diff --git "a/TinyStories_1736.txt" "b/TinyStories_1736.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1736.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Timmy's grandma was a great baker. She made the best cookies in the world. Timmy loved her cookies, but this time they tasted bitter. He didn't want to hurt his grandma's feelings, so he didn't say anything. + +Later that day, Timmy's grandma asked him if he liked the cookies. Timmy didn't want to lie, so he told her the truth. He said, "I love your cookies, but today they taste bitter." + +His grandma was happy that Timmy was honest with her. She realized that she forgot to put sugar in the cookies. So, they baked some more cookies together and they tasted delicious! Timmy was very happy and thanked his grandma for teaching him to always tell the truth. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They had a big tent that they would sleep in at night. One day, they found an ancient tent in the woods. + +Timmy asked his dad, "Can we drink lemonade in the ancient tent?" + +His dad replied, "Sure, but we have to be careful not to spill it on the ancient fabric." + +So, they set up the ancient tent and sat inside. Timmy drank his lemonade while his dad told him stories about the ancient people who used to live in the area. Timmy was fascinated by the ancient tent and couldn't wait to come back and visit it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret that she didn't want anyone to know. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house and they played together. They had lots of fun, but then Timmy asked Lily what her secret was. Lily got scared and didn't want to tell him. Timmy said, "Come on Lily, you can tell me. We're friends!" But Lily thought it was too difficult to tell him. + +Later, they went outside to play and saw a big, scary dog. Timmy was excited to pet the dog, but Lily was too scared. Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you!" But Lily still didn't want to go near the dog. They argued about it for a while, but then they decided to play a different game. They both felt better and had fun playing together again. Lily realized that it wasn't so difficult to share her secret with a good friend like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the big world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they found a big brown stick on the ground. Lily picked it up and pretended it was a sword. She pretended to cut her way through the tall grass and bushes. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy needed to cut some vegetables for dinner. She asked Lily if she wanted to help. Lily was excited to use the big knife and carefully cut the carrots into little pieces. She was proud of herself for helping her mommy. + +As they sat down to eat dinner, Lily's mommy noticed something strange. The brown stick Lily had found earlier was missing! They searched the whole house but couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly, Lily remembered cutting her way through the grass with the stick. They went back outside and found the stick had broken into two pieces. Lily felt sad but her mommy reminded her that they could always find new adventures and new things to cut and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to jump in puddles. Suddenly, she saw her friend Jack wearing a mask. + +"Hi Jack, why are you wearing a mask?" asked Lily. + +"I don't want to get sick," replied Jack. + +Lily was frustrated because she wanted to play with Jack, but she understood that he didn't want to get sick. They decided to play together another day when it wasn't raining. They said goodbye and Lily went back inside to dry off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to skip. She would skip everywhere she went, and it made her very happy. One day, she saw a big basket of fruit at the store and wanted to buy some. But there was a problem - the fruit was very expensive, and she didn't have enough money. + +Lily felt sad and disappointed, but then she had an idea. She decided to have a skipping competition with her friends, and the winner would get the fruit basket. Everyone was excited to play, and they skipped as fast as they could. It was a very competitive game, but in the end, Lily won! + +She was so happy to have won the fruit basket and shared it with her friends. The moral of the story is that if you work hard and try your best, good things can happen. And sometimes, when you have a problem, you can find a creative solution like Lily did with her skipping competition. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her lamp very much. It was a brilliant lamp that lit up her room with a warm glow. But one day, the lamp disappeared! + +Lily searched high and low for her lamp. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even outside. But she couldn't find it anywhere. She felt sad and scared without her lamp to keep her company at night. + +Then, Lily's mom came into the room and saw how upset she was. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about her missing lamp. Her mom searched the room and found the lamp hiding behind a stuffed animal. Lily was so happy to have her brilliant lamp back and hugged it tightly. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her lamp close by and never let it disappear again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings. But, they started to quarrel over who would go first. + +Timmy said, "I want to go first on the swing." + +Tommy said, "No, I want to go first." + +They argued for a long time and didn't want to play anymore. Then, they saw a useful sign that said "Toilet" and they both needed to go. They went to the toilet together and while they were washing their hands, they realized that it was silly to fight over the swing. They apologized to each other and went back to playing together. They had so much fun and promised to never quarrel again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they observe a big truck under a tree. The truck is noisy. It makes loud sounds like "vroom" and "beep". + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Lily says. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"Can we go closer?" Tom asks. "I want to see the wheels and the lights!" + +They run to the truck. They see a man in the truck. He is wearing a hat and a vest. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids!" he says. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Tom say. "What are you doing with it?" + +"I am fixing the tree," he says. "The tree is sick. It has bugs and holes. I have to cut some branches and take them away." + +He shows them a big saw and a rope. He explains how he uses them to cut the tree. Lily and Tom listen and watch. They are curious and amazed. + +"Can we help you?" Tom asks. + +"Sorry, no," he says. "This is a dangerous job. You have to stay away from the saw and the rope. They can hurt you." + +"OK," Lily and Tom say. "We will stay here and observe. Thank you for fixing the tree!" + +They sit on the grass and observe. They see the man work on the tree. They hear the noisy truck. They learn something new. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books to play with. Lily likes to rock her baby doll in her arms. She sings a song to make her doll sleep. Ben likes to make cars and planes with his folder. He cuts and folds the folder to make different shapes. He makes noises to make his cars and planes go fast. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben says. "It is very fast and cool. It can go zoom, zoom, zoom!" + +Lily does not look at Ben's car. She is busy rocking her doll. "Shh, Ben!" Lily says. "You are too loud. My doll is sleeping. You have to be quiet." + +Ben does not listen to Lily. He keeps making noises with his car. He makes it go near Lily and her doll. He wants Lily to play with him. "Come on, Lily!" Ben says. "Let's race our cars. My car is faster than yours. I bet I can win." + +Lily gets angry at Ben. She does not want to race her cars. She wants to rock her doll. She thinks Ben is rude and mean. She pushes Ben's car away with her hand. "No, Ben!" Lily says. "Go away. You are bothering me and my doll. I don't want to play with you." + +Ben gets angry at Lily. He thinks Lily is boring and selfish. He wants to play with her and have fun. He does not like that she pushes his car away. He grabs Lily's doll from her arms. "Fine, Lily!" Ben says. "If you don't want to play with me, I will play with your doll. I will make her fly in my plane. She will like it more than rocking with you." + +Lily screams and cries. She wants her doll back. She does not want Ben to play with her doll. She thinks Ben will hurt her doll. She runs after Ben and tries to get her doll back. "Give me my doll, Ben!" Lily says. "She is mine. You are bad. You are not my friend." + +Lily and Ben fight over the doll. They pull and tug and shout. They do not share or listen. They make a big mess in the living room. They make their mom very sad and mad. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, it was raining hard and they wanted to go to the park. They asked their mom if they could go. + +"Please, mom, can we go to the park?" they said. + +"No, you can't go to the park. It's too wet and cold. You will get sick. You can play inside with your toys," mom said. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen to mom. They sneaked out of the house with their umbrella and ran to the park. They thought they were very clever. + +At the park, they saw a big puddle. They wanted to jump in it and splash each other. They left their umbrella on the bench and ran to the puddle. + +But then, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the umbrella and thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his teeth and ran away. He tore the umbrella to pieces. + +Tom and Lily saw the dog and their umbrella. They were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted. + +"Hey, that's our umbrella! Give it back, you bad dog!" they said. + +But the dog did not care. He kept running and playing with the umbrella. + +Tom and Lily had no umbrella to go back home. They were wet and cold. They ran to the bench and waited for mom. + +Mom came to the park and saw them. She was very upset and worried. She scolded them for being naughty and disobedient. + +"Why did you go to the park without my permission? Where is your umbrella? Don't you know it's dangerous to play in the rain?" she said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They told mom what happened with the dog and the umbrella. They apologized to mom and promised to be good. + +Mom hugged them and took them home. She gave them warm clothes and soup. She told them to be more careful and polite next time. + +The moral of the story is: You should listen to your mom and not do things that are risky or rude. You should also take care of your things and not leave them unattended. Otherwise, you might lose them or get into trouble. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It was brown and had a lock on it. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a treasure!" Ben said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was too hard. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. + +"Maybe we can ask someone to help us," Lily said. + +They saw a man walking by with a dog. He had a hat and a coat. He looked mysterious. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Ben said. + +The man stopped and looked at them. He smiled and said, "Sure, what do you need?" + +"We found this box, but we can't open it. Do you have a key?" Lily said. + +The man nodded and took out a key from his pocket. He put it in the lock and turned it. The box opened with a click. + +"Wow, thank you!" Ben said. + +They looked inside the box. There were many things in it. There were books, toys, clothes, and pictures. + +"These are my things," the man said. "I put them in the box a long time ago, when I was a boy. I forgot where I left it. I'm glad you found it." + +"Really? These are your things?" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are. They remind me of my childhood. I had a lot of fun with them. Do you want to see?" the man said. + +He took out a book and showed them. It had stories and pictures of animals and adventures. + +"This was my favorite book. I read it every night. Do you like books?" he said. + +"Yes, we do. We like stories too," Ben said. + +The man smiled and said, "That's good. Books are wonderful. They can take you to different places and teach you new things. Do you want to hear a story?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +The man opened the book and began to read. He had a nice voice and made the story come alive. Lily and Ben listened with wonder and joy. They forgot about the time and the park. They only cared about the story and the man. They felt like they had made a new friend. +Tom and Sue are playing with their dolls. They like to dress them up and make them talk. Tom has a big box of clothes for his dolls. Sue has a small bag of clothes for hers. + +"Can I have some of your clothes?" Sue asks Tom. "My dolls are cold and bored." + +"No, you can't," Tom says. "They are mine. You have your own clothes." + +"But your clothes are nicer and more colorful," Sue says. "My clothes are dull and old. Please, Tom, share with me." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to share. He likes his clothes. He thinks Sue's clothes are ugly and boring. + +Sue feels sad and angry. She wants to have fun with Tom and his dolls. She looks around the room. She sees a pair of scissors on the table. She has an idea. + +She sneaks to the table and grabs the scissors. She runs back to Tom's box of clothes. She starts to cut them with the scissors. She makes holes and tears in them. She laughs. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom shouts. He sees Sue with the scissors and his clothes. He is shocked and mad. He tries to stop her. + +"Stop it, Sue! You are ruining my clothes! Give me back the scissors!" + +"No, I won't!" Sue says. "You are mean and selfish! You don't share with me! Now your clothes are dull and old too!" + +Tom and Sue fight over the scissors. They pull and tug at them. They are both loud and angry. + +Their mom hears them. She comes to the room. She sees the mess. She sees the scissors and the clothes. She is upset and worried. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. "Why are you fighting? Why are you cutting the clothes?" + +Tom and Sue stop fighting. They look at their mom. They are scared and sorry. + +They tell their mom what happened. They tell her why they are mad at each other. They tell her they are sorry. + +Their mom is not happy. She tells them they are both wrong. She tells them they should not cut the clothes. She tells them they should share and play nicely. She tells them they have to fix the clothes. + +She gives them a needle and some thread. She tells them to deliver the clothes to each other. She tells them to say sorry and thank you. She tells them to hug and make up. + +Tom and Sue do what their mom says. They deliver the clothes to each other. They say sorry and thank you. They hug and make up. + +They feel better. They are friends again. They decide to mix and match their clothes. They make new outfits for their dolls. They have fun. + +Their mom smiles. She is glad they are happy. She is proud they learned their lesson. She hopes they will not fight again. +Jill and Jack are friends. They like to play with books and crayons. One day, they find a big book with many prints of animals. They see a print of a lion, a print of a giraffe, and a print of a monkey. + +"Look, Jack, a lion!" Jill says. "It has a big mane and sharp teeth. It can roar loud." + +"Wow, Jill, a giraffe!" Jack says. "It has a long neck and spots. It can eat leaves high up." + +They turn the page and see a print of a monkey. It has a tail and a funny face. It is holding a banana. + +"Hi, monkey!" Jill and Jack say. They laugh. They think the monkey is jolly. + +They take their crayons and draw on the book. They make the lion blue, the giraffe pink, and the monkey green. They are having fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the book and the crayons. She is not happy. + +"Jill and Jack, what are you doing?" Mom says. "You are not supposed to draw on the book. The book is not yours. It is from the library. You have to be careful with books. They are for reading, not for coloring." + +Jill and Jack feel bad. They did not know the book was from the library. They did not mean to make Mom angry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Jill and Jack say. They put down their crayons. They stand up and hug Mom. "We like the book. We like the prints of the animals. We were just playing." + +Mom hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they like the book and the prints. She is proud they can read some words. + +"It's okay, Jill and Jack," Mom says. "I know you were just playing. But next time, please ask me before you draw on a book. And please use paper, not books, for your crayons. Okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Jill and Jack say. They nod. They smile. They are jolly again. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and climb. But today, the park is different. There is a big truck and some men with equipment. The men are working on the slide. They are changing it. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to slide. They go to the men and ask them. + +"Excuse me, why are you changing the slide?" Anna says. + +"We are making it better. It was old and broken. Now it will be new and safe." One of the men says. + +"When will you be done?" Ben says. + +"Soon, don't worry. You can play on the other equipment. The swing and the climb are fine." The man says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say thank you and go to the other equipment. They swing and climb and have fun. They look at the slide and wonder how it will look when it is done. They hope it will be fun too. +Jazz was a cat who liked to seat on the sofa. He did not like to share the sofa with anyone. He would hiss and scratch if someone tried to seat next to him. He was a sour cat who did not have many friends. + +One day, a new cat came to the house. Her name was Lily and she was very friendly. She wanted to play with Jazz and seat on the sofa with him. But Jazz did not want to play or share. He hissed and scratched at Lily and made her cry. + +Lily ran away and hid under the bed. She was sad and scared. She did not understand why Jazz was so mean to her. She just wanted to be his friend. + +The next day, Jazz was alone on the sofa. He felt bored and lonely. He looked around and saw Lily under the bed. She looked sad and scared. He felt sorry for her. He realized that he had been very rude and selfish. He decided to try to be nice to her. + +He got off the sofa and walked slowly to the bed. He said in a soft voice, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends?" Lily looked up and saw Jazz. She was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, Jazz, I would like to be your friend." She came out from under the bed and rubbed her head against Jazz. Jazz purred and licked her ear. They became friends and played together. They also shared the sofa and cuddled with each other. They were both happy and not sour anymore. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing and being kind are better than being selfish and mean. +Lily liked math. She liked to count and add and take away. She had a math book with many problems. She liked to solve them with her pencil and eraser. + +One day, Lily took her math book to the park. She wanted to do math under a big tree. She found a nice spot and opened her book. She saw a problem: 5 + 3 = ? She knew the answer. She wrote 8 with her pencil. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew Lily's math book away. Lily was sad. She ran after her book. She saw it flying in the air. It landed on a high fence. Lily could not reach it. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cried. "My math book is stuck!" + +A boy heard Lily. His name was Sam. He was tall and strong. He saw Lily's math book on the fence. He wanted to help. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. Do you need help?" he asked. + +"Yes, please. My math book is on the fence. Can you get it for me?" Lily said. + +"Sure, I can. I like math too. I will rescue your book." Sam said. + +Sam climbed the fence. He grabbed Lily's math book. He climbed down. He gave it to Lily. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are very kind. And honest. You did not take my book." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy to help. And honest. I do not take things that are not mine." Sam said. + +Lily smiled. Sam smiled. They became friends. They did math together under the big tree. They had fun. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her hats. She had a big hat, a small hat, a red hat and a blue hat. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, a firefighter and a doctor. + +One day, she found a new hat in her closet. It was a yellow hat with a feather. It was very pretty and shiny. Lily put it on and looked in the mirror. She felt very happy. + +But then, she heard a loud sneeze. It was her brother, Max. He was sick and had a runny nose. He was lying on the couch with a blanket. He looked very sad. + +Lily felt sorry for Max. She wanted to make him feel better. She thought of something. She took off her yellow hat and went to Max. She said, "Here, Max. You can have my new hat. It will make you warm and cozy. And maybe it will make you stop sneezing." + +Max looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very generous. You are the best sister ever." He put on the yellow hat and cuddled with Lily. They both felt happy. +Bunny and Mouse were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a long cable on the ground. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Bunny said. "Let's hop on it and see what happens!" + +Mouse was not sure. He looked at the cable and saw that it was thin and fragile. He thought it might break or hurt them. + +"I don't think that's a good idea, Bunny," Mouse said. "The cable looks weak and dangerous. Maybe it belongs to someone and we should not touch it." + +Bunny did not listen to Mouse. He wanted to have fun and hop on the cable. He said, "Don't be scared, Mouse. It's just a cable. Come on, hop with me!" + +Bunny started to hop on the cable, making it bounce and twist. Mouse watched nervously, hoping nothing bad would happen. But then, something did happen. The cable snapped and made a loud noise. Bunny and Mouse saw sparks flying and smoke coming out. They were scared and ran away. + +Soon, they heard a voice shouting, "Hey, who broke my cable? That was my electric guitar cable! Now I can't play music!" + +It was Fox, who lived in the house next to the garden. He was angry and came out to look for the culprits. He saw Bunny and Mouse hiding behind a bush and ran towards them. + +Bunny and Mouse were sorry and afraid. They knew they had done something wrong and had to face the consequences. They came out of the bush and said, "We're sorry, Fox. We didn't know it was your cable. We thought it was a toy and we wanted to hop on it. We didn't mean to break it." + +Fox looked at them and saw that they were sincere and remorseful. He decided to forgive them and said, "It's okay, Bunny and Mouse. I accept your apology. But you should be more careful and respectful of other people's things. You could have hurt yourselves or caused a fire. Next time, ask before you touch something that is not yours. And don't hop on fragile things that can break easily." + +Bunny and Mouse nodded and thanked Fox. They learned their lesson and promised to be more responsible and respectful. They also asked Fox if he could teach them how to play music with his guitar. Fox agreed and invited them to his house. They became friends and played music together. They also hopped on the grass and had fun, but never on the cable again. +Ben likes to play guitar. He has a red guitar that his dad gave him. He can play some songs that he learned from his dad. He likes to sing along with his guitar. + +One day, his dad asks him if he wants to play guitar in front of some people. Ben feels nervous. He does not like to play in front of people. He thinks they will laugh at him or say he is bad. He shakes his head and says no. + +His dad smiles and hugs him. He says, "It's okay to be nervous, Ben. I get nervous too sometimes. But you know what? You are very good at playing guitar. And the people who will listen to you are your friends and family. They love you and they will be happy to hear you play. You can trust them. They will not laugh at you or say you are bad. They will clap and cheer for you. Do you want to try?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He loves his dad and he loves his guitar. He wants to make them happy. He nods and says yes. He takes his red guitar and follows his dad to the living room. He sees his mom, his grandma, his uncle, and his cousin. They smile and wave at him. He feels a little less nervous. + +He sits on a chair and puts his guitar on his lap. He looks at his dad, who gives him a thumbs up. He takes a deep breath and starts to play. He plays a song that he and his dad like. He sings along with his guitar. He forgets about being nervous. He feels happy and proud. He finishes the song and looks up. He sees the people clapping and cheering for him. He hears them say, "Good job, Ben! You are amazing! We love you!" He smiles and says, "Thank you!" He hugs his dad and his mom. He feels very happy. He trusts them. He loves them. He loves his guitar. +Sara was very happy today. She was going to meet her new friend. Her mom said her new friend was coming from far away. She had a big bag with toys and books. Sara wanted to see what was inside. + +They went to the park to wait for her new friend. Sara saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She wanted to play, but her mom said they had to wait a little bit. + +Soon, she saw a car arrive. A lady and a girl got out of the car. The lady smiled and waved at Sara's mom. The girl looked shy and held her bag. Sara's mom said, "This is Lisa, your new friend. She just moved here with her mom. Why don't you say hello?" + +Sara walked up to Lisa and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. Do you want to play with me?" Lisa nodded and smiled. She opened her bag and took out a saw. It was a toy saw, made of wood and plastic. It had a red handle and a yellow blade. Sara had never seen a saw like that before. She said, "Wow, what is that? Is that a new toy?" + +Lisa said, "Yes, it's a new toy. My dad gave it to me before we left. He said it's a saw. You can use it to cut things, like wood or paper. Do you want to try it?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun. Can we cut some paper and make shapes?" Lisa said, "Sure. I have some paper and scissors in my bag. Let's go to the bench and cut some paper." + +Sara and Lisa ran to the bench and sat down. They took out the paper and scissors and started to cut. They made stars, hearts, circles, and squares. They used the saw to make zigzags and curves. They had a lot of fun. They showed their mom's their paper shapes and said, "Look, we made these with the saw. Isn't it cool?" + +Their mom's said, "Yes, it's very cool. You two are very creative. We're so glad you're friends." Sara and Lisa hugged each other and said, "We're friends too. We like the same things. Can we play again tomorrow?" + +Their mom's said, "Of course. You can play again tomorrow. And maybe you can try the slide, the swing, and the sandbox too. There are so many things to do in the park." Sara and Lisa said, "Yay, we can't wait. We love the park. And we love our new toy. And we love our new friend." They smiled and laughed and played some more. They were very happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play hide and seek in the park. They took turns to count and look for each other. One day, they decided to play near the big trees, where it was dark and scary. + +Tom counted to ten and shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" He ran to the trees and looked for Anna. He saw a shadow behind a bush and thought it was her. He crept closer and said, "I found you, Anna! Surrender!" + +But it was not Anna. It was a big dog with sharp teeth and a loud bark. The dog jumped out of the bush and chased Tom. Tom was very scared and ran away. He screamed, "Help! Help!" + +Anna heard Tom and came out of her hiding spot. She saw the dog and Tom. She was brave and intelligent. She picked up a stick and threw it at the dog. The dog saw the stick and ran after it. Anna shouted, "Tom, come here! It's okay!" + +Tom ran to Anna and hugged her. He said, "Thank you, Anna! You saved me! You are my best friend!" Anna smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom! You are my best friend, too! Let's go and play somewhere else. The trees are too dark and scary!" They held hands and walked away. They were happy and safe. +Tim and Sue are pupils in the same class. They like to play together at school. One day, Tim brings a new toy car to school. It is shiny and fast. He shows it to Sue and says, "Look at my car. It is the best car ever. I own it. You don't have a car like this." + +Sue feels sad. She does not have a toy car. She only has a doll. She says, "Your car is nice, but I like my doll. She is my friend. I own her. You don't have a doll like this." + +Tim and Sue start to argue. They say mean things to each other. They do not want to share their toys. They do not want to play together anymore. + +Miss Lee, their teacher, sees them fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Tim and Sue, stop fighting. You are not being kind. You should be grateful for what you have. You are both lucky. Some children do not have any toys at all. You should share your toys and play nicely. That is how you make friends." + +Tim and Sue feel sorry. They realize they were wrong. They say sorry to each other. They decide to share their toys and play together. They have fun with the car and the doll. They learn to be kind and grateful. They are happy. Miss Lee smiles. She is proud of them. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dad's tools. One day, they find a big hammer in the garage. They want to use it to build something. + +"Look, Sam, a hammer!" Tim says. "Let's carry it to the backyard and make a fort." + +"OK, Tim, but it is very heavy. We need to be careful," Sam says. They both grab the hammer and walk slowly to the backyard. + +They find some wood and nails and start to hammer them together. They make a wall and a roof for their fort. They are having fun. + +But then, they hear a weird noise. It sounds like a growl. They look around and see a big dog. The dog is angry. It does not like the hammer noise. It runs towards them, barking loudly. + +"Help, Tim, a dog!" Sam shouts. "What do we do?" + +"Quick, Sam, get in the fort!" Tim says. "We can use the hammer to scare it away." + +They run to the fort and hide inside. They hold the hammer and wait. The dog reaches the fort and sniffs around. It tries to bite the wood, but it hurts its teeth. It hears the boys inside and growls again. + +"Go away, dog!" Tim yells. "This is our fort. We have a hammer. We are not afraid of you." + +The dog hears Tim's voice and the hammer sound. It does not like it. It decides to leave. It runs away, whimpering. + +Tim and Sam peek out of the fort. They see the dog is gone. They are happy and relieved. + +"Phew, that was close," Sam says. "That was a mean dog." + +"Yeah, but we are brave," Tim says. "We have a hammer. We can build anything." + +They hug each other and smile. They go back to their hammering. They finish their fort and play inside. They are proud of their work. They love their hammer. +Ben likes to jump. He jumps on the bed, on the sofa, on the floor. He jumps high and low, fast and slow. He jumps when he is happy and when he is sad. He jumps all the time. + +One day, Ben sees a newspaper on the table. He does not know what it is. He thinks it is a big paper with many pictures and words. He wants to jump on it. He thinks it will be fun. + +He runs to the table and grabs the newspaper. He tries to jump on it, but it is difficult. The newspaper is not soft like the bed or the sofa. It is not hard like the floor. It is thin and crinkly. It makes a loud noise when Ben jumps on it. It tears and rips and flies in the air. + +Ben's mom hears the noise and comes to see what is happening. She sees Ben and the newspaper. She is not happy. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? You are making a mess. You are not supposed to jump on the newspaper. It is not a toy. It is for reading and learning. You have to be careful with it." + +Ben feels sorry. He did not know he was doing something bad. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to jump. I like to jump. Jumping is fun." + +Mom smiles and hugs Ben. She says, "I know, Ben. I like to jump too. But not on the newspaper. There are other things you can jump on. How about we go outside and jump on the grass? Or we can jump on the trampoline? Or we can jump rope? There are many ways to jump and have fun." + +Ben likes mom's idea. He says, "Yes, mom. Let's go outside and jump. Jumping is fun." He puts down the newspaper and takes mom's hand. They go outside and jump and laugh and play. Ben is happy. Mom is happy. Jumping is fun. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But one day, they found a shiny pebble on the ground. It was smooth and sparkly and they both wanted it. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said. "It's mine!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Sue said. "It's mine!" + +They started to pull the pebble from each other. They did not want to share. They disagree a lot. They got angry and sad. + +A big boy came by and saw them fighting. He was tough and mean. He snatched the pebble from them and ran away. He laughed and said, "Now it's mine!" + +Tom and Sue were shocked and scared. They lost the pebble and their friend. They felt sorry and silly. + +They looked at each other and said, "We were wrong. We should have shared. We are sorry. Can we be friends again?" + +They hugged and nodded. They learned a lesson. They decided to play together and not fight over things. They were happy and kind. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park and saw a big slide. They wanted to go on the slide, but there was a line of other kids waiting. + +"Let's wait for our turn," Lily said. + +"But I want to go now!" Ben said. He pushed past the other kids and ran to the slide. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" one of the kids shouted. + +Ben ignored him and slid down the slide. He laughed and ran back to the line. + +"Ben, that was not nice," Lily said. "You should say sorry to the other kids. They were here before you." + +Ben shrugged. "I don't care. I just want to have fun." + +Lily was sad. She did not like how Ben acted. She thought of her mom, who always reminded her to be kind and polite. She decided to do something. + +She saw a vendor selling ice cream nearby. She had some money in her pocket. She went to the vendor and bought two ice cream cones. One was vanilla and one was chocolate. She chose the vanilla one for herself and the chocolate one for Ben, because she knew he liked chocolate. + +She walked back to the line and gave the chocolate ice cream to Ben. + +"Here, this is for you," she said. + +Ben was surprised. He looked at the ice cream. It was in a colorful bowl that had sprinkles on it. It looked yummy. + +"Wow, thank you, Lily!" he said. "This is so nice of you. But why did you buy me ice cream?" + +Lily smiled. "Because you are my friend, and I want you to be happy. But I also want you to learn something. You should not push other kids or be rude to them. You should wait for your turn and share with them. That is how you make more friends and have more fun. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry for what he did. He looked at the other kids, who were still waiting for the slide. He saw that some of them were angry and some of them were sad. + +He took a bite of his ice cream and then said, "Lily, you are right. I was wrong. I should say sorry to the other kids. Will you come with me?" + +Lily nodded. She took a bite of her ice cream and then said, "Of course, I will. Let's go together." + +They walked to the other kids and Ben apologized to them. He also offered to share his ice cream with them. The other kids forgave him and thanked him. They also shared their ice cream with Lily and Ben. They all became friends and played together on the slide. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned that being kind and polite is better than being selfish and rude. They also learned that sharing is caring and that ice cream is better in a colorful bowl. +Sara and Max are playing with their dog, Spot. They like to throw a ball and watch Spot run and catch it. Spot is very fast and smart. He can bring the ball back and drop it at their feet. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Sara says, and gives him a pat. "Do you want more?" + +Spot barks and wags his tail. He is hungry, but he loves to play. + +Max throws the ball again, but this time it goes too far. It lands near a big tree, where a cat is sleeping on a branch. + +Spot sees the cat and runs after the ball. He wants to chase the cat, too. He thinks it is fun. + +"Spot, no!" Max shouts. "Come back!" + +But Spot does not listen. He reaches the ball and picks it up in his mouth. Then he looks up at the cat and growls. + +The cat opens its eyes and sees Spot. It does not like dogs. It hisses and shows its claws. + +Spot drops the ball and barks. He jumps up and tries to reach the cat. + +The cat is scared and angry. It jumps down from the tree and runs away. + +Spot follows the cat. He runs across the grass and the road. He does not see the cars and the people. + +Sara and Max are worried. They run after Spot. They call his name and tell him to stop. + +"Spot, pause!" Sara says. "Heel!" + +But Spot does not hear them. He is too busy chasing the cat. + +A car honks and brakes. Spot almost gets hit. He dodges and keeps running. + +The cat finds a fence and climbs over it. Spot cannot follow. He stops and barks. + +Sara and Max catch up with Spot. They are out of breath and scared. + +"Spot, you are a bad dog!" Max says. "You could have been hurt!" + +They grab Spot by his collar and leash. They pull him away from the fence. + +Spot looks at them with sad eyes. He knows he did something wrong. He whines and licks their hands. + +Sara and Max are angry, but they also love Spot. They hug him and calm him down. + +"Spot, you have to listen to us," Sara says. "We don't want you to get lost or hurt. We want you to be safe and happy." + +Spot nods and wags his tail. He is sorry. He is also hungry. + +"Let's go home and give you some food," Max says. "But no more chasing cats, okay?" + +Spot agrees. He follows Sara and Max back to their house. He is glad they are his friends. He hopes they will play with him again. But he will be more careful next time. He does not want to make them worry. He wants to make them smile. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big train go by on the rail. They wanted to see it up close, so they ran after it. But they did not see the sign that said "Danger! Sharp fence!" + +"Look, Tom, the train is so fast and loud!" Lily said. + +"Let's go closer, Lily, maybe we can touch it!" Tom said. + +They climbed over the fence and ran towards the rail. But the fence was sharp and it cut their hands. They cried out in pain and dropped to the ground. + +A man who worked on the rail heard them and came to help. He was thoughtful and kind. He bandaged their hands and carried them back to the fence. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked. + +"We're sorry, mister, we just wanted to see the train," Lily said. + +"That was very foolish, kids, you could have been hurt by the train or the fence. You should never go near the rail without an adult. It's very dangerous," he said. + +He took them to their mom, who was looking for them. She hugged them and thanked the man. She was angry and worried, but also relieved. + +"Thank you for saving my kids, sir, you are very thoughtful," she said. + +"You're welcome, ma'am, but please teach them to be careful and obey the signs. The rail is not a place to play," he said. + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They never went near the rail again. They played with their toys and books instead. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Max were adventurous twins who liked to explore new places. One day, they found a big box in the attic with many old things inside. They saw hats, scarves, books, and toys. But the most interesting thing was a pair of gloves that sparkled in the light. + +"Wow, look at these gloves!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and shiny. I wonder what they do." + +"Maybe they are magic gloves," Max said. "Let's try them on and see what happens." + +Lily and Max each put on a glove and felt a tingling in their fingers. They looked at each other and smiled. They decided to go outside and play with their new gloves. + +They ran to the backyard and saw a big tree with many branches. They climbed up the tree and pretended to be birds. They flapped their arms and made chirping sounds. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +"Look, Lily, I can turn into a blue bird!" Max said. He pointed his glove at himself and said a magic word. He changed his color to blue and grew feathers and a beak. + +"Wow, Max, you are amazing!" Lily said. She pointed her glove at herself and said another magic word. She changed her color to pink and grew flowers and butterflies on her wings. + +They flew around the tree and had fun with their magic gloves. They felt happy and free. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and shook her head. She wondered where they got those gloves from. She decided to let them enjoy their adventure for a while. She knew they would come back soon and tell her their story. She loved her adventurous twins. +Jill and Ben like to help Mom with the house. Mom gives them a mop and a bucket of water. She tells them to set the mop in the water and then clean the floor. + +Jill and Ben are happy. They set the mop in the water and squeeze it. They make the floor wet and shiny. They sing a song as they mop. + +But then, Jill sees a spider on the wall. She is scared of spiders. She drops the mop and runs to Mom. She says, "Mom, Mom, there is a spider! Help me!" + +Ben sees the spider too. He is not scared of spiders. He thinks they are funny. He picks up the mop and swings it at the spider. He says, "I will get the spider, Jill. Don't worry!" + +But Ben swings the mop too hard. He hits the lamp on the table. The lamp falls and breaks. Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees the broken lamp and the wet floor. She is not happy. + +She says, "Ben, what did you do? You broke the lamp and made a mess. That was not graceful. That was clumsy. You have to be careful with the mop. And Jill, you don't have to be afraid of spiders. They are not bad. They are just small and hairy." + +Jill and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to help you. We did not mean to break the lamp and make a mess. We will clean it up." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I know you wanted to help me. And I love you. But next time, please be more graceful and gentle with the mop. And don't run away from spiders. They are not scary. They are just different." + +Jill and Ben nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We will be more graceful and gentle with the mop. And we will not run away from spiders. We will be brave." + +They pick up the pieces of the lamp and the mop. They finish cleaning the floor. They learn a lesson. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big fountain with water and many coins. Lily wanted to throw a coin and make a wish. She asked Max for a coin, but he said no. + +"Why not?" Lily said. "It is fun to make a wish." + +Max shrugged. He did not want to waste his coin. He wanted to buy a candy later. He said, "Wishes are silly. They do not come true." + +Lily was sad. She looked around and saw a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and smiled. She said, "Look, I found a coin. Now I can make a wish." + +Max was impatient. He did not care about Lily's wish. He said, "Hurry up, then. I want to go to the candy store." + +Lily threw the coin into the fountain. She closed her eyes and wished for a candy. She opened her eyes and waited. Nothing happened. + +Max laughed. He said, "See, I told you. Wishes are silly. Come on, let's go." + +Lily followed Max, but she felt sad. She wished her wish would come true. + +As they walked to the candy store, they saw a man with a big bag of candy. He was giving candy to the children in the park. He saw Lily and Max and smiled. He said, "Hello, kids. Do you want some candy?" + +Lily and Max nodded. The man gave them each a candy. Lily was surprised. She looked at her candy and saw that it was the same kind that she wished for. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mister." + +Max was confused. He looked at his candy and saw that it was not the kind that he liked. He frowned and said, "This is not what I wanted." + +The man said, "Sorry, kid. I only have this kind of candy. Maybe you should have made a wish." + +Lily giggled. She said, "I did make a wish. And it came true." + +Max shrugged. He did not understand. He said, "Wishes are silly. They do not come true." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Sometimes they do. You just have to believe." +Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers to draw with. She also liked to design things in the yard. She used rocks, sticks, leaves and flowers to make shapes and patterns. + +One day, she wanted to design a big heart in the yard. She asked her mom if she could go outside and play. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and not make a mess. Lily said she would be careful and not make a mess. She was grateful that her mom let her play outside. + +She went to the yard and started to look for rocks, sticks, leaves and flowers. She found many of them and began to arrange them in a big heart shape on the grass. She was very happy with her design. She thought her mom would like it too. + +She ran inside to get her mom and show her what she had made. She said, "Mom, mom, come and see what I designed in the yard!" Her mom followed her outside and looked at the yard. + +But her mom did not look happy. She looked angry. She saw that Lily had pulled out many of the plants and flowers from the garden and used them for her design. She also saw that Lily had dug up some of the grass and dirt and made a big hole in the yard. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You have ruined the yard! You have made a big mess! You did not listen to me! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily felt very sad and scared. She did not mean to ruin the yard or make a mess. She just wanted to design a big heart for her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make you happy. I love you, mom." But her mom did not hug her or say she loved her back. She took her by the hand and dragged her inside. She said, "You are going to your room and you are not coming out until I say so. You are not allowed to play outside or with your crayons and papers for a long time. You have to learn to be more careful and respectful of the yard and the garden." + +Lily cried and cried. She felt very bad and lonely. She wished she had never designed anything in the yard. She wished her mom would forgive her and love her. She wished she could have a good ending. But she did not. She had a bad ending. +Mia and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Mia found a big worm and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a worm!" Mia said. + +"Wow, that's a long worm!" Ben said. "What is its name?" + +Mia thought for a moment. She looked at the worm and said, "Its name is Prune." + +"Prune?" Ben asked. "Why Prune?" + +"Because it is old and wrinkly, like a prune," Mia said. + +Ben laughed. He thought that was a funny name for a worm. He looked around and saw a shiny stone. He picked it up and showed it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, a stone!" Ben said. + +"Wow, that's a pretty stone!" Mia said. "What is its name?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked at the stone and said, "Its name is Sparkle." + +"Sparkle?" Mia asked. "Why Sparkle?" + +"Because it is shiny and bright, like a sparkle," Ben said. + +Mia smiled. She thought that was a nice name for a stone. She put the worm and the stone in a small box. She said, "These are our new friends. Prune and Sparkle. We will take good care of them." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, we will. They are very special." + +Mia and Ben hugged their new friends. They were happy to play in the garden. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not want to eat or play. She only wanted to hug her teddy bear and sleep. + +Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was nice. He looked at Lily's throat and ears. He listened to her chest. He said Lily had a cold. He gave her some medicine and a sticker. + +The doctor also said Lily needed to drink a lot of water. Water would help her feel better. But Lily did not like water. She said water was boring and tasteless. She wanted juice or milk. + +"No, Lily, you have to drink water," her mom said. "Juice and milk have too much sugar. They will make your cough worse. Water will make your throat less sore and your head less hot." + +Lily shook her head. She insisted on juice or milk. She did not want water. She cried and kicked. She said water was yucky. + +The nurse came in. She was kind and gentle. She smiled at Lily. She said, "I know you don't like water, Lily, but it is good for you. It will help you get well soon. How about we make a deal? If you drink this cup of water, I will give you a popsicle. A popsicle is cold and sweet and has a little bit of juice. It will also make your throat feel nice. Do you want a popsicle, Lily?" + +Lily looked at the nurse. She looked at the cup of water. She looked at the popsicle. The popsicle was red and shiny. It looked yummy. Lily nodded. She said, "OK, I will drink water. But only if I get popsicle." + +The nurse gave Lily the cup of water. Lily drank it slowly. It was not so bad. It made her mouth feel wet and fresh. She finished the water. She gave the cup to the nurse. She said, "I did it. I drank water. Can I have popsicle now?" + +The nurse gave Lily the popsicle. Lily took a big lick. It was cold and sweet and had a little bit of juice. It made her throat feel nice. She smiled. She said, "Thank you, nurse. You are nice. Popsicle is good. Water is not so bad." + +The nurse smiled back. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are brave. I am proud of you. You did a good job. Now you will feel better soon. Just remember to drink more water and take your medicine. And don't forget to rest and hug your teddy bear." + +Lily nodded. She hugged her teddy bear. She ate her popsicle. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, mom. Thank you, nurse. I love you all." +Lily and Ben are friends who live next door to each other. They like to play outside and make things with sticks and stones. One day, they find a huge cardboard box in the trash. They decide to make a mailbox out of it. + +They cut a hole in the box and paint it red. They write their names on it with a marker. They put the box near the fence that separates their yards. They are very proud of their mailbox. + +"Let's write letters to each other and put them in the mailbox," Lily says. + +"OK, that sounds fun," Ben says. They go inside their houses and get some paper and crayons. They write their letters and draw pictures. They fold their letters and run outside. + +They take turns putting their letters in the mailbox. They are very excited to read what the other wrote. They open the mailbox and pull out the letters. But they find something else in the box. It is a big, fluffy, white cat. + +"Meow!" the cat says. It looks at them with green eyes. It has filled the mailbox with its fur. + +"Wow, look at the cat!" Lily says. + +"It's so cute!" Ben says. + +They pet the cat and it purrs. They decide to share the cat and name it Mail. They take the cat out of the mailbox and hug it. They are very happy. They still write letters to each other, but they also play with Mail. They think Mail is the best thing that ever came out of their mailbox. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, Mom says they have to go to the park with her. Lily and Ben are happy. They love the park. + +Mom helps them put on their coats and shoes. She gives them each a new sock. The socks are soft and warm. They have pictures of animals on them. Lily has a sock with a cat. Ben has a sock with a dog. + +"Look at your new socks!" Mom says. "They are very cute. Do you like them?" + +"Yes, Mom, we like them!" Lily and Ben say. They show each other their socks. They giggle. + +"Can we bring our socks to the park?" Lily asks. + +"Of course you can," Mom says. "But you have to wear them on your feet. They are not toys. They keep your feet cozy." + +Lily and Ben nod. They put on their socks. They hold Mom's hand. They go to the park. + +At the park, they see a big slide. They run to the slide. They take turns sliding down. They have fun. + +But then, Lily sees something. It is a squirrel. The squirrel is brown and furry. It has a long tail. It is on a tree. + +"Look, Ben, a squirrel!" Lily says. She points to the squirrel. + +Ben looks. He sees the squirrel. He likes the squirrel. + +"Hi, squirrel!" Ben says. He waves to the squirrel. + +The squirrel looks at Ben. It sees his sock. The sock has a dog on it. The squirrel thinks the sock is a toy. It wants the sock. + +The squirrel jumps from the tree. It runs to Ben. It grabs his sock. It pulls his sock off his foot. It runs away with his sock. + +"Hey, that's my sock!" Ben says. He is sad. He wants his sock back. + +"Mom, Mom, the squirrel took my sock!" Ben says. He cries. + +Mom hears Ben. She sees the squirrel. She runs to Ben. She hugs him. + +"Don't worry, Ben, we'll get your sock back," Mom says. She is calm. She has an idea. + +She takes out a nut from her pocket. She throws the nut to the squirrel. The squirrel sees the nut. It likes the nut. It drops the sock. It picks up the nut. It runs back to the tree. + +Mom picks up the sock. She gives it to Ben. She puts it on his foot. + +"Here you go, Ben, your sock is back," Mom says. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Mom, you are the best!" Ben says. He is happy. He hugs Mom. + +Lily hugs Mom too. She is glad Ben has his sock back. + +They all go back to the slide. They play some more. They have a good day. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lila, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his blocks. "It is taller than you!" + +Lila looks at Ben's tower. She sees a red block on the top. She wants the red block. She likes red. She reaches for the block. + +"No, Lila, don't!" Ben says. "You will make my tower fall!" + +But Lila does not listen. She pulls the red block. She removes it from the tower. The tower wobbles and shakes. Then it falls down with a loud crash. Blocks scatter everywhere. + +"Uh-oh," Lila says. She sees Ben's sad face. She feels sorry. She gives the red block to Ben. "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to break your tower. Here, you can have the red block." + +Ben takes the red block. He is still sad, but he smiles a little. He says, "Thank you, Lila. That is nice of you. But can you help me build my tower again?" + +Lila nods. She says, "Yes, Ben. I will help you. We can make a new tower. Maybe we can make it even bigger. How about we use all the blocks?" + +Ben likes that idea. He says, "Okay, Lila. Let's do that. But first, we have to pick up the blocks. Can you pick up the blue ones? I will pick up the yellow ones." + +Lila and Ben start to pick up the blocks. They work together. They make a big pile of blocks. Then they start to build a new tower. They use all the colors and shapes. They make the tower very tall. They measure it with a ruler. It is ten inches tall. They are proud of their tower. + +"Wow, Lila, we did it!" Ben says. "We made a big tower. It is taller than me!" + +Lila looks at their tower. She sees a green block on the top. She likes green. She reaches for the block. + +But then she stops. She remembers what happened before. She does not want to make their tower fall again. She says, "No, Lila, don't. You will make our tower fall. We worked hard to make it. We should leave it alone." + +Ben hears Lila. He is happy. He says, "You are right, Lila. We should leave it alone. We should be careful with our tower. It is our tower. We made it together." + +Lila and Ben smile at each other. They hug their tower. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck is loud and shiny. It has many colors and pictures on it. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tim says. "It is so interesting. I want to see it closer." + +"Me too," Mia says. "But we have to be careful. The street is dangerous. We have to look both ways before we cross." + +They hold hands and walk to the edge of the sidewalk. They look left and right. They do not see any cars. They start to cross the street. + +But then, they hear a loud honk. A car is coming fast. The car is angry. It does not want to stop for the truck. The car honks again and again. + +"Watch out!" the truck driver shouts. He waves his hand at Tim and Mia. He tries to stop the truck. + +Tim and Mia are scared. They run back to the sidewalk. They hug each other. They are safe. + +"Are you okay?" the truck driver asks. He gets out of the truck. He walks to Tim and Mia. He is kind and friendly. + +"Yes, we are okay," Tim says. "Thank you for helping us." + +"That was a close call," the truck driver says. "You have to be very careful on the street. It is not a place to play. It is a place to watch and wait." + +"We are sorry," Mia says. "We just wanted to see your truck. It is so interesting." + +The truck driver smiles. He understands. He likes his truck too. + +"Do you want to see my truck?" he asks. "I can show you some of the pictures and tell you some stories. But only if you promise to never cross the street without an adult." + +Tim and Mia nod. They promise. They follow the truck driver to his truck. He shows them his truck. He tells them some stories. They have fun. They learn something new. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. +Anna liked to fly. She had a big red kite that she took to the park. She ran and ran until the kite went up in the sky. She felt happy and free as she watched the kite dance in the wind. + +But one day, the wind was too strong. It pulled the kite away from Anna's hand. She cried and cried as she saw the kite fly far away. She wanted her kite back. She loved her kite. + +She ran after the kite, but it was too fast. She could not catch it. She saw it go over the trees and the houses. She wondered where it would go. Maybe it would find a new friend. Maybe it would see new things. Maybe it would be happy and independent. + +She stopped running and looked at the sky. She felt sad and lonely. She wished she could fly too. She wished she could be with her kite. She wished she could be happy and independent. + +But then she heard a voice. It was her mom. She had followed Anna to the park. She hugged Anna and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I'm here for you. You can always fly with me. You can always be happy and independent with me." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom back. She felt better. She still missed her kite, but she knew she had something more important. She had her mom. She had love. She had a family. And that was enough. +Anna and Ben were excited to go to the park with their mom. They wanted to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They ran to the gate and waited for mom to open it. + +"Be careful, kids," mom said. "Don't run too fast or you might fall and hurt yourself." + +Anna and Ben nodded, but they were too excited to listen. They ran to the swings and pushed each other higher and higher. Anna laughed and shouted, "This is fun!" + +But then, Ben pushed too hard and Anna lost her grip. She flew off the swing and landed on the ground. She felt a sharp pain in her knee and started to cry. + +Mom heard her cry and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. "Oh, Anna, are you okay?" she asked. + +Anna sniffed and pointed to her knee. It was bleeding and had a big scrape. Mom took out a bandage from her bag and wrapped it around Anna's knee. She kissed it and said, "There, there. It will be better soon. You are very brave." + +Anna smiled and hugged mom. She felt better, but she was still sad. She didn't want to play anymore. She wanted to go home and relax on the couch. + +Mom understood. She said to Ben, "Come on, Ben. Let's go home and watch a movie with Anna. Maybe we can have some ice cream too." + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry for Anna. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to push you so hard. Are you mad at me?" + +Anna shook her head. She said, "No, Ben. I'm not mad. You are my brother and I love you. But next time, be more careful, okay?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Okay, Anna. I love you too. And I like your bandage. It looks cool." + +Anna giggled and said, "Thanks, Ben. You are nice." + +They held hands and walked to the car with mom. They were still excited, but in a different way. They were excited to go home and relax with each other. +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +She looked around and saw a big tree. She thought Max might be hiding behind it. She ran to the tree and peeked behind it. But there was no Max. She heard a giggle from the other side of the park. She turned and saw Max running away. He was holding a red balloon. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily cried. "You can't run away when I'm seeking!" + +She chased after Max, but he was too fast. He ran to the fence and climbed over it. He was on the other side of the street. Lily stopped at the fence and looked at the cars and buses. She was scared. She did not want to cross the street alone. + +"Max, come back!" she shouted. "You have to surrender!" + +Max looked at Lily from the other side. He saw that she was scared. He felt sorry for her. He did not want to make her cry. He let go of the balloon and it flew away in the sky. He climbed back over the fence and ran to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was just having fun. Here, you can be the hider and I'll be the seeker." + +Lily smiled and hugged Max. She was happy that he came back. She did not care about the balloon. She had a better friend. + +They walked to a new spot and drew a line on the ground with a stick. They decided that the line was the base. They agreed that whoever touched the line first would win. + +"OK, I'll count to ten and then I'll find you," Max said. + +Lily nodded and ran to find a good hiding place. She hoped that Max would not find her too soon. She wanted to play more. She liked hide and seek. It was her favorite game. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a new block. It is big and soft and has a number on it. The number is four. Anna and Ben are happy. They want to include the new block in their play. + +"Look, Ben, a new block!" Anna says. "It is soft and has a number. Let's use it for our tower." + +"OK, Anna," Ben says. "It is a nice block. Where did you find it?" + +"I found it in the closet," Anna says. "Maybe it is a gift from mom or dad." + +Anna and Ben take the new block and put it on top of their tower. The tower is very tall and colorful. Anna and Ben are proud of their tower. + +But then, something bad happens. The new block is not a block. It is a bomb. It starts to beep and flash. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not know what to do. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" mom says. She comes into the room and sees the bomb. She is very angry and afraid. "That is not a toy! That is a bomb! How did you get it?" + +Anna and Ben do not answer. They are too scared. Mom runs to the bomb and tries to take it off the tower. But it is too late. The bomb explodes. The tower falls down. The blocks fly everywhere. Anna, Ben and mom are hurt. The room is on fire. The bomb is bad. The end. +Lily liked to bounce. She bounced on her bed, on the sofa, on the trampoline. She bounced with her friends, with her toys, with her dog. Bouncing made her happy. + +One day, Lily found a big can of paint in the garage. It was red, her favorite color. She wanted to make something beautiful with it. She took the can and a brush and went outside. + +She bounced on the grass, on the rocks, on the fence. She bounced with the paint and the brush in her hands. She painted red dots and stripes and swirls everywhere she bounced. She painted the trees, the flowers, the house, the car. She painted a beautiful picture with her bouncing. + +But not everyone liked Lily's picture. Her mom and dad were very angry. They saw the red paint all over their things. They saw Lily bouncing and smiling. They told her to stop and come inside. + +Lily was sad. She did not understand why they were angry. She thought she made something beautiful. She wanted to bounce and paint some more. She did not want to go inside. She wanted to show her friends her picture. She wanted to make them happy too. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and water the plants. Lily saw a big squash that was green and yellow. She wanted to pick it and show it to Max. + +"Look, Max, a squash!" she said. "Can we pick it?" + +Max shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. Mom said we have to wait until it is ripe. If we pick it now, it will be bad and we can't eat it." + +Lily felt frustrated. She wanted to pick the squash. It looked so nice and round. She tried to pull it, but it was too hard. She pulled harder, but it did not move. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Max said. "You will hurt the squash and the plant. Mom will be angry." + +Lily did not listen. She pulled harder and harder. She was angry and sad. She wanted the squash. + +Suddenly, she heard a snap. The squash came off the plant, but it was not whole. It was broken in half. Lily saw the inside of the squash. It was white and soft. It did not look good. + +Lily started to cry. She dropped the squash and ran to Max. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Max, I'm sorry. I broke the squash. Mom will be mad. What can we do?" + +Max felt sorry for Lily. He hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. Don't cry. We can tell Mom what happened. Maybe she can fix it. Or maybe she can make something else with it. Don't worry, Lily, don't worry. We can make it better." +Anna liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She put each toy in the right place and made sure they were neat and tidy. She was very proud of her work. + +One day, her mom said they had to go to the store. Anna did not want to go. She wanted to stay and play with her toys. She said no to her mom and ran to her room. She closed the door and locked it. + +Her mom knocked on the door and asked her to open it. She said they had to go now or they would be late. She said there was a surprise for Anna at the store. Anna did not care. She ignored her mom and hugged her dolls. + +Her mom tried to open the door, but it was locked. She got a key and unlocked it. She opened the door and saw Anna on the floor with her toys. She was angry and sad. She said to Anna, "You are being very naughty. You have to listen to me and do what I say. We have to go to the store and use the exit. There is a distant cousin waiting for you there. She came to visit and brought you a gift. Don't you want to meet her and see what she got you?" + +Anna looked at her mom and felt sorry. She did not know there was a cousin and a gift. She liked surprises. She said to her mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to be naughty. I just love my toys and wanted to organize them. Can I bring one with me to the store?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Of course you can, sweetie. But you have to hurry and choose one. We don't have much time. And you have to promise to be good and follow me to the exit and the car. OK?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She picked up her favorite doll and put it in her backpack. She said, "OK, mom. I promise. Let's go to the store and meet the cousin and see the gift. I'm excited!" + +Her mom took her hand and led her to the exit. They got in the car and drove to the store. Anna was happy and curious. She wondered who the cousin was and what the gift was. She hoped it was something fun and nice. She was glad she listened to her mom and organized her toys. She thought it was a good day. +Anna likes to play with her rubber ball. She can bounce it, roll it, and throw it. She knows how to catch it too. She plays with her ball every day in the park with her mom. + +One day, she sees a boy with a rubber duck. The duck is yellow and squeaky. Anna thinks the duck is cute. She wants to play with it. She goes to the boy and says, "Hi, I am Anna. Can I see your duck?" + +The boy looks at Anna and says, "Hi, I am Ben. This is my duck. His name is Quack. He is my friend. You can see him, but you cannot take him." + +Anna nods. She does not want to take the duck. She just wants to touch it and hear it squeak. She says, "OK, I will not take him. Can I hold him for a little bit?" + +Ben smiles. He likes Anna. She is nice and polite. He says, "Sure, you can hold him for a little bit. But be gentle. He is not a ball. He is a duck." + +Anna takes the duck from Ben. She holds it in her hands. She feels the rubber. It is soft and smooth. She squeezes the duck. It makes a sound. "Quack, quack, quack." Anna giggles. She likes the sound. She says, "Thank you, Ben. Your duck is fun. He is healthy and happy." + +Ben nods. He says, "You are welcome, Anna. Your ball is fun too. It is bouncy and colorful. Do you want to play with me and my duck?" + +Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, I do. Let's play together. We can share our toys and have fun." + +Anna and Ben become friends. They play with the ball and the duck. They laugh and talk. They are healthy and happy too. +Sara likes to play with clay. She makes animals and people with her hands. She has a lot of clay in different colors. She is very good at making clay things. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom. She brings some clay with her. She sees a boy on the swing. He has a red hat and a blue shirt. He looks nice. Sara wants to be his friend. + +She goes to him and says hello. He says hello back. She shows him her clay. He likes it. He asks if he can play with her. She says yes. They sit on the grass and make clay things together. + +They make a clay dog, a clay cat, a clay bird, and a clay flower. They have fun. They talk and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. + +Sara's mom calls her. It is time to go home. Sara says goodbye to the boy. She gives him the clay flower. He smiles. He gives her the clay bird. She smiles. They wave to each other. They hope to see each other again. They are modest and kind. +Tom likes to play with tops. He has many tops of different colors and shapes. He can make them spin fast and long on the floor. He is very good at it. He is successful. + +But Sam does not like tops. He likes to play with cars. He has many cars of different sizes and sounds. He can make them zoom and crash on the floor. He is very good at it. He is successful. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to play on the same floor. Tom wants to do tops. Sam wants to do cars. They do not want to share. They do not want to play together. They are angry. + +They start to argue. Tom says tops are better than cars. Sam says cars are better than tops. They say mean things to each other. They are not nice. + +Then, one of Tom's tops hits one of Sam's cars. The top breaks. The car breaks. Tom and Sam are sad. They look at their broken toys. They feel sorry. + +They realize they were wrong. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They decide to try each other's toys. Tom does cars. Sam does tops. They have fun. They are happy. + +They learn to share. They learn to play together. They are friends. They are successful. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. Lily wanted to go first, but Tom said no. He said he was bigger and stronger, and he pushed Lily away. Lily was sad and angry, and she said, "That's not fair! You are mean!" + +Tom did not care. He climbed up the slide and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "This is my slide! You can't have it!" He ran up again and slid down again. + +Lily wept. She wanted to slide too, but Tom was too rude. She looked around and saw a policeman walking by. She ran to him and said, "Help me, please! Tom is breaking the law! He is not sharing the slide!" + +The policeman looked at Lily and Tom. He frowned and said, "What law is he breaking, little girl?" + +Lily said, "The law of being nice! He is not nice at all! He is sour!" + +The policeman shook his head and said, "That's not a real law, little girl. That's just a rule of being a good friend. And you can't make him be your friend if he doesn't want to. You have to find someone else to play with." + +Lily felt worse. She thought the policeman would help her, but he did not. He walked away and left her alone. She had no one to play with, and no slide to slide on. She wept more and more, and wished Tom would be nice. But he was not. He was sour. And he kept sliding and laughing. Lily had a bad day. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have a big box of cars and trucks in their room. They take out their cars and trucks and make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, Tim sees a switch on the wall. He does not know what it does. He wants to find out. He grabs a chair and climbs on it. He reaches for the switch. + +"Tim, what are you doing?" Sam asks. He sees Tim on the chair. He is scared. He thinks Tim will fall. + +"I want to see what this switch does," Tim says. He flips the switch. + +Suddenly, a loud siren goes off. It hurts their ears. It makes them jump. They drop their cars and trucks. They cover their ears. + +"Turn it off, turn it off!" Sam cries. He runs to Tim and tries to grab the switch. + +But Tim is too scared to move. He holds on to the switch. He does not know how to turn it off. + +Mom and Dad hear the siren. They run to the room. They see Tim and Sam on the chair. They see the switch. They know what it does. It is the alarm switch. It is for emergencies. + +"Tim, Sam, get down from there!" Mom says. She turns off the switch. The siren stops. + +"Are you okay, boys?" Dad asks. He hugs Tim and Sam. He checks them for injuries. + +"We're okay, Dad," Tim says. He is sorry. He did not mean to make the siren go off. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Sam says. He is sorry too. He did not mean to scare Tim. + +Mom and Dad are not angry. They are glad that Tim and Sam are safe. They explain to them what the switch does. They tell them not to touch it again. They tell them to be careful with chairs. + +Tim and Sam nod. They understand. They say sorry again. They hug Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad smile. They love Tim and Sam. They help them pick up their cars and trucks. They play with them for a while. They make noises like vroom and beep. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find shiny things. Sometimes they found rocks, sometimes they found coins, sometimes they found buttons. + +One day, they found something very special. It was a crystal. It was clear and sparkly and had many colors. Sara and Ben were very happy. They wanted to show it to their mom. + +They ran inside the house with the crystal in their hands. But their mom was not happy. She saw their filthy clothes and faces. She saw the dirt on the floor and the couch. She saw the crystal in their hands. + +"What is that?" she asked. "Where did you get it?" + +Sara and Ben tried to explain. They said they found it in the garden. They said it was pretty. They said they wanted to keep it. + +But their mom did not listen. She took the crystal from them. She said it was dirty and dangerous. She said it could cut them or make them sick. She said they had to throw it away. + +Sara and Ben were very sad. They did not want to lose their crystal. They begged their mom to let them have it. They said they would wash it and be careful with it. + +But their mom did not change her mind. She said they had to go to their room and clean themselves. She said they had to learn to be good and obey. + +Sara and Ben went to their room. They did not talk to each other. They did not want to clean themselves. They wanted their crystal. + +They looked out the window. They saw their mom go to the trash can. They saw her throw the crystal away. + +They felt a tear roll down their cheek. They wished they could have their crystal back. They wished their mom would understand. + +They did not know that the crystal was not just a crystal. It was a magic crystal. It had a power. It could grant wishes. + +But the crystal was not happy. It did not like to be dirty and thrown away. It did not like to be ignored and unloved. It wanted to be with someone who would appreciate it and care for it. + +So the crystal used its power. It made a wish. It wished to be with someone who would bow to it and treat it like a treasure. + +And the crystal disappeared from the trash can. It flew away in the air. It looked for a new home. + +It did not know that Sara and Ben loved it. It did not know that they would miss it. It did not know that they would look for it every day in the garden. It did not know that they would never find it again. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They saw a big slide that had a loop in the middle. Tom wanted to try it, but Sam was frightened. He said it looked too high and too fast. + +Tom said, "Don't be a baby, Sam. It's fun. I'll go first and show you." He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He sat on the edge and pushed himself down. He went very fast and made a whoosh sound. He went into the loop and screamed. He liked the loop. He came out of the loop and smiled. + +Sam saw Tom and thought maybe it was not so bad. He wanted to be brave like Tom. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He sat on the edge and pushed himself down. He went very fast and made a whoosh sound. He went into the loop and screamed. He did not like the loop. He felt dizzy and sick. He came out of the loop and cried. + +Tom saw Sam and laughed. He said, "See, I told you it was fun. You're such a baby, Sam. Stop crying." He ran to the slide again and climbed up the ladder. He sat on the edge and pushed himself down. He went very fast and made a whoosh sound. He went into the loop and screamed. He screamed louder than before. He did not come out of the loop. He got stuck in the loop. He was scared and hurt. He cried for help, but no one heard him. He stayed in the loop until it was dark. +Lily liked to eat sweet things. She liked cake, candy, and ice cream. But her mom said she had to eat healthy things too, like fruit, vegetables, and milk. Lily did not like healthy things. She thought they were yucky and boring. + +One day, Lily saw a big bowl of ice cream on the table. It had chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. It looked so yummy. Lily wanted to eat it all. She did not see her mom in the kitchen. She thought she could take a big spoon and eat some ice cream. + +But when she reached for the bowl, she heard her mom's voice. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "That is not your ice cream. That is for dessert. You have to eat your lunch first." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to eat her lunch. She wanted to eat the ice cream. She said, "No, I don't want lunch. I want ice cream. Ice cream is sweet and good. Lunch is yucky and bad." + +Her mom shook her head. She said, "Lily, you have to eat your lunch. It is good for you. It will make you strong and healthy. Ice cream is only a treat. You can have some later, if you eat your lunch. But you have to change your attitude. You have to be polite and respectful. You can't just take things that are not yours." + +Lily did not like what her mom said. She did not want to change. She wanted to have her way. She said, "No, I don't want to change. I want ice cream. Give me the bowl. Give me the bowl now!" + +Her mom was very upset. She said, "Lily, that is enough. You are being very rude and selfish. You can't have the bowl. You can't have any ice cream. You have to go to your room. You have to think about what you did. Maybe you will change your mind and say sorry." + +Lily cried and screamed. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to think. She did not want to say sorry. She wanted to eat the ice cream. But her mom was stronger than her. She picked her up and carried her to her room. She closed the door and left her alone. + +Lily was very unhappy. She lay on her bed and sobbed. She wished she had the bowl of ice cream. She wished her mom would let her have it. She wished she could change everything. But she could not. She had to wait until she calmed down and learned her lesson. Maybe then she could have some ice cream. Maybe then she could be sweet again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a bottle in the kitchen that looked different from their regular bottles. It was shiny and had a funny shape. They decided to take it to their room and see what was inside. + +"Maybe it has juice or candy," Lily said, feeling excited. + +"Or maybe it has magic or bubbles," Ben said, feeling excited too. + +They opened the bottle and smelled something strange. It was not juice or candy or magic or bubbles. It was something bad that made them cough and sneeze. They dropped the bottle and it spilled on the floor. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said, feeling scared. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" Ben cried, feeling scared too. + +Mommy and Daddy heard their cries and ran to their room. They saw the bottle and the mess and their faces turned angry. + +"What have you done?" Mommy asked, feeling mad. + +"That's not a toy, that's bleach!" Daddy said, feeling mad too. + +They took Lily and Ben to the bathroom and washed their mouths and hands. They also called the doctor and told him what happened. The doctor said they had to go to the hospital and get checked. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and sad. They wished they had not played with the bottle. They learned a hard lesson that day. Some bottles are not for fun, they are for cleaning. And some things are not exciting, they are dangerous. +Sara was sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. She felt very bad. Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was busy. He had many sick kids to see. + +A nurse came to Sara and her mom. The nurse was kind. She smiled and said hello. She checked Sara's temperature and gave her some medicine. She said the medicine would help Sara feel better. She also gave Sara a sticker and a lollipop. Sara liked the nurse. + +The nurse had to work hard. She had to help the doctor and many sick kids. She was very busy. But she was always kind. She made Sara and the other kids feel less scared and more happy. + +Sara's mom thanked the nurse. She said the nurse was very good at her work. She said the nurse made Sara feel safe and cared for. The nurse said thank you and hugged Sara and her mom. She said she was happy to help. + +Sara felt a little better. She still had a fever and a sore throat. But she also had a sticker, a lollipop, and a kind nurse. She said bye to the nurse and the doctor. She went home with her mom. She hoped the nurse would have a good day. She hoped the other sick kids would feel better soon. She hoped she would see the kind nurse again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play near the river. One day, they find a big raft. It is made of wood and has a rope. They want to ride the raft on the water. + +"Let's go on the raft!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"No, Tom, we can't!" Sam says. "Mom and Dad warn us not to go near the river. It is too fast and deep. We can fall and get hurt." + +But Tom does not listen to Sam. He is frustrated. He thinks Sam is scared and boring. He pulls the rope and gets on the raft. He laughs and waves at Sam. + +"Bye, Sam! I am going to have fun on the raft! You can stay here and be sad!" + +Sam is worried. He sees the raft move away from the shore. He sees the water get faster and rougher. He hears Tom scream and cry. + +"Help, Sam! Help! The raft is breaking! The water is too strong! I want to go back!" + +Sam runs to the river. He tries to find a stick or a stone to throw to Tom. But he is too late. The raft hits a big rock and breaks into pieces. Tom falls into the water and disappears. + +Sam is sad and scared. He cries and calls for Tom. But Tom does not answer. He is gone. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big patch of red berries on a bush. They wondered how they would taste. + +"Let's try them," said Ben. He picked a berry and put it in his mouth. + +"Yuck!" he spat. "This is sour and bitter. It hurts my tongue." + +Anna laughed. She picked a berry and smelled it. It smelled sweet and fresh. + +"Maybe you got a bad one," she said. She bit the berry and smiled. "This is yummy. It tastes like candy." + +Ben looked at her. He was confused. How could they taste so different? + +Just then, they heard a voice behind them. It was their grandma, who was wise and kind. + +"Hello, my dears," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are tasting berries, grandma," said Anna. "They are very good." + +"Be careful, my dears," said grandma. "Not all berries are good for you. Some are sour and bitter, and some are sweet and juicy. But some are also poisonous and can make you sick." + +She pointed to the bush. "Do you see the berries that have a white spot on them? Those are bad berries. You should never eat them. They can hurt your tummy and make you dizzy." + +Anna and Ben looked at the bush. They saw that some berries had a white spot, and some did not. + +"Oh, I see," said Ben. "I ate a bad berry. That's why it tasted so bad." + +"I ate a good berry," said Anna. "That's why it tasted so good." + +They hugged their grandma and thanked her for teaching them. + +"Can we have some more good berries, grandma?" they asked. + +"Of course, my dears," said grandma. "But only a few. Too many berries can also make you sick. And remember to always ask me before you taste anything in the garden. I know which plants are safe and which are not." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They picked some more good berries and shared them with their grandma. They tasted sweet and juicy, and they made them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, furry bear who loved to give hugs. He would walk around the forest looking for friends to hug. One day, he met a little rabbit who was sad because he hurt his shoulder. The bear asked the rabbit if he could help and the rabbit said yes. + +The bear gently kissed the rabbit's shoulder and the rabbit felt better. He was so happy that he gave the bear a big hug. The bear was so happy to help his friend and he realized that sometimes the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. + +From that day on, the bear made it his mission to spread love and kindness throughout the forest. He would hug anyone who needed it and kiss their shoulders if they were hurt. The other animals in the forest saw how happy the bear made everyone and they started to do the same. + +The moral of the story is that even small acts of kindness can make a big impact. Just like the bear, we should always try to help others and spread love wherever we go. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Timmy went out to play with his friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek, and Timmy had a lot of fun. + +As Timmy was walking back to his home, he saw a big shell lying on the sand. He thought it looked very interesting, so he decided to pick it up and take it home. When he got home, he showed it to his mom and dad. They told him that the shell was very filthy and he needed to clean it before he could keep it. + +Timmy didn't want to clean the shell because he was tired from playing with his friends. He decided to leave it on the shelf and clean it tomorrow. But the next day, when he went to clean the shell, he saw something inside it. It was a beautiful pearl! Timmy was so happy that he decided to clean the shell every day from then on. And he learned that sometimes, doing things you don't want to do can lead to great rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to joke and play with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game and Timmy made a joke that made everyone laugh. They all fell to the floor, giggling and rolling around. + +As they played, they noticed a distant storm brewing in the sky. Timmy's friends wanted to go home, but Timmy wanted to stay and play. He thought the storm was too far away to worry about. + +Suddenly, a big bolt of lightning struck the tree they were playing under. Timmy and his friends were hurt and scared. Timmy realized that his joke was not worth risking their safety. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be aware of our surroundings and take safety seriously, even when we're having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in her backyard. One day, she lost her shoe while playing. She looked and looked but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily's mom told her to pray and ask God to help her find her shoe. So, Lily closed her eyes and prayed really hard. Suddenly, she opened her eyes and saw her silly dog holding her shoe in his mouth! + +Lily was so happy and thanked God for helping her find her shoe. From that day on, she made sure to always keep a close eye on her silly dog when she played outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to school and saw a big blackboard in her classroom. She wanted to touch it, but her teacher said, "No, Lily. The blackboard is not for touching." + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to touch the blackboard. She thought about it for a while and then asked her teacher, "Why can't I touch the blackboard?" Her teacher replied, "Because it's not reliable. If you touch it, it might break and hurt you." + +Lily understood and promised to never touch the blackboard again. She learned that sometimes things may look fun to touch, but they can be dangerous. It's important to listen to reliable people, like her teacher, who know what's best for us. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play the violin, but one day her violin broke. Lily was very sad. + +Her mommy saw how sad Lily was and decided to lift her spirits. She took Lily to the store to buy a new violin. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a pretty violin and said, "Mommy, I want that one!" Her mommy lifted the violin down from the shelf and gave it to Lily. + +Lily was so happy to have a new violin. She went home and played beautiful music all day long. She was no longer sad because her mommy helped her fix her broken heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens was very furry and loved to play with yarn. One day, Mittens went on an adventure in the woods. She saw lots of trees and a big mist in the air. Mittens felt scared because she couldn't see very well through the mist. Suddenly, she saw a branch hanging from a tree. Mittens bravely climbed up the tree and hung from the branch. She felt very proud of herself for being so brave. After a while, the mist cleared and Mittens saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She was very happy and ran back home to tell her family about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue pencil that she loved very much. One day, Lily was drawing a picture with her blue pencil when her little brother came and grabbed it. He started running away with it! + +Lily was very upset and started chasing after him. Her brother was very fast and was speeding away from her. Lily didn't give up and kept running after him. Finally, she caught up to him and took her blue pencil back. She was very happy to have it back and hugged it tightly. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her blue pencil safe from her little brother. She learned that sometimes you have to work hard and be determined to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend found an arrow in the woods. "Look, Timmy! I found an arrow!" his friend said. + +Timmy looked at the arrow and said, "Wow, that's cool! But be careful, arrows can hurt people." + +His friend replied, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll be careful." + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new toy. Timmy saw a toy car that he really liked, but it was too expensive. "Mom, can I get this car?" he asked. + +His mom said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. That car is too expensive. Let's find something else that you'll like." + +Timmy was sad, but his mom told him to relax and they found a different toy that he loved just as much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw with chalk. She drew flowers and butterflies on the sidewalk every day. One day, a boy came and scribbled all over her drawings with bad words. + +Lily was sad and went to her mom to answer what she should do. Her mom said, "Just ignore him, Lily. He's being bad." + +The next day, Lily went back to draw with chalk, but the boy came back and scribbled on her drawings again. This time, Lily got angry and yelled at him. But the boy just laughed and ran away. + +Lily went home crying and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Some people are just mean. We'll buy more chalk and draw somewhere else." + +Sadly, Lily never saw the boy again, but she never forgot how he ruined her beautiful drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow ball in the park. One day, she saw a silly dog running around with a stupid hat on his head. Lily laughed and said, "That dog looks so funny!" + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her and said, "It's time to dress up for dinner." Lily ran home and put on her favorite yellow dress. She twirled around and said, "I feel like a princess!" + +At dinner, Lily told her family about the silly dog and they all laughed together. Lily felt happy and loved. She knew that even if something was stupid, it could still make her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and her favorite doll, Rosie. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. While they were there, Lily saw a beautiful bottle of perfume. She really wanted it, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. A rude man overheard her crying and said mean things to her. Lily didn't like the man, but she didn't say anything back. Suddenly, the man tried to grab her and take her away. + +Lily managed to escape from the man's grip and ran back to her mommy. They quickly left the store and went home. But Lily was still very scared and didn't want to go out again. She never got her perfume and she never forgot the rude man who tried to take her away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he found a mystery box buried in the icy snow. He dug and dug until he found it. Inside the box, there were shiny rocks and a note that said, "Finders keepers!" Timmy was so happy that he found treasure buried in the snow. He ran home to show his mom and dad. They were amazed by the shiny rocks and the mystery box. Timmy felt like a real adventurer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a tiny tank. One day, Lily's mom told her to clean up her room but she didn't want to. + +Lily said, "Mom, I don't want to clean my room. It's boring." + +Her mom replied, "Lily, cleaning your room is important. It helps keep your things safe and clean." + +Lily thought that was weird but she listened to her mom and started cleaning her room. As she cleaned, she saw her tiny tank on the floor. She picked it up and put it back on her shelf. + +Suddenly, Lily saw the sun rise outside her window. She felt happy and proud of herself for cleaning her room. Her mom came in and said, "Good job, Lily. You did a great job cleaning your room." + +Lily smiled and felt happy inside. She learned that even though cleaning her room was boring, it was important to keep her things safe and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti because it was her favorite food. One day, she went to her grandma's house and saw her making spaghetti for dinner. + +"Can I help you, grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my dear. But be careful, the noodles are delicate," her grandma replied. + +Lily was excited to join her grandma in making the spaghetti. She carefully stirred the sauce and helped her grandma put the noodles in the pot. + +When it was time to eat, Lily and her grandma sat down at the table. "This spaghetti is delicious!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I'm glad you like it, dear. Cooking together was so much fun," her grandma said with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily loved to join her grandma in the kitchen and make spaghetti together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with all of his friends. One day, Ducky found a soft piece of bread floating in the water. He decided to eat it, but then he saw his friend, Bunny, who was very hungry. + +Ducky wanted to share the bread with Bunny, but Bunny was afraid to swim in the pond. Ducky tried to convince Bunny that it was safe, but Bunny was still scared. Ducky didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big, mean cat appeared and started chasing Ducky and Bunny. They had to swim as fast as they could to get away. Luckily, they were able to escape and hide in a soft bush. Ducky and Bunny were safe, but they were still hungry. + +Ducky remembered the piece of bread and decided to share it with Bunny. They both ate the bread and felt happy and full. From then on, Bunny wasn't afraid to swim in the pond anymore and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy cat named Whiskers. She had five cute kittens. One day, Whiskers was worried because she couldn't find her little kitten, Mittens. She looked everywhere for Mittens but he was nowhere to be seen. + +Whiskers decided to ask her other kittens if they had seen Mittens. One of the kittens said that Mittens had been playing with some papers earlier. Whiskers realized that Mittens might be playing with the printer. + +She went to the printer and saw that Mittens was indeed there, playing with the papers that were printing. Whiskers was happy to find him and Mittens was happy to be playing with the printer. They all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books before going to bed. One night, she noticed that her lamp was not working. She asked her mom to fix it, but her mom said that the lamp was broken and needed to be replaced. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't read her books without the lamp. Suddenly, her friend Timmy came to visit. Timmy noticed that Lily was sad and asked her why. Lily told him about her broken lamp and how she couldn't read her books. Timmy said, "I can lend you my lamp so you can read your books tonight." + +Lily was happy and grateful. She read her books with Timmy's lamp and felt calm and relaxed. The next day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new lamp. Lily was happy to have her own lamp again, but she never forgot how kind Timmy was to lend her his lamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, as they were walking, they saw a lady wearing a big veil on her head. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why is that lady wearing a big hat?" Her mommy explained that some people wear veils to cover their faces for religious or cultural reasons. + +As they continued walking, they saw a man doing foolish tricks on his skateboard. Lily giggled and asked her daddy, "Can I try that?" Her daddy laughed and said, "Maybe when you're older and wiser." + +Later that day, they went to a carnival where they saw the same man doing tricks on a big ramp. Lily's daddy said to her, "Remember that man we saw earlier? He's doing something very dangerous. That's why it's important to be wise and not do foolish things." + +Lily nodded and watched in awe as the man did his tricks. She knew she had a lot to learn before she could do something like that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy tiger that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her mom were sitting at the table eating breakfast. Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to bring your toy tiger to school today?" Lily replied, "Yes, he belongs in my backpack." + +After breakfast, Lily put her toy tiger in her backpack and went to school. During recess, Lily was playing with her toy tiger when another little girl came up to her. The girl said, "That's a fierce tiger you have there!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, he's my favorite toy." + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and took her toy tiger out of her backpack. She placed him on the table and said, "You belong right here, my little tiger." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good day at school with your toy tiger." Lily replied, "Yes, he's my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was a busy bunny who loved to hop around in the grass. One day, Benny found a carrot in the ground. He was so happy he started to whistle a tune. + +As Benny was nibbling on his carrot, he heard a loud noise. It was a big truck carrying lots of carrots. Benny was curious and hopped over to the truck. + +The driver saw Benny and gave him a carrot. Benny was so happy he whistled another tune. From that day on, Benny would always whistle whenever he had a carrot to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, her mom took her to a store to buy a black ornament for their Christmas tree. Lily saw a big box and asked her mom, "Can we carry it home, mommy?" + +Her mom said, "It's too heavy for us to carry. We need to ask daddy to help us." Lily was sad and said, "I really want the ornament for our tree." + +When they got home, Lily's dad came to help them carry the box. They opened it and saw a beautiful black ornament inside. Lily was so happy and said, "It's perfect for our tree!" They hung it on the tree and it looked amazing. + +Lily's mom said, "I'm glad we asked daddy to help us carry it home." Lily smiled and said, "Me too! It's my favorite ornament now." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park, especially near the fountain. She would watch the water go up and down, and sometimes she would even splash in it. + +One day, Lily saw a rare bird near the fountain. It was so beautiful with its bright colors and long tail feathers. Lily wanted to get closer to see it better, but she didn't want to scare it away. + +So, Lily waited patiently and watched the bird from afar. She realized that sometimes it's better to admire things from a distance instead of getting too close and scaring them away. And with that, Lily learned an important lesson about respecting nature and all its creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He loved to fish in the peaceful lake. One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Jack, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm planning to catch some fish," Jack replied. + +Lily watched as Jack cast his fishing line. After a few minutes, he caught a big fish. "Wow!" exclaimed Lily. "That's a big fish!" + +"Yes, it is," said Jack. "I always feel peaceful when I'm fishing. It's my favorite thing to do." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to be a fisherman too when I grow up!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. Lily loved playing in the sand and chasing the waves. + +As she was playing, she saw a man kneel down by the water. He was looking for seashells. Lily walked over to him and said, "Hi there! What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for pretty shells," the man replied. + +Lily looked out at the tide and saw the waves coming in. They were big and pale blue. "Wow, the waves are so big!" she said. + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, they are. Do you want to help me find some shells?" + +Lily was so excited to help. She knelt down next to him and they searched for shells together. They found lots of pretty ones and even saw a crab scurrying along the sand. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her cushion. Her cushion was soft and fluffy, and she loved to rub her face on it. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, came and took her cushion away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She went to her mom and asked for a new cushion. Her mom gave her a charming cushion with a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily loved it so much that she forgot about her old cushion. + +Max saw Lily's new cushion and wanted it for himself. He tried to take it away from her, but Lily wouldn't let him. She held onto her cushion tightly and told Max that it was hers. Max got upset and started to cry. + +Lily felt bad for her brother and decided to share her cushion with him. They both sat on the cushion together and rubbed their faces on it. They both felt happy and forgot about their conflict. From that day on, Lily and Max shared the charming cushion and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a smelly lawn. He tried to make it better, but it was too hard. One day, a kind neighbor came and offered to help him fix it. The man was happy and said yes. + +The neighbor worked hard and made the lawn look pretty. But then, the man got mad and said he didn't want it anymore. He told the neighbor to leave and never come back. The neighbor was sad and confused, but he left anyways. + +The man was left with a smelly lawn again and no friends to help him. He realized he made a big mistake and felt very lonely. He wished he could take back what he said to the neighbor, but it was too late. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see the big birds called ostriches. They were really tall and had long legs. + +Lily saw a big ostrich and said, "Mommy, that bird is scary. Can we go see the monkeys instead?" But her mommy said, "No, let's stay and watch the ostriches." + +Suddenly, the ostrich lifted its big wings and started running towards them. Lily's mommy tried to lift her up and run, but the ostrich was too fast. It pecked at Lily's mommy and daddy, and they fell down. + +Lily was so scared and started crying. She saw the ostrich running away and said, "Mommy, I don't like ostriches anymore. They are mean." Sadly, they had to go home early from the zoo that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and run outside. One day, Lily got sick and her mom gave her some medicine. The medicine tasted yucky, but it made Lily feel better. + +Lily's mom told her that she couldn't go outside and play until she was all better. Lily didn't like that, but she knew her mom was trying to help her. She asked her mom if she could go outside just for a little bit, but her mom said no. Lily's mom said it was important to rest and let the medicine work. + +After a few days, Lily felt much better. She asked her mom if she could buy a new toy, but her mom said it was too expensive. Lily was sad, but she understood. Her mom said she could buy a cheaper toy instead. Lily was happy to have a new toy and grateful that her mom permitted her to buy it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk. They saw a red mailbox on the street. Lily asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom said, "It's a mailbox. We put letters inside and the mailman takes them to our friends." + +Lily said, "Can we open it and see?" Her mom said, "No, we can't open it. It belongs to someone else." Lily was sad but then she saw a man walking towards them. The man opened the mailbox and took out some letters. Lily was happy to see the mailbox open. + +The man said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like the mailbox?" Lily said, "Yes, I like it. Can I have one too?" The man laughed and said, "Sure, when you grow up, you can have your own mailbox." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, I will wait." They said goodbye to the man and continued their walk. Lily was happy to see the mailbox and talk to the man. It was a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make funny shapes. One day, Lily's mommy made her a bed out of dough. It felt squishy and soft, but Lily felt uncomfortable because it was too lumpy. + +Lily's mommy told her to close her eyes and sleep. Lily tried to sleep, but the dough bed was too uncomfortable. She tossed and turned, but nothing helped. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She asked her mommy to flatten the dough bed, and her mommy did just that. Now, the bed felt much better and Lily was able to sleep soundly. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure her dough was nice and flat before she went to bed. And she slept so well that she dreamed of all the fun shapes she could make with her dough tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on adventures. One day, she saw a taxi and asked the driver if he could take her on an adventure. The driver said yes and off they went. + +As they were driving, the driver offered Lily a candy. She tasted it and it was very yummy. The driver then told Lily that he had a successful job because he was always kind to his passengers and made sure they had a good time. + +Lily learned that being kind and doing your job well can make you successful. She thanked the driver for the adventure and the candy, and went home happy. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and do her best in everything she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom and saw a muffin that looked weird. She didn't want to try it at first, but her mom told her to believe that it would taste good. + +Lily took a bite of the muffin and it was delicious! She couldn't believe that she almost didn't try it because it looked weird. From then on, she always tried new foods even if they looked strange. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the yard. One day, he saw his neighbor using a hose to water her plants. Timmy wanted to help, but he was too nervous to ask. + +The next day, Timmy saw his neighbor struggling with the hose. She couldn't get it to work. Timmy remembered how he wanted to help and gained the courage to offer his assistance. He fixed the hose and helped his neighbor water her plants. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's always good to help others when you can. It makes you feel good inside, and it can make someone else's day better too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing outside when he saw a bird flying in the sky. He wanted to touch the bird, but he couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a missile! Timmy was scared and ran to his mom. "Mommy, there's a missile!" he cried. His mom hugged him and told him everything would be okay. + +After a while, Timmy went back outside to play. He found a unique rock and showed it to his friend, Billy. "Look at this cool rock I found!" Timmy said. Billy thought it was really neat too. + +As they were playing, Timmy tried to throw the rock but he missed. "Oh no, I missed!" Timmy said. Billy told him not to worry and they kept playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the morning. One day, she went outside and saw that the fog was covering everything. She couldn't see anything except for the trees and the grass. Lily felt a little scared because she couldn't see her house anymore. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her name. "Lily, come back inside! It's too foggy outside," her mom said. Lily replied, "But I want to play outside!" Her mom said, "You can play outside later, after the fog goes away. You don't want to get sick if you get wet and soak in the fog." + +Lily listened to her mom and went back inside. She felt a little angry because she wanted to play outside, but she knew her mom was right. She decided to play with her toys instead and wait for the fog to go away. Eventually, the fog lifted and Lily was able to play outside again. She was happy and grateful that her mom kept her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big fair in town. There were lots of rides, games and yummy food to eat. A little girl named Lily went to the fair with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big stage with music and dancing. + +Lily loved the music and wanted to dance too. She ran to the stage and started to jump and splash in the puddles. Her mommy and daddy watched her with big smiles on their faces. + +After a while, Lily got tired and they went to get some cotton candy. She was happy and had so much fun at the fair. When they got home, Lily went to bed with dreams of dancing and splashing in puddles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up today and saw the sun shining outside. She was happy to play outside with her friends. + +Lily went to the park and saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a big chocolate bar. Lily asked, "Can I have some chocolate?" Timmy said, "Sure, but we have to split it." + +Lily was happy to share the chocolate with Timmy. She said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a good friend." Timmy replied, "No problem, Lily. Sharing makes us both rich." + +Lily and Timmy enjoyed the chocolate together and played at the park all day. They were happy to spend time with each other and share their treats. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to the park to play. But it was very foggy outside, and they could hardly see each other! + +Tim's friend, Tom, had a toy car that he wanted to show Tim. But he couldn't find it in the fog. So Tim suggested they lock hands and walk together to find the car. + +They walked through the fog, holding hands tightly. Finally, they found the toy car! Tom was happy and Tim was proud that they found it together. From that day on, they always locked hands when they had to go through the fog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and butterflies. One day, she wanted to find her favorite crayons, but she couldn't find them anywhere. + +Lily asked her mom, "Where did my crayons go?" Her mom replied, "They might be in the drawer." Lily looked in the drawer and found her crayons. + +As she started to draw, she became very comfortable. She drew a beautiful picture of a butterfly with her favorite colors. She showed her mom and said, "Look what I drew!" + +Her mom was so proud of her and said, "You are such a great artist, Lily!" Lily smiled and felt happy. From that day on, she always kept her crayons in the drawer so she could become comfortable and draw whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a ranch with lots of other cows. She was very pretty and had a nice brown coat. One day, Betsy had a big sneeze and her nose went "achoo!" It was very loud and all the other cows looked at her. They were surprised and thought it was funny. + +Betsy felt embarrassed because she didn't want to be different. But then, one of the other cows said, "Hey Betsy, you may have sneezed, but you're still attractive to us!" Betsy felt happy and realized that it's okay to be different. From then on, whenever Betsy sneezed, all the other cows would say, "Bless you!" and they would all laugh together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. One morning, when she woke up, she was very hungry and wanted to eat a waffle. But she couldn't find any waffles in the kitchen. Lily was sad and scared that she wouldn't have any breakfast. + +Then, she remembered that her mom could print a waffle with a special machine. She went to her mom and asked her to print a waffle. Her mom said she didn't have the machine anymore. Lily was very upset and started crying. But then, her mom had an idea. She said they could make waffles from scratch with flour, eggs, and milk. + +Lily was very happy and helped her mom make the waffles. They had a great breakfast together and Lily realized that sometimes things don't go as planned, but there is always a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside and chase birds. One day, Mittens saw a big dog with a wagging tail. Mittens wanted to play with the dog, but the dog was too big and scary. + +Mittens went back to her house and saw her bowl was empty. She was hungry and needed some food. Mittens thought about the big dog and how it scared her. She was afraid to go outside and get some food. + +But then, Mittens had an idea. She remembered that the big dog was scared of water. She went to her water bowl and splashed water all over her tail. Mittens went back outside and saw the big dog. She lifted her tail up and the dog saw the water. The dog was scared and ran away. Mittens was happy and got some food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to skip everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park and saw a tree with a harsh bark. She touched it and felt the texture of the bark. + +Lily then saw a butterfly and tried to catch it by skipping after it. But the butterfly flew away. She saw a flower with a soft texture and touched it gently. + +As she was skipping around, she saw a boy who had fallen down and hurt himself. She went to him and helped him up. The boy thanked her and they became friends. From that day on, they would skip together and explore the park, feeling the different textures of the trees, flowers and the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a cake. + +Lily's mommy put all the ingredients in a bowl. Lily saw a big mixer and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said, "It's a mixer. We use it to mix the ingredients together." + +Lily's mommy turned on the mixer and it started to spin really fast. Lily watched it go round and round. She felt dizzy and said, "Mommy, can you turn it off? I don't like feeling dizzy." + +Lily's mommy turned off the mixer and hugged her. "It's okay, sweetie. Let's finish making the cake together." And they mixed the batter by hand, and it turned out to be the most delicious cake they ever made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom baked cookies and gave her some to eat. Lily loved the cookies and ate them all. + +Later that day, Lily's friend, Sarah came to play. Sarah saw that Lily had eaten all the cookies and felt jealous. She said, "I wish I had cookies like you, Lily." Lily sighed and said, "I'm sorry, Sarah. I didn't mean to make you feel bad." + +Then, Lily's dad came home from work. He had been working in the coal mines all day. He was tired and covered in coal dust. Lily ran to him and gave him a big hug. "Daddy, you're so dirty!" she said. Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, I am. But I'm happy to be home with my family." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park and play on the swings. He would swing back and forth, feeling the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. + +One day, Timmy saw a pile of junk near the swings. It was all rusty and broken, but Timmy thought it looked kind of cool. He climbed up on top of the junk and pretended he was a king on his throne. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called out to him. She told him it wasn't safe to play on the junk and asked him to come down. Timmy listened to his mom and climbed down from the junk. He went back to the swings and continued to swing back and forth, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, while she was climbing a tree, she saw a queen walking by. The queen was wearing a beautiful dress and a shiny crown on her head. + +Lily was so excited to see a real queen! She climbed down the tree and ran to the queen. The queen was very kind and asked Lily if she was fit to climb trees. Lily proudly said yes, and the queen smiled. + +The queen and Lily became friends and played together in the garden. They climbed trees, picked flowers, and had a fun time. Lily was so happy to have a new friend, especially a queen! From that day on, Lily would always climb trees and think about her new friend, the queen. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack loved to sail on his boat in the big blue sea. One day, Jack saw a dirty island with trash everywhere. Jack felt sad and decided to count all the trash. He counted one, two, three, and so on. + +Suddenly, Jack saw a dolphin swimming near his boat. The dolphin said, "Jack, why are you counting the trash?" Jack replied, "I want to know how much trash is on this island." The dolphin said, "Jack, you can help clean the island instead of counting the trash. That would be a better thing to do." + +Jack realized that the dolphin was right. He got off his boat and started cleaning the island. After a few hours, the island was clean and beautiful again. Jack felt happy that he made a difference. From that day on, Jack always remembered to help keep the ocean and beaches clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her they didn't have a lot of money to spend on toys, but they could still make their own fun. + +Lily and her mommy went to the park and collected sticks, leaves, and rocks. They used these things to make a fort in the backyard. They also made a game with a ball and some buckets. It was so much fun! + +Lily learned that you don't need to buy expensive toys to have fun. Sometimes, the things you make yourself can be even better. And it doesn't have to be expensive to have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. Lily loved Snowball very much and she enjoyed playing with her every day. + +One day, Lily and Snowball went outside to play. They ran around and had fun until Snowball got into trouble. She climbed up a tree and couldn't get down. Lily was worried, but she knew she had to help her friend. + +Lily found a ladder and climbed up to rescue Snowball. Snowball was so happy to be back on the ground, and Lily was happy too because she had helped her friend. Lily realized that even though sometimes there might be trouble, it's always worth it to help those you love and enjoy spending time with. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue sea. In the sea, there was a seal who was very wise. He liked to swim and play with his friends. One day, he found a shiny ring on the bottom of the sea. He was very happy and showed it to his friends. They all played with the ring and had fun. The wise seal knew that the ring was special and decided to keep it safe. From that day on, the seal always wore the ring and felt very happy. +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 met a new friend named Max. + +"Hi, I'm Max," he said. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily," she replied. "Nice to meet you!" + +Max showed Lily a cool rock he found. "This rock is really heavy," he said. + +Lily was impressed. "Wow, it must be really strong!" + +Max nodded. "It's made of a special kind of rock that has a lot of oxygen inside. That's what makes it heavy." + +Lily was curious. "What's oxygen?" + +"It's something we need to breathe," Max explained. "It's like the air we take into our lungs." + +Lily smiled. "Thanks for introducing me to this cool rock and teaching me about oxygen, Max!" +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red had a motor that made him go really fast. He loved to drive around and explore the world. + +One day, Red's motor started to make a funny noise. He knew he needed to go to the car store to get it fixed. Red drove as fast as he could to the store. + +At the store, Red met a nice mechanic who fixed his motor. Now Red's motor was dependable again! He was so happy to be able to drive around without any problems. From then on, Red knew he could always depend on the mechanic at the store to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man named Jack. He had a big axe that he used to chop wood. One day, Jack was chopping wood when he saw a little boy walking by. + +"Hi there," said Jack. + +"Hi," said the little boy. + +"Do you want to try to chop some wood?" asked Jack. + +The little boy nodded and reached for the axe. Jack showed him how to hold it and swing it. With one strong swing, the little boy chopped the wood in half. + +"Wow, you are strong!" said Jack. + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you. Can I come back and chop more wood with you?" + +"Of course," said Jack. "Anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to climb things, especially trees. One day, Timmy saw a big ladder leaning against a tall building. He wanted to climb it, but he didn't know who it belonged to. + +Timmy looked around, but nobody was there. He decided to climb the ladder anyway. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. From up there, he could see the whole town! + +Suddenly, a man appeared and shouted at Timmy. "That's my ladder! Get down now!" Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to climb down, but he slipped and fell to the ground. + +Timmy hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. The man who owned the ladder felt bad and visited Timmy in the hospital. He mentioned that he should have put a sign on the ladder to warn people. Timmy was sad because he couldn't climb anymore, but he learned an important lesson about unknown things. +Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play with her friends in the jungle. One day, they saw a tiny infant monkey crying all alone. Ellie's friends were scared to help, but Ellie dared to go and comfort the baby monkey. + +Ellie took care of the infant monkey and made sure it was safe. She even helped the baby monkey find its family. Ellie's friends were amazed by her bravery and kindness. They learned that helping others, no matter how small they are, is important. + +From that day on, Ellie's friends were not afraid to help others too. They knew that even if they were small, they could still make a big difference. And Ellie was happy to have shown them that. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta, it was his favorite food. But one day, Timmy's mom was troubled because she didn't have any pasta left in the house. Timmy noticed his mom was worried and asked her what was wrong. She told him they didn't have any pasta to eat for dinner. + +Timmy wanted to help his mom feel better, so he decided to bring her some pasta. He went to the store with his dad and picked out the best pasta he could find. When they got home, Timmy's mom was so happy to see the pasta. She cooked it for dinner and they all had a wonderful meal together. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that when someone is troubled, he could bring them something to make them feel better. And whenever he wanted to eat pasta, he always made sure there was enough for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She loved to wear her favorite skirt, which was pink and twirled when she spun around. One day, Sally's mom said they were going to a party and Sally needed to act like a big girl. Sally felt excited and nervous at the same time. + +At the party, Sally saw a lady with a very fat cat. Sally thought the cat was very cute and wanted to pet it, but her mom said it was better to leave the cat alone. Sally felt sad but remembered she needed to act like a big girl. + +Later, Sally saw some other kids playing a game and asked if she could join. They said yes and Sally felt happy. She twirled around in her skirt and laughed with her new friends. Sally was proud of herself for acting like a big girl and having fun at the party. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a lemon to eat. But when Lily took a bite, her face scrunched up because the lemon was too sour! + +Lily didn't want to eat the rest of the lemon, so she left it on the table. But then, her mommy told her that she shouldn't waste food and that they should prevent the lemon from going bad. + +So, Lily and her mommy decided to make lemonade with the sour lemon. They squeezed the lemon, added some sugar and water, and stirred it all together. The lemonade was so yummy that Lily drank it all up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting mail, especially when it was a gift. One day, she received a big package in the mail. It was from her gifted aunt who lived far away. + +Lily struggled to open the package because it was wrapped tightly with tape. But with her little hands, she finally managed to tear it open. Inside, she found a beautiful doll with curly hair and a pretty dress. She hugged the doll tightly and thanked her aunt in a letter she drew with crayons. + +From that day on, Lily played with her new doll every day. She loved it so much that she even took it to bed with her at night. And every time she looked at it, she remembered the struggle she had to open the package and how happy she was to receive such a wonderful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti with sauce on top. His mom always made sure to put healthy sauce on his spaghetti. + +One day, Timmy decided he wanted to help his mom make the sauce. His mom said he could help by raising the tomatoes from the garden. Timmy was so happy to help. + +He went outside and saw the tomato plants. They were so big and green. Timmy reached up high and raised the tomatoes off the plant. He brought them inside to his mom and she showed him how to make the sauce. + +Timmy was so proud of himself for helping make the healthy sauce. He couldn't wait to eat it on his spaghetti. From that day on, Timmy loved helping his mom in the garden and in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to cook. One day, she asked her mommy if she could make some pink cupcakes. Her mommy said yes and they went to the store to buy some ingredients. + +As they were driving home in their automobile, Lily saw a pink car and said, "Look mommy, that car is pink just like the cupcakes I'm going to make!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a very pretty color." + +When they got home, Lily put on her apron and started to cook. Her mommy helped her mix the batter and put it in the oven. While they were waiting for the cupcakes to bake, Lily said, "Mommy, can we invite our friends over to eat the pink cupcakes with us?" Her mommy said, "Of course, that's a great idea!" + +Soon, their friends arrived and they all sat down to eat the delicious pink cupcakes that Lily had cooked. Everyone loved them and said they were the best cupcakes they had ever tasted. Lily was so happy that she had made something so yummy for her friends to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty clothes all the time. One day, her mommy told her that they couldn't buy new clothes because they didn't have enough money. + +Lily thought and thought, and then she had an idea. She decided to design her own clothes! She took out some paper and crayons and drew a beautiful dress with lots of colors. + +Her mommy was so proud of her and helped her make the dress. When it was finished, they put it on and went to a party. Everyone loved Lily's dress and said it looked very tasty! + +Lily learned that she didn't need to buy new clothes all the time, she could design her own and they could be just as pretty. She was happy and proud of herself for being creative and saving money too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She loved to run, jump and play with her friends. One day, Lily's friend dared her to slide on the ice. Lily was scared because she didn't want to fall and get hurt. But she wanted to show everyone how brave and smart she was, so she decided to take the dare. + +Lily put on her warm coat, hat, and gloves and went outside. She walked slowly towards the ice, feeling nervous but determined. She took a deep breath and slid on the ice. At first, it was scary and slippery, but Lily kept going. She started to feel more confident and soon she was sliding like a pro! + +Everyone cheered and clapped for Lily. She felt proud of herself for taking the dare and being brave. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to, as long as she was smart and brave like she was on the ice that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite one was named Rag. Rag was a soft and cuddly toy that Lily loved to hug. + +One day, Lily decided to take Rag outside to play in the park. As they were walking, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking loudly and becoming very fierce. + +Lily was scared, but she hugged Rag tightly and whispered to her, "Don't worry Rag, we'll be okay." Suddenly, Rag became a superhero and flew up into the sky. The dog was so surprised that he stopped barking and ran away. + +Lily was amazed and hugged Rag even tighter. From that day on, Rag was not just a soft and cuddly toy, but also a fierce superhero who protected Lily from harm. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small house. He had a big pipe in his yard that brought water to his house. One day, the old man noticed that the pipe was leaking. He worried that the leak would get worse and he wouldn't have any water. + +The old man decided to call a plumber to fix the pipe. The plumber came and fixed the pipe, but he told the old man that the pipe was very old and needed to be replaced soon. The old man worried about the cost of replacing the pipe. + +One day, a big storm came and the old pipe couldn't handle the water. It burst and flooded the old man's house. The old man was very sad and had to move out of his house. He wished he had replaced the pipe when the plumber told him to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat beef for dinner. Every day, he would ask his mom, "Mommy, I want beef for dinner tonight!" + +One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to buy beef. She found a bright red package of beef and thought it looked delicious. But when she got home and cooked it for dinner, it tasted terrible. + +Timmy was disappointed and didn't want to eat it. His mom realized that just because something looks bright and pretty doesn't mean it's good. She apologized to Timmy and promised to buy better beef next time. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to not just want something because it looks nice. We should always try things first and make sure they are good for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, so she ran to her mom and asked for a net. + +Her mom gave her a net and said, "Be careful, Lily." Lily was very enthusiastic and ran outside to catch the butterfly. She chased it around the garden, but it was too fast for her. Suddenly, the butterfly landed on a flower. Lily slowly walked up to it and gently sprayed some water on the flower with a spray bottle. + +The butterfly flew away, but Lily noticed a symbol on the flower. She asked her mom what it meant. Her mom said, "It means that the flower is special." Lily smiled and continued to play in her garden, looking for more special symbols. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she would perform for her family every chance she got. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy who looked very confused. + +"Hi there," said Lily. "Why do you look so confused?" + +"I lost my toy," said the boy sadly. "I can't find it anywhere." + +"Don't worry," said Lily with a big smile. "I'll help you find it." + +Together, they searched the park and finally found the toy. The boy was so happy, he performed a little dance and Lily smiled with joy. From that day on, they became good friends and would often perform together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip in a big van. Timmy was excited because he had never been in a van before. + +As they were driving, Timmy saw a bright light in the sky. He asked his mom what it was and she told him it was a shooting star. Timmy made a wish and closed his eyes tight. + +Suddenly, the van stopped and Timmy's mom got out. She saw that one of the tires had popped. Timmy was sad because he thought they wouldn't be able to go on their trip anymore. But then, a kind man happened to drive by and offered to help fix the tire. Timmy was happy again and thanked the man for helping them. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a pistol. He was not a good man, and he liked to hurt other people. One day, he went to a place where many people were playing. He wanted to hurt them too. + +But then, a kind man saw the pistol and knew it was bad. He tried to take it away from the bad man, but the bad man did not want to give it up. The kind man asked for help from other people, and they all worked together to take the pistol away from the bad man. + +The people were organized and worked well together. They passed the pistol from one person to another until it was far away from the bad man. But then, something terrible happened. The bad man got another pistol and used it to hurt some of the people. It was a very sad ending to the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her friend asked to lend her some toys. Lily was happy to lend her toys because she liked to share. + +The next day, Lily's mom cooked rice for lunch. Lily's nosy cat jumped on the table to eat the rice. Lily's mom scolded the cat and Lily felt bad for the cat. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came back to return the toys. But Lily noticed that some toys were missing. Her friend said she lost them. Lily felt sad and learned that she should be careful when she lends her things to others. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra. The zebra was walking in the forest when suddenly, it saw a mysterious light. The zebra walked towards the light and saw a big fire. The fire was burning the trees and the leaves. The zebra was scared and ran away. + +The next day, the zebra went back to the forest to see what happened. The zebra saw that everything was burned. The trees were black and the leaves were gone. The zebra felt sad and wanted to find out who started the fire. It was a mysterious fire and nobody knew what happened. The zebra decided to ask the other animals in the forest if they knew anything about the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a garden. A girl named Lily moved in with her family. When they arrived, the neighbors came to say hello and gave them a warm welcome. + +Lily explored the garden and found a tree with a bird's nest. She watched the baby birds chirp and hop around. Suddenly, a dog barked and scared the birds away. Lily shouted at the dog to stop. + +Later, Lily's family had a party and many people came. Lily met a boy who told her interesting stories about his adventures. They played games and had fun. When it was time to go to bed, Lily was happy and tired from her exciting day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily found a flower. The flower was a lily, just like her name! The lily was very pretty and had rich colors. Lily loved the flower so much that she wanted to split it in half and share it with her friend. + +Lily tried to split the flower with her hands, but it was too hard. She asked her mom for help and together they split the lily in two. Lily and her friend each got a half of the flower. They were both very happy and thanked Lily's mom for helping them. + +From that day on, Lily and her friend would split everything they found, just like they did with the lily. They knew that sharing was important and it made them both very happy. And every time they saw a lily, they would remember the fun they had splitting it and sharing it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play soccer with his friends in the park. One day, Timmy's dad suggested that they sign up for a soccer tournament. Timmy was very excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +The tournament was very hard, but Timmy and his team played their best. In the end, they won the trophy! Timmy was so happy and proud. He showed the trophy to everyone he met. + +But one day, Timmy woke up feeling miserable. He had a cold and couldn't go to school or play soccer. His mom suggested that he stay in bed and rest. Timmy didn't like it, but he knew it was the best thing to do. After a few days, he felt much better and was back to playing soccer with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the store to buy some white flour. Lily put the flour in her pocket and went back home. + +When they started baking, Lily noticed that she had a hole in her pocket and the flour was all over the floor. She felt sad and said, "Mommy, I made a mess. I'm sorry." Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to take responsibility for them. She also learned that baking with her mommy was more fun than ever before. From that day on, Lily always checked her pockets before she went to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved taking baths in his big white bathtub. He would splash and play with his toys and pretend he was a pirate sailing the seas. + +One day, Timmy was so eager to get in the bathtub that he ran into the bathroom and accidentally tore his shirt. His mom helped him take it off and Timmy forgot all about it as he climbed into the warm water. + +After his bath, Timmy was all clean and smelled like soap. He put on his favorite pajamas and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun he would have in the bathtub tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when it was warm and sunny. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. They played in the sand and splashed in the water. Timmy's mommy warned him to be careful because there might be sharks in the water. + +Timmy didn't see any sharks, but he did see a big wave coming towards him. He jumped up and down and said, "Look mommy, I can spring like a kangaroo!" His mommy laughed and said, "You sure can, Timmy!" After playing in the water for a while, they went back to their beach towels. Timmy's daddy gave him a big, fluffy towel to dry off with. Timmy was so wet, he looked like a little fish! + +As they were packing up to leave, Timmy said, "I had so much fun at the beach today. Can we come back soon?" His mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. We love spending time with you." And with that, they all got into the car and drove home, happy and tired from their day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue loved to fly in the sky and zoom around the trees. One day, Blue flew into a misty cloud and couldn't see where to go. The mist was so thick and dull that Blue couldn't even see his own wings! + +Blue tried to fly out of the mist, but he kept flying in circles. He was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Blue heard a voice calling his name. It was his friend, Red the Robin. Red flew into the mist and helped Blue find his way out. + +Together, Blue and Red zoomed out of the mist and back into the bright blue sky. Blue was so happy to have a friend like Red who helped him when he was lost. From that day on, Blue and Red flew together and had many more adventures in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his birthday because he got presents and cake. His mom asked him what kind of shirt he wanted to wear for his birthday party. Timmy said he wanted a red shirt because it was his favorite color. + +On the day of his party, Timmy's friends came over and they played games and ate cake. Timmy was happy because he got a lot of presents. But then, his friend Sarah didn't get any presents. Timmy felt selfish because he only cared about his own presents and didn't think about his friend. + +Timmy apologized to Sarah and said he was sorry for being selfish. Sarah forgave him and they continued to celebrate Timmy's birthday together. They all had fun and Timmy learned that it's important to think about others and not just yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the dirt and look for worms. One day, she found a big, brown egg. It was very dry and cracked, but Daisy thought it was beautiful. + +Suddenly, a mean rooster named Rocky came over and tried to take the egg from Daisy. They started to fight over it, but Daisy was very brave. She didn't want Rocky to hurt the egg. + +Finally, Daisy won the fight and kept the egg safe. She took it back to her nest and sat on it until it hatched. When it did, a tiny baby chick came out. Daisy was so happy and proud. She knew that she had done the right thing by fighting for the egg and protecting it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run outside. One day, Lily's Aunt Sarah came to visit. Aunt Sarah was very nice and brought Lily a present. Lily was so happy to see her Aunt Sarah. + +Aunt Sarah was very impatient to tell Lily some news. She said, "Lily, I have some exciting news! I am going to marry your Uncle Jack!" Lily was so happy for her Aunt Sarah. She said, "Yay, Aunt Sarah! You will be so pretty in your wedding dress." + +Aunt Sarah smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I can't wait to be married to Uncle Jack." Lily was so excited for her Aunt Sarah's wedding. She couldn't wait to be a flower girl and wear a pretty dress. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird that loved to sing. Every morning, the bird would wake up early and sing a beautiful song to the sun. One day, the bird found a secret hiding place in a tree. It was a small hole that only the bird could fit in. + +The bird was so happy to have found the secret hiding place that it sang a special song to celebrate. Little did the bird know, a big storm was coming. The wind blew so hard that it knocked down the tree with the secret hiding place. + +The bird was sad because it thought it had lost its special place forever. But then, the bird saw a new tree with an even better hiding place. It was a small hole just like the old one, and the bird sang a happy song to thank the new tree for its secret hiding place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she found a mysterious book with strange pictures. She opened the book and saw a spell inside. She didn't know what it meant, but she said it out loud anyway. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and scary creatures appeared. Lily was very fearful and didn't know what to do. The creatures revealed that they were there because of the spell she had said. They began to chase her and she ran as fast as she could, but they caught her in the end. + +From that day on, Lily was never seen again. The book had caused her to disappear forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red bull. He had a shiny nose and strong legs. All the other animals in the farm were envious of him. They wished they could be as big and strong as him. + +One day, a kind farmer came to the farm. He had a big bag of apples with him. He gave an apple to every animal, except the big red bull. The bull was sad and confused. Why didn't the farmer give him an apple too? + +But the farmer had a plan. He wanted to give the bull something special. The next day, he came back with a big bucket of fresh water and gave it to the bull. The other animals were surprised and impressed. They realized that the farmer had given the bull something even better than an apple. From that day on, the bull was no longer envious of the other animals. He was happy with what he had been given. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat mint candies all day long. One day, her mom told her not to eat too many mints or she would get a tummy ache. But Lily didn't listen and ate too many mints anyway. + +Soon, her tummy started to hurt and she felt silly for not listening to her mom. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I regret eating too many mints. My tummy hurts now." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go lie down and rest." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mom next time. From that day on, she only ate a few mints at a time and never regretted it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass and dirt. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Timmy went back inside to show his mom the shiny rock he found. But when he tried to show her, he couldn't find it in his pocket. Timmy started to cry because he thought he lost the rock. + +His mom told him to check his other pocket, and sure enough, the rock was there! Timmy was happy again and thanked his mom for being so useful. + +Later that day, Timmy wanted to open a jar of peanut butter to make a sandwich. But the jar was too hard for him to open. His mom came to help and together they were able to open the jar. Timmy was happy again and thanked his mom for being so useful once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said to her, "Lily, it's time to take a bath. You need to get clean." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I don't want to bathe. It's boring." + +Mommy said, "I know it's not fun, but it's important to be clean. Plus, you can play with your rubber duckies in the water." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, mommy. I'll take a bath." + +After Lily finished bathing and got dressed, she went to her room to play. But something was different. It was very quiet. Lily said, "Mommy, why is it so silent?" + +Mommy replied, "That's because your baby brother is sleeping. We need to be quiet so we don't wake him up." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. I don't want to be stupid and wake him up. Let's play quietly." And so they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long, but she didn't like to clean them up. Her mom always told her to measure the time and put them away before dinner. + +One day, Lily's mom got a phone call and she became very grumpy. She told Lily that she had to clean up her toys right away because they were going to have guests over for dinner. Lily didn't want to clean up her toys, but she remembered what her mom had said about measuring the time. + +Lily decided to measure the time it would take her to clean up her toys. She found out that it only took her 10 minutes to clean up everything! When her mom saw that Lily had cleaned up her toys, she was very happy and proud of her. Lily learned that measuring time can help her get things done faster and make her mom happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his owner. His owner would throw a ball and Max would run and catch it. Max was very playful and loved to run around. + +One day, Max's owner noticed that Max was feeling a little sad. So, she decided to encourage him to play. She patted him on the head and said, "Come on, Max, let's play!" Max's tail started wagging and he got very excited. + +Max's owner then took out a small tap and turned it on. Water started to come out and Max started jumping around in the water. He was having so much fun! Max's owner was happy to see him so playful again. From that day on, Max and his owner went to the park every day to play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a very old lamp. The lamp was so ancient that it had a bulb made of fire! The lamp lived in a big castle with a king and a queen. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the castle. She saw the lamp and wanted to touch it, but the king warned her not to. He said the lamp was very old and fragile. + +The little girl listened to the king and didn't touch the lamp. She thought it was very pretty with its ancient bulb made of fire. The lamp was happy that the little girl was safe and didn't break it. From then on, the lamp and the little girl became friends and she would visit it often. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toy cars. One day, he saw a big missile in the sky. + +Timmy's mom saw the missile too and she was worried. She said to Timmy, "Timmy, come inside. It's not safe to be outside." + +Timmy replied, "But Mom, I want to see the missile!" His mom said, "No, Timmy. It's too dangerous. You need to sit inside where it's safe." + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't see the missile, but he knew his mom was right. He sat inside and waited until the missile was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy rocket. He would hold it tight and make it fly all around his room. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him some spicy noodles for lunch. Timmy didn't like spicy food, but he didn't want to hurt his mom's feelings. So, he tried to eat it all up. + +But the noodles were too spicy for Timmy! His mouth felt like it was on fire. He quickly grabbed his toy rocket and held it close, hoping it would make him feel better. + +After a while, the spicy feeling went away and Timmy felt much better. He continued to play with his rocket, flying it high up in the sky. From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he felt sad or uncomfortable, he could always hold his rocket and feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a tour with her mommy and daddy. They saw lots of things like big buildings and pretty flowers. + +But after a while, Lily got bored. She thought the tour was dull. So, she asked her mommy if they could call her grandma. Lily loved talking to her grandma on the phone. + +When they called her grandma, she told them a funny story. Lily laughed and laughed. She was happy again and enjoyed the rest of the tour. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a swan who lived in a pond. The swan was very beautiful and had many friends. One day, a duck came to the pond and wanted to be friends with the swan. But the swan didn't want to be friends with the duck because the duck was bitter and mean. + +The duck was sad and asked the swan why they couldn't be friends. The swan explained that they wanted to be friends with kind and friendly animals. The duck realized that they were not being nice and decided to change their ways. + +After some time, the duck became kind and friendly. The swan saw this and decided to be friends with the duck. They played together and had fun. The duck was happy that they changed and now belonged in the swan's group of friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and friendly if you want to belong in a group of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Today, Timmy wanted to ride his bike, but it was difficult because it was raining outside. Timmy's mom said he couldn't ride his bike in the rain because it was too dangerous. Timmy didn't mind too much because he liked playing inside too. + +Timmy decided to play with his toys instead. He had a toy car, a stuffed bear, and a puzzle. The puzzle was difficult, but Timmy liked a challenge. He worked on it for a long time until he finished it. Timmy was very proud of himself. + +Later, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Timmy's mom said he could ride his bike now. Timmy was excited and quickly put on his helmet. It was still a little difficult because the ground was wet, but Timmy didn't mind. He had a lot of fun riding his bike in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her parents. Her parents were kind and humble. They always played with her and made her happy. + +One day, Lily's parents had to go to work, so they had to part with her. Lily was sad, but her parents promised to come back soon. While they were gone, Lily played with her toys and waited for her parents to come back. + +When her parents came back, they brought her a surprise. It was a new toy! Lily was so happy and hugged her parents tightly. She knew that her parents loved her very much, and she felt lucky to have such wonderful parents. From that day on, Lily played happily with her new toy, and her parents were always there to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Jack. Jack loved to paint pictures of flowers and animals. One day, Jack saw his friend Tim with a new paint set. Jack felt jealous because Tim's set had more colors than his. + +Jack decided to take a step back and think. He realized that he should be happy for Tim and his new paint set. Jack went to Tim's house and they painted together. They both had fun and made beautiful pictures. Jack learned that being happy for his friend was better than feeling jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a messy dog named Spot. Spot lived near a big school called a university. Spot liked to play and jump in the mud, but he also liked to learn. + +One day, Spot found a big box. It was so big, he could not move it. He wanted to know how much it weighed. Spot tried to push the box, but it was too heavy. He thought, "I need help. Maybe someone at the university can help me." + +Spot went to the university and met a nice teacher. The teacher saw how messy Spot was and said, "You need a bath before we can help you with the box." Spot got a bath and felt much better. The teacher and Spot went back to the big box. + +With the teacher's help, they weighed the box. It was very heavy! Inside the box, they found many fun toys for Spot to play with. Spot was so happy that he had made a new friend at the university and had learned how to weigh things. From that day on, Spot was not only a messy dog, but also a smart dog who loved to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl named Amy. She had a little sister named Lily. They liked to play and have fun together. One day, they found a pretty card with a picture of a flower on it. + +Amy had an idea. She wanted to mail the card to their grandma. She knew grandma would be happy to get it. So, Amy and Lily put the card in an envelope, and they wrote grandma's name on it. + +They walked to the big, blue mailbox and put the card inside. Amy and Lily smiled because they knew grandma would love their surprise. They went back home, excited to hear from grandma soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to run. He was very fast and loved to run around the house. Tim was feeling happy and fit. He ran up and down the stairs, and in and out of the rooms. + +Tim's mom was in the kitchen. She was making food for dinner. She opened the refrigerator to get some things. Tim ran into the kitchen, but he did not see the refrigerator door open. He was running too fast. + +Tim ran into the refrigerator door. "Ouch!" he said. His mom heard him and turned around. She saw Tim on the floor. "Are you okay, Tim?" she asked. Tim was sad, but he was not hurt. He learned to be careful when running in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and eat her favorite treat, a big red apple. One day, she saw her brother Tom put her apple on a high shelf. Sue was sad because she could not reach it. + +Sue had a brilliant idea. She would ask her tall friend, Max, to help her get the apple. Max came over and tried to reach the apple, but it was still too high. Sue and Max felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, Sue's mom came into the room and saw them looking sad. She asked what was wrong, and they told her about the apple. Sue's mom smiled and put the apple down for them. Sue and Max were happy and shared the treat together. The conflict was over, and they played happily ever after. +One day, a little fish named Fin was feeling adventurous. He wanted to explore a new part of the sea. He swam far away from his home and found a beautiful reef. The reef had many colors and shapes that he had never seen before. + +Fin saw a big sea turtle near the reef. He swam up to the turtle and said, "Hello, I am Fin. I am new here. What do you like to do?" The turtle smiled and said, "Hello Fin, my name is Tim. I like to observe the reef and see all the pretty things." + +Fin and Tim swam around the reef together. They observed the bright coral and the little sea creatures that lived in it. They had a lot of fun being adventurous and exploring the new place. After a while, Fin said, "Thank you, Tim, for showing me this beautiful reef. I had a great time." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Fin. I'm glad you had fun. Come back anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that could spray water. He loved to play with it outside in the sun. One day, Tim saw a big screw on the ground. He thought it was important, so he picked it up. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! I found an important screw!" Mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! Let's keep it safe." + +Later, Tim played with his water-spraying toy. He sprayed water on the grass, the flowers, and even on his dog, Spot. Spot shook the water off and barked happily. Tim laughed and said, "This is so much fun!" + +At the end of the day, Tim showed his mom the important screw and his water-spraying toy. Mom said, "I'm proud of you for finding the important screw and for playing nicely with your toy." Tim smiled and knew it was a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a soft little bird. This bird lived in a cage. The cage was in a big house. + +One day, the door of the cage was open. The bird flew out of the cage. It was happy to fly in the big house. The bird played with the toys and ate some food. + +But the bird forgot where the cage was. It looked everywhere in the house. Finally, it found the cage and went inside. The bird was happy to be home again. +Once upon a time, there was a large, friendly bear named Bobo. Bobo loved to wave at everyone he met. One sunny day, Bobo went for a walk in the big, open space near his home. + +As Bobo walked, he saw his friend, a little bird named Tilly. Tilly was flying high in the sky. When Tilly saw Bobo, she flew down to say hello. Bobo was happy to see his friend, so he waved at her with a big smile. + +Together, Bobo and Tilly played in the large space. They ran, jumped, and waved at the clouds in the sky. They had so much fun that they didn't want the day to end. When the sun began to set, Bobo and Tilly waved goodbye and went back to their homes, excited to play together again soon. +One day, a girl named Mia found a magic toy. The toy could shrink. Mia was very happy. She wanted to show her friend, Tom. She ran to Tom's house in a zigzag way. + +"Look, Tom!" Mia said, "I have a magic toy that can shrink!" Tom looked at the toy. It was clear and shiny. He wanted to see it shrink. + +Mia said a magic word, and the toy began to shrink. It became very small. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped. They played with the magic toy all day. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big clock who lived in a small town. The clock was very rude. It would make loud noises all day and night, and it wouldn't let anyone sleep. The people in the town were very tired and sad because of the rude clock. + +One day, a little girl named Lily decided to talk to the clock. She went up to the clock and said, "Mr. Clock, please stop making loud noises. We all need to sleep." The clock looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know I was being rude. I will try to be more quiet." + +Lily had an idea. She took a soft pillow and gave it to the clock. She said, "Here, Mr. Clock, you can squeeze this pillow to make your noises softer." The clock was very happy and started to squeeze the pillow every time it made a noise. The people in the town could finally sleep, and they all thanked Lily for helping the clock be more kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little white mouse. The mouse lived in a small house. The house was near a big tree. The mouse liked to play in the grass and eat cheese. + +One day, the white mouse found a big piece of paper. The mouse wanted to play with the paper. So, the mouse began to tear the paper into small pieces. The mouse had fun tearing the paper and making a mess. + +After playing, the white mouse felt tired. The mouse went back to its small house near the big tree. The mouse ate some cheese and went to sleep. The mouse had a good day playing and tearing the paper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Tim saw a filthy pot in the yard. He started to wonder what he could do with it. + +Tim had an idea. He would use the pot to catch a frog. He went to the pond near his house and put the pot in the water. Soon, a frog jumped into the pot. Tim was very happy. + +But then, the frog jumped out of the pot and onto Tim's face. Tim screamed and fell into the pond. He got all wet and dirty. His mom and dad were not happy. They had to clean Tim and the filthy pot. It was a bad day for Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little shrimp. The shrimp lived in a big sea. The shrimp had a fancy shell. The fancy shell was very pretty. The shrimp liked to wear the fancy shell. + +One day, a big fish saw the shrimp. The big fish wanted the fancy shell. The big fish said, "Give me your fancy shell!" The shrimp did not want to give the fish the fancy shell. The shrimp was sad. + +The shrimp had an idea. The shrimp said, "I will use my fancy shell to help us both." The shrimp showed the big fish how to use the fancy shell to find food. The big fish and the shrimp became friends. They used the fancy shell to find food together. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a rough and tumble kid who liked to play outside. One day, Tim fell down and hurt his knee. It was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +Tim's mom saw him fall and came running over. "Oh no, Tim! Let me wipe your knee and make it all better," she said. Tim's mom gently wiped his knee with a soft cloth. But the cut was still bleeding. + +Tim's mom knew they needed to go to the hospital. They got in the car and drove there. At the hospital, a nice doctor looked at Tim's knee. "Don't worry, Tim. We will fix your knee," the doctor said. The doctor cleaned and bandaged Tim's knee, and soon it was all better. + +Tim and his mom left the hospital, and Tim promised to be more careful when playing outside. From that day on, Tim always remembered to play safe and have fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, round melon in his yard. He felt very lucky! He wanted to share it with his friend, Sue. So, he picked up the melon and hurried to her house. + +When Tim got to Sue's house, he knocked on her door. Sue came out and saw the melon. She said, "Wow, that's a big melon! We're so lucky!" + +Together, they hurried back to Tim's house to eat the melon. They cut it open and it was very sweet and juicy. They both enjoyed eating the lucky melon and had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was in a class with other kids. Tim was a poor kid, but he was very kind and always helped others. + +One day, it was raining outside. All the kids' clothes got wet while playing. When they came back to class, everyone was sad because they were wet and cold. Tim had an idea to make everyone feel better. + +He found a big, warm room to dry their clothes. Tim helped his friends take off their wet clothes and put them in the warm room. Soon, all the clothes were dry, and the kids were happy again. They thanked Tim for being so helpful, and they all played together. The conflict was over, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a bird named Bob. Bob loved to sing. Every day, he would sing loud and happy songs. But one day, Bob felt nervous. He was scared to sing because he thought no one liked his singing. + +Bob had a friend named Sam. Sam was a kind and helpful cat. Bob went to Sam and said, "I am nervous to sing. What if no one likes my songs?" Sam thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's go to Mr. Owl. He knows the law of the land and can help you." + +So, Bob and Sam went to see Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl was very wise. He listened to Bob's problem and said, "The law says you can sing as much as you want. Don't be nervous, Bob. Just sing your heart out!" + +Bob felt happy and brave again. He went back to his tree and sang the most beautiful songs. All the animals in the town came to listen and they clapped for Bob. From that day on, Bob was never nervous to sing again. +Once upon a time, there was a soft, yellow duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the bathtub with his best friend, a little boy named Timmy. Every day, Timmy would fill the bathtub with warm water and lots of bubbles. Ducky would get so excited to play! + +One day, as Timmy and Ducky played in the bathtub, Timmy had a fun idea. "Ducky," said Timmy, "let's play a game. I will throw you up in the air and you try to land in the bubbles!" Ducky thought this was a great idea and nodded his head. + +Timmy picked up Ducky and threw him high into the air. Ducky flew through the air with a big smile on his face. He landed right in the middle of the bubbles with a soft splash. Timmy and Ducky laughed and clapped their hands. They played this fun game until it was time to get out of the bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch his favorite shows on the TV. One day, he saw a big box in the living room. His mom said it was fragile and not to touch it. + +Tim was very curious about the box. He wanted to grab it and see what was inside. But he remembered his mom said it was fragile. So, he waited for his mom to come back. + +When his mom came back, she opened the box. Inside was a brand new TV! Tim was so happy. He had been careful not to grab the fragile box, and now he could watch his favorite shows on a big, new TV. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was restless and always wanted to play. One day, he saw a journal on the table. It was big and had many pages. Tim wanted to see what was inside the journal. + +Tim decided to grab the journal and open it. He saw many drawings of animals, trees, and houses. Tim liked the pictures and wanted to make some too. So, he found a crayon and started drawing in the journal. + +After a while, Tim felt tired from all the drawing. He put the journal back on the table and went to his room. Tim was not restless anymore. He was happy and sleepy. Tim went to bed and had sweet dreams about the pictures he saw in the journal. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a little different from other dogs. He liked to play with cats, but the cats did not like to play with him. Max always had the urge to run and play with them, but he did not know why the cats did not enjoy playing with him. + +One day, Max saw a small cat named Lily. Lily was sitting under a tree. Max felt the urge to play with her. He ran to her and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Lily looked at him and said, "You are different, but I will try to play with you." + +Max and Lily started to play. They ran around the tree, and they were having fun. But then, Max got too excited. He forgot that he was big and strong, and he accidentally stepped on Lily's tail. Lily cried out in pain and ran away from Max. Max felt very sad and alone. He knew that being different made it hard for him to make friends, and now he had hurt his only friend. + +From that day on, Max was more careful when he played with others. But he always felt sad when he thought about Lily and how he had hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. He loved to paint pretty things like flowers, trees, and houses. One day, while painting a big tree, he put his paint cans on the ground. + +Suddenly, a naughty dog came running and knocked over all the paint cans. The paint cans became empty, and Bob was sad. He could not paint anymore. He felt like he had lost his favorite thing to do. + +Bob went to his friend, the store man, and asked for help. The store man gave him new paint cans, and Bob was happy again. He went back to the tree and finished his painting. The naughty dog said sorry, and they became friends. From that day on, Bob and the dog painted together, making sure not to lose or empty any paint cans ever again. +Once upon a time, in a deep, deep forest, there lived a little frog named Fred. Fred liked to jump and play with his friends, but he also wanted to win a race. One day, he decided to ask his friend, the big bear, for help. + +"Big bear, can you help me win a race?" Fred asked. The big bear smiled and said, "Yes, little frog. I will help you win the race. Let's practice together." + +So, Fred and the big bear practiced running and jumping every day. They had a lot of fun, and Fred became very fast. After many days, it was time for the big race. All the animals in the forest came to watch. + +The race began, and Fred ran as fast as he could. He jumped over rocks and logs, and soon he was in the lead. His heart was full of joy as he crossed the finish line first. He had won the race! + +Fred thanked the big bear for helping him. They were both very happy. From that day on, Fred and the big bear were the best of friends. They played together and enjoyed their life in the deep, deep forest. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Mia had a big, round circle painted on her bedroom wall. She loved her circle very much. + +One day, Mia asked her mom, "Can I draw more circles on my wall?" Her mom thought about it and then said, "I permit you to draw more circles, but only with these special markers." Mia was very happy and started to draw lots of pretty circles on her wall. + +Mia's room was soon full of pretty circles. She showed her mom and dad her beautiful wall. They smiled and said, "Good job, Mia!" Mia felt very proud and happy that she was permitted to make her room even more pretty with circles. +One day, a bunny named Ben went to the garden. He saw a big carrot. It was so tall that he had to climb to get it. Ben tried to climb, but he was too small. + +Ben met a smelly skunk named Sam. Sam said, "I can help you climb to get the carrot." Ben was happy and said, "Thank you, Sam!" They became friends. + +Ben climbed on Sam's back. He reached up and got the big carrot. They both ate the carrot and were happy. Ben and Sam played in the garden all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Charlie. He lived in a wet park with many trees and flowers. Charlie loved to play in the wet grass after it rained. + +One day, Charlie met a new friend, a little bird named Lucy. Lucy said, "Hi, Charlie! Do you want to play with me in the wet park?" Charlie was very happy and said, "Yes, Lucy! Let's play together!" + +They played all day in the wet park. They jumped in puddles and climbed trees. But then, it started to rain very hard. The rain made the park very wet and slippery. Charlie and Lucy tried to find a safe place to hide from the rain, but they couldn't. They got very wet and cold. They were sad that their fun day in the park had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a popular slide. Kids loved to play on it all day. It was big and red. There was also some equipment like swings and a seesaw. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. The dog liked to bark and run around. The kids were scared. They did not want to play on the slide or the equipment. They just wanted the dog to go away. + +A brave boy named Tim had an idea. He found a big stick and threw it far away. The dog ran after the stick. The kids were not scared anymore. They played on the slide, swings, and seesaw. The popular slide was fun again. +One day, a big black cat found a red scarf. The cat liked the scarf so much, it put it on. The cat walked around and felt very happy. It saw a big lake and thought, "I want to sail on the lake." + +The cat found a small boat and got in. It said, "I am going to sail on this lake with my red scarf." The wind blew hard, and the boat moved fast. The cat was having fun, but the sky got dark. The wind blew harder, and the boat started to tip. + +The cat held on tight to the red scarf, but the wind blew it off. The scarf flew away into the sky. The cat was sad and scared. The boat tipped over, and the cat fell into the cold water. The cat swam back to the land, but the red scarf was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a very good dog. He liked to go for walks with his owner, Sam. Sam had a leash for Spot so he could walk with him. The leash was not fancy, it was cheap, but Spot and Sam liked it. + +One day, Spot saw another dog named Max. Max had a shiny, pretty leash. Spot wanted a leash like Max's. Spot asked Sam for a new leash, but Sam said no. Sam told Spot to accept the leash he had because it worked just fine. + +After a few days, Spot saw that his cheap leash was just as good as Max's pretty leash. Spot learned to accept his leash and be happy with what he had. Spot and Sam continued to go for walks and have fun together. They were very happy, and Spot knew that it was not the leash that mattered, but the love and fun they shared. +One day, a big, impressive bird and a small, funny frog were talking by the pond. The bird loved to tell jokes, and the frog liked to listen. They were very good friends. + +The bird told a joke about a cat who could not find its tail. The frog laughed and laughed. The bird felt happy because the frog liked his joke. Then, the frog said, "I have a truth to tell you. I can jump very high!" + +The bird asked the frog to show him how high he could jump. The frog jumped very high, almost as high as the bird could fly. The bird was very impressed. They both laughed and played together all day long. They knew that jokes and truths could be fun and make their friendship strong. +One day, a lovely girl named Amy went for a walk. She liked to admire the pretty flowers and the big trees. She saw a bird in the sky and smiled. + +As Amy walked, she heard a sound. It was a tap, tap, tap sound. She looked around and saw a woodpecker. The woodpecker was making the tap sound on a tree. + +Amy watched the woodpecker and said, "You are good at tap, tap, tap!" The woodpecker looked at her and flew away. Amy felt happy and went home to tell her mom about her fun day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree with red things on it. Tim asked his mom, "What are those red things?" + +His mom said, "Those are spicy peppers. They grow on trees and are used to make food taste good. But be careful, they are very spicy and can make you cry." + +Tim wanted to try a spicy pepper. He picked one from the tree and took a bite. His mouth felt hot and he started to cry. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, help! My mouth is on fire!" + +His mom took him to the ground and gave him some water to drink. Tim felt better after drinking the water. He learned that spicy peppers can make you cry, and he should always listen to his mom. From that day on, Tim never ate a spicy pepper without asking his mom first. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved going to the grocery store with his mom. He liked to see all the yummy food and colorful fruits. + +One day, Tom saw an old lady at the grocery store. She needed help to get a box from a high shelf. Tom wanted to help her, but he was too little. He felt sad. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He asked his mom to help the old lady. His mom was happy to help. The old lady said thank you and gave Tom a big smile. Tom felt happy and proud. The moral of the story is that even if you are little, you can still help others with love and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a long, tall tree. It had a pretty rose on it. A little boy named Tim loved the rose. He would look at it every day. + +One day, a big bird came to the tree. It tried to take the rose away. Tim did not like that. He wanted to save the rose from the big bird. Tim had a toy gun that could shoot soft balls. + +Tim took his toy gun and shot a soft ball at the big bird. The big bird was scared and flew away. Tim was happy that he saved the rose. The rose was safe on the long, tall tree again. Tim and the rose lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. One day, she saw a broken flower. It was sad and droopy. Lily wanted to help the flower bloom. + +Lily asked her mom, "What can I do to help the flower?" Her mom said, "Give it water and care. Then, it will grow and bloom." So, Lily took a small cup and filled it with water. She gave the flower a drink. + +As the days went by, Lily took care of the flower. She gave it water and talked to it. One day, she saw the flower start to change. It was taking a turn for the better. The flower grew tall and strong. Soon, it bloomed into a beautiful, happy flower. Lily was so proud of her hard work and the flower she helped to grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that could spray water. He loved to play with it in the hot sun. + +One day, Tim saw a pale ball in the sky. He asked his mom what it was. She said, "That's the moon, a planet far away." Tim wanted to go there and play. + +So, Tim took his spray toy and pointed it at the sky. He sprayed and sprayed, making a big cloud. The cloud grew and took Tim up to the pale moon. He played and had fun. Then, the cloud brought him back home, where he told his mom all about his adventure. +One day, a little bird named Tim was scared to fly. His mom said, "Don't be scared, Tim. You can do it!" Tim looked at the high pitch on the tree and was very scared. + +"Okay, Mom, I will try," said Tim. He took a deep breath and jumped. Tim started to soar in the sky. He was so happy he could fly. He was not scared anymore. + +Tim flew back to the pitch on the tree. "Look, Mom! I can fly!" he said. His mom was very proud of him. Now Tim could soar in the sky and play with his friends without being scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was an independent dog who liked to run and play in the park. He was very fast, and all the other dogs would watch him go by with great speed. + +One day, Max was running and playing when he saw a little girl. The girl was sad because her ball was stuck in a tree. Max wanted to help her, so he paused for a moment to think about what to do. + +Max decided to climb the tree to get the ball. He used his strong legs and speed to climb up the tree quickly. When he got to the top, he grabbed the ball with his mouth and dropped it down to the girl. She was so happy, and Max felt proud that he could help. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a pet bird named Bob. Bob lived in a cage. Tim loved to play with Bob every day. + +One day, Tim found a magic wand. He wanted to use the wand to make Bob's cage bigger. But Tim was ignorant about how the wand worked. So, he pointed the wand at the cage and said, "Grow, cage, grow!" But instead of growing, the cage started to shrink! + +Bob was scared and said, "Help, Tim! My cage is too small!" Tim tried to fix it, but he didn't know how. The cage kept getting smaller and smaller. + +In the end, the cage became so small that Bob couldn't move. Tim felt very sad and learned that he should be more careful with things he didn't understand. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with many rooms. In this house, there lived a kind and generous family with a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, she decided to move her toys upstairs to play in her room. + +Lily's mom saw her carrying her toys upstairs and asked, "Lily, what are you doing?" Lily replied, "I'm moving my toys upstairs to play in my room, Mommy." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea! I'll help you move your toys." + +Together, they moved all of Lily's toys upstairs to her room. Lily was so happy and grateful for her mom's help. They spent the whole day playing with the toys and having fun. At the end of the day, Lily gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mommy, for helping me and being so generous." + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be generous and help others, just like her mom. And every time she played with her toys upstairs, she thought of the special day she shared with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. He had many toys to play with. One day, Spot decided to sort his toys into piles. He put all the balls in one pile and all the bones in another pile. + +While Spot was sorting his toys, he saw a mop. The mop was big and fluffy. Spot thought it was a toy too! He picked up the mop and started to play with it. He ran around the house, wagging his tail and dragging the mop behind him. + +Spot's mom saw him playing with the mop. She laughed and said, "Spot, that's not a toy! That's a mop to clean the floor." Spot looked at the mop and then at his mom. He didn't care if it was not a toy. He had fun playing with the mop and sorting his toys all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to clean a big dish. Sally was very happy to help. + +Sally took the dish to the sink and started to wash it. She used soap and water to make the dish very clean. When she was done, she showed the clean dish to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sally. You did a great job!" + +Later, Sally's friend, Tim, came over to play. Sally wanted to tell Tim about the clean dish. She said, "Tim, I helped my mom today! I washed a big dish and made it very clean." Tim was proud of Sally and said, "Wow, you are a good helper, Sally!" They both smiled and went to play outside. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to wear a red hat that her grandma made for her. One day, Mia went to visit her grandma in the forest. + +On her way, she met a big bear. The bear looked at her and said, "Hi Mia, I see you have a pretty red hat. Can you help me tie my shoes? I don't know how to do it." + +Mia felt important and said, "Of course, Mr. Bear! I can help you." She bent down and tied the bear's shoes. The bear was very happy and thanked her. + +As Mia continued walking, she saw a tiny bird with a broken wing. The bird asked her, "Can you help me tie a bandage on my wing? I can't fly." Mia nodded and tied a bandage on the bird's wing. + +Finally, Mia reached her grandma's house. She told her grandma about her day and how she helped her friends in the wild forest. Grandma hugged her and said, "Mia, you are a kind and helpful girl. I am proud of you." +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went on a tour with his mom and dad. They went to a big park with lots of trees and flowers. Tim was very happy to see all the pretty things around him. + +As they walked, Tim saw a sad little bird sitting on the ground. It looked hurt and couldn't fly. Tim wanted to help the bird, so he called his mom and dad to come see. They all wanted to make the bird happy again. + +Together, they discovered that the bird needed a safe place to rest. They found a nice tree with a big branch and gently put the bird there. The bird started to feel better and soon began to sing. Tim, his mom, and his dad were all happy that they could help the bird. They continued their tour, knowing they had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her toys. One day, Lily found a piece of paper near the flowers. + +Lily looked at the paper and saw a picture of a flower on it. She wanted to see the flower bloom, so she put the paper in the ground next to the flowers in her garden. Every day, she gave the paper water and love. + +After some days, Lily saw a new, pretty flower bloom where she put the paper. She was very happy and felt very clever. Now, she had a new flower friend in her garden to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Tom. Tom loved to perform tricks for his friends. He would jump high and run fast. Tom was very good at performing. + +One day, Tom met a little bird named Sue. Sue wanted to learn how to perform tricks too. So, Tom taught her how to do a special motion. They would flap their arms like wings and spin around. Sue was so happy that she could perform the motion. + +"Look at me, Tom! I can do it!" Sue said with a big smile. Tom was very proud of his new friend. They spent the whole day performing tricks and motions together. And from that day on, Tom and Sue were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Mimi. Mimi liked to play and run all day. One day, Mimi saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Mimi took a big step and started to climb the tree. + +As Mimi climbed higher, she began to feel uncomfortable. She was scared and wanted to get down. Mimi tried to climb down, but she was too scared to move. She cried for help. + +A kind boy named Tom heard Mimi's cries. He came to the tree and helped her down. Mimi was so happy and thanked Tom. They became best friends and played together every day. In the end, Mimi learned to be more careful and never climbed a big tree again. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy, a big silver ball. He loved to play with the silver ball every day. It was his favorite toy. + +One day, while Tim was playing with the silver ball, it rolled far away. Tim was very sad, and his legs felt weak. He wanted to find the silver ball, but he didn't know where it went. Tim started to suffer because he missed his toy so much. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad and wanted to help. She took his hand and they went looking for the silver ball together. They looked high and low, and at last, they found it under a big tree. Tim was so happy to have his silver ball back, and he hugged his mom tight. From that day on, Tim and his mom played with the silver ball together, and they were never weak or sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat fruit. His favorite fruit was the apple. One day, Tim saw a big tree with many apples on it. Tim wanted to pick the apples, but he was too small to reach them. + +Tim asked his big sister, Sue, to help him get the apples. Sue said she would help if Tim would behave. Tim promised to be good, so Sue lifted him up to reach the apples. But Tim was too excited and started to wiggle. Sue asked him to stop and behave, but Tim didn't listen. + +Finally, Sue put Tim down and said she wouldn't help him anymore. Tim was sad, but he knew he needed to behave. He said sorry to Sue and promised to be good. This time, Tim was successful in staying still while Sue lifted him up. Together, they picked many apples from the tree. Tim and Sue were both happy, and they shared the yummy fruit with their family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He liked to play in the soil. He thought the soil was interesting. He would dig and find many things like rocks, bugs, and even small toys. + +One day, Tom found a big shiny rock in the soil. He showed it to his mom. His mom said, "Tom, we can pay for many things with this rock!" They were very happy. + +But then, a mean man saw the rock. He wanted it for himself. When Tom and his mom went to the store to pay for things, the mean man took the rock. Tom and his mom were very sad. They could not pay for things anymore. The mean man did not give the rock back, and they never saw the rock again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy truck. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the store. At the store, they bought some lemons. Timmy loved lemons because they were sour. + +After they bought the lemons, Timmy's dad said, "Let's go home and load up the car." Timmy was excited to help his dad load the car. They put the lemons in the car and Timmy's dad drove them home. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom was vacuuming. The vacuum was very noisy. Timmy covered his ears because he didn't like the noisy sound. His mom finished vacuuming and they all had some lemonade made from the lemons they bought at the store. It was sour, just like Timmy liked it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his ball. He would throw the ball up and catch it. One day, Timmy's ball went over the fence and landed on the grill. The grill was very hot and burned the ball. + +Timmy was sad because he loved that ball. He went to his neighbor and asked if he could get his ball back. The neighbor said he didn't have it, but Timmy saw his ball in the neighbor's yard. The neighbor wasn't honest. + +Timmy tried to climb the fence to get his ball back, but he fell and hurt himself. His parents took him to the hospital, but he had broken his arm. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his ball anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make yummy cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's room was very messy and she couldn't find her favorite toy. So, she decided to organize all her toys and put them in their right place. It was a rough job, but she did it with a smile on her face. After organizing her room, she went to the kitchen to make some dough for her cookies. Her mommy helped her mix the ingredients and soon they had a big ball of dough. Lily loved the smell of the dough and she started to shape it into different animals. Finally, they put the dough in the oven and waited for the cookies to bake. When they were done, Lily and her mommy ate the delicious cookies and enjoyed their clean and organized home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog who lived in a big pond. The frog liked to hop around and catch bugs to eat. One day, the frog saw a shiny green bug that looked very tasty. But the frog's mom said, "No, that bug is poison! You must stay away from it!" + +The little frog was sad because he wanted to eat the shiny green bug. But he listened to his mom and stayed away. Later that day, the little frog saw a big bird swoop down and eat the shiny green bug. The bird got very sick and couldn't fly anymore. The little frog was glad he listened to his mom and stayed away from the poison bug. + +From then on, the little frog always remembered to listen to his mom and stay away from things that looked shiny and green. He was happy and healthy, and he loved to hop around and catch bugs that were safe to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a wallet with his favorite toy inside. One day, Timmy lost his wallet in the park while he was playing. He looked everywhere for his wallet, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy asked his friend, Sally, "Have you seen my wallet?" Sally replied, "No, I haven't. But we can test to see if anyone found it." They walked around the park and asked everyone they saw if they found Timmy's wallet, but no one had. + +Suddenly, a man appeared and said he found Timmy's wallet. Timmy was so happy and thanked the man. But when he opened his wallet, he saw that his toy was missing. The man took it without Timmy knowing. + +Timmy felt sad and confused because the man was unknown to him. Sally said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll find your toy another day." Timmy nodded his head, but he knew it wouldn't be the same without his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that was very expensive. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy brought his expensive toy car with him to play with. + +While Timmy was playing with his toy car, another boy came up to him. The boy said, "Wow, that car is cool! Can I play with it too?" Timmy replied, "Sure, but be careful because it's expensive." The other boy was happy and they played together with the toy car. + +After they were done playing, the other boy said, "Thanks for letting me play with your car, Timmy. You are a good friend." Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I had fun too." They both went home happy, knowing that they had made a new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete was very selfish and always wanted things his way. He didn't like to share his food or toys with his penguin friends. + +One day, Pete saw a little penguin friend who was sad because he didn't have any food. Pete felt bad and decided to share his fish with his friend. His friend was very happy and they played together all day. + +At the end of the day, Pete felt happy too. He realized that it feels good to be kind and share with others. He bowed to his friend and said, "I'm sorry for being selfish. Let's be friends forever!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to watch the birds fly and sing in the trees. One day, Timmy went for a walk with his mommy. They walked down the street and saw a big dog with a harsh bark. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, that dog is scary. Can we watch it from far away?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Timmy. Let's walk on the other side of the street so we can stay safe." + +As they continued their walk, Timmy saw a butterfly and ran to watch it. He said, "Look, Mommy! The butterfly is so pretty!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is. Let's watch it together before it flies away." + +Timmy was happy to watch the butterfly with his mommy and they continued their walk together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very sleepy, so he went to bed early. While he was sleeping, he had a bad dream. He saw a big monster with a scary face chasing him. Teddy was very scared and he wanted to escape from the monster. + +Teddy woke up and he was happy because it was just a dream. But then he remembered that sometimes bad things can happen in real life too. So, Teddy decided to be brave and face his fears. He knew that if he ever had to escape from danger, he would have to be strong and not give up. + +From that day on, Teddy was never afraid of anything again. He learned that even when things are scary, you can always find a way to escape and face your fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry, so his mommy said she would cook him some yummy food. Timmy was happy and waited patiently for his food. + +While his mommy was cooking, there was silence in the house. Timmy was too weak to make any noise, so he just sat and waited. Finally, his mommy called him to come and eat. + +But when Timmy took a bite of the food, he didn't feel well. His mommy had accidentally put something bad in the food, and Timmy got very sick. He had to go to the hospital and he never felt the same again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey. The turkey was very sad because he couldn't move his legs. His friends tried to help him, but they didn't know what to do. + +One day, a kind and compassionate girl saw the turkey and wanted to help him. She gently picked him up and took him to a vet. The vet said the turkey was okay, but he needed some exercise to move his legs again. + +The girl took the turkey home and made a special place for him to move around. Every day, she helped the turkey exercise and soon he was able to move his legs again! The turkey was so happy and grateful to the girl for her compassionate help. From that day on, they became the best of friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to play outside. He had a ball that he liked to kick and throw. One day, he kicked the ball too hard and it went into the woods. He went to get it, but he got lost. + +The boy walked and walked, but he couldn't find his way back home. The sun went down and it got dark. Suddenly, he tripped and hit his head on a rock. He felt a pain in his skull and it wouldn't go away. + +The boy was persistent and kept walking, but he was getting weaker and weaker. He couldn't find any food or water. Eventually, he fell down and couldn't get up. Sadly, he never made it back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to climb a big tree in his backyard. But the tree was too tall and he couldn't reach it. Timmy saw a ladder nearby and wanted to use it to climb the tree. He asked his mom if he could use the ladder. + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. That ladder is old and rusty. It's not safe to use." But Timmy really wanted to climb the tree, so he ignored his mom's warning and used the ladder anyway. + +As he climbed the tree, the ladder broke and Timmy fell to the ground. He was very nervous and hurt. His mom rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had broken his leg and couldn't play outside for a long time. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and not do things that are dangerous. It's important to be safe and not take unnecessary risks, even if you really want to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Tom went to the park with his mom and dad. They had a picnic and then went for a ride in a rowboat on the lake. Tom was so happy to be in the boat with his family. + +But then, Tom's dad stood up and the boat started to wobble. Tom got scared and held on tight. Suddenly, his dad fell into the water! Tom's mom was embarrassed because there were lots of people watching. But Tom didn't forget what his dad told him - always wear a life jacket when you're in a boat. So, Tom's dad was okay and they all had a good laugh. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the bathroom to wash her hands. She turned on the faucet and water came out. She loved watching the water flow. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and said, "I want to count how many drops of water come out of the faucet!" Lily thought this was a great idea and they both started counting. They counted up to 20 drops before the water stopped flowing. + +After they finished counting, Lily's brother said, "You're so brave for turning on the faucet all by yourself!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, she always counted the drops of water that came out of the faucet whenever she washed her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her mom gave her a present. It was a big box with a bow on top. Lily was so happy to receive it! She tore off the wrapping paper and opened the box. Inside, there was a toy piano. When she pressed the keys, it made a beautiful sound. Lily loved playing her new toy piano every day. + +One afternoon, Lily's mom took her to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily heard an ordinary sound coming from the trees. It was a bird chirping! Lily loved listening to the sound of the bird. She thought it was so pretty. After a while, it was time to go home. Lily took her toy piano with her and played it all the way back. She was so happy to have her new toy and to hear the sound of the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help, but she noticed that the dishwasher was already full. + +She said to her mom, "Mommy, the dishwasher is full. I can't put any more dishes in it." Her mom replied, "That's okay, Lily. Let's tidy up the kitchen first, and then we can run the dishwasher later." + +Lily helped her mom tidy up the kitchen. They put away the food, wiped the counters, and swept the floor. When they were done, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such a good helper." Lily smiled and said, "I love to help you, Mommy. I never refuse to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy train that he loved very much. The toy train belonged to him and he played with it every day. + +One hot summer day, Timmy took his toy train to the park to play with it on the track there. But when he got to the park, he saw that another boy was already playing with the track. The other boy didn't want to share the track with Timmy, and they started to argue. + +Timmy was very upset that he couldn't play with his toy train on the track. He tried to take the track away from the other boy, but they started to fight. In the end, the track got broken and Timmy's toy train was ruined. + +Timmy was very sad that he couldn't play with his toy train anymore. He learned that it's not good to fight over things that belong to you, and that it's better to share and play nicely with others. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day long. One day, a big tornado came and the cat was scared. The cat ran to the closet and hid inside. The wind was very loud and the cat could hear it. Suddenly, a little mouse came and whispered to the cat, "Don't be scared, I'm here with you." The cat felt better and they waited together until the tornado went away. From that day on, the cat wasn't lazy anymore and played with the mouse every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, while playing, he stumbled and fell down. He cried out for his mommy. + +Mommy came running and asked Timmy if he was okay. Timmy said he was fine but his knee hurt. Mommy took out the important first aid kit and put a bandage on Timmy's knee. + +After Timmy's knee was all better, he wanted to play with the hose. He turned it on and sprayed water everywhere. Mommy came outside and said, "Timmy, be careful with the hose. You might get all wet!" Timmy laughed and continued to play with the hose, having so much fun. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a toy car. The toy car was his favorite thing in the whole world. He loved to play with it every day. One day, Timmy went to the park and he brought his toy car with him. He played with it on the slide and the swings. + +Suddenly, the toy car fell off the slide and rolled away. Timmy looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. Then, a little girl found the toy car and picked it up. Timmy was so happy to see his toy car again. He said, "That's my toy car! It belongs to me!" The little girl gave the toy car back to Timmy and he was very grateful. He said, "Thank you so much! You are very kind." Timmy went back home with his toy car and put it in a little net to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta, especially when his mom made it with tomato sauce. One day, Timmy was being careless and spilled his plate of pasta all over the floor. His mom was very upset and told him to be more careful next time. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were having fun until two boys started to fight over a toy. Timmy knew it wasn't right to fight and tried to stop them, but they didn't listen. Suddenly, one of the boys got hurt and had to go home. + +Timmy felt sad and realized that being careless and fighting could hurt others. He promised to be more careful and to always try to solve problems without fighting. From that day on, Timmy was a kind and thoughtful boy who always tried to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to look at the tall fence in her backyard. One day, she saw a little bird fly over the fence. She wanted to see it up close, so she climbed the fence. But the fence was too tall and she fell down and hurt herself. + +The moral of the story is that we should not climb tall fences because it can hurt us. It is important to be safe and ask for help if we want to see something on the other side of the fence. +Once upon a time, it was winter. The snow was on the ground and it was very cold outside. One day, a foolish rabbit decided to go outside and play in the snow. The rabbit was so excited to play that he forgot to wear his warm coat. + +After a little while, the rabbit got very cold and wanted to go back inside. But, he realized that he had snow all over his fur and it was making him even colder. So, he decided to remove the snow by shaking himself like a dog. + +Finally, the rabbit was able to go back inside and warm up. He learned that it's important to be prepared for winter and to not be foolish by going outside without a warm coat. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big ball. It was so large that it could barely fit in the room. A little boy named Tim loved to play with the big ball, but one day, something strange happened. The ball started to shrink! Tim watched as the object became smaller and smaller until it was no bigger than a tiny toy. Tim was sad that his big ball had turned into a small object, but he still loved to play with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to school. She always had fun playing with her friends in the classroom. One day, it was raining outside and Lily's mom forgot to bring her an umbrella. When Lily got to school, her clothes were all wet and her hair was messy. + +Lily's teacher, Miss Rose, asked her what happened. Lily told her that she got wet because her mom forgot the umbrella. Miss Rose said, "Oh no, that will spoil your day!" Lily was sad because she didn't want her day to be spoiled. + +But Miss Rose had an idea. She took a towel and dried Lily's hair and clothes. Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, Miss Rose! You made me dry!" Miss Rose smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I don't want you to feel sad in our classroom." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play the piano with her wide hands. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to whisper because her baby brother was sleeping. + +"Can you play the piano quietly, Lily?" asked her mommy. + +"Yes, mommy," Lily whispered back. + +Lily played the piano with her soft fingers and whispered a song. Her baby brother slept soundly through the sweet music. + +"Thank you, Lily," said her mommy. "You are a good big sister." + +Lily smiled and whispered, "I love you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the couch with her favorite cushion. It was soft and fluffy and made her feel happy. One day, Lily's little brother came into the room and accidentally knocked over a vase. The flowers fell on the floor and made a big mess. Lily felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her mommy came in and saw the mess. She didn't get mad, instead she smiled and said, "Let's clean this up together!" Lily was happy that her mommy was going to help her. They got a broom and a dustpan and started to clean up the flowers. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mommy said, "Let's include your brother in our game of building a tower with the cushions!" Lily was excited to include her brother and they all had fun playing together. From that day on, Lily learned that it's always better to include others and work together as a team. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a little glowing ball in her backyard. She was so happy and started to play with it. But then, a little boy came and wanted to play with it too. Lily didn't want to share, so they started to argue. + +The little boy said he found it first, but Lily didn't believe him. They both wanted to keep the glowing ball to themselves. They started to push each other, and the ball fell and broke into little pieces. They both felt sad and realized that they should have shared the ball. They apologized to each other and decided to play together with other toys. Even though the ball was gone, they had fun together and their friendship glowed brighter than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, where there was a big tree with lots of fruit on it. Every day, Lily would gaze up at the tree and dream of eating all the yummy fruit. + +But there was a problem. Every time Lily tried to climb the tree, she would fall down and hurt herself. She knew she shouldn't climb the tree, but she just couldn't resist the temptation of the juicy fruit. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She asked her big brother to help her pick the fruit from the tree. Her brother was a bit naughty sometimes, but he agreed to help her. Together, they picked all the fruit and had a big feast in the backyard. From that day on, Lily never had to climb the tree again to get her fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and explore the forest. One day, he saw a delicious carrot in a garden. Benny wanted to eat it so badly, but he knew he had to be wise and not take it without asking. + +Benny decided to follow a path to the garden owner's house. When he got there, he asked the owner if he could buy the carrot. The owner was very happy that Benny asked nicely and sold him the carrot for a fair price. + +Benny learned that it's always better to be wise and ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you. He enjoyed his carrot and felt proud that he did the right thing. From that day on, Benny always made sure to ask before taking anything. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted some juice because she was thirsty. So, she asked her mommy for some juice. Her mommy gave her a glass of juice which made her very happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy had to mail a letter. She asked Lily if she wanted to come along. Lily said yes and they walked to the mailbox. But, it was a hot day and Lily started feeling uncomfortable. She asked her mommy if they could go back home. + +Finally, they made it back home and Lily felt much better. She drank some more juice and played with her toys. She was happy to have spent time with her mommy and was excited to receive a letter in the mail soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to stand on her tiptoes and reach for the stars. One day, she went to her mom and asked if they could go to the lab. + +"What's a lab?" Lily's mom asked. + +"It's a place where scientists do experiments," Lily replied. + +"Oh, I see. Why do you want to go there?" her mom asked. + +"I want to learn new things and not be ignorant anymore," Lily said with determination. + +So, they went to the lab and Lily was amazed by all the cool things she saw. She learned about chemistry and physics and even got to do her own experiment. From that day on, Lily loved learning and never wanted to be ignorant again. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She wore a pretty cloth dress that sparkled in the sun. One day, the princess went for a walk in the forest. She saw a frog hidden behind a tree. The frog said, "I will help you find your true love, but you must marry me." The princess said yes, and the frog turned into a prince. They got married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute vase that she loved very much. One day, she accidentally broke it while playing. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mother saw how sad she was and asked her what happened. Lily told her that she broke her cute vase. Her mother hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's fix it together." + +They glued the vase back together, but it didn't look the same. Lily was still sad. Her mother then said, "Let's mail the vase to grandma. She loves flowers and will be happy to have it." + +Lily learned that even when things break, they can still bring happiness to others. It's important to find a way to make things right and spread joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with every day. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend wanted to play with her toy car, but Lily didn't want to share. Her friend said, "Lily, it's not nice to be selfish. Sharing is caring." + +Lily didn't listen and kept her toy car all to herself. But then, the toy car's wheels started to spin too fast and it broke. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said, "Lily, this is what happens when we don't share. Things can get spoiled." + +Lily learned her lesson and realized that sharing is important. She went back to her friend's house and said sorry. They played together and had fun. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design things. One day, she wanted to make a new dress for her doll. So, she searched for some fabric in her room. + +Lily's brother, Jack, came in and saw what she was doing. "That's a stupid idea," he said. "Why would you want to make a dress for a dumb doll?" + +Lily felt sad and didn't want to talk to Jack anymore. But then, she had an idea. She asked Jack if he wanted to help her design a new toy for their little sister. Jack was excited and they worked together to make a fun and colorful toy. In the end, they were both happy and proud of what they had created. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small town with her family. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy with an interesting toy car. She wanted to play with it too, but the boy didn't let her. + +Lily was sad and went back home. The next day, she went to the park again. She saw the boy with the same interesting toy car. But this time, she had a plan. She waited until the boy wasn't looking and then she stole the toy car. + +Lily played with the toy car for a while, but then she felt bad. She knew that stealing was wrong. So, she went back to the park and gave the toy car back to the boy. The boy was happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, they became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk on a path in the forest. She saw a rabbit hopping along the path and she followed it. The rabbit led her to a house where an old lady was baking cookies. + +"Hello, little girl! Are you hungry?" asked the old lady. + +"Yes, please! I'm very eager to try your cookies," replied Lily. + +The old lady gave her some cookies and they were so delicious that Lily asked for the recipe. The old lady taught her how to bake the cookies and Lily was very happy. From that day on, Lily would often walk along the path to visit the old lady and bake cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very modest and always wore plain clothes. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. But there was a big boy who wanted to play on the swings too. Lily said, "I will yield the swing to you and wait for my turn." The big boy smiled and said thank you. After he was done, Lily had her turn on the swing and she had so much fun! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a big box. Timmy was excited to see what was inside. His mom told him to open the box. Timmy opened the box and inside was a big fire truck! + +Timmy was so happy and he played with his new fire truck all day long. He pretended to put out fires and save people. He even showed his ordinary toy cars to the fire truck and they became friends. Timmy loved his new toy and thanked his mom for bringing it home. From that day on, Timmy played with his fire truck every day and it became his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very anxious because she wanted to go outside and play, but her mom said no. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I go outside and play?" + +Her mom said, "Not right now, sweetie. It's too hot outside. I don't permit you to go out in the sun." + +Lily was sad and went to her room. She saw a knob on her door and turned it. Suddenly, she found herself in a magical garden where it was cool and shady. + +Lily played with the flowers and butterflies until it was time to go back inside. She turned the knob again and went back to her room. She was happy that she found a way to play outside without her mom knowing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Her mommy told her to be careful and not go too far. + +Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. But when she got to the bottom, she realized she had lost her belt. She looked around but couldn't find it. + +Lily got sad and started to cry. A man saw her crying and came over to help. He asked her what was wrong and she told him about her lost belt. The man said he found a belt and asked her to describe it. Lily described her belt and the man gave it back to her. + +Lily was happy again and thanked the man. Her mommy came over and saw that Lily's belt was messy. She told her to be more careful and always lock her belt. The moral of the story is to always be careful and lock your things so they don't get lost or messy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Mr. Fluffy. Mr. Fluffy was very special to Lily because he belonged to her mommy when she was little. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They had lots of fun on the swings and slides. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized that Mr. Fluffy was missing! She looked everywhere, but he was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was sad because Mr. Fluffy was very important to her. He held all her happy memories. Her mommy said they would look for him again tomorrow when the sun was out and the ground was dry. Lily went to bed that night feeling worried about her memory bear. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy village. The people who lived there had lots of money and big houses. One day, a little girl went to the village and saw a big top. She wanted to spin around and around, so she went inside. "Can I spin, please?" she asked the man in charge. "Of course," he said, and she started to spin. She spun so fast that she fell and hurt her head. The man didn't help her, and she had to go back to her own village all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green fields near her house. One day, as she was playing, she saw a big pumpkin sitting all alone. It was very mysterious and she wondered where it came from. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could take the pumpkin home. Her mommy said yes and they brought it inside. That night, as they were getting ready for bed, Lily noticed something strange. The pumpkin was glowing! + +The next morning, Lily woke up early and ran to the pumpkin. It was even more mysterious now. She asked her mommy what was happening and her mommy smiled. She had a surprise for Lily. They carved the pumpkin into a beautiful jack-o'-lantern and put it outside for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily loved pumpkins even more and couldn't wait for Halloween to come around again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She was running around and having fun when suddenly she fell down and hurt her leg. + +Her friend, Billy, saw what happened and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, my leg hurts. Can you help me?" + +Billy said, "Sure, let me display my superhero powers and make your leg feel normal again!" + +Billy then helped Lily up and rubbed her leg, and soon enough, Lily's leg felt normal again. She was happy and grateful to have a friend like Billy who could display superhero powers. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas. One day, Max found a very big and yellow banana. He was so happy and wanted to celebrate. + +Max's friend, the parrot, saw him with the big banana and said, "Max, that banana looks dangerous. It might make you sick." + +But Max didn't listen and ate the banana anyway. Soon, Max started to feel sick and had to go to the doctor. The doctor told Max that he shouldn't eat bananas that are too big or too ripe. + +Max learned his lesson and promised to only eat bananas that are just right. He thanked his friend, the parrot, for warning him about the dangerous banana. From that day on, Max and the parrot celebrated their friendship by sharing bananas that were just right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, brown bear. The bear looked very scary, but Lily was not afraid. + +She said to the bear, "Hello, Mr. Bear. You look very unique with your big fur coat." + +The bear was surprised that Lily was not afraid of him. He said, "Thank you for letting me know. Most people are scared of me because I am a bear." + +Lily and the bear became friends and played together every day. They would run and jump and have so much fun. One day, while they were playing, Lily fell down and hurt her leg. The bear let her climb on his back and carried her all the way back to her house. From that day on, Lily knew that the bear was not scary, but a kind and helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his mommy always told him to stop and look at the screen. Timmy didn't like the screen because it was always on and he couldn't play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a peaceful park. Timmy loved the park because there was no screen there. He played with his toys and had so much fun. But then, another boy came and started playing with Timmy's toys. Timmy didn't like that, he hated it. + +Timmy's mommy told him to share his toys and play with the other boy. Timmy didn't want to, but he listened to his mommy. They played together and had fun. Timmy realized that even though he didn't like sharing his toys, it was better than being alone with no one to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily saw something shiny on the ground. It was a silver coin! She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a lucky coin, Lily!" + +Lily felt safe and happy with her mommy at the park. She smiled and hugged her mommy tightly. They went home, and Lily put her lucky silver coin in her piggy bank. She couldn't wait to go back to the park with her mommy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her red coat and play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing on the swings, she saw a little boy sitting on a bench, weeping. + +Lily went over to the boy and asked him why he was crying. The boy told her that he lost his toy car and he couldn't find it anywhere. Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. She asked the boy what color his toy car was, and he said it was blue. + +Lily looked around the park and found the blue toy car under a bush. She gave it to the boy and he stopped weeping. The boy was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she helped someone in need. From that day on, Lily wore her red coat with pride, knowing that she did a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a yellow ball in her garden. She picked it up and ran to her mother. + +"Mommy, look at my new ball! It's yellow!" said Lily. + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's a beautiful ball, Lily. Let's set it over here on the palm tree so we don't lose it." + +Lily and her mother walked over to the palm tree and set the yellow ball down. Suddenly, they heard a sound coming from the ball. It was talking! + +"Hello, I'm a magic ball. What can I do for you?" said the ball. + +Lily was amazed and asked, "Can you make me a princess?" + +The ball replied, "Sure, close your eyes and make a wish." + +Lily closed her eyes and made a wish. When she opened them again, she was wearing a beautiful yellow dress and a crown on her head. She felt like a real princess! + +"Thank you, magic ball!" said Lily. + +The ball replied, "You're welcome, Lily. Remember, you can be anything you want to be." And with that, the magic ball disappeared into the sky. Lily and her mother were left standing under the palm tree, amazed by what had just happened. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. He liked to run and jump and kick a ball. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They brought a sandwich to eat for lunch. + +Timmy ate his sandwich and then went to play in the sand. He made a big pile of sand and then kicked it over. His mom watched him play and said, "Timmy, you sure are good at kicking!" + +After playing in the sand, Timmy and his mom went for a walk. The sky was very clear and blue. They saw a bird flying high in the sky. Timmy said, "Look, Mommy! The bird is up high in the clear sky!" + +They had a fun day at the park and went home happy. Timmy was tired from playing and fell asleep quickly. He dreamt of kicking the ball and eating another sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived with his mommy and daddy in a small house. Timmy's mommy and daddy were very poor, but they loved Timmy very much. + +One night, Timmy had a dream. In his dream, he was very wealthy and had lots of toys to play with. When Timmy woke up, he told his mommy about his dream. "I wish we had lots of power and could buy lots of toys," Timmy said. + +Timmy's mommy smiled and said, "We may not be wealthy, but we have each other and that's all that matters." Timmy hugged his mommy and went to play with his old toys. + +Days went by and Timmy's mommy and daddy got very sick. They didn't have enough power to buy medicine. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He remembered his dream and wished he was wealthy. But then he remembered what his mommy said about having each other. + +Sadly, Timmy's mommy and daddy passed away. Timmy was left all alone with his old toys. He realized that wealth and power didn't matter, but having loved ones did. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in a big forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, Bubba went for a walk in the forest and met a little bird. The bird asked Bubba if he knew where her nest was. Bubba didn't know, so he just shrugged his shoulders. + +The bird was sad, but Bubba decided to help her find her nest. They looked high and low, but couldn't find it. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from a nearby bush. Bubba bravely went to check it out and found the bird's nest! The bird was so happy and thanked Bubba for his help. Bubba just shrugged and said it was no big deal. + +From that day on, Bubba and the little bird became good friends and went on many adventures together in the forest. They learned that even though they were different, they could still help each other out and have fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a weird bug crawling on the ground. She wondered what kind of bug it was and wanted to take a closer look. + +As she bent down to get a better view, she didn't notice a car pass by. The car was going too fast and hit her. Lily was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. Her parents were very sad and worried. + +Sadly, Lily didn't make it. Her parents were heartbroken and missed her very much. They wished they could go back in time and make sure Lily didn't try to look at the weird bug. They knew they would never forget their sweet little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was a curious bird who always wanted to explore new places. One day, Tweety saw a big tree and decided to build a nest on one of its branches. + +Tweety worked hard to build the nest using sticks and leaves. It took a long time, but finally, the nest was ready. Tweety was very proud of the nest and couldn't wait to show it off to all of the other birds. + +As Tweety was flying around, a strong gust of wind blew and Tweety's wing got hurt. Tweety was very sad and couldn't fly anymore. But, all of the other birds came to help and took care of Tweety until the wing was healed. + +From that day on, Tweety was very grateful for the kindness of the other birds and always made sure to help others in need. And whenever Tweety saw the nest, it made Tweety very happy to know that it was built with hard work and determination. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching his favorite cartoon on TV. He had a fan that he used to cool himself while he watched his show. One day, Timmy's fan stopped working. + +Timmy: "Mommy, my fan is broken. Can we buy a new one?" +Mommy: "Sure, Timmy. But fans are expensive. We have to save up some money first." + +Timmy was sad because he really hated being hot while watching his favorite show. But he understood that they had to save up money to buy a new fan. So, Timmy and his mommy started saving money by doing chores around the house. After a few weeks, they finally had enough money to buy a new fan. + +Timmy was so happy when he saw his new fan. He thanked his mommy for helping him buy it. Now, he could watch his favorite show without feeling hot and uncomfortable. Timmy learned that sometimes things can be expensive, but with hard work and patience, you can still get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day long. She would eat so much candy that she would get a tummy ache. One day, her mom bought her a new skirt. It was a pretty skirt with flowers on it. Lily thought it was boring and didn't want to wear it. + +But then, Lily's mom told her a story about a girl who ate too much candy and got very sick. The girl had to stay in bed for many days and couldn't play with her friends. Lily realized that eating too much candy was not good for her. She decided to wear the new skirt and show it off to her friends. They all thought it was beautiful and Lily felt happy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to try new things, even if we think they are boring. And we should always remember to take care of our bodies by eating healthy foods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite purple dress every day. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some candy. As they walked, Lily saw a big guard standing in front of the store. + +"Mommy, who is that?" Lily asked. + +"That's the guard, sweetie. He is there to make sure no one steals anything from the store," her mom explained. + +Lily and her mom bought some candy and left the store. As they walked home, Lily noticed something strange. She saw the same guard following them. + +"Mommy, why is the guard following us?" Lily asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. He's just making sure we get home safely with our candy." + +When they arrived home, the guard waved goodbye and walked away. Lily felt happy and safe, knowing that the guard was there to protect them. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy was very hungry. He went to the fridge to find some food. He saw some apples, but they were too thin. Then, he saw some cheese and he requested his mom to give him some. His mom gave him a big piece of cheese and Timmy was very happy. He ate the cheese and felt full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and get dirty, but his mom didn't like it when he got his clothes all messy. One day, Benny was playing in the mud and got his favorite shirt all muddy. + +His mom was sad when she saw his shirt and said, "Oh no, Benny! Your shirt is dirty. We need to wash it in the laundry." So, they put the shirt in the washing machine and waited for it to be clean. + +But when they took the shirt out, they noticed a hole in it. Benny's mom said, "Don't worry, Benny. I can repair this hole with my sewing kit." And she did! Benny was so happy to have his favorite shirt back, all clean and fixed. From then on, he was careful not to get too dirty when he played outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, his mom took him to the park to play with his friends. + +Timmy was having fun on the swings when his friend asked him to share his cookies. Timmy didn't want to share and started to behave badly. He threw a tantrum and his mom had to take him home. + +On the way home, Timmy's mom tried to explain to him that he needed to behave and share with his friends. But Timmy was too frustrated and didn't want to listen. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom told him it was time for a nap. Timmy was still frustrated and didn't want to sleep. But eventually he fell asleep and passed out. + +When he woke up, he realized he missed out on playing with his friends at the park. Timmy felt sad and wished he had behaved better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and play with her bird friends. One day, Tweety saw a big pole in the middle of the field. She flew over to it and landed on top of it. + +Suddenly, a big cat named Tom appeared. Tom wanted to catch Tweety and eat her for his dinner. Tweety felt scared and didn't know what to do. She knew she had to be careful and try to fly away. + +But Tom was quick and started to climb the pole to catch Tweety. Tweety felt an urge to fly away as fast as she could. She flapped her wings and flew up into the sky, leaving Tom behind. Tweety was safe and happy to be with her bird friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the beach to play in the sand and swim in the water. + +While they were playing, Lily accidentally stepped on a seal that was sleeping on the beach. The seal woke up and started barking at Lily. Lily felt very uncomfortable and scared. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw what happened and said, "Lily, you need to say sorry to the seal. Maybe if you forgive yourself, the seal will forgive you too." + +Lily felt bad and went over to the seal. She said sorry and the seal stopped barking. Lily felt happy that the seal forgave her. From that day on, Lily always made sure to watch where she was walking on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved parties because they made her feel happy. One day, Lily's mommy said they were going to a party. Lily felt excited! + +At the party, there were lots of balloons and streamers. Lily felt like she was in a magical place! She saw her friends and they all played together. They danced to the music and ate yummy cake. + +As the party was ending, Lily's mommy gave her a light-up toy. Lily felt grateful and hugged her mommy. She went to bed that night feeling happy and lucky to have such a fun party. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he had been playing all day. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was his friend Billy playing his drum. Timmy was surprised because he thought Billy was tired too. + +Timmy went to see Billy and asked him why he was playing his drum. Billy said he was practicing for a concert. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play with Billy but he didn't know how to play the drum. + +Billy saw that Timmy was sad and surprised him by teaching him how to play the drum. Timmy was no longer tired and was happy to play with his friend. They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily had soft white wool all over her body. She lived on a peaceful farm with her mommy and daddy sheep. One day, Lily went out to play in the field. It was very cold outside and she started to shiver. + +Suddenly, she saw a little boy walking towards her. He had a warm woolly sweater on. The boy saw that Lily was shivering and felt sorry for her. He took off his sweater and put it on Lily's back. Now, Lily wasn't shivering anymore. She was warm and happy. + +Lily's mommy and daddy sheep were very happy too. They saw what the little boy did for Lily and were proud of him. From that day on, Lily and the little boy became best friends. They played together in the peaceful farm every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. The airport was always so lively with people hurrying around and suitcases rolling on the ground. + +One day, Timmy found a small toy car in the dirt. He decided to bury it in the ground so that he could dig it up later and play with it. He dug a small hole and carefully placed the car inside before covering it up with dirt. + +As Timmy was leaving the airport, he saw a big truck driving by. The truck was carrying lots of dirt to bury something very big. Timmy wondered what it could be, but he didn't stay to find out. He was too excited to go home and tell his mom about the buried toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play with her friends. One day, she saw a big orange ball in the park. She ran to pick it up and hold it in her hands. + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice say, "Help! I'm trapped!" It was coming from a small bug who had gotten stuck in a trap. Lily felt sad for the bug and wanted to help. She carefully picked up the trap and gently opened it to set the bug free. + +"Thank you so much!" said the bug. "You're welcome," said Lily with a smile. They became friends and played together with the orange ball all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy and he always ate too much of it. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he couldn't have any more candy because it was bad for his stomach. + +Timmy didn't like that and he asked his mom why he couldn't have candy. His mom explained that candy had a lot of sugar in it and it could make him sick. Timmy didn't believe his mom and he wanted to test if it was true. + +So, Timmy ate a lot of candy and soon his stomach hurt really bad. He went back to his mom and told her that his stomach hurt. His mom told him that she had some medicine available to make him feel better. + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom from now on. He didn't want his stomach to hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to collect pretty rocks and shiny buttons. One day, she saw a big billboard with a picture of a tasty burger. She asked her mommy if they could go to the restaurant and get a burger. + +Her mommy said yes and they went to the restaurant. Lily ate her burger and it was very tasty. But later that night, Lily got a tummy ache. She felt very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that the burger had made her very sick. + +Lily learned that sometimes things that look good on billboards are not always good for you. From then on, she was more careful about what she ate. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry because he didn't eat breakfast. His mom asked him, "Timmy, why are you so hungry?" Timmy replied, "I didn't eat breakfast." His mom said, "Let's go eat some lunch." + +They went to a restaurant and ordered some food. Timmy got a big burger and fries. He was so hungry that he chewed his food very fast. His mom said, "Timmy, slow down and chew your food properly." + +After lunch, they went outside and felt the cold winter air. Timmy put on his warm jacket and gloves. He said, "Mommy, I like winter because I can wear my warm clothes." His mom replied, "Me too, Timmy. Winter is a beautiful season." + +Timmy was happy and full after eating. He held his mom's hand and they walked home, enjoying the winter scenery. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mommy. They walked on the sand and saw the big blue sea. Timmy loved to look at the waves. Suddenly, he saw an octopus in the water. It had eight long arms and big eyes. Timmy thought it was funny. + +But then, Timmy saw that the octopus was hurt. One of its arms was missing. Timmy felt sad for the octopus. He wanted to help it. So, he told his mommy and they called the lifeguard. The lifeguard came and took the octopus back to the sea. Timmy was happy to see the octopus swim away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who was very kind. They would play together every day in the park. One day, they found a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings. They were so happy and decided to catch it. But when the butterfly flew away, Lily started to panic. Max told her not to worry and they continued playing together. From that day on, they always looked for beautiful butterflies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a sandwich. He went to the kitchen to make one, but there was no bread left. Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big sandwich on the table. He was so happy and took a big bite. But then he saw that the sandwich had dead bugs in it! Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came into the kitchen and saw him crying. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy showed her the sandwich. His mom was very angry and threw the sandwich away. She made Timmy a new sandwich with fresh bread and no bugs. Timmy was happy again and ate his sandwich with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was all blue like the sky. It was a navy boat. The boat was full of people who liked to go on adventures. One day, they saw a big island in the distance. They wanted to go there and explore it. But the boat was too big to go close to the island. So, they used a small boat to go to the island. + +When they got there, they saw a lot of trees and animals they had never seen before. They walked around and had fun. But then, it started to rain. They didn't have any umbrellas, so they got wet. They felt uncomfortable. But then, they had an idea. They found some big leaves and used them to cover their heads. The leaves marked their clothes with big green spots, but they didn't care. They were happy to be dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture of her family, but she didn't have all the colors she needed. So, she asked her mom if they could go to the store to gather some more pastel crayons. + +Mom said yes, and they went to the store. Lily was so excited to see all the different colors of pastel crayons. She gathered all the colors she needed and some extra ones too. + +When they got home, Lily was ready to draw her family picture. She was so happy because now she had all the right colors. Her picture turned out beautiful, and she felt proud of herself for gathering all the pastel crayons she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange. It was so big and round that it seemed like a ball. The orange was famous in the town because it was the biggest one anyone had ever seen. + +One day, a little boy saw the orange and wanted to eat it. But the orange seemed too big for him to eat alone. So, the little boy asked his friends to help him eat the orange. They all gathered around the orange and started to eat it. + +As they ate the orange, they noticed that it tasted strange. It seemed like the orange was rotten inside. Suddenly, the little boy and his friends got sick and had to go to the hospital. They learned that the famous orange was not good to eat and they should have been careful before eating it. + +From that day on, the big orange did not seem so famous anymore. It was just a bad orange that made some children sick. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little monkey named Max. Max loved to play and swing from tree to tree. One day, Max's favorite tree got broken and he couldn't swing anymore. Max was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Max's friend Lily came along and asked what was wrong. Max told her about his broken tree. Lily said, "Don't worry, I can fix it!" So, Lily climbed up the tree and fixed it with some branches and vines. + +After Lily fixed the tree, there was silence in the forest. Max and Lily listened to the birds chirping and the leaves rustling in the wind. Max was happy again and started swinging on his favorite tree. He thanked Lily for fixing it and they both played together, having lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a mailman who was delivering letters. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is he doing?" + +Her mommy said, "He is delivering letters to people's houses." + +Lily thought that sounded boring. She wanted to play instead. + +But then, the mailman came up to them and said, "Hey there! Do you want to help me deliver these letters?" + +Lily's eyes lit up with excitement. She had never delivered letters before! So, she and her mommy helped the mailman deliver the letters to all the houses in the neighborhood. + +After they were done, Lily said, "That was fun! Can we do it again tomorrow?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can deliver letters together anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the bathtub. He had a rubber duck, a boat, and a fish that squirted water. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new toy. It was a different toy than he was used to. It was a little car that could drive on the water. + +Timmy was so excited to play with his new toy in the bathtub. But his older brother, Bobby, came in and wanted to play with Timmy's toys too. Timmy didn't want to share his new car and told Bobby to ignore it. Bobby got mad and splashed water all over Timmy's toys. + +Timmy was sad that his toys got wet, but he still had his new car to play with. He drove it around the bathtub and had so much fun. Timmy learned that it's okay to have different toys and to ignore people who try to ruin your fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw something that looked like a big, white house. It seemed like a big igloo! + +Lily was curious, so she went closer to take a look. Inside the igloo, she met a friendly polar bear named Pete. Pete was very tidy and kept his igloo very clean. + +"Hello, little girl! What brings you here?" asked Pete. + +"I saw your igloo and wanted to see who lived here," replied Lily. + +"Well, you're welcome to come in and play with me," said Pete. + +Lily and Pete played together all day long. They built snowmen, made snow angels, and had a snowball fight. Lily had so much fun with her new friend, she promised to come back and visit Pete in his tidy igloo again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and chase butterflies in the garden. One day, Mittens met a little mouse named Jerry. + +"Hi there, little mouse! What are you doing?" asked Mittens. + +"I'm looking for some cheese for my dinner," replied Jerry. + +Mittens thought for a moment and said, "I don't think you should eat cheese. It's not good for your brain. Maybe you can have some seeds instead." + +Jerry was surprised. "Really? I didn't know that. Thank you for minding my health, Mittens." + +Mittens smiled and said, "No problem, Jerry. That's what friends are for." And from that day on, Mittens and Jerry became the best of friends, playing and exploring the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the forest near her house. One day, while she was wandering, she found a magic wand on the ground. She picked it up and waved it around, hoping something magical would happen. + +Suddenly, a mean and ugly witch appeared out of nowhere. "Give me that wand!" the witch demanded. + +Lily was scared, but she didn't want to give up the wand. "No!" she shouted. "It's mine!" + +The witch and Lily argued for a while, but then Lily had an idea. She waved the wand again and said, "I wish the witch would disappear!" And just like that, the witch vanished into thin air. Lily felt proud of herself for using the magic wand to solve the conflict. From that day on, she continued to wander in the forest, always on the lookout for more magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big head and was always eager to learn new things. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park to play. Timmy saw a man with a hat and he wanted to guess what was inside. + +Timmy ran over to the man and asked him if he could guess what was in his hat. The man said yes and Timmy guessed a toy. But the man said no and took out a snake from his hat. Timmy was scared and ran away. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and took him home. Timmy was sad and didn't want to guess anything anymore. His mom told him that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to, but we can always try again. Timmy felt a little better, but he still didn't want to guess anything. +Once upon a time, there was a smart rabbit who loved to eat celery. He would hop around the garden and nibble on the green stalks all day long. One day, a sneaky fox saw the rabbit and wanted to eat him for dinner. + +The fox tried to catch the rabbit, but the rabbit was too smart and quick. The rabbit thought he could outsmart the fox forever, but one day he got too confident. The rabbit saw the fox coming and thought he could surrender and trick the fox by pretending to be asleep. + +But the fox was too clever and knew the rabbit was pretending. The fox pounced on the rabbit and ate him for dinner. All that was left in the garden was a pile of celery and a sad ending to the story. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to bake. She had a big van that she used to go to the store and buy ingredients for her baking. One day, she told her little girl that they were going to bake something special. The little girl was excited and asked what they were going to make. The mommy said it was a surprise, but they needed to get all the ingredients first. + +They drove to the store in their big van and bought flour, sugar, and eggs. The little girl helped her mommy mix everything together and put it in the oven to bake. While they waited, the mommy and little girl played games and sang songs. Finally, the mommy said it was time to check if the baking was ready. + +The little girl ran to the oven and saw that the baking was perfect! It smelled delicious and looked beautiful. The mommy and little girl enjoyed their special treat together, feeling happy and proud of their baking skills. From that day on, the mommy and little girl baked together often, using their big van to get all the ingredients they needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a butterfly and they started to follow it. They ran and ran until they found themselves in a big field. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a man with a pistol. They were scared and felt helpless. But then, Lily remembered that she had a whistle in her pocket. She blew the whistle as loud as she could and the man ran away. + +Lily and her friends were safe and they learned that sometimes it's important to follow your instincts and be prepared for anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tree with many branches. One day, Tweetie was flying around and saw a unique branch. It was different from all the other branches. Tweetie landed on the branch and tasted it with his beak. + +The branch tasted like wood and was very hard. Tweetie liked the taste of the branch, but he knew he couldn't eat it all. So, he decided to fly away and find some worms to eat. + +As Tweetie flew away, he looked back at the unique branch. He knew he would come back and taste it again someday. But for now, he was happy to be flying around and finding yummy worms to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play her flute. Her flute was shiny and new. It was a modern flute. + +One day, Lily was walking in the forest. The ground started to tremble. She was scared. She stopped and listened. It was a big bear! The bear was coming closer and closer. + +Lily had an idea. She took out her flute and started to play a song. The bear stopped and listened. The bear liked the music. The bear danced and danced. Lily and the bear became friends. They danced and played music together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were having so much fun on the swings and slides. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Tom twisted his ankle and fell down. He was crying and holding his leg. Lily was worried and asked him if he was okay. Tom shook his head and said, "No, my ankle hurts a lot." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know what to do! Let's go to my house and get my mom to help you." They went to Lily's house and her mom helped Tom. Lily learned that it's important to help your friends when they need it. +Once there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a mask in the bushes. He put it on and pretended to be a superhero. + +But then, a big dog came and started to chase Timmy and his friends. They ran as fast as they could, but the dog was getting closer. Timmy remembered that he was wearing a mask, so he decided to lead the dog away from his friends. + +Timmy ran and ran, and the dog followed him. Finally, Timmy tripped and fell down. The dog was right behind him, but then it suddenly stopped and ran away. Timmy took off his mask and saw that the dog was scared of it because it looked like a dead animal. Timmy was relieved and happy that he could protect his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race. They ran as fast as they could, but Lily was the fastest. She won the race! + +After the race, Lily's mom reminded her to be polite and say "good job" to her friends. So, Lily said "good job" to all her friends, even the ones who didn't win the race. They all smiled and felt happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mom reminded her to clean up her toys before dinner. Lily said "okay" and cleaned up her toys. Her mom was proud of her for being polite and responsible. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she had a problem. One day, she lost her favorite toy, a little teddy bear. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad because the teddy bear belonged to her and it was very special. She decided to ask her friends if they had seen it. She went to the palace where her friends lived and asked them if they had seen her teddy bear. Her friends said they hadn't seen it, but they promised to help her look for it. + +Lily and her friends searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the teddy bear. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even outside in the garden. Just when they were about to give up, they saw a light shining in the distance. They followed the light and found the teddy bear in a dark corner. Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back, and she knew it belonged to her forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim and play with his friends in the ocean. One day, Nemo met a shark named Sammy. Sammy was big and scary, but he had a friendly smile. + +"Hi there, little fish," said Sammy. "What brings you to my part of the ocean?" + +"I'm just swimming around and having fun," replied Nemo. "What about you?" + +"I'm looking for something to eat," said Sammy. "But I don't eat little fish like you. You're too attractive to eat." + +Nemo was happy to hear that he was attractive. He felt proud of his colorful scales. "Can you whistle?" asked Nemo. + +"Yes, I can," replied Sammy. And he whistled a happy tune. + +Nemo realized that even though Sammy was a shark, he could still be kind and friendly. He learned that it's important to not judge someone based on their appearance. From that day on, Nemo and Sammy became good friends and swam together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb things, especially ladders. One day, he saw an orange ladder in his backyard. He was so excited to climb it, but his mom told him it was too dangerous. + +Timmy didn't listen to his mom and tried to climb the ladder anyway. But as he was climbing, he slipped and fell down. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mom and not do dangerous things. He realized that climbing the orange ladder wasn't worth risking his safety. +Once upon a time, there was a pink cat who liked to sit in the sun. One day, a big dog came and scared the cat. The cat ran away and hurt its paw. It was not fine. + +The cat tried to walk, but it hurt too much. It needed help. A little girl saw the cat and felt sad. She picked up the cat and took it to her house. She gave the cat some milk and a soft blanket to sit on. + +The cat felt better and started to purr. The little girl petted the cat and said, "You are fine now." The cat was happy and stayed with the little girl. They became good friends and the cat always sat on the pink blanket in the sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found a shiny rod in his toy box. He picked it up and started to twist it around. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him for lunch. He put the rod down and ran to the kitchen. After lunch, Timmy went back to his room to play. But when he got there, he saw that his toys were all over the place. He saw that his little sister had been playing with his toys while he was eating. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play with his toys too. + +But then, he had an idea! He picked up the shiny rod and started to twist it around again. His little sister saw him and came over to watch. Timmy showed her how to twist the rod too. They were both busy playing with the rod and having lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a wise man and his wife. Every day the wise man used to leave the house and go for walks in the countryside. + +One day, the wife asked the man: "Where do you go when you leave the house every morning?" + +The wise man replied: "I go for walks in the countryside. I can see plenty of animals like rabbits and birds and enjoy the fresh air." + +The wife smiled and said: "I wish I could come with you someday." + +The wise man said: "You should! You will have a great time." + +The next day, the husband and wife left the house together and went on a walk in the countryside. They saw many animals and enjoyed the fresh air. + +The wife was very happy and thanked the wise man for taking her. + +From then on, the husband and wife went on many walks in the countryside together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to measure things. He had a bow that was his favorite thing to measure. He held it tightly with his little hands and took a measurement. + +"It looks like it's growing every day," he said. + +His mom was getting sleepy and she began to yawn. + +"It's time for bed," she said. + +The little boy reluctantly put away his bow and got ready for bed. But before he went to bed, he asked his mom a question: + +"Mom, how long does it take for the bow to grow?" + +His mom smiled and said, + +"We'll find out tomorrow. Now go to sleep." + +The little boy went to bed, but he couldn't help but wonder what the answer could be. He lay in bed for a long time and finally fell asleep, but not before he made a plan: to measure the bow again tomorrow and find out how much it had grown. + +The next day, the little boy woke up early and grabbed his bow. He asked his mom if they could go outside and they did. He carefully measured the bow and, to his surprise, it had grown quite a bit. + +The little boy turned to his mom with a big smile. + +"See Mom, I knew it was growing!" + +His mom's eyes sparkled with pride. She knew even when her sleepy +Once there was a little girl called Sara. She was only three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day she was walking in the parking lot and noticed something unusual. She bent over to take a closer look and saw a long strip of green grass. She was very curious about it so she carefully picked it up and had a good guess about what it was. + +Sara knew that her parents had told her not to take things that weren't hers so she decided to put the strip back where she found it. When she was done, she felt satisfied and proud of herself. + +This taught Sara an important lesson that day—always be honest and never take things that don't belong to you. That way, you will always have a clear conscience. +Alice was a young girl who was feeling very miserable. She was looking for help and she searched all around the house and finally she found a needle. + +Alice said to the needle, "Hello needle, please come help me. I'm so miserable and I need your help." +The needle said, "What do you need me to do?" +Alice said, "I want you to help me feel better." +The needle replied, "Okay, I can help you. Let's start." + +Alice then grabbed the needle and felt very happy through her tears. She was no longer feeling so miserable. The needle helped Alice to make a large smile and her heart filled with joy. + +Alice said, "Thank you so much needle. You are my best friend now." +The needle replied, "No problem, I am happy to help." + +Alice then hugged the needle and smiled. She was feeling much better now. The needle had given her what she needed — comfort and love. +Marie and her dad were snuggled on the sofa watching their favourite video. It was a funny one and every time something funny happened on the screen, Marie and her dad would laugh. + +One day when they were watching the video an unexpected thing happened. Marie's dad started to laugh very loudly and pointed at the screen. +"Look, look! It's a lucky chance! We won a prize, Marie!" + +Marie couldn't believe it. They had won a trip to the zoo! Marie was so excited, she laughed so hard and even her dad couldn't stop laughing. + +They quickly packed their things and rushed to the zoo. They saw many wonderful animals and explored the whole place. Marie was very lucky, she got to see so many things that she had never seen before and it was a day she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a tidy room filled with lots of toys. One day she wanted to play dress up, so she took out her mask. It was big and shining, like a big moon in the sky. She wanted to tie it on tightly. + +So, she found a bit of ribbon, and she tied it around the mask. She thought she looked so cool and she was ready for her special game. She spun around the room and sang a song, happy and full of giggles. + +At the end of the day, she was done and the room was tidy. She hung her mask back up on the wall and bowed to her reflection in the mirror. She loved the way she looked with the mask and the ribbon. She would always remember the fun she had with her mask on. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was very happy and enjoyed playing in the park. One day, he was playing in the park when he saw a big turkey! He was so excited and ran up to it. + +Jack said to the turkey, “Hello! What are you doing here?†+ +The turkey replied, “I am here to show you how fun it is to be modern. Would you like to join me?†+ +Jack was amazed. He nodded excitedly and followed the turkey. They went on many adventures and enjoyed every minute of it. + +Jack discovered lots of interesting things. He learnt how to use a modern phone, computer and much more. He was so happy to have the turkey as his new friend. + +They played together every day and enjoyed their time together. Jack was very thankful he got to meet the modern turkey. +Mama was carrying a heavy box up the stairs. She said, "This box is so heavy, I can hardly weigh it." + +The box was put on the shelf. Mama looked over the different things inside and said, "This box is full of rich things. We can save this for something special." + +But then Mama's little 3-year-old daughter said, "No! I want to play with it!" + +Mama said firmly, "No, that box is too heavy and too rich. You are not old enough to play with it." + +The little girl had tears in her eyes, but she understood what Mama said. She said, "Okay, Mama." + +Mama gave her a hug and said, "Let's go find something else to play with. We can come back and look at the box later." + +The little girl smiled and followed Mama out of the room. +It was a sunny day. Jack and his friend Sam were playing in the park. They were having the best time. + +Jack had a special toy with him. It was a broken truck. He wanted to share it with his friend. + +“Can we play with my broken truck, Sam?†Jack asked. + +Sam could see the broken truck and he didn’t want to play with it. He shook his head. “No. It’s broken. We can’t play with it.†+ +Jack was sad. He had hopes of sharing his truck with Sam. But it wasn’t to be. + +Little did they know, this was only the beginning of their troubles. That night, Jack’s broken truck went missing. It seemed like the bad luck wouldn’t end. + +But the next day, Jack and Sam encountered a surprise! They ended up finding the broken truck. + +Jack was overjoyed. He finally got to share his truck with his friend Sam. That day, the two of them were the happiest boys around. +Once there was a little girl called Lola. She loved playing with her model boat and she would take it to the lake to play with it with her friends. + +One day when they were playing, they were suddenly caught in a big storm. Lola got scared, but her friends promised her they would stay together and help each other. + +Lola's friends quickly grabbed her model boat and swam it to safety. Lola was so helpless, but her friends kept their promise and saved her. + +This taught Lola that it is important to trust the promises of others. Lola never forgot the lesson and made sure she kept her promises too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved playing with coins because she thought it was fun. + +One day, Sarah was in the park playing with her coins. Suddenly, a man came to her and said, “Hey, little girl. Give me all your coins and I promise I will make you safe.†+ +Sarah hesitated but then she decided to give the man all her coins. The man took the coins and ran away. Sarah was scared but she applauded herself for being so brave. + +When Sarah returned home, she told her parents what happened. They were shocked. They told Sarah never to trust a stranger like that. + +From that day on, Sarah always remembered to stay safe. Sadly, her coins were gone and she never saw them again. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They had a thermometer which they kept in their house. One day, the thermometer broke and the family was very sad. + +They thought of a plan - they would applaud very loud and see if they could fix the thermometer. So they all started applauding. + +But it didn't work. The thermometer didn't get fixed. Everyone got very angry and disappointed. + +The wealthy family had no luck and the thermometer stayed broken. They were very sad and didn't know what to do. They had no way to fix it and were stuck with the broken thermometer. +John and Mary were very excited; they were going to meet a new friend! So they walked through the icy forest, looking for the chamber. The cold wind made John shiver, but Mary was determined! + +John asked, "Where will we find the chamber?" Mary looked around and said, "I don't know. Maybe we should try that path over there!" So they started walking down the path, and it seemed like it was getting colder and colder. + +Suddenly there was a loud noise and a tall figure appeared from the shadows. The figure said, "What are you two doing here?" John was scared, but Mary shouted, "I'm looking for a chamber!" + +The figure said, "I know where it is. But if you want me to take you there, you must pass my test." John and Mary were nervous, but they agreed to take the test. The figure said, "Follow me!" + +Finally, after a long and tricky journey, they reached the chamber. It was icy and dark, but they still pushed forward. Inside they found a great big dragon – their new friend! They were very brave and now they had made a new friend in the cold and icy chamber. +John was playing in the park with his best toy car. He was making engine noises and imitating all the car turns. Suddenly, he heard a loud shout and saw his aunt. She was waving her hands to say hello! John was so happy to see her and he waved back. His aunt said, "I'm here to give you a big hug, John!" John's face lit up with a big smile and he jumped into his aunt's arms. They hugged each other tightly and swung around. His aunt was so loud that everyone in the park erupted in laughter. After all the fun, John and his aunt sat down on the bench and chatted. John's aunt asked him all about his toy car and John was very excited to tell her about it. The two played and talked until it was time to go home. John and his aunt said good bye and waved until they could no longer see each other. +Once there was a kind little flower. She was small, but her petals were wide, and she was determined to bloom. Everywhere she looked, other flowers were blooming and she was determined to join them. + +The flower searched until she found a nice bed of soil in the sun. She planted herself and waited with anticipation. She could feel the warmth of the sun and knew her dream of blooming was going to come true. + +But suddenly, a big wind blew in. The flower asked the wind to go away, but the wind only grew louder. The flower was sure she would never be able to bloom. + +The wind blew her petals away from the warm soil and dropped her far away from the sunshine. Everywhere the flower looked she could see other flowers blooming. But her dream of blooming never came true. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird who was always sad and quiet. The bird felt so alone in the world and cried and cried. One day, a kind old man saw the bird and said, "Why are you so sad, little bird?". The bird told the kind old man all about how lonely he felt and how he had no friends or family. + +The kind old man said, "You don't need to be sad or cry anymore. You can find friends with whom you can share your love and sadness." The bird was so happy that it stopped crying and thanked the old man. + +The moral of this story is that no matter how alone or quiet you feel, there is always someone who can understand and help you. So don't be afraid to share your sadness with someone and be sure you know that someone is always there for you. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bunny who believed in magic. He looked around and saw lots of things that sparkled in the sun. One day, he found a letter on the ground. He was excited, so he opened it up to see what it said. Inside the letter, it said he could make magic if he believed in himself. He smiled and hopped away with the letter in his paws. + +The bunny spent all day trying to make magic happen. He hopped around and said special words, but nothing happened. He was sad and disappointed. He looked at the letter and tried to believe in himself even more. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up, and he was surrounded by sparkling bubbles! He was so excited, he hopped around, chasing each bubble until they all disappeared. The bunny knew the letter was right, he just had to believe! He was so happy, he hugged the letter and ran back to his friends, who all believed in magic too. +Jimmy and his dad were sitting outside one night, looking up at the sky. +"Daddy, what's that?" Jimmy asked, pointing up to the sky. +"That's lightning, Jimmy," his father said. "It's a bright light that appears in the sky during a storm." +Jimmy was fascinated. "Can I touch it?" +Dad smiled. "No Jimmy, it's too far away. But it's still very interesting to look at." +Jimmy thought for a moment, then smiled. "Ok, I accept that." +The two watched the bright lightning as it illuminated the night sky. It was an amazing sight. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was three years old and he liked to explore. One day, he decided to go for a walk with his mom. He put on his shoes and went outside. + +It was a gloomy day, but John was not afraid. He looked at his mom and said, "Let's go!" + +They went outside and walked for a while. Soon, they came to a hot place. John looked around and said, "What is this place, Mommy?" + +His mom smiled and said,"This is the Hot Place. Let's turn this way and go around it." + +So, they turned and went around the Hot Place. As they did, the gloomy sky began to turn bright. John looked up and smiled. His mom smiled, too. + +Together, they walked home. As they went, all the gloomy clouds had disappeared and the sun was shining brightly. John said, "Mommy, I'm so happy that we went on a walk today!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Me too, John. Me too." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane liked to take long walks in the woods. But one day, it was cold and the trees were full of snow. Jane wanted to go for a walk, but her mother said: "No, it's too cold today, Jane. Pack your coat and stay near the house". + +So Jane decided to take a short walk. She packed her warm coat and went for a walk. But the snow was so deep, she couldn't see where she was going. Suddenly, a bitter wind blew and she got lost. + +"Where am I?" Jane thought. She saw a big tree and she asked the tree: "Can you help me?" But there was no answer. + +Jane started to cry and she shouted: "Help me!" But there was nobody around. It was so dark and so cold and Jane was so scared. + +Time passed, but Jane could not find her way. Eventually, she had to spend the night in the woods. And in the morning, she was found but she was too cold to ever walk again. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful little flower called Daisy. She was so happy and she loved to spread her joy to the world. She loved to take long walks down the garden path and greet all the other flowers. + +One day, the sun was shining brightly and Daisy put on her new coat. It was so sparkling and beautiful that Daisy felt she could do anything. + +In the distance, Daisy saw a bright field of flowers. She asked her friends, "What kind of flower is in that field?" + +One of her friends replied, "It's a field of blooming daisies, just like you!" + +Daisy ran to the field, eager to join the other daisies in blooming. She stretched out her petals and felt the sun on her face. Then, she unleashed her most graceful bloom. It made Daisy so happy that she danced around the whole field of daisies. + +Daisy was so thankful for the beauty of the world and for the amazing power of blooming. +She had finally found what she was looking for! Every day, Daisy spreads her joy and love to the world, blooming even more beautiful than ever. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant little girl called Tammy. Tammy had an amazing bracelet that was so sparkly and special. She wore it every single day, loving to show it off to her family and friends. + +One day, Tammy went to the park. She tossed her bracelet onto the grass, wanting to play without it. When Tammy got ready to go home, she couldn't find her bracelet anywhere. She looked and looked, but still couldn't find it. + +At last, Tammy spotted her bracelet glinting in the sun under a bush. She struggled to get it out, as it was stuck tight. Tammy pulled and pulled, until finally she got it free. "Yippee!" shouted Tammy, the bracelet sparkling brightly in her hands. + +Tammy slipped the bracelet carefully back on her wrist, then ran off home, feeling so happy and relieved. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was only three years old. One day he was playing in the park when he noticed something strange. He saw a strange motion in the air. + +Peter was very curious, so he asked his mom, "Mommy, what is that motion? It looks so strange." + +His mom smiled and replied, "That's a bird. It is flying in the sky and it is going in a very unknown direction." + +Peter was so amazed. He kept his eyes on the bird for a few moments, watching the motion with his young mind. At last, the bird flew away and Peter let out a long sigh. + +"Mommy," Peter said, "can I go play now?" + +His mom smiled again and said, "Yes, Peter, but mind the motion - you never know what you will find!" +Serena and her mom were walking through the supermarket when Serena saw something shiny in the freezer. It was green and looked interesting. She ran over and pointed to the object in the freezer, shouting to her mom, "look! look!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Let's see what it is, shall we?" + +They opened the freezer door and picked out the green thing. Serena was so excited. She held the item up to the light and said, "It's pretty, Mama!" + +"It's a frozen pea, sweetheart," her mother replied. + +Then Serena asked if she could have one, and her mom said, "Yes, of course." + +So Serena opened the package and tried one of the frozen green peas. She smiled and said, "Yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. Every day, she loved to eat waffles for breakfast. Her waffles had creamy syrup and melted butter on them, and it tasted so delicious! + +One day, while she was eating her waffles, Jenny noticed something strange outside the window. She saw a scary shadow on the wall, and it was moving closer towards her house! + +Jenny got scared, but she ran outside anyway. Her mom heard her, and quickly followed her. When they got outside, there was nothing there. + +Jenny's mom suggested that maybe the scary shadow was just a normal cloud. Jenny thought it was odd, but decided to go back inside and finish her waffles. + +When Jenny went back inside, her waffles had disappeared! She searched everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Jenny was very sad and confused. She asked her mom where her waffles had gone. Her mom just smiled and said, "You'll find out soon enough!" + +The next day, Jenny and her mom went outside again. This time, she saw a big, fluffy white cloud in the sky! And right in the middle of it was her waffles, fading away into the sky! + +Jenny smiled and shouted, "My waffles! Now I know why the scary shadow was so close to the house yesterday!" + +Jenny's mom laughed and said +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in her small village near a swamp. She had never been to the swamp but was told it was a disgusting place and that she should never go there. + +One day, the girl decided to go and explore the swamp. She gathered her friends and they started walking. When they arrived, the swamp was indeed smelly and slimy but the girl was not scared. She and her friends waded into the water. + +"Ew! This water tastes disgusting!" said one of her friends. + +The little girl laughed and said, "This is a swamp, it's supposed to be disgusting!" + +They kept exploring and soon the girl came across a small and shiny object. She bent down and picked it up. + +"What is this?" she said, and to her surprise it was a magical ring. + +The little girl held the ring and it suddenly glowed. She had gained a magical power! She was very happy and started to laugh. + + +From that day on, the little girl never feared the swamp again. She knew it held a great surprise and that it was nothing to be disgusted by. +"Mommy, I want to go to the shore," said little Sam. +"Not today, Sam," his mom said. "The weather today is too bad. We can go another day. The wind is too strong, and it would prevent us from having a good time." +She smiled at him and gave him a hug. +"Let's find something else fun to do," she suggested. +Little Sam thought and thought. Then, he smiled. +"Let's build a boat!" he said. +His mom was impressed with his idea. They gathered some ordinary materials, like sticks and leaves, and made a tiny boat. Sam helped push it into the water, and they watched it float away. +"It's just like sailing to the shore," said Sam. +"Yes, it is," said his mom. +They spent the rest of the day playing in their own, special way. Even though they couldn't go to the shore that day, they still had a very fun and ordinary day together. +One day, Jack and his mom were in the kitchen. Jack wanted to taste something new. + +"Mom, what do you have that I can taste?" Jack asked. + +"Well," said his mom, "there is some butter." + +Jack was so excited. He tried a big spoonful of the butter. It was loud and savory. He smiled and tried more. + +But then something happened. Jack's throat started to hurt and he started to cry. His mom rushed to get him a glass of water, but it was too late. Jack was too sick. + +"I told you not to eat so much butter," his mom said. + +Jack was very sad. He learned his lesson. Next time he would know not to taste too much of something. +Once upon a time there was a kitten called Tiddles. Tiddles was a very playful and curious kitten. Every morning, Tiddles would peek into the kitchen to see if anything interesting was happening. + +One day, Tiddles saw a teaspoon sitting on the kitchen counter. Tiddles was very excited and she started to play with the teaspoon. She batted it around and chased it all over the floor. + +The teaspoon was just out of reach and Tiddles became very frustrated. The poor little kitten was helpless and she didn't know what to do. + +Fortunately, the kitten's mother came to the rescue. She gently picked up Tiddles and showed her how to put her paw around the teaspoon. + +Tiddles had learned a valuable lesson. She knew that she should never be too proud to ask for help. +One day, Little John was playing in his sandbox when his mom called him inside for a nap. He ran to his room and jumped into his bed. Little John made sure to be very careful as he got comfortable. + +Mom then grabbed his favorite bottle of milk and handed it to Little John. He took a few sips before getting sleepy. Eventually, Little John could barely keep his eyes open. + +"Is it time for me to sleep now?" Little John asked his mom. + +"Yes, my darling, it's time for you to sleep. I'll come back and check on you soon," Mom said as she hugged him goodbye. + +Little John nodded and put his head down the pillow. Soon he was fast asleep and snoring softly. Everything was quiet and peaceful until it was time to wake up again. +Harry was hungry and he wanted to get something to eat. He saw a beautiful sandwich in the refrigerator. He asked his mom, “Can I get the sandwich, please?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Of course you can, honey. Here you go.†Harry excitedly reached in, grabbed the sandwich and ran outside to eat it. + +He sat on the grass in the sun and savored every bite of his sandwich. It was so good and beautiful, and Harry was so happy. He wanted more, so he went back in and asked his mom, “Can I get another sandwich, please?†+ +“Yes, you can,†his mom said. “But you must wait a while until you’re hungry again.†+ +Harry agreed and went back outside to play. He ran around in the sun and the sand, feeling happy and content. No matter what happened, he knew he could always get a beautiful sandwich when he was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to rock. She rocked on the swings in the park and on the couch at home. Every night, she rocked herself to sleep with her blanket. + +One day, Lily heard someone crying from inside her house. She looked up and saw a small bird has its head stuck in the gutter on the roof. The bird was troubled, so Lily decided to help. + +She grabbed her blanket and rocked it above her head until the bird was free. Then, the bird flew away, but it left a piece of its tailfeather behind. + +Lily kept the tailfeather as a reminder of the bird she helped rescue. From then on, whenever she was troubled, she'd rock her blanket and remember that she was capable of doing great things. +One day it was raining outside. Three year old Sara wanted to play in the rain, so she put on her purple raincoat and opened the door. + +Sara went outside with her yellow bucket and filled it with rain. She was so excited! She sang and danced in the rain. + +Next to her house was an old mailbox. "Can I play with the mailbox?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara," her mom said. "You need to be careful. You can look at it from the window, but you can't touch it." + +So Sara looked at the mailbox from inside the house. The old mailbox was painted purple and it was very pretty. Sara liked the way it looked in the rain. + +Sara decided to make something special for the mailbox. She grabbed her purple crayons and made a beautiful picture to hang on the mailbox. + +The next day, when the rain had stopped, Sara took the picture to the mailbox and hung it on the front. She smiled, thinking of the rain, the mailbox and the beautiful purple crayons. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved playing games. One day, he decided to explore the noisy forest. As he walked through the tall trees he heard a funny taste. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see what was making the taste. + +Tom was growing sleepy and he wanted to go home, but something was calling him deeper into the forest. He came to a clearing and saw a big pile of sweet-tasting treats. Tom couldn't resist and he ate one. As soon as he took a bite, he felt really sick. + +Tom stumbled back home, feeling very ill. He went to bed and didn't wake up again. It turned out the treats were poisonous and they had killed Tom. + +The end. +Eddie was only three years old but already he had a dream. He wanted to have the perfect skeleton. He collected bits of bones he found in the garden and scraped together some savings from his piggy bank to try and buy one. One day he set off on a long journey to buy the skeleton he had been dreaming of. + +His Mom noticed his excitement and asked, "Where do you think you're going?" + +Eddie answered, "I'm going to buy a skeleton. It's going to be perfect!" + +His Mom chuckled and reminded Eddie of the old saying: "Be careful what you wish for." Then she gave Eddie some money and sent him on his way with a kiss goodbye. + +When Eddie arrived at the store, he was surprised to find one skeleton left on the shelf. It looked just perfect. Eddie couldn't believe his luck! He was so excited that he ran around the store dancing with joy. He bought the perfect skeleton with his savings and ran outside to show his Mom. + +At first his Mom was a bit scared but then she also began to dance. She knew Eddie would learn a valuable lesson that day, that even if you get what you wish for it's important to be careful. +The sun was shining over Grandma and Grandpa's house. Grandma looked out the window and saw that the leaves had started to fall. She needed to rake them. Grandpa heard her and said, "Let's go outside, we'll do it together!" They went outside and grabbed the rake from the shed. + +Grandma and Grandpa moved around the yard, picking up the leaves. Grandma thought it was fun, but Grandpa got tired. He said, "Let's take a break and have some juice." They sat and drank juice in the sun. + +After a while, Grandma had an idea. She said, "Let's make a big pile of leaves and jump in it!" Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes! But first, we should get a cheap rake to help us." Grandma said, "Let's go to the store, I know just where to find one." + +Grandma and Grandpa went to the store and found a rake. When they got home they started to pack the leaves in the big pile, raking them to make it nice and neat. Then they jumped in the pile! They laughed and laughed. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there lived a boy named John. Every day John went to school to learn new things. He was happy to go to school and loved learning about all the new things. + +One day, when John returned home, he told his mom he had some bad news. His mom asked him what was wrong. John said his teacher had told the class they wouldn't be learning the next day. + +John's mom said, "Don't worry, it's not the end of the world. You'll get to learn again soon." She gave him a big hug and said, "Come, let's play together until then." + +John was happy to hear his mom say it wasn't bad news for forever. He and his mom played until it was time for bed. He was excited to go back to school the next day and learn new things again. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish who lived in the sea. He loved the water, and always wanted to show off to his friends. He enjoyed swimming around and exploring new places. + +One day, he came across a coral reef. There were lots of fascinating creatures there, and he wanted to stay. But he noticed that the water was too murky to see, and he couldn't get enough oxygen to breathe. + +He was feeling very scared, when suddenly a couple of dolphins swam up to him. They showed him a way to get oxygen, by swimming up to the surface every now and then. + +The small fish was so thankful for the dolphins' help and kindness. From that day on, he was much more careful in his travels, making sure he never needed rescuing again. He made sure he always stayed safe and had enough oxygen. +One day, a little girl called Sally and her Mommy went to the post office to get a package. + +At the post office, they saw it! A big package with an unknown name on it. +"Whose package is this?" asked Sally. +"It's yours!" said Mommy. +Sally and Mommy were so excited! They took the package home and opened it up. +Inside was a surprise! A puppy had arrived! Sally was so happy and named the puppy Lucky. + +The whole family was now complete and very happy to have Lucky arrive. +Sally and her Mommy will never forget that special package that arrived that day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she decided to go for a walk. She soon arrived in a distant land. + +The sky was a beautiful shade of blue, and the trees sang as the wind gently blew. Daisy could even spot a few birds dancing in the breeze. + +As Daisy was exploring, she felt the ground beneath her feet begin to tremble. Daisy then heard a voice calling her name. It was a giant! + +The giant said, "Let's make a deal. I will give you some dessert if you can test me. If you pass, you will receive a delicious treat!" Daisy thought this sounded fun, so she agreed. + +The giant gave her a series of tests which she passed with ease. At last, the giant said, "You have passed my tests! As promised, here is your dessert!" + +Daisy thanked the giant, and then set off on her journey back home with a sweet treat in her hand. From that day on, she remembered the valuable lesson the giant taught her: never give up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a bright yellow vest. She always wore it and it made her feel safe. One day, something bad happened. Someone tried to grab her yellow vest! The little girl was very scared. She started to run away. + +But then a hero showed up. It was her big brother. He saw what was happening and he yelled at the bad person. The bad person got scared and ran away. The little girl was so happy and hugged her brother. She was glad that her yellow vest was safe. + +The little girl and her big brother then skipped home together, both holding hands. They felt proud that they had helped each other and were back safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Zoe. She loved to wear her bright pink boots whenever she went outside. One day, Zoe was playing in the park, when she met a new friend named Laura. + +"Hi Zoe!" Laura said. "Do you want to come and play tag?" + +"Yes!" Zoe answered, eager to have some fun. + +The two girls ran around the park and Laura shouted "Zip!" as she ran past Zoe. "Zip!" Zoe said, as she chased after Laura. They ran back and forth until Zoe tripped and fell on the ground. + +"Oh no!" Laura said. "Are you alright?" + +Zoe made sure she wasn't hurt and said, "I'm okay! I just need to tie up my boot, it's very thick." + +Laura smiled and said, "Here, I can help you with that." + +Zoe watched as Laura kneeled down and tied her thick boot. When it was all done, the girls smiled and ran off to play tag again. + +"Zip!" they shouted as they ran, having an awesome time! +Mummy took a big, rough box from the shop. It was really heavy. When she opened it up, it was a dishwasher. Mummy smiled and took out all the different parts and started putting it together. It was a bit tricky, but she managed it. + +When it was all ready, Mummy switched it on and put the dirty dishes inside. She showed Daddy how to use the dishwasher. She showed him how to press the buttons and select the right setting. Daddy smiled when he saw it working. + +Mummy and Daddy were very happy they had taken the dishwasher. It would save them a lot of time and effort. Washing the dishes would be easier and quicker now. +Once upon a time there was a girl named True who lived in a close-knit community of friends and family. She was loved by everyone in the town and was known to be quite graceful. + +One day, True wanted to do something special and different so she asked around how to make it happen. Everyone in the community told her to go sign the big paper at the old wooden table near the river. + +So True listened and did as she was told. When she arrived at the old wooden table, an old man was waiting and greeted her with a big smile. + +“Ah, True, I’ve been expecting you!†he said. True smiled back. + +The old man then explained that signing the paper would give True a special power that would make her more graceful than anyone in the world. Afraid for a moment, True hesitated. But as soon as she thought of all the things she could do with her new power, True smiled and signed the paper with a decisive nod. + +And so it was True's gracefulness that made her shine above the rest. She used her newfound power to bring joy and happiness to the community, making her the most beloved person in the whole town. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She wanted something to make her special and so, one day, she decided to search for it. She searched and searched but no matter how hard she looked, she couldn't find anything. + +One day, while she was searching, she saw a strange planet in the sky. It was an ordinary planet, nothing special. But something inside her told her to visit it. So, with a big smile on her face, she set off to the planet. + +When she arrived, she couldn't believe her eyes. The planet was so beautiful and she felt like she was the luckiest girl in the world. She looked around for something to make her special but all she found were ordinary things. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from behind her. It was the voice of the planet. "You don't need anything ordinary to make you special," said the planet. "There is something special about being yourself. That's all you need to be special." + +Amy gave the planet a big hug and thanked it. She understood now that she was already special, just because she was herself. She then waved goodbye to the planet and flew off into the night, happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jimmy. He was three years old, and he loved to explore. +One day, he went to a garden nearby and came across a big box. He was so excited that he quickly opened the box, but then he heard a loud noise. The noise was very strong and it made him scared. +He stepped back and the box started to disappear. Jimmy was so surprised! +He noticed a man over there, so he asked him: “Who made the box disappear?†+The man smiled and said: “It was me! Magic made it disappear.†+Jimmy was so amazed and wanted to find out more. +The man said: “Never give up your curiosity for exploring the world.†+Jimmy thanked the man and went home, full of wonder and excitement. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sophie. She was only three years old. She had a friend named Andy. + +One day, Sophie was feeling sad. She didn't know what to do. + +Andy saw this and knew that she needed help. He decided to leave her a dependable note. + +On the note, he wrote "Don't worry, I'm here to help you!" + +Sophie was so happy. She smiled big and hugged the note close. She knew that Andy was always dependable and was glad to have him as a friend. +There was once a baby elephant who lived in the jungle. Her name was Peanut and she was a very curious elephant. + +One day, while walking through the jungle, Peanut heard something. It was very faint, but it sounded like it was coming from deep in the jungle. + +Peanut was scared, but she was also very curious, so she followed the sound until she came to a clearing. There, she saw a group of monkeys in the trees, whispering something. Peanut didn't understand what they were saying, but it sounded exciting and mysterious. + +Peanut wanted to find out what the monkeys were saying, so she crept up to the tree and hid behind a bush. She strained to listen, but the monkeys were speaking too quietly. + +Suddenly, one of the monkeys noticed Peanut and whispered something to the others. They all started to whisper at once, and Peanut couldn't make out any of the words. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The other animals all ran away, but Peanut stayed hidden. She heard the monkeys whispering something about an unknown, magical creature. + +Peanut was sure she'd never find out what the monkeys had been talking about, but as she left the clearing, she knew she'd stumbled upon something extraordinary. +Henry had a very special friend. His name was Bull. Every morning, Henry would beg his mom to take him to the park to play with Bull. Each morning Mom would reply, "Okay Henry, let's go." + +At the park, Henry and Bull would run and play games. They laughed and had so much fun. After playing, they would take a break and sit on the swings. Henry would say, "Please, push me higher Bull!" Bull would gently push the swing-- always careful not to make Henry too scared. + +After a while they would get sleepy and go back to Henry's house. Henry would say "Goodbye Bull! See you tomorrow!" Bull would reply with a happy "Moo". + +At home, Henry would give Bull a big hug and say "Thank you for playing with me today!" Bull would nod and yawn, he always seemed so sleepy. Henry would give him one last pat before Bull headed off for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a dad and his three year old son. Dad wanted to encourage his son to play hockey, so he took him to the rink. The son was very excited as he was about to play with the big hockey players. + +Dad said to his son, “You can do it, son. You are very smart!†He smiled at his son and told him that he could play just like the big kids. + +The son gave Dad a big smile and said, “I can do it, Dad! I wanna play hockey!†+ +Dad was very happy to hear his son say that. He gave him a pat on the back and said, “Go get them!†+ +The son was full of energy and he ran onto the ice. He skated around and even tried to shoot the puck a few times. He looked so happy and proud of himself. Dad was so proud of his son too and he cheered him on with all his might. + +At the end of the game, Dad was so pleased to see his son do so well. He said, “Great job son! You did really well.†+ +The son smiled at his dad and said, “I had fun Dad. Can I play hockey again?†+ +Dad laughed and said, “Yes, of course you can! I will always encourage you!†+Once upon a time there was a lively girl named Emma. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. Her beautiful hair would wave in the wind. + +One day, Emma was playing outside when she saw a bunny eating some carrots in the garden. She asked her mom if she could pet the bunny. Her mom said she should wait until the bunny came closer. + +Suddenly, the bunny hopped away! Emma was so sad. She lied to her mom and said she had petted the bunny. + +Emma’s mom saw through the lie. She shook her head and said, “We don’t lie, Emma. It’s not nice. We should tell the truth.†+ +Emma nodded and apologised. She knew her mom was right. From then on, Emma always told the truth. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy who was very cheerful. She decided to go and visit a temple not far away from where she lived. She walked up to the temple and saw that it was very old and grand. + +Once inside, Lucy started to admire the beauty of the temple, but then she heard an angry voice shouting. She followed the voice and found the temple custodian shouting at a young man. The custodian was very angry and told the young man he could not stay. + +The young man tried to explain that he wanted to stay and learn more about the temple, but the custodian wouldn't listen. Lucy decided to help out and asked the custodian why the young man couldn't stay. + +The custodian sighed, and told Lucy that the temple was only open during certain times and the young man had come at the wrong time. Lucy asked the custodian if he could stay and the custodian looked at her, surprised. He agreed, and allowed the young man to stay. + +The young man was relieved and thanked Lucy and the custodian for letting him stay. Lucy thanked them both in return and waved goodbye as she left the temple feeling cheerful. +Once upon a time, there were two little bears. One had big ears, and the other had a big nose. + +The little bear with the big nose looked at the bear with the big ears, and said, "Let's zoom!" + +Then both bears started running. The bear with the big ears ran fast, faster than the other. Its feet moved like lightning. + +The speedy bear, who was running so fast, stepped on a heel and fell to the ground with a loud thud. + +The other bear ran next to him and said, "Are you okay?" + +The bear with the big ears smiled and said, "Let's zoom again! This time, I'll go even faster!" + +And so, the two little bears raced around, their feet zooming and their laughter sounding loud. Every step was like a thunder that never stopped. + +The two little bears continued zooming around the field for hours until both of them were tired, and had to run home. +Once there was an old grandma called Linda. Every day she loved to bake for the people in her village. One day she was baking in her kitchen when she suddenly heard some noise outside. + +When Linda investigated, she saw two little boys fighting in the street! She went outside and said: "Oh my, what is all this trouble about?". + +The oldest little boy saw Linda and began to explain that they were just playing together but were having an argument over who was the luckiest. Linda smiled and said: "Let me tell you something, being lucky doesn't mean you never get into trouble. What makes someone lucky is how they deal with the trouble. So, why don't you try to work out the problem together and be friends again instead of fighting?". + +The two little boys looked at each other and then hugged. They were very happy to be friends again. + +The moral of Linda's story is that luck doesn't mean that there won't be any trouble but it means that you can handle it. If you can find a solution to all of your troubles, then you will be the luckiest person in the world. +Yesterday was a harsh day. +Ralph wanted to go to the park but his mom said, "No, it's too hot." +So Ralph got mad but his mom said, "Come on, let's go to the store, you will enjoy it!" +Ralph was still mad and he said, "No! I want to go to the park!" But his mom insisted, so he had to go. +When they got to the store, Ralph was surprised. He saw lots of toys and fun things he could play with. +He forgot all about the park and went to explore all of the toys. He had a great time and enjoyed the rest of the day. +He even asked if he could go back to the store the next day! +Once there was a boy called Jack. One day, Jack was playing in the park when he saw a dog. He thought it was so silly! He asked the dog if he could have a play. The dog barked and they played and had lots of fun together. + +When it was time to go home, Jack had a surprise for the dog. He took off his shirt and asked the dog if he wanted it. The dog looked very happy and jumped up and down. Jack gave his shirt to the dog and waved goodbye. + +The dog had lots of fun playing with his silly new shirt. He ran around the park with Jack's shirt on and Jack laughed and laughed. He was so happy his shirt had made the dog so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a nice big tree in the middle of a meadow. Every day, the animals that lived there would come out and play. + +One day, the meadow's special creature, a little mouse, said to the animals, "I want to create a safe place for us to play together." + +The other animals said, "Ok, let's do it!" So they all worked together to build a large safe that was big enough for all of them to hide inside. + +Soon, the safe was complete. The animals all smiled and said, "Wow, we did it! We created a big safe place where we can be together and play!" + +The mouse nodded and said, "Yes, and now we will be safe here forever." Then they all went in together and had lots of fun. +Grandpa was in the garden, wearing a big apron. He was planting new vegetables. Grandma came to the garden, carrying a basket. + +"Hello Grandpa!" said Grandma. + +Grandpa smiled. "Hello Grandma! What have you got there?" + +"I've got some seeds to store in the garden. We need to plant them to make our vegetable patch look nicer." + +Grandpa took the basket from Grandma. "We'll make sure we store them in the right place," he said. + +The sky was getting gloomy. Grandma started to get up. "Come inside now," she said. "It's getting late." + +Grandpa and Grandma went inside and stored the basket in the kitchen. Then they made some tea and chatted about the garden. It was a cosy evening! +Once upon a time, there was a large shelter. Inside the shelter were two children, Jane and John. Jane said to John, "Let's go and lay in the sunshine." John said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So the two children left the shelter and lay in the sunshine. After a while, the clouds rolled in and it started to rain. Jane said to John, "We should go inside the shelter." John said, "No, I want to keep playing in the rain." + +Jane knew it was not safe to lay outside in the rain so she lay down inside the shelter and went to sleep. But John lay outside in the rain and declined to go inside the shelter. Suddenly a huge thunder clap shook the sky and a large bolt of lightning hit the ground right next to John. John was terribly hurt and he cried and screamed. Jane ran outside and saw the terrible accident. She scooped up John in her arms and took him inside the large shelter, but it was too late to save him. + +In the end, John lay still in Jane's arms. Jane was terribly sad and she cried and cried. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Sue and Sam. One day, Sue and Sam decided to have a picnic in the park. +When they arrived in the park, the sun was shining and it was so lively. Sue and Sam couldn't wait to start the picnic. So they began. +Sue and Sam lay out a blanket and ate their lunch in the sunshine. Afterwards, they started playing a game of tag. + +Sue said, “I'm the fastest!†+Sam replied, “No, I am!†+ +They started running and chasing each other around the park. They were so lively and made the most of their time in the sunshine. + +When it was time to go home, Sue and Sam said their goodbyes with big hugs. They knew they'd see each other soon and have lots of fun together. +Zeke the frog jumped around the yard, looking for something to do. He saw his friend Drake and approached him. + +"Hey Drake, want to play?" asked Zeke. + +"Sure!" said Drake. + +The two friends started playing and soon found a mud puddle. They both grabbed some mud and started to make silly shapes out of it. They squished and squeezed the mud, giggling as they played. + +Suddenly, Zeke grabbed too much mud and made a big pile. He took a step back and slipped, falling into the mud. + +"Ahh!" cried Zeke as he lay in the mud. + +He couldn't get up. Drake tried to help, but the mud was too slippery. Eventually, Zeke had to stay in the mud puddle, feeling silly and sad. +Mum and dad were very excited as they wheeled an old fan into their house. It was a surprise for their three year old daughter, Lucy. + +When Lucy saw the fan she shrieked with delight. "Mummy, Daddy, what is it?" she asked. + +Mum replied, "It's a surprise for you, Lucy. We are going to restore this old fan so it can make lovely cool winds in your room." + +Lucy clapped her hands together with joy. For the next few days Dad worked hard to restore the fan. He cleaned it, oiled it and even painted it. + +Finally the fan was ready and when Mum switched it on, it whirred into action! Lucy was very pleased with her restored fan and thanked her parents for their hard work. From that day onwards she had beautiful cool winds in her room every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing with animals. One day, she went to the park and saw a cute, little puppy. She ran over and the puppy ran up to her and wagged its tail. Lucy bent down and gave it a big squeeze. + +The puppy loved the hug and licked her face. It made her giggle. She then heard a voice calling her name. It was her nurse who had come to pick her up. + +"Come on, Lucy," said the nurse. "It's time to go home now." + +Lucy said goodbye to the puppy, then grabbed her nurse's hand and ran fast back home. +John was walking through the field when he saw a cow. John thought it was funny, so he walked up to the cow and said hello. The cow bowed in response and said, "Hi John". John was so surprised that he said back to the cow, "That’s amazing!". + +The cow then asked John if he would like to pet it. John was delighted and responded with a "yes!". He slowly reached out and petted it’s back. When John touched the cow it suddenly smelt really disgusting. John pulled his hand away and looked at the cow in shock. The cow said sadly, "This happens sometimes. I am sorry." + +John looked at the cow and felt really bad. He said sorry to the cow and wished it a better day before quickly walking away. The cow bowed again and said goodbye as John left. John felt so sad for the cow, but he could never forget the disgusting smell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma who lived on a farm. One morning, she had to choose between staying in bed and playing outside when she woke up. + +Emma thought about it and then realized that she could be flexible. She hopped out of bed and opened the window. “Maybe I can do both!†she said with a smile. + +Emma dressed in her favorite pink dress and grabbed her teddy bear. “Ready Teddy?†she asked him. He smiled and said “Let’s go!†+ +Emma ran outside, then ran back inside to her bedroom. She had chosen the best of both worlds. She would play in her room for a little bit before going out to explore the farm. + +She giggled as she grabbed her dolls and spun around the room. “This is going to be fun!†she said. + +So Emma chose a way to have fun, both inside and outside. It was a great way for her to start the day! +Once there was a farmer who lived in a small village far away. He had a big, expensive tractor that he used to help his work on the farm. One day, the farmer was out on the tractor when it suddenly broke down! He did not know what to do. He tried to fix it but nothing seemed to help. + +Finally, after many hours of hard work, he managed to fix the tractor. But when he tried to start it again, it did not work. The farmer was getting very tired and instead of his tractor, all he could see was a pile of broken parts. + +The farmer started to tear up. This was too much for him. He had put so much hard work into his tractor and it still was not working. He did not have the money to buy a new one and his old tractor was too expensive to fix. + +Luckily, a kind neighbor heard about the farmer's problem and offered to help. With the help of a few tools and a lot of patience, the farmer's tractor was finally back to life. The farmer thanked his neighbor with a big hug. He was so relieved! +Once there was a girl, who was 3 years old. She was very curious and loved finding out new things. She had a drawer which was full of toys and games. + +One day, the girl wanted to open the drawer but it was locked. She looked all around, but could not find the key. She thought and thought until she had an idea. She decided to solve the problem. + +The girl looked in the drawer and soon she found something useful. It was a big pencil. With the pencil, she tried to pick the lock, and it worked! She was very happy. + +The girl opened the drawer and found all kinds of wonderful things. She played with the toys and games until it was time for dinner. After dinner, the girl put all the things back into the drawer and locked it. + +The girl was proud of herself for solving the problem. She had learnt something very useful, and was very happy. +David was excited to go on a ride. He was eager to strap on his belt and take off. His little brother was envious, he wanted to ride too. + +“Can I come with you?â€, asked the little brother. + +“No, you have to stay here with Mommy,†said David. + +The little brother was very sad and he started to cry. He just wanted to ride and have fun like his big brother. + +Mommy saw the little brother was upset so she had an idea. She took the little brother aside and whispered something in his ear. The little brother instantly lit up with joy. + +“Go and have fun,†said Mommy. + +So David and the little brother went to the ride. They both strapped on their belts, held hands and took off. They both laughed and enjoyed the ride together. The little brother was very happy to ride with his big brother. + +When they got off the ride and David gave his little brother a big hug. He was glad his brother could join him. + +The siblings enjoyed the rest of their day together, making memories they would cherish forever. +Once upon a time, there lived two little birds. Tom and Ann. Tom liked to play in the river and Ann liked to watch. + +One day, Tom decided to go down to the river. He was so excited, he ran and hopped and skipped with joy. + +Ann sat on a nearby tree and watched Tom play. She felt a little jealous and wished Tom would care about her more. + +Spectators watched as Tom splashed in the river, which was a beautiful pink colour. He played for hours without looking back. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and Tom was too deep in the river and almost got swept away. + +Ann saw this and realised how much she cared for Tom. She had a feeling of calm and flew down from the tree and pulled Tom from the river. + +Tom was so happy that Ann had cared for him and thanked her with a hug. From this day forward, Tom and Ann cared for each other and never drifted apart. + +The moral of the story is to always show care for our loved ones, or else we may drift out of each other's lives. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Susie. She was 3 years old. She was playing in her backyard one day. When she looked down, she noticed something interesting. It was a rag! + +Susie picked up the rag and thought it looked fun to play with. Suddenly, an idea popped into her head. She raced inside the house and brought out some paper. She put the rag and the paper into an envelope. Then she took it to the post office. + +At the post office, the lady asked Susie what she wanted to do. Susie said, “I’d like to mail this letter, please.†The lady smiled and said, “Sure, let’s send this off!†+ +Susie was excited. She watched as the lady put the envelope into the mail box. Then, Susie ran back home, eagerly awaiting the surprise that was about to come her way! + +The next day, Susie rushed to the mailbox. When she opened the door, she was surprised to find a package inside. She quickly opened the package and she saw the rag! But this time, it wasn’t a rag. It was a beautiful quilt, with colourful patches. Susie was so excited to see her rag had been transformed into something so special and interesting! +Once upon a time there was a little mouse who lived in a big tree. The mouse was feeling safe and happy until one day something surprising happened. A big, scary cat appeared! The mouse was so scared that he ran away. + +The mouse was sad because he suddenly didn't feel very safe in the tree. He wanted to find a new home but he was afraid the cat would follow him. After a while he decided to take a chance and move to a new tree. + +The mouse was surprised to find that the new tree was safe. He made friends with the other animals in the tree and felt much happier. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it can be a good idea to take a risk, because it might lead to a surprise - and something better. Even if it feels scary, we have to have faith that things can work out well. +One day, Jack had dinner. He was very excited because dinner was very huge. Jack was so excited, he called out to his mom and dad. + +"Mom! Dad! Come look at dinner!" he said with a smile. + +Jack's mom and dad came over to the dinner table. They could not believe how big dinner was! + +"Wow, dinner is very huge!" said Dad with a surprised look. + +Mom turned to Jack and said, "What do you want to name dinner? We need to give it a name for tonight!" + +Jack thought for a moment. Then he said with a big smile, "Let's call it Super Dinner!" + +Everyone smiled and agreed. From then on, they always called dinner by its special name: Super Dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a small fountain in the middle of a big park. Two little kids, Tom and Sarah, were playing together. Tom was 3 years old, and Sarah was a bit older. + +Tom and Sarah saw the fountain and came running over to it. Sarah said in excitement, "Let's go play in it!" Tom could barely contain his excitement. He smiled wide as he said, "Yes! It's so cool!" + +Tom and Sarah ran up to the fountain and splashed around in the water. They had so much fun! Tom smiled as he laughed and played with his friend, Sarah. + +Suddenly, a big bubble came out of the fountain and floated up into the sky. Tom and Sarah jumped back in surprise. Tom shouted, "Wow! That was amazing!" Sarah said in agreement, "Yeah, it was so cool!" + +Tom and Sarah kept playing in the water until the sun started to set. When they finally walked away, they both had big smiles on their faces. They had enjoyed the small fountain together, and it made them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Trish. Trish wanted to play in her room, but there was a big, ugly desk in the way. She had asked her dad to move it, but her dad just said it couldn't be done. + +Trish got angry and something inside her seemed to snap. She yelled, "I want it moved!" Her dad looked surprised. "I'm sorry, Trish," he said, "but it's too heavy. We'd need two of us to move it and that seems impossible." + +Trish was determined, though. She started to climb on the desk and her dad knew it was no good to argue. "Okay," he said, "I'll help you. We can use the dolly in the garage and then we'll move it together." + +Trish smiled. She and her dad rolled the desk out of her room and then out of the house. Trish immediately felt better. She waved the desk goodbye, "I won't miss you, ugly desk!" + +Trish and her dad smiled at each other and Trish ran off to play in her room. The end. +One day, a little girl and her mom were walking together in the woods. The little girl was so excited because she wanted to find something special. As they walked, the little girl had an amazing idea. She said to her mom, "Let's try and find a goal!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea! Let's go find it!" + +The two of them walked and walked, but they couldn't find it. They were almost ready to give up, but just then they spotted a delicious apple in a nearby tree. The little girl and her mom smiled, and the little girl said, "Let's make that our goal!" + +They both reached up and grabbed the apple, but just then the apple vanished! They both looked around in shock, but they couldn't figure out where it had gone! + +The little girl was so upset that she had lost her goal. But her mom gave her a hug and reminded her that there were plenty of other delicious apples in the world. She told her daughter that there was nothing wrong with having a new goal. + +The little girl smiled and said, “You’re right! Let’s go find another one!†+Once upon a time, there was a chubby child who loved to wear her favourite blue dress. She had a favourite tour she wanted to try. + +One day, the little girl's mommy told her it was finally time for the tour. She was so excited! She put on her favourite dress and ran to the car. + +On the way to the tour, the little girl asked, "Mommy, what will we see?" Her mommy smiled and said, "We are going to see all sorts of things - things you've never seen before. You will love it!" + +When they arrived, the little girl's eyes sparkled and she jumped out of the car, still wearing her dress. She ran around and laughed as she saw all the amazing things around her. + +At the end of the tour, the little girl was so tired, but she was still wearing her blue dress and feeling so happy. That night, she went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Meg and Tom. Tom had a cloth that he was very proud of. He loved to zoom around the room with it. One day, Meg said to Tom, "I can fly too, Tom, watch me!" Meg jumped up and span around in the air, flying in a circle. Tom was amazed and said, "Wow! You are so independent Meg!" They both laughed and kept zooming around the room together, enjoying their independence and having loads of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was full of energy and enthusiasm. Every day she liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Molly was walking in the woods and she came upon an old oak tree. On the tree she saw something sparkling and shiny. She carefully climbed up and found a bundle carefully wrapped in a cloth. + +When she opened the bundle, she was excited to see a box full of sugar! She had never seen anything so light and sweet. She couldn't wait to bring it home and share with her friends. + +Molly ran home with the bundle in her hands, and when she arrived, her mum asked her where she found the sugar. "In an old oak tree!" Molly replied with a big smile on her face. + +Her mum laughed and said, "Well, that's a very lucky find! Now, let's wrap up the sugar so you can take it to school tomorrow and share it with your friends!" +Molly smiled again and was so excited to share her discovery with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, and her favorite thing to do was to whisper her secrets to her teddy bear. + +Today, Sarah had a special secret that she wanted to whisper. She wanted to tell her teddy about the value of being proud. She was so proud to be the first person in her family to learn how to read. + +Sarah felt so happy and wanted to tell the world. She knew that being proud was really important, and that it was something she could carry with her always. + +She hugged her teddy bear and whispered her secret to it. She knew that no matter what happened, her teddy would remember her secret and the value of always being proud. +The family all drove to the park. Daddy was driving the car and it was fun. Everyone was so excited. + +When they got to the park, it was cold and all the trees had no leaves. Everyone was a bit sad. + +Then Dad saw a big bin. He said "Maybe the bin could make everyone feel better". + +Mom and Dad opened the bin and inside was a big surprise! It was a sled. Everyone was so happy! + +Dad said, "Let's go sledding down that hill over there. It's going to be so much fun". + +So everyone went sledding, and it was fun and funny. They laughed and cheered and it made the cold day much better. +One day, a small butterfly fluttered by. It was a graceful creature, with shimmering colours. The butterfly landed on a blade of grass a few feet away from two small children. One of the children, a little boy, had a look of wonder on his face. + +"Look at that butterfly!" he said, pointing excitedly. + +His friend, a little girl, smiled and nodded. + +The butterfly slowly opened and closed its wings as it blinked in the sunshine. The children smiled at the beautiful sight before them. + +"Let's catch it!" shouted the little boy. He lunged forward, but the butterfly swiftly fluttered higher and away from him. + +"It's too fast for you! We can't catch it," said the little girl. + +The butterfly flew gracefully away, leaving the children in its wake. The little girl looked back at the blade of grass where the butterfly had been, and smiled. + +"At least we got to see it," she said. + +The little boy nodded and smiled too. For a moment they just stood there, watching as the butterfly disappeared amongst the trees. +One day, a little boy named Steve was playing in the park. He spotted a yellow jam jar on the ground. Steve thought that if he could win the jar of jam, he would be very happy. + +He asked his friend Kyle, "Do you think I can win the jar of jam?" + +Kyle smiled and said, "Yes, you can, Steve! Just try your best!" + +So, Steve started running around the park and around the jar of jam. He ran and ran and ran as fast as he could. Suddenly, he reached the jar and won it! + +Steve was so happy that he had won the jar of jam. He opened it and ate the delicious yellow jam. He smiled and said, "I'm so glad I won the jar of jam!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted girl. She was very compassionate. + +One day, she went to a park and saw a little bird. But the bird was all alone and had nobody to play with. So she felt very sad and wanted to help it. + +The girl had an idea. She looked around and saw a fork on a bench. She took the fork and gently scooped up the little bird. + +Then, she gently took it back to her house and made it a nice, comfy home. Every day, she would feed the bird, and watch it grow. + +The little bird soon felt loved and happy. It was so much fun for her to play with it. The girl and the bird would play games together and she would watch it fly around the garden. + +The little bird was so thankful to the kind-hearted girl. It had learned that compassion was so important. +Once there was a clever puppy named Jack. Jack was always looking for an adventure. One day, he decided to go on a walk. As soon as he stepped outside, he noticed a whistle on the ground. + +Jack picked up the whistle and decided to see what it could do. He raised it to his mouth and pulled the string. Suddenly, a loud bwhistling noise filled the air. + +Jack was so happy he could make that noise. He pulled the whistle again, and again the sound echoed across the street. + +A little girl in the yard across the street noticed Jack and his whistle. She came running to the fence. + +"Can I have your whistle?" she asked, grinning. + +Jack thought for a moment before replying. He was very clever, after all. + +"Yes, but first you'll have to answer a riddle," he said. + +"What is the riddle?" asked the little girl. + +"What has a neck but no head?" Jack asked with a twinkle in his eye. + +"A bottle!" the girl replied. + +Jack was so impressed by her quick answer, he handed over the whistle to her with a smile. The little girl thanked him and ran off, the whistle now safely in her hands. + +Meanwhile, Jack went off to find his next adventure, knowing that he had just made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lena. Lena was walking around in the garden when she saw a beautiful butterfly. She said to it: "Hello butterfly!" + +The butterfly went flying around from flower to flower. Lena followed it, trying to keep up. She felt worried because she didn't want to lose the butterfly. + +Suddenly, the butterfly stopped and landed on a leaf. "You can relax now,"it said to Lena. "Just enjoy the sunny day and watch me fly." + +Lena smiled and felt happy. She relaxed with the butterfly and watched it flutter around. It made her feel calm. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Lena thanked the butterfly and waved goodbye. She felt content and ready to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old. One day, Daisy wanted to have a picnic, so she packed food to take with her. + +She included some tasty sandwiches with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes and melted cheese. She also added a packet of chips and a bag of seal-shaped crackers. + +On her way to the picnic spot, Daisy stopped by the beach and saw a group of seals playing in the sea. She said "Hello seals†and the seals said “Hello Daisy!" + +When she arrived at the picnic spot, Daisy was very happy. She laid out the food and said to the seals “Do you want to join me? You can have some of the foodâ€. + +The seals said “Yes please! Our favourite food is the seal-shaped crackersâ€. + +So Daisy shared her picnic with the seals and they all ate the tasty seal-shaped crackers together. + +The end. +Mandy and her little brother Jimmy were playing together in the park. Mandy pushed Jimmy on the swing and they both laughed. Then they went over to the playground and played tag and ran around. + +Later, they went to the store. Jimmy saw boxes of cereal and said, "Can I have one, Mandy?". Mandy said, "Those cereal boxes are too expensive. Let's buy some of the cheap cereal". + +Jimmy thought for a moment and asked, "But why is it cheap? Isn't cereal supposed to be good?". Mandy explained, "Sometimes people buy things just because they're cheap, but that's not always the best choice. We should only buy things if they're healthy and good for us". + +Mandy and Jimmy bought the healthy cereal and went home. From then on, whenever Mandy and Jimmy were in the store, they remembered that good things aren't always cheap. +Once upon a time, there was a slow lion. He wanted to fill his tummy with something yummy. He looked around, but nothing looked tasty. As he kept walking, he spotted a juicy apple tree. He quickly ran up to the tree and sat underneath it. He waited for the apples to fill his tummy. Soon enough, the apples started falling from the tree and the lion quickly ate them up. He was happy and full. The end. +One day, there was a little girl who wanted to please her aunt. She had a plan to show her aunt how much she cared. She grabbed a big red bow and got ready to surprise her. + +The little girl ran very fast to her aunt's house. She was so excited because she knew that her aunt would like the bow. When the little girl arrived, she tightly hugged her aunt and gave her the bow. + +Her aunt was very happy, but she was also very tired. She said, "Oh thank you, but please don't run so fast next time. You know I don't have that much energy!" + +The little girl felt embarrassed. She quietly said sorry and left. She was sad because her plan didn't turn out the way she hoped. +Anna was playing outside when she found a red bottle. She picked it up and shook it, but it made no noise. She opened it and inside she found a small toy car. Anna was so excited that she wanted to keep the bottle for herself. + +"Can I keep it?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom replied, "No Anna, I'm sorry. It does not belong to us, so we must put it back where you found it". + +Anna tried to resist, but her mom was firm. She knew that her mom was right, so she reluctantly put the bottle back where she had found it. + +Just then, Anna noticed a red balloon floating over the fence. She ran to catch it, and found a much bigger surprise when she popped the balloon. A bubblegum machine had fallen out! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Emmy and Jojo. Emmy was a big girl, and Jojo was a small boy. + +One day, Emmy and Jojo went for a walk in the autumn park. They saw lots of yellow and red leaves falling from the trees. It was really cool! Emmy and Jojo laughed and ran, and tried to catch the leaves. + +Emmy said, "Let's separate these leaves into piles, and make pictures with them." Jojo was excited. + +The two friends together made the prettiest pictures with the leaves. But then, their fun time was over and they had to go home. Emmy and Jojo said goodbye and waved to each other as they went their separate ways. +Once there was a man named Tom. Tom liked to take measurements. Today, Tom was going to measure something special. Tom was going to measure his jacket. + +Tom went outside in his backyard and put the jacket on a measuring tape. "This won't take long," Tom said. + +But the sun was very hot and Tom started to feel sweaty. Tom was trying to measure the jacket but he was too hot. + +Just then, Tom's neighbor walked past and saw Tom struggling. "Do you need some help?" the neighbor asked. Tom said, "Yes please". + +The neighbor measured the jacket for Tom. Finally, Tom had the measurements he wanted. "Thank you so much!" said Tom. + +Tom took off the jacket and smiled. He was happy he was able to measure his jacket even though it was so hot outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was always looking for adventures. + +One day, Mary heard about a famous temple near the sea. She asked her mom if she could go. + +"Yes!", said her mom. + +So, Mary grabbed her diving gear and jumped into the sea. She swam and swam until she saw the famous temple. + +Mary marveled at the temple's beauty and decided to dive into the sea to explore it. + +Suddenly Mary heard a noise. It was a little fish! It said to her, "Hello Mary! Welcome to my home. I live here in the temple. Come explore with me!" + +Mary was so excited! She dove deeper and deeper into the temple to explore with her new friend. + +Soon enough, Mary and the fish had seen everything there was to see. Exhausted, they both returned to the surface and said goodbye. + +Mary was so thankful for her adventure. She waved goodbye to the temple and swam back to shore, looking forward to another adventure soon. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. Every day, he would go out to play in the pond. He was such a successful frog that everyone in the pond would come to watch him. + +One day, as the frog was hopping around, he noticed a little girl by the side of the pond. She was watching him with a big smile on her face. + +The frog hopped up to the little girl and said, "Hello, what's your name?" + +The little girl was so excited to meet a real frog. She squealed, "My name is Emily! Can I play with you?" + +The frog smiled and said, "Why of course you can!" + +Emily and the frog hopped around the pond together. They had so much fun playing together that before they knew it, the sun was setting. + +Emily gave the frog a big hug and said, "Thanks for such a successful playdate!" The frog smiled, gave her a friendly wave before hopping away. + +The little girl watched him go, feeling very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Beara. One day, Beara was playing in her garden. She noticed something huge! It was a shape that she had never seen before. All around Beara was a tall wall. Beara wondered what was inside. + +Beara's mom came out to the garden and smiled at Beara. "What do you see, Beara?" + +Beara told her mom about the huge shape. Her mom laughed and said, "Let's go inside and see what it is." + +Beara got a closer look and saw that the shape was made out of wood. Her mom explained that it was a door. But it was very big and Beara could not reach the handle. + +"Let's kneel down," her mom said. Beara kneeled on the ground and her mom opened the door. Inside, was a big surprise. There was a big playhouse! + +Beara clapped her hands in excitement. She had never seen such a big shape before! She could not wait to explore her new playhouse. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Tilly. Tilly was three years old, and she was always excited to explore new places. + +One morning, Tilly's mommy said, “Tilly, time to go!†Tilly was very excited to go sailing with her mommy. + +Tilly ran out to the boat while her mommy followed behind, carrying a big bag. Tilly was amazed by the luxury boat; she had never been on such a fancy boat before. + +Her mommy said, "Ok, let's get sailing! The sun is out and the weather is mild." Tilly and her mommy set sail and the boat started to move. + +Tilly was so excited! She shouted, “Can we go faster?