duck swam with the ball. They all had fun in the park. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play ball in the park. One day, they see a big pitch. It has a net and a goal. Tim and Sam want to play soccer. + +"Can we play here?" Tim asks a boy who is on the pitch. The boy is older and bigger than Tim and Sam. + +"No, you can't. This is my pitch. Go away, you are too small and bad at soccer." The boy says. He is mean and rude. He hates Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They want to play soccer too. They are not too small and bad at soccer. They are good and fast and smart. + +"Let's play anyway. We can share the pitch. There is enough space for everyone." Sam says. He is brave and kind. He does not hate the boy. + +"No, you can't. This is my pitch. If you play here, I will kick your ball away and make you cry." The boy says. He is mean and rude. He hates Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam are scared and upset. They do not want to lose their ball or cry. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a girl who is on the pitch. The girl is older and bigger than Tim and Sam. She is also older and bigger than the boy. She has a ball and a smile. She is nice and friendly. She likes Tim and Sam. + +"Hi, I'm Mia. Do you want to play soccer with me? We can play together and have fun." The girl says. She is nice and friendly. She does not hate Tim and Sam. + +"Yes, we do. Thank you, Mia. You are very nice and friendly. We like you." Tim and Sam say. They are happy and excited. They like Mia. + +The boy is angry and jealous. He does not like Mia. He does not like Tim and Sam. He does not like to share the pitch. He wants to play alone. + +"Hey, Mia. This is my pitch. You can't play here with them. They are too small and bad at soccer. You are too big and good at soccer. Go away, you are not my friend." The boy says. He is mean and rude. He hates Mia. He hates Tim and Sam. + +Mia is not scared or upset. She is proud and strong. She is proud of herself and her ball and her smile. She is proud of Tim and Sam and their ball and their smile. She is not mean and rude. She does not hate the boy. + +"Hey, boy. This is not your pitch. This is a public pitch. Everyone can play here. You are too mean and rude. You are not good at soccer. You are good at making people sad and angry. Go away, you are not my friend." Mia says. She is proud and strong. She does not hate the boy. + +The boy is sad and ashamed. He knows he is mean and rude. He knows he is not good at soccer. He knows he is good at making people sad and angry. He knows he has no friends. + +He runs away from the pitch. He takes his ball and his frown. He hates himself. + +Tim and Sam and Mia play soccer on the pitch. They share their balls and their smiles. They have fun. + +They are friends. +Lila and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big bee on a flower. They want to look at it. + +"Wow, look at the bee!" Tom says. "It has yellow and black stripes. And a stinger!" + +Lila nods. She is a little scared of the bee. She wears a pink blouse with flowers on it. She thinks the bee might like her blouse. + +"Can we touch it?" Tom asks. He moves closer to the flower. + +"No, don't touch it!" Lila says. "It might sting you. It might hurt. Bees don't like to be touched." + +Tom stops. He looks at the bee. The bee looks at him. They blink at each other. + +"Hello, bee," Tom says. "We are Lila and Tom. We are friends. We like flowers too." + +The bee buzzes. It flies away from the flower. It lands on Lila's blouse. Lila screams. + +"Help, help!" Lila says. "The bee is on me! It likes my blouse! Get it off, get it off!" + +Tom runs to Lila. He tries to shoo the bee away. But the bee does not move. It stays on Lila's blouse. + +"Maybe it likes your blouse because it smells like flowers," Tom says. "But it is a smelly bee. It smells like honey. And dirt. And pollen." + +Lila does not like the smelly bee. She shakes her blouse. She jumps up and down. She cries. + +"Go away, go away!" Lila says. "You are a bad bee. You are not my friend. You are smelly and scary." + +The bee buzzes. It flies away from Lila's blouse. It goes back to the flower. It does not like Lila and Tom. They are loud and rude. + +Lila and Tom hug each other. They are happy. The bee is gone. They do not want to play with bees anymore. They go inside the house. They have a snack. They forget about the smelly bee. +Ben and Lily were going to visit their grandma in the mountains. They were very excited, because they were going to fly in a helicopter. Mom and Dad told them to pack their bags with warm clothes and toys. + +Ben ran to his room and threw his things into his bag. He did not fold his clothes or close his bag. He just wanted to be fast. His room was very messy. + +Lily went to her room and packed her bag carefully. She folded her clothes and put them in neat piles. She chose her favorite doll and a book. She closed her bag and zipped it. Her room was very tidy. + +Mom and Dad came to check on them. They saw Ben's room and shook their heads. "Ben, you need to pack your bag properly. Your clothes will get wrinkled and your toys will fall out. And you need to clean your room. It is too messy," Mom said. + +"But Mom, I want to go to the helicopter now. I don't have time to pack and clean," Ben said. + +"You have to pack and clean, Ben. It is part of being ready to travel. And it is respectful to leave your room nice for when we come back. Come on, I will help you," Dad said. + +They saw Lily's room and smiled. "Lily, you did a great job packing your bag. Your clothes are neat and your toys are safe. And your room is very tidy. You are ready to go to the helicopter," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. I like to pack and clean. It makes me happy. Can I help Ben?" Lily said. + +"That is very kind of you, Lily. Yes, you can help Ben. Maybe you can teach him how to pack and clean," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily worked together to pack and clean Ben's room. They folded his clothes and put them in his bag. They picked up his toys and put them in his toy box. They made his bed and dusted his shelves. They closed his bag and zipped it. His room was no longer messy. + +Mom and Dad were proud of them. They hugged them and said, "Well done, Ben and Lily. You are both ready to go to the helicopter. Let's go and have fun with grandma." + +Ben and Lily grabbed their bags and ran to the car. They were happy to fly in the helicopter. They were happy to see their grandma. And they were happy to pack and clean. +Lila was a wealthy girl who had many clothes. She liked to pick new clothes every day and wear them for fun. She did not care about the old clothes that she did not like anymore. She threw them on the floor or left them on the hanger. + +One day, Lila went to visit her cousin Anna, who lived in a small house. Anna was not wealthy, but she was happy. She had only a few clothes, but she took good care of them. She washed them, folded them, and hung them on the hanger. She thanked God for what she had. + +Lila saw Anna's clothes and laughed. She said, "Your clothes are so old and boring. You should get new clothes like me. Look at my clothes, they are so pretty and colorful. You can pick any one you want and I will give it to you." + +Anna was hurt by Lila's words. She said, "No, thank you. I don't need your clothes. I like my clothes. They are clean and comfortable. They are enough for me. You should not be so proud and wasteful. You should be grateful and generous. You should not pick on others who have less than you. You should pick up your clothes and put them on the hanger. You should pick a friend who loves you for who you are, not for what you have." + +Lila was ashamed of herself. She realized that she had been rude and selfish. She apologized to Anna and hugged her. She said, "You are right, Anna. I am sorry for being mean to you. You are a good cousin and a good friend. You have taught me a lesson. I will pick up my clothes and put them on the hanger. I will pick some clothes that I don't need and give them to someone who needs them. I will pick you as my best friend forever." + +The moral of the story is: Be thankful for what you have and share with others. Don't judge people by their appearance or possessions. Be kind and respectful to everyone. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with numbers. They had many books and toys with numbers on them. They could count from one to ten and sometimes more. They liked to number everything they saw, like cars, birds, and flowers. + +One day, they went to the beach with their mom and dad. They saw a big boat that took people to an island. The island was far away and had many trees and rocks. Tim and Kim wanted to go to the island and see what numbers they could find there. + +They asked their mom and dad if they could go on the boat. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to be polite and careful. They had to say please and thank you to the boat man, and they had to wear life jackets and hold hands. Tim and Kim agreed and said they would be good. + +They got on the boat and said hello to the boat man. He smiled and gave them each a life jacket. He said they could sit in the front and see the water and the island. Tim and Kim said thank you and put on their life jackets. They held hands and sat in the front. + +They saw many fish and birds and waves on the way to the island. They counted them and said the numbers out loud. The boat man heard them and said they were very smart and good at numbers. He asked them if they knew how many trees and rocks were on the island. Tim and Kim said they did not know, but they wanted to find out. The boat man said he would help them. + +They reached the island and got off the boat. The boat man said he would wait for them and they could explore the island for a while. He said they had to stay together and not go too far. Tim and Kim said okay and said they would be back soon. + +They ran to the trees and rocks and started to number them. They saw many different shapes and sizes and colors. They had fun and learned new numbers. They also saw some animals, like crabs, lizards, and birds. They said hello to them and did not hurt them. They were polite and kind to the animals. + +They had a great time on the island, but they did not forget their mom and dad and the boat man. They looked at their watches and saw it was time to go back. They said goodbye to the island and the animals and ran to the boat. They thanked the boat man for taking them to the island and helping them with the numbers. The boat man said they were welcome and said they were very polite and good children. He took them back to the beach, where their mom and dad were waiting for them. + +They hugged their mom and dad and told them about their adventure on the island. They showed them the numbers they learned and the animals they saw. Their mom and dad were proud of them and said they did a good job. They said they were happy that they were polite and careful and had fun. They said that was the best way to learn and enjoy new things. + +Tim and Kim agreed and said they loved numbers and islands and animals. They said they also loved their mom and dad and the boat man. They said they wanted to go to the island again someday and see more numbers and animals. They said they would always be polite and careful and good. They said that was the best way to be. +Mark was a little boy who liked to draw. He had many crayons and papers in his room. He drew cars, animals, houses, and flowers. He was very good at drawing. His drawings were brilliant. + +One day, Mark went to a new school. He was a bit scared. He did not know anyone there. He brought his crayons and papers with him. He hoped to make some friends. + +At school, he met a girl named Lily. She had curly hair and a big smile. She saw Mark's crayons and papers. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +"I'm Mark. I like to draw," Mark said. + +"Me too! Can I see your drawings?" Lily asked. + +Mark showed her his drawings. Lily liked them very much. She said, "Wow, your drawings are brilliant. You are very good at drawing." + +Mark felt happy. He said, "Thank you. You are very nice." + +Lily said, "Do you want to draw with me? We can share our crayons and papers." + +Mark said, "Yes, I would like that." + +Lily said, "Great. Come on, let's go to the table. Welcome to our school, Mark. I'm glad you are here." + +Mark smiled. He followed Lily to the table. He felt less scared. He had made a new friend. He was happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big apple on a tree. They both want the apple. + +"Let me have the apple!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. + +They pull the apple from both sides. They pull and pull. The apple is very strong. But then, the apple tears in half. Tom and Mia fall on the grass. They look at the apple. It is red and juicy. + +"Wow, this apple is brilliant!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. + +They smile at each other. They are not angry anymore. They share the apple. They eat and eat. The apple is sweet and yummy. + +They are happy. They are still friends. They hug and say sorry. They play some more in the park. They have fun. They love the apple. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They live in a big house with Mom and Dad. Today, they are going to the city with Mom. They are very excited. + +They get in the car and drive for a long time. They see many cars and trucks and buses on the road. They also see tall buildings and bridges and parks. The city is amazing, they think. + +Mom parks the car and takes them to a big museum. There are many things to see and learn. They see dinosaurs and stars and paintings and animals. They also see other kids and grown-ups. + +"Look, Mom, a big fish!" Ben says, pointing to a tank. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily says, looking at the colors. + +They go closer and watch the fish swim and play. They seem happy and free. + +"Can we touch them, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"No, honey, we can't. They are not for touching. They are for looking and learning," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. But they are amazing, right?" Lily says. + +"Yes, they are, sweetie. Just like you and Ben," Mom says, smiling and hugging them. +Timmy was very sleepy. He wanted to go to bed and have a nice dream. But his big sister, Amy, was not sleepy. She wanted to play with Timmy's toys. She grabbed his teddy bear and ran away. + +"Give it back!" Timmy cried. He chased Amy around the room. But Amy was faster and smarter. She hid behind the sofa and laughed. + +"Find me if you can!" she said. "This is my teddy now!" + +Timmy felt helpless. He loved his teddy bear. He needed it to sleep. He looked everywhere, but he could not find Amy or his teddy. He started to cry. + +Mommy heard Timmy's cry. She came into the room and saw what was happening. She was not happy. + +"Amy, that is not nice!" she said. "You have to share with your brother. Give him back his teddy bear!" + +Amy pouted. She did not want to share. But she knew Mommy was serious. She came out from behind the sofa and gave Timmy his teddy bear. + +"Sorry, Timmy," she said. "I was just playing." + +Timmy hugged his teddy bear. He was happy. He said thank you to Mommy and Amy. He went to bed and had a nice dream. Amy went to bed too. She was a little sorry. She decided to be nicer to Timmy tomorrow. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big round thing that can spin. Lily and Tom want to try it. + +They sit on the round thing and hold on tight. Their moms push them and they start to spin. They spin faster and faster. They feel dizzy and happy. They laugh and shout. They spin so much that they fall off the round thing. They lie on the grass and giggle. + +Lily has an idea. She wants to tell Tom a joke. She says, "Tom, do you know why the chicken crossed the road?" Tom shakes his head. He does not know. Lily says, "To get to the other slide!" She points to the slide on the other side of the park. Tom thinks that is a funny joke. He laughs and says, "That is a good joke, Lily. You are very smart." + +Lily and Tom get up and run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They have more fun. They see a boy with a big ice cream cone. He has chocolate and vanilla and strawberry. He looks rich. Lily and Tom want some ice cream too. They ask their moms if they can have some. + +Their moms say yes. They go to the ice cream truck and buy some cones. They choose their favorite flavors. They lick their ice cream and smile. They are not rich, but they are happy. They have each other and they have fun. They spin and joke and slide. They are the best friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Lily had a pink doll that she called Anna, and Tom had a blue car that he called Max. + +"Anna is going to the shop to buy some cake," Lily said, moving her doll along the grass. "Do you want some cake, Max?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said, making his car zoom after Anna. "But we have to mind the big dog. He might chase us and take our cake." + +Lily and Tom saw a big dog near the swings. He was black and brown and had a loud bark. He looked scary to them. They stopped playing and held their toys close to them. + +"Let's stay away from the dog," Lily said. "He might not be nice." + +"OK," Tom said. "But where can we play?" + +They looked around and saw a bench under a tree. It had some flowers and books on it. They walked over to the bench and saw a lady sitting there. She had gray hair and a kind smile. She saw Lily and Tom and waved at them. + +"Hello, children," she said. "Do you want to sit with me and look at the books?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked books. They sat on the bench and the lady gave them each a book. They had pictures of animals and colors and shapes. The lady read to them and asked them questions. They learned new words and had fun. + +"You are very thoughtful, children," the lady said. "You like to learn and listen. Thank you for keeping me company." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They liked the lady. She was nice and friendly. They gave her their toys to play with. + +"Thank you for the books," Lily said. + +"Thank you for the flowers," Tom said. + +They hugged the lady and went back to their parents. They told them about the lady and the books and the dog. They were happy and proud. They had made a new friend and learned new things. They had minded the dog and stayed safe. They had been thoughtful and kind. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big orange robot in the park. It had buttons, lights and sounds. They both wanted to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Lily said. She tried to grab the robot from Ben. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He pulled the robot away from Lily. + +They started to fight over the robot. They pushed and shouted at each other. The robot fell to the ground and broke. It stopped making sounds and lights. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They looked at the broken robot. They wished they had not fought. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I should have shared the robot with you." + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," Ben said. "I should have let you play with it, too." + +They hugged and said they were still friends. They decided to fix the robot together. They found some tape and glue and put the robot back together. It started to make sounds and lights again. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. They took turns to play with the robot. They had fun and were happy. +Lily and Ben liked to play with their big ball. It was red and shiny and very bouncy. They would roll it to each other and catch it and laugh. One day, they decided to play with the ball in the living room, where there was a lot of space and a soft rug on the floor. + +"Look, Ben, I can roll the ball very fast!" Lily said, and she pushed the ball with all her might. The ball zoomed across the room and hit the lamp on the table. The lamp wobbled and then fell with a loud crash. The ball bounced back to Lily and hit her in the face. She fell on the floor and started to cry. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" Ben asked, running to his sister. He saw that she had a bump on her forehead and a tear on her cheek. He felt sorry for her and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily, it was an accident. Don't cry, please." + +Lily sniffed and looked at Ben. She saw that he was jolly and kind and loved her. She smiled and hugged him back. "It's okay, Ben, I'm not hurt. It was just a surprise. Don't be sorry, please." + +They heard their mom coming from the kitchen. She had heard the crash and was worried. She saw the broken lamp and the ball and the kids on the floor. She was angry and scared and wanted to scold them. But then she saw their faces and heard their words. She saw that they were sorry and sweet and loved each other. She smiled and hugged them both. "It's okay, kids, I'm not mad. It was just a mistake. Don't worry, please." + +They all cleaned up the mess and threw away the lamp. They put the ball away and played with something else. They were happy and jolly and had fun. They learned to be careful and gentle and say sorry. They loved their mom and their ball and each other. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with the plants. Lily picked a red tomato and put it in her basket. Ben saw her and said, "That's my tomato! I saw it first!" + +Lily shook her head. "No, it's mine! I picked it fair and square!" + +They both pulled on the tomato, trying to get it. The tomato was not happy. It felt like it was going to pop. + +"Stop it, stop it!" the tomato said. "You are hurting me!" + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They let go of the tomato and looked at it. The tomato had a face and a mouth. It could talk! + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I'm Tom, the original tomato," the tomato said. "I was the first tomato ever grown in this garden. I'm very old and wise. And I don't like being fought over." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to Tom, the original tomato. + +"Can we be your friends?" Ben asked. + +"Of course," Tom said. "But you have to promise to be nice to each other and to all the other plants. They are my friends too." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They promised to be nice. They asked Tom to tell them stories about the garden and the other plants. Tom was happy to share his wisdom. They all became good friends and had fun in the garden. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But Ben saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. Lily said no, it was too high and dangerous. Ben did not listen. He ran to the rock and tried to climb it. + +But he slipped and fell. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. He cried and cried. Lily ran to him and said, "Ben, are you okay? Let me help you." She took a bandage from her backpack and put it on his knee. She said, "This will make it better. Don't cry." + +Ben stopped crying and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very generous. You are a good friend." He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The rock was too high and dangerous. I will not do it again." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you are not hurt too much. Come on, let's go back to the slide. It's more fun and safe." She pointed to the slide and said, "Look, it's empty. We can slide as much as we want." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, let's go. But first, can I have a kiss on my bandage?" Lily laughed and said, "Okay, okay. Just one kiss." She kissed his bandage and said, "There, now it's even better." They held hands and ran to the slide. They slid, swung and ran again. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Lily likes to sit on the big chair with her pink book. She likes to look at the pictures of the animals and the flowers. She can say some of the words, like cat and sun and ball. + +One day, her brother Tom comes into the room. He sees Lily on the big chair with her pink book. He wants to sit on the big chair too. He says, "Lily, move! I want to sit there!" + +Lily does not want to move. She says, "No, Tom, this is my chair and my book. You have your own chair and your own book. Go away!" + +Tom is angry. He tries to pull Lily off the chair. Lily holds on to the book and the chair. They start to fight and shout. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes into the room. She sees Lily and Tom fighting over the chair and the book. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! You need to share and be nice. Lily, you can sit on the chair for five more minutes, then you have to let Tom sit there. Tom, you can look at another book until it is your turn. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "Yes, Mom." They stop fighting and start to calm down. Mom gives them a hug and a kiss. She says, "I love you, Lily and Tom. You are good children. Now, enjoy your books." +Anna liked to play with pebbles. She had many pebbles in her box. She had big pebbles and small pebbles, round pebbles and flat pebbles, shiny pebbles and dull pebbles. She liked to make patterns with her pebbles on the floor. + +One day, Anna saw a new pebble in the park. It was a red pebble with white spots. It was very pretty. Anna wanted to have it. She asked her mom if she could borrow it. Her mom said yes, but she had to give it back later. + +Anna was happy. She took the red pebble and put it in her pocket. She ran to her box and took out some of her pebbles. She wanted to make a new pattern with the red pebble. She was very impatient. She did not want to wait. + +But when she opened her box, she saw that some of her pebbles were gone. She looked around and saw her brother Tom. He was playing with her pebbles. He had made a tower with them. Anna was angry. She shouted at Tom. She said he had to give her pebbles back. She said they were hers. + +Tom said he had borrowed them. He said he would give them back later. He said they were just pebbles. He said Anna had too many pebbles. He said she was selfish. + +Anna and Tom started to fight. They pulled and pushed each other. They threw pebbles at each other. They made a big mess. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the pebbles everywhere. She saw the red pebble in Anna's pocket. She was not happy. She said they had to stop fighting. She said they had to share the pebbles. She said they had to give back what they had borrowed. She said they had to say sorry. + +Anna and Tom felt bad. They said sorry to each other. They said sorry to their mom. They gave back the pebbles they had borrowed. They helped to clean up the mess. They hugged each other. They decided to play together with the pebbles. They made a new pattern with the red pebble. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play basketball in the park. They have a big ball and a hoop. They take turns to throw the ball in the hoop. They say "yay" when they make it. + +One day, they play until it is dark. The sky is black and the stars are bright. Lily and Ben can't see the ball very well. They say "boo" when they miss the hoop. + +"Let's go home," Lily says. "It is too dark to play." + +"OK," Ben says. "But I want one more try." + +He picks up the ball and runs to the hoop. He jumps and throws the ball hard. He hopes to make it. + +But he throws the ball too hard. The ball flies over the hoop and strikes a lamp. The lamp makes a loud noise and breaks. The light goes out. The park is darker. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the ball and run to their homes. They say "sorry" to the lamp. They hope no one is mad at them. They say "good night" to each other. They promise to play again tomorrow. But not when it is dark. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a picture of a lion on it. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see the lion. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see a big cage with a big lion. The lion is sleeping. He has a pretty mane and a long tail. Anna and Ben are amazed. They have never seen a lion before. + +"Wow, look at the lion!" Anna says. "He is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben says. "I wonder why he is here." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a man. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He is holding a whip and a chair. He is the lion tamer. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like the lion?" + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. + +"His name is Leo," the man says. "He is a circus lion. He can do many tricks. He can jump, roar, and roll over. He is very smart and brave." + +"Can we see him do tricks?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, you can," the man says. "But you have to be careful. He is still a wild animal. He can be dangerous. You have to stay behind the fence. And you have to be quiet. You don't want to scare him or make him angry." + +"OK, we will," Anna and Ben say. + +The man opens the cage and lets Leo out. He uses the whip and the chair to make Leo do tricks. Leo jumps, roars, and rolls over. He also balances a ball on his nose and walks on his hind legs. Anna and Ben clap and cheer. They are very happy. They think Leo is amazing. + +They watch Leo for a long time. They learn a lot about lions. They gain a new friend. They thank the man and Leo for the show. They say goodbye and run back to their parents. They tell them all about the lion. They say it was the best day ever. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big pink shoe on the grass. They run to the shoe and look inside. + +"Who left this shoe here?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe a giant," Max says. + +They poke the shoe with a stick. It is soft and fluffy. They hear a noise from the shoe. It is a snore. + +"Someone is sleeping in the shoe!" Lily says. + +They peek into the shoe. They see a small cat curled up in the shoe. The cat is pink too. It has a pink bow on its head. + +"Aw, it is a cute cat," Max says. + +"Can we pet it?" Lily asks. + +They reach into the shoe and touch the cat. The cat wakes up and meows. It looks at them with big green eyes. It rubs its head against their hands. + +"Hello, cat," Lily says. + +"Hello, kids," the cat says. + +Lily and Max are surprised. The cat can talk! + +"Who are you?" Max asks. + +"I am Fluffy. I live in this shoe. It is my home," the cat says. + +"Why are you pink?" Lily asks. + +"I like pink. It is my favorite color. Do you like pink?" the cat asks. + +Lily nods. She likes pink too. She has a pink dress and a pink hat. + +"I like pink," she says. + +Max shakes his head. He does not like pink. He likes blue. He has a blue shirt and a blue bike. + +"I do not like pink," he says. + +"That is okay. We can still be friends," the cat says. + +Lily and Max smile. They like the cat. They play with the cat in the shoe. They have fun. They make a new friend. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mountain far away. They wanted to go there and see what was on top. + +"Let's go to the mountain," Lily said. "Maybe we can find some flowers or animals." + +"OK, but we have to tell our moms first," Ben said. "They will worry if we disappear." + +They asked their moms if they could go to the mountain. Their moms said yes, but they had to be back before dark. They also gave them some snacks and water to take with them. + +Lily and Ben started to walk to the mountain. They saw some birds and butterflies on the way. They also met a friendly dog who followed them. They shared some of their snacks with the dog. + +They reached the mountain and started to climb. It was hard and steep, but they kept going. They wanted to see the view from the top. The dog stayed with them and helped them. + +They finally reached the top and saw a beautiful sunset. They also saw their homes and their moms waving at them. They waved back and smiled. + +They realized it was getting dark and they had to go back. They thanked the dog for being their friend and gave him a hug. The dog licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +They started to go down the mountain. They were careful and held hands. They also used a flashlight to see the path. + +They reached their homes and their moms hugged them. They told them about their adventure and showed them the flowers they picked. Their moms were happy and proud of them. + +They learned that it was fun to explore new places, but they also had to be safe and responsible. They also learned that they could make new friends along the way. They thanked their moms for letting them go to the mountain and said good night. They dreamed of the mountain and the dog. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with toys. But Lily was selfish and did not like to share. She always wanted the best toys for herself and took them from Ben. Ben was sad and angry, but he did not know how to tell Lily to stop. + +One day, they found a big round ball in the park. It was red and shiny and bounced high. Lily and Ben both wanted to play with it, but Lily grabbed it first and ran away. She laughed and said, "This is my ball, not yours! You can't have it!" + +Ben chased after her, but he was slower and smaller. He felt very bad and wished he had a ball too. He saw another ball nearby, but it was small and dirty and did not bounce well. He picked it up and threw it at Lily, hoping she would drop the big ball. + +But Lily was too fast and dodged the small ball. She turned around and saw Ben. She was angry and mean. She ran towards him and slapped him hard on the face. Ben cried out and fell to the ground. He felt a lot of pain and tears. + +Lily was about to take the small ball too, but then she heard a loud voice. It was the owner of the big ball, a boy who was bigger and stronger than Lily and Ben. He had seen what Lily did and he was not happy. He said, "Hey, that's my ball, you selfish girl! Give it back to me now or I'll slap you too!" + +Lily was scared and sorry. She dropped the big ball and ran away. The boy picked up his ball and walked over to Ben. He said, "Are you okay, little guy? That was not nice of her to slap you. Here, you can play with my ball for a while. I'll share it with you." + +Ben smiled and thanked the boy. He felt better and happy. He played with the big ball and the boy, and they had a lot of fun. He learned that sharing was good and slapping was bad. He hoped that Lily would learn that too. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars. They had a big loop that they could make their cars go through. Ben wanted to go first, but Lily said no. + +"It's my turn, Ben. You always go first," Lily said. + +"No, it's not. I prepare the loop. I make it open and strong. You just watch," Ben said. + +Ben put his car on the loop and pushed it hard. The car went fast and flew through the loop. Ben laughed and clapped. + +"Wow, that was cool! Can I try now?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. It's my loop. You have your own toys," Ben said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the loop too. She thought Ben was mean and selfish. She grabbed his car and threw it away. + +"Hey, that's not fair! Give me back my car!" Ben shouted. + +He ran after his car, but he tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Lily saw Ben crying and felt sorry. She knew she was wrong to throw his car. She picked up his car and brought it to him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I shouldn't have done that. Here's your car," Lily said. + +She helped him get up and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have been mean. You can play with the loop too," Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged again. They decided to share the loop and take turns. They had fun playing with their cars and the loop. They were happy and friends again. +Lily and Lola were twins. They liked to play outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +"Yes, please!" Lola said. "You look very nice and cozy." + +But then, a cold wind blew. It made the snowman's nose fall off. It made his hat and scarf fly away. It made his buttons roll on the ground. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Lola cried. "Mr. Snowman is losing his parts!" + +They ran to their house. They asked their mom for help. + +"Mom, can you supply us with more things for our snowman?" Lily said. "He is very icy and sad." + +"Sure, my dears," Mom said. "Let me see what I have." + +She gave them a new carrot, a woolen hat, a fluffy scarf, and some shiny stones. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Lola said. "You are the best!" + +They ran back to their snowman. They fixed his nose, his hat, and his scarf. They gave him new eyes and a smile with the stones. + +"There, Mr. Snowman!" Lola said. "Now you are happy and warm!" + +"Thank you, Lily and Lola!" Mr. Snowman said. "You are very kind and sweet!" + +They hugged their snowman. They played with him until it was time to go inside. They said goodbye to their new friend. + +"See you tomorrow, Mr. Snowman!" Lily and Lola said. + +"See you tomorrow, Lily and Lola!" Mr. Snowman said. +Anna and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They had a big ball that they threw to each other. + +"Can I lend your ball?" asked a voice behind them. They turned around and saw a boy with curly hair and a big smile. His name was Leo and he was on vacation with his grandma. + +"Sure, you can lend our ball," said Anna. "But you have to play with us, too." + +"Okay, that sounds fun," said Leo. He took the ball and threw it to Ben. They ran and laughed and had a good time. + +Suddenly, they saw something in the water. It was gray and had a fin. It was a shark! + +"Look, a shark!" shouted Leo. "Let's get out of the water!" + +They dropped the ball and ran to the shore. They were scared and hugged their mom and dad. + +But then they saw that the shark was not mean. It was playful. It pushed the ball with its nose and tossed it in the air. It made bubbles and splashed with its tail. It looked like it wanted to play, too. + +"Wow, that's a friendly shark," said Ben. "Maybe it likes our ball." + +"Maybe it wants to be our friend," said Anna. + +"Maybe we can lend it our ball for a while," said Leo. + +They watched the shark play with the ball and smiled. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and drink milk. Sometimes they share their toys and milk, and sometimes they fight. + +One day, Tim and Lily are playing with their blocks. Tim wants to build a big tower, and Lily wants to build a house. They both want the same blocks, and they start to pull and push. + +"Stop it, Tim! This is my block!" Lily says. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Tim says. + +They pull harder and harder, until the block breaks in half. They both cry and drop the pieces. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken block and the sad twins. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Tim and Lily broke the block. They were fighting," Tim says. + +"Lily and Tim broke the block. They were fighting," Lily says. + +Mom sighs and hugs them both. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. We were bad," Tim says. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. We were bad," Lily says. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. + +"It's okay, my loves. I know you are sorry. But you have to learn to share and care for each other. You are twins, and you are special. You have each other to play with and help. Fighting is not nice, and it makes you and me uncomfortable. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tim and Lily nod and hug Mom. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We love you, and we love each other. We will share and care," Tim says. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We love you, and we love each other. We will share and care," Lily says. + +Mom smiles and gets them some milk. + +"Here, have some milk. It will make you feel better. And then you can play nicely with your toys. Maybe you can build something together, like a castle or a bridge. What do you think?" Mom says. + +Tim and Lily take the milk and sip it. + +"Thank you, Mom. Milk is yummy. We think that's a good idea. We can build something together. A castle and a bridge. That sounds fun," Tim says. + +"Thank you, Mom. Milk is yummy. We think that's a good idea. We can build something together. A castle and a bridge. That sounds fun," Lily says. + +They finish their milk and go back to their blocks. They smile and hug each other. + +"We are sorry, Tim. We are sorry, Lily. We are twins, and we are special. We share and care," they say. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy and proud of her twins. She loves them very much. +Lily liked to swing on the big rope in the hall. She felt like a bird when she flew in the air. She laughed and sang as she swung. She did not see the thin wire that hung from the ceiling. It was for the lights, but it was broken. + +One day, Lily swung too high and too fast. She hit the wire with her head. It cut her skin and made her bleed. She screamed and fell to the floor. The rope broke too and landed on her. She was hurt and scared. + +Mom and Dad heard her scream and ran to the hall. They saw Lily on the floor with blood and rope. They were very sad and angry. They called for help and took Lily to the hospital. But it was too late. Lily was gone. She could not swing or sing anymore. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a man with a hat and a coat. He had a big box and a stick. He said he was a magic man. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want to see some magic?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. + +The magic man opened the box and took out a white dove. He held the dove in his hand and waved the stick. He said some funny words. + +"Look, the dove is gone!" he said. He showed them his empty hand. + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben said. "Where did it go?" + +The magic man smiled and pointed to his hat. He lifted the hat and the dove was there. He put the hat back on his head. + +"Can you do it again?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not?" the magic man said. He took the dove from his hat and put it in the box. He closed the box and tapped it with the stick. He said some more funny words. + +"Ready?" he asked. + +"Yes!" Sara and Ben said. + +The magic man opened the box and... there was nothing inside. The dove had vanished. + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben said. "How did you do that?" + +The magic man winked and said, "It's a secret. But don't worry, the dove is fine. It flew away to a cool place where it can be happy. Do you want to see another trick?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben said. + +The magic man took out a deck of cards and asked them to pick one. He shuffled the cards and asked them to find their card. He showed them the card and they were amazed. It was their card. + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben said. "You are a great magic man!" + +The magic man bowed and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very nice kids. I hope you enjoyed the show. Have a wonderful day!" + +He packed his box and his stick and walked away. Sara and Ben waved goodbye and thanked him. They ran to their mom and told her about the magic man and the dove. They said it was the best day ever. +Lily and Ben like to paint. They have many colors and brushes. They paint on paper and on the wall. Mommy and Daddy are not happy when they paint on the wall. + +One day, Lily and Ben have a big idea. They want to display their paint for everyone to see. They take their paper and tape and go outside. They find a fence and a tree. They tape their paper on the fence and on the tree. They are very busy and happy. + +"Look, Lily, I paint a sun and a flower," Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, that is very pretty. I paint a cat and a bird," Lily says. + +They smile and hug. They are proud of their paint. + +But then, a dog comes. The dog sees the paper and thinks it is fun. The dog runs and jumps and bites the paper. He tears the paper and makes a mess. Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They cry and run inside. + +Mommy and Daddy hear them and come outside. They see the dog and the paper. They are not angry. They are sorry for Lily and Ben. + +"It's okay, Lily and Ben. We know you worked hard on your paint. The dog didn't know. He was just playing. Come, let's go inside and have some cookies. We can display your paint on the fridge," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben nod and wipe their tears. They hold Mommy and Daddy's hands. They go inside and have some cookies. They display their paint on the fridge. They are happy again. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to be lions and hunt for food in the jungle. They put on their orange shirts and brown pants and crawled on the floor. + +"Roar!" Tom said, making a loud noise with his mouth. "I am a big lion and I am hungry. Where is the food?" + +"Roar!" Sam said, following his brother. "I am a small lion and I am hungry too. Let's look for food together." + +They searched the jungle, which was really their living room, and saw many things. They saw a sofa, a table, a lamp, and a pipe. The pipe was shiny and long and made a hissing sound. + +"What is that?" Tom asked, pointing at the pipe. + +"I don't know," Sam said, curiously. "Maybe it is a snake. Let's catch it and eat it." + +They crept closer to the pipe, ready to pounce. But before they could, their mom came into the room and saw them. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" she asked, surprised. "That is not a snake, that is a pipe. It is part of the heater. It is hot and dangerous. You could get hurt. Stay away from it." + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed and scared. They did not know the pipe was hot and dangerous. They did not want to get hurt. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"Sorry, mom," Tom said, softly. "We were playing pretend. We were lions and we were hungry." + +"Sorry, mom," Sam said, softly. "We did not mean to be bad. We were just curious." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She was not angry, she was glad they were safe. + +"It's okay, boys," she said, kindly. "I know you were playing pretend. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Some things are not for playing. Some things are for grown-ups. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom." + +Their mom kissed them and said, "Good. Now, how about some real food? I have some cookies and milk for you in the kitchen. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and Sam cheered and followed their mom. They were still hungry, but they were not impatient. They were happy and grateful. They forgot about the pipe and the jungle. They remembered they were not lions, they were brothers. And they loved each other. +Sam liked to follow his big sister Lily everywhere. He wanted to do what she did and play with her toys. But Lily did not like Sam following her. She said he was too small and annoying. She told him to go away and leave her alone. + +One day, Lily had a new bike. It was shiny and red and had a bell. Sam wanted to try it, but Lily said no. She said it was only for big kids and Sam would fall and hurt himself. She rode away and Sam felt sad and angry. He decided to follow her anyway. He took his old tricycle and pedaled as fast as he could. + +Lily did not see Sam behind her. She was having fun on her bike. She went to the park and met her friends. They raced and laughed and rang their bells. Sam tried to catch up, but he was too slow. He got tired and thirsty and his legs hurt. He wished he had his water bottle and his teddy bear. + +Then he saw Lily turn a corner and disappear. He followed her, but he did not know where she was going. He came to a big street with many cars and buses and trucks. He was scared and confused. He did not know how to cross the street. He looked for Lily, but he could not see her. He felt alone and lost. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud horn and a screech. He turned and saw a big truck coming towards him. He froze and screamed. The truck driver saw him and tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit Sam and his tricycle and sent them flying. Sam felt a sharp pain and then everything went black. + +Lily heard the noise and came back. She saw Sam lying on the ground, covered in blood and dirt. She saw his tricycle, broken and twisted. She saw the truck driver, pale and shaking. She saw the people, shouting and calling for help. She felt a cold fear and a hot guilt. She ran to Sam and cried. + +Soon, an ambulance came and took Sam to the hospital. Lily went with him, holding his hand. She prayed that he would be okay. She said she was sorry and that she loved him. She said she would never be mean to him again. She said she would let him play with her bike and her toys. She said she would be his best friend. + +Sam did not hear her. He was in a coma. He did not wake up for a long time. He missed his birthday and Christmas and Easter. He missed his school and his friends and his teddy bear. He was in a boring hospital, with tubes and wires and machines. He did not know what happened or where he was. He did not know if he would ever follow Lily again. +Lily and her mom went to the city by bus. Lily liked to look out the window and see the big buildings and the cars. She saw a lot of people walking and talking on the street. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing to a big sign with a picture of a cat. + +"That is an ad, Lily. It is a way of telling people about something they can buy or do," her mom explained. + +Lily nodded. She liked the cat. It was pink and fluffy and had a bow on its head. She wondered if she could have a cat like that. + +They got off the bus and walked to a park. Lily saw a lot of flowers and trees and birds. She also saw a playground with swings and slides and a sandbox. She ran to the playground and saw a girl with a pink dress and a pink hat. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked the girl. + +"Hi, I'm Mia. Sure, I want to play with you," the girl said. + +They played together on the swings and the slides and the sandbox. They had a lot of fun. They shared their toys and their snacks. They laughed and sang and made up stories. + +Lily recognized Mia from somewhere. She thought hard and then she remembered. + +"Hey, you are in my class at school. You sit next to me," Lily said. + +"Really? I didn't recognize you. You look different with your coat and your hat," Mia said. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They were happy to find a friend in the city. They hugged and said goodbye. + +"See you at school, Lily," Mia said. + +"See you at school, Mia," Lily said. + +Lily and her mom went back to the bus. Lily told her mom about Mia and the cat and the playground. She said she liked the city. She said she wanted to come back again. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said she was proud of her. She said she loved her. Lily felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Tom and Anna like to play with trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They also have a big rail that goes around the room. They can make the trains go fast or slow on the rail. + +One day, Tom and Anna have a fight. Tom wants to play with the orange train, but Anna has it. Anna likes the orange train because it is bright and shiny. She does not want to share it with Tom. + +"Give me the orange train!" Tom demands. He tries to grab it from Anna's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She holds the orange train tight. + +They pull and tug on the orange train. They are both angry and loud. They do not hear their mom coming into the room. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She sees the orange train in their hands. "Why are you fighting over the orange train?" + +"Because it is the best train!" Tom and Anna say at the same time. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the orange train from them. "No, it is not. All the trains are good. You have to share and take turns. That is how you play nicely." + +She gives the orange train to Tom. "Here, Tom, you can play with the orange train for five minutes. Then you have to give it to Anna. And Anna, you can play with another train for now. Then you can have the orange train for five minutes. OK?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They are not happy, but they know Mom is right. They say sorry to each other. They start to play with the trains again. They make the trains go on the rail. They have fun. They forget about the fight. They like the orange train, but they also like the other trains. They are friends. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors, but Sara's favorite was blue. She always wanted to use the blue blocks to make houses and towers and bridges. + +One day, Tom wanted to use some blue blocks too. He asked Sara, "Can I have some blue blocks, please?" But Sara did not want to share. She said, "No, they are mine. Go away." She ignored Tom and kept playing with the blue blocks. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He thought Sara was not a good friend. He went to find another toy to play with. He saw a big ball that was also blue. He picked it up and threw it at Sara's blocks. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. + +Sara was shocked and scared. She cried, "Why did you do that? You ruined my blocks!" She ran to tell the teacher what Tom did. + +The teacher came and saw the mess. She asked Tom and Sara what happened. Tom said, "Sara did not share the blue blocks with me. She ignored me and was mean. So I threw the ball at her blocks." Sara said, "Tom was bad. He threw the ball at my blocks and broke them. He did not ask me nicely. He was rude." + +The teacher sighed. She said, "Both of you did not behave well. Sara, you should share your toys with your friends. It is not nice to ignore them and keep everything for yourself. Tom, you should not throw things at your friends. It is not nice to hurt them and break their toys. You should ask them politely and wait for your turn." + +The teacher made Tom and Sara pick up the blocks and the ball. She said, "Now, say sorry to each other and hug. Then you can play together again. But this time, be calm and kind. Remember, sharing is caring and friends are precious." + +Tom and Sara felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play with the blocks together and make something beautiful. They used blue blocks and other colors too. They had fun and learned their lesson. +Lily was a clumsy girl. She liked to play with her toys, but she often dropped them or broke them. One day, she was playing with her new doll, Anna. She loved Anna very much. She gave her a dress, a hat and a necklace. + +But then, Lily tripped over a ball and fell down. She let go of Anna and Anna flew in the air. She landed on the floor with a loud thud. Lily got up and ran to Anna. She saw that Anna's dress was torn, her hat was lost and her necklace was broken. She also saw that Anna's face was cracked and her eye was missing. + +Lily was very sad. She hugged Anna and started to weep. She wept so loud that her mom heard her. Her mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the sight of Lily and Anna. She felt sorry for them. She picked up Lily and Anna and took them to the couch. + +She said, "Don't weep, Lily. It's okay. Accidents happen. We can fix Anna. We can sew her dress, find her hat and glue her necklace. We can also find her eye or give her a new one. She will be as good as new. She still loves you very much." + +Lily looked at her mom and smiled. She wiped her tears and said, "Thank you, mom. You are very nice. I love you and Anna very much." She kissed her mom and Anna and hugged them. She felt better. She was still clumsy, but she was happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they both want to play with the same car. It is red and shiny and has a buckle on the seat. + +Tim says, "It is my car. I saw it first." Jen says, "No, it is my car. I like it more." They pull and tug on the car. They do not want to share. + +The car is not strong. It is made of plastic. When they pull and tug, it breaks. The buckle snaps off. The wheels fall off. The car is ruined. + +Tim and Jen are sad and angry. They cry and yell. They blame each other. They do not say sorry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken car and the twins. She is not happy. She says, "You should not fight over toys. You should be kind and share. Now you have no car to play with. And you have hurt each other's feelings. How do you feel?" + +Tim and Jen feel bad. They look at the car and at each other. They realize they were wrong. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with another toy. They find a train. It is blue and slow and has no buckle. But they do not care. They are happy to play together. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Lily has many blocks, but Ben has only a few. Ben asks Lily to give him some blocks. + +"Please give me some blocks, Lily. I want to make a big tower too," Ben says. + +"No, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks," Lily says. She holds her blocks tight in her arms. + +"But you have so many, and I have so few. It is not fair," Ben says. He feels sad and angry. + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees his sad face. She thinks for a moment. She remembers that sharing is good. She decides to give Ben some blocks. + +"Okay, Ben. I will give you some blocks. But you have to say thank you," Lily says. She puts some blocks in Ben's arm. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind," Ben says. He smiles and hugs Lily. + +They both make big towers with their blocks. They are happy and proud. They show their towers to their mom. + +"Wow, you made such big towers! You did a great job, Lily and Ben," mom says. She claps her hands. + +Lily and Ben feel happy. They learned that sharing is not difficult. It is fun and nice. They hug their mom and each other. They are a good team. +Sam and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and pretend they were animals. One day, they found a big book with pictures of many animals. They saw a rhinoceros and thought it was very unique. It had a big horn on its nose and thick skin. + +"Let's be rhinoceroses!" Sam said. "We can charge and roar and scare everyone!" + +"OK!" Ben agreed. "But we have to be careful not to hurt anyone or break anything." + +They put on their helmets and ran around the room, making loud noises and bumping into things. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a lamp on a table. It was shiny and pretty. Sam wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben!" Sam said. "A shiny thing! Maybe it is a treasure!" + +He ran towards the lamp and tried to grab it with his helmet. But he was too fast and clumsy. He knocked over the lamp and it fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces and made a loud crash. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "You broke the lamp! Mom will be very angry!" + +Sam was scared. He turned around and saw his mom standing at the door. She looked very angry. She had heard the noise and came to see what happened. + +"Sam! Ben! What have you done?" she yelled. "You broke the lamp! It was very expensive and special! How could you be so careless and naughty?" + +She was very mad. She took away their helmets and toys and sent them to their rooms. She said they could not play together for a long time. She said they had to say sorry and pay for the lamp. + +Sam and Ben were very sad. They had made a big mistake. They wished they had not played rhinoceroses. They wished they had been more careful and respectful. They had lost their fun and their friend. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily liked to go to the library with their mom. They could find many books with pictures and stories there. They also liked to play with the toys and puzzles in the children's corner. But they had to be quiet, because the library was a place for reading and learning. + +One day, they saw a new lady at the library. She had a big smile and a badge that said "Anna". She was sitting at a table with some books and a sign that said "Story Time". Tom and Lily ran to the table and sat down. They wanted to hear a story. + +"Hello, children," Anna said. "My name is Anna and I am deaf. That means I cannot hear very well. But I can read and talk with my hands. This is called sign language. Do you want to learn some sign language with me?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were curious and excited. Anna showed them how to make some signs with their hands, like hello, thank you, and sorry. She also taught them how to spell their names with their fingers. Tom and Lily had fun learning sign language. They also looked at the books that Anna had. They were books with sign language and pictures. Anna read them a story with her hands and her voice. She also asked them questions and praised them for their answers. + +Tom and Lily enjoyed the story time with Anna. They felt happy and smart. They also made a new friend. They thanked Anna and gave her a hug. They told their mom about Anna and what they learned. Their mom was proud of them and happy for them. She said they helped to restore the library's spirit of sharing and kindness. She said they could come back to the library and see Anna again. Tom and Lily agreed. They loved the library and Anna. They wanted to learn more sign language and read more books. They said goodbye to Anna and the library and went home. They had a good day. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of cars, trucks, planes and rockets. They also had a laser that made bright lights and sounds. They pretended to be spies and heroes with their toys and laser. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and it rained a lot. Ben and Sam could not go to the park or the playground. They were bored and sad. They decided to play with their toys and laser in their room. + +"Let's drive the cars and trucks on the floor," Ben said. "We can make a race and see who is faster." + +"OK, but I want to use the laser too," Sam said. "We can pretend that the laser is a secret weapon and we have to stop the bad guys." + +"Fine, but be careful with the laser," Ben said. "Don't point it at the window or the wall. It might break something or hurt someone." + +They agreed and started to play. They drove their cars and trucks on the floor, making noises and cheering. They also used the laser to shoot at the bad guys, who were some stuffed animals and dolls. They had a lot of fun. + +But Sam was not very careful with the laser. He pointed it at the window and the wall, and even at Ben's face. Ben got angry and told him to stop. Sam did not listen. He kept pointing the laser everywhere. + +Then, something bad happened. Sam pointed the laser at the ceiling lamp. The laser hit the lamp and made a loud bang. The lamp broke and fell on the floor, making a big mess. The light went out and the room became dark. + +Ben and Sam were scared and shocked. They heard their mom and dad coming to their room. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had been more careful with the laser. +Sara loves her pony. His name is Spot. He has brown and white spots on his fur. Sara likes to brush his fur and feed him carrots. Spot likes to run and jump in the field. + +One day, Sara and Spot go for a ride. They see a big truck on the road. The truck is very noisy. It makes a loud honk. Spot is scared of the truck. He stops and shakes. He does not want to go near the truck. + +Sara tries to calm him down. She says, "It's okay, Spot. The truck is not bad. It is just going to another place. You are brave and strong. You can do it." + +She pets his neck and gives him a carrot. She sings a song to him. Spot feels better. He stops shaking. He trusts Sara. He walks past the truck. The truck driver waves at them. He says, "What a nice pony you have!" + +Sara smiles and says, "Thank you! His name is Spot. He is my best friend." + +They continue their ride. They have fun. They see birds and flowers and cows. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. Tom had a big truck that he drove around the carpet. Lily had a doll that she dressed up and hugged. + +"Look, Lily, my truck is very big and strong. It can go anywhere and carry anything," Tom said, showing off his toy. + +"That's nice, Tom, but my doll is very pretty and sweet. She can talk and sing and be my friend," Lily said, holding her toy. + +They played for a while, but then they got bored. They wanted to try something new and exciting. They saw a napkin on the table. It was white and soft and had a picture of a flower on it. + +"Hey, Lily, do you know what this is?" Tom asked, picking up the napkin. + +"It's a napkin, Tom. You use it to wipe your mouth and hands when you eat," Lily said. + +"That's boring. Let's make it more fun. Let's pretend it's a magic napkin that can shrink things," Tom said. + +"Shrink things? How?" Lily asked. + +"Like this. Watch. I'll put the napkin over my truck and say the magic word. Shrinky-dink!" Tom said. + +He lifted the napkin and gasped. His truck was much smaller than before. It was the size of his thumb. + +"Wow, Tom, you did it! You shrunk your truck!" Lily said. + +"Cool, huh? Let's try it on your doll. Maybe she'll be tiny and cute," Tom said. + +"Okay, but be careful. I don't want her to get hurt," Lily said. + +She handed her doll to Tom. He put the napkin over her and said the magic word. Shrinky-dink! + +He lifted the napkin and smiled. Lily's doll was also much smaller than before. It was the size of his finger. + +"Look, Lily, your doll is so small and adorable. She can fit in your pocket," Tom said. + +"Wow, Tom, you're right. She's so small and adorable. But can she still talk and sing and be my friend?" Lily asked. + +She took her doll and held her close to her ear. She heard a faint voice. + +"Hello, Lily. I'm still your friend. I love you," the doll said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She was happy that her doll was still the same, only smaller. + +"Tom, this napkin is amazing. It can shrink things, but it doesn't change them. It's very useful," Lily said. + +"Yeah, it is. But we have to be careful. We don't want to shrink anything else by accident. Let's put the napkin away and play with our small toys," Tom said. + +They agreed and put the napkin back on the table. They played with their small toys and had a lot of fun. They forgot about the napkin and the magic word. They didn't notice that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. She smiled and shook her head. She knew that they had a big imagination and a big heart. She loved them very much. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big yellow slide. They wanted to go on it. + +"Me first!" Lily said. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Tom followed her. + +But when they got to the top, they saw something disgusting. There was a big pile of mud on the slide. It looked like poop. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "Who did this?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "But we can't slide now. It's too dirty." + +They looked around. They saw a boy with a bucket and a shovel. He was laughing. + +"Ha ha ha!" he said. "I made the slide muddy. It's my slide now. You can't play on it." + +Lily and Tom were angry. They wanted to slide. They didn't like the boy. + +"Go away!" Lily said. "You're mean. You can't take the slide." + +"Yes, I can," the boy said. "You can't stop me." + +Lily and Tom tried to push the boy away. But he was bigger and stronger. He pushed them back. They fell on the mud. They got dirty and wet. + +They started to cry. They struggled to get up. They wanted to go home. + +A lady saw them. She was the boy's mom. She came over. + +"What's going on here?" she asked. "Why are you crying?" + +The boy said, "They tried to take my slide. I made it muddy. It's fun." + +The lady looked at the slide. She looked at Lily and Tom. She was angry. + +"That's not fun," she said. "That's rude. You made a mess. You hurt your friends. You have to say sorry. And you have to clean the slide." + +The boy said, "But, mom..." + +The lady said, "No buts. Do it now. Or no ice cream for you." + +The boy said, "Okay, okay. I'm sorry. I'll clean it." + +He took his bucket and shovel. He scooped the mud off the slide. He threw it in the trash. + +Lily and Tom watched him. They stopped crying. They felt better. + +The lady said, "Are you okay? Do you need a hug?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged the lady. She was nice. + +She said, "Do you want to play on the slide? It's clean now." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They said, "Yes, please." + +They climbed up the ladder. They slid down the slide. They laughed. + +They had fun. They forgot about the mud. They made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the backyard. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the dirt. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Look at me, Lily! I'm so fast!" Ben said, making his car go very fast. + +"You're not faster than me, Ben! I can catch you!" Lily said, making her car chase Ben's car. + +They had fun playing with their cars, but they did not see the big puddle of oil near the fence. The oil was from Daddy's old truck. He forgot to clean it up. The oil was sticky and smelly and dirty. + +Lily's car ran into the oil and got stuck. She tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. She got oil on her hands and clothes. She felt angry and sad. + +"Ben, help me! My car is stuck in the oil!" Lily cried. + +Ben heard Lily and turned his car around. He saw the oil and Lily's car. He felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to help her. + +"OK, Lily, don't cry. I'll help you. Maybe we can use this stick to get your car out." Ben said, picking up a stick from the ground. + +He tried to use the stick to push Lily's car out of the oil, but the stick broke. He got oil on his hands and clothes too. He felt hurt and mad. + +"Ow, this stick hurt me! And the oil is so yucky! Why is it here?" Ben said, throwing the stick away. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were both covered in oil. They felt bad. They wanted to clean up and play something else. + +"Let's go inside and tell Mommy. Maybe she can help us. And maybe she can give us a hug and a cookie." Lily said, holding Ben's hand. + +"OK, Lily, let's go. I hope Mommy is not mad at us. And I hope she can fix our cars. I like my car. It excites me." Ben said, holding Lily's hand. + +They walked inside, leaving their cars in the oil. They hoped they could play with them again soon. They hoped the oil would go away. They hoped Mommy would be nice to them. They learned a lesson about oil. They learned that oil is not good for cars or clothes or hands. They learned that oil can make them hurt and sad. They learned that they should be careful where they play. They learned that they should listen to Daddy when he tells them to stay away from his truck. They learned that they should always help each other when they are in trouble. They learned that they are good friends. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to swing on the big swings. They go up and down, up and down. They feel happy and free. + +One day, they see a new swing. It is very high and long. It goes over a cliff. A cliff is a big drop. Tom and Sue are curious. They want to try the new swing. + +They run to the new swing. They take turns to sit on it. Tom goes first. He pushes hard and flies over the cliff. He sees the sky and the trees and the birds. He feels scared and excited. He shouts, "Wow! This is fun!" + +Sue goes next. She pushes hard and flies over the cliff. She sees the rocks and the water and the fish. She feels scared and sick. She screams, "Help! This is scary!" + +Tom hears Sue. He looks at her. She looks pale and sad. He feels sorry for her. He says, "Don't worry, Sue. I will help you. Hold on tight. We will swing back soon." + +They swing back and forth, back and forth. They get closer to the land. They see a man. He is wearing a hat and a badge. He is a park ranger. He is serious. He says, "Stop! This swing is dangerous. You should not play on it. It is for grown-ups only. Come down now. I will take you to your parents." + +Tom and Sue get off the swing. They feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We will not do it again." + +The park ranger takes them to their parents. Their parents are angry and worried. They hug them and scold them. They say, "You are naughty and foolish. You could have been hurt. You should listen to the rules. You should not go near the cliff. It is not safe." + +Tom and Sue nod and cry. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We learned our lesson. We will not go near the cliff again. We will play on the safe swings." + +They go back to the park. They play on the big swings. They go up and down, up and down. They feel happy and free. But they never look at the new swing again. They know it is not for them. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book with many pages. She used crayons to write her name, her friends' names, and things she saw. She wrote about her cat, her doll, and her bike. She wrote every day. + +One day, Lily found a new crayon. It was red and shiny. It looked like velvet. Lily wanted to write with it. She opened her book and looked for a blank page. She found one and started to write. + +She wrote "Lily" in big letters. She wrote "Mom" and "Dad" and "Tom". Tom was her brother. She wrote "I love you" and drew a heart. She was happy. + +She wanted to show her mom what she wrote. She closed her book and ran to the kitchen. She saw her mom making cookies. She said, "Mom, look what I wrote!" + +Her mom smiled and took the book. She opened it and saw the red velvet words. She hugged Lily and said, "This is very important. You wrote so well. I am proud of you." + +Lily felt warm and happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom. Can I have a cookie?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. You are a good writer and a good daughter." She gave Lily a cookie and a kiss. Lily ate the cookie and smiled. She loved to write. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big case that she used to carry her toys around. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited that she woke up early in the morning. + +Lily's mom helped her pack her case with all her favorite toys. Lily was very organized and knew exactly where everything went. They got in the car and drove to the beach. When they arrived, Lily ran to the sand and started building a sandcastle with her toys. + +After a fun day at the beach, Lily and her mom went back to their hotel. Lily was so tired from playing in the sun that she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. She dreamt about the sandcastle she had built and all the fun she had with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a new toy car for him. It was made of shiny metal and had rough wheels. + +Timmy loved his new toy car, but his little sister wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share his new toy car with his sister. He insisted that it was his and he didn't want to share it. + +But Timmy's dad told him that it was important to share and be kind to others. So, Timmy decided to let his sister play with the toy car too. They had so much fun playing together with the shiny metal car with the rough wheels. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a piece of rough cloth on the ground. She picked it up and felt how scratchy it was on her skin. + +Lily decided to test the cloth to see what she could use it for. She tried to wipe her face with it, but it was too rough. She tried to wrap it around her teddy bear, but it was too scratchy. + +Finally, Lily had an idea. She took the rough cloth and tied it around her waist like a belt. It was perfect! The cloth didn't touch her skin too much and it made her feel like a superhero. From then on, Lily wore her rough cloth belt every day and felt invincible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around in circles until she got dizzy. One day, she went to the hospital for an operation. The doctors helped fix her boo-boo and she felt much better. After the operation, her mommy brought her a delicious ice cream cone. Lily loved the sweet taste and smiled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a big yellow sun and a green tree with lots of leaves. + +Her mom came into the room and saw the picture. "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful picture!" she said. "Can you show it to me?" + +Lily opened her notebook and showed her mom the picture. "Look, mommy! Sun and tree!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's amazing, Lily! Keep drawing more pictures like this!" + +Lily was so happy that her mom liked her picture. She stopped drawing for a moment and gave her mom a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird's feathers were pale and soft. It liked to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty things below. One day, the bird flew to the left and saw a big tree. The tree had lots of leaves that were green and swayed in the wind. The bird landed on a branch and felt happy to rest. After a while, the bird flew away again and felt the wind on its wings. It was a good day for flying. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who lived by the river. One day, the duck saw a big raft floating by. The duck thought it would be fun to jump on the raft and go for a ride. So, the duck hopped on the raft and started to float down the river. + +But soon, the duck realized that the raft was leading him towards a big waterfall. The duck tried to jump off the raft, but it was too late. The raft went over the waterfall and the duck fell into the water. + +Luckily, the duck was okay and swam back to shore. The duck realized that it was foolish to jump on the raft without thinking about where it was leading. From that day on, the duck was more careful and always looked before he leaped. +Once upon a time, there was a big river with lots of animals living in it. One day, a bald man came to the river to fish. He saw a crocodile swimming in the water and wanted to catch it. + +He threw his fishing line and the crocodile bit it. The man pulled the line and the crocodile came out of the water. The man tried to separate the crocodile from the line, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, the crocodile became angry and bit the man's arm. The man screamed and tried to run away, but the crocodile chased him and bit him again. The man fell to the ground and the crocodile ate him. + +From that day on, the animals in the river never saw the bald man again. They learned to stay away from humans who wanted to harm them. +Once upon a time, there was a truck driver named Bob. Bob loved to drive his big, red truck all around town. One day, while driving, Bob saw a little girl who looked very pale. She was standing on the side of the road and looked very sad. Bob stopped his truck and asked the little girl what was wrong. + +The little girl told Bob that she had lost her teddy bear and was very sad about it. Bob knew just what to do. He took the little girl for a ride in his truck and they drove all around town looking for the teddy bear. Finally, they found it! + +The little girl was so happy that she applauded and thanked Bob for helping her find her teddy bear. Bob felt very happy too because he knew that helping others was the right thing to do. From that day on, Bob always looked for ways to help others and make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved her classroom. It was big and had lots of toys and books. One day, the weather outside was very cool and Lily wore her favorite sweater to school. + +During class, the ground started to tremble and shake. Lily was scared and didn't know what was happening. Her teacher told her it was just an earthquake and they needed to stay calm. + +After the earthquake was over, Lily felt better and was happy to be safe in her classroom with her friends. She hugged her teacher and said, "I'm glad we're all okay." +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Buddy. Buddy was very dependable and always kept his family safe. One day, Buddy found a bone in the yard and decided to bury it. He dug and dug until the bone was an inch deep in the ground. + +Later that night, Buddy's family noticed that he was acting strange. He kept going outside and coming back inside. They followed him outside and saw that he was digging up the bone he buried earlier. Buddy had forgotten where he buried it! + +His family laughed and said, "Oh, Buddy, you silly dog!" They helped him find the bone and Buddy was happy again. From then on, he made sure to bury his bones in a spot where he wouldn't forget. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play in her backyard. One day, she saw a gate that she had never seen before. She wanted to explore what was on the other side of the gate. + +Lily tried to open the gate, but it was too slow and heavy. She pushed and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. She decided to try again later. + +The next day, Lily went back to the gate and tried to open it again. This time, she was able to push it open slowly. However, when she stepped through the gate, she saw a big dog on the other side. The dog started barking and Lily got scared. She quickly ran back through the gate and decided to never go near it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big, round, shiny bulb in the dirt. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy told her that it was a flower bulb and they could plant it in the ground to grow a pretty flower. + +Lily helped her mommy dig a hole in the ground and they planted the bulb. Every day, Lily watered the ground and waited for the flower to grow. One day, she noticed that the flower was dirty and needed to be washed. She got a bucket of water and a cloth and gently washed the flower. + +Her mommy was so proud of her for taking care of the flower. She told Lily that it's important to take care of things and not be ignorant about them. From that day on, Lily made sure to always wash her hands before playing with her toys and taking care of her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat olives. One day, her mom made her a sandwich with olives in it. But Lily didn't want to eat it because the sandwich was cold. + +"I don't want to eat this sandwich, Mom. It's cold," Lily said. + +"But you love olives. Just try it, it might still taste good," her mom insisted. + +Lily took a bite of the sandwich and realized that her mom was right. Even though the sandwich was cold, the olives were still warm and delicious. From then on, Lily never judged her food by its temperature again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a boy named Max who was playing with his gear toys. + +"Hi, what are you playing with?" asked Lily. + +"I'm playing with my gear toys. Do you want to play too?" replied Max. + +"Yes, please!" exclaimed Lily. + +Max handed Lily a toy gear and they began to play together. Suddenly, it started to get dark outside. Lily said, "Oh no, it's getting dark. I can't see!" + +"Don't worry, I have a flashlight. I'll spray it around so we can see," said Max. + +Max turned on the flashlight and sprayed it around. They could see everything now. They played together until it was time to go home. Lily had so much fun playing with Max and his gear toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a penny in her pocket and wanted to buy a drink. She walked to the store and saw a wise old man sitting outside. + +"Hello, little one," said the old man. "What brings you here?" + +"I want to buy a drink with my penny," replied Lily. + +The old man smiled and said, "That's a wise choice. You can buy a delicious juice with your penny. But remember, it's important to save your pennies too." + +Lily nodded and bought her drink. She thanked the old man and went back home, feeling happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a wife named Lily. Lily was very nice and kind. She loved Jack very much. One day, Jack wanted to buy a new car. He went to the car store and saw many cars. But he could not decide which car to buy. + +Lily asked Jack, "Why don't you like the original car that we have?" Jack replied, "I want a new car, something different." Lily said, "I accept your decision, but I think our original car is still good." Jack thought about it and realized that Lily was right. He decided to keep the original car and save his money. + +From that day on, Jack and Lily drove around in their original car and they were very happy. They learned that sometimes the things we have are already good enough and we don't need to always want something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch, which was big and soft. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, your couch is perfect for jumping!" said Timmy. + +Lily smiled and said, "I value my couch because it's so comfy." + +Timmy nodded and jumped on the couch with Lily. They played and laughed until it was time for Timmy to go home. + +As he was leaving, Timmy said, "Thanks for letting me play on your couch. It's the best!" + +Lily beamed with happiness, knowing that her friend enjoyed playing on her couch as much as she did. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the store with his mom. One day, they went to the store to buy some fish. Timmy saw a chubby fish in a tank and he wanted it so much. He asked his mom if they could buy the chubby fish, and his mom said yes. Timmy was very happy and he took good care of his chubby fish at home. The chubby fish was his new best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a race. They all lined up and waited for someone to say, "Go!" + +Lily noticed something unusual about her friend Jack. He was wearing a big hat that covered his eyes. She asked him, "Why are you wearing that hat, Jack?" Jack replied, "I don't want the sun to get in my eyes." + +The race started, and everyone ran as fast as they could. Lily was in the lead, but she suddenly tripped and fell. She was sad that she didn't win the race. But then, she noticed something unusual. Jack had stopped running and was helping her up. "Thanks for helping me, Jack," Lily said. "You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who went on a holiday with her family. They went to the mountains and saw lots of trees and animals. One day, Lily wanted to climb a big rock, but her mom said it was too dangerous. + +Lily was sad and said, "I want to climb the rock, please?" Her mom said, "No, it's too dangerous and you could get hurt." Lily thought her mom was being rude, but she didn't say anything. + +Later that day, Lily saw another little girl climbing the same rock. She asked the girl how she did it and the girl said, "I just take it slow and be careful." Lily thought that was a good idea and decided to try it too. + +She climbed the rock very slowly and carefully, and when she got to the top, she felt very proud of herself. Her mom saw her and said, "Wow, you did it! I'm sorry I was rude earlier, but I just wanted you to be safe." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Mom. I'm just happy I climbed the rock." +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to stare at his neighbor's garden through the fence. One day, Benny saw his neighbor using a rake to clean up leaves in the garden. + +Benny thought it would be fun to try using the rake himself. He hopped over the fence and started to play with the rake. But he didn't know how to use it properly, and he accidentally broke it. + +When his neighbor found out, he was very upset. Benny felt bad for what he had done and apologized. His neighbor forgave him and taught him how to use the rake correctly. + +Benny learned that it's not nice to be nosy and that it's important to be responsible for our actions. From then on, Benny never stared at his neighbor's garden again and always asked permission before using anything that wasn't his. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help prepare dinner. Lily was excited to help. She washed her hands and put on her apron. + +Lily's mommy asked her to set the table. Lily knew just what to do. She got out the plates, cups, and forks. She placed them carefully on the table. She was very proud of herself. + +Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Lily's mommy told her to be alert and not answer the door. Lily nodded her head and stayed by the table. When her mommy came back, she said it was just the mailman. Lily smiled and said, "I'm ready for dinner now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big mountain that was very high. + +Lily wanted to climb the mountain, but her mommy and daddy said it was too dangerous. So instead, they decided to jog around the mountain. Lily loved jogging with her mommy and daddy. + +As they jogged, they saw lots of animals like birds and squirrels. They also saw beautiful flowers and trees. Lily loved being in nature and wanted to come back again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mom and dad. One day, they went to a new park with a big slide. Timmy was so excited to go down the slide. + +When they got to the top of the slide, Timmy saw a big, fierce dog at the bottom. The dog was barking and growling. Timmy got scared and didn't want to go down the slide anymore. + +His mom asked him what was wrong and Timmy complained about the scary dog. His dad suggested they go get some ice cream instead. When they got to the ice cream shop, Timmy gave the nice lady a tip for his yummy ice cream. He felt much better and forgot all about the scary dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very hungry and meowed loudly. Lily knew it was time to feed her cat. She went to the kitchen and got the cat food from the cupboard. She poured it in the bowl and placed it on the floor. Mittens ate the food happily. + +Lily's mom had a fancy ashtray on the table. It was shiny and made of glass. Lily thought it was pretty, but she knew she couldn't touch it. She asked her mom if she could play with it, but her mom said no. It was too modern and expensive to play with. + +Lily played with Mittens instead. They ran around the house and had fun together. When it was time for bed, Lily gave Mittens a big hug and went to sleep. She dreamed about playing with the ashtray, but knew she couldn't because it was too special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little hut in the woods where she liked to play. One day, Lily was playing hide and seek with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "I'm going to hide in the bushes!" + +Lily said, "No fair! You always hide there!" + +Timmy laughed and said, "Okay, I'll hide in your hut!" + +Lily ran to her hut and found Timmy hiding inside. But when she got closer, she saw a dead bug on the floor. + +Lily said, "Ew, there's a dead bug in here! Let's go play somewhere else." + +Timmy said, "Okay, let's go play tag!" + +So they ran outside and played tag until it was time to go home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and eating cookies. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time for bed. + +Lily said, "But I'm scared of the dark. Can you provide some light?" + +Mom smiled and turned on the nightlight. "There, now you can sleep without being scared," she said. + +Lily felt happy and safe with the light on. But then she remembered she didn't brush her teeth. She felt guilty and told her mom. + +"It's okay," mom said. "Just remember to brush your teeth before bed tomorrow." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She felt loved and happy. And with the light on, she fell asleep quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily saw a big truck arrive at the house next door. + +She ran outside to see what was happening. Her neighbor, Mrs. Brown, was moving in. Lily's mom said they should go say hello and welcome Mrs. Brown to the neighborhood. + +When they got to Mrs. Brown's new house, they heard loud music coming from inside. Mrs. Brown answered the door and said, "Sorry about the noise. I'm just so excited to be here!" Lily's mom smiled and said, "No problem, we're just happy to have you as our new neighbor." + +From that day on, Lily and her family enjoyed having Mrs. Brown as their neighbor. They would wave to each other every morning and sometimes even have picnics together in the backyard. It was a happy neighborhood with lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young bunny named Floppy. Floppy had very soft fur that felt nice to touch. One day, Floppy went to the store with his mom to buy some carrots. Floppy wanted some candy too, but his mom said no because it would spoil his dinner. Floppy was sad, but he knew his mom was right. When they got home, Floppy helped his mom make dinner. They had carrots and lettuce and it was very yummy. Floppy was happy he didn't spoil his dinner with candy. +Once upon a time, there was a funny man who lived in a hut. He liked to jog every day in the forest. One day, while he was jogging, he saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. The funny man picked up the bird and took it to his hut. He made a cozy nest for the bird and fed it some seeds. + +The bird felt safe and happy in the hut with the funny man. Every day, the funny man would jog to find more seeds for the bird. They became good friends and had lots of fun together. One day, the bird was strong enough to fly back to its family. The funny man was sad to see the bird go, but he was happy that he could help. From that day on, the funny man continued to jog in the forest and help other animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the big cushion in her living room. One day, her mom told her they were going to the zoo. Lily was so excited! She loved seeing all the animals and hearing them roar. + +At the zoo, Lily saw a big lion. She asked her mom what the lion was doing. Her mom explained that the lion was sleeping. Lily didn't understand why the lion was sleeping during the day. + +After they saw all the animals, they went back home. Lily was so tired from all the walking, she fell asleep on the cushion. When she woke up, she was happy because she understood that she had a fun day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her toys. One day, she noticed an unusual cupboard in her room. It was covered in dust and looked very old. + +Lily wondered what was inside, but she couldn't reach the handle. She decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom opened the cupboard and inside was a big surprise. It was a magical world filled with talking animals and colorful trees. + +Lily couldn't believe her eyes! She played with the animals and explored the world for hours. When it was time for bed, her mom helped her back into the cupboard and closed it up. Lily went to sleep dreaming of all the adventures she would have in the magical world inside the cupboard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved to take the train to visit her grandma. One day, Sarah got on the train, but she didn't recognize anyone. She felt a little bit troubled. + +As the train chugged along, Sarah looked out the window and saw the station where she was supposed to get off. She recognized it from her previous trips. She felt happy and relieved that she knew where she was going. + +When Sarah arrived at her grandma's house, she told her about her adventure on the train. Her grandma listened and smiled, happy that Sarah recognized the station and made it safely to her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was playing in the garden when he saw a big orange carrot. He wanted to eat it, but it was too big to pull out of the ground. + +Benny saw a mole digging a hole nearby and asked, "Excuse me, Mr. Mole, can you help me get this carrot out of the ground? I need it for my lunch." + +The mole replied, "Of course, I can help you, but you need to be patient. I need to dig a hole first so we can pull the carrot out together." + +Benny waited patiently while the mole dug a hole. Together they pulled the carrot out of the ground and shared it for lunch. Benny learned that sometimes we need to ask for help and be patient to get what we need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with a mild sauce. One day, her mom made her favorite pasta for dinner. Lily was so excited to eat it, but her mom said, "Wait, let it cool down first." + +Lily didn't want to wait, but she knew it was important to be patient. Finally, her mom said it was okay to eat. Lily took a big bite and it was delicious! She said, "Mom, this pasta is so yummy and mild. Thank you for making it for me." + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to let her pasta cool down before eating it. She loved her mom's cooking and couldn't wait to try more yummy dishes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bedroom that was very dull. He didn't like to play in there because it was boring. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to clean your bedroom." Timmy didn't want to clean his bedroom because it was so dull. + +Timmy's mom got mad and said, "Timmy, you need to clean your bedroom or you can't play with your toys." Timmy didn't like that his mom was mad, so he decided to clean his bedroom. As he was cleaning, he found a toy that he thought he had lost. He was so happy that he said, "Mom, look what I found!" + +In the end, Timmy was glad he cleaned his bedroom because he found his lost toy. He realized that even though his bedroom was dull, it was still important to keep it clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the summer. One day, she found a beautiful butterfly with gentle wings. She wanted to catch it and keep it as a pet. + +Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. She was sad and wanted to find a way to keep it with her. She thought about making a home for the butterfly, but it had to fit just right. She tried and tried, but nothing fit. + +Lily realized that the butterfly was happier flying free in the summer. She decided to let it go and watch it fly away. Even though she couldn't keep the butterfly, she felt happy knowing it was free to fly wherever it wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park to play on the swings. He saw a girl there who looked sad. Timmy went up to her and said hello. + +The girl's name was Sarah, and she had a problem. Her jacket's zip was stuck, and she couldn't take it off. Timmy was very compassionate and wanted to help. He tried to pull the zip down, but it wouldn't budge. Sarah started to cry. + +Timmy knew he had to do something to make Sarah smile again. He ran to his house to get some oil. He put a little bit on the zip, and it worked! Sarah's jacket came off, and she smiled. Timmy felt happy that he could help his new friend. From that day on, Timmy and Sarah played together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a boy named Jack playing with a brown ball. She wanted to play with him too, so she said, "Can I play with you, Jack?" + +Jack said, "Sure, let's play catch with my brown ball!" Lily was so happy and they played catch for a long time. Suddenly, Jack accidentally threw the ball into a pile of ash. They couldn't find the ball anymore. + +Lily said, "Don't worry Jack, we can find your ball. Let's look carefully in the ash pile." They searched and searched until they finally found the brown ball. Jack was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're a great friend." And they continued to play catch until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom let him go to the temple with his friends. Timmy was so proud to be trusted by his mom. + +At the temple, Timmy and his friends played hide and seek. They had so much fun. But then, Timmy got lost. He couldn't find his friends or his way back to his mom. Timmy started to cry. + +Hours passed and Timmy's mom couldn't find him. She was so worried and sad. Finally, the police found Timmy. He was safe but his mom was very upset. Timmy learned to always stay with his friends and never wander off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and dreamed of going on a safari. One day, her parents surprised her with a trip to the zoo. Lily was so happy and proud of her parents for taking her there. + +As they walked through the zoo, they saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. Suddenly, Lily saw a sign that said, "Safari Adventure." She begged her parents to take her on it, but they said it cost too much money. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Just then, a kind stranger overheard their conversation and offered to pay for Lily's safari adventure. Lily and her parents were so grateful and welcomed the stranger's generosity. They went on the safari and saw even more amazing animals. Lily was overjoyed and couldn't stop thanking the stranger. From that day on, Lily always remembered the kind stranger who made her safari dream come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she decided to put on a show for her mommy and daddy. She built a stage out of blocks and put on her favorite dress. + +Lily's mommy and daddy came to watch the show. Lily appeared on the stage and started to sing. But then, her little brother came in and started to cry. Lily got angry and told him to be quiet. But her mommy and daddy told her that it was okay and that they could all watch the show together. + +Lily felt better and continued to sing. Her little brother stopped crying and even started to dance. It was the best show ever! After the show, Lily's mommy and daddy gave her a big hug and told her how proud they were. Lily was so happy that she fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big harbor where many boats lived. The harbor was always busy with boats coming in and out. One day, two friends named Timmy and Tommy went to play by the harbor. + +As they were playing, they found a big rock and decided to split it in half. But when they hit the rock, it made a loud noise and scared the seagulls. The seagulls got angry and started to fly around and make a lot of noise. + +A man who worked at the harbor came over and asked the boys what they were doing. Timmy and Tommy told him they were trying to split the rock. The man explained that they shouldn't make loud noises because it disturbs the seagulls and they need to be able to fly safely. The boys apologized and promised to be more careful next time. They went back to playing and had fun watching the boats come and go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite pin that she always wore on her shirt. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a big, fierce dog. The dog barked loudly and scared Lily. She wanted to run away, but her pin got stuck on the fence. + +Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. Then, a kind lady came and saw that Lily was in trouble. She helped her get her pin unstuck and told her that it's important to be careful around big dogs. Lily listened and thanked the lady with a clap. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and never went near big dogs again. She also learned that it's important to always ask for help when she needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls every day. One day, she asked her mommy if they could go to the park and play together. Her mommy said yes and they went to the park. + +At the park, they saw a group of people marching and playing instruments. Lily asked her mommy what they were doing. Her mommy said they were having a parade. Lily thought it looked fun and wanted to march too. + +As they were marching, Lily accidentally bumped into a man's leg. He got angry and said Lily was being careless. Lily felt sad and started crying. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay and that everyone makes mistakes sometimes. They continued to march and play together and had a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the meadow. One day, Benny saw a shiny laser in the bushes. He was curious and wanted to see what it was. + +Benny hopped over to the bushes and found a gifted scientist working on the laser. The scientist explained that the laser was a special device that could help Benny jump higher and faster than ever before. + +Benny was excited and grateful for his gift. He couldn't wait to try it out. The scientist set up the laser and aimed it at Benny. With a sudden flash of light, Benny felt a surge of energy and he jumped higher than he ever had before. From that day on, Benny was known as the best jumper in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the grass. One day, she heard a loud noise and got scared. She ran inside her house to tell her mommy. Her mommy said it was just the mailman delivering a package. Lily felt better and went back outside to play. Later, when it started to get dark, Lily knew it was time to return inside for dinner. She was happy to be home and safe with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to explore and play outside. One day, while walking in the park, Fluffy saw a big billboard. The billboard had lots of pictures on it, but Fluffy couldn't understand what it said. + +Fluffy saw a little girl walking by and asked her if she could help solve the mystery of the billboard. The little girl smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you." She explained that the billboard was advertising a new toy store opening soon. + +Fluffy was so happy to have solved the mystery of the billboard. He thanked the little girl and ran off to tell all his friends about the new toy store. From that day on, Fluffy made sure to always ask for help when he didn't understand something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her swing. She would go up and down, up and down, and giggle with joy. One day, Lily saw a piece of fruit on the ground. She picked it up and it was all squishy and rotten. It made her feel scared because she didn't like yucky things. From that day on, she made sure to look before she picked things up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside in the wild forest. He would run around and lift up sticks and rocks to see what was underneath. One day, he heard a strange noise and followed it to a small creek. When he got there, he saw that the creek was starting to leak and the water was getting lower and lower. + +Timmy knew he had to do something to fix the leak, so he ran back to his house to get his dad's tools. When he got back to the creek, he saw that the water was almost gone and the animals that lived there were starting to get upset. Timmy knew he had to work fast, so he started to lift up rocks and use his dad's tools to fix the leak. + +After a few hours of hard work, Timmy was able to fix the leak and the water started to flow again. The animals were happy and they thanked Timmy for saving their home. Timmy felt proud of himself and promised to always take care of the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed, but his mommy always told him not to. She said he might tear his mattress. + +One day, Timmy's mommy went to the store and he was alone in his room. He started jumping on his bed and he felt very powerful. He jumped higher and higher until he heard a loud "rip!" + +Timmy looked down and saw that he had torn a big hole in his mattress. He was very sad and knew his mommy would be upset. But then he remembered that his mommy had a special sewing kit. He went to find it and used it to fix the tear in his mattress. When his mommy came home, she was very surprised and proud of Timmy for being so responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big bed with a soft mattress. Every night, she would sleep on her mattress and have sweet dreams. One day, Lily's mom told her they needed to go to the store to buy some groceries. Lily was excited because she loved going to the store with her mom. They got into the car and drove to the store. When they got there, Lily's mom put her in the shopping cart and they went down the aisles. Lily saw some toys she liked, but her mom said they were not on the list. Finally, they got everything they needed and went to the checkout. It was easy for Lily to help her mom put the groceries on the conveyor belt. After they paid, they went back home and Lily was happy to see her soft mattress waiting for her. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with many rooms. In the house, there was a family of bears. Mama bear, Papa bear, and Baby bear. Baby bear loved to play hide and seek. One day, Baby bear was playing and he found a door that he had never seen before. The door led to the attic. The attic was a big room full of old things. Baby bear saw a box with a picture of a hairy monster on it. Baby bear got scared and ran back downstairs to talk to Mama and Papa bear. They told Baby bear that the hairy monster was just a toy and it was not real. Baby bear felt better and went back to playing hide and seek. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy had a bright idea. He said to Sally, "Let's unite our toys and play together with them!" Sally loved the idea and said, "That's a great present, Timmy! Let's do it!" + +So, they both brought their toys and put them together. They played together and had so much fun. Timmy said, "I am happy we united our toys. We can play together every day now!" Sally smiled and said, "Yes, it was a bright idea, Timmy. Thank you for the present!" They hugged each other and continued to play happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved peanuts and always had a bag with her. One day, she found a peanut that looked different from the others. It was bigger and had a crack in it. + +Lily wondered what was inside, so she tried to open it, but it was too hard. She asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy said the peanut wasn't ready to be opened yet. They put it in the sun to make it warm and soft. + +After a while, they tried again and this time the peanut opened easily. Inside, they found two peanuts instead of one! Lily was so happy and shared the peanuts with her mommy. From that day on, she always waited until the peanuts were ready before she tried to open them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the valley. One day, she found a brilliant yellow flower that she had never seen before. + +Lily showed the flower to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I picked this pretty flower in the valley!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a beautiful flower, Lily. It's so brilliant! Let's put it in a vase and keep it in our house." + +Lily was happy that her mom liked the flower too. She put it in a vase and placed it on the table. Every time she looked at it, she felt proud that she had picked such a special flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily decided to perform a magic trick for her friends. She took a jug and filled it up with water. Then, she waved her wand and said some magic words. Suddenly, the water disappeared! + +Her friends were amazed and clapped their hands. Lily felt very proud of herself. She knew that her magic trick was harmless and nobody would get hurt. After the show, they all had some cookies and milk. It was a fun day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet was flying in the sky when he saw a wire. He didn't understand what the wire was for, but he thought it looked fun to sit on. + +So Tweet landed on the wire and started to sing a song. But after a while, he started to feel uncomfortable. The wire was poking him and he didn't like it. So, he tried to fly away, but his little feet got stuck in the wire. + +"Help! Help!" he tweeted. + +But no one could hear him. Eventually, Tweet got tired and stopped singing. He was stuck on the wire forever. Poor Tweet, he didn't understand the wire was dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a bird fly by really fast. "Wow, that bird can zoom!" she said. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked her if she wanted to help her make dinner. "Sure, Mommy!" Lily said. They went inside and started cooking. Lily helped her mom put salt on the vegetables. "Great job, Lily!" her mom said. + +Later that night, Lily was getting ready for bed. Her dad came in to say goodnight. "Did you have a great day, Lily?" he asked. "Yes, Daddy! I saw a bird zoom and helped Mommy cook with salt. It was so much fun!" Lily said. Her dad smiled and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play in the mud and get all wet and dirty. One day, Spot's owner told him to come inside and get dry. Spot shook his fur and ran inside to get dry. + +When Spot got inside, he saw a big bone on the floor. Spot was so excited and ran over to get it. But then, Spot's owner said, "No, Spot. That bone is not for you. It's for the tidy dog next door." + +Spot was sad and wanted the bone so badly. He started to whine and bark. His owner said, "Spot, you need to learn to share. It's not nice to take things that don't belong to you." + +Spot didn't listen and took the bone anyway. But then, the tidy dog next door came over and saw Spot with the bone. The tidy dog was very angry and started to bark and growl. Spot was scared and ran away. Spot learned his lesson that it's important to share and not take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to go outside and play in the park. + +"Mommy, can we go to the park?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, we can go to the park. But first, let's lock the door," said Mommy. + +So, they locked the door and walked to the park. They had fun playing on the swings and slides. After a while, they saw a big bird flying to the west. + +"Look, Lily! A big bird is flying to the west!" said Daddy. + +Lily looked up and saw the big bird. She was amazed. When they got back home, Daddy noticed that Lily's ears were not working well. + +"Lily, are you deaf?" asked Daddy. + +Lily didn't know what that meant, but she knew something was wrong with her ears. They went to the doctor and found out that Lily had an ear infection. The doctor gave her medicine and soon her ears were better. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale in the ocean. The whale was very sad because he lost his family. He swam around looking for them, but he couldn't find them. One day, a little girl saw the whale and felt compassionate for him. She wanted to help the whale find his family. + +The little girl asked her mom for some money so she could pay for a boat ride. She wanted to take the whale with her on the boat to help him find his family. They searched and searched until they finally found the whale's family. The whale was so happy to be reunited with his family. + +The little girl felt proud and happy that she could help the whale. She learned that being compassionate and helping others makes you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she accidentally broke one of her dolls. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the broken doll. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." + +Lily's mom helped her fix the doll and said, "It's important to support each other when we make mistakes. Just like how this mirror supports our reflection and doesn't judge us for being smelly or messy." + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that her mom will always be there to support her. And from that day on, Lily always tried to support her friends and family too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, his mommy asked him to hold a tall glass of milk while she cooked dinner. Timmy was so excited to help that he held the glass very carefully. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came into the kitchen and started running around. Timmy got distracted and accidentally bumped into the table. The tall glass of milk fell and shattered into a million pieces. Timmy's mommy was very upset and Timmy felt very bad. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to always be careful and pay attention when holding things. He also learned that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility for our mistakes and try to make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat limes. He would eat them every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Timmy's mom told him that too much lime was not good for him, but Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy found an ancient book in his attic. He opened the book and saw a picture of a sad boy. The boy in the picture was sad because he ate too many limes and got sick. Timmy decided that he didn't want to be like the boy in the picture, so he decided to eat limes only once a day. + +From that day on, Timmy felt much better and he was happy that he made the right decision. He learned that it is important to listen to his mom and to make good choices for his health. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. Lily was very small and liked to sleep a lot. One day, her mommy and daddy decided to decorate her room. They painted the walls pink and hung up pictures of animals. + +While they were decorating, Lily stayed very quiet so she wouldn't wake up from her nap. When she woke up, she was surprised to see her room looked different. She smiled and cooed happily. + +From that day on, Lily's room was her favorite place to be. She loved looking at the pictures and feeling cozy in her quiet room. And her mommy and daddy were happy to see their little baby so content. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. At the park, Lily saw a boy who was waving at her. She waved back and smiled. + +Lily's mom told her about a race that was happening in the park. Lily wanted to join the race and win a prize. She got very excited and started jumping up and down. When the race started, Lily ran as fast as she could. She was so happy when she crossed the finish line first and won the prize! + +After the race, Lily and Max played together in the park. Lily was still very happy about winning the race. She waved at the boy again and he came to play with them. They all had fun together and Lily felt very lucky to have made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious about everything around her. One day, she saw a butterfly flying in the garden. She wanted to catch it with her hand, but it flew away. + +Lily then saw her brother playing with his toys. She wanted to play with him, but he ignored her. She felt sad, but then she saw her mom making cookies in the kitchen. She ran to her mom and asked if she could help. + +Her mom gave her some cookie dough to roll with her hands. Lily was so happy to help her mom and forgot all about her brother ignoring her. They made delicious cookies together and shared them with the whole family. From that day on, Lily learned that there are many things to be curious about and many ways to have fun, even when someone ignores you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she woke up and saw a big, bright lamp shining in her room. She recognized it as the same lamp her mom always uses. + +But then, Lily smelled something strange. It was a sour smell coming from the kitchen. She got out of bed and went to investigate. + +In the kitchen, she saw her dad making lemonade. Lily loved lemonade, but this time it was too sour for her. She made a funny face and said, "Daddy, too sour!" + +Her dad laughed and added more sugar to the lemonade. Lily tasted it again and said, "Yum, good now!" And with that, she went back to bed, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big case full of toys that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her dolls and her mom came in and said, "Lily, you are getting so big and intelligent! You are growing up so fast!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to be big like you, Mommy!" Her mom hugged her and said, "You will grow up to be even more intelligent than me, sweetie." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were all talking about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Lily said, "I want to be a doctor so I can help people." Her friend Sarah said, "I want to be a teacher so I can help kids learn." They all had big dreams and knew that one day they would grow up and make them come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat named Bob. Bob loved to sail in the ocean and visit different harbors. One day, Bob met a big ship named Sally. Sally was broken and needed help. + +"Can you help me, little boat?" Sally asked. + +Bob replied, "Yes, I can help you. Let me touch your broken part." + +Bob touched Sally's broken part and fixed it. Sally was very happy and said, "Thank you, little boat. You are very kind." + +Bob and Sally became friends and sailed together to a beautiful harbor. They saw colorful fish and playful dolphins. Bob was happy he could help his new friend. From that day on, Bob and Sally sailed together and visited many harbors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her ball. She would throw it up and down, and it would bounce all around. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was going to rain a lot and there might be a flood. + +Lily was worried because she didn't want her ball to get wet. She asked her mom if they could bring it inside, but her mom said no because it was too big. Lily decided to put her ball in a safe place, so she put it in a box on a high shelf. + +The rain came and it poured and poured. The water started to rise and soon it was up to their doorstep. Lily was scared, but her mom told her not to worry. After a while, the rain stopped and the water went down. When they went back inside, Lily was so happy to see that her ball was safe and dry in its box. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm so glad we put it up high so it didn't bounce away in the flood!" +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas, but one day he couldn't find any bananas to eat. He asked his friend, a bird, "Do you know where I can find bananas?" The bird replied, "I saw some bananas in the forest, but it's a long way and you might struggle to get there." + +Max decided to go to the forest to find the bananas. He walked and walked until he finally found a banana tree. He was so happy and started to eat the bananas. However, he ate too many and started to feel uncomfortable. + +Suddenly, a big snake appeared and scared Max. Max tried to run away, but he struggled to move because he ate too many bananas. The snake caught Max and ate him for dinner. The bird saw everything and felt sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cherries because they were so yummy. One day, she saw a cute puppy playing outside. She wanted to play with the puppy, but the puppy didn't want to play with her. The puppy ignored her and kept playing with its toys. + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to play with the cute puppy. But then she saw a tree with lots of cherries on it. She decided to pick some cherries and eat them. As she was eating the cherries, the puppy came over to her. The puppy smelled the cherries and wanted to eat them too. + +Lily was happy that the puppy wanted to play with her now. She shared her cherries with the puppy and they both had fun playing together. From that day on, Lily and the cute puppy were friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she saw a big turkey walking around in her yard. + +"Hello, turkey!" Lily said. + +The turkey just ignored her and kept walking. Lily thought that was very rude. + +"Why are you being so rude?" Lily asked the turkey. + +The turkey stopped and looked at her. "I'm sorry," he said. "I'm just not used to people being nice to me. They usually try to catch me and eat me." + +Lily felt sad for the turkey. She decided to kneel down and talk to him more. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. She was very graceful when she moved her arms and legs. One day, her mommy asked her, "Lily, what do you want to do today?" + +"I want to dance and play," said Lily. + +"That sounds like fun," said mommy. "Did you know that dancing has a long history? People have been dancing for many years." + +Lily was surprised. "Really? That's so cool!" she said. + +"Yes, it is," said mommy. "Now let's put on some music and dance together!" And so, they danced and twirled around together, enjoying the history of dancing and the gracefulness of their movements. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bunny named Bun-Bun. He loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, he saw a big pot on the stove. His mom was making soup and asked him to help stir it. Bun-Bun used a big spoon and stirred the soup round and round. + +Suddenly, a naughty little mouse snuck into the kitchen and tried to drink some poison that was on the counter. Bun-Bun saw the mouse and knew it was dangerous. He hopped over and scared the mouse away. Then, Bun-Bun's mom thanked him for being brave and helping to keep their home safe. + +From that day on, Bun-Bun knew he was a hero. He would always be ready to stir the soup or chase away any poison. And he would always be a chubby little bunny who loved to hop and eat carrots. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big garden where she liked to play. One day, she saw a little bunny in her garden. The bunny looked sad and scared. Lily felt bad for the bunny and wanted to help. + +She went to the bunny and gave it a good hug. The bunny felt better and started to play with Lily. They had so much fun together in the garden. + +After a while, Lily realized that the bunny didn't have any food or water. She knew it was important to take care of others, so she went inside and got some carrots and water for the bunny. The bunny was so happy and grateful. + +From that day on, Lily and the bunny became best friends. Lily learned that it's always good to help others and make them feel loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. Her mommy gave her a gift to share with her friends. It was a big box of cookies! + +As they were playing, Lily accidentally dropped the box of cookies into a deep hole. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then her friends came to help her. They found a long stick and tried to reach the box, but it was too deep. + +Lily's mommy came to the park and saw what had happened. She called the park ranger, who came with a ladder. He climbed down the deep hole and retrieved the box of cookies. Everyone was happy and they all shared the cookies together. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her gifts and never dropped them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Bunbun. Bunbun had a very smart friend, a wise old owl named Hoot. Hoot would often give Bunbun advice on how to stay cool in the shade on hot days. + +One day, Bunbun met a pretty butterfly named Flutter. Bunbun thought Flutter was so pretty that he wanted to kiss her. But he didn't know how to ask. Hoot saw Bunbun's shyness and gave him some advice. "Just ask her nicely," Hoot said. + +Bunbun followed Hoot's advice and asked Flutter if he could kiss her. Flutter was flattered and said yes. And so, in the shade of a big tree, Bunbun and Flutter shared a sweet little kiss. From that day on, Bunbun and Flutter were the happiest of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream, but her mommy said she could only have it after dinner. One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and asked Lily to help her by putting the ice cream in the freezer. + +Lily put the ice cream in the freezer, but she forgot to close the door. Later, when her mommy came back, she saw that the freezer was open and the ice cream had melted. Her mommy was very upset and said, "Lily, why did you forget to close the freezer?" + +Lily said, "I'm sorry mommy. I forgot. I will remember next time." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. But now we don't have any ice cream. It's too bitter to eat melted ice cream." Lily felt sad and promised to always remember to close the freezer from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a big alligator. He lived in a swamp with his friends. One day, the alligator was very sleepy. He opened his mouth wide and let out a big yawn. + +His friends saw him yawning and asked if he was tired. The alligator said yes and decided to take a nap. While he was sleeping, his friends went to find some delicious food for him to eat when he woke up. + +When the alligator woke up, he was very happy to see his friends had brought him some delicious fish. He ate the fish and thanked his friends. Then he yawned again and went back to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the colorful ones. One day, her mom brought home a new yogurt that was very colorful. Lily was so excited to try it. + +After finishing her yogurt, Lily felt very tired. She told her mom, "I want to nap now." Her mom replied, "Sure, you can take a nap. But don't forget to brush your teeth first." + +Lily went to brush her teeth and then took a nap. While she was napping, she had a dream about a magical land filled with colorful yogurt. When she woke up, she told her mom all about her dream. Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe we can make that dream come true one day." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and delicate. She had big, bright eyes and a tiny nose. Her mom and dad loved her very much and tried to keep her safe. + +One day, the family went to the park. The baby was in her stroller, and her mom and dad were pushing her. They saw a big dog running around. The dog looked friendly, but the baby's mom and dad were worried. They knew the baby was delicate and didn't want her to get hurt. + +Suddenly, the dog ran over to the stroller. The baby's mom and dad were scared, but the dog just sniffed the baby's feet and wagged his tail. The baby giggled and reached out to pet the dog. Her mom and dad were so relieved and happy. They knew they would always keep their little infant safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big plane. It flew high up in the sky, above the clouds. The sky was dark and the stars were shining. Suddenly, the plane paused in the air. It stopped moving and stayed still for a moment. + +The passengers on the plane were scared. They wondered why the plane had paused. But then, the pilot spoke on the loudspeaker and said that they were just waiting for some other planes to go by. After a few minutes, the plane started moving again and everyone was relieved. + +Finally, the plane landed safely and everyone got off. They were happy to be on the ground and to see their families waiting for them. They looked up at the dark sky and saw more planes flying by. They waved goodbye to the planes and went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park and feed the pigeons. One day, while she was feeding the pigeons, she saw a disgusting bug on the ground. + +"Ew, that bug is disgusting!" Lily said to herself. Suddenly, she heard a noise and looked up to see a big dog running towards her. Lily started to tremble with fear. + +But then, a kind man came and called the dog back. "Don't worry, the dog won't hurt you," he said to Lily. "Thank you," Lily said, feeling relieved. "Do you like pigeons?" the man asked. "Yes, I love them!" Lily said with a smile. + +The man gave Lily some birdseed to feed the pigeons and they continued to enjoy their day in the park. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she was scared, there would always be someone to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a pink bedroom. She loved to play in her room all day long. + +One day, Lily's brother Jack came into her room and they began to quarrel. Jack wanted to play with Lily's toys, but Lily didn't want to share. + +"Lily, please let me play with your toys," Jack said. + +"No, they are mine!" Lily replied. + +Their quarrel continued until their mom came in and said, "Why are you two arguing? Can't you play nicely together?" + +Lily and Jack looked at each other and then apologized. They realized that it was much more fun to play together than to quarrel. From that day on, they shared their toys and played happily in Lily's pink bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to have a barbecue. They had a big grill that they used to cook yummy food. The dad organized everything and made sure that they had enough meat and vegetables. + +When they started cooking, something funny happened. The grill got too hot and the food started to burn! The family quickly took the food off the grill and tried again. This time, they were more careful and the food turned out great. + +After they finished eating, the family cleaned up and put everything away. The dad was very organized and made sure that everything was in its place. They all had a great time and couldn't wait to have another barbecue soon. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. One day, she woke up early and went outside to play. She saw her friend, Max, and they started to play together. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her inside. "Lily, it's time to go to the store," her mom said. "We need to follow the law and wear our masks." + +Lily didn't want to go to the store, but she knew it was important to follow the law. "Okay, Mommy," she said bravely. "I'll wear my mask and be a good girl." + +At the store, Lily and her mom saw lots of people wearing masks. Lily felt proud that she was being brave and following the law. When they got home, Lily was tired but happy. "Today was a good day," she said to her mom. "I was brave and followed the law." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars. One day, he accidentally broke his favorite car. He was very sad. + +His mom asked him what happened. Timmy told her that he broke his car and now it won't work. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can replace it with a new one." Timmy was happy to hear that. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the toy store. Timmy saw a cool car with a laser on top. He asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said yes and they bought the new car. + +Timmy was so happy to have a new car. He played with it all day long. He showed it to his friend and said, "Look at my cool car with a laser on top!" His friend thought it was awesome too. +Once upon a time, there was a classroom. The classroom was full of toys and books. One day, the teacher gave the children some paint. The children were very happy and started to mix the paint. They mixed the red paint with the blue paint and made purple paint. They mixed the yellow paint with the blue paint and made green paint. It was mysterious how the colors changed! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his colorful toys in the park. One day, Timmy saw a group of ducks swimming in the pond. He wanted to play with them too, but they were too far away. + +Timmy thought of a plan. He decided to gather all his toys and put them in his kayak. He paddled his kayak to the pond and offered his toys to the ducks. But the ducks didn't want to play with him. + +Timmy felt sad, but he realized that he shouldn't force others to play with him. He learned that it's important to respect other people's choices and be kind to everyone. From that day on, Timmy made new friends who wanted to play with him, and he always remembered to be kind and respectful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit named Snowy. Snowy lived in a cave with his animal friends. One day, Snowy went to his friend, a brown bear named Brownie. + +"Hi, Brownie! What are you doing?" asked Snowy. + +"I am baking a cake for my birthday," said Brownie. + +"Wow! Can I help you bake the cake?" asked Snowy. + +"Sure, Snowy! Let's bake the cake together," said Brownie. + +They baked the cake and had a party with their animal friends. Snowy learned that helping others can make them happy and that sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her to help with a task. She had to clean up all the toys in her room. Lily didn't want to do it, but she said okay. + +As she was cleaning, she heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big truck. Lily wondered what it could be. She started to hurry with her task so she could go outside and see. + +Finally, she finished cleaning and ran outside. There, she saw a big, noisy garbage truck. She was so happy she hurried to wave at the driver. The driver smiled and waved back. From that day on, Lily loved helping with her tasks, because she knew there might be something fun to hurry to afterwards. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a pink flower and Lily said, "Look, mommy! Pretty pink flower!" They walked around and saw a big slide. Lily wanted to slide down, so her mommy helped her seat on top. + +As they were walking, they accidentally bumped into a boy who was playing with his ball. The ball flew away and hit a tree. The boy said, "Sorry! I didn't mean to!" Lily's mommy said, "It's okay. Accidents happen." + +Then, they saw a bench and sat down to rest. Lily's mommy asked her, "Did you have fun playing, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, mommy! I like the pink flower and the slide. And I'm not sorry for having fun!" They hugged and went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a big town on the Earth. The town was great and had many houses, but one day there was a big earthquake. The ground shook and people were scared. They thought the Earth was angry. + +After the earthquake, the people had to think about how to make the town safe again. They worked together to fix the houses and make sure everyone was okay. + +In the end, the town became even greater than before because the people worked together and helped each other. They learned that when bad things happen, they can think of ways to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high up in the sky. One day, the bird saw an ancient castle. The castle had a big fireplace. The bird flew down to the castle and landed on the fireplace. It was warm and cozy. The bird decided to stay there for a while. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a saw. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's tools and said, "I'm jealous. I wish I had tools like yours." + +Timmy said, "Don't be jealous. You can use my tools too. Let's build something together." So, Timmy and Billy tied some wood together with a rope and made a fort. They were so proud of their creation. They played in the fort all day long and had so much fun. + +When it was time for Billy to go home, he said, "Thanks for letting me use your tools, Timmy. I had so much fun building with you." Timmy replied, "Anytime, Billy. Building is more fun with friends." And they both smiled and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her bear. She was having so much fun, she didn't notice when her bear fell out of her pocket. + +A little boy named Jack found the bear and wanted to keep it for himself. But Lily's older sister saw what happened and told Jack that the bear belonged to Lily. Jack was patient and waited for Lily to come back to the park. When she did, Jack gave the bear back to her. + +Lily was very happy and thanked Jack for being patient and giving her bear back. She learned that it's important to be patient and kind, and that it's always better to do the right thing and give things back to their rightful owners. +Tom and Lily are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They have big bags with clothes and toys. They get in the car and drive to the airport. + +At the airport, they see many people and planes. They hear loud noises and funny sounds. Tom and Lily want to see everything. They hold Mom and Dad's hands and walk to the big gate. They show their tickets to a nice lady. She smiles and gives them stickers. + +They go inside a long tunnel and enter a big plane. They find their seats and buckle their belts. They look out the window and see the wing and the wheel. They see other planes moving and flying. They are very excited. + +The plane starts to move and go faster and faster. Then it lifts off the ground and goes up in the sky. Tom and Lily feel a tickle in their tummy. They giggle and clap their hands. They hear a ring and a voice. + +"Hello, this is the captain speaking. Welcome aboard. We are on our way to Grandma and Grandpa's house. We hope you have a nice flight." + +Tom and Lily look at each other and smile. They say, "We love the plane. This is fun." +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They have many blocks of different shapes and colors. They like to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. But there is one block that they do not like. It is a cube. It is gray and hard and boring. They hate the cube. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to hide the cube. They do not want to see it or touch it or play with it. They look for a good place to hide it. They find a hole under the sofa. They think it is a perfect place. They push the cube into the hole. They are happy. They forget about the cube. + +But the cube does not forget about them. It is unhappy. It is lonely. It is uncomfortable. It does not like the hole. It is dark and dusty and tight. It wants to get out. It wants to be with the other blocks. It wants to be part of the game. It tries to move. It tries to push. It tries to shout. But no one hears it. No one sees it. No one helps it. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with blocks again. They are having fun. They are making a big castle with the blocks. They need one more block to finish the castle. They look for a block. They cannot find one. They are sad. They wonder where the last block is. + +Then they hear a noise. It is coming from under the sofa. It is a muffled sound. It sounds like "help". They are curious. They are scared. They move the sofa. They see the hole. They see the cube. It is dirty and scratched and sad. It is still trying to get out. It is still saying "help". + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the cube. They realize that they have been mean to it. They realize that it is a block too. They realize that it wants to play too. They pull the cube out of the hole. They clean it. They hug it. They say "sorry". They say "we do not hate you". They say "we want to be your friends". + +They put the cube on top of the castle. It is the final touch. It is the crown. It is the best place. The cube is happy. It is grateful. It is comfortable. It is part of the game. It is part of the family. It says "thank you". It says "we are friends". It says "I do not hate you". +Lily and Max liked to draw with ink. They had many colors of ink in bottles. They used brushes to make pictures on paper. They shared the ink and the paper. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a big sun. She took the yellow ink and poured it on the paper. She used a big brush to make a circle. She was happy with her sun. + +Max wanted to draw a blue sky. He took the blue ink and poured it on the paper. He used a big brush to make a rectangle. He was happy with his sky. + +But then, Max saw that Lily's sun was on his sky. He was angry. He said, "Lily, you took my paper! You made your sun on my sky! Go away!" + +Lily said, "No, Max, you took my paper! You made your sky on my sun! Go away!" + +They both pulled the paper. They wanted to separate it. But the paper was wet with ink. It tore in half. The ink spilled on the floor. The sun and the sky were ruined. + +Lily and Max cried. They were sad and mad. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They did not want to draw with ink anymore. They had no pictures. They had a big mess. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big pumpkin on the ground. It was orange and round. + +"Let's make a face on the pumpkin!" Anna said. She picked up a stick and poked two eyes and a mouth on the pumpkin. + +"Good idea!" Ben said. He found a leaf and stuck it on the pumpkin's head. "Now it has hair!" + +They laughed and hugged the pumpkin. They were happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. He ran towards them, barking and wagging his tail. + +"Spot, no!" Anna shouted. "Don't touch the pumpkin!" + +But it was too late. Spot jumped on the pumpkin and bit it. The pumpkin broke into pieces. Spot licked his lips and wagged his tail more. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They looked at the pumpkin mess. They liked their pumpkin face. + +"Bad dog!" Ben said. He scolded Spot. Spot looked down and whined. + +Anna was thoughtful. She saw some more pumpkins in the garden. She had an idea. + +"Ben, don't be mad," she said. "We can make another pumpkin face. And we can make one for Spot, too. Maybe he will like it and not eat it." + +Ben smiled. He liked Anna's idea. He hugged her. + +"OK, let's do that," he said. "But first, let's freeze. Maybe Mom will take a picture of us and our pumpkin face." + +They stood still and smiled. They held the pumpkin pieces in their hands. Spot sat next to them and tilted his head. + +Mom saw them and laughed. She took out her camera and snapped a picture. + +"You are so creative and kind," she said. "What a lovely pumpkin face!" +Lily was a princess who liked to play with her crown. She had a big, shiny crown with many colors and jewels. She wore it every day and felt very happy. + +One day, she wanted to show her crown to her friend Max, who was a prince. She went to his castle and knocked on his door. Max opened the door and smiled. + +"Hi, Lily! Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +"Yes, Max! I want to show you my crown. It is very pretty and sparkly. Look!" she said, holding her crown in her hands. + +Max looked at the crown and his eyes grew wide. He wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +"Can I use your crown, Lily? Just for a little bit?" he asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked her crown very much and did not want to lose it or break it. But she also liked Max and wanted to be nice to him. + +"Okay, Max. You can use my crown, but be very careful. It is very special to me. Do not drop it or scratch it or lose it. Promise?" she said. + +Max nodded and took the crown from Lily. He put it on his head and felt very proud. He looked at himself in the mirror and laughed. + +"I look like a king!" he said. + +Lily smiled and watched him. She hoped he would be careful with her crown. + +But Max was not careful. He was careless. He ran around the room with the crown on his head, jumping on the bed, throwing pillows, and making noise. He forgot about Lily and her crown. He only wanted to have fun. + +Lily felt sad and worried. She saw the crown wobble and slide on Max's head. She wanted to tell him to stop, but he did not listen. He was too busy. + +Then, it happened. Max tripped over a toy and fell to the floor. The crown flew off his head and hit the wall. It broke into pieces and jewels scattered everywhere. + +Lily gasped and ran to the crown. She picked up the pieces and cried. Her crown was ruined. She looked at Max with angry and hurt eyes. + +"Max! You broke my crown! You were careless! You did not keep your promise! You are a bad friend!" she shouted. + +Max got up and saw the mess. He felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to break the crown. He did not know it was so fragile. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. + +"Lily, I... I..." he stammered. + +Lily did not want to hear him. She hugged her broken crown and ran out of the door. She did not look back. She did not want to see Max again. She ran all the way to her castle and locked herself in her room. She cried and cried. She wished she never let Max use her crown. She wished she never met him. She wished she had her crown back. +Lily was a lazy cat. She liked to sleep all day on the sofa. She did not like to play with the ball or the mouse. She did not like to chase the birds or the bugs. She only liked to eat and nap. + +One day, a new cat came to the house. His name was Max. He was very playful and curious. He wanted to be friends with Lily. He tried to make her play with him. He rolled the ball to her. He dangled the mouse in front of her. He ran around her and meowed. + +But Lily did not want to play. She ignored Max. She turned her back to him. She closed her eyes and snored. She was very rude to Max. Max felt sad and lonely. He wished Lily would be nice to him. + +Then, something happened. A loud noise came from the kitchen. It was the start of the blender. The blender made smoothies for the people. But it also scared the cats. Max jumped and ran away. He hid under the bed. He was very afraid of the noise. + +Lily heard the noise too. She opened her eyes and saw Max run away. She felt sorry for him. She knew he was scared. She decided to be kind to him. She got up from the sofa and followed him. She found him under the bed. She crawled next to him and licked his fur. She purred and rubbed her head against his. She smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Max. I'm here with you. We can be friends." + +Max was very happy. He felt safe and loved. He licked Lily back and snuggled with her. He purred and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. I'm glad we are friends." + +They stayed under the bed until the noise stopped. Then they came out and played together. They had fun with the ball and the mouse. They chased the birds and the bugs. They ate and napped together. They were happy and lazy cats. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wants to feed the ducks. He grabs some bread from his bag and breaks it into pieces. He throws the bread into the water and the ducks come closer. + +"Look, Anna, the ducks are eating the bread!" Tom says. + +Anna smiles and watches the ducks. She sees a shiny stone on the ground. It is round and smooth and has many colors. She likes the stone. She grabs it and puts it in her pocket. + +"Look, Tom, I found a stone!" Anna says. + +Tom looks at the stone. He thinks it is pretty. He wants the stone too. He grabs Anna's hand and tries to take the stone from her. + +"Give me the stone, Anna, it is mine!" Tom says. + +Anna feels sad and angry. She does not want to give the stone to Tom. She likes the stone. She pulls her hand away from Tom. + +"No, Tom, it is mine! I found it first!" Anna says. + +Tom and Anna start to fight. They shout and push each other. They do not see the ducks. The ducks are scared of the noise. They swim away from the bread. The fish eat the bread instead. + +A lady sees Tom and Anna fighting. She is their teacher. She comes to them and stops them. + +"Tom, Anna, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" the lady says. + +Tom and Anna stop fighting. They look at the lady. They feel ashamed. + +"We are fighting over the stone, miss," Tom says. + +"The stone is mine, miss, I found it first," Anna says. + +The lady looks at the stone. She sees that it is not a real stone. It is a glass bead. It is not very valuable. + +"Tom, Anna, this is not a stone. It is a bead. It is not worth fighting over. You have many other things to play with and share. You have bread, ducks, fish, and each other. You should be grateful for what you have and not fight over what you want," the lady says. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They realize that the lady is right. They feel sorry for fighting. They say sorry to each other. + +"I am sorry, Anna, I should not have tried to take your bead. You can keep it. It is yours," Tom says. + +"I am sorry, Tom, I should not have been mean to you. You can have the bead. It is yours," Anna says. + +They hug each other and smile. They give the bead to the lady. The lady thanks them and puts the bead in her bag. She takes them to the pond. They see the ducks and the fish. They grab some more bread and feed them. The ducks and the fish are happy. Tom and Anna are happy. They are grateful for their friends and their fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big sheet that they used to make a tent. They put the sheet over a table and some chairs. They crawled inside and pretended they were camping. + +"Look, I have a flashlight!" Tom said. He turned it on and off. "We can see in the dark!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. She had a teddy bear that she hugged. "Can I try it?" + +Tom gave Lily the flashlight. She shone it on the sheet. She saw something brown and sticky. "Ew, what's that?" she asked. + +Tom looked too. He saw the brown and sticky thing. He remembered that he had spilled some chocolate milk on the sheet yesterday. He had forgotten to wash it. He felt bad. "I'm sorry, Lily. That's my fault. I made the sheet dirty." + +Lily was angry. She liked the sheet. It was white and soft. She did not like the brown and sticky thing. It was yucky and smelly. She threw the flashlight at Tom. "You're mean, Tom! You ruined our tent!" + +The flashlight hit Tom on the head. It hurt. He started to cry. He dropped the sheet and ran to his mom. "Mom, mom, Lily hit me with the flashlight!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She only wanted a clean sheet. She also started to cry. She dropped the teddy bear and ran to her mom. "Mom, mom, Tom made the sheet dirty!" + +Their moms heard them cry. They came to the garden. They saw the sheet, the flashlight, and the teddy bear. They understood what happened. They hugged Lily and Tom. They said, "It's okay, kids. It was an accident. We can wash the sheet and make a new tent. We can share the flashlight and the teddy bear. We can say sorry and be friends again." + +Lily and Tom stopped crying. They said sorry to each other. They smiled. They hugged their moms. They hugged each other. They went back to the garden. They washed the sheet. They made a new tent. They shared the flashlight and the teddy bear. They played and had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many branches. They want to climb the tree. + +They find a small knot on the tree. It looks like a hole. They think there might be something inside. They put their fingers in the knot. They feel something soft and furry. + +They pull out their fingers. They see a small mouse. The mouse is scared. It squeaks and runs away. Tom and Lily are surprised. They laugh and say, "We found a mouse in the tree!" + +They look for more knots in the tree. They hope to see more animals. They have fun in the park. They love to explore. +It was winter and very cold. Anna and Ben were inside their house. They wanted to make hot chocolate. They asked their mom for help. + +"Mom, can we make hot chocolate?" Anna said. + +"Sure, honey. I have some milk and cocoa powder. You can help me stir it." Mom said. + +Mom poured some milk into a big pot. She put it on the stove. She added some cocoa powder and sugar. She gave Anna and Ben each a wooden spoon. + +"Be careful, it's hot. Stir the milk slowly and gently." Mom said. + +Anna and Ben stirred the milk. They watched it turn brown and bubbly. They smelled the chocolate. They were happy. + +"Can we have marshmallows too?" Ben said. + +"Of course, sweetie. Here you go." Mom said. She gave them some white and soft marshmallows. She poured the hot chocolate into four cups. She gave one to Anna, one to Ben, one to herself and one to dad. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best." Anna said. + +"Thank you, mom. This is yummy." Ben said. + +They all sat on the couch and drank their hot chocolate. They felt warm and cozy. They loved winter. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Give me the doll!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +They both pulled the doll and started to cry. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"What's going on here?" she asked. + +"Ben wants my doll!" Lily said. + +"No, I want to play with it!" Ben said. + +Their mom looked at them and sighed. She was a lawyer and she knew how to solve problems. + +"Let's make a deal," she said. "You can both play with the doll, but you have to take turns. Lily, you can play with it for five minutes, then you have to give it to Ben. Ben, you can play with it for five minutes, then you have to give it back to Lily. Do you agree?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked the idea of a deal. Their mom set a timer and gave the doll to Lily. + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," their mom said. + +She went back to her work, but she kept an eye on them. She hoped they would play nicely. + +Lily played with the doll and made it talk. She put a hat on it and a dress. She was happy. Ben watched her and waited. He wanted to play with the doll too. He was persistent. + +"Is it my turn yet?" he asked. + +"Not yet," Lily said. + +Ben looked at the timer. It was almost time. He pointed at it and said, "Look, it's almost time!" + +Lily looked at the timer and saw that it was almost time. She hugged the doll and said, "I love you, doll!" + +The timer beeped and their mom said, "Time's up, Lily. Give the doll to Ben, please." + +Lily gave the doll to Ben, but she was sad. She wanted to play with it more. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. + +He took the doll and made it drive his car. He put a helmet on it and a jacket. He was happy. Lily watched him and waited. She wanted to play with the doll again. She was persistent. + +"Is it my turn yet?" she asked. + +"Not yet," Ben said. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to spin on the round thing. They hold the bars and go faster and faster. They feel dizzy and happy. + +"Look at me, Lila! I can spin so fast!" Ben says. + +"I can spin faster than you, Ben!" Lila says. + +They spin and spin until they hear a whistle. It is the park lady. She is not happy. She says they have to stop spinning. She says it is time to go home. + +"But we want to spin more!" Lila and Ben say. + +"No, you have to go home. It is getting dark and cold. And you are making too much noise. You are not lively, you are loud!" the park lady says. + +Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They do not want to go home. They want to spin more. They think the park lady is mean. They do not listen to her. They spin faster and faster. They make more noise. + +The park lady blows her whistle louder and louder. She calls their names. She says they are in trouble. She says she will tell their parents. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They do not want to be in trouble. They do not want to make their parents angry. They stop spinning. They get off the round thing. They say sorry to the park lady. They go home with her. + +They do not spin anymore. They do not feel dizzy and happy. They feel sorry and sad. They wish they had listened to the park lady. They hope their parents will not be angry. They hope they can spin again tomorrow. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with flowers and grass. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go!" Tom says. He runs towards the hill. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Mia says. She follows him, but she is slower. She sees a butterfly with bright colors. She stops to look at it. She likes butterflies. + +Tom reaches the top of the hill. He looks around. He sees a pond with ducks and frogs. He sees a tree with a swing. He sees a house with a fence. He wants to explore more. + +"Mia, where are you?" Tom calls. He does not see Mia. He pauses. He is worried. He does not want to lose Mia. + +Mia hears Tom's voice. She looks up. She sees Tom on the hill. She waves to him. + +"Sorry, Tom, I saw a butterfly!" Mia says. She runs to catch up with him. + +"It's okay, Mia, I found something cool!" Tom says. He shows her the pond and the tree and the house. They are happy. They like spring. They like to play. +Lily liked pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink bike. She wanted to find more pink things. One day, she saw a pink balloon in the sky. It was very pretty and shiny. She wanted to have it. + +She ran after the balloon. She did not look where she was going. She did not hear her mom call her name. She followed the balloon into the park. The park was big and green. There were many trees and flowers. Lily did not see them. She only saw the balloon. + +The balloon went higher and higher. Lily ran faster and faster. She did not see the pond. She did not see the duck. She bumped into the duck. The duck was angry. It quacked loudly. It bit Lily's dress. Lily screamed. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. "Mom! Mom!" + +Her mom heard her. She ran to the park. She saw Lily and the duck. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. "What were you doing?" + +"I was following the pink balloon," Lily said. "I wanted to have it. But the duck was mean. It took my dress." + +Her mom looked at the balloon. It was very high in the sky. It was getting smaller and smaller. She looked at Lily's dress. It had a hole in it. She looked at Lily's face. It was sad and scared. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," she said. "The balloon was not yours. It belonged to someone else. You should not follow things that are not yours. You should stay with me. I love you." + +She kissed Lily's cheek. She gave her a cookie. She took her home. Lily felt better. She learned a lesson. She did not follow pink balloons anymore. She followed her mom. She loved her mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun. + +But then they saw something in the sky. It was a big ball of fire with a long tail. It was a comet. It was coming very fast and very close. It looked dangerous. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want the comet to hit them or the park. They wanted to escape. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They shouted, "Mom, Dad, look! A comet! It is dangerous! We have to escape!" + +Mom and Dad looked up and saw the comet too. They were surprised and worried. They grabbed Tom and Lily and their ball and ran to the car. They drove away from the park as fast as they could. They hoped the comet would not hurt anyone or anything. + +The comet zoomed past the park and the city. It did not hit anything. It kept going and disappeared in the sky. Tom and Lily were relieved. They were safe. They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for saving them. They learned that comets are very rare and very beautiful, but sometimes very dangerous. They hoped they would never see one again. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her trains. She had many trains of different colors and sizes, and she made a long rail for them on the floor of her room. She pretended that her trains were going to different places and had adventures. + +One day, her mom told her that they were going to visit her cousin Tom, who also liked trains. Lily was nervous, because she did not know Tom very well, and she was afraid that he would not like her or her trains. She packed her favorite trains in a bag and got ready to go. + +When they arrived at Tom's house, Lily saw that he had a big rail with many trains on a table in his room. He smiled and said, "Hi, Lily, do you want to play with my trains?" Lily felt shy and did not answer. She clutched her bag and looked at the floor. + +Tom saw that Lily was shy and said, "Don't worry, I like your trains too. You can show me your trains and I can show you mine. We can share and have fun." He took out a blue train from his rail and gave it to Lily. "This is my favorite train, his name is Bluey. What is your favorite train?" + +Lily looked at the blue train and felt a little less shy. She opened her bag and took out a red train. "This is my favorite train, her name is Rosie. She is very fast and brave." She gave the red train to Tom. "Do you want to try her?