†But her mommy said, "Just wait. You'll see!" + +Tilly waited, and suddenly the wind picked up and the boat began to move faster and faster. Tilly was thrilled! She loved the feeling of sailing across the water. + +And that was the start of Tilly's sailing adventures! After that day, Tilly sailed often and explored many different places. Every time she went sailing, it felt like an exciting luxury. +One day, Stanley the Squirrel was feeling very tired. He had been playing all day, so he decided to take a nap. He scurried up a tree and snuggled down in a big pile of leaves. As he drifted off to sleep one of his acorns rolled out of his pile and onto the ground. + +Down below, Louisa the Rabbit noticed the acorn. She was hopping nearby and stopped to check it out. She was looking for something to match her pretty new dress, and when she saw the brown acorn she thought it might be perfect. She hopped over and picked it up. + +Suddenly Stanley woke up from his nap and saw Louisa taking his acorn. He squeaked in surprise and jumped out of the tree. + +"That acorn is mine, give it back!" he shouted. + +Louisa, who hadn't expected to meet anyone else, was a little startled. But then she realized that the acorn matched her dress perfectly and she smiled. + +"Don't worry" she said to Stanley. "I will give you the acorn if you let me have it for a while. I just need it to match my dress." + +Stanley was happy to hear this. He agreed to let Louisa borrow the acorn, and they both had smiles on their faces when they went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl called Daisy. Daisy lived in a nice, big house and one day, she wanted to have a tasty snack. In the kitchen, she found some blackberries in the fridge. + +Excited, Daisy went outside to the garden so she could pick the blackberries with her own hands. "They look so yummy!" she said. + +Daisy picked all of the blackberries she could find and put them in her little basket. She decided to eat her snack in the tree house. As she clambered up the ladder to get in, she noticed something special hanging in the tree. + +"What's this?" Daisy said, looking closely at the object. It was a big, black kite with a nice big tail. + +"It was hiding in the tree!" said Daisy. She was so excited that she sat down in the tree house and hung her special kite from the balcony. After that, she enjoyed her snack and watched her kite moving in the wind. She was so happy with her new toy! +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny. The bunny loved to follow. Every day, it would follow the paths that it found in its garden. + +One day, the bunny found something special. It found a big, juicy carrot! The bunny was so excited. It picked up the carrot and hopped away. + +The bunny followed a path. It hopped and hopped until it arrived at a very lucky place. There were lots of carrots for the bunny to eat! The bunny hopped around, picking and eating carrots until it was full. + +The bunny was very happy. It smiled, and then hopped away, following the path back to its garden. From then on, the bunny followed the paths looking for more lucky carrots! +John and his dad went to visit the east. It was an organized trip, with everything planned ahead. +John said to his Dad on the way: "Are we there yet?" +His Dad laughed and said: "Not yet, we still have a bit to go." + +When they got there, John got to see many interesting things. There were buildings, people, and animals. Everywhere he looked he saw something new! + +John's dad said: "Let's go explore, it's such an organized place!" +So John and Dad went for a walk. They looked at the animals, walked through the streets and climbed the hills. + +At the end of the day, John said to his dad: "Thank you for taking me there, it was such an exciting visit!" His dad smiled and nodded in agreement. It had been the perfect organized trip. +Little Lily and her Mommy were walking in the park. As they strolled along, they saw a clumsy rabbit in the grass. "Mommy," Lily asked, "What is that?" + +"That is a rabbit," Mommy replied. "He is very clumsy!" + +Suddenly, the rabbit began to hop away. In pursuit, Mommy and Lily followed the rabbit into the woods and discovered a meadow filled with trees and wildflowers. + +The rabbit slowly hopped around, glancing at them with curious eyes. Then, the rabbit stopped and allowed Lily to pet him. + +Lily beamed and said, "Mommy, this is so peaceful!" +Mommy smiled and replied, "Yes it is, Lily. I am glad this rabbit provided us with peace." + +As the sun started to set, Mommy and Lily said goodbye to the rabbit and started their journey back home. They felt thankful for their playful and clumsy rabbit friend. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Toby and he was three years old. He was walking in the park and saw an empty tower. Toby walked up to it and looked up at the top. It was really tall! He wanted to get to the top so he could see the whole park. + +Toby said to the tower, “Please let me climb up to the top." + +The tower replied, “No, I'm too tall. You'll never be able to reach the top.†+ +But Toby wouldn't give up. He got down on one knee, bent his head down, and said, “Please, tower. I promise I can do it!†+ +The tower seemed to understand. It bowed down and said, “Ok. You can climb, but be very careful.†+ +Toby was so excited! He started to climb the tower, using his hands and feet. Slowly but surely, he made it to the top. When he got there, Toby was so proud of himself. He looked out at the park and smiled. Everything looked so small! + +That's the story of Toby and the empty tower. He showed courage and determination, and in the end, he was able to reach the top. +Once there was a nosy girl called Sandy. She loved snooping around, looking for things she shouldn't have. One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a card on the ground. It was in a funny language, but Sandy didn't care: she took it anyway. + +Sandy went home and showed her mom. Her mom said it must belong to someone and Sandy should deliver it back. So, Sandy put on her coat and headed back to the woods. When she arrived, she saw the same man she had seen before. He was very pleased that Sandy was returning his card. + +But when Sandy handed him the card, he said something strange. He said he knew Sandy had been too nosy and that he was going to teach her a lesson. Before Sandy knew what was happening, the man dragged her into the woods and disappeared. + +Sandy never returned home. The nosy girl had been looking for trouble and had found it in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a big bear and a small mouse. The mouse wanted to give the bear a big hug, so he ran to him and hugged him tight. The bear liked the hug and smiled at the mouse. + +The mouse and the bear were best friends for a long time, and they were very happy. But one day, a squirrel came along and was envious of the mouse and the bear’s friendship. He started picking fights with them. + +The mouse and the bear were both scared, but they stood up to the squirrel and wouldn't let him ruin their friendship. In the end, the squirrel left, and the mouse and the bear hugged each other tightly. They knew that their friendship was stronger than any fight. +Harry saw the pretty wagon. He wanted it so badly, he could not wait. So he ran to the printer. He pressed many buttons and watched the printer print. After a few seconds, the wagon was there! Harry was so happy. He jumped and cheered. He grabbed the wagon and went on a long walk around the park. He had a wonderful time, especially when he found some friends to pull him in the wagon. When the sun went down, Harry knew it was time to go home. He put the wagon in his pocket to take with him wherever he goes. It was a very special wagon and it made Harry very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to jog together. Every morning, they would put on their joggers and jog through the woods, past a magical cabin. + +One day, the friends wanted a break and so they stopped their jog and went to the cabin. Inside was a large feast, with the most delicious foods they had ever tasted. The friends were very excited! + +One of the friends was a bit selfish, so without asking the other he started to eat all the food. His friend was so mad and asked him to give him some, but he refused. + +Suddenly, the door to the cabin slammed shut and they couldn't get out! No matter how hard they tried they were stuck. They never got to jog together again and their friendship was ruined. +Molly was so excited for her first day at the park. She skipped and whistled all the way there. + +When she arrived at the park, she was amazed. Everything was so green and bright! She wanted to explore everywhere and do everything. + +Molly saw the playground and ran over to the swing set. She climbed up the ladder, but quickly remembered that she had forgotten to bring tape to tie the swing around the bar. + +She started to cry. Suddenly, a nice man walked up to her and asked her why she was so sad. She told him her story. + +The man smiled at her and said, “It’s okay. I have a small piece of tape here that you can use.†+ +Molly was so happy and thanked the man. She quickly tied the swing to the bar and began to swing. + +The man smiled and handed Molly a delicious lollipop. + +“This is for you,†he said. + +Molly smiled and thanked the man again. She hopped off the swing and began to run around the park, happily whistling along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella who was playing in her backyard with her pet cat. Ella loved to observe her pet, she thought the pet was so graceful. One day, when Ella was playing with her pet, she noticed a marble on the ground and ran over to pick it up. She then turned to her pet and said, "Look at this marble! What should I do with it?" + +The pet looked up and meowed softly. Ella smiled and decided to use it as a ball. She gently placed it in front of the pet. Suddenly, the pet ran after it and started to play. + +The pet seemed to be enjoying its game and Ella watched in amazement. She was so pleased to see the pet playing with the marble so gracefully. After a while, Ella smiled and said, "Good kitty! You played so well! Let's do it again soon!" The pet rubbed up against Ella's legs and purred in agreement. + +Ella smiled and went back to her play. She was so glad that she had observed the marble, for it had brought so much joy to her and her pet. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce bunny. His name was Badger and he lived in a big hut in the woods. One day, Badger noticed another animal in the woods. He saw a little bear who looked sad. + +Badger asked the bear why he was so sad and the bear said he was looking for his sister. He asked Badger if he could help him find her and Badger said, "Yes!" + +The two animals searched high and low all day and finally, they found the little bear's sister. She was so happy to see him and he was so happy to see her. + +Badger was so glad that he could help the two bears. He said goodbye and hopped off back to his hut. The little bear and his sister gave Badger a big hug and thanked him for his help. + +Badger smiled and said, "You're welcome!" Then he hopped back to his cozy hut and the two little bears ran off to be together once more. + +The end. +Once there was a mill at the top of a hill. Every morning the miller would increase the amount of flour he made. One day he wanted to try something special and added some fruit to the mix. When he had finished, the flour he had made tasted very tasty. + +The miller told the neighboring children, who were very excited to try the special flour. They begged the miller to make more tasty flour. + +“No,†said the miller, “I can’t increase the amount I already made.†+ +The children were very sad and started to cry. They begged the miller again to make more tasty flour but the miller refused. + +Just then, a big wind blew and caused a rock to roll down the hill. The rock smashed into the mill and destroyed it. The miller was very upset, but the children were happy they wouldn’t have to beg the miller anymore. + +The miller had to start all over again, but without his mill, he could no longer make tasty flour. +Once upon a time there was an astronaut who was very tough. He wanted to explore the planet every day, so he got into his spaceship and blasted off. +The astronaut rose higher and higher until he reached a new and mysterious planet. As he floated in outer space he thought, “This is a tough planet. I wonder what kind of things I can find here?†+When he landed on the planet, he saw a lot of strange things. One thing in particular caught his eye. It was something he had never seen before. +He was just about to pick it up when a voice said, “Don’t touch it! It’s very tough here on this planet and that could be dangerous.†+The astronaut was surprised to see that it was a little alien. The alien said, “Follow me, I will help you explore this planet safely.†+So, the astronaut followed the little alien as they explored the mysterious planet. Together they discovered lots of cool things and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Bella. She was an adorable three year old with a big imagination. She was always so excited to explore the world around her! + +One day, her dad sat her down and revealed a surprise. He had traveled to a faraway nation and brought something back for her. +He said to her, “Bella, come on! Let’s unpack my surprise!†+ +Bella ran with excitement and opened the box. Inside was a burst of color and joy. Little did she know, it was a toy she had always wanted. It was so adorable that she smiled from ear to ear. + +Her dad said, “Bella, this is a special toy I picked up from the faraway nation. I hope it brings you joy.†+ +Bella hugged her dad tightly and said, “Thank you daddy, I love it!†+ +From that day forward, Bella and her dad would have fun playing with the adorable toy from the far away nation. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Daisy. Daisy loved to fly around and play in the sky. She loved to soar through the clouds and feel the wind in her feathers. + +One day, Daisy was out flying when she saw a big bubble up ahead. She thought it must be fun to jump inside and start playing. So, Daisy swooped down and jumped inside the bubble. + +Immediately, Daisy realized the bubble was not full of fun. It was full of sour juice that made her beak scrunch up in disgust. Daisy knew she had to get out fast, so she began flapping her wings wildly. + +Suddenly, Daisy felt the bubble lifting off the ground. It was so light, it was soaring through the air with Daisy inside. Daisy worked even harder at her wings, until finally, the bubble stopped in the clouds. + +"Whew, that was close!" Daisy exclaimed with a relieved sigh. Then, she flew away, back to the land below. +Once there was a little boy named Bob who loved to play in his garden. He would often find things that didn't belong there, like wire. Whenever he found something, he was always honest and told his mom it was there. + +One day Bob was playing in the garden when he found a wire. It was very shiny and colorful and he thought it was very pretty. He wanted to keep it, but he knew that it didn't belong to him. + +He asked his mom if he could keep the wire. His mom said, "no, that wire doesn't belong to you and it must go back to the person it belongs to". Bob was a bit sad, but he knew that it was the honest thing to do. + +So Bob took the wire back to the garden where he found it and left it there. He knew the wire belonged in the garden and would make it look even prettier. + +Bob smiled as he watched the wire sparkle in the sun. He was glad he was honest, and knew that the wire belonged in its special spot in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in the countryside. One day, they noticed that their soil was getting dry and cracked. It was hard to grow anything in the soil, and it looked unsafe. + +So, the family found a way to restore it. They took some delicious spices and sprinkled them onto the soil. The family watched as the little grains fell down, turning the soil from dry to moist. + +As the family watched, some of the plants began to sprout and grow. The spicy smell of the soil filled the air with warmth. The family was so happy to see the soil restored! + +The family spent all summer in the garden, taking care of their soil. They watered it, kept it warm, and spread more spices. By the end of the summer, their soil was back to life and full of fruits, vegetables and flowers. + +The family was very proud of their work. The spicy soil made the food even more delicious! Everyone in the family was happy to see their soil restored. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dad who lived with his two daughters, Jane and Lily. Jane was three and Lily was five. One day, the dad came home from work and saw that his daughters' bedroom was a mess! So he said to Jane, "Jane, why is your bedroom such a mess?" Jane replied, "Lily made me do it!" Dad said very firmly, "That is not a good enough answer. You must be punished for this!" + +Then, the dad grabbed the sheet from Jane's bed and said, "It's time for a time out!" He walked with Jane to the corner of the room, gave her the sheet, and said, "Cover yourself with the sheet and stay here until I say it's time to leave." + +Jane did as she was told and stayed in the corner for five minutes. When the time was up, her dad hugged her and revealed, "I punished you because I love you, Jane. You must always be kind to your sister." Then, he kissed them both on their forehead and Jane happily understood the lesson. +One day, Billy decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He grabbed his flashlight and a snack and headed off. He walked for a long time and got so busy exploring his new path, he didn’t even notice the sun had started to set. + +When he suddenly looked up, he realized everything had gotten dark. He was a little scared, so he turned on his flashlight. As soon he switched it on, he noticed a lamp in the distance, shining in the darkness. He thought this could be the beginning of a great adventure. + +He ran over to the lamp and was amazed. His snack had gotten all squished, but he didn’t care, he was so excited! He looked around to see if anyone was there and then heard a voice saying “hello?†+ +Billy jumped, he hadn’t expected anyone else to be there. He saw a man standing near the lamp and he said “I’m looking for a snack, do you have one?†+ +Billy was so scared, he was about to run away, but then he remembered he had a snack and he offered it to the man. The man thanked him, saying “you must be very brave to offer me a snack when I’m so busy?†and then he hugged Billy in appreciation. + +Billy was so happy to have made a new friend. From then on, Billy was +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Jack. Max liked radishes, however Jack did not. Max would always ask his friend to try some with him, but Jack always said no. + +One day it started to rain and Max asked Jack to go outside and play. Jack didn't want to play with Max, he wanted to stay inside and avoid the rain. This made Max angry and he shouted at Jack. Jack shouted back and they began to fight. + +Max ran away and bumped into a radish cart. He grabbed one of the radishes and threw it at Jack. Jack got angry and threw it back. It was like a radish fight outside! + +The fight went on until Jack's mother came outside to see what was happening. She was very embarrassed and scolded both boys. Max and Jack quickly apologised and promised never to fight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved to dance. Everywhere she went, she could feel the rhythm of the music in her body. + +One day, Lily begged her mom to go outside. When she stepped outside, it felt like the music of the birds was telling her something special. She spun around and around, feeling the delicate rhythm in the air. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something strange appear in the sky. It was a colorful, spinning pattern. She couldn't take her eyes off it, but then it disappeared. + +The next morning, Lily just had to go outside again - and when she did, the same spinning pattern appeared in the sky. She felt the same gentle rhythm and knew it was telling her something. + +What she couldn't have known was that the spinning pattern was a kite flown by a little boy from the neighborhood. The two of them spoke to each other through the movements of the colorful kite, with Lily enjoying the rhythm of it as she danced in the sun. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to be competitive. Their names were Bob and Sam. One day, Bob said to Sam, "Let's go to the pit and zip down it!" + +Sam was excited and said, "Yes, that sounds fun! Let's go!" + +So the two friends ran all the way to the pit and stopped at the top. They looked down and they could see all the way to the bottom. + +Bob said, "Let's see who can zip down first!" + +Sam agreed and said, "I'm sure I can zip down faster than you!" + +Bob laughed and said, "We'll see!" + +The two friends then zipped down the pit as fast as they could. When they reached the bottom, it was clear that Bob had won. He was the fastest zipper! + +Sam laughed and said, "Well, I guess I'm not as competitive as you!" + +Bob smiled and said, "That's okay, maybe next time you'll win!" +Once upon a time there was a brave dog called Buster who lived in a big house. + +Buster loved to explore and one day he decided to measure the length of the stairs. He trotted up the stairs and measured the stairs all the way to the top. With each step he was getting higher and higher until he reached the upstairs. + +At the top of the stairs, he saw a big hole. He wondered what was inside and decided to find out. He was brave and he went to look. Inside the hole he saw a treasure chest! + +He wanted to open it, but it was too heavy. Then he had an idea, he started to measure the chest. He was determined to find out how big it was. After several attempts, Buster was able to measure the chest. + +Just as he finished, he heard a voice from inside the chest. "Please help me," said the voice. Buster was brave, so he opened the chest. Inside was a little prince! The prince thanked Buster for being so brave and for measuring the chest with care. Buster and the little prince became good friends. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man who loved to take long naps. One day, he was preparing to take his nap when he saw a little bird outside his window chirping away. He thought it might be nice to fly away and explore the world, so he asked the bird, "Do you ever get sleepy?" +The bird yawned and said, "Yes, sometimes I take breaks and rest my head, just like the old man." +The old man thought about what the bird said and smiled. He realized that he could still explore the world without ever leaving his home. He could learn something new, or explore something old, just as the little bird did. So, he decided to explore the world by taking his nap. +The old man finally understood that learning new things shouldn't be rushed, because taking time to rest his head allowed his brain to explore the world in a different way. + +Moral of the story: Taking time to rest helps us explore the world and learn something new. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She asked her mom if she could have a pet. Her mom said "yes" and Sarah was so excited. She went to the pet shop and saw lots of different pets. She picked a very fancy pet. It was green and shiny. + +At first, Sarah was scared of her pet, but she soon began taking care of it. She called it "Grow" and fed it lots of leafy greens every day. Grow quickly grew bigger and bigger. + +One day, Sarah heard a noise coming from Grow. She was so happy! She quickly ran over and asked it: "What did you say Grow?". The pet responded: "Meow". Sarah was so proud of her growing pet. + +From then on, Sarah and Grow were the best of friends and had lots of fun together. +Once there was a big apple tree in a garden. All the animals came to the tree every day to eat fresh apples. But one day, a squirrel found an old squash near the tree. + +The squirrel said to the apple tree, "There's an old squash here. Can I fix it? It looks bad". + +The apple tree said, "Yes, you can fix it. But you must be honest about it. This squash does not belong to me, so don't pretend it is my squash". + +The squirrel said, "I promise, I will be honest about it. I will fix it so it looks beautiful again". + +So the squirrel fixed the squash. Everyone was very happy to see the beautiful squash. The squirrel proudly said, "See, I promised to be honest and I kept my promise". + +The moral of the story is: always be honest and keep your promises. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved purple. Everywhere she went she would find lovely purple things: flowers, ribbons, bows, and even shoes! The little girl was so excited every time she saw purple things. + +One day, the little girl decided to become purple. She thought it would be so much fun and she figured she could find even more purple things to enjoy. The little girl found some purple paint and started to paint herself purple. + +At first, the little girl felt happy as she watched herself become even more lovely and purple. But before long she started to feel strange. She tried to wash off the paint but nothing worked. The little girl had become a purple creature, and she was stuck that way forever. + +The little girl was very sad. She would never find purple things to love anymore. She was no longer a little girl, she had become something else. + +Moral of the story: Be careful what you wish for! +Once upon a time there were two bears, Bonnie and Tessa. They were best friends. Bonnie said, "Let's go on an adventure!" So, they stepped onto a big, white mattress and closed their eyes. Suddenly, they found themselves in a magical land. + +The land was full of trees, rivers and animals. Bonnie and Tessa were so happy. They ran around and laughed. + +When the sun set, Bonnie and Tessa started to feel tired. Bonnie said, "Let's find somewhere nice to rest." + +They looked around until they found a good, warm spot. They snuggled up on the mattress and fell fast asleep. + +In the morning they awoke to a beautiful sunrise. Bonnie said, "What a good adventure." They hugged each other and stepped back onto the mattress, returning to their own home. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She wanted to bake a cake, but she needed help. So she asked her guard, Jax. + +"Can you help me bake a cake?" she asked. + +"Yes, of course," said guard Jax. + +They went to the kitchen, where Jax showed Jane how to bake a cake. She rolled out the gray dough and put it in the oven. + +"Now we wait," said Guard Jax. So they sat and waited for the cake to bake. + +When the cake was done, it smelled delicious. Jane and guard Jax cut it in half and enjoyed every bite. + +"Delicious!" said Jane. + +"The best cake ever!" said guard Jax. + +From then on, Jane and her guard baked cakes every day. They were always so much fun to make and to eat! +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in the forest. One day, the bear was walking through the woods and he noticed something lying on the ground. It was a pencil. The bear was curious, so he picked it up. Suddenly, a squirrel appeared and said "Beware! That pencil is rough!" The bear was scared and he said, "Why should I be careful?". The squirrel warned him, "It could hurt you if you're not careful!". The bear thanked the squirrel for the warning. He was very careful with the pencil and he put it back where he found it. He decided that it would be much safer to find a twig instead. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She was very brave, and loved going on adventures - even if it meant getting into trouble at times. + +One day, she decided to explore her town. She went here and there, and soon enough she came across an old house. She went up to it and looked inside. + +Sally was amazed by what she saw: the walls were filled with incredible measure such as clocks and strange machines. She just couldn't resist trying them out. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. + +"What do you think you're doing?" it said. + +Sally quickly spun around to find an old man. She felt ashamed and she hung her head. + +"I'm sorry," she said. "I regret coming here and I won't do it again." + +The old man smiled. + +"That's alright," he said. "Just be careful next time". + +Sally thanked him and went on her way. From then on, she was extra careful when going on adventures. She had learned a valuable lesson, and would never forget it. +One sunny day, a little mouse was walking around in the garden. He stumbled upon a huge cell with a tightly locked door. The mouse was curious so he asked the other animals around him: "What is this?" + +The deer replied "This cell is used to hold big animals. They get released as soon as someone comes to pick them up". + +As the little mouse was pondering over the words, he heard a loud noise from inside the cell. Something huge was in there trying to get out. The mouse was very scared but he was also very curious. He took a deep breath, walked closer to the cell and asked "Are you okay?". + +The loud noise stopped and a friendly voice said "Yes, I'm okay, could you please help me to get out?". + +The deer nodded her head and said "Yes, let's try to release the animal". + +The animals managed to open the cell door and were surprised to find a huge elephant standing inside! + +The mouse and the other animals broke out into cheers and congratulated the big elephant on her freedom. + +The friendly elephant thanked them and promised to always be their friend. Then they all danced together in the garden and the little mouse went home feeling very proud. +One day, Jack was playing in the garden. He saw a chair and thought it looked funny. He picked it up and shouted "I'm going to shoot the chair!" His mom heard him and shouted back: "No Jack! That's stupid! You can't shoot a chair!" + +But Jack was stubborn and he wanted to shoot the chair. He found a stick from the ground and pretended it was a gun. He pointed it at the chair and went "Bang!" as he pulled the stick back like a trigger. Jack laughed and said "Ha ha! I shot the chair!" + +His mom looked cross and pointed at the chair, which hadn't moved. She said: "Look, the chair is still here. You haven't shot anything, Jack!" But Jack kept laughing. He knew he'd shot the chair even if no one else could see it. +Once upon a time there was a farm. On the farm lived a girl named Jane. Every day Jane would go out to the barn to work. One day she received a surprise. Two birds were in the barn! + +Jane was so excited. She put some food out for them and the birds ate it all up. Then, to her surprise, one of the birds put its finger in her hand. Jane laughed and waved goodbye as the birds flew away. + +Every day more birds came to the barn and Jane was very happy. But one day things were different. There was an angry bird in the barn. Jane was scared and wanted the angry bird to go away. + +But then Jane remembered the finger. She put her finger out and the angry bird put its finger on top of hers. To Jane's surprise, the angry bird followed her around the barn. + +Jane realized the angry bird wasn't so bad after all. From then on, the angry bird stayed in the barn and was a friend to Jane. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a big chest. It was pale white, with a beautiful gold latch on the front. Every day, the little boy would look at his chest and smile. He always knew it belonged to him, and he belonged to it. + +One day, the little boy decided to open the chest and see what was inside. When the lid was opened, he saw something magical and unexpected. There were toys, and games, and a map that he could explore. The little boy's eyes lit up and he knew it was a special day. + +He decided to keep the treasures in his chest and use them over the coming weeks. Even when his friends were over and wanted to play with them, he still held onto the special things inside his chest. + +The little boy knew he had something special that belonged to him alone. And that made him very happy. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She liked to run and play in the garden. One day, she wanted to win a game, so she ran as fast as she could. + +The sun was shining brightly and there was a light breeze in the air. Amy ran faster and faster, hoping to win the game. + +At last, she got to the finish line. She was out of breath, but she smiled widely. Suddenly, all was quiet. Amy looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +"Where is everyone?" she asked, her voice echoing in the quiet. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She quickly realised that it was thunder. The sky had gone dark and it began to rain. Amy quickly ran home, disappointed that she hadn't won the game. +Sam was very excited, as he watched an ambulance speed down the road. Suddenly, he heard the ambulance stop and the doors swing open. He ran over to see what was happening. + +Sam heard someone saying, " hurry! We need to load the rare stone into the ambulance right away!" He could not believe that someone was loading a stone into an ambulance! + +Suddenly, Sam heard one of the men say, "Where's the stone?" He soon realized that the men were looking for him! The men had confused him for the stone! + +Sam nervously replied, "I'm not a stone, I'm a boy!" The man smiled and said, "You scared us! We were fretting that we had lost the rare stone!" + +Sam laughed and waved goodbye as the men loaded the rare stone into the ambulance. He knew this would be an adventure he would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to find a way to be happy. + +One day, Lily opened the door and saw that there was a secret way. She was very excited and she opened the door. + +Inside the door, Lily could smell something and it smelled sour. She looked around and she saw a big bowl of sour lemons. Lily had never seen lemons before and she was really shocked. + +Then, Lily heard a voice behind her. "If you want to be happy, you need to try the sour lemons!" It was a magical talking tree. Lily was so excited and she felt a little brave. She picked up a lemon and tried it. + +The sour lemon was delicious! Lily was filled with joy and she smiled because she had found a way to be happy. +Jack was a clumsy elephant. He liked to play but he wasn't very good at it. He wanted to play with the friends in the jungle but they were too scared of him because he was so clumsy. + +One day he saw a beautiful curtain in the window of a house. He wanted to show it off to his friends so he decided to steal it. He tried to sneak into the house but he knocked over everything in his way. He was so clumsy! + +When Jack finally got to the curtain he looked back and saw the owners of the house coming after him. They were mad that he was trying to steal their curtain. + +Jack saw no way to escape. Then suddenly, he had an idea. He grabbed the curtain and hung it from a tree branch. He jumped into it and became invisible. The house owners looked around but they couldn't find him. Jack had escaped! +One day, an intelligent elephant noticed piles of waste in the forest. He wanted to do something about it, so he decided to match the waste into different piles. First, he picked up all the paper, then he made a pile of plastic containers, another pile with cans and boxes and even a pile of glass and rocks. + +The elephant was so proud of himself and his work! He looked around the forest and noticed every pile was in perfect order. + +The monkey saw him working and asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The elephant smiled and replied, "I'm matching the waste. I wanted to make it look nice again." + +The monkey was impressed and said, "You are so smart and helpful. I'm glad you matched all the waste into neat piles!" + +The elephant was so happy to help and be appreciated. From that day on, the elephant always tried to stay smart and match waste whenever he saw any in the forest. +Once there was an elderly man called Mr Johnson. Every day he liked to go for a walk and usually he would take a shortcut through the garden. + +One day he decided to take a different route and he passed a strange door. He stopped to have a look and he noticed there was a switch next to the door. He decided to have a go and flipped the switch. Suddenly the door opened and he heard an exciting noise. + +Mr Johnson decided to have a peek inside and he saw a zip line! He said to himself, "Wow! Maybe I should have a go!" + +Then an elderly lady appeared. She said, "Don't be afraid! Go ahead and have a ride! It will make you happy!" + +So he took her advice and jumped on the zip line. As he zoomed down, he felt the wind in his face and he felt like a child again. + +When he got to the end, he noticed a big smile on his face. The moral of this story is that it's never too late to have a little fun and explore life's surprises. +Once there was a little girl named Mabel. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Mabel was walking in the woods when she spotted something lying on the ground. It was a rough envelope! + +Mabel stopped and picked up the envelope with curiosity. She opened it and found that it was filled with sparkly gems. She was so excited to have found such a surprise! + +Mabel started walking again, carrying the envelope in her hands. Suddenly, she felt a rough hand grabbing her shoulder. She turned around to see a big man with a mean face. + +Mabel said, "What's wrong?". + +The man said, "I'm taking the envelope". + +Mabel started to cry, but the man snatched the envelope from her hands with a mean laugh. Mabel was sad and frightened. + +The man ran away, leaving Mabel alone and scared. She had been so excited by her surprise, but now it was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She was a curious child who had lots of questions. + +One day, Maria asked her mom, “What’s above the clouds?†Her mom replied, “No one knows for sure. Some people say the sky, the stars and the moon are there.†+ +Maria thought for a moment and then asked, “What’s under the ground?†Her mom smiled and said, “That’s called the earth. It’s got lots of really disgusting things living down there.†+ +Maria made a funny face and said, “Eww! That sounds scary!†Her mom laughed and replied, “No, it’s not scary. It’s just part of the natural cycle of life on earth.†+ +Maria nodded. Then she asked one last question. “Can I go dig down and look?†Her mom smiled and said, “That sounds like a great idea! Let’s go get a shovel.†+ +So Maria and her mom went outside to explore the earth. Along the way, Maria was sure to ask lots of questions about what she saw. It was a fun and exciting journey for Maria—one she would never forget! +"Mommy, I'm sleepy," said Timmy. +"I know, sweetheart," said Mommy. + +Mommy and Timmy walked up the stairs to Timmy's room. Mommy opened the door and Timmy saw his bed. + +"Yay!" said Timmy, clapping his hands. + +Mommy looked around the room and saw that Timmy had left his toys out. She smiled and helped him tidy them up. + +When she was finished, Mommy walked to the door and turned the lock. + +"Good night, Timmy," she said. "Sleep tight." + +Timmy smiled and nodded his head. He snuggled into his bed, feeling nice and cozy. As his eyes grew sleepy, he listened to Mommy as she walked away, turning off the lights. +Once upon a time there was a shy little girl called Milly. She lived in a small cottage in the woods with her mum. + +One day, Milly decided to take a walk in the woods. Before she began, her mum said “be sure to manage yourself and stay away from any strange noisesâ€. + +Milly stepped out of the cottage and began to wander in the woods. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise coming from behind a tree. It was a flute! She was curious and decided to go and investigate the noise. + +Soon, she arrived at the tree. She found a little boy, who was playing a beautiful tune on his flute. She was so mesmerised that she sat there and watched him play. + +“Hi! My name is Raul†said the boy. Milly immediately hid behind a tree and stayed very quiet. She was too shy to say anything. + +Later that day, Milly tried to walk back to her cottage, but in the process she got lost. Her mum never saw Milly again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jessica. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Jessica was looking through her parents' closet. She saw a box that fit perfectly into her little hands. She opened the box and found something smooth inside. It was a little paper lightning bolt. She smiled with excitement. + +Jessica took the lightning bolt outside and put it in the grass. She looked up into the sky and saw some dark clouds. Suddenly, she heard a loud crash and saw some bright yellow and white light. There were two flashes of lightning in the sky. Jessica smiled and picked up the little lightning bolt she found in the box. It fit perfectly in her hand. + +Jessica ran back inside with the lightning bolt and put it back in the box. She closed the box and smiled. She had a great adventure today and saw the power of lightning in the sky. +Jimmy was walking in the park when he noticed a bench. It was folded down, so Jimmy decided to see what it was. He walked over and touched it. It felt funny, so he folded it up. Suddenly, a voice called out, "What are you doing with my bench?" + +Jimmy turned around and saw an old man. He said in a scared voice, "I was just looking at it". + +The old man looked angry. He said, "It's disgusting! You shouldn't mess with something that's not yours". He folded the bench back down again. + +Jimmy felt sorry for upsetting the old man, so he said he was sorry and ran off. The old man shook his head and continued on his way. + +Jimmy learned an important lesson that day. He made sure from then on to not touch anything that's not his. +Once upon a time there was a good little boy named David. He lived in Kansas where it could be very windy. One day a tornado came and David was very scared. + +His father could see how frightened David was. He said to David, "It's ok. We can learn together how to stay safe during storms." + +David was happy and felt a bit better. He asked his dad what they should do. His dad said, "We need to find the safest room in our house and go there until the storm is over." + +So they found the safest room and waited. When the storm was over, they went outside. David was happy he had learned how to stay safe during a tornado. They smiled at each other and were thankful for the good times. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susan. She was a happy and adventurous girl. One day, Susan wanted to explore the big garden. Her mom said, “Ok but be careful.†+ +Susan explored around and saw a tree with a big hole. She got curious and thought what was inside the hole. Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, “Hey, little girl! Come inside the hole and see the surprise!†+ +Susan was a bit scared but she was brave and wanted to see the surprise. She went inside the hole and saw it was a big Teddy Bear. “This is your surprise!†said the Teddy Bear with a friendly smile. Susan was excited and hugged the Teddy Bear. + +Suddenly she felt something go tap tap on her back. She turned around and saw a little bird teasing her. “Oh, please don’t tease me,†said Susan with a fearful face. The bird just smiled and flew away. + +Susan hugged her Teddy Bear tightly and stepped out of the hole. She was so happy and she couldn't wait to show her surprise to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Perfect. Perfect was like any other three year old; she loved going out to play and was always discovering new things. + +One day, Perfect went out for a walk and saw a rainbow in the sky. She was so excited and shouted, "Look, I found a rainbow!" + +"That looks so pretty," a voice said from behind her. Perfect quickly turned around and saw an old woman. + +"Hi," the old woman said, "Let's keep the rainbow as a secret." + +Perfect nodded. She didn't understand why they had to keep it a secret, but she agreed. + +Every day, Perfect and the old woman would go out for a walk and find a rainbow. They would stare and smile but always keep it a secret. It was part of their normal routine. + +Before long, Perfect discovered the beauty of rainbows and appreciated the secrets that must be kept. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse who was feeling very miserable. He was walking along, feeling so lonely, when he spotted a flea. The mouse said to the flea, "Hello, would you like to be my friend?" + +The flea thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, we can be friends." The mouse felt so happy! + +The two new friends decided to go for a walk. They had lots of fun looking at the trees and chasing each other around. They even had a nice picnic in the meadow. + +But then one day, the mouse started to feel miserable again. He asked the flea, "What’s wrong? You don’t seem very happy." + +The flea replied sadly, "I miss my family. I wish I could go home." The mouse said, "Don’t worry, I will help you get home." + +So, the mouse helped the flea get home safely. The flea was so grateful, and they said goodbye as good friends. The mouse was happy, as he knew he had made a new friend. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved the color navy. One day when she was playing with her favorite toy, a tough doll, her mommy asked her to come inside. + +"What do you need, Mommy?" Jane asked. + +"I have something special to give you, but you have to come inside to get it," her mommy said. + +So Jane went inside and saw something very special. Her mommy had given her a navy dress! She was so excited she could hardly speak. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Jane said, with a big smile on her face. + +Her mommy said, "This dress is special and tough, like you. Now you can wear it to the park!" + +Jane gave her mommy a big hug and a kiss, put on the navy dress, and ran outside to the park. +One day, Sammy was looking through his folder. Inside were all sorts of different pictures. But Sammy wasn't smiling. He was frowning. + +What was wrong? Sammy was thinking. He wanted to make something different. But he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Sammy had an idea. He got his markers and paper and started to create. He worked very hard and soon his paper had lots of colorful drawings. + +Sammy smiled. His pictures were all different. Now he was happy. + +Sammy showed his parents the folder of pictures. They smiled too, happy to see what Sammy had made. +There was once a little boy named Peter. He was 3 years old and one day he found a small pipe in his toy box. He wanted to finish the pipe, to make it look special. So he tried to find the right pieces and put them together, but it was very hard. He was getting frustrated and started to cry. + +Then his mom came to help him, and she asked him what he was trying to do. Peter told her about the pipe. His mom gave him a hug and said, "We can't finish everything by ourselves. Sometimes we need help from others". + +So then, together with his mom, Peter was able to finish the pipe. He was very excited and happy that he could do it with his mom's help. He learned an important lesson: No matter how hard or difficult a job is, it can be easy when done together with someone. +True was excited. He had heard about a famous thing he wanted to see. It was called a rainbow, and True had never seen one before. He asked his mom what a rainbow was and she told him it was a bridge between heaven and earth. + +True excitedly looked up at the sky, hoping to see the rainbow. And sure enough, he saw it! It was so beautiful, with bright colors like nothing he had ever seen before. True ran back to show his mom, and she hugged him and said she was so proud of him. + +True was excited that he had seen something so famous. He knew he would never forget it! +Once upon a time, there was a large igloo. Inside the igloo lived a little girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy wanted to ask a question. She asked the igloo, "What can I do today?" + +The large igloo answered back, "Let's go explore the world outside." So together Lucy and the igloo went outside to explore. + +They walked past the sea, through the forest and into the meadow. Everywhere they went, they asked different animals what they could do today. The lion said, "Go play tag!" The rabbit said, "Eat some carrots!" + +After exploring, Lucy thanked the large igloo. She decided that they had found the best answer - to have a picnic in the forest. +So they spread out their blanket and started eating the yummy food. They had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time there was a big boat. Inside the boat was a girl named Ella. She loved to explore the sea. One day, Ella decided to go on a voyage. + +On the voyage, Ella ran into a giant wave. It was so loud that she was scared! Ella began to yell for help. + +Suddenly, a dolphin came to Ella's rescue. It knew that Ella's boat needed oxygen, so it sent lots of oxygen to power the boat. Ella was so happy! + +Ella happily thanked the dolphin, "Thank you for your help! I am so lucky to have you around." + +The dolphin smiled and said, "This is what I do - sending oxygen to help make the sea happy!" + +Ella was so thankful, and from then on she always kept a lookout for the dolphin when she was exploring the sea. +One day, Jack went to visit his friend's house. As he opened the drawer in the kitchen, he found a fat mouse looking at him. Jack was very scared, so he tried to pinch the mouse to scare it away. But the mouse just looked at him and said in a small voice, "Please don't pinch me, I won't harm you." + +Jack was so surprised to hear it talk! He stopped pinching the mouse and asked, "Are you really speaking?" The mouse nodded and said, "Yes, I'm really speaking and I'm really scared of being pinched." + +Jack felt sorry for the mouse and said he wouldn't pinch him again. But suddenly, another fat mouse came running in and the first mouse said, "Oh, no! That's my wife and she doesn't like strangers!" + +The wife mouse then started pinching Jack with all her strength. Jack was so scared he jumped out of the drawer and ran away as fast as he could. The mice watched him go, laughing as he fled. + +Jack never visited his friend's house again. He was too scared of the fat mice that pinched him. +Mama and her little girl were walking by a park when they stopped to admire a beautiful frame. It was made of delicate, white wood and had the number 1 written in the middle. + +The little girl asked her mother, "What does the number mean?", her face full of curiosity. + +Mama smiled. "That number means it's the first frame we ever saw!" + +The little girl was so happy and started to run around the frame, counting all the number written underneath. + +"Mama, I counted three of them!" she said excitedly. + +Mama clapped her hands, "That's wonderful! That means we get to take the frame home!" + +The little girl squealed in delight as she and her mama took the delicate frame home and hung it up in the living room. Everyday they admired the beautiful frame, the number 1 reminding them of this special moment they shared. +Once there was a cat. His name was Bob. Bob wanted to escape from the house, which was very expensive. One day, he figured out how he could twist his body and fit through the small window. He was so happy that he was able to finally escape! Bob ran into the garden and was so glad to be free. He ran and ran and ran, until he found his way to a new home. So, Bob lived happily ever after. +John was very tired after a long day. He had come home feeling exhausted and slumped into his favourite armchair. + +He was so tired that he fell asleep almost immediately. He was so tired that he slept on and on until the sun started to set. + +John woke up with a start. He had been dreaming of the day he won his medal at the sports carnival. His eyes lit up as he looked down at his special medal. + +Just then, John heard his mom's voice from the kitchen. "John, it's time for bed!" +John gave his mom a tired nod and shuffled off to bed with his medal in his hand. He was so happy he had his medal to keep him company as he went to sleep. +Grandma and Grandpa took their grandkids to the beach. The weather was hot and sunny, so Grandma and Grandpa got out the beach toys to build a sand castle. + +The grandkids were having so much fun but then suddenly, the weather changed. It got very windy and the waves started to crash against the shore. It was a rough day at the beach! + +Grandma said, "Come on, little ones! We better hurry back home. We don't want to get caught in the storm!" + +Grandpa and Grandma helped the grandkids pack up their things and they all ran to the car. But as they were running, Grandma slipped and fell in the sand! + +Grandpa quickly helped Grandma up. He said, "Are you okay, Grandma? Did you hurt yourself?" + +Grandma brushed the sand off her clothes and said, "I'm okay, let's go home!" They all hopped into the car and drove home safely. +George was a little boy with big dreams. He was always looking for new and exciting things to explore and that made his parents happy. Today, he had decided to explore the park. + +As George walked around the park, he spotted something that made him very excited: a big, plastic ball! He ran over to take a better look at it and was surprised to find that it was full of colorful rocks. + +“Mommy, look at this!†he shouted. + +George's mom walked over and smiled. “That's so cool!†she said. + +“Can I play with it?†George asked. + +His mom nodded. “Sure, be careful, though,†she warned. + +George picked up the plastic ball and started to shake it. To his surprise, a furry little creature popped out! George was so excited but also a little fearful. + +“Mommy, what is it?†he asked. + +His mom smiled. “It's a surprise,†she said. “It's a little pet mouse!†+ +George smiled and scooped the little mouse into his arms. From then on, the two were the best of friends. +Molly was a patient girl. Whenever something went wrong, she tried very hard to stay calm and be nice. But her brother Josh, was different. He was very naughty and always caused trouble. + +One day, as Molly and Josh were playing in the garden, Josh picked up a glowing rock from the ground. When Molly asked him not to take it, he just laughed, and ran off with the rock in his hand! + +Molly got very angry and ran after him. She shouted, "Give it back! It's not yours!" + +Josh just kept running. He didn't want to give back the glowing rock. He thought it was very cool. + +Suddenly, Josh's foot caught in a crack in the ground and he tripped, dropping the glowing rock. Molly saw her chance and quickly ran up to pick it up. + +Josh started to cry, but Molly just gave him a stern look and said, "Next time, don't be so naughty!" + +Molly smiled to herself and took the glowing rock back home. She was patient, and it had paid off in the end! +Once upon a time there was an enormous bird. It was so big that it could barely fit in the sky. One day, the bird was flying around and winking at everyone it saw. It wanted to make everyone happy. + +Then, the bird spotted a little boy. The boy was so happy to see the bird that he shouted with joy. The bird flew down and landed next to the boy. The boy gently patted the bird's back and said, "Hello, birdie. Will you be my friend?" + +The bird nodded its head. It enjoyed having a special friend. Together, they played games and laughed until nightfall. + +But then, the bird started to feel very sleepy. The little boy said he was going to take a nap too. The boy went inside his house, but the bird wasn't allowed to go in. + +The bird waited outside the house until morning, but the little boy never came out. The bird waited and waited but the boy never returned. Poor bird, its new friend had gone away and it was all alone again. +Once, there was a young girl named Kate. She was in her garden, picking a rose. Suddenly, her grandpa appeared. He bent down and said, "Let me show you how to fix the rose." + +Kate looked at the broken rose bud and said, "I don't know what to do, Grandpa." + +Grandpa smiled. "No worries, little one. Let me show you." He took the rose very carefully and showed it to Kate. Then he wrapped the stem of the rose in a very fine cloth. He held it up and said, "There you go. Nice and fixed!" + +Kate was so happy. She hugged her grandpa and said, "Thank you, Grandpa. You fixed the rose so well!" Grandpa smiled and gave Kate a big hug. +Once there was a boy who liked to play with blocks. He played with them every day. He would throw them all around the room and make a big, messy pile. + +The boy's mom saw that the room was so messy. She said, "Boy, it's time to clean these blocks up!" The boy sighed and started to pick up the blocks. + +He was almost done trying to clean all the blocks and put them away. But then he had an idea! He decided to throw the blocks one last time. He threw them high and far and the blocks flew everywhere! + +His mom saw what had happened and she said, "Oh no, I told you to clean them up! That was a messy way to play." + +The boy realized what he had done and he quickly started to clean up the blocks. He made sure they were all in their places and the room was all tidy. He promised himself he would never throw the blocks and make a mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave soldier named Sam. He was very alert and always on the look-out for trouble. + +One day Sam heard a loud noise and he saw a missile flying through the sky. He trembled with fear as he watched the missile soar through the sky, but he knew he had to protect his village! + +He ducked behind a nearby tree and shouted out, "Everyone get down! There's danger in the sky!" + +But nobody paid attention to him. They were all too busy going about their day. + +So Sam gathered all his courage, and he stepped out into the open. He shouted as loud as he could, "Get down now! There's a missile coming!" + +Finally, everyone listened to him and they all ran for cover. + +When the missile passed overhead, everyone was relieved. They all thanked Sam for being so alert and brave! +Once upon a time, there were three friends called Jef, Sam and Joe. They were very good friends and enjoyed playing together every day. + +One day, Jef told Sam and Joe an idea. He said, "Let’s add a gift for each other that we can carry around with us!" Sam and Joe thought this sounded like fun, so they agreed to join in. + +The next day, Jef gave a gift to Sam and Joe. He gave them a dependable toy car, so they could play with it together. Joe was very glad and thanked Jef. + +However, Sam was feeling sad. He said, "But I don’t have anything to give back." Jef said, "It’s OK. The important thing is that we each gave a little something and it brightened up our day. That’s what's important!" + +The three friends laughed and agreed that adding a gift to each other was way more fun than just playing alone. The moral of the story is that you can make others happy by adding a gift to their life. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Honey. Honey liked to take naps in the woods. Every day, she would go out and find the most incredible tree to curl up in and take a nap. + +One day, while Honey was taking her nap, she was roused by the sound of someone humming. It was a bee buzzing around! Honey immediately woke up and followed the bee deeper and deeper into the woods until she came upon a wild honeycomb. + +The bee then led Honey to the oldest tree in the woods and showed her a hidden honeycomb tucked inside the trunk. Honey was so excited, she couldn't believe what she was seeing! She knew then that this honey was incredible. + +Honey thanked the bee for showing her the honeycomb and began to fill her tummy with the sweet honey. From that day onwards, Honey made sure to take a nap everyday in that same old tree, not just because she was tired, but also to enjoy the incredible honey! +Once upon a time there was an obedient boy. He was always kind and did what others asked. One day, his parents asked him to help with the garden. He said yes! Every day he worked hard in the garden. But, he wanted something more. + +One night the boy had a dream. In the dream he saw himself at the start of a big race. He eagerly looked around, and his heart beat with excitement. He knew it would be a race to remember. + +The next day he asked his parents if he could take part in a race. They said no, but he didn't want to resist. He kept asking and finally they said he could join in. + +The race was hard, but he kept going. His hard work and obedience paid off. He crossed the finish line first! His parents were surprised, but proud. Everyone cheered for the obedient boy when he won! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very brave and had a big dream of becoming a superhero. + +One day, Daisy was walking around her neighborhood when she noticed a tall building. She walked closer and noticed a small crack in the wall. She wondered if she could jump over it! + +Daisy decided to give it a try. She backed up, then ran and jumped. She landed on the other side and was surprised to see how high she had jumped! + +She smiled at her impressive jump and then heard a voice coming from behind the crack. It was a man stuck inside! + +"Can you help me?" he asked. "I'm stuck and I can't get out!" + +Daisy thought for a moment and then said, "I'll try!" She grabbed on to the wall and began to struggle to push the man out. After a few moments, the man was free and out of the crack. + +The man thanked Daisy for her help. She smiled and said, "No problem. That's what superheroes do!" +One day, a little girl was playing in her bedroom. She found an old cupboard in the corner. She wanted to explore what was inside, so she opened the cupboard door. + +Inside the cupboard was an old toy box full of fun games and toys. She thought it was exciting and started to rush inside. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind her. "Wait, don't rush inside the cupboard!" It was her mum. + +The little girl stopped and said to her mum, "Why can't I rush in the cupboard?" + +Her mum said to her, "You can rush and have fun, but always be careful. Don't rush too much and stay safe inside". + +The little girl nodded and smiled. She then rushed back into the cupboard and continued to play with her new old toys. +Once there was Jack who had one very important left leg. Jack wished that he could run fast like everyone else. One day, Jack decided to use his leg to try to run. He tried again and again. He used his arms and his leg to push himself forward. Every time he used his leg, he got a bit faster. + +Soon, Jack was running as fast as everyone else. He was so proud of himself for using his important left leg. He ran and ran until he couldn't run anymore. But he kept on using his leg, knowing how important it was to him. + +Jack kept using his leg every day. He never had to worry anymore. He could always run his best. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Bill. They were very close and did everything together. + +One day Bob had a new video. He showed Bill and asked him to play it with him. But Bill didn't want to and he teased Bob about it. Bob felt embarrassed and sad. + +Bill could see that he had upset Bob and he felt ashamed of himself. He said sorry and asked if he could play the video with him. + +Bob smiled at his best friend and said, "Yes, of course!" + +So the two friends played the video together, and had lots of fun. They laughed and enjoyed themselves, and their friendship was stronger than ever. +Once there was a little girl called Sue who loved to decorate. She had a box of crayons in her room and she was always looking for things to give color to. One day she found an old, ugly toy in the garden. Sue thought she could decorate it and make it look pretty. + +She took the toy to her room and started to color it. She moved her crayons all over the toy, giving it some bright and cheerful colors. + +When she was done, she brought it to her mom and said, "Look what I made! I decorated it with all my crayons." + +Her mom said, "Sue, that was very nice of you. It looks much better now than it did before. You have shown us the value of beauty. Even if something looks ugly, you can make it look beautiful again." + +Sue was proud of what she had done and smiled. She was glad she had turned an ugly toy into something pretty. +Once upon a time there lived an old mouse. It lived in a big barn and its home was full of yummy cheese. The mouse was very busy every day, running around looking for food. + +One day it heard a noise coming from the barn. A man had opened a big box and he had scattered wine bottles all around the floor. The mouse was very curious and started to slowly walk towards the box. + +The man spotted the mouse and said, "Hey there! Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you." + +The mouse was a bit scared but also very excited. It had never tasted wine before and it wanted to find out what it was like. So it stepped closer and started to lick the spilled wine on the floor. + +It was tasty and sweet, and the mouse knew it was something special. From then on, it was always so busy running around the barn, trying to find more wine! +John was a humble man. He was walking down the street when he noticed something glimmering in the grass. He kneeled down to take a closer look, and realised it was a shiny belt. John was so excited to find it! He put it on and tried to make it tighter. Just as he was doing that, a voice behind him said, "Excuse me, is that your belt?" + +John was surprised. He slowly turned around and saw an old man standing behind him. The old man smiled kindly and said "That's my belt. I must have lost it earlier." + +John felt embarrassed. He took off the belt and handed it to the old man. He said apologetically, "I am so sorry. Here is your belt." + +The old man thanked him and said, "You are a very humble person. Thank you for being so honest". He then walked away, leaving John feeling proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to explore and play in the wild outdoors. She walked along, looking for something interesting to touch. + +The little girl spotted a big, comfortable tree. She touched the rough bark and smiled. She touched the soft leaves and gentle moss growing around the trunk. + +She kept walking and found a patch of wild flowers. She couldn't resist touching the colorful petals and the dewy stems. + +The little girl continued walking and soon found a pond. She touched the smooth stones that lay on the shore, and watched the wild ducks. + +The little girl finally sat down on the grass and looked around. She felt peaceful and comfortable in this wild place. She decided this was the perfect spot to take a nap. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom liked unusual things. One day, Tom's mum gave him an unusual present. It was a big box with a question mark on it. He couldn't wait to unpack it. + +Tom and his mum took the box to the kitchen. His mum put it on the table and said "Come on, let's unpack it!" + +Tom excitedly pulled out some wrapping paper and inside he found a pot of butter. Tom was so happy and couldn't believe his eyes! He had never seen so much butter before. He said to his mum, "Wow, this is so unusual, I love it!" + +Tom and his mum spent the rest of the day spreading the butter on toast and crackers. Tom had so much fun with his unusual present. He was sure that it was the best day ever. +One day, a little boy named Jack was walking near a zoo. Suddenly, he saw an elephant! He was so excited and ran up to it and wanted to pet it. Jack asked his mom if he could pay the zookeeper to ride the elephant. His mom said, "Yes, you can pay, but the elephant is very spoiled. Be careful!" + +When Jack got to the zookeeper, he said, "I want to pay to ride the elephant!" The zookeeper replied, "Sure, it will be five dollars!" Jack gave the man five dollars and the zookeeper put a blanket on the elephant for Jack to sit on. He climbed on the elephant and started petting it. + +The elephant was so spoiled that it jumped around a lot. Jack laughed and enjoyed riding the elephant. When he was done, Jack thanked the zookeeper and told him he had a lot of fun. The zookeeper smiled and said, "Enjoy the rest of your day!" + +Jack smiled, thanked the zookeeper again and said goodbye to the elephant. As he walked away, Jack knew he had made a spoiled elephant very happy with his five dollars. +Once there was a tall tower in a park that all of the kids in the neighbourhood were excited to visit. Little Johnny was 3 years old and he was especially curious to see what was inside. + +One day, Johnny and his mom visited the tower together. When they got there, they saw a deaf old man sitting at the entrance. Johnny's mom said, "Let's say hello to the man! He looks so happy to see us!" + +Johnny said, "Hello!" to the old man, but he did not receive a response. His mom said, "Remember that some people are deaf, and they need us to show that we care with our words, smiles and actions." + +The old man smiled and waved at Johnny, as if he understood what had happened. Johnny waved back and said, "Welcome!" This made the old man even happier, and Johnny and his mom left feeling grateful for the experience. + +The moral of this story is that words and actions of kindness can go a long way, even for someone who can't hear. If we make an effort to show those around us that we care and welcome everyone into our lives, even those who are different from us, we will be much better off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a curious three year old and loved to explore. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the park. + +As she walked, she came across a post. It was a big post, standing tall and proud. Lucy was fascinated! + +She decided to stand next to the post and see what would happen. Suddenly she heard a voice coming from the post! It was a friendly voice and it said, "Hello Lucy! Would you like something delicious?" + +Lucy was so excited and said, "Yes please!" The voice then said, "I have some delicious candy here for you. Would you like it?" + +Lucy couldn't believe her luck and said yes. The post opened up and out popped a bag of candy! Lucy was delighted and ran off, munching the candy as she went. + +The end! +Sammy was a busy little kid. Every day, he would go around the house, playing and laughing. He was always on the go. + +One day Sammy heard his mom say to his dad that Sammy had to rest. He didn't know what that meant! He thought it was like sleeping. + +Sammy was curious, so he asked his mom. "Mommy, what does rest mean?" His mom replied, "It means that it's time to relax and not worry about anything else. It's also a good time to study for an exam." + +"Exam? What's an exam?" Sammy asked. His mom explained that an exam was a big test like a game. Sammy thought it sounded very hard and he didn't want to take an exam. + +Suddenly, his mom brought out Sammys favorite sweet treat. "This will give you energy to rest and study. It's yummy and sweet!" Sammy smiled and ate the treat with delight while his mom tidied the room. + +After eating his sweet treat, Sammy felt more relaxed and was ready to rest and study for his exam. He was determined to do his best. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a bear and a rabbit. They both liked to play together and they had lots of fun! + +One day, they were playing in the woods and they found a club. Rabbit said to Bear, “let’s raise the club high and swing it around!†Bear thought it was a good idea and said, “okay, let’s try it!†+ +So both of them took the club and started to Swing it around. But the club got too big and accidentally hit a tree. + +The rabbit looked at the tree and said, “Oops! We shouldn’t have done that, it wasn't a good thing to do. We should be more careful.†Bear replied, “You’re right, let’s not raise the club too high.†+ +The moral of the story is that it’s important to be careful and not do things recklessly. Good friends look out for one another, so it’s important to know when something is not a good idea. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a 3 year old child. The mom said "Look at the big, green lawn...it's so pretty!" The child said "Oh wow!" and the mom replied "Let's go and play on the lawn!" + +The two were walking on the lawn when they saw a delicious-looking juicy orange lying on the grass. The mom asked the child "Shall we pick it up?" The child said "Yes, please pick it up!" The mom said "Let's take it home and eat it" and the child said "Yay!" + +But then the mom said "Wait, there is a bird flying around the orange. We must delay picking up the fruit, otherwise the bird will be sad." So, instead of picking up the fruit, the mom and the child watched the bird for a few minutes. + +Suddenly, the bird flew away and the mom said "Now the bird can't be sad. We can finally pick up the delicious orange and go home." The child was so excited and said "Let's go home and eat it!" They picked up the orange and went home and ate the delicious orange. +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was only three years old, but she was already very smart. One day, she decided to try something new. She wanted to trade her pink toy car for her brother's blue toy car. + +So Amy went up to her brother and said, "Let's do a trade! You give me your blue car, and I'll give you my pink car." + +Her brother thought it was a crazy idea, but he agreed. So the two of them passed their toy cars back and forth. In the end, both of them were very happy with the trade. + +Amy's mom saw them and laughed. "You two sure are crazy!" she said. +Once upon a time there was a lovely ostrich. He danced and sang throughout the day in the fields. One day he paused to look up at the sky and spotted a flock of birds he had never seen before. He wanted to fly away with them and explore the world. + +The ostrich flew away with the flock of birds. He flew so far away and the flock was soon out of sight. He kept flying and soon he couldn't find his way home. He was lost and afraid. + +The ostrich kept on flying, but he was very tired. He stopped and tried to rest, but he couldn't pause for too long as he was still lost. Eventually, he fell asleep in a field. + +The lovely ostrich never made it back home. He was gone forever, with no one ever knowing where he went or what happened to him. The bad ending is still a mystery. +Mama and Bob were in the park. Bob saw a swing and he ran towards it. + +Mama: “Bob, wait! That swing is not safe. It looks very uncomfortable. It looks like it doesn’t weigh very much either.†+ +Bob: “I want to swing, Mama. Please, Mama! Please!†+ +Mama sighed and looked closely at the swing. It was old and worn out. But Bob really wanted to try it, so Mama decided to help him. She carefully looked over the swing, then she shook it. She felt how light it was. + +Mama: “Okay Bob, I think this swing is safe enough. Let’s go try it!†+ +Mama helped Bob onto the swing, then she pushed him gently. Bob laughed and smiled as he swung back and forth. It felt comfortable, just like Mama said. He had so much fun! When it was time to go home, Bob was sad. But he knew he’d get to come back again soon. +Tommy was running in the park with Mommy. He was so proud of himself for keeping up with her. He looked around and admired all the trees and flowers. Then he saw a sign. "Look, Mommy," Tommy said, "it's a big sign!" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes," she said, "It's a sign that tells us how to stay safe in the park." + +Tommy looked closely at the sign. He was proud of himself for recognizing it. + +Mommy knelt down beside Tommy and looked him in the eye. "You are so smart," she said and Tommy smiled. He admired how Mommy was so proud of him. + +Tommy felt so special. He knew Mommy would always admire and be proud of him. +Molly ran to the edge of the lake, looking around eagerly. She saw a cheerful yellow kayak bobbing on the sparkling water. "Mommy!" she called out. "Look at the kayak!" + +Her mommy smiled and waved at her. "Let's go take a look," she said. Molly ran over, clapping her hands. + +They both got into the kayak, and Molly's mommy started paddling. Molly looked around in delight at all the different colors of the lake. Fish swam around them, sparkling in the sun. + +As they paddled, the cheerful yellow of the kayak bobbed up and down in the water. Molly laughed and shouted with glee. They paddled around the lake until Molly was ready to come ashore. + +The mommy and daughter both climbed out of the kayak, laughing happily. They had had a wonderful time exploring the lake in the cheerful yellow kayak! +Once there was a boy named Jack who lived with his mom and dad. Jack was very competitive and liked to win games. + +One day, Jack's parents told him, "We promise to take you to the park tomorrow." Jack was so excited to go, he began jumping for joy. + +The next day, Jack and his family went to the park. Jack had a great time running around, playing tag and even climbing a tree. + +Later in the evening, Jack's parents asked him to take a nap. Jack got so excited about the park that he kept talking and talking, even though it was getting dark. + +Finally his parents said, "Jack, if you don't go to bed now, you might have a nightmare!" Jack didn't want a nightmare, so he quickly tucked himself in and fell asleep. + +The next morning, Jack's parents were proud of him for going to bed and kept their promise and took him back to the park. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. He loved to play in his backyard. Every day, he would explore the backyard and look for interesting things. + +One day, Tom got bored of playing in the backyard. He thought it was too boring. He wanted to go somewhere else to play. + +He asked his mom if he could leave the backyard. She said, "No, Tom. You must stay in the backyard. It is safer there." + +Tom got angry and he shouted, "No! I want to go somewhere else to play." + +But his mom said, "No, Tom. You must stay in the backyard. That is final." + +So, Tom stayed in the backyard and he was very upset. He felt so bored and he wanted to go somewhere else to play. + +At the end, Tom was still stuck in the boring backyard. He felt so unhappy and he could not find any joy in it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was always so curious and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Anna and her mommy went to the park. There was a big field with a mill in the middle. Anna's mommy said, "This is a very old mill, it's been here for many years. I wonder what Anna can find inside." + +Anna was so excited and started to walk towards the mill. When she got there the door was open, so she stepped inside. The light was very dim, but Anna could see something sparkle in the corner of the room. She slowly went closer and saw that it was a big, beautiful diamond ring! + +Anna was so happy and wanted to show it to her mommy. She ran out of the mill as fast as she could and when she showed it to her mommy, she was so surprised. Anna asked, "Mommy what do I do with it?" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll find the right answer soon." + +The next day Anna and her mommy went back to the mill and they saw that the door was closed. Inside they found a piece of paper with a message on it. It said, "Keep the ring, it is your treasure. One day you will find out why this ring is so special." + +Anna and her mommy were so happy and they kept the ring +Max and his friends were playing together in the park. Max was very excited because he had a special surprise for them. He opened his bag and showed it to the others. + +"Look what I have!" he said. + +The friends looked in his bag and saw lots of tasty candy. They all started to yell with joy. + +"Wow, Max. This is great!" + +Max smiled. "Yes. We can trade these candies with each other. Let's start." + +The kids started to trade the candies, and Max started to yawn. He was so tired after playing in the park. His friends noticed and said, + +"Max, you need to rest. You can have the best candies, They're so tasty!" + +Max smiled and gently said, "Thank you, my friends, I think I will take a nap now." + +So Max and his friends said goodbye and Max went home to take a nap. +Toby had lost his favourite toy, a truck. He started to look for it everywhere but couldn't find it anywhere. + +He went to his mum and asked, "Mummy, have you seen my truck?" + +Mummy replied, "Have you looked under the bed?" + +Toby nodded, his eyes wide and hopeful. He looked under the bed and found nothing. His shoulders slumped. + +Then Mum said, "Let's go to the toy shop and see if we can find some new news." + +Toby followed his mum to the toy shop. He didn't know what new news was but he was excited. They arrived at the toy shop and Toby was amazed. He saw many new and exciting toys. Suddenly he spotted his old truck, sitting in the corner. His face lit up and he shouted, "Mummy, here it is!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, Toby, that's definitely new news!" +The sun was shining and Mom and Dad were eager to have some fun. + +"Let's go to the park and carry a picnic," Mom said. Dad smiled and they all got ready. + +Mom packed sandwiches and Dad brought a big blanket. They were ready to go. + +At the park, the family had a great time playing together and eating their delicious picnic. + +Afterwards, Mom and Dad had an idea. They wanted to go to the movies! + +They all jumped in the car and drove to the movie theater. They went to the box office and bought tickets for a movie about animals. + +Once inside, they were excited to watch the movie. They ate popcorn and laughed at the funny parts. + +When it was over, they were all happy and eager to go home. Dad carried the blanket and Mom carried the left over popcorn and they all went home. + +They had a great day! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Jenny. Bob had something he wanted to tell Jenny, but he was very worried. So, he asked Jenny to sit under a tree with him. + +Jenny was very curious and asked Bob, "What do you want to tell me?" + +Bob took a deep breath and said, "I am worried about the fair. I don't think it will be any fun." + +Jenny patted Bob on the back and said, "Don't worry, I'm sure the fair will be lots of fun. Let's go and see!" + +So off they went together to the fair. When they got there, they had lots of fun. Bob was so happy he had asked Jenny to come and sit with him. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters, Lucy and Daisy. They were playing in the garden and having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw something and ran over to it. It was a shiny thing and Lucy began to share it with Daisy. She said, “Look, Daisy! I found a shiny thing!†Daisy was so excited and thanked Lucy for sharing it. + +Then, Daisy said, “Let's share it together.†Lucy and Daisy happily shared the thing and played until bedtime. + +Lucy's mom saw them being so obedient in sharing the thing. She was very happy and hugged the girls. She said, “I'm so proud of you both for being so obedient and sharing the thing with each other.†+ +The two sisters smiled and hugged their mom. They were very happy to see their mom proud of them. From that moment on, Lucy and Daisy knew how important it was to always share with each other. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and liked to dress up. One day, Sarah's mommy gave her a very special dress. It was pink and had lots of bows. Sarah put it on and thought it was so pretty. + +Sarah wanted to go outside in her dress to show her friends, so she ran out of the house and into the garden. But as she reached the fence, she realized she had stepped in some dirt and it had got onto her dress. It was very dirty! + +"Oh no!" said Sarah. "My dress is so dirty now." + +"Don't worry, sweetheart," said Mama. "Let's go back inside and we can clean it up." + +So Mama helped Sarah take off her dress, then they put it in the washer to make it clean again. When it was done, Sarah put it back on and it looked just like new! She showed all her friends and they all said, "Your dress looks so pretty!" Sarah was so happy and she never went outside without her special dress again. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable little girl named Sarah. She lived in a small house with her parents. Despite being so young, Sarah always tried her very best to help out around the house. + +One summer day, Sarah decided to do something special for her parents. She thought and thought about it until she came up with a plan. She decided to climb up the tallest tree in the garden outside her house. + +"Mom, Dad, I dare you to watch me climb up that really tall tree," she shouted from the bottom of the tree. + +Her parents were a bit scared but knew Sarah was dependable. They stood back and watched her carefully as she started to climb. + +Sarah climbed and climbed until she reached the top where a shiny tooth was hanging. It was the perfect gift for her parents. She carefully reached out and grabbed it. + +When Sarah looked down, her parents were clapping and cheering for her. With a big smile, Sarah made her way back down the tree. + +"Here you go!" said Sarah, handing the tooth to her parents. Her parents were so proud of her and gave her a big hug. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Wanda and Sam. They were very independent and liked to hang out together. + +One day, Wanda and Sam were walking in the park. Suddenly, Sam spotted something shining between the trees. "What's that?" asked Wanda. + +"It's a quiz," said Sam. He ran to pick it up. On it were lots of questions. + +Sam and Wanda couldn't answer them all. So they shook the quiz up and down to see what would happen. Suddenly, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. + +Wanda and Sam laughed and hugged each other. They were very happy they had figured out the quiz. From then on they kept shaking things up to see what would happen. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Lucy. She was so eager to explore the world around her, and one day her parents allowed her to go on a special adventure into the woods. + +As she ventured through, she saw lots of things to look at. There was an old log with a cobweb stretching across it, and a pond with fish swimming around. + +But the most exciting thing she saw was an old, abandoned house at the very edge of the woods. She wanted to explore it, so she went inside. It was dark, cold and filled with cobwebs. The little girl was scared, but her eagerness to explore kept her going. + +Suddenly Lucy heard a noise coming from the kitchen. She crept in and found a big bowl filled with a delicious-looking mixture. She could hear laughter coming from the corner of the kitchen and then a voice said, "Let's stir the mixture together and make something special". + +Lucy was so excited to join in, so she took a big wooden spoon, and began to stir. Soon the mixture was steaming, and smelled delicious. They all laughed and smiled, and it was the best adventure ever! +Henry was in the tub. He was splashing and feeling the warm water on his skin. "This feels so nice!" he said to himself. + +His mom came into the bathroom. She thought Henry looked so attractive in the tub. She put an avocado in the water for him to play with. + +Henry started to bathe with the avocado. He squished it and watched the green water swirl around him. He was having so much fun! + +But then suddenly, something bad happened. Henry slipped on the avocado and hit his head on the side of the tub. His mom rushed to help him, but it was too late. + +Henry was hurt, and he never got to finish his bath. +Mom and Dad took their 3 year old daughter to the movies. "It will be fun," promised Dad. + +When they got to the theater, Dad was carrying a large box of popcorn. Everyone was so excited. Mom said, "Let's find a good seat." + +They quickly chose a seat near the aisle. Mom asked, "What movie are we going to watch?" + +Dad smiled and said, "It's a different one. You'll see." + +The movie began and it was about a tiny little bug. He had lost his way and couldn't find home. He was sad and alone until he met some friends who agreed to help him restore his home. + +The little girl watched in awe as the bug's home was finally restored. She was surprised and happy when the movie ended. She hugged her mom and dad and said, "That was so different. I loved it!" +Once upon a time all the animals lived in the forest together. But one day they all decided that things were too cluttered and messy. + +They gathered together and agreed to organize the forest, so they wouldn't get lost. + +Deer said, "Let's start by organizing the fridge!" + +Rabbit replied, "Yes! And we can put all the food in the pale blue cupboard!" + +So they all grabbed various items and put them neatly away in the fridge and cupboard. + +At the end of the day, all the animals admired their work. They had organized the forest into a nice and tidy place, for everyone to enjoy! +Once, there was a little girl named Molly who really wanted to visit far away places. She went to her mom and asked her if she could go explore. Her mom said not yet, you are still too young! + +Molly was so sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her mom if she could have an X-ray so she could pass for a bigger girl. Her mom laughed and told Molly that wasn't possible. + +Molly was disappointed but her mom told her, “Molly, we need to be careful with X-rays because they can be bad for us. It's not a good idea to use them unless it's really necessary.†Molly thought carefully, then she understood. + +The moral of this story is that we should be careful with our health and not take risks like trying to pass for someone older than we are. +Once upon a time there were two toys. A big yellow monster and a small blue car. The monster was fierce and the car was scared. But they were friends and they liked to play. + +One day they decided to play a game. The monster said it would be a fighting game. He said the winner would get a rubber ball. + +They both began to fight. The monster was so fierce that the car was scared. But the car didn't give up. He ran and jumped and tried to fight back. + +The fight was fierce and long but finally, the car won! The monster was so surprised. He gave the car the rubber ball and they both went home happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was three-years-old, and enjoyed playing with her friends. One day, Molly went for a walk with her mom, and she found a little purple leather bag on the ground. Molly picked it up and showed it to her mom, who said she could keep it. + +Molly was so excited, and ran home with her new toy. She was determined to keep her new bag safe, so she found a secret spot to hide it. After hiding the bag, Molly remembered she had to bathe before dinner. She got ready and went to the bathroom. + +When Molly opened the bathroom door, she saw an incredible surprise! In the tub was a big, purple leather bag full of bubbles, and Molly almost started to cry. She was so excited, she bathed right away. + +When Molly was done with her bath, she looked inside the tub and was amazed. Hidden in the bag of bubbles was the very same leather bag she found earlier in the day. It turns out Mom had put it there as a surprise. Molly knew then that she would treasure her purple leather bag forever. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. One day Mia's mom gave her a big box. "What is in the box?" Mia asked. Her mom smiled. "I have a very special surprise for you Mia! Inside the box is a very thoughtful present that I made for you..." + +Mia opened the box and inside there was a cardboard car! Mia was so excited and she jumped up and down. Her mom chuckled and gave Mia a big kiss. Excitedly Mia drove her car around the living room. Then her mom said, "Now Mia, I have a job for you. I need you to find something special in our garden." + +Mia went outside and carefully looked around. Finally, she found a big cardboard castle. "Mommy!" she said, "I found it!" Her mom gave her a big kiss and said, "That was so thoughtful of you, Mia!". They filled the castle with boxes, flowers, and more. Everyone had a wonderful time playing in the castle and Mia was so happy with her thoughtful present. +Rosie wanted something she couldn't have. She wanted to have a pet, but her parents said she was too young. She felt a strong urge to get one and was very envious of her friends who had their own cats and dogs. + +One day, Rosie heard a noise outside. She went to the garden and there she saw a little mouse. Rosie said to it in a kind voice, "Hello! What are you doing here?" The mouse replied, "I'm trying to find something to eat. I'm so very hungry!" + +Rosie felt a big urge to help the poor mouse and had an idea. She ran inside and asked her parents permission to take care of the little mouse. After some thinking, her parents said yes! + +Rosie was now the proud owner of a pet mouse. They named him Fluffy and Rosie was very happy. Every day, she made sure Fluffy was dry, fed and warm. She loved spending time with her pet and was never envious of her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maggie. She had big dreams of becoming a famous dancer. One day, Maggie asked her parent if she could go to dance classes. Her parent said no, it was too expensive. + +Maggie was very persistent, so she asked her parent one more time. Again, her parent said no. Maggie was so frustrated that she spun around in circles until she was too dizzy to stand. + +When her dizziness subsided, she heard her parent say, "Maggie, spinning won't help you become a dancer, but hard work will." + +Moral of the story: Hard work pays off. Be persistent with your dreams and never give up. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy and she was three years old. She was very spoiled. + +Lucy had a toy cell phone. She loved to pretend with it. She pretended to talk to her friends, answer calls from her family, and even order pizza! She had so much fun using her imagination. + +One day, her mom told her it was time for dinner. Lucy didn't want to put down her phone, but she knew she had to. She pretended to put it away in her pocket, and put it on the table. + +Lucy had lots of fun pretending with her toy cell phone and will never forget it. +John was walking down a path with his dad. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. But John was feeling sad. He didn't know why. Then he heard a loud noise. He and his dad split up as they ran away from it. + +John was scared, but he kept running until he found a tree. He hid behind the tree and slowly peeked out. The noise was coming from a group of people shouting. + +John stayed hidden until they left. Then he split away from his dad and ran down the path. The path was getting darker and darker until John could no longer see. He felt so sad and lonely. + +Suddenly, he heard his dad's voice calling his name. He ran back to his dad and hugged him tight. His dad said it was okay and he was safe. They continued down the path together, and John no longer felt so sad. +Once upon a time, there was a pink head. The head belonged to a girl named Emma. She lived in a big house with her family. + +One day, Emma was playing in the garden when she heard a ringing sound. She followed the sound and saw a pink telephone. She picked up the phone and said "Hello?". + +A voice answered from the other side, "Hi Emma! It's Auntie Julie. I just wanted to say hello and see how you're doing". + +Emma was very excited. She told her Auntie all about her day and the things she had done. Then she said goodbye and put down the phone. + +The pink head was very happy. Emma had made a new friend, even though she was all the way on the other side of the phone. Emma smiled as she picked up the phone and went back inside the house. +The dark night sky was cloudy and quiet, the only sound coming from the river. Little Lucy was alone in the woods but she was not scared. She was looking for something special - an otter! + +Suddenly Lucy heard a rustling from the bushes. She peered inside and she could just make out a small, grey figure. It was an otter! Lucy was so excited to find one - she had always wanted to see one. + +‘Come here otter,’ Lucy said. + +The otter scrambled closer to Lucy and she carefully put out one of her hands. The otter sniffed it then the other one. It seemed to like Lucy. + +‘Do you want to come with me?’ Lucy asked the otter. The otter nodded and Lucy bent down to pick it up. She held the otter closely against her. + +‘We can go home and play together,’ said Lucy. She knew the otter would be her new friend. + +The otter snuggled closer to Lucy as they walked back home together in the dark night. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was always joking. She loved to make everyone around her laugh. Everyone in her town thought she was really funny. + +One day she decided to go on a little journey to visit some other towns and make some new friends. Every town she visited, she would stop and tell her jokes. Everywhere she went, even the most faraway towns, everyone thought she was the most popular girl in the world. + +People loved hearing her jokes and always asked her to come back and make more. As she traveled from town to town, she made more and more friends. + +By the end of her journey, the little girl had become very popular everywhere she went. She was so happy and couldn't wait to get back home and share her stories with her friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a generous little girl named Molly. She had a special talent; she could look for special poems. One day, Molly had an idea. She wanted to search for the perfect poem. So she said to her mommy, "Mommy, can I go look for a poem?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you may. But it must be a poem that makes people happy". + +So Molly went out to search for the perfect poem. She looked high and low, but she couldn't find anything. She looked in books, under rocks and in the sky, but nothing seemed special enough for her mommy. Finally, Molly decided to go for a walk in the park. + +And that's when she found it - a special poem with the words, "May your day be filled with joy and laughter." She was so proud of her perfect poem that she ran all the way home to show her mommy. + +When Molly's mommy saw the poem, she was so proud of Molly's generous heart. She gave Molly a big hug and said, "That's exactly the kind of poem I wanted you to find. You did such a great job!" + +Molly was so happy that she found a poem that was perfect for her mommy. That night, they kept the poem above their fireplace, and it always reminded them to be generous with their love. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam who was very careful. She looked after her teeth and did not like them to be at all dirty. One day, when she was playing with her friends, she fell and her tooth became broken and very scared. + +“Oh no!†shouted Sam. Her friends were very worried and asked if she was okay. She told them that her tooth was broken and she could not believe it. + +With tears in her eyes, Sam went to the dentist. The dentist was not very kind and said that there was nothing he could do to help her. Sam was horrified and could not believe what had happened. She was very frightened and cried even more. + +Sam's friends wanted to help her but they couldn't. Sam returned home very upset, she knew that she would never get her tooth back. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse called Matt. One day, Matt was walking through the town and found a bus. He thought it looked really fun, so he decided to get on. But when he sat down, he realised he had forgotten something very important - his wallet! He had been so excited to get on the bus that he had completely forgotten it and had lost it. + +Confused, Matt got off the bus again. He looked all around for his lost wallet, but he couldn't see it anywhere. In the end, he started to cry and asked an old man for help. + +The old man gave Matt a hug and said: "Oh, my dear son. I want to tell you something very important: never lose focus on what you are doing and be extra careful with your things. This way, you won't lose any more important things in the future." + +Matt smiled and thanked the old man. From then on, he was very careful with his wallet. He made sure not to lose focus and always kept it in his pocket. + +The moral of the story is: stay focused and take care of your important things so that you don't lose them! +Once upon a time there was a generous girl named Daisy. One day she wanted to swim so she went to the pool. Daisy was a very brave girl and loved the water. She had lots of fun swimming around. + +But every time Daisy jumped into the water, she heard a strange noise. She couldn't understand what it was. Daisy was curious. She asked her parents but they didn't know what it was. + +So Daisy decided to investigate. She swam around and around, until she reached the deepest end of the pool. There she saw a big bunny! It was the source of the noise. + +The bunny was in trouble. Its foot was stuck in a tiny hole. Daisy was so generous that she worked hard to try and get the bunny out of the hole. With one final push, the bunny was free! Daisy was so happy. + +The bunny thanked Daisy for saving his life and Daisy said goodbye. She watched the bunny hop away into the forest. Now every time Daisy goes for a swim, she remembers that generous daisy who saved a bunny's life! +One day, a little boy found a shell on the beach. He was so excited that he told his mom all about it. He picked it up carefully and brought it home with him. + +Later that day, the little boy was feeling a bit miserable because he wanted to show the shell to his friends but he couldn't. He thought to himself, "If only I could tell them about my shell!" + +But then, he had an idea. He grabbed a piece of paper and a pencil and wrote a note. He told all his friends about his shell and asked them to come meet him on the beach the next day. + +The next morning, the boy was so excited that he ran all the way to the beach where his friends were waiting. Together, they looked for shells, talked about their discoveries and played the whole afternoon. The little boy was no longer miserable - he was happy to share his special shell with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a cute gorilla named Lilly. She lived in the jungle with her family. Every day, Lilly liked to go for a walk and play in the sun. + +One day, Lilly went for a walk and soon she saw someone else there. It was a monkey. The monkey smiled and said "Hi, I'm Sam. What's your name?" Lilly said "I'm Lilly, the cute gorilla!" + +Sam and Lilly became friends and they played together all day. They had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Sam asked Lilly "Will you marry me?" Lilly was surprised but she said "Yes!" + +They got married in the jungle surrounded by their families and friends. It was the happiest day ever and everyone was so happy for the cute couple. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wild trap in the park. Two three year-old children were walking in the park with their mum, when they saw the trap. + +"What is that trap, mummy?" asked one of the children. + +"That is a wild trap," said their mum. + +The two children were curious and took a closer look. Suddenly, the trap began to move! It was a wild animal inside, trying to get out! + +The children ran away, but the mum stayed. She used her special skill to calm the wild animal. Soon, it had settled down and the mum let it go back into the wild. + +The two children were so happy that their mummy saved the animal. They hugged and thanked her for being so brave. + +And that is the story of how the wild trap was saved in the park. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jimmy and Jake. Jimmy was older than Jake and he was always bossy. However, Jake was helpful and did everything that Jimmy asked him to do. + +One day, Jimmy thought it would be fun to set up a game and make Jake do all the work. He said that if Jake does what he said, he would get a package. Reluctantly, Jake agreed and Jimmy recorded all the instructions. + +The instructions were simple and Jake followed them exactly. When he was done, Jimmy rewarded him with a package. Inside the package was a tasty piece of candy. + +Jake was so excited! He quickly grabbed the candy, but before he could take a bite, Jimmy warned him and said, “It’s better to learn from what we do than to waste the rewards!†Jake nodded and shared the candy with his brother. + +That day, Jake learnt it can be more rewarding to do things right than to get tasty treats. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Annie. She liked to take bubble baths but she didn't like to use soap. One day, Annie asked her mom why she had to use soap. + +Her mom answered, "Because it makes your skin nice and clean." + +But Annie said, "But the soap is too heavy to use." + +"That's why you need to be careful," mom said. + +Annie thought about what her mom said, and soon she started using soap in the bath. When she was done, her skin felt so soft and clean. She was glad she listened to her mom and answered her question. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old girl named Mina. She loved to imagine cool things and explore the world around her. + +One day, Mina's mom took her to a lecture about the stars. She was so excited! + +At the lecture, Mina was asked to imagine how cool it would be to touch a star. As she imagined it, Mina's face lit up and she smiled. + +Suddenly, everyone in the audience began to gasp and point outside the window. In the sky, there was a star that was glowing brightly. + +Mina and her mom quickly ran outside to get a better look. As they ran, they felt a bitter cold wind. + +When they got outside, Mina was so amazed. She was so happy. She clapped and smiled at the star. + +At that moment, Mina knew that her imagination could take her anywhere. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy liked to go for walks in the park with his mom. + +During one of their walks Tommy saw a hat on the ground. It was a dry hat and it had a big brim. Tommy wanted to pick it up and keep it. His mom said no, but Tommy didn't listen. He kept walking with the hat in his hand. + +After a few minutes his mom said, "Tommy, stop! Put the hat back on the ground." + +But Tommy just kept walking. His mom said again, "Tommy, stop! Put the hat back." + +Tommy finally stopped and reluctantly put the hat back. He was sad to let go of his new hat, but he was happy to make his mom happy. He smiled, and they went on their way. +One day a driver was ready to go for a drive. He got in the car and was excited to get going. But suddenly he was surprised by something. There was a flat tire on the car! The driver was very upset. He didn't know what to do. He tried to change the tire, but he couldn't do it. He was not ready for this surprise. + +He asked a passer-by for help, but they couldn't do it either. Finally, he called a tow truck. The driver was sad and frustrated. He had to wait a long time for the tow truck to arrive. + +Finally, the tow truck driver came. He was ready to help. But when the driver opened the car door, he was very surprised. Inside the car was a little 3-year-old! The driver was so shocked that he didn't know what to do. + +The little 3-year-old was sad and scared. He had been left in the car by accident. The driver was very worried. He took the 3-year-old back home. But it was too late. The surprise had ended in a bad way. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was making dinner. She had a pot of boiling water on the stove and was carefully adding different ingredients. + +"Oh, I nearly forgot," Mommy said. She remembered she needed to add an olive to flavour the soup. She opened the cupboard and retrieved an olive. + +Mommy watched as the olive bounced around in the boiling water, wondering what it would taste like. Suddenly, she heard a noise from the other side of the kitchen. It was her daughter, who had been playing in the living room. + +"What are you preparing, Mommy?" the little girl asked, as she stood worriedly in the doorway. + +Mommy smiled and smiled replied, "I'm making us a delicious soup with an olive." + +The little girl smiled, relieved to know what her mommy was doing. + +"Can I help?" she asked. + +Mommy nodded. She showed her daughter how to peel the olive carefully and then added it to the soup. + +The little girl smiled, proud that she helped make dinner. Soon, the kitchen was full of wonderful smells and the whole family gathered to enjoy the tasty soup. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah entered a cave. She was scared, but determined to explore and see what would happen. + +She silently tip-toed through the cave. Everything was quiet. Suddenly, Sarah heard a noise. + +"Who's there?" she said. + +"Don't be scared," replied a voice in the dark. "My name is Jake and I have a weapon." + +Sarah was scared of Jake's weapon, but she realized he wasn't a bad person. They talked a while and Sarah found out that Jake was a knight who kept the cave safe from monsters. + +When it was time to go, Jake said, "Stay brave and stay quiet, Sarah. I'll always be here to protect you." Sarah was grateful for Jake's help and gave him a big hug before she left the cave. +John was performing a show with his puppets. He had all sorts of fun puppets, from a singing cat to an acrobatic crocodile. All the children sitting in the theatre were having a great time, laughing and clapping to each puppet's performance. + +But then, something unexpected happened. One of the puppets, a dog, had slipped his collar, and was making his way around the theatre. People were getting up, trying to catch the dog, but it was too fast for them. + +John looked helplessly at the chaos from the stage. He tried to coax the dog back but the dog was too excited to come. Finally, an adult managed to catch hold of the dog's collar and take him away. + +John was sad and sulky, knowing he had to end the show early. He knew it was his puppets' fault, but he wasn't sure how to fix it next time. He just had to accept it, and be a bit more careful. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Annie. She loved the outdoors and playing in the garden. + +One day, Annie was playing in the garden when she heard something. It was coming from the pond! Annie crept up to the pond and peered over the edge. She couldn't believe her eyes! There was a little boat, floating in the pond. + +Annie was so excited she couldn't contain herself. She jumped into the pond and swam over to the boat. She grabbed the sides of the boat and started to rub the outside. Suddenly, the boat began to move! + +Annie scrambled back to the edge of the pond and watched as the boat sailed around the water. The boat was bossy, though, and kept changing its direction. Annie knew she had to do something. + +She jumped into the pond and tried to grab the boat. "Stop, boat!" She shouted. But the boat completed one more circle before coming to a stop. Annie rubbed it one last time and it was still. + +Annie had to be quick if she was going to get the boat home before her mum noticed. + +So Annie ran back to the house, dragging the boat behind her. + + +The end. +One day, a little girl named Mia was walking to her classroom in the sunshine. As she walked, she felt a bit worried. Maybe it was because of the new teacher she heard about who was supposed to start that day. When she arrived at the classroom, she looked around. Everything was neat and tidy, but there was no teacher inside. + +Mia went up to a group of other kids who were talking excitedly. One of them noticed her and asked, “Aren’t you coming to our class?†Mia nodded, her eyes wide with curiosity. Another student, a boy named Jack, spoke up. + +“We’ve been asking all morning, but nobody knows when the teacher will come,†Jack said, looking worried. Mia’s stomach churned. She kept wondering when the teacher would arrive. + +Suddenly, the door opened and a tall woman with kind eyes stepped in. She was the new teacher everyone had been asking about! Mia smiled, feeling a lot less worried. The teacher smiled back and said, “I’m so glad you’ve all been patiently waiting. Let’s get started!†+Once upon a time, there was a kind fox called Fluffy. He wanted to explore the world and make lots of new friends. He asked his mom, "Can I go outside and meet new friends?". + +His mom answered kindly, "I believe anything is possible if you believe in yourself. Believe in the kind things you can do and you can make the world a better place." + +Fluffy was very excited to go out and explore! He jumped, skipped and hopped his way out of the den. He looked around and saw so many new animals. He waved hello at them and smiled warmly. + +The animals were kind to Fluffy and as time passed, he made lots of new friends. He learned that if he believed in himself, he could bring kindness into the world. Fluffy was very happy and he couldn't wait to explore more! +Sam was walking to the grocery store with his mom. He was so excited because he wanted to help her pick out the food she needed. As they walked, Sam leaned against the wall. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" His mom asked. + +"I'm leaning," Sam replied. His mom smiled and said, "Be careful, it's not always harmless to lean like that." + +They continued their walk until they reached the grocery store. As they went indoors, Mom explained to Sam that some things are so heavy that we need to be careful and use a wagon or cart to carry them. Sam nodded, understanding that the grocery store can be hard work for Mom. + +He followed her, and watched as Mom picked up harmless items like milk, eggs, and vegetables. He wanted to help, so he pointed to other items that looked harmless and said, "Can I get this, Mommy?