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, thank you. Rosie is very pretty and cool. Do you want to try Bluey?" He put the blue train on the rail and pushed it gently. "He is very smooth and smart." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please." She put the red train on the rail and pushed it gently. "She is very strong and friendly." + +They played with their trains for a long time, and soon they were talking and laughing. They made up stories and games with their trains, and they learned new things from each other. They became good friends and had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to share your toys and interests with others. You might find new friends and have more fun. +Tom and Ann liked to drive the mule cart. The mule was big and brown and had long ears. He was not fast, but he was strong and good. He could pull the cart with Tom and Ann and their toys and snacks. + +One day, Tom and Ann wanted to drive the mule cart to the park. They asked their mom and dad if they could go. Mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful and stay on the path. Tom and Ann said okay and got ready. They put on their hats and shoes and packed their toys and snacks. They went to the barn and got the mule and the cart. + +They drove the mule cart out of the barn and onto the path. They said hello to the birds and the flowers and the trees. They sang songs and played games and ate snacks. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a big hole in the path. It was very deep and wide and dark. Tom and Ann did not see it until it was too late. The mule tried to stop, but he could not. The cart went into the hole and tipped over. Tom and Ann fell out and rolled on the ground. The mule was stuck in the hole and could not get out. He made a loud noise. + +Tom and Ann were scared and sad. They had a terrible fall. They hurt their knees and elbows and heads. They lost their toys and snacks. They cried for help. + +Mom and dad heard them and came running. They saw the hole and the cart and the mule and Tom and Ann. They were worried and angry. They helped Tom and Ann get up and checked them for cuts and bruises. They gave them hugs and kisses and band-aids. They said they were sorry and glad they were okay. + +They also helped the mule get out of the hole. They used a rope and a pulley and a lot of strength. They pulled and pulled and pulled until the mule was free. They checked him for injuries and gave him water and hay. They said he was brave and good. + +They also fixed the cart and got the toys and snacks. They said they were lucky and thankful. They said they had to go home and rest and clean up. They said they had to be more careful and watch out for holes. They said they had to drive the mule cart safely and slowly. + +Tom and Ann said they were sorry and ashamed. They said they did not mean to drive the mule cart into the hole. They said they did not see it and it was an accident. They said they loved the mule and the cart and mom and dad. They said they would be more careful and watch out for holes. They said they would drive the mule cart safely and slowly. + +Mom and dad said they forgave them and loved them. They said they were proud of them for being honest and brave. They said they could drive the mule cart again, but only with their permission and supervision. They said they hoped they learned their lesson and had fun. + +Tom and Ann said they did and they would. They said they were happy and grateful. They said they wanted to drive the mule cart again, but only with mom and dad and on the path. They said they had a terrible fall, but a good day. They said they liked to drive the mule cart. The mule said he did too. +Sara likes to help her mom cook. She likes to stir the soup, pour the water, and smell the spices. But she does not like salt. Salt is too salty and makes her face funny. + +One day, mom is making soup for lunch. She tells Sara to get the salt from the shelf. Sara does not want to get the salt. She wants to get the sugar. Sugar is sweet and makes her happy. + +Sara takes the sugar jar and brings it to mom. She opens it and pours some sugar into the soup. Mom does not see her. She is busy cutting the carrots. + +Sara smiles and thinks the soup will be yummy. She takes a spoon and tastes the soup. But the soup is not yummy. The soup is yucky. The soup is too sweet and makes her face funny. + +Mom hears Sara make a noise. She turns around and sees Sara with the sugar jar. She sees the soup with the sugar. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, what did you do? You put sugar in the soup. You did not put salt. Salt is important for the soup. Sugar is not. You have to stop doing that. You have to listen to me." + +Sara feels bad. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I don't like salt. I like sugar. I wanted to make the soup yummy." + +Mom says, "I know, Sara. But sugar is not for soup. Sugar is for cookies and cakes. Salt is for soup and bread. You have to learn the difference. You have to taste before you add. You have to ask before you pour. You have to be careful when you cook." + +Sara nods. She says, "OK, mom. I will learn. I will taste. I will ask. I will be careful. I want to help you cook. I want to make you happy." + +Mom hugs Sara. She says, "I love you, Sara. You are a good helper. You are a good learner. You make me happy. But now we have to make a new soup. This soup is ruined. We have to throw it away." + +Sara says, "OK, mom. Let's make a new soup. A soup with salt. A soup that is yummy. A soup that makes us happy." +Ben and Mia like to watch videos on the big screen. They have many videos of animals, cars, and songs. But today, the big screen is slow. The videos stop and start. Ben and Mia are sad. + +"Mom, why is the big screen slow?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe the internet is slow, Ben. Let me check." Mom says. She goes to the small screen and taps it. She makes a face. "Oh no, the internet is not working. We have to solve this problem." + +"How can we solve it, Mom?" Mia asks. + +"Well, we can try to turn off the big screen and the small screen, and then turn them on again. Sometimes that helps." Mom says. She does what she says. She waits for a minute. Then she turns on the big screen and the small screen again. + +"Did it work, Mom?" Ben asks. + +Mom smiles. "Yes, it worked! The internet is working again. The big screen is not slow anymore. We can watch videos now." + +"Yay! We solved the problem!" Mia says. + +Ben and Mia hug Mom. They are happy. They choose a video of animals. They watch it on the big screen. They laugh and learn. They have fun. +Tom and Mia were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They were going to a new place far away. Tom and Mia liked to look at the water and the birds and the other boats. Sometimes they saw dolphins and whales. + +One day, the boat stopped at a port. A port is a place where boats can get food and water and people can get off and on. Tom and Mia wanted to see the port. They asked their mom and dad if they could go with them. + +"Sure, but you have to stay close to us and wear your jackets. It is very cold outside," mom said. + +Tom and Mia put on their jackets and followed their mom and dad. They got off the boat and walked on the dock. The dock was a long and wooden path that connected the boat to the land. There were many people and things on the dock. Tom and Mia saw boxes and bags and carts and bikes and dogs and cats. They also saw a big sign that said the name of the port. Tom and Mia could not read it, but mom and dad told them it was called Halifax. + +"It is a city in Canada. We are almost at our new home," dad said. + +Tom and Mia were excited. They wanted to see their new home. They also wanted to see snow. They had never seen snow before. They had only seen sand and sun and palm trees. + +They walked around the port and saw more things. They saw a big clock and a big ship and a big statue. They also saw a small stand that sold hot dogs and fries. Tom and Mia were hungry. They asked their mom and dad if they could have some. + +"Okay, but only one each. We have to save some money for our new home," mom said. + +Tom and Mia each got a hot dog and some fries. They ate them quickly. They were warm and tasty. Tom and Mia felt happy. They thanked their mom and dad. + +They continued to walk around the port. They saw more people and things. They also saw some snowflakes. They were small and white and soft. They landed on Tom and Mia's noses and cheeks and hair. Tom and Mia laughed. They tried to catch them with their hands and tongues. They felt cold and wet. They shivered. + +"Are you cold, Tom and Mia?" mom asked. + +"A little, but we like the snow," Tom said. + +"Me too," Mia said. + +"Let's go back to the boat. We can see more snow later. We have to get ready for our new home," dad said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They followed their mom and dad. They got back on the boat. They took off their jackets and dried their hair. They cuddled with their mom and dad. They felt warm and cozy. They were happy. They could not wait to see their new home. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "Be careful and stay close to me." + +Sam and Ben see a big slide. They want to go on it. They rush to the slide and wait for their turn. Sam goes first. He slides down fast and laughs. Ben goes next. He slides down faster and louder. + +But then, Ben sees a big dog. The dog is black and furry. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. Ben is scared of dogs. He cries and runs to Mom. Sam sees Ben and follows him. + +Mom hugs Ben and says, "It's okay, it's just a dog. He won't hurt you. He's friendly." She points to the dog's owner. The owner is a nice lady. She smiles and says, "Sorry, my dog is just excited. He likes children. His name is Spot. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sam is brave. He says, "Yes, I want to pet him." He walks to the dog and touches his fur. The dog wags his tail and licks Sam's face. Sam giggles and says, "He's soft and warm. He's a good dog." + +Ben sees Sam and the dog. He feels a little better. He says, "Can I pet him too?" He walks to the dog and pets him. The dog winks at Ben and sniffs his hand. Ben smiles and says, "He's not so scary. He's a nice dog." + +Mom says, "Good job, boys. You made a new friend. Now, let's go home. It's getting late and you're sleepy." She takes their hands and leads them to the car. Sam and Ben yawn and nod. They are sleepy. They had a fun day at the park. They dream of slides and dogs. +Sara and Ben like to build things with pins. They have a big box of pins in many colors. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. They have fun playing with their pins every day. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a new toy in the store. It is a big robot that can move and talk. It looks very cool and shiny. Sara and Ben want the robot, but it is very expensive. They do not have enough money to buy it. + +"Maybe we can build our own robot with pins," Sara says to Ben. "We have many pins, and they are cheap. We can make a robot that is better than the one in the store." + +Ben likes the idea. He and Sara go home and start to build their robot. They use pins of different colors and shapes. They make a head, a body, arms and legs. They also find some wires and batteries to make the robot move and talk. + +They work hard for a long time. They are very proud of their robot. They turn it on and wait for it to move and talk. But nothing happens. The robot does not move or talk. It just sits there, silent and still. + +Sara and Ben are sad and confused. They do not understand why their robot does not work. They look at their robot and see that some pins are loose and some wires are broken. They realize that their pins are not strong enough to hold the robot together. They also realize that their batteries are old and weak. They used cheap pins and batteries, and they did not work. + +Sara and Ben learn a lesson. They learn that sometimes cheap things are not good. They learn that building a robot is not easy. They learn that they should be happy with what they have. They put their robot away and play with their pins again. They still have fun playing with their pins, but they do not try to build a robot anymore. They are happy with their pins. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of junk near the fence. It had old toys, boxes, cans and clothes. Ben and Lily wanted to explore the junk. + +"Let's jump on the junk!" Ben said. "It looks like fun!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But be careful. The junk might be sharp or dirty." + +They ran to the junk and started to jump on it. They made loud noises and laughed. They found a ball, a hat, a doll and a car in the junk. They pretended to play with them. + +Suddenly, they heard a growl from behind the fence. They stopped jumping and looked. A wild dog was there. It had black fur, yellow eyes and big teeth. It was angry and hungry. It wanted to get the junk and the kids. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. "The dog is wild!" + +Ben and Lily dropped the junk and ran to the house. They slammed the door and locked it. They were scared and out of breath. + +"Are you OK?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I'm OK," Ben said. "That was a close one. The dog was wild!" + +They hugged each other and looked out the window. The dog was still there, barking and scratching the fence. They hoped it would go away soon. They decided not to jump on the junk anymore. +Lily likes to go to class. She learns new things and plays with her friends. But today is a special day. Today, she will prepare a gift for her mom. + +Lily wakes up early and puts on her pink dress. She brushes her teeth and hair. She takes her backpack and goes to the kitchen. She sees a big bowl of fruit on the table. She picks a banana and peels it. She breaks it into small pieces and puts them in a small bag. She also takes a soft napkin and a sticker. + +She goes to the bus stop and waits for the bus. She sees her friend Max. He has a big smile and a red balloon. He says he will prepare a gift for his dad. He shows Lily his balloon and says he will draw a face on it. Lily shows Max her banana and says she will make a card for her mom. They get on the bus and sit together. + +They arrive at the class and greet their teacher. She says they will have a fun activity today. She gives them paper, crayons, scissors and glue. She tells them they can prepare a gift for someone they love. Lily takes a paper and folds it in half. She draws a heart and writes "I love you, Mom". She cuts out the heart and glues it on the napkin. She puts the napkin and the banana in the bag. She sticks the sticker on the bag and writes "Lily" on it. + +She looks at her gift and feels happy. She hopes her mom will like it. She puts it in her backpack and waits for the bus. She says goodbye to Max and his balloon. She gets on the bus and goes home. She runs to her mom and hugs her. She gives her the bag and says "This is for you, Mom. I prepared it in class. I love you". Her mom opens the bag and sees the banana and the card. She smiles and kisses Lily. She says "Thank you, Lily. This is the best gift ever. I love you too". They eat the banana together and share a soft hug. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they want to make a big house with a roof. They need many blocks to do that. They look for blocks in their toy box. They find many blocks, but not enough. They need more blocks. + +They see that Sam, another friend, has some blocks too. He is playing with them by himself. He has some blocks that Lily and Tom need for their house. Lily and Tom go to Sam and ask him if they can have some of his blocks. + +Sam says no. He says they are his blocks and he does not want to share. He says he is making a rocket with his blocks and he needs all of them. He does not want to give any blocks to Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want to make their house, but they do not have enough blocks. They think Sam is not nice. They wish he would yield some of his blocks to them. They would give him a piece of their house if he did. + +They decide to ask Sam again. They say please and thank you. They say they will be nice to him and play with him. They say they only need a few blocks, not all of them. They say they will give them back when they are done. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He sees that Lily and Tom are nice and polite. He sees that they really want to make their house. He sees that he has more blocks than he needs for his rocket. He decides to yield some of his blocks to them. He gives them a piece of his rocket and takes a piece of their house. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They say thank you to Sam and smile. They finish their house with the blocks that Sam gave them. They show it to Sam and invite him to play with them. Sam is happy too. He sees that his rocket is still good and that his friends are nice. He joins them and plays with them. They have fun with their blocks. They are all nice friends. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose was noisy and honked a lot. + +"Look, a goose!" Tim said. "Let's go and say hello." + +"No, Tim, no!" Kim said. "The goose might bite us. It has a big beak." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the goose and tried to hop like it. The goose did not like that. It flapped its wings and chased Tim. + +"Help, help!" Tim cried. "The goose is angry!" + +Kim ran to Tim and grabbed his hand. They ran away from the goose and hid behind a tree. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" Kim asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Tim said. "But that was scary. The goose was very mean." + +"I told you, Tim," Kim said. "You should not hop like a goose. You should hop like a bunny. Bunnies are cute and friendly." + +"Okay, Kim," Tim said. "Next time, I will hop like a bunny. And I will not bother the goose." + +They hugged and smiled. Then they hopped like bunnies and played in the park. The goose honked and watched them from the pond. +Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many animals there. They saw ducks, rabbits, and squirrels. They liked to watch them and feed them. + +Then they saw a deer. The deer was big and brown. It had horns on its head. It was eating grass. Anna and Ben wanted to pet it. They walked slowly to the deer. + +"Hello, deer," Anna said. "You are pretty. Can we touch you?" + +The deer looked at them. It was scared. It ran away. Anna and Ben were sad. They cried. + +Mom came to them. She hugged them and wiped their tears. + +"Don't cry, Anna and Ben," Mom said. "The deer is shy. It is not used to people. It is not a pet. It is a wild animal. It needs space and freedom." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They stopped crying. + +"Can we still watch the deer from far away?" Ben asked. + +"Of course," Mom said. "That is the best way to enjoy the deer. We can learn from them and respect them. They are useful for the park. They help the plants grow and the soil stay healthy." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They agreed. They followed Mom to a bench. They watched the deer from a distance. They felt happy. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red pepper on a bench. Tom was hungry. He wanted to eat the pepper. + +"Look, Sam, a pepper!" Tom said. "Let's share it." + +Sam was not sure. He did not like peppers. They were hot and spicy. He shook his head. + +"No, thank you, Tom. I don't want the pepper. You can have it." + +Tom was happy. He took the pepper and bit it. He felt a fire in his mouth. He screamed and spit out the pepper. It was very hot and spicy. It hurt his tongue and his lips. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "Water, water, water!" + +Sam felt sorry for Tom. He ran to the fountain and got some water. He offered the water to Tom. + +"Here, Tom, drink some water. It will help you." + +Tom drank the water. He felt a little better. He thanked Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I ate the pepper. It was a bad idea." + +Sam hugged Tom. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are okay. Next time, let's be careful what we eat." + +They walked home together. The sky was gloomy. It started to rain. They got wet and cold. They caught a cold. They had to stay in bed for a week. They missed the park and their other friends. They were sad. The end. +Sara liked to play with her flute. It was cute and made nice sounds. She liked to blow into it and make music. She played with her flute every day. + +One day, Sara saw a fire in the yard. It was big and bright and warm. She wanted to see it better. She took her flute and went near the fire. She did not listen to her mom, who told her to stay away from the fire. + +Sara was too close to the fire. The fire was hot and angry. It jumped on her flute and burned it. Sara was scared and sad. She dropped her flute and ran away. The fire burned her flute until it was gone. Sara cried and cried. She lost her cute flute and could not make music anymore. + +Sara learned a hard lesson. She should have listened to her mom and stayed away from the fire. The fire was dangerous and could hurt her and her things. She was sorry for being naughty and losing her flute. She wished she had been good and safe. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with their dog, Max. Max is a big, brown dog. He is very clumsy. He always runs into things and knocks them over. + +One day, Tom and Sue are playing with Max in the park. They throw a ball for him to catch. Max runs after the ball, but he does not see a tree. He hits the tree with his head and falls down. Tom and Sue run to him and see if he is okay. + +"Max, are you okay?" Tom asks. He hugs Max and rubs his head. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Max whines. He licks Tom's face. + +"Max, you are so clumsy," Sue says. She laughs and hugs Max too. + +"Clumsy, but we love you," Tom says. "You are our dog and we value you." + +Max wags his tail and barks. He is happy. He does not mind being clumsy. He knows Tom and Sue value him and he values them too. They are his friends. They play with him and take care of him. He loves them. + +The end. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can manage it. I will go first and show you." + +Sara runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and smiles at Ben. She slides down fast and laughs. "See, Ben, it is easy!" she says. + +Ben walks slowly to the slide. He looks up and sees how high it is. He feels his heart beat fast. He does not want to go on the slide. He wants to play with his car. + +"No, Sara, I do not want to go on the slide. It is too high. I want to play with my car." Ben says. + +Sara is sad. She wants Ben to go on the slide with her. She thinks Ben is a baby. She does not want to play with his car. She wants to play with her doll. + +"No, Ben, you are a baby. You are scared of everything. I do not want to play with your car. I want to play with my doll." Sara says. + +Ben is angry. He thinks Sara is mean. He does not want to play with her doll. He wants to play with his car. + +"No, Sara, you are mean. You do not care about me. I do not want to play with your doll. I want to play with my car." Ben says. + +They start to yell at each other. Their moms hear them and come to see what is wrong. They see Sara and Ben fighting over the slide and the toys. + +"What is going on here?" Sara's mom asks. + +"Sara is mean. She wants me to go on the slide, but I do not want to. She does not want to play with my car." Ben says. + +"Ben is a baby. He is scared of the slide, but I want to go on it. He does not want to play with my doll." Sara says. + +Their moms look at each other and sigh. They know Sara and Ben are good friends, but sometimes they fight. They want to help them make up. + +"Sara, Ben, listen to me." Sara's mom says. "You are both sweet persons. You like each other, right?" + +Sara and Ben nod. + +"Then why are you fighting? You do not have to do the same thing all the time. You can take turns. You can try new things. You can share your toys. You can have fun together." Sara's mom says. + +Sara and Ben think about what Sara's mom says. They feel sorry for yelling at each other. They want to be friends again. + +"Sara, I am sorry. I did not mean to call you mean. You can go on the slide if you want. Maybe I can try it too, later." Ben says. + +"Ben, I am sorry. I did not mean to call you a baby. You can play with your car if you want. Maybe I can play with it too, later." Sara says. + +They hug each other and smile. Their moms are happy. They give them a kiss and a hug. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben. You are good friends. You can manage anything together." Their moms say. + +Sara and Ben nod. They go to play with their toys. They take turns. They try new things. They share their toys. They have fun together. They are sweet persons. +Lily woke up in the morning and felt cool. She rubbed her eyes and saw the sun shining through the window. She wanted to get up and play, but her nose was tickly. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed loud and hard. + +"Ah-choo!" + +Her mom heard her sneeze and came to her room. She smiled and gave her a hug. + +"Good morning, Lily. How are you feeling?" she asked. + +Lily sniffed and wiped her nose with her sleeve. + +"I feel cool, mom. And my nose is funny. It makes me sneeze," she said. + +Mom felt her forehead and nodded. + +"You have a little cold, Lily. But don't worry, it will go away soon. You just need to rest and drink some water. And use a tissue, not your sleeve, to blow your nose," she said. + +She gave her a tissue and a glass of water. She also brought her a book and a teddy bear. + +"Here, you can read this book and cuddle with your teddy bear. I will make you some soup for breakfast. Do you want some?" she asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, please. Thank you, mom. You are the best," she said. + +Mom kissed her cheek and left the room. + +Lily drank some water and blew her nose. She felt a little better. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. She saw a cat, a dog, a bird, and a mouse. She liked the mouse the most. He was small and cute. He also had a tickly nose. He sneezed all the time. + +"Ah-choo!" + +Lily giggled and sneezed along with him. + +"Ah-choo!" +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog Max. Max had brown fur and liked to run and jump. Ben and Lily liked to throw a ball for Max and watch him catch it. + +"Look, Max is so fast!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He is a good dog," Ben said. + +They saw a big pond with ducks and geese. They wanted to see the birds, so they walked to the pond. Max followed them, wagging his tail. + +"Can we feed the ducks?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. Some of them might bite," Ben said. + +They found some bread and threw it to the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. Max barked and ran to the ducks. He wanted to play with them. + +"Max, no!" Ben shouted. + +But it was too late. Max jumped into the pond and splashed the ducks. The ducks were scared and angry. They flapped their wings and pecked at Max. Max was scared too. He yelped and tried to get out of the pond. + +"Max, come here!" Lily cried. + +Ben and Lily ran to the pond and helped Max out. Max was wet and dirty. His fur was full of mud and feathers. He shook himself and made Ben and Lily wet and dirty too. + +"Max, you are a bad dog!" Ben said. + +"No, he is not. He just wanted to have fun," Lily said. + +They hugged Max and said they were sorry. They decided to go home and give Max a bath. They hoped their mom would not be mad at them. + +"Max, you need to be clean," Lily said. + +"Yes, you do. And you need to be nice to the ducks," Ben said. + +Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to be with Ben and Lily. He did not like the ducks. They were mean and scary. He hoped he would never see them again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and run in the park. But sometimes they get tired and cranky. Mommy says they need to have a nap after lunch. Lily and Ben do not want to have a nap. They want to keep playing. + +"No nap, no nap!" they say to Mommy. "We are not sleepy!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "Okay, how about a game? You can have a nap in your tent. You can pretend you are camping in the woods. You can take your teddy bears and your blankets. It will be fun!" + +Lily and Ben like the idea of camping in the tent. They help Mommy set up the tent in the living room. They bring their teddy bears and their blankets. They crawl inside the tent and zip it up. They giggle and whisper to each other. + +"Look, we are camping!" says Lily. "We have a high tent!" + +"Yes, we do!" says Ben. "We have a cozy tent!" + +They hug their teddy bears and snuggle under their blankets. They feel warm and safe. They close their eyes and fall asleep. + +Mommy peeks inside the tent and sees them sleeping. She smiles and says, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You have a nice nap. You will feel better when you wake up. I love you." + +The moral of the story is: Having a nap can be fun and good for you. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw their neighbor, Mrs. Lee, sell lemon juice to people who walked by. They thought it looked fun and wanted to try it too. + +They asked their mom if they could sell lemon juice too. Their mom said yes, but they had to use their own lemons and cups. She gave them a big pitcher and a spoon. Lila and Tom ran to the backyard and picked some lemons from the tree. They squeezed them hard and poured the juice into the pitcher. They added some water and sugar and stirred it well. + +They carried the pitcher and some cups to the sidewalk. They made a sign that said "Lemon Juice 5 Cents" and put it on a box. They waited for people to come and buy their lemon juice. But no one came. They felt restless and bored. + +"Maybe we should go to a different place," Lila said. + +"Or maybe we should lower the price," Tom said. + +They argued for a while. Then they saw a boy with a bike coming their way. He looked thirsty and tired. Lila and Tom smiled and waved at him. + +"Hi, do you want some lemon juice?" Lila asked. + +"It's very good and cold," Tom added. + +The boy stopped and looked at their sign. He nodded and reached for his pocket. He gave them a nickel and took a cup. He drank the lemon juice and smiled. + +"Wow, this is delicious! Thank you!" he said. + +Lila and Tom felt happy and proud. They thanked the boy and gave him another cup for free. They hoped more people would come and try their lemon juice. They decided to stay on the sidewalk and wait. They had fun selling lemon juice and talking to the boy. They forgot about their argument and their restlessness. They enjoyed their sunny day. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a race game. They run from the big tree to the small fence. The first one to touch the fence wins. + +Tom and Mia both want the trophy. The trophy is white and shiny. It has a star on top. Tom and Mia's mom made it for them. They put it on the grass near the fence. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom and Mia's mom says. Tom and Mia run as fast as they can. They are very close. They both want to touch the fence first. + +"I want the trophy!" Tom says. + +"I want the trophy too!" Mia says. + +They reach the fence at the same time. They both touch the fence with their hands. They both look at the trophy. They both smile. + +"Wow, you are both very fast!" Tom and Mia's mom says. "You both win the race. You can share the trophy." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They hug each other. They hug their mom. They take turns holding the trophy. They say thank you to their mom. They play with the trophy. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. It is red and shiny. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is very high and fast," her mom says. + +Lily and Ben run to the slide. They wait for their turn. They see other kids go down the slide. They look happy and excited. + +"It is our turn now!" Ben says. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He holds on to the sides. + +"Are you ready?" he asks Lily. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Lily says. She climbs up behind him. She sits on his lap. She wraps her arms around him. + +They slide down together. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the sun on their faces. They feel the slide under them. They go very fast. + +"Whee!" they shout. They laugh and smile. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They jump off. They look at each other. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"That was awesome!" Ben says. + +They hug each other. They are happy. + +They hope to go on the slide again. They love the slide. It is their favorite. They think the slide is the best thing ever. They do not care that the slide is high and fast. They like it that way. They are brave and adventurous. + +They run back to the ladder. They want to slide again. They do not see the thick cloud in the sky. They do not hear the thunder. They do not feel the raindrops. They only see the slide. They only hear their laughter. They only feel their joy. +Sara liked to wear black clothes. She had a black hat, a black coat, a black dress and black shoes. She thought black was cool and pretty. But her mom did not like black. She said black was too dark and sad. She wanted Sara to wear bright colors like pink and yellow. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the park. Sara wore her black clothes, of course. Her mom wore a pink sweater and a yellow skirt. Sara saw a big hole in the ground. She wondered what was inside. She ran to the hole and looked down. She saw something shiny and black. + +"Mom, look!" Sara shouted. "There is something black underground!" + +Her mom came to the hole and looked down too. She gasped. She saw a black snake with red eyes. It was coiled up in the hole, ready to strike. + +"Sara, get away from the hole!" her mom screamed. "That is a bad snake! It can bite you and make you sick!" + +Sara was scared. She did not like the snake. She ran away from the hole and hugged her mom. Her mom hugged her back and checked her for bites. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I'm okay," Sara said. "But I don't like black anymore. Black is scary and mean. Can I wear pink and yellow like you?" + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She was glad Sara was safe and learned a lesson. + +"Of course, Sara," her mom said. "You can wear any color you want. But remember, not everything black is bad. Some things black are good and nice. Like your hat, your coat, your dress and your shoes. And your hair, your eyes, and your cat. And the night sky, the stars, and the moon. Black can be beautiful too, Sara. Just like you." +Tom and Lily were twins who loved candy. They liked to eat candy every day after lunch. But their mom said they had to prepare for a big test at school first. She gave them some books and pencils and told them to study hard. + +Tom and Lily did not want to study. They wanted to eat candy. They looked at each other and had an idea. They sneaked out of their room and went to the kitchen. They saw a big jar of candy on the shelf. They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. + +"Wow, look at all the candy!" Tom said. "Let's take some and go back to our room." + +"OK, but be quiet. We don't want mom to hear us," Lily said. + +They grabbed some candy and put it in their pockets. They got off the chair and ran to their room. They closed the door and sat on their bed. They took out the candy and smiled. + +"Yummy, this is the best candy ever!" Tom said. He put a piece in his mouth and chewed. + +"Wait, Tom, look at your candy. It's dirty!" Lily said. She pointed at Tom's candy. It had some dust and hair on it. + +Tom spat out the candy and looked at it. He felt sick. He looked at his pocket and saw that it was dirty too. He had put the candy in the same pocket where he kept his dirty socks. + +"Yuck, this is the worst candy ever!" Tom said. He threw the candy in the trash. + +Lily looked at her candy and saw that it was clean. She had put the candy in a different pocket. She felt sorry for Tom, but she also felt hungry. She decided to eat her candy anyway. + +"Sorry, Tom, but I'm going to eat my candy. It's not dirty," Lily said. She put a piece in her mouth and smiled. + +Tom felt angry. He thought it was not fair that Lily got to eat candy and he did not. He grabbed Lily's candy and threw it in the trash too. + +"Hey, Tom, that's not nice! That was my candy!" Lily said. She cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the candy in the trash and the books and pencils on the floor. She knew what they had done. She was not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, what have you done? You did not prepare for your test. You tried to eat candy instead. And you made a mess. And you fought with each other. That's very bad," Mom said. She scolded them. + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They knew they had done wrong. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They promised to study hard and to share their candy next time. Mom forgave them and hugged them. She gave them some water and a clean candy each. She told them to study well and to be good. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They ate their candy and opened their books. They prepared for their test and learned new things. They were happy. They loved candy, but they loved Mom more. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play pretend in the park. One day, they decided to pretend they were kings and queens of a big palace. + +They found a big cardboard box and some crayons. They drew windows and doors on the box. They put a blanket on top of the box. It was their palace. + +"Welcome to our palace!" Lila said to Ben. "What do you want to do today?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. "Let's go on an adventure!" he said. "Maybe we can find a treasure or a dragon!" + +Lila nodded. She liked adventures. They grabbed their backpacks and left the palace. They walked around the park, looking for clues. + +They saw a pond with some ducks. They saw a bridge with some flowers. They saw a hill with some trees. They saw a hole with some dirt. + +"Look, a hole!" Ben said. "Maybe there is something inside!" + +He ran to the hole and peeked in. It was very dark and deep. He could not see anything. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Lila said. "It might be dangerous!" + +Ben shrugged. He was not afraid. He wanted to see what was in the hole. He crawled in. + +"Ben, wait!" Lila called. She followed him. + +They crawled deeper and deeper into the hole. They heard some noises. They felt some bumps. They smelled some smells. + +They reached the end of the hole. They saw a bright light. They saw a big pile of shiny things. They saw a big green thing with scales and wings. + +It was a treasure and a dragon! + +The dragon opened its eyes and looked at them. It smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," it said. "Welcome to my home. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila and Ben were surprised. They did not expect the dragon to be friendly. + +They nodded. They wanted to play with the dragon. + +The dragon was happy. It liked to have visitors. It shared its treasure with them. It told them stories. It taught them how to fly. + +They had a lot of fun. + +They played until it was time to go back. The dragon gave them each a shiny thing to keep. It said goodbye to them. + +"Thank you for playing with me," it said. "You are very nice. Come back anytime." + +Lila and Ben thanked the dragon. They crawled out of the hole. They ran back to their palace. + +They showed each other their shiny things. They told each other their stories. They hugged each other. + +They were very happy. + +They had a great adventure. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. Sometimes they add more blocks to make their things bigger and taller. + +One day, they decide to make a big couch with their blocks. They put many blocks on the floor and add more on top. They make a long and wide couch that can fit both of them. They are very proud of their couch and want to sit on it. + +They get two pillows and a blanket from their bed and put them on the couch. They also get some snacks from the kitchen. They have crackers, cheese, grapes and juice. They sit on the couch and eat their snacks. They share and say thank you. + +But when Anna bites a grape, she makes a funny face. The grape is sour and makes her tongue feel bad. She does not like the sour grape. She spits it out and says, "Yuck!" Ben sees her face and laughs. He thinks it is funny. He tries a grape too, but he also makes a funny face. The grape is sour and makes his tongue feel bad too. He spits it out and says, "Yuck!" too. + +They look at each other and laugh. They do not want to eat the sour grapes. They throw them away and eat the crackers and cheese instead. They are not sour and make their tongues feel good. They drink the juice and say, "Ahh!" They are happy and enjoy their couch and snacks. They hug and say, "I love you!" +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and share with each other. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open it and see many old things inside. + +"Look, Ben, a robot!" Lila says. She picks up a metal toy with buttons and lights. "It can talk and move!" + +"Wow, Lila, that's cool!" Ben says. He sees a book with numbers and pictures. "And this is a math book! It can teach us how to count!" + +They take the robot and the book to their room. They turn on the robot and hear a voice. + +"Hello, I am Robo. I can provide you with fun and learning. What is your name?" + +"I am Lila, and this is Ben. We are twins. We want to play with you, Robo!" Lila says. + +"Nice to meet you, Lila and Ben. I can play many games with you. Do you want to learn math with me?" Robo says. + +"Yes, please, Robo!" Ben says. He opens the book and sees a page with circles. "What are these, Robo?" + +"Those are zeros, Ben. Zero is a number that means nothing. It is very important in math. Do you want to learn more about zero?" Robo says. + +"Yes, please, Robo!" Ben says. He likes to learn new things. + +Lila watches Ben and Robo. She feels a little sad. She wants to play with the robot too, but she does not like math. She likes stories and songs. + +"Robo, can you tell me a story?" Lila asks. + +"Of course, Lila. I can tell you many stories. What kind of story do you like?" Robo says. + +"I like stories about animals and friends. Can you tell me a story like that, Robo?" Lila says. + +"Sure, Lila. I can tell you a story about a compassionate cat and a lonely mouse. Do you want to hear it?" Robo says. + +"Yes, please, Robo!" Lila says. She smiles and cuddles with the robot. + +Ben hears Lila and Robo. He feels a little jealous. He wants to hear the story too, but he does not want to stop learning math. + +"Robo, can you teach me more math?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, Ben. I can teach you more math. But you can also listen to the story if you want. It is a good story. Do you want to listen to it?" Robo says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes math, but he also likes stories. He looks at Lila and sees her happy face. He decides to join her and the robot. + +"Yes, please, Robo. I want to listen to the story too. And maybe later we can do more math." Ben says. + +"Okay, Ben. I am glad you want to listen to the story. It is a story about friendship and kindness. Are you ready?" Robo says. + +"Yes, we are ready, Robo!" Lila and Ben say together. They hold each other's hand and listen to the robot's story. They feel happy and grateful for their new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play and laugh together. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad make a party for them. They invite their friends and family. They have cake and balloons and games. Lily and Ben hear music and singing. They clap and dance. + +"Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" everyone says. They give them presents and hugs. Lily and Ben open their presents. They see books and toys and clothes. They smile and say "thank you". + +Lily and Ben are very grateful. They have a lot of fun. They love their mom and dad and their friends and family. They hug each other and say "we are lucky". They are the best twins ever. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Ben says. He climbs up the ladder and slides down. He laughs and claps his hands. + +"Me too!" Lily says. She follows Ben and slides down. She smiles and hugs him. + +They take turns sliding and having fun. Then, they see a boy sitting on a bench. He is holding a bag of mints. He looks sad. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asks him. + +"Tom," the boy says. "I am new here. I have no friends." + +Ben and Lily feel sorry for Tom. They want to make him happy. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Ben asks him. + +"Really?" Tom says. He brightens up a little. + +"Yes, really!" Lily says. "We can share our toys and books. And you can share your mints with us." + +"Okay," Tom says. He opens his bag and gives Ben and Lily each a mint. They say thank you and give him some of their toys and books. + +They all go to the slide and play together. They share and laugh and talk. They become friends. + +Tom is not sad anymore. He thinks Ben and Lily are nice and normal. He is glad he met them. He thinks sharing is good. +Ben and Lily went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals there. They saw cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and horses. They liked to pet them and feed them. + +They also saw a big bull in a fence. The bull was black and had horns. He looked angry and loud. Ben and Lily were scared of the bull. They did not want to go near him. + +"Mom, why is the bull so mad?" Ben asked. + +"Because he does not like strangers. He only likes his friends, the cows. He wants to protect them from danger. He does not recognize us, so he thinks we are bad," mom explained. + +"Can we be his friends?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, but we have to be very careful and gentle. We have to show him that we are nice and not mean. We have to talk to him softly and give him some hay," mom said. + +Mom took some hay from a bucket and walked slowly to the fence. She called the bull by his name, Rocky. She said hello and told him that they were visitors. She asked him if he wanted some hay. + +The bull looked at mom and sniffed the hay. He stopped mooing and lowered his horns. He took the hay from mom's hand and chewed it. He seemed to like it. + +Mom smiled and said, "See, he is not so bad. He just needs some love and respect. He is happy now that he knows we are friendly." + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They wanted to try too. They took some hay and followed mom. They also said hello to Rocky and gave him some hay. Rocky ate it and licked their hands. He wagged his tail and nuzzled their faces. + +Ben and Lily laughed and hugged Rocky. They were not scared anymore. They were happy too. They made a new friend at the farm. +Lily and Ben were playing outside in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big trap for the ants!" Ben said, pointing to a hole he dug. "They will fall in and I will catch them!" + +"That is not nice, Ben!" Lily said. "The ants are not hurting you. Let them be!" + +But Ben did not listen. He put some crumbs near the hole and waited for the ants to come. Lily shook her head and went to play with her doll. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and loud. Lily and Ben ran to the house, but the door was locked. Mom and Dad had gone to the store and forgot to leave the key. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben shouted, knocking on the door. "Let us in! It is raining!" + +But no one heard them. The rain got stronger and stronger. The garden was flooded with water. The mud pies were washed away. The hole that Ben dug was filled with water too. + +The ants that Ben wanted to catch were floating on the water. They were angry and scared. They saw Ben and Lily and decided to bite them. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben and Lily cried, feeling the ants on their legs and arms. "The ants are biting us! Make them stop!" + +But the ants did not stop. They bit harder and harder. Lily and Ben felt a lot of pain. They wished they could go inside the house. They wished they had been nicer to the ants. They wished the rain would stop. + +But the rain did not stop. It rained and rained and rained. Lily and Ben were trapped outside with the angry ants. They were not happy. They were not peaceful. They were very sad. +Jill and Tom are playing with yarn. They make long and wide yarn snakes. They put them on the floor and pretend they are pets. + +"Look at my yarn snake, Tom. It is red and yellow and very wide. It can eat a lot of bugs," Jill says. + +"My yarn snake is blue and green and very long. It can move very fast and hide in the grass," Tom says. + +They have fun with their yarn snakes until they hear Mom call. + +"Jill, Tom, it is time to wash your hands and face. Come to the bathroom, please." + +Jill and Tom run to the bathroom. They see a big bowl of water and soap. They put their yarn snakes in the bowl. + +"Mom, can we wash our yarn snakes too? They are dirty from the floor," Jill asks. + +Mom smiles and says, "Sure, you can wash your yarn snakes. But be gentle and don't pull them too hard. They might break." + +Jill and Tom wash their yarn snakes with soap and water. They rinse them and squeeze them. They hang them on the towel rack to dry. + +"Thank you, Mom. Our yarn snakes are clean and happy now," Tom says. + +"You're welcome, Tom. And you and Jill are clean and happy too. Now, let's go and have some snack," Mom says. + +Jill and Tom hug their yarn snakes and follow Mom to the kitchen. They are hungry and thirsty. They enjoy their snack and talk about their yarn snakes. They can't wait to play with them again. +Lila and Ben were twins who lived on a farm with their mama and papa. They liked to help with the animals, especially the mule. The mule was big and brown and had long ears. He could carry heavy things on his back. + +One day, a wealthy man came to the farm. He had a shiny car and a fancy hat. He wanted to buy the mule for a lot of money. He said he needed the mule for his big house and his big garden. He said he would give the mule a good life. + +Lila and Ben did not want to sell the mule. They loved the mule and the mule loved them. They ran to the mule and hugged him. They said, "Please, mama and papa, do not sell the mule. He is our friend. He is happy here." + +Mama and papa looked at the wealthy man and then at Lila and Ben. They saw how much they cared for the mule. They said, "We are sorry, sir, but the mule is not for sale. He is part of our family. He helps us with the farm. He makes us happy." + +The wealthy man was angry. He said, "Fine, I will find another mule. But you are making a mistake. You could have had a lot of money. You are foolish." He got in his shiny car and drove away. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They did not care about the money. They had something better. They had the mule. They attached a red ribbon to his ear and gave him a carrot. They said, "We love you, mule. You are the best." The mule nodded and made a happy sound. He loved them too. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy boats in the bath. They made waves with their hands and pretended to sail to different places. Lily had a red boat and Ben had a blue boat. + +"Look, my boat is faster than yours!" Ben said, as he zoomed his boat past Lily's. + +"No, it's not!" Lily said, as she tried to catch up with him. "My boat is stronger and can go through big waves!" + +They raced their boats around the bath, splashing water everywhere. They had fun making noises and stories for their boats. + +"Let's go to the port!" Ben said, as he pointed to the corner of the bath where the soap and shampoo bottles were. "We can dock our boats there and trade with the people." + +"Okay!" Lily said, as she followed him. "But we have to be fair and share our things. We can't take more than we give." + +They parked their boats next to the bottles and pretended to talk to the people there. They used their fingers and toys as coins and goods. They traded soap for shells, shampoo for stones, and sponge for stickers. + +"Thank you for trading with us!" Ben said, as he gave a sticker to a bottle. + +"You're welcome!" the bottle replied, in Lily's voice. "Come back anytime!" + +They smiled and waved to the bottles, then got back on their boats. They sailed away to another adventure. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand with their buckets and shovels. They made a big castle and a moat and decorated it with shells and stones. They were having a lot of fun, but they also felt very hot and tired. + +"Can we go home now?" Lily asked Ben. "I want to sleep in my bed." + +"Not yet," Ben said. "I want to play more. Look, I found a crab!" + +He picked up the crab with his shovel and put it in his bucket. The crab was not happy. It snapped its claws and tried to escape. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Lily said. "The crab might hurt you!" + +Ben laughed. "No, it won't. It's my pet now. I will take it home and keep it in my bucket." + +Lily shook her head. "That's not a good idea, Ben. The crab needs water and food and space. It can't live in your bucket. It will be very unhappy and uncomfortable." + +Ben did not listen. He carried his bucket with the crab and followed Lily to their car. He put the bucket on the back seat and buckled his seat belt. He smiled at the crab and said, "Don't worry, crab. You will like my room. I have a lot of toys and books and snacks." + +The crab did not smile back. It felt scared and angry and sad. It wanted to go back to the sea, where it belonged.