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, sure! If it looks harmless, then it's okay." + +Sam was happy he could help, and they went home with a wagon full of groceries ready to make a delicious meal. +Once upon a time there was a huge elephant called Freddie. Freddie loved to imagine what life would be like if he could read and write. One day he gathered all his courage and went to the library. + +When he got there he asked the librarian where the file of books to teach him how to read was. The librarian was very surprised and asked “You want to learn how to read?†Freddie said, “Yes, please. I want to read books and learn new things.†+ +The librarian smiled and said, “I will help you.†He showed Freddie a huge file full of books and started to explain to him how to read. Freddie was very happy and he thanked the librarian for his help. + +However, before he could finish his lessons, one of the other library visitors came in, shouting and trying to steal the books. Freddie was so scared, he started to cry. But then suddenly, the librarian stood up and shouted, “Stop! You can’t take these books.†The intruder ran away and Freddie was very thankful that the librarian had helped him. + +From that day on, Freddie was determined to learn how to read so he could explore the world of knowledge. +Timmy was three years old. He wanted to go to the movies. He asked his mom if he could go. + +His Mom said, "Sure, you can go to the movies, but you have to choose a popular movie." + +Timmy was so happy. He rushed to the movie theater. He looked at all the movies. He finally saw one that looked very popular. He chose it. + +When Timmy got home from the movies, his Mom asked, "How was the movie?" + +Timmy said, "It wasn't very good. It wasn't popular at all!" + +His mom was very disappointed. She said, "You should have read the reviews before choosing a movie." + +Timmy felt bad. He had chosen the wrong movie. He learned his lesson and would be more careful next time! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Jay. They went for an adventure in a cold forest. As the day grew colder, they stopped for a rest. + +Bill thought: “I know, let’s reverse the way we came and head home!†But Jay disagreed. + +“I want to wait here a bit longer,†he said. “I don’t want to leave yet.†+ +Bill was feeling impatient. He wanted to get home before it got too cold. He asked again, “Are you ready to reverse and go home now?†+ +Jay looked around. “Yes, I guess we should go now,†he said. + +So they reversed the way they had come until they made it back safely to their warm house. +Mum wanted to make sure her kitchen was clean. She saw a dish in the cupboard which was cheap. She said, "Let's clean the dish - it will look nice!" + +Her little girl wanted to help. She grabbed the dish, held it tightly and went to the sink. She filled it with water and soap and started to scrub. + +The dish soon became clean and shiny. Mum smiled at her little girl and gave her a big hug. They both agreed that the dish was nice and clean. +One day, a little girl named Kate was walking in the forest. She noticed the trees, their leaves all blowing in the wind. Suddenly, she stopped. She thought she saw a ghost! Her heart beating fast, she took a few steps closer. But then she realized it was just a graceful bird, perched on a branch. It had surprised her. + +Kate kept walking. The birds flew up in the sky, and then circled around behind the trees. As she rounded the bend, she noticed a mysterious figure in the distance. This time, Kate wasn't scared. She kept walking, closer and closer until she saw what it was. It was a graceful deer. It had surprised her with its beauty. + +Kate smiled and continued walking in the forest. She didn't see any more surprises, but she was thankful for the unexpected moments. She had seen a ghost, a graceful bird, and a graceful deer. Each had surprised her in their own way. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She was three-years-old and very curious. One day, Mary was walking down a long path in the woods when she came across a peach tree. All of the peaches were ripe and looked yummy! + +Mary was so excited, she quickly began to pick the peaches from the tree. Half way up the tree Mary had 5 peaches and stopped to take a break. + +Just then she heard voices coming from the other side of the tree. An old man and woman were going for a walk and they were arguing. + +The old man said, "I don't think it's right to pick these peaches." + +But the old woman disagreed. "These peaches are ripe, it would be a shame to let them go to waste," she said. + +Mary thought, and then decided that the old woman was right. She quickly finished picking the peaches and went home with her bounty. + +The next day, Mary shared her peaches with her family and they all enjoyed the sweet treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to perform. He used to pretend to fly a jet around his room and make planes noises. One day he went outside and saw a jet flying up in the sky. He asked his mom where it was going. "It's going on a very long journey", said his mom. + +The little boy wanted to go on the jet too. "Can I go on the jet?" He asked. His mom replied, "That jet is too big and too expensive for us to go on". + +The little boy was sad, but then he had a great idea. He said, "Mom! I'm going to make my own little jet. That way I can still perform and travel too!". His mom said, "That's a great idea! Maybe we can find some cheap materials and build your own little jet." + +The next day, they went to the store to look for materials. Together they found some cheap materials and the little boy was so excited. He spent the next couple of days putting together his own little jet. Finally, it was finished! The little boy was so proud of himself and he could not wait to take it for a ride. He and his mom took his little jet out for a spin around the fields and had so much fun! + +The little boy was so happy to be able to perform and travel just like the jet in the sky. +Nina and Chris wanted to visit the Big City. So they packed their bags and took the bus. When they arrived in the Big City, it was so exciting! + +"Let's explore," Nina said. + +But then they heard a loud alarm! + +"What's that noise?" Chris asked. + +"Let's find out!" Nina said, running off. + +When they arrived at the origin of the sound, they saw a selfish man had set off the alarm. He was trying to keep them out of the area! + +Nina and Chris were very upset and were about to leave, but then the man called out, "You should stay here forever!" + +Nina and Chris were scared and ran away as fast as they could, never to visit the city again. +Alina was a curious 3 year old girl. Everywhere she went, she questioned everything she saw. One day, Alina saw a big piece of wood and she was immediately curious. She wanted to know what it was and why it was there. She asked her mom if she knew the answer, but her mom seemed just as confused. + +Alina kept looking at the wood and wondered what it could be. She decided to take a closer look and saw a few crazy bugs crawling around it. Alina questioned the bugs and wanted to know why they were on the wood. + +Alina kept asking questions and after a few minutes, her mom figured out what the wood was: a log! Alina was so excited to know the answer and smiled to herself. + +She continued to question everything she saw from that day on. Alina couldn't help but be curious and explore the world around her in a very crazy way! +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Mary. Mary always made sure to help out around the house. One day, she was asked to do the dishes. She said yes, and started to fill up the sink with water and soap. + +When she went to grab the plates, her little brother suddenly ran to the sink. He started putting his hands in the water, and splashing it everywhere. Mary yelled, "No, no! Don't do that!" But the little boy kept on splashing. + +So Mary quickly ran over to him, and gave him a gentle slap on the hand. "No!" She yelled. "No splashing!" The little boy was surprised, but he stuck his hands in his pockets and shook his head. + +Mary smiled, and said, "Good boy. Now, let me finish up the dishes." She finished scrubbing the plates, and then dried them with a cloth. When they were done, she said to her brother, "There, all done. Aren't you happy?" + +The little boy smiled, happy to have helped. He ran off to play, happy to help his big sister. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He had a lot of animals, but his prized animal was his rare white goat. + +One day, he wanted to take her out in the fields, so he took a cable and attached it to the goat. But as soon as he did this, the goat tried to run away. + +The farmer tried to catch her, but no matter how hard he tried, the goat kept running. + +Suddenly, the farmer had an idea. He called out to the goat and said, "Why don't you just surrender? I won't hurt you, I promise." + +The goat stopped running. She looked at the farmer, and then slowly walked towards him and surrendered. + +The farmer was so happy that the goat had surrendered. From that day on, the farmer and the goat were best friends. They spent every day together, walking in the fields and enjoying the rare peace and quiet. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She was only three years old and one day she wanted to try cooking. + +Sue went to the kitchen and got a bowl, a spoon and some ingredients. She put them all together and started to mix them up. She kept stirring and stirring until she had made something yummy. + +Sue took out a scale from the drawer and measured all the ingredients correctly. She took her time and was careful to measure everything. + +When she was finished, Sue cooked the mixture in the oven. The smell was so delicious! When it was done, Sue tasted it and it was so yummy that she smiled. + +The next day, Sue decided to try cooking something even better. This time, she was a bit more harsh with her measuring, and the result was even better. Sue loved it so much, she wanted to cook it all the time! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little cat. He had a long, soft tail which waved in the breeze. + +One day, the little cat saw a bird with a bright red chest out of the window. He wanted to go outside and play with it. + +He ran to Mom and pleads, "Please? Please Mom, can I go and play with the bird?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I don't think so. You might get too close to a busy road and get hurt." + +The cat was sad, but then he had an idea. He asked Mom, "Please can I go and play with my tail instead?" + +Mom thought for a moment and said, "Yes, of course you can. But don't forget to stay away from the road." + +The little cat was very happy. He sat in the sun, patting and playing with his pretty tail. Every now and then he looked up at the bird, before turning back to his tail and playing some more. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl who wanted to gain something very special. She had heard of a magical patch that could give her whatever she wished for, so she decided to go look for it. She searched high and low, but couldn't seem to find it no matter how hard she tried. + +Finally, one day, she stumbled across a small, original patch tucked away in a corner. She lifted it up and held it close to her chest. As soon as she did this she heard a loud 'poof!' and a bright burst of light shone from the patch. + +The little girl was so happy with what the patch had granted her that she thanked it over and over. From then on, the little girl was always the happiest she could be, and the original patch was her most prized possession. +Once upon a time, a small bunny named Rose hopped down a path. She saw a tall celery standing in the middle. Rose marched up to it and stopped in front of it. + +"Hello!" she said. + +The celery shrank back, looking a bit scared. "Oh, hello," it said in a shaky voice. + +Rose smiled at it. "Can I hug you?" she asked. + +The celery smiled back. "Yes, I'd like that," it said. Rose gave it a tight hug. + +The celery was so happy. "Thank you," it said. "Can you march with me? It's always so lonely when I walk by myself." + +Rose grinned and said, "Yes! Let's march together!" + +So they marched down the path, singing songs together. Rose and the celery had a great day together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and very curious. +One day, Jane decided to go on an adventure. She put on her shoes and started to run. + +Jane ran through the fields and the forests. Eventually, she stopped in front of a big house. She saw a plate outside the door. +Jane was curious. She asked, “Is anyone inside this house?†+ +Suddenly, the door opened a little bit. An old woman appeared in the doorway. She was wearing a rich dress. The woman asked, “Why are you here, little one?†+ +Jane pointed to the plate. “I found this plate outside your door and I wanted to know what it was.†+ +The woman smiled and said, “It is a special plate. It is a gift from a very rich person. Would you like to take it with you?†+ +Jane happily said yes and ran home with the plate. She showed it to her family and they were excited to see it. From then on, they called it Jane’s special plate. +Tara was a dancer. She thought of all the fun things she could do. She wanted to be careful when she danced. So she practiced and practiced until she was ready. + +One day, she went to a place to show what she could do. Her friends cheered and clapped as she gracefully moved. She spun, jumped, and twirled across the room. + +When she was done, Tara beamed with pride. She had done her best and thought she had done a great job. + +Everyone applauded and Tara thought she was the best dancer ever! +Bob and his mommy were walking in the park when Bob spotted a big box. He wanted to see what was inside so he asked his mommy: "Can I enter?" + +Mommy smiled and nodded. Bob ran to the box, but it was heavy and he couldn’t open it alone. Mommy helped him and, when the box was opened, there was a big, yellow ball inside! Bob was so excited. He wanted to take it home but his mommy said: "No, Bob. This will belongs to someone else. We need to give it back." + +Bob was sad but he knew it was the right thing to do. So they returned the big, yellow ball to a little girl who was looking for it. The girl smiled and thanked Bob and his mommy. Bob said goodbye and, as they walked home, he felt happy knowing he had done the right thing. +Harry was running a race. He had been doing this every day for weeks. He was getting better and better, but he was still slow compared to the rest of the runners. + +One day, his mom came to watch. She was so impressed by his progress that she shouted: "Go, Harry! You can do it!" + +Harry tried his best and was getting closer to the finish line. But, then he saw something disgusting: a big, dirty puddle right in front of him. + +"Don't worry," his mom said. "You can do it. Just keep running." + +But Harry was too scared. He stopped and refused to move. His mom sighed and then said in a firm voice: "Harry, I order you to race through the puddle!" + +Harry was scared, but he knew he had to obey his mom. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and ran as fast as he could. He made it to the other side of the puddle and crossed the finish line! Everyone was so proud of Harry and his mom gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a humbly cross little girl. She was only three years old and her name was Mary. One day, Mary was happily going for a walk in the forest when she noticed a big beautiful lake. She decided to pause and look into the lake. + +But then, a giant frog came hopping out of the lake. Mary was scared and tried to take a step back but the frog croaked and said, “It is only right that I be given a fair share of the lake. Half of it should be mine!†Mary was a bit surprised and didn't know what to do. She bravely replied, “The lake is mine. But can we share it?†+ +The frog thought for a moment and paused. Finally, it nodded and happily accepted Mary’s generous offer to share the lake. Mary hopped over to the frog and hugged it. They became best friends and shared the lake together for many years! +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who waddled around the pond. He was looking for something fun, but everywhere he looked was boring and plain. He was getting frustrated until he spotted something. It was a leak in the bank of the pond. + +He approached the leak and noticed it was making a strange noise. The little duck was intrigued and began to poke around. He instantly recognized that water was coming out of the leak. "What is this?" the duck wondered. + +The duck began to observe the leak closely. He was fascinated by the way the water filled up the pond. Suddenly, he heard a voice. He looked up and saw his mother duck. She recognized the leak right away and said, "If we patch up the leak, the pond will fill back up." + +The little duck was excited to help. He ran back to the bank with his mother and together they filled the hole with mud. The leak was gone and the pond was full again. The bored little duck was now happy and content. He had learned an important lesson that day. +Once there was a little girl called Alice. She was 3 years old and always had lots of fun! Every day, she played and laughed with her friends. But one day, her teacher gave her an important test to do. + +Alice was scared. She didn't know what the test was about. So she asked her teacher, "What kind of test is it?" + +Her teacher smiled and said, "It's just a silly test. Don't worry, you can do it!" + +Alice felt a little bit better and decided to take the test. She worked hard and finished it quickly. Then she sent it to her teacher. + +Alice waited and waited for her result. But it was taking a very long time. Finally, her teacher called her over and gave her a big hug. + +Alice was so excited! Her teacher said that she had passed the test! Alice felt so proud and happy! + +From then on, Alice was never scared of tests. She knew that if she worked hard, she could always do her best and make her teacher proud! +Once upon a time there was an enormous cartoon. It was very big and filled up the entire room. A little 3 year old boy named Jacob began to watch the cartoon. He was amazed by the huge cartoon. + +Jacob shouted, "This cartoon is enormous!" + +His mom, who was standing nearby, replied lovingly, "Yes Jacob, it is enormous! Let's watch it together!" + +Jacob was so excited to watch the cartoon with his mom that he danced around the room. He laughed with delight as he jumped around. + +They watched the cartoon together and he was laughing and cheering throughout. It was a great day for Jacob and the enormous cartoon! +Once there was a little boy named Mikey. He was only three, but he knew a lot. One day Mikey couldn't find his dad's saw. He looked everywhere and asked his mom and dad if they had seen it, but no one knew. + +The nosy neighbor perhaps knew what had happened, but he wasn't telling Mikey. Mikey asked him, "Did you take Dad's saw?" but the neighbor stayed silent. + +Finally, Mikey decided to confront the neighbor. He saw him in his backyard, cutting something with his saw. He asked the neighbor, “Where did you get that saw from?†The neighbor said, “I found it.†+ +Mikey felt sad. He knew the neighbor was lying, but there was nothing he could do. He sadly walked away and vowed to never be so nosy ever again. +There was a little girl called Clara and her mum. Clara wanted to go on a trip, and so did her mum. Clara and her mum thought of where they could go. They thought about the beach, the park and the zoo. + +Mum said to Clara "Where do you want to go on our trip?". Clara giggled, smiled and said "I want to go to the park and get some yummy ice cream!". + +Mum agreed and said "OK, let's go on our trip to the park!". + +Clara was so excited she put on her jacket and shoes. She and her mum drove to the park. They played on the swings and saw some ducks. Clara got a yummy ice cream cone which she ate! + +She and her mum went home later and Clara said "That was a great trip! Can we do it again?". Mum smiled and said "Ok, soon we can go on another trip!" +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Olive. Every day she would go on special adventures! + +One day, she stumbled upon a very big and mysterious box on the ground. “What could be inside it?†she asked to no one in particular. + +She slowly opened up the box. To her surprise, she found a magical wand! She immediately knew what she had to do with it. + +Olive waved the wand around, and revealed a big pile of candy and toys! She was so excited, happily squealing with delight. + +She grabbed the treat and began celebrating her successful adventure. Suddenly, she heard a voice echoing from the box. + +The voice said, “Well done, Olive! That was a very successful adventure indeed. Now, here is a special present from me!†+ +Out flew a green olive, which Olive happily caught in her hands. She thanked the voice before running off with her olive, ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a man who loved to collect things. He collected all sorts of things, from rocks to coins, but his favorite thing to collect was pistols. One day he found an amazing pistol - it was beautiful. He knew he had to have it, so he took it home. + +That night he had a dream. In the dream, he was playing with the pistol and something bad happened. He woke up in a cold sweat and decided he would get rid of it. + +The next morning, he drove to the lake and threw it in. He felt much better after getting rid of it, and went home. That night he had the nightmare again, but this time he remembered what had happened. + +The pistol had gone off in his dream and someone had gotten hurt. He knew he had to find the pistol and make things right. But it was too late. + +When he arrived at the lake the next morning, he saw its surface stained red with blood. He had made a huge mistake and someone had paid the price. The amazing pistol was gone, but his mistakes would stay with him forever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Mary. They lived in a very big and luxurious castle. Every day, they would play and explore all the different fun places inside the castle. + +One day, they were strolling around the garden and exploring the beautiful flowers and trees. Suddenly, John saw a small hole in the ground. He whispered to Mary, "Let's go inside and have a look!" + +Mary was a bit scared at first, as she thought it would be naughty to enter the hole. She warned John, "We shouldn't be doing this! We'll get into trouble." + +But John was brave and he continued to persuade her by saying, "It will be okay. I promise. Let's just sneak in and have a look." + +Eventually, Mary gave in and the two of them crept in through the hole. Once inside, they found themselves in a grand and luxurious room. They were so surprised and happy to see the beautiful treasures inside the room. + +Little did they know that by entering the room, they were about to get into some serious trouble. Mary had a feeling of fear in her stomach as she thought about the consequences of their naughty adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna had a big brother called Sam. They lived in a nice house with their mum and dad. + +One day, Anna was playing in her garden with her dolls and singing. Sam was inside the house playing a computer game. He shouted very loudly every time he reached a new level. + +Mum shouted “Sam, can you please stop yelling? It’s very rudeâ€. But he didn’t listen. So, she went upstairs to his room and said “Sam, you must stop yelling. Otherwise, it will upset Annaâ€. + +Sam thought about this and realized that he had been very rude with his yelling. He quickly ran outside to apologize. + +Anna was very happy to see him. She said “Please don’t yell. We can tell each other stories insteadâ€. + +Sam agreed and started to tell Anna a story about an adventure. They both listened very carefully and laughed a lot. + +The moral of the story is that you should always be kind to others and treat them with respect. Yelling is always rude. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Jane. She was a very active three-year-old, who always wanted to play with her friends. + +One day, Jane's parents told her they were going on vacation. She was so excited – she had been dreaming of going on a vacation for weeks! + +The day finally came and Jane's parents were ready to go. They were about to leave when Jane asked, "Can I have a seat in the car?" + +Her parents smiled and said, "No, Jane. There is no room in the car. Go and play in the garden while we are away." + +Jane felt frustrated and sad. She wanted to go with them, but she understood the answer. She waved goodbye as her parents left. + +When they returned, Jane's parents heard that Jane had been disobedient. She hadn't stayed in the garden and had run away. + +The moral of this story is to listen to what your parents say and be obedient. Jane was frustrated, but if she had followed her parents' instructions, she would have had a better vacation. +John was playing outside and decided to look for something hidden. He spotted a pastel colored house and walked closer. As he got closer he saw a big bucket filled with a liquid. John saw a big sign which said 'pour here'. He asked his mom what it meant. + +His mom said, "It means you should pour the liquid from the bucket onto the ground." + +John asked, "What will happen?" + +His mom replied, "It will make something hidden appear." + +So John happily took the bucket and started to pour. As he poured it, something magical happened. A hidden garden began to appear! John was so excited and couldn't believe it. He rooted around and found lots of colorful flowers and plants. + +He had found a hidden garden and it was beautiful! +Once there was a girl named Ella. She was three years old and loved animals. One day, she went to the zoo with her family. + +When they reached the monkey section, something strange happened. Ella saw that one of the monkeys had an eye made of plastic. She was very frightened. + +Ella asked her mom, "Mom! What happened to that monkey's eye?" + +Her mother replied, "They had to replace it after it became damaged." + +Ella was relieved to hear that, and she asked the zookeeper, "Will the monkey's eye be alright?" + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "Yes, it will. The monkey can still see perfectly with its new eye." + +Ella was happy and waved goodbye to the monkey before they left the zoo. She promised to come back and visit again soon. +John was a little boy. He was three years old and he loved his blue couch. Every day he would sit on the couch and tell stories. + +Today, he wanted to go outside and play. His mom said, "You can go out but you have to remain gentle." + +John smiled and nodded. He was so excited that he ran to the door. He went outside and played in the sun. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud noise! The noise was very loud and scared John. He ran back inside and hid on the couch. He wanted to remain safe and quiet. + +But when his mom came in, she was mad. She said, "You cannot run outside and play like that! You must remain gentle! Now, no more couch for you!" + +John felt sad and scared. He had to stay away from his beloved couch. He knew that he would remain sad for a long time. +John and his family were having a great brown picnic. They put the picnic blanket on the grass and got out all their yummy snacks. John loved to dig and bury things, so he grabbed a shovel and started to dig. He buried all kinds of things like toys and rocks, and then he buried some yummy snacks! + +John's mom and dad laughed as he buried the cookies and sandwiches. John laughed too as he smiled at his family. He thought it was fun to bury things and make a secret picnic. + +After a while, John stopped digging and it was time to eat. Everyone opened their different snacks that they had buried, and they all tasted delicious. There were so many different kinds of things to eat! They laughed and talked and had a great time. + +John was happy that he had buried his own picnic. It was a special picnic just for him. +Once, there was a girl named Hope. She was wearing a yellow cloth that was very big and fluffy. She was very proud of it. + +One day, Hope wanted to show her cloth to her friends. But when she arrived, all her friends had changed their cloth. They had new dresses and looked very pretty. + +Hope became very sad, worried that her big yellow cloth was not good enough for a party. + +Then her friend Milly saw her and said, "Don't worry Hope, your cloth is still very nice - it might not be the same as ours, but it is still special." + +Hope realized that it was ok to be different, and she was proud of her special cloth. She went to the party, and everyone was happy to see her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Toby. He was three years old and he loved exploring. One day, Toby decided to take a journey. He grabbed his suitcase and began to walk. + +As Toby kept walking, he noticed that the path he was on had no end. After hours of walking, he still saw nothing ahead. Toby started to get tired and frustrated. He sat down on a nearby tree, feeling discouraged and helpless. + +Then, he felt a soft touch on his shoulder. He looked up to find a kind elderly man. The man said, "What's wrong, little one?" + +Toby shook his head and replied, "I'm so tired and ignorant. I don't know where I'm going!" + +The elderly man smiled and told him, "Sometimes you have to take a break from your journey to realize what you truly need. You might even find it in unexpected places. Now, don't be ignorant, go and explore!" + +Toby smiled and thanked the elderly man. After a few minutes of rest, he got up and started exploring around him. Through exploring, he eventually realized that he was just a few steps away from his destination. + +The moral of the story is that you should never give up on your journey and you might find what you're looking for in unexpected places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very excited because she had found a unique diary. She couldn't wait to start writing her thoughts and stories. She ran across the house, but suddenly she tripped and the diary dropped to the ground. All the pages had fallen apart and Lucy was very sad. + +She started to cry and her mom came over to her. She put her arm around her and said: "Don't worry my little one, maybe you can find another special diary." + +Lucy was hopeful and kept looking, but she just couldn't find another diary like that one. Even though she never gave up, she didn't find a similar diary and she was very disappointed. + +In the end she had to accept that her unique diary was gone forever. That made her sad but she was still thankful for all the memories she had shared with the diary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was three years old and he loved to explore. +Today, Max was feeling very lonely. He was looking for something to do. He remembered he still had some magazines so he went to get one. But when he got back, he couldn't find it! He had forgotten where he had left it. + +Max started to cry. "Where could it be?" he said. Just then, he heard a funny noise. He followed it and soon he saw it - it was his magazine! It had fallen behind the couch. + +Max was so happy. He picked it up and hugged it. He spent the rest of the day looking at the pictures and reading stories from the magazine. Slowly but surely, his loneliness started to fade. + +Max never forgot his magazine again. From then on, whenever he felt a bit lonely, he just picked it up and it made him feel happier. +Jake was a little boy who loved kites. He had been outside playing with his kite all day. His mom was very anxious about him staying out so late. + +“Jake!†His mom called to him. “It’s time to go inside.†+ + Jake wasn’t happy. He wanted to keep flying his kite. “No! I want to stay out longer!†he yelled. + +His mom shook her head. “Jake, it’s getting dark. I’m worried about you. I need to you to raise your kite and come inside.†+ +After a few minutes of arguing, Jake grudgingly agreed and began to raise his kite. His mom watched anxiously as he slowly pulled it down, making sure he was safe. + +Finally, Jake’s kite was securely back in his house. He was safe and his mom was relieved. They both felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge, enormous treasure. Nobody knew where the enormous treasure was, but everyone wanted it. + +So, one day, a wise old wizard decided to provide the enormous treasure to them. He knew it would make the people very happy. + +The wizard was very kind and he wanted to help the people, so he took them to his secret cave where the enormous treasure was hidden. + +Inside the cave was a big, brilliant, shiny box filled with the most wonderful treasure anyone had ever seen! + +The big, brilliant, shiny box was filled with toys, games, candy and all sorts of fun things - it was the most enormous treasure anyone had ever seen! + +The people were so happy that the wise old wizard had provided them with such an enormous treasure. They thanked him for his kindness and generosity, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking in the woods, looking for something. Suddenly, she stopped, imagining what she might find. She saw a well, so she ran closer to take a look. + +The little girl was weak, so she couldn’t crank the handle of the well. But she was very brave and tried to move it anyways. She started to cry, feeling disappointed that she couldn’t use the well. + +Then, a voice said, “Don’t worry, I can help you.†It was a kind old man. + +The kind old man asked, “What are you looking for, my child?†+ +The little girl replied, “I am looking for something special!†+ +The kind old man smiled and pulled a rope from inside the well. He said, “If you pull this rope, you will get something special.†+ +The little girl smiled and gave it a try. She was surprised to see a beautiful golden necklace come out of the well. Immediately, the little girl knew this was what she had been looking for. + +The little girl hugged the kind old man and thanked him for his help. She happily skipped away with her new special necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Parker. She was only three years old and she lived on a big farm. Parker was very curious and loved exploring outside. + +One day, Parker was walking around the farm when she came across a large billboard. She had never seen one before and asked her mother what it was. + +"That is a billboard, sweetie," her mother replied. "It is a place where people put up messages for others to see." + +Parker didn't quite understand what her mother meant, so she asked her father to explain. + +"We can take a closer look," he said in a compassionate tone. He pointed to the billboard and said, "It looks like something special is happening here. See that poster? It says that a spring fair is coming up". + +Parker was thrilled. She couldn't wait to go to the fair and jumped around, excitedly clapping her hands. + +"I can't wait to go, Daddy," she said. + +"Me too, sweetheart," her father said with a smile. + +They all made plans to go to the fair together and Parker was so happy. She had never been to a fair before and she was looking forward to all the spring fun. +Once upon a time, on a sunny morning, there was a little boy called Tim. He loved to act and explore. One morning he walked around the garden, looking at all the plants. He saw the soil and thought it felt nice, like a soft blanket. He decided to take off his shoes and socks and acted like he was at the beach. The soil felt warm and squishy beneath his feet. He moved his feet around, making all kinds of patterns in the dirt. + +When the sun started to go down Tim saw the moon and began to act like a spaceman. He looked around, and that's when he saw it - a thin spider web stretching between two plants. He thought it was beautiful, like a diamond necklace. He wanted to touch it, but he remembered that spiders don't like being bothered. He stayed very still, and watched as the spider carefully spun it's web. Then he carefully stepped away, feeling lucky that he had seen the spider's beautiful work of art. +Once upon a time there was a great rabbit called Tillie. She loved to race and was the fastest in the kingdom. Every morning Tillie would get up early and race through the forests. + +One particular morning, Tillie was feeling extra speedy. She was zooming past the plants, bushes, and herbs. Then something funny happened. + +Suddenly Tillie saw a magical herb. It looked like normal herbs but sparkled with silver. Tillie stopped running and asked the herb, "Where did you come from?" + +The herb replied, "I am from a faraway kingdom. My special magic gives you great speed." + +Tillie was excited and said, "Let's race together! I'll show you how fast I can run." + +The magical herb smiled, and their race began. Tillie raced like she had never raced before, and soon she was beyond anything she had done before. When they finished, Tillie and the herb were both exhausted but proud. Tillie thanked the herb and they went their separate ways. From then on, Tillie was the greatest racer around! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Sammy. He was very stubborn and often got into trouble at home. + +One day, he decided to learn something new. He found a big stone in a field and decided to pick it up. + +But the stone was really heavy! He tried using all of his strength but it wouldn't budge. Sammy kept trying and trying, but the stone wouldn't move. + +"Why won't the stone move?" Sammy asked. + +His father smiled at him and said, "It's because you're being stubborn. You need to learn patience and keep trying." + +So, Sammy kept trying and eventually he was able to pick up the stone. He was so proud of himself for learning something new! +Once upon a time, there was a purple fly. She liked to talk and fly around the garden. One day, she met a little girl who was three years old. The little girl reached out to try and catch the fly. + +The fly started to talk to the girl. She said, “Hi, I am a purple fly. I can fly around and talk to you. Would you like to be my friend?†The little girl was so excited and said yes. + +They began to talk and play together. They talked about the flowers, trees and insects they saw. They flew around the garden having fun. + +Finally, it was time for the little girl to go home. She said goodbye to the purple fly, and the fly waved goodbye to her. From that day forward, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends. They loved to visit each other. So one day, the first friend went to visit his friend at his house. When he got to his friend's house, he saw his friend was very grumpy. + +The first friend asked his grumpy friend if he wanted to go outside and play. But his grumpy friend said no. So the first friend asked what was wrong. + +His grumpy friend said that he was very hungry. All he had to eat was a big steak. But his grumpy friend wanted something else. + +So the first friend thought of a great idea. He ran back to his house and brought some of his delicious cookies. When he got back, his grumpy friend was so happy. He ate his cookies right away and then he was ready to go outside and play. + +The two friends had a lot of fun together. And they stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Tom and Max. Tom was smart and Max was not. +One day they were playing in the park when a row of ducks came quacking past them. Tom thought it was funny, but Max was not amused. + +Max said, "Let's break the row of ducks. It would be fun!" +Tom replied, "No Max, that would not be smart. We shouldn't break the ducks!" + +But Max was too curious to listen. When the duck row stopped to drink some water, he ran to them and tried to break their line. But the ducks were too fast for him. + +When the ducks ran away, Max was very disappointed. He looked to Tom, who said "See Max, I told you it wasn't a smart idea to break the ducks." + +Tom and Max went home, and Max learned that it's much smarter to listen to your smart brother. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a Goat and a Baby Bear. The Goat wanted to have a jolly race, so the two decided to race around the big farm. + +When the race began, the Baby Bear ran faster than the Goat. But the Goat was clever, and it ran backwards! Baby Bear was surprised, and before he knew it, the Goat had crossed the finish line first. + +The Baby Bear was sad, but the Goat gave him a big hug. Then it told him, “you were so fast, even though I won the race! I think that is a victory for both of us". + +The Goat and the Baby Bear were happy. They hugged and skipped around the farm, laughing and being jolly. That was a very special day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to explore the big, wide world around her. One day, Sarah decided to take a walk down the street. She was very excited because she had never been there before. + +As she walked down the street, Sarah noticed a big tree. She stopped and looked at it carefully. She noticed something interesting sticking out of the tree trunk. It was a long black stick! + +Sarah thought long and hard about the stick, until she realised it was useful. She knew she could use it to chew on! She grabbed the stick and put it in her mouth. She chewed and chewed and chewed! + +Suddenly, a voice said, "What are you doing with that stick?" Sarah looked up to see a man standing beside her. He was smiling at her. Sarah felt shy but she didn't feel scared, because she could tell the man was kind. She replied, "I'm chewing on it - it's so useful!" + +The man nodded and said, "Yes, it is! But don't forget to clean it properly before you chew on it again." Sarah took the stick out of her mouth, smiled and promised that she would. + +The end. +One day, a rabbit was eager to work in the garden. He hopped around, looking for something to do. Suddenly the rabbit saw a patch of soil that needed to be dug up. + +The rabbit was so excited that he ran to the patch of soil. He started to dig with his little feet. He worked so hard that his feet started to hurt, but he kept going. + +A man walked by and saw the rabbit. He stopped and looked at him. "What are you doing there, little rabbit? Don't you know that soil is not meant to be dug up," said the man. + +The rabbit didn't know what to do. He had worked so hard. + +The man shook his head and said, "You should have known better." He took the rabbit and threw him in the nearby river. The rabbit tried to swim, but he was too tired from all the work. + +The river pulled him away, and the rabbit sadly disappeared into the depths. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient stone that rested on the top of a big hill. Every day, people from the village below would come to the hill, get the stone and weigh it. It was very important for them to measure the stone correctly, so they always worried about it. + +One day, a little girl came to the hill with her father and looked at the stone. She was curious about it and asked her father what the stone was for. + +Her father replied, "'The stone is ancient and it helps us weigh things. We use it to make sure we are getting things just right." + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "Oh, I understand. But why do we worry about it so much?" + +Her father smiled at her and said, "We worry because it is very important that we get the right measurements. That way we can make sure things are done correctly." + +After hearing her father's explanation, the little girl smiled and decided that she wanted to learn more about the ancient stone. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Stan and Joe. Stan was a very curious boy who wanted to learn new things everyday. One day, Stan asked Joe where the Zoo was. Joe didn't know, so they both asked some grownups to help them. + +The grownups took the boys to the Zoo. When they arrived, Stan and Joe were so amazed to see all the animals! They wanted to learn more about them. + +Then Stan got hungry. He asked the zookeeper for some food but the Zookeeper just smiled and said "you should have brought something to eat". Stan had not thought of that before. + +That day taught Stan an important lesson: before going to new and exciting places, you should always make sure to be prepared. This way, you'll always know what to do when you're hungry! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ginny. She was only three years old and she loved to explore. She was always asking her parents questions and today was no exception. + +“Mommy, what’s that?†Ginny asked her mom, pointing at the big, fancy cooler on the kitchen table. + +“That’s a cooler. We’re going to use it to carry our lunch on our picnic,†her mom explained. + +Ginny eagerly waited for the picnic, but when it was time to go, her brother Peter arrived. He was always up to something. The problem was, Peter didn’t like picnics. He wanted to stay home and play video games. + +“But Mom and Dad, can’t I stay home?†Peter asked. + +“No, you come too,†her mom said. + +Ginny laughed, excited to have her brother around. But Peter was still not happy. He wanted to stay home, so he grabbed the cooler and started to walk away, grumbling. + +“Hey! You can’t take that!†said Ginny. + +Peter stopped and thought for a moment. Then he gave the cooler back to Ginny, and the family all went on the picnic together. It was a great day and everybody had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a whale in the sea. He was very excited because he was about to go on an adventure. He blinked his big eyes and started to swim. + +He swam and swam until he saw a big, beautiful island. He blinked again and he was there! He explored the island and saw many things. He saw birds, trees, and rocks. He even saw a big butterfly! + +The whale was very excited. He blinked his big eyes and he was back in the sea again. His adventure was over, but he was happy. He swam home, smiling and blinking all the way. +Once upon a time there was a generous man who lived in a small village. He had a lot of animals, and he wanted to share them with everyone. + +Every day the man would take his ponies further down the road. He would tell everyone he met about his animals and give them some to keep. Everyone in the village was very happy because of the generous man's kindness. + +One day, he met a little girl named Lucy. She said to him, "Are those ponies for me?" + +The generous man said, "Yes, of course." He put the ponies down so Lucy could play with them. + +Lucy said to the man, "Thank you so much! I love my ponies!" + +The generous man said to her, "You are very welcome. It was my pleasure to share them with you." +Once upon a time, there was a jolly farmer named John. He lived in a small village and tended to his crops every day. One day, he noticed that his farm's structure needed fixing. He thought about it for a long time, until finally he decided to ask for help. + +John went to his neighbor, Bob, and asked, "Can you fix the structure?" Bob said, "I think I can! I'm good at fixing things!" + +John was so happy and skipped off to the farm. Bob followed him there and started to work. He repaired the structure quickly, and soon it was just like new. "Thanks so much, Bob!" John said. + +Bob nodded and replied, "That's what neighbors are for. Glad I could help!" John thanked him and went back to work in his farm. He was so happy and cheerful. And with the help of his neighbor, his farm was all fixed up. +Once upon a time, there lived a wolf in the woods. He wanted to find a nice place to settle. So he wandered around looking for a cozy spot. + +One day, he discovered a hilarious tree. The tree was so funny - it had a big smile on its face! The wolf thought it was a perfect spot to settle. + +So he ran up to the tree and said, "Friend tree, can I settle here?" The tree smiled and replied, "Yes, of course!" + +The wolf was so excited. He quickly started making his home. He built a cozy den underneath the tree and snuggled up for a nap. + +From then on, the wolf settled in his new home in the funny tree. He was happy and content. He even made some new animal friends in the woods! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He always liked to be comfortable, and he had lots of blankets and pillows to make his bed feel extra soft. One day his dad showed up with a surprise gift – a new rocking chair! + +“Thanks Dad!†Jack said as he jumped on the chair, which already had a warm and fuzzy blanket covering it. + +“I thought you might like it, Jack. It’s nice and comfortable.†+ +Jack smiled. “Can I replace my old chair?†+ +“Yes, you can. But you better save it – you never know when it might come in handy.†Dad said. + +Jack nodded his head and put his old chair in the closet. After that, he often sat in his new rocking chair to read and eat. One morning, he was going to make some toast with a nice dollop of bright red jam. He went to get the jar of jam, but it wasn't in the cupboard. + +Then he remembered – he had stored it away in the old chair in the closet! He laughed – his dad was right, you never know when something might come in handy! Sure enough, Jack was able to have his toast and jam. From that day on, he always remembered to store items in comfortable places in case he needed them again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was feeling very ill. She felt so hot that she was sweating everywhere. Her daddy knew what was wrong and called the doctor. + +The doctor came and gave the little girl some medicine. She stirred it into her cup and looked at it. It was a thick, brown liquid. The doctor said drinking it would make her feel better. + +The little girl was very scared. She hated taking medicine. But her daddy said it was powerful and would help her soon. So she slowly stirred the medicine, before finally drinking it all down. + +A few moments later, the little girl felt a powerful change in her body. Her temperature lowered and she felt better and better. She finally had a smile on her face. Her daddy was so happy to see the doctor had made her feel better. The little girl waved goodbye to the doctor, who had been so helpful. The doctor smiled and waved back. +Once there was a happy girl who lived with her parents. Her parents loved her with all their hearts, and she trusted them very much. One day, her parents said they were going to take her somewhere special. The girl was very excited and they started to drive. + +When they arrived, the girl saw a delicate face. She smiled and asked who it was. Her parents said it was her new friend and that she should trust her. The girl smiled and nodded. + +The new friend took the girl away and the girl was very scared. She asked the friend to take her back home, but the friend just laughed. The girl cried, but the friend wouldn't let her go. + +Finally, the new friend took the girl back home, but the girl was never the same. She was always scared and never trusted them again. Her parents felt so sad that they had to break her trust. +One day, a boy named Paul was walking in the park. He was feeling worried, so he jumped a little when he saw a big white swan at the pond. Paul thought it was so beautiful and he couldn't help but go closer to take a picture. + +The swan was so peaceful and Paul soon forgot he was feeling worried. But suddenly, the swan startled Paul and made him jump in surprise. Its wings were flapping around and it flew away quickly. + +Paul felt a bit sad that the swan had gone, and he knew something must have scared it away. He walked to the edge of the pond, when suddenly he heard a loud noise coming from the woods. He was so worried, until he saw a hunter with a basket. + +The hunter was trapping the swans in the woods, and Paul was in shock. Even though Paul was only 3 year old, he understood that it was wrong for the hunter to trap such beautiful animals. He wanted to do something to help, but he knew it was too late. The hunter already caught the swan, and it was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful dragon who was was looking for young friends to join him on a magical march. One day he heard a little voice and looked up to find a small 3 year old child there. +The dragon had a big smile on his face and spoke to the child. "Would you like to come with me on a magical march?" +The child was very excited. "Yes! I want to come!" they said. +The dragon was pleased and gave the little one some advice, tapping his ear with a big, scaly finger. "Be sure to listen carefully to your heart", he said. +The little one nodded and marched off with the dragon. They visited many exciting places, using their powerful imaginations to explore each new destination. +At the end of the magical march, the dragon and child said goodbye, both grateful for the wonderful adventure they had shared. +One day, Bobby's mommy and daddy took him on a very special outing. They arrived at a park full of people, and Bobby could hear wonderful jazz music coming from far away. + +Bobby and his parents approached the park and suddenly he could make out two people playing musical instruments. One was playing a guitar while the other was playing a saxophone. Bobby loved the music they were creating and began to dance along. + +The park was full of competitive people cheering for their favorite musicians. As time passed, Bobby's favorite musician started to yield to the other musician. The competitive music made everyone smile, even Bobby's mommy and daddy. + +In the end, Bobby and his family stayed for some time and watched the musicians play their jazz music. It was the perfect day. +Once upon a time there were two friends. Joe and Emma. Joe was really big and Emma was really small. Joe wanted to see if he was heavier than Emma, so he asked Emma if she wanted to weigh themselves. Emma thought this was a great idea! + +So they went to Joe's house, and his mom had a big scale. It was very colorful, with green and purple and orange. Joe and Emma stepped on the scale and the scale showed that Joe was the heavier one! + +But Joe and Emma didn't stop there. They loved being fashionable, so they decided to weigh all the fun clothes that Joe and Emma had. They had all kinds of colorful dresses, shirts and shoes. + +In the end, they decided that they both weighed the same amount, but they always had the most fun and colorful fashion when they were together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to find something special. He looked around and around and saw a deep pond. He got closer to have a better look and he saw a shiny number at the bottom. He could not reach to get it and he thought for a moment. Then he got an idea, he yelled out loud "I will drop a stone into the pond and the number will come up". + +The little boy picked a nice round stone and looked around to see if someone was looking at him. When he was certain no one was watching, he dropped the stone into the deep pond. He waited and waited and all of a sudden, the shiny number came up to the surface. He shouted with joy and took the number in his hand. + +The little boy hugged the number and ran home to show it to his mom. When he arrived, his mom was so surprised and asked: "Where did you find this number?" +The little boy smiled and said: "I dropped a stone in a deep pond and the number came up!" + +His mom hugged him and kissed him. She told him that was a very clever thing to do and that she was so proud of him. They hugged and the little boy thanked his mom with a big smile. + +From then onwards, the little boy never forgot that number and always kept it close to his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a big prince. He lived in a big castle with lots of rooms. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He met a small bird. "Hello, little bird. What do you do?" asked the prince. "I sing songs for my friends," replied the bird. The prince liked the bird's songs and asked the bird to come and sing in his castle. + +The bird sang beautiful songs for the prince and his friends. The prince was very happy. But one day, the prince got angry with the bird. The bird accidentally flew into a vase and broke it. The prince shouted at the bird and chased it away. The bird was very sad and flew away, never to sing for the prince again. + +The prince realized he was wrong to be angry with the bird. He went to look for the bird in the forest, but he couldn't find it. He was very sad and missed the bird's singing. From then on, the prince learned to be kind and gentle to all creatures, big and small. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big red barn in the distance. It looked scary to him. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, what's in the barn?" His mom said, "I don't know, Timmy. Do you want to go check it out?" Timmy said yes and they walked over to the barn. + +When they got closer, they saw a little kitten stuck in the barn. Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, can you grab the kitten and bring it to me?" Timmy was scared, but he wanted to help the kitten. He slowly walked into the barn and grabbed the kitten. Timmy felt brave and proud of himself. + +They took the kitten home and gave it some milk. Timmy was happy that he helped the kitten and wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Charlie. Charlie loved to whistle all day long. He lived in a tree with his family and had many friends. + +One day, Charlie flew too far and ended up in a rough part of town. He saw a big building called a jail and got scared. He didn't want to get in trouble and go to jail. + +Charlie tried to fly back home, but he got lost. He felt sad and lonely. Suddenly, he heard a whistle. It was his friend, Sammy! Sammy found Charlie and helped him fly back home safely. Charlie was so happy to be back with his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. He imagined that he was driving them on a big race track. + +One day, Timmy's dad took him to a fancy car show. Timmy saw lots of cool cars with shiny paint and big wheels. His favorite car was a red one that looked like a rocket ship. + +Timmy asked his dad, "What makes the cars go?" His dad said, "They need fuel, like how we need food to have energy." Timmy thought about that and imagined his toy cars running on fuel too. He had a fun day at the car show and couldn't wait to play with his toy cars again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because he wanted to go play in the park. But his mom said if he didn't clean his room, he couldn't go outside. + +So, Timmy started to clean his room. He picked up his toys and put them away. He put his clothes in the hamper and made his bed. When he was finished, he went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I cleaned my room. Can I go play in the park now?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can go play." Timmy was very happy and ran outside to play with his friends. While he was playing, he accidentally fell down and hurt his knee. He regretted not being more careful while playing. But his friends helped him up and made sure he was okay. + +After they finished playing, Timmy went back home. He was tired but happy. He went to his room and saw how tidy it was. He felt proud of himself for cleaning it. He went to bed and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun he would have in the park the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing into his microphone and pretend he was a big star. One day, Timmy was singing his favorite song when he felt very cold. He looked outside and saw that it was snowing! Timmy decided to go outside and play in the snow. + +As soon as he stepped outside, he felt his toes freeze. He ran around and made snowballs, but soon he felt too cold and went back inside. Timmy's mom made him some hot chocolate to warm him up. But when Timmy took a sip, he made a disgusted face. The hot chocolate tasted disgusting! Timmy decided to stick to singing into his microphone and playing inside where it was warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play at the park and swing on the swings. One day, he saw a big train passing by and he was so excited! He wanted to ride on the train and see where it would take him. + +Timmy went to the train station and saw that the door was open. He thought it would be fun to climb inside and take a look around. But as soon as he got on the train, it started to move and he couldn't get off. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, the train conductor saw Timmy and stopped the train. He told Timmy that it was dangerous to go on the train without permission and that he should always ask first. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From then on, he enjoyed swinging on the swings at the park and watching the trains go by from a safe distance. +Once upon a time, there was a red jug. The jug was very big and heavy. It was so heavy that nobody could lift it up. + +One day, a little girl came to the jug. She wanted to fill it up with water. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. + +Then she had an idea. She went to get a scale. She put the jug on the scale and saw that it weighed a lot. She was surprised! + +Finally, she filled up the jug with water and was very happy. She knew that she could weigh the jug again to see how much water was inside. From that day on, she used the scale to weigh everything she could find! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play on the swing in her backyard. She would swing back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy wanted to swing too, but there was only one swing. "Can I have a turn on the swing?" Timmy asked. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, we can replace every two swings. That way, we can both have a turn." + +Timmy thought that was a great idea. They took turns swinging, each trying to go higher than the other. It became a little competitive, but they were still having fun. + +After a while, they got tired and decided to play something else. But they both agreed that swinging was still their favorite thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks called gems. One day, she found a big box of gems in her backyard. They were all mixed up and not organized. + +Lily decided to organize the gems by color. She put all the red ones together, then the blue ones, and so on. When she finished, she felt proud of herself for being so organized. + +As she was admiring her work, a humble little bird flew down and landed on the box. Lily showed the bird her organized gems and the bird chirped happily. Lily felt happy too, knowing that her gems were appreciated by her new feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes. One day, Benny's friend, a bird named Billy, came to visit him. + +"Hi Benny, what are you doing?" asked Billy. + +"I'm eating a radish. Want to try it?" replied Benny. + +"Sure!" said Billy, and he took a bite. "Ouch! This radish is hot!" he exclaimed. + +Benny didn't believe him, so he took a big bite too. Suddenly, he felt very hot and dizzy. "I need to cool down," he said, and he ran towards the pond. Benny forgot that he couldn't swim and he dove into the water. Sadly, he couldn't swim and he drowned. Poor Benny. +Once upon a time, there was a brown fisherman named Tim. He loved to go fishing in the river every day. One day, Tim caught a big fish and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +Sally said, "Wow, that's a big fish! You should wipe it clean before you cook it." + +Tim nodded and wiped the fish with a cloth. He was excited to cook it for dinner. + +Later that night, Tim ate the fish for dinner. But he didn't feel well. He had forgotten to check if the fish was fresh. Sadly, Tim got very sick and had to go to the hospital. From then on, he always made sure to check if his fish was fresh before he ate it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick pears from her backyard tree. One day, she found a very big pear that was dark green. She decided to keep it for herself and not share with her brother. + +Lily's brother saw her with the pear and asked if he could have a bite. But Lily didn't want to share and said, "No, it's mine. I want to keep it." Her brother was sad and went inside the house. + +Later that day, Lily took a nap with the pear next to her. When she woke up, she saw that the pear had turned brown and was no longer good to eat. She realized that keeping things to herself wasn't always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a regular sheet that she loved to sleep on every night. One day, Lily's mom gave her a sharp pair of scissors to cut some paper. Lily didn't know how to use the sharp scissors and accidentally cut her regular sheet. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to fix her sheet with tape, but it didn't work. Lily's mom was upset that the sheet was ruined and scolded her for not being careful. Lily felt even sadder and started to cry. + +The conflict between Lily and her mom continued for a while, and Lily felt like she couldn't do anything right. She wished she had never touched the sharp scissors. In the end, Lily's mom had to throw away the sheet, and Lily had to sleep on a different bed. It was a bad ending, and Lily learned to be more careful with sharp objects. +Once upon a time, there was a big war between two kingdoms. The people were scared and sad. Many got hurt and some even got sick. The king of one kingdom wanted to send a message to the other king to stop the war. He sent a messenger with a letter. But the other king did not listen and kept fighting. + +The war went on for many days and the people were getting sicker and sicker. They needed healthy food and medicine, but they could not get any because of the war. The king tried to send more messengers, but they never came back. + +One day, the war ended, but it was too late. Many people had died and many more were sick. The king felt sad that he could not send help in time. He wished he could have done more to stop the war and keep his people safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and read her favorite books. One day, her mom brought home a new newspaper that was pink. Lily was so excited to see it! + +She sat down to read it, but noticed that there were no pictures, only words. She didn't know how to read yet, so she asked her mom to help her. Her mom explained that the newspaper was for grown-ups and had important information about the world. + +Lily realized that she needed to learn how to read so that she could understand the newspaper. She asked her mom to teach her, and soon she was able to read all the words. She felt proud of herself and couldn't wait for the next pink newspaper to arrive. + +The moral of the story is that learning new things can be fun and exciting. Even if it's hard at first, with practice and help from others, we can achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cowboy named Timmy. Timmy was always tripping and falling over his own boots. One day, Timmy found a shiny pistol while he was walking in the desert. He picked it up and decided to show it to his friend Billy. + +When Timmy arrived at Billy's house, he revealed the pistol to him. Billy was very excited to see it and asked if he could hold it. Timmy handed the pistol to Billy, but he was too clumsy and accidentally dropped it on the ground. The pistol made a loud noise and scared both of the boys. + +After that, Timmy realized that pistols can be dangerous and he decided to never pick one up again. The boys went back to playing with their toys and forgot all about the pistol. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very busy playing with her toys, but her mom asked her to go get the dictionary from the shelf. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she went to get the dictionary anyway. + +As she reached for the dictionary, she accidentally knocked it down. "Uh oh, it's going to fall!" she said. But it was too late, the dictionary fell and hit her foot. Lily started to cry and her mom rushed over to help her. + +The next day, Lily's foot hurt so much that she couldn't play with her toys anymore. She wished she had just taken a break from playing and gotten the dictionary without rushing. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to eat rice for dinner. It was her favorite food. + +One day, Lily's mommy bought a new toy for her. It was a modern toy that could sing and dance. Lily was very happy and she played with her new toy every day. + +One evening, Lily's daddy came home and signed a song for her. It was a beautiful song and Lily loved it. She danced along with her daddy and they had so much fun together. + +From that day on, Lily loved to sign and dance with her daddy. And she always ate her rice before playing with her modern toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dressing up in costumes and pretending to be different characters. One day, she found a beautiful princess costume at the store. She begged her mommy to buy it for her, but her mommy said it cost too much. + +Lily was very sad and gloomy. She really wanted to be a princess for Halloween. She thought and thought about it until she had an idea. She remembered an old dress-up box in the attic. She climbed up the stairs and searched through the box until she found a beautiful princess dress that fit her perfectly. + +Lily was so happy that she didn't need to buy the expensive costume. She went trick-or-treating with her friends and everyone loved her princess outfit. She learned that sometimes things may seem difficult, but with a little creativity, you can always find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the gym with her mom. One day, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. It was a mighty spinning top. + +Lily asked her mom if she could have the spinning top, but her mom said no. Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom asked her why she was crying and Lily said, "I really want the spinning top, it's so mighty." + +Her mom replied, "I know you want it, but we can't buy everything we want. Maybe we can save up for it and get it another day." Lily stopped crying and smiled. She was happy to have a plan to get the spinning top. + +The next day, Lily went back to the gym and saw her friend Timmy playing with the spinning top. Lily asked Timmy if she could play with it too. Timmy said no and Lily started to cry again. Her mom came over and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "Timmy won't let me play with the mighty spinning top." + +Her mom said, "Let's ask Timmy if he can share the spinning top with you." They asked Timmy and he said yes. Lily was so happy and they played with the spinning top together, spinning it round and round until it made them dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert, especially chocolate cake. One day, Lily went to a party and ate so much cake that she felt very full. She played games and had fun with her friends, but soon it was time to go home. + +As she was walking home with her mom, she saw a deep hole in the ground. Her mom told her to be careful and remember not to fall in. Lily thought about the hole all night and couldn't sleep because she was scared. But then she remembered how much fun she had at the party and how delicious the cake was. She felt happy and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy and always wanted more. One day, Timmy went to the candy store and saw a big machine that made candy. He asked the store owner if he could have some candy from the machine. The store owner said, "Sure, but you have to pray for it first." + +Timmy didn't know what "pray" meant, so he asked the store owner. The store owner explained that it meant to talk to God and ask for something. Timmy closed his eyes and said, "Dear God, please give me some sweet candy from the machine." + +Suddenly, the machine started to make noise and out came a big bag of candy. Timmy was so happy and said, "Wow, this candy is so sweet! Thank you, God!" + +The store owner smiled and said, "See, praying always helps." Timmy nodded and ran home to share his candy with his friends. From that day on, Timmy always prayed before asking for something he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli for dinner. One day, her mom made her a big plate of broccoli. Lily was so happy because she loved the taste of broccoli. + +But then, Lily's little brother came in and was being careless. He bumped into the table and the broccoli went flying! Lily was sad because all of her broccoli fell on the floor. + +Her brother said, "Sorry Lily, I didn't mean to be careless." Lily forgave him and they both cleaned up the broccoli together. Even though she didn't get to eat her broccoli that night, Lily was happy because she had a kind brother who helped her clean up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti. His mom would always bake it for him with lots of yummy sauce. One day, Timmy's mom was busy and couldn't make spaghetti for dinner. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +He decided to try and bake spaghetti by himself. He put the noodles in a pot and turned on the stove. But he forgot to add water and the noodles started to burn. Timmy was scared and didn't know how to fix it. Suddenly, his funny dog came in and started barking. Timmy realized he could use the dog's water bowl to save the noodles. + +He poured the water into the pot and the noodles were saved! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself for baking spaghetti. He shared it with his dog and they both had a funny and delicious dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big lake and wanted to sail on it. Timmy found a small boat and climbed in. He sailed around the lake and had so much fun. + +After sailing, Timmy saw a beautiful plant. It was so pretty with pink flowers. Timmy thought it was charming. He wanted to take it home to show his mom. Timmy picked the plant and put it in a pot. He carried it carefully all the way home. + +When Timmy got home, he showed his mom the charming plant. She loved it too. Timmy put it on the windowsill and they both admired it. Timmy was so happy he had gone sailing and found the charming plant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick daisies. She would go outside every day and pick as many daisies as she could find. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some milk. Lily was excited to go to the store all by herself. + +Lily's mom gave her some money and reminded her to be careful. Lily promised to be reliable and not to slip on the way. She walked to the store and bought the milk, but on her way back, she saw a beautiful daisy and stopped to pick it. As she was picking the daisy, she slipped and fell, spilling the milk all over the ground. + +Lily was sad and worried that her mom would be upset. She realized that she should have been more reliable and not stopped to pick the daisy. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be responsible and not get distracted by things like daisies. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a little boy sitting alone on a bench. He looked sad. + +Lily went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The little boy said, "My name is Timmy. I don't have any friends to play with." Lily said, "I'll be your friend! Let's play together!" + +They played together for a long time and had so much fun. Timmy felt happy and not alone anymore. Lily felt happy too because she made a new friend in the world. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. Lily was no longer shy because she let herself make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite cup. One day, she accidentally dropped her cup and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad and ran to her mom crying. + +Her mom asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"My cup broke," Lily replied. + +"It's okay, we can buy a new cup. But remember, we must be careful with our things. We don't want to break anything expensive," her mom said. + +Lily nodded her head and hugged her mom. As she grew older, she learned to take care of her things and never broke another cup again. In fact, she grew to be a responsible and careful girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell down and hurt her leg. She cried and cried, but her mommy said they needed to call an ambulance. + +Lily didn't want to go in the ambulance. She insisted on walking, but her mommy said she needed to be a patient and let the ambulance take her to the hospital. + +When they got to the hospital, the doctors and nurses were very kind to Lily. They put a bandage on her leg and gave her a lollipop. Lily felt much better and was happy she went in the ambulance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play her trumpet. She would play it every day, and her parents loved to hear her play. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Timmy, wanted to play with her trumpet too. But Lily didn't want to permit him because she was afraid he would break it. Timmy got upset and started to cry. + +Lily's mom came in and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her that Lily wouldn't let him play with her great trumpet. Lily explained that she was afraid he would break it, but her mom said it was okay and that she would watch them. + +So Lily permitted Timmy to play her trumpet, and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy unicorn. One day, Lily's mom took her to a carnival. Lily saw a big, colorful Ferris wheel and begged her mom to let her ride it. Her mom was hesitant, but finally agreed. + +Lily got on the Ferris wheel and started to go higher and higher. Suddenly, she heard a loud horn and the Ferris wheel stopped. Lily was scared and felt miserable. She cried out, "Mommy, help me!" + +Her mom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We'll get you down." After a few minutes, the Ferris wheel started moving again and Lily's mom was able to get her off safely. + +Lily was so happy that she succeeded in getting off the Ferris wheel. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me. I don't want to ride that miserable ride again." From that day on, Lily stuck to playing with her toy unicorn and never went on a Ferris wheel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play and climb trees in the forest. One day, Nutty saw a big oak tree with rough bark. Nutty climbed up the tree and saw a family of birds living in a nest. Nutty was very excited and wanted to play with the birds. + +But the birds were scared of Nutty because he was a squirrel and squirrels like to eat nuts. Nutty didn't understand why the birds were scared of him. He mentioned to the birds that he just wanted to play and be friends. The birds thought about it and decided to give Nutty a chance. + +Nutty and the birds played together every day. Nutty would bring them nuts and the birds would sing songs for him. Nutty learned that it's important to be kind and make friends with everyone, even if they are different from you. And that's the end of Nutty's story. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the river with his friends. One day, Ducky's friend Quacky got stuck in the river. Quacky was confused and scared. Ducky knew he had to rescue his friend. + +Ducky swam as fast as he could to get help. He found his other friend, Lucky, and told him what happened. Lucky knew just what to do. He gathered all their friends and they went to rescue Quacky. + +When they got to the river, they saw Quacky was still stuck. Lucky asked Ducky to help him pull Quacky out of the river. Together, they rescued Quacky and brought him back to safety. + +Quacky was so happy and thanked Ducky and Lucky for rescuing him. From that day on, Ducky and his friends were always careful when they swam in the river to make sure everyone was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play catch with a ball. Lily caught the ball and felt very happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw police cars driving by. Lily had never seen anything like it before. The police were looking for someone who did something bad. + +After the police left, Lily and her friends continued to play catch. They talked about how the police were different from them because they wore special clothes and had important jobs. Lily thought it was cool that there were different kinds of people in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big clock on a tree. It was very old and had big numbers on it. + +Suddenly, Lily stumbled and fell down. She looked up and saw a gloomy cloud in the sky. She felt sad and scared. But then, she remembered her mommy's words: "If you stumble, get up and try again." So, Lily got up and continued her walk in the forest. + +As she walked, she saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. Lily felt sorry for the bird and decided to help. She picked up the bird and put it back in its nest. The bird chirped happily and flew away. Lily felt happy too, knowing she had helped a friend in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big fire in the distance. "Look, fire!" Lily said. "It's burning so fast." + +Her friend Timmy said, "I can't see it. My sight is not good." + +"Don't worry," Lily said. "I'll tell you what's happening. The fire is burning the trees and the grass. It's not good for the animals who live there." + +Timmy looked sad. "I wish we could help them," he said. + +"We can," Lily said. "We can tell the firemen to come and put out the fire. They're very fast and will come to help." + +So, they ran to tell the firemen and the fire was put out. The animals were safe and happy again. And Lily and Timmy felt good for helping them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have a cookie?" His mommy said, "Yes, Timmy. But first, can you help me pull the weeds in the garden?" + +Timmy went outside and saw an ashtray on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. "Mommy, what is this?" he asked. "That's an ashtray, Timmy. It's where people put their cigarettes," his mommy replied. + +Timmy pulled the weeds and his mommy gave him a cookie. "Thank you, mommy. This cookie is yummy!" Timmy exclaimed. His mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm proud of you for helping me." And Timmy felt happy that he could help his mommy and get a yummy snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially spaghetti with tomato sauce. One day, she went to the kitchen and found a big pot of pasta on the stove. She was so hungry that she decided to eat it all by herself. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the kitchen and saw what Lily had done. "Lily, you are so ignorant! You know you shouldn't eat all the pasta without asking," her mom scolded. "I'm going to punish you by sending you to bed without dinner." + +Lily was sad and cried herself to sleep that night. She learned her lesson and promised to never be so greedy again. From that day on, she always asked before taking anything from the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, hairy dog named Max. One day, Lily took Max for a walk in the park. Max was very excited and pulled on his leash. Suddenly, Lily lost her grip and Max ran away. + +Lily was very sad and cried, "I lost Max! What will I do?" + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told the lady that she lost Max and didn't know what to do. The lady told Lily not to worry and that they would find Max together. + +After searching for a while, they finally found Max playing with some other dogs. Lily was so happy to see Max again. The result of the search was a happy ending for Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going on vacation with his family next week. But Timmy's mom was anxious because she had a lot of work to do before they could leave. + +Timmy tried to talk to his mom to make her feel better. He told her that everything would be okay and that they would have fun on vacation. His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. + +The week went by quickly and soon it was time for Timmy and his family to go on vacation. They had a great time at the beach and Timmy's mom was happy that they were able to relax and have fun together. Timmy was happy too because he got to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty cloth dresses. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big box of colorful cloth to play with. Lily was so excited to see all the different colors and patterns. + +Lily spent hours playing with the cloth, making dresses for her dolls and even making a little fort out of the cloth. Her mom was happy to see Lily being so independent and creative. + +As the day went on, Lily's excitement grew and grew. She couldn't wait to show her dad all the fun things she had made with the cloth. When her dad came home from work, Lily showed him everything she had made. He was so proud of his independent little girl and they all had a happy evening playing together with the cloth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles, but she only had one puzzle, and it was very ugly. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house to play. Timmy had many puzzles, and they were all very pretty. + +Lily said, "Timmy, can I play with your puzzles?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, which one do you want to play with?" + +Lily said, "I want to play with the pretty one." + +Timmy said, "Okay, but you have to return it when you're done." + +Lily played with the pretty puzzle for a long time, but eventually, she got tired of it. She returned the pretty puzzle to Timmy and said, "Thank you for letting me play with your puzzle. My puzzle is ugly, but I still like it." +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the ice cream shop with his mom. Timmy wanted a cone with chocolate ice cream. + +The ice cream man gave Timmy the cone and he started to eat it. Timmy ate and ate until he finished the whole cone. + +Timmy's mom noticed that the ice cream man was bald. She said, "Excuse me, sir, can I ask you a question? Why are you bald?" + +The ice cream man replied, "I don't know. Maybe I just like it that way." Timmy finished his ice cream and said, "Thank you for the yummy cone!" The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Mittens. Mittens was very pretty with her pink bow on her head. She loved to walk around the house and show off her fancy bow to everyone. + +One day, Mittens saw a mouse running in a zigzag pattern. Mittens thought it was funny and started to chase the mouse. The mouse ran in zigzags all around the house and Mittens followed closely behind. + +After a while, Mittens got tired and stopped chasing the mouse. She went back to her bed and curled up for a nap. She dreamt of catching the mouse and wearing a new fancy bow. +Once upon a time, there was a turtle named Timmy. Timmy was very slow, but he loved to watch the world around him. One day, Timmy found a patch of juicy green grass. He decided to eat it all up. + +As he was munching on the grass, he didn't notice a big bird flying above him. The bird swooped down and grabbed Timmy in its claws. Timmy tried to wiggle free, but he was too slow. The bird flew away with Timmy in its grasp. + +Timmy never returned to his patch of grass, and his friends never saw him again. They missed him dearly, but they knew that Timmy was happy watching the world from above. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Jack. He had a mild smile on his face. He liked to nod his head when he saw his friends. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Lily," said Jack with a nod. + +"Hello, soldier," replied Lily. + +"Do you like my uniform?" asked Jack. + +"Yes, it's very pretty," said Lily. + +Jack smiled and nodded his head. "Thank you, Lily. I'm glad you like it." + +Lily and Jack talked for a while, and then Jack had to go back to work. He waved goodbye to Lily and she waved back. From that day on, Lily always smiled and nodded when she saw Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who had a friend, a little rabbit. They loved to play together in the forest. One day, the rabbit found a big carrot and wanted to share it with the bear. But the carrot was starting to rot and the bear didn't want to eat it. + +The little rabbit was sad and didn't understand why the bear didn't want to eat the carrot. The bear explained that eating rotten food could make him sick and that it was important to always check if the food was good before eating it. + +The rabbit learned an important lesson that day. It's always good to have a friend who can teach you something new. And it's important to be careful with the food we eat so we don't get sick. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit always checked their food before eating it and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race. They ran and ran until they reached the finish line. Lily was the fastest, and she won a shiny medal. + +Lily was so happy, she ran to her mom to show her the medal. But her mom said, "Lily, we have to delay the celebration. We have to finish our chores first." Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was bossy sometimes, so she went to help with the chores. + +After they finished the chores, Lily's mom brought out a cake to celebrate. Lily was so excited to eat the cake and show her medal to her friends. She ran outside and shouted, "Look what I won!" All her friends cheered and clapped for her. Lily felt proud of herself and happy to have such great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store and Lily saw a big cart. She asked her mommy if she could ride in the cart. Her mommy said yes and they picked up some fruits and vegetables. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy who looked troubled. She asked him what was wrong. The boy said he lost his toy car. Lily and her mommy decided to help the boy find his toy car. They looked all over the store and finally found it under a shelf. The boy was very happy and said thank you. + +Lily felt happy too because she helped the boy. They paid for their things and went home. When they got home, Lily told her daddy about how she helped the boy find his toy car. Her daddy was proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big palace. He had a gentle cat that he loved very much. One day, the cat got lost and the king searched everywhere for her. Finally, he found her in the forest. + +The cat was scared and didn't want to come back to the palace. The king tried to settle her down and brought her some food, but she still wouldn't come with him. The king was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, the king went back to the forest to try and get his cat again. But this time, he couldn't find her. He looked and looked, but she was nowhere to be seen. The king was heartbroken and missed his gentle cat very much. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner and chew on bones. One day, Max was playing in the park when he saw a little bird who had hurt its wing. Max wanted to help the bird, so he barked to encourage it to fly away. + +The bird tried to fly, but it couldn't because of its hurt wing. Max felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it more. He got a bone from his owner and brought it to the bird. The bird was happy and started to nibble on the bone. + +Max was calm and watched the bird eat the bone. Suddenly, a big cat came out of nowhere and scared the bird away. Max tried to protect the bird, but the cat was too strong. Max was sad that he couldn't save the bird, but he knew he had tried his best to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on his TV. His favorite cartoon was about a little mouse who always got into trouble. Timmy's mom told him it was time for bed, but Timmy begged to watch just one more cartoon. + +His mom said, "Okay, but you have to promise to stop watching after this one." + +Timmy nodded his head and watched the cartoon. But when it was over, he begged for just one more. His mom said no and turned off the TV. + +The next day, Timmy's TV broke and he couldn't watch cartoons anymore. He was sad and wished he had listened to his mom. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to be reliable and keep our promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her to mail a letter to her grandma. Lily was very excited and ran outside to the mailbox on the porch. The porch was wide and had a lot of space to play. + +As Lily was about to put the letter in the mailbox, she saw a bird with a broken wing on the ground. The bird was sad and couldn't fly. Lily felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. She asked the bird, "What's wrong? Can I help you?" + +The bird said, "I can't fly because my wing is broken." Lily thought for a moment and said, "I know! I'll mail the letter to grandma and then we can take care of you until your wing is better." + +So, Lily mailed the letter and took care of the bird on the wide porch. The bird's wing eventually healed and it flew away happily. Lily learned that helping others is important and makes them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat turkey because it was so delicious. One day, Timmy's mom made a big turkey for dinner. + +Timmy's dad said, "I can't resist the smell of that turkey! It smells so good!" + +Timmy said, "I want some turkey too!" + +Mom said, "Okay, but you have to eat your vegetables first." + +Timmy said, "But I don't like vegetables!" + +Mom said, "You need to eat them so you can grow big and strong like Daddy." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll eat my vegetables so I can have some delicious turkey!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around her neighborhood. One day, her mom told her about a lovely university nearby where she could learn many things. + +Lily was excited and wanted to go to the university. But she didn't know how to get there. So, she decided to ride her bike to find the way. + +After a while, she found the university and saw many students studying and learning new things. She felt happy and wanted to join them. + +From that day on, Lily rode her bike to the university every day to learn new things. She realized that riding her bike to the university was not only fun, but it also helped her learn and grow. The moral of the story is that if you want to learn new things, you should never give up and always keep riding towards your goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the train station with her mom to watch the big trains go by. One day, they went to the station and saw a delicate bird sitting on the tracks. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I poke the bird?" Her mom said, "No, Lily. We have to be gentle with the bird. It might get hurt." + +Suddenly, a man walked by and saw the bird. He said, "Don't worry, I will help the bird." He picked up the bird and took it to a safe place. Lily was happy that the bird was safe and thanked the man. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be gentle with delicate creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to a cabin in the woods. It was different from their house because it had no electricity or running water. + +Lily's brother, Max, was playing with his toy car when he accidentally tore the roof of the cabin. "Oh no!" cried Max. "I'm sorry, Mommy and Daddy!" + +"It's okay, Max," said Lily's mommy. "We can fix it together." They all worked together to repair the cabin, using sticks and leaves to patch up the hole. + +After they finished, they sat by the fire and told stories. Lily said, "I love our cabin. It's different, but it's cozy and warm." Her family smiled and hugged her. They knew they would always have special memories at their little cabin in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a big bow that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She moved back and forth, up and down, and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed her dress was falling down. She looked around and saw that her belt had come loose. She quickly fixed it and continued to swing. She felt proud of herself for being modest and keeping her dress from falling off. + +After playing on the swings, Lily went home and told her mommy all about her fun day at the park. She showed her mommy how she could move on the swings and how she fixed her belt. Her mommy was proud of her too. From that day on, Lily always made sure her belt was tight and her dress stayed modest while she played. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and fly his kite. His kite was big and colorful, with a long tail that danced in the wind. + +One day, Timmy saw a wild bird flying high in the sky. He wondered if his kite could fly as high as the bird. He decided to study how to make his kite fly higher. + +Timmy asked his dad for help and they worked together to make the kite stronger. They added more string and a bigger tail. Finally, the day came when Timmy flew his kite and it soared higher than ever before! Timmy was so happy and proud of his hard work. He knew that with a little study, he could achieve anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Tuna. Tuna was a big fish who lived in the deep blue sea. One day, Tuna saw his friend Dolphin dive into the water. Tuna wanted to dive too, but he was scared. + +Then, Tuna saw a naughty shark coming towards him. Tuna knew he had to dive to escape from the shark. So, he took a deep breath and dove into the water. Tuna swam as fast as he could and escaped from the shark. + +From that day on, Tuna was no longer scared to dive. He knew he could do it if he needed to escape from danger. Tuna and Dolphin continued to play in the sea, happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store and buy some milk. Timmy was happy to help his mom and ran to the store. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a man with an impressive tie. "Wow, that tie is so cool!" said Timmy. The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little boy. It's my favorite tie." + +Timmy bought the milk and ran back home to give it to his mom. When he got home, he surprised his mom with a big hug. "Thank you for letting me help you, Mom!" said Timmy. His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Helping others is always a good thing to do." + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make you and them happy, and it's always nice to compliment someone on their impressive tie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cards. Her favorite card was a red one. She would always insist on playing with that card. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They wanted to play a game, but they didn't have a card to play with. Lily insisted that they use her red card. + +Her friends were very happy and they played with Lily's red card all day. When it was time to go home, Lily's friends thanked her for sharing her card. + +Lily felt very happy that she could share her favorite card with her friends. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is always better than insisting on having things all to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her little brother, Max. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing when Max accidentally broke Lily's favorite toy. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to spoil your toy." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "It's okay, Max. It was just a little toy. Let's play something else." + +As they played, Lily asked Max, "Do you know what war is?" + +Max shook his head and said, "No, what is it?" + +Lily explained, "War is when people fight and hurt each other. It's not good. We should always be kind to each other and never start a war." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a bow tie on it. One day, she went to school and saw a poor boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to share her toys with him. But she was shy and didn't know what to say. + +Finally, she gathered up the courage to talk to him. "Hi, do you want to play with me?" she asked. The boy smiled and said yes. They played together and had fun. At the end of the day, Lily felt happy that she made a new friend. + +As she walked home, Lily thought about how she was glad she talked to the boy. She didn't want to regret not being kind to him. She felt proud of herself for being a good friend. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to others, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy didn't want to clean because he wanted to play with his toys. But his mom said he could use a special tool to clean the house. + +Timmy was curious and asked his mom what the tool was. His mom said it was a broom. Timmy had never used a broom before, but he was excited to try it. He grabbed the broom and started to sweep the dust off the floor. It was crazy how much dust there was! + +But Timmy kept sweeping and soon the floor was clean. His mom was so proud of him for helping. Timmy felt happy that he could use the broom to help his mom. From that day on, Timmy didn't mind cleaning with the broom because he knew it could make things clean and shiny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she saw her mom planting some beans in the garden. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what are those?" + +Her mom replied, "Those are beans, sweetie. They will grow into big plants with great big leaves and tasty beans." + +Lily was so excited and said, "Can I help you, Mommy?" + +"Of course, you can!" her mom said. "Go grab your little shovel and let's plant some beans together." + +Lily and her mom worked together to plant the beans. They had so much fun getting their hands dirty and feeling the soil. Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mom. She couldn't wait for the beans to grow into great big plants. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and jumping on his bed. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a furniture store. Timmy saw many chairs, tables, and beds. He saw a very attractive couch that he liked. + +Timmy said to his mommy, "Mommy, I want to sign for the couch." + +His mommy said, "You can't sign for the couch, Timmy. You're too young. But we can buy it together." + +Timmy was happy and he hugged his mommy. They bought the couch and brought it home. Timmy loved his new couch and he sat on it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. Lily was very excited to go on the swings and slide. + +As they were walking to the park, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's shoelaces were untied. She said, "Lily, let's stop for a moment and tie your shoelaces so you don't trip and fall." Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy." She sat down and tied her shoelaces, hoping to get to the park soon. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily's friends were already there. They were playing on the swings and slide. Lily ran to join them, but before she did, her mom reminded her to be careful and to stay calm while playing. Lily nodded and promised to be careful. + +Lily had so much fun on the swings and slide, but when it was time to go home, she noticed that her gear was missing. She looked around and couldn't find it anywhere. Her friends helped her look for it, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily started to cry, but her mom told her they could get a new one. Lily felt better and hoped to find her gear someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jam on her toast every morning. One day, she woke up and went to the kitchen to make her breakfast. But when she opened the jar of jam, she saw that it was empty. + +Lily became anxious because she didn't know what to do without her jam. She asked her mom, "Mommy, where is the jam?" Her mom replied, "I forgot to buy more jam, Lily. We can't have jam today." + +Lily was sad and didn't want to eat her toast without jam. But then, her mom had an idea. She said, "Let's make our own jam! We can use the berries we picked last week." Lily became excited and helped her mom make the jam. It was delicious and even better than the store-bought jam. From that day on, Lily and her mom made their own jam together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a brown paw and he loved to play outside. One day, Max was running in the park when he saw a little girl. The girl was very careful and said, "Hi Max!" Max was happy and wagged his tail. The little girl petted Max's paw and said, "You are a good dog." Max barked happily and they played together. From that day on, Max and the little girl were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mom. One day, they decided to make a cake. Timmy helped his mom mix the batter. He stirred and stirred until it was all mixed up. + +Then, it was time to pour the batter into the pan. Timmy's mom used a big spoon to scoop it in. Timmy watched as the batter filled up the pan. + +Finally, the cake was ready. Timmy's mom took it out of the oven and let it cool. Timmy couldn't wait to eat it! When it was cool enough, they cut a slice and shared it together. Timmy thought it was the best cake ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the snow. He would make snowmen and slide down the big hill in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to have a big party and needed ice for the drinks. Timmy was happy to help and went outside to get some ice. + +As Timmy was filling up his bucket with snow, he noticed that the snow was really thick. He thought it would make great ice for the party. Timmy brought the bucket inside and put it in the freezer. He was excited to show his mom the thick ice he had made. + +Later that day, the party started and everyone was having a good time. Timmy's mom went to get some ice for the drinks and saw the thick ice that Timmy had made. She was very impressed and thanked Timmy for his help. However, when she tried to use the ice, it wouldn't come out of the bucket. The ice was too thick and stuck together. + +Timmy's mom had to sort through the ice to find the pieces that were usable. From then on, Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem good can cause problems if they are too thick or not sorted properly. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He lived in a big castle with his mommy and daddy, the king and queen. The prince liked to play with his toys and eat yummy food. + +One day, the prince wanted to sleep in his own bed. He told his mommy and daddy that he was a big boy and wanted to be independent. So, they let him sleep in his own room. + +The prince was happy to be independent and sleep in his own bed. He dreamed of dragons and castles and had a good night's sleep. The next morning, he told his mommy and daddy that he was a big boy now and could do things on his own. They were proud of him and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with all his friends. One day, Buzz went out to collect nectar from the flowers. He flew and flew until his wings were heavy and he was tired. + +Buzz returned to the hive and saw that his friend Buzzy was trying to lock the door. "What are you doing?" asked Buzz. "I'm locking the door so no one can come in and steal our honey," replied Buzzy. + +Buzz thought that was a good idea, so he helped Buzzy lock the door. They felt safe and happy inside their hive with all their honey. From that day on, Buzz and Buzzy made sure to always lock the hive to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a great big duck. He lived in a pond with his friends. One day, the duck was very hungry and went to look for some food. He found some seeds near the pond and started eating them. Suddenly, a strong wind came and shook the trees. The duck was scared and ran back to his friends. They all quacked and hugged him to make him feel better. From that day on, the duck knew he had great friends who would always be there for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the museum with his mommy. One day, they went to see a big dinosaur skeleton. Timmy was scared and felt fearful. + +"Mommy, I don't like the big dinosaur," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. You don't have to be scared. Let's wipe the tears away," mommy said, wiping Timmy's tears. + +As they walked around the museum, they saw many interesting things. Timmy liked the paintings and the pretty colors. Suddenly, he saw a little girl who looked lost. + +"Are you lost?" Timmy asked the little girl. + +"Yes, I can't find my mommy," the little girl said. + +"Don't worry, we'll help you find her," mommy said. + +Together, they found the little girl's mommy and everyone was happy. Timmy wasn't scared anymore and he loved going to the museum even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo who loved to swim in the big blue sea. One day, Nemo saw a vendor selling shiny shells on the beach. Nemo wanted to buy a shell for his mom, but he was too poor to afford one. + +Nemo's friend Sammy the seahorse saw him looking sad and asked what was wrong. Nemo told Sammy about the vendor and how he couldn't buy a shell for his mom. Sammy had an idea and said, "Why don't we swim to the coral reef and find a pretty shell for your mom?" + +Nemo was so happy and they swam together to the coral reef. They found a beautiful shell and brought it back to Nemo's mom. She was so happy and hugged Nemo tightly. Nemo thanked Sammy for being such a good friend and helping him. From then on, Nemo knew that he didn't need money to make his loved ones happy, he just needed his friends and the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw her mom smoking. Lily said, "Mommy, smoking is bad for you. It makes you cough and it's stinky." + +Her mom replied, "You're right, Lily. I'm going to try to quit." + +Later that day, Lily's mom accidentally dropped her cigarette in the ashtray and it spread ashes everywhere. Lily said, "Mommy, be alert! You dropped your cigarette." + +Her mom quickly put out the cigarette and cleaned up the ashes. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for reminding me, sweetie. I'm glad you're such a smart and helpful little girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw many animals, but Lily's favorite was the elephant. The elephant was very big and had a long nose called a trunk. + +Lily wanted to get closer to the elephant, but her mommy said no because the elephant was filthy and might make her sick. Lily didn't listen and ran towards the elephant. Suddenly, the elephant got scared and started running towards Lily. Lily's mommy and daddy tried to save her, but it was too late. + +Lily got hurt and had to go to the hospital. She was very sad and cried a lot. Her mommy and daddy told her that it was important to listen to them and not run towards dangerous animals. Lily learned her lesson and said "thank you" to her mommy and daddy for taking care of her. From that day on, Lily never went near an elephant again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color, but sometimes she made mistakes and needed to erase them. One day, Lily was drawing a picture for her mommy when she accidentally drew a line in the wrong place. She tried to erase it with her eraser, but it wouldn't work. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was upset and asked what was wrong. Lily explained that she couldn't fix her mistake. Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Everyone makes mistakes. Let me help you." + +Lily's mommy took the eraser and showed her how to use it properly. Together, they cleaned up the mistake and Lily was happy again. The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes and ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after birds. One day, Max's owner, Lily, noticed that Max was not feeling well. Max was miserable and didn't want to play anymore. + +Lily decided to take Max to the veterinarian to see what was wrong. The veterinarian said that Max had a tummy ache and needed to rest. The veterinarian gave Max some medicine and told Lily to raise Max's bed so that he could sleep comfortably. + +When they got home, Lily raised Max's bed and Max felt better. Lily asked Max, "Do you feel better now?" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of Max and raise his bed whenever he was feeling sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite shows on TV. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a big box wrapped in shiny paper. Lily was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +But before Lily could open the present, her mom said, "Lily, remember to always ask for help when you need it. And be patient, good things come to those who wait." Lily didn't quite understand what her mom meant, but she nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mommy." + +Lily tore open the wrapping paper and found a new toy inside. It was a robot that could connect to the network and play games with her. Lily was so happy and ready to play with her new toy. She turned it on and started playing, but soon she realized that she didn't know how to make it work. She remembered what her mom said and asked for help. With her mom's help, Lily was able to get the robot working and had a lot of fun playing with it. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask for help when she needed it and was patient when things didn't work right away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today was a gloomy day. It was cloudy and the sun was hiding. Lily walked to the gate to see if her friend would come to play. + +Suddenly, her friend appeared! "Hi Lily, do you want to come to my house?" her friend asked. "Yes, please!" Lily said excitedly. They walked to her friend's house and her friend's mom gave them some juice to drink. + +Lily drank her juice and said, "This is yummy!" Her friend's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it." After they finished their juice, they went back outside to play. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the gloomy weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pin that she loved to wear on her shirt. One day, Lily's pin fell on the ground and she couldn't find it. She asked her mommy, "Where's my pin? I can't find it." + +Mommy said, "Let's look for it together." They searched high and low, but they couldn't find it. Finally, Lily's little brother saw the pin on the floor. "Look, Lily! Your pin is here!" he said. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, brother! You found my pin!" She opened her arms and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her pin safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the misty morning. One day, she found an old, open box in the woods. + +Lily picked up the box and opened it. Inside, she found a beautiful necklace. She put it on and ran back home to show her mom. + +When she got home, her mom noticed the necklace and asked where she got it from. Lily told her about the box in the woods. Her mom got worried and said, "Lily, you know you shouldn't take things that don't belong to you. We need to punish you for this." + +Lily felt bad and knew she should have asked before taking the necklace. She apologized and her mom forgave her. From then on, Lily learned to always ask before taking things and to never go into the woods alone. +Once upon a time, there was a 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 do it because she was having too much fun. But her mom said that it was important to keep things tidy. + +So, Lily started to unpack all her toys and put them away in their proper places. She found a dirty teddy bear that she had forgotten about. She felt bad that she had left it on the floor for so long. She decided to wash it and make it clean again. + +After she finished cleaning, Lily felt happy because her room was now clean and organized. Her mom praised her for doing a good job. Lily learned that it's important to take care of our things and keep our spirit clean by doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a kind doctor who helped people when they were sick. One day, a patient came to the doctor's office feeling very sad. The doctor listened carefully to what the patient said and then gave them some medicine to make them feel better. The patient was very grateful and said thank you to the doctor. + +Later that day, the doctor went to a restaurant to eat some food. The waiter came over and asked what the doctor wanted to eat. The doctor ordered some soup and a sandwich. The waiter quickly served the doctor's food and then went back to the kitchen. + +After the doctor finished eating, they went for a walk in the park. While walking, they found a hidden treasure chest. Inside the chest, there were lots of shiny jewels and gold coins. The doctor was very surprised and happy to find the treasure. They decided to share the treasure with their friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and explore new places. One day, Tweetie saw a big white cliff in the distance. Tweetie wanted to see what was on top of the cliff, so she flew closer and closer. + +When Tweetie finally reached the top of the cliff, she was very tired. She decided to relax and take a nap. As she was sleeping, she dreamed about all the fun adventures she had been on. + +When Tweetie woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to fly again. She said goodbye to the big white cliff and flew off into the sunset, excited to see what other amazing things she could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and slide down the big slide. One day, she saw a mushroom growing near the slide. It was so big and red, she wanted to touch it. + +But her mom said, "Don't touch it, Lily. It might be fake." Lily didn't understand what "fake" meant, but she listened to her mom and didn't touch the mushroom. + +Later that day, Lily saw a boy playing with a toy mushroom. It looked just like the one she saw in the park! She realized her mom meant the mushroom might not be real. She was glad she didn't touch it and was happy to play with her own toys instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean the kitchen. Lily didn't want to do it, but her mom said, "Lily, I order you to clean the kitchen." + +Lily went to get the mop and started to clean the floor. As she was cleaning, she saw a spider. She said, "Hello, Mr. Spider. You are an ordinary spider, just like the ones in my book." The spider didn't say anything back, but Lily continued to talk to it as she cleaned. + +After a while, Lily's mom came in and saw how clean the kitchen was. She said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job cleaning. I'm so proud of you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. Can we go to the park now?" Her mom said yes and they went to the park to play with Lily's friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play games with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Tom challenged her to a race. "I'm faster than you," Tom said. "Let's race and see who wins!" + +Lily was excited because she loved to be competitive. She wanted to win the race. So, she practiced running every day. She ran and ran until she gained more strength and became faster. + +On the day of the race, Lily and Tom stood at the starting line. "Ready, set, go!" someone shouted. Lily ran as fast as she could, using her brain to think about the best way to run. She felt strong and confident. In the end, Lily won the race and felt proud of herself for gaining more speed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she needed to go potty, so she went to the toilet. But when she was done, the toilet wouldn't flush! She tried to push the button, but it was stubborn and wouldn't work. + +Lily called out to her mom, "Mommy, the toilet won't flush! What do I do?" Her mom came to help and tried to push the button too, but it still wouldn't work. So her mom told her to pull the lever instead. Lily pulled the lever and the water went down the toilet! + +"Yay, it worked!" said Lily. "Thank you, mommy!" And her mom said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Remember, sometimes things can be stubborn, but if you pull hard enough, they will work." +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Bella. Bella loved to fly in the sky and sing songs. One day, Bella wanted to go on a trip. She decided to pack some food for her journey. Bella was very careful and put all her favorite fruits and nuts in her bag. + +As Bella was flying, she saw a graceful butterfly. The butterfly was so pretty with its colorful wings. Bella wanted to say hello, but she was shy. She decided to share her food with the butterfly. The butterfly was very happy and thanked Bella for her kindness. + +Bella and the butterfly became friends and flew together. They saw many beautiful things and ate delicious food. Bella was happy that she packed her food and made a friend on her journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a red balloon tied with a string. She was playing with her balloon when a big gust of wind came and blew her balloon away. Lily started to cry and said, "My balloon is gone! Can you help me find it?" + +Just then, a kind man named Mr. Smith came by and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about her lost balloon. Mr. Smith said, "Don't worry, I will rescue your balloon for you." He ran after the balloon and caught it. But the string was tight around his finger and he couldn't get it off. + +Lily said, "Let me help you!" She took the string and pulled it gently until it came off Mr. Smith's finger. He gave the balloon back to Lily and said, "Thank you for helping me. Here is a lollipop for you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for rescuing my balloon. I am happy now." And they both walked away, happy and grateful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Benny. Benny liked to crawl around in the grass and play with his bug friends. One day, Benny found a shiny razor on the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked cool, so he picked it up. + +Benny's mom saw him with the razor and she got worried. She told Benny that razors are not toys and he could hurt himself. Benny didn't understand why his mom was worried, but he listened to her and put the razor down. + +From then on, Benny only played with safe things like leaves and sticks. He still loved to crawl around and have fun with his bug friends, but he knew to be careful and not pick up dangerous things like razors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a cherry tree and picked a cherry. It was red and juicy. She ate it and it was yummy. + +Then, Lily saw a boy who was sad. He was sitting alone on a bench. Lily felt thoughtful and wanted to help him. She went to him and gave him a hug. The boy started to weep. Lily asked him why he was sad. The boy said he lost his toy. Lily helped him look for it and they found it! The boy was happy again and thanked Lily for her help. They played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clever and loved to ask lots of questions. One day, Lily promised her mom that she would clean her room before going outside to play. + +But when Lily's friend Emma came over to play, Lily forgot about her promise and went outside to play with her. When Lily's mom saw that her room was still messy, she got upset and reminded Lily about her promise. + +Lily felt bad and went back inside to clean her room. She asked her mom for help and together they cleaned the room. Lily felt happy that she kept her promise and her mom was proud of her for being responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily and her teddy bear decided to go for a walk on the road. They were having so much fun until they saw a big dog. + +Lily said to her teddy bear, "I'm scared of the dog, let's go back home." But her teddy bear said, "Don't worry, let's watch the dog and see what he does." So they watched the dog as he walked by them. The dog didn't even notice them and just kept walking. + +Lily and her teddy bear felt relieved and continued their walk. They learned that sometimes it's okay to watch and not be afraid of new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his shape sorter. He liked to poke the shapes into the right holes. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. + +"Hi Timmy, can I play with your toys?" asked his friend. + +"Sure! Let's play with my shape sorter. It's perfect for us to play together," said Timmy. + +Timmy and his friend sat down and started to play. They took turns poking the shapes into the right holes. They laughed and giggled as they played together. It was a perfect day for playing with friends and toys. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the blue car. Lily grabs the car first, but Ben tries to take it from her. Lily gets upset and pinches Ben hard. Ben cries and pinches her back. They both start to scream and hit each other. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the toy. She is angry and takes the car away. She tells them to say sorry and share their toys. She puts them in their beds for a nap. Lily and Ben are still upset and do not want to sleep. They turn away from each other and close their eyes. + +Lily and Ben have a dream. In their dream, they are in a big park. There are many toys and games to play with. They see the blue car, but it is bigger and faster. They both run to the car and get in. They have fun driving the car around the park. They see other children and animals and wave to them. They laugh and talk and enjoy the ride. They forget that they were angry and remember that they love each other. + +They wake up from their dream and see each other. They smile and hug. They say sorry and thank you. They tell each other about their dream and how much fun they had. They decide to share their toys and play nicely. Mom comes to their room and sees them happy. She is glad and gives them a kiss. She brings them the blue car and lets them play with it. Lily and Ben are happy and play with the car together. They have learned their lesson and do not fight anymore. +Ben liked to play with his truck. It was big and red and had four wheels. He could push it on the floor and make it go vroom vroom. He liked to pretend that he was a driver and he had to deliver things. + +One day, he found something unusual in his truck. It was a jar of jam. He did not know how it got there. Maybe his mom put it there by mistake. He was curious about the jam. He opened the jar and smelled it. It was sweet and fruity. + +He decided to try some. He dipped his finger in the jar and licked it. It was yummy. He wanted more. He dipped his finger again and again. He did not notice that he was making a mess. He spread the jam on his truck, on his hands, on his face, on his clothes, on the floor. + +His mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, what have you done? You have spread jam everywhere. That is not how you play with your truck. That is not how you eat jam. You need to clean up now." + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to make a mess. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to try the jam. It was unusual. It was yummy. Can I have some more?" + +His mom sighed. She said, "Maybe later, after you clean up. But first, you need to wash your truck, your hands, your face, your clothes, and the floor. And next time, ask me before you open a jar of jam." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, mom. I will. I love you." + +He hugged his mom and she hugged him back. She said, "I love you too, Ben. But please, be more careful with your truck and your jam." +Sara was happy. She had a new friend. Her name was Lily. Lily came to Sara's house to play. Sara wanted to show Lily her bedroom. + +"Come, Lily. This is my bedroom. It is small, but I like it. You are welcome here," Sara said. + +Lily followed Sara to her bedroom. She saw Sara's bed, her toys, her books, and her pictures. Lily smiled. She liked Sara's bedroom too. + +"Your bedroom is nice, Sara. Can we play with your toys?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, of course. We can play with my toys. We can read my books. We can draw pictures. We can have fun," Sara said. + +Sara and Lily played with Sara's toys. They read Sara's books. They drew pictures. They had fun. They were happy. They were friends. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play in the attic. The attic was full of old things that belonged to their grandpa. There were books, toys, clothes, and a big trunk. Sam and Ben liked to pretend they were explorers and find treasures in the trunk. + +One day, they found a big, shiny sword in the trunk. It had a metal handle and a long blade. Sam wanted to hold the sword and pretend he was a knight. Ben wanted to hold the sword and pretend he was a pirate. They both reached for the sword and pulled hard. + +"Let go, it's mine!" Sam yelled. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben yelled. + +They pulled and pulled until they heard a loud crack. The sword broke in half. Sam and Ben looked at the broken sword and felt sad. They had ruined their grandpa's sword. They wondered what he would say when he saw it. + +They heard footsteps on the stairs. It was their grandpa. He came into the attic and saw the broken sword. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, boys. That sword was ancient. It was already cracked when I found it in a junkyard. I kept it as a souvenir, but it was not very valuable. You can have it if you want. Maybe you can fix it or make something new out of it." + +Sam and Ben felt relieved and happy. They hugged their grandpa and thanked him. They decided to share the sword and take turns playing with it. They learned that some things are more important than treasures, like family and forgiveness. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They gather sticks and stones and make a fort. They pretend they are soldiers and defend their home from enemies. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It is loud and scary. It barks and runs towards Anna and Ben. They are afraid and run to their fort. They hide behind the sticks and stones. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouts. "This is our home! You are not welcome!" + +But the dog does not listen. It jumps over the fort and tries to bite Anna and Ben. They scream and cry for help. + +A man hears them and comes to the park. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog and puts a leash on it. He says he is sorry and that the dog is not mean, just playful. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asks. "I'm sorry my dog scared you. He likes to chase things, but he doesn't want to hurt you." + +Anna and Ben are still scared, but they are also angry. They tell the man that he should not let his dog run free in the park. They say that he should teach his dog to be nice and quiet. + +The man agrees and says he will do that. He says he will take his dog home and give him a treat. He says he hopes Anna and Ben will forgive him and his dog. + +Anna and Ben nod and say they will. They are glad the dog is gone. They hug each other and say they are brave soldiers. They fix their fort and play some more. They are happy and safe in their home. +Tom was happy to see his aunt. She came to his house with a big bag. Tom liked his aunt. She always played with him and gave him hugs. She said she had a gift for him in the bag. + +Tom ran to the bag and tried to open it. But it was too hard. He pulled and pulled, but the bag did not open. He asked his aunt to help him. She smiled and said, "Wait a minute, Tom. I have to talk to your mom first." + +Tom did not want to wait. He wanted to see his gift. He was angry and sad. He kicked the bag and screamed. He did not listen to his aunt or his mom. He was very rude. + +The bag moved. Tom was surprised. He stopped screaming and looked at the bag. Something was inside. Something alive. He heard a growl. He saw a big head. A big, furry, scary head. It was a bear! + +The bear was angry too. It did not like being in the bag. It did not like being kicked. It did not like Tom. It roared and jumped out of the bag. It ran to Tom and bit him. Tom cried. He cried very loud. He cried for his mom and his aunt. But they could not help him. The bear was too fast and too strong. It hurt Tom very bad. Tom stopped crying. He stopped moving. He stopped breathing. The end. +Lily and Max liked to play in the living room. They had many toys and books and games. But sometimes they made a big mess. They threw pillows and blankets on the floor. They moved the furniture around. They left their toys everywhere. + +One day, Mom came home and saw the living room. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Max, you need to tidy up this room. It looks like a storm came through. Put everything back where it belongs." + +Lily and Max did not want to tidy up. They wanted to keep playing. They had an idea. They said, "Mom, can we play one more game? We will tidy up after. We promise." + +Mom said, "What game do you want to play?" + +Lily and Max said, "We want to play dive. We pretend the floor is water and we dive into it. We use the pillows and blankets as waves. We use the furniture as boats and rocks. It is fun." + +Mom said, "That sounds like a fun game. But you have to be careful. Don't hurt yourselves or break anything. And you have to tidy up when you are done. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max said, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +Mom said, "OK, then. You can play dive for ten minutes. Then you have to tidy up. I will set the timer." + +Lily and Max said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiled and went to the kitchen. Lily and Max ran to the living room. They started to play dive. They jumped and rolled and splashed on the floor. They hid behind the furniture and popped out. They had a lot of fun. + +But soon, the timer beeped. Mom said, "Time's up. Time to tidy up." + +Lily and Max said, "OK, Mom. We will tidy up." + +They stopped playing dive. They picked up the pillows and blankets and put them on the couch. They moved the furniture back to its place. They gathered their toys and put them in the basket. They made the living room look nice and neat. + +Mom came back and saw the living room. She was happy. She said, "Lily and Max, you did a great job. The living room is very tidy. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Max said, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry we made a mess. We had fun playing dive, but we also like to have a tidy room." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you had fun, but I'm also glad you cleaned up. You are good kids. How about we have some cookies and milk as a treat?" + +Lily and Max said, "Yes, please. We love cookies and milk." + +Mom said, "Come on, then. Let's go to the kitchen." + +Lily and Max followed Mom to the kitchen. They had cookies and milk and talked about their game. They were happy. They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Lily and Max." +Lily and Ben were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they liked to sleep in a big bed and watch TV. They also liked to eat breakfast in the hotel. They had pancakes and eggs and juice. + +One morning, Lily saw a big bowl of candy on the table. She loved candy and wanted to eat some. She asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said no, because candy was bad for her teeth and it was too early. Lily was sad and angry. She waited until her mom was not looking and took a candy. She hid it in her pocket. + +Later, when they were in the car, Lily took out the candy and put it in her mouth. She started to chew it. It was very sweet and sticky. She liked it a lot. She did not see that Ben was watching her. Ben also liked candy and wanted some. He asked Lily to share. Lily said no, because it was her candy and she was sneaky. Ben was sad and angry. He waited until Lily was not looking and grabbed the candy from her mouth. He put it in his mouth and started to chew it. + +But the candy was too big and hard for Ben. He could not chew it well. He felt it stuck in his throat. He could not breathe. He started to cough and choke. He tried to spit out the candy, but it was too late. Lily saw him and screamed. She felt scared and sorry. She called for her mom and dad. They stopped the car and ran to help Ben. They tried to get the candy out, but it was too late. Ben was not moving. He was not breathing. He was gone. + +Lily and her mom and dad were very sad. They cried and hugged. They wished they could bring Ben back. They wished they had not eaten the candy. They learned a hard lesson. They learned that candy was not good for them. They learned that they should listen to their mom and dad. They learned that they should share and be kind. They learned that being sneaky and greedy could have a bad ending. They learned that they loved Ben very much. +Lily and Ben were having soup for lunch. They liked soup, especially when it was cold outside. Mommy made the soup with carrots, potatoes and chicken. She said it was good for them. + +"Can you pass me a teaspoon, please?" Lily asked Ben. She wanted to stir her soup and make it cooler. + +"Here you go," Ben said. He gave her a teaspoon from the table. He was a good brother. He also liked to stir his soup, but he used a big spoon. + +"Thank you," Lily said. She stirred her soup slowly. She saw some steam coming out of it. She blew on it gently. + +"Is it good?" Ben asked. He took a sip of his soup. He thought it was yummy. + +"Yes, it is good," Lily said. She also took a sip of her soup. She thought it was mild. It was not too hot or too spicy. It was just right. + +They smiled at each other and ate their soup. Mommy watched them and smiled too. She was happy that they liked her soup. She loved them very much. +Anna likes to knit with wool. She has many colors of wool in her basket. She makes hats and scarves and mittens for her family and friends. She likes to make them happy and warm. + +One day, Anna sees a fancy wool in the shop. It is shiny and soft and has many colors. Anna wants to own the fancy wool. She thinks of what she can make with it. She asks her mom if she can buy the fancy wool. + +Her mom says no. She says the fancy wool is too expensive and they have enough wool at home. Anna is sad. She really wants the fancy wool. + +She goes home and looks at her basket. She sees all the colors of wool she has. She thinks of all the people she loves who wear her hats and scarves and mittens. She smiles. She does not need the fancy wool. She has everything she needs. She picks up her needles and starts to knit. She is happy. +Lily liked to spin. She spun in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She spun so fast that she felt dizzy and happy. But sometimes she spun too much and fell down. She was clumsy and hurt herself. + +One day, she saw a bunch of grapes on the table. They looked juicy and sweet. She wanted to eat them. She reached for them, but she was still spinning. She knocked over the grapes and they rolled all over the floor. She tried to catch them, but she slipped and slid. She was clumsy and made a mess. + +Her mom came and saw the grapes and Lily on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, why did you spin and spill the grapes? You wasted good food and made a lot of work for me. You need to be careful and stop spinning so much. Spinning is fun, but not all the time. You need to learn to control yourself and respect what you have." + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like to spin, but I didn't mean to spill the grapes. I was clumsy and didn't think. I will help you clean up and I will spin less. I will be more careful and respectful." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. I love you and I want you to be happy and safe. Spinning is fun, but you also need to balance it with other things. You can spin sometimes, but not when you are near food or things that can break. You can spin when you are in a safe and open space. And you can also enjoy other things, like reading, drawing, or playing with your toys. There is a time and a place for everything." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She learned her lesson. She helped her mom clean up the grapes and then she played with her toys. She still liked to spin, but she did it less and more wisely. She was less clumsy and more respectful. She was happy and so was her mom. +Lily and Ben like to play soccer. They are on the same team. They wear red shirts and kick the ball. They have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Max. He wears a blue shirt. He says he is better than Lily and Ben. He does not want to share the ball. He does not want to be on their team. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They ask Max to play with them. They say soccer is more fun with a team. Max says no. He says he does not need a team. He says he can score by himself. + +Max kicks the ball hard. He runs to the goal. He tries to score. But he does not see the big rock. He trips on the rock. He falls on the ground. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily and Ben run to help him. They ask if he is okay. They say they are sorry. They say they can be his friends. Max says no. He says he does not want their help. He says he does not want their friends. He says he wants to go home. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not understand why Max is so mean. They do not think he is funny. They think he is silly. They go back to play soccer. They have fun. They permit Max to join them if he changes his mind. But Max does not change his mind. He goes home alone. He is not happy. +Timmy did not like the dark. He did not know what was in the dark. He thought there might be monsters in the dark. Monsters that would hurt him or take him away. He always slept with a light on and his teddy bear. + +One night, the light went out. Timmy was scared. He hugged his teddy bear and cried. He wanted his mommy and daddy. He heard a noise under his bed. He was sure it was a monster. He closed his eyes and hoped it would go away. + +But the noise did not go away. It got louder and louder. Timmy felt something touch his foot. He screamed. He opened his eyes and saw a big, furry, elderly monster. The monster had a long nose, big ears, and a tail. It looked at Timmy with kind eyes. + +"Hello, little boy," the monster said. "Don't be afraid. I'm not here to hurt you or take you away. I'm here to be your friend. I live under your bed. I've been watching you for a long time. You are very brave and smart and nice. I like you." + +Timmy was surprised. The monster was not scary. The monster was friendly. The monster liked him. Timmy felt his fear go away. He smiled at the monster. + +"Hello, monster," Timmy said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Muffy," the monster said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Timmy," Timmy said. "Do you want to play with me and my teddy bear?" + +"Yes, I do," Muffy said. "But only if you promise to keep me a secret. I don't want anyone to know I'm here. They might not understand. They might be afraid of me or try to hurt me. Can you keep me a secret?" + +Timmy nodded. He knew how to keep a secret. He liked Muffy. He wanted to be his friend. + +"OK, I promise," Timmy said. "You are my secret friend. Come on, let's play." + +Muffy crawled out from under the bed. He joined Timmy and his teddy bear on the bed. They played and talked and laughed. They had fun. Timmy was not afraid of the dark anymore. He had Muffy. Muffy was his friend. +Sara likes to use her crayons. She has many colors. She draws a big sun, a blue sky, and a green tree. She is happy with her picture. + +But then, her brother Ben comes. He is not nice. He takes her crayons and breaks them. He laughs and says, "You are silly. This is not a normal sun. A normal sun is yellow, not red. And this is not a normal tree. A normal tree has brown bark, not purple. You are bad at drawing." + +Sara is sad and angry. She cries and says, "No, you are wrong. This is my sun and my tree. They are not normal, they are True. True means they are how I see them in my mind. You are mean and you do not understand. Give me back my crayons." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs away with her crayons. Sara runs after him. She wants to get her crayons back. She wants to finish her picture. She wants to show her mom and dad. She wants them to say, "Wow, Sara, what a beautiful and True picture. You are very good at drawing." +Sara likes to hear stories from her book. She has a book with many pictures of animals and places. She asks her mom to read to her every night before bed. + +One night, Sara picks a story about a whale. She wants to know how a whale lives in the deep water. Her mom opens the book and starts to read. + +"The whale is a big animal that swims in the sea. He can hold his breath for a long time and dive very deep. He makes a loud sound to talk to other whales. Do you know what sound he makes, Sara?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She remembers hearing a sound on TV once. She tries to make the sound with her mouth. She says, "Oooooh, oooooh, oooooh!" + +Her mom smiles and says, "That's right, Sara. The whale makes a sound like that. It is called a whale song. He sings to his friends and family. He also sings to find food and to say hello." + +Sara is amazed. She likes the whale song. She wants to hear more. She asks her mom, "Can we hear a real whale song, mom?" + +Her mom says, "Maybe someday, Sara. We can go to the sea and listen. But for now, we can hear it in our book. Look, there is a button here. If you press it, you can hear a real whale song." + +Sara presses the button. She hears a deep and beautiful sound. She closes her eyes and imagines the whale swimming in the deep water. She feels happy and sleepy. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love the whale song. And I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Sara. Good night, sweetie." + +She kisses Sara and turns off the light. She leaves the book on the nightstand. Sara hugs her pillow and falls asleep. She dreams of the whale and his song. +Lila liked to look at the plants in her garden. She saw red flowers, green leaves, and yellow bees. She liked to touch the plants and smell them. They made her happy. + +One day, it started to rain. Lila ran inside with her mom. She looked out the window and saw the rain falling on the plants. She felt sad. She wanted to play with the plants, but they were wet. + +Mom saw Lila's face and said, "Don't worry, my darling. The rain is good for the plants. It helps them grow and stay healthy. They need water, just like you." + +Lila thought about it and said, "Really? The rain is good for the plants?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Yes, really. The rain is like a gift from the sky. It makes the plants more charming and beautiful. Do you want to see?" + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mom took Lila's hand and opened the door. They put on their boots and coats and went outside. They walked in the garden and saw the raindrops on the plants. They sparkled like jewels. The plants looked happy and fresh. Lila touched them and smelled them. They smelled even better than before. + +Lila laughed and said, "You're right, Mom. The rain is good for the plants. They are more charming and beautiful. I like the rain, too!" + +Mom hugged Lila and said, "I'm glad you do, my darling. The rain is good for us, too. It makes us appreciate the plants more. And it makes us have fun together. I love you, Lila." + +Lila said, "I love you, too, Mom. And I love the plants. And I love the rain!" +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to go to the park. They put on their hats and coats. They hold hands and march to the park. + +"Look, Lily, the wind is blowing!" Tom says. He sees the leaves and the flags moving in the air. He feels the wind on his face and hair. + +"Yes, Tom, the wind is strong today!" Lily says. She hears the wind making noises in the trees and the birds. She feels the wind pushing her back and forth. + +They get to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a big dog on the slide. The dog is lazy. He does not want to move. He is sleeping on the slide. + +"Hey, dog, get off the slide!" Tom says. He tries to make the dog move. He claps his hands and shouts. But the dog does not care. He keeps sleeping on the slide. + +"Please, dog, let us play on the slide!" Lily says. She tries to be nice to the dog. She pets his fur and whispers. But the dog does not listen. He keeps sleeping on the slide. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They cannot play on the slide. They look for another thing to play with. They see a swing. They like the swing. They go to the swing. They have fun on the swing. They forget about the slide and the dog. + +The wind is still blowing. The wind blows the dog's ears and tail. The dog wakes up. He is not lazy anymore. He is angry. He does not like the wind. He jumps off the slide. He barks at the wind. He chases the wind. + +Lily and Tom see the dog running away. They see the slide free. They smile. They run to the slide. They take turns on the slide. They enjoy the slide. They thank the wind. The wind is their friend. +Ben and Lily went to the lake with Mom and Dad. They liked to swim in the water and splash each other. They saw some fish and frogs and ducks. They were happy and loud. + +But then they heard a roar. It was a big, wild bear. It came out of the woods and looked at them. It was hungry and angry. Ben and Lily were scared and cried. + +"Quick, get out of the water and cover behind that rock!" Mom said. She grabbed Ben and Lily and ran to the rock. Dad followed them and threw some sticks at the bear. The bear growled and chased them. + +"Go away, bear! Leave us alone!" Dad shouted. He found a big branch and waved it at the bear. The bear stopped and snorted. It did not like the branch. It turned around and ran back to the woods. + +Ben and Lily hugged Mom and Dad. They were safe and glad. They thanked Dad for being brave and Mom for being smart. They decided to go home and have some cookies. They did not want to swim in the lake anymore. They had enough of the wild bear. +Sam had a parrot. He liked his parrot a lot. He named his parrot Max. Max could talk. He could say "hello" and "bye" and "Sam". Sam was happy with Max. + +One day, Sam went to the park with Max. He put Max on his shoulder. He wanted to show Max to his friends. He saw his friends near the slide. He ran to them. He did not see the big dog. + +The big dog saw Max. The big dog liked birds. He wanted to catch Max. He barked and ran to Sam. Sam was scared. He tried to run away. But he was too slow. + +The big dog jumped on Sam. He bit Sam's arm. He grabbed Max with his mouth. He shook Max hard. Max screamed. He said "stupid dog". He bit the dog's nose. But it was too late. + +The dog ran away with Max. Sam cried. He had no parrot. He had a big hurt. He was sad. He wished he could keep Max. But he could not. Max was gone. +Ben and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and had guns. They made loud noises and ran around the trees. They had fun. + +But then they saw a real gun on the grass. It was big and shiny and bright. Ben wanted to touch it. He thought it was a toy. He ran to the gun and picked it up. + +Sam was scared. He remembered what his mom had told him. Guns are not toys. Guns are dangerous. Guns can hurt people. He shouted to Ben, "Stop! Put it down! That is a bad gun!" + +Ben heard Sam and looked at him. He saw Sam's face. Sam was very serious and worried. Sam's face reminded Ben of his mom's face when she was angry or sad. Ben did not want to make Sam or his mom angry or sad. He did not want to hurt anyone. He dropped the gun and ran to Sam. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to play something else. They did not like the bright gun anymore. They liked their pretend guns better. They were safe and fun. +Tom and Lily are playing with their dolls. They like to dress them up and make them talk. Tom has a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Lily has a small doll with short hair and a blue shirt. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty!" Tom says. "She has a lot of style. She can stand on her own and do poses." + +"Your doll is not pretty, she is boring!" Lily says. "She always wears the same dress. My doll is more fun. He can run and jump and play." + +Tom and Lily start to argue. They pull each other's dolls and say mean things. They are not nice to each other. + +Suddenly, Tom's doll falls on the floor. Her head breaks off and her hair comes out. Tom is shocked and sad. He starts to cry. + +"Look what you did!" Tom says. "You broke my doll! She is dead now!" + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" Lily says. "I was just playing. Please don't cry!" + +Lily feels bad. She hugs Tom and says she is sorry. She gives him her doll and says he can have it. She says they can share and be friends. + +Tom stops crying. He hugs Lily and says he is sorry too. He says they can play together and be nice. He says they can fix his doll and make her new hair. + +Tom and Lily are happy again. They play with their dolls and make them talk. They say they love each other and their dolls. They have a lot of style. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and draw with their crayons. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the same toy or the same crayon. + +One day, Mom gives them a big sheet of paper. She says they can draw anything they want on it. Tom and Mia are happy. They take their crayons and start to draw. Tom draws a car. Mia draws a flower. They draw on different sides of the sheet. + +But soon, Tom wants to draw a sun. He looks for a yellow crayon. He sees that Mia has the only yellow crayon. He tries to take it from her. Mia says no. She says it is her crayon. She says she needs it to finish her flower. + +Tom and Mia start to pull the crayon. They yell at each other. They do not listen to Mom, who tells them to stop. They pull harder and harder. Then, the crayon breaks. The sheet tears. Tom and Mia cry. + +Mom comes and sees the broken crayon and the torn sheet. She is sad and angry. She says they are spoiled. She says they wasted the crayon and the sheet. She says they have to clean up the mess. She says they have to say sorry to each other. She says they have to share and be nice. + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They help Mom clean up. They promise to share and be nice. Mom smiles. She says she loves them. She gives them a new sheet and a new crayon. She says they can try again. Tom and Mia are happy. They draw together. They share the crayon. They finish their picture. They show it to Mom. Mom is proud. She says it is beautiful. She says they are good. She hugs them. They hug her. They are happy. +Lily liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers. She made many images of flowers, animals, and people. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, a man came to her house. He saw Lily's images. He said, "These are very good. I want to buy them. I will give you money for them." Lily did not know what to do. She liked her images. She did not want to give them away. But she also liked money. She could buy more crayons and papers with money. + +She asked her mom. Her mom said, "Lily, it is your choice. You can sell your images or keep them. But remember, money is not everything. Your images are your own. They show your feelings and thoughts. They are special to you and to me. If you sell them, you might not see them again. If you keep them, you can enjoy them and share them with others." + +Lily thought hard. She looked at her images. She looked at the man. She looked at her mom. She made a decision. She said, "No, thank you. I do not want to sell my images. I want to keep them. They are mine. They make me happy. You can look at them, but you cannot have them." + +The man was angry. He said, "You are silly. You are missing a good chance. You could have a lot of money. You are wasting your talent." He left in a hurry. + +Lily did not care. She hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are right. Money is not everything. My images are my own. They show my feelings and thoughts. They are special to me and to you. I am happy with them. I will keep drawing and sharing them with others." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "I am proud of you, Lily. You are smart and brave. You know what is important. You are happy with what you have. You are a good artist and a good person." + +The moral value of the story is: Be happy with what you have and do not let others take away your creativity and joy. +Sara liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was fun and made her feel good. She liked to stretch and bend and breathe. She had a pink mat and a fancy water bottle. + +But one day, Sara saw her brother Max playing with his cars. He had a big track and a lot of cars that made noises and lights. Sara wanted to play with them too. She asked Max if she could join him. + +"No, go away!" Max said. "These are my cars. You are too little and you will break them. Go do your boring yoga." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She did not like Max being mean to her. She did not want to do yoga anymore. She wanted to play with the cars. She decided to quit yoga and take Max's cars. + +She waited until Max went to the bathroom. Then she ran to his room and grabbed some of his cars. She tried to make them go on the track, but they did not work. She pushed harder and harder, but they only got stuck and fell off. + +Max came back and saw what Sara was doing. He yelled at her and tried to take his cars back. Sara did not want to give them up. They started to fight and pull and tug. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sara and Max fighting over the cars. She saw the track broken and the cars scattered. She saw Sara's pink mat and fancy water bottle on the floor. + +She was not happy. She told Sara and Max to stop fighting and to apologize to each other. She told Sara that she should not quit yoga and take Max's cars. She told Max that he should not be mean to Sara and share his cars. She told them that they should both try to do something they both liked. + +Sara and Max felt sorry for what they did. They said they were sorry and hugged each other. They decided to do something they both liked. They asked Mom if they could do yoga with her. Mom smiled and said yes. They got their mats and water bottles and followed Mom's moves. They stretched and bent and breathed. They had fun and felt good. They did not fight anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big drum in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with the drum. + +"Can we play with the drum?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's play with the drum!" Ben says. + +They jog to the drum. They take turns to hit the drum with their hands. The drum makes loud noises. Boom, boom, boom! Lily and Ben laugh and have fun. + +But then, a man comes to the drum. He is angry. He says the drum is his. He says Lily and Ben are silly. He says they have to stop playing with the drum. + +"Hey, you two, stop playing with my drum!" the man says. "You are silly and noisy. This is not a toy. This is a musical instrument. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They say sorry to the man. They run away from the drum. They jog to the swings. They swing and forget about the drum. They are still friends. They are not silly. They are happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a tall slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs. She likes the slide. She says, "That was fun!" + +Max goes next. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs. He likes the slide. He says, "That was fun, too!" + +Mom and Dad watch them. They smile. They are happy. They say, "You are brave and good!" + +Lily and Max go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. They get hungry. Mom and Dad say, "It's time to go home and eat." + +They go home. Mom makes dinner. She makes broccoli. Lily and Max do not like broccoli. They make faces. They say, "Yuck!" + +Mom says, "Broccoli is good for you. It makes you strong and tall. You should try it." + +Lily and Max do not want to try it. They say, "No, thank you." + +Mom says, "How about this? If you eat one piece of broccoli, you can have a cookie." + +Lily and Max think. They like cookies. They say, "OK, we will try it." + +They eat one piece of broccoli. They do not like it. They spit it out. They say, "Blech!" + +Mom and Dad laugh. They say, "That's OK. You tried. Here is your cookie." + +Lily and Max eat their cookie. They like it. They say, "Thank you." + +They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you." + +Mom and Dad hug them back. They say, "We love you, too." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. Lily and Ben want to pick some apples. They are hungry and the apples look yummy. + +But there is a problem. The tree is too tall. Lily and Ben cannot reach the apples. They try to jump and climb, but they fall down. They are sad and angry. They want the apples very much. + +Then, they see a clever squirrel. The squirrel can run up the tree and pick the apples. The squirrel has a big mouth and sharp teeth. The squirrel can bite the apples and eat them. Lily and Ben are jealous. They want to do the same. + +They have an idea. They decide to follow the squirrel. They hope the squirrel will drop some apples for them. They run after the squirrel, but the squirrel is faster. The squirrel jumps from branch to branch, and from tree to tree. The squirrel does not drop any apples. The squirrel is greedy and selfish. + +Lily and Ben are tired and disappointed. They cannot catch the squirrel. They cannot get any apples. They are ready to give up. But then, they see something. They see a basket under the tree. The basket is full of apples. The apples are big and shiny. The apples are for them. Someone has left the basket for them. Lily and Ben are happy and surprised. They thank the person who has left the basket. They do not know who it is, but they are grateful. They share the apples and enjoy them. They forget about the squirrel and the tree. They have learned a lesson. They have learned that following is not always the best way. Sometimes, it is better to wait and see. +Lily liked to jog with her dad. They jogged in the park every morning. Lily felt glad when she jogged. She saw birds, flowers, and dogs. She liked to say hello to them. + +One day, Lily saw a big book on a bench. It was a novel. Lily loved books. She wanted to look at the novel. She ran to the bench and picked up the novel. She opened it and saw many words. She could not read them. + +"Hey, that's my book!" a boy shouted. He ran to the bench and grabbed the novel from Lily. He was angry. "You can't take my book. It's mine!" + +Lily was sad. She did not mean to take the book. She just wanted to look at it. She started to cry. She ran to her dad and hugged him. + +Her dad saw what happened. He walked to the boy and said, "I'm sorry, my daughter did not know it was your book. She likes books too. Can you share it with her?" + +The boy looked at Lily. He saw that she was crying. He felt sorry. He said, "Okay, I can share it with her. But only for a little while. This is a very good book. It's about a dragon and a knight." + +Lily stopped crying. She smiled. She said, "Thank you. I like dragons and knights. Can you read it to me?" + +The boy nodded. He said, "Sure, I can read it to you. But you have to jog with me first. I like to jog too." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Okay, I can jog with you. But you have to say hello to the birds, flowers, and dogs. I like to say hello to them." + +The boy agreed. He said, "Okay, I can say hello to them. But you have to listen to the story. It's very exciting." + +Lily and the boy jogged together. They said hello to the birds, flowers, and dogs. They sat on the bench and read the novel. They became friends. They felt glad. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to study different things. Tom liked to study cars and trucks. He had many toy cars and trucks that he played with every day. Lily liked to study animals and plants. She had many books and pictures of animals and plants that she looked at every day. + +One day, they went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals at the farm. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, horses, and sheep. They also saw a big bird that they did not know. It was brown and had a long neck and a funny thing on its head. It made a loud sound like "gobble gobble". + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"That is a turkey," mom said. "It is a bird that some people eat for a special day." + +"Can we eat it?" Lily asked. + +"No, we cannot eat it," dad said. "It is not our turkey. It belongs to the farmer. And we do not eat animals. We eat fruits and vegetables." + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asked. + +"Well, you can try, but be careful," mom said. "It might not like strangers. It might peck you or chase you." + +Tom and Lily went closer to the turkey. They saw that it had feathers and a beak and feet. They thought it looked harmless. They tried to talk to it and pet it. But the turkey did not like them. It flapped its wings and ran after them. It pecked Tom's leg and Lily's hair. It made a loud sound like "gobble gobble". + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the turkey. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried. + +"Ouch, that hurt!" Tom said. + +"Bad turkey, bad turkey!" Lily said. + +"Shh, it's okay," mom said. "The turkey was just protecting its home. It did not mean to hurt you. It did not know you were harmless." + +"Let's go see the other animals," dad said. "They are more friendly. Maybe we can feed them some carrots or apples." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They wiped their tears and followed their mom and dad. They left the turkey alone. They did not want to play with it anymore. They learned something new that day. They learned that turkeys are not harmless. They learned that turkeys are not fun. They learned that turkeys are not for them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to play dance. Anna has a pink dress and a crown. Ben has a blue shirt and a hat. They put on some music and start to dance. + +Anna is enthusiastic. She jumps and spins and claps. She says, "Look at me, Ben! I am a princess! I can dance very well!" + +Ben is not enthusiastic. He does not like to jump and spin and clap. He likes to move slowly and quietly. He says, "Anna, you are too loud and fast. I am a king. I need to dance with grace and calm." + +Anna and Ben are not happy. They do not like each other's dance. They stop the music and sit on the floor. They are sad and angry. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their teacher, Miss Lee. She smiles and says, "Hello, Anna and Ben. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They follow Miss Lee to the hall. There, they see a big stage and a lot of chairs. Miss Lee says, "Today, we have a special show. Some dancers are going to perform for us. They will show us different kinds of dance. Some are fast and loud, some are slow and quiet. But they all have something in common. Do you know what it is?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. Miss Lee says, "They all love to dance. And they all respect and appreciate each other's dance. They do not say that one dance is better than another. They say that every dance is beautiful and fun. Do you want to watch them?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They sit on the chairs and watch the show. They see the dancers move and smile and clap. They see the dancers dance together and apart. They see the dancers dance with enthusiasm and grace and calm. + +Anna and Ben are amazed. They clap and cheer. They look at each other and smile. They say, "Wow, they are so good! They can dance very well!" + +They learn a lesson. They learn that they can like different kinds of dance. They learn that they can be friends and dance together. They learn that they can be enthusiastic and respectful and happy. They say, "Thank you, Miss Lee. Thank you, dancers. You taught us something new. We want to dance like you!" +Tim and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw a big bull in a fence. The bull was chubby and brown. He had horns and a ring in his nose. + +"Look, Lily, a bull!" Tim said. "He is so big and strong!" + +"Can we go and pet him?" Lily asked. "He looks nice and soft." + +"No, Lily, we can't," Tim said. "The bull is not nice. He is angry and dangerous. He can hurt us with his horns. We have to stay away from him." + +But Lily did not listen to Tim. She wanted to pet the bull. She ran to the fence and climbed over it. She went to the bull and touched his fur. + +"Hello, bull," Lily said. "You are so cute and chubby. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bull did not want to be Lily's friend. He did not like Lily. He did not like anyone. He was always alone and bored. He saw Lily as a threat. He snorted and stamped his hooves. He lowered his head and charged at Lily. + +"Help, Tim, help!" Lily screamed. "The bull is coming!" + +Tim heard Lily's scream. He was scared and worried. He ran to the fence and looked for help. He saw a farmer nearby. He shouted to him. + +"Farmer, farmer, help us! The bull is attacking Lily!" + +The farmer heard Tim's shout. He was shocked and angry. He grabbed a stick and ran to the fence. He tried to stop the bull and save Lily. But he was too late. The bull reached Lily and hit her with his horns. He threw her in the air and caught her again. He did not stop until Lily was still and quiet. + +The farmer and Tim were sad and horrified. They could not restore Lily. She was gone. The bull had killed her. The bull was not nice. He was evil. He had to go away. The farmer called the police and the vet. They came and took the bull away. They put him in a truck and drove him to a place far away. A place where he could not hurt anyone anymore. + +The end. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the pool. They splash each other with water. They laugh and have fun. + +But one day, Ben sees a big cake on the table. It looks yummy. He wants to eat it. He gets out of the pool and runs to the cake. He does not tell Mia. + +Mia looks for Ben. She does not see him. She feels sad. She thinks Ben does not want to play with her. She cries. + +Ben eats the cake. He eats a lot. He feels sick. He wishes he had shared the cake with Mia. He hears Mia cry. He feels sorry. + +He goes back to the pool. He says to Mia, "I am sorry. I ate the cake. It was yummy. But I should have shared it with you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Mia smiles. She says, "Yes, I want to play with you. But next time, please tell me where you go. And please share with me. Sharing is good." + +They hug. They splash each other with water. They laugh and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is good. And telling the truth is good. And playing with your twin is good. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play by the river. They found a big raft made of wood and rope. They wanted to ride on it and see where the water would take them. + +"Come on, Tim, let's go on the raft!" Sam said. He climbed on the raft and held a long stick. "We can use this to push the raft and steer it." + +"OK, Sam, but be careful. The water is fast and deep." Tim said. He followed his brother and sat on the raft. He also had a stick. They pushed the raft away from the shore and into the river. + +The raft moved quickly with the current. Tim and Sam felt excited and scared. They saw fish and birds and trees along the way. They tried to steer the raft with their sticks, but sometimes they bumped into rocks and branches. + +"Look, Sam, there is a bridge ahead!" Tim said. He pointed to a bright red bridge that crossed the river. "Maybe we can go under it and see what's on the other side." + +"Or maybe we can poke it with our sticks and make a loud noise!" Sam said. He liked to poke things and hear them clank or crack. He lifted his stick and aimed it at the bridge. + +"Sam, don't do that! You might break the bridge or the raft!" Tim said. He tried to stop his brother, but it was too late. Sam poked the bridge hard with his stick. The stick snapped and the bridge shook. A big piece of metal fell from the bridge and landed on the raft. + +The raft broke in half and sank into the water. Tim and Sam fell into the river. They screamed and splashed, but no one heard them. The water was too fast and deep. They could not swim or hold on to anything. They went under the bridge and disappeared. +One day, a duck was swimming in a pond. He liked the water and the fish. He saw a big tree near the pond. He wanted to see what was in the tree. + +He swam to the shore and shook his feathers. He tried to dry himself, but he was still wet. He walked to the tree and looked up. He saw a hole in the trunk. He heard a sound from the hole. + +"Who is there?" the duck asked. + +"Meow," a voice said. "I am a cat. I live in this tree. Who are you?" + +"I am a duck. I live in the pond. I wanted to see your tree. Can I come in?" the duck said. + +"No, you cannot come in. You are wet and you will make my hole wet. Go away, duck. You are not welcome here," the cat said. + +The duck felt sad. He wanted to be friends with the cat. He thought the cat was lonely in the tree. He had an idea. + +"Cat, I have something for you. It is tasty and you will like it. Can I give it to you?" the duck said. + +"What is it?" the cat asked. + +"It is a fish. I caught it in the pond. It is fresh and juicy. Do you want it?" the duck said. + +The cat licked his lips. He liked fish. He was hungry. He decided to let the duck in. + +"Okay, duck. You can come in. But be careful. Do not make my hole wet. And do not touch my things. They are mine," the cat said. + +The duck nodded. He climbed up the tree and entered the hole. He gave the fish to the cat. The cat ate the fish. It was tasty. He thanked the duck. + +"Thank you, duck. The fish was tasty. You are a nice duck. Maybe we can be friends," the cat said. + +The duck smiled. He was happy. He made a new friend. He stayed with the cat for a while. They talked and played. They had fun. + +The end. +Lily was a cheerful girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a whip and a hat. She liked to pretend that she was a cowgirl and that her whip was a rope. She would swing it in the air and make a loud noise. + +One day, she was playing with her whip in the garden. She saw a big bird on a tree. She wanted to catch the bird with her whip. She ran towards the tree and threw her whip at the bird. But the bird was too fast and flew away. Lily's whip got stuck on a branch. She tried to pull it back, but it was too high. She felt sad and angry. + +She went back to her house and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get your whip back later. Now it's time to sleep. You had a long day of playing. You need to rest and dream of nice things." She took Lily to her room and tucked her in. She gave her a kiss and said, "I love you, Lily. Sleep well, my cowgirl." + +Lily smiled and closed her eyes. She felt warm and cozy. She forgot about her whip and the bird. She dreamed of riding a horse and having fun. She was a cheerful girl again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden with their new toy cars. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. They splashed water from the hose, dug holes in the dirt, and threw leaves and sticks everywhere. + +Their mom was not happy. She came out and saw the mess. She said, "Ben and Lily, you have to clean up this mess right now! You are spoiled children who don't care about anything. If you don't clean up, I will take away your toy cars!" + +Ben and Lily did not want to lose their toy cars. They loved them very much. They said, "Sorry, mom, we will clean up." They started to pick up the leaves and sticks and put them in a pile. They also tried to fill the holes with dirt and turn off the hose. + +But they forgot about one thing. They left their toy cars on the ground, near the drain. The drain was a big hole in the ground that took away the water when it rained. It was very dark and deep and scary. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew their toy cars. They rolled and rolled and rolled, until they reached the drain. Ben and Lily saw their toy cars disappear into the drain. They were very sad and scared. They cried, "Mom, mom, our toy cars are gone! They went into the drain!" + +Their mom heard them and came to see what happened. She saw the drain and the toy cars. She felt sorry for them. She said, "Oh, Ben and Lily, I'm sorry. I know you loved your toy cars. But you should have been more careful. The drain is dangerous. You could have lost more than your toy cars. You could have lost yourselves." + +She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, I will buy you new toy cars. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never play near the drain again. And you have to promise me that you will not make such a mess again. And you have to promise me that you will not be spoiled children again. Do you promise?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We promise, mom. We promise." They learned their lesson. They never played near the drain again. They never made such a mess again. And they never were spoiled children again. They were good children who listened to their mom and took care of their things. And they still had a lot of fun with their new toy cars. +One day, a boy named Tom was playing with his toys in his room. He had a big truck, a red car, a blue ball and a yellow teddy bear. He liked his toys very much and did not want to share them with anyone. + +His sister Lily came into his room and saw his toys. She wanted to play with them too. She reached for the red car, but Tom shouted, "No! That is my car! Go away!" He pushed her away with his arm and made her fall on the floor. Lily started to cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Lily crying and Tom holding his red car. She was angry and said, "Tom, that was not nice! You hurt your sister and made her sad. You should share your toys with her. Say sorry to Lily and give her a hug." + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He just wanted to keep his toys. He looked at Lily and saw her tears. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was mean. Do you want to play with my car?" He gave her his red car and a hug. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You are a good brother. Can I play with your truck too?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, you can. We can play together. But not with the yellow teddy bear. That is mine." + +Lily laughed and said, "OK, I understand. But can I play with the blue ball?" + +Tom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. It is very bouncy. It can go to unknown places." + +They played with the toys and had fun. Their mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that they learned to share and forgive. She gave them both a kiss and said, "I love you, Tom and Lily. You are my sweet children." +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park with her friends. They were building a castle with sand and sticks and shells. Lily was very happy and proud of her castle. + +But then, a big boy came and kicked the castle down. He laughed and ran away. Lily and her friends were very sad and angry. They wanted to chase the big boy and yell at him, but he was too fast and too far. + +Lily saw a rock on the ground. It was big and hard and heavy. She thought, maybe I can throw the rock at the big boy and make him stop. She picked up the rock and ran after the big boy. + +But then, she saw a little bird on a tree. The bird was hurt and could not fly. It was crying and scared. Lily felt sorry for the bird. She thought, maybe I can help the bird and make it happy. She put down the rock and climbed the tree. + +She gently took the bird in her hands and looked for its wound. She saw a thorn in its wing. She carefully pulled out the thorn and wrapped the wing with a leaf. The bird stopped crying and smiled at Lily. It sang a sweet song and thanked her. + +Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She thought, maybe it is better to be helpful than to be angry. She joined her friends and told them what she did. They were amazed and proud of her too. They said, Lily, you are a very good and kind friend. They hugged her and smiled. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to be helpful than to be angry. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on journeys. They had a big red car that their dad drove. Sometimes they went to the park, or the zoo, or the beach. But today they were going to a fancy party at their aunt's house. + +Tom and Lily put on their fancy clothes. Tom wore a blue suit and a tie. Lily wore a pink dress and a bow. They looked very nice. But they did not feel very happy. They did not like fancy parties. They liked to play and run and laugh. + +"Can we stay home, dad?" Tom asked. + +"No, we have to go, son. It's your aunt's birthday. She will be sad if we don't come," dad said. + +"Can we bring our toys, dad?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't, sweetie. There will be no room in the car. And you have to be polite and quiet at the party. No toys, no games, no noise," dad said. + +Tom and Lily sighed. They did not want to be polite and quiet. They wanted to have fun. + +They got in the car and dad drove. Tom and Lily looked out the window. They saw many things on their journey. They saw cows and horses and sheep. They saw trees and flowers and birds. They saw bridges and tunnels and signs. + +They repeated the names of the things they saw. They made up stories about them. They sang songs about them. They tried to make each other laugh. + +Dad did not like their noise. He told them to stop. He told them to be quiet. He told them to behave. He repeated his words many times. + +Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept making noise. They kept having fun. They did not care about the fancy party. They only cared about their journey. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to dig in the dirt. They had a big backyard with many rocks and plants. Sometimes they found shiny or colorful things that they called minerals. They put them in a box and showed them to their mom and dad. + +One day, they dug a big hole and found a strange mineral. It was white and soft and crumbled in their hands. They wondered what it was and how it got there. They decided to take it home and ask their mom. + +"Mom, look what we found!" they said, holding the white mineral. "What is it?" + +Mom looked at the mineral and frowned. She knew it was not a good thing to find in the dirt. It was called asbestos and it could make people sick. She took the mineral from them and threw it in the trash. She told them to wash their hands and clothes and never dig in that hole again. + +"Why, mom?" Tim asked. "What's wrong with the mineral?" + +Mom explained that the mineral was very weak and could break into tiny pieces that people could breathe. The pieces could hurt their lungs and make them cough and feel tired. She said that some people who worked with the mineral got very sick and had to sleep a lot. + +"That's sad, mom," Kim said. "We don't want to get sick. We like to play and have fun." + +Mom hugged them and said she was glad they were safe and healthy. She said they could still dig in the dirt, but they had to be careful and look for other minerals that were strong and pretty. She said she would help them find a book that showed them the names and pictures of different minerals. + +Tim and Kim nodded and said they were sorry for finding the bad mineral. They said they would listen to mom and learn more about the good minerals. They washed their hands and clothes and went to bed. They dreamed of shiny and colorful things that they could dig in the dirt. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big river. The river is blue and fast. Lily and Ben want to cross the river. + +"Look, there is a bridge!" Lily says. She points to a wooden bridge. The bridge is old and broken. Some planks are missing. + +"Let's go over the bridge!" Ben says. He is brave and tough. He runs to the bridge. + +"Wait, Ben! The bridge is not safe!" Lily says. She is scared and careful. She follows Ben slowly. + +Ben reaches the middle of the bridge. He sees a big hole. He stops and looks down. He sees the river under him. The river is loud and deep. + +"Help, Lily! I can't go on!" Ben says. He is afraid and stuck. He holds the rail. + +Lily reaches Ben. She sees the hole and the river. She thinks fast. She has an idea. + +"Lily, what can we do?" Ben says. He is sad and sorry. + +"I have a bow in my hair. We can use it!" Lily says. She is smart and kind. She takes off her bow. The bow is red and long. + +She ties one end of the bow to the rail. She throws the other end to the other side of the bridge. The bow lands on a rock. + +"Grab the bow, Ben! We can slide to the other side!" Lily says. She is brave and tough too. + +Ben grabs the bow. He slides to the other side. He is happy and safe. + +Lily slides after him. She is happy and safe too. + +They hug each other. They are friends. + +They look at the river. The river is still blue and fast. + +"Thank you, Lily! You saved me!" Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben! You are my friend!" Lily says. + +They smile. They are happy. +Ben was a loyal dog. He loved his boy, Tom, very much. He followed him everywhere and did what he said. Tom gave Ben a vest to wear. It was red and had a big letter T on it. Ben liked his vest. It made him feel special. + +One day, Tom and Ben went to the park. They played fetch with a ball. Ben ran fast and brought the ball back to Tom. Tom threw the ball again and again. Ben was happy. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Then, Ben saw something shiny. It was a coin on the ground. Ben wondered what it was. He dropped the ball and ran to the coin. He sniffed it and licked it. It tasted funny. He picked it up with his mouth and carried it to Tom. + +Tom was surprised. He saw the coin in Ben's mouth. He smiled and praised Ben. He said, "Good boy, Ben! You found a coin! That's very clever!" He took the coin and put it in his pocket. He gave Ben a hug and a treat. He said, "You are the best dog ever! I love you, Ben!" + +Ben was happy. He loved his boy, Tom, very much. He wagged his tail and barked. He forgot about the ball. He only wanted to be with Tom. He was a loyal dog. He wore his vest with pride. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big band in the park. The band plays loud music and wears red hats. Ben and Mia want to see the band. + +"Come on, Mia, hurry!" Ben says. He runs to the band. Mia follows him. They see the band march and play. They see drums, trumpets, flutes and more. They think the band is amazing. + +But mom and dad are not happy. They do not see Ben and Mia. They look for them in the park. They are worried. They call their names. "Ben! Mia! Where are you?" + +Ben and Mia hear mom and dad. They feel sorry. They did not tell mom and dad where they went. They run back to mom and dad. They hug them and say sorry. + +Mom and dad are glad to see Ben and Mia. They are not angry. They understand. They take Ben and Mia to the band. They watch the band together. They all think the band is amazing. +Lily liked to look at tiny things with her microscope. She had a microscope from her big sister, who was a scientist. Lily felt lucky to have a microscope. She wanted to see what a flower looked like under the microscope. + +She went to the garden and picked a yellow flower. She brought it to her room and put it on a slide. She turned on the microscope and looked through the eyepiece. She saw many small parts of the flower. They were different colors and shapes. She thought they were beautiful. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Tom. He wanted to play with her. + +"Hi, Lily. What are you doing?" Tom asked. + +"I'm looking at a flower with my microscope. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please. I like flowers. Can I look?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded and moved away from the microscope. She let Tom look through the eyepiece. He saw the same small parts of the flower as Lily. + +"Wow, this is amazing. The flower is so pretty. How do you make it bigger?" Tom asked. + +"You have to pull this knob. It makes the lens move closer or farther from the slide. Be careful, don't pull too hard." Lily said. + +Tom pulled the knob gently. He saw the flower parts get bigger. He was happy. He pulled the knob again. He saw the flower parts get even bigger. He was excited. He pulled the knob one more time. He heard a snap. He saw the lens fall off the microscope. He was scared. + +"Oh no, I broke your microscope. I'm sorry, Lily. I pulled too hard." Tom said. + +Lily looked at the broken microscope. She felt sad. She liked her microscope. She was angry at Tom. He was not careful. He ruined her microscope. + +"It's okay, Tom. It was an accident. Maybe we can fix it. Don't worry. We can still play." Lily said. + +She was a good friend. She forgave Tom. She was not mad at him. She was lucky to have a friend like Tom. They decided to play with something else. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside in the park. One night, they saw a big fog in the sky. It was white and soft and covered the stars. + +"Look, Anna, fog!" Ben said. He pointed at the sky. + +"Yes, Ben, fog!" Anna said. She smiled. "Let's go and touch it!" + +They ran to the fog. It was cold and wet. They felt like they were in a cloud. They laughed and hugged each other. + +Then, they saw something glow in the fog. It was a small ball of light. It moved and changed colors. It was pretty and bright. + +"Wow, what is that?" Anna asked. She reached out her hand. + +"It's a fairy!" Ben said. He was excited. "A fairy in the fog!" + +The fairy came closer to them. It looked like a tiny girl with wings. She smiled and spoke. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben. I'm Lily, the fog fairy. You are gifted children. You can see me and talk to me. Most people can't. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were happy and curious. They wanted to play with the fairy. + +"Okay, then. Follow me. I'll show you some magic in the fog. It will be fun!" Lily said. She flew away. + +Anna and Ben followed her. They saw more lights and shapes and sounds in the fog. They played and learned and had a wonderful time. They felt like they were in a dream. They were gifted children. They had a new friend. They loved the fog. +Sam and Lily liked to play on the sand near the sea. They made castles and bridges and dug holes. They also liked to find shells and stones and scatter them on the sand. They made patterns and pictures with them. + +One day, the sea was very fierce. It made big waves that crashed on the sand. Sam and Lily did not see the waves. They were too busy playing with their shells and stones. They did not hear their mom calling them to come back. + +A big wave came and swept Sam and Lily away. They screamed and tried to swim, but the water was too strong. Their mom ran to the sea and tried to save them, but she could not. The sea took Sam and Lily far away. Their mom cried and cried. She never saw them again. +One day, a little lion cub was playing with his friends in the grass. He saw a big rock and wanted to climb on it. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the top. He tried one more time, but he slipped and fell. He hurt his paw and it started to bleed. He cried and cried, and his friends came to help him. + +They brought him to his mom, who was resting under a tree. She saw his paw and licked it gently. She said, "Don't worry, my cub. You are brave and strong. I have something to make you feel better." She took a bandage from her bag and wrapped it around his paw. She said, "This will stop the bleeding and protect your paw. You have to keep it on until it heals." + +The little lion cub felt better and thanked his mom. He said, "You are the best mom in the world. You are so smart and kind. I love you." He gave her a big hug and a kiss. He said, "Can I still play with my friends?" She said, "Yes, you can, but be careful and don't climb on the rock again. And don't forget to roar like a lion, because you are my cub and you are proud and brave." He said, "Okay, mom. I will roar like a lion." He ran back to his friends and roared as loud as he could. They all roared back and played happily in the grass. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the backyard. They liked to pretend that their dolls were a family and had adventures. Lily was the mom and Ben was the dad. + +"Let's go to the park with our kids," Lily said. She picked up her doll and put it in a stroller. Ben did the same with his doll. + +They walked to the gate and opened it. They saw their neighbor, Mr. Jones, kneeling on the sidewalk. He was fixing his bike. He looked frustrated. + +"Hi, Mr. Jones," Lily said. "What are you doing?" + +"Hi, Lily. Hi, Ben. I'm trying to fix my bike, but it's very hard. The tire is flat and the chain is broken," Mr. Jones said. + +"Can we help you?" Ben asked. + +"That's very kind of you, but I don't think you can. This is a job for grown-ups. You can watch, but be careful not to touch anything," Mr. Jones said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They parked their strollers next to Mr. Jones and watched him work. They asked him questions about his bike and he answered them. They learned that his bike was very old and that he used it to go to the store and to visit his friends. + +Lily and Ben thought that Mr. Jones was very nice and smart. They wished they could help him fix his bike. They decided to do something else for him. + +They ran back to their backyard and picked some flowers. They made a bouquet and tied it with a ribbon. They ran back to Mr. Jones and gave him the flowers. + +"Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben. You are very sweet. These flowers are beautiful. They make me happy," Mr. Jones said. He smiled and hugged them. + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They were happy that they made Mr. Jones happy. They said goodbye to him and went to the park with their dolls. They had a lot of fun. +One day, a wise otter named Ollie wanted to organize his home. He had many shells, stones, and fish bones that he liked to collect. But they were all mixed up and messy. He decided to sort them by color, shape, and size. + +He asked his friend, a beaver named Bella, to help him. Bella liked to build things with wood and mud. She was good at making piles and stacks. She agreed to help Ollie with his project. + +They worked together for a long time. They moved the shells, stones, and fish bones from one place to another. They made different groups and rows. They talked and laughed as they worked. + +"Look, Ollie, I made a tower with the round stones," Bella said. + +"That's very nice, Bella. And I made a necklace with the shiny shells," Ollie said. + +They admired each other's work. They were proud of what they had done. They had organized Ollie's home very well. It looked neat and pretty. + +They decided to celebrate with a snack. They shared some nuts and berries that Bella had brought. They thanked each other for their help and friendship. They were happy and full. + +They hugged and said goodbye. Bella went back to her dam. Ollie stayed in his home. He looked around and smiled. He felt cozy and calm. He curled up and fell asleep. He had a good dream. +Jen and Sam liked to jog in the park. They jogged every day after school. They jogged fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They jogged to be strong and healthy. They also jogged to have fun. + +One day, they saw a big sign in the park. It said: "Jelly Race. Win a prize. Only one coin to join." Jen and Sam loved jelly. They thought it was yummy and wobbly. They wanted to win the prize. They had one coin each. They decided to join the jelly race. + +The jelly race was very silly. The children had to run with a spoon and a cup of jelly. They had to keep the jelly in the cup and not spill it. They had to run to the end of the park and back. The first one to finish with the most jelly in the cup would win the prize. + +Jen and Sam ran as fast as they could. They held their cups carefully. They did not want to lose their jelly. They passed many other children who dropped their jelly or ate their jelly. They were almost at the end of the park when they saw the prize. It was a big jar of jelly. It looked so good. + +"Wow, look at that jelly!" Jen said. + +"I want that jelly!" Sam said. + +They both ran faster. They were neck and neck. They were about to cross the finish line when they bumped into each other. Their cups flew out of their hands. Their jelly splashed on the ground. They both fell down. + +"Oh no, our jelly!" Jen said. + +"We lost the race!" Sam said. + +They looked at each other. They felt sad. Then they saw the big jar of jelly. It was still there. No one had won it. They looked at each other again. They felt a little better. + +"Hey, maybe we can share the jelly," Jen said. + +"Yeah, maybe we can," Sam said. + +They got up and walked to the jar. They asked the man who was in charge of the race. He said they could have the jelly. He said it was cheap jelly. He said no one wanted it. He said he was glad to get rid of it. + +Jen and Sam did not care. They were happy. They took the jar and thanked the man. They went to a bench and opened the jar. They took two spoons and dug in. They ate the jelly. They thought it was yummy and wobbly. They smiled at each other. They did not mind that they lost the race. They had each other. And they had jelly. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. The dinosaur was very calm. He liked to walk in the forest and look at the trees. + +One day, the dinosaur found a little box. The box was a record player. The dinosaur did not know what it was, but he liked it. He took the box home with him. + +The dinosaur played a song on the record player. He liked the song very much. It made him feel even more calm. The dinosaur was happy with his new box and danced to the music every day. +One day, a cute cat named Kitty went outside to play. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As she climbed, she found a small box on a branch. The box had a word on it: "powder". Kitty did not know what it was, but she wanted to find out. + +Kitty took the box and showed it to her friend, Doggy. Doggy looked at the box and nodded. He said, "I think this is something we can use to make our toys look nice and shiny." They were excited to try it. They opened the box and put the powder on their toys. But, the powder made their toys very dirty instead. + +Kitty and Doggy were sad that their toys were dirty. They tried to clean them, but the powder would not come off. They went to their friend, Birdy, for help. Birdy nodded and said, "I know how to make your toys clean again." Birdy helped Kitty and Doggy wash their toys until they were all clean and shiny again. Kitty and Doggy were happy and thanked Birdy for helping them. They learned to be careful with things they did not know. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim had a little sister named Sue. They liked to play together, but sometimes they would quarrel. + +One sunny day, they went outside to play. Tim wanted to play with his ball, but Sue wanted to play with her doll. They started to quarrel about what to play. Their faces were bitter, and they were not happy. + +Their mom came outside and saw them quarrel. She told them to stop and share their toys. Tim and Sue listened to their mom and started to play together. They shared the ball and the doll, and they were happy again. The rest of the day was full of fun, and they did not quarrel anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had an unusual bedroom with many colors and toys. One day, Mia felt sad and alone, so she went to her bedroom to play with her toys. + +In her bedroom, Mia found a toy bear named Buddy. "Why are you sad, Mia?" asked Buddy. Mia said, "I suffer because I have no friends to play with." Buddy wanted to help Mia feel better. + +Buddy had an idea. "Let's go outside and look for new friends," he said. Mia and Buddy went outside and saw a little boy named Tim. They asked Tim to play with them. Tim said yes, and they all became friends. Now, Mia didn't suffer anymore because she had friends to play with. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big cat. This cat loved to wear a shiny diamond on its head. The diamond was a gift from a kind friend. The cat was very happy and proud to wear it. + +One day, the cat went to play with its friends in the forest. They played hide and seek, and the cat hid in a tall tree. While playing, the diamond fell from the cat's head. The cat was very sad and began to cry. + +The cat's friends heard it crying and came to help. They all looked for the diamond together. Finally, a little bird found the diamond near a bush. The cat was so happy to have its diamond back. It thanked all its friends for helping and continued to wear the diamond with joy. +One day, a gray cat named Kitty and a pink dog named Doggy went on a trip. They had to pack their bags with toys and food. Kitty put her favorite ball in her bag, and Doggy put his favorite bone in his bag. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree. Kitty said, "I want to climb the tree!" Doggy said, "No, we have to keep going on our trip." They both felt sad because they wanted to do different things. + +Then, they found a big hill. Kitty said, "Let's climb the hill and see what's on the other side!" They both climbed the hill together. When they got to the top, they could see their home. They were happy because they had a fun trip, and they could still play with the tree and the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved pizza. He liked to eat pizza with his mom and dad. One day, Tom was nervous. He did not believe he could make a pizza by himself. + +Tom's mom saw that he was nervous. She said, "Tom, you can make a pizza! I will help you." Tom felt better. They went to the kitchen and got all the things they needed for the pizza. They put cheese, sauce, and yummy things on it. + +Tom and his mom put the pizza in the oven. They waited and waited. The pizza smelled so good! When it was ready, Tom took a big bite. He was so happy! He was not nervous anymore. He believed he could make a pizza all by himself next time. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a small screw on the floor. He thought it looked silly because it was all twisted and bent. He decided to show it to his mom. + +"Mom," Tim said, "look at this silly screw I found on the floor! What can I do with it?" His mom looked at the screw and smiled. "Well, Tim, maybe you can use it to make a funny face with your toys." + +So Tim took the screw and put it on his toy robot's face. It made the robot look very silly! Tim laughed and laughed at how funny his toy looked. He wanted to tell his friend, Sam, about the silly screw. + +Tim ran to Sam's house and knocked on the door. When Sam came out, Tim said, "Sam, look at this silly screw I found! I put it on my robot's face and it looks so funny!" Sam laughed and said, "Wow, that is a really silly screw! Let's go play with your robot and make more funny faces!" + +Tim and Sam played together all day, making their toys look silly with the little screw. They had so much fun and couldn't wait to tell their other friends about their silly screw adventure. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. Max saw a pale butterfly. He wanted to follow the butterfly. Max and the butterfly became friends. + +The butterfly led Max to a hot sunny field. Max was tired from the heat, but he kept following his new friend. They played together in the field. + +After a while, Max and the butterfly went back home. Max was happy he followed the butterfly. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive drum. It was very loud and everyone liked it. One day, a little boy named Tim found the drum in his room. He was very happy and started to play with it. + +Tim wanted to make the drum even louder, so he decided to load it with rocks. He put many rocks inside the drum and started to play it again. The drum made a strange sound, but Tim liked it. + +After a while, the drum started to break because of the rocks. Tim played it one more time, and the drum broke into pieces. Tim was very sad because his impressive drum was gone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird with a long neck. The bird lived in a pretty nest on a tall tree. It loved to write in the sand with its long neck. + +One day, the big bird saw a little girl playing near the tree. She was trying to write her name in the sand, but her stick was too small. The big bird wanted to help the little girl. + +The big bird went down to the girl and used its long neck to write her name in the sand. The little girl was very happy and thanked the big bird. They became good friends and played together every day. And the big bird always helped the little girl write in the sand with its long neck. +Once upon a time, there was a busy cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with yarn. One day, Tom saw a big ball of yarn in the living room. His eyes got big and he jumped to play with it. + +Tom played and played with the yarn. He rolled it all around the house. Soon, the yarn made a long, twisty line. Tom did not know that he made a big mess. He was just happy to play. + +Mom saw the big mess and said, "Tom, we must hurry and clean up the yarn!" Tom felt sad about the mess. So, Tom and Mom worked together to pick up the yarn. In the end, the house was clean again and Tom learned to play with his yarn more carefully. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with a long stick on the ground. Tim picked up the stick and played with it. He called the stick his "staff". Tim swung his staff around and pretended to be a hero. + +Suddenly, Tim's staff broke! He felt very sad. He looked around to find another stick to replace his broken staff. He found a new stick under a bush. This new stick was strong and Tim was happy again. + +Tim played with his new staff all day. He was serious about being a hero. He saved his toy animals from the tall grass and fought the wind. Tim and his staff were the best team ever. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Lucy. She had a big box of junk in her room. Lucy loved to play with the junk and make new things. + +One day, Lucy found a long stick in the junk box. She thought it would be fun to play with the stick. Lucy tried to snap the stick in two, but it was too hard. She asked her dad for help. Her dad showed her how to snap the stick safely. + +After snapping the stick, Lucy and her dad made a fun toy out of the junk. They played together all day. Lucy learned that when she needs help, she can ask her family. And they learned that they can make fun things from junk. The moral of the story is to ask for help when you need it and to find joy in simple things. +One day, a girl named Lucy went for a walk. She saw a dull chair by a big tree. Lucy thought it was a good spot to sit and rest. So she sat on the chair and looked around. + +Near the chair, she saw a pretty poppy flower. The poppy was red and bright. Lucy smiled and said, "Hello, Poppy! You are very pretty." + +Poppy said, "Thank you, Lucy! I like your seat by the tree. It looks very cozy." Lucy laughed and said, "Yes, it is a nice seat. I like sitting here and talking to you." + +They talked and laughed together. Lucy and Poppy became good friends. They had fun every day near the dull chair and the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful boy named Tom. Tom had a scooter. He loved to ride his scooter in the park. One day, Tom saw a girl crying. She had lost her toy. Tom wanted to help her. + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Don't cry. I will help you find your toy." The girl stopped crying and smiled. They looked for the toy together. They looked under the trees and behind the bushes. + +At last, they found the toy. The girl was happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom." Tom felt good. He went home and wrote a note. The note said, "I helped a friend today." Tom put the note on his wall. Every time he saw the note, he remembered the day he helped the girl. +Once upon a time, a little brown dog named Buddy lived in a big house. Buddy loved to follow his best friend, a boy named Tim. Tim had a new toy, a camera. He liked to take pictures of Buddy with it. + +One day, Tim and Buddy went to the park to play. Tim took his camera to take pictures of Buddy running and jumping. But, Buddy saw a big brown ball and started to chase it. The ball rolled far away, and Buddy followed it. Tim called for Buddy, but Buddy did not come back. + +Tim was sad and scared. He looked at the camera and saw a picture of Buddy with the big brown ball. Tim showed the picture to people in the park. A kind lady saw the picture and said, "I saw Buddy with the ball near the big tree!" Tim ran to the big tree and found Buddy. Tim was happy, and Buddy was happy too. They went home together, and Tim took more pictures of Buddy and the big brown ball. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle hunter. He lived in a small house near the woods. He had a big book that he liked to read every day. He was very kind to all the animals in the woods. + +One day, while the hunter was reading his book, a little bird flew to his window. The bird was very sad. It had lost its way and could not find its family. The gentle hunter wanted to help the little bird. He knew that his book had a map of the woods. + +The hunter read the book and found the map. He showed the little bird where its family was. The bird was very happy and thanked the hunter. It flew away to find its family. + +The gentle hunter felt very good for helping the little bird. He knew that being kind and helping others was important. The moral of the story is that we should always be gentle and kind to others, even to the smallest creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fun restaurant. It was very attractive with many colors. Kids loved to go there and play. They could eat yummy food and have a good time with their friends. + +One day, a girl named Lily went to the restaurant with her mom and dad. They sat at a nice table and looked at the menu. Lily saw a funny clown at the restaurant. The clown liked to act and make the kids laugh. + +The clown acted like a chicken and then a monkey. All the kids laughed and clapped their hands. Lily was very happy. She ate her food and had a great time at the attractive restaurant. And they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a gentle rabbit named Lily. Lily had many friends, but she also had a worry. She was scared of loud noises. One day, as Lily hopped through the forest, she heard a loud noise. She stopped and tried to listen. + +"Who is making that noise?" Lily asked her friend, a small bird named Tim. Tim looked around and said, "I see a big bear over there. He is playing with a big drum." Lily's worry grew bigger, but Tim had an idea. "Let's go talk to the bear and ask him to play more softly." + +So, Lily and Tim went to the big bear. They said, "Hello, Mr. Bear. We like your drum, but can you please play more gently? The loud noise scares us." The big bear listened and said, "I am sorry, friends. I did not know. I will play more gently for you." And he did. + +From that day on, Lily's worry became smaller. She learned that talking to her friends and asking for help could make her worry go away. And the big bear, the gentle rabbit, and the small bird all played happily together in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a normal boy named Tom. Tom liked to read magazines. He had a lot of them in his room. He would sit and look at the pictures every day. + +One day, Tom found a dirty magazine under his bed. It had juice spilled on it. Tom wanted to make it clean again. He took a cloth to wipe the magazine. He wiped and wiped until it was dry. + +But Tom wiped too hard. The magazine ripped into pieces. Tom was very sad. He could not read his favorite magazine anymore. It was gone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, a little dog named Spot went to play. Spot loved to run and jump all day. But today, he felt itchy. He had a flea on him. Spot tried to catch the flea, but it was difficult. + +Spot asked his friend, a big cat named Fluffy, for help. Fluffy tried to find the flea, but it was difficult for her too. They asked a wise old owl for help. The owl said, "Work together and you will find the flea." + +Spot and Fluffy worked together. They looked and looked. At last, they found the flea and got it off Spot. Spot and Fluffy learned that working together makes difficult things easier. They played happily in the park, now itch-free, and promised to always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom had an enormous ball that he loved to play with. He would roll it, bounce it, and chase it all day long. Tom was very happy with his ball. + +One day, Tom went to play with his ball but he could not find it. He started to worry. He looked under the chair, behind the door, and in the box. But the ball was not there. Tom was very sad because he thought he would never find his ball again. + +Then, Tom's friend, a little mouse named Jerry, came to help. Jerry asked Tom if he looked in the garden. Tom realized he forgot to look there! They went outside and found the enormous ball under a big tree. Tom was so happy and thanked Jerry for helping him. They played with the ball together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty duck named Dolly. Dolly lived near a little stream. She loved to swim and play with her friends all day. + +One day, Dolly saw a new duck near the stream. She wanted to be friends, so she called out, "Hi! I am Dolly. What is your name?" The new duck said, "Hello, Dolly! I am Daisy." Dolly and Daisy played in the stream and had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big rain came. The rain made the stream go very fast. Dolly and Daisy were scared. They tried to swim away, but the water was too strong. They called for help, but no one heard them. The rain did not stop, and the stream took Dolly and Daisy far away. They never saw their friends or the pretty stream again. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to wonder about things. One day, she saw an interesting house with many stairs. She wondered what was at the top of the stairs. + +Lily went up the stairs, one by one. She was very excited. She thought there must be something fun at the top. She went up and up, until she reached the last stair. + +At the top, Lily found a big room full of toys. She was so happy! She played with the toys all day. The stairs had led her to a wonderful surprise. And from that day on, Lily knew that interesting things can be found when you wonder and explore. +One day, a sweet little girl named Lucy found a shiny bike outside her house. The bike had pretty pink pedals. She wanted to ride it, but it was not hers. Lucy asked her mom, "Can I ride this bike, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lucy. That bike belongs to someone else. We must find its owner." + +Lucy was sad, but she knew her mom was right. They went around the neighborhood asking people if the bike was theirs. No one said it was their bike. Lucy thought she might never find the owner. + +The next day, a boy named Tim came to Lucy's house. He was looking for his lost shiny bike. Lucy knew it was his bike because he described the pink pedals. She was happy to give the bike back to Tim. + +Tim said, "Thank you, Lucy! You are very kind. Let's be friends and ride bikes together!" Lucy was happy, and they rode bikes all day, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Bob. Bob liked to soar high in the sky. He loved to feel the wind on his wings as he flew over the trees and houses. + +One day, Bob met a wise old owl named Olly. Olly knew a special spell to make things change color. Bob was ignorant about spells, but he wanted to learn. Olly said, "I will teach you the spell, but you must promise to use it for good." + +Bob promised and Olly taught him the spell. Bob practiced and soon he could make things change color too. He flew around the town, turning the trees into pretty colors. The people below looked up and smiled at the beautiful sight. + +Bob was happy that he could make others happy with his new spell. And he never forgot his promise to use the spell for good. +Once upon a time, in a small swamp, there lived a brilliant frog. This frog loved to jump and play with his friends. They would splash in the water and have lots of fun. + +One day, the frog saw his friend, the duck, looking very sad. The duck had a big frown on his face. The frog asked, "Why are you sad, duck?" The duck said, "I lost my toy in the swamp and I can't find it." + +The brilliant frog wanted to help his friend. So, he jumped and splashed all around the swamp. He looked under the water and in the tall grass. Finally, he found the toy and gave it back to the duck. + +The duck was so happy that his frown went away. He smiled and said, "Thank you, frog! You are a very good friend." The frog and the duck played together in the swamp for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, in a cold, cold forest, there lived a little bird. The bird loved to whistle all day long. He was very happy and had many friends. + +One day, a big, mean bird came to the forest. The big bird did not like the little bird's whistle. They started to fight. The big bird was very strong, and the little bird was very small. + +At the end of the fight, the little bird was hurt and could not whistle anymore. He was very sad. His friends tried to help him, but they could not. The little bird never whistled again, and the forest was quiet and cold. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn kid named Tim. Tim loved to spend his days playing with his dog, Max. They would run and jump in the park. + +One sunny day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, it's time to go home." But Tim didn't want to go home. He wanted to spend more time playing with Max. "No, Mom! I want to play more!" said Tim. + +Tim's mom thought for a moment. She knew her kid was stubborn. Then she said, "Okay, Tim. You can play for a little more time. But after that, we have to go home and eat dinner." Tim was happy and continued to play with Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the mud and get dirty. One day, she found a big pot in her yard. She thought it was the perfect thing to use for her mud pies. + +Lily filled the pot with mud and water. She mixed it all up and made the best mud pies ever. She enjoyed playing with the pot and her mud pies all day long. She even shared her mud pies with her friends. They all had so much fun playing together, getting dirty, and laughing. + +At the end of the day, Lily's mom helped her clean the pot and her dirty hands. Lily learned that it is important to clean up after having fun. She also learned that sharing her toys and playing with friends made her happy. The moral of the story is that it's good to share and have fun with friends, but always remember to clean up after. +One day, a little bird named Lucky wanted to soar high in the sky. Lucky was a very small bird but had big dreams. Every day, Lucky would look up at the sky and wish he could fly as high as the clouds. + +One sunny day, Lucky found a long thing called a thermometer. It showed how hot or cold it was outside. Lucky had an idea. He thought if he held the thermometer in his beak, it would help him soar high like the big birds. + +Lucky held the thermometer and started to flap his wings. He began to soar higher and higher in the sky. He felt so happy and proud. Lucky was now able to fly high like the big birds, and he knew it was because of his lucky thermometer. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an interesting map in his room. The map had a big red "X" on it. Tim wanted to find the treasure. He asked his friend, Sam, to help him. + +Tim and Sam went outside to look for the treasure. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. Tim said, "Let's look in the hole!" Sam was scared, but he did not want to resist. He wanted to help Tim. They looked in the hole and found a box. + +Inside the box, there was a note. The note said, "You found the treasure! Good job!" Tim and Sam were happy. They found the treasure together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a little worm. The worm was very adventurous. He liked to go on trips and see new things. One day, the worm decided to go on a big trip. He wanted to see the whole garden. + +As the worm went on his trip, he met a friendly bug. The bug said, "Welcome to my home!" The worm and the bug played together. They had lots of fun. The worm was happy to make a new friend. + +At the end of the day, the worm said goodbye to the bug. He went back to his own home. The worm was tired, but he was happy. He had an adventurous day and made a new friend. The worm could not wait for his next big trip. +Once upon a time, there was a zoo. In the zoo, there were many animals. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They were very happy. + +Tim saw a big lion. The lion was hungry. Tim's mom gave him a snack. Tim wanted to share his snack with the lion. But his mom said, "No, Tim. The lion has his own food." + +Then, Tim saw a small bug. He wanted to examine the bug. He looked at it very closely. The bug had many legs. Tim liked the bug. He said, "Bye, bug," and went to see more animals at the zoo. Tim and his mom had a fun day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail. The snail had a tiny house on its back. It liked to go on walks and see the world. One day, the snail found a big hole. The hole went deep underground. + +The snail was curious and wanted to own the hole. So, it went down, down, down into the underground. Inside, it was dark and quiet. The snail felt happy to have its own secret place. + +The snail went back up to tell its friends about the underground. They all came to see it. They played games and had fun in the hole. The snail was glad it found the underground and could share it with its friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a huge tree. A little bird lived in the tree. One day, the little bird flew around the forest and saw a hook. The hook was stuck in a tree. + +The little bird wanted to meet someone who could help with the hook. The bird flew around and saw a big bear. The bird asked the bear, "Can you help me with the hook?" The bear said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The bear and the bird went to the tree with the hook. The bear used his strong paws to pull the hook out of the tree. The little bird was very happy. They became good friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to help his friends. One day, Spot saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her cookie. Spot wanted to help Lily find her cookie. + +Spot and Lily looked and looked for the cookie. They looked under the table and behind the chair. At last, they found the cookie on top of a big box. Spot helped Lily get her cookie by standing on his back legs and giving her a boost. Lily was so happy and thanked Spot for his help. + +After finding the cookie, Spot and Lily became very good friends. They played every day and helped each other when they needed it. The moral of the story is that it's good to help others, and by helping, you can make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to hop. One sunny day, he hopped all the way to a big temple. The temple was very pretty and had many colors. + +Inside the temple, the bunny met a kind old man. The old man was glad to see the bunny. He gave the bunny some yummy food to eat. The bunny was very happy and said "thank you" to the old man. + +After eating, the bunny hopped around the temple and played with other animals. They all had fun and were very glad. The little bunny made many new friends that day. And from then on, they all played together at the temple every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. She lived in a small house with her best friend, a girl named Sue. They liked to play together and have fun all day. + +One day, Sue wanted to make a good meal for her and Kitty. She went to the kitchen and found some bread, cheese, and apples. Sue put them on a big plate and called Kitty to come eat. But Kitty didn't like the meal. Sue thought, "Hmm, I need to change the meal to make Kitty happy." + +Sue went back to the kitchen and found some fish. She cooked the fish and put it on the plate. She called Kitty to come eat again. This time, Kitty loved the meal! They both ate the good meal and were happy. From that day on, Sue knew that Kitty loved fish and always made sure to have some for her. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little girl named Lisa. She loved to go on walks and see all the pretty colors around her. One sunny day, she saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. The colors were so clear and bright that it made her smile. + +Lisa wanted to build something special with her new rainbow friend. She found some sticks, leaves, and stones on the ground. She started to build a little house for the rainbow. She worked hard and soon, the house was ready. + +The rainbow was so happy to have a new home. It thanked Lisa and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lisa and the rainbow played together every day. They had so much fun, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big lung. He could make very loud sounds. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a dog. The dog was so cute. Tim wanted to play with the dog. He asked his mom, "Please, can I play with the dog?" His mom said, "Yes, you can play with the dog, but be gentle." + +Tim played with the dog. He laughed loud and the dog barked loud too. They had so much fun. Tim's mom was happy to see him play. When it was time to go home, Tim said bye to the dog and thanked his mom for the fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had sunglasses. The sunglasses were ugly. But Tim loved his sunglasses very much. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park. He saw his friend, Sue. Sue looked at Tim's sunglasses and said, "Tim, your sunglasses are ugly. Why do you have them?" Tim smiled and said, "I like my ugly sunglasses. They help me see better in the sun." + +Sue thought about it and said, "Okay, Tim. If you like your ugly sunglasses, then I like them too." Tim and Sue played in the park all day. They had lots of fun. And Tim was happy because he had his ugly sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. They loved to play outside in the mud. One day, they got very filthy. Tim's mom saw them and said, "You two are so filthy! You need a bath right now!" + +Tim and Max went inside to get clean. After the bath, Tim saw Max chew on his toy. Tim wanted to chew on his toy too, but his mom said, "No, Tim! That's not safe for you. Only Max can chew on his toy." + +Tim was sad. He wanted to chew on a toy like Max. So, Tim's mom found a safe toy for Tim to chew. Now, Tim and Max could both chew on their toys and be happy. They played together all day, making sure to stay clean and safe. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a cat named Bob. Bob was an attractive cat with soft, shiny fur. He liked to stretch his body every morning in the warm sun. One day, as he was stretching, he saw a mail truck coming down the street. + +Bob ran to the mail truck and said, "Hello, Mr. Mailman! Can I help you with the mail today?" The mailman smiled and said, "Sure, Bob! I could use some help." So, Bob and the mailman went from house to house, delivering mail to everyone in the town. + +At the end of the day, the mailman said, "Thank you, Bob, for all your help today. You made my job much easier." Bob felt happy that he had helped someone. The people in the town were also happy to see Bob and the mailman working together. The moral of the story is that helping others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. The bird was very happy. + +One day, the bird flew too high. It started to fall. The bird was scared. It called for help. A kind boy heard the bird and ran to help. + +The boy caught the bird before it hit the ground. The bird was safe. The boy and the bird became friends. They played together until night. Then, they went to sleep. The bird was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey. The monkey lived in a big tree. The monkey was very happy. + +One day, a fierce dog came to the tree. The monkey was scared. The monkey did not want the dog to hurt him. + +The monkey closed his eyes and began to pray. He prayed for the dog to go away. Soon, the dog left. The monkey was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to have everything organized. She had a special style for her toys. She put the big toys in a big box and the small toys in a small box. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. Tim did not know about Lily's style, so he mixed up the toys. Lily saw this and quit playing. She was sad because her toys were not organized. + +Lily told Tim about her style and how she liked her toys organized. Tim said sorry and helped Lily fix the toys. They put the big toys back in the big box and the small toys in the small box. Now, everything was organized again. Lily was happy and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a messy room. Toys were all over the floor, and the walls were blue. In this room, lived a little boy named Tim and his stuffed bear, Bobo. + +One day, Tim said to Bobo, "Let's clean up this messy room." But Bobo didn't want to. "No, I like it messy!" Bobo insisted. Tim was sad but he had an idea. + +Tim started to clean up the toys and soon the room looked nice. Bobo saw how pretty the room was and said, "Wow, the blue walls look so good now!" Tim smiled and said, "See, it's better when it's not messy." + +From that day on, Bobo and Tim always kept their room clean and they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. Tim loved the zoo because he could see all the big animals. He saw a big elephant with thick skin. Tim thought the elephant was very cool. + +Tim and his mom walked around the zoo and saw many more animals. They saw tall giraffes, loud monkeys, and pretty birds. Tim's favorite part was when he got to push a button to give the animals food. The animals were very happy to eat. + +At the end of the day, Tim and his mom left the zoo. Tim was very tired but happy. He loved the zoo and couldn't wait to go back again. +Ben was a naughty kid. He did not listen to his mom and dad. He did not share his toys with his sister. He did not say sorry when he hurt someone. He did not do his homework or help with chores. He only wanted to play and watch TV. + +One day, Ben got a big present from his grandma. It was a bike. He was very happy. He wanted to ride it right away. He did not thank his grandma or hug her. He did not let his sister try it. He did not wear his helmet or look for cars. He just rode away fast. + +But then, Ben had a bad fall. He hit his head on a rock. He cried and cried. His bike was broken. His grandma and his sister came to help him. They were very worried. They took him to the doctor. The doctor said he had a bump on his head. He had to rest and take medicine. + +Ben felt very sorry. He remembered how naughty he was. He remembered how he hurt his grandma and his sister. He remembered how he did not care about anyone but himself. He wished he could change. + +He said sorry to his grandma and his sister. He said he loved them. He said he would be a good kid. He said he would listen and share and help and learn. He said he would wear his helmet and be careful. He hugged them and thanked them. + +They forgave him and hugged him back. They said they loved him too. They said they were proud of him. They said he learned a lesson. They said he could get a new bike when he was better. + +Ben was happy. He felt better. He learned to be a good kid. He learned to remember. +Lily and Ben were playing in the dark. They liked to pretend they were spies and hide under the table. They had a candle to see each other's faces. The candle was small and yellow and smelled nice. + +"Shh, don't make noise," Lily whispered to Ben. "We don't want Mom to find us." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked to play with Lily. She was his big sister and always had fun ideas. He crawled closer to her and held her hand. + +"Look, I can make a shadow with my fingers," he said. He moved his hand in front of the candle and made a bunny shape on the wall. + +Lily giggled and clapped. She tried to make a shadow too. She made a bird shape and flapped her fingers. + +"Wow, you're good at this," Ben said. He wanted to make another shadow, but he bumped the candle with his elbow. The candle fell over and rolled away. + +"Oh no, the candle!" Lily shouted. She crawled after it, but it was too fast. It went under the sofa and disappeared. + +Ben followed Lily, but he was scared. He didn't like the dark. He couldn't see anything. He called for Lily, but she didn't answer. + +"Lily, where are you?" he cried. + +"I'm here, Ben, don't worry," Lily said. She had found the candle under the sofa. She picked it up and blew it out. She didn't want to start a fire. She crawled back to Ben and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to scare you," she said. + +"It's okay, Lily, I'm glad you're here," Ben said. He hugged her back. + +They crawled out from under the table and saw Mom standing in the doorway. She had a wide smile on her face. + +"Hi, kids, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"We were playing spies, Mom," Lily said. + +"We had a candle, Mom, but we put it out," Ben said. + +Mom nodded and kissed them both. + +"That sounds like fun, but it's also dangerous," she said. "Next time, use a flashlight instead of a candle, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Lily and Ben said. + +They went to their room and got ready for bed. They still liked to play in the dark, but they decided to use a flashlight instead of a candle. It was safer and brighter. And they could still make shadows with their fingers. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One morning, they see fog outside. Fog is like a big cloud on the ground. It makes everything look gray and fuzzy. + +"Let's go and explore the fog!" Ben says. He runs to the door. + +Lily is not sure. She thinks the fog is scary. She cannot see very far. She does not want to get lost. She stays by the window. + +"Come on, Lily, it will be fun!" Ben says. He encourages Lily to join him. He says he will hold her hand and they will stay close to the house. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She trusts Ben. She wants to have fun. She decides to be brave. She puts on her coat and boots. She goes to the door. + +"Okay, Ben, I will go with you. But we have to be careful. We have to watch where we are going. And we have to listen for Mom and Dad. They might call us back inside." + +"Okay, Lily, we will be careful. And we will listen. And we will have fun!" Ben says. He smiles and takes Lily's hand. They walk outside into the fog. They see shapes and shadows. They hear sounds and echoes. They laugh and wonder. They have fun. +Lily liked to record sounds with her toy phone. She would press the red button and say something, then press the green button and hear it back. She thought it was fun to make noises like animals, cars, and songs. + +One day, she saw a new infant in her house. It was her baby brother, Max. He was very small and had no hair. Lily wanted to record his sound, too. She went close to him and pressed the red button. + +But Max did not like the phone. He was scared of the bright light and the loud beep. He started to cry very loud. Lily was surprised and sad. She did not want to make him cry. She pressed the green button to stop the phone. + +Then she saw a furry toy on the floor. It was a brown bear with a blue bow. She picked it up and gave it to Max. He stopped crying and looked at the bear. He smiled and reached for it. Lily smiled, too. She was happy that he liked the bear. + +She decided to record something else. She pressed the red button and said, "I love you, Max." Then she pressed the green button and heard it back. She hugged him and the bear. She thought they were both very cute. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with and it was raining outside. They looked at the television, but it was broken. Mama said she would fix it later, but she was busy in the kitchen. + +"I have an idea," Ben said. "Let's play twist." He showed Anna how to twist his body and make funny shapes. Anna giggled and tried to copy him. + +They twisted and turned on the floor, making each other laugh. They twisted their arms, their legs, their necks, and their faces. They twisted so much that they got dizzy and fell down. + +But then, they heard a loud snap. They looked up and saw that the television cord had come loose from the wall. It was thin and frayed, and it had twisted around Ben's foot when he was playing. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "Mama is going to be mad." + +They heard Mama coming from the kitchen. She saw the television cord and the broken plug. She saw Ben and Anna on the floor, looking scared. + +"What did you do?" she asked, her voice stern. + +"We were playing twist, Mama," Anna said. "We didn't mean to break the television." + +Mama sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She knew that Ben and Anna were just trying to have fun. She hugged them and said, "It's okay. I can fix the television later. But next time, be careful with the cords. They are not toys. They can be dangerous." + +She unplugged the television and put the cord away. She told Ben and Anna to go to their room and find something else to play with. She hoped they would not twist anything else. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds and the birds. One day, they saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and shiny and had a basket with people inside. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "I want to go in a balloon and fly in the sky." + +"Me too," Lily said. "Maybe we can find a balloon and go inside." + +They ran to the park and looked for a balloon. They saw a thin man with a small balloon. He was selling the balloon to children for a coin. + +"Hello, can we have a balloon?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but you have to pay me a coin," the thin man said. + +Tom and Lily did not have a coin. They only had a button and a marble. + +"Please, can we have a balloon for a button and a marble?" Lily asked. + +The thin man looked at them and smiled. He was not a nice man. He had a bad plan. + +"Okay, I will give you a balloon for a button and a marble. But you have to do something for me first," he said. + +"What do we have to do?" Tom asked. + +"You have to go in that big box over there and wait for me. I will come back soon and give you a balloon," he said. + +Tom and Lily believed the thin man. They wanted a balloon so much. They went in the big box and closed the lid. The box was dark and cold and scary. + +The thin man took the button and the marble and ran away. He did not come back. He did not give them a balloon. He was a bad man. + +Tom and Lily waited and waited in the box. They cried and shouted for help. But no one heard them. No one found them. They never saw the sky again. +Lila likes to play in the garden. She sees many flowers and insects. She wants to touch them and learn their names. + +One day, she sees a big insect with thick legs and a shiny back. It is a beetle. Lila thinks it is pretty and wants to hold it. She reaches out her hand slowly and carefully. + +But the beetle does not like Lila. It feels her hand and gets scared. It makes a loud noise and flies away. Lila is surprised and sad. She wanted to be friends with the beetle. + +She looks around and sees another insect. It is small and fuzzy and has wings. It is a bee. Lila thinks it is cute and wants to pet it. She reaches out her hand again. + +But the bee does not like Lila either. It feels her hand and gets angry. It stings her finger and flies away. Lila is hurt and cries. She wanted to be nice to the bee. + +She runs to her mom and shows her finger. Her mom hugs her and puts some ice on it. She tells her that some insects do not like to be touched. They are afraid or they want to protect themselves. She says that Lila should look at them from far away and not reach for them. + +Lila nods and says sorry. She learns that insects have feelings too. She decides to watch them and talk to them, but not touch them. She hopes that they will like her and not fly or sting. She still likes the garden and the insects. +Lily is a little girl who loves animals. She has a big dog named Max and a small cat named Mia. Lily likes to play with Max and Mia and give them hugs and treats. + +One day, Lily wants to teach Max and Mia a new trick. She has a ball and a hoop. She tells Max to sit and gives him a treat. Then she tells Max to jump through the hoop and catch the ball. Max tries to do what Lily says, but he is too big and clumsy. He bumps into the hoop and drops the ball. Lily laughs and says, "It's okay, Max. You are a good boy. Let's try again." + +Then Lily tells Mia to sit and gives her a treat. She tells Mia to jump through the hoop and catch the ball. Mia looks at Lily and the hoop and the ball. She does not want to do the trick. She walks away and lies down on the couch. Lily says, "Mia, come on. It's fun. Please try." + +Mia does not listen to Lily. She closes her eyes and purrs. Lily feels sad and says, "Mia, you are a bad girl. You don't want to play with me." + +Max sees that Lily is sad. He wants to make her happy. He picks up the ball with his mouth and brings it to Lily. He puts his paw on her lap and wags his tail. He looks at her with his big brown eyes and says, "Woof!" + +Lily smiles and hugs Max. She says, "Thank you, Max. You are an amazing dog. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Mia opens her eyes and sees that Lily and Max are happy. She feels sorry and jealous. She jumps off the couch and runs to Lily. She rubs her head on Lily's leg and says, "Meow!" + +Lily looks at Mia and says, "Do you want to play with us, Mia? Do you want to learn the trick?" + +Mia nods and says, "Meow!" + +Lily says, "Okay, Mia. Let's try. You are a smart cat. You can do it." + +Lily gives Mia a treat and tells her to jump through the hoop and catch the ball. Mia does what Lily says. She jumps through the hoop and catches the ball. She drops the ball and looks at Lily and Max. She says, "Meow!" + +Lily claps and says, "Wow, Mia. You did it. You are an amazing cat. You are my best friend too. I love you." + +Lily, Max and Mia hug and play together. They are happy and proud. They have learned a new trick and have had fun. They are a good team. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all day, at home, at school, and in the park. She wanted to be a famous singer, like the ones she saw on TV. She dreamed of having many fans, and shining like a star. + +One day, she saw a poster for a singing contest. It said, "Do you have a great voice? Come and show it to the world! You could win a trip to Hollywood and meet your favorite stars!" Lily was very excited. She asked her mom if she could join. + +"Of course, honey. You have a beautiful voice. I'm sure you can do well. But you have to practice hard, and be brave. There are many other singers who want to win, too." Her mom said. + +Lily practiced every day. She sang her favorite songs, and learned some new ones. She was happy and confident. She couldn't wait for the contest. + +But the day before the contest, something bad happened. Lily woke up with a sore throat. She tried to sing, but it hurt. She could only make a small, raspy sound. She felt sad and scared. She ran to her mom, and cried. + +"Mom, I can't sing. I have a sore throat. What will I do? I want to join the contest. I want to be a famous singer. But I can't." She sobbed. + +Her mom hugged her, and said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. You are suffering. It's not fair. But don't worry. We will go to the doctor, and he will give you some medicine. Maybe you will feel better tomorrow. And if not, it's OK. You can still go to the contest, and watch the other singers. Maybe you can learn something from them. And you can try again next time. You are still young, and you have a lot of talent. You will have many chances to be a famous singer. You are already a star in my eyes." +Lily liked to help her mom work at home. She saw her mom put on a nice blouse and a skirt. She wanted to look like her mom, so she went to her room and found a blouse in her closet. It was too big for her, but she put it on anyway. She also found a hat and a necklace. + +She went to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She said, "Look, mom, I am working too. I am wearing a blouse like you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You look very pretty, Lily. But that blouse is not for you. It is for your aunt. She gave it to me as a gift. She is coming to visit us today." + +Lily was surprised. She did not know that the blouse was for her aunt. She said, "Oh, I am sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to help you work." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You are very sweet. But you don't need to wear a blouse to help me work. You can help me by setting the table or washing the dishes. Or you can play with your toys or read a book. You have many things to do." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will take off the blouse and put it back in your closet. I don't want to make your aunt angry. She might think I am terrible." + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, she won't think that. She loves you very much. She will be happy to see you. And she will bring you a surprise. Do you want to know what it is?" + +Lily's eyes sparkled and she said, "Yes, mom. What is it?" + +Her mom said, "You will have to wait and see. But I will give you a hint. It is something you can wear and it is very colorful." + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "I can't wait, mom. I love surprises. And I love you and aunt too." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best helper and my best friend." +Tom and Sue were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked at the TV, but it was broken. They asked Mom if they could go outside, but Mom said no. It was too cold and wet. + +"Can we do something fun?" Tom asked Mom. + +Mom shrugged. She was busy with work. She had no time for fun. + +"Can we help you?" Sue asked Mom. + +Mom shook her head. She said they were too little to help. They would only make a mess. + +Tom and Sue felt sad. They had nothing to do. They sat on the floor and stared at the wall. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It came from the kitchen. They ran to see what it was. + +They saw a big fire. It was on the stove. Mom had left a pot on the fire. It was burning and smoking. + +"Mom! Mom!" Tom and Sue shouted. They were scared. + +Mom heard them and ran to the kitchen. She saw the fire and gasped. She grabbed a towel and tried to put out the fire. But the towel caught fire too. It made the fire bigger. + +"Help! Help!" Mom screamed. She dropped the towel and ran to the phone. She called 911. + +Tom and Sue followed her. They wanted to help. They saw a bucket of water on the floor. It was for mopping. They thought it was useful. + +They picked up the bucket and ran to the kitchen. They threw the water on the fire. But the fire did not go out. It made a loud boom. It was a grease fire. Water made it worse. + +The fire spread to the curtains and the cabinets. It was very hot and bright. It hurt their eyes and lungs. + +Tom and Sue screamed. They ran back to Mom. Mom hugged them and cried. She said they were sorry. She said they did not know. + +The firemen came. They had big trucks and hoses. They put out the fire. But it was too late. The kitchen was ruined. The TV was ruined. The house was ruined. + +Tom and Sue felt bad. They had tried to help. But they had made things worse. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had something to do. They wished they had some toys. +Lila and Ben were playing with hoops in the park. They liked to roll them, spin them, and jump through them. They had fun with their hoops. + +But Lila was hungry. She wanted to eat something. She saw a snack cart nearby. It had cookies, apples, and juice. Lila said to Ben, "I want to eat. Let's go to the cart." + +Ben shook his head. He was not hungry. He wanted to play more. He said to Lila, "No, I don't want to eat. I want to play. You can eat later." + +Lila was impatient. She did not want to wait. She said to Ben, "But I'm hungry now. Please, come with me. We can play after we eat." + +Ben was stubborn. He did not want to go. He said to Lila, "No, you go. I'll stay here. I'll watch your hoop." + +Lila was sad. She did not want to leave Ben. But she was very hungry. She said to Ben, "Fine. I'll go. But don't lose my hoop. It's my favorite." + +Lila walked to the cart. She bought a cookie and a juice. She ate them quickly. She felt better. She wanted to go back to Ben. + +But when she got back to the park, she saw something bad. Ben was not there. And her hoop was not there. She saw a big dog running away with her hoop in its mouth. It had bitten her hoop and made a hole in it. + +Lila was angry. She shouted, "Hey, that's my hoop! Give it back! Bad dog!" + +But the dog did not listen. It ran away with her hoop. Lila could not catch it. She cried. She wished she had not left Ben. She wished they had eaten together. She wished she still had her hoop. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play doctor and patient. Tom has a toy doctor kit. Anna has a toy bear. The bear is sick. It has a hole in its tummy. + +"Anna, I can help your bear. I am a smart doctor. I can do an operation on it," Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom. But be careful. My bear is very soft and nice. I love it very much," Anna says. + +Tom takes his toy doctor kit and opens it. He picks a needle and some thread. He puts the bear on a pillow. He says, "Don't worry, bear. This will not hurt. I will sew your hole and make you better." + +He starts to sew the hole with the needle and the thread. He is very careful and gentle. He makes small stitches. He talks to the bear. He says, "You are a brave bear. You are doing very well. Soon you will be all fixed." + +Anna watches Tom. She smiles. She says, "You are a smart doctor, Tom. You are doing a good job. Thank you for helping my bear." + +Tom finishes the operation. He ties a knot with the thread. He cuts the extra thread. He says, "There, bear. You are all done. Your hole is gone. You are as good as new." + +He gives the bear a hug. He gives it to Anna. Anna hugs the bear. She hugs Tom. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. You are a smart doctor. My bear is happy. I am happy." + +They both laugh. They play with the bear. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, climb and slide. One day, they saw a big mill near the park. It had a tall tower and a big wheel that turned with the wind. + +"Let's go see the mill!" Ben said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Mom said not to go too far," Lily said. + +They ran to the mill and looked around. They saw a door that was open. They peeked inside and saw a lot of sacks and machines. + +"Wow, this is where they make flour!" Ben said. + +"Flour? What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It's what you use to make bread and cake and cookies. Mom uses it all the time," Ben said. + +"Can we take some?" Lily asked. + +"No, that would be bad. It belongs to the miller. He is the man who works here. He is very reliable. He makes good flour for everyone," Ben said. + +"Who is the miller? Where is he?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is outside. Maybe he is on the tower. Let's go see," Ben said. + +They went outside and saw a ladder that led to the tower. Ben wanted to climb it, but Lily was scared. + +"Ben, don't go up there. It's too high. You might fall," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll be careful. I just want to see the view. You can wait here," Ben said. + +He climbed the ladder and reached the top of the tower. He saw the park, the town and the fields. He also saw the miller, who was walking back to the mill. + +"Hi, miller!" Ben shouted. + +The miller looked up and saw Ben. He was surprised and angry. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing up there? Get down right now! This is not a place for children!" the miller yelled. + +Ben was scared and sorry. He climbed down the ladder as fast as he could. He ran to Lily and they both said sorry to the miller. + +The miller was still mad, but he calmed down a bit. He told them that the mill was dangerous and they should not go inside or on the tower. He also told them that they should listen to their mom and not go too far from the park. + +Ben and Lily nodded and promised to be good. They thanked the miller for his flour and ran back to the park. They decided to play on the slide, where it was safe and fun. They learned their lesson and never went to the mill again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play soccer. They had a ball that they shared and took turns to kick. One day, they saw a new ball in the park. It was shiny and had many colors. Lily wanted to play with it. + +"Can we borrow that ball?" she asked Ben. + +"I don't know. It's not ours. Maybe someone left it here," Ben said. + +"Let's try it. It looks fun. Maybe they won't mind," Lily said. + +She ran to the ball and picked it up. She threw it to Ben and he caught it. They started to play with it, passing it back and forth. They did not see the sign that said "Fragile. Do not touch." + +The ball was not a normal ball. It was a special ball that someone had made for a project. It had a score inside that played music when it moved. It was also very delicate and could break easily. + +As Lily and Ben played, they did not hear the music. They did not notice the cracks on the ball. They did not see the person who came looking for the ball. It was a girl named Mia. She had worked hard on the ball and was proud of it. She had left it on a bench while she went to get a drink. + +When she came back, she saw Lily and Ben with her ball. She was shocked and angry. + +"Hey, that's my ball! Give it back!" she shouted. + +Lily and Ben stopped playing. They looked at Mia and then at the ball. They saw the sign and the damage. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We're sorry. We didn't know. We just wanted to play," Lily said. + +"We thought it was a normal ball. We didn't mean to break it," Ben said. + +They gave the ball back to Mia. She took it and cried. She was sad and disappointed. She had worked so hard on the ball and now it was ruined. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not borrow things that are not theirs without asking. They learned that they should be careful with things that are fragile. They learned that they should respect other people's work and feelings. They apologized to Mia and offered to help her fix the ball. Mia forgave them and thanked them. They became friends and played together with their own ball. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran upstairs and looked for a good spot. He saw a chimney in the corner of a room. He thought it would be a fun place to hide. He climbed inside the chimney and waited for Anna to find him. + +Anna counted to ten and then started to look for Ben. She looked in the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She went upstairs and checked the bedrooms, the closet, the attic, but he was not there. She started to feel worried. Where was Ben? She called his name, but he did not answer. She felt panic in her chest. + +Ben heard Anna calling his name, but he could not reply. He was stuck in the chimney. He tried to move, but he only made more dust and soot. He coughed and sneezed. He wished he had not hidden there. He was scared and cold. He wanted Anna to find him and help him. + +Anna heard a faint sound from the chimney. She went closer and listened. She heard coughing and sneezing. She realized it was Ben. She was happy and relieved. She shouted, "Ben, I found you! You are in the chimney! Don't worry, I will get you out!" + +She ran downstairs and told her mom and dad. They came upstairs with a ladder and a flashlight. They climbed on the roof and looked down the chimney. They saw Ben's face, covered in black. He looked sad and sorry. They told him to stay calm and quiet. They lowered a rope and tied it around his waist. They pulled him up gently and carefully. They hugged him and kissed him. They were glad he was safe. + +Anna and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned not to hide in the chimney. They learned to listen to each other. They learned to be careful and smart. They said sorry to their mom and dad. They said thank you for saving them. They said they loved each other. They played a different game. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to pretend they were drivers who had to deliver things to different places. They made roads and bridges with sticks and stones, and used flowers and leaves for the landscape. + +"Beep beep, I have a delivery for you," Tom said, driving his red car to Lily's yellow house. "What is it?" Lily asked, opening the door. "It's a cake for your birthday," Tom said, smiling. "Wow, thank you, Tom," Lily said, taking the cake. "It looks yummy." + +They decided to share the cake and have a picnic under the big tree. They put a blanket on the grass and cut the cake with a plastic knife. They ate and talked and laughed, enjoying the sunny day. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a terrible storm coming. The sky turned dark and the wind blew hard. They saw lightning and heard thunder. They were scared and ran to the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, help us," they cried, knocking on the door. Mommy opened the door and hugged them. "Don't worry, my darlings, you are safe now," she said, taking them inside. "The storm will pass soon. Let's have some hot chocolate and read a story." + +Lily and Tom felt better and thanked mommy. They were glad they had each other and their toy cars. They hoped the storm would not ruin their landscape. They wanted to play again tomorrow. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They also liked to make noise with spoons and lids. + +"Look, I made soup!" Lily said, holding a pot of water and salt. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Max said, clapping his hands. He liked soup. He took a bowl and a spoon from the dishwasher. + +But the bowl and the spoon were filthy. They had bits of food and dirt on them. Max did not see them. He poured some soup into the bowl and took a sip. + +"Yuck!" Max said, spitting out the soup. "This is not soup, this is yucky water! And this bowl and spoon are dirty!" + +Lily looked at the bowl and the spoon. She saw they were filthy. She felt sorry for Max. She did not mean to give him dirty things. + +"I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. "I did not know they were filthy. I thought they were clean. They came from the dishwasher." + +Max looked at the dishwasher. He saw it was full of dirty dishes. He wondered why they were not washed. + +"Maybe the dishwasher is broken," Max said. "Or maybe Mommy and Daddy forgot to turn it on." + +Lily and Max decided to help Mommy and Daddy. They took the filthy dishes out of the dishwasher and put them in the sink. They filled the sink with water and soap. They scrubbed the dishes with a sponge until they were shiny and clean. + +"Look, we washed the dishes!" Lily said, holding a clean bowl and spoon. "Now we can make soup again!" + +"Yay!" Max said, clapping his hands. He liked clean dishes. He took the bowl and spoon and poured some soup into the bowl. He took a sip. + +"Mmm, this is good soup!" Max said, smiling. "Thank you, Lily!" + +"You're welcome, Max!" Lily said, smiling too. "We are good chefs!" + +They hugged each other and ate their soup. They were happy. They liked to play in the kitchen. They also liked to help Mommy and Daddy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big screw on the ground. It is shiny and has a funny shape. + +"Look, Anna, a screw!" Tom says. "What can we do with it?" + +"Maybe we can fly with it!" Anna says. "Let's pretend it is a magic screw!" + +They hold the screw in their hands and run around the park. They make noises like airplanes and birds. They feel happy and free. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Tom says. "We are flying high in the sky!" + +"Tweet, tweet, tweet!" Anna says. "We are flying with the birds!" + +They see a nice lady walking her dog. She smiles at them and waves. + +"Hello, children!" she says. "What are you playing with?" + +"It is a magic screw!" Tom says. "It makes us fly!" + +"That is wonderful!" the lady says. "Can I see it?" + +They show her the screw. She looks at it and nods. + +"It is a very nice screw!" she says. "But you know, it is not really magic. It is just a screw. It belongs to someone who needs it for their work. Maybe you can help me find the owner." + +Tom and Anna feel sad. They like the screw. They do not want to give it away. + +"But we like the screw!" Anna says. "It is our friend!" + +"I understand," the lady says. "But it is not fair to keep something that is not yours. Maybe the owner is looking for it and is worried. Maybe they will give you a reward or a thank you. Would you like that?" + +Tom and Anna think about it. They want to be good and kind. They nod. + +"OK," Tom says. "We will help you find the owner." + +"Thank you, children!" the lady says. "You are very nice and honest. Come on, let's go and ask around." + +They follow the lady and her dog. They ask people in the park if they know who owns the screw. They hope they will find the owner soon. They hope they will still be friends with the screw. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big ball in the sky. It is red and round. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"That is a planet," Sue says. "It is very far away." + +"Can we go there?" Tom wonders. + +"No, we cannot," Sue says. "It is too hot and too big." + +"Can we eat it?" Tom asks. + +Sue laughs. "No, we cannot eat it. It is not food. It is made of rocks and fire." + +Tom is sad. He likes to eat. He sees a tree with apples. He runs to the tree and picks an apple. + +"Look, Sue," he says. "I found food. It is red and round, like the planet. But it is small and sweet." + +Sue smiles. She runs to the tree and picks an apple too. + +"Good job, Tom," she says. "This is food. It is good for us. It is an ordinary apple." + +They sit under the tree and eat the apples. They are happy. They watch the planet in the sky. It is not ordinary. It is beautiful. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to play in the pool. The pool is big and blue. It has water and toys. + +But the pool is not in their house. The pool is in the park. They need to go to the park. They ask their moms to take them. + +"Mom, can we go to the park?" Tom asks. + +"Mom, can we go to the pool?" Mia asks. + +Their moms say yes. They are happy. They get their swimsuits and towels. They go to the car. Their moms drive them to the park. + +When they get to the park, they see a big truck. The truck has a sign. It says "Deliver". The truck is near the pool. It has a big hose. The hose is in the pool. + +"What is the truck doing?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe it is delivering water to the pool," Mia says. + +They run to the pool. They see a man. The man is holding the hose. He is wearing a hat and a shirt. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. I am delivering water to the pool. The pool was empty. Now it is full. Do you want to swim?" the man says. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Mia say. + +The man turns off the hose. He puts it back in the truck. He says goodbye. He drives away. + +Tom and Mia thank their moms. They put on their swimsuits. They jump into the pool. They splash and laugh. They play with the toys. They have fun. + +They like the pool. They like the water. They like the man who delivered the water. They are happy. +Lila was a curious girl who liked to ask many questions. She wanted to know everything about the world. One day, she saw a big hill behind her village. She asked her mother, "What is on the other side of the hill?" + +Her mother said, "You should not go there, Lila. It is dangerous. There are wild animals and bad people who can hurt you. Stay in the village where it is safe." + +But Lila did not listen. She wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. She waited until her mother was busy and then she ran away. She climbed the hill and looked down. She saw a big forest with many trees and flowers. She thought it was beautiful. She decided to go inside and explore. + +She walked and walked until she got lost. She did not know how to go back. She was scared and hungry and thirsty. She saw a small house in the clearing. She thought maybe someone could help her. She knocked on the door and asked, "Hello, is anyone there?" + +The door opened and a big wolf came out. He had sharp teeth and claws and a hungry look in his eyes. He said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +Lila was very afraid. She tried to run away, but the wolf was faster. He caught her and dragged her inside. He said, "You are just in time for my dinner. Thank you for coming." + +He closed the door and ate her up. No one ever saw Lila again. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They smell the roses and touch the grass. + +One day, they find a bottle of lotion. It is green and shiny. They do not know what it is. They think it is a toy. They open the bottle and squeeze some lotion on their hands. + +"Look, Tom, it is soft and slippery!" Sara says. + +"Let me try, Sara, it is fun!" Tom says. + +They rub the lotion on their faces, arms and legs. They laugh and giggle. They do not see that the lotion makes them grow. They grow bigger and bigger. They do not fit in their clothes. They do not fit in the garden. + +The lotion is not a toy. It is a magic lotion. It makes things grow wild. The flowers and bugs grow wild too. They are huge and scary. They make loud noises and chase Sara and Tom. + +"Help, help, Sara, the flowers and bugs are wild!" Tom cries. + +"Run, run, Tom, we have to go home!" Sara cries. + +They run to the house. They knock on the door. Mom opens the door. She is shocked. She sees Sara and Tom. They are as big as giants. They have lotion all over them. They look silly and scared. + +"What happened to you, Sara and Tom?" Mom asks. + +"We played with the lotion, Mom, and we grew wild!" Sara and Tom say. + +Mom hugs them and takes them inside. She washes the lotion off them. She gives them new clothes. She makes them some soup. She tells them not to play with things they do not know. She tells them to be careful and safe. + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to the flowers and bugs. They promise to be good. They hug Mom and thank her. They are happy to be small again. They are happy to be home. +Tom and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the yard. They liked to make them race and crash and make loud noises. But sometimes they fought over who had the best car or who won the race. + +One day, they had a big fight. Tom said his red car was faster and stronger than Sam's blue car. Sam said his blue car was smarter and cooler than Tom's red car. They both wanted to have both cars, but they did not want to share. + +They started to pull and push and shout at each other. They did not listen to each other or say sorry. They were very angry and rude. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the boys fighting and the cars on the ground. She was not happy. She said in a harsh voice, "Stop it right now! You are being very naughty and mean. You need to learn how to play nicely and share. If you don't, you will have to surrender your cars and go to your rooms. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam looked at Mom and felt scared and ashamed. They did not want to lose their cars or go to their rooms. They nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, we understand." + +Mom said, "Good. Now, give each other a hug and say sorry. Then, you can take turns playing with each car. And if you have a problem, you can talk to each other or ask me for help. OK?" + +Tom and Sam hugged and said sorry. They felt better and happier. They picked up their cars and decided to play together. They tapped each car and said, "You are a good car. You are a fast car. You are a strong car. You are a smart car. You are a cool car." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's much better. I'm proud of you. You are good boys. You are kind boys. You are friendly boys. You are clever boys. You are fun boys." + +The moral of the story is: Fighting and being greedy is not good. Sharing and being polite is good. Listening and saying sorry is good. Playing and being happy is good. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to eat yogurt every morning. Mom gives them each a spoon and a cup of yogurt. Sara likes strawberry yogurt. Ben likes blueberry yogurt. + +One day, Mom is busy. She tells Sara and Ben to get their own yogurt from the fridge. Sara and Ben go to the kitchen. They see many cups of yogurt in the fridge. They are not sure which one is theirs. + +Sara picks up a cup of yogurt. She looks at the label. She sees a picture of a cow. She does not recognize the word under the cow. She says, "Ben, what is this?" + +Ben looks at the label. He sees the word "milk". He knows milk. He says, "This is not yogurt, Sara. This is milk. We drink milk, not eat it." + +Sara puts the cup of milk back. She picks up another cup of yogurt. She looks at the label. She sees a picture of a peach. She does not like peach yogurt. She says, "No, this is not mine. I want strawberry yogurt." + +Ben picks up a cup of yogurt. He looks at the label. He sees a picture of a blueberry. He smiles. He says, "This is mine. I like blueberry yogurt. Yum!" + +Sara looks for her cup of yogurt. She sees a big cup of yogurt. She thinks it is hers. She grabs it. She says, "I found it. This is my strawberry yogurt. It is big. I can eat a lot." + +Ben looks at the big cup of yogurt. He recognizes the word under the picture of a strawberry. He says, "Sara, wait. That is not yogurt. That is jam. We put jam on bread, not eat it with a spoon." + +Sara looks at the word under the picture of a strawberry. She sees the word "jam". She does not know jam. She says, "What is jam?" + +Ben says, "Jam is sweet and sticky. It is not good for breakfast. You will get a tummy ache." + +Sara puts the big cup of jam back. She says, "Oh, no. I do not want jam. I want yogurt. Where is my yogurt?" + +Ben helps Sara look for her yogurt. They find a small cup of yogurt. They see a picture of a strawberry. They see the word "yogurt". They say, "This is it. This is your yogurt, Sara." + +Sara takes the small cup of yogurt. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I like strawberry yogurt. Yum!" + +Ben says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good sister. I like blueberry yogurt. Yum!" + +Sara and Ben eat their yogurt. They are happy. Mom comes to the kitchen. She sees Sara and Ben. She says, "Good job, Sara and Ben. You found your yogurt. You are very smart." + +Sara and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love yogurt." +Anna liked to play with her dad's files. They were big and colorful and had many papers inside. She liked to open them and look at the pictures and words. Sometimes she pretended to read them like her dad. + +One day, her dad was very busy. He had to work on his computer and talk on his phone. He told Anna to play quietly in his office. He gave her some crayons and paper and some of his files. He said she could choose one file to play with, but she had to be careful and not make a mess. + +Anna looked at the files. There were many to choose from. Some were red, some were blue, some were green. She wanted to play with all of them, but she remembered what her dad said. She had to choose one. She thought hard. She was a very intelligent girl. She wanted to choose the best file. + +She saw a file that was yellow. It had a picture of a sun on it. She liked the sun. It was bright and warm and made her happy. She decided to choose the yellow file. She opened it and saw many papers with pictures of animals and plants. She liked animals and plants. They were interesting and beautiful. She smiled. She had chosen a good file. + +She took out a paper and a crayon. She started to draw on the paper. She drew a sun and a flower and a bird. She was very proud of her drawing. She showed it to her dad. He smiled and hugged her. He said she was a very intelligent and creative girl. He said he liked her drawing and her file. He said she had chosen well. Anna was very happy. She loved her dad and her file. She decided to keep playing with them. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. Some were made of plastic and some were made of steel. Steel cars were hard and shiny and made a loud sound when they crashed. + +One day, Sam and Mia decided to have a race with their steel cars. They made a track with books and pillows and a ramp. They said, "Ready, set, go!" and pushed their cars down the ramp. Sam's car was red and Mia's car was blue. + +But something went wrong. Sam's car was too fast and flew off the track. It hit the wall and bounced back. It hit Mia's car and sent it flying too. Mia's car landed on the sofa and got stuck in a cushion. + +Sam and Mia ran to get their cars. They were confused. They did not know why their cars did not stay on the track. They looked at their cars and saw that they had dents and scratches. They felt sad and sorry. + +They hugged each other and said, "I'm sorry, I did not mean to send your car flying. I'm sorry, I did not mean to crash your car." They decided to play with their plastic cars instead. They said, "Plastic cars are soft and quiet and do not fly off the track." They smiled and had fun. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. The sun is mild and the sky is blue. They are happy. + +"Look, Lily, a big hill!" Ben says. He points to a green hill with flowers. "Let's go up and see what is there!" + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Lily says. She follows Ben to the hill. They climb and climb. They see birds and bugs and rocks. + +They reach the top of the hill. They see a big lake with ducks and fish. They see a bridge and a boat. They see a house and a tree. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Lily says. She smiles and claps her hands. + +"Let's tell Mom and Dad!" Ben says. He grabs Lily's hand and runs down the hill. They are excited. + +But they run too fast. They trip and fall. They roll and roll. They hit the ground. They get dirt and grass on their clothes. They get scratches and bruises on their skin. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Ben cry. They are hurt and sad. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to them. They hug them and kiss them. They check them and clean them. They comfort them and love them. + +"It's OK, Lily and Ben, you are brave and strong," Mom says. "We are here for you." + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad," Lily and Ben say. They snuggle with them. They feel better. + +"Can we still tell you about the hill and the lake?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, we want to hear your story," Dad says. He smiles and nods. + +Lily and Ben tell them about the hill and the lake. They show them the flowers and the rocks. They make them laugh and wonder. + +Mom and Dad listen and praise. They are proud and happy. + +They all go home together. They have a mild and sunny day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find a treasure or a castle!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful, it is very high and steep!" + +They held hands and started to climb the hill. They stepped on rocks and sticks and leaves. They saw birds and squirrels and flowers. They were having fun. + +But then, they heard a loud growl. They looked up and saw a big wolf. The wolf was not brown or gray, but pink. It had a pink fur and a pink nose and a pink tongue. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. "A pink wolf!" + +They turned around and tried to run down the hill. But they were too scared and fast. They tripped and slipped and rolled. They fall down the hill and bumped into each other. + +"Ouch!" Lily and Ben said. "That hurt!" + +They got up and looked at each other. They had dirt and grass and scratches on their faces and clothes. They were sad and sore. + +But then, they heard a laugh. They looked up and saw their mom and dad. They had followed them to the park. They had seen them climb the hill and fall down. They had also seen the pink wolf. It was not a real wolf, but a big balloon. Someone had tied it to a tree as a joke. + +"Are you OK, kids?" Mom and Dad asked. "That was quite a tumble!" + +Lily and Ben ran to their mom and dad and hugged them. They were glad they were safe and not eaten by the pink wolf. + +"Sorry, Mom and Dad," Lily and Ben said. "We were silly and curious. We wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill." + +"It's OK, kids," Mom and Dad said. "We understand. You have a lot of imagination and adventure. But next time, be more careful and watch out for pink wolves!" + +They all laughed and went home. They had learned a lesson and had a story to tell. They never forgot the day they met the pink wolf. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to watch TV with Mom and Dad. Today is a special day. It is Mom and Dad's anniversary. Lily and Max want to give them a gift. + +They go to their room and look for something. They find a cute picture of them with Mom and Dad. They also find some paper and tape. They decide to wrap the picture with the paper and tape. They write "We love you" on the paper. + +They go to the living room and hide the gift behind the couch. They wait for Mom and Dad to come. They hear the door open. They see Mom and Dad with flowers and a cake. They are happy. + +"Surprise!" Lily and Max shout. They run to Mom and Dad and give them hugs and kisses. They show them the gift. They say "This is for you. Happy anniversary!" + +Mom and Dad are very touched. They open the gift and see the cute picture. They smile and say "Thank you, Lily and Max. This is the best gift ever. We love you too!" They hug and kiss them again. They all sit on the couch and watch TV together. They eat cake and flowers. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to clean up after themselves. They left their toys all over the floor, on the sofa, on the table, and even in the kitchen. + +One day, their mom asked them to remove their toys from the kitchen, because she wanted to cook dinner. She said, "Tom and Lily, please remove your toys from the kitchen. I need to use the stove and the sink. You can play in your room or in the garden, but not in the kitchen." + +Tom and Lily did not listen to their mom. They were lazy and did not want to move their toys. They said, "No, mom, we want to play here. We like the kitchen. It is fun and warm. We do not want to remove our toys." + +Their mom was angry and said, "Tom and Lily, you are being naughty and rude. If you do not remove your toys from the kitchen, I will throw them away. This is your last chance. Remove your toys now, or you will lose them forever." + +Tom and Lily still did not listen to their mom. They thought she was joking and did not mean it. They said, "No, mom, you will not throw away our toys. You love us and our toys. We do not want to remove our toys. We want to play here." + +Their mom was very angry and sad. She said, "Tom and Lily, you have made me very unhappy. You do not respect me or the kitchen. You do not care about your toys or your dinner. You are being very lazy and selfish. I have no choice but to throw away your toys. Goodbye, toys." + +She took a big bag and put all their toys in it. She threw the bag in the trash bin outside. She also took their dish of cookies and threw it away. She said, "No cookies for you, Tom and Lily. You do not deserve them. You can go to bed without dinner. Maybe tomorrow you will learn to be better children." + +Tom and Lily cried and cried. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had lost their toys and their cookies. They had made their mom angry and sad. They had no dinner and no fun. They wished they had listened to their mom and removed their toys from the kitchen. But it was too late. The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to run and bark. + +One day, it was very cold and windy. Anna and Ben put on their coats, hats and gloves and went outside with Spot. They played on the swing and the slide, but they felt the wind blow hard on their faces. They shivered and hugged each other. + +"Let's go inside and get warm," Anna said. + +"OK, but first let's make a snowman," Ben said. + +They rolled some snow into big balls and stacked them on top of each other. They found some stones for the eyes, a carrot for the nose and a scarf for the neck. They gave the snowman a smile and a hat. + +"Look, our snowman is happy," Anna said. + +"Yes, he is. But we are not. We are cold and tired," Ben said. + +They decided to go inside and leave the snowman outside. They ran to the door and opened it. They saw their mom sitting by the fireplace, reading a book. + +"Hi, mom. We made a snowman outside. Can we rest by the fire?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my darlings. Come here and sit on the rug. I have some hot chocolate and cookies for you," mom said. + +Anna and Ben took off their coats, hats and gloves and sat on the rug with Spot. Mom gave them each a cup of hot chocolate and a plate of cookies. They sipped and nibbled and felt warm and cozy. + +"Mom, can you read us a story?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, what story do you want to hear?" mom asked. + +"How about the one with the cheap chimney?" Anna asked. + +"The cheap chimney? What is that?" mom asked. + +"It's the one where the man buys a cheap chimney for his house, but it falls down and makes a big mess," Anna said. + +"Oh, I remember that one. It's a funny story. OK, I'll read it to you. But first, let me put another log on the fire. We don't want our chimney to fall down, do we?" mom said. + +"No, we don't. We want our chimney to stay up and keep us warm," Anna and Ben said. + +They cuddled with mom and Spot on the rug and listened to the story of the cheap chimney. They laughed and smiled and forgot about the cold and the wind. They were happy and rested by the fire. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. It is yellow and shiny. Tom and Lily want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs. "That was fun!" + +Lily runs to the slide too. She climbs up the steps. But she is scared. The slide is too high. She does not want to slide down. She cries. "I can't do it!" + +Tom hears Lily cry. He runs back to the slide. He sees Lily on the top. He says, "Don't cry, Lily. I will help you. You can do it. It is fun!" + +Tom climbs up the steps again. He sits next to Lily on the slide. He holds her hand. He says, "Ready, set, go!" He pushes them down the slide. They slide down together. They laugh. "That was fun!" + +Lily is not scared anymore. She is happy. She hugs Tom. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You helped me. I like the slide!" + +Tom and Lily go on the slide again and again. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They also like to eat treats. Sometimes, they get ice cream or cookies from their moms. + +One day, they see a new truck in the park. It has a big sign that says "Treats". Anna and Ben are curious. They run to the truck and look at the menu. + +"Wow, they have so many treats!" Anna says. "I want a chocolate cake. What do you want, Ben?" + +Ben looks at the menu. He sees a picture of a carrot. He likes carrots. He points to the picture and says, "I want a carrot treat." + +Anna looks at him and frowns. "A carrot treat? That's not a treat. That's a vegetable. Vegetables are good for you, but they are not fun. You should get something sweet, like cake or candy." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, I like carrots. They are crunchy and tasty. And they are good for my eyes. My mom says so. You should get a carrot treat too, Anna. It's better for you than cake or candy." + +Anna and Ben start to discuss. They both think their treat is the best. They do not agree. They do not want to share. They start to argue. + +The truck man hears them. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids. Do you want to try some treats? I have many kinds available. You can have one each, for free." + +Anna and Ben stop arguing. They look at the truck man. They are surprised and happy. They say, "Really? For free? Thank you, truck man!" + +The truck man nods and says, "You're welcome, kids. But there is one condition. You have to be nice to each other and respect each other's choices. It doesn't matter what treat you like, as long as you enjoy it and share it with your friend. Do you agree?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for being mean. They nod and say, "Yes, we agree. We are sorry, truck man. And we are sorry, friend." + +The truck man smiles and says, "That's good. Now, what treat do you want?" + +Anna and Ben tell him their treats. He gives them a chocolate cake and a carrot treat. They say, "Thank you, truck man!" and run to a bench. They sit down and eat their treats. They also try each other's treats. They find out that they are both delicious. They smile and say, "Yum, yum, yum!" + +They finish their treats and hug each other. They say, "You are a good friend. I like your treat. And I like you." + +They run back to the truck and say, "Thank you, truck man! You are very nice. We like your treats. And we like you." + +The truck man says, "You're welcome, kids. You are very sweet. I like your manners. And I like you." + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye and run to the swings. They play and laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. The end. +Sam and Mia liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and rocks. One day, they found a big, shiny key. They wondered what it could unlock. + +"Maybe it unlocks a treasure chest!" Sam said. + +"Or a secret door!" Mia said. + +They ran along the shore, looking for something to unlock. They saw a big, high rock with a hole in it. They ran to the rock and tried to fit the key in the hole. But the hole was too small and the key was too big. + +"Aw, it doesn't work!" Sam said. + +"Wait, look!" Mia said. She pointed to a small, red crab that crawled out of the hole. The crab had a shiny thing on its back. It was a lock! + +"Wow, maybe the crab has the treasure!" Sam said. + +They followed the crab as it scuttled across the sand. The crab stopped near a pile of seaweed and hid under it. Sam and Mia lifted the seaweed and saw the crab. They reached for the lock on its back. + +"Hey, leave me alone!" the crab said in a tiny voice. It snapped its claws at them. + +"Sorry, Mr. Crab, we just want to see what's in your lock," Mia said. + +"Well, you can't. It's mine. I found it in a shipwreck. It has my precious pearls inside," the crab said. + +"Please, can we just look? We have a key that might fit," Sam said. + +The crab looked at the key and sighed. + +"Fine, but be careful. Don't break it or lose it," the crab said. + +He let them put the key in the lock and turn it. The lock clicked and opened. Inside, there were three shiny, white pearls. + +"Wow, they're beautiful!" Mia said. + +"Can we have one?" Sam asked. + +The crab thought for a moment. + +"Okay, you can have one. But only one. And you have to promise to never bother me again," the crab said. + +Sam and Mia nodded and thanked the crab. They each picked a pearl and gave the third one back to the crab. They closed the lock and put it back on the crab's back. + +"Bye, Mr. Crab. Thank you for sharing your treasure with us," Mia said. + +"Bye, kids. And remember, keep the key. You never know what else it might unlock," the crab said. + +He crawled back under the seaweed and disappeared. Sam and Mia ran back to their parents, holding their pearls and their key. They were happy and excited. They had made a new friend and found a new adventure. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and make things. One day, they find a big box in the park. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Lila says. + +"Maybe it has a surprise for us," Ben says. + +They pull and push the box until it opens. Inside, they see a lot of wires and buttons and lights. It looks like a thing that can do something. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know, but it looks fun," Ben says. + +They touch the wires and buttons and lights. They hear beeps and boops and buzzes. The thing makes noises and flashes. + +"Look, it's a test thing!" Lila says. + +"A test thing? What does it test?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, maybe it tests how smart we are," Lila says. + +They keep playing with the test thing. They try to guess what it means and what it wants. They laugh and smile and have fun. + +But then, something goes wrong. The test thing makes a loud noise and smoke comes out. The wires and buttons and lights stop working. The test thing is broken. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Lila says. + +"We broke the test thing!" Ben says. + +They feel sad and scared. They don't know who owns the test thing or what it was for. They don't know if they are in trouble or not. + +"Maybe we should run away," Lila says. + +"Maybe we should say sorry," Ben says. + +They look at each other and don't know what to do. They see a man coming towards them. He looks angry and has a badge. He is the owner of the test thing. + +"Hey, you kids, what did you do to my test thing?" he says. + +He sees the smoke and the damage. He is very mad. He yells at them and tells them to go away. He says they are bad and stupid and naughty. + +Lila and Ben feel very bad. They cry and run away. They wish they never found the test thing. They wish they never broke it. They wish they could say sorry. + +They are poor friends. They are poor testers. They are poor kids. +Tom and Lily wanted to go camping with their dad. They packed their bags and their tent and got in the car. They were very happy and excited. + +But when they got to the campsite, it started to rain. It rained and rained and rained. The ground was wet and muddy. The tent was hard to set up. The wind blew and the tent fell down. Tom and Lily were miserable. + +"Dad, can we go home?" Tom asked. + +"No, we can't. We have to stay here for the night. It will stop raining soon, I hope." Dad replied. + +"But Dad, we don't like it here. It's cold and wet and boring. We want to go home." Lily said. + +"Stop whining, kids. We have to make the best of it. Come on, let's try to fix the tent and get inside." Dad said. + +Tom and Lily did not want to fix the tent. They wanted to go home. But they had no choice. They helped Dad with the tent. But it was too late. The rain got inside the tent and soaked their bags and their clothes and their sleeping bags. They had nothing dry to wear or sleep in. + +They crawled inside the tent and shivered. They were hungry and thirsty and tired. They did not talk to each other or to Dad. They were too miserable. + +They wished they had never gone camping. They wished they were home. They wished they had a good ending. But they did not. +Sara likes to help her mom with the furniture. She likes to move the chairs and the tables and the books to make the room look nice and organized. She knows where everything goes and she likes to hear her mom say "good job, Sara!" + +One day, Sara hears a loud noise from the living room. She runs to see what it is. She sees a big mess on the floor. The furniture is all over the place. The chairs are upside down, the tables are broken, the books are torn. Sara is scared and sad. She wonders what happened. + +She hears her mom come in. She sees her mom's face. Her mom is angry and surprised. She asks Sara what she did. Sara says she did not do anything. She says she was helping with the furniture and then she heard a loud noise. She says she does not know what happened. + +Her mom looks around. She sees something move behind the couch. She goes to check. She finds a big dog. The dog is wagging its tail and licking its lips. The dog looks happy and guilty. Her mom realizes the dog came in from the open window and made the mess. She is not angry at Sara anymore. She is angry at the dog. + +She tells the dog to go away. She closes the window. She hugs Sara and says she is sorry. She says she knows Sara did not do anything. She says they will clean up the mess together. She says they will make the room look nice and organized again. She says she loves Sara. Sara smiles and says she loves her mom. She says she likes to help her mom with the furniture. She says she does not like loud noises or big dogs. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. They also had a small patch where they grew blueberries. They loved to eat the juicy and sweet blueberries. + +One day, they decided to have a blueberry pie contest. They each picked some blueberries and went to the kitchen. Lily was very careful and followed the recipe. She measured the flour, the sugar, the butter and the blueberries. She mixed them well and put them in a pie dish. She covered the dish with another layer of dough and made some holes with a fork. She put the pie in the oven and set the timer. + +Ben was very impatient and did not follow the recipe. He just threw some flour, some sugar, some butter and some blueberries in a bowl. He did not mix them well and did not measure them. He dumped them in a pie dish and did not cover them with dough. He put the pie in the oven and did not set the timer. + +Lily went to the living room and read a book. She wanted to relax while the pie was baking. Ben went to the garden and played with the swing and the slide. He wanted to have fun while the pie was baking. + +After a while, the timer rang. Lily went to the kitchen and took out her pie. It looked golden and smelled delicious. She was very happy and proud. She put the pie on a rack and waited for it to cool down. + +Ben did not hear the timer. He was too busy playing. He forgot about his pie. After a long time, he smelled something burning. He ran to the kitchen and saw his pie. It looked black and smelled awful. He was very sad and ashamed. He took out his pie and threw it in the trash. + +Lily and Ben sat at the table and tasted their pies. Lily's pie was yummy and Ben's pie was yucky. Lily shared her pie with Ben and said, "Next time, you should follow the recipe and be careful. Then you will have a good pie too." Ben nodded and said, "You are right. And you are a good sister. You are reliable and kind. Thank you for sharing your pie with me." They hugged and smiled. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and follow the instructions when you do something. Relax and enjoy your work. Share and be kind to others. +Lily was a brave girl who liked to play doctor with her toys. She had a white coat, a stethoscope, and a pretend x-ray machine. She would check her toys' hearts, ears, and bones, and tell them what was wrong and how to get better. + +One day, she decided to play doctor with her little brother, Max. She asked him to lie down on the couch and put a sheet over him. She said, "I'm going to take an x-ray of your chest. Don't move or it won't work." She turned on the pretend x-ray machine and made a beeping sound. + +Max was scared. He didn't know what an x-ray was. He thought it was a real machine that could hurt him. He started to cry and wiggle under the sheet. He said, "No, no, no! I don't want an x-ray! It's scary!" + +Lily was surprised. She didn't mean to scare her brother. She turned off the pretend x-ray machine and lifted the sheet. She said, "Don't cry, Max. It's just a game. An x-ray is not scary. It's harmless. It's a way to see inside your body and make sure everything is okay. It doesn't hurt at all. I'm sorry I made you afraid." + +Max sniffed and looked at Lily. He said, "Really? It's harmless? It doesn't hurt?" Lily nodded and hugged him. She said, "Really. It's harmless. It doesn't hurt. I love you, Max. I just wanted to play with you." Max hugged her back and said, "I love you, too, Lily. I'm sorry I cried. Can we play something else?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure. How about we play tea party? You can be the guest and I'll be the host." Max agreed and they went to get their cups and saucers. They learned that playing doctor is fun, but playing tea party is more fun. They also learned that x-rays are harmless, but words can be scary. They decided to be careful with their words and not frighten each other. They had a happy afternoon together. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls and cars and blocks. She liked to make stories with them and act them out. She was very proud of her toys and did not like to share them with anyone. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. He was also a little boy who liked to play with toys. He saw Lily's toys and wanted to play with them too. He asked Lily, "Can I play with your dolls and cars and blocks?" + +Lily said, "No, they are mine. You can't touch them. Go away!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not nice. You should share your toys. Sharing is caring." + +Lily said, "I don't care. I don't want to share. Go play with something else." + +Ben looked around and saw a big stair that led to the second floor. He thought, "Maybe I can find something fun to play with upstairs." He climbed the stair and went to the second floor. + +Lily did not notice him. She was busy playing with her toys. She made a big tower with her blocks and put a doll on top. She said, "Look at my tower. It's the best tower ever. I'm so proud of it." + +But then, she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed very loud and hard. Her sneeze made her tower fall down and her doll fly away. She was shocked and sad. She said, "Oh no! My tower! My doll! What happened?" + +She looked around and saw Ben coming down the stair. He had a big smile on his face. He said, "I found a lot of fun things to play with upstairs. There were books and puzzles and games. They were not yours, so I could play with them. And guess what? I also found a feather. I used it to tickle your nose and make you sneeze. That's what you get for not sharing your toys." + +Lily realized that Ben had tricked her. She felt ashamed and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You're right. I was not nice. I should have shared my toys with you. Sharing is caring. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I forgive you. But you have to promise me that you will share your toys from now on. And maybe we can play together and have more fun." + +Lily said, "I promise. And yes, let's play together. You can choose any toy you want. And maybe you can teach me how to play with the books and puzzles and games you found upstairs." + +Ben said, "Okay, that sounds good. Come on, let's go." + +They hugged and went upstairs. They played with the toys and learned from each other. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. If you share your toys, you can make friends and have more fun. If you don't share your toys, you can lose them and make enemies. And you never know when someone might sneeze on your tower. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big ball and a cord. They throw the ball and pull the cord. They have fun. + +But then the ball goes too far. It lands in the mud. It is dirty and wet. Tom and Lily are sad. + +"Mom, mom, our ball is dirty!" they cry. + +Mom comes out. She sees the ball. She is not angry. She smiles. + +"Don't worry, my loves. We can wash the ball. Come with me." she says. + +She takes the ball and the cord. She goes to the hose. She turns on the water. She sprays the ball and the cord. She makes them clean and shiny. + +Tom and Lily watch. They are alert. They want to help. + +"Can we wash too, mom?" they ask. + +"Of course, you can. Here, take the hose. Be careful, don't spray each other!" mom says. + +She gives them the hose. They take turns to wash the ball and the cord. They laugh and splash. They have fun again. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat sandwiches and fruit. Lily had a cheese sandwich and Ben had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They also had grapes and apple slices. + +Mom gave them each a napkin to wipe their mouths and hands. Lily wiped her mouth carefully, but Ben was messy. He got jelly on his nose and chin. Mom laughed and said, "Ben, you need to wipe better. You have jelly all over your face." + +Ben smiled and said, "I like jelly. It is sweet and sticky." He wiped his nose and chin with his napkin, but he also wiped some jelly on his cheek. Lily saw this and giggled. She said, "Ben, you still have jelly on your cheek. Here, let me help you." She took her napkin and wiped his cheek gently. + +Ben said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister." He gave her a hug and a kiss. Lily hugged him back and said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good brother." Mom and Dad watched them and felt happy. They were a cheerful family. They finished their lunch and put their napkins in the trash. Then they went to play in the backyard. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big ball near the fence. It was red and shiny. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can we have the ball?" Sara asked a man who was sitting on a bench. He was reading a book. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He was generous. "Sure, you can have it. But be careful, it has spikes. Don't touch them or you might get hurt." + +"Thank you, mister!" Tom said. He took the ball and threw it to Sara. She caught it and threw it back. They had fun with the ball. + +But then, something strange happened. The ball started to make a hissing sound. It got smaller and smaller. It was losing air. It was disappearing! + +"Oh no, the ball is gone!" Sara cried. She and Tom looked at the fence. There was a hole in it. The ball had hit the hole and popped. + +They ran to the man and told him what happened. They were sorry. They thought he would be angry. + +But the man was not angry. He was kind. He said, "Don't worry, kids. It was an old ball. I don't need it anymore. You can keep it if you want. Maybe you can use it for something else." + +Sara and Tom thanked the man again. They took the ball and went home. They decided to use it as a hat. They put it on their heads and laughed. They still had fun with the ball. +Sara and Tom are new friends. They met at the park yesterday. They like to play on the swings and slide. Today, Sara wants to introduce Tom to her mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, this is Tom. He is my friend from the park. He likes to swing and slide too," Sara says. + +"Hello, Tom. It's nice to meet you. I'm Sara's mom and this is Sara's dad," Sara's mom says. + +"Hi, Sara's mom and dad. I'm happy to meet you too. Sara is very nice and fun," Tom says. + +Sara's dad looks at his watch. He says, "Oh, it's almost time for lunch. Do you want to stay and eat with us, Tom?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, please. I'm hungry. Thank you for inviting me." + +Sara's mom says, "You're welcome, Tom. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. I made some sandwiches and fruit for you." + +Sara and Tom follow Sara's mom to the kitchen. On the way, they see a big clock on the wall. It has a face and two hands. It makes a loud sound every hour. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"That is a clock. It tells us what time it is. When it makes a loud sound, it means it is a new hour," Sara explains. + +Tom says, "That is cool. I don't have a clock like that at home. Can I hear it make a loud sound?" + +Sara says, "Sure, you can. But you have to wait a little bit. It will make a loud sound soon. It is almost twelve o'clock." + +Sara and Tom wait and watch the clock. They see the big hand move closer to the twelve. They hear a loud sound. It is the clock. It makes twelve loud sounds. One for each hour. + +"Dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong," the clock says. + +Sara and Tom count the sounds. They clap their hands. They laugh. + +"That was fun. I like your clock, Sara. It is loud and funny," Tom says. + +"I like it too. It is my favorite clock. It is old and special. It was my grandma's clock. She gave it to me when I was a baby," Sara says. + +Sara and Tom hug. They are happy. They are good friends. They go to the kitchen to eat lunch with Sara's mom and dad. They enjoy the sandwiches and fruit. They talk and smile. They have a good time. +Tom was a shy boy who liked to draw and read. He did not like to talk to other kids or play with them. He felt scared and alone. He only had one friend, a big dog named Rex. + +One day, Tom's mom asked him to deliver some cookies to Mrs. Lee, their neighbor. She said Mrs. Lee was very nice and liked cookies. She said it was a good thing to help others and be kind. Tom did not want to go, but he did not want to make his mom sad. He took the cookies and Rex and walked to Mrs. Lee's house. + +He knocked on the door and waited. He heard a voice say, "Who is it?" He said, "It's Tom. I have cookies for you." The door opened and he saw Mrs. Lee. She was old and had white hair and glasses. She smiled and said, "Hello, Tom. Thank you for the cookies. They look delicious. And who is this?" She pointed at Rex. + +Tom said, "This is Rex. He is my friend." Mrs. Lee said, "He is a handsome friend. Can I pet him?" Tom nodded and Rex wagged his tail. Mrs. Lee bent down and stroked Rex's fur. She said, "You are a good boy, Rex. And so are you, Tom. You have delivered me a lot of value today. You have made me happy with your cookies and your company. Do you want to come in and have some tea and cookies with me?" + +Tom felt shy, but he also felt curious. He liked Mrs. Lee's smile and voice. He said, "Yes, please." He followed Mrs. Lee into her house. He saw that she had many books and pictures on the walls. She said, "I like to read and draw, too. Do you want to see some of my books and drawings?" Tom said, "Yes, please." He felt a warm feeling in his chest. He thought, maybe Mrs. Lee can be my friend, too. + +Moral: Sometimes, being brave and kind can help you make new friends and discover new things. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, hairy dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and barks. + +"Hello, dog!" Tom says. He wants to pet the dog. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sam says. He is afraid of the dog. "The dog might snap at you!" + +Tom does not listen to Sam. He reaches out his hand to touch the dog. The dog does not like that. The dog snaps at Tom's hand. Tom cries out and pulls back his hand. It hurts. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. He shows Sam his hand. There is a red mark on it. "The dog bit me!" + +Sam feels sorry for Tom. He hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Let's go to the nurse. She will make your hand better." + +They leave the park and walk to the nurse's office. It is in the town. The town has many houses and shops and cars. They see other people and animals on the way. They are careful not to go near the hairy dog again. They hope the nurse will help Tom. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and catch bad guys. They had a secret base under the big tree, where they kept their spy tools and snacks. + +One day, they saw a man sneaking around the fence. He had a bottle in his hand and a mask on his face. He looked like a bad guy. Lily and Ben decided to follow him and see what he was doing. + +They saw him go to the flower bed and pour some of the bottle on the roses. The roses started to turn brown and wilt. Lily and Ben gasped. He was using poison to kill the flowers! + +"Stop, bad guy!" Lily shouted. "You are hurting the flowers!" + +The man turned around and saw them. He looked angry and scared. He tried to run away, but Ben threw a stick at him and made him trip. Lily and Ben ran to him and grabbed the bottle. + +"Give us the poison!" Ben said. "You are not allowed to use it!" + +The man struggled, but Lily and Ben were too strong. They took the bottle and ran to the house. They told their mom what happened. She called the police and they came to arrest the man. + +Lily and Ben were very brave and smart. They saved the flowers and caught the bad guy. Their mom was very proud of them. She gave them a big hug and a cookie. They finished their cookie and smiled. They were happy. They were the best spies ever. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run and slide and swing and climb. They saw a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue was very old and gray. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked her mom. + +"That is a king from a long time ago. He was very brave and strong," her mom said. + +"Can we go closer?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't touch the statue. It might be dirty or break," her mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the statue. They looked at the king's face and his sword and his horse. They wanted to find something else on the statue. They started to search. + +"Look, there is a bird on his hat!" Lily said. + +"Look, there is a coin in his hand!" Ben said. + +They searched more and more. They went around and around the statue. They got dizzy. + +"Whoa, I feel funny," Lily said. + +"Me too. Let's stop," Ben said. + +They sat down on the grass. They felt better. They smiled at each other. + +"That was fun. We found many things on the statue," Lily said. + +"Yes, we did. But I like you more than the statue," Ben said. + +They hugged each other. Their mom came and hugged them too. + +"Are you ready to go home?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. We had a good time," they said. + +They walked home together. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are brother and sister. They like to play in the house. One day, they are bored and want to do something fun. They see their mom cook in the kitchen. They smell the yummy food. They want to help their mom cook. + +They ask their mom, "Can we help you cook, mom?" + +Their mom says, "No, you are too little to cook. You can hurt yourself with the hot stove or the sharp knife. Go play in your room." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They do not want to play in their room. They want to cook. They have an idea. They sneak into the kitchen when their mom is not looking. They find some eggs, some flour, some milk, and some sugar. They think they can make a cake. + +They take the eggs, the flour, the milk, and the sugar to the living room. They find a big bowl and a spoon. They crack the eggs and pour them in the bowl. They add the flour, the milk, and the sugar. They stir the mixture with the spoon. They think they are good cooks. + +They look for a pan to bake the cake. They see a pan on the top of the fridge. They want to get the pan. They see a chair near the fridge. They push the chair to the fridge. They climb on the chair. They reach for the pan. + +But the chair is not stable. It wobbles and tips over. Sara and Tom fall off the chair. They hit the floor hard. They cry out loud. The bowl falls with them. The mixture spills all over the floor. It makes a big mess. + +Their mom hears the noise. She runs to the living room. She sees Sara and Tom on the floor. She sees the bowl and the mixture on the floor. She is angry and scared. She says, "What have you done? You could have hurt yourself. You could have burned the house. You are not allowed to cook. You are in big trouble." + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to help you cook. We wanted to make a cake." + +Their mom says, "You are not helping me cook. You are making a disaster. You have to clean up this mess. And you have to go to your room. No cake for you today." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They have to clean up the mess. They have to go to their room. They have no cake. They are not glad. They are bad. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bag of beans on a bench. They are hungry, so they go to the bag. + +"Look, beans!" Lily says. "We can eat them." + +Tom nods. He likes beans. He opens the bag and takes some beans. He gives some to Lily. They eat the beans. They are yummy. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They turn around and see a scary bear. The bear is angry. The bear wants the beans. The beans are his. + +"Run!" Lily screams. She drops the beans and runs. Tom runs too. But the bear is faster. The bear catches Tom. The bear bites Tom. Tom cries. Lily cries too. She can't help Tom. The bear eats Tom and the beans. Lily is alone and sad. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls and balls. But Lily wanted to play with Tom's train. She liked the train very much. It was big and red and made a loud noise. + +"Can I borrow your train, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own toys," Tom said. + +"But I want to try it. Please, Tom, just for a little while," Lily begged. + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to share his train. He hugged it tightly. + +Lily was sad. She looked around and saw a man walking by. He had a big bag on his back. He smiled at Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, children. What are you playing with?" the man asked. + +"We are playing with our toys. But Tom won't let me borrow his train," Lily said. + +The man looked at the train. He had a clever idea. He took out a shiny coin from his pocket. + +"I have something for you, Tom. A shiny coin. Do you want it?" the man asked. + +Tom's eyes lit up. He liked shiny things. He nodded. + +"OK, then. Give me your train and I will give you the coin. You can buy more toys with it," the man said. + +Tom thought it was a good deal. He gave the man his train and took the coin. + +"Thank you, Tom. Have a nice day," the man said. He put the train in his bag and walked away. + +Lily was angry. She knew the man was bad. He did not borrow the train. He took it away. + +"Tom, you are silly. That man tricked you. He stole your train. Give me back the coin. We have to get your train back," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He liked the coin. He ran away to show it to his mother. + +Lily was left alone. She wished she had a train to play with. She wished Tom was nicer to her. She wished the man was not so clever. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters with bows and arrows. They made their arrows from sticks and feathers. They looked for animals to hunt, but they only found birds and squirrels. + +"Look, Tom, a big bird!" Lily said, pointing to a crow on a tree. "Let's shoot it with our arrows!" + +Tom nodded and took aim with his bow. He pulled the string and let go of his arrow. But the arrow flew too high and missed the bird. The crow cawed and flew away. + +"Too bad, Tom. You almost got it," Lily said. "Let me try next time." + +They ran to get their arrow and looked for another target. They saw a rabbit hopping in the grass. Lily got ready to shoot her arrow. She pulled the string and let go of her arrow. But the arrow flew too low and hit a rock. The rabbit ran away. + +"Too bad, Lily. You almost got it," Tom said. "Let's try again." + +They ran to get their arrow and looked for another target. They saw a big dog running towards them. It was brown and furry and had a collar. It looked friendly, but it was very fast and loud. + +"Look, Tom, a dog!" Lily said. "Maybe it wants to play with us!" + +Tom shook his head. He did not like dogs. He was afraid of them. He remembered the last time a dog chased him and bit his leg. It hurt a lot and he cried. + +"No, Lily, no! It's a bad dog! It will bite us!" Tom said. "Let's run away!" + +But it was too late. The dog was already close to them. It barked and jumped on them. It knocked them down and licked their faces. It wagged its tail and wanted to play. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily screamed. "Go away, dog! Go away!" + +But the dog did not go away. It stayed with them and played with their arrows. It chewed them and broke them. It ruined their game. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and scared. They wished someone would come and save them. They wished they had never shot their arrows at the animals. They wished they had been good hunters. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to use the music box. The music box can play different songs. Lily and Ben like to dance to the songs. + +But the music box has a problem. It only plays one song at a time. And it takes a long time to change the song. Lily and Ben have to be patient and wait for the music box to play a new song. + +Lily likes the first song. It is fast and fun. She dances and jumps and spins. Ben does not like the first song. He thinks it is too loud and silly. He wants to hear a different song. He says to Lily, "Can we change the song? I don't like this one." + +Lily says, "No, we have to wait. The music box is still playing this song. We have to be patient. This song is fun. Come and dance with me." + +Ben says, "No, I don't want to dance to this song. It is boring. I want to hear a new song. Can we use something else?" + +Lily says, "No, we can't use something else. We only have the music box. And we have to share it. We have to take turns. You can choose the next song. But you have to wait for this song to end." + +Ben is not happy. He does not want to wait. He does not want to share. He does not want to be patient. He wants to use the music box now. He tries to take the music box from Lily. Lily does not let him. They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. + +The music box falls to the ground. It breaks. It does not play any song. Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at the music box. They are sad. They are sorry. They say to each other, "I'm sorry. I was not patient. I was not nice. Can we still be friends?" + +They hug and say, "Yes, we can still be friends. We don't need the music box to have fun. We can sing and dance to our own songs. We can use our imagination. We can be patient and share and take turns." + +They smile and start to sing and dance. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Anna asks her mom. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. The slide is high and fast. Hold on tight and don't push each other," her mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +"Look, mom, I can go down by myself!" Ben says. + +"Good job, Ben, you are brave!" his mom says. + +Anna wants to try too. She goes up the stairs. She sits on the slide. She looks down. She feels scared. + +"Ben, can you go with me?" she asks. + +"Sure, Anna, I can go with you. Don't worry, I will hold your hand," Ben says. + +He goes up the stairs. He sits behind Anna. He holds her hand. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" he asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Ben," she says. + +They go down the slide together. They feel the wind in their hair. They smile and shout. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna says. + +"Yes, that was fun!" Ben says. + +They hug each other. They are happy. + +They go to their moms. They tell them about the slide. + +"You did great, Anna and Ben. I am proud of you. You were careful and kind to each other," their moms say. + +They mention the slide. They mention the fun. They mention their friendship. They love the park. They love each other. They love their moms. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were on a trip with their mom and dad. They went to a big city with many cars and buildings. They stayed in a hotel with a pool and a playground. Anna and Ben liked the hotel very much. + +One day, they wanted to go to the park and see the ducks. Mom and dad said they could walk there, but they had to be careful and hold their hands. Anna and Ben agreed and put on their hats and shoes. They were very excited to see the ducks. + +They walked fast on the sidewalk, looking at the shops and the people. They saw a big red bus, a yellow taxi, and a blue bike. They also saw a man with a big balloon. The balloon was shaped like a duck. Anna and Ben wanted the balloon very much. They asked mom and dad if they could have it. + +Mom and dad said no, they already had enough toys. They said they would see real ducks at the park. Anna and Ben were sad, but they kept walking. They hoped the park was not far away. + +But then, something bad happened. The man with the balloon tripped on a stone and let go of the balloon. The balloon flew away in the air, high and fast. Anna and Ben saw the balloon and shouted, "Look, the duck balloon!" + +They forgot to hold mom and dad's hands. They ran after the balloon, across the street. They did not see the cars and the lights. They did not hear the horns and the brakes. They only saw the balloon. + +Mom and dad saw Anna and Ben run away. They were very scared. They yelled, "Stop, Anna and Ben, stop!" They ran after them, trying to catch them. They hoped nothing bad would happen to them. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a brown bear that he loved very much. Mia had a doll that she liked to dress up. Ben saw Mia's doll and wanted to play with it. He grabbed it from her hands and ran away. + +"Give it back!" Mia shouted. "That's my doll!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Ben said. He ran to his room and locked the door. + +Mia was very sad and angry. She knocked on the door and cried. "Please, Ben, give me my doll! I'll share my toys with you!" + +But Ben did not listen. He hugged the doll and said, "You have a bear, I have a doll. That's fair." + +Mia went to find Mom. She told her what Ben did. Mom was not happy. She went to Ben's room and knocked on the door. "Ben, open the door. You need to talk to me." + +Ben opened the door. He saw Mom's face and knew he was in trouble. He tried to hide the doll behind his back. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Mom asked. "Did you take Mia's doll without asking?" + +Ben nodded. He felt ashamed. + +"Why did you do that, Ben?" Mom asked. "That was not nice. How would you feel if Mia took your bear?" + +Ben thought about his bear. He loved his bear. He would be very sad and angry if Mia took it. He realized he made a mistake. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Ben said. "I was selfish. I wanted to play with the doll, but I did not think about Mia's feelings." + +Mom smiled. She was glad Ben understood. She said, "That's good, Ben. You should always think about how others feel. And you should always ask before you take something that is not yours. That's called being respectful and kind." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. Here is your doll. Can I play with it with you?" + +Mia smiled. She was happy Ben apologized. She said, "Thank you, Ben. Yes, you can play with it with me. And I'll let you play with my bear, too." + +Ben and Mia hugged. They went to the living room and played with their toys. They shared and had fun. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She wrapped her arms around her waist and felt warm and happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with sand on the shore. They make a big castle with a flag and a door. They are happy. + +But then a big wave comes. It is very fast and loud. It hits the castle and breaks it. The flag and the door are gone. Tom and Jen are sad. + +They cry and hug each other. They want to make a new castle. But they have no more sand. The wave took it all. They look around and see a big hill of sand. It is far from the shore. It is open and has no waves. + +They run to the hill of sand. They start to make a new castle. They work hard and fast. They complete the castle. It is bigger and better than the old one. They put a new flag and a new door. They are happy again. + +They smile and clap their hands. They look at the shore and see the wave. It is still big and loud. But it cannot reach them. They are safe on the hill of sand. They are proud of their castle. They are friends. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy printer. They put paper in the tray and press the button. The printer makes noise and prints pictures of animals and cars. Tom and Mia are happy. + +One day, Tom has a serious idea. He wants to print a picture of a big cake. He thinks it will look yummy and he can pretend to eat it. He tells Mia his idea and she agrees. They find a picture of a cake in a book and put it on the printer. + +But something goes wrong. The printer makes a loud noise and smoke comes out. The paper in the tray gets stuck and burns. Tom and Mia are scared. They run to their mom and tell her what happened. + +Mom is not happy. She goes to the printer and sees the mess. She says, "Tom and Mia, you should not put books on the printer. You could have broken it or hurt yourself. You need to be careful and listen to the rules." + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to print a cake. We did not know it was bad." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I know you did not mean to do it. But you need to learn from your mistake. Next time, you can only print pictures that are on paper. And you can only print when I am with you. OK?" + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "OK, Mom. We will do that." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, I have a surprise for you." + +Tom and Mia wonder what the surprise is. They help Mom clean up the printer and the paper. Then, Mom takes them to the kitchen. There, on the table, is a big cake. It looks just like the picture they wanted to print. Tom and Mia are happy. They say, "Wow, Mom, thank you! You printed a cake for us!" + +Mom laughs and says, "No, I baked a cake for you. It is much better than a printed cake. It is real and delicious. And you can share it with me and Dad. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Mia say, "That sounds great, Mom! We love you!" + +They hug Mom and sit down to enjoy the cake. They think that Mom is the best printer in the world. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big truck that could carry things. They pretended to be drivers who deliver things to different places. + +One day, they saw a big pile of coal in their backyard. Their dad said it was for the fireplace, but they thought it looked like fun. They decided to use their truck to deliver coal to their friends. + +They filled their truck with coal and drove around the neighborhood. They knocked on the doors of their friends and said, "We have a special delivery for you!" They gave them some coal and said, "You can use it to make art or build things. It is very creative!" + +Some of their friends were happy and thanked them. They liked the idea of using coal for fun. They made drawings, sculptures, and castles with the coal. They showed Lily and Tom their creations and invited them to play. + +But some of their friends were not happy and got angry. They did not like the coal. They said it was dirty, smelly, and useless. They threw the coal away and told Lily and Tom to go away. They said they wanted real toys, not coal. + +Lily and Tom felt sad and confused. They did not understand why some of their friends did not like their gift. They thought they were being nice and generous. They wondered if they did something wrong. + +They went back to their home and told their dad what happened. Their dad hugged them and said, "You are very kind and creative, my darlings. You wanted to share something you liked with your friends. That is a good thing. But not everyone likes the same things. Some people have different tastes and preferences. That is okay. You should respect their choices and not force them to like what you like. And you should also respect the things that belong to others and not take them without asking. The coal was for the fireplace, not for playing. Next time, you should ask me before you use it." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "We are sorry, dad. We did not mean to upset you or our friends. We learned our lesson. We will ask you before we use your things. And we will respect our friends' likes and dislikes. We hope they will forgive us and still be our friends." + +Their dad smiled and said, "I forgive you, and I am sure your friends will too. You are good kids who make mistakes sometimes, like everyone else. But you are also willing to learn and improve. That is what matters. Now, why don't you go and play with your truck and your toys? And maybe you can find something else to deliver that your friends will enjoy." + +Lily and Tom hugged their dad and said, "Thank you, dad. We love you. We will go and play with our truck and our toys. And we will find something else to deliver that our friends will like. Maybe some cookies or flowers or stickers. Something nice and fun and creative." + +They ran to their room and picked up their truck and their toys. They looked for something else to deliver that their friends would like. They were happy and excited. They had learned a valuable lesson. They had learned to be kind, creative, and respectful. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play together. One morning, they go to the park. The park has a big slide. Tom and Ann want to go on the slide. + +"Let's act like we are birds!" Tom says. "We can fly high in the sky!" + +"OK!" Ann says. "That sounds fun!" + +They climb up the slide. Tom goes first. He spreads his arms and says, "I am a bird! I am a bird!" He slides down fast. He laughs. + +Ann goes next. She spreads her arms and says, "I am a bird too! I am a bird too!" She slides down fast. But she slides too fast. She does not stop at the end of the slide. She flies off the slide. She falls on the ground. She hurts her head. She cries. + +Tom runs to her. He is scared. He says, "Ann, are you OK? Ann, are you OK?" + +But Ann does not answer. She does not move. She is not OK. She is very hurt. Tom cries too. He wishes he did not act like a bird. He wishes he was careful. He wishes Ann was OK. +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, but they also wanted to do something else. + +"Let's go outside and play in the snow," Lily suggested. "We can make a snowman and a snow fort." + +Ben shook his head. "No, I don't want to go outside. It's too cold and wet. I want to stay here and play with my car." + +Lily frowned. She was impatient. She wanted to go outside and have an adventure. She did not like Ben's car. It was boring and noisy. + +"Please, Ben, let's go outside. It will be fun. We can wear our hats and gloves and boots. We can make a snow angel and a snowball fight," Lily pleaded. + +Ben still said no. He was stubborn. He liked his car. It was fast and shiny. He did not care about the snow. He thought it was silly and messy. + +Lily was angry. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She grabbed her doll and ran to the door. She opened it and went outside. + +"Fine, then. I will go outside by myself. You can stay here and play with your stupid car," Lily shouted. + +Ben was surprised. He did not expect Lily to leave. He felt a pang in his heart. He did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. He liked Lily. She was his friend. + +He looked at his car. It was not as fun as he thought. He felt lonely and bored. + +He put down his car and ran to the door. He opened it and saw Lily outside. She was making a snowman. She looked happy and cheerful. + +He felt sorry. He wanted to join her. He wanted to make up with her. + +He put on his hat and gloves and boots. He grabbed a scarf and a carrot. He went outside and called her name. + +"Lily, Lily, I'm sorry. Can I play with you? Can I help you make the snowman?" Ben asked. + +Lily turned around and saw Ben. She smiled. She was glad. She missed Ben. She wanted to be his friend again. + +She nodded. She gave him a hug. She handed him the scarf and the carrot. + +"Of course, Ben. You can play with me. You can help me make the snowman. We can have fun together," Lily said. + +They finished the snowman. They gave him a hat and a smile. They played in the snow. They made a snow angel and a snowball fight. They laughed and giggled. + +They were happy. They were friends. They had a good time. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and charming. He liked to run and jump and lick their faces. + +One day, their mom told them to behave and not to make a mess. She had to work on her laptop and she needed some quiet. Lily and Ben said okay and went outside with Spot. They played on the swing and the slide for a while, but then they got bored. They decided to make a castle in the sandbox with their buckets and shovels. + +They worked hard and made a big and beautiful castle. They were very proud of it and wanted to show it to their mom. They ran inside and called her. "Mom, mom, come and see our castle!" they shouted. + +Mom looked up from her laptop and smiled. She was happy to see them having fun, but she was also very busy. She said, "That's wonderful, my loves, but I can't come right now. I have to finish this work. Can you wait a little bit?" + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They wanted their mom to see their castle and to play with them. They said, "But mom, we worked so hard and it's so pretty. Please, please, come with us." + +Mom sighed. She knew they were excited, but she also had a deadline. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves, but I really can't. How about this? You go back outside and play with Spot for a little longer. He's very charming and he loves you. And when I'm done with my work, I'll come and see your castle and give you a big hug. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They loved Spot, but they also loved their castle. They looked at each other and nodded. They said, "Okay, mom, we'll wait. But hurry up, okay?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, I'll hurry up. Thank you for being so good and understanding. You're the best twins ever. Now go and have fun with Spot. And behave, okay?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, mom, we'll behave." They ran outside with Spot and played some more. They chased him and threw him a ball and rubbed his belly. He wagged his tail and barked happily. They had fun, but they also kept an eye on the door, hoping their mom would come soon. They wanted to share their castle with her and to hear her say how proud she was of them. They knew she loved them, but they also wanted her attention. They were tired of waiting, but they tried to behave. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +One day, they want to make a big castle with blocks. They use all the blocks they have, but the castle is not big enough. They need more blocks. + +"Let's ask Mom for more blocks," Tim says. + +"OK," Kim says. + +They go to the kitchen, where Mom is making a cake. They see a big bowl of flour, eggs, butter and sugar on the table. + +"Mom, can we have more blocks?" Tim asks. + +"Sorry, sweeties, I don't have more blocks. I need these things to make a cake," Mom says. + +"But we want to make a big castle," Kim says. + +"I have an idea," Mom says. "Why don't you use these things to add to your castle? They are like blocks, but soft and light. You can make walls and roofs and doors with them. But be careful, they are not strong like blocks. And don't eat them, they are not ready yet." + +Tim and Kim think this is a fun idea. They take some flour, eggs, butter and sugar and go back to their room. They add them to their castle, making it bigger and lighter. They have fun making shapes and patterns with them. + +They also make a guard for their castle. They use a banana for the body, two grapes for the eyes, a cherry for the nose and a slice of bread for the hat. They put the guard on the door of their castle. + +"Look, our castle is done!" Tim says. + +"It's the best castle ever!" Kim says. + +They are very happy with their castle. They hug each other and say thank you to Mom. They play with their castle until it is time for dinner. Then they wash their hands and go to the table. + +Mom has made a delicious cake for dessert. She cuts a slice for each of them. + +"Wow, this cake is yummy!" Tim says. + +"It's like our castle, but sweet and warm," Kim says. + +They eat their cake and smile. They love Mom and they love their castle. They are very happy. +Anna was restless. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to play with her toys and read her books. But mother said it was time for bed. She tucked Anna in and kissed her goodnight. + +"Sleep well, my sweet girl," mother said. "Tomorrow we have a big day. We will welcome a new baby to our family." + +Anna was curious. She wanted to see the new baby. She wondered if it was a boy or a girl, if it had hair or not, if it would cry or laugh. She asked mother many questions. + +"Mother, will the new baby like me?" Anna said. + +"Of course, the new baby will like you," mother said. "You will be a great sister. You will help me take care of the baby and teach the baby many things." + +"Mother, can I hold the baby?" Anna said. + +"Yes, you can hold the baby, but gently and carefully," mother said. "The baby is very small and fragile. You have to be gentle and careful with the baby." + +"Mother, can I give the baby a name?" Anna said. + +"No, you cannot give the baby a name," mother said. "Your father and I have already chosen a name for the baby. But you can call the baby by the name we have chosen." + +"Mother, what is the name of the baby?" Anna said. + +Mother smiled and whispered the name of the baby in Anna's ear. Anna smiled too. She liked the name of the baby. She repeated the name of the baby softly. + +"Goodnight, mother. Goodnight, baby," Anna said. + +"Goodnight, Anna. I love you," mother said. + +Anna closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of the new baby and how she would welcome the baby tomorrow. She was restless no more. +Lily and Sam went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily and Sam loved the swans. They were white and graceful. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can we go closer, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and quiet. Swans can be shy and scared," mom said. + +Lily and Sam nodded. They took some bread from mom and walked slowly to the pond. They saw a big swan with a long neck and a yellow beak. It looked at them with curious eyes. + +"Hello, swan. We have some bread for you. Do you want some?" Sam said. + +The swan nodded and swam closer. Lily and Sam threw some bread into the water. The swan ate it happily. It made a soft sound. Lily and Sam smiled. + +They wanted to pet the swan. They reached out their hands. But the swan did not like that. It hissed and flapped its wings. It looked angry and scared. + +"Uh-oh, we made the swan mad. What do we do?" Lily said. + +"Run!" Sam said. + +Lily and Sam ran away from the pond. They ran back to mom. They were scared and sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We tried to pet the swan, but it did not like it. It hissed and flapped at us. We ran away," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. You did not mean to upset the swan. But you have to remember, swans are not like dogs or cats. They are wild animals. They do not like to be touched or chased. They need their space and respect. Next time, just watch them from a distance and enjoy their beauty." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. They were still enthusiastic about the swans, but they knew how to be more careful and respectful. They said sorry to the swan and thanked it for the bread. The swan nodded and swam away. Lily and Sam watched it with wonder and admiration. +Sam and Mia went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with many colors. Mom said it was a circus. They wanted to see the circus, so Mom bought tickets for them. + +Inside the tent, they saw many animals and people doing funny things. There was a man with a red nose and big shoes. He was a clown. He made Sam and Mia laugh with his jokes and tricks. He also gave them balloons and candy. + +But there was also a mean man who wanted to hurt the clown. He had a stick and a net. He tried to catch the clown and hit him. Sam and Mia did not like the mean man. They wanted to protect the clown. They shouted, "Stop! Leave the clown alone!" + +The clown heard them and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sam and Mia. You are very brave and kind. You are unique, just like me. We are all unique and special. That is why we are happy and free." + +He took Sam and Mia by the hand and ran away from the mean man. He took them to his car, which was also colorful and funny. He said, "Come with me. I will show you more of the circus. You are my new friends." + +Sam and Mia were very happy. They hugged the clown and said, "You are our friend too. You are the best clown ever." They went with the clown to see more of the circus and had a lot of fun. Mom was also happy and proud of them. She said, "You did a good thing. You protected the clown. You are very good children." +Tom liked to play with his toy motorcycle. He made it go zoom and vroom on the floor. He liked to pretend he was a big rider on a real motorcycle. + +One day, Tom saw a big jar of jam on the kitchen table. He wanted to taste it. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. He opened it and dipped his finger in. The jam was sweet and sticky. He liked it a lot. + +He had an idea. He took his toy motorcycle and dipped its wheels in the jam. He thought it would make the motorcycle go faster and smoother. He took the motorcycle to the living room and spread the jam on the carpet. He made a big red trail with the jam. He thought it looked cool. + +But Mom did not think it was cool. She saw the mess and was very angry. She said the jam was disgusting on the carpet. She said Tom was naughty and had to clean it up. She took the toy motorcycle and the jar of jam away. She gave Tom a rag and a bucket of water. + +Tom was sad and sorry. He did not mean to make Mom angry. He did not like to clean the carpet. He wished he had not played with the jam. He missed his toy motorcycle. He learned a lesson. He decided he would not spread jam on anything again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a camera that mom gave them. They liked to take pictures of flowers and bugs and birds. + +"Look, Sara, a big butterfly!" Tom said. He pointed the camera at the butterfly and pressed the button. "Click!" + +"Let me see, let me see!" Sara said. She grabbed the camera from Tom and looked at the screen. "Wow, it's so pretty!" + +She wanted to keep the picture for herself. She ran inside the house with the camera. Tom ran after her. + +"Give it back, Sara, it's my turn!" Tom said. He was angry. + +"No, it's mine, it's mine!" Sara said. She was selfish. + +They reached the kitchen, where mom was making a sandwich. She saw them fighting over the camera. + +"Stop, stop, what are you doing?" mom said. She was worried. + +"Sara took my picture!" Tom said. + +"Tom wants to take my picture!" Sara said. + +Mom took the camera from them and looked at the picture. It was a beautiful butterfly. + +"It's a nice picture, but you have to share, Sara," mom said. She was fair. + +She cut the picture in half with scissors and gave one half to Sara and one half to Tom. + +"Here, now you both have a picture of the butterfly," mom said. She was kind. + +Sara and Tom looked at their half-pictures. They felt sorry. + +"Sorry, Tom, I was mean," Sara said. + +"Sorry, Sara, I was mad," Tom said. + +They hugged and said sorry to mom. + +"Can we have a sandwich, mom? We are hungry," they said. + +"Of course, my loves, come and eat," mom said. She was happy. + +They ate their sandwiches and smiled. They learned to share and be nice. They were friends. +Poppy was a very independent dog. She liked to do things by herself, like finding bones, digging holes, and chasing cats. She did not like to wear a collar or a leash, or to listen to her owner, who was a nice lady but always told her what to do. Poppy wanted to be free and have fun. + +One day, Poppy saw a shiny thing on the street. It was a big ring with a red stone that sparkled in the sun. Poppy thought it was a toy, and she wanted to play with it. She ran to the ring and picked it up with her mouth. She felt very happy and proud. She decided to take the ring to her favorite spot, under a big tree in the park, where she could polish it with her tongue and make it even more shiny. + +But Poppy did not know that the ring belonged to a very important lady, who was visiting the city. The lady had lost the ring when she got out of her car, and she was very sad and worried. She asked her driver and her bodyguard to help her find the ring, which was very valuable and had been in her family for a long time. They looked everywhere, but they could not see the ring. + +Poppy was enjoying her new toy, when she heard a loud noise. It was a big car with a siren and a flashing light. It stopped near the tree where Poppy was hiding. Poppy was curious and scared. She peeked out from behind the tree and saw the important lady, the driver, and the bodyguard. They were talking to a man in a blue uniform, who had a badge and a radio. The man was a policeman, and he was trying to help the lady find her ring. + +Poppy realized that the ring was not a toy, but something that the lady wanted very much. She felt sorry for the lady, who looked sad and tired. Poppy decided to do something very brave and kind. She came out from behind the tree and walked to the lady, with the ring in her mouth. She dropped the ring at the lady's feet and wagged her tail. + +The lady was amazed and delighted. She picked up the ring and hugged Poppy. She thanked Poppy and the policeman, and gave Poppy a big kiss. She said that Poppy was a very smart and good dog, and that she wanted to give her a reward. She asked Poppy's owner, who had followed the car to the park, if she could take Poppy with her to her home, where she had a big garden and many toys for Poppy. + +Poppy's owner was surprised and proud. She loved Poppy, but she knew that Poppy was very independent and liked to have adventures. She thought that Poppy would be happy with the lady, who could give her more attention and care. She agreed to let Poppy go with the lady, but only if Poppy wanted to. + +Poppy looked at the lady, who smiled and held out her hand. She looked at her owner, who nodded and smiled. She looked at the ring, which shone in the sun. She made up her mind. She licked the lady's hand and jumped into her car. She was ready for a new life, with a new friend, and a new toy. She was still independent, but she was also grateful and loyal. She barked happily and waved goodbye to her owner, who waved back and wished her well. Poppy had found a new home, and the lady had found a new treasure. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many stones on it. Lily wanted to climb the hill and find the best stone. Tom was scared of the hill. He said, "No, Lily, it is too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +Lily shrugged. She did not care. She said, "I am not scared. I want to see what is on the other side of the hill. Maybe there is something fun or pretty. You can stay here if you want." She ran to the hill and started to climb. + +Tom did not want to be alone. He followed Lily, but he was slow and careful. He did not like the stones. They were hard and sharp and dirty. He wished they were soft and round and pink. He liked pink. He saw a pink flower near a stone. He picked it up and smiled. + +Lily reached the top of the hill. She looked around. She saw more stones, and trees, and grass, and sky. She did not see anything fun or pretty. She was disappointed. She said, "This is boring. There is nothing here. Let's go back." + +She saw Tom coming up the hill. He had a pink flower in his hand. He gave it to her and said, "Here, Lily, I found this for you. It is pink. I know you like pink. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the flower. She smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tom. It is very pretty. I like it a lot. You are very kind. I am sorry I was mean to you. Let's go back and play together." + +They held hands and went down the hill. They were happy. They forgot about the stones. They only saw the pink flower. +Tommy likes to play with his toy car. He can make it go fast and slow, and turn left and right. He can also make it reverse, which means go backwards. He thinks it is funny to reverse his car into things, like his blocks, his books, and his teddy bear. + +One day, Tommy decides to reverse his car into the kitchen. He sees a big bowl of fruit on the table. He thinks it would be funny to reverse his car into the fruit and make them fall. He drives his car towards the table and pushes the reverse button. + +But Tommy does not know that his mom is in the kitchen too. She is making a cake and has a big bowl of eggs and flour in her hands. She is about to put the bowl on the table when she hears a loud crash. She turns around and sees Tommy's car and the fruit on the floor. She is very surprised and drops the bowl of eggs and flour on her head. + +Tommy sees his mom with eggs and flour on her head and thinks it is very funny. He laughs and says, "Look, mom, you are a cake!" His mom does not think it is funny. She is very angry and says, "Tommy, you are a naughty boy! You made a big mess and wasted the fruit and the eggs and the flour. You have to clean it up and say sorry!" + +Tommy feels bad and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was just playing. I didn't mean to make you a cake." He helps his mom clean up the mess and gives her a hug. He says, "I love you, mom. You are the best mom, even when you are a cake." His mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Tommy. You are a good boy, even when you are naughty. But next time, please don't reverse your car into the fruit." +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big train. The train is modern. It can make sounds and lights. Lila and Ben take turns to lead the train around the room. + +One day, their mom calls them for dinner. "Lila, Ben, come to the table. We have pizza and salad and dessert," she says. Lila and Ben love pizza and dessert. They run to the table and sit on their chairs. They eat their pizza and salad quickly. They want to have dessert. + +"What is the dessert, mom?" Lila asks. "It is a surprise. You will see," mom says. She goes to the kitchen and comes back with a big cake. The cake has candles and frosting and sprinkles. It is a birthday cake. "Happy birthday, Lila and Ben!" mom says. "You are four years old today!" + +Lila and Ben are very happy. They clap their hands and smile. They blow out the candles and make a wish. They wish for more toys and more fun. Mom cuts the cake and gives them each a slice. The cake is yummy. Lila and Ben thank mom for the cake and the surprise. + +They finish their dessert and hug mom. They are full and sleepy. They go back to their room and put their toys away. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They get into their beds and mom tucks them in. She kisses them good night and turns off the light. Lila and Ben close their eyes and dream of their modern train and their birthday cake. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to swim in the pool. They had a big pool in their backyard, with blue water and toys. They liked to splash, dive and play games in the pool. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the pool. It was a big, green turtle with a hard shell and a long neck. Sara and Ben were curious and excited. They wanted to touch the turtle and see if it was real. + +They swam closer to the turtle, but it did not move. It looked very old and dirty. Sara reached out her hand and touched the shell. It felt rough and cold. She said, "This turtle is ancient! It must be very old and wise. Maybe it can talk to us." + +Ben was not so sure. He thought the turtle was scary and ugly. He said, "This turtle is not ancient, it is just old and rotten. It does not belong in our pool. It might bite us or make us sick. Let's get rid of it." + +Sara and Ben started to argue. They both wanted their way. They raised their voices and yelled at each other. They said, "It's my pool! I can do what I want! You are wrong! You are mean!" + +Their yelling was so loud that their mom heard them from inside the house. She came out and saw them fighting over the turtle. She was not happy. She said, "Sara and Ben, stop yelling right now! What is going on here? Why are you fighting over this turtle?" + +Sara and Ben stopped yelling and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They told their mom what they thought about the turtle. Their mom listened and smiled. She said, "This turtle is not ancient, and it is not old and rotten. It is a special toy that I bought for you. It is a solar-powered turtle that can swim and move when the sun shines on it. It is a fun and educational toy that can teach you about turtles and nature. You can share it and play with it together. But you have to be gentle and respectful with it. And you have to be kind and polite with each other. No more yelling, okay?" + +Sara and Ben nodded and hugged their mom. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. And we love the turtle. Thank you for the gift. Can we play with it now?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to say sorry to each other and make up. Then you can enjoy the pool and the turtle. And remember, no more yelling." + +Sara and Ben said sorry to each other and hugged. They felt happy and peaceful. They went back to the pool and played with the turtle. They watched it swim and move in the sun. They learned about its parts and habits. They had fun and laughed. They did not yell anymore. They were good twins. +Sam is a smart boy. He likes to learn new things. Yesterday, he went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. + +"Look, Sam, that is a lion. He is the king of the animals. He can roar very loud," his dad said. + +Sam wanted to hear the lion roar. He asked his dad, "Can we go closer, dad? I want to hear the lion." + +"Okay, Sam, but we have to be careful. The lion is very big and strong. We have to stay behind the fence," his dad said. + +They walked closer to the lion's cage. The lion was lying on a rock, under the sun. He looked sleepy. Sam waited for him to roar, but he did not. + +"Maybe he is not hungry, Sam. Lions roar when they are hungry or angry," his mom said. + +Sam was a little disappointed. He wanted to hear the lion roar. He decided to try something. He cupped his hands around his mouth and made a loud roar. + +"ROAR!" + +The lion heard Sam's roar. He lifted his head and looked at Sam. He opened his mouth and made a louder roar. + +"ROAR!" + +Sam was surprised and happy. He heard the lion roar. He smiled and clapped his hands. + +"Wow, Sam, you are very smart. You made the lion roar," his mom said. + +"Did you hear that, dad? I made the lion roar," Sam said. + +"Yes, Sam, I heard that. You are very smart and brave. But don't do that again, okay? The lion might get angry," his dad said. + +"Okay, dad. I won't do that again. But I'm glad I heard the lion roar. It was fun," Sam said. + +They said goodbye to the lion and went to see other animals. Sam had a great day at the zoo. He learned a lot and had fun. He was a smart boy. +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. But they also made a big mess. There was flour, eggs, and milk all over the floor and the table. + +"Mom will be angry when she sees this," Sara said. "We have to clean it up." + +"I have an idea," Tom said. "Let's use the mop. It will make everything shiny and nice." + +He grabbed the mop from the corner and started to wipe the floor. But he did not know that the mop was very dirty. It had been used to clean the bathroom and had not been washed. It had germs and dirt and a terrible smell. + +"Tom, stop!" Sara shouted. "That mop is bad. It will make everything worse." + +But Tom did not listen. He thought he was doing a good job. He mopped the floor, the table, and even the dishes. He changed the kitchen from a mess to a disaster. + +Soon, Mom came home. She saw the kitchen and gasped. She smelled the mop and gagged. She was very angry and sad. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +"Tom did it," Sara said. "He used the mop." + +"Tom, how could you?" Mom said. "You ruined the kitchen. You made everything dirty and smelly. You have to learn to be careful and listen to your sister. Now you have to help me fix this. And no more playing in the kitchen for a long time." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not used the mop. He wished he had listened to Sara. He learned a hard lesson that day. + +The moral of the story is: Don't use things you don't know how to use. And listen to your elders. They know better. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck has many baskets of strawberries. The truck stops near the park. + +"Look, Ben, strawberries!" Anna says. "I love strawberries. They are sweet and juicy." + +"Me too, Anna. Can we have some?" Ben asks. + +They run to the truck. The man in the truck smiles. He gives them each a basket of strawberries. He says, "These are for you. They are fresh and tasty. Enjoy!" + +"Thank you, sir!" Anna and Ben say. They take the baskets and sit on a bench. They eat the strawberries. They are happy. + +Soon, other children come to the park. They see Anna and Ben with the strawberries. They want some too. They ask the man in the truck. He gives them baskets of strawberries too. He says, "These are for you. They are fresh and tasty. Enjoy!" + +"Thank you, sir!" the children say. They take the baskets and sit on the grass. They eat the strawberries. They are happy. + +Anna and Ben are popular. They share their strawberries with the other children. They make new friends. They play together in the park. They have fun. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. They think it is soap for the cars and dolls. + +They take the shampoo and go to their room. They pour some shampoo on the floor and make a slippery road. They zoom their cars on the road and make loud noises. They also wash their dolls' hair with shampoo and make bubbles. + +Mom hears the noises and goes to their room. She sees the mess and gets very angry. She says, "What are you doing? This is not soap, this is shampoo! You are wasting it and making a mess! You have to clean it up right now!" + +Sam and Mia are sad. They did not know they did something bad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to play. We thought shampoo was soap. We will clean it up." + +Mom sees their sad faces and feels sorry too. She says, "I know you did not mean to do it. But shampoo is for washing your hair, not for playing. It is expensive and can hurt your eyes. Next time, ask me before you use something. Now, let's clean it up together and then we can have a snack." + +Sam and Mia nod and help Mom clean the mess. They learn their lesson and hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. Thank you for helping us." Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, my sweet twins. Now, let's have some cookies and milk." +Tom had a big box of toys. He liked to play with them and make different things. He had cars, trains, blocks, and animals. He also had some sticky things that he could use to attach his toys together. + +One day, he decided to make a big farm with his toys. He used his blocks to make a barn and a fence. He used his cars and trains to make tractors and trucks. He used his animals to fill the barn and the field. He had cows, horses, sheep, and chickens. He also had one pig. + +Tom liked his pig. It was pink and soft and had a curly tail. He wanted to make his pig happy. He looked around his box of toys and saw something. It was a balloon. It was red and round and empty. Tom had an idea. + +He took the balloon and the sticky thing. He blew some air into the balloon and tied it. He used the sticky thing to attach the balloon to the pig's tail. He thought the pig would like to fly. + +He lifted the pig and the balloon and let them go. The pig and the balloon floated up in the air. Tom was happy. He clapped his hands and laughed. He watched the pig and the balloon fly over his farm. + +But the pig was not happy. It was scared. It did not like to fly. It wanted to be on the ground with the other animals. It squealed and wriggled. It tried to get rid of the balloon. But the sticky thing was too strong. The pig and the balloon flew higher and higher. + +Tom saw the pig was not happy. He felt sorry. He wanted to help the pig. He ran to his box of toys and looked for something. He saw a pair of scissors. He knew scissors could cut things. He took the scissors and ran after the pig and the balloon. + +He jumped and reached for the balloon. He was careful not to hurt the pig. He cut the balloon with the scissors. The balloon popped and the air came out. The pig and the balloon fell down. Tom caught the pig and hugged it. He said sorry to the pig. He took off the sticky thing from the pig's tail. He put the pig back in the barn with the other animals. The pig was happy. Tom was happy. He learned a lesson. He never attached a balloon to a pig again. +Anna was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys and read her books. She had a big sister, Lily, who was not shy. Lily liked to talk to everyone and do many things. + +One day, Lily had a friend over. Her name was Mia. Mia was loud and funny. She liked to play with Lily's toys and read her books. Anna did not like Mia. She thought Mia was too noisy and rude. She wanted to play with her own toys and read her own books. + +Anna went to the kitchen. She was hungry. She wanted to get a snack from the fridge. She opened the fridge and saw a big cake. It was Lily's birthday cake. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. Anna wanted to have a piece of cake. + +But then she heard Lily and Mia coming. They were laughing and running. They wanted to get a snack too. Anna was scared. She did not want Lily and Mia to see her with the cake. She did not want them to yell at her or take the cake away. She did not know what to do. + +She quickly closed the fridge and hid behind it. She hoped Lily and Mia would not find her. She hoped they would not open the fridge and see the cake. She hoped they would go away and leave her alone. + +But Lily and Mia did not go away. They opened the fridge and saw the cake. They were happy. They wanted to have a piece of cake too. They did not know Anna was behind the fridge. They did not know Anna wanted to have a piece of cake too. + +They took a knife and cut the cake. They took two big slices and put them on plates. They took two forks and started to eat. They said the cake was delicious. They said they loved the cake. They said they were lucky to have the cake. + +Anna heard them. She felt sad. She felt angry. She felt left out. She wanted to have a piece of cake too. She wanted to share the cake with Lily and Mia. She wanted to be friends with Lily and Mia. She wanted to be not shy. + +She decided to be brave. She decided to come out from behind the fridge. She decided to say hello to Lily and Mia. She decided to ask for a piece of cake. She decided to allow herself to have fun. + +She took a deep breath and walked to the table. She said hello to Lily and Mia. She said she liked the cake. She said she wanted a piece of cake. She said she wanted to play with them. + +Lily and Mia were surprised. They did not know Anna was there. They did not know Anna liked the cake. They did not know Anna wanted a piece of cake. They did not know Anna wanted to play with them. + +They smiled at Anna. They said hello to Anna. They said they liked Anna. They said they had a piece of cake for Anna. They said they wanted to play with Anna. + +They gave Anna a plate and a fork. They gave Anna a slice of cake. They invited Anna to sit with them. They asked Anna what she liked to do. They listened to Anna. + +Anna was happy. She ate the cake. She talked to Lily and Mia. She played with Lily and Mia. She had fun with Lily and Mia. She made friends with Lily and Mia. She was not shy. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in Tim's room. Tim has a big fan in his room. The fan makes cool air when it is hot. + +One day, Tim and Sue are playing with Tim's toys. They are having fun. Tim says, "Let's play with the fan. It is fun to feel the air on our faces." + +Sue says, "OK, but be careful. The fan can hurt us if we touch it." + +Tim says, "Don't worry. I know how to use the fan. Watch me." He turns on the fan and seats on his bed. He puts his face close to the fan and feels the air. He laughs and says, "This is cool. Try it, Sue." + +Sue seats on the bed next to Tim. She puts her face close to the fan too. She feels the air and smiles. She says, "You are right. This is cool." + +But then, something bad happens. Sue has a furry hat on her head. The hat has ears and a tail. The tail is long and fluffy. The tail gets too close to the fan. The fan grabs the tail and pulls it. Sue screams and tries to pull the tail back. But the fan is too strong. The fan pulls the tail and the hat off Sue's head. The fan breaks the hat and the tail. Sue cries and says, "My hat! My hat! The fan broke my hat!" + +Tim turns off the fan and says, "I'm sorry, Sue. I didn't mean to break your hat. It was an accident." + +Sue is very sad and angry. She says, "You are a bad friend, Tim. You made me play with the fan. You broke my hat. I don't want to play with you anymore." She picks up the pieces of her hat and runs out of Tim's room. She goes home and tells her mom what happened. + +Tim is very sorry and sad too. He says, "Sue, wait. Come back. I'm sorry. I'll buy you a new hat. Please don't be mad at me." But Sue doesn't hear him. She is gone. Tim is alone in his room. He looks at the fan and says, "I hate you, fan. You ruined everything." He cries and wishes he never played with the fan. +The girl liked to hop. She hopped on the grass, on the stones, on the sand. She hopped with her friends, with her toys, with her dog. She hopped all day long, until she was tired and hungry. + +One day, she saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. The lady had a big hat, a long dress, and a cane. She looked sad and lonely. The girl wanted to make her happy, so she hopped over to her and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl," the lady said. "What are you doing?" + +"I am hopping," the girl said. "Hopping is fun. Do you want to hop with me?" + +The lady smiled. "I used to hop when I was young, but now I can't. My legs are weak and sore. But I like to watch you hop. You are very good at it." + +The girl felt sorry for the lady. She wanted to help her. She had an idea. She took off her hat and gave it to the lady. "Here, you can have my hat. It is bright and pretty. It will make you feel better." + +The lady was surprised and touched. She put on the hat and thanked the girl. "You are very kind and sweet. You have made me feel better. You are my friend." + +The girl was happy. She had made a new friend. She hopped around the bench and made the lady laugh. They talked and played until the sun went down. Then they hugged and said goodbye. + +The girl went home with her hat. She told her mom about the lady and how they had fun. Her mom was proud of her. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She said, "You are a good girl. You have a big heart. You have made someone happy today." +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then, a big dog came running. He saw the snowman and thought it was a toy. He jumped on it and bit the nose. He pulled the scarf and the hat. He made the snowman fall down. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! You broke our snowman! You are very smelly and mean!" + +The dog was scared and ran away. He left a big mess in the snow. Tom and Lily looked at their snowman. He was not a snowman anymore. He was just a pile of snow. + +They hugged each other and cried. They did not want to play anymore. They wanted to go home. + +A nice lady saw them and came to help. She said, "Don't cry, children. I know you are sad, but you can make another snowman. Maybe you can make him a circle instead of a ball. Then he will be stronger and the dog won't break him." + +Tom and Lily looked at the lady. They liked her idea. They wiped their tears and smiled. They said, "Thank you, lady. You are very kind and smart. We will make a circle snowman. And we will put him in a safe place, away from the dog." + +They worked together and made a new snowman. He was a big circle with a small circle on top. He had a hat and a scarf and a nose and eyes. He was very funny and cute. + +Tom and Lily were happy again. They played with their circle snowman and had fun. They learned that sometimes things go wrong, but they can always try again. They also learned that they should be careful with their things and not let them get hurt by others. They thanked the lady and went home. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben are having breakfast with Mom. They like to eat toast with jam. Mom gives them a jar of jam and a knife. + +"Be careful with the knife," Mom says. "Don't cut yourself." + +Lily and Ben nod. They spread the jam on their toast. The jam is red and sweet. It is tasty. + +"Yum, yum, yum," Lily says. "I love jam." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Can I have more, please?" + +Mom smiles. She gives Ben more jam. She tells them to eat fast. They have to go to school soon. + +Lily and Ben eat their toast. They drink their milk. They wipe their mouths. They are happy. + +"Can I close the jar, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can," Mom says. "But don't make a mess." + +Lily tries to close the jar. She twists the lid. But the lid is sticky. Some jam comes out. It drips on the table. + +"Oh no," Lily says. "I made a mess." + +Mom laughs. She gets a cloth. She cleans the table. She helps Lily close the jar. + +"It's okay, Lily," Mom says. "Jam is sticky. Sometimes it makes a mess. But it is tasty, right?" + +"Right," Lily says. "Thank you, Mom." + +"You're welcome, Lily," Mom says. "Now, let's go to school. Grab your backpacks." + +Lily and Ben grab their backpacks. They hug Mom. They say goodbye. They go to school. They are excited. They will tell their friends about their tasty breakfast. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They had a big box of cars, but they always wanted the same ones. Tom liked the red car and Lily liked the blue car. They often fought over them and made a lot of noise. + +One day, their mom came out and said, "Tom and Lily, stop fighting! You have so many cars, why don't you share? If you can't play nicely, I will take them away." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen to their mom. They ignored her and kept fighting. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see that their mom was angry and sad. + +Then, something bad happened. The red car and the blue car fell out of their hands and rolled down the hill. They went very fast and hit a big rock. The cars broke into pieces. Tom and Lily ran after them and saw their broken cars. They felt very sorry and cried. + +Their mom came and hugged them. She said, "I'm sorry your cars are broken. But you know, cars are not as important as being kind and loving. You are brother and sister, you should not fight. You should help each other and share. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We're sorry. We love you and we love each other." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's go inside and find some other toys to play with. Maybe we can fix your cars later. And look, the sun is setting in the west. It's very beautiful, isn't it?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the sky and saw the bright colors. They agreed that it was very beautiful. They held hands and walked with their mom. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to not ignore their mom and to not fight over their toys. They learned to be happy with what they had and to share with each other. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a game where they pretended to be birds and flew around the trees. Lily was a light blue bird and Tom was a dark green bird. They made happy noises and flapped their arms. + +One day, a big wind came and blew the leaves and branches. Lily and Tom tried to fly, but the wind was too strong. It pushed them back and made them fall. Tom got scared and said, "I quit! This game is too hard. I want to go home." + +Lily did not want to quit. She liked the game and wanted to keep flying. She said, "Don't quit, Tom. We can do it. We have spirit. Spirit means we are brave and strong and we don't give up. Come on, let's try again." + +Tom looked at Lily and saw her light blue eyes. He saw that she was not afraid of the wind. He felt a warm feeling in his chest. He said, "Okay, Lily. I will try again. You are right. We have spirit. Let's be birds again." + +Lily and Tom flapped their arms and ran against the wind. They felt the wind lift them up and make them fly. They made happy noises and flew around the trees. They had fun and felt proud. They learned that spirit can help them overcome challenges and enjoy life. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they visit Lily's grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. She has a dog named Spot. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily!" Grandma says. "I'm happy to see you. Do you want some cookies?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. They follow Grandma to the kitchen. Spot follows them too. He wags his tail and barks. + +"Spot, be quiet!" Grandma says. "You are too loud. Go to your bed." + +Spot does not listen. He jumps on Tom and licks his face. Tom laughs and pushes him away. + +"Stop, Spot!" Tom says. "You are tickling me. Your tongue is wet and your skin is furry." + +Lily watches them. She is alert. She sees something shiny on the table. It is a knife. Grandma uses it to cut the cookies. + +"Lily, don't touch that!" Grandma says. "It is sharp. It can hurt you." + +Lily nods. She knows Grandma is right. She does not touch the knife. She waits for the cookies. She likes to visit Grandma. She likes Spot too. He is a good dog. He just wants to play. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to walk with their dad every morning. They put on their shoes and coats and go outside. The sun is bright and the birds are singing. It is a peaceful day. + +Dad holds their hands and walks to the corner. There is a big box with newspapers inside. Dad puts a coin in the slot and takes out a newspaper. He gives it to Tom and says, "This is for you, Tom. You can look at the pictures and learn new words." + +Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, Dad. I like newspapers. They have stories and puzzles and comics." + +Lily is curious. She says, "Can I see, Tom? I want to look at the newspaper too." + +Tom nods and shares the newspaper with Lily. They sit on a bench and look at the newspaper together. They point at the pictures and say what they see. They laugh at the funny comics and try to solve the puzzles. They have fun with the newspaper. + +Dad smiles and watches them. He is proud of his twins. He thinks they are smart and kind. He says, "You are doing great, Tom and Lily. You are learning new things every day. I love you very much." + +Tom and Lily look up and hug their dad. They say, "We love you too, Dad. You are the best dad in the world." +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to run and jump. + +One day, Tim and Kim decided to make a big mud pie in the sandbox. They used a bucket, a shovel and some water to mix the sand and the mud. They were having a lot of fun, but they did not see that Spot was watching them. + +Spot was curious and wanted to join the fun. He ran towards the sandbox and jumped inside. He landed on the mud pie and smashed it. He also got mud all over himself and the twins. + +"Spot, no!" Tim shouted. "You ruined our mud pie!" + +"Bad dog!" Kim cried. "You made us dirty!" + +Spot did not understand why they were angry. He thought they were playing with him. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He tried to say sorry, but all he could do was bark. + +"Spot, stop!" Tim and Kim said. "We don't want your kisses!" + +They pushed Spot away and got out of the sandbox. They were very sad and mad. They did not want to play with Spot anymore. + +Spot felt lonely and sad. He wanted to play with Tim and Kim. He did not mean to make them upset. He wanted to make them happy. He looked around and saw a ball. He had an idea. + +He picked up the ball with his mouth and ran to Tim and Kim. He dropped the ball in front of them and barked. He wanted them to throw the ball and play fetch with him. + +Tim and Kim looked at Spot and the ball. They saw that he was sorry and that he wanted to be their friend. They also remembered that they loved Spot and that he was a good dog. They smiled and forgave him. + +"OK, Spot," Tim said. "We'll play with you." + +"Good boy, Spot," Kim said. "We love you." + +They threw the ball and Spot ran after it. He brought it back and they threw it again. They played fetch and had a lot of fun. They also hugged and petted Spot and told him he was a popular dog. Spot was happy and so were Tim and Kim. They forgot about the mud pie and the dirt. They only cared about each other. +Lily and Ben are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to see Grandma and Grandpa. They have small bags with toys and books. Mom and Dad have big bags with clothes and things. + +They get in the car and drive to the airport. Dad says, "We have to load the bags in the trunk." He opens the trunk and puts the big bags inside. Lily and Ben help him with the small bags. They are very strong. Mom says, "Good job, kids. Now let's go inside." + +They go inside the airport. It is very big and noisy. There are many people and planes. Lily and Ben hold Mom and Dad's hands. They look at the planes. They are very big and shiny. Lily says, "Wow, look at that one. It has wings and a tail." Ben says, "Yes, and it has a nose and eyes too." Mom says, "That's right. That's the plane we are going to fly in. It's called a jet." + +They go to a desk and give their tickets to a lady. She smiles and says, "Hello, are you ready to fly?" Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, we are." The lady says, "OK, then. Here are your boarding passes. You can go to gate 12. That's where your plane is waiting. Have a nice trip." + +They go to gate 12 and wait for their turn to board the plane. They see their bags being loaded on a cart. The cart takes the bags to the plane. Lily and Ben wave to their bags. They hope their bags will be safe and happy. Mom and Dad hug them and say, "Don't worry, kids. Our bags will be fine. They will meet us at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Are you excited to see them?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we are. We love Grandma and Grandpa. And we love flying too." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big lake with many boats. They want to go on a boat ride. + +"Can we go on a boat, please?" Anna asks mom. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's find a boat that has room for us," mom says. + +They walk around the lake and look at the boats. Some boats are big and some boats are small. Some boats are red and some boats are blue. Some boats have sails and some boats have motors. Anna and Ben see many different boats, but they cannot find a boat that has room for them. + +"Look, there is a boat that has no one on it!" Ben says. He points to a boat that is tied to a dock. The boat is yellow and has a row of seats inside. It also has a funny shape on the front. It looks like a duck. + +"Wow, that is a unique boat!" Anna says. "Can we go on that boat, mom?" + +Mom looks at the boat and smiles. She sees a sign that says "Rent a Duck Boat". She thinks it would be fun to go on a duck boat ride. + +"Okay, let's go on that boat," mom says. "But we have to hurry. The sign says the boat is only available for one hour." + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They run to the dock and get on the boat. Mom pays the man who rents the boat and gets a life jacket for each of them. Dad unties the boat and pushes it away from the dock. He sits on the driver's seat and starts the motor. + +The boat makes a quack sound and moves on the water. Anna and Ben laugh and wave to the other boats. They see ducks and fish and flowers. They have a lot of fun on the duck boat ride. They think it is the best boat ever. +Jill did not like olives. She thought they were too tough and too sour. She only liked sweet things, like candy and cake. But her mom said she had to eat one olive every day, to be healthy and strong. + +One day, Jill had a plan. She saw a big jar of olives on the kitchen table. She thought, maybe if she touched the olives, they would go away. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. She touched one olive, then another, then another. She pushed them out of the jar and onto the floor. + +"Jill, what are you doing?" her mom asked, coming into the kitchen. She saw the mess of olives on the floor and the empty jar on the table. She was very angry. + +"I don't like olives, mom. They are too tough and too sour. I touched them and they went away," Jill said. + +"No, they did not go away, Jill. They are still here, on the floor. You made a big mess. You have to pick them up and put them back in the jar. And you have to eat two olives today, for being naughty," her mom said. + +Jill felt very sad. She wished she had not touched the olives. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned that touching things does not make them go away. She learned that olives are not so bad, after all. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play near the stream. They saw many fish and frogs and stones in the water. They had fun throwing stones and making splashes. But one day, they saw a big fish that was very shiny and pretty. Tom wanted to catch the fish and keep it for himself. He ran to get a net and a bucket. + +Sam did not think this was a good idea. He knew that the fish lived in the stream and needed the water to breathe. He told Tom to leave the fish alone and let it swim. But Tom did not listen. He was greedy and selfish. He threw the net over the fish and pulled it out of the water. He put it in the bucket and ran away. + +Sam followed Tom and tried to stop him. He said that the fish was sad and scared and would die in the bucket. He said that Tom was being mean and wrong. He said that they should share and care for the animals. But Tom did not listen. He was angry and rude. He pushed Sam away and ran faster. + +Tom ran all the way to his house and hid the bucket in his room. He thought he was clever and happy. He looked at the fish and smiled. But the fish did not smile back. The fish was gasping and flopping and dying. The fish needed the stream and the water and the freedom. The fish was poor and unhappy. + +Tom did not notice that the fish was dying. He was too busy admiring his prize. He did not hear his mother calling him for dinner. He did not hear Sam knocking on his door. He did not hear the fish making its last sound. He only heard his own voice saying how great he was. + +But then, something happened. The bucket tipped over and spilled water and fish on the floor. Tom was shocked and scared. He saw the fish lying still and lifeless. He realized what he had done. He had killed the fish. He had hurt his brother. He had been foolish and cruel. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +He started to cry. He cried loud and hard. He cried for the fish and for Sam and for himself. He cried until his mother came and saw the mess. She was angry and disappointed. She scolded Tom and punished him. She made him clean the floor and bury the fish. She made him apologize to Sam and to the stream. She made him learn a lesson. + +The lesson was: do not be greedy and selfish. Do not take what is not yours. Do not harm what is alive. Do not ignore what is right. Do not lose what is precious. Be kind and generous. Be respectful and gentle. Be honest and humble. Be happy and grateful. Or else, you will cry. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with toys. But they do not like to clean their room. Their mom is not happy. She says, "You have too many toys. You need to give some away or sell them. Then you can buy new toys with the money." + +Tom and Lily do not want to give away or sell their toys. They love all their toys. They say, "No, mom. We want to keep our toys. Please, mom." + +Mom says, "Okay, but you have to make a deal with me. You have to clean your room every day. And you have to save some money for new toys. If you do that, I will let you keep your toys. But if you do not, I will take some away. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will clean our room and save money." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. I am proud of you. Now, let's go and clean your room together." + +Tom and Lily follow mom to their room. They see a lot of toys on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelves. They start to pick up the toys and put them in boxes and baskets. They also find some coins and bills under the toys. They put them in a jar. They say, "Look, mom. We have money. We can buy new toys." + +Mom says, "Yes, you do. But you have to save it for a while. You can buy new toys when you have enough money. And when you have space in your room. And when you keep your room clean. That is the result of your deal. Do you remember?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, mom. We remember. We will save money and keep our room clean. And we will be happy with our toys." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you, Tom and Lily. You are good children. Now, let's finish cleaning your room. Then we can have some cookies and milk." + +Tom and Lily say, "Yay! We love cookies and milk. And we love you, mom." They finish cleaning their room. They make their bed. They arrange their toys. They look at their room. It is clean and tidy. They are happy. They say, "We did it, mom. We cleaned our room. It looks nice." + +Mom says, "Yes, you did. You did a great job. I am very proud of you. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. You deserve it." + +Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." They go with mom to the kitchen. They have some cookies and milk. They talk and laugh. They are a happy family. +Sara likes to cook with her mom. They make yummy food for the family. Sometimes they use spicy things, like pepper and ginger. Sara likes spicy food, but not too much. + +One day, Sara and her mom are making soup. They chop carrots, potatoes, and onions. They put them in a big pot with water and salt. Then they add some pepper and ginger. Sara wants to try the soup, but her mom says, "Not yet, Sara. The soup is very hot and spicy. You have to wait and stay away from the pot." + +Sara waits and waits. She is hungry and curious. She smells the soup and it makes her mouth water. She thinks, "Maybe the soup is not so hot and spicy now. Maybe I can try a little bit." She sneaks to the pot and takes a spoon. She dips it in the soup and brings it to her mouth. + +But the soup is still very hot and spicy. Sara feels a burn on her tongue and lips. She cries out, "Ow, ow, ow!" She drops the spoon and runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and gives her a glass of water. She says, "Oh, Sara, I'm sorry. You should have listened to me and stayed away from the pot. The soup is not ready yet. It needs more time to cook and cool down. You have to be patient and careful." + +Sara drinks the water and feels better. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry and curious. I wanted to try the soup. But it was too hot and spicy. It hurt my mouth." Her mom says, "I know, Sara. I know you like spicy food, but you have to be careful. Spicy food is good, but only in small amounts. Too much can hurt you. You have to learn the value of moderation and respect for the food." + +Sara nods and says, "I understand, mom. I will be more patient and careful next time. I will stay away from the pot until the soup is ready. I will learn the value of moderation and respect for the food. And I will enjoy the soup with the family when it is yummy and not too hot and spicy." Her mom smiles and says, "That's good, Sara. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go and set the table. The soup will be ready soon." They go and set the table and wait for the soup. They have a delicious and spicy meal together. Sara likes the soup, but not too much. She is happy and full. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the slide. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide and slides down. He laughs and has fun. + +"Your turn, Mia!" Tom says. + +Mia goes to the slide. She is small. She sits on the slide and tries to slide down. But she does not move. She is stuck. + +"Help, Tom!" Mia says. + +Tom runs to the slide. He tries to pull Mia. But he cannot. Mia is too heavy. He does not know why. + +"Maybe you have too much weight in your pockets," Tom says. + +Mia checks her pockets. She has a lot of things in her pockets. She has a rock, a coin, a button, a candy, and a key. + +"I like to bring things with me," Mia says. + +"Well, you have to take them out," Tom says. + +Mia takes out the things from her pockets. She throws them on the ground. She tries to slide again. But she still does not move. She is still stuck. + +"Help, Tom!" Mia says again. + +Tom tries to pull Mia again. But he still cannot. Mia is still too heavy. He does not know why. + +"Maybe you have too much weight in your tummy," Tom says. + +Mia looks at her tummy. She has a big tummy. She ate a lot of food for lunch. She ate a sandwich, a banana, a cookie, and a juice. + +"I like to eat a lot," Mia says. + +"Well, you have to eat less," Tom says. + +Mia tries to make her tummy smaller. She sucks in her tummy. She tries to slide again. But she still does not move. She is still stuck. + +"Help, Tom!" Mia says again and again. + +Tom tries to pull Mia again and again. But he still cannot. Mia is still too heavy. He does not know what to do. + +He looks around. He sees a man. The man is big and strong. He wears a hat and a badge. He is a police officer. + +"Maybe he can help us," Tom says. + +He runs to the man. He tells him the problem. + +"Please help us, sir. My friend is stuck on the slide. She is too heavy. I cannot pull her," Tom says. + +The man nods. He follows Tom to the slide. He sees Mia. He tries to pull Mia. But he cannot. Mia is too heavy. He is surprised. + +"How can such a small girl be so heavy?" the man says. + +He looks at the slide. He sees something. He sees a sign. The sign says: "Warning: This slide is not a slide. It is a glue trap. Do not sit on it. You will get stuck." + +The man reads the sign. He gasps. He is scared. + +"Oh no! This is a trap! Someone is playing a bad joke on us!" the man says. + +He looks around. He sees a boy. The boy is hiding behind a tree. He is laughing. He has a camera. He is taking pictures. + +"Ha ha ha! I got you! I got you all! This is so funny! I will show these pictures to everyone!" the boy says. + +The boy is mean. He is the one who made the trap. He is the one who put the sign. He is the one who tricked Tom and Mia. + +Tom, Mia, and the man are angry. They are sad. They are stuck. They cannot get out. They cannot go home. They cannot play. They cannot have fun. + +They cry. They cry a lot. + +The end. +Anna likes to rub her soft thing. It is a toy bear with brown fur and a red bow. She takes it everywhere with her. She rubs it when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is sleepy. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and her thing. She plays on the slide, the swing, and the sandbox. She has a lot of fun. She rubs her thing and smiles. + +But then, she sees a big dog. The dog is black and white and has a loud bark. It runs towards Anna and her thing. Anna is scared. She holds her thing tight and tries to run away. + +The dog is faster. It jumps on Anna and grabs her thing. It shakes it and tears it. Anna cries. She wants her thing back. She rubs her eyes and screams. + +Her mom hears her and comes to help. She chases the dog away and picks up Anna. She hugs her and says sorry. She looks at the thing. It is broken. It has holes and rips and no bow. She rubs it and says sorry. + +Anna is sad. She does not want a broken thing. She wants a new thing. She rubs her mom and says please. + +Her mom smiles. She says okay. She takes Anna and her thing to the store. She buys her a new thing. It is a toy cat with white fur and a blue collar. She gives it to Anna and says happy. + +Anna is happy. She likes her new thing. She rubs it and says thank you. She rubs her mom and says love. She rubs her old thing and says bye. She puts it in a box and says keep. She takes her new thing everywhere with her. She rubs it when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is sleepy. +Jenny was a loyal dog. She loved her human, Tom, very much. Tom was a big boy who went to university every day. He learned many things there, like math and science and art. Jenny liked to wait for him at home and play with him when he came back. + +One day, Tom told Jenny that he had to go away for a long time. He said he had to visit another place where he could learn more things. He said he would miss Jenny a lot, but he would come back soon. He gave Jenny a hug and a kiss and a bone. He said, "Be a good girl, Jenny. I love you." + +Jenny felt sad and confused. She did not want Tom to go away. She wanted to be with him always. She did not understand why he had to leave. She barked and wagged her tail, hoping he would change his mind. But Tom got in his car and drove away. Jenny watched him go, feeling lonely and scared. + +Jenny stayed at home with Tom's mom and dad. They were nice to her, but they were not Tom. They did not play with her as much, or take her for long walks, or scratch her ears. They were busy with their own things. Jenny missed Tom every day. She slept on his bed, sniffed his clothes, and looked at his pictures. She wondered when he would come back. + +One day, after many days, Jenny heard a familiar sound. It was Tom's car! She ran to the door, feeling excited and happy. She saw Tom get out of the car, carrying a big bag. He looked older and taller, but he still had the same smile. He saw Jenny and shouted, "Jenny! I'm home!" + +Jenny barked and jumped, feeling joyful and relieved. She ran to Tom and licked his face. He hugged her and said, "I missed you so much, Jenny. You're such a loyal dog. You're my best friend." He gave her a new toy and a treat. He said, "I have so many things to tell you, Jenny. Come on, let's go inside." + +Jenny followed Tom, feeling loved and happy. She did not care where he had been, or what he had learned. She only cared that he was back. She knew he would never leave her again. She was a loyal dog, and he was her human. They were together, and that was all that mattered. +Tommy likes to play with his guitar. He has an orange guitar that makes loud sounds when he rubs the strings. He likes to sing songs with his guitar and pretend he is a rock star. + +One day, Tommy is playing with his guitar in his room. He hears a knock on the door. It is his sister, Lily. Lily wants to play with Tommy, but she does not like his guitar. She thinks it is too noisy and silly. + +"Tommy, can I play with you?" Lily asks. + +"No, go away. I am playing with my guitar. It is fun and cool," Tommy says. + +"But I want to play with you. Your guitar is not fun and cool. It is loud and annoying. Let me play with something else," Lily says. + +She tries to grab Tommy's guitar, but Tommy holds it tight. He does not want to share his guitar with Lily. He likes it too much. + +"Stop it, Lily. This is my guitar. You can't have it. Go find your own toy," Tommy says. + +He pushes Lily away, but Lily does not give up. She pulls Tommy's guitar, and Tommy pulls it back. They start to fight over the guitar. They yell and cry and make a big mess. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Tommy and Lily fighting over the guitar. She is not happy. + +"Tommy, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over the guitar? You are supposed to share and play nicely," mom says. + +She takes the guitar from them and puts it on the shelf. She tells them to calm down and say sorry to each other. She says they can play with the guitar later, but only if they take turns and respect each other. + +Tommy and Lily feel bad. They know they were wrong. They hug each other and say sorry. They decide to play with something else. They find a puzzle and start to put the pieces together. They have fun and forget about the guitar. They are happy and mom is happy too. +Timmy loved to visit the park with his mom. He liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. But his favorite thing was to pet the dogs that came with their owners. He always asked his mom if he could say hello to the dogs, and she always said yes, but to be careful and polite. + +One day, he saw a big, fluffy dog with an elderly owner. The dog had a red collar and a long tail. Timmy thought the dog looked very friendly and soft. He ran to his mom and requested to pet the dog. His mom nodded and followed him. + +The elderly owner smiled when he saw Timmy. He said his dog's name was Max and that he was very gentle. He said Timmy could pet him if he wanted. Timmy reached out his hand and touched Max's fur. It felt warm and cozy. He stroked Max's head and ears, and Max licked his face. Timmy giggled and hugged Max. + +But then, something bad happened. Another dog, a small, black one, came running towards them. It barked loudly and snapped at Max. Max growled and barked back. The two dogs started to fight. Timmy was scared and let go of Max. He cried and ran to his mom. The elderly owner tried to pull Max away, but he was too weak. The other dog's owner came and shouted at him. He said Max was a bad dog and that he should not be in the park. He said he would call the police. + +Timmy felt sorry for Max and his owner. He knew Max was not a bad dog. He knew Max was just protecting him. He wanted to help them. He had an idea. He ran to the slide and climbed up. He saw a big stick on the ground. He grabbed it and slid down. He ran to the dogs and waved the stick. He shouted, "Stop! Go away! Leave Max alone!" The other dog saw the stick and got scared. It ran away, whimpering. Max stopped barking and wagged his tail. Timmy threw the stick and hugged Max again. Max licked his face. + +The elderly owner thanked Timmy for saving Max. He said Timmy was a brave and kind boy. He said he and Max were very grateful. He gave Timmy a cookie and a pat on the head. Timmy's mom was proud of him. She said he did a good thing. She said he and Max were friends. Timmy smiled and agreed. He said he loved Max. He said he wanted to visit him again. The elderly owner said he would love that. He said they would come to the park every day. Timmy was happy. He said goodbye to Max and his owner. He said he would see them tomorrow. He and his mom went home. He told his mom he had a great day. He said he learned a lot. He said he learned how to request, how to pet, and how to be a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to act. He was always pretending to be something different. One day, he wanted to be rich. He wanted to act like he had lots of money. + +He asked his mom for some money. +"Mom, can I have some money so I can act like I'm rich?" he said. + +But his mom said no. "Acting rich isn't the same as being rich," she said. + +The boy was sad. He needed to find a way to act rich without money. Then he had an idea. He knew that rich people usually jog. Maybe if he jogged, people would think he was rich. + +So he went jogging. He ran around the block, all while pretending he had lots of money. People smiled at him when they saw him jogging, and he felt like he was rich. + +He was so proud of himself. In the end, he learned that he didn't need to be rich to act rich. He just needed to be himself. +Once upon a time there was a mommy bear, a daddy bear and a baby bear. The family was walking in the woods when Mommy Bear saw a nail on the ground. She was worried and got scared, so Daddy Bear stepped in to protect the family. + +Daddy Bear said “I will protect you, no worries. I will pick up the nail.†+ +Mommy Bear felt better after that. + +The rest of their walk, Daddy Bear stayed close to make sure the family was safe. + +The family came across a river but it was too wide to jump. Everyone was sad until they saw a helpful turtle. The turtle said “I can help you by carrying you across the river if you like†+ +Mommy and Daddy Bear smiled and thanked the turtle for being so kind. They picked up the baby bear and climbed on the turtle. + +The turtle was strong and soon they arrived safely on the other side. + +Mommy Bear thanked Daddy Bear for protecting the family and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Mike. He was very brave but he was also really really small. He wanted some cheese, but he didn't have any money. So, he thought of a plan. + +One day, he went to the cheese shop and asked the shop keeper for some cheese. The shop keeper told him “I have some cheese, but you have to pay for it.†+ +Mike said, “I don't have any money. But, I have something else. I can work for you in your shop.†+ +The shop keeper was surprised, but he was also very happy. “OK, you can work here. I have a rare type of cheese that you can have if you do a good job.†+ +So Mike worked hard in the shop and after a few weeks, the shop keeper gave him the rare cheese. Mike was so happy and thanked the shop keeper. The shop keeper smiled and said, “You can come back anytime to work for more cheese!†Mike was delighted and he ran home with his cheese. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had four legs. They were very thin. She loved to count them. +"One, two, three, four," she said each time. + +One day she walked outside and saw a spider. "Oooh," she said. + +She watched the spider for a little while. Then, she noticed it had eight legs! + +"I can count to eight," she said. She started to count the spider's legs. +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight!" + +The spider turned and looked at her. It said, "Very good! You can count too!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thanks, spider! I can count up to four, with my own legs!" +Molly was a lucky girl. Her dad had given her a present: an olive tree! Molly looked at it in wonder. She couldn't wait to care for it. For weeks, she watered it with her daddy and added lots of sunshine. + +One day, she was playing and saw the leaves were bright and shiny. She was so excited that she ran to show her dad. + +"Look, Daddy!" she said. "My olive tree is shiny and pretty!" + +Her dad smiled. "You have been very careful and lucky," he said. "I'm so proud of you." + +Molly hugged the olive tree. She knew with lots of care and luck, she could make it shine even more. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and a baby. The baby was very brave but he was also scared of loud noises. One day a big loud noise rang through the house, it was very scary! Daddy went to see what the noise was, but all he found was a big green telephone. The phone was ringing and ringing! Daddy was very surprised. + +Mommy asked, "What's the trouble, Daddy?" +Daddy said, "I don't know, but I think someone is calling, why don't you pick it up and find out?" +With a shaking hand Mommy picked up the phone. She spoke into it and listened carefully. +Mommy said in a relieved voice, "Oh, it was just Grandma! She was calling to say she was coming for a visit!" + +The baby smiled, happy that the scary ringing meant something friendly. From that day on, the baby wasn't scared of loud noises anymore. Instead, he would always call out, "It's just Grandma on the phone, everyone!" +Once upon a time, there was a huge barrel. It was so large that it could fit two people inside it. + +One day, two children, Jack and Jill, saw the barrel. They were very curious, so they decided to set it up. Their parents watched and cheered as they pushed it up the hill. + +When they were done, Jack and Jill were feeling a bit brave. "Let's jump inside the barrel," said Jill. + +"Oh no!" replied Jack. "It looks so huge!" + +But Jill was determined. "Come on. Let's do it," said she. + +So Jack and Jill jumped inside the huge barrel. They couldn't believe how fun it was. They laughed and giggled as they rolled down the hill. + +When it was all over, Jack and Jill both smiled. "That was so much fun!" said Jack. Jill agreed with a happy nod of her head. + +They had set up the huge barrel, and it had turned out to be a wonderful adventure. +Max was walking in the park. He saw something funny. He stopped and looked. Max discovered a cold round thing. It was a snowball. He wanted to pick it up. He asked his mom, “Can I pick it up?†+ +Mom said, “Yes, but be careful. It’s cold.†+ +Max picked up the snowball. He felt surprised by how cold it was. He liked it. He said, “It’s funny!†+ +Then he looked around for something more to discover. He spotted a tree. He wanted to see how high he could climb. With a little help from his mom, he climbed as high as he could. + +Max felt proud. He had discovered something cold, and something high. It was a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary whale in the big blue sea. She spent her days swimming around and looking for something exciting. + +One day, she noticed something strange. On the surface, she could see lots of bubbles and she swam a little closer to investigate. + +"Hello!" said a tiny voice from the bubbles. + +The whale was surprised! "Who are you?" she asked. + +"I'm a sponge!" replied the voice. "I got stuck down here and now I'm all soaking wet!" + +The whale smiled. She knew just the thing to help him out. She used her strong tail to help the sponge out of the water. + +The little sponge thanked her and said goodbye. The whale watched him go and soon he was out of sight. She returned to the sea, feeling happy knowing she had helped the ordinary sponge. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ann. Ann had a big problem. She was very upset. She was feeling sad and alone and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her friend, Tom. "Welcome," he said, grinning. "What's wrong?". Ann told him how she was feeling and he smiled at her. + +"Come for a walk with me, Ann," said Tom. "We can go to the park and talk". Ann smiled. She was so happy to have a friend like Tom. + +They went to the park and walked hand in hand. Tom told Ann all about the fun things they could do in the park and Ann felt a little better. + +Tom had given her a huge smile and welcomed her with open arms. Ann realised that no matter what, she always had somebody to turn to when she was feeling upset. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to buy a light, so her dad took her to the store. + +"What kind of light do you want?" her dad asked. + +"A big one!" she said. + +Sarah looked around at all the lights, but none of them were quite what she wanted. Then she saw one that looked bright and happy. + +"That one!" she said. + +Her dad smiled. "That's a beautiful light, and it looks very humble too." + +Sarah was so excited that she bought the light right away. + +On the way home, dad said, "You can put this light in your room and it will light up your nights." + +Sarah was so happy that she had a light of her own. From then on, she always felt safe and comfortable in her room, especially when the light was on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old. + +One day, Kate was playing in her bedroom when she noticed a strange machine in the corner. She stared at it with curiosity. + +"What is it, Mommy?" Kate asked. + +"It's a folding machine," her mommy said. "It helps me fold clothes so we don't have a big mess." + +Kate nodded. She watched as her mommy put in a regular shirt and pressed a button. The machine started to whir and the shirt was folded up neatly. Kate was amazed! + +"Can I try?" she begged. + +Her mommy laughed. "Of course!" + +Kate put a regular skirt into the machine and pressed the button. It whirred again and the skirt was folded perfectly. Kate was so proud of herself that she jumped up and down with excitement. + +From then on, Kate helped her mommy fold regular clothes every day. She was so happy! +Mom and Dad were on a hike in the woods. Dad was carrying a big bag with treats and snacks inside. + +"Are we almost there, Dad?" asked Mom. + +"Just a little further," Dad said. + +They heard some rustling and saw a yellow bird looking very ready to fly. Mom and Dad stopped and Dad said, "Let's prevent the bird from flying away. That way we can all say hello." + +Mom and Dad slowly moved closer and reached out their hands. The bird chirped and then flapped its wings. Dad quickly reached out his arm and was able to prevent the bird from flying away. + + Dad slowly opened his hand and the bird stayed put. It moved its head from side to side and Dad said, "That's a brave bird. You're so yellow!" + +Mom and Dad enjoyed looking at the bird before setting it free. The bird chirped and flew away. Mom and Dad smiled and kept walking to their destination. +Once upon a time there was a coin. It was very delicate and sparkled in the sun. A young girl grabbed the coin, took it to a market and found a stall to buy something nice. + +The girl asked the seller, "What can I get with this coin?" The seller looked at the coin and replied, "Take this lolly, it's just enough for that." + +The girl was very delighted. "Yay! I can get a lolly!" she said happily. She happily took the lolly, thanked the seller and skipped away. + +When she returned home she took out the lolly and shared it with her family. Everyone enjoyed it. + +The girl hugged the coin and said, "This coin brought us a lot of joy. I'm so glad I found it!" +"I want sugar," said the impatient girl. The girl saw her mom put the sugar in the cupboard. + +"No," her mom said. "Not now." + +The girl was sad. She wanted to rock in her chair to make herself feel better. She grabbed her rocking chair and sat down. She started rocking back and forth, back and forth. + +The rocker chair made her feel calmer. She was still thinking about sugar but now she could wait a little bit longer. + +The girl kept rocking until her mom saw how happy she was. Then, her mom took out the sugar and gave it to her. + +The girl was so happy. She felt like she was floating on a cloud! Now, she had the sweet sugar that she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous magazine. It was so big that it filled up the entire room! A small girl came into the room and she wanted to wrap the magazine up because she wanted to give it away as a present. She started to wrap the magazine in brown paper but it was so big that she could not do it all by herself. + +The girl called out for help. A little boy came into the room and saw that the girl was trying to wrap a huge magazine. He said, "Wow, that's an enormous magazine! I can help you wrap it up." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you! That would be really helpful." + +Together, the boy and the girl wrapped the enormous magazine in brown paper and tied it with a big blue bow. When they were done, the girl smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me wrap the magazine. It looks perfect!" + +The boy smiled back and said, "You're welcome! It was fun to help you wrap the magazine!" + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family had a mom and dad, and a little girl. + +The mom and dad wanted to find something fun to do together, so they decided to try golf. + +Little girl came, too. She watched her parents swing the clubs and hit the white balls. It looked like fun, but she didn't know how to do it. But Mom and Dad said she could try. + +Little girl tried to hit the ball, but she couldn't get it to go very far. Mom and Dad laughed and said it was okay. They said, "Relax and take your time. You'll get it soon." + +Little girl was too lazy to keep trying, so she just sat in the grass and watched instead. + +When Mom and Dad were done, they said it was a fun day. Little girl smiled. She was too lazy to try golf on that day, but next time she would be ready! +Once upon a time, there was a very naughty bear called Bob. He loved to play, but his mummy and daddy thought he played too much. One morning, mummy bear said, "Bob, it's time to put on your buckle and go to bed." But Bob didn't want to. He wanted to play. + +So mummy bear said, "If you put on your buckle, I'll tell you a story when you are in bed." This made Bob happy, so he quickly set his buckle and hopped into bed. + +Mummy bear tucked the covers around Bob and said, "Once upon a time there was a playful bear..." She told him about the adventures of this little bear and Bob soon fell sound asleep. + +The end. +The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing. Little Emma was in the park with her mom. There was a tree with a swing. + +"Do you want to swing?" asked Mom. +"Yes!" said Emma excitedly. + +Emma went to the swing and chose the yellow one. She put her hands on the chain and her Mom gave her a push. + +But then she noticed that the swing wasn't moving very well. She looked closer and saw that the chain was broken. "Mom, this chain is stupid," she said. + +Mom smiled and kindly replied, "Let's choose another swing, Sweetheart." + +So Emma chose the blue swing and it worked perfectly. She giggled and laughed and Mom pushed her higher and higher until she was flying like a bird and the sun was shining brighter and brighter. + +Emma loved her time in the park. +John was a little bear cub. He was so small that all he could do was stretch his arms. One day, he was walking through the forest when he saw something green in the distance. He walked over to get a closer look. + +When he reached the green thing, he discovered it was a giant piece of beef! He was so excited he started to stretch his arms and hug the beef. + +John felt so much joy that he wanted to share it with his friends, so he called out to them, "Come look at this big, green beef!" + +Soon, all his bear cub friends were gathered around the beef. They stretched their arms to hug it with him. + +John was so glad he found the beef and could share it with his friends. Together, they all stretched their arms to the sky and cheered. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who loved to ride. He would always go for a ride in the morning to start his day. + +One morning, he decided to take a class. He was so excited! He strapped on his helmet and got ready to go. + +When he arrived, he met a friendly teacher. She said, "Welcome! Are you ready to ride?" + +The bald man smiled. "Yes!" he said. + +So the teacher gave him instructions and the class started. The bald man and the other riders went up and down the roads and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the class, the teacher said, "Good job! You all did great. Now let's go ride again tomorrow." + +The bald man was so happy! He thanked the teacher and said good-bye. Then he went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to own something delicate. He went out to find something. + +The man saw a butterfly fluttering nearby. He carefully reached out to grab it, but the butterfly flew away. +The man sighed. + +Then he saw a flower swaying in the wind. It was very beautiful and delicate. He carefully picked it and held it in his hands. He was so excited! + +The man said to the flower: “Now you are mine. I will keep you safe and cherish you.†+ +The flower smiled and said: “Thank you, kind man. I'm so happy to be yours.†+ +The man smiled and he took the flower home. He kept it safe and he did his best to take care of it. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there lived a loyal dog named Fido. He was a good dog and liked to take naps in the sun. One day Fido heard a loud bang coming from the kitchen. He wondered what had caused the noise, so he went inside to check. + +He saw a little boy standing beside a pot. The boy had a mischievous smile on his face. + +"What are you doing?" Fido asked the boy. + +"I'm striking the pot!" the boy said with excitement. He loved making the noise. + +Fido smiled. He was loyal and loved to help. So he decided to help the little boy strike the pot. Together, they laughed and struck the pot happily, enjoying their game. + +The pot's joyful noise echoed in the kitchen for a long time. Fido and the boy laughed and laughed until they were both too tired to strike the pot anymore. They smiled at each other and then Fido went off to take a nap in the sun. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved peaches. She wanted to find the most popular peach around and could not decide which one to pick. + +She went to the store and asked the shop keeper which peach was the most popular. The shop keeper told her, "The yellow peach with speckles is the most popular. Many people come and buy it every day." + +The shop keeper handed Lucy the yellow peach with speckles and off she went. + +When Lucy returned home, she shared the peach with her mom and dad. They loved it and said it was the tastiest peach they ever had. + +Lucy was so happy she could find the most popular peach. She decided to leave the store a few extra peaches to share with others. Lucy knew the peaches were super special, delicious and popular and wanted everyone to taste them. + +The end. +Ben and his mom were playing in the park. They were having a lot of fun when they heard someone yell. Ben and his mom looked around, but they couldn't see anyone. + +They heard the person yell again. It sounded like it was coming from behind a bush. + +Mom smiled at Ben and said, "We should go check it out." + +As Ben and his mom walked closer to the bush, they saw a little boy. He was trying to practice his sport, but he had gotten stuck. + +The little boy looked at Ben and said, "Can you help me?" + +Ben jumped from one foot to the other and said, "Sure!" + +He quickly ran over and helped the little boy out of the bush. The little boy smiled, thanked Ben and said, "That was pretty foolish of me to get stuck like that." + +Mom and Ben laughed and then went back to their game. Ben was happy he had helped someone out and reminded himself that it wasn't foolish to lend a helping hand. +Once upon a time there was an honest pigeon who lived in the park with his friends. Every day the pigeon liked to zoom around the park, making his friends laugh. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" said the pigeon as he raced around one day. + +Suddenly the pigeon saw a big duck and he stopped racing. The big duck said, "Hello honest pigeon! Where are you going?" + +The pigeon replied, "I'm zooming around the park with my friends. It's lots of fun!" + +The duck said, "That sounds great. Maybe I'll join you when I'm done swimming." + +And so every day the honest pigeon would zoom around the park with his friends, and the big duck too. They would laugh and have so much fun that the whole park echoed with joy. +Jenny was walking towards the park. She was excited, looking forward to playing with her friends. As she walked, she came across a soft, squishy object in the grass. She bent down to touch it and noticed its mild texture. "What is this?" she said out loud. + +"That's a caterpillar!" a voice behind her spoke. Jenny turned around and saw a little girl standing there. She was tall and kind. + +"Caterpillars come every spring," said the girl. "They like to explore and find nice spots to rest." + +Jenny smiled and nodded, thanking the girl for teaching her something new. She carefully picked up the caterpillar and held it in her palms. She admired its colorful body and the mild texture of its fuzzy hairs. + +"Bye bye, little caterpillar!" said Jenny as the caterpillar crawled away. She watched until it disappeared out of sight. Then, Jenny skipped along to the park, excited to see what else she could learn on her way. +There was a small boy who loved to play with his hammer. Every day he would go to the park and find something new to build. One day, he was building a tower when something very strange happened. Suddenly his hammer disappeared! He looked around but he couldn't find it anywhere. So he asked a friendly lady who was walking by. + +“Excuse me,†he said, “have you seen my hammer? It was very attractive.†+ +The lady smiled. “Yes, I did†she said. “It was so shiny that it flew away! It flew into the clouds.†+ +The little boy was very sad. He wanted to get his hammer back. Then he had an idea. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and wished very hard. Suddenly, his hammer appeared in his hands! He was so happy he could not stop smiling. He waved goodbye to the friendly lady and went back to playing with his hammer. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. Her name was Susie and she loved to march. + +One day, Susie saw a small chair in the playground. She marched over to it and sat down. She then jumped off it and started to march around it. + +Suddenly, Susie heard a voice behind her. It was a little boy. + +"Hey, Susie!" said the little boy. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Susie smiled and gave a big nod. She and the little boy started to march around the chair together. + +They marched up, down and around the small chair. They laughed and had so much fun. + +When they were done, Susie gave the little boy a big hug. + +"Bye!" said Susie as she marched away. + +And she marched, and marched, and marched... +One day, a three year old found a cushion on the floor. It was blue and soft. He was excited and asked his mom, "Can I get it?" His mom smiled and said yes. The cushion felt nice and he hugged it close. + +The three year old went outside and saw a deaf cat in the garden. He asked his mom, "Can I get the cat?". His mom said no and told him the cat was deaf. + +The three year old felt sorry for the deaf cat. He took his cushion to the cat and said, "This is for you." The cat felt the cushion and was very happy. He curled up on the cushion and fell asleep. + +The three year old went back inside with his mom. He asked, "Can I get a cushion for the cat too?". His mom laughed and said yes. The cat was very grateful for the cushion and he and the three year old were friends ever since. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. One day Amy wanted to go on an adventure. She looked all around her and saw a big, deep box. She went up to it and peered inside. + +Amy saw something shiny and sparkling. She reached in and pulled out a bottle of oil. She held it up to the sun and squinted. + +"Wow! What should I do with it?" she wondered out loud. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew by and said, "Drink the oil, Amy. It will help you explore." + +"Really?" Amy said. She looked at the oil and wondered what would happen. + +But then she decided she had nothing to lose, so she held her nose and took a sip. Sure enough, the moment she drank the oil, she felt herself begin to fly away! + +She was carried far and wide, exploring places she had never seen before. In the end, she felt grateful for the oil and the deep advice from the little bird. +On a sunny day, a rabbit hopped over the curious lawn. He wanted to explore the grass, so he hopped closer. As the rabbit got closer, he realized there was something else on the lawn! + +He saw a little girl playing with a toy car. The bunny was curious, so he hopped closer to her. + +"Hi," he said. + +The little girl jumped. "Oh, you scared me!" + +"I'm so sorry," the bunny said. "But, do you mind if I join you?" + +The girl shook her head. "No, I guess not." + +But then, a dog came over and barked loudly at the bunny. The little girl tried to tell the dog to stop, but he wouldn't listen. He jumped at the bunny and tried to bite him. + +The bunny was scared, but he didn't want to give up! He resisted, hopping away. He ran as fast as he could and hid behind a tree. + +The little girl ran over and hugged the rabbit. "Thank you for resisting the dog," she said. "That was very brave!" + +The bunny smiled. He was glad that he could help the little girl out. Now he knew that he could be brave whenever he needed to be! +Johny was playing in the playground with his friends. It was fun and they were laughing and pushing each other on the swing. + +Johny's daddy was watching them and he called out, "Johny, be safe!" + +Johny stopped and smiled at his Daddy. He looked around the playground and said, "I am safe, Daddy." + +Johny's Daddy smiled back and said, "That's good. Remember that safety is always important, no matter what you're doing. It's a value you should carry with you always." + +Johny nodded and said, "Okay, Daddy." Then he jumped up and ran back to join his friends, pushing them on the swing as they laughed and enjoyed their game. +Once there was a pilot named John. He was a wonderful pilot who worked very hard and always behaved himself. One day while he was flying, he saw something unknown in the sky. It was so strange, he had never seen anything like it before. + +John took his plane closer so he could get a better look. Suddenly he heard a voice calling him. It said, +"Hello! Are you a pilot?" + +John was amazed, and he replied, "Yes! How can you see me?" + +The unknown creature replied, "I'm special. I can fly too. Would you like to join me?" + +John was so excited he couldn't believe it. He quickly said, "Yes! Let's fly together!" + +John behaved himself as he followed the unknown creature through the sky. They explored clouds, stars, and rainbows. They laughed and had so much fun. After a long time, John looked down and noticed he was back at his home airport. + +The unknown creature smiled and said, "Bye John. Be sure to behave yourself and follow your dreams." And with a flash of light, the unknown creature was gone. + +John flew down to the airport and landed safely. From that day on, John was a much better pilot and led a happier life. He followed his dreams and always remembered to behave himself. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl called Jane. Jane had a cell, and today she was touching it to find out what it did. She asked her friend, "What can I do with this cell?" + +Her friend replied, "You can do lots of things! You can make calls, take pictures and play games!" Jane was excited. She touched the cell, and pushed some buttons. She was amazed by all the things she could do with it. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice came from the cell. Jane was very happy. She touched the cell again and said, "Hello, who is this?" + +A kind voice from the cell replied, "Hi Jane, it's me, your grandma! I'm glad to hear from you, how are you?" Jane was delighted. She could talk to her grandma with the cell, and it made her very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Tina. She went to play with her friends in the park. Whilst they were playing, Tina's friends started talking about spells. They were so excited that they could do spells! + +They decided to show Tina how to do a spell. They told her to say the magic words and the spell would work. So Tina said the words and the spell worked! + +Her friends were very impressed. Tina was so excited that she had learnt how to do spells. She wanted to try more. + +So they taught Tina more spells. She practised them until she was a master spell caster! She went home and told her mum all about the spells. Her mum thought it was very cool! + +The end. +John was so excited. Today he was going to school for the first time! He hopped out of bed and got dressed as fast as he could. + +He entered the room and looked around. He saw many desks in a line, and he wanted to pick the best one. He walked up and down and finally chose the one right in the middle! + +John sat down and looked around. All the children were talking and making noise. He was so excited. + +The teacher came in and said, "Everybody, num-ber please!" + +John's eyes got big. He didn't know what that meant. He raised his hand, and a voice said, "It means pick a num-ber from one to five." + +John said, "Oh, okay!" He picked the num-ber two and the teacher smiled. + +Suddenly, there was a thunderous noise. Everyone looked around and saw a terrible desk in the corner toppling over! John quickly ran over to help, and together, him and the teacher set it back in place. + +The teacher said, "Thank you, John!" + +John smiled. He felt proud that he was able to help! +Once upon a time, there was a prince who wanted a special gem. The prince went to a market that sold gems. He looked at all the gems in the market and saw a beautiful one. + +The prince asked the shop keeper, "How much does this gem cost?" + +The shopkeeper replied, "It's a very rare gem, so it's expensive. It will cost one hundred coins." + +The prince thought he saw a fake gem and he demanded, "Give me a real gem!" + +The shopkeeper answered, "This is a real gem. If you don't believe, me you can ask all the other customers." + +The prince asked the customers and they all said it was a real gem. "It's a real gem!" they said. + +Finally, the prince was happy. He paid the hundred coins, took the gem and went home. The End. +Once upon a time there was a cute, adorable little girl named Emma. She was 3 years old and loved to play with her toys. One day, she put on her favourite dress and flew out into the garden to find something fun to do. + +Suddenly, she spotted an old clown statue in the middle of the garden. She walked up to it and waved her hands in the air. + +"Hello Mr. Clown!" she shouted. "Am I big enough to fight you?" + +But the clown just stared back at her quietly. + +"What do you mean, fight me?" Emma asked. + +The clown still didn't move or make any noise. Then, suddenly, it came to life. Its eyes sparkled and it smiled at her. + +"Of course you're big enough to fight me," the clown said. "Let's have a play fight!" + +The two of them started their play fight, laughing and tumbling around the garden. Emma never felt so happy and free. Eventually, they both collapsed into a heap on the ground, exhausted. + +"That was so much fun," Emma said. + +The clown smiled back at her, still twinkling with joy. + +"Let's do it again tomorrow," it said. + +And so they did! The adorable little girl and the clown became best friends and had many play fights together. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree in the middle of a field. Nearby there was a pond. One day a small stone rolled out of the pond and stopped at the feet of the tree. + +The stone was very intelligent and looked around. It noticed the tree and said "hello tree". The tree was surprised and answered "hello stone". + +The stone asked the tree "What are you doing here?". The tree said "I live here! I sit here in the sun and listnet to the birds sing".The stone thought for a moment and said "That sounds nice". + +The tree then asked the stone "What do you do?". The stone answered "I part all day. I roll around and explore". + +The tree smiled and said "That sounds like a lot of fun". The stone smiled back and replied "It is!". + +The tree and the stone talked for a long time and became friends. Every day they would part and talk until the sun went down. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there lived a monster who loved to roar. He roared every day, making sure everyone knew he was around. + +One day, the monster received a mysterious package. He opened it with excitement, to find a weird painting inside. + +The monster was very confused. "What is this?" he wondered, staring at the painting. + +Suddenly, a mouse popped out of the package. "This painting is my home," said the mouse. + +"That's weird," said the monster, still looking at the painting. + +The mouse smiled. "You can take it home and hang it up," he said. "It will be full of happy memories." + +The monster nodded. He took the painting home, hung it up, and roared with joy. He knew that he'd found something wonderful in the strange package. +Once there was a little girl who was very lonely. She wanted someone to play with her, but no one else was around. She thought and thought about what she could do, and then she had an idea. She decided to go for a walk and see what she could find. + +So she started walking around the neighborhood. After a while, she heard a noise. It was coming from behind a tall tree. She slowly walked closer and looked behind the tree. To her surprise, there was a small fire burning! + +She jumped back in surprise and shouted, “What are you doing here?†+ +But the fire did not answer. It just kept on burning. The little girl was so excited that she had found something, but she was also a little scared. She wasn't sure if she should stay or run away. + +Finally she decided to stay and talk to the fire. She said, “Hello, I'm lonely. Will you be my friend?†+ +The fire said, “Yes, I be your friend. We have lots of fun together.†+ +So the little girl and the fire became friends. And from then on, whenever she was feeling lonely, she would go for a walk and find the fire. They would talk, play and dance until it was time for her to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia who loved to wander. She loved exploring the world around her and discovering new things she hadn't seen before. + +One day, Mia was out walking and she saw a generous lady standing by a tree. The lady was holding a pill in her hand and she had a big smile on her face. + +Mia asked politely, "What is that pill?" + +The lady looked down at Mia and smiled again. "This is a special pill made from the bark of this tree," she said. "It will make you feel better if you're ever feeling sick or have an upset tummy." + +Mia thanked the lady for the kind gift and took the pill with her. + +She kept wandering and exploring, always thinking about the generous lady and the special pill she had given her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Jo had a special suitcase. Inside the suitcase were lots of special suits. Everyday, Jo would pick one of the suits. Today, she was feeling very bored. + +"Let's pick a different suit today," she said. + +So Jo opened the suitcase and looked inside. She found a funny suit with spots and stripes. + +"This suit looks very fun," she said. + +She put it on and showed her mom. + +"Wow, you look amazing!" said mom. + +So Jo went outside and had lots of fun. She was no longer feeling bored. She was having a wonderful day. + +The end. +Today, Peter and his mum went to the park. Peter was very excited. He skipped and jumped around in the sunshine. + +'Look mum!' he shouted, 'I can run fast!' +His mum smiled. 'That's easy, isn't it?' she told him. + +Peter's eyes gleamed. He wanted to try out the swing. 'Let's go!' he said. + +His mum followed him to the swings. 'I will push you,' she said. + +Peter hopped onto the swing and his mum gave him a push. He swung higher and higher. 'Wheee!' he shouted. + +Soon it was time to go home. 'Bye bye park,' said Peter. + +His mum laughed. 'We'll come back again soon,' she told him. Peter smiled. + +When they got home, his mum gave him a hug and shut the door behind them. + +'That was fun today,' said Peter. + +His mum smiled and said, 'Yes it was. It was easy, wasn't it?' +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog. He was brave because no matter what was happening, he stayed in his home. + +One day, he heard a knock at the door and stayed really still, so that no one would know he was inside. + +"Who's there?" he asked in a scared voice. + +"It's me," answered a little voice. + +It was the neighbour's 3-year-old child. + +"I want to play with your dog," the child said. + +"Ok," said the brave dog. "But, you have to stay here. Can you do that?" + +The child nodded and the two of them ran around and laughed, having fun all day. + +The brave dog and the 3-year-old child were so happy to be together. They played and stayed all afternoon until it was time for the child to go home. + +The brave dog waved goodbye with a big, happy smile on his face. He never forgot that special day with the 3-year-old child, and the child never forgot the brave dog who stayed with him the whole time. +Once upon a time there was a honest girl named Jenna. Jenna loved to play with her toys and lay in the sun in her garden. + +One day, Jenna was playing with a box outside and she noticed something special. Inside the box was a rabbit. "Oh!" Jenna exclaimed. "Hello, little bunny!" + +The bunny hopped around Jenna's garden, and Jenna loved playing with it. Jenna was so happy with her new friend. + +"Will you be my pet?" asked Jenna. + +The bunny sat down and nodded. + +"Yes!" Jenna said with a big smile. + +The two were now best friends, and Jenna promised to always be honest and kind to the bunny. They lay in the sun and played together for many days, and Jenna and the bunny were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a magical crystal. It sparkled in the sun and glowed in the moonlight. One day, a brave little girl saw the crystal in the woods and stepped closer. + +The crystal spoke to her. "I am hungry," it said. The little girl felt so sorry for the crystal. She took out a green apple from her pocket and offered it to the crystal. + +The crystal thanked her and said, "My hunger is gone now." +The little girl smiled and asked, "Do you want me to take you home with me?" + +The crystal nodded happily and the little girl stepped forward to pick it up. Together they made their way home, where the little girl was very happy to keep the crystal safe. + +The crystal shone brightly in the little girl's room and made her happy forever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved snack time. Every day she would pick out the best seat at the table for herself. + +Today, the little girl eagerly sat down with her snack in hand. Suddenly, someone else's face popped up beside her chair. It was a nosy little squirrel who wanted a snack too. + +The girl frowned, but decided to be polite and offered the squirrel a bit of her snack. The squirrel happily munched away until his belly was full. + +The girl smiled. "What a nosy little friend I have," she said. +Once upon a time there was a big, enormous frog. He hopped around in a field, looking for something fun to do. He hopped right to the edge of the field, and something very special happened. He saw a little girl. She was in a pretty yellow dress, and she smiled at him. + +The frog said, "Hello! What are you doing?" + +The little girl said, "I'm looking for frogs in the field. Do you want to play?" + +The frog smiled and said, "Yes! That sounds like fun!" + +The two of them played for hours. They had a race, tried to hide from each other and even went for a swim in the pond. Finally, it was time to say goodbye. + +The little girl gave the enormous frog a big hug, and he hopped away. He was so happy that such a fun thing happened. From then on, he was always hoping the little girl would come back to the field, so they could play again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Michael. He was a very compassionate boy. Michael loved to attend events with his family and friends. One day, his family was getting ready to go to an event. Michael was very excited. + +"What will we do at the event, Mommy?" Michael asked. + +"We will talk to new people and have fun," his mom said. + +"What does 'talk' mean?" Michael asked. + +"Talk means to exchange ideas with someone," Mommy explained. + +Michael was so excited to go to the event to talk to new people. On the day of the event, Michael and his family went. Just as Michael had hoped, he met many new people and talked with them. Michael had a wonderful time. + +When it was time to go home, Michael already missed all the people he had talked to. He looked forward to the next event he could attend. +Once upon a time it got very hot. The sun was out for days and days. Jim, who lived in a small village, was finding it so hot that he decided to go and dig a hole to cool down. + +Jim found the perfect spot and started to dig. He was getting very tired, but then he heard a voice. It was his best friend Tom. + +"What are you doing Jim?" said Tom. + +"I am digging," said Jim. + +Tom laughed and said "What are you going to do with it?" + +Jim smiled and said "I'm going to bury a watermelon in it, that should keep it nice and cool." + +Tom thought this was a great idea and decided to help Jim. They dug and dug until the hole was big enough. + +When they were done, Jim put the watermelon inside the hole and they both started to pile the dirt back on top. + +But just as they were about to finish, it started to raining. Jim and Tom ran for cover, and just as they did, big drops of rain started to fill the hole. + +When the rain stopped, Jim and Tom went back to the hole and saw that the watermelon was nicely cooled and covered in mud. They both laughed and decided to eat the watermelon together. +Once upon a time, there was a person walking through the woods. It was very peaceful and the person felt relaxed. + +Suddenly, the person heard a noise and felt a chill in the air. The person looked ahead and saw a big echo! It seemed like the echo was trying to say something! + +The person stepped closer to the echo and it said, "I need help! Can you free me?" + +The person smiled and felt brave. So, they stepped closer and said, "Yes, I can free you!" + +With the person's help, the echo was able to break free. Everyone cheered and the person gave the echo a hug. + +From that day on, the person treasured the peaceful woods and the friendship they made with the echo. +Once upon a time, there was a kind frog. He wanted to meet new friends, so he hopped around the pond looking for someone to introduce himself to. + +The frog saw a little bug by the edge of the pond. He hopped to the bug and said, “Hi there! I'm a frog. Can I introduce myself?†+ +The little bug was surprised. He said, “You talk?†+ +The frog said, “Yes, of course! I'm kind and I'm excited to meet new friends. How about you? What would you like me to call you?†+ +The bug thought for a moment and then said, “You can call me George. It's nice to meet you, Frog!†+ +The frog smiled. From then on, they were the best of friends. They played many games in the pond and introduced each other to all sorts of new things. They were happy together and were kind to everyone they met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very shy. Every morning she would look out of her bedroom window and watch the rain fall. One day, she decided to go outside and join in with the rain. She stepped out the door and the raindrops were cool and gentle. + +The girl was so excited that she started to run. Her little muscles moved up and down as she ran around. She laughed and smiled as the rain soaked her clothes. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to her. +"Hello!" +The girl stopped and looked around. She saw a tall woman with a friendly smile. +"My name is Miss Daisy. I like to run in the rain too. Would you like to play with me?" + +The girl smiled shyly. She nodded her head and followed Miss Daisy around the garden. Together they played and splashed in the puddles. The girl’s shyness melted away and she laughed as the rain splashed around her. From that day on, the girl never felt alone when it rained. +Rosie and Tom were having a lot of fun. They were playing outside in the garden when suddenly there was a loud noise. Rosie and Tom rushed to see what it was. It was Daddy, delivering some delicious ice cream. Tom was so excited he could hardly stand still. + +"I want some ice cream!" said Tom. + +Daddy smiled and opened the carton. Inside were two beautiful ice cream cones. Both were very light in color - one was pink and the other was cream. + +Tom couldn't believe his luck. He took the cream cone with both hands and started to eat. It was so delicious! Rosie wanted the pink cone, so Daddy gave it to her with a hug. + +They rushed back into the garden, enjoying every lick. They were both so happy with their light and yummy ice cream! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who lived in a house with their three year old child. One day, the family decided to take a walk in the park. + +As they walked, the child saw something sparkly in the grass. Picking it up, it was a little blue coin! The child was so excited and showed it to the parents. + +Mom said, "That's a nice coin! Let's bury it and make a wish." + +The family found a spot near some trees and dug a hole. Dad put the coin in the hole, and they used their hands to cover it with dirt. Mom said, "What a nice way to keep our wish safe." + +Dad took a stick and drew a line in the dirt around the spot they buried the coin. He said, "This line will remind us of our wish". + +The family had a great time in the park! But the wind was so harsh that day, so they soon decided it was time to go home. + +The family would come back to the park often and remember the wish that they had buried in the dirt. They never forgot the special time they spent together in the park. +Once upon a time there was a rock. It sat all alone on the beach looking out at the sea. It was feeling very lonely. + +Suddenly, it heard something. It was a little girl! She was clapping her hands and singing a song. + +The rock said, "Hello!" + +But the girl didn't seem to hear it. + +The rock was feeling very sad and lonely. Then, it had an idea. + +It started to rock back and forth on the beach. The girl noticed the rock and said, "Hello rock!" + +The rock was so happy! It was no longer alone. It was smiling and rocking back and forth with the little girl. + +The rock and the girl spent the day together. They laughed and had so much fun. From then on, the rock and the little girl were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had long brown hair and beautiful blue eyes. + +One day, Lucy was playing in the garden when she saw a strange sight. A volcano was rising from the ground and spurting out smoke and fire. Lucy clapped her hands in glee. + +She said, "Momma, come and look. It's a volcano!" + +Momma came out of the house and said in amazement, "It's perfect! This is a special thing to see." + +The volcano rose even higher into the sky and Lucy shouted with joy. She bowed to the volcano as a sign of respect. + +Momma smiled and said, "Good job, Lucy. That was a very kind thing to do." + +Lucy smiled as she looked up to the volcano and breathed in the warm air. She had made a perfect bow and the volcano was like a bright beacon in the sky. +It was a sunny day. Jake and his mom went to the park. Jake saw a black kite flying in the sky. He was so excited and wanted to grab it. + +Jake's mom asked,"What do you see?". + +"Kite! Can I grab it?" Jake said. + +"No, Jake, it's too far away," his mom said. + +They kept walking and Jake found a big kite on the ground. It was black with yellow stripes. + +"Mommy, can I grab this kite?" Jake said. + +"Yes, go ahead," his mom said. + +Jake grabbed the kite. He held it with two hands. He ran around the park and the kite flew in the sky. + +He shouted with excitement, "I'm flying a kite!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam. Sam loved to bake and always saved her pennies to buy the stuff she needed. One day, she was late to the store and was worried she wouldn't get the stuff she wanted. When she arrived, however, she was surprised to see the store was filled with useful stuff! She was so excited she started to look around and decided she could bake with all the things she saw. + +Sam quickly filled her basket with the things she needed, then went back to her house to start baking. She was just about to start mixing up her recipe when the doorbell rang. It was her friend Emilie, and she was carrying a big box of baking stuff! + +"I thought you could use this," she said. "It's some stuff my mom gave me that she didn't need anymore." + +Sam was surprised but so excited. Emilie had given her some really useful stuff that she could use to bake even better things! + +Sam thanked Emilie and hugged her, then they went back to Sam's house. Sam baked a delicious treat that day and they enjoyed it together. She was so glad that Emilie had given her the useful stuff. And, she made a special note to thank her mom next time she saw her! +Once there was a girl named Sue. She was very thirsty and wanted a drink of juice. She opened the fridge, but when she did, something strange happened. Out of nowhere, a red can of juice vanished! + +Sue couldn’t believe it. She asked her mom, “Where did that juice go?†+ +Her mom replied, “It must have vanished like magic!†+ +Sue knew she still wanted something wet to drink. She looked at the sink, where what appeared to be a puddle of water. She touched it and discovered it was actually the vanished juice. It had spilled! + +Sue got a cup and filled it with the red liquid. She enjoyed the sweet taste of her drink and knew she'd never forget the time when the juice vanished right in front of her eyes! +Once upon a time there was a gym. It was very big with lots of thick walls. + +One day a little girl named Katie wandered into the gym. She had never seen such a big room before. She was feeling very scared and tried to hide in the corner. + +Suddenly, she heard a friendly voice that said, "Welcome! Would you like to play?" + +Katie looked up and saw a friendly lady. She smiled back and said, "Yes please!" + +The friendly lady took Katie by the hand and said, "Let's go and find something fun to do!" + +The lady laughed and said, "I bet you'll like this!" +